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Sorry we missed you last week. Hurricane Irma interrupted our

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Island Businesses Serve Lunch To First Responders

Thistle Lodge Executive Chef John Wolf and Sous Chef Jamie Crisp prepared a free lunch for all

contractors, first responders and others who were at the forefront of the Sanibel recovery effort following Hurrican Irma. On September 14 at Bailey’s General Store, the Bailey family, Thistle Lodge and Casa Ybel staff joined forces and served first-rate fare as a thank you to those who worked tirelessly to restore power and clear debris.

“These guys have been working a long, long time. Some of them have

been working upward of 16 days straight to restore power after Harvey and now they are on our side of the gulf for Irma. This is really just a small way for us to say thanks for all that they have done to get our island back up and going,” said Richard Johnson, Bailey’s General Store owner.

Bailey’s General Store was one of the first businesses on the island to re-open to the public on Tuesday morning and Casa Ybel Resort sustained only minor landscape damage and reopened to guests once power was restored last week.

“We just feel really fortunate to have been spared a direct hit from the hurricane and we really can’t say thanks to these guys enough," said Casa Ybel General Manager Froilan “JR ” Ramirez.& Richard Gonzalez and Mario Martinez of Thistie Lodge grilling lunch for first responders

Giving Fund Established

The Southwest Florida Community Foundation has joined forces with the United Way of Lee,

Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties to create a giving fund to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. People can donate online at www.FloridaCommunity.com or text GIVESW FL to 4 4 4 9 9 9 .

One-hundred percent of the funds donated through the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will be used by the United Way to provide emergency funds to directly help people displaced from their homes and those suffering losses due to the hurricane, storm surge and floods. The United Way works directly with Lee County Emergency Management, American Red Cross,The Salvation Army and a network of nonprofit organizations in Southwest Florida. $

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OBITUARY

SUE ROSICA

Sue Rosica, 71, was born August 15, 1946 in Marion, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on Friday,

September 15, 2017.Sue is survived by her loving husband,

Ron Rosica; four children, Tracy, Marlina, Todd and Scott; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Scotty, Kristen, Brittany, Dan, Patrick, Tom and Drew; six great grandchildren, Ayva, Marcie, Carter, Damien, Joey and Madeline.

To honor Sue’s love for animals, in lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in her name to: Lee County

Domestic Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33912.

The family will receive friends on ■ Saturday, September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hodges-Kiser Funeral Home, located at 9231 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers.#

Children Learn About Animals

Blake Walsh learned that beavers love water photo provided

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animals love water, and the rain.For information on registration or

for a tour of the school, contact Andy Reidsma at the main campus at 482- 7 0 0 7 .it

Sunday Seminar Series Focuses On The Reformation

A utumn has arrived, but the Summer Sunday Seminar Series at

Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ is going strong. A new series about The Reformation begins October 1 and continues weekly throughout the month. In addition, weekly Bible Study classes resume on October 24, and a season of fascinating Theological Studies programs starts on November 1.

Sunday Seminars are at 9 a.m. in Heron Hall, on the church’s lower level. Each class features a video and includes time for discussion led by Pastor John H.Danner. The new series,5 0 0 Years, Reflecting on the Reformation, is comprised of the following five sessions:

October 1: An Historical Introduction to the Reformation

October 8 : Reformation Theological Basics

October 15: The Place of Martin Luther ima9e providedthe Bible in the Reformation

October 22: Hot Button Issues: Total Depravity and Predestination October 29: The Reformation TodayMatt Fitzgerald, one of the contributors to the course materials, wrote: “The

Protestant Reformation began 5 0 0 years ago. None of us lived before it. Som e of the life-threatening, flabbergasting ideas that exploded out of those years are now a part of the air we breathe. 5 0 0 years ago people died for them. But time turns the revolutionary into the everyday. We take key Reformation claims for granted. We can’t even see them, they’re just a part of who we are. Other Reformation claims are covered in dust, obscured and stuck away in a neglected corner of the church, like a long-forgotten Van Gogh, languishing under wraps in someone’s attic.”

On Tuesdays, beginning October 17, Bible Study classes will meet to study Ruth - A Love Story. This continuing seminar-style class led by Pastor Danner will provide an in-depth look at this most amazing book. All are welcome, regardless of previous Bible-study experience. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own Bible. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall until December 19 (no class on November 21).

The popular Theological Studies begin November 1 with all-new programs presented by Pastor Danner. In many cases, he invites guest experts to co-teach the classes with him. The church will soon announce the schedule for these classes that meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

All classes are free and the public is welcome to attend.Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ is located at 2 0 5 0 Periwinkle

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Major Contribution Made To Recovery Effort

Front row, from left, CFI board members Paul Rotti, Melissa Congress, Mary Ellen Pfeiffer and Brenda Harrity, CHR Board President Richard Johnson, CHR Executive Director Melissa Rice, FISH Board Chair Nicole McHale, FISH President and CEO Maggie Feiner, CFI board member Steve Greenstein and The Sanctuary Golf Club General Manager Ken Kouril. Back row, from left, CFI board member Chris Heidrick, CFI board secretary Ralph Clark, Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane and Sanibel Vice-M ayor Mick Denham. photo provided

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) has launched a major recovery initiative for the benefit

of islanders affected by Hurricane Irma.“We have a rainy day fund,” said

Chip Roach, CFI board member and grants chair, “and now we have a rainy day. We want to put our arms around the islands. There is much work to do, but this is a first step.”

The initiative entails special, one­time disaster relief funding for FISH of SanCap, Inc., Community Housing & Resources (CHR), and the City of Sanibel. “We will extend a line of credit of up to $ 5 0 ,0 0 0 to FISH and up to $ 2 5 ,0 0 0 for CHR,” said Ralph Clark, CFI board member and secretary, “and we will give the city $ 10,000 in direct support. This will benefit city employees who find themselves in difficulty.”

According to FISH Board Chair Nichole McHale, CFI’s generous emergency support will enhance the organization’s capacity to help islanders or island workers who have lost homes or power, or who have been forced out of work and can no longer pay for rent or utilities. “We have just received an order of food, and more is on the way,” McHale said. “We give food, cash

and food gift cards to our neighbors in need.”

With these special funds, the FISH Backpacks for Kids program will be augmented. “Each year, FISH supplies 1,100 school lunches for children,” McHale said. “With the help of CFI, FISH can now provide children with two meals per day while school is closed. They will not go hungry on our watch.”

“Sanibel is community strong,” McHale said. “We come together in time of need. We are so grateful to CFI for stepping up - and so quickly. It is truly a blessing.”

CFI’s emergency support of CHR will help the organization repair damage to its residential properties. “A huge tree fell onto a 10-unit complex in Riverview,” CHR Executive Director Melissa Rice said. “The roof and at least one unit have been severely damaged.”

Rice reported that other CHR locations have also sustained tree damage. “Siding is off a unit in Sanibel Highlands from a downed tree,” she said,” and a tree fell against a home in Mahogany Way. We are still assessing the extent of that damage.”

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“We are incredibly grateful for CFI’s generosity, and especially the speed of its support. It means so much to the residents,” Rice said.

CFI’s sole mission is to help islanders in need. “We have been putting aside

money for disaster relief,” Clark said. “This is right in our sweet spot. We are ready. We have prepared for it. We can do it.”

CFI will also reach out to other nonprofits on Sanibel and Captiva affected by the hurricane. “We are here if you need us,” Clark said.

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands’ partnership with The Sanctuary

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A capacity crowd filled MacKenzie Hall on September 6 as the Sanibel City Council called an emergency meeting to discuss plans for the approaching Hurricane Irma. Pictured from left are Jason Maughan, Mick Denham, Kevin Ruane and Chauncey Goss.

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City In Recovery Mode After Irmaby Jeff Lysiak

By the time Hurricane Irma arrived on the island during the morning of September 10, the City of Sanibel

had already been watching the storm’s progress for more than a week. As a result, the city was as prepared as it could have been for the Category 2 hurricane.

Four days before the storm struck, the city council had called for an emergency meeting at MacKenzie Hall, which drew a near-capacity crowd of local residents and business owners. The 20-minute session began with a prayer offered by

councilman Jason Maughan, who hoped Irma would spare the city the same damage brought by Hurricane Charley back in 2004 .

“We’re all in the same boat, facing a desperate situation,” said Maughan. “God bless us all.”

During the meeting, the council unanimously agreed to declare a State of Emergency, and suggested that people make the necessary preparations in case the storm veered in the direction of Sanibel.

“If you don’t need to be here, if there is somewhere else you can be, it would be a good idea to leave,” said Mayor Kevin Ruane, who issued the evacuation order for the island on September 7.

By the time Irma made landfall on Marco Island, Sanibel’s city government

had set up operations at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Chief of Police William Dalton issued a curfew between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. for all islanders who opted to remain on Sanibel. That curfew was rescinded within three days of the storm.

In addition, the city issued a temporary boil water notice following the hurricane as a precaution along with a ban on local alcohol sales.

Statistically, the city reported that during Hurricane Irma:

• The top wind speeds on Sanibel reached 57 miles per hour

• Total rainfall was measured at 5.11 inches

• Vegetation debris was removed from city streets within two days

• U.S. Postal Service delivery resumed within three days

• By September 18, 95 percent of electrical service on the island had been restored

• There were no recorded 911 emergency calls throughout the storm

On Monday afternoon, Ruane reported that due to the size of Irma, the state's resources had been “stretched thin.” He added that with some 360 Florida cities affected by the storm, early estimates project the total cost of recovery is between $ 3 0 0 billion and $ 4 0 0 billion.

“The property damage we’ve seen here isn’t nearly as bad as it could’ve been,” said Ruane. “I think we dodged a bullet.”

After returning to the island following the evacuation, Sanibel’s mayor stated that some of the immediate issues facing local residents included shortages in gasoline, water and ice.

“The first issue we had was gas, because we needed to get workers here, but Richard (Johnson) at Bailey’s (General Store) had water and ice right away, to my surprise,” Ruane added. “We’re just asking people to be patient - we’re doing the best that we can.”

While Sanibel may have escaped the same major damage that struck the island in 2 0 0 4 following Hurricane Charley, several residents and city employees did suffer significant losses to their property. However, the fact that no lives were lost remains the most important conclusion in the wake of Irma.^

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“As our neighbors, workers and visitors return to the islands post Irma, we want them to know F.I.S.H. is here to help. Whatever your needs are, please reach out to see if we can assist. From our Food Pantry to our Meals Program to Emergency Financial Assistance, F.I.S.H. is YOUR ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ agency."

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Legislative Assistant Wins Hospitality Awardby Jeff Lysiak

During the 17th annual Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards

ceremony, held on August 31 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, City of Sanibel Support Services Assistant Lynda Swart garnered an honorable mention trophy in the Other Services/Businesses category.

Produced by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) and The News-Press Media Group, the EAwards is a collaboration with local businesses to encourage and award customer service excellence. The ceremony honors the area’s unsung heroes.

Nomination criteria included service satisfaction, leadership, work ethic, job knowledge, performance skills, familiarity with the destination and assistance during an emergency.

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surprise.“It was an honor to be nominated

for the Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Award,” said Swart.

“It was a thrill to be called to the stage as an honorable mention in the Other Services/Businesses category. There are many, many people on Sanibel and in Lee County that are always friendly and helpful; I feel honored to have been counted among those folks.”

Because the EAward winners are selected based upon anonymous nominations, Swart doesn’t know who submitted her name for consideration of the honor. However, she does have a pretty good idea who may have recommended her for the nod.

“One day I was on a break and I ran into a lady who asked for directions,” Swart recalled. “I pointed her in the right direction and then we talked a little about the seashells she had just found. That happens a lot here - you see somebody and always try to help.”

