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Phillips Gallery is featuring its largest exhibit ever —- FISHWORKS :; by Sanibel School students. See page JL8»
Photo by Terri Blackmoiv |Ed Hanna of Sanibel International Vacation Homes paid tor the priviledge of hammering a Chamber of Commerce •telephone to death at the chamber's annual meeting last week. See the rest of the story on page 30.
Tim Gardner ivories at col- oring inside the lines at the Wildlife Coloring Book's dis- play table ath SCCF's cele- bration of Earth Day* See page is for more. 2 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander
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SORRY, YOU'LL HAVE TO GO The Metastatic Life SOMEPLACE BESIDES SANIBEL...! Lisa Pierot JOU'RE TOO HEAVY FOR OUR BRIDGE — page 5 Dave Horton
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(Urntor Stage At the risk of sounding like a commu- I'lu- lau thai llu- I'liuim. i.il J'.IHK". ha so bivn .icliu'lv Marsha Wagner nist or maybe even a democrat — .1 ' 'h() "le.sijMied" o\ei played in othci pail , ol tlir iii,nk< tplate A\ can't help but wonder if we aren't on the this, does little lo well, ami now sunn iu.i|m tin. MnokeKH'e cusp of some sort of economic/commer- i encouiage l.utli tn tur.l liiuu ,ue brll^iu;1 up U> ,1 M 1 lullnui .ol cial revolution in (his eoniiliv I'oi a low nil .in\nnr , |>,ul ili'iiirnl w illi ilir S I ' Uii in mm"lm" _>I\II.'I now we have been tn .i UuvvuUun Indeed, olhci Iliajoi .ill Ilk' uiuMiui'iil ,uh ice Mill- nl 11 if hiiiLM1 eeffltomy, d£sp1terthe Towesl interest rates 'lines, also struggling to with tin' new issues aiuJ unaly.st guys. ...i in memory and various governmental find their ways out of line again, a child easily could have seen the other end of (hat same corporate spec efforts to jumpstarl tlve thing. RENNY the financial woods, are the potential conl'licl of interests, yet (nun who can't support (hemselves on The capper came last week when SEVERANCE getting inavasinglv somehow, senior management could not (heir level of pay. American Airlines, in a valiant effort to Executive Editor nervous at the top. 'They or maybe they jus>l thought they could This is the stuff that change is made fend off bankruptcy, extracted a series of too, have indulged in get away with it long enough to retire in from. You can't legislate morality but per- •payroll concessions from pilots, mechan- similar reason-bending payroll shenani- comfort. Maybe many of them did. haps change will come from irate stock- ics and other unions that make the outfit gans and their unions aren't exhibiting a I think it was Henry Ford who once holders, be they corporate, individual or work, only to turn around and give their whole lot of sympathy. observed that the top paid person in any institutional. Perhaps we will have to rely executives big salary increases and bonus- In fact, a great deal of corporate company should never make more than on some sharp lawyers who will smell a es. America has been at the game in recent 300 times the lowest. Needless to say, he buck or two and bring some whopping The mind boggles to say the least. It years, from Enron to Time-Warner to would be bit startled by what he would class action suits. makes about as much sense as finding AOL and beyond. find today. We are still faced with an Whatever form it takes, the revolution Osama Bin Laden and putting him in Well finally the public is starting to see income range that is widening, not nar- appears to be coming. Let's just hope it's charge of the Iraqi police force. In other what's been going on and actually take rowing. There are plenty of high-level a small one. Let's hope it doesn't bring words, on a scale of I - 10, the intelli- notice. After all, it's that same public that executives reaping multi-million dollar down the whole system and let's hope it gence behind American Airlines decision pays for all this stuff, whether is cost pass- incomes and increases while the compa- brings the extremes closer together so defies mathematical probability by rank- through on frozen peas at the grocery or nies in their charge manage to lose money. everyone can prosper, not just a very few. ing in the exponentially minus range. air fares to Florida. At the same time there are employees at C&d 0J& A(te* you* Wmk Od ONE BITE AND At LUNA CAPE-- Refreshment Center YOU'RE HOOKED! Smoothies SEAFOOD • SPORTS • SPIRITS Protein Shakes Open 4pm 'til Snapper / Grouper / Sole / Swordfish A Lifestyle Enhancement
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E. Hazel Hughes many years during and after World War II. Beginning Sunday, May 4, 2003 and easy access to the sanctuary. Hazel Hughes, 76, a longtime resident of Sprague attended Massie School for Boys continuing through June, Sanibel The Congregational Church is across Captiva Island and recently of Fort Myers, in Versailles, Ky. He received his BS in Congregational United Church of Christ from Periwinkle Place Shopping Center at passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Industrial Chemistry with honors from the will conduct two worship services each 2050 Periwinkle Way. Dr. Randall H She ami her family had moved to Captiva in University of Kentucky in 1931 and his MD Sunday morning-at 7:45 and 10 Child care Niehoflis the pastor; Rev. Sandra R. Boleris 1969 from Miami. from Johns Hopkins in 1936. His internships and Sunday School will be provided at the associate pastor. The Church Office is open She is survived by her sons and daughters- were served at Massachusetts Memorial 10: o'clock service. There is an elevator for Monday through Friday. Phone 472-0497. Hospitals ibetween 1936 and 1940, followed in-law — Donald and Susan of Fort Myers the American College of Surgeons and a and Bill and Sherry of Sanibel; and her sister by two years of private practice in Boston. He served in the Army during World War II Diplomate of the American Board of Nora Lee Fisher of Rome, Ga. Also surviving Surgery. He served as president of both the are her grandchildren — Stephanie, John, from 1942-1946 with posts in England, Africa, Italy and New Orleans as, among Fayette County Medical Society and (he and Charles Hughes. She was predeceased by Kentucky Surgical Society, her husband C.B. "Bill" in 1981. other things, Chief of Surgical Service and An active member of the Second Funeral services were held at Kiser Chief, of Plastic Surgery. He continued from 1945-1967 as the Commanding Officer of Presbyterian Church of Lexington. Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 29, fol- Kentucky, he served as an lilder. lowed by a private family burial the 810 Convalescent Center of the US Army Sprague was preceded in death by his lirsi In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Reserves in Lexington, Ky. Sprague was in the private practice of wife, Louise, and his eldest son, John I' in Hazel's memory to FISH cf Sanibel, Post Sprague. He is survived by his wife. Nan, ol Office Box 854, Sanibel 33957 or Hope .general surgery in Lexington from 1946 to 1967, during which time he also served as Sanibel and Lexington; two sons William Hospice & Palliative Care, 9470 HealthPark G. Sprague of Sacramento. Cal. and Robeit Circle, Fort Myers 33908. Surgeon and Chief of Surgery at the I Volunteer for University of Kentucky Health Service. He A. Sprague and his wife, Nouhy.' ol retired from private practice in 1967, joining Columbus, Indi.; his daughter-in-law. John S. Sprague, MD Margaret Sprague, of Arlington, Va: font Dr. John S. Sprague died April 27, 2003 the University of Kentucky Medical School j F.I.S.H. and serving full-time as Associate Professor grandchildren Kelly Sprague of Falls at his winter home on Sanibel. He was 92. Church, Va., Leslie Withrow and her luis He and his wife, Nan Beanland Sprague, of Clinical Surgery until 1976, then continu- f FRIENDS IN SERVICE HERE. ing in post-retirement status until 1981. He hand, James, of Louisville, John Sprague u were SanibeJ homeowners and had been Springfield, Va., and Jennifer Sprague o. I maintains a list winter residents since 1999. They first came was a member of the search committee for the first Dean of (lie University of kenlucks Kringhurst. Ind.: two stepdaughters to Sanibel in 1992. Nanc> Headland of LiwinjMuii. K\. am i of medical and John Stabler Sprague was bom on March Medical School. In 1982, he joined the stafl of Appalachian Regional Hospitals as a con l.i'Ann Headland of'loin's I trunk, V.i.; am I home-care 20, 1911 at Old High Oaks, the sanatorium luo step j'landchililivn Jessica aiu operated by his father and mother, Dr. sullant and was elected to ilk" lioaul nf people for hire. George Percy Sprague and Marion Brooke Trustees in I9K4, LeAun Richardson of I c\iu;'(on. Sprague. His older brother George was a His private sub-specially interest;-, includ The family suggests lemenilnaiices in die noted psychiatrist in Philadelphia. His sister ed Pediatric Surgery, Peripheral Vascular lorm of donations In Hope Hospice of Toil Marion served as (he tirsl public health nurse Disease, and Surgical Uynccology. A mem Myers, or In Hospice of (he Hluegrass or Call FISH tor Fuyetbs County. Ky. I lis oilier sister Anna her of the Kentucky and" American Medical Second Presbyterian Church in I exincion. was active as a Red Cvos* "Gray Lady" lor Associations. Spiupiie was aKu a fellow of A memorial service will be held on May 472-0404 3 in Lexington. pother's
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gratmty or 11% Mle8,«. Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 7 ECOSanibel sponsors Rosie Emery for Earth Week ECOSanibel sponsors Earth Week "Dolphins Teach Us to Play," and "We're activities with children's entertainer/edu- All Interconnected." cator Rosie Emery Many thousands of children across In celebration of Earth Week, April 28- North America have participated in May 2, popular children's entertainer Rosie's programs over the past decade. A Rosie Emery brought her upbeat, interac- singer/songwriter for many years, she tive "We're All Interconnected" nature began in 1990 to combine her varied and program to Heights Elementary School in lively musical styles with education for South Fort Myers on Monday, April 28. children about the environment, animals The program was made possible through and nature. an educational grant from ECOSanibel. Recognized as a Woman of Distinction This was the second visit to Heights by the Montreal YWCA, Rosie is also a Elementary School for Rosie Emery. Last recipient of the international Helen Prize, year during Earth Week, several communi- awarded to women who have contributed ty organizations including ECOSanibel significantly to their communities. sponsored "Rosie's Rainbow Road Show" ECOSanibel is a non-profit, non-parti-
