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We Salute
Our Veterans
On November 11
NEWSPAPER
VOL. 22, NO. 20
SANIBEL
& CAPTIVA
ISLANDS,
FLORIDA
Sanibel
& Captiva
Islands
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Sanibel Public Library’s
Early Literacy Corner Is Now Open
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
12 6:45 • 5:40 13 6:46 • 5:40
Wendy Webb To
Perform, Premiere
New Album
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At the Literacy Corner ribbon cutting were, back from left: Barb Dunkle, Ed Ridlehoover, Les
Boyle, Linda Estep, Melanie Congress. Front from left: Dawson Liebetrau, Dylan Stevens and
Ty Strauss.
T
he Sanibel Public Library’s children’s area has a new interactive space focused
on early learning. Funded by the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Foundation as well as
the Joan Hunt Cory Children’s Fund of the Sanibel Public Library Foundation,
the Early Literacy Corner is designed to help the youngest library patrons get ready
to read. Library Foundation Board Treasurer Linda Estep, Library Commissioner
continued on page 7
Free ‘Ding’ Darling Kids Fishing Derby
K
ids who are able to hold their own
fishing pole can participate in the
free 2nd annual “Ding” Darling Kids
Fishing Derby to be held on the Sanibel
Causeway Islands Park (Island A) on
Saturday, November 8. JN “Ding” Darling
National Wildlife Refuge and the “Ding”
Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the
Refuge (DDWS) co-sponsor the event.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the
causeway, and ages 15 and younger start
fishing at 9 a.m. and finish at 11 a.m. An
awards ceremony is at 11:30 a.m.
Judges will record catches during the session. After the results are tallied, they will
award winners in two age groups: 10 to 15,
and 9 and younger. Based on total inches
of fish caught, the refuge will award first,
second, and third place prizes, plus awards Kids, get ready to reel ‘em in at the refuge’s
for the largest and smallest fish hooked in
free fishing derby
both age categories.
Participants should bring fishing poles, but Tarpon Bay Explorers will provide a limited number of loaner poles for those who don’t have their own equipment. Shallow
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eaving her own unique magical
spell, Wendy Webb returns to
BIG ARTS Strauss Theater in
November Moon on Sunday, November
16. The performance will include familiar favorites from the Sanibel-based
singer/songwriter, as well as new pieces
from her upcoming album.
The evening opens at 7:15 p.m. with
a reception hosted by Doc Ford’s Rum
Bar & Grille, followed by the concert at
8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for general seating, $5 for students, and are available at
the Strauss Theater box office, by calling
472-6862 or online at www.BIGARTS.
org.
Webb effortlessly weaves poetic lyrics and elements of folk, pop, jazz and
blues into a style all her own. Her music
echoes the classic troubadour songwriters
she grew up with, such as Carole King,
Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, but also
reflects the Southwest Florida area she
now calls home.
Wines In The Wild
Auction Preview
T
he following one-of-a-kind items
will be up for bid on Saturday
evening, November 8 during
Wines in the Wild at the Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation (SCCF). Preauction bids can be phoned to Wendy at
SCCF at 472-2329. You do not need to
be present to win.
The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on
the grounds of SCCF’s Nature Center.
Guests will stroll the Nature Center boardwalks while sampling wines selected by
wine connoisseur Tom Uhler, accompanied by canapes from Leslie Adams
Catering. There will be a 50/50 raffle
drawing and silent and live auctions.
Silent auction items are:
It’s A Sweet Thing I
Bennett’s Fresh Roast is offering a
sweet delight for the lucky winner of this
auction item. Take home a dozen of their
hand cut, from-scratch donuts each month
for a year.
It’s A Sweet Thing II
Zebra Frozen Yogurt will provide the
frozen yogurt, toppings and soft drinks for
15. A great way to win the hearts of your
Wendy Webb
“Southwest Florida, and BIG ARTS in
particular, has really supported me over
the years,” said Webb, “and a lot of the
songs I write now are about the area and
reflect our wonderful community.”
The program will include some of her
more popular songs, such as Florida, Big
Blue Sky and Venus is Rocking in the
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grandkids.
It’s A Sweet Thing III
A visit for four to renowned chocolatier
Norman Love’s Artisan Gelato cafe for a
lunch of savory crepes and luscious gelato.
Take home a 10-piece box of Norman
Love’s signature collection as well.
Bigger is Better
Double magnum of Bogle Vineyards
Phantom, three liters (equivalent to four
bottles). A blend of old vine zinfandel,
petite sirah and old vine mourvedre.
Provided by Bailey’s General Store.
Wine and Roses
Floral Artistry’s Jana Telecka will share
some of her secrets during a floral arranging class for six. She’ll bring enough
materials so that each participant will take
home an arrangement. Cip’s Place will
deliver lunch. To be redeemed at a mutually agreeable time.
A Cowboy Evening for Two
See Grammy-award winners Riders In
The Sky as they deliver Western music,
wacky humor, and way-out Western wit
January 10 at BIG ARTS. Dinner at Doc
Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille before the show.
All the Island’s A Stage
Tickets for two to the Herb Strauss
Theater’s productions of Divas, The
Fourth Wall and Godspell with dinner
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Landmarks:
Andy Rosse’s Dock
The History Gallery, developed by the Captiva Island Historical Society, tells the unique
and diverse history of Captiva. Interpretive panels and touch screen access to historic
photos are featured. The History Gallery is accessed through the Captiva Memorial
Library, located on Chapin Lane. This week’s image was painted by Ken Eberts, an artist
who is an occasional visitor to the islands who has a passion for antique cars. He did this
watercolor interpretation of Andy Rosse’s Dock with a 1923 Fort Model T on the dock.
photo archives of the Captiva Island Historical Society
Captiva Drive
Re-Paving Work
T
he Lee County Department of
Transportation (DOT) will resurface sections of Captiva Drive
along the ‘Tween Waters Inn stretch
in early November. Paving will happen
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
on Sunday, November 9 and Monday,
November 10. DOT will place variable message boards to alert motorists
in advance, and law enforcement will
be present during paving. One lane of
traffic will be available at all times. Call
533-9305 with project-related questions
or email [email protected].
Community Panel To Meet November 11
The Captiva Community Panel will
hold its regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday, November 11 beginning at 9
a.m. in the Cone Rooms in Chadwick’s
Square at South Seas Island Resort. This
meeting is open to all interested islanders
and the public.
Among the agenda items are:
• Presentation of rezoning request for
Dunbar properties (16750, 16970 and
16980 Captiva Drive)
• Discussion of the Captiva Plan
update
• Panel nominations for 2015
• A Captiva Erosion Prevention District update
• A Captiva Fire District update
• A Hurricane Preparedness and Response Committee update
• Other business as necessary
Public participation is invited and encouraged. The next Captiva Community
Panel meeting will tentatively be held on
December 9. Information and background documents are available online at
www.captivacommunitypanel.com.
CEPD Meets November 12
The Captiva Erosion Prevention
District will hold its next monthly board
meeting on Wednesday, November 12 at
1 p.m. in the Wakefield Room at ‘Tween
Waters Inn. Call the district at 472-2472
or go to http://mycepd.com/ for further
information.
Community Panel Looking For
Nominees
Interested in helping to set the island’s
land use and zoning direction? The
Captiva Community Panel is looking for
interested nominees to fill current and
future openings on the panel. Meetings
are usually in the morning on the second
Tuesday of each month; no specific
background is required, except a desire
to learn about issues facing the island and
a willingness to work to address them.
Interested? Email your name, contact
information and a little background about
you to captivacommunitypanel@gmail.
com, and we’ll pass your information on
to the panel’s nominating committee.
Here’s Betty
Betty Barrus greeted guests with kisses
O
n Halloween, Betty Barrus, 91,
handed out Hershey’s Kisses
and also offered a kiss with her
red wax lips at Physical Therapy of
Sanibel. A great time was had by all.
“Whoopee,” said Barrus.
Americas White Table set in 2013
Sanibel Public Library To
Display America’s White Table
T
he Sanibel Public
Library will be honoring
veterans with “the white
table,” a tribute to service
members and the subject of
the children’s book America’s
White Table, which will be
on display from November
7 to 11. The white table is a
tradition that started during
the Vietnam War as a symbol
for and remembrance to veterans held prisoner of war or
missing in action.
The white table has been
set across America in mess
halls and at military events
for more than 30 years. The
symbolism includes a white
cloth to honor a soldier’s pure
heart and a lemon slice and
grains of salt to show a captive
soldier’s bitter fate and tears
of families waiting for loved
ones to return. An empty
chair is pushed to the table to
symbolize missing soldiers. A
black napkin is laid down for
the sorrow of captivity, and a
turned over glass for the meal that won’t be eaten. A white candle is placed for peace
and a red rose in a vase tied with red ribbon is for the hope that all of the missing will
return someday.
Library staffer Betsy Eidem, daughter of a U.S. Air Force veteran, is putting
together the display, with assistance from Reference Librarian Candy Heise, a U.S.
Army veteran. Duane Shaffer, head of the library’s collection development, will play
Taps at 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.
The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, or the “River Rats,” set the first
MIA/POW Remembrance Table. This group of airmen came from different branches
of the armed forces, and took their name from the missions flown into North Vietnam
and the combat zone surrounding Hanoi along the Red River. In the spirit of brotherhood, the River Rats pledged to take care of their own and hold reunions after the
war. They initially held “practice” reunions while still in Southeast Asia and America.
It was at the first practice reunion that the table was set in remembrance of fallen and
missing comrades, according to America’s White Table author Margot Theis Raven.
Today, the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association provides scholarship money
to children of military personnel killed during training or missing or killed in action.
More than 1,090 scholarship grants with a value of over $1.9 million have been
awarded since 1970.
The white table will be on display on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at the
Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Island Seniors At
The Center 4 Life
M
eet your friends and make
some new at the Center 4 Life.
Browse through the following
activities, then stop by to sign up.
The Center 4 Life will be closed
November 11 in observance of Veterans
Day.
Trash & Treasures Sale is
Saturday, November 15 from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. – The center is accepting donations of clean, gently-used items.
Your tax deductible donations may be
dropped off at the Center 4 Life Monday
through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. No books, clothes, shoes, computers or TVs. Volunteers are needed for
pick up and delivery of larger items. If
you have a truck and can help, call the
center at 472-5743.
Page Turners with Ann Rodman
– If you would like to be on the Page
Turners list, email annrodman@aol.
com or contact the Center 4 Life. On
Wednesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m.,
the book Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen
will be discussed. Discussion will be facilitated by Karl Rodman.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand will
be discussed Wednesday, December 10.
Discussion will be facilitated by Barb
Paquette.
Watercolor with Bea Pappas –
Fridays, November 7 from 12:30 to 3:30
p.m. You will be working from a still life
using watercolor. Contact the center for
supply lists. Cost is $20 per class for
members and $25 for non-members.
Contact the center to sign up.
Discovering the Value of the
Internet with Patty Waters –
Wednesday, November 12 from 1 to 3
p.m. Cost is $30 for members and $45
for non-members. Class limited to six
people. Learn how to safely enjoy booking your travel, tracking stocks, accessing government information or tips on
gardening, exercise or other interests.
Contact Island Seniors, Inc. to register.
What’s a Spreadsheet? –
Wednesday and Thursday, November 19
and 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $60
for members and $90 for non-members.
Class limited to six people. Your spreadsheet program is included with Microsoft
Works or Excel. It can be useful to balance your checkbook, manage rentals or
expenses or keep your address lists. You
need to be familiar with the mouse and
keyboard. If you do email or word processing you have the needed skill level.
The Island Seniors, Inc. Annual
Meeting – The annual meeting and
luncheon will be held Friday, December
12 at 11:30 a.m. All members are
invited. Learn about the center’s activities
throughout the year, the financial standing and involvement in the city’s Core
Development Plan, and you will have an
opportunity to elect new board members.
Guest speaker will be Jim King, author
of From Brooklyn To The World. King’s
book recalls an odyssey of growing up in
Brooklyn in the 1930s and ‘40s, playing
college baseball and then professional
Trash & Treasures
SALE
Saturday, November 15 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Center 4 Life
Palm Ridge & Library Way, Sanibel, FL
Don’t miss this great opportunity
to discover great “finds” at low, low prices!
• Household Items
• Toys
• Furniture
• Hardware
• Linens
• Sporting Goods
• Kitchen Gadgets
• Glassware
• Artwork
• Jewelry
• Collectibles
• Surprises!
Refreshments will be for sale!
We’re Looking for Donations
Donations are tax deductible
Proceeds benefit Island Seniors, Inc.
Bring your gently used items (except clothing, shoes, TVs, computers, printers
and books) to Center 4 Life at Palm Ridge Road and Library Way.
For more information, call 472-5743.
baseball, a few years in the army, a lifetime work at New York Telephone and
an active retirement on Long Island and
Sanibel. Sign up at the front desk or contact the center at 472-5743.
Fort Lauderdale Christmas
Pageant – Sunday, November 30. Cost
is $119 for members and $129 for
non-members. Includes round-trip transportation, reserved orchestra level ticket
to Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant,
a picnic lunch provided en route and a
sit-down dinner. Departs from Fort Myers
at 9:45 a.m. Contact the center at 4725743 to sign up. Deadline for registration
is November 7.
Games
Bridge – Monday and Wednesday
at 1 p.m. Cost is $2.50 for members
and $5 for non-members. Prizes will be
awarded.
Mahjongg – Thursday at 1 p.m. Cost
is $2.50 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Prizes are awarded.
Tuesday Kayaking – November 18
(weather permitting) at 8:30 a.m. There
is space for 16 people on eight twoperson kayaks and unlimited space for
those who own their own kayaks. Island
Seniors, Inc. will provide kayaks, paddles
and life jackets. Bring water, a small
snack, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses,
towel, hat and change of clothing. Cost is
$5 for members and $10 for non-members. Advance registration is required.
Fitness Classes
Classes are available and all ages are
welcome. Cost is $3.75 for members and
$6.75 for non-members. Annual mem-
bership is $20. Sanibel Recreation Center
members must show their membership
card to attend.
Happy Hour Fitness – Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. This
class keeps your brain fit and your heart,
lungs and muscles strong with a combination of aerobics and muscle conditioning
exercises and balance. Hand weights,
stretch cords and your body weight will
be used. Class begins with a joke and
ends with a positive thought for the day.
Silvia Villanueva is the instructor.
Essential Total Fitness – Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Cardio, muscle strengthening and flexibility training with hand weights, stretch
cords, chairs and stability balls. Mahnaz
Bassiri is the instructor.
Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday
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 alignment and circulation. Mats are used to
meet the needs of varying experience
levels. Bring a towel. Kim Kouril is the
instructor.
Chair Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday
at 11 a.m. Similar to Gentle Yoga but all
poses are done in a chair. Kim Kouril is
the instructor.
For more information on programs or
to join Island Seniors, call 472-5743 or
stop by the Center 4 Life, 2401 Library
Way on Sanibel.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Chapel By The
Sea Opening
For Season
People’s Choice Award Added
To 2014 Captiva Golf Cart Parade
C
hapel by the Sea will resume services beginning Sunday, November
9 and will run every Sunday at 11
a.m. through April 26, .
The Rev.George E. Morris from Cherry
Hill, New Jersey will begin his second year
of a three-year term as chapel minister.
Chapel by the Sea is at 11580 Chapin
Lane on Captiva. Call 472-1646 or visit
www.captivachapel.com
Following the Sunday, November 9 worship, a memorial service will be held at the
chapel at 12:30 p.m. for Jan Markle, with
a reception to follow.
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from past Captiva Golf Cart Parades and registration forms. Then, beginning
on Parade Day, the page will include an option to vote for your favorite cart.
Organizers are hoping you can help us spread the word by liking and sharing the
page. Their goal is to get more exposure for businesses and individuals who work hard
on their carts, and create more social media buzz for the event itself.
Here’s how the People’s Choice Award will work:
• On the day of the parade, Saturday, December 6, carts will be photographed at
check-in.
• Photos will be uploaded for voting on www.facebook.com/captivagolfcartparade
• Voting will be open for one week for people near and far to cast their vote for
their favorite cart. All carts are eligible. One vote per person.
• On Saturday, December 13, the winner will be announced.
Thanks for your help in getting the word out. Visit www.facebook.com/captivagolfcartparade for more information.
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Show your
colors!
This bumper sticker has a green color to
emphasize that almost 70% of Sanibel
is in conservation land and a whimsical
heart to signify our island lifestyle. The
peel off back has information about
Sanibel that you may not know.
They are available at:
They are available at:
Bailey’s General Store
CVS General
PharmacyStore
Bailey’s
Doc
Ford’s
CVS Pharmacy
Island
Pharmacy
Jerry’s
Foods
Jerry’s Foods
Suncatcher’s
Dream
Suncatcher’s Dream
Tuttle’s
Horse Shop
Shop
Tuttle’s Sea
Sea Horse
Sanibel Scenes calendars are also
available at these favorite island stores.
O
n Sunday, November 9, barbecued ribs and chicken are on
the menu at American Legion
Post 123. Cost is $12 to $14. Tuesday,
November 11, Veterans Day, the legion
is offering all veterans a free meal to say,
“Thank you for serving.” Wednesday,
November 12 is the general meeting at
6 p.m. Sunday, November 16 is a fish
from 1 to 8 p.m.
Every Monday, the 8-Ball Pool League
plays at 5 p.m. Stop in to cheer on your
team.
If you have an American flag that
needs to be retired, drop it off at Post 123
at your convenience.
Every Wednesday, the legion offers
Hump Day specials. Texas Hold’em is
played Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and
Saturdays from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Players
are welcome and must be members.
Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak
sandwich is available all day. There are
daily specials as well as the popular halfpound burgers. Food is served from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. The public is welcome.
Hours are Monday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from
noon to 9 p.m.
American Legion Post 123 is located at
mile marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road.
For more information, call 472-9979.
The Condominium Associations of Sanibel, Inc.
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Wednesday, November 19th • Clubhouse at The Sanctuary
8:00 Registration • 8:30 Breakfast Buffet • 9-10 Speaker
$15 for condominium owners & staff * $25 all others
For reservations call 334-2138
or e-mail [email protected] by Fri., Nov. 14th
Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
A Sanibel Tradition Since 1975
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Rotary Donates To Historical Village
T
he Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club
recently donated $3,000 to the
Sanibel Historical Village. The money
is to mitigate the cost of the museum’s free
admission for children under 18 years of
age.
“Rotary’s charitable priorities are to work
only with organizations where we can directly see the impact of our contribution and
whose work is consistent with Rotary’s priorities,” said San-Cap Rotary Board Director
Alex Werner. “Education is one of our top
priorities, our top priority, both domestically and internationally, and that’s what the
historical village does, particularly by having
free admission for children.”
Historical Village Manager Emilie Alfino
said, “The village has never charged for
children, and we’ve worked hard to keep our
costs down to be able to do it. This donation
Business Manager Mary Jo Bunnell; Alex
from Rotary is very helpful, and we’re very
Werner, Sanibel-Captiva Rotary board
director; and Historical Village Secretary Jan grateful.”
The Sanibel Historical Museum and
Halliday
Village opened for season November 5.
Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full guided tours take
place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no additional charge, depending on docent availability. The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS)
and there is handicap access to all buildings. Admission is $10 for adults (18 and over).
Members and children are free. For more information, call 472-4648 during museum
hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.
Share your community news with us.
Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702
or email [email protected]
Kiwanians with a group of students at the Children’s Education Center
Businesses And Families Support
Children’s Center Beach Ball
T
he Beach Ball for the Children’s Education Center of the Islands is quickly
approaching. The annual charity event, which is open to the public, will be on
Sunday, November 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club.
The night will include The Dunes executive chef’s dinner buffet, music, live auction,
silent auction and door prizes, all to benefit scholarships for children at the preschool
and fund facility improvements. To make a reservation, call the Children’s Education
Center of the Islands at 472-4538.
Island businesses and families have shown tremendous generosity by sponsoring this
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Chalone Cabernet 750 ml. $9.99
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Corner of Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay • 472-1682
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. noon - 7 p.m.
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
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Library’s Early Literacy Corner Is Open
Dawson Liebetrau and Ty Strauss explore the new Early Literacy Corner at the library
Melanie Congress, Kiwanians Les Boyle and Ed Ridlehoover and Children’s Library
fans Dawson Liebetrau, Dylan Stevens and Ty Strauss attended the Early Literacy
Corner’s ribbon cutting on October 29.
The new interactive space features manipulatives – including unit blocks, sorting
games, magnetic letters, puzzles and numbers – to encourage curiosity, imagination and play. Barbara Dunkle, children’s librarian at the library said, “Children learn
through play, they can learn new sounds, shapes and colors with these new features.
Not only are they having fun, but the interaction helps develop reading skills. The
Early Literacy Corner can help get them ready for school.” Many experts in the field
of education in the last decade have emphasized the importance of an enriched play
environment and its vital role in developing a child’s imagination, literacy and social
skills. The Early Literacy Corner also has lacing beads, craft materials and a desk for
handwriting or drawing.
The Children’s Library offers several weekly programs for young children. Mondays
at 10 a.m. is the Terrific Twos program for 2-year-olds and Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
is Small Wonders for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age.
On Thursdays at 10 a.m., children ages 3 to 5 are invited to the Bookworms
program. “We sing, read books, play games and do crafts,” said Dunkle. A weekly
program for children in kindergarten to second grade is held on Thursdays at 3 p.m.
A complete list of children’s storytime programs are listed on the library’s website.
Residents as well as non-residents are invited, and there is no additional cost to participate.
Major funding for children’s programs is provided by the Sanibel Public Library
Foundation, Inc. and its donors. For more information about the foundation or to
make a donation, call 472-2483 or visit online at www.sanlib.org.
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at Starfish Grille, Lighthouse Cafe and
Normandie Seaside Pub. Tickets provided
by Sanibel Captiva Trust Company.
Relaxation, Island Style
Cruise the back waters of Captiva on
a private two-hour leisurely charter for six
aboard Island Style Adventures spacious
32-foot power yacht Island Style. Plus
two bottles of your favorite wines from
the night’s selections.
Classical Sunday Afternoons
Tickets for two to concerts by violinist Kinga Augustyn, the Merling Trio and
soprano Emalie Savoy at BIG ARTS.
This package also includes a bottle of
Veuve Clicquot and Champagne glasses.
Concert dates are December 7, January
18 and January 25 at 3:30 p.m. Package
provided by Deborah and John LaGorce.
Live auction items – Three Enchanted
Evenings:
Supper on the (Bailey
Homestead) Porch
Catered Southern style dinner for eight
served in the historic Bailey home. The
chefs from Sanibel Catering Company
will prepare the menu. To be redeemed
at a mutually agreeable time.
Twilight Time
Private party for 18 aboard Captiva
Cruises’ Adventure for a two-hour sunset
cruise with hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine
catered by ‘Tween Waters Inn. To be
redeemed at a mutually agreeable time.
Sunset Sail and Seafood Supper
An evening for eight aboard Tarpon
Bay Explorers’ pontoon with champagne
and appetizers. Two-hour sunset cruise
to the Rookery Islands. Back on land,
there will be a seafood supper at SCCF’s
Marine Lab featuring fresh local seafood
provided by Ralph’s Island Seafood,
prepared by caterer Leslie Adams and
served by the Marine Lab staff. Wines in
the Wild co-founder Tom Uhler will select
wines to complement the menu. To be
redeemed during the month of January
or between May 1 and December 15,
2015.
For tickets to Wines in the Wild or for
more information, call 472-2329. SCCF
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Captiva Cruises Offers
Evening Cruise To Cayo Costa
An evening cruise offers beautiful sunset views
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he State of Florida Park Rangers, Captiva Cruises and Friends of Cayo Costa
are offering a cruise called Legends of Cayo Costa, an evening cruise and
program to Cayo Costa State Park on November 8. The cruise departs from
McCarthy’s Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva at 5:30 p.m.
The interpretive program begins with a narrated tour through Pine Island Sound
with commentary on the historic fish houses, history of the Calusa Indians and Spanish
explorers, early fishing and maritime trades, Cuban fish ranchos, and establishment of
Boca Grande as a seaport. Passengers will experience an on-shore program with Cayo
Costa Park Rangers and be introduced to historical figures including Captain Peter
Nelson, postmaster and teacher on Cayo Costa during the early 1900s. The evening
includes a walking tour of the Cayo Costa Pioneer Cemetery. Traditional Cuban sand
wiches will be served aboard the Santiva on the return trip back to Captiva.
Space is limited and reservations are required by calling Captiva Cruises at 4725300. Cost is $45 ($10 will be given to Friends of Cayo Costa, a division of the
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Free ‘Ding’ Darling
Kids Fishing Derby
Bait and Dale Shirley will be supplying
the bait.
Throughout the day, volunteers and
staff will teach fishing skills and safe, ethical fishing practices and will engage children in fish crafts.
“We had exciting events in our first
two years,” said Ranger Becky Wolff
Larkins, the refuge’s education specialist.
“Thanks to everyone who contributes to
this effort.”
The event is made possible also by
support from the Trophy Case, Lexington
Fishing Club, Sanibel Island Fishing Club,
Fort Myers Beach Tarpon Hunters Club,
and Lee County Parks & Recreation. For
more information or to volunteer, contact
Larkins at [email protected] or
472-1100 ext. 236.
To support DDWS with a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarlingsociety.org,
contact Birgie Miller at 292-0566, 4721100 ext. 4, or [email protected].
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
INSIDE CITY HALL
City Of Sanibel Marks 40th
Anniversary Of Incorporation
On November 4, 1974, an incredible 84.6 percent of all registered voters
on Sanibel went to the polls, with 63.6
percent casting their ballots in favor of
incorporation.
“This is a community of great people
that work together,” said former mayor
and current councilman Marty Harrity. “I’m
glad to be a part of it.”
Another former mayor, Mike Klein,
thanked the people for setting aside land
for wildlife conservation while Jim Pickens,
a member of the city’s Historic Preservation Committee, suggested that many
current islanders might not like Sanibel the
way it was when he first arrived.
“I would go back in a heartbeat to the
1950s… if we would’ve had mosquito
control,” he joked.
