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be different, but this part is a constant. All of these attitudes speak volumes Lou Hinds, the refuge manager, seems about the nature of the work and the a naturally warm and friendly guy. It is workplace. Certainly much of the credit refreshing for a reporter to ask a question goes to Hinds since workplace attitudes and get an answer with a smile and a frequently flow from the top down. Island History Last week and this week we have run large notebook of stories with pho- But some of it must be due to the type stories about some of the staff at "Ding" tographs to provide the most complete of calling that these folks have answered. Jean Dowries Darling Wildlife Refuge who are leaving answer imaginable. Nobody gets rich working for the gov- — page 12 the island for other positions. A I hadn't met Steve Alvarez ernment— at least, you're not supposed number of people are leaving or before interviewing him about his to. Therefore, you have to love the Work. have left this summer and I have experiences on Sanibel and his For most government employees, it's got been a constant visitor at the new position out west. His infec- to be hard to love a desk or a cubicle in a refuge, trying to catch up with tious good cheer makes Hinds' large room filled with other people and them to see what we're going to warmth look almost reserved. I computers, doing pretty much the same be missing. have only met Steve twice now stuff day after day. Center Stage We're going to be missing a and I am already crushed that he Obviously, these guys are different. Marsha Wagner lot. There will be a lot of holes is leaving. They came to the wildlife service because •>;,. because these people cover a J.D. Bolden brings his own they love wildlife and being out there — page 17 wide variety of positions — brand of enthusiasm to the table. with it. Sure, there is a certain amount of only natural because the rela- RENNY His good nature and love of his office work that has to be done, but there tively small staff is assisted by a SEVERANCE work grows as he talks about it. is also field work to be done, too. huge trove of volunteers without Editor His polite and friendly manner There is a lot to be said for working at whom the refuge could not be the unique becomes more animated as he warms to what you love and not worrying about Art Directions draw that it is. the subject at hand. the money. You might not get rich but Interviewing these staffers, I see a Allison Baker is another who is head- you are more likely to be happy. Which Cathy Taylor quality that keeps coming through: enthu- ing for other, if not greener, pastures. She is more important? — page 23 siasm combined with a cheerful and too reflects the same warmth and love of If this analysis is correct, then proba- friendly attitude. The personalities may the work as the others. bly the new guys will be just as nice.

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Reservations must include the distinct Florida subspecies makes its liv- Williams top producer, sional and dedicated to 100% customer name, company, address and phone of ing, and what is being done by the U.S. satisfaction." each person attending. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect them Velarde tops in sales This year celebrating its 10th anniver- within the Refuge. Becky Williams was named top pro- sary, the Horizon Council is a public-pri- Thursday is Calusa Cafe, or what the ducer for the month of June at John vate group that works toward improving locals ate for lunch 1500 years ago. The Naumann & Associates. She has consis- Horizon Council Industry the business environment in Lee County, indigenous people of Southwest Florida, tently been a top producer and recently retaining and encouraging the expansion knows as the Calusa, depended on the celebrated her 24th anniversary there. Appreciation Event set of existing business, and attracting new rich backbay estuary for a diet based pri- "Becky has learned this business from The Horizon Council of Lee County and diversified employment to the area. marily on seafood. Discover what they the bottom up," said John Naumann. "She has set the date for its 18th Annual This Industry Appreciation Week ate, how they got it and how they turned started with me back in 1977 when we Industry Appreciation Week Luncheon on Luncheon is one of the Horizon Council's some of their food items into tools. were just a small office. She has done Friday, Sept. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 major events each year. Tarpon Bay Recreation is the conces- every job the company had at one time or p.m. at Harborside Convention Center in sion to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National another. She knows this business and the downtown Fort Myers. The event marks Wildlife Refuge and works in coopera- Islands inside and out. You will not find a the statewide Industry Appreciation Week tion with and with approval of the U.S. more knowledgeable, dedicated, honest, taking place September 17-21. Summertime Deck Talks Fish and Wildlife Service. The Deck Talk hardworking real estate person any- Industry Appreciation Week is intend- Tarpon BayJRecreation is offering nat- program is one of a number of interpre- where." ed to increase public awareness of how uralist led talks on the Observation Deck tive programs offered at Tarpon Bay. If Phaedra Velarde joined her mother, industries boost the state's economy and overlooking Tarpon Bay in the J.N. you have any questions of need further Pam Monahan, in the real estate business improve the quality of life in the commu- "Ding" Darling National Wildlife information please call 472-8900. a little over a year ago and together they nities in which they are located. In the Refuge. These free lunchtime presenta- have achieved staggering sales statistics, months leading up to the event, local tions are given Monday through Friday at according to John Naumann & ecomonic development and business 12:30 and last approximately a half hour. Associates. organizations nominate area companies Mondays and Wednesdays, the subject Scholarships for She is described as a natural at helping for recognition, and select businesses are is Creatures of Tarpon Bay. The natural- customers find exactly what they are honored throughout the state at local ist goes collecting before the talk and non-profits available looking for. She is also an award-win- events during the week, comes back with an aquarium of common The Southwest Florida Community ning tri-athlete and competes in In the past five years, the Lee County but rarely seen creatures, including dwarf Foundation has announced that they are statewide, as well as national events. The luncheon has been a sell-out event with seahorses. The talk centers on who these offering scholarships to help Lee County islands are a great place to train and the an attendance of more than 800 each year. different creatures are and how they all non-profit organizations send representa- real estate business allows her the flexi- Reservations are now being accepted, and play a vital role in the rich backbay estu- tives to a fund-raising course in Naples in bility required for her vigorous training sponsorships are available. Tickets cost ary. September. schedule. $30 per person; reservations must be Tuesdays and Fridays feature the This is a five-day workshop which will Jay Richler, Sales Manager for the accompanied by a check payable to the endangered West Indian Manatee. 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Box 56 ad emirs in ddvcrtiscinents,, hit will reprint without that pan which is inu] The Island?t is We are uc* rc>spf)nsil 4 punted on any credit or rein iccyclcd paper. alter 30 days iki puhlicatioti dale.£j Voted #1, "Most Romantic Dinner & Open daily for Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. *r #1 Place For Entertainment Lounge and Entertainment until 12:30 a.m. -Best of 2001 Awards" All m^jor credit cards accepted - Specializing in private parties Reservations recommended • 1244 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel • 472-SSSS Islander • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • 5 Philanthropy. It will run from Sept. 10 to spectacular island views, meeting plan- 1,4. ners are hard pressed to find a more beau- Learning starts wBien school gets out at Bank of tiie Islands The Southwest Florida Community tiful meeting facility. As Anna Khemkhajon cruises across Foundation has a limited number of half- Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is the Sanibellsland this summer, she isn't tuition scholarships availabel. Non-profit only Four-Star/Four-Diamond Resort in thinking about sun tan lotion, bathing professionals, volunteers and staff may Southwest Florida. In addition to five suits or shopping with friends. Instead, as obtain further information by calling Gold Key Awards, the resort has also she pulls into the familiar parking lot of Carol McLaughlin at 274-5900. been honored with two Planners' Choice Bank of the Islands, she prepares to share Awards from Meeting News magazine with her friends inside what she accom- and two Pinnacle Awards from Successful plished during the past school year. Dress like a star for Meetings magazine. Khemkhajon, a sophmore at the For more information on Sanibel University of South Florida, is interning Harbour meeting facilities, please call for her third summer at Bank of the Hollywood Night 466-2169. The Bungalow at at the comer of Islands, an office of Edison National Rabbit Road and San-Cap, next to Island Bank, the only locally owned and operat- House, is holding Hollywood Night on ed national bank in Lee County. Saturday, July 28. Patrons are invited to Sales tax holiday coming up "Anna has become a regular part of our summer routine here," says Craig Albert, dress as their favorite Hollywood stars School supplies costing under $10 and compete. First prize is a complete office president for Bank of the Islands. have been added.to the list of items that "We are pleased to help her with her dinner for two at the Bungalow; the