Som e of the details of their conversation were on the EAward nomination form which was read at the awards ceremony, which led to Swart’s assumption of who might have submitted her name.

A native of Walton, New York,Swart was raised by a mother who was employed as a home economics teacher and a father who served as a judge. Swart worked with her father as

a court clerk and stenographer during her undergraduate days. She graduated with a degree in business (Cobleskill State), dual degrees in business and education (Oswego State and Bowling Green University) and earned a PhD in educational counseling/psychology at LaSalle. In addition, she received her Curriculum Development Certification from Scranton University and her Administration Certification from North Adams State.

Professionally, Swart worked for 15 years at New York State University in business, computer science and medical office management. She spent another decade engaged in public education throughout the United States, working in business, computer science and math.

One of the friendly faces who interacts with the residents and visitors at Sanibel City Hall every day, Swart counts her blessings to be a part of the island community.

“Sanibel is a great place to work and 1 feel privileged to work with the legislative office and the city council, meeting people from throughout the United States and around the world,” she added.#

Hurricane Recovery Should Prioritize Resilience, Natural Infrastructuresubmitted by Derek Brockbank, ASBPA Executive Director

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were, and continue to be, life-changing events for millions of Americans. These coastal storms brought devastation far beyond waterfront homes, reminding us that the coastal flood zone can range miles

inland.As communities throughout the impacted coastal zone begin to recover and rebuild,

their focus should be on building back better and smarter than before - ensuring the next storm will do less damage and people in a storm’s path will be better able to cope. This means building resilient communities and using natural coastal infrastructure - beaches, dunes and wetlands - to reduce flood risk.

While local coastal managers are still assessing damage, we are again seeing that natural coastal infrastructure did its job - beaches, dunes and wetlands protected property and lives at the expense of displaced sand and eroded coastlines. Following Hurricane Sandy, federal beach and dune projects were determined to have prevented $1.9 billion in damages and coastal wetlands prevented $ 6 2 5 million in damages. We expect Florida and Texas towns and counties that maintained wide beaches and high dunes to have less direct damage than those whose coastline was allowed to deteriorate.

Beaches, dunes and wetlands are the first line of defense against storm surge

and coastal storm damage, but coastal flood and storm protection takes multiple lines of defense. During Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, evacuations saved lives, elevated homes saved property, and coastal research and modeling led to forecasts that gave people time to prepare. All coastal communities should have emergency management plans, proper zoning and regulations for building in flood zones. The federal government can support communities by funding coastal storm and flood risk reduction projects, ensuring the National Flood Insurance Program doesn’t incentivize risky building practices and by investing in coastal research, data collection, modeling and forecasting.

As Texas and Florida communities recover with federal support, resilience must go beyond the shoreline. In Hurricane Harvey, inland flooding from excessive rain was far more destructive than the initial storm surge, so resilience planning must be systemic and watershed-based. Bayside flooding in both Harvey and Irma was as destructive as oceanfront flooding. Proper planning - including wetland and bay beach restoration, storm-sensitive building codes and beneficially using navigation channel sediment - can reduce this risk.

As seas rise and coastal storms intensify, post-storm restoration must be looked at systemically and with the goal of increasing resilience throughout the watershed. Federal support will be necessary to help local communities while ensuring efficient and systemic recovery and restoration that decreases future risk, not just piecemeal rebuilding. The federal government should provide funding to restore and rebuild, and should help communities become better prepared for the next storm, by promoting resilience and investment in natural coastal infrastructure such as beaches, dunes and wetlands.#

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Churches/TemplesANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHReverend Father Dean Nastos, Orthos Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m., Fellowship Programs, Sunday School, Bible Study. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, annunciation.fl.goarch.org, 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 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rabbi Stephen Fuchs. President Alan Lessack 579-0296.HISTORIC CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA

The Rev. Dr. John N. Cedarleaf Services every Sunday 11 a.m. November 13, 2016 thru April 30, 2017 11580 Chapin Lane, Captiva 472-4646 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTISTSunday 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). 2950 West Gulf Drive, 472-8684.SANIBEL FELLOWSHIP, sbc Join us for Bible study and Worship Sunday 10 a.m. at Island Cinema. Call Pastor Mark Hutchinson 284-6709. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship 8 and 11 a.m.

Traditional in historic Chapel, 9 a.m. Contemporary and childrens church. Childcare available at all services. 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. The Reverend Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor. 7:45 Chapel Service and 10 a.m. Service with Sunday School and nursery care. 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCHPastor Reverend Christopher Senk, Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday Mass 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., May through October 9:30 a.m. only. Daily Mass Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call. 3559

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M a jo r C o n tr ib u t io nGolf Club and its Community Golf Challenge, along with its many generous sponsors, helps CF1 provide continuing financial support to worthy causes exclusively on Sanibel and Captiva. CFI’s primary concerns are basic human needs, arts and education, the environment and unforeseen emergencies. Its mission is to promote philanthropy to help neighbors in need on Sanibel and Captiva, and to strengthen island non-profit organizations, with the expectation of building a spirit of community for generations to come.

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The Kitchen Guild and Sanibel Community Association (SCA) members are invited to Pasta 1, 2 , 3 on Saturday, September 3 0 at 10 a.m. Learn basic techniques on making pasta and sauce. Several different pasta styles will be shared as well as versatile sauces to mix and match.

Cost is $ 2 0 and only available to those who support The Community House. Call 4 7 2 -2 1 5 5 to sign up. Class size is limited.

Kids Cooking Classes On First Mondays

Registration is now open for Kids Cooking Classes on First Mondays. These classes are fun and interactive, geared toward students 8 years old and up. American Culinary Federation curriculum is followed. The theme for the series is Traveling Around The World.

The next class is scheduled for Monday, October 2 from 2 :3 0 to 5 :3 0 p.m. and will be celebration of the fall harvest with pumpkin and sweet potato curry, whole wheat flatbread, Community House Salad, and pumpkin and ginger creme brûlée. Class size is limited to a minimum of six and maximum of 16. Cost is $ 3 5 per child per session. Permission slips and payments must be completed in advance.

Additional classes will be held on the

first Monday of the month: November 6 , December 4 , January 1, February 5, March 5, April 2 and May 7.

Culinary ClassesThe Flavors of Asia will be the theme

for culinary classes in October. Through demonstrations and hands-on classes, learn healthy cooking techniques as well as the intricacies of cuisine from Vietnam, Thailand, China, Japan, Korea and India. Discover new ingredients and techniques unique to the Eastern world. Resident Chef Jarred Harris will teach this series of three programs.

Series price is $ 1 3 0 . The first program is offered on Thursday,October 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a hands-on cooking class where you will work with others, meet new friends and enjoy a meal together. The single class price is $ 7 5 per person and must be paid at least 72 hours in advance of the program. Class size is limited so sign up early.

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Sanibel Sea School organized a free Hurricane Camp for Lee County students who could not return

to school after Hurricane Irma. The program, held the week of September 18, was designed to provide a fun, safe, educational childcare opportunity so that parents could return to work while schools remained closed.

“After the hurricane, we heard from so many friends and neighbors who were struggling to arrange activities for their children this week,” said Dr. Bruce Neill, the organization’s executive director. Sanibel Sea School’s staff members planned the camp and coordinated registration in just one day, and the program filled up in less than 2 4 hours. Camp activities included marine science-themed games and art projects, snorkeling, surfing and journaling. Extended drop-off and pick-up times were arranged to better accommodate working parents.

“We are so happy to be able to offer this service to our community during a time of need,” said Neill. “Natural disasters are stressful in so many ways, and local families are feeling financially strained. We’re grateful to our donors for supporting our scholarship fund, which makes it possible for us to do this

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In' the wild, this wetland fern grows in places such as swamps, bogs, hammocks, in floodplains and along streams, so it’s a good low maintenance choice for a damp area with some shade.

Long-lived and up to two feet tall, it makes a good groundcover, forming colonies via rhizomes and providing some cover for small wildlife.

The bright green fronds of up to eight inches wide are dimorphic (having two forms). The fertile fronds are taller than the sterile ones.

The petioles, or leaf stems, of fertile fronds are shiny and reddish brown or

“Chains” of oblong sort on the undersides of the fronds are detectable on the uppersides

purplish black, whereas the sterile ones are scaly and straw-colored with darker bases.

The leaflets on fertile fronds are alternate, narrow and widely spaced.

However, the leaflets of sterile fronds have a more fully unfurled appearance, being lance-shaped with a tapering tip and fine-toothed edges.

The arrangement of the sori, or clusters of spore-producing organs, partially explain the species’ common name. Dark brown and oblong or linear, the sori form two parallel rows, or “chains,” on the undersides of the leaflets, one row on each side of the midvein.

The term “netted” describes the leaves’ net-like veination.

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Post Irma Bite Going Off

by Capt. M att Mitchell

It was a much needed relief to return back to

fishing this week after the Lee County barrier islands dodged the bullet of Hurricane Irma. Getting back to work after not

being on the water for almost a week,I found little to no damage out there.All the channel markers and no wake signs even made it though the storm. The lack of boats on the water was the most noticeable change and, best of all, despite the brown water from all the run off, fishing was on fire.

My first day back on the water I went without clients just to see what had changed and locate the bait and fish. Heading out of the canal at first light,I expected to see damage in the sound like Hurricane Charley had caused, like stripping many of the mangrove islands and changing the whole look of

the bay. To my delight, it was hard to tell we had any kind of weather event let alone a Cat 3 hurricane. The local neighborhood canals and waterways where not clogged with screen enclosures and carports. The only visible damage was a few damaged docks, torn screened lanais and boat lift covers ripped down by the wind.

Usually the first thing that is affected by a major weather event is the bait that either moves offshore or just disappears. I ran up by Redfish Pass, and the water was still a funky brown color. But shiners and pinfish came right in after only a few minutes of chumming in moving current on a favorite grass flat. After a few throws of my cast net, the live well was full, and I could go fishing. Having a live well full of bait was a big relief as things finally felt like they were getting back to normal again. Only a few days earlier, I was not sure if I would even have a house or boats to return back to. A hurricane really gives you a priority reality check and is a small price to pay in the overall picture for living in paradise.

Big high water was the perfect set-up to fish oyster bars. Wow, was the bite good. Returning to theses same oyster bars the following day with clients paid off with Redfish up to 3 0 inches and

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We would like to hear from anglers about their catches.Send us details including taclde, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species and weight, and include a photograph with identification.

Email to press@islandsunnews.com or call 395 -1 2 1 3 .

Bill Farmer and Jack Campbell with a post Hurricane Irma redfish double caught this week with Capt. Matt Mitchell photo provided

lots of snook up to 2 4 inches. During the morning charter we fished four or five different oyster bars all with the same set-up and caught fish at every stop. This brown, brackish cooler water was what it took to fire off these fish.

September is always one of the slower months for fishing guides and other local businesses. This major hurricane we somehow dodged along with all the national TV news coverage of total devastation caused in other areas of Florida certainly won’t help

anyone’s sales this month. If you feel like getting away from the stress of last week, I can’t think of a better place to do it than out on our local waters and fishing. There is very little pressure out there, and the fishing is some of the best we have seen in months.

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This year’s “Ding” Darling Days festivities kick off with Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 15 and culminate with Conservation Art Day on Saturday, October 21 photo provided

Family Fun, Pollinators And Art At 'Ding' Days

Family, hiking, art, bees andbutterflies, Calusa, beach and water. All are involved in this year’s “Ding”

Darling Days - slated for October 15 to 21 - which devotes one day each to topics relevant to the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. The event honors National Wildlife Refuge Week and celebrates the 141st birthday of the refuge’s namesake, father of the Duck Stamp, on Saturday, October 21.

