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FREE APPETIZERS GENE FEDERICO v accessories <£ lighting... 4:30-6:30pm Thursdays - Saturdays. 3011 Dei Prado Blvd. • Cape Coral LUNCH: llam-3pm / DINNER: 5pm-9pm (239) 945-0606 1100 Par View Drive (located in Beachview Estates) Hours: M-F 10-5 • Sat 11-4 4 • Week of May 20 - 26, 2005 • Islander Next week in brief Meet the Artists Rambo you will be able to meet Celest offering the public a free, one-hour infor- - 4 p.m. at Loggerhead Cay; $50. A group On Friday, May 20 from 4-6 p.m. the Theodore who creates whimsical ceramics mational session called Habitat 101 on healing and meditation will be offered on four art galleries in The Village Shops will and Cindy Somerville whose jewelry is Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. in North Fort May 23 from 7 - 9 p.m.; cost $20. offer the public an opportunity to meet constructed from her handmade clay beads. Myers. This is an informal class and cam- Reservations necessary for both. Phone some of the local artists that they represent. All galleries will serve munchies and pus tour for anyone interested in becom- 917/596-6102; www.simoneawhina.com. Beth Collette who local guitarist, Tom Marcellas will pro- ing involved in Habitat's mission. A non- makes beautiful glass vide some toe tapping tunes. profit organization dedicated to eliminat- MAY28 jewelry and Helen Please stop by and chat with the artists. ing substandard housing in Lee County, Giant Sidewalk Sale, Flea Art Bailer a basketry leg- Learns what's the inspiration behind the Habitat relies on volunteer labor and & Crafters end will be at the work. Enjoy the music and treats in the donations of money and materials to build laid back atmosphere of the Village. All simple, decent housing for struggling The Village Shops is sponsoring a Seaweed Gallery locat- Giant Sidewalk Sale and Flea Art to bene- ed in the front of the center. shops will be open until 6 p.m. families. To date, we have helped more than 600 deserving families become fit CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of The Matsumoto Gallery, just around homeowners in Lee County alone. Please Wildlife). There will be the corner will feature three well known Photo preservation RSVP to 239/652.0434, extension 211. many items from the local painters: Sherry Rohl, painter of The Southwest Florida Museum of shops greatly reduced horses, Ikki Matsumoto, painter of birds History in conjunction as well as table after and Duncan Simmons, painter of people. with Creative Memories Healing Sound Workshop table of arty stuff: sup- Also featured will be Brandy Llewellyn, leader, Nancy Vargas, is Healing Sound - Singer Simone plies, frames, art, maker of Nantucket style baskets. offering a seminar on Awhina from the Netherlands is offering books, crafts and more from local artists In the back, Aboriginals, Art of the how to preserve photos soundhealing workshops on Sanibel. and craftsmen. First Person invites you to enjoy gallery on Saturday, May 21 at "You'll learn and experience how to free CROW will serve hot dogs and drinks. wide savings on Native American, 11 a.m. Learn how to preserve and orga- the body from ten- Stop by, have some fun and spend some African, and Aboriginal Australian Art. nize photos. Free. Reservations required sion... Working with money for a good cause. At Tommy Dixon, formerly Kirbo because space is limited. Call 332-5955. your own voice, you Artists and craftsmen may rent table can learn to spead space by calling Polly at 472-2941. The Habitat for Humanity freely again." A Village Shops are located next to Saint Habitat 101 Informational Sessions - Soundhealing work- Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Habitat for Humanity of Lee County is shop will be head on May 22 from 10 a.m. on Periwinkle Way. Santief Caytbia, islander The Islands' Community Pet of the Week Newspaper since 1961 Edison & Einstein are that, he's very healthy. two brothers who were Einstein is about 8 years Mailing address: found as strays. They are old. He tested positive for P.O. Bos 56 • Saiiihel. IL 33957 Yellow Labs and would love Heartworms, but we have Phone: (239) 472-51K5 to be able to stay together. treated that and he will be fine. hix: ( 239)472-1372 They are older dogs, but still To adopt an animal from rslaiidcrC«ibrci-zeiieuspapers.