run- are annually exempted from the state's ner-up wins a $20 bar tab. career. She has learned a great deal over sales tax just prior to the opening of the years and will be way ahead of the The fun starts at 6 p.m. and judging is school in the fall. game when she graduates next spring." at 9. Happy hour runs from 3 p.m. to 9 The annual boon to parents and Edison National Bank is hosting three p.m. guardians, which started in 1998, lasts interns this summer. In addition to nine days and runs from July 28 through Khemkhajon, Steve Katin, a senior at the August 5. Florida shoppers will save an University of Miami with a major in Anna Khemkhajon Sanibel Harbour Resort & estimated $28.5 million during the peri- finance, and Travis Kosteno, a junior at high school students like Travis and od. Bishop Verot High School, j oin the staff at Steve, it provides an opportunity to see if Spa wins 5th gold key For a list of exempt items, call (800) Edison National Bank in Fort Myers. they are really interested in a particular 352-3671 or log on to This is the first summer internship with career. For college students who have Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa now http://myflorida.co0i/dor. has more "gold" to add to its golden rep- the bank for both Katin and Kosteno. already decided what career to pursue, an utation. The resort has just been awarded "Summer internships can help students internship gives them valuable experience the prestigious 2001 Gold Key Award by in many different ways," says Robbie and builds their resumes." readers of Meetings & Conventions mag- Roepstorff, president of the bank. "For azine, marking the fifth time that Sanibel Harbour has been honored with the defin- The City of Sanibel itive mark of excellence in hotel service is seeking a volunteer aigjjaMBrglBMBIBMaBlMBiaJBIBIll^ and quality. to serve on the: "This award further substantiates our KBigjBiaiEIBiaBIBEIBIBEIigEiBSBMBIBiBrB^ positi#tt «one of the top meeting facili- ties in the country," said Brian Holly, Police Pension managing director of Sanibel Harbour !8-HoIePar7i open Resort & Spa. "It is an honor to once Board of 7 days again have our staff acknowledged for Championship their outstanding service." Trustees 7am-5 pin Industry experts judged Sanibel Course Harbour with superior ratings in a num- Anyone interested in being ber of categories, including overall staff considered should complete attitude; quality of meeting rooms; quali- a Volunteer Skills Bank ty of guest services; quality of food and Form. Forms are available beverage service; proficiency in handling at the City Council/City reservations; availability of technical/ support equipment and range of recre- Manager's Office. 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They come by boat from Bokeelia, St. James City and Fort Myers for an island tradition now carried on the guitar strings of Mango Tango's Jim Ryan of Pine Island. Evidence lines a bayside beach, where deserted 24-footers tie ashore, fishing poles no longer upright, their occupants nowhere in sight. But find them you will by following the melodic highs of a singing guitar up the rise of the beach, only a short walk down a wooden board- Jim Ryan, a one-man Mango Tango walk to peach-dipped walls crowned with aqua shingles and the sudden opening Mango Tango reach out ro his .lluaiing onto their oasis. audience, weathering the rays behind Raybans and chest-deep in the aquarium- Fifteen years of Sundays form a blue waters of the pool. Captiva tradition for those who happen '"Tween Waters gears Sundays for the across the cabana and food hut in the 'Tween Waters' Oasis Pool Bar & Grill .locals from all the coasts," says Ryan. alcove of a shimmering pool at the Oasis "My friends always come." Pool Bar & Grill, Colada Sunday at the Oasis. "Just all the succulent tropical fruit fare of neigh- While the sun fades in and out, and the When it's too hot to do anything but locals hanging out. The tourists just love boring Pine Island. breeze filters in and out, the beat goes on float in a cool pool, iced Mango Tango or it, the whoopin' and hollerin' and "You meet more locals here than with Ryan picking out The Kinks' 1966 Pina Sunday in hand, here is where they danctn.'" tourists off-season," says regular "arti- hit"... on a lazy Sunday afternoon, the all come, locals and tourists alike. It's more of a summer thing, she says. fact" Bob Degand, who rattles off the livin' is easy, and the fish are jurnpin* in "It's where the island people come "Summer here is for the Floridians, names.of the old Fort Myers families, the summertime .. ." every Sunday afternoon for as long as I .because only they can handle the heat." fishing guides, writers and island business can remember," says islander Lisa She's talking about the soaring, bril- folk seen at the Oasis this and past A bit bluesy, a bit jazzy, a bit country, a Rodriguez alter near 20 years of Piiyi liant, burning sun doused at the Oasis with Sundays. . bit Elvis, a bit of a sultry Sinatra even, a coolers iced to the brim and rimmed with On weekdays Jim Ryan is a grower of real teaser of a voice, Ryan just plays and cilrus trees on Pine Island. Come Sunday plays — barefooted without a care in the he shows up at the Oasis as guitarist, com- world. plete with a following. "I probably play most everything "A floating community here," Mike wrong, but since I admit to it up front, it Self of St. James City says of this weekly makes no matter," he jokes with the jovial gathering. crowd. "It's how I remember it." "A sandbar nation," quips Bookeelia's This is "Flora-bbean" music, and he's Theodore Roosevelt (...so he claims). got a slew of fishing tunes with his best catch, "Mermaid of the Night." ;4 An occasional visitor is Pine Island's Eric Post, manager of the Lazy Flamingo there, Feel free to do the flip-flop dance. And who boated in from Bokeelia with Ms .two- if you don't know what that is, then stop VISIT OUR NEW FACILITY year-old daughter, wife and parents. by. "Sunday's locals day: Everybody "It's a secret, and not a secret, because comes," Post says. "I grew up on Sanibel this deck gets loaded most Sundays," and don't get many days off, but just to Ryan says of his 10 years coming to the WITH OUR 3 fl $T CUkSS DETAIL, get back here to the Oasis and have a good Oasis after strumming up and down the WASH, AND LUBE MENUS YOUR CAR WILL time makes for a good, fun day." Lower Keys to eventually leave Big Pine LOOK AND RUN LIKE NEW AGAIN!! He does a little fishing in passage and Key for Pine Island and a citrus tree farm hooked a 30-inch snook this Sunday at now in business five years. Red Fish Pass, albeit catch-and-release "I grew up with a hoe in my hand in season for snook. "But the catch was fun," Brevard County. Playing guitar was one he grins. of the things I was told not to do," he Gary Avery is close at hand, planted on laughs of his 35-year binge with music. one of the many stools around the cabana Singing since he was knee-high to a filled with islanders. For 10, years, Avery grasshopper, he says he was always told has boated in from St. James City on 'Don't sing at the dinner table.' Sunday and "and every other day that I "But if that's what you do, you might m can," he says. "The people here are too as well do it." friendly, and it's a nice and peaceful and Ryan plays 'Tween Waters for the same quiet getaway from my customers on Pine reason the locals like to come there. Island." "It's laid back — the only place left An arm's length away, Capt. Dennis in you. really get that feeling you're in the from his fishing charter out of the Green keys without going there." Flash, smirks of the old days when he Get to the keys by way of the Oasis. It's would even come if he had to sneak his open arms to the community on Sundays beer in, depending on the luck of his trade. off-season. Dine pool-side on grouper, Looking for love in all the wrong- grilled chicken, pasta,' salad, burgers or places would not be the case here, because nachos or hot dogs, for less than $4 and no friendship ranks supreme at this pool-side more than $8, and take in any one of their spot where rum runners rule the heat, and frosty specials. 8090 GLADIOLUS DRIVE, FORT MYERS (Next to Denny> Classic Diner) the cool, cool chords of Pine Island's DAN STRAUSS, OWNER, (Sanibel Resident For Over 9 Years) Islander « Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • 7 Saying goodby is the hardest part for Alvarez family Day. .(In fact, his success with this celebration factored largely in Hinds' evaluation of his application, since the Sanibel refuge's 50th anniversary was right around the corner.) While working in Texas, Alvarez man- aged to meet his bride-to-be in Dodge City, Kansas, a difficult commute as he recalls now. He soon realized that the National Park Service at that time was not the place to be for the kind of career advancement that would allow him to raise a family. Teaching comes naturally to Alvarez and he took a couple of years away from government service to teach school. For . two years he taught seventh grade social studies. and 9th grade photography in Kansas. Then for one year he taught sixth grade in California. "Having the same 33 kids for all subjects for the entire day New government-issue vehicle used at Bitter Lake... by Renny Severance drove me back to the Service," he laughs. number of visitors. As he points out Mexico to be nearer to their relatives and Editor The Fish & Wildlife Service in those For Steve Alvarez and his family the "refuges are for wildlife more than for peo- will arrive just in time for the Dragonfly days offered more advancement than the ple." National Parks are for people and that Festival. This will shortly be followed by hardest part about leaving Sanibel is leav- National Park Service so he made the ing the community and their friends. is reflected in their accessability and num- the annual Alien Festival, says Alvarez — switch and went to Virginia's Eastern bers of visitors. They tend to have more a reference to their neighbors in Roswell. Nature and the environment is an integral Shore National Wildlife Refuge. He