Family Fun Day kicks off the weeklong birding and eco-festival with all free activities including narrated refuge tram tours, live animal presentations, a butterfly house, fly-fishing demos, music, hot dogs and archery lessons. The Lee County VCB’s Shell Love Bug will be on hand for photo opportunities. The estimated value of all the free activities exceeds $75 for a family of four.

New this year, the refuge’s Monofilament Busters will be exchanging environmentally friendly fishing gear for those who bring in lead weights and jigs. Florida WaterVentures Traveling Lab will be open for touring throughout the day.

The lab will also be open the next day, Monday, October 16, when Lee and Collier schools have the day off. Themed as Let’s Go on a Hike Day, it includes scavenger hunts, Animal Olympics, ranger hike and storytime, and the showing of The Lorax to the calendar,

all for free.The Duck Stamp Artist presentation

headlines Saturday’s Conservation Art Day on October 21, which also includes cartooning, a photography tram tour, nature painting and free art supplies. Five-time Federal Duck Stamp winner Jim Hautman will be speaking and signing his 2017-18 stamps.

Throughout the week, festival-goers can take advantage of free biking and birding tours; discounted tram, kayaking and nature boat excursions; and sit in on free talks and films at the refuge. An exhibit of this year’s Federal Duck Stamps will be on display in the Visitor & Education Center auditorium throughout the week, and guests can participate in the Dress-Up Photo Station.

Following is a schedule of highlights for the week. For a full “Ding”Darling Days schedule, visit www. dingdarlingdays.com or call 472-1100.

Sunday, October 15 - Family Fun Day, 10 :45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All free events at “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center: Giveaways; live animal presentations; Florida WaterVentures Traveling Lab.

Continuous and free throughout the day: Refuge tram tours; Introduction to Archery clinics; fly-fishing demonstrations; Shell Love Bug photo opportunies; butterfly house; hands-on nature crafts; and hot dogs.

Monday, October 16 through Saturday, October 21

Free and discounted birding, tram, biking, hiking, kayaking and nature boat

excursions. Free Dress-Up Photo Station in the Visitor & Education Center and 10 percent off select gifts in the Refuge Nature Store.

Monday, October 16 - Let’s Go on a Hike Day

Free Florida WaterVentures Traveling Lab, free ranger hike and storytime at Wildlife Education Boardwalk.

Tuesday, October 17 - Beach and Water Day

Free beach walk at Perry Tract, free horseshoe crab presentations and hands-on clinics.

Wednesday, October 18 - Bees and Butterflies Day

Free Wings o f Life film showing, free What’s the Buzz? bee presentation.

Thursday, October 19 - Calusa Day

Free Making Calusa Mounds of Midden Program, free guided tour of Calusa Shell Mound Trail.

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Spiny Slipper Snail CARD OF THANKS

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The SpinySlipper Snail,

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six local species of slipper snails (family Calyptraeidae). Slipper snails are filter­feeding gastropods, filtering the water to retain micro-algae is the common type of feeding in bivalves, but rare among gastropods). The Spiny Slipper Snail may grow to about one inch, has its otherwise whitish shell ornamented with brownish blotches, a pure white, shelf-like internal septum , and is covered with spines that radiate from the shell apex. The septum separates the vital organs of the snail from its head and foot. Learn more about local mollusks at www.shellmuseum.org/ shells/southwest-florida-shells.

Shell Museum Events Daily programs included with paid

admission include movies, live tank talks as well as arts and crafts. Call 3 9 5 -2 2 3 3 for scheduled times.

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The Spiny Slipper Snail, Bostrycapulus aculeatus, from Sanibel Island photo by José H. Leal

Even as many homes andbusinesses have been impacted by Hurricane Irma, so too public

institutions on the islands. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ was spared much of the damage that others experienced, but we were without power for over a week. LCEC did a fine job of addressing the many challenges they faced in getting power restored, but as things wore on the week after the storm, we realized we needed to make alternative arrangements for our Sunday worship service on September 17.

We are most grateful to the Sanibel Community Association (SCA) for making their beautifully restored facility available to us. Executive Director Teresa Riska-Hail made all the necessary arrangements and Lance Lambert did everything possible to make us feel at home that morning.

In their mission statement, the SCA says that they exist “to enrich community spirit.” They most certainly do - thank you!

- The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Senior Pastor, Sanibel Congregational

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Hurricane Patientsby Bob Petcher

lile healthy people have f the opportunity to evacuate before a potentially

catastrophic event, injured or sick men and women do not have the same free will. The same applies to sick or injured animals.

At CROW, decisions need to be made prior to imposing hurricanes or other tropical storms that may affect Sanibel and the

rehabilitation clinic. Patients at the clinic are evaluated, and determinations are made.

Just prior to Hurricane Irma, CROW officials reported that there were more than 100 patients at the clinic. Of the large number, some remained hospitalized while others were discharged or brought to inland locations.

“We had approximately 130 patients in our care at the time of the storm,” said Dr. Robin Bast, CROW veterinary intern. “Those deemed able to be released were released prior to the storm. Others that needed continuous care were evacuated to safe locations off island with staff members or students. Some patients remained inside the main hospital, which was built to withstand hurricane force winds and has a generator, so it maintained power throughout the storm. Those patients were left enough food/water for a couple of days until staff could return on Monday, the day after the storm, to resume normal treatments.”

Dr. Bast stated that every patient that remained at the clinic survived the storm.

One patient that remained in the clinic was an adult gopher tortoise that was admitted from Lehigh Acres on September 2. The tortoise was reportedly struck by a vehicle and suffered multiple large comminuted

Patient #17-3120 after surgery to repair several broken pieces

(multiple piece) fractures on the upper part of its shell and under-shell area. Two days after admittance, surgery was performed to place screws and wire on the carapace and plates in the plastron to hold the fractured pieces in place as they heal. After the surgery, the patient was said to be bright, alert and eating well.

Dr. Bast explained that broken tortoise shells can become problematic.

“The shell itself is living bone, so even shell damage can cause systemic problems if the bone becomes infected,” she said. “The tortoise’s coelomic cavity - tortoises do not have a diaphragm, so instead of a chest and abdomen, they have one large internal cavity called a coelom - was open, exposing internal organs and some hemorrhage had occurred.”

The patient’s shell will take time to heal.“Given the complicated nature of the shell fracture

of its shell photos by Brian Bohlman

prior to surgical repair, it will take a minimum of six to eight weeks for the shell to stabilize and the pieces to no longer be freely movable,” said Dr. Bast. “The shell will take over a year to heal completely, but the tortoise does not need to be at the hospital for that entire time, only until the fracture is stabilized and infection has been cleared.”

The patient will remain under care for the time being.“We intend to release him in a couple months once he

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The 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 David Waszmer, Visitor Education Center and gift shop manager at 472 -3644 or dwaszmer@crowclinic.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. CROW is located at 3 8 8 3 Sanibel- Captiva Road.

“ The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife Visitor Education Center will be closed Tuesday, September 5 through Friday, September 8 as we attend to some fall cleaning.

Friday, September 2 2 , 11 a.m., adults $7, teens $5. 12 and under no charge - Why Animals Come to CROW (daily presentation).

Whether animals are sick, injured or orphaned, CROW aims to lead in their recovery. From fishing line entanglement to abducted babies, this presentation will address the most likely reasons patients are admitted to the hospital.

Monday, September 2 5 , 11 a.m.,adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no charge - CROW Case of the Week (daily presentation).

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. One of CROW’s animal ambassadors will be present.

Tuesday, September 26 , 11 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m., $20 per person, advance registration required - Wildlife Walk with Rehabilitators and Staff (hospital tour).

Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 hours: a 45-minute presentation with a 45-minute tour. Not recommended for children under the age of 13. Photography opportunity following the tour with an animal ambassador.

Tuesday, September 26 , 11 a.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no charge - Patient Profiles: Virginia Opossums (daily presentation).

Virginia opossums are the only marsupial, or pouched mammal, native to the United States. They are highly adaptable animals and can live in a variety of habitats, both natural and human made. Although it may not be obvious to some people, opossums are a unique member of Florida’s wildlife, playing an important role in the function of a healthy ecosystem. One of CROW's animal ambassadors will be present.

Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m., $20 per person, advance registration required - Wildlife Walk with Rehabilitators and Staff (hospital tour).

Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 hours: a 45-minute presentation with a 45-minute tour. Not recommended for children under the age of 13.

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Wednesday, September 27, 11a.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no charge - Patient Profiles: Owls of Southwest Florida (daily presentation).

Raptors are birds that prey on other animals in the wild to survive. Their specialized beaks and talons make them some of the most effective hunters.This presentation discusses the unique adaptations of the native and migratory raptors of Florida, specifically the five species of nocturnal hunters known as owls. One of CROW’s animal ambassadors will be present.

Thursday, September 2 8 , 11 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m., $20 per person, advance registration required - Wildlife Walk with Rehabilitators and Staff (hospital tour).

Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 hours: a 45-minute presentation with a 45-minute tour. Not recommended for children under the age of 13. Photography opportunity following the tour with an animal ambassador.

Thursday, September 2 8 , 11 a.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no charge - Patient Profiles: Gopher Tortoises (daily presentation).

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 explains why they are admitted and how the medical staff treats this species. One of CROW’s animal ambassadors will be present.#

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Island Cow on Periwinkle Way has live entertainment on Friday with Dan Confrey. Peter Redpath plays on Saturday. On Sunday, it’s Dan Confrey.

Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva features live music by Peter Redpath on Thursday and Sunday.Gary Earle plays Friday.

Gene Federico performs on Saturday and Wednesday. Mark Dupuy plays on Monday. On Tuesday, it’s John McLane.

Sea Breeze Café at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa has live island style entertainment on Mondays.

Traditions on the Beach at IslandInn has live entertainment on Friday with Woody Brubaker. Marvilla Marzan joins Brubaker on Saturday. Brubaker plays again on Wednesday.

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Season the cheese lightly with salt and pepper.

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Bob Hautman’s acrylic painting of mallards will b© mad© into the 2018-19 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or Duck Stamp image provided

Minnesota Artist Wins Duck Stamp Contest

Bob Hautman, an artist from Delano, Minnesota is the winner of the 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest.

The announcement was made recently by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Principal Deputy Director Greg Sheehan at the annual art contest, held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at the Noel Fine Arts Center.

Hautman’s acrylic painting of a pair of mallards will be made into the 2018-19 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or Duck Stamp, which will go on sale in late June 2018. The service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $25 and raises nearly $40 million each year to provide critical funds to conserve and protect wetland habitats in the National Wildlife Refuge System for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people.

“Our nation’s waterfowl hunters and other sportsmen and women have a long tradition of leading the way in conserving wildlife and habitat,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. “There is no better example of this than the Duck Stamp, one of the most successful conservation programs in U.S. history, through which hunters have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars since its inception eight decades ago.”

“Congratulations to Bob Hautman on his win today,” Sheehan said. “He is part of a collection of talented wildlife

artists whose work has helped conserve habitat not just for waterfowl, but for a vast diversity of wildlife, and helped create and maintain hundreds of places where hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts of all stripes can enjoy their passion.”

This is Hautman’s third Federal Duck Stamp Contest win. His art previously appeared on the 1997-98 and 2001-02 Federal Duck Stamps.

Hautman’s brothers, Jim and Joe, are also multiple Duck Stamp artists, having each won the contest five times.

Of 215 entries in this year’s competition, 12 entries made it to the final round of judging today. Eligible species for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were the mallard, gadwall, cinnamon teal, blue-winged teal and harlequin duck.

Greg Alexander of Ashland, Wisconsin placed second with his acrylic painting of a cinnamon teal; Christine Clayton of Sidney, Ohio took third place with her oil painting of a blue-winged teal.