(.'om in great health. A little over- CCAL, you must complete w \s \\.brcezcnewspapers.com weight, but still happy and an adoption application and playful. They are exception- be approved. Adoption fee is I vocation: ally friendly and desperately $50.00 for dogs and $40.00 PromeiKidc CVnler want to bond to their new for cats. All animals avail- 695 Tarpon Bay Road. Unit #13 family! They are both able for adoption are neutered, up-to-date on vac- spayed/neutered and up-to- Group Publishei Robin Calabrese cinations and ready for a date on all vaccinations. To General Manager Terri Blackmore Executive Editor Renny Severance permanent home. meet Edison & Einstein, Edison is about 10 years please call (239) 450-6301 Managing Editor Karen Nelson old. He has a couple of or go to www.collierres cue.com Staff Writers Laura Nickerson "fatty tumors" but other than Jenny Burnham BREEZE Amy Fleming NEWSPAPERS In Honor of the On exhibit Account Execs. Rich Martin Sanibel painter, "Kit" Hoisington and photographer Pam Dana Taylor Upcoming Brodersen have a joint show at the Sanibel Public Library Marguerite Burns MEMORIAL DAY for the month of May as part of the San-Cap Art League. Production Mgr. Joy Simpkins Hoisington works in most 2-D media, from charcoal and pen HOLIDAY and ink to watercolor, oils and acrylic. Postal Information: Our Offices will be Hoisington's most recent pieces, including three shown The Sanibel Captiva Islander Closed On near the entrance to the library, are done using thin layers of acrylic paint or watercolor on a Japanese paper called Yupo is published c\ery Friday t: and is distributed throughout Monday May 30, 2005 that allows light to pass through, creating more luminous col- Sanibel and Captiva Islands ors. Now Brodersen is working with her camera, Photoshop Holiday Advertising Deadline Schedule CS on her computer to enhance and enrich the images she by the Breeze Corp. SANIBEL SHOPPER'S GUIDE Thursday 6/2 catches, creating landscapes and still-lives with a brilliant P.O. Box 56. Sanibel. FI. Display Ad Deadline Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. symphony of colors. Third Class postage is paid at ihe Classified Ad Deadline Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. Sanibel Post Office. 2D/3D Best in Show Winners: The Past Decade, at the Postmaster: ISLANtftaPORTER Thursday 6/2 Alliance for the Arts. This exhibition, sponsored by Hal Display Ad Deadline Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. send address changes to: Classified Ad Deadline Adams, showcases the winners from the last ten years of the Sanibel Captiva Islander. P.O. Box 56 Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. Annual All Florida Juried 2D/3D Show and will be on display Sanibel. PL 33957 ISLANDER through June 4. The artists, from throughout the state, are & CAPTIVA CURRENT Friday 6/3 Hollis Jeffcoat, Jeffrey Scott Lewis, Alan Urban, Raymond Classified Ad Deadline: Display Ad Deadline Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. Olivero, Tao Strong-Stein (2000), Bernard Phillips, Leslie Classified Ad Deadline Friday 5/27, 5:00 p.m. Neumann (1998), Carl Schwartz (1997 and 1996) and Sherry Noon, Tuesday Rohl (1995). (Rohl exhibits at Sanibel's Matsumoto Gallery.)

•*»¥; M UM'tMHs For Advertising Information in the above newspapers Hours for the Alliance gallery are 9 -5, Monday through or other Breeze Newspapers please call Friday, and 10 - 3 on Saturday. Ann Shuey's artwork is on dis- .• 2005 QREEZE CORP. Island Reporter/Captiva Current: 239-472-1587 play in the Member Gallery. Call the Alliance at 239/939- Islander/Sanibel Shoppers Guide: 239-472-5:1:85^ 2787 for info. Islander • Week Of May 20 - 26, 2005 • 5 SCA's the Season party

A Sanibel tradition was started on Prizes included hurricane Friday May 13 at the Community House survival equipment, that will undoubtedly become an annual restaurant coupons. Bank "end of the season" event. Curtis Perry, of the Island cookies, and the founder of the Sanibel Community gift certificates to Sanibel Association, would have been proud Community Association because this is exactly what he had in Social Events throughout mind when he founded the Sanibel next season. Community House 79 years ago. For Special awards with those of you who missed this very fun accompanying prizes party, the Community House was trans- were given in three gen- formed into the Periwinkle Pub, home to eral areas: real singers; the best little Karaoke Party in town. maybe singers; and the Karaoke music was furnished by Cheri & song that best described Neil DJs of Fort Myers and the audience the event. The "Island was not only enthusiastic, the audience Crooner" and "Shower was the entertainment. Singer" went to John Sanibel singing groups came from the Carney, who is entertaining even without neighborhoods of Lake Murex and the singing. In the female solo division was Dunes Tennis group as well as an assort- our very own "Torch/Bluesy/Diva" in the ment of friendship groups who delivered name and dress of Sophie Tucker (a/k/a styles of music that ranged from John Judy Michie, owner of Cottages to Denver to that of the 50's and 60's music. Castles). An "Under the Bridge" award Beachview went to Bill and Ray whose singing talent was best sung under the bridge. Other GoN & Tennis Chin categories included groups who repre- sented an organization, the most creative use of props, and the best of the '50s and ; : • * ••"*.: *S'V- '60s. The most inspired song was belted •y-y ^- .- ,, out by the "Jura Trio" who did a rendition or "Amore" that even Dean Martin could not have topped in enthusiasm; it described the "over the season" very well. Don't miss it next year!

