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tart the holiday season by attending the BIG ARTS Annual Art Fair, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exciting event will be held on the grounds of BIG ARTS and the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum, with plenty of free parking close by, facilitated with the help of local Kiwanis Club volunteers.
Scale Rails Of Southwest Florida Artists from all over the world come and display their innovative, diverse and high quality creations for your perusal and purchasing pleasure. This juried art fair has grown from a mere 40 booths to over 90. The competitive and highly selective application process assures us of the finest offerings in ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. Each artist donates a unique piece of his or her work. With over 100 pieces contributed, a raffle is continuous throughout the two days and winners do not need to be present. Join the crowd for this spectacular, fun-filled annual event. Visit the Sanibel Historical Village and Museum. Enjoy fantastic artwork, a continuous raffle and a lively children's activity table. Snacks and drinks are provided by Schnapper's Hots. Get your holiday shopping done early. Bring the family. BIG ARTS Center and Sanibel Historical Village and Museum, 900 Dunlop Road (next to City Hall). For more information call BIG ARTS at 395-0900. Cost is $3 per person, children under 1 2 are f ^
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he 2002 Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Christmas Bird Count is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14. This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the count. It began on Christmas Day in 1 9 0 0 when 27 conservationists decided to protest what was at that time the traditional bird shoot by counting birds instead of shooting them. Today, over 55,000 volunteers from all 50 states, Canada and many other countries in the Western hemisphere will count and record
every individual bird and bird species encountered in one day. Last year, in 2001, over 110 volunteers from Sanibel and Captiva counted a total of 32,978 birds and 102 species, According to June Patinkin, bird count coordinator, this represented an all time high for this area. Volunteers are still needed for this year's count. Participants are assigned areas and go out in teams of two. The count will take place from about 7 a.m. to early afternoon on December 14. All skill levels are invited to participate, as each team consists of an observer as well as a recorder. If you are not skilled, a great way to learn. If you are interested in participating, please call June Patinkin
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n June of 2003 construction is expected to begin on an $85 million, 122-bed expansion of the existing HealthPark facility, according to Karen Kreiger, director of public relations. The new addition will be constructed on the present site with some additional floors being added to the existing facility. Spring Rosen, Sanibel resident and a member of the board of trustees of HealthPark, expressed enthusiasm for t h e future of the health care services provided by HealthPark. Rosen said the cost of the new addition would be higher than the original facility, reflecting the construction cost increases over the past 10 years. She cited several recent developments: • A new 16-bed chest pain observation unit • Expansion of the sleep laboratory • Consolidation of the Lee Physician Group offices on Bass Road
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rowed from private collectors, showcasing playthings from an earlier era. Old standards are trains, cars, dolls, games, stuffed animals and so on, but according to Dee Kauffman who chairs the extravaganza assisted by Betty Fisher
as co-chair, this year will highlight the theme "Wings and'Things." Standard bearer of the new theme is a child-size antique angel along with models of early aircraft, birds and other flying objects. Example: one of the Christmas trees sprinkled throughout the village is decorated with toy birds. Miniature rooms, always a popular attraction, will be on display too but with ethereal modes of angelic activity. The 1898 Burnap Cottage that spent
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"Shutters" Is a truly magnificent estate on the Gold Coast of Capita. Enjoy Hie captivating view of the Gulf of Metico from the 150 feet of private beachfront This 3BR plus den Is complimented by a 21M guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area. The estate Is completed by a large caged pool and Jacuzzi. Offered at $6,700,000, Call Ken or Leane Suarez at239-395-6I00.
This 4 bedroom. ,1 bath Old Honda Stjle construction Is complete. Located In Ihe Del Sega area of Sanibel it h near Ihe Gulf of Mexico Will) the neu construction, this Is alreadj scheduled foi 2 fireplaces, mldr floors and all neu \ iking stainless steel appliances Hie 3rd >ton ohsr natort deck glses tou a great \ietvof the gulf and surrounding dreab Oflfieddl $1,230,000. Call Damon for Information al 239-395-6110
Tins 3BR, 2BA house Is on the edge of "Ding" Darling We Sanctuary and has a tail jnanjime canal tire Brand new Italian tile roof and Interior tile flooring Just pointed (Interior and nlffior) nidi a complete Interior remodeling and all brand new appliances. All jon mil need is furniture The boat dock has a lO.OOOIb boat lilt and there l& room to puta sulmmlng pool in the tackjard. Offered ,U $619 001) Call Toby Jt 239-395-O12C for more Information
Country Club. Impeccably cared for and maintained with extras In ever)' room Including electric window coverings, wet bar, expanded great room (20x28). cat-in kitchen anil a mustsee pool area with custom murals. Located on an oversized maintenance free h o m e * . $435,000. Call G.G. or Ray at 239-3(15-61 M for Information.
