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NEWSPAPER
VOL. 23, NO. 25
SANIBEL
& CAPTIVA
ISLANDS,
FLORIDA
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Sanibel
& Captiva
Islands
DECEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 11 7:06 • 5:37 12 7:06 • 5:37 13 7:07 • 5:37 14 7:08 • 5:38 15 7:08 • 5:38 16 7:09 • 5:38 17 7:10 • 5:39
Raise A Toast To Ol’ Blue Eyes
Jolly ol’ St. Nick will have plenty of stops to make around the islands
Kiwanis Club’s 42nd Annual Santa Run
Frank Sinatra
Lee Lessack
F
ew artists have crossed generations
the way Frank Sinatra did – and
still does. BIG ARTS will celebrate
the man and his music on the eve of
his 100th birthday with That’s Life!
A Toast to Sinatra. The concert takes
place Friday, December 11 at 8 p.m. in
Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop
Road, Sanibel. Tickets are $37 for general
admission, $42 for loge seating and $5
for student or child. Tickets are available
at the box office, online at www.bigarts.
org, or by calling 395-0900.
Back by popular demand, Lee Lessack,
star of the international cabaret scene,
performs the best of the Rat Pack in this
tribute. He’ll be joined on stage with his 3
Men and a Baby Grand co-stars Brian Lane
Green and John Boswell.
Brian Lane Green
Selecting which songs to perform to create a representative tribute was not an easy
task. “Sinatra not only had many hits, but
also covered just about every song in the
Great American Songbook at one point or
another,” says Lessack. “For this special
event, we’ve selected some of his most
famous and also some tunes that folks might
be surprised to hear that he actually recorded.” Among the favorites included are My
Way, It Was a Very Good Year and Night
and Day.
“Sinatra’s commitment to the lyrics really
changed popular music in general,” Lessack
said. “So I love the songs that he performed that were like three-act plays. The
visual that is created is quite magical. I think
it was his attention to lyrics that speaks to
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John Boswell
H
e’s been doing it for so many years, Father Christmas’ annual Santa Run
may be more of a stroll these days, but he promises to make all the deliveries
entrusted to him. He made 122 stops last year.
Santa, aka several members of the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, will deliver gifts on
Wednesday, December 23 between 6 and 8 p.m.
If you want a gift personally delivered by the old man in red, drop it off at Sanibel Fire
Station #1, located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road no later than 5 p.m. on December 23.
Place the gift in a bag with instructions attached. Include the name, address, phone
number and a brief note about the recipient.
For those living in condominiums, detailed instructions are requested, preferably with
a map.
If you have any questions, call Dick Muench at 472-2812 or any Kiwanian.
Sanibel Lighthouse And Cottages
Decked Out For The Holidays
F
or the ninth consecutive year, the Sanibel
Lighthouse has been
decorated with holiday decor
compatible with the era in
which the lighthouse was
constructed. Built in 1884,
the Sanibel Lighthouse is an
enduring symbol of the island
community and a world recognized icon.
As a holiday gift to the community, the City of Sanibel
Public Works staff placed
green garland and red bows
on the lighthouse. Both of the
adjacent lighthouse caretaker’s
cottages have been decorated with garland, bows and
wreaths for the holiday season.
Decorations will remain on the
Sanibel Lighthouse and cottages
structures until January 9.
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ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015
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BIG ARTS Concert Band
Celebrate Great
Holiday Music
With The BIG ARTS
Concert Band
S
anibel’s newest favorite holiday
tradition, the BIG ARTS Concert
Band presents a Holiday Concert
for all ages – performed by all ages.
This evening of good cheer and great
holiday music takes place on Friday,
December 18 starting at 7 p.m. at
Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop
Road on Sanibel.
The program includes a special
appearance by the Youth Dance
Ensemble from Sanibel Dance, performing to March of the Toys, along with
classical and modern songs, an audience
sing-along, and the Concert Band’s trade-
Maestro Mike Lamade
mark performance of ‘Twas The Night
Before Christmas.
“We like to offer a lot of variety in the
program, but still include familiar favorites,” said maestro Mike Lamade.
The program includes the classic Holst
Winter Suite, a three-movement piece
that features antiphonal brass, plenty
of percussion, instrumental solos and
beautiful tonalities. Traditional Christmas
and Hanukkah numbers follow, including Greensleeves, a new and ethereal
arrangement of Silent Night, and Leroy
Anderson’s ever-popular Sleigh Ride.
Lending some variety to the program
will be vocal solos by Kathy Lamade
and Roger Studer, and Anderson’s
Sandpaper Ballet, featuring the percussion section as well as the youth dancers
in their first-ever appearance on stage
with the Concert Band.
Tickets for the BIG ARTS Concert
Band’s Holiday Concert are $7 for adults;
students and children are admitted free
of charge. Order tickets online at www.
bigarts.org or by calling 395-0900.
The BIG ARTS Concert Band is
sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust
Company.
American
Legion Post 123
O
n Sunday, December 13,
American Legion Post 123 will
serve barbecque ribs and chicken
from 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 to $14 per
dinner. The following Sunday, December
20, Post 123 will offer a Fish Fry all day.
On Christmas Day, Friday, December
26, the Legion will serve a ham dinner.
The Ladies Auxiliary is selling cookbooks, available for a $15 donation.
On Mondays, the 8-Ball Pool League
plays at 5 p.m.
Every Tuesday, tacos are served all
day.
On Fridays, a six-ounce ribeye steak
sandwich is available all day. There are
THANK YOU
To All The Sponsors, Restaurants
& Volunteers For Their Support
Presenting Sponsors
Lead Media Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Wayne & Linda
Boyd
Participating Restaurants
Cip’s Place • Bubble Room • Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille •The Dunes • Fresh Taqueria
Matzaluna’s, The Italian Kitchen • The Normandie Seaside Cafe • Rosie’s Cafe & Grill
Sanibel Deli/Queenie’s Ice Cream • Sundial Beach Resort & Spa • Sanibel Fish House • Sanibel Sweet Shoppe
Starfish Grill • Timbers • Traders • Thistle Lodge
Friend Sponsors
Burns Family • Doug & Sherry Gentry • Heidrick & Co. Insurance Kathy Polk, Realtor/Royal Shell • LCEC • Lynn & Ed Ridlehoover
Myers, Brettholtz & Co. P.A. • Rosier Insurance • Scanlon Auto GroupSpecialized Veterinary Services • Billy’s Rentals • SanCap Electrical
Taste of the Islands Committee
Kathy Boone • Melissa Congress • Dave Dolly • Jan Egeland • Linda Estep • Diane Hertz • Kenny Howell • Rob Lisenbee
Brian Murty • Deb Neri • Randy Rainbolt • Nanette Scoville • Ralph Sepulveda • Rick Shewring • Leilani Sivson • JoEllen Urasky
Supporting Sponsors
Bailey’s General Store • Barefoot Charley’s PaiQting • Barrier Island Title SrvcBoylan Environmental Consultants
Cathie Lewis, Realty Assoc./Pfeifer Realty The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelery • Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Inc Drotleff Creative
Edith Pendleton • Greenwood Consulting Group Law Office of Janet M. Strickland, P.A. • Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts
She Sells Sea Shells • Steve & Nancy Siegel • Congress Jewelers
Supporting Media Sponsors
Island Sun • The River Weekly News • The News-Press Media Group • Coaste
Florida Weekly • Happenings Magazine • Times of the Islands • Santiva Chronicle
In-Kind Sponsors
Advanced Disposal • Adventures in Paradise • Brian Murty, Realtor • Caloosa Tent Rental
R.S. Walsh Landscaping • Southern Eagle Screen Printing • Tarpon Bay Explorers
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What’s Happening At
The House In 2015-16
SCA Events
Mini Golf
Dec. 26-29
10 am - 8 pm
$3/adult, $2/child
Cooking With The Island Stars
CALLING ALL FAMILY CHEFS
Applications available NOW
LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Birds of Brazil
Ron Clarke
Sat., Jan. 2; 7 pm
Donation
McCormick Spices
Francis Tutt, Principal Scientist
Mon., Jan. 4; 7 pm
Donation
Economic Insights
Anne Krueger,First Managing Director
of the International Monetary Fund
Wed., Jan 6; 10 am
Donation
CLASSES/PROGRAMS
Complimentary Shell Crafting
Lesson Mondays 10 a.m.
Crafts on Sale until 3 pm
Beading
Wed., Dec. 16 9-Noon
Members $35/Guests $40
Bridge Lessons and Sanctioned
Duplicate Bridge beginning January
Brenda Harrity and Lena Brown inspect
CHR kitchen upgrades
More
Opportunites
To Help CHR
W
hen it comes to generosity,
islander Lena Brown says,
“Anyone can participate!”
Brown, along with fellow volunteer
Brenda Harrity, is heading up a new
effort for Community Housing and
Resources’ (CHR’s) upcoming Mardi
Gras fundraising event that will create
an opportunity for attendees to donate
to the organization at any level. Often
referred to as “give-to-give,” the idea is to
provide something tangible for donors to
give toward.
“CHR is about affordable housing,”
Brown said, “so the Mardi Gras giveto-give is going to encourage people to
donate toward specific items that are
needed to update one or more of CHR’s
units.”
With 74 rental units spread across
Sanibel, CHR has its hands full maintaining properties while ensuring that rents
stay affordable for residents.
“It’s a big job,” admits CHR’s
Executive Director Kelly Collini. “Many
people don’t unsterstand how we can do
it, or realize how CHR’s budget is structured. Rent collection accounts for 60
percent of our annual budget and the City
of Sanibel provides another 26 percent
for administration. That leaves about 13
percent of our annual budget that must
be filled by grants, donations and other
fundraising efforts, like our annual Mardi
Gras event.”
Collini said that CHR relies heavily on
those funds for property maintenance.
“As with anyone’s home, things wear
out. We’re responsible for routine maintenance as well as major updates and
renovations when needed, and several of
our properties are now at the age where
we need to tackle some larger projects.”
That can include major overhauls like
repainting, replacing worn carpet with
tile, replacing appliances and AC units,
and plumbing and electric upgrades.
Brenda Harrity said that the event’s
give-to-give effort will help to educate
people about how CHR operates. “What
we hope to show is that you’re not just
‘buying’ a ceiling fan or refrigerator or
buckets of paint,” she said, “but that you
are affecting real families here on the
island by giving them nice, safe places
to live. CHR residents are part of the
workforce backbone that keeps our island
community stable.”
Brown agreed: “Here on Sanibel, we
embrace diversity, and CHR plays a big
part in creating island diversity. On our
Mardi Gras give-to-give table, you’ll be
able to buy everything from door knobs,
to fixtures, to tile, to appliances and even
air conditioning units, creating many
levels of giving and allowing anyone to
participate. Plus, it’s being done in a
really fun way, proving once again that
giving back to our community is truly a
lot of fun!”
“Our goal is to completely update
an entire CHR unit,” Harrity added.
“Wouldn’t it be great if we far exceeded
that goal? I think that by having this fun
approach, people will come to understand how they are helping people
through an affordable housing program.”
CHR’s Mardi Gras will be held on
Saturday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at The
Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel.
Sponsors include: Premier Sponsor, The
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Gifts • Art
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Katie Gardenia’s Art
2451 Periwinkle Way
Bailey’s Center
239 •313 •0535
Sissi’s Colorful Sips
[email protected]
Wed., Dec. 16 7 pm
Mon - Sat 10am-5:30pm
Yoga
630 Tarpon Bay Rd
(near the Over Easy Cafe)
Monday thru Friday 9am -5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Visit us on at SanibelArtandFrame
www.sanibelartandframe.com
239-395-1350
Mon., Thurs 8:30 am
*other dates/times available see website
Preserve and Protect the Heart of the Islands
Island Winds Coiffures
H AIR S ALON
Telephone: (239) 472-2155
[email protected]
www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
“To enrich community spirit through educational,
cultural and social gatherings in our
historic Community House.”
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Art On Exhibit At
Historical Village
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Alfino. “This is an especially good time to come see the
exhibit, as the museum is decorated for the holidays with
the theme, ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas,’ in honor of the
70th anniversary of the end of World War II.”
The Sanibel Historical Village is open Tuesdays
through Saturdays 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.
The Barracks at the Island Inn. This building was built in
1914 and torn down in 1970. After years of hurricanes and
loyal, no-frills vacationers, it was finally declared a fire
hazard and torn down.
Bailey’s General Store when it was located on San Carlos
Bay. This view shows the 1950s-1960s store entrance on the
south side of the store.
T
he Klotz Sanibel Collection of paintings of
Sanibel life before the causeway is on display at
the Sanibel Historical Village through the month
of January.
Robert Klotz lived on Sanibel in the 1960s with his
wife, Katherine, and daughter, Virginia. They owned Sea
Gull Studios, an art gallery and gift shop located on West
Gulf Drive, where Lantana-on-the-Gulf condominium is
today.
“In many cases, these paintings are the only historical
record we have of buildings that were here on Sanibel
before the causeway,” said Historical Preservation
Committee chair Deb Gleason. “We don’t have photo-
N E W
graphs of a lot of these places, and that makes these
paintings all the more important – and more interesting
to see.”
Klotz came from Pennsylvania, where he studied art
and worked as a theatrical scenery painter. In 1954, the
Klotz family moved first to Fort Myers and then located
to Sanibel before finally moving to Everglades City in
1969. There, Bob continued his love of painting the
community he lived in, focusing on the many historical
buildings in both Sanibel and Everglades City.
The Klotz family has donated many of these paintings, along with several shell creation pictures, many of
which were exhibited in the Sanibel Shell Fairs and art
fairs of the 1960s.
“We are most fortunate that Bob Klotz left us with
his unique, painted records of buildings now long gone
from Sanibel’s shores,” said museum manager Emilie
E X H I B I T S
San-Cap
Optimist Club Island
Temptations Raffle
I
sland Temptations, a raffle of gift certificates to
many Island fine dining restaurants, is being offered
to the public by the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club.
Each restaurant is providing generous gift certificates
for their delicious meals. The prizes will be good for
most of a year.
The raffle will be held at The Sanibel Grill (Timbers)
on Friday, December 18 at 5 p.m. The winner does not
have to be present. Tickets at $10 each are currently
on sale at Bailey’s General Store, Sanibel Café, SanibelCaptiva Community Bank and early evenings at The
Sanibel Grill directly from an Optimist Club member.
The proceeds from the raffle will help fund the SanCap Optimist Club’s support of local youth needs including Sanibel Recreation Center programs, college scholarships and more.
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Highlights Of The 31st Annual
Sanibel Luminary Festival
Santa Claus (aka Billy Kirkland) welcomes Beth Smith from Tennessee and Becky
McMillian from Minnesota to the 31st annual Sanibel Luminary Festival last Friday evening
at Bailey’s Shopping Center
photos by Jeff Lysiak
Trace Tillou, left, assists Sophia Sbarra with
a craft activity at Sanibel Community
Church
Members of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus prepare to perform a holiday-themed flash mob inside Bailey’s General Store
Bill and Robin Hunsberger from
Pennsylvania attended the festival
Washington visitors Terry and Kathy Clouse with Salvation Army bellringer Pat Richter
Walk Through Bethlehem participants, from left, Marsha Lacefield, Heather McDonald,
George Waters, Allison Reiter and Mitzi Ibarra
Luminary Festival participants hop aboard the free trolley at Bailey’s Shopping Center
Kiwanians Roger Grogman and Fred
Bondurant lit luminary candles along
Periwinkle Way
Maggie Goldsmith and DJ Jenkins admire
the decorations lining Periwinkle Way
Arts and craft vendors offered holiday shoppers gift ideas inside The Community House
Sanibel Community Church’s Praise Team Band warms up in front of the Family Life
Center
It is election time at IWA again, and next year two seats on our Board
of Directors will be up for election. The seats are currently held by
Ralph E. Sloan, and John R. Cunningham. Mr. Sloan is running for his
2nd term, and Mr. Cunningham is completing his 3rd and final term.
IWA is governed by a five member Board of Directors who serve without
pay. Directors must be residents of Sanibel or Captiva, so that they can
attend all Board meetings, and must be IWA Members or an official
representative of a condominium or other IWA Corporate Member.
Directors must have no conflict of interest, including but not limited
to, active involvement in an enterprise which could potentially do
business with IWA or which could benefit from involvement with IWA.
Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Directors are elected by the Membership at IWA’s Annual Meeting to
be held in April. Anyone who would like to run for one of the open
seats should contact our Board Recording Secretary, Beau Stanley, at
(239) 472-2113 (extension 114) or by e-mail at [email protected]
by no later than January 8, 2016.
Background checks are required on all Board candidates.
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The Community House
Shell Crafters
H
ave you ever wondered what
to do with all those beautiful
shells that you find? If you are
interested in learning a new craft and
meeting new people, join the Sanibel
Shell Crafters. No experience is necessary; there are instructors and assistants
available. The lessons are free, all materials are provided but since the group is
dependent on donations for the supply
of shells, collections are welcome. You
can make flowers, jewelry, animals and
other creations out of shells and other
sea life.
Instructors and assistants are there
every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon
(no classes in March). Dessert and coffee are provided, but bring a brown-bag
lunch if you choose, as the regulars
meet until 3 p.m.
All shell creations made by volunteers
are sold during the annual Shell Festival
in March. The crafters have been meeting weekly since the late 1920s. The
group was created in order to prepare
for the shell fair.
Colorful Sips
E
vening art and wine parties with
local artist Sissi Janku are designed to encourage the artist
within to complete a masterpiece. Member price is $45, non-members, $55.
The Colorful Sips painting classes will
be held on the following Wednesdays
from 7 to 9 p.m.: December 16, January 6, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 16, April 6 and April 20.
No experience is necessary. All the
materials will be provided. Bring your
favorite wine and a snack for sharing
with fellow artists. This is a relaxed
opportunity to create an original work
of art.
For a detailed schedule of these and
all other painting classes offered by
Janku, visit www.sissijanku.com. Her
work is on display at Island Style Gallery.
Call 472-2155 for reservations.
Beading Classes
A
ll ages are invited to learn the
intricate art of beading with shells
and other treasures of the sea.
Classes are kept small for one-on-one
instruction. There is a minimum of
three people and a maximum of 10 for
these projects. Classes will be held on
Wednesdays: December 16, January
20, February 3, March 23, April 6 and
20.
Anita Gober is the instructor. All
supplies and tools are included in the
price. If you typically wear reading
glasses, you should bring them. The
cost for each class is $35 for members
and $40 for guests. Advanced classes
will be scheduled ad hoc for $50 for
three hours for members.
Free Energy Workshops
K
aren L. Semmelman, director of
Semmelman Energy Center, will
host a series of workshops on
Optimizing Your Health, based on Eden
Energy Medicine (EEM). Six monthly
two-hour workshops are on the agenda
on the following Wednesdays:
• December 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Boost
focus and memory with Energy Medicine tools.
• January 6, 4 to 6 p.m. Balance
and coordination a challenge? Regain
your rhythms easily with Energy Medicine exercises.
• February 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Pain overriding your life? Loosen the congestion
with Energy Medicine tools.
• March 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Use Energy
Medicine tools to create movement and
looseness for joints troubled by arthritis,
stiffness and replacements.
• April 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Body, mind or
spirit in overdrive? Unleash the innate
ease with Energy Medicine
Semmelman, a matrimonial lawyer
for 30 plus years, is an advanced Eden
Energy practitioner, teacher and inspirational speaker.
For more information, email [email protected].
Love Your iPhone/iPad
i
Phones and iPads are extraordinary
devices that keep you connected to
friends, family and the world. They
can enrich your life in new and exciting
ways but they can also be intimidating. This workshop is designed for the
beginner wanting to master the basics.
The course covers set-up, navigation
and safe use. An extensive handout recaps the course for mastery to continue
at home. Topics include techniques to
improve efficiency, use of the Cloud,
exploration of specific high value apps
and how to fall in love with Siri. Cost
is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11
a.m. with an hour allotted for questions
until noon. Beginners classes will take
place on the following Thursdays: January 7, February 11 and April 7. The
intermediate class will take place on
the following Thursdays: December 3,
January 28 and March 10. Students are
asked to update their iPhone’s operating
system to the most recent iOS option
prior to coming to the class.
