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14, NO. 20 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 24, 2006 NOVEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 24 06:52 17:36 25 06:53 17:36 26 06:53 17:36 27 06:54 17:36 28 06:5517:36 29 06:56 17:36 30 06:56 17:36 Turkey Shoot At LOGOS Children's Education Center ast Wednesday Celebrates Thanksgiving 45 children from Lkindergarten through fifth grade gathered at Sanibel Community Church around Tom the Turkey with their finger rockets and tried to hit the "gobbler" as par- ents watched carefully to judge whose hit was the closest. A tie was declared between sharp shooters Emily Walsh and Tabitha Nave. This annual event is a favor- ite of the LOGOS kids. LOGOS meets every Wednesday start- ing at 3:30 p.m. with praise and worship and a skit that introduces the Bible story of the night and ends at 7 p.m. after dinner is Emily Walsh and Tabitha Nave take aim at Tom the Turkey Avery Johnson, Dean Drobnyk, Samantha Strickland, Brian Hartman, and Bella Meyers served. During the month of November, the focus is on the character trait of cooperation, according to Ecclesiastes 4:9, "Two are better than one, because they have a good ovember 17 marked the date for the Children's Education Center of the return for their work." Island's annual Thanksgiving Day concert and feast. The LOGOS Kids will be involved in the Luminary Trail on December 1 at 6 p.m. N The children made period costumes decorated with feathers, paint, and jew- at Sanibel Community Church.^ elry of noodles and beads. Taking the stage, the children performed Hello Mr. cotitinued on page 75
and do not hamper ingress and egress to Council Says No and from the island. After Luminary Councilman Tom Rothman voted, Pine Removal for it but said he'd have to see the final Festivities version before giving it his support next lan to get together with your family, friends, On Private Land time around. Rothman had wanted to and neighbors after the Luminary festivities at add Australian pines to the list of invasive by Anne Mitchell Pthe After Luminary Community Cafe & Coffee plants in The Sanibel Plan but didn't get House in the auditorium of the Sanibel Community ustralian pine supporters on a second. House starting at 8:30 p.m. There will be live music Tuesday won the right to keep He said, "I don't have a problem with arranged by Danny Morgan Musical Services, fea- Athe non-native trees on private leaving them on private property. What I turing folk artists Pat McCune and Rosie Emery. property -— but the issue of how to con- am concerned about is in mitigating the McCune is one of America's true masters of the 12- trol reseeding on neighboring properties problems they can cause by expanding string guitar; many have put him in the same league is still up in the air. onto other properties. He said putting with such notables as Leo Kotke. With an audience of about 90 people them on the invasive list would grandfa- McCune has toured all over the U.S. as a featured in MacKenzie Hall, the Sanibel City ther existing pines but keep people from artist at many folk festivals and recently won two Council voted unanimously in favor of letting them spread to other properties. national songwriting competitions. His authentic folk Vice Mayor Mick Denham's motion. The ordinance goes against the rec- and blues vocals lend tremendous credibility to the However, they will vote again at a later ommendation of the city's vegetation songs he chooses. You will truly enjoy his magical tal- date when the city attorney brings them a committee, which wants total eradication ent. draft ordinance containing all the details. modeled on the Brazilian pepper removal Emery's musical career first began in the coffee As it stood on Tuesday, Denham's plan. " houses of England where she played in Cambridge motion was that the city not remove the It also goes against the opinion of Rob and London. An appearance in the prestigious feathery trees from private land so long Jess, manager of Sanibel's "Ding" Darling Edinburgh Festival in 1972, with the Cambridge as they were not a hazard to health, continued on page 66 Players got her hooked on performing and she safety and welfare or to public facilities continued on page 5 Rosie Emery the auditorium is transformed into a very Lions Christmas creative indoor golf course. Prizes are Double Your s awarded to the winner of each age group 8 Tree Sale every day of the event. Investment he Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club The River Rats duo is coming again ive a pint of blood and receive expects Christmas Tree delivery on on Wednesday, January 10. You won't two pints of Queenie's Ice Saturday November 25. want to miss this talented duo with their Cream. Queenie's Ice Cream and T Branson style singing and comedy rou- G Sales will begin on Sunday November Bailey's General Store are teaming up for 26 at 10 a.m. at the corner of Periwinkle tine. In February, bring your favorite a blood drive on Friday, November 24 Way and Lindgren Boulevard. sweetie to the Valentine dinner dance from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lions tree sales chairman, Bill Sadd, with The Reunion Band; the price is the best in town for this special night. All blood donors will receive two pints encourages you to purchase early. of Queenie's Ice Cream. You may sign up According to Sadd," You'll have a bet- On March 1, 2, and 3 the annual to donate blood at Bailey's Service Desk ter choice if you buy early. Trees can be All PROCEEDS 60 TO CHARITY Shell Fair will be celebrating its 70th year; or you may call 472-1516 to place your stored until brought inside by cutting an raffle tickets are now on sale at Bank of name on the sign up sheet to donate inch or so from the tree base, putting the the Islands and at the Sanibel Community blood. Center for over $8,000 worth of fabulous base in water and storing in the shade Donating blood saves lives. Do you and out of the wind." prizes. Bring a table of friends for our St. Patrick's Day Party to be celebrated on know that your donation of a single pint Tree prices will be the same as the last of blood can help save the lives of several two years, except for the biggest trees March 16 with Celtic Stew. There will be an Irish dinner to complement the music. people? Think about it - your donation which are up $5 due to a supply short- of blood will be separated into its differ- age. Sadd says," If you want a ten foot To round off the season, join in the ent components. The platelets may go tree, better get to the lot early." fun at the End of the Season Karaoke to a child with leukemia; the plasma to a Decorative Christmas Wreathes will be SCA Announces party on May 11. Bring your friends and patient with a clotting problem; and the sold again this year, as well as tree stands. neighbors and find out for yourself where red blood cells to an accident victim. All profits from the tree and wreath Season the talent is on Sanibel. Who knows who Donate blood on November at Bailey's sales go to Sanibel-Captiva Lions will be the next island Elvis? General Store, 2477 Periwinkle 24 Charities, Inc. During the course of the enew your Sanibel Community Ongoing events will include bridge Way, Sanibel Island and receive two year, this money will be used to provide Association membership now for classes in January, February, and March pints of Queenie's Ice Cream. If you college scholarships, to fund the Florida R2007 and get discounted prices with Life Master Instructor, Susan have questions about donating blood, Lions Camp for handicapped children, on upcoming events. Vborhees. Yoga classes will be offered call one of Lee Memorial's blood centers to provide guide dogs for the blind and Mark your calendar. Luminary is again through the Sanibel Wellness - HealthPark Medical Center, 432-3604; deaf, and to help other charities such early this year, and on December 1, group. Don't forget, Shellcrafters are still Cape Coral Hospital, 574-5400; Lee as: Special Equestrians, Fish (Friends in the Community House auditorium will here, every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 Memorial Hospital, 334-5333.* Service Here) of Sanibel and more than a become a one-night only Community p.m. Call 472-2155 for more informa- dozen others.2^ Cafe Coffee House featuring holiday tion.* pastries, flavored coffees, and two singers from Danny Morgan's music group. From December 26 to 29, bring the family to the annual mini-golf fundraiser, where
More than 70 Artists - wide variety of THE SANIBEL mediums including the new Garden Spot 27TH ANNUAL Kids Korner Arts & Crafts Silent Auction to support BIG ARTS/ CAPTIVA Robert Rauschenberg Scholarships BIG ARTS ART F*HC Pioneers Days at the Sanibel Historical LIONS CLUB Museum NOVEMBER 24 &25y2G06 Fun Food and Drink by the BIG ARTS CHRISTMAS Grillmeisters & Grillmeisterettes Music and Live Entertainment TREE SALE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY;.: FREE PARKING 9:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. }:• City Hall St. MichaelS All Angels : BIG ARTS CENTER V; Sanibel Public Library The Schoolhouse Theater 900 OUNLOP llOAp. SANJ&EI ISIA#E>, (with trolley service)
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Please bring a wrapped gift (you choose -boy /girl and age) for the Nations Christmas Party Kids in Fort Myers. v: *for students in grades 6-12 SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 1740 Periwinkle Way (Next to Jerry's) 239-472-2684 Pastor Daryl Donovan A place to remember the reason for the season! Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life" John 8:12 • •/ 14 SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL Churches/ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2050 Periwinkle Way across from Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. Temples Dr. Ran Niehoff, Senior Minister. CM BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Drs. Jim and Sandy Boler, DC LLJ Rabbi Murray Saltzman Associate Ministers. CD SAINT MICHAEL President Jack B. Cohen 7:45 a.m. (Informal chapel service) UU Shabbat Worship Services will be held at 9 a.m. Full Service with Sunday School the Sanibel Congregational United Church and nursery o at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every 11 a.m. Full Service AND ALL ANGELS Friday evening at 8 p.m. Elevators for easy access" to Sanctuary. Call 989-7736 for more information. Church Office open Monday-Friday 3 CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: 472-0497. 11580Chapin Lane www.sanibelucc.org CHURCH Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. Hansel ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Sunday, 11 a.m. 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 November 19 through April 15, 2007 Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON- SANIBEL ISLAND 472-1646 Communion Service: Monday and FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. 2304 PERIWINKLE WAY 472-2173 SCIENTIST: Daily Mass: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sunday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS Thanksgiving Eve room open, Monday, Wednesday and EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 24/7 through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to http://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org at 6 o'clock 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishburne, Rector SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: The Rev. Suzy Post Sanibel Community Church: Worship Services: Thanksgiving Day 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Ed VanderHey, Associate Pastor Saturdays at 5 p.m. Barb Nave, Ministry Pastor SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST at 10 o'clock Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor CENTER Meditation classes. All are Emily Capan, Children's Director welcome. Guided meditations offering Sunday Worship Hours: many methods for relaxing the body and Prayers and hymns of thanksgiving 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service focusing the mind on virtuous objects with Communion to bring increasing peace and happi- 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service ness into daily activity. For schedule and Bring food staples to be taken to the Soup Kitchen, if you wish. with Kids' Church more information: 239-994-6048 or www. 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir MeditationinFortMyers.org. Childcare available at all services. 472-SUNN(7866) ffizm 2427 Periwinkle Way OAKLEY SCRIPT >*!=^m Open Daily 10-5 Closed Sundays From Your Friends At Christmas Cards 15% off our-biti selection of boxed holiday cards this Thanksgiving weekend onlg. Serving Sanibel-Captiva since 1899 472-1516 Open 7 Days A Week 7am - 9pm Macintosh Bailey's Shopping Center Books and'Paper Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibe! 472-1447 Bestsellers, Local Favorites, Children's Books Gifts and Stationery UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS be held on Sanibel at St. Michaels' and all OF THE ISLANDS: Angels Episcopal Church. In lieu of flow- African Journal Meets on the first Sunday of each month ers, Chuck's family requests memorials to from November through April at the Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Sanibel Congregational Church Thankful For The Harvest 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. Fort Myers, FL 33908 and/or Michaels' A pot luck is held at a member's home on and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 the third Sunday of each month. Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL For more information call 395-3112 or 33975. email uuislandsOcomcast.net.^ To the very end "I feel like a million bucks." Love Chuck.3^ OBITUARY Back To The CHARLES A. MILLER Good Old Days harles A. Miller, 80 of Sanibel Island Florida formerly of by Jane Vos Hogg CBrookfield, Wisconson peacefully fter Thanksgiving dinner is done passed away on Friday, November 17, and all digested, how about a 2006 comforted by of his family and his Ashort trip, one right here on the wife, Nancy. island, in the days that follow. Travel Chuck touched the lives of everyone back in time and see life as lived here he met and befriended. His life, laughter, long ago by taking part in Pioneer Days, and positive attitude were an encourage- a joint venture hosted by BIG ARTSs and ment to all. His boisterous laugh and the Sanibel Historic Village and Museum sense of humor brought cheer and a smile for two days, November 24 and 25. to his friends and family who loved him. BIG ARTS will hold a crafts fair while He will be greatly missed by his wife on the village grounds history will be Nancy A., and his children; daugh- unfurled. Craftsmen from the Seminole ter Kathleen and her husband Steven tribe will demonstrate their talents. Friday Ullenberg, son Joseph, daughter Anne a wide range of musical sounds will be Threshing wheat the natural way - no fossil fuels needed! and her husband Dr. Joseph Davies, his heard, thanks to J Robert who will play son Paul and his wife Beth. banjo, fiddle, guitar and harmonica, all by Scott Martell His pride and joy were his "favor- punctuated with vocals. Saturday the ite" grandchildren Molly, Sarah, Joey, Hartliebs will provide bluegrass tunes. omorrow will be another harvesting day within our compound, this time cut- Amanda, Evan, Chuck, Dana, and Emily. Throughout it all costumed docents ting and threshing the wheat and maybe starting on the teff. The different His love for fishing was only surpassed will reenact life in the 1920s including Tgrades take turns missing class to harvest the food that in the future will be by his love for his family. His family held serving lemonade and doughnuts to ward made into their breakfast breads and luncheon soups. Last week, several grades a 21 "cast" salute at his favorite fishing off mid-morning hungers. Join in. Don't took turns bringing in the corn. When it was the turn for my grades - 5th through spot on Sanibel. A family memorial will miss the fun.^ 8th - I served as a kind of "plantation overseer!" Hundreds of students were in the continued on page 70 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Chapel By The Sea •'• •• •* '- •' t" . *** Sanibel Beauty Salon WHERE 7 I . *>. 1 Mars 55 years of complete & professional hair & nail care for the entire family. ^^ - + '•i Sanihel's First & Finest is now the Newest & Coolest i Mi-* If fi SEASON SERVICES Store tfic Beauty Reverend Robert R. Hansel Keep It Coming Sundays • 11:00 am 11580 Chapin Lane • Captiva • 472-1646 472-1111 Directly behind the Captiva Library and Civic Association Sanibel Beauty where Hairs What's Hot In Bailey's Shopping Center Gender Violence, November 25 through ally assaulted annually - 14.8 percent Club, in partnership with many others H Zonta Observes December 10. of them are raped before the age of 17. in the community, launched a campaign Since 1981, November 25 has been Domestic violence is the major cause of to educate the community about human CM Activism Against recognized as International Day Against death and disability for European women trafficking. It is time to eradicate human CM Violence Against Women. December 1 is ages 16 to 44. It accounts for more death trafficking in Southwest Florida. IX Gender Violence World AIDS Day. December 10, the final and ill health than cancer or traffic acci- Domestic violence is also a serious LLJ CO iolence against women is a univer- day, marks the 1948 adoption of the dents. In South Africa, more women are problem in our community. It knows no sal problem. It is one of the most Universal Declaration of Human Rights. shot at home in acts of domestic violence boundaries of geography, culture, age, or widespread violations of human In recognition of this effort, the than are shot by strangers on the streets wealth. Funding for counseling, training, O V Sanibel City Council proclaimed its com- or by intruders. The Russian government and emergency shelter has not kept pace rights. estimates relatives killed 14,000 women with the rapid growth and development Right here in Lee County, violence mitment to eliminating the roots of vio- lence in the family and within the general in 1999. Yet the country still has no law in Southwest Florida. That means many against women means human trafficking, specifically addressing domestic violence. women have no option for escape. rape, and domestic violence. community. City council also proclaimed Q In India, more than 7,000 women will be One in three women will suffer some November 25 to December 10 as a time Before you say this is an impossible of Gender Violence Awareness. Council murdered by their families and in-laws in task, remember Margaret Mead's famous form of violence in her lifetime. disputes over dowries. In Peru, a study of "Violence against women is perhaps encourages citizens, businesses, and city words-. "Never doubt that a small group employees to educate themselves on this 12- to 16-year-old girls giving birth found of thoughtful, committed citizens can the most shameful human rights viola- that 90 percent of them were pregnant tion. .. as long as it continues, we cannot important topic. change the world. Indeed, it is the only Violence can occur in a domestic situ- from rape, often incest. In Bangladesh, thing that ever has." claim to be making real progress towards 200 women this year will be horribly equality, development, and peace." This ation, in a woman's place of work, or in Never underestimate your ability to the course of war or conflict. Bob Herbert disfigured when their spurned husbands make a difference in the lives of others. statement was made by Kofi Annan, the or suitors burn them with acid. This year, secretary-general of the United Nations, of the New York Times wrote about the Next week's article will detail specific UN report in his November 2 column, more than 15,000 women will be sold things you can do to reduce violence upon the October 2006 release of the into sexual slavery in China. UN's study, Ending Violence Against Punished for Being Female. He states against women. The most important of Women: From Words to Actions. this is a "permanent world war - the war Some may think that violence against these are: This landmark study clearly defines against women all over the planet.". women is not a problem in our com- Be alert. violence against women as a violation of The most frightening aspect of this munity. Think again. Southwest Florida, Ask privately and without judgement- human rights. This epidemic devastates war is that we are not even paying close like every part of this country, as well as judgment. lives, fractures communities, and stalls attention to it. As Herbert pointed out, around the globe, has its share of gender Discuss incidents of gender violence development. In no country in the world this UN report should have been greeted violence. with your family and friends. are women safe from domestic and inti- by public outrage and a call for action. For example, two years ago the Zonta Start a Holiday Tradition of Non- mate violence. Half of the women who Instead, ".. .the news media greeted Club of Sanibel-Captiva discovered that violence: Are you and your family watch- die from homicides are killed by their cur- its shocking contents with a collective Florida is one of the top three destina- ing football together this Thanksgiving rent or former husbands or partners. yawn." tions for trafficked people in the country. weekend? How about the holiday parades? One way to raise awareness of The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Consider the following facts: Human trafficking is essentially slavery. In no country in the world are women All three forms - indentured servitude, sex- the prevalence of gender violence in our believes that the UN study provides an culture is to be aware of how women are opportunity to draw attention to gender safe from gender violence. ual slavery, and domestic servitude - have In the U.S., a woman is raped every been prosecuted here in Southwest Florida. portrayed in advertisements. 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She also has served as director of com- Zonta Adds Three New Members munications at Minnesota Technology, director of public relations for the United Way he Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva recently welcomed three new members. of Minneapolis, and manager of publications at the Republic Steel Corporation in They are: Robyn Moran, who has served as a systems analyst for Uniroyal Cleveland, Ohio. TChemical Company, a personnel director for Metatek and is now a realtor at Throughout the years she has also been involved in many electoral campaigns. Realty Partners Network on Sanibel. As a newcomer to the island, Nagle is getting involved in community life very quick- Moran moved here four years ago from Woodbury, Connecticut. She is also a ly. She looks forward to assisting in promoting Zonta's work to increase the public member of The American Business Women's Association of Sanibel and Captiva, a awareness of women's issues such as involvement in the human trafficking causes. Her docent at the Sanibel Historical Village and aturtie patrol volunteer for SCCF. She is sponsor is Nancy Dorrity. looking forward to the challenge of finding ways to make a difference in someone's life Joan Silberman was born in Detroit, Michigan and left there at age 16 to attend and is eager to get involved in Zonta's service projects. the University of Chicago, Cook County Graduate Medical School. She is an expert in Her interest in Zonta stemmed from a desire to get to know women on Sanibel the field of customer service, sales management, leadership and motivational training. *!*• "" island blues A contemporary 1 wotnens & metis boutique... FIRE & ICE _ denim... True Religion • J. Brand MASSAGE J O BALANCE Hudson • 1921 • Seven • Splendid THERAPY Citizens of Humanity • Bejeweled NEW Chip & Pepper • Michael Stars . 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She has der inequalities, in particular violence feature meal functions and related activi- conducted many seminars and training against them. ties with elected officials. CO programs focusing on leadership, sales Women's inability to negotiate safe Winter Reservations may be made by contact- Z management, operations and customer sex and refuse unwanted sex is closely ing Jean Zavada, at 768-5343. Tickets service. She organized and managed the linked to the high prevalence of HIV/ Wonderland are $25 if paid for by November 20, or inside sales department for Eden Toys, AIDS. For many women, the fear of $30 following November 20. a division of Pearson, a publicly owned violence prevents them from declaring Fashion Show Additional information about the club CD multi-national corporation manufacturing their HIV-positive status and seeking help may be obtained by contacting the presi- m high quality gifts. Winter Wonderland is the theme TO and treatment. Today, half or more of dent, Shirley Gerstenberger at 466-4015.# to Presently, Silberman is a docent at the the 17 million people infected with HIV for Lee Republican Women's p. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and the in the world are women. Young women ANetwork's fashion show, which Sanibel Historical Village. As a member are particularly vulnerable to coerced sex will be held Saturday, December 2. The of Zonta Sanibel Captiva, She wants to and are increasingly being infected with annual event, this year featuring a holi- work with Girls Making It On Purpose, HIV/AIDS. Over half of new HIV infec- day brunch, will be held at The Forest Our E-Mail address is helping young women progress from fos- tions worldwide are occurring among Country Club, South Fort Myers, begin- ter care to self-sufficiency. Her sponsor is young people between the ages of 15 ning at 9:30 a.m. Fashions will be provid- [email protected] Mickie Kaplan. to 24. Over 60 percent of HIV-posi- ed by Draper's and Damon's.The public The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva tive youth between the ages of 15 and is invited to attend the brunch, fashion is a service organization of professional 24 are women. For more information show, and silent auction. women working together to provide hands-on assistance, advocacy and funds to strengthen women's lives on the islands, in Lee County and around the world through Zonta International .& LUMINARY st From page 16 December 1 Zonta Action Thanks for your scared to death. What about beer support this year! commercials? Even retail store sales The Village COMPLIMENTARY frequently picture women as financially Schnappers Hot Dogs dependent upon men. Consider rating "Shop Where the Orchids Bloom" 6 to 8 p.m. o the ads for gender respect. How would s you, your wife, or your daughters feel @ Village Shops ">" in the situations portrayed? Could be a 2340 Periwinkle Way • Before Palm Ridge Rd. 2340 Periwinkle Way lively conversation - and make the sta- tion breaks go faster. The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva is a service organization of professional women. Members work together to pro- vide hands-on assistance, advocacy, and IWiCCiam X WHYktJOT funding to strengthen women's lives on DIAMOND BROKER • GOLDSMITH the islands, in Lee County, and around Our Great Cotton the world through Zonta International. FINE JEWELRY DESIGN Sweaters Are Here! The club's primary service partners are the Florida Coalition Against Human Large Selection of Trafficking, Southwest Florida Addiction Hand-crafted Fine Jewelry Services, and Girls Making It on Colors & Sizes to Purpose. Each of these programs sup- Original and Custom Designs choose from ports women in transition - from slavery to freedom, from addiction to recovery, 239-472-8590 239-472-3003 and from foster care to self-sufficiency. Club members - with support from Sanibel citizens - have raised and dis- tributed more than $100,000 in the last three years, primarily through the the annual fundraiser, A Peek at the Unique betsy's necessities home tour. The next tour is Saturday, Polish March 10. For more information Unique Purses about Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Pottery or Zonta International go to www. jewelry, Gifts ZONTASANCAP.com or email zontasan- snoppe cap@ly cos. com .0- & Home Accessories Ethnic, hand-crafted, • Hand-painted Signature Dinnerware • Crystal Chandeliers - Czech Republic Zonta Global "One-of-a-Kind" Campaign • Baltic Amber Jewelry 239-472-5560 his year's global campaign for 239-395-2936 Zonta emphasizes the connec- www.polishpotteryshop exom Ttions between women's human rights, violence against women and women's health, and the detrimental Lois Warner consequences gender violence has on The Village Property Man|ger/Broker-Associate the well being of the world as a whole. Preferred Properties •v / For millions of women, the experience Office: 239-395-917l|' Cell: 239-633-4213 or fear of violence is a daily reality and BEAUTIFICATION IN PROGRESS [email protected] gested donation is $2. f Sanibel Road Fatalities Birdwalks Resume Call Malcolm Harpham at 395-3804 g *" I ""he following monthly statistics by species have been com- for details.