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ta 3BR, 3B^ liome al the end ofacuJ-de-sdc second door trill prltaie silling area, porch and son deck. Separate bath and shower in master bath, Lots of open deck. Grand hall Ip living room with dining area and large open kitchen with breakfast nook. Ground floor foyer. 3 car garage and space for a workshop/exercise room •
This beautlFul 3 bedroom, 2.5 balh Is located In SanJbel's East End with direct gulf access. It features a 7000 lb. boat lift, screened.awlmmliig pool, and den. Its Interior is Immaculate with brick fireplace, upgraded appliances, recessed lighting and custom wood cabinets. Offered at -' $ 1,680.000. Call Jean at 239-395-6117 for Information,.'/'
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Tins HBR, 2B \ lus otei 2 BOO squdie left nf In ing space and is minutes ff from the Dun.es (jolf and Tennis Club. With a den. fireplace ami pool/spa fl tills house welcomes a family. The lol is beautifully landscaped with a view of ihe sanrtiun Hie home is eompleleK reno\ated nllh lols of bonus space. (Iffeied at S3M 000 Call Jean at 239-393-6117 for Information •
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Adorable Sanibel duplex located just steps to tht beach! With permitted nightly rentals tlusotfns j excellent business opportunity! Side one offers IBR & 1BA, and side 2 Is an efficiency style unit. Offered furnished; $625,000. Call G.G. at 239-395-0104 for information.
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Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre Alice in Wonderland Saturday, November 30, 11:00 AM, $5 (includes admission to the Art Fair) Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
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1 p.m. Hard Days Night • 3 p.m. Yellow Submarine INTERIOR DESIGN
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he Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will present a Singin performance of George Frederic Handel's Messiah Sunday, December 1, at 3 p.m. at the Southsicle Christian Church, 7800 College Parkway. The community is invited to listen to or sing this traditional Christmas choral work with the members of the Mastersingers who will be joined by members of the Edison Community College Chorus. Southside Christian Church is located just east of the intersection of Surnmerlin Road and College Parkway. Soloists for the event will include Lorraine Renfroe, soprano; Marilyn Parry, contralto; Robert Beane, tenor; and Doug Renfroe, bass; Janet Carter, accompanist. Maestro A. Edward Battaglia will conduct. Singers will need to bring their own music score. There will be an offering of $5. Call 395-2944 for details. The Messiah, one of the most revered oratorios, is considered among the most celebrated pieces of English sacred music ever written. It is performed in auditoriums, churches and concert halls all over the world during the advent season, mostly by organized choirs or choral groups. The Mastersinger's event will give anyone
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in the Fort Myers area the opportunity to sing or listen to this great work. The Mastersingers began the practice of inviting the general public to sing along with them last year because many people do not have the opportunity to sing the Messiah unless they are members of an organized singing group. The event is a vestige of the mid-1800s when amateurs were incorporated within the professional choirs to form huge performing forces of up to 300 people. Early in Queen Victoria's reign, there was a great push to bring music, especially oratorios, to the common man. The greatest contribution Messiah made to English music of the
Victorian period was the movement of music away from a pastime of the elite to a significant part of life for people of all classes. Handel was described as driven and inspired as he worked almost non-stop for 24 days until the oratorio was completed in 1741. He was quoted as saying,"I did think I did see all heaven before me and the great God." Marj Nordstrom, The Mastersingers' chairperson for the event, said, "It is our intention to make this event a tradition in Fort Myers. We want to give anyone who is interested, the opportunity to sing this great choral masterpiece at this special time of year. "$
econd Act Thrift Store and Boutique located at 1388 Colonial Boulevard in Royal Palm Square is having a 50 percent off sale on Saturday, December7, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Everything in the entire store will be 50 percent off unless marked. For a small donation, have your picture taken with Santa from 9a.m. t o l 2 p . m . Jack Roberts of Jack Roberts Restaurant in the Royal Palm Square will be dropping by with samples from his new restaurant. Second Act also has a large selection of costume jewelry. Those who bring in a donation of a new hairbrush, deodorant or large size shampoo and conditioner will be entered in a drawing-to win $25 worth of merchandise at Second Act. The donations go to Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc a non-profit agency established to provide shelter, counseling, and education to victims of domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault. The agency serves Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties. For more information call 939-2553.*