Register by calling 472-2155 or on
the website www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
Mini Golf
T
here will be family fun for everyone
at The Community House with the
21st annual Mini Golf Event. There
will be 18 holes of miniature golf play
from Saturday, December 26 through
Tuesday, December 29. Play will be open
each of those days from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Admission is $3 per adult and $2
per child.
Daily prizes in all 12 divisions will be
given out by many of island businesses.
Popcorn and refreshments will be available. !
Business owners may drop off their
banners by December 18. Kiwanis,
Lions and Rotaryservice clubs also help
with the event.
Cooking With
The Islands’ Stars
D
o you enjoy bringing family and
friends together to create your
family’s favorite foods? Have your
recipes been passed down to you from
your relatives as a way to remember
your heritage? Do you love to be in your
kitchen cooking and remembering the joy
of sharing? Then this event is for you.
Cooking with the Islands’ Stars is
only open to family chefs, no professionals allowed. It is all about caring
and sharing your passion for cooking and having fun doing it. So many
islanders bring interesting stories
about their family dinners, their new
or passed-along recipes, their unique
heritage to our community. And that
is what our evening will be all about.
Not who can make the most complex
small plate, nor who can display fancy
creations, but it is about our community
and what makes us a warm and friendly
place.
On February 24 The Community
House introduces this new event. There
will be five contestants, three judges,
lots of friends and neighbors and two
prizes. The Community House has
teamed with Real Food Real Kitchens
to give everyday people the chance to
be in a TV segment of the food show
as well as an article on why this recipe
means so much to your family, with
photos and the recipe.
Need more information? Stop by and
pick up an application or go to www.
sanibelcommunityhouse.org or call 4722155. We’ll help you be the talk of the
town and you will help us raise money
for our new commercial grade kitchen.
Birds of Brazil
T
he Community House is hosting
the first of our Lecture Series,
sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust
Company. Beautiful Birds of Brazil with
Ron Clarke will take place on Saturday,
January 2 at 7 p.m. Donations at the
door are appreciated.
Clarke, who lives in Millburn, New
Jersey, and Sanibel, has been taking
photographs of birds ever since the turn
of the century when high quality digital
cameras became available for amateurs.
During that time he has taken about
100,000 photographs, most of which
he discarded immediately.
The slides to be shown were taken
during two trips to Brazil. The first trip
was to the Pantanal, a huge tropical wetlands spilling into Bolivia and
Paraguay. The second trip was to the
highlands of the Atlantic coast of Brazil
between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo.
The beautiful and interesting birds pictured in the slides include macaws and
parrots, toucans, storks and herons,
Raptors and hummingbirds.
The Community House is located
at 2173 Periwinkle Way. For more
information, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or call 472-2155.
Island Seniors At
The Center 4 Life
M
eet your friends and make some
new ones at the Center 4 Life.
Browse through the following
activities, then stop by to sign up.
Island Seniors, Inc. Annual
Members Meeting – Friday, December
11 at 11:30 a.m. All Center 4 Life members are invited and encouraged to attend
this informative and entertaining event.
At the meeting, you will learn about the
center’s many activities throughout the
year, the financial standing and you will
have an opportunity to elect new board
members.
The featured guest speaker will be
Ray Fenton, local architect. He has been
in the area for over 30 years. A few of
his island projects include Ferry Landing,
Jerry’s Shopping Center and Beachview
Golf Club (now Sanibel Island Golf Club).
He will discuss the current trend of Aging
in Place, focusing on older adults wanting to continue to live a full life in their
own homes. Fenton will explain ways to
modify your home to continue living comfortably and safely.
Contact the Center 4 Life to reserve
your seat, 472-5743.
Ostego Bay Walking Tour –
Monday, December 14. Cost is $15
for the three-hour guided walking tour.
Lunch is on your own. Tour the working waterfront. Learn about the shrimping industry from Ostego Bay working
waterfront firsthand. You will also learn
about Florida’s “pink gold” (shrimp) and
the oldest and largest fleet in Florida. The
tour will also include 1.5-hour guided visit
at the museum, which contains numerous hands-on exhibits. Depart from the
Center 4 Life at 8 a.m. Call the Center
4 Life for more information, 472-5743.
Registration deadline is Friday, December
11. Paid registration reserves your seat.
St. Petersburg Mural Tour & The
Dali Museum – Tuesday, January 12.
Cost is $72 for members and $77 for
non-members. The trip includes round
trip transportation, admission to Walking
Mural Tour & The Dali Museum. Travel
to St. Petersburg, Florida’s leading art
destination throughout the country.
Embrace the blossoming street art movement. Feast your eyes at the Acropolis
Restaurant and then head down to the
Dali Museum for the Dali & Disney
Exhibit. Call the Center 4 Life for more
information, 472-5743. Registration
deadline is Monday, January 4.
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 – December
15 (weather permitting) at 8:30 a.m.
There is space for 16 people on eight
two-person kayaks and limited space for
those who own their own kayaks. Island
Seniors 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. Island Seniors, Inc. members
pay $4 per class or visitors $7 per class.
Annual membership 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. Athletic footwear required. Silvia
Villanueva is the instructor.
Essential Total Fitness – Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and
11 a.m. Cardio, muscle strengthening
and flexibility training with hand weights,
stretch cords, chairs and stability balls.
Athletic footwear required. 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. Athletic footwear required. 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
To advertise in the
Island Sun
Call 395-1213
Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates
Phone # 239-395-5858
Administrative Offices
& Classrooms
Phone # 239-472-9700
Hours: 8am-5pm
Monday-Friday
Phone # 239-472-1841
9am-5pm 7 days a week
Phone #: 239-472-HOME
Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm
Monday-Friday
Phone # 239-472-1101
Sanibel
Treasures &
Consignment
Hours: 10-6 Monday – Saturday
12-5 Sunday
Phone: 239-910-7333
Open Daily 7am
(Summer hours vary)
239-395-1919
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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, call 472-5743
or stop by 2401 Library Way.
Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm
Monday-Friday
Phone # 239-472-1101
Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park
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Commission Approves Permits
For Village Shops Restaurant
by Jeff Lysiak
C
ontinuing the public hearing which began last month, Sanibel’s Planning
Commission heard additional evidence in RLR Investments, LLC’s permit
applications to add a restaurant to The Village Shops development before
granting a motion to approve both permits.
On Tuesday, City Planner Benjamin Pople and attorney Beverly Grady – representing property owner RLR Investments – told members of the commission that issues
brought up during the November 17 meeting had been addressed. According to
Grady, concerns over odors coming from an on-site restaurant were addressed through
incorporating a ventless hood system.
“Our architect (Dan McGahey of GMA Architects) has researched the issue and
included in the attachment is the architect’s information on the recirculating system
which is not vented to the exterior and which addresses the odor impact, which was
the planning commission’s question,” Grady wrote in a December 2 memo to the city.
McGahey also wrote in an additional memo that the sound transmission issue would
be addressed by designing a wall “to prevent vibratory sound transmission and sound
insulation batts to prevent transitory sound transmission.”
During last month’s initial meeting to discuss the proposed 50-seat “high-end” restaurant with carry-out food service within three combined spaces at the shopping center –
encompassing units B-1, B-2 and B-3 of The Village Shops – art gallery owner Maureen
Watson voiced her concerns over relocating her business to another space within the
shopping center, as well as the costs associated with renovating that space. Grady noted
that an agreement had been reached between RLR Investments and the Watson MacRae
Gallery to move to units G-1 and G-2, located on the other side of the complex.
Pople noted during his presentation that city staff recommended 14 conditions be
required for approval, including a provision that if additional parking spaces become
necessary, the required number of spaces shall be made available onsite. Grady confirmed that the applicant agreed to all conditions.
Commissioner Chuck Ketteman asked if a “look-back” at the parking issue be
required after two years, or following a complaint. Planning Director Jim Jordan suggested that the city allow a problem to trigger a review of the parking requirements at
The Village Shops.
Another issue addressed in the recommended conditions for approval was
addressed by city staff via a December 3 memorandum: “If the residential Unit R and
Building B come under the ownership or control of the same entity, then any lease
arrangements with the tenant(s) or occupant(s) of such residential dwelling unit should
state, in writing, what the actual operating hours or potential operating hours of the
restaurant will be.”
At last month’s meeting, RLR Investments inquired whether the operating hours for
the restaurant could be extended to 10 p.m., rather than 9 p.m.
Carol Simcoe, the owner of the residential unit which would be located next door
to the proposed restaurant, told the commission that her previous objections to the
application had not been adequately addressed, including the noise generated by idling
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delivery trucks and the loading of supplies into the eatery.
“I’m not asking for special treatment, just fair treatment,” said Simcoe, who also
mentioned that the two parking spaces adjacent to her residence were not dedicated for
use by the property owner only. Lisa Bramm, property manager for RLR Investments,
told members of the commission that they were open to discussing the parking space
issue raised by Simcoe. That matter, however, was not a part of the application itself.
Following some additional remarks, Ketteman made a motion to approve the permits, which was seconded by Holly Smith. Commissioners voted 5 to 0 in favor of
approving the applications, with Tom Krekel absent and Chris Heidrick abstaining.
In other business, commissioners voted to approve an ordinance amending the city’s
architectural design standards for the new construction and redevelopment of buildings
and structures on properties zoned for either multifamily, resort or commercial use.
“The draft ordinance has been revised to reflect the planning commission’s direction and includes recommended changes staff has added for the commission’s consideration,” said Jordan before detailing the half dozen alterations to the current code
of ordinances. He also noted that the revisions come following more than a year of
review by the commission and city staff.
During discussions on the matter, commissioners agreed to seek additional input on
the altered ordinance by industry specialists and architects, including Mark Anderson of
Benchmark Construction, along with others who may wish to contribute.
The ordinance, which was approved 5 to 1 with Ketteman dissenting, will be
passed along to city council for review, with the first public reading expected at the
January 5 meeting. Any further revisions to the proposed ordinance may be returned
for the commission to review prior to the public hearing, anticipated to be placed on
the council’s February meeting agenda.
Church Women’s
Group Donates
$18,000
T
he Women’s Association of
Sanibel Congregational United
Church of Christ, known as
SCWIM (Sanibel Congregational
Women in Mission) held its annual meeting and luncheon at The Dunes Country
Club on Sanibel on December 3.
Members and guests gathered to celebrate the benevolent disbursements of
$18,000 to the Gladiolus Learning and
Development Center, FISH of Sanibel
and the Sanibel Christian Preschool run
by the church.
SCWIM’s fundraising efforts include
a used-book sale known as the Rookery
President Mollie Lassy and members Patti
Daly and Jennifer McLean at the annual
meeting and luncheon
Bookery open on Sunday mornings and
on occasional Sunday afternoons for the
public during the months of November
through April. Other fundraisers included
their annual bazaar, and a Spring Tea and
Fashion Show with Chico’s of Sanibel.
All members and friends of the
church are welcome to attend any and all
SCWIM activities.
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Help CHR
Sanibel Catering Company by Bailey’s;
Presenting Sponsor, Sanibel Captiva
Community Bank; and Platinum
Sponsors, The Sanibel Captiva Trust
Company and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and
Grille. Proceeds support CHR’s mission of providing affordable housing on
Sanibel. All donations to CHR are tax
deductible. For more event and sponsorship information, call Arlene Dillon
at 472-4932 or Melissa Rice at 3980404 or visit SanibelCHR.org/MardiGras-2016.
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City Recognizes Zonta With Proclamation
Members of the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva joined Mayor Kevin Ruane at Sanibel City Hall on December 1 for the reading of a proclamation recognizing the group’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, which ran from November 25 to December 10
photo by Jeff Lysiak
1975 Periwinkle Way
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OBITUARY
MARY ELAINE JACOBSON
eloved wife, mother and
grandmother, Mary “Elaine”
Jacobson, 73, of Jaffrey, New
Hampshire, and Sanibel, Florida,
died on July 10, 2015 at Monadnock
Community Hospital, Peterborough,
New Hampshire, after a period of failing health. Elaine was born on April 3,
1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. She
was the daughter of John T. Biagi and
Annetta (Simoni) Biagi.
Elaine grew up in Hyannis,
Massachusetts, later moving to Milton,
Massachusetts, where she graduated
from Jeanne d’Arc Academy. After marriage, Elaine settled in the Monadnock
region of New Hampshire and raised her
children. In 1980, she met her husband,
William “Jake” Jacobson. Together, they
traveled west to Arizona where Elaine
obtained her BA degree at the University
of Arizona. She then moved to the
Portland, Oregon area, married Jake
and began her career as a pharmaceutical representative. In 1985, to be closer
to family, the couple returned to Dublin,
New Hampshire, where she continued
her 18-year career before retiring from
Aventis Pharmaceuticals. They moved
to Jaffrey, New Hampshire in 2007 and
spent their winters in Sanibel, Florida
B
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Ol’ Blue Eyes
generation after generation. I also think
that, as tough as he was, there is an
unmistakable vulnerability in his performances that make them timeless.”
In celebration of the all-time great
crooner’s impact, the evening includes a
complimentary champagne toast.
“Everyone has a personal connection to
Sinatra’s music. This evening is designed
to rekindle some really special moments
and memories as we take a walk down
melody lane.”
For more information, contact info@
bigarts.org or call 395-0900.
That’s Life! A Toast to Sinatra is
sponsored by the Island Law Office of
Janet M. Strickland.
since jointly retiring in 2000.
Elaine was very active in their Sanibel,
Florida community. She and Jake volunteered at the JN “Ding” Darling National
Wildlife Refuge. As a self–taught expert
on the local Florida flora, she would
conduct weekly plants walks for visitors
to “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge at the
Bailey Tract. She and Jake were also
guides on bicycle-birding tours, which
were also held weekly in the main refuge.
Elaine was a board member and the program chairperson for the Sanibel-Captiva
Audubon Society. In that capacity, since
2005, she planned and coordinated their
very successful annual weekly lecture
series on birds and the environment
presented at The Community House
in January and February. In addition,
as a volunteer at the Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation (SCCF), she
was a leader/organizer for their native
plant education program, Weeds &
Seeds. During the summer, she was
either home in Jaffrey where she loved
gardening and seeing her grandchildren
or taking RV trips with her husband to
locations such as the coast of Maine,
Canada and Western U.S.
Elaine will be sorely missed by all who
had the privilege of knowing her. She
was always enthusiastic about everything
she was interested in, and it was a contagious enthusiasm. With a unique knack
for making friends, she was the kind of
person you always loved seeing. A vibrant
and lively person who enjoyed life to the
fullest while being amazingly giving and
loving, Elaine’s curiosity and excitement
about plants, nature, history and her passion to explore the world were admired
by many. The world seemed brighter
around Elaine.
In addition to her loving husband,
Jake, Elaine is survived by her three
children; Nicole Pease of Dublin, New
Hampshire, Stephanie Bates of Keene,
New Hampshire, and John Renn Gilbert
of Pine, Colorado; four grandchildren;
Hannah and Ella Bates, Zachary Pease,
and Renn Gilbert. She is also survived
by the father of her children, Stephen
Gilbert of Merrimac, Massachusetts.
Those wishing to make memorial
contributions may make them in Elaine’s
name to the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon
Society, P.O. Box 957, Sanibel, FL
33957.
Di Saggau, staff writer for the Island
Sun Newspaper, contributed to this
article.
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Daryl Donovan
Pastor Presents
Special Series
D
r. Daryl Donovan, senior pastor
of Sanibel Community Church,
will be leading the church through
a preaching series entitled Preaching
Through the Pentateuch in 2016. The
Pentateuch is made up of the first five
books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus,
Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
For this special series, the church has
produced a daily reading Pentateuch,
with the five books broken out into
short readings for each day of the
year. Dr. Donovan will preach from the
assigned reading each week throughout
the year.
To enhance the study, the church is
establishing 25 small groups for interactive dialogue of the readings and the
morning message. All are welcome to
be a part of a dialogue group.
To further enrich the study, the
church has secured the help of Jews
for Jesus, an international mission
organization made up of Jews who
have embraced Jesus as the Messiah, to
assist in celebrating seven of the Jewish
Festivals throughout the year. Believing
that each of these feasts points to the
fulfillment found in the Messiah, Jews
for Jesus will demonstrate how Christ is
seen in each of the festivals.
Sanibel Community Church is a
non-denominational, evangelical congregation, serving Sanibel-Captiva for
more than 100 years. Located at 1740
Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market),
the church welcomes all to come to
hear God’s good news. For more information, call 472-2684, or visit on the
web at www.sanibelchurch.com.
Christmas Eve At Sanibel Church
S
anibel
Community
Church will be
offering four opportunities to worship on
Christmas Eve.
At 4 and 6 p.m.,
the church will host
contemporary worship services with the
full praise team.
There will be a
special treat for every
child, and the message of the evening
will come from a
shepherd who has
just seen the newborn
Jesus.
At 8 p.m. the
chancel choir will lead
a traditional service of
worship. The shepEach service will include the lighting of the candles
herd will return at 8
photo by Aimee Pool Photography
p.m. to proclaim the
good news.
The final service will be at 11 p.m. in the historic chapel, concluding with communion at midnight. The shepherd and his lamb will make one final Christmas Eve
appearance.
Each service will include the lighting of the candles and the singing of Silent Night.
Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s
Market). For more information, call 472-2684 or visit www.sanibelchurch.com.
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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 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Sanibel Congregational
United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle
Way. Rabbi Myra Soifer. For information
call President Martin Pokedoff at 239395-2544.
CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA:
The Reverend George E. Morris
Services every Sunday 11 a.m. through
April 24, 2016. 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.
SANIBEL FELLOWSHIP, sbc
Join us for worship Sunday 10 to noon
Meeting now at George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille, 2499 Periwinkle Way,
Park and enter side door please
Pastor Mark Hutchinson – 239-284-6709.
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
Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Full Service with
Sunday school and nursery care provided. Elevator access.
ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH:
3559 San-Cap Road, 472-2763
Pastor Reverend Christopher Senk,
Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday
Mass 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Daily Mass
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30
a.m. Communion Service Monday and
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call.
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS
EPISCOPAL CHURCH:
5 p.m. Saturday Eucharist, 8 and 10:30
a.m Sunday Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School, 9 a.m. Tuesday Morning
Prayer, 9 a.m. Wednesday Healing Eucharist, 6 p.m. First Wednesdays Prayer
and Potluck. 6 p.m. Third Wednesdays
Taizé Service. 472-2173, 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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Captiva Chapel By The Sea’s
Annual Community Carol Sing
Congregational
Church
December Artist
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Captiva Chapel by the Sea decorated for the holiday season
T
he Captiva Chapel by the Sea will hold its annual Community Carol Sing this
Sunday, December 13 beginning at 6 p.m.
The program will include many seasonal favorites such as Joy to the World,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The First Noel and many more to sing along
with. In addition, several members of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus will share a
favorite holiday song. Soloist Debi Almeida will sing an old favorite, and the evening
will end with Silent Night, sung both in German and English.
All are invited.
Read us online at IslandSunNews.com
aintings by Artist of the Month
Joan Marsh Mikelsons will
be featured at the Sanibel
Congregational United Church of Christ
throughout December. Her collection
is available for viewing and purchase
in Fellowship Hall Mondays through
Thursdays, if a meeting is not in session, and every Sunday between 8 a.m.
and noon.
Mikelsons, a year-round resident of
Sanibel, is a member of the San-Cap
Art League. She enjoys volunteering
in the office at BIG ARTS and has had
many paintings selected for exhibit, both
there and at the Sanibel Public Library.
Mikelsons creates her works using a variety of mediums, textures,and subjects.
She and her husband, John, moved to
Sanibel in 1985 and live in The Dunes.
For 12 years prior to their move, she
worked as a commercial artist at National
Telephone Directory in Cherry Hill, New
Jersey and was one of the three artists
responsible for all the artwork in the Yellow
Joan Marsh Mikelsons
Pages for the entire state of New Jersey.
The Sanibel Congregational United
Church of Christ is located at 2050
Periwinkle Way. For more information
and to learn the best times to visit the
exhibit, call 472-0497.