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Mayor Kevin Ruane
Display with a photo of Sanibel’s first city council, from left, Mayor Porter Goss, Zee Butler,
Vernon MacKenzie, Francis Bailey and Charles LeBuff, along with the gavel used during
their first meeting
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aluting the city’s founding fathers as well as the citizens who were part of the
push toward independence, more than 50 people gathered at MacKenzie Hall on
Tuesday morning to mark the 40th anniversary of the historic vote to incorporate
Sanibel as a city.
The 45-minute celebration, attended by several former council members and mayors of the city, included personal remembrances, a display of historic photographs and
artifacts as well as the singing of Happy Birthday To Sanibel.
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OBITUARY
JAN “JANDY” JONES BIRD
an “Jandy” Jones Bird, 71, died on
October 27, 2014 from complications following heart surgery.
Born in Southampton, New York,
Jandy was a graduate of The Beard
School in Orange, New Jersey before attending Smith College. She obtained her
masters and doctoral degrees in education
from Rutgers University. She enjoyed a
lifelong career as an elementary school
educator and administrator in Colts Neck,
New Jersey.
Jandy was a devoted Episcopalian.
She was active in St. George’s-by-theRiver Episcopal Church in Rumson, New
Jersey, where she resided for 37 years.
After her retirement in 2003, she moved
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OBITUARY
ROBERT J. “WIGS” WIGLEY
obert J. “Wigs” Wigley, age 84, of
Sanibel Island, Florida, formerly of
Golden Valley, Minnesota, passed
away peacefully on November 2, 2014.
He was preceded in death by wife of
44 years, Jean and daughter, Kristin. He
is survived by sons, Mike (Barbara) Wigley
and Tom Wigley; grandchildren, Kate,
Allie, Lizzy; sister, Meg (Richard) DeLapp;
other relatives and friends.
Bob was a 1948 graduate of Mankato
High School and a 1952 graduate of
the University of Minnesota where he
to Sanibel. There, she served St. Michael
and All Angels Episcopal Church in many
capacities.
Jandy was a leader. Professionally,
she developed a model program for
gifted students in Colts Neck and served
as vice principal. In both her churches,
she served on committees to enlist a new
rector. At St. Michael and All Angels, she
served most recently as senior warden.
Sanibel Island is famous for shells. In
her retirement, Jandy served as a docent
for The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.
In addition, she was an accomplished
shell crafter, designing and making floral
arrangements created from seashells.
Aside from her many professional
and volunteer accomplishments, Jandy
was truly beloved by all for her warmth,
spontaneity, and sense of humor. Always
known for her warm smile, the original
songs and poems she wrote and performed for special occasions, the piano
playing with which she regularly delighted
her grandchildren, her love of the beach,
eating crabs, and her undeniable joie de
vivre, Jandy was one of a kind.
She is survived by her husband of
nearly 50 years, James C. Bird, Sanibel;
daughter Marley Bird Maiers (John) of
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and
daughter Laurie Bird Bratone (Paul) and
three grandchildren, James, Julia and
Sophia of Fair Haven, New Jersey.
A memorial service in celebration of
Jandy’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, December 13 at St. Michael
and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304
Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. As Jandy was
a life-long avid reader, in lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to
The Sanibel Public Library Foundation,
770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957.
received a BS degree in accounting. After
college, Bob served in the army for two
years. Following Bob’s military service, he
began his career at Neptune Meter Company, where he worked until 1967, when
he founded Water Products Company
Inc. After retiring in 1985, Bob and Jean
moved to Sanibel Island. Bob remained
an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservationist. Bob loved Sanibel Island. He
worked tirelessly to add value to his community, church, the arts, conservation,
civic developments and mentoring future
generations. Bob made friends wherever
he went. His faith in God sustained him
throughout his life. He left a big footprint.
A memorial service will be held at
noon on Friday, November 7 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin
Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Following the service, a reception will be
held at the Lakewood Mausoleum Reception Center. Memorials are preferred to
the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) or donor’s choice.
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STEFANIE “STEVIE” ROBERTS
tefanie “Stevie” Roberts, who dearly
loved her time and her friends on
Sanibel, died on September 16 at
her home on Walloon Lake in Northern
Michigan.
Stefanie Kerbawy grew up in Grosse
Pointe Park where she attended high
school. She continued her education at
the University of Michigan where she
was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
sorority. Following graduation in 1963,
Stevie taught at elementary schools in
Royal Oak and Okemos, Michigan.
At the University of Michigan she met
her husband-to-be, Jack Roberts. Stevie
and Jack raised three sons and participated in a variety of local organizations
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OBITUARY
DANIEL BARNETT HAYES
aniel Barnett Hayes of Sanibel,
Florida passed away with his loving
family by his side on Thursday,
October 30, following a recent illness. He
was 74 years old.
Hayes was born on April 14, 1940 in
Staten Island, New York, the proud son
of Helen M. (Barnett) and Daniel Bertram
Hayes. He was a veteran of the United
States Coast Guard and had a lifelong interest in tinkering with all things mechanical. He especially loved spending time
with his family. He always had fun around
automobiles and used whatever precious
spare time he could find as a shade-tree
mechanic.
He married the love of his life Janet
(Hering) and together they raised three
wonderful children in the northern New
Jersey area. Daniel and Janet relocated
to Southwest Florida in 1986 and fell in
love with the area. He founded Sanibel
Air Conditioning and Electric in 1986 and
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and activities in Troy, Birmingham and
Bloomfield Hills. In 2002, they moved to
their summer cottage on Walloon Lake,
spending the winters at their home on
Sanibel Island. The couple celebrated
their 51st wedding anniversary in August.
Stevie was an avid gardener, many
years a volunteer at Cranbrook Gardens
in Bloomfield Hills and at the Native Plant
Nursery on Sanibel. A group of her tennis-playing Sanibel friends is sponsoring a
tree to be planted in Stevie’s memory by
the SCCF nursery.
Needlepointing, especially with her
Walloon “Stitching Group,” was one of
the highlights of ever week. She also
enjoyed tennis with her Walloon and
Sanibel friends. And a good book, preferably a British mystery, was part of most
every day as was her usual 5:30 p.m. gin
and tonic!
Her son Mark said that what he’ll
always remember is her smiling, happy
spirit which never failed to brighten the
room when she came in.
Stevie is survived by her husband
Jack; sons Bradford, Mark and Andrew
(Andrea); sister JoAnn Kerbawy; brother
Kristofer Kerbawy and two granddaughters.
A memorial service was held at First
Presbyterian Church of Boyne City,
Michigan on Monday, September 22.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
a donation to the cardiac clinic in care
of McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, 360 Connable Ave., Petoskey, MI
49770.
worked hard to build a successful business
that continues as a family operated service
to this day.
He leaves to cherish his memory his
loving wife Janet; his sons Gary (Tracey),
Brian (Jaclynne) and Todd (Jennifer); his
grandchildren Lauren, Kelsey, Sara, Anna,
Daniel, Kyle, Tyler, Isabella and Elley and
his sister Nancy. He also leaves behind a
large extended family and scores of customers and friends who will miss his company. Sadly, he was preceded in death by
his parents and by his sister Norma.
A memorial gathering will be conducted
from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the Chapel at Fort Myers
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589
Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, Florida.
A memorial service for Daniel will be
celebrated also in the funeral home chapel
at 3 p.m. following which he will be laid
to rest in the Sylvan Terrace section of
adjacent Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Family and friends are also asked to attend a celebration of Daniel’s life in Irish
style with food and a toast. This event will
happen directly after the funeral services.
The specific location and directions for this
joyous rememberance will be announced
at his memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
you instead consider a donation in Daniel’s
memory to the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
of the Alzheimer’s Association, phone
800-272-3900 or on the Internet at www.
alz.org/flgulfcoast/in_my_community_donate.asp.
Those who wish to extend condolences
to the family or offer a tribute are urged
to visit Daniel’s memorial webpage at
www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the
guestbook.
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Churches/ Temples Cattle Barons’
ANNUNCIATION GREEK
ORTHODOX CHURCH:
8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers
Reverend Dr. Elias Bouboutsis. Orthros
Service Sunday 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. Fellowship Programs, Greek
School, Sunday School, Bible Study
www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099
BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS:
The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam
Temple of the Islands meets for Friday
night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall of the United Congregational Church
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Rabbi Myra
Soifer. For information call 239-395-2544.
CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA:
The Reverend George E. Morris
Services every Sunday 11 a.m. through
April 26, 2015. 11580 Chapin Lane on
Captiva. 472-1646.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST:
2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday 10:30 a.m.;
Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday
evening meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading room
open, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10
a.m. to 12 p.m. (November through March),
Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (summer hours).
472-8684.
NEW SANIBEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Join us for worship Sunday mornings
9 a.m. Bible Study and 10 a.m. Worship
Service at The Community House,
2173 Periwinkle Way. 239-671-5502.
SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684
Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor
Sunday Worship Hours:
8 a.m. Traditional in historic Chapel. 9 a.m.
Contemporary and 11 a.m. Traditional in main
Sanctuary. 10:15 a.m. Courtyard Fellowship.
9 and 11 a.m. Bible classes. Childcare available at all services.
SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497
The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Sr.
Pastor. The Reverend Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor. 7:45 a.m. Chapel, 9 and 11
a.m. Full Service with Sunday school and
nursery care provided. Elevator access.
ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH:
3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763
Pastor Reverend Christopher Senk, Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday Mass 8:30
and 10:30 a.m., Daily Mass Wed. Thurs. Fri.
8:30 a.m. Communion Service Mon. and
Tues. 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call.
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
2304 Periwinkle Way. Reverend Dr. Ellen
Sloan, Rector. Saturday Eucharist 5 p.m.,
Sunday Eucharist 8 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Tuesday Morning
Prayer 9 a.m.,
Wednesday Healing Eucharist 9 a.m.,
Wednesday Evening Service – 6 p.m.
(Followed by Potluck Supper on the 1st
Wednesday) For more information call 4722173 or visit www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
OF THE ISLANDS:
Meets on the first Sunday of each month
from December through April at the Sanibel
Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle
Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a member’s home on the third Sunday of each
month. For more information call 433-4901
or email [email protected].
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upporters of the American Cancer
Society can now purchase tables
and VIP couples tickets for the 12th
annual Cattle Barons’ Ball, to be held on
January 17, 2015 on Top Rocker Field
at Six Bends-Harley Davidson.
“Wrangler” tables of eight are available
for $3,500 and VIP tickets are $1,000
per couple. The tickets can be purchased
online at www.cattlebaronslee.com.
Wrangler table sponsors will have their
name on the table and also on a video
loop playing throughout the evening.
VIP couples will get premium seating,
entrance to the Barons’ reception, two
tickets to the pre- and post-gala parties
and have their name included in the program and on the video loop.
The Cattle Barons’ Ball is the signature fundraising event for the Lee County
chapter of the American Cancer Society,
generating critically needed funds that
help pay for cancer research and education and services for local patients and
survivors.
Sponsorships also are still available for
local businesses that want to support the
event. Now in its 12th year, the Cattle
Barons’ Ball has raised more than $3.9
million for support services, research and
education. Co-presenting sponsors for
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the 2015 gala are Fifth Third Bank and
LeeSar. This year’s event will be held on
Top Rocker Field at the new Six Bends
Harley-Davidson, on the southeast corner
of I-75 and Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers.
To volunteer or learn more about
the 2015 Cattle Barons’ Ball and the
American Cancer Society, contact Jamie
Powell at [email protected] or
936-1113.
Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm
Monday-Friday
Phone # 239-472-1101
Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park
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Bible Study
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Church of Christ will offer a biblical studies course on Tuesdays in
November at 10 a.m. The weekly sessions will focus on the Gospel of John
and the Gospel of Thomas. The course
will be taught by the congregation’s
Senior Pastor the Rev. Dr. John H.
Danner. The Gospel of John is chronologically the last of the four gospels in
the New Testament. Dramatically different than the other three canonical gospels, Matthew Mark and Luke, John is
the source of some of the most familiar
stories about Jesus as well as some of
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Wendy Webb
The ladies at the Center 4 Life invite everyone to stop by and find their treasure
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9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center is accepting donations of clean, gently-used
items. Your tax deductible donations may be dropped off at the Center 4 Life
Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No books, clothes, shoes,
computers or TVs. Volunteers are needed for pick up and delivery of larger items. If
you have a truck and can help, call the center at 472-5743. The Center 4 Life is at
Palm Ridge Road and Library Way.
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Cradle of the Moon, as well as brandnew songs that appear on her new
album. She will be joined on stage by two
other area favorites, musicians Danny
Morgan and John McLane. The concert
will be the premiere limited release of her
fourth CD, This Is The Moment, which
will not be widely available until January.
Webb wrote or co-wrote all of the songs
on the album, including Homespun,
which she co-wrote with the legendary
Charles John Quarto.
Sharing the writing and the stage is
part of the magic for Webb.
“When I’m co-writing with someone,
like Charles John, he’ll send me lyrics, and I sit at the piano, and have this
magical moment where the song just
his most famous sayings.
The Gospel of Thomas is not found
in the New Testament and is one of the
roughly 50 gospels to have been written
in the first two centuries of Christianity.
Thomas is sometimes referred to as a
Gnostic Gospel, and is largely composed
of sayings of Jesus. Participants are
invited to bring a Bible, though copies
of the text to be studied each day will be
available. The course will take place in
the church’s Fellowship Hall, which is
located in the church complex at 2050
Periwinkle Way. It is free and open to
the public. For more information, call the
church office at 472-0497 or visit the
website at www.sanibelucc.org.
comes together,” she explained. “I end
up writing something that I never would
have thought of. Then, sharing a musical
background and good communication
with someone, like I do with Danny and
John, helps extend that connection, that
magic, to the audience.”
Self-taught on the piano and guitar,
the Iowa native has performed in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, Paris and
even Havana, Cuba. Webb has lived on
Pine Island and Sanibel since 2004. Long
associated with BIG ARTS, November
Moon represents her fourth consecutive
season performing at the cultural and
educational center.
For more information, including all
the events and classes for the 2014-15
season, volunteer opportunities and membership options, visit BIG ARTS at 900
Dunlop Road on Sanibel, call 395-0900
or email [email protected].
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by Patricia Molloy
T
he red-eyed
vireo (Vireo
olivaceus)
is a small, perching songbird that
inhabits North,
Central and South
America. Despite
its diminutive size
(it’s about the size
of a sparrow), it will
fiercely defend its nest from much larger
birds, including ones as big as a pileated
woodpecker.
Male red-eyed vireos are indefatigable singers known for short, musical
phrases. Remarkably, these birds have
been recorded by ornithologists singing
upwards of 10,000 songs in a single day.
Last month, a local resident brought
a red-eyed vireo to CROW after finding
the little bird on the ground and unable
to fly. “It is unknown why he can’t fly,”
said Dr. Brittany Stevens, DVM intern,
the day after the patient was admitted to
the wildlife clinic. “When I first looked at
him, I thought I felt something like an old
fracture.”
To get a better idea of what may
be causing its condition, Dr. Heather
ordered radiographs to be performed
on the vireo. “He’s so tiny, we may not
be able to see anything. He’s only 17
grams, but we will try.”
Whenever a wild animal is radio-
graphed, it must be heavily sedated or
even anesthetized so that it will lay perfectly still. When the patient is a bird, it is
placed on its back with its wings spread
open. The wings will then be carefully
taped to the radiology table to allow the
camera to obtain clear images of its delicate bones. The coordinating veterinarian
will give a warning shout of “Shooting!”
to clear the room before an x-ray is
taken. Within mere seconds, digital pictures of the patient’s intricate skeleton
will appear on a nearby computer screen
for careful analysis.
If any broken bones are found, Dr.
Heather will order external coaptation
to stabilize the fracture(s) with the use
of tiny casts and bandages. If the bones
heal well, the bandages will be removed
and the vireo will undergo several weeks
of daily physical therapy sessions to help
it regain muscle flexibility through the
gentle stretching of its wings. PT also
includes daily trips to an outdoor flight
enclosure during which the patient can
rebuild strength and stamina with short
flights.
By the end of November, it is hoped
that the red-eyed vireo, patient #2744,
will have made a full recovery and be
returned to its wild home.
CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation
of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife
hospital providing veterinary care for
native and migratory wildlife from
our local area. The hospital accepts
patients seven days a week from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to PO
Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 4723644 or visit: www.crowclinic.org.
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weight. The tiny patient weighed a mere 17 grams upon admission to the wildlife clinic.
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Timing On A Cold
Front Can Make
All The Difference
by Capt. Matt
Mitchell
G
reat weather
and fishing
all week
quickly came to
an end over the
weekend with a
two-part punch of
a cold front making things just too
rough to be out on
the water for most. Fishing just before
this strongest cold front so far, anglers
experienced some the best action we
have seen in a while with the fish feeding with abandon. This same pattern
will hold true all winter long with fishing
lighting up as a cold front approaches
then slowing down in the few days following until the weather calms down
and gradually warms.
Mangrove creek fishing was my main-
stay this week with low water conditions
on most trips. The snook and mangrove
snapper action using live shiners in these
creeks was very consistent as long as you
could find some current. I’m also starting
to catch some bigger trout in these same
creeks and a few gag grouper in the mix
too as our water temperature continues
to cool.
I have yet to start using the go-to
winter rig of live shrimp on a 1/4 oz. jig
head, although the first wave of sheepshead that show up this time of year are
now here. Some of these first winter
sheepshead are real bruisers and pushing close to the five-pound mark. With
so many little mangrove snapper still in
these creek systems until things cool off
some more, it would be really hard to
keep a shrimp on the hook long enough
for a sheepshead to find it without it
quickly getting stolen.
With the water in the sound cooling,
our staple rat redfish of winter are starting
to show up deep in the sheltered mangroves. Until we make the switch over
to shrimp fishing though, only a few of
the larger reds seem to get caught back
in here. Most trips this week produced
a redfish or two in the mid 20-inch class
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CLEAR YOUR GEAR
It Catches More Than Fish
Fishing gear can kill
birds, reptiles
and mammals
while targeting
snook on shiners.
As I’m moving
around in these
creeks, I keep seeing more and more
redfish. As long as
we have shiners,
I prefer them as
bait over shrimp
as they just catch
bigger fish and cut
a lot of the bait
stealers out of the
equation. Once
things get colder,
the shiners will be
gone until spring
and live shrimp
will be the bait of
choice.
During the calm
days we experiPam and Kevin Murray from State College, Pennsylvania and winter
enced early in the snowbirds on Sanibel got in on the crazy action before the cold
week, action out
front this week while fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell
along the beaches
to locate as they feed with lots of explowas just going
sive blitzes, making lots of white water
off. The amount of baitfish and predathat can be spotted from a long way off.
tors often within casting distance to the
Simply run until you see them feeding,
beach is a awesome thing. Birds are the
cast through them and retrieve as fast as
visual markers as to where to fish. The
you can. A bonita’s first run is impressive,
higher the concentration of birds and
to say the least. Although these members
the closer to the water the birds are, the
of the tuna family are really pretty fish,
more baitfish and the more feeding fish.
Running and gunning between schools they have zero food value so release them
unharmed.
of feeding fish out along the beaches is
Trolling out along the beaches is a
fast paced action at its finest. It’s easy
another good option too. Troll a few
fishing with a small long casting silver
rods rigged with a short section of single
spoon catching all the Spanish mackerel
and bonita you want. Catching hard fight- strand wire and diving plugs that run at
different depths. Use different size plugs
ing bonita is some of my favorite action
until you get it dialed in on what the fish
of the year. These fish are generally easy
want. Within a mile of the beach, there
have been lots of king mackerel caught
over the last few weeks. This bite out on
the beaches will just get better and better until the water drops below about 70
degrees.
Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing
local waters since he moved to Sanibel
in 1980. He now lives in St. James City
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RESTAURANTS
The variety of dining options on Sanibel and
Captiva just keeps getting better. For their size, the
islands offer an extensive culinary array – all making
the most of the area’s fresh and abundant seafood
and local produce. You’ll find everything from burgers
to barbecue, bistro style, Italian, Mexican, American,
classic deli fare, organic, vegan, gluten-free, café food
and Caribbean.
In this column, each week you will be able to stay
updated on our local dining establishments and what
they’re offering and get the scoop on the island dining
scene, whether it’s fine or casual, take-out or frozen
desserts.
AMONG THE FLOWERS CAFE
Among the Flowers Fresh Cafe and Gifts in Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel, feature funky art gifts alongside
the coolest fresh organic juice bar & fruit smoothies
by Chelsee, hand-crafted espresso with fresh roast
coffee drinks, Organic hand-dipped chocolates, local
ice creams, famous “Egg-in-nest” & “Avos-hum”
sandwiches with super-greens “Tahini Salad” or classic
Caprese with eggplant. Many vegetarian/vegan/allergen and gluten-free options. You’ll also find a nice
selection of Wines to add to your party. Party catering
packages available for the Sanibel-Captiva island area
and most of Fort Myers. There’s quaint outdoor seating
on the shaded deck. Call ahead or text-to-go orders for
pick-up. Menu at www.loveamongtheflowers.com
Natalya Law at The Green Flash
BAILEY’S GENERAL STORE
BENNETT’S FRESH ROAST
DOC FORD'S RUM BAR & GRILLE
GRAMMA DOT’S
Bailey’s General Store has a full deli, bakery, daily
lunch specials, take out and catering for cook-outs,
picnics and parties. This is the oldest supermarket on
the islands, established long before a causeway linked
Sanibel to the mainland.
The bakery has freshly made donuts, scones
and breads. The deli offers a variety of hot foods
for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as catering
services for special events. Services include shopping
for your groceries and delivering them to your home
or vacation destination. If you are on a gluten-free diet,
pick up the extensive list of gluten-free products near
the entrance to the supermarket.
The Coffee Bar at Bailey’s serves espresso based
drinks, hot chocolate, smoothies and specialty coffees.
Bennett’s Fresh Roast at 1020 Periwinkle Way
prides itself on its fresh-from-scratch doughnuts made
daily and being the only Southwest Florida doughnut
shop offering fresh roasted coffee from the finest
beans. They also offer fresh desserts including praline
bread pudding and lemon bars, packaged whole bean
or ground coffees, breakfast muffins, oatmeal, breakfast sandwiches, strata (a layered baked breakfast
dish) and a large variety of Harney & Sons Fine Teas.
Lunch offerings including paninis, soups, sandwiches,
signature salads and Bennett’s Chicken & Donut,
Donut Dog and a Lobster Roll are available Monday
through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named for the Doc
Ford character in local author Randy Wayne White’s
best-selling mystery novels.
In addition to its Sanibel restaurant, Doc Ford’s
has a Captiva location in Chadwick’s Square.
It’s a well known gathering place and tropical
theme sports bar with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The combined menu offers all the lunch and dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It includes cedar
plank salmon topped with a mango chipotle glaze or
a marinated grilled chicken sandwich. The fish tacos
are an island favorite and there’s a well provisioned
raw bar. Tropical drinks are a specialty, notably the
signature rum drink, Island Mojito.
Gramma Dot’s, the only dockside dining on
Sanibel, offers a lunch and dinner menu seven days
a week from “Sanibel’s only Seaside Saloon” where
you can leisurely dine at the Sanibel Marina in view of
luxury yachts and modest fishing boats and watch the
comings and goings of seagoing folk and fishermen.
The menu features a full line of “only fresh” seafood,
salads, sandwiches and more. Appropriate dress is
required.
If you’re arriving by boat, check in with dockmaster
for a lunch slip, monitor VHF 16. You can tie up for
a night or two at the available dockage if you wish.
Gramma Dot’s is open daily at 11:30 a.m. For dinner,
arrive before 8 p.m.
BLUE GIRAFFE
Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse has many great
options for locals and tourists alike. It is open seven
nights a week with daily happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m.,
featuring two-for-one drinks and $4.95 appetizers.
For early diners, there’s a three-course prix fixe menu
for $35 including a cocktail. In addition to an updated
wine list, seasonal house-infused liquors such as
strawberry-jalapeño tequila, blood orange vodka and
cucumber gin are available.
The menu features steaks and seafood, including
a six-ounce filet mignon topped with jumbo lump
crabmeat finished with Hollandaise and served with
of asparagus and choice of potato; Parmesan-crusted
seabass served with mushroom risotto and finished
with a creamy dill sauce. Save room for dessert
though, because whether you are a chocolate lover
or Key lime pie fan, Chip’s has something for every
sweet tooth.
Blue Giraffe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This restaurant offers casual
island dining seven days a week from a menu featuring fresh local seafood, chowders, salads and steaks.
Besides dessert choices, you can get hand-dipped
Edy’s Grand Ice Cream.
Dine outside on the boardwalk or inside at handpainted tables decorated by a local artist, or sit at the
full liquor bar for a mixed drink, glass of wine or cold
beer.
CIP’S PLACE
Cip’s Place is named for the late Jimmy Cipriani, a
longtime islander and owner of the property on which
the restaurant sits. Jimmy always made time for a
good conversation, good company and great food. In
Jimmy’s memory, Cip’s styles itself as a local watering
hole. A mural that takes up an entire wall shows lots of
islanders through the ages – including Cip – and if you
don’t recognize them all, ask to see the “key.”
Food choices range from “comfort” to culinary with
some Caribbean and island favorites as well. And do
try the home-made potato chips, the fried buttermilk
chicken with sage gravy and the snapper tacos.
Choose between the outdoor garden patio or front
porch. Indoor seating and full bar are also available.
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily with happy
hour from 4 to 6 p.m.
CHIP’S SANIBEL STEAKHOUSE
CROW'S NEST
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The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters Inn is a more
casual place than its sister the Old Captiva House. It’s
home to the famed Captiva Crab Races on Mondays
and Thursdays and is a popular venue for live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.
There is a nightly happy hour.
THE DUNES RESTAURANT
GREEN FLASH
The Dunes serves lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Summer chef specials include mahi-mahi and
jerk chicken sandwiches, salads, burgers and shrimp
po’ boy. Open to the public.
