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Must present ad. 2 • Week of February 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Edith Levy -100 years young and "Aged to Perfection" BY NANCY SANTEUSANIO Special to The Islander Edith Levy is an extraordinary and elegant lady whose son and daughter Ann Wexler and Bob Levy, seven grand- children and six greal-grandchildren were ALL planners and participants in Edith's "Aged to Perfection" Birthday Parly with over 85 guests celebrating her 100th Forever Young on 19 January 2006. Proudly Ann interjects. •'The whole fami- ly was here — all 20 of us." The one point Mrs. Levy emphasizes continually with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren is "never call me 'grandma' or 'grandmother." I'm Edie.'" The motif for the party highlighted the "Aged to f •'"*• I, Perfection" theme in plates, napkins, balloons and banner. In order to avoid making this an overwhelming event for Mrs. Levy, much of the festivity was simultaneously being celebrated next door at the home of Arlene and Bob Le\ y. .'.v • ••>• The chair in Hdie's home had been turned toward the win- dow and all of her 85 guests stood in front of her living appeal of Sanibel heightened with their first exploratory trip. They moved to Sanibel in 1962 lo become winter resi- dents. As a young girl, Edith Levy, then Edith Rau. had been privileged to a fine background and had the opportunity of room window and sang "Happy Birthday," not once, but no spending one year at a boarding school in Paris before enter- less than three times. They brought in the cake and she blew ing Smith College from which she graduated in 1927. Her out the candles. A total surprise cafhc from CROW "'Clinic social skills were impeccable and Edith with her style and for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife" when Edith Levy was elegance was at ease with almost any group. N. presented with a letter initiated by her Tradewinds friends Since the time of its founding, Edith was a volunteer at and neighbors honoring her with a sizeable gift to benefit the Sanibel Public Library and worked there one day per CROW's "Commitment to Compassion" Capital Campaign. week for 40 years. "I liked everything about the library and In addition, a cage in the new hospital will be named in her I liked being among the books and the people." honor. For this occasion, Edie dressed up in a CROW T-shirt She holds a similar record as a volunteer at CROW going r and cap to accept the presentation. all the way back to its founding. Ann Wexler, her daughter, When asked how she happened to come to Sanibel. she adds that her mother is also an excellent bridge player who thinks for a moment and explains that her husband Leon for many years read two bridge columns per day. This Levy, an architect, artist and musician, faithfully read "The remarkable lady has become known as a good neighbor, a Saturday Review of Literature"' and noticed an ad for friend and the kind of person many people would like to Sanibel Island. Since the Levys lived in Norwalk, Conn, the emulate. Just remember, she answers to "Mrs. Levy" or "Edie" but never to "grandma." Sitting in the pilot's seat and flying a helicopter is only the beginning of Edie's worldwide experiences. There were her travels with her late husband to Russia, the Continent, South America and an African safari. She visited the White House quite often while Ann her daughter worked for President Carter and later, for President Clinton. Edie can boast that her life has spanned 18 presidents but when asked about her political predictions for the future, she replies thoughtfully, "I have no political thoughts right now. I'm not a politician." With her positive attitude, she reiterates, "I'm very happy 2.59.472.1771 and I've been very happy all my life. I have many things to make me happy, like my good health, a wonderful family, i 22 i PenwtnkU" Wav • Sanibel, KU and good care." As the afternoon shadows fall, Ann sees her mother looking at her watch. "My mother and the Queen t Mother both enjoy a drink of gin and bitters at five thirty." "!' It -S*«»iV;i,» hi f'~L >-u\i II tj Mrs. Levy reaffirms, "Yes, I like my evening cocktail." No wonder her good friend Willard Scott chose to recognize Edith Levy's 100th Birthday on "The Today Show." Levy and friends celebrate her 100 years with gift to CROW Dinner Daily The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel, helped to celebrate the 100th birthday celebration of island resident Edie Levy. Surrounded by many family and I- {i - S ,», \,\ . : jw friends, it was clear Edie has inspired many by her strength, sharp mind and kindness. f Not many people can say they have lived through 18 presidents, two world wars and the rise and fall of Communism, but what is most special about Edie and her 100 years, is that she continues to treasure and value the special people in her life, and they in turn, treasure their relationship with her. What do you get someone for their 100th birthday'.' This was a question many of her Tradewinds friends and neigh- •*. •. t bors discussed, as they wanted to do something special to honor Edie. Walking the beach and appreciating wildlife If «. f yf -sn was a favorite thing for Edie to do, and her friends decided to make a gift in her honor to one of the oldest organizations on the island, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). In 2005, CROW cared for more than 3,700 wildlife patients, 75 percent of whom were birds. "Visiting the beach on a regular basis, and having lived on Sanibel for so many Call & Well Liquor years, Edie understands and appreciates the beauty of our wildlife and the importance of their health and freedom. We decided to pool our gifts to support CROW in their first- Draft & Bottle Beer ever Capital Campaign, "Commitment to Compassion" to name a cage in the new hospital in honor of Edie and her House Wine 100th birthday," said Debbie Friedlund, friend and neighbor Edie Levy proudly displays her CROW shirt and of Edie's. hat. (in lounge only) After 37 years, CROW has never had a capital campaign patients. Just la^t \eai, that same hospital treated 3,700 and continues to work in a hospital that was built for 500 patients. The Capital Campaign goal is $2.8 million to build a new wildlife hospital, renovate the student housing and build a new educational building. CROW has raised 73 per- cent of their goal, but needs to raise an additional $750,000 to reach the $2.8 million. For those interested in learning more about the campaign, or to receive a campaign packet, Sanibel & Captiva Islands - please call CROW at 239-472-3644 ext. 5. Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Established in 1968, CROW is one of the nation's lead- Private • Group • Resort ing wildlife rehabilitation hospitals for tropical native and % Crispy Fried Calamari, migratory wildlife. A nonprofit veterinary hospital, CROW Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, provides medical care for thousands of injured, sick and orphaned wildlife patients each year from all of Lee County, Beer Battered Mozzarella, seven days a week, 365 days a year. CROW receives no government support and relies exclusively on private dona- Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings! Dr. Susan Pataky, N.D. tions to operate. 33 Years Experience • Since 1979 ! ISLANDER fook "f February ? - 9, 2006 U 3 by Bradley^ the Next Wave in f fine Island Jewelry/ 4 3C lovable cartoon? 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