^ ^- I plied by the Sanibel Department of Public Works. They only On November 25 "^ X reflect wildlife losses recovered by the department, and do he first Sanibel-Captiva Audubon S not include injured animals or off-the-road-fatalities. iBlta birdwalk of the season will take Shell Museum To mmm Tplace on Saturday, November 25 iiiifc at the Bailey Trac (south on Tarpon Bay Lead Fossil Dig O Road from Bailey's, approximately V2 n Saturday December 9, The Species October 2006 Year-to-Date mile). Free parking is available. Meet at Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 8 a.m. All birders are welcome. These Owill be offering the opportunity 3 Raccoon 10 114 birdwalks are open to the public and the to join Dr. Gary Schmelz,former direc- C/3 suggested donation is $2. tor of education at The Conservancy of Armadillo 1 21 December Birdwalks Southwest Florida and a fossil expert, December 2: "Ding" Darling Refuge. for an exploration of a Collier County Opossum 4 27 Meet in the overflow parking lot near quarry. Many Plio-Pleistocene and coral Rabbit . 0 5 the trolley stop at 8 a.m. Entrance fee is fossils are expected to be unearthed. required. Participants should wear old clothes, Others 0 8 December 9: Blind Pass. Meet in the sneakers, a hat and sunglasses. Bring (Bird, Turtle, Rat, Snake) parking lot just before the bridge at the plenty of water to drink and a picnic end of San-Cap Road at 8 a.m. Non- lunch. Fossil collecting tools should include Totals 15 175 resident parking is $2 an hour. The sug- a garden trowel, gloves, and a five-gallon gested donation is $2. plastic bucket, but no sharp digging tools. December 23: Bailey Tract. Meet at Transportation will be provided from Fatalities by location: the Bailey Tract parking lot, free parking. the museum to the collecting site and San-Cap Road, 6; Periwinkle Way, 7; Tarpon Bay Road,l; Other, l. These birdwalks are open to the public each participant will receive an identifica- and all birders are welcome. The sug- tion guide to the local fossil shells. The bus leaves from the museum at 7:15 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m., the trip • .. .•• -..•-•• «>-:v ;..;•. -•-••• is limited to 20 people. Fee is $45 mem- : : ber, $50 non-members; children under Sanibel's ;i0' : 12 are not permitted in the quarry. Registration deadline is December 6 Beet Selection •••":•: .';/ and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is a unique experience as many Of fossil sites are closed to the public. For registration information, contact Designer & Sport . Barbara Knapp at bknapp@shellmuseum. Sunglassee org or call 395-2233.* V. . Billy's pikes Segway of Sanibel •e *•• Bicycle Store and Segway Dealership \. '• • Bicycles, Reciimbents & Voice & Gabbana Tandem Bikes • Baskets, Accessories & Prada Bike Parts Coach • Baby Seats, Jogging Strollers Native & Youth Bikes • Excellent bike repair shop Kaenon &, friendly staff Ferragamo • Segway HT Sales and Service Center Fendi • Free Segway demonstrations Ray Ban nergu & videos Peppers • $egways now in stock! SEGWAY ECOTOURS DEPART DAILY 472-3620 W&?% *'VK V-'•- <"-.W?<, • •:" '•: •" -rV • 1509 Periwinkle way Across From Billy's Rentals Thanksgiving 2] ; Morning Beach 5 Walk CO hursday November 23, is not just Thanksgiving Day. This year it is Ta day with a tremendous low tide o in the morning. What is a more appro- priate way to enjoy Thanksgiving than 03 an early morning walk on the beautiful m Sanibel beach exploring the marvels of A3 a very low tide? Join this extraordinary walk to start Thanksgiving off on the . right path. This is a free opportunity to 8. explore and enjoy Sanibel beach at its o* low tide best with Dr. Bruce Neill, direc- tor of Sanibel Sea School. It's the per- fect time to ask all the ocean creature questions you've pondered on your own beach excursions. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Sanibel Sea School, 414 Lagoon Drive, east end of the island, right off of Periwinkle. Call Sanibel Sea School at 472-8585 with any questions. All ages are welcome.^ Orchid Society Trip. his is your last chance to reserve space in the Sanibel Captiva TOrchid Society's bus trip to world renowned RF (Fuchs) Orchids in Homestead, Florida on Thursday, November 30. Both SanCap Orchid Society members and nonmembers are invited to participate. The trip will include lunch at Ruby Tuesdays, a tour of the nursery and opportunities to browse and purchase orchids. Cost is $50 per person for members and $52 for nonmembers. Tickets include bus transportation, lunch including tax and tip and an enjoyable day in Homestead. Any questions, call Anna Bralove at 472-0862. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from the back parking lot of the Country Inn and Suites Hotel at the entrance to Shell Point and returns about 6:30 p.m. Now is the time to mark your calen- dars for the San Cap Orchid Society's holiday luncheon at Doc Ford's on Monday, December 18. Speakers for the holiday luncheon are Martin and Mary Motes, internationally known orchid experts and authors from Homestead. A buffet luncheon in included. Cost for members is $18 and $20 for nonmem- bers.^ Island Seniors THE CEDAR CHEST Bazaar FINE JEWELRY sland Seniors Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, IDecember 9, at the Civic Center . on Library Way off Palm Ridge Road, Tahttian Gardens Center. • 1993 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island. FL Sanibel. .Telephone 239.-*72.tt~fi • loll Free MC-& 198" There will be four hours of unique, some one-of-a-kind craft items, camara- derie with friends, home-baked goods and much more. To rent a table/space, call Dorothy Sawyer at 395-3429.^ Our E-Mail address is [email protected] 22 Shells Found Front: Claire Uszkay and Hailey Struthers.back: Mark and Alexa Uszkay, Abigail and Jack Struthers Debbie and Len McCaw he Uszkays from Oakville, Ontario and the Struthers from Medina, Ohio met on Sanibel five years ago. They have been vacationing together evey year v ebbie and Len McCaw from Elgin, Illinois, were on their way back to Tsince. The kids have become avid shelters, getting up at dawn to go out on - I Chicago but stoped at Blind Pass for one last time to look at the' beautiful the beach with their dads. After talking all week about finding shells that they could Diwaves. They assumed the Sanibel Stoop as the shells rode up onto piles, and put in the paper, they finally hit the jackpot with these alphabet cones.* found their junonia. They saw the shell museum van, so went over and Dr. Jose Leal sent them to the Island Sun with their h Our E-Mail address is [email protected] BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO I-'S' at I he (jistoric Island |nn THANKSGIVING burr EX DINNLR BIRKENSTOCK FLIP-FLOPS $20.^ nr COMFORT BY DESIGN • (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 with all the ~]~ nrn'ngs • Serving 2 -5 pm 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree Center • Across from the Bank of the Islands Roasted Tom Turkey, Prime Rib of Beef au DELIVERY HELP WANTED • DELIVERY HELP WANTED DELIVERY HELP WANTED jus, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Baked Cornbread Q O LU Taste Taste Of m Macadamia Encrusted Cod, Salad Station, of the Islands The Islands r Best Pasta Best Pizza Homemade pan gravy, Sausage Apple Stuffing, 2002 1995-2002 m Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Vegetable ! ,2004-2005, 3 z Rice Pilaf, Candied Yams, Green Beans w J Of Sanibel m Almandine, Zucchini Marmara, Cream Spinach, I Subs • Salads * Wings • Ribs * Gourmet Pizza of the Week Baby Carrots, Buttered Corn, ITALIAN DINNERS • $5.00 $9.2 Assorted Breads, Rolls and Butter Dessert Table featuring: Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Pie, Pecan Pie, Mincemeat Pie, ALL DAY - EVERY DAY Apple Cobbler, Assorted Cheesecakes, Three Tier Chocolate Layer Cake, SPECIALS Petite Fours 12 OFF Buy Any Large 16" $31.95 adult $15.95 Child (10 and Under) 2 Topping Pizza & Get ANY URGE 2 LTR. 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A short question and answer period will follow v wo years ago island resident John Kanzius, while battling a rare leu- use of nano-particles as a way of targeting and destroying the cancer cells. kemia, had an idea for a new way to fight cancer that could revolu- Nano-particles are tiny molecules with the conductivity of copper that are Ttionize the treatment of this deadly disease. It was an idea so simple intended to be delivered to the tumor site via the blood stream and attached in concept - marking cancer cells and destroying them with a noninvasive to the cancer cells, in effect "marking" the cancer cell for destruction. radio wave currents - it strained credulity that no one had thought of it Kanzius' machine directs radio waves at the identified cancer cells and before. Two years ago it was just an idea with little prospect of funding to heats them to a temperature that destroys them. Healthy cells are not develop it. harmed. The treatment is non-invasive and, unlike current techniques for Today, it is no longer a theory. Kanzius stands on the threshold of major treating cancer, has virtually no side effects. funding from a foreign government, several major cancer research centers Several new developments have occurred in the past few months: are currently working on different elements of his technology, abstracts will Scientists have found that, raising that temperature to 128 degrees cre- be presented at two major medical conferences over the next three months ates rapid ablation and destroys the marked cancer cells in seconds, and the which prove the theory has now been turned into laboratory practice... unmarked healthy cells are unharmed. and Kanzius has developed a version of his machine that can be used on Dr. Curley and Kanzius has filed patents covering the use of the technol- humans. • * ogy for infectious diseases which are caused by a biological agent such as a Kanzius said that although he received $200,000 from the U.S. govern- virus, bacterium or parasite, a startling and unanticipated direction that could ment over a year ago, no interest in additional funding has been demonstrat- open the door to treating diseases such as viral infections, limes disease, ed. He had hoped that Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum from his hepatitis, and tuberculosis, among a wide variety of communicable diseases. home state of Pennsylvania would pursue additional funding for him. Early equipment design has been vastly improved and new coupling elec- The goal is to bring the research to the point where human trials can tronics and design have spurred the testing. proceed beyond the current testing on animals. The new funding can shave "It's absolutely overwhelming," Kanzius said, "that we have come so far three years off the process, according to Kanzius. Experiments at MD in just two years. It's hard to comprehend sometimes that each phase of the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the University of Pittsburg Medical testing continues to support the concept." Center have proven that the concept is sound. Kanzius went on to say that the most notable hurdle to the project is Latest tests at MD Anderson have resulted in total destruction of various securing funding.^ human cancer cells using the technology, according to Dr. Stephen Curley, Island Sun, November 6 2006, by Jim George professor of surgical oncology. Development at MD Anderson has led to the t Friday, December 8 • 7-9 pm at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road BIG ARTS •^ rt kftme far nil ike nrk Tickets are complimentary and only 400 will be available starting Wednesday, Nov. 29th at BIG ARTS and the Island Sun. Two per person, please. sponsored by 1640 Periwinkle Way Suite 2 NEWSPAPER Sanibel 395-1213 Sanibel & Captiva Islands CROW Case Of The Week: T CM 'DC Anhinga LU by Brian Johnson •he last thing Louise Tuttle 1:expected as she got onto Sanibel-Captiva Road late on the afternoon of November 10 was that, in a few min- utes, she would have a perfect stranger sitting in her passenger seat - with an anhinga wrapped in a beach towel. But such is the way of things on Sanibel, where residents and tourists fre- quently combine forces to rescue injured wildlife. Tuttle, who first moved to the islands in 1976, had passed The Sanibel School when the car ahead of her pulled • over. She followed suit, and joined a family of tourists in the road, where an anhinga was crumpled over. Tuttle men- tioned that she could take the animal to CROW, but the tourist would not even , yyif(l% think about letting her do it by herself. "She got in the front seat with me," said Tuttle. "She was very nice, I have no idea who she was... there was no conversation about it. Her family fol- The anhinga felt better after her bath lowed in their car and took a look at the PROTECT THE WATER Help Is Raise S2.8 Million to Preserve the Lantt... 75% i MM*. Protect the Wnte* • 25 Mwm of wliife liiitit atoflf ilte S*«iM. :llf«r 5®% 2S% O facility. They were going to a CROW fundraiser that night, and knew all about CROW. Hopefully they made a dona- tion!" CROW Associate Veterinarian Dr. Amber McNamara admitted the waterbird. "She was pretty dull," she said. "She had abrasions on her feet, legs, wings and the top of her head, and bruising on her beak. She had quite a head tilt - her head and beak hung over almost to her feet. She seemed to have rolled across the car - she got hit pretty good." The staff gave her the usual treatment protocol for trau- ma, including the Chinese herb Yunnan Paiyao to slow down the bleeding. The anhinga was skinny and weak, prompting McNamara to wonder if a case of mild toxicosis had disori- ented her and made her more vulnerable to a hit-by-car acci- dent. They added liver detox drops as a precautionary move. The first couple days she remained extremely quiet, spending much of her time below a heat lamp. On day three she ate a hand-fed smelt. Later staff gave her finger mullets, which slide down more easily during feedings by hand. "On day five she took a really good bath, and sat on a perch and spread her wings," said McNamara. "She was starting to act like an anhinga again." The bird turned out to be a keen eater and put on 20 grams in the first week. "By November 17 she was getting a little bit pokey, and hanging on the cage door," she said. "Hopefully she's feeling better and we can get her back out there in a few days. All the swelling has resolved and she has no fractures." CROW will keep her indoors in ICU until she is ready for release. Anhingas, said McNamara, don't do well in the out- door compounds as they tend to climb up the sides and poke their beaks out of the caging. CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road; 472-3644, www.crowclinic.org. A non-profit wildlife hospital prouiding veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from Lee County and along the Gulf Coast of Florida. The hospital accepts patients seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150 Sanibel, FL 33957.%f The anhinga was lucky to survive the accident Island Seniors This Week JUST ARRIVED • NEW ECCO • JUST ARRIVED • NEW ECCO Aerobics Mon., Wed., Fri. 8, 9:30 a.m. Yoga Tues., Thurs. 10 a.m. FOR Pilates Tues., Thurs. 3:45 p.m. Bridge Mon., Thurs. 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thurs. 1 p.m. COMFORT BY DESIGN • (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree Center • Across from the Bank of the Islands _L OPEN AT 9 AM DAILY ' jFTS LAMPS, CERAMICS, FRAMES, »JEWELRY VASES, ACRYLIC GLASSES, UNIQUE SELECTED JEWELRY, CZECH GLASS GEMSTONES, :ARDS AI CHANDELIER EARRINGS, SILVER PINS Moore/ ISLAND PAWS PET HOLIDAY PHOTOS CROW HOLIDAY Tho »n Professional Pet Photos by Gina Stancel, FUND DRIVE Chief Photographer for Naples Dog Magazine THROUGH NEW YEAR'S When: Saturday, November 25th 10-3 p.m. /. OPEN DAILY Where: Island Paws, 630 Tarpon Bay Rd. LOCATED IN THE CHARMING OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES <&' J $20 Sitting Fee - includes one 8"xlO" plus proofs. NEXT TO AMY'S OVER EASY CAFE • *&-• Photos can be made into mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads and much more! 63O TARPON BAY ROAD • SANIBEL, FL 33957 For more details contact Island Paws at 239-395-1464 down close to the water to give up their mackerel are about as good as it gets with Mack Attack 1 location. The birds are feeding on the non-stop action for everyone. Use light or by Capt. Matt Mitchell pieces of bait the macks spit up while even ultra light spinning tackle so you get shredding and feeding. The tide line and the most from the fight. They make fast, panish mack- or color change outside of the passes is a long runs and once located you can catch erel are one good place to start. them until your arms are sore. Average Sof the migra- My favorite way to fish for them is size of the fish is around 20 inches with tory species that locating the feeding fish or all-out blitz some up to 30 inches. goes through our and throwing small artificial baits to them. Spanish mackerel need to be 12inches area in the fall and Work the bait as fast as you can, twitch- to the fork of the tail to keep and you are spring. They can ing it as you wind. They are a very fast allowed to keep 15 per person. be found in the moving fish and will chase it down as fast Capt. Matt Mitchell moved to Gulf, along the you can wind it in. They do have a lot of Sanibel in 1980 and has fished local beaches and in the teeth so a long-shanked hook helps avoid waters for 25 years. He now Hues in St. Sound feeding and cut-offs. James City and has worked as a back sky-rocketing on A piece of 40# fluorocarbon leader country fishing guide for the last eight small baits. works best but you will at some point get years. If you have comments, questions This time of year the fish are migrat- cut off. Small, light steel leader works too or would like to book a trip, he can be ing to the south following the big schools but reduces the number of bites and often reached at [email protected].^ of bait down the coast. They are relatively the macks will hit at the bubbles from the easy to catch and live bait is not even swivel and cut you off anyway. needed to get into the non-stop action. A small single hooked silver spoon They can be located anywhere in open ripped as fast as you can across the top water. Some of the areas that I caught of the water will draw multiple strikes. them this week were off Lighthouse I try to avoid fishing with treble hooks BOAT Point, along the beach off Captiva and as the fish are much more dangerous around the power lines in the southern to unhook. Remove the treble hooks end of Pine Island Sound. Look for the from your spoons and even crush down macks jumping all the way out of the the barb for quicker releases. Mackerel RENTALS water. Also look for small white gulls Blake Desantis with Spanish mackerel excrete a slime out of their bodies when caught off Lighthouse poinf feeding that allows them to move through Fishing • Cabbage Key the water faster. This slime makes them Dolphin Watching Send Us Your Fish Tales hard to keep hold of while unhooking. Other great artificial baits to use are Captains Available he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us glass minnow jigs, small bucktails and details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species even just a jighead fished fast the same 472-5800 Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at way. Spanish mackerel can also be The Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or e-mail to caught on trolling spoons or jigs around Jensen's Marina [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. and through the feeding frenzy. For family-friendly fishing, Spanish Captiva Island r Live At Hie Bean •* Kraig Kenning Singer/Songwriter/ National Slide Guitar Champion From Chicago Contemporary Folk Blues Friday, November 24th • 6:30pm "Kraig puts forth an amazing range of style, technique, versatility, rhythm and sound—instrumentally— then soothes and fills you vocally." TRADERS Excellent Coffee • Bottomless Glass of Wine $4 (wniie supplies Last) 1551 Periwinkle Way I 472-7242 Lunch 11-3 I Happy Hour 3-6 I Dinner 5-9:30 BEAN' I 0 0 2240 Periwinkle Way • 395-1919 www.thebeanofsanibel.com |27 I COME AS OUR QUESTS... LEAVE AS OUR FRIENDS! 1 1^. * • CO 8 8 c>; t i Out *w o^ni IV WHERE VALUE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE ARE ALWAYS ON THE MENU! mm FROM DINE WITH THE LOCALS!! 47E-0606 7 Mi TO 10 Fish don't always get the recognition But, the plural of fish is fishes when deal- Fall Migration; they deserve. And, in fact, when most of ing with more than one kind of fish. Butterfly Lecture us think about, or look for fish, we usually 'Last week we were treated to a spec- t's winter in the Midwest and The Other have gustatory motivations. Fish aren't tacular fall day on the ocean. The water Northeast... but it's peak butterfly sea- commonly recognized for what they are; was calm, dear and a crisp 74°F. Just son on Sanibel. the most successful vertebrates on our southwest of the lighthouse, in 20 feet I Vertebrates? Gayle. Edwards, a Master Gardener planet. They were the original vertebrates of water the ocean was fully alive in its by J. Bruce NeilL PhD instructor, who founded and supervises (animals having a backbone) to appear on entire splendor. It was a day straight from the butterfly garden at the University of hen most earth, some 560 million years ago. They the "good old days." Literally, acres of Florida Extension in Fort Myers and is folks think watched the dinosaurs come and go; and, the ocean boiled with Spanish mackerel regarded as a top authority on the but- Wof fall today the culmination of this evolution chasing bait upwards, the occasional terflies of Southwest Florida, will be the migration, palm has produced approximately 31,000 dif- king mackerel rocket launching out of guest speaker at the Master Gardener warblers, kingfish- ferent species of fish. Nearly 56 percent the water, and bluef ish slicing through lecture series December 7, 10 a.m. at the ers, roseate spoon- of all vertebrate species are fish. the clouds of migrating baitfish. Pelicans, Sanibel Library. bills, confusing As water temperatures decline in terns and gulls were everywhere bom- barding the bait from above. Large pods Edward's presentations at regional small shorebirds the fall, massive schools of small fishes conferences are always a favorite. She and white pelicans begin to move southward following of dolphins were feeding, romancing and just hanging about. And the piece de has a fascinating and colorful power- jump to mind. warmer bodies of water. And, where point program of local butterflies and the However, fall fish small fishes go, larger, predatory ones are resistance was a massive school of big bull redfish, slowly swimming in a circle. host and nectar plants that will lure but- migrations are sure to follow. Interesting tangent: most terflies to a garden in less than a week. equally exciting in the marine world of Ichthyologists agree that the plural of fish continued on page 59 Handouts will be provided. nature lovers. is fish when dealing with one kind of fish. The plants are available at the SCCF Native Plant Nursery. ' The lecture is free and open to the 2 Enjoy a Full Year of public, but seating is limited. ^ Sanibel and Captiva Sanibel-Captiva The 2007 Audubon Society udubon Birdwalks resume on November 25. The first Sanibel- ACaptiva Audubon birdwalk of Sanibel-Captiva Mature Calendar, the season will take place on Saturday, November 25 at the Bailey Tract, south on Tarpon Bay Road from Bailey's market, approximately V2 mile. Free parking. Meet at 8 a.m. All birders are welcome. These birdwalks are open to the public and the suggested donation is $2. Call Malcolm Harpham at 395- 3804 for details.^ Notice Of Public Meeting public meeting on the Gait Preserve Land Stewardship APlan will be held on Thursday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Matlacha Community Center, 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha. A record will be made of this meeting. The Stewardship Plan is available for review through November 30, at the Pine Island Public Library, 10700 Russell Road, Bokeelia, Florida and at Web site www. leeparks. org/2 0 2 0/preserves. html under Gait Preserve. Written - .n- ments will be accepted prior to the com- mencement of, or during the course of the scheduled meeting. Comment cards for oral comments, will be provided at the public meeting, with the plan at the library or on the Web site,?? Holiday Gift or Vacation Souvenir Available at Fine Stores throughout the Islands * Mail Orders $13.95 per calendar (plus $2.00 Shipping) to: Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar P.O. BOX 356 Our E-Mail address is Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 [email protected] * Islanders, The Blind Pass Tide Edition Includes Sunrise & Set. Only $16.95 (plus $2.00 S&H) Win A Seaplane Ride 29 • I/we want to help protect our sanctuary islands Individual, $25 __ Family, $50 D Corporate, $100 CO Please charge my tax-deductible membership dues to: i Visa __ MasterCard O Amex Card*' ______Exp. Date. mCD TO Signature:. Name: he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is offering a chance to get a Address:. bird's-eye view of our local environment. All members of the foundation who Trenew, or new members who join by December 8, will be entered into a Phone: _ drawing for a seaplane trip for three and lunch on Gasparilla Island. Erick Lindblad, executive director of the foundation, will serve as the tour guide, describing points Please mail to: Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel, of interest on the aerial tour of Southwest Florida's coastline. The trip will also be FL 33957 or FAX to 472-6421. # an opportunity to learn more about current environmental issues. The drawing will take place at the annual meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. on December 8 at the Nature Center located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Annual foundation membership is $25 for an individual, $50 for a family and $100 for a business. Members receive an informative monthly newsletter, can visit the Nature Center and walking trails free of charge, and are offered a 10 percent dis- count on purchases at the Nature Shop and Bookstore. In addition, throughout the year, special member events provide unique ways to learn how to preserve and protect our land and water. Family mem- bers may also request a complimentary native landscaping consultation. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural resources and wildlife habitat on '• and around Sanibel and Captiva. For more information, contact the foundation office at 472-2329. Turtle Tracks he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is sponsoring Turtle TTracks at the Nature Center at 9 a.m. on Thursday mornings. This interpretive program delves into the life cycle of the sea turtles that nest on the beaches. Participants start at the turtle exhibit and marine touch tank to learn about the life cycle of the loggerhead and then go to a beach site to discuss their nesting habitat and other fascinat- ing marine life. Cost for this program is $5 for adults and free for children; a beach parking fee of $2 per car is nec- Happy Thanksgiving essary at the beach site. The Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation moni- tors the sea turtle nests on Sanibel and from all of us at Captiva. If you have questions about the Turtle Tracks program or the sea turtle research program, call the Conservation Foundation's Nature Center at 472-2329.* envice Our E-Mail address is Located at Periwinkle & Casa Ybel [email protected] 1700 Periwinkle Way, 472-9300 Store Hours Every Day Sanibel Island, FL 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 30 Shells Found WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS • FINE CIGARS a. ONE OF THE BIST SELECTIONS OF DOMESTIC & IMPORTED WIN'ES ON THE \\ ES r flW I LLJ CD O Tanqueray Happy Gin C/) Thanksgiving Q $ 99 i 34. Bailey's Shopping Center • NEXT TO THE THEATER • 472-1682 OPEN MON. - SAT. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M, SUNDAY NOON - 7 P.M . • 10% DISCOUNT ON CASE ORDERS Fred and Joanne Brauns oanne and Fred Brauns from Milltown, New Jersey, love vacationing on Sanibel •#•#•# spring and fall. They've been shelling for 16 years and this is the first time Jthey've found a junonia - and they found two. Even better, they found a king helmet, a very rare find,^ 'H)tttH' • ••§••«•••••• §# §§ ###§#: The Perfect Shells Found 2200 Periwinkle Way-Sanibel, FL Christmas Gift ntertainment 2007 books are now available at the Bank of Islands Eand San Cap Community Bank locations, on Sanibel and at the Kingston Plaza, next to Windjammers. The Sanibel-Captive Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association ABWA, is selling these won- derful Entertainment books for $35. By purchasing one of these books, you are helping the chapter raise money for scholarships. The mission of ABWA is to bring >.