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BELL TOWER SHOPS BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THE BEST Corner of U.S.-H & Umnols Parkway, I'Virt. Myers Open daily, www.Ltu'MlluweiMhcip«.cnm 8 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander The true spirit of Taste of The Islands Taste of the Islands 2003 is brewing The best of 'em are already signed up — again to benefit CROW, The Clinic for the The Jacaranda, Island House, Timbers, Wildlife committee gets an update on Pick Preserve Rehabilitation of Wildlife. The event brings Sanibel Grill, Matzaluiui, East End Deli, out the best in everyone — sponsors, volun- The Seafood Factory, and Gramma Dot's. By Joanne P. Heroy-GUler The Procedure teers, and the fans and friends of CROW The rewards of sponsorship are many — Adjunct member, On a balmy, overcast Thursday, April who will be coming to the June 1 event held first and foremost, knowing that your con- Sanibel Wildlife Committee 24, Melanie Albert, Tyson Jess, Zach at Gulfside City Park on Sanibel. Stivers ami Whitney Wolanin — students tribution is helping to care for injured, sick The Recipe The main ingredient here is the blend of and orphaned wildlife friends. Depending in Cliery I Darbyshire's 7th grade bounty that island restaurants give to partic- on your level of sponsorship, silver or gold, Start with the Pick Preserve. Add in the F.nvironmenlal Studies Class Sanibel Wildlife Committee. Stir it will) - hosted ipate in the event. Judged by experts in the perks may include free admission and park- seven Wildlife Committee members and culinary field, the competition is fierce. ing, T-shirts, food tickets, admission into (lie information from four Sanibel School stu- guests to the Pick Preserve visit. A red- Some of the same restaurants have been gold sponsor VIP tent, and publication of dents. You gel a group happy to be out shouldered hawk. single-iniiuledly jour- coming back for the past 22 years to vie for your name or business name in print media, together sharing important environmental the coveted "People's Choice" and "Taste of on posters and in the official Taste Program. information. Pick, see page 10 the Taste" (Judges' choice) awards. Last For more specifics on sponsor rewards, year's winners in these categories were see the Sponsorship sign-up form in (he Gramma Dot's and The Seafood Factory. Islander or island Reporter Newspapers. Nine other food categories are awarded Volunteers are also needed for The Taste. •=* ft Best appetizer, Best Salad, Best Meat, Best Gigs are available from site set-up to ticket Fish/Seafood, Best Pasta, Best Pizza, Best sales and everything in between, including Vegetarian, Best Dessert, Best Booth clean-up. Have fun while you're helping Presentation. A waiter-waitress race is also CROW. Volunteer sign-up form can also he part of the tradition and allows restaurant found in the Islander and Island Reporter. staff (other than chefs) to show off their For information and restaurant sign-up, V stuff, as last year's first place winners from please contact Event Chairperson, Anita The Seafood Factory did so ably. Pinder at CROW, 472-3644. ( '•} CR.O.W. C.R.O.W.'s
23rd Annual •4 , TASTE OF THE ISLANDS .*>•• Sanibel Island, PL Sunday June 1, 2003 Noon to 6p.ni. \, 941-472-3644 / Gulfside Park (Algiers Beach), Sanibel Volunteer Sign-up I'/iiila., h\ r/ihiinif I'. IIcivy-Giller \ou Can Help CROW by being a volunteer at (L-H): Kit'hard Kinkol, Whitney Wolanin, Walt Uii-kinson, Melanie "Taste o£ The Island" St»l)«»rt, Vcrn Frankwi<>h, and Zuck Stevens. SATURDAY, MAY 31 st~ 9:00 AM: Sri lancing aruurid .set ,>.ih :ir,:l .ium-. • Assist with tent set-up Assist with restaurant table set-up HOLIDAY • Pick-up plants/canopies on island as needed (trucks helpful) 2:00 PM : • Open, bag and distribute garbage boxes; Butt buckets DEADLINES • Prepare raffle ticket packets f-l Distribute wine cases and supplies to beverage tent • Hang Signs {Gates and Tents) Memorial Day SUNDAY, JUNE 1-- Day of the Event (31/2 hour shifts) 9:00 AM: Monday, May 26th, 2003 • Assist with Sponsor Arena set-up and decorating • Assist with Tee Shirt folding and set-up 11:00 AM: U Sell Tee Shirts • Entrance Gate Ticket Takers SANIBEL SHOPPER'S GJ T1IVF • Main Beverage Tent PROOF Ad Deadline Thursday May 22, NOON Q Remote Beverage Tent • Food and Beverage Ticket Sales Regular Ad Deadline Friday, May 23, NOON • CR.O.W. Information Table Classified Ad Deadline Friday, May 23, 5 pm • Raffle Ticket Sales Table 6:00 PM: • Fold and stack tables and chairs • Remove Signs • Clean up gate areas & Butt Buckets ISLAND REPORTER PROOF Ad Deadline Thursday, May 22, NOON , AVAILABLE SHI FT TIMES Regular Ad Deadline Friday, May 23, 3 pm 11:00AM-3:00PM 3:00PM 6:00PM Classified Ad Deadline Friday, May 23, 5 pm Please fax form back to CR.O.W. at 472-8544 by May 16th A packet will arrive by mail with your assignment letter, parking pass and a coupon for a DISCOUNT on an event shirt. Entry wristbands will be given to you at the volunteer check-in tent when you arrive at the event ISLANDER May 30, 2003 PROOF Ad Deadline NAME DAY PHONE#_ Friday, May 23, 5 pm ADDRESS FAX Regular Ad Deadline Tuesday, May 27, 10 am CITY, STATE, ZIP_ Classified Ad Deadline Friday, May 23, 5 pm THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 9 Yig success On Sunday.April 27 (he American C'ocliraiu1, but it appeal;, that the total Business Women's Association (ABWA ) amount raised is nearly $4,000. ran what: many hope is the first of many *V\ lot of people had a good time," she annual Poker Pedals. says. "There were about 100 participants The event was organized to raise and we could have handled 300." money for scholarships to help local Cochrane went on to compare this event women in need of this kind of financial to a similar one in Key West which is assistance. done on motorcycles, noting that in using In the past the ABWA has run a Monte bicycles instead, "it's so Sanibel." Carlo Night to raise scholarship funds but The 100 competitors made the rounds the general consenus, according to Lisa of 15 sponsor businesses, picking up play- Cochrane and others involved in the ing cards to develop the best poker hand. event, is,that the Poker Petlal is even more Next week when the tally is complete fun and more popular. we will publish the total along with the The count is slill underway, says winners.
- __ „ I Photos by Amy Fleming Sortie 100 participants turned out at the Bank of the Island's to register with Julie DeBord (in red) and Dr. Fay Carney for the Poker Pedal.
C.R.O.W. Taste Of The islands Sponsors Reap Great Rewards Sunibcl Island, VI. 941-472-3644 Would you like to help CHOW by being a sponsor for the 2003 Taste Ol The Islands to be held Sunday, |une 1st? This year's Taste Team is working very hard lo oiler a sponsorship thai will provide great value lo your business in return lor your support. Your sponsorship will reward you in three ways. First anil loremost, die intrinsic bciulils provide you vvill) the knowledge your i i MIM 11 mi i"i: i lii-lpinv. i I'' AY n i i .ui- (• •< injured, sick and orpluuu'il wild tile trie nils. V •• u \*. ill Uc d< nil Mr •! i .u n iii lo •. * ii M • . -i 111 u HI ill \ how nmch sou believe ivi 1 he pit sen ,11 n HI .mil piiitei 11 on "i KIU '
Dunes 18-hole Women's Golf Pick.from page 6 April 25, 2003 Final event of the season neying overhead with a The Dunes ABCD 1,2,3 Best Balls: prized prey in its talons, set the tone for the event. Golf and Tennis Club 1 best ball on 6 hardest Upon entering the handicapped .holes Upland Restoration Pond Men's Golf 2 best balls on next 6 hardest urea, the group was April 21, 2003* 18 Holes handicapped holes greeted by an 8-foot alli- Four-Man 123 Ball Match 3 best balls on 6 easiest gator. Zach and Tyson 46 Players handicapped holes then set out a special fish and creature trap, which ST 1 PLACE 1ST PLACE would be retrieved and studied at the end ol the John Griesbaum 112 Grethe Christiansen 104 Michael Funk visit. And Melanie shaied Carolyn DeCoster some excellent pho Dick Wilhoit Norma Gillespie • Joan Kent Jack Gans tographs from school 2N" PLACK projects done at (he 2ND PLACE Becky Ciriello 107 Preserve. Trail enhaiue Devvey Tate 112 Tanya Hochsehild merit, butterfly obsena Bill Swain Sally Knaub • Judy feeder tions, and plant studii s were captured lor lain John Basher 3"" IYACK (TIK) Bill Craig analysis and coinpanvii. NoelBarbee 110 Plant transects, an Barbara Cassavell environmental study ih.n 3"" PLACE Robin Cohan • Claire Howie is part of the curriculum. Marv Seihold 118 Noiiva dans 110 was explained In K K Bigelow Diane Schults Melanie. Using then Bob Maxeiner Jana Stone • Mary Vernon skills of observation, the Tyson rless examines a sample from Pick David Parinelcc students record details of Preserve. 5'" PI.ACK a specific area oi the 4™ PLACK Mania Cohen 113 (•'reserve. In this way, positive results of permission to utilize the Pick Preserve John Frymoyer 118 Erica Amsterdam liabii.it u'sioialiou are documented. parcel to integrate environmental educa- Jim Clark Helen Seihold Joan Kscherl Vindication of ihc invasive exotic tion with its curriculum. Bob Louwers Ura/ilian pepper as the dominant species Wildlife Committee members who par- in the l're-.eive is complete and, with the ticipated Walt Dickinson, Vent A blind draw was used to deter- ('hip Ins: Norma (JiUesnie 2 return uf nati\e habitat, reepiii" a record Frankwtch, Joanne lleroy -< wilier and mine the John Frymoyer threesome of the rcuiui ol displaced wildlife is Trent Parker, along with their guests si-ore. Tits were carded-olt' to deter- Most Improved IMayer of the Year: important. Libby Frankwich, Hob (iiller and Mary mine place. Becky Ciriello Richard l-'inkcl, environmental educa- Parker all agieed that these students' tor from Sanihel-Captiva Conservation knowledge was exciting and encouraging. Foundation, at conip.mied (he I'lonp. lie Not even a startled black racer or the poi- e\plamed dial ihe 2(> aeie I'ick Preserve is son ivy and fireants Orthodontics ,/,<•<••„,•><>'>••!<»•<•'•"•<"Jll'"r JUCot/iera 'Oat/ Kids Dr. Michael Echols We would like to invite our friends and neighbors to experience Mother's Day with us. Enjoy the ambiance of our historic dining room overlooking Redfish An excellent reputation built on over twenty Pass and our award-winning, creative cuisine. years of experinece and dependable results A convenient location for busy moms L/Ceseroa/ions required. A safe, fun environment for your kids We are happy to give second opinions 47-CROWN (472-7696) WWW.BRACEFACE.COM Extensive photos and information on-line South Sethi Resort 6300 Whiskey creek Drive Dress, collared shirls nnd slacks, no je Pockets of Wildlife - Bird Apartments breast and uuder-belly have black spots (hat wo weathered snags slaacl near each give the illusion of other on opposite sides of Island Inn standing out from the TRoad. By ear or bike, you'd probably t . huffy-white feathers. miss them as they are somewhat obscured It has a wide, black by vegetation. Actually you miss a lot along necklace and when it that road unless you walk. flies it shows off its Today, while Clair is busy photograph- yellow undervvings ing a white-eyed vireo, (a challenge that and undertail feathers. might take hours) I walk from the Bailey The male has a black Tract entrance back toward Tarpon Bay BEV POSTMUS mustache, the female Road hoping to find some migrating indigo has none. buntings. I saw them in this area last year The female slips and would enjoy that treat again. However, out of the house and the male takes her catbirds, cardinals, and Carolina wrens are place. We wait for more action. While wait- all 1 manage to find. 1 check the old snag ing we become aware of another head stick- where a pileated had its nest last: year but all ing out of a much smaller hole about three seems quiet. feet below the flicker's home. It's a red-bel- Photos Iry Clair Postman Crossing over the narrow border of veg- lied woodpecker -— a female, since the red Above left: Screech Owl. Above right: Northern Woodpecker. etation that separates'the road from the new ol Ihe head does not extend down to the Below: Red-Bellied Woodpecker Sanibel Gardens Preserve, I cheek for base of the bill. The male flies to the hole wildlife in a shallow pond. The sandy-shell and they trade places. As the male turns to er one, also newly chiseled. We sit on the sloping edge is a comfortable place to sii poke his head from the hole, we can see that tailgate to rest, watch, and keep out of the and watch white ibis and immature little the leathers all around the base of his bill sun. It isn't long before we see the fifth blue herons feed. are stained red. Sometimes this happens renter in this apartment complex - another red-bellied. Dragonllies cruise the surface of the when the bird leasts on fruit of the prickly pond dodging the birds. I .sketch several to pear cactus. People often ask why these Every hole drilled in these snags weak- identify later. Using the "hunt and peck" woodpeckers are called red-bellied when ens them. The Florida privet and wax myr- method of identification takes time and it's the head that is red. Actually, in the right tle growing around these snags provide concentration. I've learned enough to