PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS, FL PERMIT #5718 Postal Customer Read Us Online at ECRWSS IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 22, NO. 2 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JULY 4, 2014 JULY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 4 6:40 • 8:25 5 6:40 • 8:25 6 6:41 • 8:25 7 6:41 • 8:25 8 6:42 • 8:25 9 6:42 • 8:25 10 6:43 • 8:25 CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY! Jensen’s Twin Palm Cottages & Marina received a patriotic picnic table on behalf of Operation Open Arms, courtesy of Lowe’s, on Monday afternoon. Pictured from left are Dave Godfrey, Dave Jensen, Troy Osborne of Lowe’s, John Jensen and Doug Rigsby. photos by Jeff Lysiak was donated to Operation Open Arms Patriotic Picnic founder Captain John “Giddyup” Bunch, who in turn donated it to Jensen’s. Table Arrives “Since 2005, the Jensen brothers have never said no to any request I’ve made to At Jensen’s them,” said Bunch. “They are as worthy Sunset at Redfish Pass on Captiva Cruises’ Lady Chadwick by Jeff Lysiak as anyone who give so much to support see 4th of July event schedule on page 3 Operation Open Arms, our troops and n Monday afternoon, Jensen’s the families of our veterans.” Twin Palm Cottages & Marina Last year, the Jensens – Dave, Jimmy Oon Captiva received a patrioti- and John – were recognized for their cally-painted and inscribed picnic table years of community service and support on behalf of veterans support group of America’s military veterans when they Operation Open Arms, courtesy of were awarded the 2013 Good Samaritan Lowe’s Store #2361 in Cape Coral. E-Award, given by the Lee County Visitor Customers and employees of Lowe’s & Convention Bureau. added their signatures and messages of The brothers have provided accommo- support for U.S. troops to the custom- dations for combat-wounded veterans at painted picnic table, which also includes their resort as well as organized fishing an American flag in the middle. The table continued on page 11 The fire-damaged roof just hours after the fire was extinguished photo by Janie Howland tion of both units with more than $1 Lightning Triggers million in property damages. According to Chief Danny Duncan of Condominium the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District, a call came in at 10:28 p.m. last Thursday for Blaze a fire at the Sunset South Condominiums, by Jeff Lysiak 1341 Middle Gulf Drive. Two trucks were dispatched to the scene, arriving at 10:38 n the evening of June 26, a pair p.m. of mid-island condominium units The fire could be seen from as far away Employees of Lowe’s Store #2361 in Cape Coral and their customers signed the picnic Ocaught fire as a result of a light- as Fort Myers Beach, witnesses reported. table with messages supporting our troops ning strike that caused the total destruc- continued on page 30 2 ISLAND SUN - JULY 4, 2014 DESIGNER Discover A World of Renown Designer Jewelry Exclusively At Lily & Co. 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Hand weights, activities, then stop by to sign up: Sunset Social on the Sanibel kayaks, paddles and life jackets. Bring stretch cords and your body weight will Trash & Treasures Sale will be Causeway – Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 water, a small snack, sun lotion, bug be used. Class begins with a joke and back in November – The center is p.m. Contact the center for directions to spray, sunglasses, towel, hat and change ends with a positive thought for the day. now accepting donations of clean, gently- the viewing area. Bring an appetizer to of clothing. Cost is $5 for members and Silvia Villanueva is the instructor. used items. Drop off at the Center 4 share and a beach chair. Weather permit- $10 for non-members. Advance registra- Essential Total Fitness – Monday, Life Monday through Friday between 8 ting. tion is required. Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No books, clothes, Games Fitness Classes Cardio, muscle strengthening and flex- shoes, computers or TVs. If you have any Bridge – Monday and Wednesday at Classes are available and all ages are ibility training with hand weights, stretch questions, call Island Seniors, Inc. at 472- 12:30 p.m. Cost is $2.50 for members welcome. Cost is $3.50 for members and cords, chairs and stability balls. Mahnaz 5743. and $5 for non-members. Prizes will be $6 for non-members. Annual member- Bassiri is the instructor. Page Turners with Ann Rodman awarded. ship is $20. Sanibel Recreation Center Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday – To be added to the Page Turners list, Mahjongg – Thursday at 12:30 p.m. members must show their membership and Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, stretch cords, stability balls and mats are used. Improve core strength and balance. Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. Gentle Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Stretch, tone and strengthen while improving flexibility, proper align- ment and circulation. Mats are used to meet the needs of varying experience levels. Bring a towel. 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The agenda is scheduled to include: Quilting Art Supplies T 9 a.m. – Introductions and roll call; approval of June 10 minutes 9:05 a.m. – CEPD update by Kathy Rooker Notions Shell Crafts 9:10 a.m. – Captiva Fire District update by Chief Rich Dickerson Beads Gifts 9:15 a.m. – LCSO update by Sgt. Mike Sawicki 9:20 a.m. – Hurricane Preparedness & Response Committee by Doris Holzheimer 9:25 a.m.