-- together women of diverse occupations to help them grow personally and pro- fessionally through leadership and edu- catipn. The Sanibel-Captiva chapter also provides local scholarships and contrib- utes to Florida's "Take Stock in Children Scholarship Programs." Roger McNeill Come join The Schoolhouse Theater gang Dinner meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month and are open to oger McNeill of Gloucester, as we stroll through the century, the public. For membership information Massachusetts, dug up his juno- call Gayle DeHaan-Garland at 936-1177 Rnia on a low tide at beach access decade by decade, in a popular ext. 232.* #3 on West Gulf Drive. McNeill's three music retrospective that will keep you sisters have all found junonias over the past 30 years and each has had her pic- singing all the way home. ture in the Sun. He is the fourth McNeill to find a junonia, and quite pleased For Tickets Call about it.* 472-6862 www.theschoolhousetheater.com Please send all Editorial Copy and Ad Information to: [email protected] Heat Islands Fishing Tournament Results oc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill held its second annual fishing tournament on November 18. The results are as follows: D First place: Mitch Moore, Cody Moore, Troy Thompson and Eric Post. Second place: Les Boyle and Christopher Moles. Third place: Keven Vertesch, Terry Bredahl, Steffen Bredahl and Tyler Baer. Largest caught: redfish - Les Boyle; trout - Eric Post; and snapper - Tyler Baer.^ Cody Moore, Trevor Baer and Troy Thompson HORRIFYING VEGETARIANS SINCE 1995 f Kevin Vertesch and Terry Bredahl STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sweet Potatoes (Regular Menu Available) Four Seating Times Availab1*1 Tournament directors Jean Baer and Brad 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 p.m Junghans OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Ostego Bay Fish Fry Join us for our Dinner Specials he annual silent auction and fish Monday - Turkey Night fry at Bonita Bill's Waterfront TCafe, 702 Fishermans Wharf will Wednesday - German Night be Friday, December 1 from 5 through 8 p.m. Tickets at $10 each will be available at the Ostego Bay Foundation and at the Saturday Prime Rib Night door. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center. For more information call the Ostego HAPPY HOUR 3 to 6 pmfeaturing Bay Foundation at 765-8101.# 2 FOR 1 Well Drinks, Beer and Wine Our E-Mail address is LUNCH: 7 Days • 11 am to 3 pm • Bar open 7 days • 9 am to ? [email protected] 1100 Par View Drive • Sanibel Island • 239-472-4394 • Located in Beachview Estates f Nutcracker Returns To Sanibel 8 n Saturday, December 16, Schein Hall at the Big Arts will be a-glitter CM with the Sugar Plum Fairy, the dancing sweets, and waltzing flowers. It is ONutcracker time again when Tchaikovsky music fills the air and the world's LLJ best-loved holiday ballet comes to Sanibel for the sixth time. Guest artists for the eve- CO ning performance feature Douglas and Marie Gawriljuk from Ballet Florida. Big Arts and Gulfshore Ballet are co-sponsoring this special holiday performance as o a community event. Gulfshore Ballet students will perform excerpts from Act I & II of the Nutcracker. The one hour and 20-minute performance will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a complimentary Nutcracker Sweets reception on the veranda. For tickets, call the box office at 395-0900 during business hours. Tickets are also CO available at Gulfshore Ballet at 590-6191 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Fridays a and on Saturdays 9 to 4 p.m. z Ticket prices: matinee, children free, adults $10; evening, children $10, adults Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Beit Dam Shrimp Houte in Florida Women want me nd the bartender wants my keys O'Dius McT 1 spokesman Leaping Nutcracker HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-6PM .25 wines 2 for 1 Well. 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The Chicago A Special Tribune says about Weber's album, NO 8 Simple complex, "... Even Weber's most CM Performance By ardent fans could not have guessed that the man can write and arrange at such £ Jon Weber an exalted level." LJJ CD he Schoolhouse Theater will fea- . "This is not a piano recital, it is enter- LLJ ture one of the most gifted and tainment," quipped John Schubert, The entertaining pianists of our time, Schoolhouse Theater board member and o T Weber fan. "To experience this talent at Jon Weber, for a two-night engagement on December 8 and 9. Weber is not these prices is a real value and treat for only an extraordinary jazz pianist who island residents and visitors; we should all thank John and Mary Jo Boler for Q has recently performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, but also a virtual sponsoring this performance." Another human encyclopedia of modern music. big thanks extended is to Steinway Piano Audiences around the world have Gallery of Bonita Springs for providing delighted in asking Weber if he knows the piano he'll use for his performances. a particular song - only to have him Seats are, limited" and going fast, so expound upon the writer/composer of be sure to get yours today. Tickets for the music, when the music was written Weber's performances are $35 and can and published, and other details that be reserved by calling the Box Office at make Weber's knowledge, in addition to 472-6862* his musical ability, remarkable. "Jon Weber is perhaps the. most entertaining musician 1 have ever Friends In Service Here enjoyed," commented Art Cassell, presi- dent of The Schoolhouse Theater Board FISH Lines of Directors. "Whether Jon is playing the he person to person program is piano or fascinating the audience with especially geared to those who his incredible knowledge of the writers, live alone, are ill-or housebound. composers, and performers of the time, T It combines a daily morning reassurance the entire show is somethjng everyone phone call wjth investigative follow-up if will enjoy." there is no response to the call. The Weber began playing piano at age program functions in cooperation with three on a toy organ. By six he internal- the Sanibel Police Department. To ized 2000 standards from his grandma's obtain additional information, please piano .rolls, reharmonizing, improvising, "call 472-0404.^ and constantly shuffling the deck rhyth- Jon Weber, jazz pianist extraordinaire and human encyclopedia of modem music, will mically and harmonically. 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They obviously come from two in the audi- different worlds. ence as parents, The villains in the show are Jafar (Kari family members Fowler) and his sidekick Iago (Allison and friends took Kridle). Jafar has plans to win Jasmine joy in The Sanibel as his wife; Aladdin comes upon a School's production small lamp, rubs it and poof, the Genie of Disney's Aladdin (Christian Bramm Cooper) appears to Jr. What fun it was grant three wishes. Cooper has some of to watch middle the best lines in the show and he delivers Open 7 days a Week school students performing this classic them well. The trio, Aladdin, Jasmine Periwinkle Way, Sanibel tale. There were two casts involved in and Genie take off on a magic carpet this musical production. I'm sure all were ride which opens up a whole new world exceptional in their roles, however, I can for the princess. Laney Fay played the only report on those I saw on November non-speaking role of the carpet and her 17. costume was gorgeous. Prior to the show, Director and Of course, there is a storybook end- Producer Joseph M. Angelo praised ing, with Aladdin and Jasmine getting the students for their dedication. They married. The moral of the story is don't spent many hours during four months of pretend to be something you're not. The rehearsal to fine tune the show. He also Or as Aladdin says, "I am who I am thanked the many parents who gave of and that's good enough." Congratulations their time to help with costumes, publicity to the cast, school staff and parents for and ticket sales. putting this enchanting evening together. I A CARANDA As the curtain opens, the Sultan The costumes, sets, music, and actors (Kevin Ruane) announces "It is a great were wonderful and it was great fun see- FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD • STEAKS • SPIRITS day in our history." This is the day his ing the students having such a good time. daughter Jasmine (Amelia Wright) will Kudos also go to Stage Manager LIVE ENTERTAINMENT choose her future husband. Jasmine tells Cecilia Silva, Sound Technician Juliana her father "No girl wants the most impor- Silva, and Costume Manager Amber tant decision of her life made for her." Falde.* Unfortunately, as a princess, she has no choice. Jasmine runs away and meets Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner H I Sanibel's Best I Happy Hour 4 p.m. j J) 4-7 p.m. Nightly l/j in the lounge Holiday Menu Also Available y Y Children's Portions %' J 2 for 1 Drinks Reservations Suggested t , Call & Well Liquor, i j Draft & Bottle Beer, ;•; L Select House Wine | Happy Apps $5.95 ! Sesame Encrusted Ahi fk- m Tuna, Crispy Fried I Calamari, Chilled I; i Oysters, Steamed |p- Shrimp, Snow Crab I Legs, Chicken Wings j Asian Beef Satays Amelia and Augustus Wright as Jasmine and Aladdin. Laney Fay was the magic carpet. 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 37 i co 1.38 Acres $1,995,000 m Near Beach NO 8 c* Joshua Hopkins Fantastic View of Joshua Hopkins Dinkins Bayou At BIG ARTS he Marilyn Home Foundation together with BIG ARTS are pre- Tsenting baritone Joshua Hopkins in recital Thursday, November 30 at 8 p.m. Winner of the 2006 Borletti- 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths - Living Room with Vaulted Ceiling & Fireplace Buitoni Trust Award, Hopkins has been Tile and more tile throughout the house . hailed as ".. .an outstanding young baritone with a virile, vigorous, yet vel- This house is open and flows through dining room & kitchen vety sound and an immediately evident (with beautiful cabinets, granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances) dramatic authority." The New Yorker hailed his voice as, "...a honey-toned, unforced baritone" and The Globe and Mail wrote, "Hopkins has a robust voice that is filled with personality, subtle yet strong at the same time." Hopkins was a prize winner in the 2005 Placido Domingo Operalia Competition. His 2005-06 season includ- ed performances with several Canadian opera companies, a program of Mozart songs with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and an appearance at A huge Pool & View of Dinkins Bayou to die for. All this plus a dock with direct access to bay and gulf. Carnegie Hall. Jerad Mosbey, who has been an active collaborative pianist from a very young age, will accompany Hopkins. In 2002 Mosbey received his bachelor of music degree, cum laude, from Butler University where he studied with artist-in-residence, Panayis Lyras. He received his master of music degree in piano accompanying and chamber music from the University of Michigan where he studied with world- renowned collaborative pianist, Martin Kate. And - Lest we forget, this home has a This concert is sponsored by The Marilyn Home Foundation in association large Office with built-ins, and a large Exercise Room, both tiled with BIG ARTS. Tickets are available at 2 car Garage plus 2 car Carport $35 per person. Stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, call 395- Sundecks and Security System 0900, or visit www.bigarts.org. # Gall Betty Thomas Our E-Mail address is Phone: 239-472-8178 - Cell: 239-851-8297 [email protected] who improvises and is constantly praised f Southwest Florida Symphony for his creativity and individuality. He will perform Beethoven's final concerto Piano § 2006-07 Season Concerto #5 - The Emperor. This ener- getic piece is perfectly suited for the mighty grand and the contemporary orchestra. In the search for the Southwest Florida Symphony music director, candidate number three is England-born Andrew Constantine. Described by the UK's largest radio station, Classic FM' as "a rising star of classical music," he is quickly becoming recognized as one of Britain's most dynam- ic and versatile conductors. Currently asso- ciate conductor with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, he continues to conduct exten- sively throughout Europe. Music Conductor candidate Constantine 1 will be featured at a special Meet & Greet 75 Tuesday, November 28 at the home of Bill and Andy Horowitz. Tickets for the Meet & Greet are $50 and must be purchased prior to the event. A limited number of tickets are available. Call the box office for Classical 2 Pianist Stewart Goodyear additional details or to purchase a ticket. Individual Symphony tickets and a Season Discovery Series are now on sale for the entire 2006-07 season. Discovery Series tickets start at $106 for any four Classical and Pops concerts you pick. Individual tickets are $18 to $49. For more Andrew Constantino information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 418-1500.^ he Southwest Florida Symphony, led by guest conductor Andrew Constantine, will perform Emperors in Music at 8 p.m. December 1 and 2 at the Barbara TB. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. From the contemporary to the traditional, "mighty" works command the stage, including Daugherty's imaginative Red Cape Tango, where Superman battles Doomsday and Tchaikovsky's dramatic Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Symphony #4. Also, pianist Stewart Goodyear performs Beethoven's magnificent Piano Concerto #5. Not yet 30, Canadian Goodyear is an accomplished pianist and recognized for his elegant style and exquisite technique. 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LOCATED AT BAILEY'S CENTER AT THE CORNER OP TARPON BAfROAD & PERIWINKLE 472-2323 Stellar Quartet To Appear With Mastersingers In Messiah Mary Craswell Jeanie Darnell Daniel Draeger Luminary weekend on Sanibel and marks performance. He has sung both across Die Zauberflote and was a member of the beginning of the Christmas season. the United States and in Europe. In June the Cedar Rapids Opera: Young Artist Soprano Jeanie Darnell has been Beane was the featured tenor soloist Program. Throughout his time with the hailed by critics throughout the United at the Varna International Conductor's Cedar Rapids Opera, he sang in the States and in Europe for her wonderfully Workshop in Varna, Bulgaria where he ensembles for productions of Puccini's bell-like tones. A regional finalist in the appeared in performances of the Mozart Madama Butterfly, Gilbert and Sullivan's Robert Beane Metropolitan Opera National Council Requiem and Bach Canta'ta 150. He The Mikado, and Verdi's Falstaff. Auditions in 1998, she has recently per- returned to Varna in the summer of 2006 Most recently, Draeger gave a recital in formed as soloist in the Mozart Requiem to perform the tenor solos in the Verdi Munster, Germany that featured arias udiences are in for a treat on with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra- Requiem for the Conductor's Workshop from Mozart's Die Zauberflote, Don Sunday, December 3 when the and presented songs by featured compos- and later traveled to Israel with the Morski Giovanni, and Le nozze di Figaro. ers Richard Hundley and Lori Laitman at AFort Myers Mastersingers present Zvuski on their 50th anniversary tour. The concert is Sunday, December 3 7 Handel's Messiah at BIG ARTS. Four the Songs. Across the Americas Festival Baritone Daniel Draeger makes his in 2006. She has sung the title role of p.m. Tickets may be obtained by calling nationally known soloists will perform first appearance with the Mastersingers. BIG ARTS at 395-0900.& with the group as the Mastersingers Suor Angelica with the Operafestival di Draeger has studied with opera great present their annual performance of Roma in Italy, and has been in demand Simon Estes. He has appeared as the world's most beloved oratorio. The as soprano soloist of major concert and Sarastro in the production of Mozart's performance will be the finale of the oratorio repertoire. Mary Creswell, mezzo-soprano, returns to this area for the second time, having appeared with the Mastersingers in 2005 in the Verdi Requiem. Creswell has appeared throughout the United States in opera, oratorio and chamber music. Her varied performing repertoire includes the operatic roles of Dorabella, FREE CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS Rosina, Carmen and Elizabeth Proctor in MONDAY, NOV. 27 The Crucible. As an oratorio soloist she SHELL CRAFTS performs Messiah, Elijah, Magnificat, BEACHFRONT DINtNQ, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 and the requiems of Verdi and Mozart. FABRIC ART She will appear again on Sanibel at the Applique and easy mini quilts Sanibel Music Festival in March. Art Supplies • Shell Craft • Notions "Not only is his voice clear and sharp, ^Sl Geniury Of J~fospiiafiia Craft Supplies • Gifts • Scrapbook Papers his diction is nearly perfect and there is Quilting* Fabric • Beads • Rubber Stamping no mistaking the message that he con- veys when he sings... there is a particu- 1620 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 larly rich quality when he sings music of a OfC8eac£ Heart of the Islands, Sanibel spiritual nature. He brings a depth to the Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm music that is truly remarkable." So wrote a music critic of tenor Robert Beane's c < J3unc£ 7lnd Dix'inner Coordinating and Design for Special Occasions ; CELEBRATIONS BEAUTIFUL VIEWS • RAVE REVIEWS • CASUAL ELEGANCE Weddings . Family Reunions FLORIDIAN • EUROPEAN • ASIAN CREATIONS Dinner Parties . Corporate Retreats . 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An Affair of Honor Live On The Islands 8 Event to Mark Ann Arnoff, Mike Kelly, John Madden, Robert MaComber Robbie Roepstorff and Gordon Schopfer.^ 6. March At 'Tween Waters Inn, t Luminary Night Geraldine Brooks Captiva, the annual tree lighting he Sanibel Community Association 7. Memory keeper's Daughter takes place, Friday, from 5:30 will celebrate Luminary Night Top Ten Books Kim Edwards to 6.-30 p.m., followed by fire- on Friday, December 1 with 8. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan works. All are welcome. Later O T Lisa See live music at The Community Cafe & On The Island Friday ,Vintage Vinyl will play at the 9. Water For Elephants House. 1. Alligators, Sharks & Panthers Crow's Nest at 'Tween Waters. The event, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., will Sarah Gruen The band will also play Saturday Charles Sobczak lO.Portion of the Sea feature live folk music from Pat McCune, 2. Sanibel Flats and Sunday. John Salamon Rock master of the 12-string guitar, and Rosie Christine Lemmon^ Randy Wayne White Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop and Roll Piano will be the enter- Emery, who has played in English coffee 3. Six Mornings on Sanibel tainer Tuesday and Wednesday. houses. Charles Sobczak NASCRAB crab races for family fun take place on Monday and Thursday at the Crow's Nest. Dolce Vita Restaurant & Live Special Appearance Lounge has entertainment seven Friday Night nights a week as follows: International Singer Friday, singer Maurice Lamonico Maurice Lo Monaco with Woody Brubaker; Saturday, w/Woody Brudaker David Jenkin Trio; Sunday, Gino Federico; Monday, David Jenkin; Tuesday, Andre & Soli, oldies, rock 'n' roll and jazz; Wednesday, Paul Ventura and Woody Brubaker; and Thursday, Woody Brubaker and KfcSfAURANT & IOUNCF ? Skip Haynes. Dolce Vita is at 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Live at The Bean will feature Kraig Kennin, Friday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. The singer/songwriter and national slide guitar champion Accepting Reservations from Chicago will play contempo- rary folk blues. The Bean coffee for Thanksgiving, house is at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Christmas & New Year's. Sanibel. Private & Christmas Parties. There's live jazz seven nights a week at at Ellington's, 937 East Gulf Drive. The Jacaranda has entertain- ment nightly in the Jac Bar. There is music nightly on the patio at The Mucky Duck on creators of Santbcl's award winning Dolce Vira and Riviera resraurants present Andrea's Captiva. Gourmet Market and Delicatessen. Treat yourself to the epicurean delights of this international market, ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy delectable prepared entrees, fine cut meats and fresh seafood, imported wines and cheeses, ROUNDUP: Restaurants and specialty sandwiches, and other gourmet special lies from around the world. bars, please fax or e-mail Anne Mitchell with your entertainment schedule for the coming week at 395-2299 or islandsuncity@aol. com.ft Friends In Service Here FISH Lines ISH maintains a list of medical and home-care people who are' Ffor hire. Client is responsible for making all arrangements with the per- son of their choice. FISH does not make any arrangements, but only provides a list of available personnel. To obtain additional information, call 472-0404.& Open 7 Days Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm • Sunday 10am-6pm All Major Credit Cards Accepted * Specializing in Catcnm; and Private Parties Our E-Mail address is 2430 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel' (239) -i 72-9990 [email protected] Rauschenberg Anne Kittel's 43 Donates Prints Demonstration | nne Kittel met with a round of a For ACT applause at the Sanibel-Captiva co buse Counseling & Treatment, AArt League meeting Thursday Inc. (ACT) has a small number of when she produced a gift box from an Alimited edition, signed, and num- old watercolor painting. Members and o bered prints from Robert Rauschenberg guests practiced with construction paper m and Darryl Pottorf available for sale. and all enjoyed this fun hands-on activ- W Among them are Party by Robert ity. They all went home with a renewed m Rauschenberg, the original of which enthusiasm for their old forgotten was featured at this years Arts for ACT. paintings. Kittel gave members a spe- Party is available at ACT for $2,000. cific demonstration along with written Also available are Red Meter from Darryl instructions and patterns. Pottorf for $1,000 and One Lioner by Kittel is an active member of local art Robert Rauschenberg for $2,000. organizations and she is also a member Rauschenberg is a painter, sculptor and of Florida Artists Group as well as the graphic artist known for helping redefine Florida and Georgia Watercolor Societies. American art in the 1950s and '60s, pro- She has always been interested in art viding an alternative to prevailing aesthet- and tries to put a creative touch on daily ics of the time. This world-renowned art- tasks. ist, considered by many to be America's The Thursday, November 30 paint out greatest living artist, continues to work will be at Periwinkle Park from 9 a.m. to from his home and studio on Captiva. noon. Members and visitors are welcome. ' Pottorf has been producing visu- Call 472-8834 for information. ally provocative forms for more than Paintings of local scenes by Betty three decades. For more than 20 years, Weise and Eleanor Harries are currently Pottorf has been associated with Robert on view at the Sanibel Public Library on Rauschenberg, first as assistant and cur- Dunlop Road during regular library hours. rently as collaborator. For more information about upcom- All proceeds from the sale of the ing events contact San-Cap Art League, prints goes to benefit ACT, a non-profit PO Box 1192, Sanibel, FL 33957 or call agency that provides 24-hour hotline 395-4318 or 395-4683.# shelter, counseling, information and refer- Robert Rauschenberg ral, forensic examination, advocacy and education services to victims of domestic new and temporarily homeless. ACT was 939-2553. 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Tickets are $5 and are available in advance or just prior to the film in the box O TNovember office. Refreshments will be served and there will be a brief discussion in the atrium 27, the BIG ARTS adjacent to the auditiorium following the film. For further information call BIG ARTS Film Society will at 395-0900.* CO present Match Q Point. Woody Allen, the film's i writer and direc- Carol Sing To co tor, was nominated this year for an Help The Hungry Academy Award rea residents can celebrate the for Best'Original holidays at an old-fashioned sing- Screen Play. Aa-long and help feed the hungry We savor at the Holiday Carol Sing Tuesday, Woody Allen films, December 12 at First Presbyterian not because they Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Church in downtown Fort Myers. are profound, but There is no charge for the event, because they are just so watchable; entertainment without a message or guilt trip. although everyone who attends is encour- This movie is set mainly in London and the city has never looked more beautiful. The aged to bring two cans of food for the camera lovingly lingers over the facades of old Belgravia mansions and captures the Soup Kitchen, operated by Community interior decorating details in Thames-side apartments and country houses. Cooperative Ministries. Santa will make a surprise visit A poor Irish boy, Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), has bootstrapped his way It's the 16th year for the popular up with a tennis racket and is now the patient instructor at a posh London club. He event, which is organized and sponsored helped feed the hungry through the instructs a wealthy, charming young man, Tom Hewett (Matthew Goode), who has a by the Galloway Family of Dealerships. spring, according to Owen. For more clever, off-handed brittleness. Hewett includes Chris in a family evening at the opera Two performances are planned at 4 and information, call 936-2193.& and there Chris meets Tom's elegant sister, Chloe, and Ihe pouty-lipped, slightly sullen, 7 p.m. The doors will open 30 minutes American sex-pot Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson) who is engaged to Tom. prior to show time. Nola is an aspiring actress despairing of her career but loathe to return to Boulder, This year's performance will feature Colorado. She understands her true potential as a career femme fatale, "No one's ever the Mastersingers, the First Presbyterian asked for their money back," Nola tells Chris as she gives him a sidelong glance and Church Choir, and more special guests. takes a drag on her cigarette. She has landed a potential life sinecure in her engage- Santa Claus will be making a surprise ment to Tom as Chris soon does in his engagement to Chloe. The Hewetts loving, visit for the children and free photos will be available a few days after the event at Sam Galloway Ford. The annual Holiday Carol Sing is a source of support for the Soup Kitchen's food pantry, a non-profit organization that serves more than 1,000 meals per . Furniture • Clothing day. In addition, the agency provides Antiques • Art • Jewelry transportation to the frail elderly and child care to working poor families. Sanibel's Original "Anybody who is hungry, we feed," Consignment Shop said Executive Director Sarah Owen. Last year, Community Cooperative SALE • JACKETS • SWEATERS Ministries received more than one ton 2460 Palm Ridge Rd • 472-1266 (Across from He of canned goods and other non-perish- ots able items from the carol sing. The food Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm cebar-e§rill Open daily Reservations for lunch LighJlhouse accepted. & dinner. (239) 489-0770 Waterfront Restaurant 1 MILE BEFORE THE SANIBEL TOLLBOOTH Fresh Dough • Hand Tossed New Fall Dinner Menu CHAR-GRILL & PIZZA Inside/Outside Dining 1 Champagne Brunch Sunday 11 am - 3 pm If you liked our Dogs, you'll love our Pizza Table service. Brunch and Lunch items. Complimentary MIMOSA Greg Tali Guitarist & Vocalist Fridays 6-10 pm 0PEN11AM-9PM Heather Brooks & Mike Rogers Sat. 6-10 p^i J/il>&f Jazz Jam Sundays 6-10 pm Parties? NJCeddings? Ask for Heather. other works include Natural Selection (2006 Humana Festival), Virtual Devotion, 45 Theatre Conspiracy Presents Cinderella Confidential, and Pecos Bill and the Ghost Stampede (all published by Dramatic Publishing). 'His plays have been produced throughout the U.S, and on four The Dead Guy continents including productions at The Kennedy Center, Actors Studio, Playwrights Horizons, Laguna Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Cleveland Play House, Actors Theatre O he Dead Guy is a very funny and GO poignant satire on the current real- of Louisville, Curious Theatre, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Stages Repertory, ity television craze, which will be Great Lakes Theater Festival, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, Actors Alley, T and Dobama Theatre. Awards include the AT&T Onstage Award, National Theatre presented in a multimedia format combin- ing the live theatrics of the stage with the Conference Playwriting Award, an NEA Playwright in Residence grant, two TCG O upclose and intimate workings of video. Extended Collaboration Grants, Aristophanes Award for Best Off-Broadway Comedy, First Place in the Southwest Festival of New Plays, Heideman Finalist for Actors Gina is a desperate television producer Theatre Louisville, Best of the CATCO Shorts Festival, and an Ohio Arts Council who has devised an idea for a new reality grant. Coble is a member of the Cleveland Play House Playwrights Unit, as well as a show. The plan: is to take one American writer for several nationally broadcast radio programs.