COME WORSHIP
with Sanibel Fellowship, SBC
Sunday 10 to noon
Meeting now at
George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grill
(2499 Periwinkle Way)
Park and enter side door please
Pastor Mark Hutchinson – 239-284-6709
WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US FOR
Christmas Eve
Children’s Service w/ Eucharist
at 5 o’clock
Traditional Service of
Eucharist, Hymns & Carols at 8 o’clock
Christmas Day
10:00 in the morning
A traditional service of Eucharist, hymns & carols.
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
2304 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel
[239] 472-2173
www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org
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Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation
Another pollinator
Take A Wildflower
And Pollinator Walk
A sweat bee on bidens
A
Wildflower and Pollinator Walk at the Bailey Homestead Preserve will take place
on Tuesday, December 22 and January 12 and Thursday, January 22 at 11
a.m. Dee Serage will lead the walk at SCCF’s Native Landscapes and Garden
Center’s new pollinator garden at the Bailey Homestead. See who is nectaring on the
hundreds of wildflowers and learn the native butterfly host plants. Reservations are
required. Call 472-2329.
A coyote on a night prowl
Coyote and Bear Tales
O
n Wednesday, December 16.
come to SCCF and learn about two
Coyote at Haas Pond
newcomer species to the islands.
Coyotes and a Florida black bear were
documented on the island for the first time in the winter of 2011. Learn about the behaviors of these two species, how to live with them and what SCCF is doing to reduce
coyote predation on sea turtle nests.
The island black bear was relocated to north Florida. Coyotes can now be found on
Sanibel, Captiva, Buck Key, North Captiva and Cayo Costa. The program is free to
children and members and $5 for adults. It starts at 10 a.m.
Turtle Tracks
L
earn about the life cycles and
habits of sea turtles that are
nesting now on island beaches
and what SCCF is doing to protect
them. Since 1992, SCCF staff and
volunteers have covered every inch
of Sanibel and Captiva beaches each
morning May through October finding and marking sea turtle nests laid
the night before.
Remember to turn off beach lights
at night to protect nesting turtles and
their hatchlings.
Kemps Ridley sea turtle hatchling
The Turtle Tracks program is
Thursday, December 17 at 10 a.m. and is free to members and children, $5 for
adults.
Call SCCF at 472-2329 for more information on these programs. The SanibelCaptiva Conservation Foundation is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
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Children Practice
Clean-Up Skills
Ava Wodjeski shows the class the proper
way to wash her hands
W
ith the season of giving upon
us, Ms. Mandy’s class at the
Children’s Education Center of
the Islands learned that while sharing is
caring, sharing germs is not. The children learned about germs and how they
are everywhere. They learned to “catch”
coughs and sneezes to keep themselves
The students even found germs on Ms.
Cindy, the school director, but they took
care of them to keep her safe
and their families healthy.
The students had fun finding the
germs among their toys and covering
them in bubbles to clean them up. It was
just like washing hands with soap and
making lots of bubbles to carry away the
germs.
THAT’S LIFE! A Toast To Sinatra
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 8 PM | SCHEIN HALL
Come celebrate the music of
Ol’ Blue Eyes on the eve of his
100th birthday! Lee Lessack, Brian
Lane Green, and John Boswell—
shining stars of the international
cabaret scene—perform the best of
the Rat Pack in this groovy tribute.
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Gett, The Trial Of
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he BIG ARTS
Monday Night
Movie for
December 14, is
Gett, The Trial Of
Viviane Amsalem,
an expertly written, brilliantly acted
film from Israel.
It documents the
painful process for
an Israeli woman seeking a divorce from
her domineering husband. Every bit of
this film is perfectly judged, conveying
precisely what it needs to convey in
order to let us know the characters and
move the story forward.
The majority of the film takes place in
a small courtroom. For women, divorce
is much harder to obtain in Israel than in
other Westernized countries. The maledominated, religiously orthodox panel
of judges overseeing the case, demands
a high standard of proof from Viviane.
She needs to prove extraordinary abuse
or neglect and all the husband has to do
is avoid taking action. Viviane struggles
against her passive-aggressive husband
and the rabbinical judges to legally end
her marriage. A “gett” is a divorce document, obtainable in Israel only by going
through religious courts. The process
takes years, thanks to a bias that keeps
her free-thinking ways. Her cathartic outbursts are riveting but so are her silences.
Part of the fun lies in watching the
many witnesses come in with their
rehearsed, polished stories, only to
relinquish them once judges and opposing counsel start poking holes in their
facades. The characters do a lot of talking
but not much moving around. The direction is masterfully done, adding a literary
or even poetic dimension to the movie,
showing that the truth varies depending
on who you are and where you stand.
The film runs 115 minutes.
Admission to BIG ARTS Monday
Night Film Series is $10 and all
screenings begin at 7 p.m. in Schein
Performance Hall. Each film is followed
by a complimentary reception and discussion. Film Patrons: June Rosner and
Russ Bilgore. Film Sponsors: Bank of the
Islands, Stan and Visnja Gembicki, John
R. Wood Properties, Penny Wilkinson,
Hyde Tucker. Film Supporters: Sanibel
Taxi, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel. BIG ARTS
is located at 900 Dunlop Road. Tickets
are available at the door or by calling
395-0900.
Not-For-Monday-Night Series
The film caused me to review experiences as a parent and to recognize again
that my wife and I were much less challenged.
The film won important awards at
Cannes Film Festival, several places in
Canada, and elsewhere. Rotten Tomatoes
indicated that high percentages of critics
and audiences liked the film.
It is shot in a square shape. I did not
find that to be a problem.
It is R rated and the language is consistently raw.
The film is part of the BIG ARTS film
academy’s Not For Monday Night series
and will be shown Wednesday, December
16 at 12:30 p.m. at Island Cinema. It
will be followed by a discussion. The Not
For Monday Night Series shows edgy,
innovative offbeat, trailblazing and provocative films. Ticket are $5 for members
of BIG ARTS and $6 for non-members
and are available at the cinema, located
in Bailey’s Shopping Center and at a BIG
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Mommy
by Hyde Tucker
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women shackled to their husbands.
The movie keeps us guessing. From
her first day in court to her last, the process will take Viviane five years. Largely
shot in profile or full on, Viviane’s pale,
wearied face starkly contrasts with her
black hair and black clothes against the
court’s undecorated white walls. She can
no longer stomach this entrapment and
she’s worn down to the point where she
turns up at court wearing inappropriate
red, and then unthinkingly allows her hair
to cascade around her shoulders. The
judges see this as an affront, a sign of
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Mommy, a very
energetic film about
a recently widowed
mother who loves
her very troubled
15-year-old son.
Her challenge is shown with considerable drama. This Canadian film is in
French with English subtitles.
A mysterious, sympathetic neighbor
woman provides much needed friendship
and relief to the stressed mother and, for
a time, succeeds in calming and educating
the very physical son.
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Sunday, December 20, 4 pm
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CROW Calendar
Of Events
T
he Clinic for the Rehabilitation of
Wildlife (CROW) has specialty programs available for residents and
visitors. Meet the staff and learn what it
takes to rescue, rehabilitate and release
wildlife in Southwest Florida.
For reservations, contact Rachel
Rainbolt at [email protected] or
472-3644 ext. 229 to register. Hours
are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.; closed weekends. CROW is located
at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road.
Friday, December 11, 11 a.m.,
adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no
charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff.
After a patient stabilizes in the hospital, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides
them with a combination of balanced
diet, husbandry and physical therapy.
This supportive care is necessary to
ensure success during the final step in the
rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how
they work their magic.
Friday, December 11, 2 to 3:30
p.m., $20 per person, advance registration required – Wildlife Walk with
Rehabilitators and Staff.
Southwest Florida is filled with fascinating wildlife, and CROW provides a
unique opportunity to look into wildlife
rehabilitation and meet the staff responsible for their care. Wildlife walks are the
best opportunity for visitors to get an indepth look into the inner workings of the
hospital and the treatment process. The
program has two parts: an introductory
presentation covering medical and reha-
Dr. Heather Barron
bilitation methods and then a guided tour
through treatment areas of the hospital,
concluding on rehabilitation grounds.
Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5
hours: a 45-minute presentation with a
45-minute tour. This program is open to
all, but it is not recommended for children
under the age of 13. There is a photography opportunity available following the
tour with animal ambassador.
Monday, December 14, 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and
under no charge – CROW Case of the
Week, presented by a CROW student.
CROW’s teaching hospital offers
externship, fellowship and internship
opportunities for natural science and veterinary medicine students. While on site,
students learn the ins and outs of conservation medicine and wildlife rehabilitation,
and share their favorite patient stories.
Tuesday, December 15, 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12
and under no charge – Wild About
Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff.
After a patient stabilizes in the hospi-
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tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides
Wednesday, December 16, 11
a.m. and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens
$5, 12 and under no charge – Wildlife
Rescue 101 presented by a CROW volunteer.
Supportive care is necessary to ensure
success during the final stage in the rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how they
work their magic. There will be a live animal encounter following presentation.
Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m.
and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12
and under no charge – Patient Profiles:
Gopher Tortoises, presented by a CROW
volunteer.
The life of a gopher tortoise revolves
around its burrow. These tortoises are
found digging from Southern Georgia to
Southeast Florida. Because of its contributions to the ecosystem, it is classified as
a “keystone species.” CROW’s presenter
expains why they are admitted how the
medical staff treats this species.
Thursday, 12 to 1:30 p.m., $30
per person – Lunch and Learn with Dr.
Barron.
Lunch and Learn is an engaging discussion with CROW’s Hospital Director
Dr. Heather Barron. During this program,
she decribes the role in supporting the
interconnectedness of human health,
animal health and environmental health.
Reservations include a boxed lunch
catered by the Sanibel Deli and concludes
with a tour of CROW’s hospital and rehabilitation grounds. Advance registration
is required. There will be a photography
opportunity available following the tour
with an animal ambassador.
Friday, December 18, 11 a.m.,
adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no
charge – Why Animals Come to CROW,
presented by a CROW volunteer.
CROW hospital treats over 3,500
patients a year, but not all of the animals
admitted need assistance. Facilities like
CROW should be an animal’s last resort,
not their first one. This presentation uses
past case studies, rescues and releases
to teach you about safe interactions with
wildlife in the community.
Friday, December 18, 2 to 3:30
p.m., $20 per person, advance registration required – Wildlife Walk with
Rehabilitators and Staff.
Southwest Florida is filled with fascinating wildlife, and CROW provides a
unique opportunity to look into wildlife
rehabilitation and meet the staff responsible for their care. Wildlife walks are the
best opportunity for visitors to get an
in-depth look into the inner workings of
the hospital and the treatment process.
The program has two parts: an introductory presentation covering our medical
and rehabilitation methods and then a
guided tour through treatment areas of
the hospital, concluding on rehabilitation
grounds. Wildlife Walks are approximately
1.5 hours: a 45-minute presentation with
a 45-minute tour. This program is open
to all, but it is not recommended for children under the age of 13. There will be a
photography opportunity available following tour with an animal ambassador.
Saturday, December 19, 11
a.m. and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5,
12 and under no charge – Wild About
Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff.
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American Legion
Post 123
daily specials as well as the popular halfpound burgers. Food is served from 11
a.m. to 8 p.m. The public is welcome.
Legion hours are Monday through
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.Once again,
the Ladies Auxiliary has cookbooks available for a donation of $15.
If you have an American flag that
needs to be retired, drop it off at your
convenience.
American Legion Post 123 is located
at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva
Road. For more information, call 4729979.
Forum Series
At Church
Lighthouse
Lighth
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Café
T
he Adult Christian Education ministry of St. Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Church sponsored
its first forum of the season, Sunday,
December 6, with inspirational remarks
by The Rev. Paul Goddard.
The theme of this year’s series, which
takes place between Sunday morning services in the parish hall, is The
Place of Religion in a Rapidly Changing
World. Goddard’s response to the topic
was to pose the question: “In a Rapidly
Changing World, Where Do You See
God in Your Life?”
For Goddard, life has been a series of
“God incidents,” beginning in childhood
with his own baptism and confirmation,
and continuing with his lifelong work in
parishes that needed revitalization. He
described his own God incidents as “the
right thing happening unexpectedly, at
the right time, in the right place, and for
a reason that later became apparent.”
By noticing such incidents, he said, “we
will know our purpose. Recognizing that
God touches us when we least expect
it simplifies our lives, gives us meaning,
increases our motivation, and prepares us
for eternity.”
Goddard earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of the South
and a Master of Divinity from the General
Theological Seminary. For 25 years, he
served as parish priest for, variously, St.
John’s Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania;
St. Jude’s Church, Rochelle, Illinois;
The World’s Best Breakfast
and Now Dinners
Guest speaker Paul Goddard shared
important “God incidents” that occurred
during his spiritual journey
photo by Jan Holly
and Grace Church, Galena, Illinois. For
five years, he worked and studied at the
Marion Support System, an integrative
mental health system for individuals with
life-threatening illnesses. At St. Michael’s,
Goddard is a clergy associate.
The next forum, at 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday, December 13, features a talk by
Dr. Jan Holly, titled Listening to Music
and Hearing the Voice of God.
To inquire about the forum series or
the adult christian education ministry,
contact the church at 2304 Periwinkle
Way, phone 472-2173, or saintmichaelssanibel.org.
For further information, contact Jan
Holly, 472-3594, or janholly4@gmail.
com.
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Catch And
Release Snook
Fishing Heats Up
by Capt. Matt
Mitchell
R
ecord breaking rainfall
kept even
the hardest anglers
off the water for a
few days this past
week. Once the
rain cleared we
were greeted with
more windy conditions. Luckily though, for anglers the
bait and the bite all remained close to
home and it did not take much running
to find some really good fishing action.
Hiding from the wind in the many
mangrove creek systems throughout the
sound produced a better snook bite than I
have seen for months. Most of the catch
and release snook action was on fish in
the 22- to 26-inch range and came while
casting live shiners up to the roots. We
did have a few shots at some much bigger snook but were heartbroken as these
big linesiders made it back to the mangrove roots before parting ways. These
big snook don’t bite as often as the little
ones but when they do you need to be on
your game to even have a chance of closing the deal.
One memorable big snook this week
made a 50-yard plus run down the middle
of a mangrove creek looking like it was
going to stay out from the trees. But
it ran right back towards the boat and
turned into the trees.
During the calm clear water conditions early in the week it was like the
switch had been flipped and the snook
just received the memo that it was time
to head into the back country. While
anchored up fishing crystal clear creek
mouths, we watched lots of big snook
pushing into these creeks. Seeing lots of
these 30-inch plus snook moving into the
creek systems for the first time since last
winter was great and is a sign of things to
come.
Cooling water temperatures have the
huge schools of shiners now starting to
Eric Kibbe from St. Louis with a 25-inch redfish caught while fishing with Capt. Matt
Mitchell this week
Send Us Your Fish Tales
T
he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches.
Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch,
species and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them
at the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to
[email protected]; or call 395-1213.
CLEAR YOUR GEAR
It Catches More Than Fish
Cast carefully to
avoid tangling tackle
in mangroves
stack up on the deeper causeway bridges
like they do all winter. This makes catching lots of perfect sized bait nice and
easy again. Having a full live well to go
fishing is an awesome thing and sure
makes a day a whole lot easier. Catching
this bait is as easy as watching for where
the pelicans are hitting on the bridge pilings before throwing your castnet. The
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massive amount of bait that gets on the
causeway bridges is impressive and if it
is anything like last winter it should stay
until the spring.
All in all after the rains passed it was a
great week to be out fishing. Along with
the many snook we caught there were
redfish, trout and mangrove snapper in
the mix too. Being a little apprehensive
about the winds all week before heading
out, clients were thrilled with the great
snook action. Hopefully this crazy snook
bite continues all winter just like it did last
year.
Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing
local waters since he moved to Sanibel
in 1980. He now lives in St. James City
and works as a back country fishing
guide. If you have comments or questions email [email protected].
Our email address is
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CROW Case Of The Week:
Otter Comes
Out Of Coma
by Patricia Molloy
T
he North
American
river otter’s
(Lontra canadensis) bird-like chirping is often heard
along quiet springs
and rivers by canoers and kyakers.
Possessing clawed,
webbed feet, they
are as comfortable frolicking on land as
they are swimming. Otters can remain
under water as long as four minutes and
dive up to 250 feet while searching for
food.
Otters are exceptionally intelligent
mammals that are capable of creating and
using tools just like monkeys, apes and
beavers. Incredibly social creatures, young
otters (called pups) will feed and travel
with their mothers (called queens) for
approximately one year. Before and after
breeding, adult male otters (referred to as
meowters) lead primarily solitary lives.
On November 26, a meowter was
rescued and delivered to Specialized
Veterinarian Services in Fort Myers, one
of 11 domestic animal clinics in Lee
county that has partnered with CROW.
These select hospitals are equipped to
provide supportive care and pain medications to wild animals until CROW can
send a staff member or volunteer to pickup the patient.
“The otter came in on Thanksgiving.
He was found on the road, hit by a car,
in North Fort Myers,” explained Melissa
Fox, certified vet tech, veterinary assistant. “He was unconscious and we didn’t
know if he was brain dead or blind, so
he’s been on (medication) to help with
brain swelling. He’s also been on IV fluids
and supportive care in the hopes that he
would come out of his coma.”
After approximately one week of critical care, the otter had not only regained
consciousness, but began eating on its
own and is now well enough to swim
in shallow water during daily tub time
sessions.“He is really showing improvements,” said Fox.
Still, the patient has a long road ahead
of it as it has not fully recovered from its
serious injuries. When it moves about,
sometimes it drags its hind legs. “We
have hopes that he will be releasable. If
not, we hope he can be an educational
animal somewhere if he doesn’t have full
range of motion,” Fox concluded.
The staff at CROW goes to great
lengths to ensure that the “wildness” of
each patient remains intact during its stay
at the clinic. This is most evident in their
care of otters, as the ever-curious creatures easily imprint on humans. Caring
for sick, injured and orphaned otters may
require a lot of work, but the extra effort
is rewarding, as otters are extraordinary
mammals.
If you would like to help this injured
otter on its long road to recovery, go to
www.CrowClinic.org and make a dona-
Gramma Dot’s
The otter – patient #15-3394 – is currently receiving treatment in CROW’s ICU where
its progress can be carefully monitored. Due to a severe head injury, it is not yet well
enough to moved to the secluded otter complex.
tion toward patient #15-3994. Monetary
contributions allow CROW to care for the
thousands of wild animals it receives each
year. A donation to CROW on behalf of
the animal lover in your life also makes a
great holiday gift.
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 472-3644 or
visit: www.crowclinic.org.
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Fish Caught
Capt. Jeff Zasadny guided the Burns family fishermen’s annual expedition on Saturday,
November 21. Fishing with an outgoing tide off the oyster beds in Pine Island Sound was
fast paced with constant action for all. A variety of species was caught using spinning
rods with live shiners under popping bobbers. As always, except for family dinner, it was
catch and release during this year’s successful outing. Three proud fishermen scored a
Grand Slam with a snook, a sea trout and a redfish.
Dine on Captiva with Colorful Water Views
Jesse Burns from Colorado shows Capt.
Jeff Zasadny a prize sea trout
Emily Ferrell from California landed a perfect redfish
more photos on page 26
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Shell Of The Week
The Truncatellas
by José H. Leal,
PhD, The BaileyMatthews National
Shell Museum
Science Director &
Curator
T
Tr
he coast of
Southwest
Florida hosts
two species of the
small-sized snail
genus Truncatella:
The Caribbean truncatella, Truncatella
caribaeensis Reeve, 1842 (maximum
size 9 mm, or slightly more than 1/3
inch), and the beautiful truncatella,
Truncatella pulchella Pfeiffer, 1839
(maximum size 6.5 mm, or about 1/4
inch). Truncatellas derive from marine
ancestors and have adapted to live
almost completely independently from
the marine environment, except for
the moment of fertilization, when male
meets female in sea water. They live
very close to the sea but above the high
water line, usually in mangrove areas,
and mostly under plant debris and other
drift materials. The Caribbean truncatella is the largest of the two species,
differing also by its less marked, thinner outer lip (the expansion at the shell
aperture, or opening), and the lack of a
double outer lip, present in the slightly
smaller beautiful truncatella. Learn
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From left, Caribbean truncatella (Truncatella caribaeensis) and beautiful truncatella (Truncatella pulchella); the arrow points to the
“double outer lip” in this latter species
photos by José H. Leal
more about the two species at http://
shellmuseum.org/shells/southwestflorida-shells/truncatella-caribaeensis and
http://shellmuseum.org/shells/southwest-florida-shells/truncatella-pulchella.