recog- lighting, these birds do show some red on some protect against the weather. Perhaps nize the mating pairs winging by as the belly. summer rains and winds will not blow them down and these five families will have time Carolina saddlebags and the incredible All is quiet. We wait. It is then that we to lay their eggs and raise their young. mauve-pink one that perches on a blade of become aware of motion in a third hole that grass in front of me as a roseate skimmer. is as large as the flicker's. A screech owl There are pockets of wildlife all over this '. ., , -., , , ., , , , island, maybe even in your own backyard, It's time to resume ray travels and, as I stretches its head from the hole and stares at leiliiins its becaus e cSanibel has a ariier .,,-',. . - f, ,'. ,. , , ,, •, ^,, oSlol w your pace and take time to enioy those brush the shells and sand from my shorts, I us with it big, yellow eyes. These owls are population o carpenter ants - the in eateds • , ' ,, , , ,, , A i i . •, ,- , ' special areas that together make Sambel u see a woodpecker land on ;i snag and pop small, only nine inches, with feathers col lavon e mod. ' , • , , . , i -i nit- n sanctuary island. right inii> 11 if old pili'ak-il hole. It linn-. oied either giay or HIM. !lu\ one is msi .lust above the pilealeds hole is a small J around and slicks out it head. It's a female, Like iuu>L,awi->. it ii Jiioie wclnc at night. northern ITicker. I watch. In just a lew min- One of the eerie sounds of ihe night is the utes the male lands on (he snag and Ihe pair rising and i'allim' whinny of Ihe Hide engages in their "woika, woika, woika" pri- screech owl. vate conversation. It's new to me thai Hick Shadows are falling on the holes of this ers will nest in used holes of other wood- apartment: complex. As Clair packs up his pecker species. This is good material for a. equipment, we hear the loud "cuk-cuk-cuk" photograph, so I walk back to find Clair. call of a pileated woodpecker and realize he He sets up his camera equipment and we is standing outside a large, newly chiseled wait both for the sun to better illuminate the hole on an old snag right across the street. hole and for the birds to do something. We He too braces against the trunk using his hear some pecking that: probably means strong, black tail feathers. It is a "he." The whoever is at home is .doing a little house- flaming red of the crest reaches all the way keeping. Finally, the male returns and uses to the base of the bill and the patch at the his stiff tail feathers to balance just below base of the bill is red. The female has a the hole. Smaller than the pileated, but larg- black forehead and a black patch near the er than other woodpeckers we find on bill. 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Be The Zonta Club is grateful to local Kiwanette, Bob on the lookout for further fun, Wimbush, for his gracious invitation: "Kiwanis meets rivalry and cooperation. every Wednesday... but our standards are so low, even Bob Wimbush reported members of other service clubs, including timorous "Everyone I've talked to loved Zontettes who may be so proper and lady-like they are it!! We've voted to make an waiting for an invitation, are welcome." appearance by dancing girls a Invitation accepted. regular part of our meetings." On Wednesday April 23rd, 1 I Zontians descended Zontians arc confused... Have upon the Island House. Dressed in their Sunday besl — Kiwanians have been deprived lovely floral dresses, straw hats, white gloves — ed by of female companionship lor Ginger Parker, the ladies marched to the Island House in so long that (hey mistook a their white sox and sneakers carrying banners stating "I protest march lor dancing am Woman! Hear me Roar" and "Vote Yes for BRA." girls? We do have a lot of work ...the '60s' Equal Rights movement reborn, they chant- to do! Staging tor I he Flvent: from left: ed, "What do we want? BRA. When do we wanl il'/ Zonta has therefore extend Back Row: Ksthor Saltzman, Karen Pati, Darla Letourneau, Barbara NOW!" Zontians came prepared to educate Kiwanians ed an invitation to the Traum, Caroline Il'oisington, Susan Dunn, Linda Robison and Ginger about Equal Rights for Women. At first glimpse, propri- Kiwanians to join us for an Parker. Front row from left: Sheila Hoen, Doris etor Marty Harrity considered locking the door; however. educational evening at the Trowbridge, and Barbara Cooley. he thought belter of it, stepped out of the way and wel- Vagina Monologues. May 7, at comed us inside. PreZident Doris Trowbridge greeted Barbara B. Maim. "the celebrated and provocative lion, and fun. the group with (he following plea: "We timorous, proper play thai has become a cultural phenomenon worldwide." Hopefully the Zontians will continue to infuZe com- and ladylike Zontettes, are present in this sacred male The show raises awareness and has raised millions oi munity spirit and now march on LionZ, Optimist/, domain by your most generous invitation. With all humil- dollars to stop violence against women. Rotary and the otherZ. Hopefully the otherZ, following ity we present ourselves. We are women in all our finery, Zouta International is a world-wide service organiza- Zonta's spirited lead, will also don flowered hatZ, wliilc who stand with you, behind you, beside you and in front tion of executives in business ami the professions, work- gloveZ, and Zunday dresses and viZit KiwaniZ. So, of you. We beseech your favor on behalf of the Equal ing to advance and enhance the status of women. Lion/., RotarianZ, OptomistZ, and otherZ be sure to let Rights Amendment. Lend us your support. 1 Jarken to our Locally, Zonta provides luiuls and hands-on service to KiwaniZ know when you're coining, because the earnest appeal. assist women. pictureZ could be worth a lot of money (alter your Progress to bring equality and standing to yourdewi! filohally. /onta focuses on siralegies to eradicate spouse'Z lawyer is through with them) all proceed/ ed helpmates rests on your signing the petition vvv submit inequities and \ioleuee against women through educa- going to Island'Z charitieZ, of courZe. lor your approval. Stand today with us so thai our grand- tion and advocacy. Additional inlormafion is available Kiwanis salutes Zonta! Thanks ladies, this has been children may say ol'their snaiuU'silhers: 'Hi" was thereTor at www./.uiitasancap.cuni. great fun, and we look forward to more of it. (lnuulm-.i wiieii il etiumed1."1 7.imvums then distributed sign-up forms for the bus mv U» TalliihusKci: iur the Rally on TaUy'supporting women's rights. Kiwanis President Stan Kucaba gra Hats Off to Zonta! c/oiis/y acknowledged the club by o/Vrr/ug Zonta I'tv/ Bv Bob Wimbush Dorrs Trowbridge a Kiwuni.s cap; Doris reeipiocaled i>\ trading in her floral/straw hat. Stan has never looked bet- Seldom is a Kiwanis meetin; •raced with such pul lei. ehritude: Streaming MO, uui-.cie,tiniii!', (but pel hap a Satisfied, the Zontians left, now chanting "I-2-.M steaming?) Zontains. Meek, even mil mvn members haul ly shave I'm meetings, -,u 11 LI:-. was a ical treat. Dancing, girls.... Smelled good. A nice addition. And pieeisely the right amount ol class for Kiwanis; Lingered for a lew "V minutes and then left. But they did clear up the island wide confusion about the collective form of the noun Zouta. Because Kiwnnis • I has great respect for a well-delivered right cross, it hard- ly seemed appropriate describe so comely a group as a f Mo purl fees, surcharges or hidden costs. herd, or flock, or gaggle or pod. We. thought "pride" The official trading of the Hats: from left: J No confusing blocked days or "2 tor"gimmicks . might apply since the group roars, but then the tribal front row: Kiwanis President \ No extra charges for different day return. leader graciously spelled it out for us — (Z-O-N-T-I-A- j No coupons required or accepted with this fare. Stan Kucaba, Zonta PreZident Doris (_ We will match ANY advertised price. N-S). And we were able to look it up. Zontian: Trowbridge and PreZident-Elect Susan Dunn. round trip Delightful, spirited CitiZen of Outer Zongolia, brought to Back row: Barbara Cooley, Caroline ' you by the Letter Z. This clarification provides an inter- Hoisington, Karen Pati esting perZpecdve.... Earlier this year the Zanibel Community Association, probably the largest Zervice club on the island, broke the ice by staging a dinner to bring all the Island'Z Zervice Between the Lions clubs together just for fun. Now Zonta (with a little urg- By Jim Graham ing from KiwaniZ) has taken a positive Zecond step on a Zolid beginning by promoting interclub rivalry, coopera- At our regular April 16th meeting, the Fourth Estate In the last three years we have carried over 100,000 passengers was ably represented by Cindy McCurry-Ross, the per- between Ft Myers Beach and Key West. No hype, no flash just sate, reliable transportation from a company with over 25 years Pick Up sonable managing editor of the Fort Myers News-Press. experience at sea. 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About six years ago years and his parents honeymooned at Augusta Greens South Seas became involved in tying the 'Tween Waters Inn. a t T h e S a n c t u a r y resort with real estate "outside the gate" Smith handles the luxurious model and selected Weaver as its director. As homes in Augusta Greens, an exclusive r e m o d e 1 I e d which people in this country had already she became successful, she started the part of The Sanctuary, and is recognized because you can't acquired. Recently, he set up Bella Casa, team concept and now works completely for his graciousness and skill in show- Jane Reader have new con- an interior design company as an exclu- with the team. In his low voice one of casing these properties. "Sanctuary own- Weaver struction this close sive affiliate with The Jane Reader the team members noted, "We became ers have lots of pride in their homes and to the beach." He Weaver Team and, with his real estate worthy to become the four gentlemen in they bring in their friends on a referral adds, "But these houses are like new credentials in place, he was invited to Jane's life." basis." with all the bells and whistles." join the team as a specialist in vintage As Weaver introduced these four team Dave Boyce says one of the best ways Montgomery "Monty" Gralnick homes. members: Montgomery "Monty" to create immediate attention is to offers a very different background to This became the concept for "Les Gralnick, Chris Smith, Michael Heider answer his phone with the words, "Dave The Weaver Team. He comes with exten- Palmiers" an "Old Florida Style" gulf- and Dave Boyce, she added, "The team Boyce, the ladies choice." He adds, "I sive experience in putting together col- front property which Gralnick developed has been one of the best things I've ever use it all the time." When people enter lections and spent the last 12 years in and is hosting. He describes this as a done. We support each other, we meet one of his properties, he loves to ask, purchasing, sourcing and product devel- highly interesting environment with a people from all over the world and we "Who's got the checkbook?" They laugh opment with textiles, art, antiques and casual austerity but a house that a person have fun along the way." and point to the guy in back and things home furnishings as part of his overseas can personalize and make their own. Weaver explains that every model is get started on an upbeat note. importing business. Smith, Boyce, Hieder and Gralnick hosted by a different team associate and His first sale on Captiva was in the A few years ago, Gralnick decided it are the well-chosen Jane Reader Weaver that associate takes responsibility for late eighties when he helped start the was time to change his focus from Team of luxury real estate specialists. that property. The team member opens it Captiva Yacht Club and met many excit- importing to putting together collections on a daily basis, keeps it in good order ing people. Since the early nineties he's and often hosts prospective clients in the been in "new home sales," most recently models. at the Beachview Country Club Estates Recently, team member Dave Boyce with the instant popularity of the who is responsible for Silver King II, a "Ashlair" model. Tarpon Beach to Bay property, hosted a Boyce joined The Weaver Team in party catered by The Sanctuary to intro- September 2002 and adds, "I love work- duce artist Judith Brust. Weaver and her ing with Jane." Right now he's responsi- team members are always looking for ble lor the Tarpon Hay property on With the Elegant Selections at innovative approaches In introduce their (. 