In 2000 , Clayton won the National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest with a

ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 21painting of a northern pintail. She was 17 at the time.

The judges for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were: Dr. Jacob Straub, a waterfowl biologist and the Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation Chair in UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources; Jane Kim, an artist and science illustrator; Robert Spoerl, a lifelong hunter and conservationist with a passion for waterfowl; Tim Pearson, an artist - and flyfishing guide - who paints mostly in watercolors, inspired by the waters and surrounding wilderness of Lake Superior; and Richard Prager, an avid collector of Federal and Junior Duck Stamps and Duck Stamp remarques and original artwork.

“A huge thank you goes to the faculty, staff and students of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for hosting the contest this year,” said Sheehan. “The UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is one of the nation’s premier natural resources programs and has historical connections with the service as the alma mater of a number of our staff and top agency leaders.”

Waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are required to purchase and carry the current Federal Duck Stamp. Many non-hunters, including birdwatchers, conservationists, stamp collectors and others also purchase the stamp in support of habitat conservation. Additionally, a current Federal Duck Stamp can be used for free admission to any national wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee.

Ninety-eight percent of the proceeds from sales of the Federal Duck Stamp go to the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund,

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22 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017The Community House

SproutingCoconuts

by Resident C hef Jarred Harris

H urricane Irma left me lots of little surprises. Not only did the storm uproot trees, but it also left a

lot of coconuts all over my yard. I love coconuts and the many different uses for the nut.

Coconuts can be eaten at very early stages of development, as well as after they’ve sprouted. You can eat a coconut that has a plant coming out of it or even if the nut has put down roots. These are sprouting coconuts and they are very delicious. Most people don’t know that you can eat a coconut after

it has sprouted, or the health benefits associated with eating it.

The sprouting coconut has been prized for its meat because of its angel food cake-like texture. It is sweet, very filling and resembles cotton candy.

The sprouted coconut has a long list of nutritional value. It reduces blood pressure, helps in weight loss, boost skin health, prevents anemia, boosts metabolism and lowers cholesterol.

If you are interested in growing your own sprouted coconuts, this is what you need to do: Find all the brown coconuts in your yard and bury them halfway in a moist area of your yard. The coconut will sprout when the fibers of the husk soak up fresh water (about 2 to 3 weeks). When the coconut has sprouted, it is ready to be used.You may find it difficult to crack open that little coconut plant you grew, but when you find out how delicious these coconuts are, you shouldn’t have a problem eating them.

Resident C hef Ja rred Harris heads the Culinary Education Center at The Community H ouse on Sanibel.For volunteer opportunities or questions, contact him at kitchen@ sanibelcom m unityhouse.net or call 472-2155

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'D in g ' D a ysDrive ranger biking tour, free Million Dollar Duck film showing.

Saturday, October 25 - Conservation Art Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All free events at “Ding” Darling Education Center: Admission to Wildlife Drive and plein-air artists; art kits (to the first 200 children); Duck Stamp winners presentation; Make & Take painting workshop; nature photography tram tour (reservations required).

Roseate Spoonbill Sponsor: Doc’s Ford’s Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille.

Great Egret Sponsors: Blue Giraffe Island Dining, Wayne and Linda Boyd, Gardner Families, Jim and Patty Sprankle.

Great Blue Heron Sponsors: 97.7 Latino & Juan Radio, Andrew Thompson Company, Bailey’s General Store, Mike and Terry Baldwin, Bank of the Islands, Cape Coral Kiwanis Club, Island Condo Maintenance, Island Sun, Panther Printing, Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Sanibel- Captiva Rotary Club, Sanibel Moorings, Santiva Chronicle, Sunny Day Guide.

Reddish Egret Sponsors: Sarah Ashton and Jim Metzler, Blu Site Solutions, Casa Ybel Resort, Art and Susan Cassell, Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Jerry Edelman and Maryanne Daly, Sally and Rich Ennis, Florida Weekly, Phyllis Gresham, Grounds by Green Ways, In Memory of Roger Eiell, Intech Printing & Direct Mail, Island Inn, Jensen’s on the Gulf and Marina & Cottages, Mitchell’s Sand Castles, Muench Families and Periwinkle Park, Painting With a Twist, Sanibel-Captiva

Kiwanis Club, Roberta and realtor David Schuldenfrei, Stewart and Sons Insurance, Inc., TopBirdingTours.com.

Snowy Egret Sponsors: Ambu Yoga, Barefoot Charley’s Painting Co.,Big Red Q Quickprint, John Brennan,The Butterfly Estates, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program (CHNEP), Colony Inn, Henderson Franklin Attorneys at Law, Island Therapy Center, Marina Customer Service Training, Sanibel Art & Frame, Sanibel School Steel Drumming Band, George and Wendy Schnapp, Jim and Anne Scott, Seashells.com, Vasanta Senerat, Winston and Barbara Spurgeon, Tents and Events, Chelle Koster Walton.

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D u c k S ta m pwhich supports the protection of migratory bird habitat within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

You can contribute to conservation and America’s great conservation tradition by buying Federal Duck Stamps at many national wildlife refuges, sporting goods stores and other retailers, through the U.S. Postal Service, or online at www.fws.gov/ birds/get-involved/duck-stamp/buy-duck- stamp.php.

A gallery of the 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest entries is available at www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq/ sets/72157686451028213/ . &

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Free Wildlife Drive Admission At The Refuge

N “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel will celebrate National Public Lands Day on

Saturday, September 30 with free admission to Wildlife Drive, special activities and issuance of free year-long passes to all national public lands, including the more than 560 wildlife refuges across the U.S.

Wildlife Drive opens at 7 a.m. for free touring and closes at 7 p.m. The free “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center opens at 9 a.m. In the Refuge Nature Store, the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society- Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) is giving away a free Kick the Bottle reusable water container with a purchase of $5 or more, upon request. This year’s National Public Lands Day celebrates the sixth anniversary of the Kick the Bottle campaign to rid the refuge of the disposable plastic bottles that are a scourge to the environment.

Free special activities will take place at the refuge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

Beach Walk - 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at Guifside City Park for a guided, hands-on tour of the beach life at Perry Tract.City parking fees apply. Wear a hat and

Meet Bagzilla photo providedswimsuit, and bring sunscreen, and water.

Crafts and Bagzilla - 1 to 2 p.m.Meet in the Refuge Visitor & Education Center to participate in the Marine Debris Decomposition Timeline game and make

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recycled wildlife crafts to take home.Meet Bagzilla, the “monster” costumed in 500 plastic bags - the typical annual consumption of one person.

Addicted to Plastic film showing - 2 to 3 p.m. The award-winning, 53-minute film takes a global journey to investigate what we really know about the material of a thousand uses and why there’s so much of it. Viewers will discover a toxic legacy and the men and women dedicated to cleaning it up.

For more information, contact Ranger Monica Scroggin at 47 2 -1 100i?

Family Discount At Shell Museum

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum will offer a family discount through Sunday, September 24.

The discount, which began Monday, September 18, involves a buy one adult admission and receive one free youth or child admission.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities include family arts and crafts as well as live animal tank talks throughout the day. Create a shell masterpiece to take home and see tanks with live mollusks.

The museum, which has a collection

ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 23of shells from around the world, boasts world-record-breaking horse conchs and lightning whelks from Southwest Florida. Take a marine biologist-led beach walk at the Island Inn and learn how to find the best shells for yourself.

Visit www.shellmuseum.org for more information on the museum’s daily programming.&

Top Ten Books On The Island

1. Pam R am bo’s Guide to Speaking Shellanguage by Pam Rambo

2. Sanibel Lighthouse by Charles LeBuff

3. News o f the World by Paulette Jiles

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5. Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne White

6 . Little Paris B ookshop by Nina George

7. Tour o f the Islands o f Pine Island Sound by Denege Patterson

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I would personally like to thank my loyal staff who were able to come in and help us stay open Friday Sept 8 and reopen the restaurant Tuesday Sept 12! (Haitians, Mexicans and Americans).Thanks also to all my old (and new) island friends who helped with the massive vegetation cleanup, the restaurant closing and opening prep and the general cleanup. Its not easy in the dark with no power! You know who you are, and your hard work and great spirit is greatly appreciated! Sincerely,

Matt Asen

Sushi & Sashimi Wednesday - Saturday!S1 oysters at The Oyster & Sushi Bar 4-6pm Wednesday-Saturday

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Sanibel And Captiva Islands Are Open For Business

Carty Salvagno of Sanibel Vacations

Leslie Jamieson of Sanibei Taxi

Caroline Boland and Derik Gillingham of Premier Sotheby’s

Timbers owner Matt Asen, center, and his kitchen staffphoto provided

Ryan Boone of Tarpon Bay Explorers

John and Dave Jensen of Jensen’s Cottages and Marina

Team members of Sanibel Fresh

Bridgit Stone-Budd and Sandra Gruss of The Pecking Order

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Sanibel And Captiva Islands Are Open For Business

Aviva Shuman and Julie Herring of The Cedar Chest

Team members of Bank of the Islands

Mary Stoweil and Jay Sommers of The Fish House Restaurant

Dana Coin of Decorating Den Interiors

Team members of Lily & Co. Jewelers

Joe Coleman, Kay Hayden and Lexy Gavin of Lazy Flamingo

Team members of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Com pany

Dr. Mark Mathusa and Natasha O cevedo of Beachside Animal Clinic

General manager John Tonsager, far right, and team members of Jerry’s Foods photos by Logan Hart

26 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017Book Review

B en ea th A S carlet Sky

by Di Saggau

The preface of Mark Sullivan’s

Beneath a Scarlet Sky is almost as fascinating as the book itself. In 2006 , at age 47, Sullivan was at a low point in his life and even considered ending

it one day. That same day he attended a dinner party where he heard snippets of an untold tale of World War II with a 17-year-old Italian boy as its hero. He flew to Italy and met up with Pino Leila six decades after the war ended. Several more trips ensued, along with meticulous research, resulting in this book about a forgotten hero.

Pino is a normal Italian teenager who loves music, food and girls, and wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. When his home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs in 1943, Pino helps Jews escape over the Italian Alps through an underground railroad. His parents, in an attempt to protect him, force him to enlist as a German soldier, thinking this would keep him out of combat. At the age of 18, he becomes the personal driver for General Hans Leyers, Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy and one of the Third Reich’s powerful commanders.

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Now with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret. His courage is bolstered by his love for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior, and for the life he dreams they will one day share.

To corroborate Pino’s story, Sullivan interviewed many surviving eyewitnesses, descendants and friends of those long dead. He visited with Holocaust historians in Milan, Italian Catholic priests and members of the Italian partisan resistance. He even skied and climbed

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the Alps to better understand the escape routes. He consulted with historians in Italy, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom and with staff at Nad Vashem, Israel’s main Holocaust and remembrance education center. This is a triumphant epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage during one of history’s darkest hours. An incredible story, beautifully written.&

School Smartby Shelley M. Greggs, NCSP

.e a r{Readers,

In light of what we have just experienced with Hurricane Irma, here is information adapted from the National School Psychologist’s

statement on Natural Disasters: Brief Facts and Tips. This includes information on how you can help your children cope with natural disasters.

Experiencing a dangerous or violent flood, storm or hurricane can be especially traumatic for children and youth, and the devastation to the familiar environment can be long-lasting and distressing.Children look to the significant adults in their lives for guidance on how to manage their reactions after the immediate threat is over. Parents, teachers and other caregivers can help children and youth cope in the aftermath of a natural disaster by remaining calm and reassuring children that they will be all right.

There are a number of common reactions following a natural disaster; however, children’s reactions may differ according to age and developmental level.

Preschool - Regressive behaviors, decreased verbalization, increased anxiety.