Shell Museum Events
Daily Island Inn Morning Beach Walks
(Advance booking required): Join our
marine biologist for a beach walk near
Island Inn on Sanibel. Walks depart daily
from the Island Inn lobby at 9 a.m. The
cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children.
Parking at the Island Inn is free for beach
walk participants. Space is limited so
book online at shellmuseum.org/events
or call 395-2233 to make a reservation.
All beach walk guests receive half-off shell
museum admission. (Current Island Inn
guests, please book through the inn).
Mollusk movies and scavenger hunts
run continuously throughout each day.
• Daily Tank Talks, 11:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m.: Gain great insights into the
fascinating world of mollusks.
• Monday at 1:30 p.m.: Carolyn’s
Collection – A fun and engaging look at
quality shells of a private collector. (Check
shellmuseum.org to note any schedule
changes).
• Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.: Shell BINGO
• Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.: Mid-Day
Tank Talk at the museum live mollusk
tank.
• Thursday at 1:30 p.m.: Cool Shells
– See some great shell treasures not on
exhibit.
• Friday at 1:30 p.m.: Arts and Crafts
– Create marine-themed art and take it
home with you.
• Saturday at 1:30 p.m.: Sanibel
Shells – Discover the look, feel and subtle
differences of local shells.
• Sunday at 1:30 p.m.: Shell BINGO.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell
Museum is at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva
Road. Phone 239-395-2233 or visit
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Plant Smart
Staghorn Fern
by Gerri Reaves
S
taghorn fern’s (Platycerium spp.)
sheer size and curious appearance
makes it one of the most prized
and cultivated of non-native ferns.
Many varieties and hybrids are available of this fern, also called elkhorn fern.
P. bifurcatum, noted for its relatively
easy propagation and hardiness, is probably the most common in South Florida.
Staghorn is native to many tropical
and subtropical areas of the world, but
Non-native staghorn fern is a prized epiphyte that has become naturalized in South
Florida
photos by Gerri Reaves
can survive in colder climates if protected
from the cold.
It grows so well in South Florida that
it has become naturalized, which means
it reproduces well without human cultivation.
Wind-borne spores from a fertile plant
can lodge in a suitable place, often a
rough-barked tree such as the native live
oak.
Impressive specimens measuring several feet in diameter are a common sight
in this area, hanging by ropes or chains
from trees or secured to a large tree,
plaque or shaded wall.
In the wild, these epiphytes, or air
plants, attach themselves to a platform,
usually a tree branch or rock, and gather
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their roots.
They are not parasites and do not
harm the host tree.
Staghorns have two kinds of fronds, or
leaves. The basal, or sterile, fronds, are
rounded and thickened and sometimes
overlapping. They secure the plant to a
surface and gather debris, dead insects,
and moisture for nutrients. These leaves
brown and thin with age.
The foliar, or fertile, fronds are green,
flattened, and lobed or forked. The antler
shapes of these erect or hanging leaves
give the plant its common names. On the
undersides of these leaves appear the reddish brown sporangia, which hold the tiny
spores that germinate into new plants.
This fern needs plenty of moisture
and partial shade, preferably filtered light
beneath a tree that simulates its natural
habitat. An outside plant in suitable conditions might need little if any care.
Cultivate new “pups” by securing the
basal leaves of a small plant in a wire basket or clay pot that is filled with sphagnum moss or other rich growing medium.
The pups will eventually cover the growing medium.
Be sure the interior of the growing
medium dries out between waterings.
Indoor plants will probably need to be
fertilized.
Staghorns are susceptible to fungus
Rhizoctonia, and mealy bugs and white
scale can be problems.
Sources: ifas.ufl.edu, floridata.com,
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Classical Meets Classic Rock
piece he allowed two versions of. He wrote it early in his life, then rewrote it 35 years
later – but allowed the original version to remain, a rare occurrence for the perfectionist that he was. In its final form, which we will perform, this trio bears the hand, the
mind, and the heart of both younger and elder Brahms. It’s a dramatic, big piece that
is ‘so Brahms.’”
As to including classic rock in the program, Gao admits he had to be convinced.
“That was inspired by my son, who played in his high school orchestra. They did a
concert with some classic rock pieces, and I did not think the modern rock ‘n’ roll
would translate to classical. But when I heard it, I realized it worked very well. You not
only get the beauty of the classical style, but still also get the spirit and energy of the
rock ‘n’ roll.”
“I first heard a classical version of Stairway to Heaven performed by a trio in
Austria,” Gao continues. “It was so cool, so very effective. It starts out peacefully,
beautifully, then moves more into the real rock – which is where we as musicians can
improvise some. That’s a different approach than playing Mendelssohn or Brahms,
and always gives a little bit of surprise to the program.
Tickets for the Apollo Trio’s concert on December 11 are $32 for general admission; students and children admitted free. Tickets are available at the box office, online
at www.bigarts.org, or by calling 395-0900.
For more information, contact [email protected] or call 239-395-0900.
The Apollo Trio is sponsored by Deborah and John La Gorce.
From page 17
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Apollo Trio
T
he upcoming chamber music concert at BIG ARTS will feature works by three
master composers: Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Zeppelin? The Apollo Trio is a
fresh, Naples-based ensemble that loves to share their love of great music, and
to do so in interesting ways, such as including classic rock pieces in their programs.
They will perform at the Sanibel cultural arts center on Sunday, December 13 at
3:30 p.m., 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel.
The program begins with Mendelssohn’s Trio No. 1 in d minor, Op. 49, and
Brahms’ Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8, and concludes with Stairway to Heaven, the
classic rock anthem from Led Zeppelin, which was written by Jimmy Page and Robert
Plant.
“The Mendelssohn is one of the most beloved works of chamber music,” said Ming
Gao, the trio’s violinist. “If you’re hearing it for the first time, you love it, and you
never tire of hearing it again. The Brahms is particularly special, in that it’s the only
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IG ARTS offers more than 270
Workshops & Seminars this season – a myriad of opportunities to
explore your creative skills and expand
your mind.
The following sessions begin soon:
Learn To Paint Natural Beauty
Our islands’ flora and fauna have long
provided artists with stunning subjects.
Now you, too, can learn to paint some
of our most iconic species in a three-day
workshop at BIG ARTS. Giant Paintings
In Acrylics runs Monday to Wednesday,
December 14 to 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Professional artist Carroll Swayze will
teach the techniques of acrylic painting
using large brushes, free strokes and lots
of color. Participants will learn to first
“draw” with the brush, then explore the
various stages of “back painting,” and
finally “lay in” their image to achieve a
finished painting they will be proud to
hang in their home.
Day 1: Giant Palm Trees – Ever want
to paint the perfect palm tree? Swayze
will teach you the art of layering color
which will come back to the surface once
you start painting your palm tree. Using
large brushes and a great variety of color
you can create a beautiful tropical painting
ready for framing.
Day 2: Giant Fish –Swayze is known
worldwide for her paintings of tropical
fish. Learn the anatomy of fish, then how
to draw and paint these beautiful creatures
using large brushes and colorful acrylic
paints.
Day 3: Giant Shorebirds – Florida’s
Gulf Coast is known for incredible shore
birds. Building on Days 1 and 2, use freeflowing back painting techniques to paint
large colorful egrets, herons, terns and
laughing gulls
Workshop fee is $250 for BIG ARTS
members, $313 for non-members; all
materials are included. For more information and to enroll, call 395-0900 or email
[email protected].
BIG ARTS offers more than 270
Workshops & Seminars this season, a
myriad of opportunities to explore your
creative skills and expand your mind.
The following classes begin the week of
January 4 to 8:
Dance
• Adult Tap
• Beginners Tap
• Intermediate Tap
Discussion
• Drama Discussion Group: View, read
Expires 12/18/15
and discuss the theater
Drawing
• Constructing the Human Figure in
Simple Forms
• Instructed Life Drawing
• Life Drawing, non instructed open
studio
Fine Crafts
• Glass Fusing
Music
• Community Chorus Rehearsals,
Semester II
Painting
• Magic of Still Life
• Portrait Painting
• Pouring Textures with Watercolors
• A Gentle Introduction to Watercolor
Painting
• Printing with Gelli Products
• Palette Knife Painting
• Experimental Master Class
• Acrylics for Beginner and
Intermediate painters
• Painting Oil and/or Acrylics
• Decorative Painting/Creative Arts
• Watercolor: Realistic and Abstract
Photography
• Photography for Beginners
Pottery
• Wheel Throwing/Hand building
• Clay, Sculpting, Ceramics and
Pottery on the Wheel
• Pottery Open Studio, non instructed
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2016 and Its Impact on the Middle Class
Technology
• Adobe Elements for Beginners
Writing
• Creative Writing: Fiction/Memoir
• Let's Write Poetry
Call 395-0900 or stop by the BIG
ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road on
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MasterSingers To Perform At Church
Poet’s Corner
We invite
submissions
from local poets.
Anyone interested may submit
their work via
email to tutsie@
centurylink.net.
Each week, individual work will
be showcased.
selected by Tanya Hochschild
A Pampered Rhino
by Tanya Hochschild
The MasterSingers will perform on December 13 at Sanibel Community Church
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t’s Christmas time on Sanibel, and what better way to celebrate than with a free
Christmas Concert with the amazing MasterSingers. Attendees will hear songs
from Handel’s Messiah as well as other traditional Christmas fare. The concert
will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 5 p.m., but the caroling begins at 4:30
p.m. Come early and join in. Following the concert, there will be treats served in
the beautifully lit courtyard.
While the concert is absolutely free, a love offering will be received to touch those
in need at Christmas. Partnering with Angel Tree Prison Fellowship, the church will be
purchasing gifts for children who have a parent in prison. For many of these children,
Christmas is a very difficult time, so this is a wonderful opportunity to make it brighter.
All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend to celebrate…it’s Christmas on Sanibel.
Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s
Market). For more information, call 472-2684 or visit www.sanibelchurch.com.
Down from the Pilansberg hill she
came,
through the waving grass and the
wind
to the Mankwe Dam,
where she waded into the water
sipped from her wide upper lip.
Turned on her side she sank
into the mud, rolled over,
her short, fat legs kneaded the sky,
like a kitten suckling her mother.
The mud bath coated and cooled her,
filled my eyes with her contentment,
my heart with the wonder of her
gentleness,
and the joy of a rhino being a rhino.
On the bank she straddled a rock,
massaged her belly backward and forward,
then rubbed side to side her round
behind,
each leg in turn, a stretch and a
bend, the full treatment.
An assistant in a white coat, a cattle
egret,
began the final service: pick a tick.
She half-closed her eyes as the bird
pecked her forehead,
her mouth, under the horn, then
shorn
of ticks, the egret stood on her client’s broad back.
Horn and beak faced forward.
Their rhythms in sync, they climbed
back up the hill,
until once more
the veldt’s emptiness filled the space
at the spa.
And I, left bereft by this creature, an
armored tank when met
on the open plain, her horn a scimitar, a threat, and yet…
today she pierced me in a different
way, opened me to an aspect of her life,
and by so doing made me alive
in a way I had not been before.
Tanya Hochschild is member of a
Sanibel Writers Group, has participated
in Artpoems and Writer’s Reads on the
island, and had two books published.
To advertise in the Island Sun call 395-1213
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The Shell Islands Garden
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talents to add beauty to the
Sanibel Public Library all year.
In addition to their monthly
floral display at the circulation desk, club members have
also decorated a bird-themed
Christmas tree. Club members Nancy DeBenedictis, Peg
McGann and Sandie Travas
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gold, red and white birds and
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with Margaret Mohundro, rear center
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cookie kit, checkerboard cake kit, paella
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VOL. 23, NO. 25
SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 11, 2015
Within two hours, Cotta
had gathered enough Ironman
finisher medals for all 21 fallen
veterans.
“Not only that but my inbox
got slammed with athletes
wanting to donate their medal
if I needed more, while others asked if I was going to do
this same thing again – they
wanted to participate,” she
said. “I later sat and wrote
letters to each of the families
about the race and the athlete
who donated their medal as an
act of remembrance. It was the
hardest and most rewarding
thing I’ve ever done in my life.”
Since then, Cotta created a
Facebook page, which eventuMedals Of Honor founder Amy Cotta competing in a
ally led to a website and the
continued on page 19B triathlon
Sanibel firefighter Tim Barrett with his sneakers and visor worn during the Miami Ironman
70.3 competition in October, which he ran in honor of a fallen military veteran
Sanibel Firefighter
Running To Honor
Fallen Veterans
by Jeff Lysiak
T
im Barrett, training officer for the
Sanibel Fire & Rescue District, has
been an avid runner since his days
with the United States Navy. What began
as a way to stay in shape eventually led
Barrett to running competitively, first in
local 5K races, then onto half-marathons
and marathons, and finally to triathlons.
He had always run to challenge himself. Until one day, Barrett discovered a
stronger purpose.
While training for an upcoming race
at the Sanibel Recreation Center, a friend
told him about Medals Of Honor. Once he
learned a bit more about the organization
and its mission, Barrett decided that he
would run in honor of a fallen American
military veteran.
“I’ve done probably a half dozen races
dedicated to these guys,” Barrett said last
week. “At the Miami Ironman 70.3, I
dedicated the race to the only U.S. Coast
Guardsman killed in the line of duty during
Operation Iraqi Freedom.”
According to the organization’s website, Medals Of Honor is a grassroots
campaign to honor fallen military veterans
and the families they left behind. “Medals
of Honor is committed to closing the gap
between civilians and families of our fallen
military,” noted founder Amy Cotta. “We
do this by teaming up endurance racers
(of all types) with Gold Star Families. Our
athletes race in honor and memory of the
fallen and donate their finisher’s medal
back to the families. These medals serve
as symbol of service, honor and sacrifice.”
Cotta, whose son enlisted in the U.S.
Marine Corps back in 2011, was inspired
to start racing in combat boots as her own
way to deal and heal from the worry that
comes with military life.
“The more I ran, the more friends I
gained that have lost husbands and sons,”
she explained. “I couldn’t fathom the pain
they live with, and I wanted to do something to remember their loved ones, while
hopefully giving them a moment of comfort to know their loved one hasn’t been
forgotten.”
At the 2014 Ironman Chattanooga,
Cotta carried 21 photos of fallen veterans
she personally had a connection with on
her pack. “I had let it be known that I
was going to give my finisher’s medal to
a mom of one of the young men on my
pack. She had told me previously that it
was a goal to someday do an Ironman –
and I told her that I would help fulfill that
dream for (my son) Anthony,” said Cotta.
“Once the race was over, I put out a call
on Facebook for another medal from one
of my friends to honor her brother. And
the race community rallied big time.”
photo courtesy of MedalsOfHonor.org
Lions Tree Lot Open For Business
Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club, from left, Cliff Nolan, Debi Almeida and Joe
Smaha display some of the goods offered at their annual Christmas tree lot, located at
Bailey’s Shooping Center next to Billy’s Bikes. Now through Christmas Eve (or until supplies
last), Lions will be selling full-size Christmas trees, smaller potted trees suitable for planting,
tree stands and holiday wreaths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
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Lapi Featured At
December Lions
Club Meeting
T
he Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club
welcomed guest speaker Tony
Lapi to its most recent monthly
meeting, held at The Community House
on December 2. At the dinner meeting,
catered by Bailey’s General Store, the
club also inducted two new members,
Lisa Cochrane and Don Swingle, and
welcomed Lions Club International
member Ken Williams, who transferred
his membership to Sanibel-Captiva from
Maryland.
Lapi, chief executive officer of ‘Tween
Waters Inn and Resort and a member of
the board of directors for United Way of
Lee and Glades counties, spoke to the
group about the United Way’s current
fundraising drive. According to Lapi,
the Sanibel-Captiva United Way hopes
to raise $350,000 this year, which will
exceed last year’s goal by $4,000. In his
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Lions Club about the United Way’s current
fundraising drive
request for Lions Club participation, Lapi
said, “All money raised here stays local.
It benefits our own community agencies
and programs.”
New members Cochrane and Swingle
were sponsored, respectively, by Nilou
Peters and Toby Clark. Williams has been
a member of the Lions Club for nearly
50 years. Lions Club president Kurt
Peters administered the member’s oath.
Describing the Lions Club for Cochrane
and Swingle, membership chair Rick
Siders called it the largest international
service club in the world, with 1.3 million
members.
President Kurt Peters led the business meeting, assisted by officers Debi
Almeida, first vice president; Toby Clark,
second vice president; Roger Grogman,
third vice president; membership chair
Rick Siders; and treasurer Les Forney.
The Lions Club’s second December
meeting, scheduled for Wednesday,
December 16 at 6:30 p.m., will be a
Christmas party. It takes place at Casa Ybel
Resort’s Thistle Lodge gulfside restaurant.
The Lions Club meets the first and
Nilou Peters and Toby Clark, first and third from left, sponsored new members Lisa
Cochrane and Don Swingle
Ken Williams, left, with Lions president Kurt Peters, transferred his Lions Club membership
to Sanibel-Captiva from Maryland
photos by Jan Holly
third Wednesday of every month at The
Community House, located at 2173
Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Individuals
interested in joining the Sanibel-Captiva
Lions Club should contact Rick Siders at
sanibelcaptivalions.org.
For information on Lions Club service
activities, visit www.sanibelcaptivalions.
org.
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Participants who took part in last week’s Captiva Island Historical Society sponsor cruise to the Tarpon Hunt Club on North Captiva,
where they passed hors d’oeuvres and wine on the lanai at sunset
photos by Jeff Lysiak
From left, Ralph Clark, Jim Piggott and
Mike Boris
SCCF’s Kristie Anders narrated a portion of the cruise
Paul McCarthy, right, addressed the crowd about the Santiva
Historical Society
Hosts Cruise
For Sponsors
by Jeff Lysiak
L
ast Wednesday evening, a select
group of sponsors enjoyed a twohour cruise with members of the
Captiva Island Historical Society to
North Captiva, where they visited the
Tarpon Hunt Club for refreshments and
conversation at sunset.
The special “thank you” cruise took
24 guests from McCarthy’s Marina
aboard the Santiva to a private residence
on the neighboring island, where they
mingled while having hors d’oeuvres and
wine – served by Leslie Adams Catering –
on the gulf-front lanai.
On the voyage to North Captiva,
members of the Captiva Island Historical
Society were joined by Kristie Anders,
education director for the Sanibel-Captiva
Conservation Foundation (SCCF), who
delivered an informative lecture on the
history of the region’s earliest inhabitants.
“People have been living in Southwest
Florida only about 50,000 years, which
is a relatively short amount of time when
you consider the dinosaurs were here
more than a million years ago,” Anders
Sponsors disembarked the Santiva before strolling to the Tarpon Hunt Club
told the group, adding that evidence of
Indian inhabitants in the area date back
to nearly 5,000 years ago.
According to Anders, the first Calusa
Indians settled near Estero Island (Fort
Myers Beach) before moving northward
to Pine Island between 400 and 800 AD.
She also talked about the Calusa being
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Of Captiva, Anders noted that the
island we know today is approximately
one-quarter of its original size; evidence
of that fact came with the discovery of
a man-made well now located approximately 200 feet offshore.
Following their visit to the Tarpon
Hunt Club, the group returned to
Captiva.
“The Captiva Island Historical Society
was formed by people who are paying tribute to those who made Captiva
the wonderful place it is today,” Paul
McCarthy told the sponsors. “We want
to thank all of you who made preserving
the history of the island possible, and for
sharing those memories with others.”
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Scott Shares Sanibel’s Fire And
Rescue Operations For Kiwanians
When evaluating
your financial
well-being,
WE BEGIN BY LISTENING
TO YOUR HEART.