was part of Sanibel and the "Ding" Darling employees and fewer volunteers as a result. "We are leaving in early August the education officer there for four years "At a refuge," says Alvarez, "the wild- because the kids have to start school on Wildlife Refuge is one of the vital organs before coming to Sanibel. of this particular creature. life comes first." He goes on to reflect that August 15," says Alvarez. "Ding" Darling is a different sort of he has learned a great deal from "Ding" "My wife, Jan, and I want to say good- For six years now, Alvarez has been liv- refuge from most in the system. While ing and working at the refuge and along Darling's remarkable staff of volunteers by and thanks to our community and refuges tend to be small in comparison to whose dedication and devotion is un- friends. We will miss everyone dearly, but with Ms family — wife Jan, Nate Gabe, national parks, this refuge has something Zach and Bethany — has been an active matched in the system. "The volunteer pro- we will keep in touch." approaching 900 thousand visitors each gram here is wonderful," he says. "Their (And his fellow staff members will fig- participant in the community life of the year. In contrast, Bitter Lake where he is island. (The entire family always made the love for the refuge is awesome and dealing ure out whether FedEx or UPS will net headed, sees about 35 thousand visitors in with them is always an upbeat experience." Jan's famous bmutiiti-nut cake back to paper during the Great Island Pickup or a year. Coastal Cleanup.) The Alvarc7.es are moving In New Sanihel still warm from the oven!) «iiiHi«&iendly»outgoing nature and effer- vescent personality were important consid- erations to Refuge Manager Lou Hinds when he hired Alvarez. They have also been important for the large staff of volun- teers that keep "Ding" Darling operating as a popular destination for 'visitors to We Just Picked Up a Stroke Southwest Florida. Consequently, it is with a few mixed Golf & Tennis Club From Our Players... feelings that he and his family move to New Mexico in August where he has taken the "Voted SanibeVs Best Golf Course* position of Outdoor Recreation Planner at 2001 Island Reporter Reader Poll Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, less than 10 miles from Roswell, N.M. and the WE'VE GOT r famous Area 51. :Sw«fm« : Like any capable employee of the U.S. GREAT GREENS!!! ..<*£: Fish & Wildlife Service, Alvarez has had to "keep his bags packed" because success (and our epir course . -;•' • and career advancement usually require isn't bad either) moving to another facility. '.'" • Originally from California, he has seen a number of parks and refuges in his career, Steve modeling the new uniform having started part time for the National But leaving is not easy for the Alvarez •v Park Service as a teenager. family. In the six years they have been Buy One Dinner Entree — His first job was with the YCC (Youth here they have made a lot of good friends Get One Free Conservation Corps) working summers at and had a wonderful home right in the Lake Tahoe and Pismo Beach. Does not include tax & gratuity refuge, "People come for miles to see a Expires September 30, 2001 It was these early experiences that set mangrove cuckoo," says Alvarez. "I have Must present coupon him on his career path., "Wildlife got me one right outside my kitchen window. hooked on refuges," he says looking back When it rains, spoonbills come to feed in on his early years. my front yard and there are manatees in Buy Dinner Entrees — Working with the National Park Service the water at the dock. It's tough to leave." as a college intern helped him finance his Working with the school and the volun- Get Free Greens Fees education and he got to see service in a vari- teers at the refuge has been especially sur- You can't beat this one. Purchase as ety of places like the Grand Canyon, Honey prising and rewarding for Alvarez. He many dinner entrees as you wish and Lake, Big Bend National Park in Texas, and notes that "Ding" Darling has one of the receive complimentary greens fees an assortment of others from Virginia to largest and most active collections of vol- equaling the number of entrees pur- Hawaii. unteers and "friends" of any of the refuges chased.Does not include cart rental. Pearl Harbor was his first fulltime in the system. Expires September 30, 2001 assignment and he arrived just in time to Sanibel is unusual for that but the refuge Must present coupon. 472-2QE help the national park there get ready to cel- itself is also unusual because of the large ebrate the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

1 L ». to L: i, *V4V^ 8 » Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 « Islander Sanibel author links diet with brain dysfunction By Karen Larson foods for optimal functioning. the crucial stages of early Staff Writer The Crazy Makers is the kind of book life right on through adult- Certified clinical nutritionist Carol that tends to get written off as "alarmist" in hood, and it's a sobering Simontacci, a Sanibel resident for the past the short term, but the conclusions resonate analysis. year, has published a book linking diet with uncomfortably just beneath the surface as She adds a very strong brain health, The Crazy Makers: How the the body of evidence grows. voice in favor of breast- -V Food Irulustry Is Destroying Our Brains and Simontacci notes that "food used to be feeding over formula for Harming Our Children. brilliantly colored fruits and vegetables, rich the first two years of life, Oh, no, you say in dismay, not another brown grains, milk and butter, lean game offering proof that some book on the terrible state of the American meats and plump fish... Now, we are sold ingredients essential to the diet. Isn't it enough that we are bombarded packages, boxes, artificial flavors, coloring creation of a healthy brain daily with articles and sound-bytes detailing agents and pseudofoods... The product is are missing from formulas, the dangers of eggs, sugar, salt, red meat, colorful and flavorful, but not from natural and outlining issues with processed foods, artificial sweeteners, caf- goodness. The colors corne from a chemist's using both cow's milk and feine and just about everything else that fills beakers... or from cochineal (from the soy as the basis for baby the aisles of the typical grocery store? female insect, coccus cacti from the West formula. We all know what we're supposed to be Indies). The flavor comes from allyl In addition, traces of eating, and we all know the reported conse- anthranilate... while gravies and sauces are pesticides are present in quences of eating what we are eating: thickened with wood fiber and emulsified baby food in amounts that excess weight, heart attacks and cancer, to by dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate." are deemed safe for name just a few. ' The statistics are daunting: "the average adults... but no studies Well, The Crazy Makers presents more American eats over two hundred pounds of have been done on the MAKERS cause for alarm. Not only are the food no- sugar and artificial sweeteners per year " effect of these chemicals nos clogging arteries and creating diabetics (over twenty teaspoons per day). The aver- on infants. I in epidemic numbers, author Simon-tacci age teenager guzzles twice as much soft The situation only details research indicating that they are also drink as milk, but young adults from their worsens as a child grows interfering with the actual formation and twenties to their thirties drink nearly three older and becomes functioning of the brain. As science studies times more than that. The typical teenage exposed to the marketing human brain function, we are beginning to male who drinks soda drinks over forty-two influences of the Ameri- see the brain not just as an amorphous "seat ounces every day, and the habits of girls are can food industry. Child- of the soul," but as a physical organ, a chem- only slightly better." Fresh fruits and veg- ren are bombarded with CAROL 5IM0NTACCHI ical and electrical processing plant of etables aie (he exception rather than the rule. advertisements for "junk incredible complexity. Simontacci explains enough about brain food." Schools install This processing plant runs on fuel and function for the reader to understand the vending machines that sell that fuel comes from the food we eat. The impact of poor nutrition without overload- candy and soil drinks to human brain evolved on a diet of fresh, ing the head with too much information. our children. whole, unprocessed foods and it continues The Crazy Makers tracks the impact of Simonlacci details sev- to rely on the ingredients found in those processed ibods on brain development in eral studies that she did, analyzing the food Jake first came to see Simontacci when diaries kepi by children of different ages, he was 22, having just been released from and the results are perhaps expected but dis- jail. Adopted at the age of three, he was maying. As any parent knows, it's seeming- constantly angry and lashing out at people. Selling or Refinancing ly impossible to get a child to eat a balanced, His adoptive parents quickly realized that nutritious diet. mere was a serious problem and tried every- You Have a Choice When It Simontacci cites studies linking diet to thing they could, but troubles escalated in depression, anorexia, attention deficit dis- school, drugs were involved, and finally order, addictive behaviors, violence and Jake wound up in jail. Comes to Title Insurance many of the ills that disrupt lives and con- He told Simontacci that he had "always sume so much media attention. However, been angry, unable to stop his mind from she feels that there is cause for optimism, tormenting him, and that drugs were a way EXECUTIVE and she offers some "real world" advice on to try to shut off his mind." He came to ways to get some solid nutrition into the Simontacci hoping to feel calmer and more daily diet. She takes you through a sample in control, to be able to sleep and to feel con- TITLE nutritional evaluation and provides guide- tented. lines for getting your own nutritional house Simontacci started him out with mineral in order. and vitamin supplements and, four weeks Best of the Island I I -V\l If the research studies touched upon in later, she describes him as already feeling the book haven't convinced you, there are Brings to you: also a couple of fascinating case studies. Crazy, see page 13 • Experience Wellness for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit!! •• Service Please join two respected professional speakers: Marva Sletten, FT and Susanne Mclntosh, PT / Yoga Instructor on the latest techniques and information for • Cost Savings mindful-living. You will be educated on the basic causes of stress in today's culture. 