Elementary - Poor attention/ concentration, school avoidance, irritability, clinginess, aggression, somatic complaints, nightmares, social withdrawal.

Middle and High School - Sleeping and eating disturbances, agitation, increase in conflicts, physical complaints, delinquent behavior, and poor concentration.

Several risk factors may impact the severity of a child’s reactions. These include exposure to the actual event, personal injury or loss of a loved one, level of parental support, dislocation from their home or community, the level of physical destruction and pre-existing risks, such as a previous traumatic experience or mental illness.

Issues associated with specific disasters are listed below.

Hurricanes. Usually hurricanes are predicted in advance, giving communities time to prepare and families time to gather supplies and evacuate if needed. But there is still potential for fear and anxiety about the potential impact from the fierce winds and rain. Children may exhibit exaggerated startle responses, anxiety and significant stress during or immediately after a hurricane. As a result, children may re-experience similar stress reactions when subsequent severe weather events occur.

Earthquakes. Aftershocks differentiate earthquakes from other natural disasters.

Since there is no clearly defined endpoint, the disruptions caused by continued tremors might increase psychological distress. In addition, earthquakes occur with virtually no warning, which limits individuals’ ability to make the psychological adjustments that can facilitate coping and can create a sense of helplessness. Aftershocks and destruction may result in a longer period of time until children truly feel safe.

Tornadoes. Like earthquakes, individuals typically have little time to prepare for tornados. It can be difficult to cope with the sights and smells of destruction following a tornado. In addition, survivor guilt has been observed to be an especially common coping challenge. For instance, some children may express guilt that they still have a house to live in while their friend next door does not.

Hoods. Hash floods are the most dangerous of these common disasters, as they occur without warning and move at intense speeds. Most floods do not recede overnight, and residents may have to wait days or weeks before they can begin cleanup efforts, resulting in a delay in emotional recovery.

Wildfires. Often, there is some warning of an advancing wildfire. However, depending upon the wind and terrain, the direction and spread of a wildfire can change abruptly. Depending upon the need to evacuate, and the extent of the damage, children and families may be displaced and consequently may struggle to recover. Recovery takes time. Survivors may have to deal with the disaster aftermath for months or even years. Advance preparation and coordination with supporting agencies will facilitate problem solving and support family coping. Changes brought about by disaster experiences create a “new normal” for survivors.

Helpful strategies for adults following a natural disaster are listed below.

Remain calm and reassuring.Acknowledge and normalize their

feelings.Encourage children to talk about

disaster-related events.Promote positive coping and problem­

solving skills.Emphasize children’s resiliency.Strengthen children’s friendship and

peer support.Take care of your own needs, and avoid

using drugs or alcohol to feel better.References include www.nasponline.

org/resources-and-publications/resources/ school-safety-and-crisis Adapted from Natural Disasters (pp. 435-450), by Lazarus, PJ, Jimerson, SR, & Brock, SE In SE Brock, P J Lazarus, & SR Jimerson (Eds.), Best Practices in School Crisis Prevention and Intervention.

Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at Florida Southw estern State C ollege, where she teaches psychology and education courses. She is also a nationally certified school psychologist and consultant fo r School Consultation Services, a private educational consulting company. Questions fo r publication may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail.com. Not all questions submitted can be addressed through this publication

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The 4th annual Island HopperSongwriter Fest has more than 8 0 confirmed songwriters, bringing

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The fan-favorite festival is a great way to see singer-songwriters perform in intimate settings on Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach and historic downtown Fort Myers.

The music fest will continue to give fans the opportunity to meet the talented artists who write songs for country superstars including Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Tricia Yearwood.

The action begins on Captiva Island this weekend at such venues as Key Lime Bistro, Cantina Captiva, RC Otter’s, The Mucky Duck, Tween Waters Inn (poolside) and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille.

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The music event features a variety of new singer-songwriters, including Natalie Hemby (White Liar, recorded by Miranda Lambert), Clint Daniels (Brokenheartsville, recorded by Jo e Nichols) and Maggie Rose.

Most of the performances are free to the public, but there are select shows that do require a ticket for admission.

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S cenes from Sanibel is the theme of the September art exhibit, sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Art

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“Bob and I encourage and critique -teach other,” said Anita, “which can lead to some creative, interesting and joyful moments.”

This creative couple has a variety of works on display depicting island scenes in black and white, and in color.

“Living on Sanibel opened my path to art, I find inspiration everywhere,” said Bob Marshall. “I like the simplistic

detail of pen and ink, it’s my form of expression, and the process from start to finish makes me happy.”

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“I paint in our studio with Bob and travel around the island weekly with the SCAL Plein Aire group,” said Anita.“I enjoy incorporating vibrant colors, whimsy and a different point of view in my watercolors, and I hope my paintings reflect my happy life on Sanibel.”

The award-winning Sanibel Public Library is community minded and has always welcomed the art league to exhibit paintings, which are changed each month. All exhibits can be viewed during library hours.

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Most high-quality cowhides are produced in Europe - particularly Italy - and in South America from male cattle raised for beef. The colder European climates result in hides with a finer grain and are applied to better quality furniture. On today’s market, the price of top grade upholstery leather hides starts at $120 per square yard and goes up from there. An 84-inch sofa requires about 22 square yards of leather, making the leather alone cost a minimum of $ 2 ,5 0 0 . A “leather” sofa advertised for $ 1 ,5 0 0 ? Lots of corners are being cut somewhere.

Before leather hides can be utilized as furniture coverings, they are judged by hand sorting and then subjected to one of three dyeing processes. The highest quality layers of leather are colored using a translucent, pure aniline dye that renders beautiful color variations in the leather. Since this process is used on unfinished, top quality leather, the finished product will have a softer

feel. Another coloring process, also used on top grain hides, is a surface finish application, called semi-aniline, which produces a more uniform color look. The third option, very commonly used, is called pigmenting and coats the leather surface uniformly with an opaque color which covers most of the imperfections in the leather.

Unfortunately, in addition to using cheaply constructed frames, costs are frequently cut by using “reconstituted leather” or “bonded leather” which is approximately 17 percent real leather scraps. These scraps are ground up and mixed with polyurethane or vinyl and backed with latex. For now at least, it is perfectly legal for this concoction to be deceptively advertised as “real leather.” This product will neither wear like quality full leather hides nor will it ever develop the suppleness or the patina that we enjoy with true leathers.

A second method that manufacturers use for cost savings is to cover the parts of the furniture that the body actually touches with leather and the sides and back with color matched vinyl. Such a practice is sometimes (but not always) mentioned in very fine print advertising. Over a short time period, the leather and the vinyl will fade at different rates and the sofa will need to be replaced.

Furniture covered with full hides of a high quality will ultimately provide you the look, feel and wear that will serve you well for many years. Don’t be fooled by advertising that doesn’t explain why a promotional leather piece is so inexpensive. With hides, you usually get what you pay for. There is no such thing as inexpensive, high- quality leather.

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by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA

Many Florida residents, particularly those in Southwest Florida, suffered casualty losses from Hurricane Irma recently. My thoughts are with those families and

individuals at this challenging time, as many of us recover from a loss of utilities, flooding, and damages to our homes and communities. Nevertheless, these tragic circumstances offer keen insight into what kinds of preparations to take care of this upcoming tax season.

IRS Form 4 6 8 4 is used to report gains and losses from casualties and thefts. Casualty losses are losses from fire, theft,

storm, hurricane, flood, sonic boom, earth slide, earthquake or other sudden, unexpected and unusual causes. Damage to your automobile resulting from a collision is also a casualty loss.

To qualify for the deduction, these losses usually need to be substantial. If you were significantly underinsured or had a large catastrophe deductible - for hurricane damage, for example - you may have a sizable unreimbursed property loss.

“Personal losses are claimed as an itemized deduction and are reduced by $100 per casualty event as well as 10 percent of adjusted gross income,” said Linda Treise of Hughes, Snell & Company CPAs, Fort Myers.

If the casualty loss relates to your business, you can deduct the full amount on Schedule C. The amount of the casualty loss is the lesser of (1) the fair market value of the property before the casualty less the fair market value of the property after the casualty or (2) the adjusted basis of the property before the casualty happens.

According to IRS Publications, the definitions and guidelines for claiming income tax deductions for hurricane related casualty losses are as follows:

Disaster Area Losses - A federally declared disaster is a disaster that occurred in an area declared by the president to be eligible for federal assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It includes a major disaster or emergency declaration under the act.

Casualty Losses - A casualty loss can result from the damage, destruction or loss of your property from any sudden, unexpected or unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or volcanic eruption. A casualty doesn’t include normal wear and tear or progressive deterioration.

If your property is personal-use property or isn’t completely destroyed, the amount of your casualty loss is the lesser of: TTie adjusted basis of your property or the decrease in fair market value of your property as a result of the casualty.

If your property is business or income-producing property, such as rental property, and is completely destroyed, then the amount of your loss is your adjusted basis.

Theft Losses - A theft is the taking and removal of money or property with the intent to deprive the owner of it. The taking must be illegal under the law of the state where it occurred and must have been done with criminal intent.• The amount of your theft loss is generally the adjusted basis of your property because the fair market value of your property immediately after the theft is considered to be zero.

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Claiming The LossIndividuals are required to claim their casualty and theft losses as an itemized deduction

on Form 1040, Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, (or Schedule A in Form 1040NR, if you’re a nonresident alien). For property held by you for personal use, you must subtract $100 from each casualty or theft event that occurred during the year after you’ve subtracted any salvage value and any insurance or other reimbursement. Then add up all those amounts and subtract 10 percent of your adjusted gross income from that total to calculate your allowable casualty and theft losses for the year. Report casualty and theft losses on Form 4684 , Casualties and Thefts. Use Section A for personal-use property and Section B for business or income-producing property. If personal-use property was damaged, destroyed or stolen, you may wish to refer to IRS Publication 584, Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss W orkbook (Personal-Use Property). For losses involving business-use property, refer to IRS Publication 584-B, Business Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook. These workbooks are helpful in claiming the losses on Form 4684 ; keep them with your tax records.

When To DeductCasualty losses are generally deductible in the year the casualty occurred. However,

if you have a casualty loss from a federally declared disaster that occurred in an area warranting public or individual assistance (or both), you can choose to treat the casualty loss as having occurred in the year immediately preceding the tax year in which the disaster happened, and you can deduct the loss on your return or amended return for that preceding tax year. See Revenue Procedure 2016-53 for guidance on making and revoking an election under Code Section 165(i). Review Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses for information regarding time frames and additional information to your specific qualifying event. For more information, refer to IRS Publication 2194 , Disaster Resource Guide fo r Individuals and Businesses.

Theft losses are generally deductible in the year you discover the property was stolen unless you have a reasonable prospect of recovery through a claim for reimbursement. In that case, no deduction is available until the taxable year in which you can determine with reasonable certainty whether or not you’ll receive such reimbursement.

Any money you receive from insurance, government or other parties to compensate for the damage reduces the amount of loss you can claim on your tax return. Example:A hurricane completely destroys your home. You purchased your home five years ago for $500 ,000 but the fair market value of the home before it was destroyed was $700 ,000 . You receive an insurance reimbursement of $400 ,000 . The amount of your loss is $ 100 ,000 ($500,000 basis less $40 0 ,0 0 0 reimbursement). Assuming your adjusted gross income for the year is $100 ,000 , you can take a $ 89 ,900 casualty loss on Schedule A ($100,000 - $10 ,000 - $100).

If the property is used in a trade or business, slightly different rules apply, so it is important to ask a qualified tax preparer for assistance. If you think you might qualify for this deduction, collect all receipts, insurance statements, the police report (if appropriate) and other documentation and present it to your tax preparer to see if you qualify. And, of course, stay safe in this trying time.