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It can also provide a glimpse .... .:'ipV-.j ;«'^' into our health future. Scientists hope to use this information to prevent and treat disease. DNA is 99.9% identical among humans, identical twins being the exception. The .1% of differences in the sequence of DNA among individuals are called genetic variations, or sin- gle riucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). We Yuur l'f inherit gene variations from our parents, varia- This is just a small sample of the tions that can be associated with disease or important information contained in health conditions. A combination of SNPs is genetic testing. But just having the Paul Andrews and Kendra WiUett in the process of releasing the patients responsible for the control of blood fats (cho- information is insufficient; we need Four patients from CROW were painful death. The guide worked to freeth e lesterol and triglycerides), oxidative stress, to work with our own genetics to recently released back into the wild. pelican and brought him to CROW. homocysteine levels, bone density, and skin reduce health risks. With genetic The patients, two pelicans and two cor- All four patients were successfully health. They can also be linked to Alzheimer's information in hand, we can design a morants came to CROW for different rea- released by a member of the CROW staff disease, autism, Parkinson's disease, heart dis- nutritional and supplement program sons. The cormorants came in suffering who was assisted by Dr. Paul Andrews, ease, and numerous birth defects. to overcome our genetic tendencies, from toxicosis as a result of red tide syn- President of the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon For example, MnSOD (Manganese thus correcting our own biochem- drome. If caught early and treated for the Society and Kendra Willett, a biologist Superoxide dismutase) is the body's first line istry and preventing or postponing poisoning, patients can survive under the with J.N. "Ding" Darling. of defense against oxidative stress. Because disease. right circumstances. "It was clear these birds wanted out, oxidative stress negatively affects all cellular Both pelicans were found on Sanibel, and it was as if they knew they were going health, it can affect every part of the body. Who Might Benefit From both with fishing line/hook injuries. home," said Andrews. "Conservation and Clinical work shows an association of MnSOD Genetic Testing? Pelican patient #365 was found by a guide preservation of our wildlife, in particular with a wide range of degenerative diseases People who are interested in pre- with Tarpon Bay Explorers; on his reteurn birds, is what the Sanibel-Captiva including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ventive health. Gene screening can trip, he noticed something in the mangroves Audubon Society is all about, and it was (ALS), ischemic heart disease, Alzheimer's be a predictive tool that discovers and found this pelican hanging in the exciting to be a part of a release," he said. disease, Parkinson's disease, breast and whether an individual has inherited branches from fishing line, dying a slow, prostate cancers, and macular degeneration. dispositions to a certain diseases. Health step: If your genetic test shows an SNP People with a positive family his- or genetic variation in your body's ability to tory of diseases can use the genomics Kirkland produce MnSOD, you will want to monitor as a tool to help design a true pre- your intake of dietary antioxidants as well as ventive health program from page 7 lifestyle or health issues that may increase the People with medical conditions Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in 1998. It ed not only the bike, but a helmet and requirement for antioxidants. that are unresponsive to treatment. TNF-a is produced by the immune system's is a malignant disorder involving the pro- accessories as well. Genomic testing may reveal the duction of blood cells. Christopher com- In 2004, over $80 million was raised white blood cells, macrophages, T cells, and B mechanism of disease that can lead cells, and plays multiple roles in immune pleted three years of treatment in 2001, by more than 35,000 TNT athletes for the to improved and more personalized and is currently treatment-free. His pic- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. responses, including increasing the numbers of treatment strategies. immune cells. It can also promote inflamma- ture is tied to Salli's bike, and will remain Salli's personal goal is $4,000 by June People with no knowledge of their there throughout the century ride. There 1. To aid her in that cause, Sanibel Curves tion in the body. TNF-a is associated with biological family history (people inflammation, cell toxicity, and antiviral activ- have been honored teammates and others franchise owner, Vicki Dove is offering an who were adopted as children, for with childhood cancers who have recov- all day open house, called "Ride, Salli, ity. Overproduction of TNF-a results in adhe- example). sions inside the blood vessels, thereby setting ered and gone on to become TNT athletes Ride" on May 23 to send Salli off in style. themselves. Those stopping by the fitness center are the stage for plaque deposition. It also leads to For more information about genetic more oxidative stress. If your test shows a The bike she will be riding is a 21- asked to bring a $10 check to help her testing, please contact Carol speed Jamis Quest, which is considered a reach the goal. For further information or potential for high levels of TNF-a, you will Simontacchi (239-472-4499). need to monitor your immune system and work road bike with a mid-range price tag, but to make a donation, call Billy's Rentals at on reducing inflammation. Salli said, "It helps to have a husband in 472-5248 or 472-8717. the bike business." Billy's Rentals provid-