^ nobody, over his head in debt, with no life and no future; give him $1 million and a week to spend it. The catch is, at the end v of cthe week the audience gets to vote how Tween Waters Tree Lighting he dies. This engaging social commentary ween Waters Inn on Captiva Island will have its annual Tree Lighting by hit playwright Eric Coble is as crisp and Extravaganza on Friday, November 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. relevant as anything out there today. Staged throughout the resort grounds, the ceremony features a formal light- Directed by Stuart Brown, The Dead T ing of an approximately 40-foot tree at the resort's entrance, directly across from the Guy features local talent Jordan Wilson, beach, at approximately 6 p.m. The ceremony will be preceded by entertainment by Lisa Marie, Tera Nicole Miller, Jesse St. Sanibel's SchoolhouseTheater, and followed by a festive fireworks display. Louis, Bruce Stanton, and Laurie Preston. The event regularly attracts more than 500 resort guests, island residents and visi- The production will run November 30 tors, and is Sanibel-Captiva's unofficial launch of the holiday season.^ through December 16 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 or $7 for students and can be purchased by calling the Theatre Conspiracy's box office at 936-3239. Season ticket subscrip- The audience gets to vote on the contes- tion packages are also available. Theatre tant's demise Conspiracy is located at the Foulds Theatre inside the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Eric Coble was bom in Edinburgh, Scotland and bred on the Navajo and Ute res- Our E-Mail address is [email protected] ervations in New Mexico and Colorado. Before turning to playwriting, Eric received his BA in English from Fort Lewis College in Colorado, and his MFA in acting from Ohio University. 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He is the featuring works by Bizet, Handel and author of two children's stories, Pajama Mozart. and Can I Be Good? Chesnutt is responsible for the instru- This concert is sponsored by Captiva mental component of the School of Cruises, Inc. Tickets are $35 per person. Music while teaching courses in music Call 395-0900 or Web site www.bigarts. education, wind literature and conducting. org.# He holds a bachelor of music in music education from Tennessee Technological University, a Yusic in trombone perfor- FGCU Debuts mance from Arkansas State University, Livingston Taylor and a PhD in music education with an Ensembles emphasis in wind conducting from Florida State University. Founding Director anibel welcomes Livingston Taylor lorida Gulf of the School of Music Nancy Cobb- back to the BIG ARTS' stage on Coast Lippens conducts the University Choir SSaturday, November 25, at 8 p.m. FUniversity and Chamber Singers featuring works He is called "the ultimate crowd pleas- Bower School of by Cobb, Handel, Lassus, Rutter and Flow er" with his finely honed musical talents Music invites the Palestrina. and polished comedic routine. public to attend a Cobb-Lippens holds a doctor of newest smaller works entitled the Torch Taylor has performed with many joint concert pre- Series, along with his latest larger major artists during his thirty years as a musical arts in composition from the sented by all major University of Oklahoma, a master of vibrant works that Oerter is known for. professional musician and he maintains a ensembles 7-.30 The exhibit opens Friday, December 1, performing schedule of more than a hun- music in composition from Michigan p.m., Thursday, State University and bachelor of music in with the opening reception from 7 to dred shows a year, including club, theater, November 30 in 9:30 p.m. college, and full symphony repertoire. theory and composition from Oklahoma the Student Union Baptist University. Oerter received the 2006 Southwest Critics have described him as an ballroom as part of Dr. Rod Chesnuft Florida Angel of the Arts Award for New unrepentant romantic with a razor sharp The Bower School of Music's mission a series of music is to develop students' individual musical Artist and in late November his Art of the mind, a biting sense of humor and a concerts sponsored by the newly inaugu- Olympians show will be in three presti- quirky view of the world. skills, knowledge of musical structure and rated music department. style, group performance skills and lead- gious locations: The New York Athletic Livingston has written most of his This concert debuts the Wind Club; the National Arts Club; and the music repertoire, including such Top ership skills acquired through the music Orchestra, String Orchestra and Chamber program. United Nations. In October, Oerter was Forty hits as / Will Be in Love with You Singers. The University Choir has existed honored at the New York Athletic Club and I'll Come Running, and for his For more information, contact for several years under the name of Chesnutt at (590-7851.* for his accomplishments and Mayor brother James Taylor, / Can Dream of University Singers. Sixty students perform Bloomberg presented a proclamation claiming October 11 as Al Oerter Day in Opening the city of New York. Very few individuals receive such a tribute and past notables have been Lance Armstrong, Nelson Reception Mandela and John Glenn. THE «HT WHITE « At Arts For ACT Come meet this local and international Olympic legend and see his art at Arts for ACT Gallery in the River District, down- town Fort Myers. The gallery will explode with color as Oerter's paintings grace the walls of this unique gallery. The Arts for ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, or for more information call 337- 5050 or 939-2553. 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L IS L AND f L O \i I 11 > Smith (Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, Backstreet Boys). Christmasology, available for pur- chase on Apple i Tunes and www. Q Home Of th« Island Mojito whitneywolanin.com, is being played on radio stations around the United States. I Her rendition of Frosty The Snowman was the No.l most added Christmas song 5LKVING LUNCM.frDINNLR on the FMQB AC Chart for the week of November 5, and will be played in over 1,300 AMC, Regal and Cinemark movie n AM To CLOSE. theaters during December. As a CD, Christmasology can be ad Seating Available obtained as part of a handcrafted holiday box of Belgian chocolate Christmas orna- ments at Andrea's Gourmet Market on • Back cover of CD Christmasology Sanibel Island and Ingo Wullaert Beligan Chocolates in Bonita Springs/Naples; by Brian Johnson 239-566-9035. We've Got Your As a child, Whitney and her sister, anibel Island's Whitney Wolanin Victoria, and mom, IUona, spent a lot of has released a new album of holi- time at St. Isabel's Church, where the Sday songs, Christmasology, which hymns appealed to her musical sensibil- baseball • NA5CAR-Golf is already getting quite bit of notice. Just ity, particularly at this time of the year. 16, it is the teen sensation's second full- "Christmas has always been my favorite e length soundtrack. time of the year," she says on her Web TVs • ~pi Island's Largest "We took religious and secular classics site. "I grew up in church, doing church and made them faster," said Wolanin in things with family and friends, sang in a an interview from her family home on kids choir when I was younger and par- es Sanibel last week. "We did it at a tempo ticipated in Nativity scenes. These songs im as fast as I could sing it. It's new and dif- really bring back a lbt of cool memories, University, a Yusic in trombone perfor- FGCU Debuts mance from Arkansas State University, and a PhD in music education with an Ensembles emphasis in wind conducting from Florida 1~"*lorida Gulf State University. Founding Director h-* Coast of the School of Music Nancy Cobb- X. University Lippens conducts the University Choir Bower School of and Chamber Singers featuring works Music invites the by Cobb, Handel, Lassus, Rutter and public to attend a Palestrina. joint concert pre- Cobb-Lippens holds a doctor of sented by all major musical arts in composition from the ensembles 7:30 University of Oklahoma, a master of p.m., Thursday, music in composition from Michigan November 30 in State University and bachelor of music in the Student Union theory and composition from Oklahoma Baptist University. ballroom as part of Dr. Rod Chesnutt a series of music The Bower School of Music's mission concerts sponsored by the newly inaugu- is to develop students' individual musical rated music department. skills, knowledge of musical structure and This concert debuts the Wind style, group performance skills and lead- Outdoor Orchestra, String Orchestra and Chamber ership skills acquired through the music Singers. The University Choir has existed program. for several years urtder the name of For more information, contact University Singers. Sixty students perform Chesnutt at (590-7851 .# Private parties Available in the three ensembles and 25 are music majors. Rod Chesnutt, associate professor of • Weddings • Reunions • E>irthdaijs • Holidays instrumental music at FGCU conducts the HOUR wind orchestra featuring works by Biebl, Bernstein, Hoist and Vaughan Williams. He also conducts the string orchestra PHOTO "IN A LEAGUE FOOD:***^ OF ITS OWN" featuring works by Bizet, Handel and ATMOSPHERE:*** Mozart. SERVICE:*** Chesnutt is responsible for the instru- Instant mental component of the School of Music while teaching courses in music Digital Prints education, wind literature and conducting. 975 Rabbit Road • 3 He holds a bachelor of music in music OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! • 472-0434 www.aocfordssanibel.com education from Tennessee Technological Sanibel • Heart of The Island Shops • 1626 Periwinkle Way 49 co O at BIG ARTS m w e have it all right here! CmD 70 Fri. & Sat. Art Fair 2006 8 No\ ember 24 & 25 More than 75 artists, plus Garden Spot. Kids 8 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Korner. Silent Auction. Pioneers Days at Special Event Sanibel I listorical Museum. Food & Drink. Live Entertainment with The Malibu Duo, JRobcrt. The Dixie Strollers, BIG ARTS Community Band. AND Free parking! S3. Children' 12 & under Free. BIG ARTS Center Victoria, Vince, Whitney and Illona Wolanin at Fenway Park Sat. November 25 Livingston Taylor S p.m. Music Welcome Livingston Ta\lor back to the BIG ARTS stage! An unrepentant roman- tic with a razor sharp mind, a biting sense of humor and a quirky view of the world. Livingston has written most of his reper- toire, including main Top 40 hits $35, Schein Performance Hall Sponsored by Cnplivu Cruises. Inc. Mon. November 27 Film Society presents S:()0p.m. FILM Mutch Point (2005) Thur. November 30 Joshua Hopkins 8 p.m. Music Whitney Wolanin Winner of the 2006 BorJetti-Buitoni Trust and I want to share the fun of that with en«-\ The energy is incredible." Award, Mr. Hopkins has been hailed as everyone." What's incredible is her resume of "...an outstanding young baritone with a Wolanin was thrilled to receive confir- live performances Last yar. at th 9 i • .' (iFi.vA'.i.iaf ... .-^ ...vj I .:• w\\.\\v\\- :«•..!••- (:','••:•• }/• Evening Light anibel artist, Pam Brodersen, received the Naples Art SAssociation Award of Excellence in Digital Art for her image Evening OPEN Light. 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Very close to beach! $699,000 $489,894 7 enclosures, tents, art habitats, and pro- f Hundreds Undergo 'Metamorphosis jected images, all designed to be an inter- active cocoon of colors, movement, and 8 At Art Royale 2006 stimulation. by Gerri Reaves Everywhere, artists beckoned the guests LJJ to participate in the metamorphosis: get a CO ort Myers under- henna tattoo, create and sign an artwork, LJJ went an amazing pen a secret and post it, marvel at Tim Fmetamorphosis last Smith's Stargate Projection Screen, add o Saturday night when the to a spray-paint mural, or just surrender to Lee County Alliance for the impulse to dance. z the Arts showcased the Ken Johnson's tremendous found-art vibrancy of the local art sculpture Metamanspormation created D scene at its fourth annual a fascinating habitat of light and found < signature fundraiser. objects, such as teapots and egg whisks, Transformation, par- Elizabeth Foley and Len Othick's Living for visitors wandering along the main ticipation, interaction, and Rocks entrance to the William R. Frizzell Cultural self-expression were the Centre. watchwords, not only for Guests meandered under a series of the artists, but also for curving scarlet arches to discover the deli- hundreds of guests. cacies of Blu Sushi, and then wandered It's a rare celebra- along a path lined with living statues tion where the artists, dressed in dazzling fashions epitomizing performers, guests, and the evening's theme. the artworks themselves Nestled in the grass along the walkway mingle so intimately. Fort were huge caterpillars with glowing green Myers artists and art lov- eyes. Perhaps they were metamorphos- ers were duded-up to the ing into butterflies in anticipation of next hilt, wearing everything year's Art Royale? from tuxedos to ball Sipping champagne, people swayed to gowns to butterfly wings. the sounds of Kat Epple's flute or the beat The chilly weather of Finger Masonic. prompted many women At food tents guests chose from the to encase themselves delights from Ada's Natural Foods, Katie in shawls of vivid colors Gardenia, Bistro 41, and a host of other appropriate to the "meta- area eateries. morphosis" theme. On the main stage, Aerodynamix trans- Guests were overheard fixed the audience with breathtaking twists, to say, "It's very un-Fort Change in the House of Flies by Scott Guelcher arches, and sinuous spins and falls as they Myers." careened in midair on colorful ropes in the Art Royale's answer A metamorphic scene from art fashions spotlights. was a resounding "But At the Metamorphosis Cabaret, this IS oh-so Fort Myers Downtown Diva Stephanie Davis introduced non-stop, top-notch entertainment. in the best sense of the Actress Lauren Drexler had the audience in stitches with Silent Torture, a segment word." from The Kathy and Mo Show. Parallel Lives. You'll not want to miss the entire Art Royale serves up comedy at Theatre Conspiracy later this season. in one sumptuous dollop Composer Eric Raddatz and choreographer Tracy Wildenhaus' A Dance Thorough what's in our midst all the Centuries took the audience through a high-energy transition from the Charleston year round. The message to jitterbug, twist to hustle, to a hip-hop number so hot it's a wonder the audience to us all? "Get out there managed to remain seated. and join the fun." You A collaboration between composer-musician Kat Epple and writer Amy Bennett can see art of this level Williams and a hilarious skit by Ad Hudler, among other acts, rounded out the superb of excellence day in and Cabaret program. day out - at art openings, Metamorphosis In The Making theater performances, Jane Lane, co-chair of Art Royale 2006, said, "What's been fun has been meeting and concerts right here in the artists and performers and hundreds town. of volunteers." ^ •*• ^— Donna Roberts and She took on the job as a volunteer and her friend Ingrid Martinez- subsequently became a board member at Rico clearly reveled in Art the Alliance last month. Royale's transformation She gives credit to the estimated 150 theme. performers and artists, hundreds of volun- Dressed as a con- teers, business owners, and workers who temporary sequined and made this a stellar event. laced-bedecked Zorro, Lane commented that she's come to Roberts remarked on realize that this year's high-energy, inter- the scene, "It's very nice active Art Royale is "unlike any other to see something of this event in Southwest Florida or anywhere caliber in creativity and I've been. It's entertainment at its best." eccentricity." Lane attributed this year's theme to Her friend Ingrid Harpist DL Turner Brad Newton's brainstorming. Newton, Martinez-Rico, dressed in an her co-chair and co-owner of Target elegant blue dress and fur wrap, had metamorphosed into The Contessa, as her char- Builders, has watched downtown Fort acter of the evening. Myers change and the art community When asked if she might like to participate as an artist in next year's event, writer grow over the years. Martinez-Rico mused, "It would have to be something a little bit outrageous." He's observed that an intermingling An Enveloping Magical Environment of the "forced" change brought by the True to Art Royale 2006 theme, the Alliance for the Arts campus was transformed hurricanes with the "volunteer" change into a magical environment for the extravaganza. precipitated by real estate and redevelop- Dozens of artists - painters, musicians, sculptors, dancers, photographers, produc- ment activity has indeed brought a unique ers, mimes, puppeteers, poets, actors, writers, and fashion designers - contributed to metamorphosis to the area Maximilien Berle performing his composi- what amounted to a campus-size collective art installation and happening. Kathleen Moye, publicity director at the tioni Mifakuye Oyasin, Lakota for "We are Guests threaded their way through and around an entrancing maze of arches, Alliance for the Arts, pointed out that in an related" James di Giorgio and other guests having fun addition to demographic and natural forces, the theme points and growth within the Alliance and among artists. She singled out for praise the volunteers: "They are the true hep .1 insights, initiative, and follow through, there would be no Art Composer and musician Kat Epple pointed out that "Art koytih1 is events in Southwest Florida that features artists - not just their finished , encourages them to think outside the box." She noted that Art Royale has remained true to the vision of the fundt.usor s nator, Aida Bukovica, who encouraged collaboration among artists Joseph Caulkins, conductor of the Southwest Florida Symphony C\\> mi- rated with choreographer Lori Madl's group, Together in Danc>. on thnv «• evolved from the chorus' European tour last year. Of the collaborative process, Caulkins said, "Tempo and phrasing are paramount concerns. Because in this case we are working with dancers, we need to be aware Ken Johnson with his artwork of what they are doing and adjust if necessary so that the combination of dance and music is seamless." J Faezeh Jahan, a library assistant at the Fort Myers-Lee County Library, was one of many artists thrilled to participate in the fundraiser for the arts. Months ago, she approached Louise Seneff, executive director of the Alliance, about becoming involved in Art Royale. She performed with Marianne Eid's Belly Dancing Group, which performed an African-belly dance and a Hareem veil dance. A native of the Middle-East region, Jahan, described herself as "a belly dancer who always had a dream of being a professional dancer." Dancer and choreographer Marianne Eid trained as a folkdancer in the Middle East and performed there on stage, television, and in video. She said her two dances epito- mize the metamorphosis theme. "When dancing, you're a different person. You become free in body and soul. You free yourself from everything and the body is like an instrument." If you didn't free your soul at Art Royale 2006, there's always 2007. You'll have the chance to support the Alliance for the Arts while experiencing our dynamic local art scene. For information about any Alliance for the Arts programs or events, call 939-2787 or visit artinlee.org.^ Photos by Gem Reaves and Michael Heider Tim Smith contributing to the graffitti Kathryn Wilbur (left) and Maureen Bashaw Dr. Sidney Simon (left), Dr. James Brock, and Anna Powers 56 o' • 8 Pro Golf Tour Update Nov. 25 - 26, 2006 This Week's PGA Tournament Last Week On The PGA Tour LLJ CD LG Skins Game The Skins Game has Tournament Results Thai veteran Boonchu Ruangkit completed his wire-to-wire success despite a two-over- LLJ Defending: Fred Funk been an annual tradi- Champion: Boonchu Ruangkit par 74 in the final round at the Champions I Total Purse: $1,000,000 tion during the Purse: $28,500 Tour Qualifying School. The 50-year-old Yards: 7,085 Thanksgiving holiday 2nd Place: Ray Stewart fired two birdies against four bogeys and left Par: 72 for many decades. The Purse: $0 Canadian Ray Stewart three strokes off the format of the event is 3rd Place: Vaughn, Spittle & LaCrosse Q pace in second place after his second simple. Each hole is designated with a dollar amount to the win- Purse: $0 i ner. If one of the four players has the lowest score after com- straight 69. Boonchu walked away with the pleting a hole, they get the money added to their winnings. If top prize of $28,500 after a winning total of 11-under-par 277 at the TPC Eagle Trace there is a tie on a hole, the money carries over to the next hole. in Coral Springs, Fla. The Thai star is a five-time winner on the Asian Tour and his Last year, Fred Funk turned in a record-setting weekend, gar- second place finish on the Order of Merit back in 1995 was his best result to date. nering 15 skins for a total of $925,000 en route to becoming the The top 30 and ties (33 players) of the Champions Tour Qualifying School earned oldest Skins Game winner in the event's history. spots into weekly qualifiers at all open events on the Champions Tour in 2007. PGA Tournament FORE!CAST Golf Trivia Golfing Tip Saturday Sunday How did "skins" games come to be named what they are? jf- If you have ever watched a tour- /fjPJ nament on television, you will Answer: According to legend, furriers arriving in Scotland from other countries, having sailed for months in leaky boats with other smelly sail- / JI almost always see a particular ing men, icky stacks of decomposing hides, rats, and other privations, "stunt" performed once during the would, instead of looking for female companionship, a bath, or a decent coverage. A player will get ready Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny meal, opt for a round of golf before heading into town. These furriers to make his drive/iron shoi/putt gambled their pelts or "skins" on golf'and the name stuck. Hi: 70 Lo: 47 Hi: 70 Lo: 46 and then stop as a menacing PGA Tour Player Profile Golf History insect has interrupted the proce- dure. While insects are quite prevalent through Fred Funk Nov. 24. 1963 - Arnold most of the country, this is usually a trick that Palmer finished first on the the professional is using to break the tension of Birthdate: June 14, 1956 PGA Tour moneylist with the moment. For whatever reason, the pro is Birthplace: Takoma Park, Md.. $128,230. It was the first not ready to make his/her shot and decides to Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. time in PGA Tour history a golfer had restart the motion. What more convenient way Turned Professional: 1981 reached $100,000 in a season. Palmer to do that than to swat the pesky fly out of the broke the record of $81,448, which he way. For the amateur, we usually do not react set a year earlier. Jack Nicklaus also the same way. We do not want to back out of World Ranking: 71st reached six-digit earnings with $100,040 a shot due to fear of embarrassment and go 2006 Earnings: $1,579,837 and finished second on the money list. ahead and make a terrible shot. 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He became o As Described In New Book only the 14th pitcher in base- ECHOING co by Ed Frank ball history to win the award i more than once. f you're a baseball fan that qualifies for AARP membership, The 27-year-old left-hander O then you remember exactly where you were 55 years ago led the league in ERA (2.77), m when Bobby Thomson hit that pennant winning three-run innings pitched (233.2), and I GREEN TO homer in the bottom of the ninth inning for the New York strikeouts (245) while compil- rn Giants. ing a 19-6 season record. the Unsold Story «f Boldly Thcmta, Ralph Branca It's a day etched in your memory along with 9/11 and the Ryan has assembled Twin mi tha Silt Heard tend the WoiW assassination of President Kennedy. teams that have won the That "shot heard 'round the world" on October 3, 1951, American League Central against the Brooklyn Dodgers in the third and final playoff Division four of the last five game is baseball's most historic moment. It culminated a run by years. His pennant-winning the Giants from 13-1/2 games back in August to the National 2006 squad posted a 96-66 League Pennant. record. He has the second But did you know that day in history, and that unbelievable Giants comeback, was longest tenure as general man- the result of a sneaky, electronic sign stealing system that was installed at the direction ager in the Major Leagues. of Giants Manager Leo Durocher? He also won the award in It is all explained in meticulous detail in a new book titled The Echoing Green by 2002. Wall Street Journal writer Joshua Prager. Everblades Split Series Here's how the system worked, according to Prager's book: Last Weekend In June 1951, the Giants obtained infielder Henry Schenz who had a history of The Florida Everblades are stealing signs and who brought with him a 35-millimeter Wollensak telescope. on the road this weekend at Durocher had a small opening cut in the wire mesh guarding one window in his Columbia, South Carolina outfield office at the Polo Grounds. Next to that window opening, an electronic buzzer facing the Columbia Inferno system was installed that was wired to the Giants bullpen. after splitting a home series Most days Herman Franks, a Giants coach who was another sign-stealing expert, last weekend against the lowly was positioned at the window with the telescope. As soon as he caught the opposing Pensacola Ice Pilots. catcher's sign, he would buzz to the bullpen the pitch - one buzz for a fast ball, two for Before a packed house of 7,225 fans last Friday at Germain Arena, the Everblades a curve, etc. ran their win streak to five with a 4-3 victory. It left the Ice Pilots with a 1-9-1-season Then a designated player in the bullpen would signal to the batter the upcoming record. pitch through a movement, the wave of a towel, or other specific signs. But Saturday night, Pensacola emerged with a 2-1 victory. Last season, the And, yes, Thomson was given the stolen fast ball sign from the bullpen just before Everblades were 12-0 against Pensacola. Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca delivered his ill-fated 0-1 pitch that Thomson belted into The Everblades, 9:4-0, return to Germain next week for a three-game series with the left field stands to win the National League championship. the Texas Wildcatters, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. All are 7:30 p.m. games.^ The Echoing Green (the old Polo Grounds was painted green) is a fascinating account of that momentous home run while weaving together the lives of Thomson and Branca that brought them together facing each other, pitcher and batter, that October afternoon in New York. But Prager's book also raises obvious questions: Why did it take 55 years to discover this Durocher sign-stealing system when so many people were involved - players, electricians, Giants management to name just a A Perfect Holiday Home |f few? Why didn't the opposing teams question the day-after-day absence of Franks, the usual third-base coach, when the Giants were at home? And don't you think that fans sitting next to the Giants bullpen would have become aware of the buzzer system? Baseball fan or not, young or old, you will enjoy Prager's investigative account of perhaps the most famous event in sports history. 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Woodward, an assistant managing troops are an anomaly in a country, that editor of the Washington Post, has U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, 58, a seri- - James Dobbins, RAND Corporation. ous-minded Nebraska Republican consid- eventually they're unnatural and not wel- Woodward concludes that despite been a newspaper reporter for 35 years comed really. There's also the concept with access to the key players in the ered that the use of military force was the all the upbeat talk and optimism by the most important, defining decision for a of declining consent." - Former Defense administration, the American people have Pentagon, State Department, White Secretary Rumsfeld. House and the Congress. president and for a nation. not been told the truth about what Iraq A decorated army sergeant during the "The president of the United States has become. 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The project will cost about $1.5 million and if approved by voters will be done next summer. Ballots will be mailed out around December 5 and are due back December Karen Gudelia, a city employee, answers a question from Charlie Hart about a bike path map From page 1 Sam Bailey said his father planted Australian pines on Sanibel 100 years ago to prevent erosion on the dirt roads and on the beaches. "If you ever had a picnic under No Pine Removal an Australian pine..." he said wistfully. "They were very much a part of the island." Wildlife Refuge, who Council members also said they will consider creating educational material about said those who want pines for the benefit of residents.