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Neck Injury Could Be The Culprit In Post-Concussion Symptomsby Dr. Ross A. Hauser

I read with interest the article by Ed Frank linking concussions to

brain disorders, especially chronic traumatic encephalopathy. As he noted, many in the medical field are definitely noting that there is a correlation between concussions and long-term brain injury.

What I would like to add is what I term the “missing link,” which is upper cervical ligament injury. It is the upper cervical ligament injury that occurs at the time of the concussion that may well be responsible for the long-term effects of the initial injury. The good news is this injury is completely treatable.

While much of the focus on concussion prevention and treatment has been targeted towards the brain tissue proper, what has largely been forgotten are the injuries sustained in the neck at the same time as the initial and subsequent impacts (person with multiple concussions). When a person’s cranium sustains enough force to cause a loss of consciousness (concussion), the neck also undergoes a traumatic event. The initial collision of the skull causes a tremendous force on the neck structures, but even more importantly, the upper neck twists or rotates quickly to try and get the head away from the force. This sudden rotational force (twist) right after impact injures the upper cervical ligaments at the atlas (Cl) and axis (C2). Both animal and human research demonstrate cranial frontal impacts cause significant cervical spine ligament injuries. These ligament injuries cause conditions known as cervical or upper cervical instability.

What has not been appreciated until recent years is the impact excessive upper cervical vertebral motion can have on cerebral spinal fluid flow throughout the brain (see figure). The technology now exists to document the cervical instability (excessive motion compared to normal) through motion imaging such as Digital Motion X-ray as well as visualize and measure cerebral spinal fluid flow dynamics in patients with upright, flexion extension (motion) Cine cervical MR1.

What is even more exciting is that treatments such as specific adjustments to correct the vertebral subluxations,Prolotherapy to tighten the ligament laxities and surgical fusions cannot just resolve the post-concussion or whiplash- associated symptoms, but also restore cerebrospinal fluid flow. It may just be that unresolved cervical instability and resultant obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid flow is what causes toxic substances to accumulate in brain tissue, not only causing unremittent headaches,

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It is my hope that more research on concussions, and its aftermath, will focus on these neck injuries and the treatments that resolve them. By doing this, we may just stop C TE from developing

Sources: Journal o f Neurotrauma, European Spine Journal, Spine, Journal o f Sports Medicine, Journal o f the American Medical Association, The Craniocervical Syndrom e and MRl, The British Journal o f Radiology, and The Open O rthopaedics Journal.#

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Sign Stealing Just Another Chapter In Long History Of Such Practice

by Ed Frank

Cheating, stealing signals, spying, corked bats - you name it - have been part of professional baseball and other sports for decades.

So it came as no surprise when the latest brouhaha surfaced recently with the New York Yankees accusing their archrival Boston Red Sox of a sophisticated scheme using an Apple watch to communicate to batters what type of pitch to expect from the opposing hurler.

Red Sox manager John Farrell didn’t deny the accusation, claiming he was aware his players were trying to steal signals. He said he would have stopped the practice if he had known they

were using electronic devices.Baseball allows pilfering signs with one’s eyes, but not with mechanical or electrical

equipment.The Red Sox countered the Yankee’s sign-stealing accusation with a charge of their

own, claiming New York had swiped signals using television cameras.We probably haven’t heard the last of this as Major League Baseball fined the Red

Sox over this latest incident.You don’t need to be a student of history to remember numerous baseball cheating

scandals, the most famous being the 1919 Black Sox affair when several Chicago White Sox players were found to have thrown the World Series for payoffs from gamblers.

Bobby Thompson’s 1951 “shot heard ’round the world” was tainted when it was found the New York Giants had used a telescope in the outfield and a series of electrical signals to steal the opposing signs from the catcher. Thompson denied that he had received such information.

In 2003 , Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was caught using a corked bat “earning” him a seven-game suspension. Sosa said he did use the illegal bat for batting practice and inadvertently got it mixed up with his regular bats - a likely excuse.

Perhaps there is no greater cheating scandal than the era of performance enhancing drugs used by players to gain strength to improve their batting averages or pitching performances. Baseball has clamped down on this practice with severe penalties and fines. No question that the use has diminished, but not entirely.

Every year a number of players continue to get caught using PEDs.In this era of sophisticated technology, there have been suggestions that pitchers and

catchers be allowed to use electronics to communicate signs. And there even have been proposals to allow pitchers, catchers and infielders to use headsets to communicate.

Sign stealing has been and probably always will be part of baseball. Many feel it is part of the intrigue of the grand old game.

Red Sox And Twins Cling To Postseason PlayWith the 2017 baseball season headed into the final two weeks, both the Boston Red

"Sox and the Minnesota Twins appeared poised for postseason play as this week began. Through Sunday, the Red Sox maintained a three-game lead over the New York

Yankees in the American League Eastern Division with just 14 games remaining. It will mark the second consecutive year that Boston captures the division title if successful.

The Twins, the team that finished last season with the worst record in baseball, held a two-game advantage over the Los Angeles Angels for the second wild card slot in the American League.

If the Twins hold on, they will face the Yankees in the wild card playoff game unless New York finishes ahead of Boston in the AL East.#

Local Teams To Aid In Hurricane Relief Efforts

The Minnesota Twins, in partnership with the Boston Red Sox, announced that each club will donate $100 ,000

to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to assist with hurricane relief efforts throughout Southwest Florida.

Hurricane Irma affected a majority of the state of Florida and hit the Fort Myers area last Saturday morning. While

the Twins and Red Sox facilities in Fort Myers suffered limited wind damage, there are areas of Southwest Florida that are in need of help.

All funds donated to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will go directly to hurricane relief in areas of Southwest Florida. The Twins facility is expected to be up and running as planned for instructional league late next week.

Twins and Red Sox fans can participate in the hurricane relief efforts by donating online at www. floridacommunity.com/redsox-twins- fund/.#

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activities, then stop by to sign up.Trash & Treasures Sale -

Donations of clean “gently used” items are still needed for the Trash & Treasures Sale in November. This annual sale is organized by Island Seniors volunteers at the Center 4 Life. The sale is a huge event for the Island Seniors and all proceeds help support programs such as kayaking, fitness, technology, games, potlucks and the arts. Donations are tax deductible and you may bring them to the Center 4 Life Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Books, clothes, shoes, computers or old TVs cannot be accepted.

Page Turners with Louise Fitzgerald and Ann Hartman - Ifyou are not on the Page Turners list

* and wish to be, email oceann@comcast. net or contact the center. The featured book for Wednesday, October 11 at 2 :3 0 p.m. is The Immortal L ife o f

Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.Friday Collage Classes with

B ea Pappas - September 22 and 29, October 6, 13, 2 0 and 2 7 from 12 :30 to 3 :3 0 p.m. Cost is $15 for members and $ 2 5 for non-members. Pappas will be teaching an easy approach to collage, both figurative and abstract. Collage can be worked from torn magazines, found papers like book pages or handmade papers. Bring a pint of fluid matte premium, scissors, papers, magazines and substrates (watercolor paper, canvas, canvas board or mat board). Sign up at the center.

Gam esCost for all games is $ 2 .5 0 for

members and $ 5 for non-members. Prizes will be awarded.

Bridge - Monday and Wednesday. Register by noon; the game begins at 12 :30 p.m.

M ahjongg - Monday and Thursday at 12 :30 p.m.

New: Rummikub - Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot - Thursday at 12 :30 p.m.

New: Canasta - Thursday at 12 :30 p.m.

H earts - Friday at 12 :30 p.m.

Kayaking on Tuesdays -September 26, October 10 and 24 at 8 :3 0 a.m. (weather permitting).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 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.

Line Dancing Classes in October - Mondays at 11 a.m. Cost is $ 2 .5 0 for members and $5 for non-members.

If you are interested in line dancing, join the group on Monday afternoons during the month of October for an hour of fun. The instructor will review dance steps, then turn up the music. Bring a friend. Register in advance by calling the center at 472-5743.

Fitness ClassesMembers cost is $ 4 per class, 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. Keep your brain fit and your heart, lungs

and muscles strong with a combination of aerobics and muscle conditioning exercises. Hand weights, stretch cords and body weight are used. Athletic footwear required. Connie DeCicco is the instructor.

Essential Total Fitness - Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 :3 0 a.m. Cardio, muscle strengthening and flexibility training with hand weights, stretch cords, chairs and stability balls. Athletic footwear is 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 Y oga - Tuesday and Thursday at 9 :3 0 a.m. Stretch, tone and strengthen while improving flexibility, proper alignment and circulation. Bring a towel. Kim Kouril is the instructor.

Chair Y oga - 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 the Center 4 Life, located at 2401 Library Way on Sanibel.#

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College-Bound Seniors Need To Fill Out The FAFSA

High school seniors planning toattend college or technical school next fall should fill out the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid, also called the FAFSA, as soon as possible beginning October 1, according to Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

The information on the FAFSA determines if students qualify for federal grants and student loans. It is also required to apply for state grants and scholarships. In addition, many colleges use the information to award their own grants and scholarships. Therefore, students should submit the FAFSA even if they feel it is unlikely they will qualify for aid.

The FAFSA asks for information about income, assets and expenses. A formula set by Congress determines eligibility for federal and state aid. If the student is considered a dependent under federal guidelines, both the student and parents must provide financial information. Nearly all students going directly to college from high school are considered dependent.

Some student aid programs have limited money and provide funds on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible.

KHEAA recommends that students submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa. gov. Students who do not have an FSA ID must first visit fsaid.ed.gov to set one up.

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Every Monday, 9-ball pool tournaments are played. New and returning players are welcome. On Tuesdays, tacos are served all day. Country fried steak is served all day on Wednesday. On Fridays, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich is on the menu. There are daily specials as well as half-pound burgers. Food is served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Ladies Auxiliary has cookbooks available.

If you have a flag that needs to be retired, drop it off at Post 123 , located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, call 4 7 2 - 9 9 7 9 .*

Miracle Pledges Money, Time For Hurricane Relief

The Fort Myers Miracle, Advanced-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, recently announced initial Hurricane

Irma relief efforts aimed at helping Lee, Collier and neighboring counties. Ownership will donate money, and the staff will volunteer their time within the community. The team also displayed a new logo symbolizing aid to Southwest Florida.

Miracle ownership, S JS Beacon Baseball LLC, is leading the relief efforts by donating funds to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The foundation has teamed up with the United Way to directly help people displaced from their homes and those suffering losses due to Irma in Lee, Collier and neighboring counties. For more information or to donate, visit www. floridacommunity. com/.

“We are grateful that Hurricane Irma did not have the terrible impacts that were initially forecast,” said Miracle principal owner Jason Hochberg. “However, many people are suffering from the storm. The Miracle will do their part to help relieve some of the suffering, and we cannot wait to see everyone back at the ballpark in 2 0 1 8 for spring training and Miracle season. I also wanted to especially thank Brandiose, Jason and Casey, for donating their time to create the Hurricane Irma Relief logo.”

ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 37

Upon initial review, the CenturyLink Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium sustained minor damage from Hurricane Irma. The complex was used as a staging ground for the National Guard and other hurricane relief efforts.Miracle staff volunteered a portion of their time to assist with the local cleanup.

The Miracle will also be presenting new related events at the ballpark during the upcoming 2 0 1 8 season to further the relief efforts. They will be designated by the Hurricane Irma Relief logo, and proceeds from each event will benefit those affected by Hurricane Irma. If you or your company would like to aid in the Miracle relief effort, e-mail Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Ben Hemmen at Ben@miraclebaseball. com.

