PRSRT STD. U.S. Postage Paid Sanibel, FL Permit #33 Postal Patron Since 1961 Photo by Renny Severance e« licensed by the State Department of Environmental Protection is up to her elbow in a loggerhead nest on Light House to count the the numbers of hatched and unhatched eggs and report to the state. See page 31 for more 2 • Week of September 20 - 26, 2002 » Islander What is a hero? - The community reflects on the anniversary of 9/11 -A % -r":' X ' t Jordan Rich Bailey Owens What it takes to be a hero Thank you to our heroes By Elizabth Sitton By Rachel Galante A hero is a person who thinks of other people first. I think firemen Would you like to know about our everyday heroes? Wildlife are heroes. Some people think firemen are heroes. Some people think Officers, Firefighters, Police Officers and Emergency Medical firemen just fight fire to save buildings and property. That is an impor- Services are people who every day put their life at risk to protect peo- tant part of their job. But firemen do more than that. They rescue peo- ple, property and/or animals. They leave their house each day know- ple when they are in trouble or have been in an accident at home or ing they will be called to all kinds of emergencies. Not knowing how \n a car. Marry firefighters are certifie:d as emergency medical techni- threatening these emergen'cies could be"a"nd not knowing if they will cians. Thay can treat people who are sick or injured. Firefighters are return home at the end of their workday. This is their job; they get called first reesponders. This means they are usually the first people paid to do this by choice. It takes a special person to protect people, to get to an emergency. animals and the environment. Above are the opening paragraphs of two student essays about heroes. 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Mike Fitery Horton The ]\fetastatic Life Lee LisaPiemt Horton page 5 t the risk of drumming a worthy He managed to reproduce the two the World Trade Center, of terrorists, ol' subject into oblivion, I would like winning drawings from the kindergarten hijacked flights or attacks of any sort. Ato make a few brief observations and first grade students and keep the col- The focus was on honoring people Tor about some of the islands' rememer- ors true. the good they do, not the evil Ihut has bnnces on the first anniversary — Kqually important is (he been done. ol" Sept. 11. Iu particular, the chambers coiitiibuiton ol gilt Sludculs al llu1 sdioul wiolc ossii\s ceremony af fh»' $«ritfeMfc f h &®4 (PQvtBtt or. djpew pictures reflecting Recreation Center merits some event was to tecogmie th.6 this foda.'They ve&re au about (he defin- attention. This was a joint effort importance and contributions of ition of a hero and what that meant to by the Sanibel School, the City our various safley forces in the each student individually. of Sanibel and the Sanibel & community. To this end, the All in all, the event was about com- Captiva Islands Chamber of Chamber donated a $20 gift cer- munity and recognizing the different Commerce. tificate to each of the 101 mem- contributions made by so many to make The Chamber is something of bers of the police, fire, wildlife it what il was. It was positive and uplift- an unsung hero in this event RKNNV and EMT organizations. These ing. because, in its own quiet way, SEVERANCE are good at any business that is It was also an excellent model of the organization stepped up and Editor a member of the Chamber. cooperation among at least three differ- did u lot to make the event a The ceremony itself merits ent organizations, working together to memorable success. some attention as well. While the rest of put out a most worthwhile and moving On the road Executive Director Steve Greenstein, the world relived the horrors of that day endeavor. From kids to captains, all are Marsha Wag?ier actually a lawyer by training and avoca- a year ago, this gymnasium lull of stu- to be congratulated on a job well done. tion, demonstrated hitherto hidden tal- dents and adults took the time to recog- — page 16 ents as a graphic designer, designing and nize the people who put their lives on Samples of essays and artwork by printing the programs for the event, in the line for us every day. students at the Sanibel School color and with graphics. The proceedings made no mention of can be found on page 2. BEAT THE HEAT, SUMMER SPECIAL SEAFOOD -SPORTS • SPIRITS New Members A Lifestyle Enhancement Center \ Only. 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Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel They will share something about sewing, Responsibilities would include spearhead- Communnity Church. how they got started, a pattern or a tech- ing a committee focused around the race Simontacchi is a certified clinical nique, an interesting sewing experience. or events leading up to the race. The posi- nutritionist and the author of a number of The meeting will start at 12:30 p.m. and tons are rewarding in that they provide the books on weight management, including end at 3. opportunity to be associated with the Your Fat is Not Your Fault and Wings: "The American Sewing Guild is a largest spectator- event in Lee County. Weight Success for a Lifetime. national non-profit organization dedicated Board meetings start in October; the dead- In her seminar, Female, Fat, Forty... to the advancement of home sewing. line for inquiries is Sept. 30. Call 454- and Frustrated, attendees will learn ... Membership is open to all who would like 2772 for more information or to volunteer. ...How female hormones control to learn more about sewing. Chapter chocolate/sweet cravings ...how female meetings are held the fourth Saturday of hormones make it difficult to stay in shape each month. Dues are $35 per year, and Cruise In to benefit ...how stress affects female hormones include the chapter newsletter and special ...how depression is a key influence on discounts from local merchants. For fur- The Gabriel House overweight and eating behaviors ...and ther information, call the club president, Mel's Diner and Fast Fords of Lee how to "fix" it! Marlene Freshwater, at 995-6980. County are sponsoring a Classic Vehicle Participants will also be given the Society's annual walk, Light The Night, Cruise In from 6-9 p.m. tonight at Mel's opportunity to learn about Wings: Weight Music at the Island Cow as part of its ongoing leukemia storyline Diner in San Carlos (two miles south of Success for a Lifetime, a holistic health on today's, Friday, Sept. 20, show. This Alico on US 41). and weight management program, also nationally aired episode includes 14 blood Proceeds raised during the car show taught by Simontacchi. A new class starts cancer survivors as they participate in the will benefit The Gabriel House, a home Oct. 10. The first module of the Wings show's fictional walk. for abandoned, displaced, underprivileged program covers food-related topics such September's annual observance Is a and medically needy children in Fort as good diets and bad diets, food allergies, time to commemorate the people whose Myers. There will be a cook-in, door binge eating and food cravings, shopping lives are touched by blood cancers and to prizes, give-aways, live entertainment by for healthy foods in a supermarket, feed- support efforts to find cures for these dis- Mild 2 Wild and a drawing to benefit the ing the family, etc.