SFRD Assistant Chief Matt Scott at last week’s Kiwanis Club meeting
A
t one time or another, every kid dreams about growing up to become a firefighter. That includes the members of the local Kiwanis Club (who instead
grew up to be doctors, lawyers, bankers, realtors, accountants, scientists,
engineers and business executives). Last week, Kiwanians had a chance to reconnect with their “inner kid” at their recent breakfast meeting, as they heard from
guest speaker Matt Scott, assistant chief of the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District.
Scott also grew up wanting to be a firefighter. But unlike most others, he managed
to make that dream come true, and he has spent his entire professional career serving
with the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District. Scott started as a volunteer with the Sanibel
Volunteer Firefighting Program in 1989. He attained the rank of captain in 2002 and
was named assistant chief in 2007.
For a small island, Sanibel’s fire district is a sizable operation, with a full-time staff
of 28 members. Operating out of two modern fire stations (Station 1 on Palm Ridge
Road and Station 2 on Sanibel-Captiva Road at Bowman’s Beach Road), the district
provides fire and emergency medical protection for all of Sanibel with equipment
including multiple fire engines with ladder and pumper capabilities, emergency life support equipment and – as you might expect on an island – a 25-foot fire rescue boat.
The district is responsible for fire operations, advanced life support (non-transport),
advanced water rescue, hazardous materials response, and confined space rescue.
The Sanibel district was formally established in May 1955 with a hand-me-down
fire truck retired from service in Fort Myers. The truck was housed at Sanibel’s first fire
station, built on Periwinkle Way on the site that is now Roadside Park. That original
fire station was moved down the street in 1974 and remodeled for use as The Bait
Box bait and tackle store.
The San-Cap Kiwanis Club holds weekly breakfast meetings on Tuesdays at 8
a.m. at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and those interested in becoming members
are invited to attend. For information, call 677-7299 or check their Facebook page:
Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club.
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Sundial Collecting Toys
For Foster Children
S
undial Beach Resort & Spa is a drop-off location for the Donate4Kidz
Foundation, Inc. toy and clothing drive as part of the 3rd annual Secret
Santa Program. Donate4Kidz is a non-profit organization that supports the
more than 1,800 children in foster care in Southwest Florida. The community and
Sundial guests can donate unwrapped items at the collection box in the resort’s
lobby now through December 18.
“We are extremely excited to participate as the drop-off location for Sanibel Island,
helping to bring holiday cheer to foster children in Southwest Florida” said Phillip
Starling, general manager at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa.
Popular items for the toy drive include dolls, toy trucks and cars, small infant toys,
blocks, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies/kits, wallets, purses and make-up kits. The
most needed clothing items include new pajamas, underwear, and socks of all sizes
for children ages newborn to 21 years, but any new clothing is appreciated. For more
information about this organization, visit www.donate4kidz.com.
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Restaurant Owner Has Honor
Of Serving A Special Guest
R
obert E. “Bob” McKnight, 89, of
Connellsville, Pennsylvania recently
dined at the Great White Grill on
Sanibel, a Pittsburgh memorabilia filled
restaurant, to watch the Steelers play an
exciting game of football. McKnight was
joined by his son Joe and daughter-in-law
Adele. McKnight served in the navy on
the U.S.S. Pittsburgh in 1944 and was
honored with several medals such as the
Combat Action Ribbon and World War II
Victory Medal, to name a few.
“It’s moments like this that remind me
of the sacrifice and risk that our veterans
endured and what our current service men
and women are going through. My gratitude and appreciation is immeasurable,”
said John Nader, owner of the restaurant.
McKnight spends much of his time at
the local American Legion assisting as
an honor guard for burial ceremonies of
deceased veterans. He has four children,
10 grandchildren and five great-grandchilBob McKnight and John Nader
dren.
Zonta Invites
Islanders To Help
Families Learn
submitted by Sue Denham
E
xperts say that having books in
the home is important for several
reasons. Primarily, they say that a
love of reading can affect a child’s progress in school, and it is known that a
child’s academic achievement is directly
related to the reading level of his or her
mother. Success, it is said, comes more
easily to children who are read to.
Give the Gift of Reading is an annual
Zonta holiday initiative based at two
island book stores, MacIntosh Books and
Sanibel Island Bookshop. For just a few
extra dollars, shoppers may purchase
25 Years Experience
The Doc Ford’s team of Elizabeth Barker (manager), Rene Ramirez (chef), Kim McGonnell
(general manager) and Marty Harrity (co-owner).
Doc Fords Donates To CROW
D
oc Ford’s Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille donated their proceeds from the
34th annual Taste of the Islands food sales back to CROW (Clinic for the
Rehabilitation of Wildlife). This year the restaurant received the Best Dessert
award for their fried cheesecake with sauce. “We are deeply appreciative for Doc
Ford’s incredible generosity and continued support throughout the years,” said Dr.
Linda Estep, CROW’s executive director.
one or more new copies of some of
America’s best-loved children’s classics.
The store then orders the books for collection by a Zonta literacy team member,
and the books are used in Zonta’s literacy
service projects at Head Start’s Parent
University in east Fort Myers and at
Harlem Heights.
Parent University holds free weekly
classes for mothers of children enrolled
in the Lee County Head Start program,
with the objective of teaching English
(reading, writing, listening and speaking)
and family life skills. The Zonta club has
worked with Parent University for six
years, providing grants to fund bus passes
for the families, child care and classroom
supplies, and Zonta members with an
educational background volunteer to
staff the program on a regular schedule.
Zonta volunteers also tutor weekly at the
Heights Center in south Fort Myers.
The books chosen this year are The
Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle,
Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins, Owl
Babies by Martin Waddell, and The Big
Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown.
“Focusing on a small number of titles
rather than a long list provides the best
continuity,” said Ellen Strobel, chair of
the Zonta literacy project team. “Making
these little books available is a wonderful
way for islanders to help women working
to improve their language skills.” Each
mother who commits to reading to her
child or children will receive one or more
books to keep for the home library.
Look for the displays at the Sanibel
Island Bookshop or MacIntosh Books and
enjoy helping families to succeed.
The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva
is a service organization of professionals working together to provide handson assistance, advocacy and funds to
Zontians Sue Denham and Wendy West at
the Sanibel Island Bookshop
Zontian Mary LaVelle working with a student at Parent University
empower women on the islands, in Lee
County and around the world through
Zonta International. For more information, visit www.zontasancap.com.
Our email address is [email protected]
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Zonta Takes A Stand Against Violence
Members of Zonta clubs from Sanibel-Captiva and Fort Myers gathered on the Sanibel Causeway on December 1 to Take A Stand In The Sand against violence against women.
Prior to the gathering, The City of Sanibel issued a proclamation recognizing Zonta’s efforts. The event was part of Zonta International’s campaign to “Say NO To Violence Against
Women,” with 1,200 clubs participating worldwide during 16 days of activism that began November 25 as ZI’s common day of action and The United Nations International Day for the
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sical music instruments (including piano),
composition, or conducting applied for
this year’s scholarships, of whom 19
were invited to audition. After two full
days of wonderful music, the panel of
judges selected the three recipients.
“The level of talent this year just blew
us away,” says panel member and executive director Lee Ellen Harder. “From the
first to the last, we were so impressed not
only with these young musicians’ skills,
but also with their dedication to their craft.
We feel honored to be able to help support them in their classical music studies.”
• First Place: Chen Liang, Piano &
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Even at a very young age, he won many
prizes in local and regional competitions;
by his early teens he was performing
and winning prizes internationally. In
addition to piano, Chen is interested in
composition and has already composed
many songs. He is now a student at the
prestigious Lynn University Conservatory
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Christopher Phelps started playing the
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while also performing solo and in ensembles and honor bands. As a music education student at Florida State University,
he continued to perform extensively, adding a second degree in horn performance
his sophomore year. He currently serves
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National Association for Music Education
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Upon completing his dual undergraduate
degrees, he hopes to continue his studies
in performance and education in graduate school.
• Third Place: Junheng Chen, Violin
Junheng Chen began playing violin at
the age of 8; at 12, she began studying at
the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, where
she won first prize in the annual conservatory strings competition, and she held
her first recital at 13. She continued to
study, perform and win competitions in
her native China before moving to Florida
to pursue a degree in music at the Lynn
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The Conscious
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e who
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– Hippocrates 460357 BC
Have you
noticed that we
are in the midst
of an exciting and empowering food
revolution? It’s no secret that a slow but
steady paradigm shift in health care
is occurring, whereby nutrition is now
being recognized as one of the most
powerful tools in changing our health
for the better.
The focus on creating a health
management system instead of a disease management system is not only
an empowering notion, but one that
is essential to our evolution. Did you
know that in ancient times, a physician
would only get paid if a patient stayed
healthy? Think about the beauty of that
for a moment. Instead of intervention
when we are already ill, the name of
the game is prevention while we are
still healthy. Bigger picture view – as a
culture – we must take personal responsibility to stay healthier so that we can
rise to the occasion of taking better
care of this miraculous planet. After all,
our bodies are an elegant microcosm
of this wondrous macrocosm we call
Earth.
A great way to start is to re-connect
with nature, re-align ourselves with the
organic rhythms of the natural world
and to explore and learn the ways of
the slow food, farm-to-table, conscious
food movement. There is an ineffable
energy that is infused in food which is
ethically grown, sustainably cultivated,
chosen wisely and cooked with care
and intent. That energy translates into
a certain vibrancy in your body which
catalyzes a whole cascade of events,
from optimizing your immune system
to decreasing inflammation, and satisfying the soul. Let’s come to our senses.
Wake back up to the glorious cycles of
sunrise to sunset, seed to harvest, awkward birth to being fully and radiantly
alive.
Each week, we’ll explore new topics about this kind of food – and the
fun and meaningful ways to prepare it
and think about it. How do you make a
super nutritious green juice? What are
the best ingredients to use and what
equipment do you need? Why organic?
Why not genetically modified food?
How do you make no-grain pasta out
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Top Ten Books
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1. 63 Innovation Nuggets by George
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2. Cent’ Anni by Richard Muti
3. The Four Wives of the Sanibel
Sunset Detective by Ron Base
4. Assassin’s Honor by Robert
Macomber
5. The Sanibel Sunset Detective by
Ron Base
6. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by
Gabrielle Zevin
7. Paris 1919 by Margaret MacMillan
8. The Art of Crash Landing by
Melissa DeCarlo
9. The Hypnotist’s Love Story by
Liane Moriarty
10.The Guilty by David Baldacci
Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop.
Screening, Food
Tasting At Sundial
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undial Beach Resort & Spa will be
histing a Real Food Real Kitchens
TV series screening and tasting
event on Sunday, January 10 from 3 to
5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and are
available at sundial.brownpapertickets.
com or by phoning 1-800-838-3006. A
portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of
Southwest Florida’s Fighting Hunger,
Feeding Hope program.
Family, food, culture and history –
these are the essence of the Real Food
Real Kitchens television series that goes
into the real kitchens of everyday people and explores their most cherished
family recipes.
The two episode screening features
families preparing triggerfish chowder
and strawberry shortcake as well as
roasted chicken with vegetables and
fried green tomatoes. After the screenings, patricipants will be invited to meet
producer Craig Chapman and sample
the episodes’ specialties recreated by
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa Executive
Chef Criss Menassa.
Tastings will also be offered by local
vendors including Pinocchio’s Original
Italian Ice Cream, Point Ybel Brewing
Company, Wicked Dolphin Rum
Distillery and Lakeridge Winery.
Signed copies of Chapman’s new
cookbook, Real Food Real Kitchens:
New York Cookbook, will be available
for $22. The cookbook takes readers
behind the scenes and into the kitchens of cultures spanning the globe and
features recipes and the stories behind
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Rotary
Happenings
submitted by Shirley Jewell
W
e talk a
lot about
American
heroes these days.
And most of the time
we are talking about
the brave men and
women who serve
our country in the armed forces overseas and on the homeland, but is that all
we’re doing… talking about them?
The news highlights the need for more
and better veteran services to support
these men and women when they return
home from active duty. Many of them
have a difficult time assimilating back into
civil life. For many, their bodily injuries
are visible but for many the mental stress
of combat has taken its toll and to a certain degree remains invisible. They suffer
alone and can’t cope with the everyday
strife connected with a normal civilian
life. In the military they know their purpose and put aside some of their personal
values to follow orders connected to the
mission of protecting the citizens of this
country. Current combat service personnel must hold the mindset of destroy or
be destroyed, just follow the orders. Many
have programmed themselves to focus
only on that mission, sometimes losing
themselves in doing so.
Don Payton of Hearts & Home, a non-profit helping veterans, speaks to Rotarians
Some find comfort in drugs, allowing
them to forget. Some find the civilian life
too much to handle and without hope
in finding a meaning to their life again.
Many of them flounder and cannot find
the necessary help they need to transition back to a family life and a job. They
may even find themselves desperate and
homeless, without hope.
Our speaker on December 4 was Don
Payton, president and founder of Hearts
& Homes for Veterans, Inc., Fort Myers.
This is a non-profit helping veterans
attain food, housing, training and jobs,
especially those without homes.
Payton said, “We believe in the VIP
program, Veteran’s Immediate Placement.
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Our veterans stood the lines for us, and
they should not stand in line for basic
needs when they return. They should not
wait for housing, food and services that
they have served and fought for. That is
the one reason that we formed this organization: to place our Veterans first.”
This organization works to end veterans’ homelessness in Lee County by
finding housing and providing the materials and help needed to allow them to be
self-sufficient, productive citizens.
H&H’s outreach program includes
visiting homeless camps, jails and mental
health facilities and identifying veterans
who need help with safe housing, job
placement, transportation to VA medical
care and other medical and mental health
facilities, and helping identify the government benefits they are entitled to.
H&H can currently house eight veterans in a duplex home donated by Wells
Fargo Bank and continues finding other
housing within the community. Just this
year, Hearts & Homes raised enough
money to purchase a 10,000-squarefoot warehouse on Alicia Street, Fort
Myers, and after the remodeling phase
will provide a safe haven for homeless
veterans to gather and obtain food and
personal supplies such as sleeping bags
and clothing. The building will have showers and lockers, handicap-accessible restrooms, mailboxes, computer stations and
phones. Medical and dental care for these
veterans will also be available on-site. The
building will also have meeting space for
peer interaction and general use. Help
will be provided for finding employment
and housing. A warehouse area will store
cleaning and personal hygiene products,
along with other associated products, for
distribution in homeless outreach activities. The facility will be run by veterans.
As Payton said, “We want to provide
a holistic approach in helping these veterans.”
Don Payton is definitely an American
hero… You can help him by visiting the
Hearts & Home web site and make a
contribution to this great organization
serving our veterans and honoring their
service to our country.
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he Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club recently presented a $2,000 Rotary Club
grant to Tom Louwers of Friends Who Care, a 501(c)3 Sanibel non-profit
founded in 1983 by Tom and Teresa Louwers which assists families and individuals during times of need. Year to date 2015, Friends Who Care has provided
92 students at The Sanibel School with school supplies and serviced 135 families
and 40 seniors with various identifiable needs.
Each year during the holiday season, Friends Who Care, provides Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinners along with holiday presents to families and seniors who may
just need a little help during this season. Through financial donations, such as the
Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club’s $2,000, to help defray the costs of food for the holidays
and individual gifts collected through the Friends Who Care – Giving Trees program,
Friends Who Care is able to help families and seniors enjoy the holiday. Fixings for
these holiday meals are gathered, gifts collected and wrapped, and the local Kiwanis
Club Santas deliver these gifts just in time for the holidays.
New Red Sox Boss Moves Quickly
To Lift Boston Out Of Last Place
by Ed Frank
I
t didn’t take long for Dave Dombrowski, the new president
of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox, to make
major changes to a team that finished in last place three of
the last four seasons with a World Series title in the middle.
And for the fervent Red Sox fans, spring training can’t
come too soon. In fact, Boston opens its 2016 spring training
at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers February 29,
with the traditional doubleheader against Boston College and
Northeastern University.
Dombrowski, Manager John Farrell and their staff attended
baseball’s Winter Meetings this week in Nashville, and the first
day they moved swiftly to strengthen their bullpen.
But look what was accomplished before the Winter Meeting:
1. The team acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres by
dealing away four minor league prospects. The 27-year-old Kimbrel was an All-Star
each year from 2011-14, during which he led the National League in saves all four
years.
He is under contract for the next three seasons at salaries of $11 million in 2016,
$13 million in 2017 and a team option of $13 million in 2018.
Kimbrel has 225 saves in the five seasons he has been in the majors.
2. The biggest off-season deal came in the acquisition of All-Star pitcher David
Price whom the Red Sox signed for a whopping $217 million in a seven-year deal, the
largest contract for a pitcher in baseball history.
The new No. 1 starter for Boston, Price led the American League this year with a
2.45 ERA while posting an 18-5 record.
There are critics who questioned awarding Price that lengthy a contract at the age
of 30. And his post-season record is 0-7 with a 5.27 ERA. But he had great success
in the American League Eastern Division where he pitched five seasons for the Tampa
Bay Rays and was 49-21.
Price and Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, who recently announced that next season
will be his last, once had words after he plunked Ortiz twice in 2014. The Red Sox
legend said, however, that “it’s past history” and he welcomed him to the team.
3. The third leg of the pre-season action was the signing of outfielder Chris Young
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in a two-year, $13 million deal. This past season Young played for the New York
Yankees, batting .252 with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs in 140 games.
He will be the team’s fourth outfielder alternating with Rusney Castillo, Jackie
Bradley Jr., and Mookie Betts. He will see considerable action against left-handed
pitching.
4. On Monday of this week in Nashville, the Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever
Carson Smith and left-handed starter Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners for starter
Wade Miley and a minor leaguer.
The side-winder Smith was effective this past season in his first year of major league
competition pitching in 70 games and holding opponents to a .194 batting average.
Dombrowski and his deep-pocketed Red Sox probably aren’t finished yet in aiming
to bring winning baseball back to Boston.
That’s what he was hired to do as the impatient Boston faithful have tired of cellardwelling baseball.
Shark Shootout this Weekend in Naples
Seven of the top golfers in the world will be competing this weekend in the 27th
annual Franklin Templeton Shootout at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples.
Hall of Famer Greg Norman has assembled a stellar line-up for the popular event
that runs Thursday through Saturday.
The 12 two-member teams will compete for the $3.1 million purse with a firstplace prize of $770,000. Returning to defend their 2014 title are Jason Day, the current PGA champion, and partner Cameron Triangle.
The Dunes Golf Club
Two-Man Team
Total Quota Point
T
he Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Men’s Golf Association on
Wednesday, December 2, played a
2-Man Team Total Quota Point format.
Results were:
Flight #1
1st Norbert Kunz
+11
Roy Brodersen
2nd Jim Fantozzi
+10
Joe Burns
Flight #2
1st Bob Schoen
+3
Mike Hnatow
2nd Tom Winkler
+1**
Robert Jarrett
** Denotes scorecard playoff winners
Interclub qualifiers for the December
10 tournament at Olde Hickory Golf Club
are Noel Davis, Phil Pilibosian, Gordon
Rains, Robert Jarrett, Jack Strothman,
Bill Hotchkiss and Mike Hnatow.
14B
Will Power
SPORTS QUIZ
by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified
Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA
“R
educe Jack’s share to $50,000,” Tom instructed,
“because I’m disappointed in what he’s done. And
while you’re at it, put in a clause that if he challenges my will then he gets nothing!”
I get a request like this about every month or so. A client will
become agitated with a family member who they have named as
a beneficiary in their will or trust, so they decide to significantly
reduce that person’s share of the estate. Fearing that the will or
trust will be challenged, they further direct that if the beneficiary
actually contests the will, then the beneficiary should be penalized, receiving nothing from the estate.
A clause that penalizes a beneficiary for challenging a will or trust is called an in terrorem clause. Lawyers just love to use Latin don’t we? In terrorem, one might guess,
means “in fear.” The clause is intended to discourage beneficiaries from causing a legal
ruckus after the testator of the will dies.
Sounds like a reasonable clause to put into a will doesn’t it? There’s only one problem.