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[email protected]. Course Dates- January 6 through February 1 - Refer to FMNP Web site, www.MasterNaturalist.org,. and click on "Course Offerings" for specific class times. Registration: Forms are available at the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center (just complete and fax) or'online by visiting www.MasterNaturalist.org and click Registration link. Cost: $200, which includes 40 contact hours of instruction, a comprehensive student-reference workbook, and upon completion, registration in the UF FMNP database, as a Coastal Systems Naturalist, A UF-IFAS certificate of achievement embroider FMNP patch and FMNP Coastal Systems lapel, pin also will be provided at completion. Program: Training for the Coastal Systems Module includes classroom instruction, field trips, and practical interpretive experience related to the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Saltwater Coastal Systems in Florida, which include beaches, estuaries, mangrove forests, saltwater marshes and coastal dunes. In addition, the program addresses the role of society in the saltwater coastal system, develops naturalist interpretation skills and discusses environmental ethics. Target Audience: Volunteers and staff members of nature centers, preserves, sanctuaries, and other environmental education facilities. Ecotourism operators, and guides, teachers seeking opportunities
for environmental educational contact hours and anyone who has an enthusiastic interest in learning more about Florida's environment is encouraged to participate. For more information about the Saltwater Coastal Systems training or
about FMNP in general, contact the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center or log on to the official FMNP Web site at www.MasterNaturalist.org.&
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t was a cool morning on November 23 — unlike other mornings on Sanibel — as 42 proud citizens gathered to dedicats the completion of the four corners of intersection along the east side of Causeway Road. The project is the result of two and one-half years of volunteer work by the Sanibel Beautification Committee. With a special sense of community pride, the group cheered as Ada Shissier, president of the group, along with city officials, cut the yellow ribbon. Ms. Schissler, in giving the history of the group, noted that the first year was spent organizing, the second year making plans, raising funds, and working out the procedures for the projects with the City of Sanibel, She noted that in the past few months the first major project has been completed — the four corners. Her dedication speech,"! think it fitting we take time to recognize this accomplishment and give credit to those who have contributed to this effort. First, I would like to thank the City of Sanibel for its cooperation. Our thanks to the mayor, city manager, council members for their support and encouragement. More specifically I would like to thank Rob Loflin and Gates
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Castle for their support in helping us create procedures for working in harmony with the city. "I want to thank the more than 500 individuals who have contributed financially to our efforts in gifts ranging from $10 to $1,000, In addition to the money, the positive comments and appreciation we have received has. inspired and motivated us. "We want to express our deep appreci-
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everal hundred million years ago, our oceans teemed with all sorts of invertebrates marine life. There were crustaceans, mollusks, worms, echinoderms, jellies & anemones, and many other groups absent today. Some tended to dominate at certain times, such as nautilus in the Ordovician, but no group could seem to get a toehold on the ocean forever. Then, along came fish. Fish developed jaws and teeth, and began ruling our seas like no group ever. Way back, there were monsters like Placoderms (not to be confused with today's Pachyderms, who have about the same effect on the environment), who essentially were giant sharks with bony plates. They used far too much energy (see above comparison) and died out overarmed and over consumptive. Still, fish ruled and nothing in the sea could make a dent in their numbers. All through the day of the dinosaur, actually over 200 million years, fish thrived in the sea, only being eaten by such giants as Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus (the "Loch Ness Monster" that no longer exists). But late in that terrible time of huge reptiles, a creature emerged that enjoyed fish dinners like few ever had. Enter birds. Our first marine birds were of a group known as Icthyomithes (fishbird), and looked like a giant loon. They swam the world's warm seas, diving underwater and grabbing fish like lunch at Gaido's. They were warm-blooded and
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had greater stamina than fish, and could swim like, well, a fish. Or better. They also radiated and gave rise to grebes, and the onslaught was on. They were putting their respective dagger bills on fish in record numbers, no doubt wiping some from the face of the earth. Another group emerged, the Hesperornithes (western bird), who dominated the area now known as the Western Hemisphere. As soon as its first fossil was found in Kansas, we began to realize that
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a great inland sea existed there in the warm climate, and it has now been found in many parts of modern-day America. Hesperornithes was a huge pelican-like bird, the obvious ancestor of Big Bill and his relatives like gannets, boobies, tropicbirds, cormorants and anhingas. Together, the Pelicaniformes raided the Pisces for all they were worth, and this smorgasbord of meat drove the bird world to evolve into many forms of seafood lovers.
