FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE with BAT YAM TEMPLE of the ISLANDS, SALLY & AL HANSER, KIRCHNER CONTRACTING and JERRY’S OF SANIBEL
BAT YAM TEMPLE of the ISLANDS, SALLY & AL HANSER, KIRCHNER CONTRACTING and JERRY'S OF SANIBEL join our New Year's Eve sponsors.
BAT YAM Temple of the Islands is located at the Sanibel Congregational Church of Christ on Periwinkle Way. Temple Bat Yam has served the spiritual needs of the Sanibel/Captiva Jewish Community for 19 years. Sabbath worship takes place on Friday evenings, 8:00 p.m., at the Church. Rabbi Murray Saltzman is in residence beginning in November through April. In addition to leading worship services on Friday evenings, on Saturday mornings he presents two lectures and discussion groups, the first dealing with Jewish history and the second with Jewish thought and belief. The sign (left to right) Allan Silberman, Joan Silberman and Esther Salzman are holding is $135.
Sally and Al Hanser, long time residents of Sanibel, take pride in Sanibel and are a part of the fabric of our community. Al founded the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, which, like them personally, takes being a good citizen very seriously. Al has served on every philanthropic board on the Island and currently chairs the Good Neighbor Foundation.
Sally, until she recently retired, had an event painting business, which enhanced many of the Island fund raising events. Sally and Al are proud parents of four children, seven grandchildren…all who love to visit Sanibel. The sign Sandy and Al are holding in the new offices of Sanibel Captiva Trust is $195.
Kirchner Contracting, P.O. Box 143, Sanibel is owned by Matt Kirchner, a twenty-year resident of Sanibel Island. Matt and his wife, Terri, have been married for 35 years. Matt is licensed, insured, and state certified. His background includes structural engineering, construction, storm shutter and impact glass expertise. Kirchner Contracting provides consulting, design services, new home construction and additions, remodeling of existing homes and commercial properties, replacement windows and doors for compliance with codes and standards, and development of commercial property. Matt serves on the City of Sanibel Contractor Review Board; the Damage Assessment Team; Lee County BIA; National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce. The sign Matt is holding is $195.
Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel, 1700 Periwinkle Way, was established in 1983. This supermarket is located in a shopping center where Macaws, Amazon and other unique species of birds greet you before you enter. Jerry’s has covered parking. Purchases can be delivered under the building to your car. Jerry’s has a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Jerry’s hours are 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily. The sign Operation Manager Mark Pucher and Assistant Operation Manager Tami Raver are holding is $195.
You can become a sponsor by purchasing a 24” x 32” sign for $195 or a 24” x 18” sign for $135. Signs may be purchased anonymously. Proceeds from the sale of signs help our island workers so their children can attend the City of Sanibel Recreation After School Program, Fun Days when school is closed and Summer Camp at the Recreation Center.
For more information please call Events Chairman Barry Alan Roth, 239-313-9591, a Kiwanian and Life Time Member of the Recreation Center or Crystal Mansell, Executive Assistant to the City Manager at 472-3700.
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