Florida law, like most state laws, disregards in terrorem clauses. They are unenforceable.
You might wonder why Florida law won’t enforce what a provision in a will or trust
that would seem to discourage litigation. The public policy reason is that it hinders due
process, which is a fundamental right under state as well as federal law.
Assume in my example at the beginning of this column that when Tom directed
his attorney to reduce Jack’s share to $50,000 he was under the influence of another
beneficiary who benefited from a larger inheritance. Or maybe Tom was under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
For whatever reason, Jack wants to contest the new will. Jack has reason to believe
that the new will was made under duress or when Tom was in a state of mental incapacitation. The problem is that if Jack contests the will and loses, then he forfeits even
his $50,000 inheritance. The probate court may never have the chance to see the
evidence that Jack has that may be material to the administration. The wrong beneficiaries could therefore benefit.
Testamentary documents such as wills and trusts cannot be challenged until after the
creator of the document has died. Therefore, the person who made the document is
no longer around to explain why he or she made the change. By limiting someone’s
ability to bring to light facts and circumstances surrounding the creation of the document, in terrorem clauses could be used for others to gain improper advantage.
Even though those clauses are not enforceable, they nevertheless sometimes appear
in wills and trusts. It may be that the attorney who drafted the clause didn’t know that
they are unenforceable. It could also be that the client was told that the provision won’t
be valid, but directed that it be included anyway to act as a deterrent. Unless the beneficiary seeks legal advice to learn that the clause can’t be enforced, it may serve its
intended purpose anyway.
The interesting fact about the Florida law is that it reads “A provision in a trust instrument purporting to penalize any interested person for contesting the trust instrument or
instituting other proceedings relating to a trust estate or trust assets is unenforceable.”
What about a provision, then, that only reduces the beneficiary’s share of the
inheritance for the cost that the estate or trust paid to defend the lawsuit if the beneficiary is unsuccessful? Would that fit into the definition and therefore be unenforceable?
I believe that the language is broad enough to cover that contingency, but it is not
penalizing for contesting the will or trust so much as it is for penalizing someone who
contests the will or trust and then loses.
I don’t believe that such an argument would work in court, but one could try.
In any event, it’s important to understand that trying to discourage challenges
through penalty provisions in a will or trust probably won’t stand up in court.
©2015 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.
1. Who were the first two Marlins pitchers to start consecutive Opening Days?
2. Ernie Banks and Rod Carew both played at least 1,000 major-league games at each of
two positions. Who played more games at first base?
3. In 2014, Cody Kessler set a record for most TD passes in a game by a Southern Cal
quarterback (seven). Who had held the mark?
4. Andrew Wiggins, in 2014, became the second NBA No. 1 overall draft pick since 1976
to be traded without playing a game for the team that drafted him. Who was the first?
5. Who was the last goalie before Montreal’s Carey Price to lead the NHL in victories,
goals-against average and save percentage in the same season?
6. Name the last driver to win back-to-back Indy 500s?
7. Who was the last women’s tennis player before Serena Williams in 2015 to win the first
two grand slam events of a season?
ANSWERS
1. Charlie Hough (1993-94) and Kevin Brown (1996-97). 2. Banks played 1,259 games at first;
Carew played 1,184. 3. Matt Barkley, who did it four times (2011-2012). 4. Chris Webber was
dealt by Orlando to Golden State in 1993. 5. Ed Belfour of the Chicago Blackhawks, in the
1990-91 season. 6. Helio Castroneves (2001-02). 7. Jennifer Capriati, in 2001.
In Terrorem Clauses
SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2015-16
Standings through December 7, 2015
Standing
Team Name
Won
Lost
First
Bunt’s Ball Busters
116
64
Second
Sanibel Café
90
90
Third
Sandycappers
88
92
Fourth
Fresh Legion Crew
66
114
December 7 Results
Bunt’s Ball Busters
11
Sanibel Café
9
Sandycappers
13
Fresh Legion Crew
7
Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League
Sandycappers
Make Headway
J
ohn Bates won four straight
over Gator Gates and led the
Sandycappers to a 13-7 victory
over Fresh Legion Crew. The effort
pulled the Sandycappers within two
games of second place Sanibel Café.
Joe Steamer, Jack Dalton, and Gary
Murza aided the Sandycapper cause
with 3-1 wins over Nate Buffam, Tom
Yorgey, and Doc Lubinski.
Stand-out for the Legion Crew was
Becky Skog, who posted four wins over
John Reigert.
Jack Cunningham and Terry Ricotta
went 3-1 over Randy Carson and
Graham Sell to help first place Bunt’s Ball
Busters edge Sanibel Café. Pete Mindel
posted the only other 3-1 result of the
match by pounding Ball Buster Dave
Doane who was still recovering from his
look away shot on the 8-ball last week.
Highlights from this week’s play
included the Rich Ennis run out in the
first game of the evening, Graham
Sell missing a ball in hand shot; Doc
Lubinski’s scratch on the eight ball to lose
a heartbreaker; Jimbo Gabautz’s table run
and kick shot on the eight for a win; and
Jack Dalton bringing in Joe Steamer to
substitute for Kevin Pottorf.
Big match this Monday is Sandycappers
vs Bunt’s Ball Busters. The Cappers need
a big win to move into second place.
Matches start at 5 p.m. at the Legion.
Drop in and see the action.
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BIG ARTS Says Thanks To Volunteers
M
ore than 400 friends and neighbors donate over 34,000 hours of their time
and talents to support BIG ARTS each year. On November 18, BIG ARTS
hosted a special Volunteer Appreciation Party to welcome them back for the
2015-16 season and to say “thank you” for all they do for our programs and our community.
Tom Dunham, Don Rice, Joyce Rice, Dave Baum and Judy Baum
J.R. Pascall, Bill Bachman, Gail Bachman and Heidi Keevins
Gail Bachman, Jim Hanlon, Sherry Halleran and Neil Halleran
Marcy Calkins and Linda Kramer
Ken Kopperl and Ginny Kopperl
Jim Drotleff, Catrina Drotleff, Dick Wright, Ralph Clark and Hyde Tucker
Penny Wilkinson, Patty Molnar and Heidi Keevins
the company’s acting leader for 35 years.
In April 2014, the assets of Nave
Plumbing Inc. were sold to Sanibel
Plumbing Company. The shareholders of
the newly formed company at the time
were Joel Goodman and Mitch Pezzi.
The operation stayed in the same location at 2244 Periwinkle Way.
Per von Wowern (owner), Yvonne (Nave) Rider, Roger Tabor and Joel Goodman (owner)
Sanibel Plumbing
Going Stronger
Than Ever
W
ith a history of almost 70 years
on the islands, Nave Plumbing
(now Sanibel Plumbing) was
started on Sanibel in 1949 by Allan and
Goldie Nave. The plumbing business for
the Nave family grew as the population of
the islands grew.
As the business grew, it offered the opportunity for Allan and Goldie’s children,
Chuck, Curtis and Yvonne, to join the
business and perform key roles. It also offered an opportunity for Roger Tabor, who
joined the company in 1970 and became
The new plumbing company faced
some initial challenges, including the loss
of some key plumbing employees within
the first couple of months of operation.
In early 2015, Joel Goodman thought
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School Smart
by Shelley M.
Greggs, NCSP
D
ear
Shelley,
My child’s
case manager
always sends home
a draft IEP before
the actual IEP meeting. This makes
me angry because
it seems like we
haven’t worked as a team and I have no
input. I thought we were supposed to
write the IEP at the IEP meeting. What
do you know about this?
Julie C., Fort Myers
Julie,
DEA 2004 discourages the use of
“draft IEPs” because they send a message that parental concerns and parental
participation are not valued, just as you
have mentioned. Too often, when parents are presented with a “draft IEP,”
many assume that the school members of
the IEP team do not value their concerns
and input about their child. Many parents
object to draft IEPs because the IEP team
does not make it clear that the IEP is a
“draft” and therefore parents may think
that they may not have any input to the
document. Federal law tells us however,
“It is not permissible for an agency to
have the final IEP completed before an
IEP Team meeting begins.” (FR 46678)
Parents and school personnel need
to share important information before
the IEP meeting. This information may
be shared in person, by phone, regular
mail or email and may include draft IEPs,
evaluations and written reports prepared
by the service providers.
The parents should provide the school
with a list of their concerns and questions
before the IEP meeting so the school
members of the team are prepared to
address these concerns and questions and
incorporate such information into the IEP
as needed.
If the IEP team chooses to use a draft
IEP, the team must ensure that the parents understand that the document is a
draft, and is not set in stone. If the IEP
team uses a draft IEP, they should provide
a copy of the draft document to the parents well in advance of the IEP meeting.
The parents must have enough time to
give careful consideration to the recommendations in the draft IEP.
Sharing information leads to healthier
working relationships between parents
and school personnel – and better IEPs
for the children.
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 smgreggs@gmail.
com. Not all questions submitted can
be addressed through this publication.
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Superior Interiors
Working With
A Professional
Decorator
by Barb Cacchione
I
into your budget beautifully.
So, the next time an exciting design
project is on your horizon, call in the
professionals. You won’t be sorry.
Barb Cacchione is an interior designer on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She
can be reached at barb@coindecden.
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f you want to
decorate a new
home or redecorate an existing
room or two in
your current home,
why not call in the
professionals?
I often find that
many of my clients
struggle with a variety of design decisions when they begin a
new project. Decisions like:
● What color or colors would make
the most dramatic impact?
● What furniture – size, scale, pattern
and texture, would work best in my new
room?
● How do I make my new room or
rooms look and feel the way I want them
to?
● Where do I find the time to shop for
everything that I’m going to need?
● How do I truly know what goes with
what?
Decorating can often times become a
very overwhelming prospect. And that’s
where a designer comes in. They can
help you take the guesswork out of all
your decorating decisions. And if you
fear that your home will end up looking
like someone else’s design taste… fear
not. Designers specialize in showing you
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only work with what you like, but will fit
From page 9B
Insurance Tip
the agent will need to add these items to
your umbrella policy.
If you do not have an umbrella policy,
then I urge you to contact your insurance
agent to discuss your individual needs.
Angela Larson Roehl is a local
Sanibel-Captiva insurance agent with
over 20 years of insurance experience,
who can be reached at [email protected].
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Larson Roehl
L
iability coverage is insurance that is
in excess of your
primary insurance
policies, i.e. home,
auto, boat ect.
An umbrella
policy can be one
of the least expensive insurance policies you purchase.
However, it provides the most in liability
coverage in case of a loss.
How does it work?
The umbrella policy will pay after your
underlying liability insurance has been
exhausted. Some umbrella policies will
cover you for some instances that may
not be covered by your primary policy.
Here are examples of this:
• False arrest
• Libel or slander
• Invasion of privacy
Remember to contact your agent
should you already have an umbrella policy and have acquired any new properties,
vehicles, recreational vehicles or boats, as
BIG ARTS Awards
Scholarships
Association’s Florida State Competition.
In order to be eligible for an award,
students must currently be a high school
junior or senior in the state of Florida
or a college student currently enrolled
in an accredited undergraduate music
program at a university or college in the
state of Florida. Winners are first vetted
by a scholarship committee through a
robust application process that includes a
student essay, references, transcripts, and
examples of their work, then invited to
give a 15- to 25-minute live performance
in front of the committee.
The BIG ARTS Classical Music
Scholarship Awards will be presented at
the upcoming Classical music concert by
the Apollo Trio on Sunday, December
13 at 3:30 p.m. in Phillips Gallery at the
BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Road on
Sanibel.
The awards are funded by the Kenneth
L. Nees Classical Music Scholarship
Endowment. To contribute to the fund or
support other scholarship and arts programs, contact Director of Development
Barbara Wells at 472-9700 ext. 305 or
[email protected]. For more information, visit www.bigarts.org/scholar, call
395-0900 or email [email protected].
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for the month of
November.
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• Key West style 4BD/3BA pool home
• Private dock with 10,000 lb. boat lift
• New kitchen, master bathroom, new tile throughout home
• Impact windows, new landscaping, close to beaches
• $799,900 (2151139)
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SANIBEL SUNDIAL CONDO
NEW LISTING
• 2-BR/2-BA in the center of Building #2
• Expansive Gulf views, spacious floor plan
• Remodel ready, design to your tastes
• Weekly rentals, owners may have pets
• $649,000 (2151107)
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CHARMING SANIBEL COTTAGE
NEW LISTING
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2BD/2BA condo, gulf access just minutes to the river, end unit with
corner screened in lanai, private deeded dock included. $199,700
Wednesday, December 16th * 1 PM– 4 PM
Captiva - 16897 Captiva Drive
Captiva’s best value- 5 bedroom estate w/wide waterfront viewsdock + beach access 1.3 acres. Elevator, pool, gardens,
beautifully furnished $ 3,090,000.
Thursday, December 17th* 9 AM – 12 PM
• One-bedroom with screened balcony
• Views of the Gulf, beach and pool
• Restaurants, spa, ice cream, shops – onsite
• Great location for island attractions, theatre, etc.
• $439,000 (2151127)
Robin Humphrey & Martha Smith 472-5187 x 218/241
• 3BR/2BA with breathtaking lake views
• Furnished, steps to beach access, West end
• Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, split floor plan
• Large screened lanai, two storage rooms
• $599,000 (2151135)
Jim Hall 472-5187 x 215
EAST END, NEAR BEACH
POINTE SANTO PENTHOUSE
NEW LISTING
• 3BR/2.5BA enclosed pool & spa
• Five houses from deeded beach path
• Furnished, wood floors, fireplace
• Great rental or seasonal home
• $749,000 (2151118)
Janie Howland 472-5187 x 268
GREAT SOUTH FT. MYERS LOCATION
NEW LISTING
• Updated kitchen & bath, tile throughout
• Community pool, low monthly fees
• First floor corner unit, assigned parking
• Screened lanai, conveniently located
• $67,500 (2151093)
Diane Stocks 472-5187 x 335
NEW LISTING
• 2BR/2BA corner unit
• Corner unit with rooftop sundeck
• Outstanding direct gulf views
• Weekly rentals, excellent income
• $850,000 (2151130)
David Schuldenfrei 472-5187 x 227
PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS
PRICE REDUCED
• 3BR/2BA split floor plan
• Bright and light beach home
• Tile throughout, updated
• Newer roof, appliances, A/C, water heater
• $529,000 (2150571)
Clo Whitney 472-5187 x 217
Captiva - 16897 Captiva Drive
5BR/5.5BA waterfront home on estate sized property with boating
in your front yard and beach across the street. One of the most
beautiful settings in SW Florida. Furnished beautifully $ 3,090,000.
SECRET GARDEN
NEW LISTING
• Spectacular panoramic water views!
• 4 Bedroom en-suites 4.5 baths
• Extraordinary features throughout
• Direct water access/dock with lift
• $3,295,000 (2151087)
Karen Bell 472-5187 x 270
ARTISTS, FISHERMAN’S RETREAT
A SANCTUARY IN THE SANCTUARY
NEW LISTING
• Fabulous sunset views from this home site
• Both Birds and Birdies abound
• Western exposure with15,000 sq. ft.
• Enjoy the quiet west end of Sanibel
• $349,555 (2151120)
Charlie Sobczak 472-5187 x 255
ESTATE HOME ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL
PRICE REDUCED
• Direct water front, 10,000 lb. lift & dock
• 2BR/2BA, great room, 2 walk-in closets
• All glass rear view of home, open concept
• Salt water pool w/stone pavers, screened lanai
• $375,000 (2140930)
Jayne Lumley 472-5187 x 237
• 5BR/5.5BA with fabulous views
• Private beach access, dock, pool
• Approx. 1.3 +- acres, remodeled
• High ceilings, elevator, furnished
• $3,090,000 (2141074)
Glenn Carretta 472-5187 x 221
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ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11 2015
Key Vaca Shrimp
1½ pounds shrimp,
peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon allspice, ground
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper sauce
In a bowl, combine shrimp,
coriander and allspice. Set aside.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium
high heat and cook shrimp 3 to 4
minutes on both sides until opaque in
the center. Add lime juice, sugar and
pepper sauce to pan; stir until sugar is
dissolved.
Serve with toasted garlic bread and
green salad.
Key Vaca Shrimp
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We also feature Petite & 10 oz. Filet Mignons
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Fallen Veterans
creation of the nonprofit organization Medals Of Honor. Now an official
501(c)3, the group will be giving out
small grants to active duty, veterans and
surviving families so that they may also
heal through endurance sports while honoring the sacrifice, free of charge. They
will help cover race entry fees, coaching,
equipment and travel expenses.
“Every weekend, we have people all
across the country honoring and remembering the sacrifice made for their
freedom,” added Cotta. “We have about
200 racers and about the same number
of families and that number grows daily
as the word of our organization grew.”
Barrett, who will be competing in
the Best Damn Race Marathon in Cape
Coral on Sunday, December 13 (in honor
of U.S. Marine LCpl. Brandon Wayne
Robinson, killed in action on December
5, 2013) and the Everglades Ultra on
February 20 (in honor of fallen U.S.
Army Pfc. Patrick Allen Devoe, who died
while serving his country on March 8,
2009), took part in the Galloway Captiva
Triathlon back in September.
“A bunch of people came up to me
and asked about the name on my bib,”
he recalled. “After I told them about
(Medals Of Honor), everyone kept telling
me ‘Way to go’ or ‘Well done.’ It’s kinda
cool, because it lets the families know
that we haven’t forgotten about their son
or daughter’s service to the country…
that their sacrifice meant something.”
To get involved or for more information, visit www.medalsofhonor.org.
“It’s such a small sacrifice to make
for the immense sacrifice made for our
freedom and ability to run/bike/Tri and
it’s one that means the world to our families,” said Cotta.
Holiday Help
Offered At Bank
Of The Islands
B
ank of the Islands is asking its
customers and island neighbors to
contribute unwrapped Christmas
gifts for needy children in our community. All islanders are invited to choose
an ornament from the Angel Tree in the
bank’s Sanibel lobby. Each ornament will
indicate the age of a boy or girl hoping to
receive a gift this holiday season.
“We’re so happy to be partnering
again with Friends Who Care on this
special holiday gift drive,” said office
manager Willy Ocasio. “They have been
quietly helping neighbors in need for
more than 30 years.”
Friends Who Care will be starting
the gift-wrapping of collected gifts on
December 17. Bank of the Islands invites
customers and neighbors to drop off
their gifts any time up to Wednesday,
December 16. For more information, call
472-7211.
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BeautifuLife:
Healthy Holidays
by Kay Casperson
I
t’s the most wonderful time of the
year, which is
why it’s so important to stay healthy
all holiday season
long. With all the
special celebrations
and activities going
on, it’s easy to lose
focus on what’s
really important, and we sometimes
over-indulge and forget to take care of
ourselves. Here are some affirmations
and helpful tips for a happier, healthier
holiday:
I am accomplishing more every
day by clearing the clutter from
my mind and making lists
Write things down to get organized.
You can separate tasks and responsibilities into columns on a piece of paper
for work items that need to be done or
home items that need attention, and
then you can create another column
for things that you need to get – like
decorations, groceries or gifts. I am a
firm believer in writing things down the
old fashioned way, and with so much
to remember (especially at this time of
year), clearing the clutter from my mind
and organizing it all on paper helps me
to prioritize and stay focused so that
I ultimately have more time to spend
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with my family and friends during the
holidays.
I will take time to rest my body
and mind to feel rejuvenated and
full of joy
Get plenty of rest. Make sure that
you take advantage of sleep when you
can so that you are always at your best
for work, play, holiday events and all of
your daily activities. If you can, try to
take a quick nap when you have some
extra time or a day off. Give yourself
a break when you can – you don’t just
deserve it, you need it!
I will make my alone time a
priority and cherish the quiet moments
Take your “me time” seriously.
Whether it’s 20 minutes a day or a few
hours per week, make sure that you get
in that much-needed time for yourself.
“Me time” doesn’t mean cooking for
others, shopping for gifts, or any of the
many other things that consume your
time during the holidays – it means
just you, by yourself, going for a walk,
listening to music, reading a book or
whatever it takes to be alone and enjoy
just being you.