On Friday nights, the restaurant is open for dinner
buffet during the San-Cap 9-hole Golf Scramble. The
regular lunch menu is offered until 7 p.m. to coincide
with Family Fun Time from 4 to 7 p.m.
Indoor and outdoor seating.
The Green Flash has marvelous waterfront
views of Captiva’s bayside and Pine Island Sound.
The Green Flash was built on the site of the historic
Timmy’s Nook, opened in 1950. Fittingly, seafood
dominates the menu, although other options are
offered as well. The Green Flash is easily navigable
by boat and is located southwest of Marker 38 on the
Intracoastal Waterway.
Hours are daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for
lunch and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for dinner.
GEORGE & WENDY'S
SEAFOOD GRILLE
George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille features live
music Fridays and Saturdays and Karaoke on Thursdays. Specials include barbecued ribs on Monday
for $18, prime rib on Tuesdays for $18, crab legs
on Wednesdays for $18, steak lovers special on Thursdays for $18 and Friday night fish fry for $15.
There is a live jazz brunch buffet on Sunday from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Happy hour is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The full bar
has an extensive wine list, 20 beers on tap, local,
domestic and craft beer, mojitos, martinis and tropical
favorites.
Football food and drink specials are available in
the bar area only during all NFL and Saturday college
games. There are free Jello shots with each Chicago
or Buffalo touchdown.
Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.
GREAT WHITE GRILL
The Great White Grill is a sports bar featuring 29
beers on tap and a good wine list. It’s home of The
Steel Curtain Pizza. There’s free pizza delivery too.
The Great White carries the TV Baseball package
and the NFL package for sports enthusiasts and has
arcade games for kids of all ages.
The regular menu includes hand-cast fresh dough
pizza, wings, fries, chicken fingers, salads, gyros,
sandwiches and burgers. Check out the Pittsburgh
Salad, which consists of grilled chicken, French fries,
cheddar cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions on
a bed of lettuce.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
From page 17
Island Fare
GREENHOUSE GRILL
At Greenhouse Grill, happy hour includes $2 off
house wine, $1 off draft beer and half price special
of the day appetizer from 4 to 6 p.m. daily. For dining,
there are vegan and gluten free options available.
Fresh, local, seasonal ingredients are used to flavor
steaks, seafood, pasta, salads, burgers and more.
The signature bouillabaisse is a seafood lover’s delight
with fresh shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, grouper
and calamari. Homemade lemonade and green tea
with pomegranate are a favorite among guests. Grand
finales include Chocolate Fondant, Tiramisu, Crème
Brule, Cannoli and other delectables.
Pet-friendly patio seating available.
The Greenhouse Grill is open daily from 10:30
a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are appreciated and carry
out orders are welcome.
IL TESORO
Il Tesoro serves authentic Italian food “with the
taste and feel of a Tuscan holiday,” according to owner
Chef AJ Black. He infuses flavors from the old world
to the new world of cooking using only fresh seasonal
ingredients to bring his dishes to life. Daily specials
focus on pairing authentic meals with a bold array of
fine Italian wines.
Il Tesoro (The Treasure) serves dinner seven
nights a week from 5 to 10 p.m.
ISLAND COW
The Island Cow is a family favorite with its colorful
indoor and outdoor seating and live entertainment.
“Come as our guests… leave as our friends!” is the
motto. The Cow serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
featuring fresh local seafood and meats and has an
extensive children’s menu. Starbucks coffee is also on
the menu.
Breakfast is served between 7 and 11 a.m. Hours
are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
JACARANDA
MATZALUNA ITALIAN KITCHEN
OVER EASY CAFÉ
The Jacaranda Restaurant & Patio Lounge is a
Sanibel mainstay, with a reputation for fine seafood
and steaks. Dinner is served year-round Monday
through Sunday. You can eat inside or outside on the
pretty patio with its fairy lights and tropical vegetation.
During The Jac’s Summer Break, Monday through
Thursday, choose an appetizer, entree and dessert
from the featured menu for just $30. Wine specials
are also offered, along with the featured drink, The
Jacaranda Sangria.
The Jac Bar has live music six nights and is the
unofficial HQ for Sanibel’s social scene. The patio
lounge menu includes a selection of “happy apps” for
$5.95 and half price drinks during happy hour, 5 to 7
p.m. There is also a raw bar.
In the mood for pizza? Matzaluna Italian Kitchen
has a wood-fired oven to bake authentic pizzas,
including gluten-free ones. That’s in addition to a big
selection including over 20 combinations of pasta dinners from $11.95 (including soup or salad and fresh
baked bread), affordable veal, tender chicken, choice
steaks and seafood (Italian style) in a casual marketlike setting. Gluten-free pizza is also available.
Matzaluna has craft beers on tap. On Wine
Wednesdays, every bottle priced $25 and over will be
discounted by $8 all evening. Hours are 4:30 to 9:30
p.m. daily and happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Over Easy Café is a pet-friendly place with
indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast and lunch.
The covered patio is a popular spot. Choose from 22
different Eggs Benedict, scramblers and omelettes, 11
pancakes and French toast choices, 15 egg specialties and wraps, eight salads and 26 sandwiches
and burgers, plus baked goods. Beer and wine is
available.
Breakfast is served all day. Hours are 7 a.m. to
3 p.m.
MUCKY DUCK
Need a pick-me-up? Looking for some downtime?
Either way, your best bet is PocoLoco on the tropical
courtyard at Jerry's Center. Indoors or out you will
savor gourmet coffee, tea, signature sandwiches,
pastries, or a cone of the region's most popular ice
cream, Love Boat. PocoLoco is the Sanibel source for
this ice cream and always features a couple dozen delicious favors. Stop by, sit in the sunshine and chatter
with six cheerful parrots for a unique and memorable
experience.
JERRY’S RESTAURANT AND DELI
Jerry’s Restaurant and Deli in Jerry’s Market is
the next best thing to dining in a tropical garden. This
family-style restaurant has large windows to view the
lush garden with caged tropical birds that are favorites
with visitors and residents. Daily specials are offered in
the spacious restaurant and you can order a sandwich
or hot food from the deli or help yourself at the wellstocked salad bar to take out.
The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
LAZY FLAMINGO
The Lazy Flamingo is a famed island hang-out with
two Sanibel locations: one at 1036 Periwinkle Way, the
other – the original – at 6520 Pine Avenue, near Blind
Pass. “If our seafood were any fresher, we would be
serving it under water!” is the Flamingo’s motto. And
that includes, shrimp, grouper, oysters, conch fritters
and chowder as well as chicken.
The Flamingo Bread and the Caesar Salad are
signature items. Pull up a stool to the rustic bar or take
a high or low table. The interior feels like the inside of
an old pirate ship with its portholes and hewn wood
surfaces. The atmosphere is definitely casual and beer
is available by the bottle, on draft or by the pitcher.
The Mucky Duck may well be the most famous
restaurant on Captiva due to its longevity and quirky
name. Then there’s the fabulous sunsets. Patrons
gladly wait on the beach for tables. This place draws
crowds – sipping cocktails and beverages until they
can take their seats. Reservations are not accepted.
The Duck is open for lunch and dinner, serving
fresh seafood, pub-style food, sandwiches, steaks and
other items.
OLD CAPTIVA HOUSE
AT ‘TWEEN WATERS INN
Old Captiva House at ‘Tween Waters Inn, Captiva,
offers romantic sunset dining in an historic setting
with live piano music. Executive Chef Jason Miller
prepares New Florida island favorites, tropical seafoods, classic meats and daily fresh-baked breads and
pastries, served with an extensive selection of wines,
liquors and coffees.
First built as a one-room school for children of
Captiva’s pioneer settlers, the Old Captiva House
still reflects much of its original charm – from white
French doors to hardwood floors to the Gulf of Mexico
sunset that streams through the western windows.
Its collection of famed cartoonist JN “Ding” Darling’s
1930s whimsical vacation illustrations has led to its
designation as a landmark in Southwest Florida.
POCOLOCO
RC OTTER'S, CANTINA CAPTIVA,
SUNSHINE SEAFOOD, KEYLIME
BISTRO AND CAPTIVA PIZZA,
YOGURT & GIFTS
Five Captiva eateries under the same ownership
– RC Otter's, Cantina Captiva, Sunshine Seafood,
Keylime Bistro and Captiva Pizza, Yogurt & Gifts –
offer a fun and casual dining experience with a tropical
flair reminiscent of Key West.
RC Otter's and Keylime Bistro have live music
outdoors most of the day. Cantina Captiva serves
Mexican food. Sunshine Seafood Cafe Wine Bar
specializes in fine dining with a very respectable wine
list. You have your choice of dining inside or outdoors.
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EARLY BIRD DINING 5-6PM
“BENVENUTI IL TESORO”
Come join us for a taste of Italy.
Receive one complimentary glass from our selected featured Italian wines and a sample of
our famous homemade Antipasto with a purchase of two entrees.
Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or voucher. No online reservations, call in reservations accepted. 18%
gratuity will be added to full amount before discount. Valid through the month of November.
OPEN DAILY 11-10
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FOOTBALL
Food & Drink
SPECIALS!
“Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love...
the recipe for a treasured dining experience”
– Chef/Owner AJ Black
KARAOKE
Friday Nights!
472-7770 • Periwinkle Way
www.thefishhouserestaurants.com
751 Tarpon Bay Road
Sanibel Island, FL
Reservations Suggested
www.iltesoro.net • 239-395-4022
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SANDBAR
SANIBEL DELI & COFFEE FACTORY
Currently serving HAPPY HOUR in the LOUNGE
ONLY 4-5:30PM everyday, and DINNER 5-9 PM.
Since opening in 2013, The Sandbar has become
known for its incredibly fresh seafood and choice cuts
of beef and pork. We take great pride in having the
best service staff on the islands!.
Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory offers a gluten free
menu in addition to regular choices, along with pizza
and wings, Boar’s Head meats, frozen yogurt and
ice cream. There is indoor seating as well as outdoor
tables shaded with umbrellas, and free wi-fi.
SANIBEL BEAN
The Sanibel Bean coffee shop is java central on
Sanibel Island. With its indoor and outdoor seating
and free wi-fi, it’s a popular venue for laptop-toting
coffee lovers to relax and check their inboxes, have
breakfast or lunch or recharge the batteries in the
afternoon.
Besides a big selection of coffee from around the
globe and a variety of coffee drinks, The Bean has
tea and other beverages and a variety of hearty sandwiches, pastries and muffins, plus other light fare.
SANIBEL FISH HOUSE
Find out why Sanibel Fish House is such a great
addition to the list of Sanibel restaurants. We offer
a wide range of fresh seafood as well as our great
alternative choices at reasonable prices.
Come and see us in our delightful tropical island
setting. Open 11 to 10 daily with excellent lunch and
dinner specials. Don’t miss the best happy hour on
the island 11 to 6 daily and all day on Saturdays and
Sundays in The Lounge! The Lounge opens 11 to 10
Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Fridays
and Saturdays. Watch your favorite team with us and
enjoy our Game Time specials!
ROSIE’S CAFÉ & GRILL
Rosie's repertoire includes crab cakes, grouper
and shrimp entrees and steaks with all the trimmings,
Southwestern dishes such as burritos and fajitas, soup
and sandwich combos, and salads. Among the most
popular items is Rosie’s Famous Cheese Steak made
from shaved rib eye, grilled mushrooms, onions and
green peppers, Ultimate Cuban and Classic Reuben,
home-made muffins and cinnamon rolls and Key lime
pie, root beer floats and banana splits. A children’s
menu and carry-out are also available and outdoor
seating is available.
Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. seven days a week
with two-for-one draft beer and wine and a menu that
starts at $4.50 for items such as nachos with cheese
and salsa and $5.50 wings and chicken tenders. The
ice cream bar has 20+ flavors of locally made Royal
Scoop ice cream.
SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT & SPA
At Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, all restaurants
and bars are open to the public.
Sea Breeze Café offers breakfast, lunch and
dinner seven days a week, serving a combination of
classic tavern fare and innovative entrees, salads and
sandwiches. Sit in the dining room overlooking the Gulf
of Mexico or on the outdoor terrace for an al fresco
experience. Breakfast is served from 7 to 11 a.m. and
an all-day menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pool & Beach Bar is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily. Food, tropical drinks, imported and domestic
beers, and an array of popular wines are available.
Happy hour is daily from 3 to 5 p.m. at Pool &
Beach Bar and from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sea Breeze
Café with appetizers from $3 to $8 and beverages
from $3 to $5. Stop by for Margarita Monday, with
$5 margaritas from 4 to 10 p.m. plus live island-style
entertainment from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The taco bar is
open from 4 to 6 p.m., priced at $12.95.
Waterview is available for private functions during
the summer and will resume daily dining service in
the fall.
Register to win an Escape Weekend at Sundial
Beach Resort & Spa. Entry forms are located at each
resort restaurant.
SANIBEL GRILL
The Sanibel Grill has 19 big screen TVs with satellite TV tuned to every televised sporting event. The
Grill shares a kitchen with The Timbers, serving the
same fresh seafood, along with burgers, sandwiches,
pizzas and salads. Crunchy Grouper and Crunchy
Shrimp are signature dishes.
SANIBEL SPROUT
The Sanibel Sprout is the island's diversified
health food store with vegan gourmet take-out dishes
prepared by chef Nikki. There is an all-organic juice/
smoothie bar featuring the Sproutaccino. The Sprout
carries a wide range of organic, gluten and GMOfree groceries carefully selected to appeal to vegans,
vegetarians and other health-conscious consumers.
There is a broad selection of high quality supplements,
herbs and vitamins, organic fresh produce, handmade
Guatemalan Swarovski jewelry, etched glass juice jars
and coffee mugs by Sanibel artist Luc Century, T-shirts
and clothing, Sprout watches, pure soaps, cosmetics
and hair products.
We're opening on Monday, November 10 (next
Monday) at our new location in the Bailey's Center –
2463 Periwinkle Way. We will be Sanibel's first Vegan
Cafe and Juice Bar, plus all the good things we had at
the last location (i.e. healthy groceries, supplements,
boutique and gifts).
THE NEW
TIMBERS RESTAURANT
& FISH MARKET
The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market and the
adjoining Sanibel Grill are mainstays of the island dining scene, boasting 35 years of fresh fish on Sanibel
Island. The restaurant offers 13 dinners for $15
daily before 5:30 p.m. plus a large selection of local
seafood such as grilled shrimp, fried grouper, oysters,
clams and crab cakes.
Besides specializing in fresh local seafood, the
restaurant has a seafood market that opens at 11 a.m.
(except Sunday, when it’s 2 p.m.)
TRADITIONS ON THE BEACH
Traditions on the Beach is one of the few Sanibel
restaurants with beachfront dining. Located in the
historic Island Inn, the recently updated restaurant
sits on 10 acres with gulf views, perfect for watching
the sunset over the water while you dine. The menu
features Italian and Mediterranean cuisine prepared
by Chef Aziz and his team. Traditions’ dishes are made
with fresh ingredients, from seafood and meats, to
produce from local vendors. On the menu you will find
the classics and specialties including Moroccan lamb,
roast duck, lobster and veal. Pasta, grilled items and
a raw bar are also available. In addition to the regular
menu, specials are offered daily. There’s an attractive
bar and lounge area that also serves food and an
extensive wine and cocktail list. Dining begins at 5 p.m.
and continues until late. Reservations are suggested.
ZEBRA FROZEN YOGURT
This bold and bright cafe/store offers a variety of
frozen yogurt flavors – try the caramel sea salt pretzel
– with more than 50 toppings such as strawberries,
blueberries, chopped candy and sprinkles. Other offerings include milk shakes, smoothies and frappes.
Zebra has indoor and outdoor seating.
The store recently added frozen yogurt to go, by
the pint and quart.
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Welcome to Jerry’s of Sanibel
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Hello Shoppers of Sanibel,
When you shop Jerry’s of Sanibel you’ll
experience much more than just quality
grocery shopping. From H20 Outfitters
to Sanibel Surf Shop’s flagship store to
Sanybel’s Finest and more, there are
just enough shops at Jerry’s to turn
an ordinary day into an extraordinary
day. Before shopping at Jerry’s Foods,
you can enjoy PocoLoco’s exclusive ice
cream selection from local favorite, Love
Boat Ice Cream. And our courtyard is
a wonderful spot to relax with family
and friends; it’s a little piece of paradise
teeming with colorful exotic birds!
Stop by and say hello!
Regards,
Jerry’s of Sanibel
1700 Periwinkle Way,
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta
Fritters
2 ears fresh sweet corn,
kernels removed
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine
4 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup self-rising unbleached
or whole-wheat flour
Olive oil (for shallow pan frying)
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste
In a medium-sized bowl, combine
corn, cilantro, ricotta, eggs, flour and a
pinch of salt and pepper. Add a small
amount of olive oil to a medium-high preheated sauté pan.
Carefully add spoonfuls of the corn
mixture to the hot pan. Cook on both
sides until golden brown.
Test the first done fritter, and adjust
seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve
with low-fat sour cream, if desired.
Florida Sweet Corn and Ricotta Fritters
BEST TAKE-OUT
ON THE ISLANDS
Among The Flowers
Italian espresso • fresh juice bar & smoothies • ice cream •
pizza • sandwiches • salads • GLUTEN FREE Pizza
• handmade local art and gifts
Call Ahead Orders
239-312-4085
or Text-To-Go
239-580-8573
IL TESORO RISTORANTE
F I N E
C U I S I N E
Open 7 days a week
751 Tarpon Bay Road • 239.395.4022
www.facebook.com/iltesorosanibel
The Sanibel Sprout
Bailey Center
2463 Periwinkle Way
Your place to thrive!
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Gourmet vegan cuisine
100% organic and non-GMO
Catering and special orders welcome
Sanibel‛s original fresh juice and smoothie bar
239-472-4499
website for menu
www.loveamongtheflowers.com
I T A L I A N
www.sanibelsprout.com
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The Sanibel Sprout
Restaurant & Deli
Daily Lunch Specials • Salad Bar • Take-Out
or Eat In • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Open Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
CALL FOR
DAILY SPECIALS
472-9300
FULL DELI, BAKERY
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
COLD BEVERAGES
Call us for your cookout, picnic
and party needs. We’ll take care of you!
Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Road
472-1516
The Only Dockside Dining on Sanibel
Located at the Sanibel Marina
Specializing in Local Seafood
We also feature Petite & 10 oz. Filet Mignons
Dining Awards: 6 years running
Sanibel Deli & Coffee
F A C T O R Y
PIZZA & WINGS
CALL AHEAD 472-2555
Across from
CVS in
Palm Ridge Place
472-8138
BOARS HEAD MEAT!
FROZEN YOGURT &
ICE CREAM
~ OPEN ~ Mon. 7am-3pm
Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 7am-8pm
Fri & Sat. 7am-9pm
Sun. - Seasonal
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
From page 19
LIVE ON THE ISLANDS
Buckeye Ken plays Sundays at The Island
Cow on Periwinkle Way
The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters Inn will feature the band New Vinyls on Friday and Saturday. Crab
Races are on Monday. Taylor Stokes plays on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille has live music
tonight, Friday, with the Rex Bongo Band, playing
blues. On Saturday, it’s Jeff Lyons on acoustic classic
guitar plus half-price drinks for the ladies from 9 p.m. to
midnight. On Sunday, there is a live jazz brunch buffet
from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. plus Hospitality Night with happy
hour pricing from 8 p.m. to close. On Tuesday, open
mic night is from 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke is Thursdays
from 9 p.m. to midnight.
The Jacaranda has live entertainment on Friday
and Saturday with The Riverside Band, playing classic
rock and dance, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Weekdays,
music is from 8 to 11 p.m. On Monday, it’s Renata,
playing funk, jazz and contemporary music. Thursday
is Eric Malibu, playing contemporary, reggae and
dance.
The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva,
features music by Mark Dupuy on Mondays; Rich
Lancaster, Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays
and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, Fridays.
Sea Breeze Café at Sundial Beach Resort &
Spa features Margarita Monday from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. every Monday with $5 margaritas, taco bar for
$12.95 and island style entertainment. Happy hour is
daily from 5 to 7 p.m. with a new drink menu and drink
specials.
This week’s lineup at Traditions on the Beach at
the Island Inn includes: Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
music and dancing with Joe McCormick and Marvilla
Marzan.
The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way has live
entertainment on Friday with Dan Confrey; Saturday,
Diana Lynn; and Sunday, Buckeye Ken.
RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, has live
music daily with dining inside and out.
Keylime Bistro on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva features live music days and nights seven days a week.
Restaurant owners/managers, please email or
fax any changes to your entertainment schedule to
[email protected] or 395-2299.
Jerry’s Introduces
Line Of Black
Angus Beef
I
n mid-October, Jerry’s Foods introduced Simply Essentials, a line of
all-natural, premium Black Angus beef
products, to the Florida marketplace.
Simply Essentials is first of its kind beef
that is naturally healthier for consumers.
Animals are fed a proprietary flax-based
diet that raises the levels of Omega-3
fatty acids and lowers the cholesterol
in the beef. The result is a great tasting
product consumers can feel good about
eating.
Simply Essentials products are functional food intentionally made to benefit
consumer health. “We wanted to offer
a protein that provides a positive health
benefit beyond its basic nutritional value,”
said Todd Henning, chief operations
officer for Function O Foods, Simply Essentials’ parent company. “It is important
to us that we arrive at those benefits
naturally – without injections or additives.
That’s why we developed our USDA Process Verified proprietary flax-fed feeding
regimen.”
Jerry’s Foods has made an effort
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to ensure that products are affordable
for health-conscious consumers on any
budget. “We believe if a food is good for
you, it should be reasonably priced so
the whole family can enjoy it,” said John
Erhard, director of meat and seafood for
Jerry’s Foods.
Simply Essentials beef products are
now available in all Jerry’s Foods locations. For more information, visit www.
jerrysfoods.com/simply-essentials.
Denim & Diamond
Dinner
T
raditions on the Beach will host a
Sanibel Denim & Diamonds themed
dinner on Thursday, November 13
at 5 p.m. in collaboration with Congress
Jewelers. The evening will feature a seated dinner, diamond showcase presentation, live music and line dancing lessons.
The Denim & Diamonds theme will be
prominent with staff and guests dressed
in their favorite jeans and bling attire.
Guests will receive cowboy hats and other
country western handouts. During the
evening, there will be a presentation and
display of diamonds and other jewelry by
Congress Jewelers.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Plant Smart
The rounded leaf has a deep split
where the stalk attaches to the center.
A leaf can measure nearly a foot in diameter and lasts about six weeks before
turning yellow.
Prevent yellow water lily from
spreading throughout an entire pond by
keeping it in pots to control the thick
creeping rhizomes.
Yellow water lily is a less-aggressive
species that the native white water lily
(Nymphaea odorata) and is therefore
better suited to a small water garden.
Give it full sun for maximum
blooms. Propagate it by division.
This species is also known as Mexican water lily and banana water lily.
Hybrids in an array of colors have been
developed.
Sources: National Audubon Field
Guide to Florida, ifas.ufl.edu, and cdfa.
ca.gov.
Plant Smart explores the plant
life of South Florida and sustainable
landscape practices.
Yellow Water Lily
by Gerri Reaves
Y
ellow water lily (Nymphaea mexicana) is a native aquatic plant
found in quiet shallow freshwater
ponds and pools. It is an easy-to-grow
hardy species for a bog or water garden.
Florida’s native water-lily populations were greatly diminished due to
the water-hyacinth, an ornamental first
imported about 130 years ago. However, because of the state’s huge efforts to
control that invasive species, plants like
the yellow water lily now have a chance
to return to previous abundance.
Conversely, in some parts of the
U.S., yellow water lily has itself become
invasive. In California, for example, it is
officially listed as a noxious weed.
It is easily recognizable by the showy
yellow flowers perched on stalks slightly
above the water’s surface. Multi-petaled,
fragrant, and about four inches across,
they bloom most of the year but are
dormant in colder weather.
They last for days, attract butterflies,
and close in the evening. Closed flowers
submerge to produce green berries with
many seeds.
The flowers can be used in flower
arrangements.
The leaves grow on stalks rooted in
the pond bottom and float flat on the
water surface. The undersides of the
leaves might be purplish or reddish.
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Native yellow water lily is a pretty addition to a water garden
photo by Gerri Reaves
LAZY FLAMINGO HAPPY HOUR
and
BEER AND WINE
3-5pm & 9:30 to Midnight
All Domestic Draft Beers • All Domestic Pitchers
All House Wine
Present
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Join The Timbers’ Matt Asen and
Museum Science Director Dr. José
H. Leal to learn more about edible
mollusks, while enjoying exotic
oysters paired with winning wines.
Proceeds benefit the Shell Museum.
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cheeses and
dessert.
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Tickets: $40 per person.
Thursday, November 13th, 6pm at the Shell Museum
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Resiliency Coast
submitted by Ken and
Kate Gooderham, ASBPA
Executive Directors
T
he term “resiliency” has been
showing up on the coastal radar
more these days – but what does
it mean to coastal communities and residents?
The Path To A More Resilient
Coast
The term “resiliency” has been showing up on the coastal radar more these
days – but what does it mean to coastal
communities and residents?
To discuss that, we first need to understand what it means in its current usage.
Simply put, coastal resiliency is a measure
of how a coastal area responds to adverse
events – typically in this instance, a natural disaster. This is measured using four
components:
• Prepare: Anticipate the impact of
the disaster on the coastal system.
• Resist: The ability to withstand those
impacts through a variety of coastal protection methods.
• Recover: The ability to return to
a degree of normalcy post-disaster as
quickly as possible.
• Adapt: To take what was learned
and experienced during the past disaster
and apply it to be more resilient in future
disasters.
This systemic approach to resiliency
can be considered in at least three measures:
• Engineering: The steps that can be
taken through a designed and directed
approach to prepare a coast for disaster
-- to anticipate the potential impact in
advance, to design systems in order to
minimize those impacts and to develop
plans to return to a more normal state
more quickly and adapt for future disasters. This can be achieved both through
engineering design (such as structures,
dunes and berms) and an engineered
approach to coastal management (scientific studies and models that predict and
anticipate impacts), among other things.