'apiiva Drive. Captiva and Sanibel properties so that .Last ftfctmmbwv Michael Heider the property gets the attention it became a member of The Weaver Team. deserves. He recently completed his Master's Team members agree wholeheartedly Degree in Architecture at Munich that when they're in their model, they University and had been selling real never know who is going to walk in the estate in Germany while attending the door. There's always an element of sur- university. He discovered that he shared prise, no blue Mondays and everyday is a love of both selling and architecture WE HAVE A WIDE SELECT ON different. "We meet the. world right here and was delighted to put his overseas OF QUALITY MANUFACTURES and from all walks of life and we have experience to use as a member of the heard almost every language," added team. TO CHOOSE FROM: Boyce. Excitedly he talks about his first sale Simmons • FlexSteel • Carltojt • The majority of their luxury listings here on Captiva last January, "I hadn't Chrome Craft • Stanley JJ are on the water and the gulf. 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Help Others! www.furniture-world.het ' OPEN 7 DAYS A 14 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander Bowties & Bones - an Imaginarium benefit LCEC customers on Sanibel soon No bones about it, The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum is the place to be on May 10 between 7-11 p.m. to receive meter reading perfectioi Not your typical night on the town, Lee County Electric Cooperative meters that have already been installed Bowties & Bones is a back to the future (LCEC) customers on Sanibel will benefit hnmokalee, Lehigh Acres, Marco Islan special event where guests will dance, wine from state-of-the-art meter reading tech- Everglades City and Sanibel. and dine under the awesome spectacle of no nology as crews install Automated Meter less than 15 lifelike growling prehistoric The automated meter reading syste Reading (AMR) equipment on the Island has several benefits for customers: creatures, the stars of the current special this month. exhibition, Dinosaurs II and Ice Age The computerized meter reading sys- • Improvement in meter reading accurac Giants. tem utilizes technology that communi- • Reduction in the need for meter read The per-person ticket price of $50 ($40 cates over the power lines and provides ers to gain access to property for for members of the Imaginarium.) will ben- reliable, two-way communication readings efit future exhibits and includes good food, between LCTiC and the meter at the cus- great drinks and lots of fun. • Ability to provide detailed energy use tomer's home. information Guests will have the opportunity to be To retrieve a meter reading, the AMR photographed with their favorite dinosaur system semis a signal from a computer at • Ability to provide meter readings on while enjoying complimentary gourmet LCLC's headquarters, which travels via request. treats from Jayne's Victorian Garden radio to equipment located in LCEC1 sub- washed down with wine, courtesy of stations. There, the signal is converted and The system also has several benefits Shannon's and Sasse's; beer, courtesy of more. Located in the heart of downtown sent via LCEC power lines to a newly for LCEC: Sun Coast Beverages; or martinis at the Fort Myers and housed in the historic I')3S installed automated meter at the cus- cash bar. The winner of the champagne raf- City of Fort Myers Water Plant, the facility tomer's house. Once the reading is includes a hands-on exhibition hall. Animal • Increased efficiency in the meter read fle will take home an original piece of jew- obtained, the signal is sent back though ing process elry by Bradley's Fine Jewelers and, there Lab exhibition, a pavilion area, screened the power lines, through the equipment in • Improved customer service will be dancing to music by The Juice. reptile retreat, a freshwater lagoon, muse- the substation, over the radio and back to Over 100 items make up (he spectacular um store, and cafe and is fun and educa- the computer at LCEC's headquarters. • Ability to map the extent of power ou silent auction, including weekend gel- tional lor (he entire family. Open seven LCHC is the only local utility installing ages, efficiently dispatch crews and away s, gift certificates for fine dining, golf, days a week. residential automated meters at this time. monitor full restoration of power. charter fishing, and more. Space is limited and reservations are LCEC is on track to replace 160.000 For more information, customers ma The Imaginarium, a Children's Science required. For further information or to meters within five years and is currently contact LCEC at 65(1-2107. Museum features hands-on exhibits on the make reservations call (ileuis Buck at AV7 in the testing phase of reading 38,000 weather, physics, animals, humanities, and 3332. Manager for the Lee County Youth community: promote the concept c from page 12 Ranch. Harry Horn, will be (lie guest women helping women; provide wort Clubs, speakers. The Sheriff will update the interview apparel guidance; and sur. information that isn't available, elsewhere. al the Community llmise mi the Kt .m.l j'Muip mi what's going on in his depart- port/guide women toward their careei Would their absence be noticed'? What 3rd Wednesday til each month. Doors ment and talk about the Citizen's anil personal goals. The POLO.Chi was your reaction ihc last lime your paper open tit ft... meeting slurts at 7. Guests are Academy, which consists of a series of asks and encourages those attending th didn't arrive on lime? more than welcome. For further informa- c^»s*es, discussions an^,interactive pro- meeting to bring gently used tuj^ipes Could we manage without local print tion, call Hal Theiv. ,u W \'T. ;.• I". 1111 :i attire (men's :uul women's) to give w media from Fort Myers, Sanibel and designed lo give participants a work- the Women's Resource Center as Captiva? A 15-second spot on the 6 ing knowledge of the Lee County donation. o'clock news, which you barely hear, can Sheriff's Office. This is a 10-week pro- SMW.of Southwest Florida, Inc. wi be developed and expanded, in print, to POLO meeting May 13 gram free to Lee County residents who be the meeting sponsor. become the next day's lead story. The POLO Club of Lee County are interested. Established in 19X9. the POLO Chi Newspapers satisfy our need to know (Professionals Organized for Leadership Morn will discuss plans for the Youth is a group of professionals who want t and our right lo know... even if the news & Opportunity) will be holding its Ranch, a 50-acre working ranch for participate with peers in charitable an is bad or occasionally tedious. monthly general meeting on Tuesday, troubled youth. The Sheriff and his civic, projects, develop social and bus We might, not always like or agree with May 13. at Brixz Grill & Bistro, 3583 department hope to bring together law ness contacts and welcome new res what is reported. But, if knowledge is McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. There. enforcement and community volunteers dents to Lee County. Its mission is t truly power in a free and open society, is a social and networking hour from 6-7 to mentor Lee County youth away from provide a forum for members to gattu then the News-Presses of the world p.m., with the membership meeting drugs and crime toward healthy, produc- and plan activities that will benefit th empower us all. starting promptly at 7. The meeting is tive lifestyles. community and local charities, and I ...Just one thing, Cindy, would you free and open to members, guests and Melanie Jackson, Manager of the provide a social environment th; please ask your carrier not to throw my residents of the community. Women's Resource Center will be the encourages membership participatio: News-Press in the bushes anymore? Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be meeting non-profit spotlight. The For more information about the Clu' Thanks! served. Women's Resource Center helps to con- please call 275-8210. Sanibel-Captiva Lions meet for dinner Sheriff Rod Shoap and Project nect women with services offered in the Dine Dockside and Enjoy Mouthwatering Delights From the Sea- H Doesn't Get Any Fresher! Gramma Dofs Seaside Saloon Serving In addition To Our Past Ten 'Taste of the Islands" awards Lunch I I: iii AM We Have Just Won- Dinner BESJ SALAD &THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD / Ol(llt\l ill... 3:00 I'M Sanibel Marina Taste of the Islands- 2002 (j.J4 N. YcK.litsiu.ui l.iki.- Chn A\dil;il)k> SdiiilH'l, I I. Come See Why! -I7J-8I W ,W«J Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 15 P\ !' 1' *j& , />.V /Srtft Burriss About 500 people attended last year's equipment, said Dr. Steve Bortone, the Staff writer event, she said. lab's director. Those that came early were treated to The lab is considering a visiting Saturday's poor weather couldn't good news about the SCCF's fund drive scholar program to allow professors to « tpe the smiles olT of the faces of many for it's Marine Laboratory. take sabbaticals to do research at the lab, 1 arth Day participants. "I'm here today to tell you we made as well as providing facilities for retired Organizers canceled the scheduled it," Lindblad said. researchers to work and starting an intern closing of Sanibel-Captiva Road as well A $500,000 donation from Gretchen program for graduate students as activities like the controlled burn Valade put the campaign $200,000 over Another site for Earth Day activities, demonstration at the J.N. "Ding" Darling its $l.8-million goal. Combined with an the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, National Wildlife Refuge and the water earlier donation of $900,000 last April, reported booming business Saturday management lecture at the city's weir. Valade has contributed $1.4 million to when it did not charge admission. Stiil, about 250 people came to the the lab. A total of 162 people and organi- "Over 400 people came," museum Sanibel Captiva Conservation zations donated to the campaign. spokeswoman Libby Grimm said. Foundation during the course of the day, While the initial goal was set to pro- Many were impressed with the new the foundation's Melissa Upton said. vide five years' worth of funding for the Caloosa exhibit and the the "Mollusks in "Given the weather, it went as well as lab, the extra funds will allow the lab to Action" video, she said, and made dona- expected," Upton said. 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K_s k> Sweetems, the director of grounds mainicn.iiuv .u The Sanctuary Golf Course, became av\.iu- ih.u CROW needed help with tree trimming and brush icmoval that had piled up at CROW simv Inidye restrictions had been in place. Three team* ol main lenance volunteers from The Sanctuary sigiu'il ini loi ihe afternoon's work and arrived at CROW, louls ami I'quipment in hand, last Wednesday. Assisimu ih<- crews on a volunteer basis were Jason"- IXt.iu- Services, Jason Madden and crew as well .i. Inlin Dickey for removal of brush. CROW operahons m.ui .iger, Anita Pinder, noted that their help would pi oh ably eliminate a tree-trimming budget nl mii SI0,000 over the next two years. The jungle has been kept at bay for anotln-i thanks to the community spirit of Kyle, Ja on Inhn and all of the volunteer workers from The S.im iu.u\ iolf Course. 