} REPORTER ( J W w M L J i jbj?« fj '# j II .. | ?; J i ^,. '\^ t_./ sanibel and c a p t iv a . Flo r id a ■ i t B K k . i 1 U B By MEGHAN McCOY Hk,' ' ¡jSjJMfilj : KV7 "X«| , B . ■ ■ '* j y t t '^ ‘ y | cc *W * 3, ^ s=^—... - ' ‘"~~*s<'glijftjKjW Hl^tkwy.' ..pm < ■■. Hf fij ^*8» lu'lj'l.uk s I nnml.ilHHi L J ” .nut < 'll \ nl S.milvl pin H JSH \ uu>i .ii'. m11 W i HHylmlKKji^K 5?2 * H JH ¡ ^ * . a a .S? ' ;r - -:.. ~ ^':i!^ P ^jB M |B |^P H B B B B I^^8i^M M tfli&>>B1l/aBPBifial N;iiim.iI K«-m >ui. i ......... i •. A V i ' ' ' ' ' i.' ,r*^a^^a|pOiMBBWj|^HB|^M|,jaP^MKHgB cspi.unrd uh\ i ,ik. D k m huim % . * ' ^ U k -""rC. »-<\ pollillrd II. >nt i 11 >uli I! II I«> ill . .Ill« W h 'JBBSI "\ii upon decades of nutrient pollution from u f t Clothesline Sale for this weekend ¿°£° nar. See EVERGLADES’page 12 U rPH By MEGHAN McCOY ticip ates' ANDERINSIDI [email protected] uW yTr^hc Sanibel Captiva Art League will have its annual sale featuring art- Plein Air ™ work of various sizes, mediums, and content at the Community House. nt a* ^ S i B i l l OR dSg| “There is no fee. It’s free. Come and admire our work and treat it like an vinaae*"3 * »tk^ * f l B K H n % outdoor museum. Come out and see local artists and share our joy,” Sanibel M Kill AN HijX, S R V V illi ■ iftw See CLOTHESLINE SALE, page 12 McCOY '*V§* CUR $ Debate held for City Council candidates B ^ f^o S S I ted, and the second hour PAGE 19 The four candidates running for I i * 9 1 included four Questions from _ _ City Council faced off last T I'P lI I jjy f l H * ’1' ' -Jjjj ■ '• # \ y o jp B t,lc aU(Jience. Or. Roger **U I HI Wednesday the B t ? H — « H B H B - Green. of the Honda . p n i t l f f B l i r Community House held the by the , f \ W ^ y BR * S y ,.. Gulf Coast University dcpail |R|S|uE League of Women Voters of W & jt K g ^ L ^ 'yf-* P>/}4r ment of political science and Sanibel. &■■£$"•■ r $r< m ¡S&rs / public administrator, was the W ord On th e I s l a n d .................4 Robin Cook, president of the Mjck Martv Jaso n l<evm facilitator. L e tte r s to th e E d i t o r .................4 League of Women Voters of Denham Harritv Mauahan Ruane 1530,1 of ^ candidates had B u s i n e s s ........................................... 8 Sanibel board of directors, said Feb.------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------- three minutes for opening P r e s e r v in Q P a r a d is e . 5 5 6 is registration deadline for those who are and Councilman Marty Harrity are running statements, a minute for closing statements id n n H I iu inn KK not registered to vote on Sanibel. for reelection. For the first time in eight and two minutes to answer each Question. c ~ r f* c ................................K7 The election will be held March 7. years, they have a challenger, Jason Denham started with stating that it has q 8 v r ,”a c e s ............................... Three City Council incumbents, Mayor Maughan. been both an honor and privilege to serve the S p o r t s .................................................5 8 Kevin Ruane, Vice Mayor Mick Denham The debate included an hour of eight c nPBATc r.o„= cn t *...i'..■■ »«—p»»' ■■'■■ " Obituaries 60 _________________________________________________________________________ &ee ufcPAit, page su j n C P P E f ’ classified. 61 jeujoisno iraiuapisau ■ ¥ ¥ B_. t .^^IwiiiiiiiiiiriiiiTiiiTiiiTiM 7dSH3MNH Si "GRO UP 1 f aovisod sn ■BVMVHBnVVHHHB U ais aiSHd ■ ^>T»11)ivK!»]ifl»i^h «(Oni K #/. ;J,Y rf.ifl.^*LSi iS 0* 0£ Community House open house scheduled for Feb. 12 a a. By MEGHAN McCOY The Sanibel Bean will provide dessert, and Resident Chef Jarred Harris will have cooking demonstrations, with sam­ t" Stop by the Community House this Sunday to take a ples once he’s done. Riska-Hall said Harris will most likely tour o f the newly renovated and expanded space, while do three demonstrations throughout the open house. experiencing its new electronic capabilities. Individuals are encouraged to bring a small item they 00 “The whole public is invited to see how wisely we would like to put into a time capsule. Riska-Hall said spent their money,” Sanibel Community Association they already received statements from the Sanibel School Executive Director Teresa Riska-Hall said. students over the summer that will be added. The bylaws, She said it’s the Community House’s 80th year, so charter, of the Sanibel Community Association, will be why not celebrate with a birthday — open house, for the another item added. community to enjoy. Riska-Hall said the open house is an Once individuals arrive at the Community House, opportunity for the community to see the house and its 2173 Periwinkle Way, they will be handed a schedule of new capacity. the tours and events that will take place throughout the 1 The festivities will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. three hour event. The season’s schedule at the Sunday, Feb. 12. The open house will feature beer tast­ Community House will also be available. I ing from Brew Bus Brewing and Point Ybel Brewery, as Donation containers will be placed throughout the well as spirit tasting from American Barrel. house for those who would like to help SCA raise addi­ «tM ________ o Entertainment will be provided by Chris Coile and two MEGHAN MCCOY tional funds for such items as new chairs. _ü historic videos will be shown, one of SCA, and the other, Tour the newly renovated Community House For more information, call (239) 472-2155, or visit £ “Sanibel Before the Causeway.” Sunday, Feb. 12. sanibelcommunityhouse.net. £ I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST . I CANNOT TELL A LIE . IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST . 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I love “The Adopt A Class program. “The live tank talks.” “Mollusks On The Move. It's a _______________ gram because I get to meet so when people come and ask It introduces things to kids that new program and it's going to many people.