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A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Buck Key Kayaking Adventure, Life Atang Our Trails, Tuesday, Wednesday and Foundation (www.ostegobay.org) - $40 per person Thursday, May 26 at 0:30 a.m. Begins at Friday at 9 a.m. Program begins at the SCCF Nature Captiva Kayak Company on Captiva. Center and proceeds to the trails. Free to members; $3 to Thursday, May 26 - Archaeological Tour -10AM - $35/person. Reservations required; call non-members. Guided trail walks with discussion of nat- GAEA Kayaks - Learn about our native Calusa 472-2329. A naturalist will lead a kayak trip ural and cultural history. Civilization by visiting Josslyn Island that was inhabited in qjid around Buck Key and discuss the by them for about 800 years. See the mounds and unusu- importance of the estuary. No experience Butterfly House tours at SCCF, Tuesdays at 10 al plants - a real history lesson about this fascinating necessary. a.m. A guide will teach you about the life cycle and ancient culture. 4 hours -$40 per person - sponsored by behavior of butterflies. The house is also open to visitors the Randell Research Center at Pineland on Pine Island. Juno Beach sea turtle trip, Sunday, - without a guide. $ 1 donation. A portion of the proceeds goes towards support of the June 19. This year, Kristie Anders will Research Center. Visit their website again be leading a night walk on Juno Cultural History of Florida's Native Plants, at:http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/anthro/sflarch/pineland.htm Beach, on Florida's east coast, where thou- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ethnobotany garden at SCCF sands of nests can be found in an eight-mile Nature Center. Free to members and children; $5 for non- Friday, May 27 - Useppa Island Tour - 10AM - stretch of beach. . members. Learn how native plants were used by Calusa GAEA Kayaks - A very special tour visiting this unusu- Kristie will be leading a night walk start- ; Indians in the past and how Seminole and Caribbean cul- al private island in Pine Island Sound with a tour of their ing at 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Weather tures today still rely on them. museum which tells and shows about 10,000 years of permitting, the program will include a bit human habitation on Useppa. This island has a fascinat- about the night sky and the creatures that Turtle Tracks, Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Learn ing history, both ancient and modern. We will also eat are active an.the Atlantic,shore under an about the life cycle of the sea turtles that nest on our lunch at their lovely bay side cafe and get to see the beau- almost-full moon. beaches. Talk begins at the turtle exhibit and marine tiful flora of the island and maybe spot a gopher tortoise Juno Beach is just north of Palm Beach touch tank in the SCCF Nature Center and then goes to a or two. The paddle over has great views of the roosting and it is known for its very active sea turtle beach,site. Cost for this program is $5/adult and free for Magnificent Frjgatebirds and many other birds, fish and nesting. Maps, hotel reservation informa- children, a beach parking fee of $2/car is necessary at the critters that dwell in the plentiful sea grass beds. This tion and details of the night walk will be beach site. SCCF monitors the sea turtle nests on Sanibel will be an all day tour. Don't miss out, get on the list now! sent to people who reserve a place. and Captiva. $50, plus the cost of lunch. Registration fee is $5 per person. For info on GAEA Kayak tours, call 239/694-5513 The sightings change from year to year. Dolphin & Wildlife Cruises (Pine Island Sound), "One year, we were out til 2 until we saw Daily from 4 - 5:30 p.m., departing from McCarthy's Sailing and Kayaking the islands our first turtle," noted Kristie at the April 26 Marina on Captiva. Narration by Conservation Adventure - Cruise local waters on a 30-foot C&C Sea Turtle Volunteers meeting. "Other Foundation docents. Captiva Cruises' trips are excellent sloop; arrangements through Captiva Cruises. Depart years, we'd just walk out on the beach and opportunities to view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. from McCarthy's Marina. Phone 472-5300. see them." $20/adult; $12.50/chifdren. Reservations 472-5300. Please contact Kristie directly for infor- New Moon Sailing - Sail with Capt Mick Gurley on a mation or to sign up. Space is limited and Off-island 40-ft. Pearson, departing from "Tween Waters Inn spaces are filling fast, so call her soon at Tuesdays - Ostego Bay Foundation, Tuesday, from Marina. Phone 395-1782. 472-2329, ext. 203! ' ,--, 2 - 5 p.m. - 10AM - GAEA Kayaks - Enjoy a guided tour of this wonderful Marine Sciences facility and then Adventure Sea Kayak Wildlife Tours - Departing take a guided paddle on the Great Calusa Blueway to see from 'Tween Waters Inn Marina on Captiva. Call the the critters you just learned about but in their natural marina at 472-5161, x 3 or call 437-0956 after 6 p.m.. Captiva Kayak Company / Wildside Adventures - Departing from McCarthy's Marina on Captiva. Call 395-2925 or EZ-KAYAK. National - Louis SCCF needs volunteers U you enjoy mfie'ting new; people, are comfortable- itEreitatt sales, and/have-some rime to vojun&ej r this.,suniffljer, SCCF vvojild"love to have' yow. $6rk ih University jfe;Naj^;SjNjpr|Q^llfi^)tetore; Two shifts are-a^ail- . thWiith^' * : A leader in a teacher education since 1886. New Owner Curriculum & Instruction — m .— - Application Deadline: May 21, 2005 or Educational Leadership Lighpouse • Earn your Master of Education or Ed. 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Reservations accepted (239) 489-0770 Islander • Week Of May 20 - 26, 2005 • 13 Survey teams at NORTH LEGEND CAPTIVA SUBMERGED ISLAND P^ZtVCaa PIPELINE CORRIDOR work in Blind Pass R8S FDEP MONUMENT LOCATION PIPEL1NE ROUTE ALONG BEACH FILL AREA