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"Keep honking—I'm reloading." Orlando and Miami. "Why?" you ask? It Except that we weren't going to get to. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. — Miami bumper sticker was Joanie's first book tour. there anytime soon. Torrential rains from The lady of the house wishes to let We spent five days on the road and I there to here and everywhere. There was you know that she will be spending the So, let's review. Took Emily to camp. only got back yesterday but I still can't a foot of water in the bookstore parking remainder of her vacation at her resi- Spent two weeks in Charleston. Got string it together in my mind. There lot. I was tense but thanks to new wind- dence. She will sleep in and visitors Anna an apartment, a car, etc Totally we're lots of interviews, some on TV, oth- shield wipers purchased in Orlando and should call first as she may be in her exhausted. Couldn't wait to ers on radio. Joanie did a won- Joanie for company, we made it back pajamas even after noon. She will be get home. The derful job. She dragged me on safe and... well, okay, safe. unavailable for speaking engagements, I left Charleston very early Metastatic TV at the last minute in I have announced a moratorium on all interviews of any kind, child rescue mis- on Saturday and drove over to Tampa... or maybe it was forms of travel beyond 20 miles from sions or family reunions. North Carolina to pick Emily Life Orlando. home. Clifford could call and tell me we If you want her, you have to come to up. We were very happy to All I remember is being on a were going to the Caribbean and I would where she is, which, if I haven't made it see each other. I packed all stage that looked like Regis politely decline. My feet are planted totally clear yet is Home, Sweet Home. her beyond-filthy clothes, pil- and Kathie Lee. Oh, and the firmly in my home turf and, I tell you, Until next week... lows and sleeping bag, etc. camera guy said I had great TV I'm not leaving. into the trunk and we started presence, whatever that means. No glamorous, hotel traveling life for Lisa's previous columns are available heading south. There was a luncheon and me. No Sir! I want to vacuum and clean at: I should take a moment some book signings, three dif- the pool and make dinner and pay bills www.geocities.com/themetastaticlife. here to tell you that just the ferent hotels, lots of in- and feed the cats. This is what it's come Her e-mail address is Lisasfaith® earth idea of home to me at this between shopping and plenty point was like paradise. Even of room service. though it was a five-hour And, of course, driving. I drive from Charleston to printed out directions to and HURRICANE TIPS camp and a 14-hour drive from every place we went. from camp to home, I just Lisa Pierot Sometimes the directions were Be prepared couldn't bring myself to even actually right and I just mis- One of the best ways to prepare for a storm is to make sure your consider staying in a motel and doing the read them! We were perpetually lost. home is well stocked with necessary items before the start of the sensible thing, which was to take two Almost got killed leaving Tampa in hurricane season. days. the rain. We both hated Miami and You should have enough of the following supplies on hand to last And so I drove, and I drove, and I couldn't imagine that anyone could actu- your family for two weeks: canned fruits, vegetables, meats drove. Emily was camp- weary so she ally live there and know their way juices and soups; bottled water, baby formula and powdered milk; slept most of the way, When she woke around. We laughed a lot. dried fruit; tea and coffee; pet food; medicine. up for an hour here and there I Keep your car's gas tank full. would ask her all kinds of ques- Be sure you have a portable FM radio in addition to your ALERT radio and tions about her time in the moun- plenty of extra batteries; a grill or camp stove plus extra fuel; can- tains. She really had fun and I I fell into bed and woke up dles and a first aid kit. was very proud of her for adapt- Sunday morning convinced If you must evacuate: know the city's flood warning procedures and have ing so well to what I would have your evacuation plan in place; shut off electricity and water prior to considered the "Anti-Christ" of that it was all worth it evacuation; move as many valuables as you can to upper floors the Ritz Carlton. I'd written her and elevate furniture, if possible. day and she saved all my me, and just to foe able to watch her letters to me were a total '"Meet The Press" in my treasure. you are cordially invited to: By the time we got home* I own living room. was literally buzzing from the Tax Relief Act and Economic road. We pulled into the drive- way at about 11:30 Saturday night. I could barely walk and I can I had two — no make that three — Outlook 2001 imagine that if a neighbor happened to be nervous breakdowns. I flirted merciless- Featuring looking out the window, they would have ly with the technical guys at all the dif- seen a woman moving like ferent stations. Something about all those Frankenstein's monster from the drive- control panels! And we met lots of peo- way to the front door. ple with cancer and listened to their sto- -•K j; I fell into bed and woke up Sunday ries. 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Is Kiwanis Getting Smarter? Or... should there be a Lexus in your future? By Bob Wimbush from the Children's Education Center of Special to the Islander the Islands with a pitch that appealed to the Island education, for the past two diaper crowd at the end table. Then this weeks, has been the theme at Kiwanis. week, Toni Shannon and Jean Baer's talk First came Susan Peck and Karen Muench about the Sanibel School Fund provided postgraduate involvement for the rest of us. Fortunately the school doesn't go past the 8th grade. • • There are similarities and distinctions: The Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) is parent-owned and not for profit. (It only seems that Sanibel School with all their fundraisers and ongoing need for Island-purchased enrichments is oper- ated on the same basis. Do you see a Lexus in your future?) Although there does not appear to be any formal coordination between the two institutions, it is obvious from a congruence of goals that there is a very strong working association. Dick Muench fines Bob Laswell a dollar for affronting public dignity Foreign language, in this case, Spanish, and decorum by allowing his picture to appear in the paper. What is now offered by both programs. Fittingly, about those 4th of July pictures, Dick? Or Islands night? Bring money. CECI's goal is public school preparation. Part of Sanibel School's agreement with Spanish teacher as part of the 6-7-8 grade the county was that the county would fund expansion. Said teacher will also instruct only 6th, 7th and 8th grade basics. Music, the lower grades, so it appears a child language, intramural athletics, and trans- entering CECI this year might accumulate portation were not included. over 10 yeais of Spanish instruction by the However, the Sanibel School Fund, due time he or she finishes the 8th grade. to the generosity of island people (and the Scholarships — 15% of CECI's stu- We're proud of Toni Shannon attraction of a raffled Lexus — or should I dents are on at least a partial scholarship. s X&Matds» in fact, sponsors one of them. Sanibel School is open to the children of employees who work on the Island as well as children of residents and is, according to rtian !; Shannon, a pivotal factor in some parents coming to or remaining on the island. Enrichment — CECI bases much of its curriculum on the seven intelligences of Howard Gardner, and learning is multidi- Erin Bosworth mensional. Susan Peck demonstrated the principles by contrasting a picture of an WANTED « apple that might be found in a regular text- book, to an actual apple that can be ' ' ' •h Graphic Artist touched, handled, smelled and tasted. Had any club member been allowed to 4- Illustrator ..... carry a sharp object (which fortunately many are not), she would have cut through Susan Peck explains the seven •J- Ad Specialist to the apple's center and shown the seeds. intelligences 'REE' Do you want to increase your The Sanibel School teaches much the business? Then you need to same way with a weather station donated Accreditation — CECI enjoys NAEYC by a local company and accessorized accreditation (National Associa-tion for the call Erin today. He will design a compelling ad- through a gift from Kiwanis, and a nature Education of Young Children) that places it vertising campaign to inform the public about gazebo. in the top 5% of pre-schools in the nation. Involvement — Karen Muench, a Based on FCAT performance, Sanibel your products or services. With a fine arts degree teacher at CECI, told us about field trips, School is among the top five among over ~and over ten years of design experience, Erin can clay maps of Sanibel, and a seining trip. 1,600 schools in the state. translate your ideas into effective display ads. Her kids now know about arias, musical Although Shannon pointedly declined terms, props, songs and instruments due to to ask for money, she well knows that Erin has been coming to the islands for eight years their staging of — are you ready for this? Kiwanis puts kids first and has supported The Three Piggy