• Ecological: To create and maintain a
coastal system with the natural capacity
to absorb disaster impacts and undergo
change while maintaining a reasonable
function and structure. These can include
restoration that puts sand on a protective beach and maintains a healthy dune
system, as well as marshes and reefs that
serve as natural buffers to coastal disasters – as well as other elements of what
is being dubbed as “living shorelines,” a
topic worthy of its own article.
• Community: To have the human
infrastructure and institutions to anticipate, learn and adapt to coastal disasters
so as to minimize their effect on the
coastal area. These include building codes
that enhance survivability, land use planning that recognizes the coastal hazards
of a community, prudent evacuation and
storm preparation plans, and a community commitment to anticipate, learn and
adapt to coastal issues in a reasoned and
purposeful basis.
The goal behind coastal resilience
is not only to change the conversation
about surviving a natural disaster (and
broaden the options communities look
at when considered that potential), but
to develop metrics that can guide communities to guide and enhance their own
resilience. It also encourages coastal managers to look at a larger picture, to bring
in all the potential risks and responses in
their preparations, rather than to consider
each potential impact in isolation. This
kind of thinking will encourage efforts
such as regional sediment management,
improvement in land use planning and
construction, restoring and maintaining
living shorelines as primary coastal buffers
(among their many benefits) and more.
While coastal resilience is a major federal focus right now, local communities
should embrace this concept because it
really encourages more of a bottom-up
process to protection and preparation.
This holistic approach encourages each
community to look at its unique circumstances and challenges while allowing a
more integrated regional approach to
potential solution to be possible – which
is why the federal focus is welcome if it
encourages more integration and less segmentation.
This brief overview of resilience cannot
do the topic or its potential justice, but it
can serve as an introduction to the larger
discussion – a conversation coastal communities need to be part of now, when
they can shape its direction and benefit
from its intention.
For more information, go to www.
asbpa.org.
Shell Found
Judy and John Riendeau
J
ohn Riendeau and his mom, Judy
Riendeau from Winter Park, Florida,
found a junonia on Bowman’s
Beach while visiting the island for the
day on October 21. John said, “God
bless America!”
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Shell Of The Week
Eastern Oyster
by José H. Leal,
PhD, The BaileyMatthews National
Shell Museum
Science Director &
Curator
T
he eastern oyster,
Crassostrea
virginica (Gmelin,
1791), is the oyster
most consumed
along the eastern seaboard of the U.S.
and the Gulf of Mexico. Oysters inhabit
the zone between high and low tides,
where they cement themselves to mangrove roots, rocks and other shells, in
particular other oysters. The eastern
oyster has been overexploited for food,
and most of the commercial production these days is harvested through
farming. Oysters use only one potent
adductor muscle to close their shell shut,
unlike most bivalves, which resort to a
pair of adductor muscles. The attachment “scar” of the adductor muscle can
be seen inside the empty shell (bottom
image) as a dark area near the center.
Shell Museum Events
Museum Birthday Celebration: Enjoy
numerous special events happening at
the museum November 13 to 15.
On Thursday, November 13 at 6
p.m., The Timbers takes over the museum for Oystravaganza, featuring exotic
a lightning whelk slam its trap
door shut for protection, or
witness scallops zip across the
tank with jet propulsion skills.
Daily at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30
p.m.
Carolyn’s Collection:
Would you pay $300 for a
shell? Come meet Carolyn, a
delightfully entertaining shell
collector with gorgeous gemquality shells to show. Learn
and laugh as Carolyn shares
the history of building her topnotch collection. Monday at 2
p.m.
What Is A Mollusk? Ever
wonder where all of those
shells on the beach came
from? They were created by
The top (top) and bottom (bottom) valves of the eastanimals known as “mollusks.”
ern oyster. The dark adductor muscle scar is clearly
Come learn about the fascinatvisible inside the bottom valve
ing life of our local mollusks
and have all your questions
oysters paired with winning wines. $40
answered. Join our marine naturalist for
per person.
this discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m.
On Friday, November 14 at 5:30
Island Inn Morning Beach Walks: Join
p.m., attend Pearls and Chocolate for a
one of our marine naturalists for a beach
Cause. Create a 78-inch freshwater pearl
walk near Island Inn on Sanibel. Walks
and crystal necklace (or two smaller ones)
while sipping wine and eating chocolates. depart daily from the Island Inn lobby at 9
a.m. Learn about the shells, the mollusks
$100 per person includes necklace; prowho create them, and other marine life
ceeds benefit the museum.
that has washed ashore. The cost is $10,
Free admission for all on Saturday,
and parking at Island Inn is free for beach
November 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
walk participants. Space is limited; book
Go to www.shellmuseum.org or call 395online at www.shellmuseum.org/events
2233 for more details.
or call 395-2233 to make a reservation.
Live Tank Demonstration: Learn from
All participants receive a coupon for halfa marine naturalist as you watch a fighting conch use its foot for locomotion, spy off museum admission.
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Marine Naturalist Adventure Cruise:
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell
Museum and Captiva Cruises present a
one-of-a-kind experience that will excite
nature lovers of all ages. Join our marine
naturalist for an unforgettable day with
a small group aboard the 40-foot sailing catamaran Adventure. Trips set sail
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
at 9 a.m. from South Seas Island Resort
on Captiva. The four-hour cruise costs
$100 for adults and $75 for children
and includes the boat trip, lunch and
museum admission. Call 472-5300 to
book. (Water shoes required, no flip flops.
Prepare to get wet.)
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell
Museum is located at 3075 SanibelCaptiva Road. Phone 395-2233 or visit
www.shellmuseum.org.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Fish Caught
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation
Foundation Upcoming Programs
Cane Toad
C
ome to the SCCF Nature Center
and learn about Sanibel’s new
invasive non-native, the giant cane
toad, and how to catch them. The cane
toad eats anything: birds, other frogs,
snakes, dog food and each other. And it
is toxic if eaten by pets. They were initially found breeding on Sanibel during frog
call surveys during the summer of 2012.
Come and learn more about these toads
and how to catch them in your yard and
neighborhood to protect wildlife. Program Cane toad
will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at
10 a.m.
Lars and Marie with their catch
W
hile on a Sea Reed charter fishing trip, Marie and Lars from Sweden
caught a 36-inch snook and quickly released it back into the water.
One of the islands’ resident bobcats
Bobcat Tales
C
ome and see a video of an island bobcat mother and kits on their way to
the beach. Learn more about the biology and society of this shy feline that
roams the islands. There has never been a negative human bobcat interaction reported on Sanibel. Bobcat Tales will be held on Wednesday, November 12 at
10 a.m. in the SCCF auditorium. Cost of the program is $5 per adult, with SCCF
members and children attending for free. Following the program, take a walk on
the trails to the Sanibel River, where you may see bobcat scat. Climb the tower to
see Sanibel’s Everglades-like wetlands where the bobcats live.
Scot and Melissa Congress, owners of Congress Jewelers, with Sheila and Andrea
Mucciga, owners of Traditions on the Beach
From page 23
Denim & Diamonds
The beachfront restaurant will be
decked out in country western decor
and, in addition to the normal menu,
Traditions will serve Denim & Diamonds
inspired cocktails and specials to complement the theme. Dishes such as the Willy
Nelson 22-ounce True Aged Bone-In
Cowboy Chop and Billy Bob’s Pecan
Crusted Ahi Tuna Steak will be on the
menu.
Restaurant owner Andrea Mucciga
and his staff have hosted many theme
nights over the years. He said, “Having
events such as Denim & Diamonds is
one of our favorite ways to provide our
guests with not only a beautiful sunset
dinner, but also a fun-filled show with
exciting entertainment and other themed
highlights.”
Models from Congress Jewelers will
present their latest diamond collections
from the Sanibel store. Along with the
diamond showcase, there will be prizes
such as bottles of champagne, dinner for
two with a bottle of wine at Traditions
on the Beach and a two-night hotel stay
at the Island Inn. Guests will also receive
a Congress Jewelers gift bag, which will
include a special discount.
Reservations are recommended. Call 472-4559 or visit www.
TraditionsOnTheBeach.com. Traditions
on the Beach is at 3111 West Gulf
Drive.
Baby sea turtles
photo by Masa Ushioda
Turtle Tracks
O
n Thursday, November 13 at 10
a.m., come and learn about the
lifecycles and habits of sea turtles
that nest on island beaches in the summertime and what SCCF’s nest monitor- Baby sea turtles hatching
ing program is doing to protect them.
This nesting numbers were the highest ever recorded on the islands. The program
is free to SCCF members and children, and $5 for adults.
Call 472-2329 for more information on these programs. The Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Master Gardener
Lecture Series
T
he 67th Master Gardener Lecture
Series will begin on Thursday,
November 13 at 10 a.m. at the
Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop
Road. The featured speaker will be John
Sibley, owner of All Native Nursery &
Garden Center.
Sibley is a certified Florida Master
Gardener, co-president of Florida
Association of Native Nurseries and
president of the Native Plant Society of
Southwest Florida. He was featured as a
native plant expert on Florida landscape
documentary on WGCH. He is on the
advisory board of the University of Florida
Extension Service and participated in
many of the regional UNFL programs.
In addition, he was a designer and provider of vegetation for The Periwinkle
Partnership and he completed many
projects for the cities of Cape Coral, Fort
Myers Beach, Sanibel and Fort Myers
as well as many private residences on
Sanibel. His nursery can execute a “turnkey” project, including design, installation
and maintenance.
Sibley’s presentation will be unique –
no PowerPoint or slide show, but rather
actual living specimens from his nursery – with comments on the benefits of
these plants to wildlife, both resident and
migrating species. As a bonus for your
attendance, Sibley will distribute free an
extremely informative booklet on establishing newly-planted native plants, and a
description of size, flowers or berries and
requirements for sun or shade. His program will feature more than 50 plants,
literally bringing botanical garden to our
group. Questions from the audience are
welcome.
The program is free and open to the
public, but seating is limited.
Shell Islands
Garden Club
being a floral designer came true. With a
masters degree in horticulture, she began
working at Floral Artistry of Sanibel in
2005 and became the shop’s proprietor
in 2009.
Telecka will be demonstrating several
easy techniques to create outstanding
holiday floral arrangements. She will
incorporate native and traditional pine
greenery along with beautiful flowers to
make unique centerpieces.
The Shell Islands Garden Club meets
the second Tuesday of each month from
October through May. Some of the club’s
activities include an annual January auction, field trips to area garden shows, a
March Art In Bloom library event, guest
speakers and hands-on workshops.
From page 6
Children’s Center
year’s event. The title sponsor is the
Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club.
Platinum sponsors include Doc Ford’s
Rum Bar & Grille, Bay Medical Solutions,
and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank.
Gold sponsors include Bank of
the Islands, Island Homewatch, Inc.,
Law Offices of Jason R. Maughan,
Sanibel Captiva Trust Co., and Tropical
Tradesmen General Contracting, Inc.
Silver sponsors include Dan Hahn
Custom Builders, the Heizmann family,
the Dunn family, Billy and Salli Kirkland,
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Way. The program will begin at 12:15
p.m. Guests are welcome to attend for
$5.
Telecka was born and raised in the
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States in 2001. As a child growing up on
her family’s farm, she developed a love of
nature, plants and beautiful flowers.
After nine years of studying horticulture and floral design with the best Czeck
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Community House Offering Tables
For Crafters During Luminary
SCA members and friends honor and say thank you to the nation’s veterans
First Dance Party Of The Season
T
The Community House decked out for Luminary
T
he Community House is offering table space for rent to any local Sanibel
crafters that want to display and sell their crafts during Luminary on Friday,
Friday, December 5. The rental fee is $25. Limited table space is available;
tables should be reserved prior to November 30. No shell crafts will be accepted
since the local club will be selling their works.
For more information, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or call 472-2155.
iPhone and iPad courses offered at
Community House
Workshops To
Master Your
iPhone Or iPad
B
eginner iPhone/iPad Courses are
being offered at The Community
House on November 13, January
8, February 11 and April 2 from 9:30
to 11 a.m. with Q&A until noon. The
workshop is designed for the beginner
wanting to master the basics. It provides
an easy on-ramp to really love your
Apple mobile device. The course covers setup, navigation and safe use. An
extensive handout recaps the course for
mastery to continue at home.
Intermediate iPhone/iPad Courses will
be held December 11, January 29 and
March 12 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with
Q&A until noon. This workshop will take
your comfort and skill with your Apple
mobile device to the next level. Coverage
includes techniques to improve efficiency,
use of the Cloud, exploration of specific
high value apps, and how to fall in love
with Siri. An extensive handout recaps
the course for mastery to continue at
home.
Cost for members is $35 per class,
guests are $40 per class. Contact the
Community House for advanced registration at 472-2155
Classes will be taught by Eric B.
Orkin, former business school professor
and department chair at the University of
New Hampshire, a successful high-tech
entrepreneur, author of numerous articles
and an inductee into the prestigious
HiTech Hall of Fame.
Orkin owned two companies that
developed applications using MS-DOS,
then Windows. After two decades of
dealing with Microsoft idiosyncrasies, he
migrated his family to the Apple world
and never looked back. He is highly
regarded as a teacher in many fields.
When presenting technology, he is noted
for making it accessible, practical, and
memorable. Orkin lives on Sanibel.
To advertise in the
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Call 395-1213
he Community House will continue its series of themed dance parties this season starting on Friday, November 21, with dance lessons offered from 5:30
to 6:30 p.m. by Enchanted Ballroom. The festivities will continue until 9 p.m.
Performing will be Top Shelf Oldies, prominent local musicians who often play at
the Sandy Parrot. Sandy Greco and Lynne Campean will perform some favorites as
well. The evening is a tribute to the nation’s veterans from all conflicts past. Anyone
who has any military photos or memorabilia is invited to drop them off prior to the
dance to add to the decorations. Uniforms or party dresses from the era are encouraged.
Each of this year’s dance parties will again raise funds for a non-profit partner. For
this event, the partner is the Lee Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association
of America. Snacks and beverages will be light and provided by Sanibel Catering
Company of Bailey’s. Alcoholic beverages will be available by donation.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of an event this season or to attend,
register in advance by calling The Community House at 472-2155 or go to www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net. Tickets for the dance are $25 in advance, $30 at the door
for members; $30 in advance guests, $35 at the door for guests.
Silk Painting Class
T
he Community House is
offering a Silk Painting
Class on November 20
from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost
is $85 for members, guests are
$80 per class. Pre-payment is
required.
All materials will be provided,
including a piece of 8-inch x
70-inch silk stretched on a frame
with your pre-drawn design.
Students will use bamboo art
brushes, baggies, silk dyes and
paints, media to move the dyes
(salt and rubbing alcohol). Art
instruction will be provided.
Design choices can include a
traditional flower, contemporary
flower, poppies, calla lily, eye of
the peacock, dragonflies, butterflies, sunflowers, geometric/
modern shapes, or free hand
your own design. You will
choose your own color palette
from an extensive variety of
hues. When you register, indicate
the style of design you would
like to paint and the instructor,
Jenny M. Licht, will pre-draw
Silk painting with dyes
the design with resist on your
scarf, making it ready for painting. Bring a snack if you like.
Use your hand painted silk as a beautiful scarf to wear, add tassels and make it into
a table runner, add a backing for a pillow covering, stretch and frame to use as a wall
hanging or use your hand painted silk as a window valance. Full refund will be given if
you need to cancel prior to 72 hours of class.
Upon completion of the class, Licht will take the silk works on their frames to her
home where she will remove them from the frame after 24 hours for heat setting. She
will then wash them with professional silk dye detergent and rinse. The scarves will be
ironed, packaged and shipped back to the student. Class size is limited so early sign up
is recommended by calling 472-2155.
You can see some of Licht’s work at www.facebook.com/wissotaart.
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Youth Ministry Goes To Camp
THEATER
Adult Reserved: $30 :[\KLU[*OPSK!$5
Divas
Directed by Bobby Logue
The youth group and their leaders
H
20 youth ministry at Sanibel Community Church held its annual Camp 737
Fall Retreat October 24 through 26. Forty-nine middle school students,
high school students and youth leaders traveled up to Lake Aurora Christian
Camp in Lake Wales, Florida for a weekend of paintballing, swimming, low and
high ropes course, boating, 50-foot slip and slide, campfire, and an evening game
of capture the flag. But the best part of the weekend consisted of several worship
sessions where all were challenged from God’s word.
Micah Bournes, a spoken-word artist, who was a student at Moody Bible Institute,
gave some talks about who a person is in Christ, and his friend Aisea Taimani came to
lead in worship and praise God. Bournes and Taimani flew in from California for this
event.
H2O youth ministry meets on Wednesday evenings, and is for middle school and
high school students grades 6 through 12. Students in the sixth through eighth grade
meet at 5 p.m. for concessions and games and then transition to worship and lesson
time and conclude their evening at 7 p.m. High school students meet from 7 to 8:30
p.m. If you know any teenagers who are looking for a place to connect and a safe
place to develop their faith, encourage them to attend. H2O takes place at Sanibel
Community Church in the youth center. For more information, contact Kevin Schafer,
youth pastor, at 472-2684. Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle
Way, next to Jerry’s Market.
Welcome
Back Party
For Voluneers
B
ecome a volunteer at The
Community House and you’ll be
part of a Sanibel tradition that
stretches back almost 90 years. Since
it was built in 1927, The Community
House has been a true “community
effort.”
Volunteers are needed in areas ranging from event planning and staffing to
administrative support. Anna Tamblyn,
board member and volunteer liason said,
“Whatever your niche, we’ll find a way
for you to participate. And along the
way, you’ll get to know other like-minded
folks.”
The Welcome Back Party for
Volunteers will be held on Thursday,
November 13, beginning at 4 p.m.
All are invited to stop by for a glass of
wine and see what is happening this
season. There will be raffle for those
in attendance. For more information,
stop by The Community House at 2173
Periwinkle Way or call Teresa Riska-Hall
at 472-2155.
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Drop-off and pick-up for repairs and
services is at Tuttle’s Sea Shell Shop, 362
Periwinkle Way on Sanibel’s east end.
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Strauss Theater
7:30 pm: Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29; Dec. 2–4
4 pm: Sunday, Nov. 23, 30
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6:30 pm, Friday, November 21
GALLERY EXHIBITS
FREE Admission!
DiscARTed
Art from reused material
October 16–November 28
Phillips Gallery
Mon.–Sat. 1–4pm
Petticoat Painters of Sarasota
October 16–November 28
Interface
by Diane Schmidt
Founders Gallery
Mon.–Fri. 9am–4pm
Discobolusto
by Jerry Churchill
COMMUNITY CREATIONS
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Strauss Theater
Sunday, November 16 • 8 pm
Pre-conce reception, 7:15 pm, hosted by Doc Ford’s
Pre-concert
Adult Reserved: $30 c:[\KLU[*OPSK!$5
Weaving her own unique magical spell,
songstress Wendy Webb will sing and play
acoustic guitar. Accompanied by musicians
Danny Morgan and John McClane
MONDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES
ONLY $8!
Schein Performance Hall
7 pm, Mondays (October 20–April 27)
November 10 Like Father, Like Son
November 17 The Trip to Italy
Featuring Original Paintings
by David Ruhe
630 Tarpon Bay Rd
(near the Over Easy Cafe)
Hours :
Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 4pm
www.sanibelartandframe.com
239-395-1350
WORKSHOPS & WINTER ACADEMY
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Garden Club Assists With
Community House New Plantings
New plantings
SCA staff and Shell Islands Garden Club members
T
he Community House grounds got a fresh new look to complement the mural
along the east side of the auditorium thanks to a donation from the Shell Islands
Garden Club, which holds its monthly meetings there from October through
May. The garden club has been a long time supporter of the SCA. Its most recent gift
of new plantings was the motivation for the summer makeover at The Community
House.
Design work and plants for the new garden area were provided by the SCCF Native
Plant Nursury, led by Becca Grotrian, and installation was accomplished by a crew of
Community House volunteers overseen by Lisa Cochrane from the garden club.
New mulch was placed around the grounds, thanks to John Dicky of Dicky Brothers Tree Service. The Community House also thanks to Billy Kirkland, who donated
the use of his tractor for the project and Matt and Johnathan Hall, who also assisted.
The preparation and planting were done by Teresa Hall, her son Johnathan, Patty
McGinnis, Lisa Cochrane and several other young helpers. The plants should be well
established and thriving by next fall after all the summer rains.
New plantings in the ground
Paint Your Pet At
The Community House
All are invited to paint their pets at TheCommunity House
Students can paint multiple pets on the same canvas, but will pay additional fees for
those sketchings. Instruction/assistance will be provided regardless of experience. This
is a great opportunity to work with other amateur painters and learn a new skill while
producing your own original.
The class fee must be pre-paid and is $65 for Sanibel Community Association
members and $70 for guests. Register by calling The Community House at 472-2155.
Cancellation fees apply and full refunds are available if cancelled within 48 hours of
class. Minimum number of students required.
The Community House is 2173 Periwinkle Way.
Painters display their works
H
ave a furry family member you’d love to immortalize on canvas? Artists of all
skill levels are invited to paint with art instructor Jenny M. Licht at The Community House on Thursday, November 13 or Thursday, January 29 from
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Create a painting of your pet from a photo you have on hand. No
experience is necessary. The photo you submit with your registration will be used to
provide a sketched primer/design on your canvas. All other materials will be provided,
including canvas, brushes, palette, easel, paint and samples.
Share your community news with us.
Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299
or email [email protected]
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Art And Wine Parties
H
ere’s a way to socialize,
learn something new,
express yourself and
have fun with a purpose.
Local artist Sissi Janku will
encourage the artist within by
guiding and encouraging you
to complete a masterpiece, and
no experience is necessary.
Party and paint with The
Community House’s professional art instructor, creating
your own beautiful work of
art to take home. Come with
friends, or come alone and
make new friends.
All the materials will be
provided, including a canvas,
paints, brushes and aprons.
Unleash your inner Cézanne
with a little chardonnay. Bring
your favorite wine and a snack
for sharing with fellow artists.
This is a fun and relaxed opportunity to create an original
work of art.
Join Janku for an evening
of artsy fun on November 14,
December 12, January 26,
Waves Rolling In by Sissi Janku is the painting that the
February 23, March 25 and
artist will be demonstrating on November 14
April 24. Each Art & Wine
Party will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost for SCA members is $40 and guests are
$45 for each two-hour event.
For class registration, contact The Community House at 472-2155 or visit www.
sissijanku.com for more information.
Call For Grant
Applications
T
he Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and Southwest Florida Community Foundation announced that
applications are now being accepted for
local nonprofits to access support through
their new granting partnership. Last
month, the two foundations announced
they were collaborating to create a vibrant grant program that will enable and
support critical social innovation in the
region of Southwest Florida. Today, they
invite organizations working in the region
to apply for support.
Projects and programs of particular interest are those led by nonprofits that are
collaborating to address the region’s most
pressing issues, from youth development
and post-secondary education to climate
change and environmental stewardship
to economic development and equitable
access to services. The Southwest Florida
Community Foundation is overseeing and
executing the granting process, which will
culminate in a portfolio of projects and
programs primarily serving the residents
of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and
Glades counties.
“Since its founding in 1990, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has been
committed to supporting the Southwest
Florida area,” said Christy MacLear,
executive director. “Our goal is to deepen
that support as well as encourage the
most progressive ideas and impactful
organizations within the region. We are
committed to Southwest Florida, as the
Rauschenberg Residency is located on
Captiva Island, and we look forward to
continuing to give back.”
Since 2012, the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation has invested approximately
$3.2 million into the local economies of
Southwest Florida and its surrounding environs. This investment is separate from
the foundation’s history of grantmaking
in the region, which has enabled local
nonprofits to provide a wide spectrum
of services, from making arts and culture
more accessible to helping survivors of
domestic violence.
“We are looking forward to working alongside the Robert Rauschenberg
Foundation as it brings both a focus on
innovative solutions and critical funding to
our region,” said Sarah Owen, president
and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. “Our collaboration is
a great example of funders working together to bring resources to our community, and we feel honored to work with
the foundation as it continues their legacy
of giving in Southwest Florida.”
Nonprofit organizations interested
in applying for support through this
new grant program are first required to
participate in a day-long workshop open
to anyone wanting to learn more about
collaborative program design called iLAB.
Hosted by the Community Foundation
with a focus on social innovation, iLAB
will take place on Thursday, December
18 at Miromar Design Center, located at
10800 Corkscrew Road in Estero. This
event has been developed to prepare
Community House member and friends welcom new residents
SCA Invites New Residents
For Coffee And Conversation
N
ew residents are invited for coffee and more at The Community House at 10
a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. The first meeting is scheduled
for November 12. This informal get-together will give newcomers an overview
of the island’s non-profits, clubs and civic opportunities, plus other information that will
help them become part of the community.
Call 472-2155 for more information or stop by the Sanibel Community House at
2173 Periwinkle Way.
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this and other grant opportunities and to
expose regional leaders to great ideas and
best practices. Participants will learn how
to design a collaborative project with peer
institutions as well as how this collaborative approach can lead to both additional
funding and community change.
To learn more about how to apply,
including how to register for the iLAB on
December 18 and other key dates in the
application process, contact Jacqueline
Ehlers at [email protected]
or by phone at 274-5900.
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A
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Bright, technical director at BIG ARTS Center, which includes Schein Performance
Hall. “But they will know that they enjoyed a high-quality, professional show at BIG
ARTS.”
At the Strauss Theater, the L.A.T. Foundation grant provided major upgrades in the
lighting system. As a “producing house,” the Strauss Theater directly manages every
aspect of staging a professional theater production, including designing and operating
the lighting and sound for every performance. The new equipment includes state-ofthe-art, computer-controlled lights. The old lights used traditional “gels,” thin sheets of
colored material manually placed in front of a lighting fixture; a single gel was fixed in
place for a show’s entire run, even the position of the light was fixed, requiring several
staff and a large ladder to change. The new lights include moving-head profile lights,
moving-head wash lights, moving-mirror scanner lights and an array of fixed LED
lights that offer dozens of special effects, thousands of colors and the ability to reposition them remotely, all of which can be adjusted at will from a single computer in the
control booth. Or from an app on a smartphone.