^ to keep them should be responsible for their seed dispersal. "The Council To Look At Segway Safety refuge pays tremendous by Anne Mitchell amounts of money to control exotics,'' he said, he Sanibel City Council on Tuesday reopened the Segway debate, which has adding that more than islanders split on issues of safety. $1.1 million in federal T The planning commission last week gave Billy Kirkland the go-ahead to dollars has been spent to renew his conditional use permit to operate guided tours using the human transport- remove Australian pines ers. The commission's role did not include the safety issue, only whether Kirkland had and other exotics from complied with the conditions the council imposed 18 months earlier — which some city and conservation argued he did not. lands. David Berger, resident, who has spoken out against Segways for safety reasons, Jess said there are no said Tuesday that there were two accidents involving Segways that Kirkland didn't environmental benefits report. • from the trees. Berger said, "It appears council has no reliable, unbiased method for oversight" of "We as islanders are the tours and that if a citizen wants to appeal the planning commission's decision they hypocrits," Jess said. "We would incur significant cost. He said that cost was an "unreasonable economic barrier want what is comfortable to an appellant... acting for the common good" and not for any selfish reason. for us but we don't want He wants council to set up a better method of safety data retrieval and provide a our neighbors to have it." cheaper method of appeal for citizens. Brad Smith from Councilman Steve Brown asked that the issue be on the council's next agenda so SCCF said the foundation the safety issue could be discussed.2!? has just adopted a policy to eliminate the pines from its property. He said Commission Chair Not the board recognizes that wildlife uses the pines, Seeking Reappointment but said it is not depen- Claudia Burns, left, with Hazel Schuller at Tuesday's council ack Samler has announced that after seven years on the dent on them and in fact meeting. Burns was handing out pins to pine supporters. would benefit from their Sanibel Planning Commission he will not seek reappoint- absence. Jment. Samler, who currently serves as chairman, said in a memo to Those who spoke at the meeting seemed evenly divided for and against pine eradi- City Manager Judie Zimomra that when his term expires January cation. • .. •-.-.'•... - 9 he will step down. Sandy Ehlers, who has headed up a group to save the pines and paid for large advertisements in island newspapers, said the pines contribute to elimination of green- "Probably my most rewarding achievement during my tenure," house gases that promote global warming. She also called for the city to set up an Samler said, "was the acceptance and passage of the buildback ordinance, and I will follow with keen interest the progress of the independent advisory board to "oversee the future of our island pines," people not Jack Samler predisposed to killing them. redevelopment issue, which I believe to be of utmost importance to Sanibel residents, businesses and visitors." Bob Mitchell said Sanibel hasn't outlawed palm trees yet there is only one native palm on the island, the sabal. He is in favor of "keeping Sanibel Sanibel" and says for There will be three seats to fill. Vice Chairman Mike Valiquette, whose term also him the pines are part of Sanibel. expires in January, is seeking reappointment. 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Phosphate mining, although not alone in its negative effect on our waters, is a large by Shirley Jewell contributor to our current water quality problems. To quote another of Bill's handouts, "When mining changes the land, it changes water flow. It's the plants, animals and ell I don't know if you're a great college football fan, but I do know that people downstream who live with the consequences." Check out the Web site www. most of the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club members are. So it came as a thephosphaterisk.com for more information on this topic. Wpleasant surprise that at this past week's meeting our official greeters Friday Sharon Harrington, supervisor of elections for Lee County, will be our guest speak- morning were none other than the dynamic duo of Woody Hayes and Brutus from er Friday, November 24. The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7 Ohio State. They came to help us get all fired up for the then upcoming big game a.m. at Beachview Steakhouse, 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel.^J between Ohio State and Michigan over the weekend. Don Russell, club sergeant- at-arms and crazed Ohio State fan, led the shenanigans. Rotary members seized the moment to have a little fun and cheer or jeer for Don's alma mater. In case you missed the game, Ohio State won. Would you believe, our guest speaker then had to follow all this frivolity and bring us back to reality of "The Dangers of Phosphate Mines in the Area?" Bill Byle, came Our E-Mail address is [email protected] down from Charlotte County to highlight the risks of phosphate strip mining to our area. Phosphate strip mining is a risk to our environment, economic vitality, and qual- ity of life. Quoting one of the many handouts Bill brought with him, "Phosphate strip mining threatens water resources. This, in turn, threatens drinking water supplies, fish, wildlife, and Charlotte Harbor." For Charlotte County, the risk is substantial, but did you know that 64 percent of Charlotte Harbor is in Lee County? The economic con- sequences to our area are potentially devastating. JOB FAIR Strip mining influences the water quality and habitat of Charlotte Harbor estuarine system and impacts the larger watershed area. Charlotte Harbor stretches from the headwater of the Peace River southward to Estero Bay. The watershed of Charlotte Tarpon Bay Explorers at Harbor covers 4,360 square miles. Bill said, "An ideal environment for a productive estuary system and healthy habitat for marine life is a saline condition, fresh water-salt the "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge water mix. Phosphate mining has caused the interruption of freshwater flow to the upper Peace River. Stripping the land of its minerals, soil, and sand leaves pits of hard tar-like soil. This non-porous condition inhibits rainwater's flow. 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The Sanibel City Council held a "meet-and-greet" session for Grosskruger, Colonel Paul Grosskruger 44, and seemed to take heart from the recently-appointed officer's efforts so far Milam, Army Corps Lake Okeechobee to consider changes to the lake release Regulation Project manager, who was also schedule, and his willingness to listen. present. Approval could be given in June The veteran of active duty in the and a new plan implemented in July. Middle East was given a standing ovation Grosskruger said the new schedule will after Councilman Tom Rothman noted "send water where we can (and) have a his service, more interactive plan. Unfortunately, we Grosskruger has delayed passage by have some challenges ahead." six months of a new release schedule and He noted that the lake contains close has set off a new round of public meet- to three million acre feet of water and ings and solicitation of public comments that to lower it by just one inch means to come up with a better plan. He said going "full bore for a week east and he received more than 2,000 comments west." from the public on the previous plan. He added, "The key would be smart Councilman Steve Brown, Colonel Paul Grosskruger and Mayor Carla Johnston, discuss A new draft plan will be submitted management of the level of the lake." for public comment in March," said Pete water issues on Monday continued on page 79 Offering the largest selection of vacation rental homes on Sanibel Island. Visit our website (www.sanibelone.com) to review all of the accommodations we offer, including condos, cottages, island location maps, floor plans, exterior and interior photographs. Or call us at 1-888-301-1268 to speak with one of our knowledgeable island vacation counselors. 1-888-301-1268 www.sanibelone.com Questions? Arrange a Booking? Phone:239-395-2610 Call us or email us. Toll Free: 1-888-301-1268 Sanibel One Vacations Fax:239-395-2505 1633 Periwinkle Way, Suite G e-mail: info @ sanibelonecgm Sanibel, FL 33957 www.sanibelone.com 70 From page 15 § Thankful For The Harvest A family takes a break from constant chores to smile for the camera. In front is a grade 3 student. done since the Stone Age," my friend mentioned. The fact is, the wheat had also been cut by hand, with individual knives, then car- ried to the hard-packed ground. It's strange to think of this land harvested using big machinery. It would certainly be easier, and the land might be made more productive, with less waste. The farms would likely combine to make for larger farms. Ninety nine out of a hundred farmers might find themselves in new work ... maybe it would Three brothers - the tallest of whom is one of my best 5th grade students - at their pay better, be less risky financially and physically. The men and their sons would mountainside farm likely migrate elsewhere for the work, to the cities. There certainly would be a lot of fields, often hidden by the tall stalks, and the teachers had to make sure they are changes; and life isn't ideal in Ethiopia - things are tough here, particularly for the sub- working hard and not goofing off, as would students anywhere in the world. Some sistence farmers. But, there seem to be some good cultural values that might be lost of the students showed initiative by working together, tying rows of corn husks with "progress," such as the close knit family unit working and living together, often onto branches and. carrying them to the shed. Others pulled out the corn stalks with survival in mind. Progress could cause the cohesion of the community to disinte- and ate the insides, as if it were sugarcane. It was juicier looking than I would grate. We've certainly seen the impact of "progress" in America, and some of us can ^ have imagined. I took some photographs, and another teacher laughed, kind of say "wow, that's a good thing," about some things, but lament, "uggh, what a shame,' embarrassed. He's from one of the "big" cities-:i:~~ . """The" y are~ <:1lik"e *th' e animals,-;—><• " kh-e about the loss of good things. That is just the way it is. I'd pray that we all be able to apologized. I don't know. Looked kind discern what is good, and try to keep it, while moving into the future, making life bet- of good to me! Meanwhile, the shiftier ter for all. ones shucked the corn and ate of the (See http://scottmethiopia.blogspot.com for more Island Sun columns by Scott kernels - and looked very guilty when Martell. Marteil is a longtime Sanibel journalist who is serving as a teacher for Real Estate is. I caught them. The more vain pulled Project Merc\) in a rural mountainous area of Ethiopia. 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The "HOT" button from Why Knot In fact, the gals at Why Knot have been handing out pink buttons that say: "Why Knot shop during remodeling. The construction crew is HOT!" Another good reason to visit Why Knot is to donate toiletries and other personal items to the Abuse Counseling & Treatment Center, which always needs Double ruffle, lightweight boucle sweater supplies for the women to whom they by Isis at Why Knot offer refuge. Toothpaste, hair dye, lotions, Give a gift of a supersoft robe and match- hair spray, new and nearly new underwear, ing chenille doll from Why Knot with photographer Gin Silver and gold chunky necklace at Betsy's M™.^!' Necessities Necessities Recycled license plates from Little Earth become one-of-a-kind clutch bags, like this Florida plate embellished with Swarovsky crystals, from Why Knot Buying or Selling Call The Marketeers Today! 472-3121 • (800)232-6004 Marketeers Visit our web site:www.sanibelmarketeers.com Distinctive Real Estate E-mail: [email protected] Mike Robison Ken Colter Jason Lomano Jim Artale John Nicholson Realtors Broker Associate Realtor Realtor Broker Realtor Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc. -1149 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel FL 33957 We are pleased to announce JOHN NICHOLSON has joined the TEAM! He brings 2O+ years of experience on Sanibel / Captiva to our award-winning group! Captiva Beach Catalpa Cove Palmas Del Sol Tropical Elegance / Captiva The Dunes - Sanibel Luxury 4 bedroom, 4 '/: bath all suites homes Corner lot with private views of lake! Boat dock 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 baths. 2,395 square ft. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths. Spectacular, direct Gulf 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home featuring vaulted located just steps from the beach down a private able to accommodate a 30 ft. plus boat. 4 bed- end unit. Large lanai with hurricane shutters. front with 128 ft. of beachl Breathtaking views ceilings, oversized lanai, covered patio, new pool lane! Completely furnished, heated 15 X 30 pool rooms, 3 bathrooms, Silestone kitchen counter, Fabulous views of both river & golf course. 2 car from the main house and guesthouse. Elevator, heater, refrigerator, new roof in 2004, & fabulous & spa, elevator, granite counters. $2,749,000 heated pool /spa. $835,000 garage, private clubhouse, pool, spa. $699,900 25 ft. beamed ceilings, $6,750,000 golf course & lake views! $785,000 The Brooks/ Bonita Springs Veridian/ Ft. Myers Heritage Woods West Shore Summerwind Exquisite 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story home Four bdrm. +Den four bath just completed. Heated Beautiful 3 Bedl2 Bath home with vaulted Exceptional 3-beo73-bath condo. Stunning gulf Beautiful new 2nd floor corner unit. Golf course features granite kitchen counters, tile floors, poo!, central vac, granite counters, butlers pantry, ceilings, huge master bath, 2 large walk-in closets, views, sunsets and direct walk to beach. Fully views. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus den. Over 1,400 miii-inn crlinn* BiT-rMV nn'f ^ prva*r hr.it I three car gnrnqr Lain-front M finfnc1 unit. •.» it f i». |>l,.i creened lanai remodeled with new kitchen cabinets, granite sq. ft. of living area. Features vaulted ceilings, with play .in ,i IIIMI Sm.ilii i bM In . . /US l.ll.l ., Uq ngn countertops, tumbled marble showers. $2,395,000 granite countertops, screened lanai. $218,000 ««i|§§j«|gj Ul Pointe Santo Oceans Reach San Marino Cypress Lake Villas Sanibel Highlands Perfect condition with high-end finish! Strong Corner lot with private views of lake! Boat dock Beautiful 2 bedroom with optional 3rd bedroom, 3 Beautiful Villa with pristine golf course views, 10 Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath near beach home with rental history with $38k in 2004 and 2005 and able to accommodate a 30 ft. plus boat. 4 bath. Features granite counters, tile floors, 10ft. ft. ceilings, 2 car garage, laminate wood flooring single car garage. Quiet neighborhood and with $20k already booked lor 2006 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Silestone kitchen ceilings, extra storage, huge kitchen, 2 car garage throughout, master bath with Roman tub. No private back yard! $894,900 counter/heated poolfspa. $835,000 art1 nypin^iw- I,-;,',- yjn;..-' *GOp Qf[I\ $384 9(111 $429,000 Caloosa Yacht/Racquet Club Cape Coral Elegance Southwinds - Ft. Myers Cougar Run Furnished - top floor, corner By The Sea Top of the line! Gourmet kitchen with granite Mint Condition! 4 bedrooms < 3.5 bathroom pool Beautiful lake front poo! home in gated unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus den. High ceilings, Top floor with great Gulf of Mexico view. 2 countertops, stainless appliances. Fireplace, home. Deep-water sailboat access with 10,000 Ib. community. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath + den with waik-in closets, great master bath. 18 hole cham- bedroom, 2 bath, plus den has new wet bar, pool heated pool with waterfall. Community has boat new boat-lift. Only moments from the river. New vaulted ceilings, 3 car garage, vanishing edge pionship golf course ar-d pin1 '.'inv.' irnni ti'tqp and tennis. If vou are lookino for a condo beach slips available with sailboat access! $595,000 granite counter tops in kitchen. $995,000 heated pool Si spa! $629,000 porch with built m qrin i:.?,•) fil 0 hum- tin. n :: j9b00f High Tide Coronado Condo / Ft. Myers Sanctuary Golf Villages Bay Beach Aiien Way / Ft. Myers Penthouse Views! Luxury Lifestyle! Perfect condition! 2 bedroom. 2 bath plus den Fabulous views frorrrthis 2nd floor right hand Incredible views of Estero Bay offered from this Totally spectacular direct riverfront with deep- Luxury fully furnished and decorated by Norflee! dream home. High finish details include solid wood side condominium, fake, sunsets and 18th fair- 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom unit. Covered deeded water direct access canal and basin, the current Interiors. A turn-key condo! Interior upgrades doors, wide crown & baseboard molding, large way. Great wrap around screened porch, 2 bed- parking, elevator access to unit, outside & inside owner put in new seawall on the canal side and include crown and baseboard molding, tile rooms, 2 bathrooms, family room off of the storage, screened lanai, new furnishings. set up a deep water, boat slip to accommodate up windows, faux paint and high ceilings. Gourmet flooring, granite countertops, solid wood kitchen, and private deck off the 2nd bedroom! Steps away from swimming pool and spa on the to a 50 ft boat. The lot will accommodate a large kitchen with granite counter tops, marble cabinets with high end trim and huge walk $759,000 bay side and beach access! home with a 6,000 sq, ft. print and a tennis court! in shower! $2,095,000 encrusted master bath. $595,450 $775,000 $2,395,000 £ Beach Ball Fundraiser A Success Milissa Sprecher. Sally and Al Hanser (Sanibel Captiva Trust Company; title sponsor of the event). Melissa Congress and Karen Christie CECI teacher Lu Sares and School Director Teacher Donna Hines and Dawn Ramsey ••••yjijjgr Jana Yates greet and check in guests were all smiles *he Children's Education Center Tiof the Islands held its annual fundraiser on Sunday, November 19, at Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island. This year's event was called the Beach Ball. The guests enjoyed the beautiful sur- roundings of the island along with delicious hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet and desserts in the Old Captiva House. Sanibel Captiva Trust Company was the title sponsor of the Dick Muench shows bidders one of the hand-made dress- Jana Yates and Kelly Tyrrell show off the hand-made quilt featuring artwork event. es by Kristen Hartman made in the The crab races were a pre-K class. Tyrrell had the winning bid on the quilt. hit and everyone enjoyed the anticipation of whose crab would cross the finish line Ms^Heidi one of the teachers and also a parent of the school, had the winning crab One of the highlights of the evening was when Dick Muench auctioned two hand- made items by Kristen Hartman - a beautiful dress and hand-made quilt with pre-K students handprints. Christine Lemmons husband John surprised her with the win- ning bid on the dress for their newborn daughter. Kelly Tyrrell really wanted the quilt Bobbye Drobnyk, Mike Hartman and Tim Anne and David Joffe had a ball Drobnyk enjoying the festivities The ever-popular NASCRAB races since daughter Karoline's handprints were part of the design, and she was the success- ful bidder. Two raffle tickets were pulled during the evening. The first ticket belonged to Heidi and Mark Marinello, who graciously donated their prize back to be auctioned for the school. Milissa Sprecher's husband John bid until he finally won the prize of a Phillip Stein timepiece donated by Congress Jewelers. The second raffle was for a stay at Tween Waters Inn and spa services from Sbarrra's along with golf at Beachview. Bailey's General Store won that item. The evening also included a silent auction that Heidi Simmonds-Short, Lena Kupsaw and baby Sam, John and Christine Lemmon and was arranged by Dawn Ramsey. Everyone had a great evening enjoying the camarade- baby Julia, Donna Hines rie of their friends and neighbors on the islands.^ From page 1 CECI Thanksgiving Savannah Biddle Turkey in Spanish and English, I Am Special, If You Are Thankful and You Know It, Powwow, The Sanibel Son" and We Are A Family. The parents were then treated to appetizers prepared by the children and a potluck feast. When asked how to cook a turkey, there were some interesting replies. Anthony said, "At home you use pep- per, pepperoni, rice, cheese and butter." Jackson replied, "You paint it." Nathan would, "Cook it in the shower, we share it and daddy makes it." Zeda cooks her turkey "With melon and puts it in the freezer." The Children's Education Center of the Islands is a non-profit, parent run preschool for children ages two to pre- kindergarten.^ Holiday concert on the porch Savannah Nippa, Zoe Ramsey and Morgan Christie. In back are Thaddeus Upton and Rebecca Congress rPhilli. p Arundel •>••. •fe. Michael Lemmon, McKenna Sprecher and Savannah Nippa Tanner Deal, Preston Towle and Daisy Isabella Sbarra-Michelland, Peter Basturk Arensman and Avery Johnson ex officio members and three foundation all feeling you wish to create throughout ? FGCU Foundation fellows. Currently the FGCU Foundation Chamber Hires your home. os has assets totaling $64 million and last Evaluate your present furnishing and CM Board Member year issued scholarships in the amount of Stone To Head decide what you would like to keep, $577,000. replace or update. Start keeping a list of Appointed "Through the Trust Company's Up Marketing items you would like to purchase over a lorida Gulf involvement with some FGCU scholar- lhe Sanibel- period of time. Once this basic ground- Coast ships, the caliber of this institution was Captiva work has been laid, you can begin to University readily apparent to me," said Lesch, vice Islands tackle your priorities one by one. O F chairman and president of the Sanibel Creating your personal master plan (FGCU) Foundation Chamber of is pleased to Captiva Trust Company. "It's my honor Commerce has will save you time and money, and will announce the to help raise private support for the uni- named Bridgit make decorating your home a real joy. appointment of versity." Stone as director of Jeanie Tinch is an interior decorator Donald "Chip" Prior to joining the Sanibel Captiva marketing. on Sanibel.^ Lesch to its board Trust Company, Lesch served as chair- Stone has been of directors. Lesch man of Indiana Federal Bank and vice on the islands for will serve a four- chairman of Pinnacle Banks of Michigan over seven years International year term through from 1990 to 1997. Prior to his bank- and had vacationed June 30, 2010. ing career, he was founder and managing Bridgit Stone on Sanibel and Real Estate Donald (Chip) Lesch partner of Gough and Lesch Inc., a lead- He also serves on Captiva for over 20 byJBNovelli the board's finance ing real estate management, investment, years prior to that. She lives on Sanibel committee. and development company in Indiana. with her two children, Connor, 12, and *he current "Having Chip join the board is a Lesch has served on 30 corporate, civic, Kate, 10, who both attend The Sanibel Southwest significant and welcome addition," said and charitable boards. He is a recipient of School. Florida mar- Steve Magiera, executive director of the the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash, ket is loaded with Indiana's highest civic honor. Lesch is a Stone, who was born in Milwaukee, FGCU Foundation and FGCU's vice Wisconsin, has an extensive background in opportunities for president for University Advancement. member of the Trust company's board buyers. Builders of directors, serves as chairman of the media sales and marketing. She received "His business acumen and commitment a bachelor's degree in business from are offering many to community service are exactly the attri- Investment Committee, and is a member perks; country club of the Asset Management Committee. Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts butes we hope to find in our leadership." and has worked in corporate sales in New memberships, free Founded in 1993, the FGCU founda- Lesch holds a bachelor of arts degree furniture packages from Indiana University and an MBA York City as well as in Central Illinois prior tion supports the educational mission to relocating to Sanibel .& and upgrades to of Florida Gulf Coast University. The degree from the Harvard Business School. their standard mod- Foundation encourages, solicits, receives He and his wife, Sheryl, live on Sanibel. els. A wise buyer and administers gifts for scientific, edu- In addition to his service to the Be The Master might take this opportunity while inter- cational, and charitable purposes, all for FGCU Foundation, he also serves on the est rates still hover around six percent. the advancement of the university. The boards of Lee Memorial Health System Of Your Plan • Current market conditions reflect a 2006-2007 FGCU Foundation Board Foundation, The Schoolhouse Theater, breather, as well as a chance for buyers of Directors is comprised of 27 board BIG ARTS, and the JN "Ding" Darling by Jeanie Tinch and sellers to reposition themselves to Wildlife Society.^ members, nine chairpersons emeriti, six beautiful take advantage of the long-term upward home doesn't trend in housing prices. have to hap- • The current slow down in some A markets has mainly forced a lot of quick- pen overnight: It Real Estate is. can, and sometimes money speculators out of the housing should evolve. market. This makes it a better opportu- Successful decorat- nity for buyers to buy with low interest ing begins by devel- rates and less competition. oping a "master • The sales plunge in July was a reac- plan' with the help tion to a jump in interest rates in the of your interior spring. The rates have since come down, decorator. and monthly sales figures are expected to Begin by listing improve for the year. your priorities - what room or rooms do • For buyers, sagging prices present you want co complete first. Secondly, an opportunity to acquire a more desir- determine your budget and time limita- able home. You can get a better price on ...Bay Views 474 Surf Sound Court tions. Thirdly, work with your decorator continued on page 79 $3,299,000 Only Steps to West Gulf Beaches J to establish a color scheme and the over- •Direct Access • All designer upgrades • Marble and Granite Countertops Call 1 -866-968-8467 Enter Code 9090 Three Bedrooms • Two Baths .Eric Totally Remodeled!. Realtor* Broker-Associate Pool • Jacuzzi • Furnished SIGNAL INN #5 A Must See! 5879,000 1 ''..V1 1 " —,-' - www.SunnySanibel.com $799 Thousand 239-472-5187 (x259) Call Viv or Boh Hi 691-6240 • Quietly tucked away on Olde Middle Gulf 800-553-7338 (x259) or Chut k out the I it ttml low b<. low Dr., a low density beach front complex [email protected] - -j •"-"^*rf;1"11 features pool, sauna, spa, racquetball court and Virtual Tours ft* wonderful water views. This 2/1.5 floor plan and detailed offers great rental potential, on-site rentals and information available at management Wireless internet access in unit. www.SunnySanibel.com »'* Vt'M*} .ft • .w^dM ROOFRT f.-p VIVIFN'ME STEVE FISHER "IT'S THE EXPERIENCE!" 239-472-0949 239-472-2311 • 800-388-2311 (Over 28-year island resident and Realtor [email protected] RE/MAX International Hall of Fame) www.sanibelcaptivarealtors.com Professional Real Estate Services on w n v\ i n Sanibel & Captiva Islands ?S>A H^HK /Mmnxnci /Mipertits and the Southwest Florida Coast REALTORS' Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate • 472-3121 Ba( • 3 bedroom. 