Opera. numerous projects at the school. We rec- and became a full time resident one year ago, so he The Sanibel School, again with assis- ognize that gleam in her eye. It's the same knows the market as well as his craft. tance from the Sanibel School Foundation one that just raised $175,000 for the (which Shannon heads) and — you Children's Hospital when only $40,000 Our advertisers can find this creative talent at the guessed it, a Lexus — has hired an arts and was forecast. Islander office in the Promenade on Tarpon Bay music teacher who will also create a brass Even without the diaper crowd, Kiwanis Road, across from the Post Office, or have Erin band, and the school will soon begin work is not nearly so brainy as kids educated on on a school video and brochure and a com- our island, but we have been involved. To come to you by calling him at 472-5185. puter lab. Athletics and games against borrow Susan Peck's favorite phrase, one other area schools are also on the drawing that Toni Shannon could well adopt, board. Anyone know if Lexus makes a "We're very proud." team bus? |f|j||||||^ ||||||fj§^^ Islander » Week of July 27 -August 2, 2001 » 11 Gilda Suarez of Executive Title elected president of San-Cap Chamber of Commerce by Nancy Santeusanio affiliation with them and I had a real Special to The Islander estate license." Gilda Suarez CLC, a native Floridian, Suarez and her husband were becom- is a lady with high standards, drive, ener- ing highly experienced and well recog- gy and perceptiveness. When she married nized in the title insurance business in her husband, Joe Suarez, 36 years ago, Tampa. By 1985 they had opened up their they concurred that they wanted a life own title insurance agency. with children and one that wasn't all However, they both longed for the • career. Florida scene they had known in the for- ties and fifties. Tampa was becoming a large metropolis, and they knew how dili- gently Sanibel was working to retain the Olde Florida look. With their three children now in high school, they were ready to make the quan- tum move to Sanibel. Her husband start- ed selling real estate for a time, and Suarez comments, "1 had no choice but to do what I do best, and that was to go into the title business." Again her expertise and competence were recognized, and in 1990 she was asked to join Executive Title as Vice President and manager of the Sanibel office. Gilda Suarez, owner of Executive She knew the importance of earning Title and new president of the her Certified Land Closer, or CLC license, Chamber of Commerce Board and with her experience in the field and Photos by Michael Pistella completion of an eight-hour rigid, licens- That's the reason they chose the real ing exam, she met the requirements to Suarez with Executive Title's assistant manager, Jackie Martin estate business, Suarez smiled as she write policies and fully implement the financing for the buyer and the title com- "heads in beds" to come here and spend remembered, "I went into real estate in title business. "This is something you pany which closes the deal." money. "I want to help the existing busi- 1972, the same year that my third child earn." explained Suarez. Suarez adds, "As an independent I am nesses by promotng more tourism." was born." "The State of Florida allows title insur- going to make sure that everything is In 1998 she was elected a member of Two years later a good friend invited ance companies to prepare all documents clear, and 1 am not going to shove any- the Chamber's Board of Directors to com- Suarez and her husband to join him in the in the transfer of property and must insure thing under the rug. I have turned down plete an unexpired term, in 2000 re-elect- title insurance business which, as Suarez its accuracy." Suarez does only real estate deals where people have asked me to do ed for three-years and on June 26, 2001 explained, is the culmination of the sale of closings including refinancing, second something unscrupulous. 1 have worked the Board named her as President of the any ical estate. However, they continued mortgages and equity lines "We have Lo very hard to get where I tun, and I would Chamber VoUov/ing, M\dnae\ BiWheimer's, to keep their real estate licenses active. provide title insurance to the lenders. If I not jeopardize my reputation for any highly successful term of. At that time there were no require- do this 100% of my time, I have perfected amount of money." Suarez points out that she could not ments or designated programs for insur- what I have done." Richard Yankowski, president of the have taken this position as president if it ance licensing. Suarez explains, "Basic- She compares her work to that of a spe- company, boasts proudly,'-Executive Title were not for the cooperation of her pre- ally, this is the kind of business where you cialist whose experience, training and in Sanibel is Gilda." What can be a finer sent Executive Title staff and company have to be in the business to learn it. It's knowledge far surpass that of a person tribute to a true professional whose com- including Jackie Martin, assistant office experience." Her husband anticipated the who is doing any kind of professional petency, skill and experience have manager, Marsha Walsh and Cece Kirlin. need for this type of service and opened work less frequently. brought her this kind of recognition. "My door is always open for any mem- up title offices in the Tampa area. "The trend now is that there is more When Suarez came to Sanibel in 1987, ber of the Chamber to contact me at any Suarez became marketing director for controlled business. I have never felt that she quickly became involved in the com- time with ideas or complaints. With my Associates Title which was later bought controlled business is good for the con- munity by first becoming a member of the experienced and knowledgeable Board of out by First American. She points out, sumer, but instead only for the one who is Association of Realtors and then the Directors, we will be there for the com- "My customers are the Realtors. They are profiting by the controlled business affili- Chamber of Commerce. "I helped with munity." the ones who can direct people to me. By ation." the first Fourth of July Parade in 1991 and Keith Trowbridge, the Chamber's knowing their business and having been With strong conviction she continues, I' ve participated in lots of fund raisers." Executive Director, reflects on his long in their shoes, I know what it takes. My "In real estate I believe that every part From the very beginning, Suarez was relationship with Suarez. "During Gilda's closeness is with the Realtors, and in 1985 should be kept separate. There is a need interested in the Chamber. She strongly, 16 years on Sanibel and my 30 years, we the Women's Council of Realtors in for the realtor who lists and sells the prop- supports the need to preserve the busi- Tampa elected me as president. I had an erty, the mortgage broker who finds the nesses on the island by getting more see page 13 "DUFFER'S DRIVE & DINE" COUPON Love great golf & good food? Wake up your day with 18 holes Or lunch first and tee off in the afternoon. Whichever you choose, it's a of golf at Shell .Point Golf Club; then treat yourself to lunch at real "Duffer's Delight "ail for just $25,001 Coupon The Crystal Room's famous buffet! includes green fee, cart, and lunch. SHELL* POINT Golf Club Heserve y©*ir tee time fe Itisidh reservation fey calling • ISL Corner of Summeriin Road & Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers • Valid now through 9/30/01 12 > Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander First island resort built in 19th century by preacher The year is 1889. The Twenty years later, they that the Louisville Courier- scene is San Carlos Bay returned to this country Journal published his sermons. where a distinguished look- Island and Barnes was assigned to Always accompanied by his ing, middle-aged man a small Kentucky church family, Barnes travelled the i wades from a grounded History that quickly turned into a mountain roads to hamlets and sloop toward Sanibel Island. hotbed of controversy. He cities, spreading his message Reverend George 0. was much too unorthodox and broadening his reputation. 1 Barnes, an evangelist of in his doctrine for the His daughters sang at the ser- some renown, happened to locals and the Kentucky vices and Marie toted a portable be cruising with friends and Synod actually tiled him organ in their horse-drawn cart. family when their boat for heresy, then permitted Eventually they undertook a became stuck. To pass the him to leave the Presby- crusade all over the United time until the tide could terian Church. States and in 1883 made a suc- float them free, they set out Undaunted, Barnes cessful world tour. to explore the nearby island. moved with his family to In the spring' of 1889, the Thrilled at its beauty and Chicago where he joined family was in Punta Gorda, delightful setting, Barnes famed evangelist, Dwight where the evangelist had been inquired about homestead Moody, for a series of invited to speak. This led to the availability and, that same meetings. It was Moody boat trip that brought them to year, the parents and each of who recognized his special Sanibel. their grown children qualities and steered him to Initially, they built and lived claimed a 160-acre tract on Jean Downes evangelism. in a small stilt house which they the Gulf sid of the island. A tall," handsome man, called Palm Ranch. It had a A Kentuckian by birth, Barnes was also blessed porch across the front and was George Barnes enlisted to fight in the with eloquence, intelligence and wit. He accessed by two ladder-like Mexican War upon graduating from col- easily cast a spell from the platform, stairways that must have been lege in 1847. While serving in the mili- preaching his own sincere Christian com- something of a trial for the tary, he became known as a wit and a mitment. He became an instant hit on the women in their long dresses. prankster. He also developed a strong stump and was soon back in Kentucky By the following year, they desire to become a