Other than the ability to swim fast, fish had another strength birds exploited. Fish have a lateral line, which amounts to a string of nerves running along their sides, that can detect the slightest movement toward them. This is because water cannot compress, and a predator moving their way cannot help but push water into their sensitive lateral line. But birds had a plan. With many species of fish laying near the surface, birds, who could fly, dove right out of the air and nailed unsuspect-' ing fish, who experienced a tern for the worse. It was like taking candy from a baby. Joining terns and the pelican group were former land birds such as Ospreys and kingfishers, making the water's surface a bad place for fish to hang out. Other bird groups couldn't resist the temptation to enjoy fish dinners, and the herons and egrets followed suit. They grew long legs and long necks, and learned to ease through the water (or stay still) and nail fish with their very long, dagger beaks. When humans aren't trying to exterminate them, this is a very successful group, working aquatic areas from small ponds and riversides to the ocean shores. It must have seemed to the fish that for every niche they occupied, some bird came along to exploit it. Some birds have even developed specialized bills that enable them to live out over the open ocean, scooping up surface fish and other marine food on the wing. Petrels, shearwaters and albatross virtually cover the world's oceans, often being incredibly abundant and consumptive of fish. And even toward our planet's poles, huge numbers of birds congregate.
Penguins have spread over much of the Southern Hemisphere (even up to the Equator in the Galapagos) and their imitators (auks, puffins, murres, etc.) have staked claim in the Far North. Fish can't even take it easy after dark, with night herons and fishing owls on the prowl, and even skimmers, who fish by touch nailing them at every opportunity. And on full moons, it's just like another day to many of our fish-eaters. Some birds select fish by their shape. Anhingas, who spear fish with their slender bills, prefer compressed fish like bream, while cormorants, with a hook on their beak, choose fusiform fish like mullet and bass. Each works best with their bill type, and keeps these two groups from direct competition. Indeed, it seems no fish is safe from marauding birds. Still, sometimes predation drives speciation, just like an abundant food source drives that same divergence. Just as birds have divided into many fish-eating groups, and far more species, fish' have done well since the appearance of birds, too. There are now over twenty thousand species of bony fish alone, which is more than all the birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals together. So, it seems they will survive this feathered onslaught and continue to be the driving force in our oceans and freshwater wetlands.^ Jim Stevenson Is director of the Galveston Bird Club, Galveston, Texas. Me can be reached at 409-737-4081.