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. SEPTEMBER 15th thru Above: Joel Ross and Ed Stivaletta, of McKim & Jg OCTOBER 15th Creed, at work on a topographic survey of the beach at Blind Pass. Below: McKim &Creed's data collection base. SOUTHERN CAPTIVA ISLAND REACH By Amy Fleming [email protected] There were three survey teams collecting data in Blind Pass this week, in preparation for the Blind Pass restora- tion project scheduled for next year. ~\ Teams worked on bathymetric surveys, seagrass mapping, and topographic surveys, collecting informa- tion for the permit application process that is expected OCTOBER 15th to begin in July. thru The Blind Pass restoration project entails dredging the sand out of the now closed water way to get it open and SEPTEMBER 15th flowing again. In conjunction with this project, the City of Sanibel will soon install a culvert beneath San-Cap Road to connect Dinkins Bayou with Clam Bayou to enhance tidal flushing in both areas. The culvert will further alleviate the problem with impounded water in Clam Bayou, which has resulted in the death of acres of mangrove trees. Erickson Consulting Engineering, the Sarasota firm COASTAL Puunme & CAPTIVA & SANIBEL ISLAND selected by Lee County for the project, installed tidal gauges last March, and is currently finalizing a proposed 2005 RENOURISHMENT PROJECT configuration for the pass. Alison Hagerup, administrator 2481 N.W. BOCA RATON BLVD. AREA MAP for the Captiva Erosion Prevention District, and Steve BOCA RATON, FL 33431 Boutelle, of Lee County Division of Natural Resources, PH. (561) 391-8102 FAX (561)391-9116 JOATE: 03/21/05 | BY: JRC (COMMNO.: 8402.68 | FIGURE NO. 1 are meeting with Karyn Erickson, project engineer, to Beach renourishment project update review the configu- ration proposals By Amy Fleming with the current schedule. By having the Corps do the before submitting afleming@breezenewspapers. com renourishment, the project is guaranteed a 27.7 percent them to the county. federal funding. Additionally, crews and equipment are The Army Corps of Engineers just released their pro- available in the summer months. Dredging companies Hydrographic posed schedule for the upcoming beach renourishment prefer to work during the summer, when the surf is calm. models developed project for Sanibel and Captiva, placing the project not According to Hagerup, the contracts have built-in from tidal'data will only in turtle nesting season, but at the height of hurri- allowances for weather delays. also be used to cane season. come up with a As of last week, there were two turtle nests at the north final design for a After Florida was hit by a succession of storms last end of Sanibel. one within project boundaries, and one new Blind Pass year, the state mandated that all of Florida's impacted outside. Since the renourishment won't reach Sanibel channel. Currently, beaches be restored. A wide beach is one of the best pro- until late summer, that nest won't have to be moved. The the project is set to tections against a storm surge. CEPD has contracted with the Sanibei-Captiva begin in spring of While the timing of the renourishment project caused Conservation Foundation for relocation of turtle nests that 2006. some concern among the Captiva Erosion Prevention would be endangered by the project. For now, Hagerup is District commissioners, Alison Hagerup, CEPD adminis- advising the SCCF to concentrate on nests laid from trator, advised that it was in their best interest to press on "Tween Waters Inn to the northernmost tip of Captiva. 14 • Week of May 20 - 26, 2005 • Islander

Jack Elias, owner of Sanybel's Finest, started coming to Sanibel in 1961 B.C. (Before Causeway) and has lived here since 1975. In 1984, when Jerry Paulson, owner of Jerry's Shopping Center, was looking for someone who could open a shop that would be completely non-competitive with the rest of the center, Elias was presented One of Lucy Kadd's paintings of children at the beach, based on a photograph of Eiias' daughter, Jrfiie (whose whimsical with the opportunity for his first shop. The ceramic mermaids and mirrors are sold at the gallery) and some of Elias' grand-children (and .E Ellie'l s children). Several following year, he opened up Captiva's of her beach paintings have been painted at Sanibel locations, including Blind Pass. Finest — strictly an art gallery — in Chadwick Squarey. Paulson became curi- into one. After September 11, Paulson offered to cancel the third Mary Erickson's deeply colors acrylics on canvas of the ous, went up to Captiva and declared, "We lease but Elias declined the generous offer and declared he could islands' shorebirds are another gallery exclusive. want a gallery like this in Jerry's!" make it work. Many of the lifelike, almost photographic, originals and prints Luckily a vacancy had opened up adja- With a large and eclectic selection of artwork and gifts, Elias by world-famous local artist Art Lamay, carry a humorous point cent to Sanybel's Finest, a lease was nego- uses a number of themes. "We have one area that's all mermaids, of view. Lamay notes that, "Some of my brushes are so fine, they tiated and in 1986 Elias opened his second for example. Ellen Stephens, an artist and sculptor who also hap- have almost less than one hair." Sanibel gallery. The two shops became pens to be my daughter, designed these mermaid mirrors with Sculptor Rod Becklund's life-size and life-like original sculp- one and ran successfully until another their detailed mosaic frames." When Elias had requests for hooks tures and resin castings of island birds are spectacular. His mount- opportunity surfaced in September 2001. featuring mermaid and fish, Stephens designed them as well and ings fit the bird's natural setting, whether on Florida cedar or stone. The tenants on the south side of Sanybel's brought them to the gallery. Sculptors Larry Hoff and Linda Ritchie are recognized Tor Finest were leaving and Elias negotiated The little Sanibel/Captiva villages in another part of the gallery their metal wall hangings and glass top tables with brass and cop- another lease combining the three shops are constructed by Joe Elias, Jack's son, using old wooden docks per sculptures as a base. and local whatnots. They can be personalized at the buyer's Karen Kerr designs, makes and cuts her own stained glass with request. "We will change anything you want, whether it's the the guidance of her father, a structural engineer, who advises her name of a restaurant, a shop or your favorite beach cottage." on