The holidays are a time for giving,
but don’t forget to give yourself some
time – to get organized, to replenish
your mind and body, and to nourish
your spirit. These simple little things
will help you keep the joy in your heart
for a wonderful, balanced, beautiful
holiday season.
Beauty and lifestyle expert Kay
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New Certifications Allow Specialized
Parkinson’s Therapy At Shell Point
T
he Rehabilitation Center at Shell Point Retirement Community now offers
specialized Parkinson’s therapy, following recent certifications obtained in
LSVT-LOUD and LSVT-BIG.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, nearly 90 percent
of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) suffer from speech and voice disorders
that negatively impact communication abilities – ranging from reduced volume to poor
articulation. Additionally, PD patients can struggle with controlling repetitive motions
that are commonly seen as hallmarks of the disease.
LSVT-LOUD and LSVT-BIG are therapy programs developed for patients with
PD and similar neurological conditions, and perfected over decades of research. The
LSVT-LOUD treatment uses systematic exercise to stimulate the speech motor system,
improve vocal function, and slow the progression of muscular deterioration. LSVT-BIG
targets limb motor systems to increase speed of motion and sensory perception.
“The great news for those with Parkinson’s is that studies have proven positive outcomes resulting from LSVT-LOUD and LSVT-BIG therapy. Patients report strengthened vocal muscles and improved movements,” said Christine Gulotta, director of
therapy at Shell Point’s Rehabilitation Center. “We are thrilled to be capable of delivering these programs to our clients.”
The following LSVT-LOUD and LSVT-BIG certified therapists will assist clients at
Shell Point Rehabilitation Center who could benefit from this therapy: Mina Keramati,
SLP; and Ilse Kluever, PT.
Located in The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point, 15071 Shell Point Boulevard in
Fort Myers, the Rehabilitation Center offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative and
individualized physical therapy to members of the Southwest Florida community as
well as Shell Point residents. Shell Point’s team of physical, occupational and speech
therapists, physical therapy assistants, certified occupational therapy assistants, and
technicians provide specialized therapy programs that include orthopedics, stroke
care, memory care, pain management, low vision and more. A dedicated occupational
therapy suite and aqua therapy pool are also available.
Learn more about Shell Point’s comprehensive healthcare services at www.shellpoint.org/healthcare, or schedule a visit by calling the admissions team at 415-5432.
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Sanibel Plumbing
with the challenges that the new company faced. He contacted a friend of his, Per
von Wowern, who has worked as a “company doctor” with a number of U.S. and
European companies. Goodman and von Wowern live on Sanibel. The two met
through various Sanibel School events, where their children have attended. As a result
of these meetings, von Wowern purchased Pezzi’s ownership shares in April 2015.
Goodman and von Wowern realized that they would benefit by bringing back some
of the management team from Nave Plumbing. At the end of October, they brought
back Roger Tabor and Yvonne (Nave) Rider. Rider started with the business in 1982
as a bookkeeper and advanced into overall administration, sales and marketing. In late
November, a key former plumber, Justin McDonald, chose to rejoin the company.
“The experience and knowledge our team now has concerning plumbing in most
of the houses and condos on Sanibel and Captiva is hard to beat. This experience and
knowledge is, of course, of great value to us when we are helping the businesses and
the home and condo owners solve their plumbing problems,” said von Wowern and
Goodman.
Sanibel Plumbing Company is now in better shape than ever, said Tabor. Beyond
that, personal relationships give our team an even greater feeling of being an integral
part of the Sanibel and Captiva island families.”
Local Jeweler Hosts
Hollywood Holiday Shoppers
On November 30, husband and wife actors Gerald McRaney and Delta Burke dropped
by Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery to do some holiday shopping. The former stars of Major Dad
and Designing Women even took time to pose for a picture with co-owner Dan Schuyler.
Democrats’
Holiday Party
T
he Democratic Club of the Islands
will hold its annual holiday party
on Thursday, December 17 at 6
p.m. at the Blue Coyote Supper Club
at Beachview Golf and Country Club.
A cash bar will be available at 6 p.m.
Dinner begins at 7 p.m.
The entrée choices are Kurobuta
Coyote Chop, Filet of Beef Tenderloin,
or Fresh Catch of the Day. Each dinner includes salad, entrée and choice of
dessert. The cost is $50 per person. To
reserve a place for dinner, send a check
made to DCI, Box 898, Sanibel, FL
33957. Checks must be accompanied by
names and entrée choices for each individual attending and should be received
by December l3.
All members as well as those wishing to join, or supporters of progressive
causes, are invited to attend. For more
information, call June Sieber at 395-9078
or e-mail [email protected].
deaRPharmacist
How To Choose
The Right
Cinnamon
by Suzy Cohen, RPh
D
ear
Readers:
This time
of year, cinnamon is
wafting everywhere.
The smell of cinnamon sticks in apple
cider or cinnamon
buns (oops, did I just
say that out loud?!) is
enough to make my
mouth water.
There are two forms of cinnamon
on the market. I bet you have plain old
“Cassia” cinnamon because that is the
commercial variety sold in all supermarkets. Clinical trials almost always use this
type of cinnamon on their participants,
so it’s not bad. But the superior “true”
form of cinnamon is called “Ceylon”
and it’s available at spice shops. I think it
tastes better.
Cinnamon was mentioned throughout the Bible so its medicinal properties
have been well-documented for centuries.
Most of you have heard that cinnamon
spice can support diabetes by reducing
blood sugar. In a recent clinical trial, 109
people with type 2 diabetes were evaluated and those who received cinnamon
enjoyed a slight reduction in hemoglobin
A1c, a biomarker of blood sugar. Other
research suggests that cinnamon extract
supports healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
A comprehensive review article
published in 2014 in Evidence-Based
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine discussed the power of cinnamon’s Insulin-Potentiating Factor or
IPF. This compound found in cinnamon
makes better use of the insulin your body
makes, explaining why type 2 diabetes
might respond. Cinnamon has 20 times
the IPF power as other spices. It also
contains special plant-derived antioxidants
like rutin, catechin and quercetin known
to support allergies, insulin utilization,
cholesterol and immunity.
But it’s not just about blood sugar,
compounds and naturally-occurring essential oils from cinnamon have antibiotic
properties. It can target Staph aureus,
Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as Candida.
The active ingredients in cinnamon
could help your brain. Cinnamon may
reduce swelling and protect from oxygen
deprivation or high levels of the excitotoxin called glutamate. Cinnamon protects
mitochondria after stroke and increases
levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic
factor). It reduces tau proteins and beta
amyloid plaques commonly found in
Alzheimer’s disease. Maybe there would
be subtle benefits for people who have
experienced TBI (traumatic brain injuries),
Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s or postconcussion syndrome. Why not? It’s a
simple, affordable therapeutic intervention
with few side effects, plus it tastes great.
Feeling like you want to sprinkle cinnamon on your coffee, hot chocolate,
oatmeal or barbecue chicken? Go ahead
with my blessings. It’s a natural antiinflammatory agent. It reduces levels of
inflammatory cytokines including the biggest offenders, this means it acts like a
wet blanket to a fire. It could help you if
you have an autoimmune disease, Lyme,
biotin or mold-related illness or cancer.
Why? Because it controls the levels of
compounds which (in excess) make you
hurt. These include nitric oxide (iNOS),
COX-2, NF-kappa B, TNF-alpha and
lipopolysaccharides (LPS) produced intestinal bacteria during “leaky” gut. Because
cinnamon blocks angiogenesis cutting off
the food supply to cancer, it might have
some mild, but positive effect on tumor
progression. Now you can rationalize a
second cup of eggnog, so long as you
sprinkle cinnamon on it.
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.
Free Balance
Screening
U
nintentional falls are the leading cause of death due to injury
among Florida residents ages 65
years and older and the fourth leading
cause of death due to injury overall.
Lee Memorial Health System invited
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local residents to attend a free balance
screening to find out about their fall risk
and what they can do to get help to
improve balance and minimize the risk of
falling.
The next balance screening will be
held on Tuesday, December 15 from 10
a.m. to noon at the Gulf Coast Medical
Center Medical Office Building in the
Rehabilitation Services, Suite 250,
13685 Doctor’s Way in Fort Myers.
A balance screening participant will
complete a questionnaire prior to going
through balance testing stations manned
by licensed physical therapists. A summary of test results and findings will be
reviewed during an “exit interview” with a
licensed physical therapist.
Call 343-1645 now to make a reservation.
Send your
editorial copy to:
[email protected]
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Mom And Me
by Lizzie and Pryce
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Food pantry donation
Lee Memorial Rehabilitation Feeds
The Hungry Through Salvation Army
T
he Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties received a donation
by local healthcare provider, Lee Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. On Monday,
representatives from the rehabilitative hospital brought hundreds of dollars worth
of canned and dry goods to The Salvation Army’s food pantry located at 2476 Edison
Avenue in Fort Myers.
The Salvation Army distributes food to more than 150 families each Tuesday and
600 families per month. That number has been on the rise in recent days. “Last week
on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, 178 families were served at our pantry,” said
Major Tim Gilliam, area commander for The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry & Glades
counties. “Food is a basic need that can’t be overlooked, even this time of year when
we like to think about toys and gifts for kids. We are so grateful for the Rehabilitation
Hospital at Lee Memorial Health System for meeting this important need.”
The employees at the 60-bed inpatient facility collected canned and dry goods for
several weeks before delivering them to the food pantry to be sorted and distributed.
This is the first in what will be a series of philanthropic projects taken on by the group,
said spokeswoman Dina Alsante. The goal is to give back to the community to the
most vulnerable in this community that is already being served by Lee Memorial Health
System. Through this project, 163 employees at the rehab hospital are also afforded
the opportunity to learn about the host of services offered by The Salvation Army
every day of the year.
Lee Memorial Health Systems has been a long-term partner to The Salvation
Army’s medical services including its We Care specialty referral program, Project
Dentists Care, and medical respite unit for the homeless. “We are pleased to deepen
our relationship with Lee Memorial and are so appreciative for their support,” said
Major Gilliam. “They are a great example of how local groups can come together outside of their typical roles to make this community a better place to live.”
Make a difference. Visit The Salvation Army’s website to learn how to host a successful food drive, www.salvationarmyleecounty.org. The Salvation Army is a United
Way partner agency.
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 psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the care of elders and people with
chronic illnesses.
Dear Mom & Me,
My 92-year-old mother is driving me
crazy. She is a very determined woman
who has lived in the same house since
her early childhood and has outlived two
husbands there. She refuses to leave and
go into a sheltered environment.
Her attorney says we should forcibly
remove her. Her physician says that she
should leave, and he would help us by
giving her some type of medication. She
requires around-the-clock help and they
Doctor and Dietitian
MyPlate Food
Guide Simplifies
Nutrition Message
by Ross Hauser, MD and Marion
Hauser, MS, RD
M
oving past the often confusing Food Guide Pyramid, the
newer MyPlate icon is a simpler
version. It shows what a person’s meal
should look like using a picture of a
plate divided into four categories, which
include fruits, vegetables, grains and
protein. Fruits and vegetables take up
half the plate while grains and protein
take up the other half, with grains being
a slightly larger segment. A small circle
to the right of the plate designates
dairy.
The goal of MyPlate is to put forth
several simple messages: 1) an emphasis on more fruit and vegetable consumption; 2) portion sizes; 3) water
are robbing her blind. Keeping her in her
home is very expensive and it would be
so much easier for us to have her where
she would be safe. What would you suggest we do now?
Andrea
Dear Andrea,
I do not think a 92-year-old woman
should be in such control. While her
spunk is an asset in some areas, something should be done to protect her from
herself and help you with her care. If she
refuses to help you, I think it would be
appropriate for you to seek the help of
authorities who are experienced with this
type of problem.
Lizzie
Dear Andrea,
The short answer is, if your mother is
competent, can afford in-home care and
is reasonably safe, she can live where she
wants to live. If she is not competent,
cannot afford the services she needs in
the home and is unsafe, abused and/
or neglected, there are proper and legal
avenues to use.
Talk with her attorney to understand
legal competence. Talk with Adult Protective Services to gain an understanding of
the statutes around abuse and neglect.
Your family is not the first or the last to
struggle with this issue. There are community resources and professionals that
can assist you and your mother with a
plan.
Pryce
Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is
[email protected].
intake; and 4) foods to avoid.
MyPlate’s website offers simple and
straightforward information for the person confused by the maze of nutrition
information out there. With the obesity
epidemic plaguing Americans, people
need to know the basics, watch their
portions and, as the new guidelines say,
“enjoy your food but eat less of it.”
The “foods to avoid” list is also
simple and straightforward. We love
that water is being encouraged in place
of sugary drinks. Prepackaged foods are
also listed as a food to avoid. We agree!
The fresher you eat, the less you have
to worry about additives.
We love that vegetables take up half
the plate, but fruit is not the best component of half your plate, as fructose
is a sugar. Americans are also asked to
switch from full fat dairy products to
low-fat or fat-free dairy. Unfortunately,
there is very little mention of the fantastic sources of necessary fat such as oils,
nuts and avocado, which should not be
ignored.
We love the simplicity of MyPlate
and hope people will seek out fresher
food and an increase in vegetables to
comprise their plate at mealtime.
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 [email protected].
Eden Energy Medicine
Figure 8s On A
Child’s Back
Causes Sleep
by Karen L.
Semmelman,
Certified EEM,
JD, AAML (03-12)
T
eaching the
first year of
the Eden
Energy Medicine
(EEM) Foundation’s
program provides
wonderful opportunities to hear
new creative and
effective uses of EEM. One of my students, Ann, recently had an occasion
to watch several small children when
their parents went out for an evening.
The children were staying at South Seas
Island Resort, so they were not in their
comfortable own beds in Michigan. Ann
didn’t know the children well, but had
met some of them before. The 2-yearold was a bit fussy, having some difficulty falling to sleep without his mother
there to provide comfort. So, Ann sat
on the side of his bed and gently began
making figure 8s over his entire back
while quietly talking and soothing him.
She continued for several minutes and,
all of a sudden, he was in a profoundly
deep sleep, not waking again while she
was there. She was amazed that this
“EEM stuff” seems to really work in a
practical way.
As she reflected on this, the 6-yearold popped into the living room to check
on the Bruins score (he plays hockey
and his father is from Boston). He had
requested she keep the TV on so he
knew she would have a full report of the
game. After he popped out a second
time and it was getting late, she thought
she would sit quietly with him in his
room. He reported that he was carefully
listening for all sounds in case there might
be an emergency needing his attention.
Obviously, having trouble allowing himself
to sleep (Triple Warmer on high alert),
Ann thought if the 8s worked for the
youngest, why not try it for this child. So
as they softly talked, she began doing 8s
on his back. Guess what? He was out like
a light in several minutes!
Why does this work? It works because
as we make these patterns over the body,
it is soothing to the entire being. The
bladder meridian, the longest in the body,
which traverses the back with four pathways and controls the nervous system
is being soothed, all of the neurolymphatic points energetically impacted each
organ are on the back. The Governing
Meridian, which acts as both a Radiant
Circuit and a meridian, is being calmed;
and there is a Radiant Circuit called Yang
Bridge flow that is activated with 8s on
the back. For some of you, this may all
be new, but for those following the column regularly, you will recognize many of
these systems. Try the 8s on any part of
you that needs attention – see the differ-
If you have a question, email Karen
Semmelman at SemmEnergyCenter@
gmail.com. Learn more at www.semmelmanenergy.com. EEM does not
diagnose or cure illness, but working
with subtle energies of the body has
been shown to help many conditions.
Got A Problem?
Dr. Connie Is In
• Emotional or physical discomfort
• Environmental factors like noise,
light or extreme temperatures (hot or
cold) that interfere with sleep
• Some medications (those used to
treat colds, allergies, high blood pressure
and asthma) may interfere with sleep
• Interferences in normal sleep schedule (jet lag or switching from a day to
night shift, for example)
You may want to try a glass of warm
milk, some relaxation music and lavender.
Also, deep breathing provides a calmness
in your mind and body. Avoid watching
television or being on the computer at
least a few hours before bed.
Constance Clancy-Fisher, EdD is a
licensed mental health therapist, hypnotherapist, author and holistic stress management instructor. She can be reached
at [email protected].
by Constance
Clancy
Q: Can you tell
me the difference
between acute and
chronic insomnia?
I just know I have
trouble falling
asleep.
A: Insomnia can
vary in terms of
how long it lasts and
how often it occurs. It can be short-term
(acute insomnia) or can last a long time
(chronic insomnia). It can also come and
go, with periods of time when a person
has no sleep problems. Acute insomnia
can last from one night to a few weeks.
Insomnia is called chronic when a person
has insomnia at least three nights a week
for a month or longer.
Causes of acute insomnia may include:
• Significant stress (job loss, divorce,
death, move, etc.)
• Illness
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ence immediately.
Thank you all for sharing – it is nice to
let readers periodically hear the benefits
others report, rather than just reading my
suggestions on the use of energy.
Have fun with your energy. Next
week’s topic is Figure 8s – What, Why
and How they work.”
CaringMedical.com
Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics
9738 Commerce Center Ct. Fort Myers, FL 33908
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My Stars ★★★★
FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2015
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this
time you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting
to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in
mind that a delicate situation calls for
patience.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your
aspects favor more diplomacy and fewer
direct confrontations when dealing with a
relationship problem. Avoiding hurt feelings can help in your search for the truth.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive
aspects are strong this week. Although
you might still have to deal with some
problems caused by a recent period of
turmoil, you are making progress, and
that’s what counts.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A
family matter could benefit from your
counsel. But don’t come into it unless
invited, and don’t stay if you feel uneasy.
Just remember to reassure one and all that
you’ll be there for them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) As the
truth about an ongoing situation emerges,
you could find that you were right to
defer judgment before you had all the
facts. Now would be a good time to move
on to other matters.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
Your plans to take control of a personal
situation because you feel you are best
qualified could create resentment. Best to
hear what everyone else involved in the
matter has to say about it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
Uncovering some surprising background
facts about that ongoing personal matter
could make you reconsider the extent of
your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
POOL SERVICE & REPAIR
21) Religious or spiritual themes start to
dominate your aspect this week. This can
serve as a counterweight to the mounting
effects of the season’s growing commercialization.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Taking on that recent
challenge impressed a lot of important
decision-makers. Meanwhile, proceed
with your holiday plans, and don’t forget
to include you-know-who in them.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) Disagreeing with an opinion
you can’t accept could be dicey, and your
motives might be questioned. Best to wait
to mount a challenge until you have support for your position.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
18) Getting involved in helping others in
this increasingly hectic period not only
makes the generous Aquarian feel good,
but you could also gain a more substantive benefit from your actions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
The Piscean way of thinking clearly and
objectively helps you resolve a complex
situation without creating any ill will.
Don’t be surprised if your counsel is
requested on another matter.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way
of persuading people to look at the positive possibilities that make up any choices
they might face.
U.S. Constitution, ensuring that “neither
slavery nor involuntary servitude ... shall
exist within the United States.”
● On Dec. 14, 1909, workers place
the last of the 3.2 million 10-pound
bricks that pave the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway in Indiana. Since then, most of
that brick has been buried under asphalt,
but a 1-yard strip remains exposed at the
start-finish line.
● On Dec. 15, 1936, writer George
Orwell delivers the manuscript for his
book “The Road to Wigan Pier,” which
chronicles the difficult life of the unemployed in northern England. Orwell’s last
novel, “Nineteen Eighty-four,” brought
him lasting fame with its grim vision of
a future where all citizens are watched
constantly.
● On Dec. 20, 1963, more than two
years after the Berlin Wall was constructed by East Germany to prevent its citizens from fleeing its communist regime,
nearly 4,000 West Berliners are allowed
to cross into East Berlin for one day to
visit relatives.
● On Dec. 17, 1975, a federal jury
in Sacramento, California, sentences
Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a follower of
incarcerated cult leader Charles Manson,
to life in prison for her attempted assassination of President Gerald Ford.
● On Dec. 19, 1998, the House of
Representatives approves two articles
of impeachment against President Bill
Clinton, charging him with lying under
oath to a federal grand jury and obstructing justice. Clinton, after being acquitted
on both articles of impeachment, said he
was “sorry.”