“The LAT Foundation grant essentially provided us with a completely new lighting
design suite, right down to the Mac Book it runs on,” said Adam Trummel, technical director and resident production designer at the Strauss Theater. “Now we can
be more flexible in our production designs – even more flashy if the show calls for it!
– and reach more of the entire theater space. It opens up exciting artistic possibilities
for us that we just could not physically do before. When we are able to have more fun
designing a show, the audience is bound to have more fun watching it.”
Additionally, the staff reworked the sound systems at both venues, significantly enhancing the way the sound is heard. At the Strauss Theater, this includes a new mixing
board and a compressor that ensures consistent sound quality to each speaker, and additional microphones for the actors, to improve how their voices stand out-or blend in.
At Schein Performance Hall, where BIG ARTS presents a wide variety of performing arts events, controlling the sound had always been a challenge before.
“Different types of performances require different sounds,” Bright pointed out.
“Classical music, from a soloist like Kinga Augustyn or the entire Southwest Florida
Symphony, requires almost no amplified sound; a contemporary concert, like this season’s Motown group, So Good For The Soul, will use every bit of equipment we have.
This summer we installed a new sound board and new amplifiers throughout the hall
and rewired everything to ensure we have better control and better output, no matter
what the sound is.”
Both venues are now also equipped with “hearing loop” systems. This technology sends the sounds from the sound system, via an electromagnetic field installed in
the venues, directly into a hearing aid or cochlear implant. This provides the clearest,
cleanest sound possible by eliminating any interference from ambient noise. It works
through a telecoil, or “t-coil,” a tiny wireless receiver inside most hearing aids. Patrons
access the system via a switch on the hearing aid; some newer hearing aids even pick
up the signal automatically.
“These projects required more than $30,000 in new equipment and almost 1,000
labor-hours,” said Lee Ellen Harder, executive director. “That investment allows us to
achieve a much greater production value, to operate more efficiently and more sophisticatedly. We couldn’t do so without the support of generous donors like the L.A.T.
Foundation, who make it possible for us to continue to provide quality cultural and
educational experiences to our community.”
For more information about events and classes for the 2014-15 season, volunteer
opportunities and membership options, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road on
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Sanibel Resdient Recalls
Proud, Illustrious Military Career
by Jeff Lysiak
D
espite the fact that it’s been more
than 69 years since Ed Sieber took
part in one of the most important
aerial attacks of World War II, the Sanibel
resident recalls his role in the bombing
of the Japanese battleship Yamato like it
happened yesterday.
“Not one of our guys got hit,” said
Sieber, 91, of the day his United States
Navy Air Group 82 Bombing Squadron
assisting in the historic sinking of the
Yamato, which occurred on April 7, 1945.
“Their deck was completely wiped off.”
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota and raised
in nearby Bloomington, Sieber remembers
growing up hunting, fishing and playing
baseball. But, in his heart, he was simply
“a farm boy who became obsessed with
airplanes.”
“We grew up next to an airport that
was used for training pilots… you could
hear them giving instructions over the
loudspeaker while they practiced their landings,” said Sieber. “Both me and my older
Sanibel resident Ed Sieber and his certifibrother, Chuck, were nuts about airplanes.”
cate awarding him the Navy Cross while
After graduating from high school,
serving as a pilot during World War II
Sieber enrolled at the University of
Minnesota in 1940, hoping to complete a
four-year course on aero-engineering. But after the United States was pulled into the
war on December 7, 1941 following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he joined a Civilian
Pilot Training project, which he knew would accelerate his ability to begin flying airplanes.
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Ed Sieber flew an SB2C “Helldiver” like this one during World War II as a navy pilot
In early 1943, Sieber joined the Naval Air Corps, continuing his training in Iowa
City, Iowa.
“I was on a train with a group of 50 pilots who were about to ship out,” he remembers. “And then, one of those pilots got sick, so they had an opening and I was asked
to join them.”
Taking advantage of that vacancy, Sieber enrolled in a “fast-track” training – normally a two-year course – which completed his aviation education with short stints in
Ottuma, Iowa (90 days) and Pensacola, Florida (six months). He trained on aircraft
including BT-13s and SNJs as well as early prototypes of the SB2C “Helldiver” bombers.
“We learned navigation, night flying, observation and operational training and dive
bombing,” said Sieber. “Then, we switched over to the SB2C fleet of combat aircraft.
It could go higher and faster for longer in the air… everything the navy wanted.”
Following additional training stops in Illinois, Virginia, New York and California,
Sieber and his fellow squadron pilots were deployed to Hawaii, ready for combat. Part
of the navy’s Pacific fleet were to rendezvous on Mog-Mog, located near an atoll in the
Caroline Islands.
“As far as I could see, we had battleships and cruisers and destroyers, landing craft
and submarines,” he noted. “At the beginning of the war, we had 43 ships. But by
1944, we had 86 ships in service. The country really hustled in getting more ships
ready.”
On March 19, 1945, Sieber’s squadron joined in an attack on Kure, Japan, where
the Yamato – a 70,000-ton battleship hailed as unsinkable and considered the pride of
the Japanese naval fleet – was seen heading for open waters. He was the first aircraft
in a formation of eight dive bombers ordered to go after the Yamato, which escaped
the attack after none of the bombs, torpedoes and assorted artillery could penetrate
the massive vessel.
However, less than a month later, U.S. forces successfully sank the Japanese goliath.
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From page 10
Anniversary
Mayor Kevin Ruane thanked his predecessors for laying the groundwork of
what the city has become, and said it was
an honor to serve this community.
“It reminds me of 10 years ago after
Hurricane Charley,” said Ruane. “I had
been here 13 days, but I remember how
everyone came together as a community.
I imagine that 40 years ago, they had
that same kind of feeling. We have so
much to be grateful for.”
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Sanibel Resident
“On April 7, 1945, one of our submarines spotted the Yamato,” said Sieber.
“But when we arrived at the location it
was supposed to be, around 10 a.m., it
wasn’t there.”
Approximately 50 miles from their
target, the Yamato was soon spotted
north of Okinawa, headed toward a spot
beneath a cloud formation. An attack was
ordered by the commander of the 1st
Carrier Task Force Pacific, with Sieber in
the slot position in a formation of SB2C
dive bombers. Starting at 20,000 feet
and heading straight down in a 90-degree
dive, Sieber struck the Yamato with both
of his 1,000-pound bombs.
“I made 100 dives during practice,
and I hadn’t hit within 100 feet of the
target on any of them,” he noted with a
chuckle. “Once we got the order, I just
pulled the trigger and let everything go.”
Eventually, 13 torpedoes stuck the
starboard side of the Yamato before the
battleship rolled over and sank in less
than two hours.
Sieber concluded his military service
after two years and 10 months, retiring as a lieutenant junior grade. For his
efforts, he was awarded the Navy Cross,
Silver Star, four air medals and two distinguished flying crosses. On his Navy Cross
certificate, it cites Sieber’s “courage and
audacity.”
In subsequent years, he worked as a
flight school pilot trainer for three years
before a long and successful career as a
commercial pilot, serving as a captain for
16 of his 34 years. Eventually becoming a real estate broker, Sieber moved to
Sanibel where he married his wife, June,
in 2001.
Sieber will be delivering a special presentation on the sinking of the Yamato,
along with other recollections of his
service during World War II, on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 at the
Museum of Military Memorabilia, located
at the Naples Municipal Airport. Sieber’s
talk will begin at 2 p.m. inside the Commercial Airline Terminal. Admission is
free. For directions or more information,
call 941-575-0401 or visit www.museummm.org.
Council Mulls
Latest Dark
Skies Document
by Jeff Lysiak
W
ith a newly designated compliance date for Sanibel’s Dark
Skies Ordinance a little more
than three years away, members of the
city council on Tuesday reviewed the
latest document which amends the longanticipated legislation.
According to Vice Mayor Doug
Congress, who is spearheading the city’s
effort to adjust the ordinance in order
to address a number of concerns raised
by fellow council members and citizens.
Those concerns included light fixtures
which are approved but installed incorrectly, safety and security issues and well
as grandfathering of certain non-conforming lights.
During his presentation, Congress
noted a house-by-house survey – conducted in March 2014 – found that the
current dark sky compliance varied from
9 percent to 17 percent. In the same survey, the percentage of homes found dark
varied from 64 percent to 67 percent.
The city’s Dark Skies Ordinance –
created in 2000 and adopted in 2006
– was established “to protect the natural
beauty of Sanibel’s night skies as well as
the habitat for our nocturnal and crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) species,
particularly our sea turtles during nesting season,” a previous informational
brochure states.
While all beachfront properties were
required to become compliant within 60
days following adoption of the law, and
all new construction is required to be built
in compliance, non-beachfront properties had been scheduled to become fully
compliant by January 1, 2015. Earlier
this year, however, the council voted to
delay the ordinance’s compliance date to
January 1, 2018.
“Our job is to make sure the public
not only understands this ordinance, but
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Monthly Stipend To
Cover Expenses Considered
by Jeff Lysiak
D
uring Tuesday’s city council meeting, a discussion over whether to compensate
elected officials continued, with a monthly stipend of $1,000 for each council
member being suggested by Mayor Kevin Ruane.
“Let me say one thing: This is not being done because Kevin Ruane needs a paycheck,” said Ruane, who initiated the topic during last month’s meeting in large part
because the responsibilities of Sanibel’s elected officials has dramatically increased over
the course of time.
Like his fellow council members, Ruane currently serves on a number of off-island
boards, organizations and committees – including the Florida League of Mayors, Tourist Development Council and Metropolitan Planning Organization – which require him
to travel to Fort Myers and beyond. In the past year, Ruane said he has traveled to
Tallahassee nine times and to Washington, DC four times.
Currently, the city permits elected officials a stipend of $50 per day for meals,
which is regulated by Florida state law. Mileage reimbursement for fuel is regulated via
an Internal Revenue Service allowance.
Ruane brought the matter of compensation up for discussion so that officials aren’t
required to pay for their own direct or indirect expenses associated with attending
off-island meetings out of their own pockets. On Tuesday, he suggested a figure of
$1,000 per month for each official (five), which would total $60,000 annually.
By comparison, the City of Fort Myers Beach pays their council members a
monthly stipend of $1,200, and $1,600 per month for its mayor.
Ruane then asked for feedback from his fellow council members as well as the
public seated at MacKenzie Hall.
“I admire Kevin for his bravery and his honesty,” said councilman Jim Jennings.
“If you want a second to that, I’ll second it,” added Marty Harrity. “But I already
know what the (public) vote will be.”
The City of Sanibel has twice voted on compensating elected officials, which on
both occasions was defeated in a public referendum.
Resident Richard Johnson offered during public comment that while he did not
support compensating elected officials, he was in favor of any out-of-pocket expenses
being covered by the city. “Our council shouldn’t be underwriting their own expenses,”
he added.
Fellow resident Wayne Ponader said that he supported Ruane’s motion of $1,000
per month, adding, “But I don’t think it’s enough,” while Mike Gillespie said that it’s
“embarrassing” for a city like Sanibel not to cover their expenses.
Among the 430 members of the Florida League of Cities, only 11 cities – including
Sanibel – do not pay their elected officials.
“To paraphrase Victor Hugo,” added former councilman Peter Pappas, “This is an
idea whose time has come.”
After some additional debate, Ruane made a motion to continue discussions on the
subject until their next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 2. City staff will look
deeper into what state and local governments allow regarding compensation.
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
From page 36
Dark Skies
embraces it and takes it to heart,” said
Congress.
In his presentation, Congress noted
the latest changes in the document.
Among them are definitions added for
landscaping lighting, pathway lighting, unshielded lighting and pole-mounted lighting; new or replacement luminaries must
comply with the ordinance; existing noncompliant luminaries are grandfathered
until replaced; and no grandfathering for
uplighting and unshielded pole lights.
During public comment on the ordinance, Wayne Ponader questioned what
incentives there would be for people to
comply with the new regulations if grandfathering were allowed in most cases.
“I’m not sure we’re going in the direction
we originally thought we were heading,”
he added, suggesting that the topic be
continued for further discussion at the
next council meeting.
David Bath, vice president of Committee of the Islands, noted the high number
of unshielded pole lights on Sanibel, and
the need to take light measurement tests
in order to determine to what degree
some security lights are “polluting” night
skies.
Fellow COTI member Larry Schopp
agreed that additional time was needed to
“digest” the new information presented,
while Sonja Smith said that the main
issue is about illumination and not any
specific light fixture.
“There’s no perfect solution to this,”
added Congress, who explained that the
cornerstone of the ordinance was preventing light trespass.
Mayor Kevin Ruane suggested that
before the ordinance is passed along
to the planning commission for further
refinement, the council should frame their
precise opinions about grandfathering.
He made a motion to continue their discussions until their next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, December 2.
“We’ve got three years to get this
right, so what’s another meeting or two?”
asked councilman Mick Denham.
Congress agreed, and the council
voted unanimously to add the subject to
their agenda next month.
A Homesteaders’ Christmas
Volunteers Sally Duffy, Kitty Moore, Connie Bukowick, Terry Jacob and Carol DiCorpo
T
he Sanibel Historical Village will celebrate Christmas with the public at a free
Homesteaders’ Christmas from 3 to 5 p.m. on December 5 preceding Sanibel’s
Luminary festivities.
“We’re so happy to have the chance this year to bring an old-time Christmas feeling to the people of Sanibel,” said Gayle Pence, co-chair of the committee planning
the event along with Anni Wellauer, Laura Beckenbaugh, and Jeanine Bradford. “We’re
doing our best to accurately portray how the Sanibel homesteaders celebrated Christmas
in the early 1900s.”
Each of the village’s eight buildings will represent some aspect of Christmas of days’
past. There will be children’s holiday artwork and letters to Santa, carol singers from the
Sanibel Community Chorus, and lots of old-fashioned Christmas decorations.
Children will be stringing popcorn and cranberries; there will be readings of A Night
Before Christmas; and visitors will be invited to have their pictures taken in front of The
Rutland House’s old-time Christmas tree.
This is the first time the Historical Village has taken part in Luminary day events, but
it won’t be the last. “We plan to put on A Homesteader’s Christmas every year, hopefully
expanding it each time,” Pence said. “Our volunteers are pitching in to make it a very
special day.”
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is open Wednesday through Saturday from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full guided tours take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no additional charge, depending on docent availability. The Sanibel Historical Village is located
at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to all buildings.
Admission is $10 for adults (18 and over). Members and children are free. For more
information, call 472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.
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to do, turns loving parents into sparring
partners. Tensions occur due to the different backgrounds and personalties of the
characters.
Director Hirozaku Koreeda is known
for children themes in his films. All the
actors, adults and children, deliver outstanding performances. The film delves into the
personal character or national culture of
the people involved. All the parents seem
more dazed than wrenched by the news.
Generally, their reactions seem strangely
subdued at the decidedly mixed prospect
of losing the child they’ve raised, even as
they’re reunited with lost flesh and blood.
Stranger still is how the kids themselves
don’t seem too traumatized.
Koreeda invites the audience to ponder
two things. Will the children grow up to
become more natural fits with their real
fathers and is being a father defined by
DNA or by love? In other words, is your
son the one you sire or the one you raise?
The film suggests, perhaps it’s a bit of both.
Like Father, Like Son delivers a gentle
and moving story of personal redemption
FabLab Project
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do not have school Monday,
November 10, so the Sanibel
Public Library will be kicking off the new
FabLab – a place to learn, create and
design.
“FabLab is an area for school-aged
children to try their hand at creating
something like a marble run or maybe
a catapult, build things with Strawbees,
Legos or Keva planks. Kids can play with
Snap Circuits, K’nex or make an Art
bot – a robot with markers for ‘legs’ that
wobbles across a piece of paper, creating drawings as it moves,” said Barbara
Dunkle, children’s librarian at Sanibel
Public Library. “Libraries are starting
to offer ‘makerspaces,’ sometimes also
called ‘hackerspaces,’ a DIY area where
boys and girls can gather to tinker,
dream, investigate and build.”
Call the library to register to join Miss
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p.m. to make a craft and check out the
new FabLab area.
selected by Tanya Hochschild
‘Unpredicted Hurricane Strikes
Sanibel Home’
by Dr. John Raffensperger
lightning and thunder
crockery flew asunder
that playfully navigates its way through the
drama. It has won numerous awards and
runs 120 minutes.
Next up on November 17 is The Trip
To Italy, filled with witty repartee between
two comedians, Steve Coogan and Rob
Brydon, who take in the landscape as well
as the cuisine of Italy. I’ll have more on that
in next week’s Island Sun.
Admission to BIG ARTS Monday Night
Film Series is $8 and all screenings begin
at 7 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall.
Each film is followed by a complimentary
reception and discussion in Phillips Gallery.
Sponsors are Bank of the Islands and Stan
and Visnja Gembicki. Supporters are
Sanibel Taxi, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel and
John R. Wood Real Estate.
BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop
Road. Tickets are available at the door or
by calling 395-0900.
Snap Circuits kits contain color-coded
real circuit components that link together
to create working electronic circuits and
devices. Recommended for children 8
and older, Snap Circuits provides do-ityourself projects that teach how electronics work. K’nex is a building system with
interlocking plastic rods, connectors,
gears, wheels and other components,
which can be pieced together to form a
wide variety of models, machines, and
architectural structures. Keva planks are
designed to help foster an understanding
of proportion and balance while teaching the basic principles of physics and
engineering. Strawbees are connection
parts that enable kids to build mechanical
constructions with drinking straws. These
are just some of the things that will be
available all the time in the Sanibel Public
Library’s children’s FabLab area.
On November 10, kids can make
creations like an art bot, a hovercraft, a
catapult, steampunk or a piece of subway
art. Please register for the November 10
afternoon FabLab craft program by calling the library at 472-2483.
A complete list of children’s programs
are listed on the library’s website, www.
sanlib.org. Residents as well as nonresidents are invited, and there is no addi-
chess pieces went flying
cats were scurrying
glass crashed tinkling
susan was a twitter
her skirts a flutter
the storms blast
was not forecast
we huddled in fear
until O dear
out of the gloom
the engine of doom
her devilish grin
the imp of sin
our speckled pup
was acting up.
Dr. John Raffensperger is a member
of Writers Group 4 and is getting used
to life with his puppy, Daisy.
Building with snap circuits at the library
tional cost to participate. For more information about the Sanibel Public Library,
call 472-2483.
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Volunteer Berdenna Thompson reads to children on her 91st birthday
Volunteer Celebrates Her 91st
Birthday Reading To Children
B
erdenna Thompson celebrated her 91st birthday by reading to the children
of the after school program at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Thompson has
been volunteering her time for the past seven years reading to the kindergarten and first-grade students at the recreation center.
Volunteer opportunities are now available. For information, call 472-0345.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, weekly and
annual memberships are available. For more information. visit www.mysanibel.com.
Baileyfest Gets A
Teaser Of CHR’s
Mardi Gras
nhance creativity and
artistic confidence through
perception and thinking
with drawing courses at The
Community House. Session
dates are November 11, 18,
25 and December 2 and 9
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost
is $150 for members, $180
guests.
These basic level drawing
exercises are intended for a
beginner. However, the true subject is perception. Bringing the
right brain hemisphere functions
into focus and teaching how to
“see” in new ways, the student
will discover how to transfer
perceptual skills to thinking and
problem solving. This course can
aslo be beneficial to intermediate
and advanced artists.
Students need to bring a
sketchpad, pencils and eraser.
Wear comfortable clothing. Prepayment and registration are
required by calling 472-2155.
You can also sign up and pay
online at www.sanibelcommuPencil drawing
nityhouse.net; put the amount
in the “Other” section and the
word “drawing” in the “Acknowledgement” section.
Michelle Doss Irvine is the instructor and has her bachelor of fine arts degree in
graphic design from Auburn University. She also teaches at the Alliance for the Arts
and Vino’s Picasso.
Cancellation fees apply. Full refund if cancelled within 72 hours of first class. No
refund if cancelled within 24 hours of class. Minimum number of students required.
C
ommunity Housing and
Resources, Inc. (CHR) staff
brought a little taste of Mardi
Gras to Baileyfest, volunteering at the
beverage tent and promoting CHR’s
upcoming Mardi Gras event with a festive display.
Donning Mardi Gras masks and handing out colorful beads, CHR staff members engaged event attendees to bring
awareness to CHR’s mission while promoting its signature fundraiser that will be
held on February 7.
“This is just a tiny taste of CHR’s
Mardi Gras,” said Patti Bohm, CHR’s
housing administrator. “We want to
remind people to save the date and plan
on attending, and we also want to raise
awareness of CHR’s mission of providing
affordable housing for full-time Sanibel
workers. We definitely got some attention
today.”
CHR has helped out at Baileyfest for
several years. “Inviting the public to a
free, family event is really giving back to
the community,” said Kelly Collini, CHR’s
Top Ten Books
On The Island
1. Haunted by Randy Wayne White
2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
3. The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie
Benjamin
4. Night Moves by Randy Wayne
White
CHR’s Patti Bohm did double duty at the
2014 Baileyfest, volunteering at the beverage tent and promoting CHR’s February 7
Mardi Gras
photo by Bonnie McCurry
executive director. “That giving back has
always been important to Bailey’s, and
it’s also what drives us at CHR. So we’re
happy to be here to help and to join in
the fun.”
5. Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard
6. Divergent by Veronica Roth
7. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
8. Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne
White
9. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
10. The Fault In Our Stars by John
Green
Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop
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NEWSPAPER
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
VOL. 22, NO. 20
SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
‘Ding’ Darling Hosts Photo
Contest For High Schoolers
T
he 2nd annual “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography
Contest kicked off on November 1, with a deadline of February 25. It invites
high school students in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties
to enter for prizes that include a Canon digital SLR camera package, chartered
class trips to the refuge, and copies of Waterbirds: Portraits and Anecdotes from
Birding Adventures by contest namesake, the late Theodore Cross.
Cross, who lived part-time on Sanibel Island and has family still living here, marched
with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; advised the Johnson and Nixon administrations on
anti-poverty programs; wrote the influential book Black Capitalism, among others;
played a prominent role in President Obama’s election; and created Birders United, a
birding website that ranked legislators according to their record of bird protection support.
Late in life, Cross decided to indulge his love for birds and photography and traveled
the world to collect stunning portraits and stories to chronicle his adventures. He shot
often at JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel, and a number of the
images in his book reflect his love for the refuge. Cross published Waterbirds in 2009
at age 85; he passed away shortly after that in February 2010.
NPR’s All Things Considered called Cross’ collection of 179 images and countless
anecdotes “spectacular.” The New York Times described it as “part visual encyclopedia,
part memoir.”
“The Theodore Cross Family Charitable Foundation has made possible this contest with a generous grant to the ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge
(DDWS),” said Birgie Miller, DDWS executive director. “We couldn’t be more thrilled
that they wanted their donation used in this way for a second year.”
“We are so happy to be supporting a contest in my father’s name, a contest that
will get our youth involved with nature by looking at it – as my father so loved doing –
through a camera lens,” said daughter Amanda Cross.
Digital image entries can be shot from any outdoor venue. A writing component to
the contest requires entrants grades 9 through 12 to submit a 100-word description of
the “moment” captured and how it reflects what nature and wildlife mean to the photographer.
Tennis Sensations
Headline
Women’s Pro
Classic
N
ow under way at South Seas
Island Resort on Captiva is the
2014 Women’s Pro Classic
$50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event. Being
headlined this year by rising American
teen tennis sensations, some of the U.S.
players competing for a spot in Sunday’s
Singles Final of the Women’s Pro Classic
include Catherine “Cici” Bellis, Alexa
Glatch, Julia Boserup, Grace Min and
Anna Tatishvili.
Advancing on the first day of play
in the Singles Qualifying Draw were
Americans Katerina Stewart, Marie
Norris, Alexandra Mueller, Lauren Embree
and Jan Abaza, who defeated fellow
American Ellie Halbauer along with
Jan Abaza
Theodore Cross’ coffee-table book is filled with stunning photography
Guidelines and prize information are posted at www.dingdarlingsociety.org/photocontests. Call DDWS at 472-1100 ext. 233 for more information.
All entries and personal information must be submitted in digital format to the email
address [email protected]. Submit your full name, high school, grade and
an original photograph that you took of nature and/or wildlife in the open outdoors.
continued on page 12B
Jacqueline Cako, who topped Chiara
Scholl of the U.S. Also advancing in the
Singles Qualifying on Sunday was top
seed Kateryna Bondarenko, who beat
American Lauren Albanese 7-5, 6-2.
This year’s Women’s Pro Classic will
be the last stop on the 2014 USTA Pro
Circuit Women’s Calendar and the finale
of the 2015 Australian Open Wild Card
Challenge showcasing highly competitive
tennis from the game’s emerging and
future tennis stars on the WTA Tour and
giving local tennis fans the opportunity
to watch world class tennis in an intimate setting. A new series being put on
this year by the USTA Pro Circuit, the
Australian Open Wildcard Challenge is
designed to award the best performing
player during the last three $50,000
USTA Pro Circuit Events in 2014 with a
spot in the singles main draw of the 2015
Australian Open.
“We are so happy to be able to support the players as they prepare for the
Australian Open and be the last stop on
the 2015 Australian Open Wild Card
Challenge Series being put on by the
USTA,” said tournament director Nick
Blackwood. “This year’s event will showcase exciting tennis from some of the best
up-and-coming American tennis stars who
also played at the U.S. Open this summer. We are looking forward to a great
turnout from the local community for the
Women’s Pro Classic.”
This year’s title sponsor for the
Women’s Pro Classic is the South Seas
Island Resort with co-presenting sponsors Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille and
Sofibella Life Style, who return as sponsors of the Women’s Pro Classic for the
second year in a row. Additional sponsors
include Mor-Sports, a worldwide company
involved in the creation, maintenance
and refurbishment of tennis court surfaces, SOLINCO, which specializes in the
development and production of the highest quality and technologically advanced
performance tennis equipment including
strings, racquets, grips, apparel and accessories and CTN-10/WRXY – Southwest
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Jacaranda Golf Tournament
Returns To The Dunes December 7
by Jeff Lysiak
T
he 26th annual Jacaranda Golf Tournament returns to The Dunes Golf &
Tennis Club on Sunday, December 7. The four-person team scramble tournament will tee-off at 1 p.m.