To stay up to date, follow the Miracle online at Miraclebaseball. com or through social media;Twitter: @MiracleBaseball, Instagram: fortmyersmiracle, Facebook: Fort Myers Miracle, Snapchat: ftmyersmiracle.

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G ot A Problem? Dr. Connie Is In

by Constance Clancy-Fisher

Q : I have a four- year-old son, and I would like to teach him how to perform random acts of kindness. Is there a certain age to begin this process?

A: I would say kudos to you

for wanting to start this wonderful trait with your son. There are so many ways to generate and instill this in your son at an early age, then he will remember and naturally perform these random acts throughout his life. More of this needs to occur with all parents instilling this in their children. Never underestimate the healing power of kindness. By you being a role model for your son is a great way to begin. As he observes you practicing acts of kindness with others, he will observe this and begin doing it himself. Talk about this with him and create ways he can begin to spread these acts as well. If you are out in public, perhaps he could open a door for someone, or simply smile and say “hello” or “have a nice day.” Love and kindness are never wasted. They can make an enormous difference in someone’s life. Perhaps you and your son could make sandwiches or bake cookies and take them to a homeless shelter or to a park.

You can tell someone in a restaurant that they are doing a wonderful job, or put a flower on someone’s windshield. If you see someone who seems sad or down, a loving word can lift up a person. Or you can just send them love and light. Talk with your son about these kinds of things you can do. One moment of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life. Everything you and your son do with spreading kindness affects the whole. All thoughts, kind words, images and good deeds are most helpful. You may not always know how you made someone’s day, however, just know this goodness is contagious and all the better for transforming our world.

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Of all the varied forms of back afflictions, one we are probably all familiar with is scoliosis.

This condition, which is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine, has been recognized for centuries.

Many young people are diagnosed with what is called idiopathic scoliosis. That means there is no known cause for their spinal curve of greater than 10 percent. They also are afflicted for a lifetime. Over half a million adults in the United States suffer with symptoms from scoliosis which include low back pain, popping, muscle spasms and referred leg pain. The severity of symptoms and the need for treatment generally correspond with the severity of the curvature.

Scoliosis is a genetic condition. Interestingly, some researchers have also found a correlation between scoliosis and another genetic condition afflicting young people: hypermobility. Hypermobility is a collagen disorder which causes ligaments to be lax and joints to be unstable, even joints of the spine. The spine is held together by ligaments. And if the ligaments are loose, then the spine will be loose. In scoliosis, the ligaments are stretched at the tip or apex of the curve, and become weak. For this reason, patients often experience pain at the site where the spine curves.

Bracing is the common treatment for scoliosis, and for mild cases it has been shown to be beneficial. When the condition is more severe, surgery may be recommended, but it is a major surgery that involves placing large rods in the back to stabilize the spine.

When seeking pain relief from scoliosis, as well as hypermobility, non-surgical Prolotherapy treatments can be an effective option. Because Prolotherapy triggers the body to thicken and strengthen the ligaments, it can help stabilize the spinal segment and alleviate pain.

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Royal Shell Vacations’ properties, as well as the beaches and waterfront facilities that surround them, were

spared any major damage by Hurricane Irma. This was due to a last-minute, slight shift eastward, which reduced the storm to a Category 3 upon making landfall in Southwest Honda, with the only exception being Marco Island. Now, the Royal Shell Vacations Sanibel and Captiva islands locations are back open for business and are 100 percent operational, despite a few downed trees and power lines.

The company has more than 500 vacation rental properties on both islands, most of which have hurricane-impact windows and are category 5-safe structures. Additionally, Royal Shell has a fleet of 50 vehicles filled with maintenance

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1. Medications - Keep a handwritten list in your wallet. Even better (if you have the time) is to stick the prescription label onto a piece of paper so all your dosing information is shown. I’d also keep the list on your smart phone. When the power goes out, pharmacies can’t access your medication profile on the computer anymore. Your list allows paramedics to

give you the correct pills or shots.2. Zip Closure with Water - Fill a zip

closure bag about 75 percent full with some fresh water, then freeze it. Keep several frozen at all times. If you need to leave in a hurry, grab them. While frozen, it can protect insulin, food or liquid antibiotics. As it melts, you’ll have pure water that you can drink in an emergency.

3. Portable Charger - Buy a portable cell phone charger (aka power bank) and a transistor radio, it can be hand-crank, battery operated, or even solar-powered.

4. Dishwasher Storage - Your dishwasher is waterproof so if floods are anticipated, store photo albums and documents inside the dishwasher. When the water recedes, they should be perfect.

5. Loved One List - If a rescuer wants to call your loved one or spouse to assure them of your safety and rescue, having a handwritten “Loved One List” is invaluable. Let’s face it, nobody knows phone numbers by heart anymore.

6. Children - I lived in Florida for 35 years and, when the hurricanes barreled through, I always made sure that my kids were pleasantly distracted with puzzles, painting, beading or “camping” in the (safer) hallway.

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ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 398. Map - If you have to drive

because of an immediate evacuation, ’ and you can’t use G PS in your car or your smart phone, then an actual map is a blessing. Just get in the car and drive to safety.

This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author o f The 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered pharmacist. To contact her, visit www.SuzpCohen.com

FISH Offering Presentation On M edicare

FISH of SanCap, along withSHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), is offering a

presentation, entitled Taking The Mystery Out of Medicare, to help participants make informed health choices. The presentation will be held at the FISH Walk-In Center on Thursday, September 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Complimentary, unbiased, confidential counseling on Medicare and health insurance topics will be discussed. Areas of discussion, presented by Jennifer VanderMay, will include: Preparing for the Annual Election Period (begins October 15); Part D Information; and 2 0 1 8 Medicare Updates.

Kathy Y. Monroe, MSG, FISH program director, said “This is an opportunity for individuals to ask questions they have for the upcoming open Medicare enrollment period. This session will help them make important decisions about their Medicare and prescription plans. We at FISH of SanCap are very appreciative to have the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida come to Sanibel and Captiva to meet with our community.”

For more information, contact Kathy Y. Monroe at 472-4775 .

This program is a courtesy of the Area Agency on Aging for SW FL.For more information, visit www. AAASWFL.org. For information on the SHINE program or for assistance, call the Elder Helpline at 1-866-413-5337 .

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CALLING CARD 239-395-1213Emergency.......................................................................................................911Sanibel Police...................................................................................... 472-3111Lee County Sheriff’s Office............................................................... 477-1200On Call Captiva Deputy........................................................................ 477-1000Fire Department - Sanibel.................................................................... 472-5525Fire Department - Captiva................................................................. 472-9494Florida Marine Patrol............................................................................ 332-6966Florida Highway Patrol........................................................................ 278-7100Poison Control............................................................................ 1-800-282-3171Chamber of Commerce........................................................................ 472-1080City of Sanibel....................................................................................... 472-4135Administrative O ffice.......................................................................... 472-3700Building Department............................................................................ 472-4555Planning Department.......................................................................... 472-4136Library - Sanibel.................................................................................. 472-2483Library - Captiva.............................................................................239-533-4890Post Office - Sanibel .......................................................................... 472-1573Post Office - Sanibel (toll free)..................................................... 800-275-8777Post Office - Captiva............................................................................ 472-1674Sanibel Community Association.................. ................................... 472-2155Center 4 Life - Senior Center............................................................. 472-5743ARTSArcade Theater...................................................................................... 332-4488Art League Of Fort Myers................................................................... 275-3970BIG ARTS - Barrier Island Group for the A r t s ................................ 395-0900Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre......................................................... 278-4422Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... ....................................... 288-2535Gulf Coast Symphony.......................................................................... 472-6197Lee County Alliance for the A rts....................................................... 939-2787Naples Philharmonic............................................................................ 597-1111The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater.......................................... 472-6862Sanibel Music Festival........................................................................ 336-7999Sanibel-Captiva Art League.......................................................sancapart.comSW Florida Symphony ........................................................................ 418-0996CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSABWA-American Businesswomen’s Assoc.. http://abwasanibelcaptiva.orgAmerican Legion Post 123.................................................................. 472-9979Angel Flight S E .................................................................... 1-877-4AN-ANGELAudubon Society.................................................................................. 472-3744CHR Community Housing & Resources.......................................... 472-1189Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva.................................... 274-5900COTI Committee of the Islands...................................................coti@coti.org

-CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife............................ 472-3644Democratic Club of the Islands........................Demclubislands@gmail.comFISH OF SANCAP Neighbors Helping Neighbors......................... 472-4775FISH. OF SANCAP 24-hr service....................................................... 472-0404Sanibel Island Fishing C lu b ............................................................... 472-8994Horticultural Society of the Islands........................... 472-6940Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva................... 472-8334Kiwanis C lu b ......................................................................................... 677-7299League of Women Voters..........................................sanibelLWV@gmail.comLions Club, Jeff MacDonald..........................................................302-521-1158Master Gardeners of the Islands....................................................... 472-6940MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie------ 395-9232Newcom ers........................................................................................... 472-9332Notre Dame Club of Southwest F lorida .......................................... 768-0417Optimist Club......................................................................................... 472-0836P A W S ...................................................................................................... 472-4823Rotary C lu b ..................... ................................................472-7257 or 472-0141Sanibel Bike C lu b ..........................................................sanibelbicycleclub.orgSanibel Beautification Inc.................................................................... 470-2866Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society........................... 472-6940Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron...........www.usps.org/localusps/sancapSanibel-Captiva Republican Caucus................... 395-1202Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club___ facebook.com/sancapshellclub 267-7291

■ Sanibel Youth Soccer............................ www.sanibelsoccer.org. . 395-2040United Way of Lee C o u n ty .................................................................. 433-2000United Way 211 Helpline 24 hour...........................................211 or 433-3900Zonta C lu b ............................................................................................. 728-1971ISLAND ATTRACTIONSBailey-Matthews National Shell M useum........................................ 395-2233JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.................................... 472-1100Sanibel Historical Museum & V illage............................................... 472-4648SCCF Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation............................... 472-2329

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Top teams from all over the country will compete in Fort Myers photos provided

City O f Palms Classic Team Lineup Unveiled

A nother star-studded field is set for the 45th annual Culligan City of Palms Classic at the Suncoast Credit Union

Arena on the campus of Florida Southwestern State College (FSW). The six-day 26-team tournament gets under way Monday, December 18 and continues through Saturday, December 23.

Elite teams from as far away as California, Wisconsin and New Jersey will gather for this annual holiday tradition. Som e of the top teams in the main draw include: Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California), four-time California state champion; Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, New Jersey), New Jersey’s Non-Public B state runner-up; Memphis East (Memphis, Tennessee), two-time defending Class AAA Tennessee state champion; legendary Chicago Simeon (Chicago), seven­time Illinois state champion; and local favorite Canterbury (Fort Myers).

Additionally, eight of the top 2 5 seniors in the nation will participate in this year’s tournament, including ESPN No. 2 player in the Class of 2018 , Zion Williamson (Spartanburg Day, Spartanburg, South Carolina); ESPN No. 4 player in the Class of 2018 , Bol Bol Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California); ESPN No. 14 player in the Clas« of 2018 , Nassir Little (Orlando Christian Prep, Florida); and ESPN No. 20 player in the Class of 2018 , Lehigh Acres native Emmitt Williams (Orlando Oak Ridge, Florida).

Culligan returns for its fifth year as Title Sponsor, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car is Presenting Sponsor for the fourth year.

Tickets for the tournament are now available. Several ticket options include:

1. The six-day Preferred Ticket Package. A single-seat six-day ticket package for $ 2 5 0 plus a $10 processing fee with seating in the first two rows directly behind the team benches and scorer’s table (west side of the arena) or the opposite second row (east side).

2. The six-day Reserved Ticket Package. A single-seat, six-day ticket package for $ 1 2 8 plus a $10 processing fee for the remaining courtside seating (east and west sides of the arena).