the best place to add braces for durability. To create "real win- One person, for example, wanted to add a tiny sign with an dow art" Eileen Moore chooses windows from old island cottages arrow pointing to her favorite island destination. Others want and, using acrylics, does a series of three paintings which she art- to use only the original, authentic names. fully puts together to capture an island theme specifically More than six years ago, well known watercolor artist Jody designed for that window. Bergsma chose to exhibit her work at the gallery and does a Watercolor artist and gallery favorite, Barney Bailer also signing every year. "She will sign her art work to you person- stays with the island theme. His paintings of historic sites and ally," notes Elias. almost forgotten places like the old Harbour House restaurant Debra Algood gathers Sanibel palm fronds and cuts them and the familiar Sanibel lighthouse are very popular. Local out into sea life, which she paints with much color and imag- sculptor Rick Cain finds a piece of wood, sees a shape in it and ination. on one side sculpts a lifelike bird or manatee. The other side of Throughout Sanybel's Finest, Elias exhibits the work of a the wood is left plain for the viewer to do his own envisioning. number of local and Florida artists. Among these are the Among a number of other works on display are Ben Essenberg's acrylics on canvas by local artist Lucy Raad, who has chosen acrylic paintings of tropical birds and the three-dimensional cre- to display her work exclusively at Sanybel's Finest for the past ations of Lou Carver who cleverly builds up each piece to give it 18 years. Her paintings of children that third dimension. — including charming seascapes — Elias had an interest in art long before he opened up Sanybel's take several of Elias grandchildren Finest. Design had been his forte in college and, in 1963, his and children as their models. Sanybel, see page 19 Left: One of Joe Elias' customizable village scenes; Tielow: Tlosntcs hy Mary Erickson. Islander • Week Of May 20 - 26, 2005 • 15 Beth Degrauwe mo¥ keeps it green By Laura Nickerson are the basics, the right mulches, plant just felt it was time to Staff Writer foods and stuff for diseases and bugs, move on." Beth DeGrauwe, Native Plant Nursery along with good native gardening books, Melsek died after sus- manager for the Sanibel-Captiva complete the picture. taining severe injuries dur- Conservation Foundation and six year "We were advocating the use of all ing an alligator attack last veteran of that organization, has left the these special products to keep our envi- summer. Her death affect- Conservation Foundation to accept a ronment cleaner and safer, and we didn't ed many islanders strongly. position as an environmental planner for offer any of them. That all changed, and Resumes for the posi- Lee County. now some people order 70 bags of mulch tion of Native Plant DeGrauwe, aware that her job as man- and get everything they need for native Nursery Manager were ager had no probable chance for further gardening at the same time." being accepted by SCCF advancement, heard about the county DeGrauwe also enlarged the scope of until May 12. opening through a friend already the Nursery to include classes and presen- Degrauwe will be employed there, and decided to apply. tations to interest both the home gardener greatly missed by staff, With a home in Cape Coral, she cited the and the avid botanist. She made every volunteers, and members traffic situation to and from the island as effort to make the Nursery a place where of the Foundation, and by "not the least in the factors affecting my anyone was welcome to Spend the whole the two island communi- decision to leave the Foundation," during day learning about plants. ties she helped to "keep a recent interview. She was often the invited speaker at green." Photo by Laura Nickerson Beth poses with constant home companion "Rosie," DeGrauwe's internship for the New other on-island organizations. "I remem- in front of the native fiddlewood on her front lawn. England Wildflower Society in ber at the first talk I did on plant propaga- Massachusetts was just coming to an end tion, I jokingly asked everyone to turn in - * T when she first heard about SCCF from a a permission slip because there would be supervisor who vacationed on Sanibel. explicit sex talk," she said, "but I was "I applied to SCCF, even though it was caught off guard by a certain male's \ supposed to be an internship, which I did- response that day — which I won't say Pine Island Realty, me. n't really want, thinking 'what the heck, anymore about." \ sfcsjr ^ team approach to offering the island lifestyle for 25 years it's a winter in Florida.' During the inter- In another instance, Degrauwe had to view, Kathy Boone said her assistant had think of a type of container that would be For a full list of available properties visit us online at www.pine-island.com where we're open 24/7 just left, and would I consider a perma- good for storing seed. "I began asking nent job, which was exactly what I did everyone to donate their old prescription want. I moved down right away, after see- bottles, and the seed shelves began to look ing the place one time, briefly." like a pharmacy when people stopped by. She began work in January of 1998, It probably looks even worse now, but 7920 then became Nursery Manager when everyone's used to it," she said. LOBEAN LN. Boone left in 2003. Her personal native favorite* h\ L.we- DeGrauwe's initial goals were orga- gory, include: nization of the existing stock; expansion • Large tree: "A well-shaped gumbo of retail opportunities; promotion of limbo is so beautiful." renewable mulching substances; avail- • Small tree: "Fiddlewood; ii"s \ei\ ability of organic fertilizers and insecti- sweet-smelling, and has boi h I low cides; and continued education on bene- fits of native gardening for residents and ers and fruit. local landscapers. • Vine: "I like Cross vine." "The Nursery had never really built a • Flowering shrub: "I'd have i<> N.I\ relationship with the landscapers who it's a tie between Simpson Moppci * ' «• " serve Sanibel and Captiva.They had tradi- or beauty berry, I love them huili. tionally leaned towards exotics, or else • Ground cover: "Mimosa si i ijuilosa. M. .aK'rt.