The $125 per player entry fee includes greens fees and golf cart, beer and beverages on the golf course, door prizes as well as gift certificates for the top three and last
place participants. In addition, the entry fee includes a cocktail reception and prime rib
dinner at The Jacaranda following the tournament, featuring dancing and live entertainment with a reggae band.
“We’ve held the tournament at The Dunes almost every year we’ve done it,” said
Patrick Harder, managing partner at The Jacaranda. “Chris (Shaul) and his staff there
always do a great job, and have been very supportive of us over the years.”
Also, the Jacaranda Golf Tournament will include a raffle, with proceeds benefitting
The First Tee of Lee County. In 2013, the tournament raised over $3,000 from raffle
ticket sales to The First Tee of Lee County, which serves more than 1,300 youth.
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“We appreciate the efforts of
Patrick as The Jacaranda Golf
Tournament continues to support The First Tee,” said John
Yarbrough, executive director of
The First Tee of Lee County.
The First Tee is an international
youth development organization
introducing the game of golf and
its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in
school programs, the group helps
shape the lives of young people
from all walks of life by reinforcing
values like integrity, respect and
perseverance through the game of
golf.
Since 1997, more than 7.6
million youngsters (ages 7 through
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here in the United States and
around the world.
For more information, visit
www.thefirsttee.org.
Harder noted there is space
available for 90 golfers to compete
in this year’s tournament – only
one “A” player (seven or less
handicap) per four-man team, and
no more than two “B” players
(eight to 12 handicap) per fourman team.
Chris Shaul, left, The Dunes golf pro, and Patrick
To register to participate in
Harder, managing partner at The Jacaranda
the 26th annual Jacaranda Golf
Tournament, to sign up as a guest to attend the post-golf reception and dinner ($45
per person) or for more information, call 472-1771 or stop by The Jacaranda, 1223
Periwinkle Way on Sanibel, for an entry form.
Those wishing to make a donation should call Patrick or Debbie at The Jacaranda
at 472-1771.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
American Business Women’s
Association November Speaker
TRUST
Scot Congress, owner of Congress Jewelers, with his late father, Larry Congress, who
originally started Congress Jewelers on Sanibel
S
cot Congress, owner of Congress Jewelers, one of the oldest jewelry stores
on Sanibel, will be the featured speaker at the monthly American Business
Women’s Association (ABWA) meeting on Tuesday November 11, beginning
at 5:30 p.m.
His presentation, Passion Creates Business Success – Learn about Colored Natural
Diamonds & Custom Jewelry Design, will be entertaining and informative.
Scot Congress’ passion for jewelry, custom design work and creating artistic pieces
began as a youngster, when he was exposed to the jewelry business on a daily basis.
His father, Larry, married another jewelry storeowner’s daughter, Dee, so Scot was
destined to become a third generation jeweler. At age 10, Scot began an engraving
business in Peoria, Illinois. After returning from the University of Florida at age 23, he
helped his parents build the Sanibel business.
Scot says that “creating jewelry for others is about sharing and collaboration to
make a piece that is beautiful and will last for generations.” Congress Jewelers attributes a large percentage of its business to custom design.
From a business perspective, Scot believes that personal attention to the customer
is paramount. One must listen, follow through, be a friend, engage the client, learn to
trust each other and make every connection a positive one. Memories are created by
jewelry and it is his businesses’ philosophy that the personal sentiment associated with
each piece of jewelry be nothing but positive.
Scot’s involvement in the community as president of Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club
for two terms, chair of the trust board, and past president of the Sanibel-Captiva
Chamber of Commerce provides a true connection to the Sanibel-Captiva community.
Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle
Gulf Drive. The meeting and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Meetings are held the second
Tuesday of each month. Guests are welcome. If you are interested in attending, contact Carol Schapiro, membership chair at 850-9495 or email [email protected].
The cost for the dinner meeting is $22, payable by check, cash or credit card.
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Semper Fi • Happy Veterans Day
T
he Minnesota Twins time-honored tradition of family and
promoting within that family rang true again this week
when their five-week search for a new manager resulted
in the naming of Hall of Famer Paul Molitor.
In this case, however, Molitor’s selection was the perfect
choice as the St. Paul native has a brilliant baseball mind, knows
the ins and outs of the Twins organization, has worked extensively with their top two prospects, Bryon Buxton and Miguel
Sano, and earned his stripes in a number of Major and Minor
League jobs.
He was considered the top candidate from the moment that
Twins General Manager Terry Ryan fired Ron Gardenhire, who held the job for 13
seasons. Ryan’s due diligence included interviews with candidates both within and outside the organization, and one of the three finalists was Doug Mientkiewicz, the highly
successful manager of the Fort Myers Miracle, the 2014 Florida State League champions.
Ryan made no secret that he preferred an in-house manager when his search
began, and although Molitor has no previous managerial experience, he brings to the
job the background and the smarts to turn the Twins franchise from a cellar-dwelling
team to a winning team.
Although Gardenhire had a great
track record in his early years – six
division championships in his first nine
years -- the last four have been disastrous 90-plus losses each.
The 58-year-old Molitor signed
a three-year contract becoming the
13th manager in team history. This
past season he served on Gardenhire’s
staff overseeing base running, bunting,
infield instruction, positioning and ingame strategy.
Previously he served as the Twins
Minor League base running/infield
coordinator for 10 years.
His distinguished 21-year Major
League career – 15 with Milwaukee,
three with Toronto and the final three
with Minnesota – resulted in his firstballot election to Baseball’s Hall of
Fame in 2004.
Molitor is only one of six players – Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner,
Paul Molitor
Eddie Collins, Lou Brock and Ricky
Henderson – to have recorded at least
3,000 hits and 500 stolen bases. He finished with 3,319, 504 stolen bases and a
career batting average of .306.
Interestingly, his first season as a Twin in 1996, and the 19th of his career, was
one of his best in team history when he batted .341 with 113 RBIs and 99 runs
scored. He was named to seven all-star teams.
His incisive insight into complexities of baseball is certain to bring major changes in
the Twins operation, including a revamped coaching staff.
Although the past four years have been major disappointments, Molitor is inheriting
one of baseball’s best farm systems, one stocked with talent that should ultimately propel Minnesota back to their winning ways.
Ryan made a good choice in naming Molitor. If his managerial career is anything as
successful as his playing career, there are good days ahead for the Minnesota Twins.
Top Women Golfers Here for Season-Ending CME Group Tour
Championship
The 72-player field for the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club
in Naples November 20 to 23 will include the top professional women golfers headed
by Inbee Park, ranked No. 1 in the World.
The winner of the season-long CME championship will earn $1 million. In addition,
there is a first-place prize of $500,000 for the week’s tournament, the Race to the
CME Globe.
The field will include a “who’s who” in LPGA golf including such stars as Lexi
Thompson, Stacy Lewis, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie and Cristie Kerr.
Tickets are available at the Tiburon Golf Club and online at the PGA Superstore.
Everblades Move into First Place
A weekend sweep of the Orlando Solar Bears moved the Florida Everblades into
first-place in the ECHL East Division. The local hockey team started the week with a
7-5-1 season record, 11 points.
Florida is on a five-game road trip to South Carolina and Gwinnett before returning
home to Germain Arena on November 21 against Gwinnett.
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South Seas Women’s Pro Classic
Florida’s Christian Television network. Newly announced local sponsors for this year’s
event include Bailey’s, Sam’s Club and Approach Tennis.
“South Seas Island Resort is proud to once again accept the role of title sponsor for
the 2014 Women’s Pro Classic,” said Shawn Farrell, South Seas Island Resort general
manager. “Hosting and sponsoring this event is a natural fit with our overall mission to
provide multi-generational fun activities for families.”
Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available providing partners of the
Women’s Pro Classic the opportunity to enhance the goodwill of the local community
while receiving global recognition through the event’s live web streaming worldwide
and expansive media coverage.
This year’s Women’s Pro Classic Singles Qualifying Draw started on Sunday,
November 2, with the Singles Main Draw and Doubles beginning Tuesday, November
4. The Main Draw Doubles Final will be held Saturday, November 8, and the Singles
Final will take place on Sunday, November 9.
For more information, visit www.ssirproclassic.com or call 472-5111 ext. 4151.
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FISH Charity Golf Tournament
T
he 4th annual Blessings in a Backpack/FISH Charity Golf Tournament is
scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club.
Registration is $90 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf and lunch to
follow. The event is a two-person scramble with an 8:30 shotgun start.
Proceeds will benefit FISH and Blessings in a Backpack, which provides weekend
nourishment to children grades K-5 in Title 1 schools who qualify for the Federal Free
and Reduced Meal Program.
Thanks to donors, there are more than 30 items that will be raffled off at the event,
from restaurant gift cards, private tennis lessons, two private box tickets to a Tampa
Bay Lightning game and a two-night stay for four at a beachfront resort.
Donors include Baileys General Store, Cip’s Place, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille,
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, The Sanibel Fish House, George & Wendy’s Seafood
Grille, The Great White Grill, The Grog Shop, Harley Davidson, The Island Inn, Island
Pizza, The Jacaranda, Maschmidt Wealth Management, Point yBel Brewing, The
Sandbar, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, The Sanibel Café, Schnapper’s Hots,
Jason and Holly Smith, Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group, The Sundial Beach
Resort, Sweet Melissa’s, Tarpon Bay Explorers, The Timbers, Traders and Traditions
on the Beach.
Register by emailing or calling Marilyn Kane at [email protected], 4726100, or stop by The Dunes for a registration form.
FISH of Sanibel and Blessings in a Backpack Inc. are both 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.
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10, Wednesday, November 26 and Friday, November 28. The Fun Days will
offer a variety of athletic games, craft projects and special entertainment.
Enrollment is available for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. This program operates from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each child needs to bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel. Light snacks will be provided.
Register in advance and receive the “Early Bird” rate:
Monday, November 10
Member $20, Non-Member $25 (registration by October 31)
Member $21, Non-Member $27.50 (registration from November 1 to 3)
Member $25.25, Non-Member $33 (registration on or after November 4)
Wednesday, November 26
Member $20, Non-Member $25 (registration by October 31)
Member $21, Non-Member $27.50 (registration from November 1 to 19)
Member $25.25, Non-Member $33 (registration on or after November 20)
Friday, November 28
Member $20, Non-Member $25 (registration by October 31)
Member $21, Non-Member $27.50 (registration from November 1 to 21)
Member $25.25, Non-Member $33 (registration on or after November 22)
The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more
information, call 472-0345 or visit www.mysanibel.com.
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eginning on November 5, Weight Room 101 is back and will be offered to Sanibel
Recreation Center members on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Weight Room 101 includes weight room orientation, specific instruction on upper
and lower body exercises and cardiovascular training tips. Instruction and guidance on how
to properly train your entire body safely and effectively will help participants to gain muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
For safety purposes, this class is limited to 10 participants. Please register in advance for
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with the Sanibel Recreation Center. There will be a dollar menu dinner stop before
getting to the skating rink. Bring socks for the trip. Admission is $10 per person,
which includes the skate rental and glow sticks. Admission is paid by the participant at
Bamboozles.
Cost to register is $3.25 for Sanibel Recreation Center members and $4.25 for nonmembers. The van will leave the recreation center at 6 p.m. and approximate return time
is 11 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 15 are welcome. Van seating is limited. For more information,
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Bondurant Realty Group Takes
Title Sponsor For Luminary Festival
Ric Base, chamber president; Fran Peters, chamber board chair; Fred and Mary Bondurant
of John R. Wood Properties; and Trent Peake, chamber member services manager
T
he Sanibel-Captiva Chamber announced that the Bondurant Realty Group at
John R. Wood Properties has taken the title sponsorship for this year’s 30th
Anniversary Luminary Festival Weekend.
Festivities will take place on Sanibel on Friday, December 5 and on Captiva on
Saturday, December 6. Visitors and residents are invited. This year holds a significant
importance for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the event.
“It is a true pleasure to sponsor Luminary again this year,” said Mary Bondurant,
realtor of the Bondurant Realty Group at John R. Properties. “We really enjoy being a
part of such a special event that brings the whole of the islands together.”
For more than two decades, island businesses, organizations, residents and visitors
have gathered for one of Sanibel and Captiva’s most treasured events, the Luminary
Festival. The complimentary trolley service brings guests to various shopping centers,
island businesses and galleries, where they can enjoy refreshments, music, holiday
activities and most importantly, connect with the community. Santa will delight the
children with his traditional visit on his fire truck while making scheduled stops along
the illuminated streets along the trail.
“The Chamber sends a special thanks to Mary and Fred Bondurant for being the
title sponsor again this year. We are grateful for your participation,” said Ric Base,
president of the Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on this year’s festival, visit the Chamber website at www.
sanibel-captiva.org.
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SCCF Executive Director Erick Lindblad with Wines in the Wild Co-Chairs Tom and Linda
Uhler and, representing Bank of the Islands as presenting sponsor, Geoff and Robbie
Roepstorff. Pictured, front row: Linda Uhler with Geoff Roepstorff; second row: Erick
Lindblad with Tom Uhler and Robbie Roepstorff.
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ank of the Islands has once again returned as the presenting sponsor for the
2014 Wines in the Wild, to be held on the grounds of SCCF’s Nature Center
on Saturday, November 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will stroll the Nature
Center boardwalks while sampling wines selected by wine connoisseur Tom Uhler,
accompanied by tempting canapes from Leslie Adams Catering. A 50/50 raffle
drawing and spirited auction of food and wine-related items accompany dessert service. It will be a fun evening celebrating the islands’ good nature.
“This is such a great event for welcoming back returning snowbirds and traveling
islanders,” said SCCF Executive Director Erick Lindblad. “We are so grateful that Bank
of the Islands has once again signed on as the presenting sponsor. We couldn’t do it
without them.”
Reservations can be made by calling SCCF at 472-2329. Cost is $75 per person in
advance; $85 at the door. Wines in the Wild will be held at the Nature Center, 3333
Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Sanibel Island Golf Club
Men’s League Starts New
Season With A Scramble
The winners were quite a story and the narrative should probably be entitled “The
Walking Wounded.” The threesome of Fred Zimmer, Chuck Bye and Dick Arnould
finished in first place with a score of 56. Bye was playing with a fractured hip and
Arnould has a severe case of sciatica and thus the title. In fact, they are both scheduled to go to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota next month (maybe they will room
together). Bye did not drive very much and Arnould managed a few good drives from
the Gold tees. Fortunately, they had Long Ball Fred Zimmer as their driver and they
concentrated on chipping and putting. They had birdies on three of their last four
holes.
There was a tie for second and third place with each team scoring a 59. Final places were determined by taking scores on the back nine holes. The foursome of Buddy
Long, Jerry Mader, Jim Purviance and Jack Tukey were awarded second place as they
had one stroke less than the third place team. The probable difference happened on
the 18th hole, a par 5, where their team had an Eagle 3. The threesome of Bill Stell,
Bjorn Olsson and Tom Ware had to settle for third place.
All players stayed for lunch at the Blue Coyote after the round.
SPORTS QUIZ
1. Who was the last player before the Chicago Cubs’ Emilio Bonifacio in 2014 to start a season
with two four-hit games?
2. Entering 2014, when was the last time an A.L. West team won the World Series?
3. In 2012, Washington’s Alfred Morris became the third NFL rookie to rush for at least 1,600
yards and 13 touchdowns in a season. Name the other two.
4. Who was the last male college basketball player to win the Naismith College Player of the
Year award three times?
5. Name the oldest NHL expansion team to have not won a Stanley Cup.
6. Who was the last driver of the No. 43 car before Aric Almirola in 2014 to win a NASCAR
Cup race for Petty Motorsports?
7. In 2014, John Isner won the second-highest-scoring tiebreaker (19-17) in Wimbledon history.
Who won the highest one?
submitted by Jack Tukey
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n Saturday, November 1, the men at Sanibel Island Golf Club played a regular scramble to start the new season. There were nine groups split up into
six foursomes and three threesomes.
ANSWERS
1. Colorado’s Dante Bichette, in 1998. 2. It was in 2002 (the Angels). 3. Eric Dickerson (1983) and George Rogers
(1981). 4. Ralph Sampson (1981-83). 5. The St. Louis Blues, who joined the NHL in 1967. 6. John Andretti, in
1999. 7. Bjorn Borg beat Premjit Lall, 20-18, in 1973.
Winners: Fred Zimmer, Chuck Bye and Dick Arnould
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From page 1B
‘Ding’ Darling Hosts Photo
Contest For High Schoolers
Include a title for the photograph and a written description (minimum 100 words) of
the “moment” captured and how it reflects what nature and wildlife mean to you. You
and your entry must comply with the following requirements:
• High school students attending schools in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and
Charlotte (Florida) counties in grades 9 through 12 may enter the contest.
• Only digital images are accepted and may be taken with any camera, including
smartphones.
• Images must be submitted in JPEG format and must have a resolution of at least
2000 x 1500 or 2 megabytes.
• The photograph must be taken of nature and/or wildlife in the open outdoors
in the state of Florida, which may include parks, refuges, backyards and other open
spaces.
• Filters, cropping, enhancements and borders are permitted. However, adding any
elements not existing in the original scene will not be allowed. Judges, at their discretion, will disqualify any photos that appear to be manipulated beyond these guidelines.
• Each participant may enter up to two photos but is eligible to win only one
award.
• Judging will be anonymous. Please do not put your name or anything that will
identify you on your photograph.
• There are three judges: A refuge staff person, a professional photographer, and a
resident of the five-county region.
• Judging criteria:
– Technical excellence (sharpness, lighting, composition, exposure)
– Creativity
– Explanation of photograph (minimum of 100 words)
• All photos will become the property of the society. Photos may be used by the
society in any way with appropriate credit.
After the images have been submitted electronically, they will be printed out for
judging. The winners of the contest will have their images matted and displayed in the
“Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
United Way Launches
Campaign For 2015
Buddy Kubesh, United Way Campaign Chair and Publix store manager
The Killa Watts, LCEC employee band
U
nited Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee celebrated its 57th annual Campaign Kick-off at the Harborside Event Center recently. Over 800
community leaders and volunteers attended the festivities. Buddy Kubesh,
United Way Campaign chair and Publix Super Markets store manager encouraged
everyone to “Live United.”
“We live in a very generous community and our United Way has met its fundraising goals year after year, even during the most difficult economic times,” said Kubesh.
“The economy appears to be improving, but many of our friends, neighbors and coworkers are still struggling. The needs in our community are as great as ever. Many
individuals and families who have never asked for help in the past are coming to
United Way partner agencies or calling United Way 211 due to loss of jobs, and other
overwhelming financial or medical issues.”
“I am passionate about the United Way and the local United Way network of 82
local agencies that help so many people right here in our community. I look forward
to a successful campaign. We need your help to meet our campaign goal. With your
help, we can change lives and truly make a difference,” Kubesh concluded.
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United Way Board Chair Robert Wilson of Enterprise Holdings said that United
Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee uses gifts very carefully making sure that
the programs United Way funds are truly what the community needs.
“I am very proud to announce that our United Way has received a four-star rating by Charity Navigator, and is one of the highest rated non-profits in the state of
Florida,” said Wilson. Charity Navigator is one of the most utilized evaluators of charities used to guide intelligent giving.
The breakfast rocked with entertainment by LCEC’s employee band, the KillaWatts. Kellie Burns from NBC-2 emceed the breakfast. Members of the local Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts carried the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Major
Gilliam of The Salvation Army led the invocation and the Edison Park Elementary
School children sang God Bless America to an enthusiastic crowd.
United Way Pacesetter Chair Larry Hart announced that the Pacesetter Companies
– those who run their campaigns early to demonstrate United Way support and to
encourage others – along with early leadership gifts, have already raised a total of
$5,334,596. This represents 60 percent of the goal and is a 4 percent increase over
last year.
“These results show that our community does ‘Live United,’” said Hart. “This community has a long tradition of supporting our United Way because it’s the most effective way to help our neighbors and strengthen our community.”
Publix again broke the $1million mark by raising the most of any of the Pacesetter
Companies with $1,570,500. The top 12 Pacesetter companies include the following:
1. Publix Super Markets $1,570,500
2. Chico’s FAS $400,000
3. Bonita Bay Group $382,151
4. LCEC $186,000
5. Enterprise Holdings $151,032
6. Lee Memorial Health System
$132,114
7. BB&T – Oswald Trippe & Company
$151,032
8. FineMark National Bank and Trust
$100,000
9. Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inc.
$80,452
10. ‘Tween Waters Inn $51,048
11. Lee County BoCC Employees
$50,000
12. Lee County Sheriff’s Office
$45,496
All money raised in the United Way
Robert Wilson, United Way board chair and
campaign stays in the local community to vice president of Enterprise Holdings
help support the local human service network of partner agencies. United Way partner agencies like Harry Chapin Food Bank,
CCMI, Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center,
Children’s Advocacy Center, Boys and Girls Clubs, and LARC serve a diverse range
of needs in our community. The United Way advances the common good by creating
opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community, focusing on education,
income and health, as they are the building blocks for a better quality of life.
In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, the
United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies, helping them
to work together focusing on issues and solutions that continue to improve lives.
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee has been “the way the
community cares” since it was established in 1957. For more information, call 4332000 or visit www.unitedwaylee.org.
Our email address is [email protected]
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2014-2015
Standings through November 3, 2014
Standing
Team Name
Won
Lost
First
Bunt’s Ball Busters
41
23
Second
Sandycappers
38
26
Third
Sanibel Café
37
27
Fourth
Fresh Legion Crew
28
36
Fifth
Island Lifers
25
39
Sixth
Legion Motley Crew
23
41
November 3 Results
Bunt’s Ball Busters
12
Fresh Legion Crew
4
Sanibel Café
12
Island Lifers
4
Sandycappers
11
Legion Motley Crew
5
Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League
A Birthday Win
T
he top three teams in the league
padded their records with convincing wins over the three bottom
dwellers. A close race is shaping us for
both first and fourth place.
Bunt’s Ball Buster Captain Bob
Buntrock celebrated his 83rd birthday
with a 4-0 victory over Fresh Legion
Crew’s Nate Buffan. His birthday commemoration helped the Ball Busters to its
12-4 total. Ball Buster Ken Rasi played
his first four games of the season and
emerged wih a 3-1 win over Becky Skog.
Dave Doane also went 3-1 for the Ball
Busters.
Both Joe Mason and Pete Mindel
went 4-0 as they led Sanibel Café to a
12-4 whitewash of Island Lifers. Sanibel
Café’s John Earle was in rare form as he
beat back Island Lifer ace Kelly Greten
3-1. Former Island Lifer Captain Tom
Walters posted a 3-1 record in his first
time back on the tables since last season.
John Riegert, Jeff Brown, and Kevin
Pottorf contributed three wins each to
lead their Sandycapper team to an 11-5
victory over Legion Motley Crew.
The big match coming this week features Sandycappers versus Sanibel Café
starting at 5 p.m. at American Legion
Post 123. Spectators are welcome.
Chance For A Luxury Car Lease
Awaits Golfers At Tournament
T
o celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Shell Point
Charity Golf Tournament,
golfers will have the chance to
score a 24-month lease on their
choice of a brand new Lexus or
Acura from Scanlon Auto Group
by hitting a hole-in-one on a designated hole on the club’s recentlyrenovated championship course.
Jay Scanlon of Scanlon Auto Group supports the
“We are delighted Scanlon Auto 11th annual Shell Point Open with a chance for a
Group is supporting our 11th anni- two-year luxury auto lease
versary tournament in such a special
way,” said Timothy Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation of Shell
Point. “It adds an extra element of excitement to a great day.”
Registration is under way for the November 14 tournament, which is presented
by the Legacy Foundation to raise funds for the community’s Memory Care Center.
Located in the Larsen Pavilion, the center serves senior adults who have memory loss
or dementia from Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
“Players are excited to see the improvements we continue to make to the course,”
said Gary Keating, the community’s golf professional. “Renovating the greens last year
was the first step. We are continuing our commitment to a quality golf experience.”
Genesis Wealth Management of UBS Financial Services, Inc. is the title sponsor of
this year’s tournament. Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. The
$125 entry fee includes the 18-hole, four-person scramble, golf cart, player gift bag,
prize opportunities and lunch. Individuals or teams can register by contacting Deborah
Henning at the Legacy Foundation, 466-8484.
The Shell Point Golf Club is open to the public and is located at the entrance to
Shell Point Retirement Community, just off Summerlin Road, two miles before the
Sanibel Causeway.
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The 25th Annual
Jacaranda
Golf Tournament
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Dunes Country Club
949 Sand Castle Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957
1:00 p.m. Tee Off
Four Person Team Scramble
Only one “A” player (7 or less handicap) per 4 man team.
No more than two “B” (8-12 handicap) per 4 man team.
$125 per person Entry Fee Includes:
• Green Fees and Cart
• Drinks and Beer on the Golf Course
• Great Door Prizes
• Gift Certificates for First Three Places
& Last Place Finish
• Cocktail Reception & Dinner at The Jacaranda
following the Tournament
• Dancing and Entertainment
Raffle to benefit
“The First Tee of Lee County”
Your gift goes a long way in helping The First Tee achieve its
mission to impact the lives of young people by providing educational
programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and
promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
ENTRY FORM
JACARANDA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Team Name _______________________________ Handicap for Players:
Player #1 _________________________________ HDCP ______A-0-7
Player #2 _________________________________ HDCP ______B-8-13
Player #3 _________________________________ HDCP ______C-14-18
Player #4 _________________________________ HDCP ______D-19 & Up
Return Entry Forms & Checks payable to:
Sunday, December 7, 2014
JACARANDA
Tee Off 1:00 p.m.