minister. where he earned his nickname, the began a cottage-type hotel at the Completing courses at Princeton Mountain Evangelist. He was so popular junction of the land homestead- Theological Seminary, lie married Jane The Church of the Four Gospels Cown, also from Kentucky, and the pair ed by Georgia and Marie and aptly named were sent as Presbyterian missionaries to it The Sisters. The hostel became known India where their three children — Marie, for its Indian cuisine. William and Georgia — were born. The reverend's contacts and popularity in Kentucky helped attract visitors to the fledgling hotel and it was one of those vis- itors, Edward Duncan, whom Georgia met and married. If you Duncan stayed on and her father built them a home, Thistle Lodge, next to the thought hotel which the Duncans managed. The house was remarkable for its size that was as well as for its four prominent turrets. The name came from the wild purple this- tles that grew in abundance on the site. funny, Sanibel's first church, the Church of the Four Gospels, was built by George then pick up Barnes in 1895 where the four corners of the family properties met. It was replete with arches, stained glass windows and a central tower, topped by a cross that could be seen for some distance out in 'the Gulf. fiahioon Sock In addition to establishing a hotel and a This elevated cottage bore the grandioose name, Palm Ranch. It was church, Barnes, joined by his son W.C. the first home built and occupied by George Barnes family in 1890 at Barnes (William) and his son-in-law, at stores what eventually became the Casa Ybel Resort. Edward Duncan filed papers in 1897 with the Florida legislature to establish the everywhere. Sanibel Island Railway & Construction Company. According to the documents, the pur- pose was to "construct, equip, operate and maintain a line- of railway from a point known as 'Reed's Landing' ... on .the [Bay] shore ... to the extreme western end of Sanibel Island with all necessary branches and side tracks." It was an ambitious plan that never came to fruition, but is testimony to the ingenuity 'of the evangelist. At that time in Or Gall For Our Free Catalog •472-3121 history, roads on Sanibel were little more than bumpy sand tracks that flooded in the JOHN NAUMANN rainy season and swirled choking dust in the dry. At best they were only marginal- & ASSOCIATES ly passable and public transport for people History, see next page Islander » Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • 13 History, from page 12 Keep your cat inside... Crazy, from page 8 and produce could have been a useful Scientists estimate that, each year, free- "better, not as angry, as stressed," using She was forced by the program to stop tool, even if he hud opted for horse or roaming domestic cats kill hundreds of Jake's words. "The other day I had a really smoking, drinking and drugs and; over time, mule-drawn rail cars, rather than the millions of birds, reptiles, amphibians and good reason for being angry and just could- her desire for these substances disappeared. costly wood or coal burning steam small mammals in the United States, some n't get very worked up about it." Author Simontacci's interest in nutrition engines. of which are rare, even endangered. Slowly, Jake also began to change his and the human brain began 25 years ago, The Barnes' tenure on the island And don't think that, just because your eating habits. Simontacci acknowledges that when she herself was depressed and discov- began to decline in 1901 when George's cat has a bell on its collar, the wildlife Jake might also need to work with a coun- ered that changing her diet affected her wife Jane died quietly in her chair. around your house is safe. While stalking selor on some emotional issues and to learn mental state. Shortly thereafter, he left for Chicago their prey, cats with bells can move with- new life skills but, just by changing his diet, In her years of nutritional counseling, she and joinmed a religious sect that stressed out the bells producing any noticeable he has halted the downward slide into drugs has seen numerous success stories. When divine healing. sound. And well-fed cats still kill wildlife. and criminal behavior. people first understand the magnitude of the In 1908 he was back on Sanibel where The urge to hunt and the urge to eat are con- He's now working and paying his own changes in diet that they need to make, the he died. Both he and Jane are buried in trolled by different portions of a cat's brain,. bills and, for the first time in his life, he's first words out of their mouths are usually, Danville, Kentucky so a cat is driven to hunt, even when it's not bonding with his adoptive parents. "Why on earth would I do this?" The hurricane of 1910 damaged the hungry. Cassie was brought to the nutritionist However, once they decide to give it a church .so severely that it had to be torn "Birds take a big hit from predation by when she was 10 years old, having sudden- chance and stay with it long enough to see down, but not before the stained glass domestic cats, but there is evidence that ly changed from being a companionable how good they feel, they swear that they . windows and the pews were salvaged small mammals — squirrels,' baby possums daughter and sister to being moody and would never go back to the old ways of eat- and stored at Thistle Lodge. and rabbits — are even more affected," said angry, even talking of suicide. ing again, and many of them do stay with it The pews ultimately ended up at the George Wallace, FWC's bird conservation Simontacci tested for food allergies, for the rest of their lives. little brown church on Periwinkle when coordinator. "Even with prompt treatment by restricting the allergic foods and increasing Simontacci relocated to Sanibel a year it was built in 1917. Today, it is the a skilled vet, very few cat-injured wildlife minerals, essential fatty acids and vitamins. ago from Washington state, after she dis- Community Church and George Barnes' . survive after tangling with a domestic cat Cassie's depressive attitude began to turn covered the island and fell in love with it. pews are still there. and getting exposed to the bacteria from a around and she again became a delightful She is currently working with a physician Georgia and Edward Duncan contin- cat's claws or teeth." child. When she was 14, she went out of the who specializes in autism; both nutritional ued to manage the hotel which they Domestic cats are physically and in- country on a mission for two months, during and environmental issues have been associ- renamed Casa Ybel, until 1911 when stinctively equipped to be among the most which period she stopped taking her supple- ated with this disorder. Simontacci has also they left the island. highly successful hunters on earth. They ments and ate a poor diet. been leading a weight loss group at the Will Barnes took over the manage- have claws, sharp teeth, the ability to stalk By the time she returned home, she was Sanibel Community Church for the past si\ ment until his death in 1923. At that prey quietly and slink in a low profile. spiraling into self-destructive behaviors months. Called Wings, the group meets point Charlie Knapp bought the property Couple that with a cat's instinctive attraction including drugs and occultism until she weekly and offers the only holistic approach for $19,000. It included a dozen build- to movement and its drive to take prey, and finally ran away from home. Her parents to weight management, ings and 306 acres, over a half a mile of one would be hard pressed to improve its put her in a residential juvenile facility and If you unable to find a copy of the book, which was Gulf-front beach. It was later design. back on her nutritional program. in your local bookstore, give her a call at sold to Dayton Hotels in 1945. Free-roaming pet cats are a major prob- Within a few days, her head began to 395-0040. Also, if you would like informa- Dayton then sold to a group of lem for wildlife, but even more alarming, clear and the defiance and anger dissipated. tion about Wings call the same number. investors who changed the name to especially on Sanibel, is the presence of Island Beach Club, bul they lost it to rer;il cats no longer anyone's pet and living IOIL'L'IOSUII: liu1 yciiih Litei. in Ilk: wild. Since domestic eats aie mil luiliw in Old SanibeJ Cemetery was located on Florida, it is illegal to release (hem into the wild. the tract, presumably near the Church of However, as we all know, they are — legal or the Four Gospels, and was donated to the illegal — numerous on the island. City of Sanibel by Dayton Hotels. Dayton in turn, sold to Mariner Properties in 1977 and the name was Loggerhead Log restored to Casa Ybel Resort. There was an attempt at that time to preserve and /j§||| restore Thistle Lodge, but it failed and My the old house was demolished. The PHILIP G. DAVIS, Michael E. Lowrey, buildings of the old Casa Ybel were iflaches M.D. M.D. removed and replaced by modern condo- Primary Care Physicians miniums. As a salute to the past, Mariner built a 29 •Most Insurance Accepted near replica of Thistle Lodge at the 163 •Urgent Care for All Ages resort. It is now an upscale restaurant 109 i|;; overlooking the waters of the Gulf of •X-Rays and Lab Tests Mexico. 283 16970 San Carlos Blvd., #7 • Ft. Myers, FL Sanibel Historical Village & Museum IP-'"' Albertson's Plaza • Corner of Summerlin & San Carlos at 950 Dunlop Road is pleased to offer this tale of an earlier time. Summer July 23, hours at the Village are Wednesday through Saturday each week from 10 r sit a m to 1 p.m. For more information call >& At The Lighthouse Cafe 472-4648. East End 58 It takes 700 hens working: "Real Hard" West End 263 To lay 90,000 eggs a year for The JJ4 , from page 11 Captiva 173 Lighthouse Cafe's have had many opportunities to meet both socially at Chamber functions and — But, as the day wore on July 23rd, "World's Best Breakfast" since I used to own North American Title the results of the weekend stormy Company — I am well aware of her pro- weather became sadly apparent.;. Of Which Came First, fessionalism and good reputation in the the remaining unhatched nests on the The Chicken Or The Egg? title business. I have also enjoyed social East End, six were washed out, leaving laughter with her and Joe, not only at our only 21. On the West End, 2.1 were At The Lighthouse Cafe Chamber Fun Day at the Collier Inn on destroyed, leaving 120 to go. And "It's Our Customers!" Useppa, which happens every fall, but at almost half of Captiva's 91 total nests the many Chamber After Hours and Box — a huge total of 44 — disappeared Call Ahead Seating - Smoke Free Environment Lunches." under the waves, leaving only 32. 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel« 472-0303 14 • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander

Certainly, when exotic shells are listed How rare is it to you? as "hard to find" or "very rare," many Islander appointed to board of Ha. Bankers Assoc. One of the curious things about reading times these are deep water varieties which Robbie Roepstorff, Hospice of Lee books on sea shell identification is how don't wash to the beaches often. president of Edison County, the certain shells are classified depending If you are shopping for shells, check the National Bank, and Community Foun- upon how hard they are to find. world wide web because some of the hardest familiar figure at Bank dation of Sanibel/ Authors of these books often put a to find are listed for sale there. The last time of the Islands, has Captiva, the Edison- small note at the end of a shell description I checked one of our rare shells, the junonia, been appointed to the Ford Winter Estates which might be "very rare" was listed for under $10 in board of directors of Foundation, Foun- to "common". Shelling and some sites. the Florida Bankers dation for Lee That causes a problem to The rarity of a shell just Association Inc. County Public many of us who collect Fishing the Islands might be in the eye of the With 27 years of Schools, and St. shells because sometimes beholder. I've seen people banking experience, Michael's Lutheran shells designated as "rare" go crazy over finding a Roepstorff presides School, and is an aren't all that hard to Find. perfect sea urchin, yet dur- over the only locally active member in One of the big factors is ing times of heavy weather, owned and operated various other non- where you are shelling. thousands of them can national bank in Lee profit organizations. Here are a few examples of wash to the beach in a day County. Her diverse She represents the commonly found shells or so. background in bank- SanibeJ-Captiva which get on the rare list and ing is comprised of all Chamber of Com- some that aren't but should Good shelling this week. facets of lending and merce on the be. daily operational bank Horizon Council, a How many shark's teeth management with public-private group are found on Sanibel beach- both national and state that works toward es in a year? I can't recall Fishing News -chartered commercial improving the busi- hearing of more than just a Capt. Mike Fuery Tarpon season is wind- banks. Robbie Roepstorff ness environment in few. That would put them on ing down, but there are still She is involved in president of Lee County. the rare list here. some big fish in Pine Island Sound. The numerous profession- Edison National Bank The composition But take a ride north fifty miles and in mating season is just about over. That con- al and community of the FBA Board the Venice, Florida area, shark's teeth are centrates the big silvery fish in the passes organizations, and has reflects the diversity easily found. Not all are big, but they are and along the beaches, but a strange thing served as a director and past-president of found within' the banking industry. In on the beach sand if you look hard enough. happened this year with these fish. the Real Estate Investment Society and. addition to her directorship, Roepstorff Finding a sarid dollar on the state's east- In January, we had one of the coldest the American Heart Association. She serves on the FBA's Government ern beaches is a rarity. Here in Southwest months on record. February was an aver- also serves on the board for Hope Relations Council. Florida certain beaches provide easy look- age weather month, then March went ing for one of our most popular shells. cooler than normal. There are a couple of reasons why col- The mixed up pattern seemed to make the lectors will find it.easy to collect dollars tarpon visit later than usual and made for on a certain stretch of beach of one island, sporadic fishing. The big-time money tour- An islander remembers Edmond Gavin while walking a mile in either direction naments saw days with no fish hooked and hardly &ver turns up a round, flat shell. others with just three or four in the world- One of the simples! reasons comes famous tarpon hole, Boca Grande Pass. 7 to his children to "never lie, cheat or light down to (bod supply. The beaches, which Many of the fish break away from the A time to weep... with each other." He noted several times hold living beds of sand dollars just off- passes this time of the year and start to that, within the Gavin family, "It was OK to shore, have the righttiny nutrients to pro- cruise over the grass flats. They leave the speak the name of Jesus" in its highest vide food for the colonies. I have been div- feeding pattern of crabs, mutton minnows ...And a time to rejoice" sense. ing on the beaches arid gone down five and squirrel fish in the passes and take up I attended because, during the 11 years feet to fitid the entire-bottom covered in a new diet of mostly fish, By Christine Jorgensen we've lived on Sanibel, we've had many living dollars. The flats have plenty of mullet, lady fish Special to the Islander occasions to be grateful for the energy and ". Florida fighting conchsr ajg makl% a;: and pinfish, so anglers usually switch tac- This past Saturday, hundreds of us from expertise of Oscar, Gene, Lynn and Eric nice comeback following the total; live tics this time of the year and go from short, Sanibel, Fort Myers and beyond were Gavin in Oscar's plumbing company. One shelling ban on the islands, however, they stout boat rods to 7-foot heavy rods which drawn to pay respects to Sanibel's huge unforgettable day, he and my husband dug a aren't on every beach. These shells prefer allow casting a large cut bait. Mixed in are Gavin Family as they said final good-byes long trench together to fix an exterior pipe. an algae which won't survive around fast huge rays and several kinds of sharks to their patriarch, Edmond. What we Not two hours after the sweaty comple- moving water. That's why these conchs which all go for the same bait. received went beyond the tion of this task, Oscar are; easier to find on beaches in the middle Good luck fishing and remember that celebration of this man's appeared in a three-piece of the island. snook are out-of-seasoh until the first of remarkable character and suit, Bible in hand, to ' Coincidentally, there is an all white September.1 cascading influence upon preach at the National Day fighting conch which most books list as them all; it was a glimpse of Prayer. We also remem- •rare. They don't turn up very often, even Have a question or comment? You can • into a particularly Afri- ber when the family sacri- while large conch colonies are found. reach Capt. Mike Fuery at 466-3649 or by can-American communi- ficed and pulled together to ty of faith — "colored" care for their Dad and oth- not black — but glowing ers through long illnesses. red for their passion, Saturday was a time to PARADISE intense love and historic mourn Edmond's passing. Christian gospel shining Tons of Kleenex were in Gulf Lot $575,000 through each speaker. evidence; tears flowed Powerfully punctuating freely. But under all that the ceremony were two flowed a stream of life that hymns by one young refreshed us all. As a granddaughter, Shalonna, whose Whitney Christian, it hit me yet again that people of Houston-like voice broke with grief and a color are essential to the Church Universal; completely memorized rendition of their vibrancy, eloquence and courage lift Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 by another grand- wors^ig ^new heights and new depths of daughter. experience. Three dynamic local pastors presided A tragedy of our times is that our races Little Gasparilla Island - Rare find!. 100' frontage on Gulf of Mexico, 560' deepl Over 1 with dignity and dynamism, and the James remain too divided, too isolated from one acre building site on North end of island almost adjacent to Don Pedro State Park. C. Boyd Funeral Home assisted more another. The mixed congregation of the Very private/Wildlife abounds. Bridgeless barrier island with no roads, no cars. Dock. actively than I have ever seen a home assist Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York is evi- Picturesque boardwalk meandering over lagoon to 7 miles of unspoiled white sand before, openly witnessing to their own dence that what we pray for is a future beach. One of last Gulf lots left ori> island. Christian roots. where the diverse cultures if our county, Owner 941/698-1710 Brokers Welcome Edmond's son Stanley drew us into his country and world can live and glorify God www.flloridawaterfrontlot.com Dad's love of fishing, and his admonition together. Islander » Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 "15

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- lfa Brunswick, GA Beach Forecast for Saturday p Perfsacola^/ " *9 " '• / 90/72 '88/78^ . > \J R* * * Cape Coral: Some sunshine with amuji "V? *„../';"">'-' Ifallahassfee «. ) area during the afternoon and evenjn/" -•y southeast at 8-16 rnph. «?$4«tr'"i:' • •••-' %Af* }/ 93W2 / f^ksonville ( 91/73 Ft. Myers Beach: Clouds and sunshine with a i derstorms in the afternoon and evening hours.,