- •" ..'• got better prices on the mainland, where they buy at wholesale prices. It gets really thick and has .ill ihcse little pink pom-poms." "There are plants at the Nursery that no one else carries, and I wanted these to be • Grass: "Lop-sided Indian pi JSS. lt"s visible, and readily available at an afford- really interesting how all the I low - able price to landscapers and the public." ers form off to one side. Bui then Beth initiated the present system of again, I love muehly grass, so that's labeling plant rows and areas at the probably another tie." Si* s '" Nursery by plant type and use. Now, not only is there a labeled row for a given At her new, job DeGrauwe I eels she plant species, but that plant will be can still be influential in promoting the found in an area specific to the plant's use of native plants and educating land needs, such as shade, sun lover, or wet- scape designers and architects about the lands. fragile environment of Southwesl I londa. "If you purchased a native plant, and "In my new job, part of the wmk ft™ now want more of the same variety, you involves looking at blueprints and mak- can go back to the same spot and pick ing sure the correct steps are Mlowed to from a whole row of that variety every preserve the natural habitats ol gopher time you come." tortoises, burrowing owls, and olhei She also began ordering renewable species. When they are not, the pio|eel resource mulches, and environmentally ceases until corrections are completed." safe fertilizers, fungicides,and insecti- she said, pausing. cides, for a new "planting accessories" "The island has never reall\ been the department. "I call that stuff the jewelry same for me since Janie Melsek dial hist of the Nursery. Every boutique has its year. We were close and I still jeall> miss lsland accessory department, and though plants her. Given that, and my other leasons, I 283-1028 --•—• -• — -»r 283-0909

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We wait end- I deserve to be crotchety. I pay for it this delightful little ground cover has had lessly for the urologist, the cardiologist, with lines in the face and stiffness in the many names and uses throughout history. the podiatrist, the oncologist. Before muscles. But I resent the negative impli- Its European counterpart was used to. treat cation of the word. Rich or poor, crotch- toothache, and so called lepidium dentil- ety is a cry for significance beyond the laria. In the Americas, plumbago scan- years we own. I won't let the curtain dens became dentelaire and later was come down as if nothing was being lost given many names beginning with "pret- o in this world. ty." Pretty herb, pretty twiner, and pretty Yet there is a step beyond chronology Emily have all been used to describe its a and crotchetiness. My grumpiness had an charming habit. epiphany along the way to becoming an Perhaps the name that describes it best s old geezer. You can be a person with a is a Haitian one, Man with Two Faces. Q. great sense of humor in your latter years. Pretty though the plant may be, it has Life's ironies become' sharper, clearer, another side, and other colloquial names Dark green, low growing group o and more obvious with age. My wife, on attest to these less positive attributes. cover plumbago scandens has whit Rabbi Murray occasion, will allow me the freedom to Little pepper, fire medicine, and burning star-like flowers. Saltzman dress down with extravagant bad taste. herb all describe the plant's sap, which the hands of a skilled herbalist, but thei Then, lo and behold, a forked pole, can leave large welts on the skin. is one creature that partakes of it free] (crotch) can be transformed into a rib The sap has been used to treat mange, with no ill effects. long the pains and aches are obliterated tickling wand warts, external ulcerations, and even lep- Plumbago scandens is the larval ho by frustration and anger. Laughter is a miracle potion for the rosy. The leaves and roots have been plant for the native Floridian Cassius bli I am at wit's end when I get home. First downcast soul. Mind you, I am not giv- steeped in alcohol and applied externally butterfly (lepidotes cassius.) The Ian" of all, because I didn't ask the questions I ing up my right to be crotchety. But at to treat rheumatism. eat the leaves, and the mature butterfiit had intended. It's also true that prolonged the same time I try to laugh a lot more Studies are now being conducted sip nectar from the plant's flowers. waiting, leaves me with the impression than I used to. \t may be that a laughing which show the plant's potential for con- The growth habit of plumbago scat that my time is not important anymore. grandpa is going to be more cherished in trolling cholesterol and inhibiting inflam- dens is low and spreading. 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can't convince the local Salvation Army's ice maiden, Sarah (delightfully played by sweet-voiced Beth Adams), to go to Cuba with him. This off-the-wall idea of course leads to a Sky/Sarah romance, while Nathan's own muddled 14-year romance with dancer Miss Adelaide (the vivacious Kacie Phillips) is wavering because of Nathan's inability to set a wed- ding date. I don't know if any of these characters ever really existed except in Runyon's mind, but this wonder- ful cast played them for real as they breathed them to life from page to stage. Ixwas hooked from the very opening number, "Fugue Who hasn't seen Frank Loesser's For Tinhorns," featuring three wise-guy funnymen — musical Guys and Dolls? For those Nicely Nicely Johnson (Christian Cooper), Benny of you who haven't, it is about a Southstreet (Nick Gauthier), Rusty Charlie (Sameer bunch of New York gamblers and Islam). The ballad that followed, "I'll Know" tunefully the women who love them... or delivered by Sarah and Sky had me humming along. I something like that. To say that the while our eyes were glued to the stage, watching a