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Will Power
IRA Rollover Limitations
by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified
Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA
Y
ou may be aware of a rule that allows you to withdraw
amounts from your IRA and not be taxed on the distribution so long as you return that same amount to your IRA
within sixty days. In a recent case, Alan L. Bobrow, however,
the Tax Court that an IRA owner who takes a distribution from
an IRA and rolls it over into an IRA cannot do so again within
one year, either from the same IRA or a different IRA. This
Tax Court ruling is in direct conflict with IRS Publications that
provide taxpayer guidance.
Facts
Alvan Bobrow, a tax lawyer, withdrew $65,064 from his traditional IRA on April
12, 2008.
On June 6, 2008, he withdrew another $65,064 from his rollover IRA.
On June 10, 2008, he put $65,064 back into his traditional IRA.
On July 31, 2008, his wife, Elisa, withdrew $65,064 from her traditional IRA.
On August 4, 2008, Alvan put $65,064 back into his rollover IRA.
On September 30, 2008, she put $40,000 back into her traditional IRA.
The taxpayers argued that Alvan rolled over each distribution within 60 days.
The Internal Revenue Service attempted to cross Alvan’s repayments. The Service
treated the August 4, 2008, deposit as a repayment of the April 4, 2008, distribution,
so that it would have been beyond the 60-day deadline. The Tax Court held for the
Service.
The Bobrows filed a motion for reconsideration. The Service announced that it
would not apply the Tax Court’s opinion to rollovers before January 1, 2015. The
Service then settled with the Bobrows, giving them the benefit of their policy not to
apply the Tax Court’s opinion to rollovers before January 1, 2015.
The Tax Court held for the Service with respect to Alvan, but for a different reason.
The Tax Court said that the applicable Internal Revenue Code Section precludes an
IRA owner from performing more than one nontaxable rollover within a year, without
regard to the source.
Alvan had argued that the Internal Revenue Code Section in question only applies
to multiple rollovers from the same IRA.
The Tax Court cited other cases as well as the legislative history, which explains
that the sixty-day rollover exemption was intended to provide some flexibility, but that
the limitation was intended to insure that taxpayers did not repeatedly shift income in
and out of retirement assets.
As to Elisa, her repayment was not within 60 days. Worse yet, since Elisa had not
reached age 59½ at the time of her distribution, she was subject to the 10 percent
penalty on early distributions. Even worse, the Tax Court imposed the 20 percent
accuracy-related penalty.
The accuracy-related penalty applies to a substantial underpayment, defined as an
underpayment in excess of the greater of 10 percent of the tax required to be shown
on the return, or $5,000, unless there is substantial authority for the taxpayer’s position, or there is adequate disclosure and a reasonable basis for the taxpayer’s position.
The Tax Court said that the taxpayers did not cite any authority for their position, nor
did they disclose the facts on their return. There is also an exception to the penalty if
there is reasonable cause and good faith.
The Tax Court viewed his being a tax lawyer as a negative factor, citing other cases
where the taxpayers were lawyers or accountants. In support of Alvan’s position is
an IRS Publication (#590) that supports his contention that multiple withdrawals can
be made within a calendar year from different IRA accounts. The Tax Court said it
was aware of Publication 590 when it issued its opinion, but that it didn’t discuss the
Publication because neither party discussed it in its briefs.
Even if the taxpayer had cited the Proposed Regulations and Publication 590, it
might not have made any difference. The Tax Court explained that IRS guidance is not
binding precedent, and that taxpayers rely on it at their own peril. Therefore, the Tax
Court said that if the taxpayers had argued reliance on the Publication, it would not
have served as substantial authority for their position.
The Tax Court has already cited Bobrow for the proposition that only one rollover
contribution is permitted within a one-year period, and for the proposition that no rollover contribution or taxable distribution occurs in a direct transfer between spouses.
Concluding Observation
An IRA owner who makes a tax-free rollover cannot do so again with one year.
However, the IRS will allow IRA owners to do rollovers from separate IRAs until the
end of 2014.
©2014 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.
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I
n doing your due
diligence, you
may have asked
your insurance
agent what the
financial rating is of
your homeowner
insurance carrier.
And you may have
been told it’s “A”
rated, so you felt good in having your
insurance placed through that carrier, as
you think that the carrier is financially
secure and will be there when you need
them at the time of a loss.
Well, I have some disturbing news: that
“A” rated company may not be financially
stable as you may believe. If it’s not an
“A” rating from A.M. Best Company,
then you need to ask your agent what the
company’s Risk Based Capital score is.
Risk Based Capital (RBC) is a score
used by state regulators to determine if an
insurance company has enough capital
to support the policies it has issued. RBC
analysis a warning system for regulators,
the Office of Insurance Regulation, must
take certain actions if a company’s score
falls below required levels.
Each quarter a summary of the
financials are generated for the Florida
Domestic Insurance Market that scores
the carriers based on how long they been
in business, the amount of risk the car-
rier has assumed, how much capital the
company has and how it’s invested. They
review the company’s operating expenses
and loss reserves, how fast the company
is writing new policies and verify that the
company has enough capital to support
the business being written.
They will also look at how much reinsurance the company has purchased,
what level of risk the company has
retained and what the financial rating is of
the reinsurance company.
In Florida, a company must have a
minimal RBC score of 300. If a carrier falls below 300, then the Office
of Insurance Regulation will place the
company in review status and require
the company to submit a detailed plan of
action showing the steps the company
plans to take to restore their score above
300. Should a company fall below 200,
then the company will be forced to liquidate and that is never good for the consumers. Liquidation of a company means
that you will be notified that your carrier is
no longer able to insure you and you will
need to seek coverage through another
carrier. The premium you paid may not
be based on a pro-rated refund and, in
most cases, you are refunded a pittance of
the premium you paid.
Having a carrier that is close to the
300 threshold is nothing to shrug off
and just hope for the best. You need to
do your due diligence now and see what
your carrier’s RBC score is. If it’s in the
300s, then I advise you to seek coverage
through another carrier, especially if there
is a history of decline in the scores.
Angela Larson Roehl is a local
Sanibel-Captiva insurance agent with
over 20 years of insurance experience.
She can be reached at [email protected].
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After School
Program
Registration
T
o take advantage of Early Bird
registration fees for the after
school program winter trimester
(November 17 to February 27) at the
Sanibel Recreation Center, register by
November 10. Stop by the Sanibel
Recreation Center at 3880 Sanibel
Captiva Road, call 472-0345 or go to
www.mysanibel.com
The after school program runs
Monday through Friday from 2:10 to
5 p.m. throughout the school year. It is
available for children ages kindergarten
through sixth grade. Every child regis-
tered in the program will receive a oneyear complimentary membership to the
recreation center. This membership can
be upgraded to a family membership for
an additional $52.50. Offered again this
year will be trimester payment options.
The after school program registration
fees are as follows:
Registration by November 10 –
members are $185, non-members are
$232.25.
Registration after November 10 –
members are $221.75, non-members are
$278.50.
A supervised seventh and eighth grade
program is also available Monday through
Friday from 2:10 to 5 p.m. throughout
the school year with the purchase of a
recreation center membership.
Financial assistance is available to
families of program participants based on
individual need.
The Sanibel Recreation Center is
located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual
memberships are available.
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Women
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ith Veterans Day occurring
in November, the Fort Myers
Republican Women’s Club
monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday,
November 18 will feature two patriotic
aspects. Shark Battalion cadets from
Oasis High School will present the colors
and lead those attending in the salute to
the American flag.
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Gary Bryant, representing the Disabled
Veterans Insurance Careers (DVIC), will
discuss the mission of the organization,
which was founded by Gary and Gay
Trippe. DVIC is a non-profit organization
with the mission to educate, train, and
create employment opportunities in the
insurance industry for disabled veterans. A
question-and-answer session will follow his
prepared remarks.
The public is invited and the program
will be held at The Helm Club at The
Landings in South Fort Myers. A social
hour begins at 11:15 a.m. The noon
lunch, business meeting and program
will follow. The luncheon cost is $16.
Reservations are required by Thursday,
November 13, and may be made by contacting Tina Laurie at 489-4701.
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Doctor and Dietitian
Healing Injuries
Naturally
by Ross Hauser, MD
and Marion Hauser, MS, RD
H
ave you ever been walking down
the sidewalk or out in your yard,
and – whoops! – you step in a
hole and twist your ankle? Or you are
running around the tennis court and you
hear your knee pop?
The RICE (rest, ice, compression and
elevation) protocol has been the gold
standard recommendation for soft tissue
injuries for many years. However, this
treatment protocol has come under recent attack, by none other than the doctor who created the RICE protocol, Gabe
Mirkin, MD. We, on the other hand, have
been recommending the MEAT (movement, exercise, analgesia and treatment)
protocol for years.
In a recent article, Dr. Mirkin writes
that both ice and rest may delay healing.
This comes some 36 years after the RICE
protocol began. In our book Prolo Your
Sports Injuries Away, we dedicated large
sections to discussing the deleterious effects of the RICE protocol on healing.
How should you treat a new injury?
1. Apply heat instead of ice.
2. Move the injured area around as
much as possible, performing gentle exercise that stimulates blood flow.
3. Avoid taking anti-healing medications such as anti-inflammatories, steroids
and narcotics. Choose natural pain relievers such as proteolytic enzymes (such as
Bromelain).
4. Eat a healthy diet consisting of fresh
whole foods, avoiding processed foods.
5. Drink adequate water and stay
hydrated.
6. Get at least seven hours of sleep
per night.
7. Reduce stress.
8. Consider massage, chiropractic and
acupuncture.
9. Consider regenerative injection
treatments such as Prolotherapy, PRP, or
stem cell injections if the injury does not
resolve on its own and lasts longer than
two months.
The body is amazing and can often
heal on its own when given the proper
building blocks to do so. Let’s give it the
best opportunity we can.
This information is not intended
to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services has two locations: one
in Oak Park, Illinois, and one in Fort
Myers. It was established in 1991 by
Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser,
MS, RD. They can be reached at info@
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School Smart
by Shelley M.
Greggs, NCSP
D
ear
Shelley,
My first
grade daughter has
attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She
is trying her best at
school and we have
a lot of behavioral
supports in place for her at school and
at home. I am just wondering if you
know of any new information that might
be helpful for us.
Lucinda N.,
Fort Myers Beach
Lucinda,
I’m glad to hear that you have
already put some supports in place
for your daughter to help her with her
ADHD. Supports such as visual cues,
calendars, charts and prompts typically
will help all children and often are essential for children who need extra time
and guidance to stay on track at school.
Recent research just published in the
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology has found evidence that a 30-minute
moderate to vigorous exercise session
before school can provide some benefits
in reducing symptoms of ADHD.
The randomized study included 202
kindergarteners, first graders and second
graders and showed that those who
completed 12 weeks of before-school
physical activity had significantly higher
reductions in inattention and moodiness
than those who completed a classroombased activity.
While you may not have access to a
formal exercise program before school
this is certainly something that you and
your daughter could design together.
Bicycle riding, swimming, running, brisk
walking or even a fun exercise tape
would certainly provide some moderate
to vigorous exercise for her. You may
not even need a 30-minute session and
you could experiment with the amount
of time needed. If you do implement
this exercise session, make sure to ask
her teacher to observe for any differences in your daughter’s ability to stay
focused in class.
You may also want to ask your
daughter for her observations as well.
Anecdotally, I worked with a kindergartener with attention concerns many
years ago and we implemented a
15-minute running program for him before the school bus picked him up and it
seemed to help him with his inattention.
I do think this technique is worth a
try. And, of course, we know that is
aerobic exercise is a health-producing
activity and there are really no negative
side effects from it. You may even want
to join her and get your exercise for the
day as well.
Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty
at Florida SouthWestern State College, where she teaches psychology
and education courses. She is also a
nationally certified school psychologist
and consultant for School Consultation Services, a private educational
consulting company. Questions for
publication may be addressed to
[email protected]. Not all questions submitted can be addressed
through this publication.
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Rotarians Celebrate
Success On World Polio Day
A $5,500 contribution from the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club on World Polio Day, October
24 will grow to $11,000 due to matching funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Pictured making the presentation are John McGowan, left, and John Danner.
photos by Jeff Lysiak
by Jeff Lysiak
D
uring the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club’s most recent monthly meeting, members of the local club celebrated World Polio Day via a Skype session with a
Rotary International member, speaking live from Bangalor, India, plus another contribution to the campaign End Polio Now.
In addition to the $5,500 contribution from the San-Cap Rotarians – which will
grow to $11,000 due to matching funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation –
local club members enjoyed connecting with Ross Russo, president of the ECO Rotary
Club of East Manatee.
According to Bill Rahe, president of the San-Cap Rotary Club, the last incidence of
polio in India was reported in 2011. “Our goal is to have polio totally eliminated by
the year 2018,” he said.
Speaking to Rotary International’s Ross Russo – who was in Bangalor, India – via Skype
was the highlight of last week’s San-Cap Rotary Club meeting
Back in 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched, polio was
epidemic in 125 countries and paralyzed approximately 1,000 children per day. Since
then, the incidence of polio has decreased by more than 99 percent through immunization efforts that have reached more than 2.5 billion children.
India was long considered the most challenging place to end polio due to the country’s population density, poor sanitation, high rates of migration and birth rates, and
low rates of routine immunization. But in February 2012, India was officially declared
polio-free.
Polio remains epidemic in only three countries – Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan
– with fewer than 250 cases reported in 2012, down from 650 cases the prior year.
During the Skype session on October 24, Russo thanked the San-Cap Rotarians for
their efforts, and demonstrated their previous funds in action by delivering polio immunizations – with two drops administered orally – to several children from Bangalor.
“Your efforts are appreciated and are helping eradicate polio around the world,”
said Russo.
“All of those little kids, give them a big hug from all of us,” Rahe responded. “This
is a big day for Rotary – World Polio Day. And over there in India, it’s a huge thing.”
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Sanibel/Captiva Heart Walk
Scheduled For February 15
Principal Visits Preschool
Participants are welcome to bring their pets out for a leisurely walk
T
he 2nd annual Sanibel/Captiva Heart Walk, to benefit the American Heart
Association, will take place Sunday afternoon, February 15. Organized by
island neighbors who have been affected by heart and stroke issues, this family event focuses on heart health awareness and raising funds for AHA’s life saving
research, education and advocacy.
The walk will start at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and Island Inn Road at 2
p.m., with snacks, health information, warm-up exercises, door prizes and time to
socialize starting at 1 p.m. Although nominally 5k, participants of all ages and physical
capabilities are encouraged to walk whatever distance is comfortable for them. Pets are
invited.
Music will be provided by Dan Confrey, courtesy of Amy Morgan and Thank You
for the Dance. Refreshments and door prizes will be supplied by local sponsoring merchants. All participants are welcome. A voluntary contribution of $50 is suggested.
For additional information, contact Kelly Goodwien at 495-4901 or [email protected] or Sandy Teger at 395-0233 or [email protected] .
Even the little ones show their support
Dan Confrey will provide entertainment
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Livermon. Every day the children are read to, increasing their love of reading and
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of moms with young children, meet every second and fourth Wednesday
for camaraderie, a speaker, brunch, crafts and fellowship. A nursery is provided.
Wednesday Enrichment happens for the preschoolers at the same time.
On October 29, the kids visited the Carpenter’s Café and Miss Michelle who runs
it. She explained that all food items are purchased for a suggested donation and the
donations go to missions. Preschoolers Karminday Schafer and Brooks Selby counted
the donated coins. Korynn Livermon and Chloe Selby sorted by sizes. They were
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“My Friends All Hate Their Hearing Aids”
hen it comes to hearing devices,it’s no secret
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Knowing that hearing well is a responsibility to
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Susan, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, got her first
pair of hearing devices at Decibels Audiology and
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could hear, but I couldn’t understand. I would mistake
one word for another. I just didn’t know where to
start. It seemed to me that all of my friends hated
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April Royan, M.A.
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about it, or because they
prefer that others not know they are wearing one.
People who are unhappy with their hearing aids,
however, are more likely to share their frustrations
with others.”
What are these frustrations and how can you avoid
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Provider and Prescription
Royan says that “The quality of the Audiologist who
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most important key to determining hearing device
success.” What works for one will not work for all;
everyone is different. Ensure that your provider is a
licensed Audiologist and that your device is accurately
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Comfort and Aesthetics
If a person doesn’t like the look or feel of their hearing
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Lifestyle
Know your expectations up front. If you want a hearing
device to work well in extremely challenging situations
like the Philharmonic or a noisy restaurant, investing in
a high-end device is wise. If you are primarily at home
and want a device to help you with the television and
one-on-one conversations, a budget device may be
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Price
Know your options.You’re your Audiologist should
offer a variety of hearing device manufacturers and a
variety of price levels from which to choose. High-end
devices offer the most up-to-date technology and the
best clarity, but are the most expensive-approximately
$3000 each. For those on a tighter budget, entry level
hearing devices work well in quiet and are approved for
occasional use in background noise.
Trial Period
By state law, you can return a hearing device at any
time within 30 days of purchase and receive a refund
or exchange. Royan stresses, “There is no reason to
keep a hearing device that you don’t enjoy.”
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Optimizing Your Health Workshops
K
aren L. Semmelman of Semmelman Energy Center announced the following
six free workshops to be held at The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle
Way on Sanibel, on the second Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m.
The first workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, will focus on Eden
Energy Medicine (EEM) and the tools to create movement and looseness for joints
troubled by arthritis, stiffness, replacements and more.
Learn hands-on tools that take five minutes daily. Work with subtle energies to
restore your energy when tired, sharpen your memory, boost your immune system,
and alleviate stress and pain. After addressing the 5-Minute Routine, participants will
learn tools for those joints that “whine too much,” or that discomfort from that hip or
knee replacement. What happens if your child or grandchild sticks a ball in the toilet?
It is blocked and the water seeks an alternative route. That’s what happens with joints.
They need space and fluidity to move. This class will provide tools to create space,
to unlock frozen muscles, to get energy into those tight joints or provide pathways to
reroute energy flow around replacements. It works, it’s fun, it’s easy and it’s under
your control. Join Semmelman to gain the gift of knowledge to self-heal.
Other upcoming workshops include:
• Wednesday, December 10 – Cancer “dis-ease”? Body, mind or spirit in overdrive?
Unleash the innate ease with Energy Medicine.
• Wednesday, January 14 – Eyes Sad? Cataracts, night vision, bright light hurts,
macular degeneration? Activate your inner healing with Energy Medicine shifts.
• Wednesday, February 11 – EEM For The Heart, with tools for blood pressure,
arrhythmia, circulation and more.
• Wednesday, March 11 – EEM First Aid, with tools for headaches, pain, colds, flus
and more.
• Wednesday, April 8 – Stressed? Dropping a fork set you into meltdown mode?
Activate your internal “Joy Juice” with Energy Medicine.
The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. Call The Community
House at 472-2155 to register. For more information about each workshop, contact
[email protected] or visit www.semmelmanenergy.com.
For more information on this or other SCA-sponsored events, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or call 472-2155.
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Make-A-Wish Announces
10,000th Wish Will Be Made
M
ake-A-Wish Southern Florida announced that Fort Myers will be the location
where the 10,000th wish will be granted by the Southern Florida Chapter.
Luke, a 12-year-old who suffers from severe Hemophilia B, wished for a
lighthouse-themed “man cave” – his wish will come true on Friday, November 14 at
the family’s home in Fort Myers. The Wish Reveal/Ribbon Cutting will be held at 4
p.m.
The 10,000th Wish is a major achievement for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida’s
Chapter as there are only five chapters in the world that have met this milestone.
Make-A-Wish will be Facebooking and tweeting live on wish day and the days leading
up to the wish; when posting in social media, use the hashtag: #10kWishes.
“The wishes we grant to Luke and kids like him bring happiness and the memories
often provide inspiration to continue fighting against the health issues that threaten
their lives. 10,000 wishes is an amazing milestone and we’re proud to continue to
make a positive impact on the lives of children throughout Southern Florida,” said
Norman Wedderburn, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.
The 10,000th wish is being sponsored by Wishketeers, the team captained by Barb
and Rick Gallo from the 2014 Walk For Wishes at FGCU last spring.
For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit www.sfla.wish.org or call 9929474 to get involved.
Free Energy Medicine Workshops
K
aren L. Semmelman, director of Semmelman Energy
Center, will hold free monthly workshops designed to
optimize your health, with each month’s topic targeted
for a specific condition. Energy Medicine provides the tools
to add to the collective health care kit and it has been shown
that working with the body’s subtle energies can help to relieve
pain, sharpen your mind, relieve stress and anxiety, strengthen
the immune system, improve digestion, relieve allergies,
enhance well-being, manage weight and alleviate insomnia.
All workshops are held and sponsored by The Community
House, 2173 Periwinkle Way on the second Wednesday of each
month from 4 to 6 p.m. The workshops this season are:
Karen L. Semmelman
November 12 – Energy Medicine tools to create movement
and looseness for joints troubled by arthritis, stiffness, replacements and other ailments.
December 10 – Cancer “dis-ease?” Body, mind or spirit in overdrive? Unleash the
innate ease with Energy Medicine.
January 14 – Eyes Sad? Cataracts, night vision, bright light hurts, macular degeneration? Activate your inner healing with Energy Medicine shifts.
February 11 – Energy Medicine for the Heart, tools for blood pressure, arrhythmia
and circulation.
March 11 – Energy Medicine First Aid, tools for headaches, pain, colds and flu.
April 8 – Stressed? Dropping a fork set you into meltdown mode? Activate your
internal “Joy Juice” with Energy Medicine.
Look for more full-day seminars and workshops on Eden Energy Medicine in
January and March.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.semmelmanenergy.com
Our email address is [email protected]
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
deaRPharmacist
Freak Out And
Go Bed Dancing
by Suzy Cohen, RPh
D
ear
Pharmacist:
Early
this morning, Sam
clicked on Pandora
on his iPhone and
Le Freak started
playing. If you don’t
know that song,
look on YouTube
and watch the Freak
Out video by Chic, which was popular
in 1978 when I was 13 years old. We
must have healthy amygdalas because
we remembered the lyrics which go like
this: “Awww... Freak out! Le Freak! Say
Chic! Freak out!”
At some point, the beat overcame
our sleepiness and we both started to
do a little bed dance, complete with hip
gyrations, but not in the way you are
thinking. (Stop thinking that, this is a
family-friendly column!)
So anyway, Freak Out is playing and
we are gently moving to the groove. It’s
kind of sweet. Three minutes pass and
not a giggle, not a word, just moving,
barely awake. My mind drifts back to an
awkward high school dance with a guy I
used to like.
Back to reality. Sam rolled out of
bed and wobbled to the bathroom, kind
of like an 80-year-old. He went from
being super smooth under the sheets
to decrepit in under five seconds, and
when I pointed this out, we cackled
together! It dawned on me that bed
dancing doesn’t relieve joint stiffness,
although it’s a nice change from spooning.
Joint stiffness and pain are no laughing matter. An estimated 52.5 million
adults in the United States were told by
their doctor that they have some form
of arthritis, whether it is rheumatoid
arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia.
You want more flexibility and less pain
and stiffness? I think yoga is the fastest,
safest way to achieve this. The follow-
Mom And Me
by Lizzie and Pryce
L
izzie and Pryce answer your questions and give advice about aging
concerns from a two-generational
perspective. A mother and daughter
team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health
educator, and Pryce is a licensed psycho-
ing is a list of options, but they do have
interactions. In the order they fall out of
my brain, here goes:
SAMe – It’s short for
S-adenosylmethionine and you produce
this. Taken as a supplement, it supports
joint health and relieves pain. If you take
too much or you have bipolar disorder
because it may cause feelings of anger,
or symptoms of mania or hypomania.
Dosing with this incredible supplement
is key to reaping rewards.
Boswellia – I call this dietary supplement Mother Nature’s Celebrex. It’s an
inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, so it reduces
leukotriene production and human leukocyte elastase (HLE). This makes it a
strong anti-inflammatory with potential
benefits for arthritis, ulcerative colitis,
asthma, back pain, IBS (irritable bowel
syndrome) and much more.
Vitamin C and B complex – It sounds
too simple, doesn’t it? But combining
Bs and C increases the elasticity of cell
walls. This allows muscle cells to stretch
further without tearing.
Proteolytic enzymes – These break
down proteins in your food, turning
them into amino acids and reducing
inflammation and pain. Bromelain from
pineapples or papain from papaya are
two popular fruit-derived enzymes. Just
FYI, meat tenderizer contains papain
because it acts like a chemical meat mallet.
Glucosamine – Everyone has heard
about this, it’s a dietary supplement that
helps prevent the break down of cartilage between joints.
This information is not intended
to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of The
24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered pharmacist. To contact her, visit
www.SuzyCohen.com.
Our email address is
[email protected]
therapist in private practice who specializes in the care of elders and people with
chronic illnesses.
Dear Mom & Me,
I am an older businesswoman working in a very stressful business. All of the
women and some of the men realize that
a youthful appearance is a must, so we
all try our very best; surgery, skincare
exercise, clothing, etc.
What baffles me is how can you keep
your age a secret when you are always
asked for your birth date and/or driver’s
license? Where I live, this is your identification sometimes even in the grocery
store.
Nothing seems to be private any more
and privacy seems to be a thing of the
past and our birthdate is how we are
judged. How do you suggest I get around
giving this information?
Vera
23B
Shell Point Informational Meetings
Aerial view of Shell Point Retirement Community
R
esidents of Southwest Florida who would like to learn about resort-style retirement options and lifecare from an experienced retirement counselor are invited to attend one of several informational meetings at Shell Point Retirement
Community.
The meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday,
November 19 in the main Commons located in The Woodlands neighborhood at Shell
Point.
After the presentation, guests can tour The Island neighborhood and visit furnished
models in The Woodlands neighborhood. Guests will also learn more about The
Estuary, Shell Point’s newest neighborhood, which will include 50 residences in a
combination of single-family and twin villa homes along with a community center and
pool. Admission to the sessions is free; however, seating is limited, so reservations are
required and may be made by visiting www.shellpoint.org/seminars or calling Maureen
Thomson at 466-1131 or 1-800-780-1131.