2 hath with private courtyard • 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome • 5 bedroom + den, 7.5 baths • 3 bedroom, 2 bath with lower level storage • Bcauliful kitchen with granite, wine cooler • Great room with vaulted ceilings • Direct Gulf front • Double lot with lush landscaping • Master lias sliders that open to pool & spa • Beautiful community swimming pool • Rebuilt/remodeled to current codes • Heated pool with spa and new . • New exterior paint and landscaping • 4 town homes sharing almost 2 acres! • Inside South Seas Island Resort • 2 story screen enclosure, fully furnished • $449,900 (2601776) •$559,000(2601758) •$7,800,000(2601760) •$999,999(2601771) McMurray-Nette 472-5187 x 250/266 Jim Hall 472-5187 x 215 Branyon Team 472-7800 x 277 Gaeta/ZIatkin Team 472-5187 x 231/296 r.,. , r.C • \l V IISTINl. s. ..f-v- "m .Mi • One house from Gull- Captiva's Village • 3 BR, 2 BA with large heated pool • Tastefully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 bath • Completely remodeled, Key West style home • New roof and A/C • Serene wide bayou views • Strong rental history • Dock w/Gulf and Bay access • Spacious screened porch • Direct boating access & dock • Lovely Gulf views • Gourmet kitchen, granite counters and wine • Deeded beach access • Charming island ambiance • Fully furnished cooler • $1,499,000 (2601770) • $739,000 (2601778) • $770,000 (2601784) • Perfect island oasis for entertaining Karen Bell 472-2603 x 270 James & Penny Hetmanek 472-5187 % 219 or 202 Barbara Beardsley 472-5187 x 248 •$1,195,000(2601809) Karen Bell 472-2603x270 • 3 bedroom, 2 bath lakefront home • ^ L^UlUUlll. _ i Vtilll ^Klll lUUill, JUVpltl^^ • 40' pool, 2nd floor master bedroom • Spanish tile, French doois, huge screened lanai • Apaitment has been totally updated Gulf front unit with cabana •Vaultedceilings, very private • Large master on 1 st le\ el«ith remodeled bath • 2 bedioom + den as third Brand new everything! • Surrounded by lush vegetation • Overlooks conservation land, extra storage • In Royal Shells rental program Incredible rental opportunity •$685,000(2601805) •$969,000(200649014) • $910,000(2601810) $1,400,000(2601812) Jackie Natzke 472-5187 x 223 Jim Hall 472-5187x215 Robin Humphrey 472-5187 x 218 McMurray-Nette 472-5187 x 250/266 uQit, Biduiuitf -Lei - Qr-rc £.u/u Qor • K.H-INH. In-: $50,500 below certified appraisal • Cjpir.d's \ liiagc ULksluC ol L^pti. J DllVc 3/2.5 plus den on secluded lakefront lot • 100'x 100' Elevator, security system. Caged spa • House plans available Handicapped accessible, hurricane ready •$1,230,000(2601769) $999,500 (2601207) Karen Bell 472-2603x270 Ada Shissler 472-5187 x 254 AlcQret/flr REALTORS" • 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, over 3,000 sq ft • Gem of a lot • Lakefront in gated community • Steps from Gulf of Mexico beaches • Handsomely appointed • Build your dream home and lifestyle • Tropically manicured Bud Lawrence home • Short stroll to Captiva's "Village" MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE •$845,000(2601553) •$1,359,000(105049) Debra Hobbs 472-5187 x 213 Karen Bell 472-7800 x 270 MLS Our favorite spot in all of Nevada is salted water. Trim off excess fat. Drain Grandma's White Sugar Cookies ? Ski Tahoe Lake Tahoe, and we thoroughly enjoy chicken pieces in colander. Pat dry with 1 cup sugar driving the scenic roads surrounding it. paper towel. Heat oil in frying pan or 1 cup butter § And Enjoy South Tahoe has gambling casinos, great electric skillet at moderate 300 degree 1 egg, beaten restaurants and fine skiing. It's the skiing heat. Brown chicken pieces in oil. When 2 cups flour Nevada's Cuisine which many enjoy and find it less con- nicely browned, remove pieces to a Vz teaspoon baking soda by Joan Hooper gested than Colorado. Dutch oven or casserole with cover. V2 teaspoon cream of tartar As for typical Nevada food, the cow- In a skillet in which you browned the V2 teaspoon vanilla Bandana i, my name is Bandana, I was found running loose on Sanibel. HPAWS and Coral Veterinary Clinic took me in while I waited for my family to find me. They did, but asked to find me a new home, as they could not spend time with me. I am a male Boston terrier around one-year-old. I now have all my shots and am neutered. I am very sweet, lovable and smart, but also high energy. I need a home that has the time and patience to spend with me. To adopt me, call Debbie * $53,000 booked in rentals so far in 2006! at Coral Veterinary Clinic at 481-4746 or * $30,000 booked so far in 2007 with plenty of weeks 472-8387.* still open for your personal enjoyment! * Priced below appraised value at only $999,900. 239-565-1712 www.RonMSmiIey.com Our E-Mail address is [email protected] This Holiday Season 179 Give Something Really Wild THE COLORING BOOK Deadly Ereouitsrs with Florida's lap Predator - Man Dillo the coloring book ten book which gives d gripping account Father and daughter possums in Over the Hedge of three predatory creatures who live on the land and in the waters of Florida. Each Alligators, Sharks & Panthers by Priscilla Friedersdorf predator mentioned in the title is given a section of the book. These sections are Why not choose a gift for your children or grandchildren this season which reflects presented in a short story format and hold the special island where you live? the reader captive with their individual Dillo is a new coloring book illustrated by Randon T. Eddy and based on the book drama or horror. Dillo -A Baby Armadillo's Adventure on Sanibel Island which was written by Brian Johnson has a column in this Kyle L. Miller. The coloring book, a big box of crayons and Miller's book on Dillo's paper featuring a different wild animal CUNK (OR UK KHANUMnON OF WUDUfl, INC. Adventures would be welcome in a stocking. each week who has suffered some injury. Over the Hedge, a delightful film by DreamWorks Animation, describes the trauma Johnson writes of the mishap which and bemusement experienced by a cynical junk-food-loving raccoon, RJ, and his caused the trauma and the special care buddy Verne, a cautious, sensitive and worried turtle. The two have their wild spaces given to the creature by CROW. He has infringed upon by a new upscale subdivision. We see what happens to animals when compiled these articles into a wonderful they are confronted by the intrusion of suburbia. book entitled CROW, Wildlife Rescue on The portrayals of the self-important suburban matrons as they try to combat the Sanibel Island. This book, which is illus- forays into their space by the various wild animals is hilarious. Bruce Willis is the voice trated with photos of the animals, would of RJ and Garry Shandling is Verne. The other animals have equally strong characters. be a great gift for readers 10 and above. This wonderful movie is now available on DVD. Books listed above are available at A perfect gift for older children or teenagers would be the exceptional new book by Sanibel Island bookstores. Over The Charles Sobczak, Alligators, Sharks and Panthers. This is a fascinating and well-writ- Hedge has just been released.^ From page 64 including real estate and tourism. from the timeline." Grosskruger said the district has pro- Mike Valiquette, chairman of the Lake O vided him some of the lands that can PURRE Water Coalition, urged the army Vice Mayor Mick Denham said under take the water, but he was still "doing the corps to build water treatment areas both a "shared adversity" scenario, there was a math" and working "to get the convey- north and south of the lake and along third direction to send the water — south. ance system in place." the rivers and canal system "so that we CROW, Wildlife Rescue on Sanibel Island Earlier, Denham called Sanibel "a pre- Ray Ann Wessel, with the Sanibel- can begin to move water south." He also cious pearl in the State of Florida." wants farms north and south of the lake Captiva Conservation Foundation, said, From page 76 Mayor Carla Johnston told "It's the first time I have had a level of to retain and filter their runoff. Grosskruger that biologists have said the colonel interested in taking a look at Valiquette said the "solution to the pol- flow cannot exceed 2,800 cubic feet per these things so seriously and realizing lution" is to use the corps' infrastructure International second if the estuary is to survive — and there are some critical issues... and mak- and concepts to benefit the environment Real Estate along with it the economy of the region, ing a bold statement by stepping back and not protect special interest groups. Sam Bailey, lifelong island resident a home that will pay off when the buyer's and an owner of Bailey's General Store, market becomes a seller's market. East End said the army corps should take the fish- Traffic on Sanibel has picked up dra- ing, shelling and mangroves into consid- matically and traffic through open houses $1,130 Million Fully Furnished on both Sanibel and Captiva is very Snug Harbor low-density intimate condominium eration. Having grown up here he has seen the damage to the environment. good. There is a fine selection of condo- complex features spacious 2/2 - Den floor plan miniums for investment and the prices totally renovated 2005. Well maintained condo "There's no question it hurts my business, but it hurts me a lot more," he d^ are great. New homes are scarce though offers amenity package and water views. Pool- there are still opportunities to build at the side cabana overlooks sub-tropical landscaped right price with good interest rates. grounds, covered parking and elevator. Close to Five years from now we will reflect on Sanibel Marina and island bike paths. this time as a golden opportunity if we Our E-Mail address is don't act now. STEVE FISHER "IT'S THE EXPERIENCE!" JB Novelli is a licensed real estate 239-472-0949 [email protected] broker of 36 years in New York and on 239-472-2311 • 800-388-2311 (Over 28-year island resident and Realtor Sanibel.# [email protected] RE/MAX International Hall of Fame) www.sanibelcaptivarealtors.com Professional Real Estate Services on Sanibel & Captiva Islands and the Southwest Florida Coast 80 UJ CD LU o Susan Andrews Sanibe Realtor® GROUND-LEVEL LIVING ISLAND BEACH HOUSE CO Broker Owner Q REALTY ASSOCIATES 3 bedroom home on Fully-equipped easy-care § nearly 1/2 acre with room beach house with pool CO 2242 Periwinkle Way, Suite 3 in Sanibel Square for pool/addition. & steps to gulf. On bike Expansive lakeside lanai. path. 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Gulf Colonnades. Convenient $359,000 view from 3rd floor. to causeway. Pool & « Pool, tennis, & onsite income. Nightly rental QUIET ISLAND CHARM management. thru onsite office. Two adjoining lots on sandy lane in Belle Meade. $749,900 $324,900 furnished $299,900 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY- BUSINESS NEWS • CLASSIFIEDS • CROSSWORD • SUDOKU NOVEMBER 24, 2006 Holiday House 2006 At The Edison & Ford Winter Estates oliday House at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers has been a Southwest Florida tradition for 31 years, attracting 30,000 visitors annually Hto view the lights and seasonal decorations that fill 20 acres of gardens, the recently restored Edison buildings and the Estates historic homes. The theme for Holiday House has always been a combination of historical decora- tions amidst the orchids, exotic trees and plantings that fill the gardens, interspersed with more than a million lights. This year's theme is Treasures of the Sea, which will reflect the seaside treasures that attracted the Edisons and Fords to the area and pro- vided the basis for Anne Morrow Lindbergh's book Gift from the Sea. This year there will be some additional events and facets including the Creative Cottage in the newly opened and restored Edison Caretaker's House. The Creative Cottage will exhibit art by Southwest Florida artists, craftsmen, and others. Also, this season there is an expanded opportunity for Lee County School students to partici- pate in the Children's Tree Trail sponsored by Bank of America. Art classes from area schools will decorate trees with beautiful handmade ornaments, and the public is invited to vote their favorite. Holiday House at the Estates is open December 1 through 31. The homes and estates of Thomas and Mina Edison and Henry and Clara Ford will be open nightly from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The event also includes nightly performances of dance, instru- mental and choral music (by area groups and schools) and holiday items in the Creative Beautiful decorations adorn the Estates for Holiday House continued on page 2B New Overpasses Slated For May 2007 Completion Aenal view, of the San Carlos Boul^void and Summerlin Road intersection where has bogun on an overpass pass at summerlin ana san i^anos couievara, bom are expected to be carrying irauic six months from now. Aerial view of the Gladiolus/Summerlin intersection looking east The Summerlin and San Carlos project started long after the Gladiolus overpass, photos by Jim Anderson/JoanneAic Inc. but because it is straight, not curved like the one at Gladiolus, it is not as complicated by Anne Mitchell and will be built quicker, he said. "You will probably see cranes in there the first two weeks of December," Rigsby wo new Lee County flyovers on Summerlin Road close to Sanibel and Captk/a said. should be complete by May 2007. The Gladiolus project, which includes widening Summerlin Road to six lanes from T Mike Rigsby, engineering manager with the Lee County Department of Winkler Road to Bass Road and widening to four lanes from Bass Road to Pine Ridge Transportation, said on Monday that the Summerlin/Gladiolus overpass and the over- Road, began February 23, 2005, continued on page 2B From page IB Rockin' Christmas Holiday House Cottage, Museum Store, Garden Shoppe Holiday Concert and the historic Cottage Shoppe. The n December 16, Southwest Estates Museum and Edison's Lab will Florida will be bringing in be open nightly as well as the Estates Othe holidays and rockin' out Banyan Cafe for refreshments. Tickets Germain Arena at the fifth annual are $15 for adults and $1 for children Rockin Christmas holiday spectacular. (six-12). Groups may schedule special Rockin' Christmas Party, now in its times and group rates are available. 4th year, has become known as one of The Estates is open daily 9 a.m. to the biggest and best holiday parties in 5:30 p.m. For additional information call Southwest Florida. Rockin' Christmas 334-7419 or visit www.efwefla.org.* Party raises money each year for a designated charity, as well as for an endowed scholarship fund to help needy From page IB students. The Rockin' Christmas Fund is New Overpasses a permanently endowed charitable "We expect to have one of the left fund of Southwest Florida Community turn bridges, from U.S. 41 towards Foundation. This year the selected ben- Sanibel, in operation by February 2007," eficiary of the proceeds will be local Features Rigsby said. youth organizations in a concerted effort • 52" blade span with 16 degree sign pitch No plans are in place for either inter- called For the Love of Kids and Music. These organizations include Big Brothers • deluxe emerson K55XL motor ' section to have "queue jumps," which FINE CEILING FANS allow vehicles to bypass congested inter- Big Sisters of Southwest Florida, the • 6" downrod included sections for a small toll. The only inter- Fort Myers High Marching Band, the • 80" lead wires for high ceilings section under consideration for a queue Southwest Florida Symphony Youth BAHAMA BREEZE • Blades and controls sold seperatelyv jump, Rigsby said, is the one at Colonial Orchestra and Children's Chorus. • Limited Lifetime motor Warranty Boulevard and Metro Parkway, Fort This concert will feature the 15- M^ year old singing sensation Whitney • 3 forward 3 reverse speeds Wolanin, along with performances by • Light kit adaptable the Fort Myers High Marching Band, the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth 2244-15 Periwinkle Way Orchestra and Children's Chorus. Tickets Available at Our E-Mail address is for the event may be purchased for Call 239-472-1841 • Fax 239-395-0918 $20 from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Email [email protected] [email protected] Southwest Florida. 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Thomas Stevens Looks Back On Motorcyle Career Riding on the No. 1 bike Thomas Stevens "For a kid who had been sweeping up the floor in a motorcycle shop in Fort Myers, by Brian Johnson • it was unbelievable," said Stevens, recalling his days in the limelight from his bike and trophy room in his Sanibel home. hen Wayne Gretzky got the puck on his stick, time seemed to slow down When Gretzky was a kid he skated in the backyard rink his father made for him and .the next move seemed clear as day. The same type of thing happened every day after school, ate dinner at the table with his skates on, then went out for Wto Sanibel resident Thomas Stevens when he climbed onto a motorcycle: more in the frigid Canadian night until it was time for bed. Stevens was the same way even at speeds of over 150 miles per hour, he felt relaxed and untroubled and could with a motocross bike. see just what to do next. His father, Thomas Stevens, Sr., loved motorcycles and bought him a mini-bike Stevens made the most of this gift and rocketed to the top echelon of the rac- when he was seven years old. He rode around the half-acre lot behind his home ing world as an unknown 22 year-old in 1986. For the next 12 years he was one in Maryland and in the fields down the street, sometimes with the other kids in the of the headline names in the sport and photos of him appeared on posters and bike neighborhood. "We would run home from school, get our gear on and ride until it was magazine covers from Florida to Japan. In 1991 he was the equivalent of the sport's dark," he said. Gretzky when he finished the year as the American Motorcycle Association's (AMA) continuied on page 6B Superbike Champion. OWNER SAYS SELL!!!! PEACE OF MIND. Great value in this near beach home located in Sanibel Bayous North. This home has wonderful potential and the Sanibel Lifestyle is just waiting for the right person. 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Offered Fully Furnished ... oversized lot with new boat dock! $887,000. $1,325,000 From page 4B At a race in Alabama at the end of the year John Ullrich, owner of Team Thomas Stevens Hammer, noticed his talent and gave When he was 11 his father asked him him new tires for the race. That was all if he wanted to enter a race. "Yeah, of he needed. Stevens took first place and course,-let's do it!" said Stevens. broke the track record. He was promptly Most weekends he traveled around signed to a contract, and his equipment "2005 Single Family Community of the Year Under 50 Acres" the region with his buddies to compete needs were a thing of the past. "That - Pinnacle Award, Building Industry Association in motocross events, and his family often was my big break," he said. came to watch him. "My dad would Others noticed too. One day, while have to keep my mom from running sleeping on a couch in Ullrich's home in on the track whenever I fell off the California, Stevens got a call from Jim bike!" he said. At the age of 16 he won Allen of Dunlop Tires. He said three-time the Maryland State Championships in world champion Kenny Roberts wanted Motocross. to talk to him, and gave Stevens the In his high school yearbook, Stevens phone number. wrote that he wanted to make a living as It would have been like a college a pro racer. The dream lost importance football player getting a call from Joe when his father passed away from cancer Montana or Dan Marino. Roberts flew and he moved to Cape Coral, at 17, with him to his ranch in Modesto, California his mother and sister. For a couple years and picked him up at the airport. The he did the usual teenage things and for- two talked about cycling, and Roberts VERIDIAN got about bike competitions. invited him to train at his ranch with "One day it just hit me coming over other world-class racers. Ti-if:: NATURE Of KINK UVINC the Cape Coral bridge - I don't want Stevens thrived at the training com- to say I 'woulda, coulda' at age 30," he pound, matching the others in the said. running, lifting weights, racket ball and The quest was ignited, and in a motorcross riding. "It was a who's who relatively short time he was scaling the of racing," he said. "I was wide-eyed to Buy a Lot Now... heights of the motorcycle world, first be out riding with these dudes... I was as an amateur, then as a pro. It began willing to train and do what it took to be with his friendship with Russ Mattson, a a champion. I wanted it so bad it burned Build Later professional racer who ate pizza every inside of me. I got down every night and day and did repairs at Sanibel Marina. prayed I could achieve these tilings." Mattson took him over to West Palm The prizes came. In 1990 Stevens Beach one weekend, helped him outfit became the AMA Superbike Rookie his street bike, and entered him in a pro- of the Year and broke legend Freddy Purchase a Gulfstream spec home... fessional motorcycle race. "I thought it Spencer's track record at Daytona was cool," said Stevens, who almost beat International Speedway. In 1991 he put Gulfstream Homes will Mattson in the race that day. up Gretzky-like numbers, finishing inNthe The desire to race was now irrevers- top three in virtually every race, including ible, and even breaking his collarbone on a clear victory in Lexington, Ohio. His a nasty fall in his second competition in family and friends watched him clinch the Buy-Down 1984 didn't make him blink. He recov- No. 1 AMA Superbike rider of 1991 in a ur ered at home and bided his time. race in Miami at the end of the season. y° Interest Rate by*3% He got a job at Fort Myers Cycle Stevens joined Kawasake the follow- because he would need discount prices in ing year and finished as the #2 Superbike order to continue his racing career. His rider in the country, confirming himself financed a bike on a credit card and his as one of the brightest stars in the sport. Build your customi2ed dream home... mother helped him with the payments. For the next six years he traveled around "She believed in me," he said. the United States to all the high profile Gulfstream Homes will Mattson introduced him to islander events, and made trips to Japan and Mark McQuade, who traveled to races England. He saved and invested his win- as far away as Virginia, Alabama and nings and was able to walk away from Pay your Georgia in the Western Eastern Road racing in one piece (despite six broken Racing Association. The two would pile clavicles, five concussions and a broken Construction Perm into a truck on a Friday night and drive foot) and with money in the bank. through the night until they reached their "I had such a good career-I never Loan Interest* destination. "I knew I wanted to succeed had a night inthe hospital," he said. even if it killed me," said Stevens. "Racing has been good to me. I met my He was succeeding, and it did almost wife (Linda) through racing, and she's kill him. In 1986 he broke his bike in two always been very supportive... I feel like pieces in one of a series of crashes. He I've already had a full life, and did every- For more information visit went to the owner of Fort Myers Cycle thing I wanted to do. Now I'm starting on and asked him to loan him a bike so he my second life with my family." could take part in a national race. Signing Thomas and Linda recently had a www.gulfstreamhomes.com an IOU, Stevens was back in business. son, Brandon, and look forward to rais- ing him on the island. Both work on CALL 239.415.6555 the Sanibel: Linda has her own medical practice, Stevens Family Chiropractic, and Thomas own and runs San-Cap Pool I Service. After a high-risk career reach- ing speeds of 180 miles on the track, Model Home Open Daily Stevens is happy to motor along at a MOD- Fri 10am-5pm peaceful 35 miles per hour on Periwinkle W# Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm Barrier Island Title Services, Inc. Our E-Mail address is (239) 472-3688 [email protected] *Offers cannot be combined. 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For more infor- will receive additional poker cards, and of our mentoring programs," said Big mation about Big Brothers Big Sisters will also have the opportunity to partici- Rockin' Christmas Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida or to purchase tickets for the Rockin' pate in a variety of raffles and games of Chrysler Jeep. CEO Diane Connell. "Based on the Christmas V event, call 278-0003 or visit chance. At the end of the run, riders will One of the beneficiaries, Big Brothers 2003-2004 school year, of children who Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site, www. have a BBQ lunch and entertainment. a Big Sisters of Southwest Florida, is a were mentored, 90.5 percent increased HereForTheKids.org & The person with the best poker hand United Way Agency that has been bring- school attendance, 100 percent main- competes for the grand prize of $500 ing caring adults into the lives of-children tained or improved their grades, 93.7 cash. for 30 years. It is the only one-to-one percent were promoted to higher grades Motorcycle Poker "We welcome everyone, all types of youth mentoring program in Southwest and 87.9 percent showed improved motorcycle riders in addition to the gen- Florida, serving children in Lee, Collier, behavior. These numbers are very com- Run To Benefit Big eral public and walkers. Our hope is to Hendry and Glades Counties. Currently pelling and clearly demonstrate what have participants from all over Southwest over 400 mentoring matches have been having an extra caring adult in their lives Brothers Big Sisters Florida," said Smith-Obed. made throughout the four-county service can mean for the children served by Big The registration fee for the poker run area, including both Community-Based Brothers Big Sisters." Connell adds, "We V's Biker Group was formed by is $50 for riders. For those who do not Program matches and Bigs In Schools are grateful to be one of the beneficiaries local businesswomen who have- a ride, but wish to attend the BBQ party, program matches at 16 local schools. of this concert event!" Lpassion for children and a love a the cost is $10 per person. Nearly 100 additional children are waiting The Rockin' Christmas V event is motorcycle riding. For information call 239-278-0003 or to be matched, so there is always a need sponsored by Chrysler, Colonial Bank, LV Founder and President Laura- [email protected].& for new mentors. Galeana Automotive, PrivateSky Aviation, Smith Obed, said "We chose Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Honda to be ihe financial recipient for our inau- gural event because of their outstanding Girl Scouts efforts for making a difference in our local See us for all the rate reasons. area youth. 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From there, riders will provide teens with a safe, fun activity on LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKERAGE BUSINESS travel over a prescribed course stopping a Friday night. Bob Guggino • Kelly Garde at designated local businesses, including For more information call 561-1800 1648 Periwinkle Way, Suite D, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 334 Pelican Larry's, Castaways Backwater ext 4O2.# Cafe, Snook Inn, Stan's Idle Hour Website: www.sanibelmortgage.net Restaurant, and ending with a party at Porky's Last Stand. 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TORS 9B Island Sun Weather Outlook Nov. 24, 2006 In-Depth Local Forecast Up'North Outlook Local UY Index FRIDAY Today we will see mostly sunny skies with Today Saturday Mostly Sunny a high temperature of 72°, humidity of 83% City Hi LoWx Hi Lo Wx High: 72 Low: 60 and an overnight low of 60°. The record Atlanta 52 36 pc .64 40 s high temperature for today is 91° set in Baltimore 51 38 s . . . .57 39 s |0-2|3|4|5 SATURDAY 1988. Saturday, skies will be partly cloudy Boston 44 32 pc .47 31 pc UV Index Partly Cloudy with a high temperature of 75°. 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, Chicago 50 36 s .53 38 s 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High High: 75 Low: 61 >t wick's Local A)man Cincinnati 48 30 s . . . .53 33 s 11+: Extreme Exposure . Cleveland 48 34 pc .47 36 pc Date Weather Trivia SUNDAY Hi Lo Normals Precip Detroit 46 34 pc .49 36 pc Friday Partly Cloudy 79 57 82/63 0.00" Nashville 57 34 s . . . .63 38 s Saturday Cyclogenesis refers to f High: 71 Low: 58 81 61" 82/63 0.00" New York City .49 40 s . .". .51 41 s Sunday what? i 84 63 82/63 0.00" Philadelphia . . .52 34 s . . . .52 34 s MONDAY Monday 78 61 82/63 0.00" Richmond 52 36 s ... .55 37 s Mostly Sunny Tuesday 80 56 -82/62 0.00" Answer: The development of a Washington, D.C.51 37 s . . . .56 38 s low pressure system. High: 68 Low: 54 Wednesday 85 60 81/62 0.00" Weqther (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; r/raiii; rs/raii1& Thursday 78 68 81/62 0.45" snow; s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy 2006. Accessweather.com, Inc. TUESDAY Sunny .mal Weather Summary This W, High: 65 Low: 52 The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy today through WEDNESDAY Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 59° in Baltimore, Md. Mostly Sunny The Southeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies today High: 70 Low: 53 through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 75° in Miami, Sunrise today . .6:53 a.m. Fla. The Northwest will see partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with a few rain and Sunset today . .5:36 p.m. THURSDAY snow showers today through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 63° in Partly Cloudy Cheyenne, Wyo. The Southwest will see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies today Full New High: 74 Low: 58 through Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 83° in Imperial, Calif. 