talented cast of middle was really impressed as well as amazed by the voices of Sanibel School Performing Arts pro- schoolers become the characters they were portraying. these two — Adams and Hanson. As a matter of fact, I duction of Guys and Dolls last week It was not an easy job for these local kids to transform themselves into the was really impressed by the amount of home-grown tal- was terrific would be an understate- salty, tinhorn characters of mugs and molls who inhabited Damon Runyon's ent we have on this small island. ment. Throughout this entire pro- stories of New York City's Broadway. Guys and Dolls is still New York's very I should like to single out some of the performers who duction my fellow audience mem- own musical comedy. It is as bright as a new dime, smart as a sidewalk pigeon, really handled their roles well... Phillips (Miss Adelaide) bers and I were glued to our seats professional as the New York Yankees, and still as new and edgy as today's blasted her high notes to the rafters, while her humorous news. delivery rated high on the laugh meter. Her Adelaide was And Sanibel School's version under the direction of a sheer delight to watch. Not far behind her were Stivers Suzanne Skinner brought Broadway straight off as Nathan and Cooper as gambler Nicely Nicely. (His PRIME WATERFRONT Manhattan's streets to us barrier-islanders, so we could solo in "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" brought see it and hear it sitting down. Everyone should know that down the house.) Adams' soprano voice is sweet, true, St. James City this is a hard musical to perform — but this super cast clear and pure honey. This young lady has a big future in really grabbed hold of the music, dancing and characters the musical theater world. Her acting is pretty fine, too and hit a home run clear out of the park. Prior to the open- — she invested her sugary character with a healthy dash ing number the entire cast was cleverly introduced to the of vigor as well as spice. audience via slide projections, with a short bio and char- Hansen's Sky came across as vigorous and charming acter name. with a pop sound that with proper training will take him The fable opens with Nathan Detroit (solidly played by to the professional stage. Gauthier, Islam, Shawn Ben Stivers) who runs a nightly crap game that always McCarney and Ellie Barfield really brought to life the needs a new location due to pressure from two under- "guys" of Guys and Dolls. Overall, all the performers zealous, hilariously funny cops (Jourdi Hill and Anna blew me away, especially the singers. These Sanibel stu- Degele). On this particular night, Nathan must come up dents certainly have the ability to ride their voices into a with $1,000 to pay a guy for the use of his garage. Enter wonderful future. Sky Mastersoh (the cool, hip, mellow-voiced Christian I would like to thank the multi-talented cast, Director Hansen), a big-shot gambler who is always ready to take Suzanne Skinner, all the hard working back stage crew, a risk or place a bet. Nathan bets Sky $1,000 that Sky the teachers, Principal Barbara Von Harten and all the parents for giving us all one swell evening's entertain- ment, for transforming a school stage into a place of musical magic and enchantment. Keep on performing, guys and dolls, you were fabulous. FOR SALE BY OWNER Pttte ^W'4 0?

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[Hurricane preparedness seminars Doppler track of eyewall The City of Sanibel will be hold- June 23, 2005, Thursday 9 - ing Hurricane Preparedness 11 a.m. at BIG ARTS, 900 Seminars: Dunlop Road of Hurricane Charley June 25, 2005, Saturday 10 • June 22, 2005, Wednesday 1 - a.m. - Noon at BIG ARTS, 3 p.m. at BTG \RTS. Q00 •"•^ 000 Dunli>|i Raid Dunlop Ro.ul SARASOTA MOAA Hurricane supplies tax holiday From 'Tune 1 - 12, there will he a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation-kit items. Following aie the products and the maximum price 9 A that will qualify for the exemption: •Batteries (except car and boat batteries) . . . .— Coolers $30 First-aid kits $30 Flashlights $20 Gas cans $25 Generators $750 CHARLOTTE Portable, battery-powered radios $50 Tarps and waterproof sheeting $50 Tie-down kits $50 Red Cross shelter volunteers needed Last year, when Hurricane one with any kind of skill can be Charley paid us a visit, many of us used. On the top of the list are indi- decided to stay home, some evacuat- viduals who can be trained to be ed the area, and others went to a shel- shelter managers. But, equally ter operated by the Red Cross. important, are individuals who are Jan George, Disaster Services willing to assist in every phase of Chair, notes that what most people shelter operations. don't realize is that shelters don't There are many types of volunteers "just happen." She says, "It takes the needed, but typical duties would services Of many individuals to open include assisting in determining food and maintain the shelters. needs, making sure the food is pre- Volunteers need to be trained in pared and served properly; assisting in advance. When the need arises, these distributing supplies; registering those people must be ready to spring into who arrive at the shelters and assign- action." George also notes that all ing space to families and individuals; volunteers are provided with the free and coordinating various tasks among training they need. "We would like those in the shelters. to recruit and train 50 new people. There is a place to come together Those interested need only to attend to make a difference and impact your several training sessions." community and that place is the The Lee County Chapter of the American Red Cross. For additional .Had* , L,t».. l(VVL>tsl I t»t<|i!u American Red Cross is asking peo- information about the Red Cross and ple to step forward now to be trained the assistance it provides, making for shelter operations. So, what kind donations, or volunteering, call 278- 0 2 4 # 11 of person is needed? Virtually any- 3401, or log on to arclcc.org. 28 • Week of May 20 - 26, 2005 • Islander

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