Community Church Hosting
Service Of Comfort And Hope
H
olidays can be the most joyous or the most painful days of the year. Holidays
are especially difficult if a loved one has died. By planning ahead and dealing
realistically with holiday expectations, you can circumvent some of the holiday sadness and fill those days with peaceful satisfaction. Accepting and admitting
that your loss is going to require adjustment in your life is especially true around the
holidays.
In a ministry to the community, Sanibel Community Church invites you to bring a
friend or neighbor who has experienced the loss of a love one this year to the Service
of Comfort and Hope on Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m. It is a time to hear a
testimony of hope and words of encouragement from others who have walked through
the loss of a loved one. A highlight of the service will be the opportunity to say the
name of your loved one aloud and light a candle in remembrance of them. It is a healing way to begin the holidays.
The Stephen Ministry team will also give prayer shawls to those who have lost a
loved one this year. Following the service, refreshments will be served.
The Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way. Sunday worship services are held at 8, 9 and 11 a.m.
Dear Vera,
Protect your private information as
much as you can. If someone asks to
see your license, ask why. A cell phone
company required copying my license for
the two-year contract. I asked why and
the staff member said it was “policy.” I
told them they could look at my license
and verify my name and address but not
copy it. I also told them that if that was
not enough, I would take my business
elsewhere. Apparently, that was good
enough for them; they did not copy my
license and they got my business. Apparently, so many people complained, it is
no longer their policy.
A friend of mine will not allow any
clerk to look at her license when writing
a check; she writes her license number
on the check herself. Another friend will
show her license but hold it in a way to
cover up her birth date.
I believe everyone has the right to
protect their privacy, and in this day and
age, it is a necessity.
Pryce
Dear Vera,
You are absolutely right; privacy seems
to be a thing of the past in our modern
society. Some cultures keep private
information private and residents have to
fight to get the information, but here we
all must fight to keep our private information private and it is becoming a losing
battle in most areas.
Pryce has given you some suggestions;
otherwise just keep up your routine.
Good health gives an air of youthful enthusiasm and you seem to be on the right
track. Best of luck.
Lizzie
Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is
[email protected].
24B
ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★
FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves
you with two choices: Try again, or give
up. If you want to make another effort, go
slowly. Let things develop without pressure.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could
be a problem dealing with unfamiliar
people who do things differently from what
you’re used to. But rely on that strong sense
of purpose to get you through this difficult
period.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid
neglecting a personal matter because of a
demanding new workplace schedule, start
prioritizing immediately. Knowing how to
apportion your time takes a little while to
set up.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won’t
be easy to avoid some of the pressures that
come with change. Best advice: Take things
a step at a time, and you’ll be less likely to
trip up while things are in a chaotic state.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A muchtalked-about workplace change could be
coming soon. Be sure to get all the details
involved in the process, and once you have
them, you can decide how you want to deal
with it.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
You might still believe that your trust was
betrayed, although the facts would appear to
prove the opposite. But by the week’s end
you should learn something that will help
set the record straight.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
Holiday plans could be a challenge because
of shifting circumstances. But a more
settled period starts by midweek, allowing
you to firm up your plan-making once and
for all.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) The facts continue to be on your side.
So make use of them in dealing with any
challenge to your stated position. Also,
open your mind to the offer of help from an
unlikely source.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) There could still be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Stay with
it, and eventually your message will get
through and be understood.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) A possible change in your workplace
schedule might create a chaotic situation
for a while. But once things begin to settle
down, you might find that this could work
to your advantage.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
18) A recent job-linked decision might need
to be reassessed because of the possibility
of finding benefits you might have overlooked. Check out all related data to help in
the search.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
A personal situation you agreed to might
not be as acceptable to the other person
involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and
bullying. Instead, seek common ground by
talking things through.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift
for touching people’s minds as well as their
hearts. You would make an outstanding
educator.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
• On Nov. 15, 1864, Union General
William Tecumseh Sherman begins his
famous March to the Sea by torching the
industrial section of Atlanta. For the next
six weeks, Sherman’s army cut a 60-milewide swath of destruction through Georgia
before capturing the seaport of Savannah.
• On Nov. 12, 1892, William “Pudge”
Heffelfinger becomes the first professional
football player when Pittsburgh’s Allegheny
Athletic Association pays him $500 to
play as a ringer in a game against the rival
Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Before then, players had traded their services on the field for
expense money or trinkets, not cash.
• On Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 o’clock of
the 11th day of the 11th month, the First
World War comes to an end. The Great War
claimed the lives of 9 million soldiers; 21
million more were wounded. Civilian casualties caused indirectly by the war numbered close to 10 million.
• On Nov. 10, 1969, “Sesame Street,” a
TV show that would teach generations of
young children the alphabet and counting,
makes its broadcast debut. Over the years,
critics have blamed the show and its use
of brief segments for shrinking children’s
attention spans.
• On Nov. 13, 1974, Karen Silkwood is
killed in a car accident in Oklahoma on her
way to a meet with a reporter. She reportedly carried documents proving that KerrMcGee Corp. was negligent when it came
to worker safety at its plutonium plant. The
theory was that someone forced her off the
road to prevent the meeting.
• On Nov. 14, 1986, Wall Street arbitrageur Ivan Boesky pleads guilty to insider
trading and agrees to pay a $100 million
fine. “Boesky Day,” as the SEC would later
call it, was crucial in exposing a nationwide
scandal at the heart of the ‘80s Wall Street
boom.
• On Nov. 16, 1999, construction
begins on a giant bonfire at Texas A&M
University, the continuation of a 90-year
tradition. Two days later, the 59-foot-high
pile of more than 7,000 logs collapsed, killing 12 students and injuring another 27.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
• It was Hungarian mathematician Paul
Erdos who made the following sage observation: “Problems worthy of attack prove
their worth by fighting back.”
• Board games date back at least 5,000
years, when people were playing on a board
that looks like an ancestor to backgammon.
• The next time you’re overwhelmed
with emotion and find yourself passionately
kissing your partner, you probably won’t
remember that one word to describe what
you’re doing is “deosculation.”
• It was in 1958 that the first stereo phonograph record went on sale.
• The soft drink 7-UP was originally
called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime
Soda -- and it contained lithium, which is
now prescribed to treat manic depression.
That ingredient (which continued to be
part of the formula until the 1940s) probably helped spur the drink’s success, since
7-UP was introduced just before the Great
Depression. The new name was derived
from the size of the soda bottle (7 ounces)
and “bottoms up,” which is presumably
what many people did during the difficult
years of the Depression.
• A man in Orange County, California,
stole a diamond worth $25,000 and, despite
being arrested for the crime, was able to
smuggle it into prison with him by swallowing it. He then managed to hide the gem
in a shower drain in hopes of retrieving
and swallowing it again before his release.
All that effort was in vain, however; prison
guards found the diamond and returned it to
the jewelry shop.
• If you’re using an average brand-new
pencil, you’ll be able to draw a line about
35 miles long before running out of lead
(though you’ll have to stop for sharpening
breaks, of course).
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.”
-- Thomas Henry Huxley
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25B
answer on page 27B
FIND AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS
SUDOKU
To play Sudoku:
Complete the grid so
that every row, column
and every 3x3 box
contains the numbers
1 through 9 (the same
number cannot appear
more than once in a
row, column or 3x3 box.)
There is no guessing
and no math involved,
just logic.
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answer on page 27B
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Top 10 Real Estate Sales
Development
City
Year Built
Square Footage
Listing Price
Selling Price
Days On Market
Cape Coral
Cape Coral
2014
4,638
$1,975,000
$1,962,500
26
Intracoastal Harbour
Fort Myers
2001
2,923
$1,299,000
$1,100,000
592
Bayland Heights
Fort Myers Beach
1993
3,222
$998,000
$998,000
2
Woodmont
Bonita Springs
2005
3,021
$900,000
$895,000
0
Mossy Glen
Fort Myers
2014
3,130
$827,064
$810,000
138
Cape Coral
Cape Coral
2013
2,412
$674,900
$670,000
500
Acreage
Alva
2002
2,470
$725,000
$665,000
47
Plumbago Pointe
Bonita Springs
2005
2,444
$699,900
$665,000
12
Natures Cove
Estero
2001
2,870
$629,000
$605,000
293
Cape Coral
Cape Coral
2008
2964
$589,900
$560,000
7
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NOW HERE’S A TIP
• If you heat a pita in the microwave first, it will
be easier to open and will rip less. About 10
seconds should do. -- M.E. in Georgia
• Two ways to remove a bandage: Rub a little
baby oil or vegetable oil over it. The oil will
soak in and make it easier to remove. Or - and
this works especially well with kids -- have
them soak in the bath and use baby shampoo to
soften the sticky edges.
• I use double-stick tape to hang lighter items on
my walls, since it does not leave a hole, and I
am a renter. You also can use it to reduce noise
from vibrations. For instance, I used it in my
car to keep the carpet lying flat in the trunk. -J.T. via e-mail
• Here is a sewing tip for your column: I prewash fabrics that tend to shrink, before I use
them to make clothing items. That way, the fit
is more accurate. -- G.V. in Indiana
• I have said this before, but Im happy to give
a reminder with the holidays coming up and
possibly new cellular technology in your familys future: Many of us have found ourselves
with old cellphones that still work, but dont
have the features we want. If you get a new
phone, donate your old one. There are groups
that refurbish the phones and give them to
domestic violence victims for emergency
purposes. Other groups send the phones back
into use in the developing world. Any way you
recycle your phone is a benefit to the environ-
ment. Check with www.donateaphone.org,
www.collectivegood.com or Verizon Wireless
HopeLine.
• Instead of using costly brass polish, try a little
lemon juice and salt. Another brass polish you
probably have right now is ketchup. Apply a
thin layer and buff off with a soft rag.
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ARTISTIC INTERIORS INC.
“WE DON’T JUST DO REMODELING, WE CREATE ARTWORK”
CALL CHRIS BORING @
DESIGNING AND REMODELING-
239-989-6122
BORINGDESIGNSO6
@EMBARQMAIL.COM
Lic#RG291 103860, SI 16371
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
QUALITY REMODELING AND
SERVICE
TREE & LAWN CARE
NEW HOMES, REMODELING & ADDITIONS
AUTO DETAILING
* Jesus Hernandez *
LANDSCAPING &
TREE SERVICE
482-7350
“We Service All your Landscape Needs “
• New Homes
• Consulting
P.O. Box 143
Sanibel Island, FL
• Remodeling
• Contracting
Phone: 239-472-2601
Fax: 239-472-6506
FULL Landscaping SERVICES
• Tree TRIMMING AND REMOVAL
• Stump Grinding
SANIBEL INVASIVE VEGETATION
REMOVAL
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FREE Landscape Consultation
and LANDSCAPE Designs
• LANDSCAPE REFURBISHING
• MULCHING • RIP RAP
• GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS • CUSTOM PAVERS
NOW OFFERING IRRIGATION WET CHECK
licensed • insured • bonded
Over 20 years serving San-Cap & Ft. Myers
www.jesuslawncare.com • [email protected]
INTERIOR DESIGN
FISHING CHARTER
Pam Ruth
V.P. Interior Design
(Cell) 239-850-4128
Light Tackle Sport Fishing
Tarpon
p • Snook • Redfish & More
CAPT. MATT
MATT MI
MITCHELL
TCHELL
Sanibel Design Center
Verticals • Mini Blinds • Draperies • Wallpaper • Furniture
Ceramic • Wood • Appliances • Interior Painting • Custom Cabinets
Upholstery • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
2330 Palm Ridge Road • Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 395-2525 • Fax (239) 395-2373
Toll Free: 1-866-395-2525 • [email protected]
USCG
Licensed
& Insured
C: (239) 340-8651
www.captmattmitchell.com
email: [email protected]
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ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 7, 2014
★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
ANNUAL RENTAL
ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED
SERVICES OFFERED
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$699,000
GARCIA REAL ESTATE
AND CONSULTING
ANNUAL RENTALS
AVAILABLE IN PARADISE
ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED
MOBILE DOG GROOMING
3 Bedroom 2 Bath renovated ranch (08)
East Rocks. Pool w newer lanai,
granite and stone counter tops, tile floors.
call 732-778-8367 for info.
Condo in Captain’s Walk on the historic
east end of the island. Quiet neighborhood,
canal-front. 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $1,500/
month. Please call Bridgit @ 239-728-1920
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RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS
RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER
239-472-5147
garciaonsanibel.com
Looking for
a Home in
McGregor
Woods ?
Offering Personal, Private, and
Professional Real Estate Services on
Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
30 Year Resident of Sanibel.
Licensed in Florida, New York,
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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VACATION RENTAL
Putting owners and
tenants together
Call Dustyn Corace
www.remax-oftheislands.com
239-472-2311
Looking to sell your home but value has
not yet returned to previous level?
I am looking for an annual lease with
possible option to purchase. Can do 1 year
lease with 2nd year as lease/purchase
option. Gives you two years to have price
increase and save fees. I can also handle
almost all maintenance
and/or improvements if needed.
Excellent references - 1 adult 2 children
3 br preferred, Mid to east end of island
[email protected] 239-322-8642
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Self-Contained Trailer
Up to 40 Lbs.,
Total Grooming, Package,
Please call.
239-313-7140
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AMERICAN RESCREENING
Pool cages and Lanais. No see-um
screen or standard. Quality materials and
workmanship.We clean em’ and rescreen
em’.. Buy American, Hire American Call Bill
at 239-841-9714 for a free estimate.
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SERVICES OFFERED
ANNUAL RENTAL
3br/3ba duplex for rent.
New appliances. Large yard.
Walk to beach. Pets Negotiable.
Available 12/31/14, $2,100/mo.
Call/Text Brad at 239.292.4985
HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES
Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction
Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471
Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047
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REGISTERED NURSE,
SANIBEL ISLAND RESIDENT
Over 30 yrs experience.
Licensed in FL and insured.
Ready to help you or your loved one
with your medical needs.
Compassionate care and reasonable rates.
Call Janet @. 239-579-0539
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ANNUAL SANIBEL RENTAL
FREE VACATION
RENTAL ADVERTISING!
Over 300 rentals
to choose from!
Updated 2 br/1 bath on Sand Pebble Way.
Close to Jerry’s and shopping on quiet
street. Private laundry hook-up, large lanai.
No smoking. $950/month. Available 12/1.
John #330-289-1798.
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LICENSED CNA
Caring Experienced and licensed CNA. Will
do home care.
Reasonable Rates.
Call Diane 715-297-1919.
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HOME/CONDO WATCH
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Dorado Property Management
❋ Island Resident ❋ Licensed & Insured
❋ 24/7 ❋ www.doradoproperty.com
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Call Lisa or Bruce at 239-472-8875
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SEASONAL RENTAL
C M
F Y
P
T
ISABELLA RASI
(239) 246-4716
Email
[email protected]
1101 Periwinkle Way #105
Sanibel, FL 33957
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C.J.’S CUSTOM
CLEANING SERVICE
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
Paul J. Morris, Broker
VACATION RENTALS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES
359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-579-0511
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Island Vacations
Of Sanibel & Captiva
Million $ Views Await You!
• Cottages • Condos • Homes •
Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths
239-472-7277
1-888-451-7277
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Homes/Condos/Homewatch
Dependable, Trustworthy, Affordable
References
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly
Free Estimates
239-560-2552 - Connie Jackson
WONDERFUL
SEASONAL RENTAL
Located at 3850 Coquina Dr. in quiet West
Rocks! Great Sanibel Island location, short
walk to the beach access. 3/3 plus office
or den. Beautifully furnished. Available
November 15th - December 31st
Contact Chuck Bergstrom 239-209-6500
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DOG TRAINING ON
SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA
In home obedience lessons or problem
behaviors. Dog training in your
home while you are away.
Call for Obedience Classes
Christine Wright.
Certified Dog Trainer.
860-460-1845
[email protected]
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ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC
Lic# EC12002788.
Call Roger 239-707-7203.
Aqualink - Motor Controls.
Office & Store Maint.
NEAR BEACH
3 Bedroom 1.5 bath Near beach,
Quiet, large property.
Will rent to 1 or 2 adults, pets ok.
3 months or more rental. 239.472.3334
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SANIBEL HOME WATCH
Retired Police Captain
Lives on Sanibel
Will Check Your Home Weekly
Very Reasonable Rates
(239) 728-1971
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SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE
Read us online at IslandSunNews.com
Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming
Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and
Mulch (one month free service available)
Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163
[email protected]
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EAGLE EYE
JANITORIAL SERVICES
WINDOW CLEANING, PRESSURE
CLEANING, TILE CLEANING
FIRST TIME 20% OFF
CALL THE BEST: 239-440-6278
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★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★
HELP WANTED
COMPASSIONATE
CAREGIVERS NEEDED!
Season is here and we need Angels!
Visiting Angels is looking
for compassionate caregivers
(CNA, HHA and Companions)
for in-home care.
Full and part time positions available.
Please call 239-561-7600
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SANIBEL SUBWAY
HIRING FT/PT
Days/Nights/Weekends Please apply in
person at 2496 Palm Ridge Rd Sanibel or
at www.mysubwaycareer.com
Call for more info 239-472-1255
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HELP WANTED
WANTED TO BUY
HELP WANTED
CASH PAID FOR
MILITARY ITEMS
The Bubble Room on Captiva
is now hiring for an evening host.
Flexible or set schedule throughout
the week available for
evening shift of 4pm until 9pm.
Looking for an individual organized,
outgoing, able to handle the stress of
a high volume fast paced environment
and have a positive enthusiastic attitude.
Please apply in person at
15001 Captiva Drive,
Please no phone calls.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers needed for light general
maintenance. Call (CHR) Community
Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell
Museum needs Education and Great Hall
volunteers. No experience necessary, will
train. Please contact Melanie at
(239) 395-2233 ext 11.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Sunshine Ambassador Program
is a new and exciting volunteer opportunity
offered at the Golisano Children’s Hospital
of Southwest Florida located within
HealthPark Medical Center. The Sunshine
Ambassadors will greet, assist and be a
positive first point of contact for patients,
families and visitors entering the hospital.
The Ambassadors also make a difference
to families by providing educational
and healthful resources to assist in
GRANDparenting for GRANDchildren.
We are currently seeking
year-round volunteers to work
one 4-hour shift Monday through Friday
from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
or 12:00pm to 4:00 pm.
If you would be interested in learning more
about this wonderful new opportunity,
please contact Lisa Ellinwood, Volunteer
Resources Coordinator at 239-343-5062
at the Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Don't Harm The Fish
Cash Paid For Old Military Items.
Medals, Swords, Uniforms,
helmets, old guns, awards & more.
Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280
by Capt. Matt Mitchell
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CAUTION
GARAGE •
MOVING • YARD
SALES
BUSINESS MANAGER
Immediate vacancy for Business Manager
at the Sanibel Historical Museum and
Village. Responsible for all banking, vendor
payments, and payroll, all finance postings
and reports using QuickBooks, and
maintenance of donor database (Donor
Perfect) and reports. Also responsible for
the annual financial audit and review of
the form 990. This is a part-time position
that averages 20 hours per week. Work
schedule can be flexible. Salary based
on experience. Resumes to info@
sanibelmuseum.org or mail to SHMV at
950 Dunlop Road Sanibel, FL 33957 not
later than November 10th.
Shore Fishing:
MULTIFAMILY SALE
Multifamily sale many nice items
Furniture, ladies clothing, tools, shoes,
golf balls, bikes, knickknacks and more.
Nov. 7th & 8th, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
1212 Par View Dr., Sanibel
L
anding a big fish from the beach can be hard on the
fish. Dragging a fish up onto the sand if you’re going to
release it is not an option as it usually damages or kills
the fish.
• Hold the fish in the water while you unhook it if you’re
going to release it.
• The less you can touch a fish before release the better for
the fish.
• If you want a picture with the fish, support it as you lift it
out of the water – and do it quickly.
• Before releasing, revive the fish while holding it in the
water; moving it slowly back and forth so water goes over its
gills. The fish will let you know when it’s ready to swim off.
• Florida just recently changed the regulations on fishing
from shore. Florida residents as well as out of state visitors
need a fishing license to fish from shore.
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MCGREGOR WOODS
COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE
TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED LOG ONTO
IslandSunNews.com
CLICK ON: PLACE CLASSIFIED
This Saturday, November 8
7 AM – 1 PM
Multiple family garage sale in the
McGregor Woods Community
just off McGregor Blvd. at Kelly Rd.
Household items, tools, collectibles,
holiday items & much more!!
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TRUCK NEEDED
VOLUNTEER/
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors,
age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children
in elementary schools & after-school
programs. Offering a stipend, mileage
reimbursement, annual physical, holiday,
vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt.
Providing struggling school children a
chance to succeed in school, and offering
opportunities that will last a lifetime.
Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at
239-332-5346.
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TRUCK NEEDED
Volunteers needed to assist with items
donated to Island Seniors, Inc. for Trash
Treasures Sale. Looking for someone with
truck. Contact Center 4 Life at 472-5743.
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GARAGE SALE
BENEFIT ZONTA CLUB
SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
ZontaSanCap.com
So much stuff WE haven’t even seen it all!
Come take a look!
8 am - 3 pm SATURDAY Nov. 15
1046 Sand Castle Rd
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BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS
DOCKAGE
Hourly, Daily, Weekly
and Monthly.
Captiva Island 472-5800
To advertise
in the
Island Sun
Call 395-1213
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Pets Of The Week
H
ello, my name
is Peyton. I’m a
3-year-old neutered
male brown and white
hound mix. They named
me after the quarterback
with the best touchdown
passing record in the NFL...
you know, that Manning
guy. It’s not because I’m
athletic, smart, brave or
popular like that guy, but
because I’m nice like that
guy. I’m gentle, loving and
get along with other dogs.
If you have a place in your
heart for a well-balanced
guy like me, please adopt
me now. My adoption
fee is $30 during Animal
Services’ “Fall” In Love
adoption promotion.
Hello, my name is Luey.
I’m a 2-month-old male
black domestic shorthair.
No, I’m not a duck... but
I do have brothers named
Huey and Duey. Won’t
you please take us to your
“Magic Kingdom” and give
us a forever home? We’re
adorable and playful little
felines and as black cats we
are always dressed in our
formal attire. My adoption
Peyton ID# 596267
fee is $8 during Animal
Services’ “Fall” In Love
adoption promotion.
For information about
this week’s pets, call 5337387 (LEE-PETS) or log
on to Animal Services’
website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling,
refer to the animal’s ID
number. The website
updates every hour so you
will be able to see if these
or any other pets are still
available.
The shelter is open
for adoptions from 11:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. The
shelter is located at 5600
Banner Drive in Fort
Myers, next to the Lee
County Sheriff’s Office off
Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
All adoptions include
spay/neuter surgery, ageappropriate vaccinations,
rabies vaccination and
county license if three
months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six
months and over, feline
AIDS and leukemia test
for cats, training DVD,
10-day health guarantee
and a bag of Science Diet
pet food.
The adoption package
Luey ID# 595285
is valued at $500.
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NEWSPAPER
Sanibel & Captiva Islands
CALLING CARD 239-395-1213
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Sanibel Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3111
Lee County Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1200
On Call Captiva Deputy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1000
Fire Department - Sanibel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-5525
Fire Department - Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9494
Florida Marine Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-6966
Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-7100
Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-282-3171
Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1080
City of Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4135
Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3700
Building Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4555
Community Housing and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1189
Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4136
Library - Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2483
Library - Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-533-4890
Post Office - Sanibel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1573
Post Office - Sanibel (toll free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-275-8777
Post Office - Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1674
Sanibel Community Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-2155
Center 4 Life - Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-5743
ARTS
Arcade Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-4488
Art League Of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3970
BIG ARTS - Barrier Island Group for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-0900
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-4422
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-2535
Gulf Coast Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6197
Lee County Alliance for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2787
Naples Philharmonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597-1111
The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6862
Sanibel Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336-7999
Sanibel-Captiva Art League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4258
SW Florida Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418-0996
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
ABWA - American Business Women’s Assoc. . . . . . . 565-7872 or 433-7798
American Legion Post 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9979
Angel Flight SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-4AN-ANGEL
Audubon Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3744
Sanibel Bike Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sanibelbicycleclub.org
Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-5900
CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3644
FISH of Sanibel - Friends in Service Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-0404
Sanibel Island Fishing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-8994
Horticultural Society of the Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva . . . . . . . . . . 472-8334
Kiwanis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 677-7299
League of Women Voters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Lions Club, Tom Rothman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-3248
Master Gardeners of the Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-9332
Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0417
Optimist Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-0836
PAWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4823
Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-7257 or 472-0141
Sanibel Beautification Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470-2866
Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron . . . . . . www.usps.org/localusps/sancap
Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-1770
Sanibel Youth Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sanibelsoccer.org . . 395-2040
MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie . . . . 395-9232
United Way of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-2000
United Way 211 Helpline 24 hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 or 433-3900
Zonta Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728-1971
ISLAND ATTRACTIONS
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-2233
JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1100
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4648
SCCF Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472-2329
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T H E O N LY I S L A N D - B A S E D A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G C O M P A N Y
• New Systems
• Heating
• Repairs
• Indoor Air Quality
• Semi Annual Clean
• Service Contracts
• New Construction
& Remodel Installations
• Electrical Services
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ENCY SERVICE • 239-395
6th Annual Cracker Fest 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014 @ 6:00 pm
The Bait Box, 1041 Periwinkle Way
Participate in the LIVE AUCTION and you could win...
Air Conditioning Replacement System
This package is valued at $6,500 and includes:
Installation of a new replacement system,
all equipment, parts and permitting
Not redeemable for cash • Limited to replacement systems only
Cannot be combined with other offers
A new construction credit of $5,000 can be given toward the project
Sanibel Air & Electric
is a proud sponsor
We are the #1 quality specialist air conditioning company
on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. A family owned and
operated business – Sanibel Air & Electric, Inc.
has been installing, maintaining and upgrading air
conditioning systems, exclusively on
Sanibel and Captiva, for over 25 years.
LIC # EC-0001761
LIC # CAC-057364
Sanibel Air and Electric, Inc. | Family Owned & Operated
1213 Periwinkle Way | Sanibel, Florida 33957
The new degree of comfort.™
www.SanibelAir.com | [email protected]