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(,l> ' I Hi I -..it [ ).. •• II III it' Wntch Fox 4 News M 10. ^TATE FORECASTr-SATURDAY| \V - 73/37 71/83 ea/as SATURDAY B2/B2 SUNRISE Gulf l"_\ WF 75,'SS 'j:49 AM K «,MMtt 6B/BO of " MIAVI TS/8T Mexico OFUANOO BS/BB PANAMA i; B2/83 HUB BOATING FORECAST PENSAi OL A os/as Punta Rassa 3:52 a.m. 7:27 a.m. 4:48 a.m. 7:43 a.m. SAPA3OI* ea/as Wind: NW 10 Knots *T PFILBsft ea/as 1:48 p.m. 9:28 p.m. 2:17 p.m. 10:13 p.m. Seas: 1-2 Feet B2/aa St. James City 4:23 a.m. 8:02 a.m. 5:19,a.m. 8:18 a.m. Bay & Inland: Light Chop earns SAHJHDAY 2:19 p.m. 10:03 p.m. 2:48 p.m. 10:48 p.m. ea/aa •MINSCr 72/87 bUI PM Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 17 Marty Stokes... Native islander and Master of Gyotaku By Nancy Santeusanio ~ Special to the Islander deadlines. He emphasizes that what makes his business even more time-con- suming and intensive is that each piece he shows is an original and he does all of the work. Using his own style of Gyotaku, first Stokes paints the fish with a specially pre- pared blended paint and then transfers it to another worktop where he makes an impression of it onto rice paper. To pro- duce each original rubbing Stokes stress- es that a lot has to do with the consisten- cy/density of the paint and the weight of the paper. He uses at least ten different types of rice paper... part of the appeal is in the presentation of the textured paper Marl) Stokes s,i\s proudl), "I his is wheie UP, and the reveal — in essence, the actual are." He boasts about his grandfather, Jake Lamar, Sr. the first sheriff of Sanibel and first wildlife officer, his grand- HUIL-IN with specific leqiii-.is "I i-niildifi even tell you mother from Michigan who took her first steps on Sanibel how many thousands of fish printings I've done; each one beaches and his other set of grandparents who had a bed is .in original." One of his interesting observations is that, and breakfast called The Beach House on West Gulf. His in .ill the time he has been doing fish rubbings, he has father was a military officer and the family returned to the ne\ci experienced a dishonest customer. "There are. a cou- island between tours. As a young boy in the sixties Stokes ple of times when people didn't have the money but they loved to go snook fishing on the surf and at that time the) pioimsed to send it in a few days. Not only did they send were just "yanking" the fish out of the water. His adven- tin1 money but they sent a thank you note as well."" tures included nine years of living in foreign countries and Some of Stokes' trademark rubbings include "Queen different parts of the United States and he jokingly refers- 1lii;i:iiirfisir. '"Moniili ,h" "Tjipmi Iivdiii;.'."' and "The to himself as an "Air Force Brat." In 1969 his familj Sliepheid"" Also popul.ii aiv1 "Malii Malii". "lirou/e returned to Sanibel as full-time residents. "I've been here \li.iik". "ImeiU-hi.ili"' and "Oueen I'mcession" \s a ever since." ob.niL'e li'iiui woikiii" on Ins oi i>'in.il lish iiibbiut's. Stokes Stokes is equally enthusiastic about his favorite first swill-lies 11 on i lel'i bi.un in i i"lu In am on a ie"iil:n li.isis io school, now The Old Schoolhouse Theater, and adds thai sell leal esi.iU- ,ind siMiieliiues pl.n ••iiii.n on weekend,. his Dad is an alumnus as well. He remembers Nanc) llowe\ei. I\MI lluii"' .ilmui "liuli lit- v. ill alv..i\ . hi- McCann, his favorite Old Schoolhouse teacher, vividly piniul al'- In. SaiiiU-i in..1.1 aiul In- .ii-lire l.'li-m r. i "She was just a good teacher and she took an interest in III t ' • > • • I ill1.- * i-.nl.,I H ill I.-Mil everyone." Stokes always loved music ami. by ei»lith grade, got involved in putting together a band with MikaJLAaes»«ri» and the Evans boys called The Nomads. Today he's still the ripped edges, the hand "ultimate islander on the guitar" and music, along with the embellished color and the art of fish printing, is tops on his list of proficiency. framing. All of these pieces "I didn't learn art at school. I just picked up fish print- work together to create (lie * LINDA'S SPRING SPECIALS * ing as an art form from my fattier who had spent time in fish rubbings; to reproduce CAPTAIN'S WALK CONDO Hawaii." After retiring from the military, his Dad got them on stock paper would involved in creting pottery, later returneing to Hawaii compromise his work. where he met a family who had done fish Stokes resists an\ printing for generations. The Hawaiians kind of mass pi>> wanted to learn how to do clay duction, then1- impressions of fish and sealife. by maintain- Marty's dad wanted to learn ing tin.- some of their family secrets authenii - of fish printing techniques. city of ihi' J PI)/ I 1/2 HA On tanal with Voila! Gyotaku i UP/2HA\icw of Sanibel Marty was fascinated art fonn (/oi k. Assigned (uvi ted Kivi'i, 1 ihe new swimming with this Gyotaku art in eaeh parking. Walk to beach and pool. $699,900 form, spent much time original shofH.$2.iO,000 HOST in hands-on learning piece. His JACK OPI-N HOVSL and, after 10 years in fish rub- OPEN HOUSE Satuiday. Wa\ 3ul Friday May 2nd 12:00 to 4.Y LUKE the resort manage- bings are 12:30 (o -1:30 ment business, was on display at 641 Perwinkle Way B-l inspired to change his the three Sea- 686 Emeril Court career. "When my dad weed Galleries GATED BEACH COMMUN IT shared the art of fish on Sanibel, printing with me, it all Captiva and Anna fell together... no one was Maria Island near doing it." From 1993-2002 Bradenton, and Stokes Stokes was on the art circuit maintains his own studio. doing shows all over the Eastern Sanibel Fish Printers, where seaboard and in that time met only two or three fish print- he creates his original ers. "My first show was the Thanksgiving weekend Big Gyotakus of any size fish, be Arts show. I made over $1,000 and thought I was going to it small or trophy-sized. Linda Goruick be instantly rich." Built Year 2002 HroJic'1 / Assntum- Everyone loves fish rub- Watch you sunsets from your 4 BD 14 (259) 395-1985 Stokes soon realized that every show wasn't going to bings and the spectrum of (800)459-1985 be Big Arts. He needed to get himself into the best juried his clientele ranges from BA, Pool Home with a Gourmet and highly competitive shows. In addition to being in foreign travelers to local Kitchen. Over 3600 sqjee.1 under air competition with some of the best artists in the country, visitors and residents. Some and a total oj 6000 sqjeet ISL ND Stokes realized he was spending an inordinate amount of only look in galleries and at Call for appointment today. •» REALTY IIDUPN time on travel, setting up each show and meeting all the shows. Others place custom 18 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander Another great show at the Rep The Tony Award musical Ain't pulse. The whole evening results in infec- Misbehavin' is the current production tious fun with the talented cast having a playing at Florida Rep's Arcade Theatre. ball in this tuneful tribute. Sponsored by The Galloway Family of There are so many fine moments in this Dealerships, this show is a joyous cele- production that it's hard to decide which bration honoring the memory of Fats ones to mention is this brief review, but Waller, one of the great jazz pianists of here goes. She Von Jacob squeezes the our time, He mastered the most coquettish comedy out style of the stride piano and of funny numbers like made it into a special musi- "Squeeze Me" and "When cal form of fun and fantasy. the Nylons Bloom Again." Ain't Misbehavin' has a first Anothei standout is Illeana act that will knock your ears Kirven with her saucy atti off and a second act that will tude and a voice that pietty come back for the rest: of nearly knocks youi socks you. oil". This talented perlbrinei Here's how this musical can growl like liaitha kill in revue starts: A simple, effec- "Honeysuckle Rose" out' tive cabaret set by Todd minute, (hen shift gears and Potter outlined with New deliver a heartfelt rendition Too Big." Another standout is Gil I Do to Get So Black and Blue?" ...deliv- York City's skyscraper sil- of "Mean to Me" in the Pritehett. His comic timing is on target ering us straight to the finale, a rousing houettes... a recorded Fats style of an Edith Piaf. Fort every time, ('specially his humorous rendition of "Ain't Misbehavin'," the title Waller on the piano... Myers' own Victoria asides to the audience), and his sinuous tune that brought the audience to its feet Followed by a quick cross- Marsha Wagner Lauture struts her stuff with interpretation of the politically incorrect and a richly deserved standing ovation. fade to the live piano sounds style and pizzaz, whether "Vipers Drag" and "Reefer Song" was of Musical Director Raimundo Santos... singing "Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now" Florida Rep has once again come up nothing less than perfect. and the even livelier vocalizing of a five- and "I've got My Fingers Crossed" or with a winner. So hop, skip, jump, jitter- member cast of singing actors. kicking up her heels in her nifty tap num- If all the struttirf, sashayin', danciir bug and jive on down to catch Ain't Under the watchful eye of ber, "Yacht Club Swing." Franz Jones is and singirT weren't enough to transport Misbehavi playing at the Arcade Theatre Director/Choreographer Jay Berkow, this equally dynamic. He has a jovial manner, you along with the cast's big voices, con- 'til May 18. Start by phoning the box a big voice, and is just plain fun (o watch. sider that quiet moment when, all live on office at 332-4488. Then sing out that delectable blend of music legend Walter's 1 moving ballads and humorous tunes goes He practically brought down (lit. house stools, these terrific performers teat your Marsha sent you. on to score high marks on the pleasure with his hilarious version of ""Your Feet's heart out individually and collectively. wiih their poignant version nl "Wh.it Did ~ Soinethin'fishy /•v mnsiiiiv piints. sculplui.-s. W.llCICoUil , .Hill Illl\ed IlK'lll.l woiks hu. hided .uc lr-.li th.il .lie exciting. cLihoi.it;-. ii.iiin al. lliiiuglHlul, icpicsciil.i iion.il. imagiii.uv. comical and coloilul. I lie UKi ARTS Visual Arts Committee wanted to make theii facilities open to all memheis ol the communi- ty and I'Jntioduce the com- munity io I he visual aits al diHerein levels. Eiverv tirade has used a vanel\ ol matciials and lollows academic guidelines m creating inleiesiing f an exhibit of over 300 unique fish visual images while developing dexterity ue.ited by the artists of The Sanihel School, opens in skills and oidcilv decision making thai LIHI be Phillips Gallciv on M.i\ ft and will be on displa\ ilutnigli iiansleried to otbei disciplines. One ol" (he. M,i\ 21. It is ihe l.ugest numbei of woiks ever shown in committee's iio.ils is io educate the public on ilu- jialleiA and is the result ol several months of hard how ail education picp.iics joung people w ilh uoik h> both ihc siudenis and their u-jchei. Su/annc skills thev wil use lalei in life m aieas thai aie Skjiniei - e\ti.i hard work since some ol the pieces had not i elated to the arts. in be redone following a Hood in the «iit room! '1 here will he two art receptions - one on I'lacli fish lakes on a personality of its own .ind no two Ihursday. May 13. and a second on Fridav, aie alike. Several ditferent proiects were undeitaken so May 16. at 5:30 al BIG ARTS, prior to the lli.it tlu- students would not onl> produce a v,inei\ ol Sanihel School Spring piogram on the same ijileii'sliiig artwork bin a No leain additional skills in evenings at 6:30 in Schein 1 iall, For addition- working new materials in a controlled time frame — al information, call BIG ARTS at 395-0900. Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 19 Next Lincoln Center winner? Florida Repertory Theatre, the only pro- they have just heard. They are also asked al attention. Florida Rep needs help in A.S.K. Theatre Projects, the National fessional regional theatre south ofSarasota, to fill out index card surveys, where they selecting which one of its seven plays it Playwright's Conference, and the Boston as part of its continuing mission to better rate various aspects of the play. The audi- will send to The Kennedy Center this year Women On Top Festival. She has received serve its community and the arts-at-large, ence discussion is taped and sent, along and is looking to its play-reading series multiple awards including residencies at the has announced the seventh and final play in with copies of all of the surveys, to the audience for their vote. Sundance Lab Retreat at Ucross and the the 2003 Congress Jewelers New Play playwright. Sherry Kramer, whose play, The Gibson Girl by Kirsten Greenidge Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center in Reading Series. The Law Makes Evening Fall, was the first will be read this coming Monday, May 5, at Connecticut. The Gibson Girl has recently Seven plays, chosen from a submission play to be read in the series, says, 7 p.m. The Gibson Girl is a complex study been read at the prestigious San Francisco pool of over 200, are being presented on six "Listening to the audience feedback and of 'the ties-thut-bind'und the colors that Bay New Play Festival and at the Mark Monday evenings throughout Florida Rep's reading their opinions, was really, really hide. Two girls are raised as twins, but they Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Fifth Anniversary Season. Chosen on the helpful in the continuing development of are completely different. Dark-skinned The staged reading will star the cast of basis of content, use of language and origi- the piece." Win isn't exactly who she thinks she is, and Florida Repertory Theatre's Ain't nality, the plays are written by some of Although this play reading series is not light-skinned Valerie has just moved into a MisBehavm', including Broadway veterans America's hottest young playwrights and a contest, at die end of the final play read- bathroom stall. Only a long-gone Daddy Gil Pritchett III and Franz Jones, and be have never been fully produced or published. ing, the author of the most popular selec- could straighten this all out... if only directed by Florida Repertory Theatre Florida Rep's Producing Artistic tion will be presented with a Cartier gift Mama could lure him back. Associate Director, Bari Newport. Director, Robert Cacioppo says, "The goal from Congress Jewelers. Greenidge is an MFA graduate from the Single tickets are $8. For more informa- of the play reading series is to find, devel- Congress, a long-time supporter of the Playwrights Workshop al the University of tion, call Florida Repertory Theatre's box op and eventually workshop the best new arts in the Fort Myers community, is gener- Iowa. She has enjoyed staged readings at office at 332-4488. American plays." Audience "talk-backs" ously sponsoring the series. As a sponsor immediately follow each performance, for the J. Howard Wood New Play Festival, during which audience .members are given the firm was instrumental in sending NDN summer season kicks off the opportunity to voice their opinions, Ashei's Command to the Kennedy Center questions and suggestions about the piece where it won $10,000 and received nation- Rep Theatre Camp Before and After Care is available at a min- imal additional charge of $10 per session. Early registration is recommended as class size is limited. Call 332-4665 x 20 to register or visit visit www.floridarep.org for more information. Camp sessions and themes are as follows: Week I: June 9-13 Wild Thin;-, Th<- east of Bedroom Farve -•-- l*uul CJralTy, Jt'tm Furnmii, Henrique Week ?.: June 16-20 Ramos, Molanie Smock, Scott Striegel, Betty Whitmore, Bob D'Amato Weird Tales and Sheikt Allen Week 3: June 23-27 The Naples Dinner Theatre's summer fee, tea or ice tea. Full bar service, Dream Catchers tnainstage season opened last night with includes wine, cocktails. Specialty cof- Bedroom Farce, the hilarious British com- fees and frozen drinks are also available. Florida Rep has also announced its fifth Week 4: July 7-11 edy by Alan Ayckbourn. The show runs Full price tickets includes meal, tax year of providing the greatest summer Fantasy Land through May 25th. With direction by and show but do not include gratuity. camp on Earth! This summer, classes offer Barry Marcus, this outstanding comedy Tickets can be ordered by calling the box more variety and excitement than ever Week 5: July 14-18 from Britain's favorite playwright is full office at (239) 514-STAR (7827). Ticket before! Children learn poise, confidence, Rock & Roll Roundup of non-stop laughter as four couples and prices are $37.50 at matinees, $42.50 at and creativity-all while having fun under Week 6: July 21-25 their lives "in the bedroom" are hauled evening performances during the week professional guidance. Shel Silverstein out and put on display for all to see and and $45 on Saturday nights. For matinees, Eight sessions are being offered for kids enjoy. lunch begins at 11:30 and the show starts entering first through eighth grades. The Week 7: July 28-August 1 The Naples Dinner Theatre serves a at 1:30. For evening shows, the buffet four lead camp instructors and their assis- Sea to Shining Sea full buffet prior to each show consisting of opens at 6 and (he show starts at 8 p.m. tants will help campers create original Week 8: August 4-8 an array of temptingly fresh salads, hot The box office is open daily from 9 a.m. themed plays with original music and Cirque du Florida Rep entrees including a vegetarian entree, veg- '.til 8 p.m. All sales lie final; Ao refunds'or dance each week, culminating in weekly etables and desserts, plus a choice of cof- exchanges except for subscribers. Friday performances. Florida Rep continues its relationship with the City of Fort Myers Recreation Division by offering all eight sessions at INTERNAL MEDICINE the beautiful Riverside Community Center located at 3061 East Riverside Drive. The FAMILY cost per session is $125 per child per week. PRIMARY CARE MICHAEL LOWREY, M.D. MEDICINE SUDS TOWN LAUNDROMAT NEW Of FICElOCAf ION 1 *Mlnutes from Sanibei & Ft. 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The show finds two announce the winner of its sixth annual new The West T. Hill Theatre in Danville, unlikely roommates in Happy, a woman play contest. The Frankenstein Summer by Kentucky in 1996 and again in 2000. who is "forty-two" in Southern years and Catherine Bush was selected from 298 sub- Another musical, Hester Buys A Vowel, Randy, an aspiring actor. The two form a missions from across the United States, also with Bartholomew, was produced by unique camaraderie as they explore the Canada and South America. Set in 1816 at The Hill in 1997. Bush and Bartholomew's options open to them in their lives. Exiting the Villa Diodati on Lake Geneva, third collaboration, Nancy Drew—The Happy is currently being negotiated for Switzerland, The Frankenstein Summer Musical, was produced at Hill Theatre in performances in August. tells the story of George Gordon, Lord 1998 and again at Wings Theatre Company Rounding out the remainder of Theatre Byron, England's most famous exiled poet in New York in 1999. Her first drama, h a n Conspiracy's top 10 list of entries in no who is virtually trapped in his residence g m a n , was a finalist in the 2002 Mildred particular order is: during an unusually violent storm. Relief is and Albert Panowski Playwriting • Musically Inclined by Peter Shelburne found when his new friend and neighbor, Competition presented by Northern from Massachusetts the poet Percy Shelley, knocks on the door Michigan University and was also one of •• Paraphrasing Chekov by William seeking shelter from the deluge. the top 12 finalists in the 2002 New Works Missouri Downs from Wyoming Accompanying Shelley are his mistress, the Festival hosted by Long Beach Playhouse lovely Mary Godwin (later Mary Shelley), in California. • Don 7 Let The Nightmares Keep You and Mary's stepsister, Claire Clairmont. As The Frankenstein Summer will have its From Dreaming by Jan Notzon from die rain continues to pour, the friendly gath- world premiere performances May 22 North Carolina ering turns into a weekend fraught with through June 7 at the Foulds Theatre in • The Colored Door At The Train Depot secrets, scandals, ghost stories and musical Fort Myers. Shows will be Thursday, by Nancy Gall-Clayton from Kentucky beds. By the time Mother Nature has Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with • The Quality Of Mercy by David Hall calmed, the idea for one of the world's Catherine Bush Sunday matinees at 2. Tickets are $16, $7 from Colorado greatest horror classics has been born. for students, and can be purchased by call- Raper Rittenhouse from New York Bush is a resident of New York City. Her ing Theatre Conspiracy at 936-3239. • The Great Centerville Conflict by musical comedy /'// Never Be Hungry The second place winner is Exiting Nikki Harmon from New York Breakfast In The Evil Empire by Peter Again, written in conjunction with com- Happy by P'Nenah Goldstein of Santa • Weep No More Today by Michele Morris from New York Kids Conspiracy orbits BIG ARTS The next Kids Conspiracy show is out of this world as two brave at the Foulds Theatre in Fort Myers this felines prove they're no scaredy cuts in Lucky Higlitops and the Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m.; Monday, May 5, Cosmic Cat Patrol, Epiwdc One: Captives oflfie Dog Slur by l.anc at 11 a.m.: Friday, May 9, al 7 p.m.; and Ridsk-.\. The fu>t of this campy series pits I .iicky ami I icr catty com- Saturday, May 10, at H:.U) a.m. and 1 p.m. panions ugninsi ihe mud genius Dog Robber and his Mongrel i There is also a performance on Saturday hordes. Shows are May 4, 5.'). 1(1, 17 and 24. May 17, time and place to be announced). When Sp:KVjwi\ lop patrol scriiranl. I IK-|,\ Highlops, i- !.:tckv High Tops will In1 pr<"u'iitnl on niisMiig uiler a dangerous mission, Rufus and Cimis making a Saturday, May 24, al 11 a.m. at BIG Alls. daring rescue attempt and uncover Dog Robber's plan to rule the Tickets for all performances arc $5 with galaxy by unleashing his Ultimate Weapon. Can the two junior group rates available. For information, call space cadets put Dog Robber in the pound? Will they rescue 936-3239. The Foulds Theatre is located at Lucky in time? Tune in this month to find out. the Lee County Alliance of the Arts, 10091 Lucky'Hightaps and the Cosmic Cat Patrol will be presented McGregor Boulevard. BIG Arts is at 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel. All Kids Conspiracy productions are free of violence and commercial- ization. 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MAIAGAMOIEL 1A'1!iF Id IN aT*r IHIANTUKHJSF flANDCAfiltl i.iWIJt) Mil Wtillll till (imOSlANON .1/1 firm [,ni{Ai PKIW HOfCOAHOfNWi K1IAN0INN Cindy Carol KltiTOIMfl 1fi1(iCA('S.C0((AI IKWY Marcia flOllEITFSPIIAriMAW ifiMOAl'HOHAll'KWY Vlfviilf*iMAUI.NI CARIW rtrflt>iriFS II" 22 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander Publisher Jim Fowler announced today the lelease ol Stokes and [''owlei. In addition, theie aie evcitiiu; photo publishei has donated close to $10,000 to Southwest the 16th edition of The Sauihel-C'aptiva Naluie Calendar. narratives by islanders Hetty Anholt, Chailes I eHull. Floiida conservation organizations. and Bev Postmus. liaeh month also features a shell Recognizing, that pupei inanufacluiiiig and punting The 2004 calendar features a .spectacular front covet 1 photograph ol an American while pelican by Lillian sketch by islander Sue Stephens and a turtle graphic dm are two ol the most pollution-crcalin; , industries, this Stokes. Inside are nine more stunning photographs ot ing sea turtle season. publication was the first to print a four-color phuto- birds including one of an osprey, a familiar island Fowler says, "This the only calendar there is that truly g.iaphie calendar on lecycled paper in Ninth America favorite, by Fowler himself. Also inside, are photos of a represents what Sanibel and Captiva are all about the 1W1 edition printed in May I')')(). It is now printed Viceroy butterfly, an American alligator, and a rare photo nature! The calendar shows 14 beautiful color pho- on totally chloiine fiee papei. as well. It was the fitst to of the elusive Florida regal sea goddess! ! tographs of nature on two of the world's most famous leduce consumption and waste by using thinner papei Fowler says, "This edition ol' the calendar contrasts barrier islands. than any other lour-color photographic wall calendar and some our most traditional island creatures such as an "From an idea that took seed during my island expe- first to refuse to individually shrink-wrap, use wasteful osprey, great bluu, roseiue, wood stork, tricolor, and alli- riences on ihe islands since 1972,1 have tried every year stilleners, and pre-hox each calendar. Total reduction in gator with this rare underwater goddess." When a^ked to put together a calendar that truly shows the natural paper materials when compared to other similar-sized about (he elusive creature, Fowler said "This is belter beauty of (lie islands. II is ins- goal each war to publi'.h wall '•alciulac-.'