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The tournament begins Decem ber 18

Basketball fans will catch plenty of action

3. VIP Parking. A six-day Reserved Parking Pass for $ 6 0 plus a $5 processing fee.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call the box office Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8 0 0 -4 4 0 - 7469 or 481 -4849 .

No fees are collected from players and teams, and Classic Basketball Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for- profit corporation that acts as a foundation for the tournament. For many of the players, the tournament represents their first opportunity to travel outside their own city.

Since 1989, 146 Culligan City of Palms Classic players have been named McDonald’s All-Americans and 116 have been drafted by the NBA, including 71 first-round picks.

Visit cityofpalmsclassic.com for all the information on this not-for-profit tournament featuring the top-ranked piayers and teams, including visitor information, ticket sales, schedule, team information, history, sponsors and sponsorship opportunities, eNewsletter signup, a tournament bracket, scores and stats and information on how to lend financial support as a Friend of the Classic.#

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

APTAiN PaulPr im e a u x C h a r t e r s

Capt. Paul Primeaux (239)292-9890

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Phone: 239-267-5858 Fax: 239-267-7855 w w w .w indow splusllc.com

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Would you like your business card in every home and

business on Sanibel & Captiva every week?

239-395-1213

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Light Tackle Sport Fishing Tarpon • Snook • Redfish & More CAPT. MATTg MITCHELL

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Friendly Customer Service.

N EXT DAY INSTALLATION OFPool Heaters, Pumps, Motors, Salt Systems, J

Blankets and Roller Systems.

RETAIL LOCATIONOffers a Complete Line of Pool Supplies S Parts

Free Estimates A fter Hours Emergency ServiceCall Us Today

472-4505Veteran Owned & Operated

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GARCIA REAL ESTATE AND CONSULTING

RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER239- 472-5147

garciaonsanibel.comOffering 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 4/29 CC TFN

WONDERFUL RENTAL IN POPULAR

LOCATION ON SANIBEL

2 Rooms, Bathroom,Approx. 1,000 sq. feet.

This was Molnar Electric’s old office. Call Judy at 239-851-4073.

#RS8/5CCTFN

FOR LEASE - CAPTIVACommercial Space.Avail Oct 1,2017 950 sqft (approx.)

Parking & Excellent Signage-On Captiva Drive Zoned Gen. Commercial

Serious Inquiries Only Captivacommercialforrent@gmail.com

or fax 239437-7516.9/22 # 9/22

PRIME OFFICE SPACE700 square feet at

1619 Periwinkle Way. Immediate Occupancy.

Call Joe Gil 516-972-2883 or 800-592-0009.

#RS 4/7 CC TFN

LIGHTHOUSE REALTYPaul J. Morris, Broker VACATION RENTALS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island

239-579-0511#RS 1/4 CC TFN

Island VacationsOf Sanibel & Captiva

Million $ Views Await You!• Cottages • Condos • Homes • Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths

239-472-7277 1-888-451-7277

#RS 1/4 BM TFN

SEASONAL RENI5L

RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDSPutting owners and

tenants together Call Ryan Block

www.remax-oftheislands.com 239472-2311#RS1/23 BM TFN

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ANNUAL RENTALSANIBEL

Updated 2BR / VA BA duplex, 2 story, tile and carpet. UF.

Most utilities included. $2,000/mo.

FT. MYERSProperty in Gated Community

Close to Sanibel. 2BD/2BA UF. Condo. $1,350/mo.

IONAMinutes to Sanibel, from this gated

Riverfront Community in Iona. 3BR/21/ 2 baths, fully furnished, two story,

w/2 car garage, tennis and 2 pools,+ marina, for dockage or boat storage.

$2,100/mo.

Call to View!Ojj 472-6747

Gulf Beach Properties, Inc.Helping People Become Islanders for over 35 years!

H ie Island Experience!

9/22* TFN

NATURAL HOME CLEANINGOptimize your health and home

Utilizing hydrogen peroxide, fresh citrus, b. soda and Suds.

Sonya @ 239-246-7007.5/26 # TFN

ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRICLie# EC12002788.

Call Roger 239-707-7203. Aqualink - Motor Controls.

Office & Store Maint.#RS6/7CCTFN

JACOB’S LADDER WINDOW CLEANING

I have over 20 years window cleaning experience. My deep cleaning and

polishing system is better than any other. Many other services offered Call Jeff @239-791-9273

5/26 # TFN

HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICESResidential Cleaning to Satisfaction Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471

Sanibel Lie. #11412 Lee Co. Lie. #051047#NS 1/4 PC TFN

SCARNATO LAWN SERVICELawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and Mulch (one month free service available)

Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 scarnatolawn@aol.com

#RS 1/25 BM TFN

DOCKAGEHourly, Daily, Weekly

and Monthly. Captiva Island 472-5800

#RS 1/4 NCTFN

HELP WANTED

SINGERS WANTEDTenor(s)/baritone(s)able to sight-sing early music reasonably well in a small group (1-2 singers on a part). Objective: fun & sharing

great music. Location: Sanibel. Contact Anne-Marie, ambouche@gmail.com.

9/22# 10/20

JERRY’S FOODS SERVERS & BARISTAS

Part Time Evening And Weekend Front End Associates Needed. Looking for

energetic, personable, and fun individuals, with open availability

Monday through Sunday.If interested call and ask for

John, Norm Sarah 472-9300.1700 Periwinkle Way

#NS 5/6 BM TFN

TARPON BAY EXPLORERS FEE BOOTH PROFESSIONAL

Join the Tarpon Bay Explorers team! Part & Full time Fee Booth Professional

needed. Looking for polite and responsible individuals who possess good customer

service skills to tend the entrance of Wildlife Drive within the JN Ding Darling

National Wildlife Refuge. Fee Booth Professionals sell entrance fee tickets and

passes to refuge visitors. If interested, call Wendy or Adam @ 239472-8900 and

send resume to sauerlac@gmail.com.9/22 #9/22

SCRAMBLERS

1. Reduce; 2. Ramble; 3. Bother; 4. Rapier

Today's Word

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Shore Fishing:

Don't Harm The Fishby Capt. Matt Mitchell

Landing a big fish from the beach can be hard on the fish. Dragging a fish up onto the sand if you’re going

to release it is not an option as it usually damages or kills the fish.

• Hold the fish in the water while you unhook it if you’re going to release it.

• The less you can touch a fish before release the better for the fish.

• If you want a picture with the fish, support it as you lift it out of the water -

and do it quickly.• Before releasing, revive the fish while

holding it in the water; moving it slowly back and forth so water goes over its gills. The fish will let you know when it’s ready to swim off.

* Florida just recently changed the regulations on fishing from shore. Florida residents as well as out of state visitors need a fishing license to fish from shore.

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My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time for the usually outspoken Lamb to be a bit more discreet. You still can get your point across, but do it in a way less likely to turn off a potential supporter.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Good news: All that hard work you put in is beginning to pay off. But you need to watch that tendency to insist on doing things your way or no way. Be a bit more flexible.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to delay making a decision on the future of a long-standing relationship until you check out some heretofore hidden details that are just now beginning to emerge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your reluctance to compromise on an important issue could backfire without more facts to support your position. Weigh your options carefully before making your next move.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for ambitious Leos or Leonas to shift from planning their next move to actually doing it. Your communication skills help persuade others to join you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Relationships -- personal or professional - present new challenges. Be careful not to let a sudden surge of stubbornness influence how you choose to deal with them.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might need more facts before you can decide on a possible career change. But you should have no problem making a decision about an important personal matter.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You’re respected by most people for your direct, no-nonsense approach to the issues. But be careful you don’t replace honest skepticism with stinging sarcasm.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A newly emerging situation could require a good deal of attention and some difficult decision-making. However, close friends will help you see it through.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters need attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Of course you deserve to indulge yourself in something special. But for now, tuck that bit of mad money away. You’ll need it to help with a looming cash crunch.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A temporary setback in your financial situation is eased by changing some of your plans. You’ll be able to ride it out quite well until the tide turns back in your favor.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for understanding people’s needs. You have a low tolerance for those who act without concern for others.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY• On Sept. 25, 1957, under escort from the U.S. Army’s

101st Airborne Division, nine black students enter all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Of the 517

black students in the district, 80 expressed interest and were interviewed by the school. Of the 17 chosen, nine decided to attend.

• On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins at Chicago’s new Galvin Manufacturing plant. Galvin would introduce the Motorola radio, the first mass-produced commercial car radio. The name had two parts: “motor” evoked cars and motion, while “ola” derived from “Victrola” and was supposed to make people think of music.

• On Sept. 27, 1967, a French TV network begins to broadcast the first (and only) season of the American sitcom “My Mother, The Car.” The show’s premise was a man visits a used-car lot and finds a 1928 Porter convertible that is, somehow, the reincarnation of his dead mother.

• On Sept. 28, 1972, weekly casualty figures for the Vietnam War contain no U.S. fatalities for the first time since March 1965. Losses remained high among South Vietnamese forces, which had taken over the fighting.

• On Sept. 29, 1913, Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, disappears while traveling by steamship from Belgium to England. On Oct. 10, his body was found floating in the water. His death was judged a suicide, but many people believed Diesel was murdered.

STRANGE BUT TRUE• It was American author and political activist Barbara

Ehrenreich who made the following sage observation: “No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.”

• Coke has the honor of being the first soft drink in space. Members of the Space Shuttle Challenger drank the beverage from a specially designed “Coca-Cola Space Can.”

• If you’re like the typical human, it takes your brain about 0.0004 seconds to retrieve any given memory.

• Even in these modern days, certain maritime traditions hold on. For instance, when a new ship is launched for the first time, the water that first touches the ship is caught in a bottle. Once sealed, that bottle stays with the ship; it’s typically displayed in the captain’s office, near the bridge.

• On a per-capita basis, residents of Mexico consume more carbonated drinks than people in any other country on Earth.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY“I have always supported measures and principles, and not

men. I have acted fearless and independent, and I never will regret my course. I would rather be politically buried than to be hypocritically immortalized.” - Davy Crockett 3

Top 10 Real Estate SalesSubdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market

Sanibel Estates Sanibel 1960 1 ,585 $ 8 4 9 ,0 0 0 $ 8 0 0 ,0 0 0 192

Cape Coral Cape Coral 2 0 1 2 2 ,5 7 0 $ 6 7 9 ,9 0 0 $ 6 5 0 ,0 0 0 157

Cross Creek Estates Fort Myers 2 0 0 0 4 ,0 1 3 $ 5 8 9 ,9 0 0 $ 5 5 2 ,5 0 0 8

Cape Coral Cape Coral 2 0 0 2 2 ,2 8 2 $ 4 8 9 ,0 0 0 $ 4 7 5 ,0 0 0 79

Cape Coral Cape Coral 1999 2 ,1 3 0 $ 4 3 9 ,9 0 0 $ 4 2 7 ,0 0 0 55

Cobblestone Bonita Springs 2011 2 ,1 6 2 $ 3 9 9 ,0 0 0 $ 3 9 9 ,0 0 0 2

Cape Coral Cape Coral 1978 1 ,497 $ 3 8 9 ,9 0 0 $ 3 7 9 ,5 0 0 11

McGregor Reserve Fort Myers 1996 1 ,959 $ 3 6 9 ,9 0 0 $ 3 5 2 ,9 0 0 4 9

Knights Bokeelia Isle Bokeelia 1979 1 ,0 3 5 $ 3 4 9 ,9 9 9 $ 3 3 5 ,0 0 0 631

Herons Glen North Fort Myers 2 0 0 5 1 ,975 $ 2 9 4 ,9 0 0 $ 2 8 6 ,5 0 0 179 *

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