12/4 12/20 Cape Coral Bridge Tide? Recifi-h Pas*; Tides Point Ybel Tide* Punta Rasva Tides Day High Low High Low Day High Law. High Low Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low Fri 12:14 am 8:03 am 1:52 pm 7.19 pm Fri 11:42 am 4:47 am 10:18 pm 4:03 pm Fri 10:47 am 4:49 am 9:23 pm 4:05 pm Fri 11:36 am 4:42 am 10:12 pm 3:58 pm Sat 12:28 am 8:39 am 2:46 pm 7:40 pm Sat 12:36 pm 5:23 am 10:35 pm 4:24 pm Sat 11:41 am 5:25 am 9:40 pm 4:26 pm Sat 12:30 pm 5:18 am 10:29 pm 4:19 pm Sun 12:45 am 9:14 am 3:38 pm 7:55 pm Sun 1:28 pm 5:58 am 10:55 pm 4:39 pm Sun 12:33 pm 6:00 am 10:00 pm 4:41 pm Sun 1:22 pm 5:53 am 10:49 pm 4:34 pm Mon 1:05 am 9:49 am 4:28 pm 8:07 pm Mon 2:18 pm 6:33 am 11:21 pm4:51 pm Mon 1:23 •pm 6:35 am 10:26 pm 4:53 pm Mon 2:12 pm 6:28 am 11:15 pm 4:46 pm Tue 1:31 am 10:26 am 5:20 pm 8:16 pm Tue 3:10 pm 7:10 am 11:53 pm 5:00 pm Tue 2:15 pm 7:12 am 10:58 pm 5:02 pm Tue 3:04 pm 7:05 am 11:47 pm 4:55 pm Wed 2.03 am 11:07 am None None Wed None 7:51 am None None Wed 11:35 pm 7:53 am None None Wed None 7:46 am None None Thu 2:40 am 11:53 am None None Thu 12:30 am 8:37 am None None Thu None 8:39 am None None Thu 12:24 am 8:32 am None None atch B} Gan Becker - The True Spirit Last week, Jim Pinto from Spitz, Inc. visited the ASD Planetarium. Spitz in 1964 built the star projector which remains the workhorse of my star theater. As we j/ were adjusting the planets, I recognized that there was a really magnificent planetary gathering occurring in the daytime sky. Mercury had just crossed the disk • * of the sun two weeks ago; Venus was coming around the back of the sun, and both Mars and Jupiter were caught within the sun's glare. Only rogue Saturn was in the morning sky above Regulus in Leo the Lion. All of these planets would be spectacularly visible if only we just had a total solar eclipse in the next sev- eral days. Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. Because we cannot see these planets, it is really more of a nonevent than the dramatic conjunction that it should be. Jim's visit, however, was not just about adjusting the planets. Recent events like a geocentric Earth that had fallen off my machine, problems with my moon, and the instal- lation of a new star lamp "all had to be rectified within eight hours." It was the geocentric Earth that was the scariest. The cost to the planetarium would have been $3,551.00, but I received the part for free because Jim, in other service contacts before coming to Allentown, spoke about my financial plight. A planetarium director in the Midwest, who wished to remain anonymous, donated the part from his machine. Jim then had to get a double glass bulb containing a brownish liquid past airport security. Friend and mentor, Nick Knisely, Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix, noted in a recent homily that the true spirit of giving was helping someone who was powerless to pro- vide anything in return. I am not powerless, however, to say thank you for this most generous gift of kindness, www.astronomy.org ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. 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Children At The The Lion King also comes in a two-disc LaDonna Strasbaugh, a math teacher CO. special edition with new songs in a new Summer Program from Ardmore, Oklahoma, who partici- LU CO Sanibel Library version, a sing along track, and a virtual CT is looking for outstanding pated in the program during the summer by Priscilla Friedersdorf safari with Timon and Pumbaa. These secondary school teachers to of 2006, said, "Writing the units taught bonus tracks are in addition to the charm- participate in a summer program me a lot. I also enjoyed and learned from he holiday and winter vacation ing feature which is the tale of Simba, the A watching the teachers work together; The designed to help develop and evaluate season has begun and with it we feisty lion cub, who "just can't wait to be ACT's test materials and classroom sup- workshops were wonderful." Tanticipate the arrival of family, king" and claim his place in the "Circle port materials. 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Moments to San Carlos * Bay and Sanibel beaches! $979,000 18BThree Days Of Thanksgiving 3 CO Q Jalapeno Hoe-cakes with Shrimp sauce is again making its appearance at Thanksgiving and other holiday events as Americans are becoming more health conscious. Not only is it good for everyone's health, it is also Flounder Cordon Blue relatively quick and easy to prepare because you never want to overcook it. But times have changed a lot since the Pilgrims' first celebration when the main submitted by The Florida Department Of Agriculture emphasis was harvesting, hunting, fishing and meal preparation. Now, most of our Thanksgiving weekend hosts work full-time jobs and find preparation time extremely arly recordings indicate that the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving for limited. Besides addressing space, linens and activity issues, decisions have to be made three days. Today, Thanksgiving celebrations often resemble a family reunion and about how to feed all the kinfolks for three to four days. Ecan even exceed three days. Due to the geographic distance between most family Meal planning alone can become an exercise in strategic planning. It appears that members, Thanksgiving get-togethers often begin with relatives traveling and arriving on Thanksgiving Day the majority of households still go with the traditional turkey and on the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving and ending with their departure on the fol- accompaniments for the main meal. Family members often contribute their specialty to lowing Sunday. It can be a wonderful and warm family bonding time for everyone. the meal. According to historians, the main meats that were available to the Pilgrims and After the initial turkey day celebration, leftovers help to provide lunches and snacks served during the first three-day Thanksgiving event included a variety of fowl, including for the rest of the weekend. Aside from that, most people appreciate a little deviation wild turkey, venison and lots of fish and shellfish. It is interesting to note that seafood from the turkey. The majority of the hosts still plan and prepare all the meals for the other days as well. However, some families try to alleviate the stress on the hosts and have found that making day by day meal assignments to guests works well. It allows \\ AV* the hosts to relax a little and spend some time with their guests. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing, has developed delicious Florida seafood recipes for your Thanksgiving weekend meal planning. Guests coming in the day before Thanksgiving will enjoy quick and tasty Oyster Basil Chowder. It can be served alone or with a salad. Another great time to enjoy Florida seafood is the weekend after Thanksgiving when the guests are ready for a light hearty meal. Flounder Cordon Bleu makes a perfect dinner choice. Or, if you are looking for football party snacks, try these Fried Gator or Jalapeno Hoe-Cakes with Shrimp Sauce recipes. Oyster Basil Chowder 1 pint oysters, drained SEDUCTIVELY SERENE! SANIBEL ISLAND 3 cups milk . 1 cup chopped onion Sanibel, Expansive water views A sunrise, a sunset, a fireplace, 5 slices sourdough bread and boat dock highlight this a 35' lap pool for exercise, 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper Florida style lavish home. 3 spa, fountain and bridge, an 1 1/2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels Bedroom, 2 Bath, "Cook's Italian kitchen from Milano, 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine cellar, Miele cappuccino chopped fresh basil Kitchen", Fireplace, uniquely Remove any remaining pieces of shell from oysters; set aside. Combine milk, onion planned and spacious floorplan machine, exquisite granite, a and bread in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Place the mixture in a large saucepan with multiple decks. Exquisite 25'x28' library with custom and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and add salt, pepper, corn and drained oysters. Simmer 15 minutes. Add sherry and basil. Mix well and serve immediately. neighborhood with private stain glass window and a floor Serves 6 community pool, tennis to ceiling window wall, 28' of Nutritional value per serving Calories 379, calories from fat 74, total fat 8g, saturated fat 3g, trans fatty acid court and more. Immediate built in bookcases. Tuscany style .12g, cholesterol 42mg, total carbohydrate 60g, protein 16g, omega-3 fatty acid .38g occupancy! on Sanibel River. Walk to beach. Flounder Cordon Bleu First time offered! $1,295,000. 2 pounds Florida flounder fillets Priced to sell at $1,599,000! 6 1/2-ounce slices cooked ham Call J.B. Novelli 239-472-8000. Call J.B. Novelli 239-472-8000 6 1/2-ounce slices Swiss cheese 1 teaspoon grated Florida orange rind 1309Parview 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 egg, beaten 1/4 bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter CALL J.B. 239-472-8000 • CENTURY 21 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour J.B. Novelli Internationale • www.C21Novelli.com 1 cup Florida milk 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Place one slice each of ham and cheese Melt butter in a large skillet over medi- 19B in the center of each fillet. Cut cheese um heat. Add onion and green pepper Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption and ham to fit. Sprinkle orange rind and and saute until just tender, 2 to 3 min- en ee County Animal Services will join more than 2,000 pet shelters and adop- | pepper evenly over each fillet. Roll the fil- utes. Stir in flour, savory and salt. Fold in tion centers across the country for Home 4 the Holidays 2006, a national lets and secure with wooden picks. Gently tomatoes, water and hot pepper sauce. event organized to raise awareness of the joys of owning shelter-adopted pets. dip rolls in beaten egg and then coat with Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, L Organizers hope to link more than 350,000 dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and other bread crumbs. Place in 12x8x2-inch bak- until sauce is thickened. Add shrimp and companion pets with loving, adoptive families. Lee County Animal Services will launch ing dish. Melt butter in sauce pan over heat through. Spoon shrimp sauce over its local campaign on December 1 and by December 31 hopes to place at least 250 medium heat. Blend in the flour. Slowly hoe-cakes. Serve immediately. pets from its facility in life-long homes. stir in milk and cook until thickened. Pour Serves 8 sauce over fish and top with Parmesan The Home 4 the Holidays adoption campaign is a departure from the traditional Nutritional value per serving practice of shelters suspending pet adoptions during the holidays, which are normally cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 Calories 212, calories from fat 67, total minutes or until fish flakes easily. very hectic. In the past it was considered a bad time to introduce a new pet into the fat 8g, saturated fat 4g, trans fatty acid household. However, many shelters euthanize more animals during this period due to Serves 6 . 17g, cholesterol 238mg, total carbohydrate overcrowding while missing out on the season when most people seek to add a com- Nutritional value per serving llg, protein 26g, omega-3 fatty acid .02g panion animal to their family. Calories 365, calories from fat 139, total More Florida seafood recipes can be To kick-off the campaign Animal Services will partner with KB Home, one of the fat 15g, saturated fat 9g, trans fatty acid seen on the www.FL-Seafood.com and nation's largest hornebuilders, to host a pet adoption event on December 2 from 10 .04g, cholesterol 161mg, total carbohydrate www.WildRoridaShrimp.com web sites. a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the model complex in Vistanna Villas at 8g, protein 44g, omega-3 fatty acid .36g [email protected].=£ Fried Gator continued on page 33B 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups cold water 2/3 cup cornmeal 2 green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper 2 pounds alligator meat cut in strips vegetable oil for frying Combine first four ingredients; slowly add water and mix well. Set aside. Combine cornmeal, onions and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside. Time to Refurnish Your Home or Condo? Dip meat in flour mixture, let excess drain and then coat with cornmeal mixture. Deep fry in hot oil (375 degrees F) for 3 FURNITURE WORLD CAN HANDLE ALL yCUR NEEDS! to 4 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper. Living Room • Bedroom • Dining Room • Patio • Mattress Sets • Carpet • Tile Serves 6 Nutritional value per serving Specializing in Sofa Sleepers! Calories 476, calories from fat 62, total fat 7g, saturated fat Og, trans fatty acid Og, cholesterol Omg, total carbohydrate 27g, CONDO PACKAGE •"X protein 73g, omega-3 fatty acid Og 3 OR MORE ROOMS Jalapeno Hoc-Cakes with Shrimp OF FURNITURE Sauce 1 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 cups water $6162 1/3 cup fresh, seeded and chopped - CALL FOR DETAILS - jalapeno peppers ***»• 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil Our Experienced Staff Will Help You Coordinate Shrimp sauce Combine all ingredients except oil and Delivery While You're Here or Away Shrimp Sauce; mix well. The batter will be thin. 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Serves 8 EASY TO FIND Nutritional value per serving r Calories 121, calories from fat 65, total fat 8g, saturated fat .75g, trans fatty acid Gladiolus Og, cholesterol Omg, total carbohydrate 12g, protein 2g, omega-3 fatty acid Og Shrimp Sauce FURNITURE 2 tablespoons butter • WORLD 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dried summer savory Summerlin Ftd. 1/4 teaspoon salt 15631 SAN CARLOS BLVD FORT MYERS From Sanibel 4 large tomatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 cup water 'CONVENIENT LOCATION FROM SANIBEL & FT MYERS BEACH 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 239-489-3311 www.furniture-world.net 1 pound cooked Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • SERVING LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 15 YEARS Experience The Difference 21B || O en O MARCO BICEGD Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. pharmaceutical, and telecommunications There is a fine selection of condominiums Development Vertesch and her husband, Kevin, moved industries. for investment and the prices are great. to Sanibel in 1999. Prior to their arrival Both agents are members of The New homes are scarce though there are Director in Southwest Florida, she held fundraising Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association still opportunities to build at the right and public relations positions at Indiana of Realtors, The Realtor Association of price with good interest rates. Appointed University, Earlham College, and the Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc., Five years from now we will reflect on obbie B. Indiana House of Representatives, among The Florida Association of Realtors and this time as a golden opportunity if we Roepstorff, others.^ The National Association of Realtors.* don't act now. as president JB Novelli is a licensed real estate R broker of 36 years in Neiu York and on of Bank of the Islands, is pleased New Associates International Sanibel.^ to announce Birgit P. Vertesch has Real Estate a joined the staff as Hospital Hero business develop- i 'he current Of The Year co ment director. "Geoff and 1 Southwest Florida mar- Announced had the pleasure Birgie Vertesch Tl of knowing Birgie ket is loaded with he Florida Hospital Association through Geoff's ser- opportunities for announced the 2006 Hospital vice on CROW's board of directors," said buyers. Builders Hero of the Year at its 79th are offering many T Roepstorff. "Seeing her ability to address Annual Meeting in Orlando. Kelley perks, country club individuals with respect and discretion, we Wil Rivait Kurt Harjung Cowan, CLS, a child life specialist at knew she would be the ideal person to memberships, free the Children's Hospital of Southwest tell islanders about our exceptional bank- furniture packages Florida, part of the Lee Memorial referred Properties of the Islands, and upgrades to ing services." Inc. Jane Reader Weaver & Healthcare System, received the honor As business development director, their standard mod- at a standing-room-only meeting of the PAssociates is pleased to announce els. A wise buyer Vertesch will meet with individuals, as well Wil Rivait and Kurt Harjung have joined association. as businesses, interested in learning about the company as a real estate sales asso- might take this opportunity while inter- Cowan, who serves as a child life the customized financial services available ciates specializing in luxury waterfront est rates still hover around 6 percent. specialist in the hospital's Pediatric ICU, through Bank of the Islands. properties. Rivait, an island business • Current market conditions reflect a was nominated by one of the hospital's "Coming from the islands' non-profit Owner and resident since 1989, pres- breather, as well as a chance for buyers pediatric nurses. "I wanted to nominate sector, it was clear to me that Bank of ently serves as president of the Coco and sellers to reposition themselves to Kelly for this award because I feel she the Islands epitomized corporate philan- Bay Community Association. Harjung take advantage of the long-term upward deserves it, for she truly is a hero on our thropy," said Vertesch. "Whether it's for and his wife Anita, (and their two trend in housing prices. unit," said Kelly Cunningham, RN, in her their customers or island causes, the bank Ocicats) moved to Sanibel as permanent • The current slow down in some nomination essay. is committed to service. I'm delighted to residents six years ago. Harjung's back- markets has mainly forced a lot of quick- Cowan received her award with her be joining that kind of culture." ground includes member of senior man- money speculators out of the housing husband, a Marine who recently returned Vertesch was well known locally for agement for several Fortune 500 cor- market. This makes it a better opportu- from Iraq, from the FHA's Board Chair successfully spearheading a $2.8 mil- porations and management consultant nity for buyers to buy with low interest Sue Brady. lion capital campaign for CROW, the for many of the giants in the publishing, rates and less competition. On Wednesday evening, November • The sales plunge in July was a reac- 15, a special dinner was given to honor tion to a jump in interest rates in the this year's Hospital Heroes for giving spring. The rates have since come down, tirelessly of themselves in service to their and monthly sales figures are expected to patients. The Hospital Hero recognition improve for the year. program honors 10 hospital employees, VASANTA SENERAT CPA.PA. • For buyers, sagging prices present selected by a team of out-of-'State judges, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT an opportunity to acquire a more desir- based on essays submitted by hospital co- able home. You can get a better price on workers .£* Accounting and Tax Preparation for a home that will pay off when the buyers market becomes a sellers market. Businesses • Individuals • Non Residents •Traffic on Sanibel has picked up dra- matically and traffic through open houses SANIBEL • 472-6000 FORT MYERS • 418-0008 on both Sanibel and Captiva is very good. 1633 Periwinkle Way • Anchor Point 3949 Evans Ave. • Suite 205*33901 TARPON BAY TOWN CENTER Office/Retail CORNER OF PALM RIDGE & TARPON BAY Space SHOPS • SERVICES • RESTAURANTS For Rent Call Steve Mackesy • SUBWAY (NEW OWNER) SANIBEL ART & FRAME Real Estate Broker • JOHNNY'S PIZZA DESIGNER CONSIGNER Rabbit Road Center • All New Corner of Rabbit Road and San-Cap Rd. • KELLY'S COCOONS ISLAND GROOMING BY LISA Plenty of New Paver Parking. • CURVES New construction, new A/C, bathrooms & fixtures. Lower rents, lift. 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You will notice a change in your elec- Not only does this ease the way of tric bill during times when you are home making a payment for local customers, Since 1978 more than usual, when your children are but Lee County Utilities has many cus- out of school, or if you have guests stay- tomers that are seasonal residents that ing with you. Try passing on these helpful live out of state. The ability to pay over energy tips to your children and guests: the phone allows customers to make IOOR& DECOR Always turn off the lights when you instant payments, alleviating the worry of leave a room. lost or misdirected payments resulting in island Q&tpte interiors Turn the TV off when you're not late fees. watching it. All that is needed to pay over the Don't leave ceiling fans on if you're phone is the account number and the CUSTOMWINDOW TREATMENTS not in the room or not at home. billing address zip code, Payments can Decorating for the Holidays easily be made using a checking account, Plantation Shutters • Verticals Most people use standard incandes- MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or American HunterDoualas cent (C-7) lights or mini-lights to decorate Express. Blinds & Draperies for the holidays. Although these lights Lee County Utilities will still offer are inexpensive, they use a significant the traditional ways of making pay- amount of energy and often involve costly ments by mailing the payment, stop- FLOORING bulb replacement. ping into Customer Service located at Light Emitting Diode (LED) holiday 7391 College Parkway, using automatic Carpet • Ceramic Tile lights have a number of benefits over withdrawal from a checking or savings conventional lighting. 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PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 26B Part'of >< Gulf Coast Humane Society Tackles Crisis In Unwanted Pets; LU CO With Your Help by Gerri Reaves 8 1 ach year, an estimated 1,000 logs, cats, fer- rets, guinea pigs, and rabbits are surrendered to the Gulf Coast I Humane Society at in 2010 Arcadia Street in Fort Myers, a non- profit private animal The Gulf Coast Humane Society, a private non-profit animal welfare organization welfare organization. too bitj" The reasons for Despite the endless line of pets ready to enter the-door, the Gulf Coast Humane surrender are many, Society is committed to finding happy a new home for every animal that comes their according to Heather way. Francis, director of The facility accepts only owner-surrendered animals, not strays. development at the ani- And, the facility is a "no-kill" shelter, rather than an open-admission one, as is usu- mal shelter. ally the case with county-supported animal services. Many pet owners Therefore, the Humane Society is always at maximum capacity and cares for the experience economic animals until they are adopted. difficulties and realize Another challenge? The organization receives no funding from any local, state or they cannot adequately federal source. support their pet. But Francis appears undaunted by these challenges. A passion for animals and their An increasing num- welfare has driven her since childhood. ber of people cite mov-, After earning a bachelor of science degree in biology as a pre-veterinary student, ing as a reason for sur- she began working in an animal hospital. rendering a companion It was while working with thousands of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals animal. that she discovered what she describes as her true calling: "to do all that I could for the Other reasons for rest of my life to work towards making life better for homeless animals and to act as a surrender? Everything voice for those who cannot speak for themselves." from allergies, to a new Heather Francis, director of development at the Gulf Coast She advanced to senior ICU and critical care technician at the only 24-hour emer- baby, to "the dog got Humane Society, with Spanky gency animal hospital in the state of Rhode Island and stayed there until moving to what to get my parents for the holidays. Help End Cycle Then one year I gave money to the Take Join me on my Tour of Homes FRIDAY, NOV. 24TH Stock In Children program at the foun- Of Poverty One dation and they mailed out a certificate 9:00-11:00 that I gave to my parents. The certificate Cinnamon Cove -11110 Caravel Cir Unit #106 - Lakefront, 1st Floor. Child At A Time stated that I was helping to send a low Just 10 minutes from Sanibel. $214,500 Furnished. he Foundation for Lee County income, at risk youth to college in their Take Summerlin East to left on San Carlos Blvd., 1/4 mile on leii name. They loved it! It is now a tradi- Public Schools, Inc., has received tion." turn in to Cinnamon Cove. Stop at Gall Box...Guard will provide directions. a matching grant of $226,844 T Students who receive the scholarship 11:30-1:30 from the Florida Prepaid Fund. The funds are for the Foundation's Take Stock must sign a contract agreeing to maintain Sanibel View - a Toll Bros. Community built in 2001 is the best kept secret in So Fort In Children Scholarship program, which good grades and behavior while remain- Myers and just 5 minutes to Sanibel. Lake, Conservation Land and Gulf views available. provides financially disadvantaged 9th ing crime and drug-free. A unique aspect lake Summerlin East to right at John Morris, turn right into Sanibel grade Lee County public school students of this program revolves around the men- View, follow signs to view the 1st of 3 properties. the opportunity to receive a 2 + 2 college tors who provide support and encourage- ment to the students during their high 2:00-4:00 •- tuition scholarship. "Our recent auction brought in over $65,000 which when school years. Upon graduation, if they Sanibel - 1683 Bunting Lane is an elevated lakefront 3/3/2+ have fulfilled their pledge, the students spacious home built in 1999. $679,000 matched with the grant money will pay for 13 children to go to college. This receive two year's tuition to be used at Periwinkle to Dixie Beach to left on Bunting Lane moves us towards our goal of providing a Honda community college followed by "*•»" i«»' '"to the community of Gumbo Limbo. college scholarships for 45 students this two year's tuition at a Florida state univer- year," says Teresa Riska-Hall, associate sity. The foundation always has need for Susan Rosica, GRI www.SusanRosica.com executive director of the foundation. high school mentors. Help break the cycle of poverty. Call 239-691-1983 Mobile ReMax of the Islands The Take Stock in Children scholar- ship program requires that prepaid tuition Teresa Riska-Hall at The Foundation for scholarships be purchased with a 50/50 Lee County Public Schools, Inc., at 337- public-private sector match. The founda- 0433 for more information on becoming > small repairs • water audits a donor or mentor with the Take Stock In 1 tion is currently seeking small business, installations • low-volt corporate and individual donations to Children program. The scholarship appli- cation and income requirements are avail- • service contracts landscape match the grant. "We depend on the IRRIGATION generosity of this community to help us able for 9th graders at local public high > system check ups lightening raise the matching funds for this grant. schools within the district, as well as in • rain sensors • sprinkler head This opportunity actually helps to lower the form section at www.leeschoolfoun- 239-395-0419 dation.orq. Scholarship deadline is Friday, •controllers clean out high school dropout rates while breaking Paul Harris the cycle of poverty with the gift of an February 2.# 9421 Moonlight Dr. ISLAND reprograms education," said Teresa Riska-Hall. Sanibel, FL RESIDENT A past mentor and donor, had this Lee County l,ic#LSQ4-01903 Sanibel Lic# S2-11946 to say,' "In years past I always wondered "Jt '"T vVVVW. . ,, v *•«»*} V V V V • Andrea Calkins, adoption counselor Chico and Melisa Clem, veterinary techni- Horidd in 2002 cian Surrender: What Happens? When surrendered O It's; all about planning, With our "tfrors wnkb is always a good tike it" lifestyle and the protection of unlimited of life - excellent cuisine in our IJfecare, you'll see why Cypress Cove DolpfciB Dining Room; fountain views is Fort Myer's most desirable community from our Captain's Cove waterfront cafe; indoor heated pool and health Call us today at 239-481-6605 or to schedule a time to tour this cocktails at the Sandbar. remarkable lifestyle community. Visit us on Yes, I would like to learn more about Cypress Cove! Ptettt eftmteet m* to- tctatete »* perteoat t«tr at Cypfttt Covt. 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Are if they can patent a pill form. Be careful digest fat, amylase, to digest carbs, lac- a fetus spends in a contracting uterus and there any "safe" diet about the fakes out there. Some of the tase to digest milk sugar and protease to traveling through the birth canal, is one supplements that better products include HoodiThin and digest protein; other beneficial enzymes of the most traumatic events most people truly work? HoodiSpray liquid extracts and two oral include pancreatin, papain, bromelain will endure. The process can put enor- C.C., Palm supplements, Desert Bum and Hoodia and the acid betaine. mous pressure on an infant's neck, spine, Harbor, Florida gordonii Plus. DID YOU KNOW? muscles and nerves. Yes, there are. The fiber called glucomannan is water Fresh figs are a terrific source of Since the nerve system controls func- Be careful choos- soluble and swells up really big, making heart-healthy fiber and may help prevent tions all over the body, a vertebral mis- ing, because the you feel full. It can help with constipa- muscle cramps. alignment that occurs during birth could vast majority of diet tion and diabetes, too. Do not overdo This information is not intended to manifest itself later in a variety of ways, supplements can really jack up your heart this product; it swells up even bigger than treat, cure or diagnose your condition. colic included. rate and blood pressure. In an overweight typical fibers. Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. Research has shown even a connec- person whose heart is already taxed (from If you're not taking any kind of anti- To contact her, visit www.dearpharma- tion between SIDS - Sudden Infant Death the weight, high cholesterol or clogged depressant and you don't have any psy- cist.com.ft Syndrome - and the spine. arteries), the burden of "speed" from one chological disorder, you can try 5-HTP (5- Naturally, the touch used in adjusting of these supplements can be extremely hydroxytryptophan) to help improve your a baby has to be a light one. But since dangerous. Some products contain the will power and cut cravings for carbs. Chiropractic their spines are so supple, it is easy for a same amount of jolt as five or six cups of 5-HTP turns into serotonin, which boosts chiropractor - especially one who special- coffee - in one dose! mood. Later on, this turns into melato- For Kids izes in treating children - to treat with no First, consider lifestyle. Most people nin, which helps you sleep. 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Many of the boomer's parents have cations that treat social anxiety disor- us and visit her Web site at www.drcon- C/5 done well financially, primarily in real der which include anti-depressants stance.com .& estate and have good health, and they * Counseling to improve self-esteem want to help their children with their life and social interaction and skills problems. including relaxation and stress man- Some parents follow intact families agement techniques. Our E-Mail address is CD around the country when they are trans- m ferred or take new employment. Times [email protected] 70 have changed, we are all more mobile. Many people living in retirement com- by Lizzie and Pryce plexes move from one to another to be close to their families. Other families, of izzie and Pryce answer your ques- course, never move, stay in the same SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DENTAL GROUP tions and give advice about aging locale and have the same family values as Lconcerns from a two-generational you describe. 15650 San Carlos Boulevard perspective. A mother and daughter Most of these older adults don't think -team, Lizzie is a retired FIN and health "they are sacrificing their lives" but are 489-1118 educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- stimulated and enjoy the changes. Carmen J. Aulino D.D.S. • David G. Carlton D.D.S. chotherapist in private practice who v Lizzie specializes in the care of elders and Dear Frances, Eric Baxmann D.D.S. people with chronic illnesses. Family members choose to support Dear Mom & Me, each other in different ways. I do not New Patients and Emergencies Welcome )CP We recently moved to a small city in know why some people choose one way a thriving part of the country. 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C/) On November 18 and 19 the Gulf that receives no federal, state or county Pet owners can bring their personal pete and participate in contests including the I funding, and relies on donations and Coast Humane Society located at 2010 Owner Pet Look Alike contest and enter to win prizes from PetSmart, Bark Avenue, Arcadia Street in Fort Myers is featuring fundraising events to fuel its mission of and Petland. o a cat adoption extravaganza with exciting caring for the orphaned and displaced KB Home will be paying for adoption fees for pets adopted at the event and guests incentives. animals of Lee County. who adopt a new pet will only be responsible for a $10 tag fee. CO Adoption fees for cats will be reduced For more information on adopting an Pets adopted during the month of December will go to their new homes with a m by $10 for both days. Regular prices animal or making a donation, call 332- special gift in addition to the services normally provided with each adoption. 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Footloose, H2O Outfitters CS2 InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and all stations are gone. Don't let this pass you by! Scarlet • Troubleshooting and repairs. hours. Sanibel or Fort Myers. Beach Stuff. Call 481-8177. Ext 5 Acrobat preferred. Please call 395-1213. O'Hair's saton, 11637 Kelly Rd. #308, Ft. Myers. 437-5699 Call Heather Corbin @ 472-6752. References available. 437-2105 co SR 1/6/BTFN SR 11/17 B 11/24 S 5/13 NC TFN SR 11/17 NCTFN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT DOC FORD'S SANIBEL PLEASE VOLUNTEER GIRL FRIDAY REAL ESTATE THE SANIBEL SCHOOL "One of the Island's busiest restaurants" AT "DING" DARLING Need a house sitter? Help with a party, Accepting applications for Please call volunteer coordinator. Our Congress person has cut four writing a letter, doing errands? No job GLENN'S All positions. *Benefits/401 K/Tolls too small or too big. Michelle Wesley. 910-8000. Call -Dan or Jean. 239472-8311 positions there and they need you!!! ISLAND S/11/26 NCTFN Call 239476-9615. S 11/10 PP 11/17 RS-7/15-NC-TFN PROPERTIES ADVENTURES IN PARADISE MUCKY DUCK • CAPTIVA CHEEBURGERCHEEBURGER CARPET CLEANING SANIBEL SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT Steam or Dry. Expert Stain Removal Host needed lunch/dinner shifts. Servers, Hosts, Shakemakers Recreation Staff for pool decks, beach, & Repair. Call For Appointment. Ocean's Reach 3D1 Meals included/tolls paid. boating, retail sales. Energetic, fun loving, FT/PT tolls paid. Big Blue Services, Inc. Just Listed...2/2 comer unit totally remodeled. customer service oriented person. Call Ellen, Joy or Victor 472-3434 472-6111 Crown molding, corian open kitchen to great Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) room, Additional windows...built-ins, washer and Call Mrs. Stewart 239-472-8443 SR 10/13 B 11/24 dryer. Fabulous new baths...all done in refresh- ing new colors. Complex has on site rentals. Go to teamsanibel.com for pictures. $995,000 TROLLEY DRIVER THE PERFECT ISLAND RETIRED BLIND PASS CONDOMINIUMS ISLAND DETAILING Sanibel Arms West L-3 ON SANIBEL POSITION SPEND A LITTLE TIME IN is seeking a full time reservation agent to join Complete interior & exterior. PARADISE AT THE BAIT BOX Gulf View 2br/2ba steps to beach & pool. On CDL Class C license, safe driving record. our team. Duties include guest services, com- Car cleaning services at your home. site management & rentals. Additional ameni- Fun, people person taking guests to and Sanibel tackle store, 1041 Periwinkle Way. FT/PT 2 ties include tennis, & boat dockage. $614,000 from boat cruises. Hours flexible. shifts. Tolls. Good pay, light duty. Florida drivers license. puter work, answering telephones and other Joe McCrann 239-472-6172 furnished Call Evelyn -Adventures In Paradise. 472-8443 Neat appearance. Apply in person M-F, 7-3. See Robin, general office responsibilities. Tolls paid. SR7/21 BTFN RS 10/20 B 11/24 Exceptional work environment. Sanibel Arms West D-3 Gulf front 2br/2ba. Beautifully furnished and To apply, call Annette at 239-472-6981 or appointed. Washer and dryer Impressive rent- GAS STATION ATTENDANT SALES & MARKETING fax resume to 239-472-1489 DECORATIVE ROCK als. $939,000. Full or part time, maintenance, light River rock 1/2" & up/Lava rock/Gravel Tired of wasting your time and talent Sanibel Arms West D-8 mechanical and driving duties. BP Service Crushed shell/Top soil etc... as someone else's employee? 2/2 corner unit -direct gulf front. Income $50,000 Delivered by the yard. Center, 1015 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Real Life Business Solutions. plus. Must see...$995,O00. Teamsanibel for pic- 472-2125 SUNDAY MORNINGS Mike 239-415-7744 tures Free information 800-318-8477 Saint Michael and All Angels Church, is SR11/3VTFN SR11/3V 11/24 SR 10'2G MC11/24 SOUTH FORT MYERS seeking a sound system operator / cam- corder operator for Sunday mornings from HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES Parker Lakes SERVERS NEEDED LAVIGNA 15291 Cricket Lane. Lakefront 3/2 with garage. At The Blue Giraffe restaurant in 9 a.m. till noon at Saint Michael's Church, Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Cathedral ceiling in living room. Prime corner lot Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. Now hiring for all positions Sanibel. Monitor sound system at adult Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 offering lots of privacy. Shows great and priced Fulltime, Part-time, Long-term or Seasonal Fun atmosphere - Great wage to sell at $284,500 No Experience Necessary. Apply in Person or call education programs, set up and operate Sanibel Lie. #11412 Maria or Karen 239-472-2525 Call 472-5453. our digital camcorder, digital voice record- Lee Co. Lie. #051047 San Carlos Park er. Take a few digital still photos. Transfer S-11/12-B-TFN Duplex Lot! Oversized lot and ready to build with great rental possibilities. Priced to sell at all digital files to PC hard drive and prepare $99,000. ANDREA'S GOURMET MARKET SAN-CAP CHAMBER uploads. Does require experience but does HOUSE CARE 14871 Canaan Dr, Palm Acres is looking for people to join our team. Agreat oppor- Visitor Center P/T. Sat & Sun 8:45 - 5. tunity to surround yourself with great products in a not require professional photographer. while you are away by Deep water direct access canal home with pool. Moments to San Carlos Bay. Spacious 3/2 plus fantastic setting, provide great service & become MUST be knowledgeable of Does not involve worship services. Must retired architect, Sanibel resident: family room w/cathedral ceilings. $979,000. part of the Dolce Vita team. Apply in person, 2430 Sanibel & Captiva islands. be reliable. Can be young or not so young. Periwinkle Way or fax resume to 395-9501. Call 395-1649 Call Cathy or Barry 472-1080 To apply: Contact by email only please: Call for your free copy of S11/3B11/24 SR 9/30 NC TFN "Glenn's Guide for Buying [email protected] and Selling Sanibel and S 11/17 NC 11/24 RE-DECORATING DIVA Captiva Real Estate": An SANIBEL BEAD SHOP SALES ASSOCIATE, SANIBEL essential 75-page guide PT/FT sales positions in fun, creative environ- WARDROBE CONSULTANT Island based Home Furnishings store seeks FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island which contains compre- ment. Some beading experience preferred, beach/gift store. Full time, year round. Some New incarnations for your hensive information on tax upbeat, energetic sales person with retail expe- evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent FURNITURE'CLOTHING- ACCESSORIES but will train person w/solid retail background. Wendolynrose 4724246 rience. Saturdays a must. FT/PT. 472-5552 wages. Call 472-8185 to schedule interview. cash flows & much more! No Sundays or evenings. 395-1180 SR 11/17 B 11/24 [email protected] FtS 10/6 NCTFN Glenn Carretta Broker/Associate & Team Now hiring for season: Server, Host, Bus and WOULD YOU Coldwell Banker Previews Bartender positions. like to learn more about natural health while BIG BLUE INC. (239)395-3100 Please call Bob White at working part time at a local health food • Pressure Cleaning (800) 784-2616 472-1998 or come in per- [email protected] son between 2-4 p.m. 1200 store? I am looking for someone with flexible Mcmoges an office. • House Exterior • Pool cages Periwinkle Way, Sanibel hours who loves to help people. 472-4499 www.teamsanibel.com SR 11/7 BTFN I lhantof© • Driveways • Boats Call 239-707-BLUE(2583) GULF ACCESS LOT THE SANIBEL SCHOOL ASSISTANT MANAGER Licensed and Insured BAYSIDE ESTATES Ed Paraprofessional FLEXIBLE SHIFTS SR 1/6 NCTFN Active adult community. Newer dock Part time, tolls paid Biscotti's -15751 San Carlos Blvd. & boat lift. 50' x 104' $297,000. Call Maureen 472-1617. At the entrance of Beachwalk. 239-590-6192 See manager for application. 437-1900 S/11/26 NCTFN RS 11/1OV 11fTFN - SR 11/17 BTFN I 37B CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT 9 A.M REAL ESTATE KfcAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE _REAL_ESIME_ SOBCZAK'S BESTSELLERS!! Brian Johnson LAND FOR SALE MCGREGOR WOODS SANIBEL • SECLUDED 2/2 COTTAGE The market has changed. It's now 3/BR 2 BA. Open floorplan. Completely Community pools, tennis courts, club- a buyer's market and with inter- COTTAGE POINT - house, beach. $4,000/mo, Jan - Mar. '*' Island Realtor renovated throughout, including new est rates low, seller's anxious and $2,000/mo, all other months. inventory at near record highs, SO FT MYERS roof. Dead end street, oversized Prices includes all taxes and utilities. now might be the ideal time to Two 1OO X 200 cleared buildable garage.$399,000.239433-3813 take advantage of some outstand- lots behind Tanger Outlet Mall. 239-542-5627, ing values. With over 22 years of Current survey available. experience and more than 500 transactions, Charles Sobczak, $198,000 each. The Write Realtor, is the agent SANIBEL RIVERVIEW BEACHFRONT HOUSE you should call to find the most motivated seller and he End of West Gulf Drive. Beautifully fur- best buys on the Islands! 24/7 via cell phone at (239) 850- Cleared, buildable 95 X 125 lot NEAR BEACH PRIVATE 0710. It's the only number you'll ever need. in Beachview Estates 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME nished 4 bedroom, 5 bath, heated screened Golf and Tennis Club. pool: Available January & February 2007. Private beach access. With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. ISLAND CONDOMINIUMS: Call lisa at 239-850-2329 ' JUST LISTED! Extremely rare three bedroom/two bath Sanibel BUILD DREAM HOME! $435,000 Seasonal and monthly rentals. condo. Close to the beach, well-appointed and boasting a rental S 9/29 B TFN history of nearly $40,000 a year. A perfect properly at a perfect price: 1208 Par View Drive 239-472-0692 •Toil Free 1-888-232-2459 $575,555 and well worth i Call Charlie at 239-850-0710 for details. Offered at $449,000 239-872-2546 Jayne Lumley CFPM, CAM KELLY GREENS GOLF & TENNIS LIVING IN A SANCTUARY! Just listed this gorgeous three International Presidents Circle Near Sanibel Causeway. bedroom/two and one half bath Heron model condominium Coldwell Banker Previews WEST GULF AREA LAKEFRONT the Sanctuary. Overlooking the 9th fairway, wih glorious sunsets and jaynelumley @ aol.com Furnished 2 bedroom. Golf available. a unique ground floor location, this apartment has everything: a custom Across road from beach. Winter rental - Jan through April. kitchen, maible flooring, versife layout with over 2,500 sq. ft. of living Heated swimming pool. area and an unbelievable pnce of $659,555. Currently vacant and easy 229-5384 to see by calling Charles Sobczak at (239)85041710. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths SR 10/13 NTFN RS 10/20 B 11/24 Call (239) 851-2301 LOWEST PRICED HOMESITE ON SANIBEL! S 10/13 MCTFN ' It's offcal.a recent $10,000 price reduction makes this oversized triple lot the best homesite buy on Sanibel. If you are looking for a 1 BLOCK FROM SANIBEL BEACH LIDO BEACH TIMESHARE great entry level properly or a long term investment call today about this Week of December 2-9. Sarasota Sands ir beach homesite at the end of a quiet lane. Now asking $279,555 JOHNNY'S PIZZA Very private 2+ Bedroom/2 Bath. Island Vacations Of Sanibel & Captiva studio, sleeps 2. $500 OBO, Offered at $460,000 1112 Olga Ave, unit 1. Off Elinor Way S. Rent, lease to own or purchase* Million $ Views Await You! Fran at 239-573-6610 or 239-410-8328 Equipment Included S11/10AMEX 11/24 ISLAND HOMES: • Cottages • Condos • Homes • • SAVE YOURSELF $200,000 No impact fees, permit fees, con- "Cash discount & closing bonus. struction schedules or contractors todea l with. Just pick up the $425,500. FSBO. Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths phone and Sake a good look at this adorable Dunes home now reduced Live on Sanibel For 125K! 239-565-2206 or 651-295-2878 to $549,555. Three bedrooms/two baths with plenty of room for a pool Live island lifestyle by purchasing fully 239-472-7277 or an addition. A piling home that backs up to preserve on a beautifully S 9/29 MCTFN landscaped lot. Call today for complete details. 239-850-0710 remodeled trailer in Periwinkle Park. 1-888-451-7277 ISLAND HOMESITES: MOOSANIBEL 1 Mobile: 910-3099 GULF HARBOUR HOME f L O R ID A MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! The owner says it's time to Sanibel & Captiva sell! A recent price reduction of 550,000 means business -:;• W [email protected] Millpond Village. Gated Community SANIBEL (THE RIDGE) Stunning gulf views overlooking a Clam Bayou. Estate sized and www.BrianSanibel.com Island S-12/13-B-TFReservationN s a tremendous value! 2BR/2BA, 2 car garage, hot tub. Totally remodeled 3 BR/2BA. Great room. Upper & lower screened decks. Beautiful $299,900. Call 770-547-2334. • > MULTI-FAMILY/ESTATE PARCEL! Extremely rare 5 uni community pool & tennis 200 ft. Close to development property on Sanibel. Lakefront setting with 2.3 SR 6/2 MC TFN NERITA STREET BEACH HOUSE secluded beach. Available Dec. 23 - Feb acres suitable for either a cluster development or an island estate East End, Tropical and Immaculate Home, guest home, tennis court, lap pool. High coverages and 3 (6 weeks) ©$7,500, or $6,000/mo. Also. elevations, near beach location and priced aggressively. Call for a PARKER LAKES 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Right off Beach SOUTH May - Sept, $3,500/mo. 3/BR 2/BA. Lakefront. Dining room, family Dave 239-395-3917 COQUINA BEACH 2BR/2BA CONDO Beachfront, Pool, Tennis, BBQ ' REDUCED $10,000! What a rare find. An oversized Dunes FORT MYERS room, living room. Very open. SR 10/27V 12/15 lot backing up to acres of preserve. Southern exposure Large pool. $399,500.239-267-7313 Seasonal, Monthly, Weekly, Rentals with potential lake views. Across the street from million dollar Owner 516-764-3849 dor Discounted Rates RS 11/10 B 12/1 homes and located within easy commuting distance to Ft. Myers www.sanibel-island-condo-rentals.com Build your dream home and allow your kids to go to one of the WEST GULF SANIBEL best schools in Florida for free! Call today and get a complete Furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. SR 11/10 AMEX 12/1 information package. IONA RANCH 55+PARK One block from Gulf. Heated pool 2002 2BR 1 BA Furnished mobile home. i BRIGHTWATER HOMESITE! Very, very near beach just Central heat & air. 10 mins to Sanibel. Best & lagoon. 239-395-2890 SANIBEL ARMS CONDO * north of West Gulf Drive. Lakefront, mostly cleared, high SR 11/17 VTFIV and dry and well pnced at $399,555! offer over 20K • valued @35K. 2 day auction 1st Floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Corner Nov. 25 & 26. For details: 239-898-9934 Unit on Canal, 180 Steps to Beach. > TRADEWINDS FIND! This double lot has ample room for SR 10/13 MC 11/24 your house plans. Private beach easement and no major BOAT DOCK Completely Renovated Nov. 2005, roads to cross make this a short and safe stroll to the sand. Call EAST END-DIRECT ACCESS including new Appliances, Floorings, today for price and a complete information package. 3 BR, 2 BA Home HOME FOR SALE Furnishings, etc. Weekly/Monthly Rentals. > LOT,FINANCING IS AVAILABLE! Please call Charles Colonial Shores-Lakefront. Seasonal and Monthly Call Owner at 585-624-7398 Sobczak for information regarding Island Banks and Island Never lived in. 3/BR and Den, 1-269-671-4432 SR11/17BTFN Mortgage Brokers who specialize in financing vacant land. Reach Well maintained $10K below builders cost. \ S 11/17 CC 12/8 him at (239) 472-0491 or 24/7 at (239) 850-0710. It's the only 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage number you'll ever need tor Island Real Estate! Call 565-0617 "Walk In Wine Cooler" chef kitchen and and and HOME FOR RENT SANIBEL COLDWELL $299,500 ENJOY A FAMILY CHRISTMAS ON SANIBEL! (GULF PINES) BANKER For information and showing, WHISPERWOOD Steps to Sanibel's most beautiful beach please call Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome with screened Large home - very private setting lovely private home, meticulous- I X T t R \ A T ] 0 S A L • 239 246 4716 porch and heated community pool. Close to Screened - heated pool and waterfall spa ly maintained, 3BR/2BA great CoHwel Banker Residential Real Estate ISABEL Sanibel, shopping and Gulf beaches. $179,000. Fully furnished - many extras S-4/29-V-TFN HEIDERTHIES Call Chuck Bergstrom, Realtor, Handicap accessible including elevator room, on lake, private beach, Realtor, ABR, GRI ReMax of the Islands Available December '06, January '07. B pool, available April through [email protected] 472-2311 or 1 800- 388-2311 etter price for longer stay Dec.06, March 07. Call 405- "Sellstate Achievers Realty" RS-1/6-B-TFN No pets or smoking 210-2341 or 310-902-5878 " It doesn't cost more to hire the best! By Owner 1-877423-5143 - S-6/9-NOTFN 38B 395-1213 • CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213 ANNUAL RERTCE MISC. TOR SALE DC LU CO ANNUAL RENTALS DOWNTOWN HARBOUR TOWERS! RETAIL OFFICE SPACE SUV FOR SALE APPLIANCES Riverfront, gorgeous 1B/1B, covered Great condition. 2005 Hyundai Available for lease. East End, Periwinkle Side by side refrigerator, RIVERFRONT designated parking, private, pool. Santa Fe4wd. 18,500 miles. Way. Call for more information. GE range/oven, GE microwave Punta Rassa. 12th floor, 2 bedroom/2 $1,200 mo/1 yr or $2,000 season. Call $16,500 asking price. bath, gorgeous unit with incredible views 472-0871 239-476-9615. 239472-0121 Call 242-9804 of Bay & River. A must see! $1,600/mo S 11/17 MC/PR 11/24 S 11/17 PP 11/24 SR-7/15-NC-TFN 1/13 NC TFN CO Caff Sanibel's Rental Connection. Q SANIBEL - 272 + DEN GARAUt SAI 472-6747 Furnished -1400 Sq Ft. Wood Flooring, Screened Lanai 2001 SUBARU FORESTER I Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. and pool. Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/dryer, 81,000 miles. All Wheel Drive. Good shape. Price CO BUSINESSES FOR SALE Serving the Islands Central A/C, vaulted ceilings. 5 mins to beach, walk to is what's owed; $9,995. Moving to Ethiopia on SAT DEC 2,8 AM- NOON Rental Needs Since 1975 shops & restaurants. Remodeled in 2006. We specialize in business sales only. S-5/26-BM-TFN Electrical Contractor, Restaurants, mission trip; wish I could take it but I can't! 1057 Sand Castle Rd, The Dunes 800-993-5657www.trysanibel.com Clothing Store, Cleaning service and Call Tonya 994-1097 Holiday & Household Items. SR 7/28 MC TFN many more. American Business Brokers S 8/18 NC TFN JACK LUISZER 239-425-6158 Collectibles. Ladders. Walker New 3BR/2BA house for rent in Cape SOUTH FT. MYERS CONDO S10/6 AMEX11/24 GREAT ISLAND CAR S11/24V12/1 Coral, 2 car garage, 6-foot privacy 3BR/3BA, loft, living room, 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Red. 5 speed manual fence, available Oct. 1. $1,200/month. BOATS • CANOES - KAYAKS^ dining room, gulf access. transmission w/high and low ratio 4-wheel HEALTH/MEDICAL Call 707-2583 Available immediately. SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & drive. 100,000 miles. Needs new top and SR-9/29-NC-TFN Call 239-9314510. Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- radio. $6,000. Call 239-851-2301 SHINGLES VACCINE tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. S-2/1-B-TFN S 10/20 MC TFN LIMITED SUPPLY 3 bedroom, 2 bath Sanibel home overlooking golf $180 Per Shot CAPE CORAL course w/pool and near beach. Dec $3,500. Jan BOAT STORAGE TW1SC. FOR SALE OR April, $6,500. Owner 239-822-3704 New 3BR/2BA house for rent in Cape Coral. MEDICARE & INSURANCE COVERS 2 car garage, 6-foot privacy fence. Available Sanibel Yacht club for sale or lease. White rattan queen sleeper sofa, SAN-CAP MEDICAL CENTER Oct1/$1,200/month. Call 707-2583 Dry dockominium 10x10x40. $135,000. armchair, ottoman (Florida floral) 4301 San-Cap Road RS 9/29 NC TFN 12x12x40. $156,000. Includes member PUNTA RASSA CONDO and matching table. New condition, (near American Legion) Luxury furnished 2/2. Besf water and sunset benefits, unlimited in/outs. Just before $800 for all. Call 707-2583. . SANIBEL vistas. Asking 549K (bring offers). Annual the causeway. 612-716-7913. HS 9/29 NC TFN. BEACH, CANAL, POOL lease available. $1,600/mo. SR 5/26 M TFN 472-0700 East End, Ground level 2/2 home Pool, dock, garage. Sleeps 6 GOD'S WILL BE DONE. 239-415-0083 ORECK S 11/10 MC 11/24 $1,900/mo. 607-765-2185 SR11/10NC 12/14 Vacuum Cleaner Join other "news junkies* every LOST PETS Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon, Phillips $100 Call 395-1649 REWARD-ORANGE CAT KELLY GREENS GOLF & TENNIS Gallery, BIG ARTS, to discuss current FOR RENT COMMERCIAL events. Donation $3. Refreshments SR11/17 NC TFN Lost on East End. Near Sanibel Causeway. Gated com- during break. Tell your friends. munity. 3 bedroom, garage, lake/golf WAREHOUSE TYPE SPACE 339-2337 or 277-0058 1,566 square feet For more information call 395-0900. views. Annual lease available. S 4/28 NC TFN Please leave message Three (3) overhead garage doors $1,250/mo. 229-5384 S 11/17 NC TFN Area for front office SR 10/13 B TFN On Periwinkle Way Space in the rear of TRIVIA TEST Sanibel Holiday Center CENTRALLY LOCATED SANIBEL Delivery vehicles can pull in 1. HISTORY: What was the name of Alan Shepard's Mercury spacecraft that he piloted into space in 1961? 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Small pets OK. to unload and turn around to pull out 2. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of animal produces a type of cheese called Pecorino? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? $1,100/mo. 472-8854 Call 239-940-7823 for information and to view 4. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the Roman goddess of wisdom? SR1CV27VTFN 5. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with the invention of Coca-Cola? 6. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix "chloro" mean? a 212 Llfil WkH *VM 2 k\ PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE 7. SYMBOLS: What does a diacritical mark called the cedilla indicate when it is placed under a "c"? For sublease on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. 8. MOVIES: What was one of the working titles of the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"? CAPE CORAL SE Excellent exposure and convenient location, 9. ART: Which famous American artist produced a series called the "Helga paintings"? 3/2 Condo. W7D hook-up. Pool. Newly flexible square footage available to suit your 10. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Kalahari Desert located? remodeled unfurnished end unit. $1075/mo. needs. Call (239) 472-2183 for more information. FREE Oct rent. S/R-12/3-BM-TRN VNSWERS RIVER DISTRICT u-iaipnog oi Hla%\ n&ipuy e «3iU SA°% V,, '8 Alta Mar luxury condo. Awesome river view. ,, SB ipns K'sn UB SB paounoucud aq ppoqs I(D,, aqx 7, uaajQ g 2/2.5. Unfurnished: $1,3007mo. Furnished: CAPTIVA COMMERCIAL uqop g e/uamj^ ^ rtureflag spurey g daaqg 3 £ uiopaay \ $1,500/mo or $2,000/mo seasonal. Captiva restaurant/retail/office space S. FORT MYERS available for :ease. For more informa;ior call Riverwalk. Brand new 3/2 condo. 239-851-G168. or email •\arerbell5prag> net Unfurnished. $1,300/mo. Beautiful 3/2 home w/pool. Unfurnished. Call The Island Sun at 395-1213 or Fax 395-2299 $1,500/mo. to Place Your Classified Ad for as low as $7 per week 239-357-1700 SR 10/13 B TFN NOTICE - Section 804 of the federal fair housing law states that it is against the law to make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement of advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children in the family. 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And pepper Cured Lick Pit And vinegar Flats Marsh Pork Away Free diet Mines Water Cod Lake City Pan Puzzle J ©2006 by King Features Syndicate , Inc.World rights reservei. 40 B CN RESORtQuEST OVER 50 YEARS of LU REAL ESTATE ^^^^—r" m Turning Sandcastle Dreams Into Reality CO Meet a Few of Our Island Real Estate Professionals Q 1 GEORGE TOM SHARON ELISABETH ANDY JAN LORETTA MARY KIM LAWSON VEILLETTE KREKEL SCOFIC SMITH GELBERG MARTINDALE GEIGER O'LEARRY HERRES Duplex with true Sanibel ambiance, Direct view of the Gulf, and short walk to Direct gulf views, True Sanibel relaxation, 2/2 elevated home, upscale furnishings preserve, True Sanibel relaxation 2/2 condo, Tastefully furnished. Offered at 498,000 Offered at $869,000 Offered at $945,000 BARBARA LA WSON 239.472.4121 BARBARA LA WSON 239.472.4121 BARBARA LA WSON 239.472.4121 3/2 with 2 open porches that face gulf, Largest end unit at most desirable SW Live in the center of a 4 star resort w/beach large eat-in kit, Parking under building corner, lake on 2 sides, in heart of Ft Myers and multipal pools spa, 2/2 partial furnished Offered at $650,000 Offered at $674,000 Offered at $679,000 ANDYGELBERG 239.472.1511 MARSHA ASP 239.229.8913 MARSHA ASP 239.229.8913 116 River frontage, 3/3 home Pool, dock Upscale living at its best, in the heart of Upgraded Kitchen,Island and cusom an elevator, European appointments, S. Ft Myers, 3&4 bedroom unit available tile,Large floor plan, Eceptional views Offered at $2,999,000 Offered at Mid $400's Offered at $925,000 STEVEN PETTY Marsha Asp 239.229.8913 MARSHA ASP 239.454.5300