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
● On Dec. 16, 1773, in Boston Harbor,
Massachusetts colonists disguised as
Mohawk Indians board three British
tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea
into the harbor in protest of the British
Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773.
● On Dec. 18, 1865, following its ratification by the requisite three-quarters of
the states earlier in the month, the 13th
Amendment is formally adopted into the
STRANGE BUT TRUE
● It was noted American journalist,
fabulist and satirist Ambrose Bierce who,
in his work “The Devil’s Dictionary,”
defined “painting” as “the art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and
exposing them to the critic.”
● Only one state has a one-syllable
name: Maine.
● A married couple in Batavia, New
York, had such a turbulent marriage that
the wife had a restraining order issued to
keep her husband away from her. After
the divorce, though, they worked things
out and planned a second wedding. At
the reception, the second-time groom got
into an argument with one of the guests,
and the police were called. The argument
didn’t end up being the real problem; the
officers on the scene arrested the groom
on charges of criminal contempt. It seems
the original restraining order was still in
effect -- it was illegal for him to be near
his bride on their wedding day.
● Those who study such things say that
dead people can get goosebumps.
● Arguably, the best-known battle
of the U.S. Civil War occurred in
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in the summer
of 1863. This battle saw the most casualties of any during the war, and it is considered by many historians to be a turning point. Many don’t realize the sheer
volume of gunfire that occurred there,
though; so many bullets were fired during
the three-day battle -- and so many went
astray -- that trees near the battlefield
later died from lead poisoning.
● You might be surprised to learn that
the game of Chinese checkers isn’t from
Asia at all; it was invented in Germany.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“One of the few good things about
modern times: If you die horribly on
television, you will not have died in vain.
You will have entertained us.” -- Kurt
Vonnegut
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City Of Sanibel Vegetation Committee
Plant Native,
Save Water
T
he City of Sanibel Vegetation
Committee is offering guided
native vegetation and landscaping
tours of city hall grounds, planted solely
with native plants. The next tour is on
Wednesday, January 13, and Saturday,
January 23.
The public is invited to walk the
grounds for ideas on planting native
vegetation that requires no fertilizer,
and see how to plant a garden that
reseeds itself with very little maintenance, is good for the environment and
will attract birds and butterflies.
Vegetation Committee members will
provide valuable information on proper
planting and care of native vegetation.
Registration is not required.
Attendees meet at the main entrance to
City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, in front of
the main staircase.
For more information, contact the
Sanibel Natural Resources Department
at 472-3700 or www.mysanibel.com.
Read us online at
IslandSunNews.com
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From page 19
BeautifuLife
Casperson lives on Sanibel with her
husband, two daughters and dogs.
She produces her own inspirational
collections of skincare, cosmetics,
wellness, apparel and accessories, and
operates four Lifestyle Spa & Boutique
locations in Southwest Florida and
Orlando. Learn more at kaycasperson.
com.
WINDOW CLEANING
CLEANING
GLASS
Licensed
Insured
# S2-11975
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Replacement Impact Windows & Sliding Doors,
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[email protected]
Office: 239-313-7930
Cell: 239-322-4465
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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COMPUTER SERVICES
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E-mail: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION
POOL SERVICE
Phone: (239) 472-0032
Fax: (239) 472-0680
DESIGN AND REMODELING
ARTISTIC INTERIORS INC.
Island Condo
Maintenance
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Since 1974
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Specialists In:
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Complete Line Of:
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Installation Of:
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MILLS BROTHERS BUILDING CONTRACTORS
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26B
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.
answer on page 27B
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Pam Ruth
V.P. Interior Design
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COLOR SCHEMES
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Gift ideas available
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PUZZLE ANSWERS
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KING CROSSWORD
MAGIC MAZE
SUDOKU
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
Ph (239) 472-8446
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SCRAMBLERS
UPHOLSTERY
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DeCorte Four
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We do it all from repairing a door to adding a 2nd Floor
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CONTRACTOR
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We also do boat cushions & down feather cushions
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CONTRACTOR
HAIR STYLIST
Home Improvements
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☼NS 12/11 CC 12/18
DAVIS WOODS CONDO
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5 minuets from Sanibel Causeway
1 BR-1BA, 2nd floor
new W/D, new carpet,
fresh paint, updated.
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F/L/S, N/S, references
$950/mo Phone 239-826-4301
☼NS 12/11 CC 12/18
SEASONAL RENTAL
RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS
Putting owners and
tenants together
Call Ryan Block
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239-472-2311
REAL ESTATE
SERVICES OFFERED
COMMERCIAL RENTAL
BEAUTIFUL AND
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☼NS 12/4 CC TFN
Please call for details
Gulf Beach Properties, Inc.
COMMERCIAL RENTAL
SANIBEL COTTAGE
FOR RENT
3B/2B Private mid island location. Walk to
many island conveniences & easy bike ride
to bay/gulf beaches. Fully furnished incl
w/d. Nov-April $1,300 wk. $4,000 month
May-Oct $800 wk $3,000 month
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☼NS 2/27 CC TFN
VACATION RENTAL
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
Paul J. Morris, Broker
VACATION RENTALS
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES
359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island
239-579-0511
Free standing “cottage” available for rent.
Located in the popular Sanibel Square
on Periwinkle Way. Newly updated,
approximate. 700 sq. feet of area. Please
call JUDY @ 239-851-4073.
☼NS 11/27 CC 1/1
☼RS 12/4 CC TFN
TUTOR
Retired New Trier Teacher
wants to tutor Chemistry.
847-508-0428.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Great office space for rent.
Great location,
700 square feet on Periwinkle.
Call Joe Gil 516-972-2883
or 800-592-0009.
☼NS 11/20 CC TFN
☼NS 4/24 CC TFN
SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE
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]
REAL ESTATE
☼NS 12/11 CC TFN
GARCIA REAL ESTATE
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SERVICES OFFERED
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Island Vacations
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239-472-7277
ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC
RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER
☼RS 6/7 CC TFN
☼RS 3/21 CC TFN
239-472-5147
garciaonsanibel.com
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.
☼RS 9/26 CC TFN
SANIBEL HOME WATCH
Retired Police Captain
Lives on Sanibel
Will Check Your Home Weekly
Very Reasonable Rates
(239) 728-1971
☼RS 1/4 BM TFN
CAREGIVER
Caregiver CNA lic.,16 years experience.
F.I.S.H. background check/referral.
Sanibel references. Shop, pet care, meal
prep., med. mgt., housekeeping, etc.
Sheila - 239-850-7082.
☼NS 10/16 CC TFN
Top 10 Real Estate Sales
Development
City
Year Built
Square Footage
Listing Price
Selling Price
Days On Market
Cases
Fort Myers Beach
2014
5,058
$4,200,000
$3,900,000
224
Shell Harbor
Sanibel
1971
3,256
$2,175,000
$2,000,000
258
Town And River
Fort Myers
2007
6,710
$2,390,000
$1,990,000
1,277
Useppa Island
Useppa Island
1992
3,121
$1,625,000
$1,450,000
417
Town And River
Fort Myers
1974
3,364
$1,425,000
$1,425,000
0
Vittoria
Fort Myers
2015
4,012
$1,377,000
$1,265,000
135
Sanctuary
Bonita Springs
1993
4,146
$1,250,000
$1,200,000
16
Cape Coral
Cape Coral
1968
2,276
$1,149,000
$1,100,000
6
Del Sega
Sanibel
1995
2,625
$989,000
$958,000
6
Imperial Shores
Bonita Springs
2014
3,203
$948,000
$915,000
226
Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate
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★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★
SERVICES OFFERED
BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS
HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES
DOCKAGE
Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction
Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471
Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047
Hourly, Daily, Weekly
and Monthly.
Captiva Island 472-5800
☼NS 1/4 PC TFN
JERRY’S FOODS
WAITRESSES OR WAITERS
Looking for experienced Waitresses or
Waiters with open availability Monday
through Sunday. If interested call
and ask for Kim 472-9300.
☼RS 1/4 NC TFN
VEHICLES FOR SALE
GOLF CART FOR SALE
☼NS 5/29 CC TFN
HELP WANTED
RETAIL SHOP ON SANIBEL
Sales person with interest in antiques.
Basic computer knowledge and record
keeping, year round position. Approx.30
hrs. a week some weekends. Send resume
or info. to [email protected]
Street legal, “gas” powered.
$6,500. 239-209-6500
☼NS 7/17 BM TFN
☼NS 12/11 CC 1/1
FOR SALE
TROLLEY DRIVER POSITION
PT, Flexible hours - Fun, energetic, people
person, with safe driving record.
CDL class C with passenger endorsement
license. Knowledge of the islands a plus!
Call Evelyn at 239-472-8443
for interview or send resume to
[email protected]
FURNITURE
2 twin size Murphy beds complete.
Great condition. $275. for the pair.
828-289-4540 on Sanibel
☼NS 12/4 CC 12/11
☼NS 11/20 CC 12/11
HAIR STYLIST BOOTH
RENTAL AVAILABLE
Join our Professionals at the New
McGregor Salon. Increase your income,
be your own Boss. Positive, friendly,
comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB &
Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor
Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart.
For Info call Anita 239-233-9882
☼RS 3/13 CC TFN
CAUTION
GARAGE •
MOVING • YARD
SALES
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.
☼NS 7/11 NC TFN
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Dec. 12, 9 AM - 2 PM, 1243 Sand Castle
Road, Sanibel. Antiques, furniture, costume
jewelry, Christmas items, microwave,
appliances, lighting fixtures and much
much more. No early birds please.
☼NS 12/4 CC 12/11
Shore Fishing:
LIVE
ON THE
ISLANDS
The Jacaranda has live entertainment Friday and Saturday with
The Wildfire Blues Band, playing
classic rock and R&B. Sunday
is CJ & Friends, playing oldies,
Motown, rock ‘n’ roll and country.
Renata plays funk, jazz, contemporary and dance on Monday.
On Tuesday, it’s Sir Mitch, playing
classic rock, R&B and dance.
Wednesday is Barbara Dexter,
playing contemporary, oldies and
current hits. Thursday is Eric Malibu, playing contemporary, reggae
and dance.
The Crow’s Nest Beach Bar
& Grille at ‘Tween Waters Inn
on Captiva has live entertainment
with Bad Banditos on Friday and
Saturday. Crab shows are on
Mondays and Thursdays. Gatlin
plays Wednesday through Saturday.
The Mucky Duck on Andy
Rosse Lane, Captiva features
music by Gary Earle on Thursday
and Friday. Gene Federico plays
on Saturday. Gary Earle plays
Sunday; Mark Dupuy plays on
Monday; Perry English plays on
Tuesday; and Gene Federico
plays on Wednesday.
Sea Breeze Café at Sundial
Beach Resort & Spa has live
island style entertainment on
Mondays and a Spanish guitarist
on Wednesdays.
Traditions on the Beach at
Island Inn has live music Friday
and Saturday with Joe McCormick
and Marvilla Marzan, playing
Broadway, Latin hits, pop and
R&B. On Wednesday, it’s Woody
Brubaker on piano, saxophone
and vocals. Joe McCormick performs on Thursday..
Il Cielo has live entertainment
with Scott McDonald on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
The Island Cow on Periwinkle
Way has live entertainment on Friday with Gene Federico. Jay Helt
plays on Saturday. Dan Confrey
plays on Sunday.
RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse
Lane, Captiva, has live music daily
with dining inside and out.
Restaurant owners/managers,
please email or fax any changes
to your entertainment
schedule to
[email protected] or
395-2299.
Don't Harm The Fish
by Capt. Matt Mitchell
it out of the water – and do it
anding a big fish from the
quickly.
beach can be hard on the
• Before releasing, revive
fish. Dragging a fish up
the fish while holding it in the
onto the sand if you’re going
water; moving it slowly back
to release it is not an option as
and forth so water goes over its
it usually damages or kills the
gills. The fish will let you know
fish.
when it’s ready to swim off.
• Hold the fish in the water
• Florida just recently
while you unhook it if you’re
changed the regulations on
going to release it.
fishing from shore. Florida
• The less you can touch a
residents as well as out of state
fish before release the better
visitors need a fishing license
for the fish.
to fish from shore.
• If you want a picture with
the fish, support it as you lift
L
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Pets Of The Week
H
i, my name
is Bert,
and I am a
2-year-old fawn and
white, neutered male
German Sheperd/
Pit Bull Terrier. I
have a special friend
that walks me every
morning at the shelter. When I see her,
my eyes light up and
my body language
communicates joy
Bert ID #640863
and happiness.
Mia ID #641255
You’d get that same
welcome from me every day if you adopt me. I’m a huggable, lovable, trusting, loyal, teddy bear of a
guy who would just love to be a member of your family. Please come visit me!
Adoption Fee: $75 (includes a free gift while supplies last during Animal Services Home 4 The
Holidays Adoption Promo)
My name is Mia, and I am a 4-month-old brown tabby domestic short hair female. Now’s the time to
adopt a kitty or two since we are two for one in adoption fee. I’m adorable, playful, inquisitive, entertaining and cuddly. You can take me home and one of my friends here at the shelter too!
Adoption Fee: $50 (includes a free gift while supplies last during Animal Services Home 4 The
Holidays Adoption Promo)
For information about this week’s pets, call 533-7387 (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 10:30 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, age-appropriate 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 is valued at $500.
PAWS Of Sanibel
Sampson And Delilah
can foster or adopt, call Pam at PAWS, 4724823, as soon as possible.
Ghost Of The
Causeway Islands
P
Sampson
Delilah
S
ampson and Delilah are six years old, not
siblings. They are neutered and spayed
respectively and up to date on all their
shots. They were seen by the vet a couple of
weeks ago. They lost their owner over the weekend and are in desperate need of a new home,
together. They are gorgeous kitties and extremely loving of one another and their people. If you
AWS of
Sanibel
has
trapped the socalled Ghost of
the Causeway
Islands. She’s
a beautiful, allwhite female,
approximately
1 to 3 years of
age. She has
been spayed,
microchipped,
combo tested,
and has had her
vaccinations.
PAWS just
learned she
was out there
last week, but
now hears from
locals that’s
she’s been out
there since
Island Girl
June.
This sweet girl is very frightened, but not
aggressive, and is looking for someone to love her
forever. Call Pam @ PAWS 472-4823 if you can
foster or adopt this lovely kitty.
If you’re ever aware of a stray animal that
needs to be rescued, also call Pam.
NEWSPAPER
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
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
CHR Community Housing & Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1189
Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-5900
CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3644
FISH of Sanibel - Friends in Service Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4775
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, Jeff MacDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302-521-1158
Master Gardeners of the Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie . . . . 395-9232
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 Bike Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sanibelbicycleclub.org
Sanibel Beautification Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470-2866
Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron . . . . . . www.usps.org/localusps/sancap
Sanibel-Captiva Republican Caucus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-1202
Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-1770
Sanibel Youth Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sanibelsoccer.org . . 395-2040
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 National 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
To be listed in calling card email your information to:
[email protected]
31B
BEACH CHAIR PASTIME
answers on page 27B
32B
SPECTACULAR GULF TO BAY ESTATE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND
CAPTIVA BEACH
PRIME LOCATION AT BEACH HOMES
• Incredible Estate Offering Uncompromised Luxury
• Expansive Lanai Space, Superior Quality & Construction
• Historic Guest House, Deep Water Boat Dock, Beautiful Pool/Spa Area
• $8,500,000 MLS 2150846
• McMurray & Nette 239.850.7888
• Direct Gulf of Mexico Views
• 100’ of Beach Frontage
• Expansive Lot
• $2,995,000 MLS 2121110
• Burns Family Team 239.464.2984
• Direct Beachfront Just Outside Your Door
• Expanded Views from Both Floors
• Large 4 BR, 3 BA Floor Plan
• $2,700,000 MLS 2150500
• Vicki Panico & Fred Newman 239.980.0088
CAPTIVA VILLAGE
TAHITIAN SHORES
5 PEACEFUL TROPICAL ISLAND ACRES
• 5 BR, 5.5 BA – In the Heart of Captiva Village
• Separate Guest House, 3 Floor Elevator
• Pool, Spa, Chef’s Kitchen, Concrete Construction
• $2,695,000 MLS 2141344
• 5BR/6.5BA River Front Gated Estate
• Incredible Views & Deep Water Dockage
• Over 5,600 S.F. of Living Space & 3 Car Garage
• $2,250,000 MLS 2130785
• Live or Build – Up to 24,000 S.F.
• Deeded Beach Access Across the Street
• 2,000 S.F. 2 BR + Den Home + Pool
• $2,200,000 MLS 2150689
• Cathy Rosario 239.464.2249
GREAT “VILLAGE OF CAPTIVA” LOCATION
CAPTIVA BAY VILLAS
VILLA ELENA
• 5BR Home Ideal for Entertaining or Large Family
• Great Room Plan With Rooftop Sundeck
• Pool, Spa, Garage and More
• $2,075,000 MLS 2150187
• Fred Newman & Vicki Panico 239.826.2704
• Stunning Bay Front Condo w/Dock
• 3 BR, 3.5 BA – Open Inviting Floorplan
• In the Heart of Captiva Village
• $1,875,000 MLS 2150721
• Sarah Ashton 239.691.4915
• 3 BR, 3 BA, Mediterranean Inspired Home
• Beach Access, Dock Available, Pool
• Updated Interior, Excellent Rental Income
• $1,795,000 MLS 2150658
SHELL HARBOR CANAL HOME
CAPTIVA VILLAGE BEACH HOUSE
BETTS
• 3 BR, 3 BA, on Navigable Canal
• Boat Dock and Lift, Gulf Access
• Sparkling Pool/Spa, Lush Landscaping
• $1,550,000 MLS 2150488
• 3 BR, 2 BA Florida Beach House
• Totally & Artistically Remodeled
• Caged Pool & Spa
• $1,395,000 MLS 2141233
• John & Denice Beggs 239.357.5500
• 152 Feet Bayou Bay Water Frontage
• Last Buildable Site All Fish & Wild Life Next Door
• Great Direct Boating Access
• $1,379,000 MLS 2131372
• John Nicholson 239.849.3250
CATALPA COVE – BOATER’S DREAM
THE PERFECT BEACH COTTAGE
SANCTUARY HERON CONDO
• 4 BR, 3.5 BA Lakefront, 2 Boat Docks
• Very Private Location on 2 Lots
• Den, Living Room, Family Room, Pool
• $899,000 MLS 2150430
• Jason Lomano 239.470.8628
• Open and Bright, Totally Updated
• Gorgeous Lake Views
• Lots of Decking All Around
• $730,000 MLS 2151016
• Andre Arensman 239.233.1414
• 3 BR, 2.5 BA on Sanibel’s Premier Golf Course!
• Timeless Design w/10 Ft. Ceilings Throughout
• Virtual Tour: royalshell.me/5681baltusrolct
• $650,000 MLS 2150693
• The Radigan Team 239.691.6240
SANIBEL ESTATES
BEACHVIEW ESTATES
STELLA DEL MAR
SANCTUARY LAND
• Duplex on Canal in Sanibel Estates
• 2 BR, 1 BA West Unit
• 1 BR, 1 BA East Unit
• $559,500 MLS 2141365
• Rare, Near Beach Building Lot
• Golf Course Views
• Private, Deeded Beach Access
• $329,000 MLS 2150836
• Cindy Sitton 239.810.4772
• Spacious Split Bedroom Floorplan
• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plus Den
• Two Car Garage, Over 1,900 S.F.
• $247,500 MLS 2150520
• Brian Murty 239.565.1272
• Sanctuary Offers Golf, Tennis, Fitness & Dining
• Overlooking the 14th Green, Fairway & Lake
• Lot 11D Next Door is Also Available at $300,000
• $300,000 MLS 2801673
WE MAKE
IT EASY.
YOU MAKE
IT HOME.
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For Rentals Call
239.472.9111
Florida: Bonita Springs/Estero, Cape Coral,
Captiva Island, Fort Myers, Marco Island,
Naples, Ocala and Sanibel Island
North Carolina: Cashiers/Lake Glenville,
Highlands, Sapphire/Lake Toxaway

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