Sanibel School Students Celebrate Florida Arbor Day Obituary
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CM Sanibel School students celebrate Florida Arbor Day Obituary CD cn Do you ever wonder why when friends mention Arbor Day in other parts of the coun- Ronald Edward Parker, MD Dead try, they always refer to it happening in April? Ron Parker of Sanibel and Falmouth, MA. died Jan. 14, In Florida, late winter is an ideal time for 2007 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on planting native trees, making Florida's Arbor Memorial Day, 1931, in Lynn, MA. r Day the third Friday in January, weeks earli- Ron grew up in Marblehead, Mass, and was a graduate o o er than the national observance. of Phillips Andover Academy and Princeton University. CM The Department of Environmental He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins to Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians to School of Medicine and practiced OB/GYN at Newton CM protect the state's natural resources by planting Wellesley Hospital for many years! He was the first advo- native trees like the sabal palm,-Florida's state cate, in Massachusetts, of natural childbirth in a safe med- tree. Native species protect the environmental ical environment. He chose private practice over an acad- CC balance and beauty of the Sunshine State by emic life, preferring to focus on patients. Ron was a preventing the spread of invasive plants. skilled and respected surgeon within the medical commu- "From towering trees to small shrubs, nity. CD Florida has more than 400 species of native Extraordinary husband and father, compassionate CD vegetation," said DEP Secretary Michael W. physician and intrepid golfer, a sailor and a Patriots fan, Sole. "By encouraging the growth of indige- Ron loved his family and friends above all . This was a nous plants, Floridians conserve wa'ter Richard Finkel, Environmental Educator of SCCF, along with wonderful legacy for a man who also enjoyed good food, resources, reduce soil erosion, improve air Third Grade students from Sanibel School travel and never missed an opportunity to laugh. quality and protect our aquatic ecosystems." Sanibel School's Third Grade Students, who prepared for the Arbor Day In addition to his wife of 50 years, Jane McKenzie Florida is home to several species of inva- Parker, Ron is survived by his children Janet Nuyen, sive vegetation, including the Australian Celebration last week, learned about the trees of Sanibel by "walking through the nature trail of The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Lynne Gallego, John Parker and Leslie Strachan, as well pine, chinaberry and Brazilian pepper. as grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Laura and Carolyn Invasive, non-native plants inhabit almost 15 Pick Preserve.The Pick Preserve is located across the street from The Sanibel School and is used by SCCF for environmental learning opportunities. Nuyen; Rebecca and Parker Gallego; and Cole and percent of Florida's public conservation Mackenzie Strachan. Ron was predeceased by his parents lands and waterways, impacting native Additional information about SCCF's Environmental Education Program call the Nature Center at 472-2329.' Gertrude and Edward, as well as his brother, Robert. species and wildlife habitats. A celebration of Ron's life was held. at Captiva's Chapel By-The-Sea. Memorials may be sent to Brightest Horizons Child Development Center, 10320 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, 33908; Attn: Kathy Shaddock. Discovery Days at Manatee Park There will be fun for the whole family this Saturday at Manatee Park, beginning at 10 a.m. and running through the afternoon until 4 p.m. There is a parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle for this event. It is part an ongoing educational pro- gram. Manatee Park is located across from the FP&L power plant. 1.3 miles east of 1-75, Exit 141 at 10901 State Road 80 (Palm Beach Blvd). For more information call 693-5030 or go online to www.leeparks.org. 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FT 000200 Orvwa^i - Si;-'2372! pnohcking dolphins, scenic narune TOURS and SambeL's famous sunsers - .;> ;Besf Best Bo'©thi Pr'es^nta'tion Aad for the ft"' Year in a Row 0) CD M D M CO 0 I CCA Art Exhibition opens on February 8th. Two island artists to show: Judith Barnet Exhibition opens soon at Captiva Civic Association o o and Charlotte Lattof. Islanders of Captiva and Sanibel are like vultures so I still don't paint with the invited to attend The Captiva Civic single minded passion I yearn for. I hope Association's February art exhibition. It will that's for my 80s." feature the work of two artists Judith Barnet Artist Charlotte Lattof said: and Charlotte Lattof, and is located at 1550 "I usually start from one of my own Chapin Lane, Captiva. nature photographs - by masking out all but Artist Judith Barne comments on her a small portion, a subtle color relationship work: may come to light, or a pleasing diversion of "Most of my paintings seem to be telling space may be revealed. SUNDAY BRUNCH a story, probably because a person gave me The photo is then put away and the paint- the idea for the painting. The story is sec- ing takes on its own life and develops. ondary, like the nature scenes inspiring I came to painting late in life following Beethoven's Sixth Pastorale symphony. the footsteps of my mother who became an $ 95 I never went to art school. I drew a lot as accomplished watercolor painter after age Only 18 per person a child and have ventured into other media 65. I have learned a great deal from Jeanne like wood and clay sculpture, collage, pas- Dobie, Greg Biolchini, Judy Barnet and a Assorted Fruit Juices, Breakfast Pastries & Muffins, Seasonal Sliced Fruit & tels and ceramics. I got serious about paint- number of other artists from whom I have Berries, Poached Fish Display includes Smoked Salmon, Bagels with Cream ing about a dozen years ago, in my 60s. I taken lessons and or workshops over the last have studied with many teachers since join- 10 to 12 years. I enjoy finding the beauty in Cheese, EggYolks & Whites, Capers & Red Onions. ing the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod the details of nature and hope you will also." Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Homemade Warm Blintz in the mid-1990s. Charlotte spends her time on Sanibel as well I tried to tell myself that I had earned it as in Arlington Heights, Illinois. with Fresh Fruit Sauce, Eggs Benedict, Creme Brule French Toast, Homemade after a few careers of teaching (writing, lit- For more information about this show or Corned Beef Hash, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Link Sausages, Sausage Gravy erature), politics, and tackling social ills, but other upcoming events please call 239-472- with Biscuits, Omelet & Waffle Station, Oatmeal, Grits, Assorted Dry those preoccupations continue to buzz me 2111 or email [email protected].