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music: Deck the Halls by Mannheim Steamroller Winter Wonderland by the Eurythmics Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer by Gene Autry Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky Admission to Clear Channel Holiday Arbor Lights also includes the Nature Center's Natural History Museum featuring over 100 live animals native to Southwest Florida including eagles, hawks, owls, snakes, turtles, and a bobcat. The Nature Gift Store will be stocked with many unique science and natural history gifts for the Holidays and some unusual stocking stuffers! All proceeds of the event help fund the care and feeding of the Nature Center's animals. For more information, please contact the Executive Director Michael Simonik at 275-3435. The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a private, not-for-profit environmental education center that offers fun for people of all ages! The Museum and Trails are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Vblunteer Docent Norm DeWolfe every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. for a guided walk of the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk. Daily programs allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of the fascinating creatures of Southwest Horida! The snakes are fed every Sunday
at 11:15 a.m. - if you've never seen a snake swallow and digest prey, this is an event not to be missed! • The Center consists of a living natural history museum with over 100 live animals, an Audubon Aviary which houses permanently injured birds of prey (hawks, owls, vultures, bald eagles, and more!), nature trails, a picnic area, a gift shop with an excellent assortment of nature books and a Planetarium which features astronomy programs and laser light shows. The Center is located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers, one minute from 1-75 at Exit 136. Admission to the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is $7 for adults and $4 for children (ages three to 12). This new one-price admission includes the Museum, Trails, and all Planetarium Shows scheduled that day. Group rates are available for 15 or more people. Family memberships are available that entitle members to free admission for a year and many other special prices on programs and discounts in the gift store. New volunteers are always welcome.^
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basking in the warm love of family and close friends. But don't fall into a prolonged cat nap yet. There's still much to do before you can put up your paws and relax. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid pushing others to work as hard as you do on a common project. Instead, encourage them to do their best, and they might well reward you with a pleasant surprise. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)/Eike the sensible Libra you are, you no doubt started your holiday shopping already. But be careful to keep within your budget: Shop around for the best buys. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Love and friendship remain strong in your aspect over the next several days. This is a good time to develop new relationships and strengthen old ones. > SAGITTARIUS (November 22 t o ' December 21) A beloved family member has news that will brighten your holidays. Also expect to hear from friends who had long since moved out of your life.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY • On Nov. 25, 1783, nearly three months after the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the American Revolution, the last British soldiers withdraw from New York City after capturing it in 1776. Patriot General George Washington entered the city in triumph to the cheers of New Yorkers. • On Nov. 28, 1919, Americanborn Nancy Astor, the first woman ever to sit in the House of Commons, is elected to Parliament with a substantial majority. Lady Astor took the Unionist seat of her husband, Waldorf Astor, who was moving up to an inherited seat in the House of Lords. • On Nov. 26, 1922, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first souls to enter King Tut's tomb in more than
3,000 years. Inside was a collection of several thousand priceless objects, including a gold coffin containing the mummy of the teenage king. • On Nov. 29, 1929, American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions make the first flight over the South Pole, flying from their base on the Ross Ice Shelf to the pole and back in 18 hours and 41 minutes. • On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to relinquish her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Ala — an act that is in direct violation of a city ordinance requiring black people to ride in the rear of the bus. • On Nov. 27, 1957, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru makes an impassioned speech for nuclear disarmament in New Delhi, which he said would "save humanity from the ultimate disaster." Nehru's 17 years in office ended with his death in 1964. • On Nov. 30, 1996, singer Tiny Tim dies of congestive heart failure. Born Herbert Khaury in New York in 1925, Tiny Tim became known for his humorous falsetto singing and ukulele strumming.^
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rancine Litofsky, a full-time resident of Sanibel Island, is having a one-woman exhibition of her black and white photography at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary in Naples, Florida from December 5 through January 30, The title of the exhibition is "Southwest Florida." The exhibit consists of her landscape and wildlife images of the southwest region of Florida ranging as far as Sarasota and Venice in the north to Big Cypress National Preserve and the Everglades in the south. Corkscrew Swamp Boardwalk A significant portion of the images were photographed directly at Corkscrew Swamp. Ms. Litofsky explains that this exhibit is an environmental portrait of Southwest Florida. Her landscapes are direct portraits of the magnificent habitats to be found in the area. However, she further explains that an environmental portrait is a photograph of a person in his or her personal space, be it at home, at work or at play. Following through on this concept, she chooses to photograph the wildlife of the area in their own personal spaces, thus showing Francine Litofsky how much the environment and its wildlife are intertwined. She elected to do her photography in black and white because this eliminated the distractions of color, thus allowing greater awareness of the light as well as the lines, shapes, and textures present in nature. The exhibit is located in the Blair Center Lobby at Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary. The exhibit is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Blair Center is located at the main entrance to Corkscrew Swamp at 375 Sanctuary Road in Naples. Please call the center at 239-348-9151 for directions and further information. Ms. Litofsky's work can also be seen at Tower Gallery on Tarpon Bay Road in Sanibel and on her Website at www.francinelitofsky.com.£t
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