.' ia lull (•>()' i. JuM put Sight to Hand Training The new officers and directors were installed by Betty Concert & Conversation at Schein "Starts Friday, May 9t, from 10 to 12:30. Six-work- Weise. The incoming president is Marjorie Ewell from The Gulf Coast Symphony performs another of its shop session, for $99. This is an adult beginning draw- the Cape Coral Art League. Elaine Vreenegoor of the critically acclaimed Concert & Conversation programs ing class. Art League of Bonita Springs was installed as First Vice- this Saturday evening, May 3, at 8 p.m., in Schein Hall. president and Sara Hurst from the San-Cap Art League The program features Reiko Niiya, concertmaster of the Gourd Crafting & Carving as Second Vice-president. Following the installation an Southwest Florida Symphony since 1983, who will per- A two-session workshop on Tuesday and Thursday, art demonstration on "Experimental Watermedia" was form Saint-Saens' melodic violin concerto. The pro- May 13 and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The $55 cost is includes given by Sanibel artist Cathy Taylor. gram also includes Tchaikovsky's triumphant Fourth the gourd. Paints may be purchased for an additional $5. The Art Council is the organization that brings Symphony. The Symphony's Concert and Conversation Portrait & Figurative Drawing together 10 art leagues in the Charlotte, Lee and Collier programs are designed in such a way that the audience Starts Thursday, May 8. Four-session class costs $80. Counties to promote the appreciation of art, to encour- can become actively involved in the evening's program. For more information on art classes or to sign up, call age the exchange of ideas among its several thousand Music Director Andrew Kurtz will discuss the musical 939-2553 or 937-5050. members and to coordinate the activities and exhibit selections as well as demonstrate with excerpts the vari- dates of the member organizations. For further informa- ous elements that make the program unique. Highly tion on the Art Council and its many activities one may interactive, the event is sure to prove entertaining and Outdoor Painters' May schedule call Marjorie Ewell at 945-3158 or Jack Fulton at 437- educational. The informal and casual atmosphere only The Fort Myers Beach Art League Outdoor Painters 4906. enhances concert-goers' experience. gather on Wednesdays at a pre-seleoted spot to paint, getting underway at 8:30 a.m. and breaking at noon for an informal critique over brown-bag lunches. This Discount Cigarettes, Etc. Art lessons and workshops friendly group of artists invites visiting and beginning Arts for Act Gallery & Studio lat 2265 First St. in his- artists to come share their experiences in the great out- & The Humidor toric Downtown Fort Myers will hold the following art doors of Southwest Florida. Romy $11.79 (if eat classes — starting in May: The month of May will find the painting group at the Bridgeport $12.59 following sites: 305 $12.79 Selection Mosaic Workshop May 7 Times Square, Fort Myers Beach Tucson $12.99 A two-session class on Monday and Thursday, May off May 14 Bowditch Point, Fort Myers Beach DTC $13.99 12 and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost for both sessions is Liggett $15.49 Premium $30. Grout and Band-aids will be provided free. Class May 21 Edison Home, McGregor Boulevard Sport $15.99 size limited to 15. May 28 The Pink Residence, 23 Fairview, Fort USA Gold $17.89 Children's Basic Drawing Myers Beach Marlboro $23.24 Classes starts Tuesday, May 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For further information, call Lisa Grinter at 463-2980 American Spirit $37.22 Perfect for thome-schooled kids. The cost for the six- Prices do not include lax session course is $70. and are subject to ch,ii\<|i' Art Council installs new officers Summerlin & San Carlos |^> Stress-Free Art (near Winn Dixie) A FUN mixture of drawing, painting and mixed The Art Council of Southwest Florida held lUs annu al luncheon for the instilla media for lite children (aties 6 ii> I i) uf survivors of 4*1-1941 domestic violenee and sexual assault. Starts Wednesday, tiou oi iiuw officers oil May 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Class is limited to 10 chil- April 22 at Kelly Greens dren. Free. Golf & Country Club host- ed by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League. PREMIER LOCATION Solution to Puzzle on page 29 c A P P o D O R M A L 1 A M A Z Three adjoining lots with a cute, cozy & clean home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, beamed ceiling & large picture windows. Located on tropical Wightman Lane, in the heart of Captiva, within walking distance to the beach, shops & restaurants. Call Sally to see this one of a kind property. $2,400,000 "** F ND « RIAITY 1 O U 9 •* Tarpon Bay Road 800.780.30ao S«nib«L FI 33937 239-472-3001 CD 239-4-73-3O33 mv>v.iSlandroaltySroup.eoui Sally Divenere Realtor .ijs • W»l 1 1 k i,-' H*.ii. »«jl"!.'"l.,. 24 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander .MJ»TC* WHU-M.* Island Cinema Naples Dinner Theatre Bailey's Shopping Center -472-1701 1025 Piper Boulevard ~ (239) 5 14-7827 • Anger Management (PG13) • Bedroom Farce • Identity (R Maylst-25th, $37.50-$45 Call for times & prices and ask about Ice Cream Theatre the Frequent Movie-goer Program • ./(/c/i A the Beanstalk Selected matinees through April 26th Old Schoolhouse Theater Lunch* show, $15.50/$ 12.50 1908 Periwinkle -472-6862 • J.T. Smith & Friends— . Philharmonic Center for the Arts Three Talented Guvs SK.v! IVIican Bay Boulevanl-(800) 5()7~10 / 3 I . •.]'•( \)'\ I; //\ Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Cultural park Theatre 1380 Colonial Boulevard -278-4422 528 Cultural Park Boulevard. Cape Coral • Buddy -The Ikuhly Hollv Storv 772-5862 TliroughMay.ilsi, $21-'$42 • Ladies Who Lunch Thnrouah May 3rd, 8 p.m. Florida Repertory Theatre May 4th, 3 p.m., $15 Bay Street between Jackson & Hendry 332-4488 SeiuiuoleCiulf Railway Dinner Train • Ain't Mishehavin' ('tilonial & Metro, Port'Myers ~ 275-S4S7 Through May 18th • /'hiving for Keeps (. angres* Mew Play Raiding Series Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. • The Gibson Girl by Kristin Greenidge Sundays, 5:30 p.m. May 5th, 7 p.m., $8 5-course dinner + show, $49.98 • Hollywood Hullabaloo Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall 5-course dinner + show 8099 College Parkway ~ 481-4849 Fridays, 6:30 p.m., $49.98 • The Vagina Monologues Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. $59.98 May 6th, 7:30 p.m., Muy7th-9th, 8 p.m. May 10th, 2 & 8 p.m.. Island Hardware & Marine Supply May 1 lth, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $32442 3187 Stringfellow Road, Pine Island • Sinbad—Up front & personal! 283-2998 May 30th, 8 p.m., $32-$42 • Music on Pine Island Various local & nationally known Alliance for the Arts musicians play the blues under the stars for donations from the audience 10061 McGregor Boulevard ~ 939-2787 Festival seating, coolers OK • Robert Perera BBQ sandwiches available Final 2003 Jazz Alliance Concert Saturdays, 6 p.m., call for dates. May 3rd, 7 p.m., $20 Foulds Theatre ~ Theatre Conspiracy Buckingham Community Center 936-3239 4940 Buckingham Road ~ 626-5399 • World Premiere • Bluegrass Concert & Jam The Frankenstein Summer May"4th, 2-5 p.m., $5, with by Catherine Bush Acoustic Jam Sessions Winner of New Play contest (Acoustic Music Society members FREE) Thursday-Sunday, May 22nd-June 7th $16/$7 Kids Conspiracy • Lucky Hightops and the Cosmic Cat Patrol Episode One: Captives of the Dog Star Mornings, afternoons & early evening Done FasL. Done Righr May 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th & 17th, S5 • Computer Rental •Setup/Upgrade • Spare Parts/Used Systems • Networks Thin is the last weekend to enjoy the ambiance of ye olde beloved • While You Wail/Drop Off • Internet/E-Mail Help waterfront re.ntau.ranK Snuff Harbor, before she succumbs to the New Snuff Harbor. 33S.3G47-Cell4B4.IOS7 Under the Skybridga on Fort Myers Beach. [email protected] Call 463-8077 for reservations! Islander • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • 25 Dr. Stuart Langton, consultant to the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, spoke at the Sanibei- Captiva Conservation Foundation's Pre-Season Turtle Meeting on April 22, giving an historical overview and update on the progress of Everglades restoration. He covered such issues as water, population growth and development, environmental and'agricultural concerns,, the need to change the two roads that cross the Everglades once the water gets flowing again and the growing cooperation between governments at' the Federal, state and local levels as well as with the Seminole and Miccoaukee tribes, both of which own. large Everglades tracts. The Marine Lab Thanks You! Sanibel- The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is pleased t0 Captiva 1 announce it has successfully completed its campaign to fund its f ^wmc**v»»«r«»45#\w% Q u . wimVtm *\ Marine Laboratory's core operations for the next five years. V/VMISH*/.! TfllMfll With this initial funding in place, we will be able to establish an ~W?£\-umwmfi«*4-mg\ ongoing research program to promote the health of the marine 1J 01*111*4*110n \L fw. W Si nursery areas surrounding Sanibel and Captiva. Many thanks to all the generous donors who contributed to this important achievement. Sehgal Family Foundation Uoheit and M.iric (iaigaim Mr. and Mrs. Charles H, LeCielle Mrs. I'.ihvin O. Rood Mammel Family Foundation Mauuvii and Andy (iinipio Mr. and Mrs. Henri A. Levy Mi. William H. Reill and Mr. A. White Messengers of Healing Winds Fuiindalion Mauh and Bill (ilenn ( '.itlli'lllU' < '• I U-luMll.UUI Mi -\nili»ni\ 1 Ui//n ami Mv Mauv-.;\ Snuw Merrill Lynch & Co. Fuundalion Inr Mr. Sean t !rad\ I',oil .mil A\ i.v 1 .uul'.tixm Mi .iiul MI-.. Hiu. i- A. Km'iT. Soon Come Landscaping PhyUia oiid Gicn Ureahnw Mr. .mil Mrs. I'.ilvm i.\ Uitnetnaiiti Mi. ami Mrs. Jnhn II. K«ij>ii"ki Captiva Civic Association Mr. and Mi-. CIi.nlcs C. firillin MJIV Lull l.inik-n Mi. and Mrs. Waller W. Sthiay A. David Adler Ms ll.uhaia II. (iiu.s.s Julia and Joseph 1 innbardi Mr. and Mrs. Viktor SVInwkoit^usi Christine and Paul Andrews Bill and Martina Haggard Robert and Patricia Maechia Nancy .Sheldon Mr. Robert S. Atkinson Ms. Joan Handler Martha and Albert MacLeod Rick and Martha Siders Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hanger Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Mann Mrs. Polly M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. John T. Bailey Brenda and Marty Harrity J.P. Marion Evelyn and Eugene Spencer Mrs. John M. Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hart Mr. and Mrs. Max W. Mason Mr. and Mrs. William F. Steinhalel Mr. and Mrs. Armand B. Ball Ms. Ellinor D. Hayward Patricia and Bob Maxeiner Daniel and Rebecca Steves Mrs. Janice Barber Mrs. Ann Heck Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mazur Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Stirn J. Preston Biglow William and Barbara Hickey Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Mazzcme Mr. Donald L. Stokes Emma-Leah Bippus Mr. and Mrs. William Hillebrandt Carol B. McCord Mr. Bob Strehlow Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Bogen Tom and Myrna Hitchman Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCullough, 11 Ms. Catherine G. Symchych Mrs. Jane B. Bopp Mr. David Hogan Nancy and Dean McCumber Ms. Ann H. Taleotl: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Boyd Mr. Howell H. Howard Ann W. McGovern Lee Anne Tauck Mr. and Mrs. John E. Britton Ms. Jane Hudson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Mihaly The Haas Family Mrs. Isabella G. Brumwell Sandra Gross and John S. Hutton Mr. and Mrs. Wayne E. Milewski The Thomas Family Trust Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruning Guy and Catherine Intoci Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. John S. Carson Bob and Lynda Janes Martha Mlakar Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Thomas, Jr. Woody and Betty Cater Mr. and Mrs. David L. K. Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Moffat Fred and Virginia Thompson Lucie and Andre Chagnon Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Jeffrey Ken and Pam Monahan Christopher J. Thompson Mr. Jerry R. Churchill Drs. Jeffrey P. Jenks and Lisa S. Jenks Robert E. Monroe Mrs. Gretchen C. Valade Mr. Jim Conner Louise Malia Johnson Ms, Susan Moss. William and Ann Vanderbilt Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Conolly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Katn Mr. and Mrs. Seward H. Mott Dr. and Mrs. Donald G. Vidt Judy and Don Cook Charles A. Kelly Evelyn B. Newell Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Wagner, Jr. Dr. Clayton Cook and Dr. Susan B. Cook Mrs. Margeret C. Kennedy Norman J. Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weissbach George and Jackie Cooper Bob and Ruth Kitchin Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Nixon Clem and Jane Werner Dr. D. E. Cooperrider Tom and Shellee Klausmeier Ms. Lisa M. Orth Ruth W. Westheimer Margo and Rob Cutler Evelyn T. Klein Memorial Fund Mr. Robert B. Palmer Bob Wigley and Ann Moran Francine Dale Win and Marilyn Kloosterman Douglas and Lynn Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Williams, Jr. Mary Lee Dayton in memory of Wally Josephine L. Kohn Bob and Mary Ellen Paulson Arnee R. and Walter A. Winshall Dayton Dan G. and Sandra L. Korthuis Mr. Jonathan D. Pendleton Scott Wolf Nancy S. Dixon Ms. Robin C. Krivanek Mrs. Jane M. Peterson and Mr. Philip D. Star Patricia L. Zapf Norman and Harriette Dorsen Norbert and Aud Kunz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pick Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Zimmer ! Mr. and Mrs. James C. Egan, Jr. Pat and Bill La Mothe Mr. and Mrs. John Pilon Mr. Jimmy Eger Daniel and Jane Lautermilch Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Prohammer Mr. and Mrs. Alex D. Felker Sylvia Lawrence Philip and Roberta Puschel Foundation Bill and Carol Fenniman Mrs. Dorothy G. Lee Ms. Judy Reddington ... The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel and Captiva. For more information, please come by our Nature Center at 3333 San-Cap Road, call us at 472-2329, or visit our website at sccf.org. 26 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander CLASSIFIEDS. 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Lawn, pool creatures 76 European 124 African 15 Beach Boys' 63 Certain maintenance, REPUTABLE Experience topping 3b/2b, sleeps six, w/d. in former contracting 26 Stun capital movie theme African hit? singer 109 Haunted- Monthly rental water/sewer included. for 27 Author 77 Memo start song? 16 Knock 65 Make a house (239)454-3427 Residential/Commercial Follett 79 "Agnus —" 127 Wise — owl for — pile (800)336-6722 $1750/month. sounds •Renovations 'Kitchens 28 Actress 80 Wonderful 128 Turner or (astonish) 66 African 111 Paint 1 BR/1 BA Tennlsplace •Bathrooms, etc. Massen 81 Conductor Wood 17 Skirt feature actress? layer condo. $750/month. •Licensed 'Insured 29 Primer Queler 129 Aromatic 21 One of the 68 Peculiar 113 Spoken SOUTH SEAS RESORT REASONABLE pooch 82 Like a raisin plant Borgias 70 Pursues 115 Barry or Call Dustyn at RE/MAX of ESTIMATES PROMPT call back. 30 Nobellst 83 — deco 130 Mrs. Charlie 23 Soccer 71 — suzette Brubeck GULF-FRONT the Islands. 472-5050 Wiesel 85 Lodge Chaplin superstar 72 Philosophy 116 Slocking PRIVATE 549-0089 office 33 Operetta 131 Looney 31 Tempest —• 73 Paper mishap LUXURY HOME 18th Fairway Dunes 357-8493 cell brother Duplex. Townhouse 3/2.5 composer 86 Part of Tunes critter teapot quantity 118 Baseball's POOL-SPA ofrfice. $1500/month. 37 — oul MPH 132 In addition 32 Parisian 75 Perry's Slaughter SCENIC ACREAGE 6 month or 12 month (eradicate) 87 Stalk 133 Salem's pronoun creator 119 Unit of rental. Call RE/MAX, 39 African 88 Infantry state 34 TV's "The 78 Sib's kid loudness WEEKS AVAILABLE sitcom? action 134 Manipulates — of Night" 82 Trepidation 120 "— brillig . .," FOR ALL-SEASONS 472-2311. Ask for PLUMBING Steve Fisher. 44 Actress Talia 91 Cosmetician 35 Card 84 It may be 123 West of FOR-SPECIAL-RATES 45 Relished a Laudsr DOWN collection small Hollywood CONTACT OWNER Canal front, oast end AAA roast 95 Take the 1 Deep 36 Actress 88 Mindy of 124 Day- — DIRECTLY residence, 2 Br/2 Ba PLUMBING SERVICE 46 King of honey and uncon- Alicia "The Facts 125 Past furnished, below SEWERS HOOK-UPS comedy run sciousness 38 Deed of Li Is" 126 Bog Call: (574) 272-0889 WATER HEATERS, Fax: (574)273-5973 market rate of 1 2 3 4 $1,200 monthly. REPAIRED & REPLACED. Wyman Atkins SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING Realty LEAKY PIPES 18 (239)432-1515 HOUSE REPIPING 24/HR SERVICE AVAILABLE 22 APARTMENTS & STATE CERTIFIED DUPLEXES FOR RENT CFC041710 Sanibel View JEFF MCWHORTER 26 Apt. & Dup. for rent. Brand New! 472-0377 2 Br, 2B.i condos. 694-7043 Enclosed garage, pool, fitness center, Clubhouse. Gated Community. 2 miles to TELEPHONE caurawayt $1450/month Hussey Realty (239) 463-3178 BEEPERS NEW/RECONDITIONED REPAIRS/VOICEMAIL 1-800-PAGE CALL EQUAL HOUSING HOMES FOR RENT OPPORTUNITY 3 Bedroom/2 bath Sanibel home All real estate advertised on Dunes Golf Course with pool. In this newspaper is $1500/month. (239) 472-7B34. subject to the Cape Coral southeast"3/2/2, City Federal Fair Housing Act Hall area. Small pets. Security of 1638 which makes It system. Tile floor, screened lanai. illegal to advertise any Family room, $860/mo. w/$850 preference, deposit. Call Diana (239) 772- limitation or 5508 discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status FMB, south end, or national origin, or an 2/1 home. intention to make such FMB, Boardwalk Caper, preference, 2/2 tin do w/boat slip. limitation or Sanibel, 3/2 stilt, discrimination. San-Cap Road. This publication will not Sanibel, 3/2 stilt, 3-car garage, knowingly accept any lake view. advertisement for real estate which is in Priscilla Murphy Realty violation of the law. (239) 482-8040 Our readers are hereby informed that all Classifieds dwellings advertised in this Furnished 2bdr/1ba home. newspaper are available Available June 15 - July 15. •1,099 Averaga time ot solution*. 82 mfnutoa. {Antwor grid an noxt page) on an equal opportunity The Villas In Ft. Myers. Work! basis. If you feel Fruit trees, garage $1200/mo you have been includes utilities, car Solution to puzzle on page 23 discriminated against negotiable (239) 939-4424. you may file a complaint by calling Call Gloria NOTICE: The Florida Commission on Human Rights at MOBILE HOMES Sanibel Captiva Time Share, Condo, Home Owners! 1-800-342-8170 or Today HUD at 1-800-669-9777. For more into please FOR RENT South Seas, Sundial, Sand Pointe, Loggerhead, Pointe Santo, call the Lee County "Mobile Homes for Rent" Weekly To Place Sandollar, and more! office of rent. Children welcome. Includes Advertise your property directly on the internet Equal Opportunity water, garbage, pest control, lawn for only $45! (239) 335-2267 care. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N. Your Ft. Myers (239) 543-5828. Avoid costly real estate and rental commissions! ONE & TWO BEDROOM APART- Ad! Sell Buy—Rent Trade! MENTS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, Visit www.sambelcaptivaowncrs.com BUS STOPS & SHOPPING. Shell the Islands WATER, SEWER AND TRASH Please pass this notice to your neighbors arid PAID. CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT. Sanibel & have a great vacation! POOL AND LAUNDRY ON SITE. 472-SM5 www.sanibelcaptivaowners.com 941-275-4587. Captiva 952-361-4107 Chris Berghoff 30 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander Rick Flanagan, and Ron Urkovich. and contributions to the community. San-Cap Chamber elects new officers The new board met on Tuesday, April Among his many efforts, his work on By Renny Severance being were greeted with wild applause 29 and elected a new slate of officers: Ann behalf of the American Cancer Society Executive Editor and cheering. Not to be outdone, Joffe of She Sells Sea Shells, president; has been especially noteworthy. Greenstein then revealed that the old attorney Ron Urkovich, vice president; Sanibel School principal, Barbara Von The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of phone system was available at the back of Ellen Lai of Colonial Bank, Secretary; Harten, was named Citzen of the Year and Commerce held its annual meeting at the the room and for a modest sum, less than and Toni Lapi who is president and CEO Lou Palumbo, owner of Seahorse Sundial Resort last week. The crowd pret- gruntled members could take a swing at of 'Tween Waters, treasurer. Cottages received the Sue Rosica Gray ty well filled the assembly hall whjle the stuff with a small hand-sledge. There The Chamber also handed out some Award for volunteer commitment. Executive Director Steve Greenstein were takers. annual awards at the event as reported in A new annual award was debuted this reviewed the events of the past year. Gilda Suarez, the outgoing president of detail in last week's Islander. year and only naturally, .IT Smith of the His comments about the Chamber's the Chamber, announced the re-election Victor Mayeron of the Mucky Duck Old Schoolhouse Theater was given the new telephone system which actually of five members of the board fof directors: was given the Waller Klie Lifetime Islands of the Arts Award. allows callers to speak to a real human Mike Billheimer, Jean Baer, Gilda Suarez, Achievement Award for his dedication POOL SERVICE SERVICE (239) 699-6279 PROFESSIONAL Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance Weekly Cleanings • Storm Cleanups May Special 1 Month FREE with 6 mo. contract Deep-End Specializing in Rental Properties DIRECTORY Pool Service We ONLY Serve Sanibel & Captiva Serving the Build Your Business Residents of For Advertising information Sanibel and Captiva Call 472-5185. £ BUILDERS 11 PLUMBING CUSTOM HOME. BUILDING Residential Plumbing AND REMODELING Ronald K. Gavin, Inc. 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These monies will be applied to the high shipping costs needed to forward the thousands of pounds of donations. Call 472-1587 for advertising information 32 • Week of May 2 - 8, 2003 • Islander OUTDOOR SEATING WITH LIVE MUSIC s' EVERDAY '•'.. -'• *:»•• • '.jr. jr 2\6Ji Periwinkle Way Sunrfx'l JT'JOGOfi Cn 11 \ I I c*ii d S*ea(. i ncj ,\\ a ? I a b I r OPKN 7:00 AM lo 10 PM *• Honor th> fodder & Ihy KKKU mother and all your "udder"' relatives **f- Seize every opportunity 4 , and milk it for all it's Don't cry over spilled milk worth Wake up in a happy moo-d Black & white is always The cjrass is greener on the an appropriate fashion other side of the fence statement. Turn the "udder" cheek and Don't forget to cow-nt moo-ve on yon r h 1 ess i 11/j s It's hdlcr lo he seen mul nol v\vv\ da\ lie I'd.