)-/• • 4 St. Augustine east wind at 10-20 mph. Sun and building clouds; An evening t-storm, then flu ' ^' 89/79 p.m. J-storms. partly cloudy. Sanibel: Sunshine mixing with clouds,,. - .' Gainesville << ' derstorms will move through during the an1 evening. Southwest wind at 8-16 mph. Shown is Saturday's weather. -may- gi/73< **«. > County High 1 County low Temperatures are Saturday' highs and Saturday night's lows. •' Dayton a Beach Charlotte .,..-.. 86 to 90 1 Charlotte 72 to 76 Offshore Forecasf for Saturday: 68^4 Collier 87 to 91 f Collier 74 to 78 Charlotte Harbor: A mixture of clouds and sun with an Lee 89)0 93 I Lee 73 to 77 afternoon and evening thunderstorm in spots. Southeast Y "***'; '~' wind at 10-20 knots. JWaves 1 -3 feet. SSi ••«#»"* * Punta Gorda " ^' Gasparilla Sound: Parjy sunny with an afternoon and 94/76 ^ Tides evening thunderstorm in the area. Wind from the souih- ,J east at 10-20 knots. Wd\es 1 -3 feet. Sat. High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low Pine Island Sound! Partly^sunny. A thunderstorm will be * 10;06a.m. 4:19 a.m. 12:46 a.m. 4:55 a.m. in the area, mainly during the afternoon and evening. A 6:41 p.m,10:53 a.m. 8:00 p.m. southeast s^jgd^iiyKWS knotf Waves 1 -3 feet. Captiva at 7:56 a.m. 1:03 o,m 8:43 a.m. 1:39 a.m. Estero Bay: Sun anaaouas with a thunderstorm in the . . *, Sarasotai®. Rmfflsh Pass 10:36 p.m. 3:25 p.m. A:44 p.m. Lehigh Acres gnng area, especiplly during the afternoon and evening. Fort Myers 10:59 a.m. 5:01 a.m. 1:39 a.m. 5:37 a.m. Southeast wind at 10-20 knots. Waves 1 -3 feet. 7:23 p.m. 11:46 a.m. 8:42 p.m. Mariacha 9:34 a.m. 3:45 a.m. 12:14 a.m. 4:21 a.m. Pass 6:07 p.m. 10:21 a.m. 7:26 p.m. 8:32 a.m. 2:43 a.m. 9:19 am. 3:19 o.m. UV Index Pineland 11:12p.m. 5:05 p.m. 6:24 p.m. 7:01 a.m. 1:05 a.m. 7:48 a.m. 1:41 a.m. Values are Saturday's highest exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays Paint Ybel 9:41 p.m. 3:27 p.m. 4:46 p.m, 7:50 a.m. 12:58 am. 8:37 a.m, 1:34 a.m. |p 12345678 9 TO+J Punla Sassa 10:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 4:39 p.m. NaplesU- St. James 8:21 p.m. 1:33 a.m 9:08 a.m. 2:09 a.m. 91/75 £ 3:55 p.m. 5:14 p.m. City 11:01 p.m. 0-1 Minimal, 2-3 Low, 4-6 Moderate, 7-9 High, 10+Very High

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Moscow 82=58sh 76 52.pt y ' .89 74 c 16 • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander Looking for groat theatre audiences? Look no further By Richard K. Cook laughter throughout the are even exporting this Voice") Schlafer and Helen Mutch, both Special to the Islander play and at curtain calls. It fast-growing industry to New York stage veterans who met here on Being a New Yorker by birth, the Yankees, was like Saturday after- the rest of the world. Just Sanibel doing a 1996 revival of Born good delicatessens and theatre have always noon at the Met. ask Prime Minister Tony Yesterday, have marveled at the quality of been a part of me. But this is not about base- After my early years in Blair. our audiences: "The audiences are the ball or food. It's about the theatre and, espe- New York, I moved to Our capital city now best!" And they say they always look for- cially, the theatre audiences I've been privi- Washington, D.C., where I has many serious the- ward to coming back. leged to be a part of — and, on a few occa- did Gershwin and [Arthur] aters — such as one of In my opinion, there are several perfect- sions, to have had a chance to play for. Miller under directors the country's firstreally ly logical reasons for this. First and fore- Long before the glitzy, expensive musicals Julian Barry (a Tony for good regional playhous- most, everyone in our theatre audiences is took over Broadway in the '70s, there would Lenny) and Logan Ramsey es (currently celebrating there because they want to be. Second, always be more than 50 dramas and comedies on George Washington its 52nd anniversary — many are transplants from cosmopolitan on the boards of the Great White Way at any University's Lisner Audi- the first was in Egad! centers throughout the world, are well read given moment — not including the Yiddish torium stage. I later joined Dallas), Zelda Fischand- and traveled, and were experienced the- and other off-Broadway and nearby the ranks of Washington ler's Arena Stage... plus atre-goers long before they arrived here. Brooklyn, Hoboken and Newark houses. Audiences for 50 years — the Shakespeare, Ford's, Third, the Arcade and Schoolhouse have If one wanted to be a part of the sophis- as well as those in Nagoya, National (America's nearly perfect acoustics, and, together with tication and electricity of a truly' responsive Moscow, Prague, London, oldest), Warner's (the the Wood, all three are truly attractive Knickerbocker audience, one went to the Paris, Mexico City and former Shubert), places to visit — with no parking hassle. less pricey Wednesday or Saturday mati- Johannes-burg (but, Folger's, Olney, In short, the theatre experience is com- nees ($1.25-$4.50, no kidding). That's regretfully, somehow Signature and more than plete — except for the absence of the quite when die East and West Side Manhaftaners missed Dublin). Richard Cook 20 others... all with civilized London intermission bar with were in the house (no suburbanites, tourists Today, I would say that audiences really on tope whiskey for the bad plays. or Wall Streeters) and —Wow! — what a The response of the audiences for the difference. The actors apprehensively In short, the theatre experience is complete — except for Old Schoolhouse's Funny Money and the knew what to expect, revelled in the chal- Wood's Yonkers were right up there with lenge of a savvy audience, its enthusiasm the absence of the quite civilized London intermission bar the Arcade's— and in the middle of a and excitement, and tossed.it right back muggy summer at that. Good settings and across the footlights at them by turning up with whiskey for the bad plays. play selection, superb productions, great their performances several notches, Washinton audiences are right up there in of the action and dialog, direction and perfect casting, yes, we are The theatres veritably shimmered with quality with my New Yorkers. You may be surprised I didn't include truly blessed to have these three wonderful rapt attention; even a muffled cough or This should come as no surprise, actually, the Kennedy Center in the list of serious theatres. sneeze was not tolerated. When the house Homer's Greece and Shakespeare's London theatres. Well, it's because it has horrible But in the end, as producers, players and lights went down, the standing-room-only had the reich tapestries of kings, queens, nilers acoustics andthe vast majority of its directors alike would enthusiastically attest, houses (including "second act" occupants and conspiracies, and their citizens took to the patrons are the expense-account crowd it's the quality of the audiences that really from the ranks of the city's unemployed who are there mostly to be seen, entertain- make the difference. And right here in actors) literatty teldA iife#$liiSf && ing or lobbying their clients, and who in all Southwest Florida, we may very well have as a backdrop — likelihood would tragedy, intrigue, stage- rather be most any- craft, illusion, lust, place else. The smoke and mirrors, President's box sees and deception (now many nodding heads called "spin"). And and -hears a lot of Washintonians live in snoring (Truth — the middle of it and go I've been there many to the theatre to witness times). Sadly, many still more. As the Brits of the current New would exclaim, 'The York and West End whole bloody place is a playgoers are in the stage." Public relations same category. and polling 'firms have So. Where are the long since meiged with best audiences to be law and lobbying com- found today? You panies, and all are con- guessed it — in my veyor belts with gov- opinion, maybe right Helen Mutch, Harvey Phillips and Maurice Schlafer ernment for talent — here in Sanibel and in Florida Rep's Social Security both in and out. We Fort Myers. Our mar- velous play reviewer, Sheryl Ruppert and Robert Schelhammer in the New Yorker Marsha Wood's Lost in Yonkers. Wagner, has called attention to this on several occasions, the best in the world. Last week, at her insistence, I went to the Let's hear it for us. Everyone take a bow! Arcade to see Bob Cacioppo's Social Security. The packed house was nearly part Richard Cook, a native of New York and a of the production; their raucous laughter and Korean War Air Force veteran, spent most of the applause literally punctuated the dialogue. last 50 years in Washington, D.C. on the Congressional and White House sstajfs and as a ISLAND FRAMING Husband and wife Maurice ("The senior executive with Lockheed Corporation. & GALLERY VACATION RENTALS Furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Gulf-front properties. 'Available weekiv /monthly / Discounted Summer Rates

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Art eisure Snow mite at the Broadway Palm Bear In the Big Blue Reuse Last week Disney's real people friends who award-winning TV series sing and dance up a storm Jim Henson's Bear in the Center Stage — Shayne Fernandes, Rob Big Blue House gave a real Flenniken and Jackie live surprise party at the Trippeer. J Barbara B. Mann Theatre What a wonder musical and all of the local rugrat treat for the pre-school set! social set was in full atten- All the songs were sung by dance and dressed to the the enthusiastic audience nines. as well as the people and This warm and fuzzy fun critters on stage. festival had all the stars of Everybody had just a the TV show live and on grand old time. stage... Kind, patient and The well-thought-out orange Bear (David Fino); show teaches as well as Tutter, a warm-hearted, per- entertains. Through songs sistent, small blue mouse and story, kids see how who lives in Bear's kitchen cooperation between (Kevin Gynecoup) and for friends makes good things whom the surprise birthday Marsha happen, that friendship is Scrubber, Blubber, Flubber, Pepito, Mosquito and Fred join Snow party is planned; Pip about giving as well as get- White on the stage of the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater (Kristen Macher) and Pop Wagner ting, and how imporUint (Eric Sweclman), the twin sharing is between friends purple otters who love lo have fun, gel and family — along with patience, leiuu- Hi Ho, Hi Ho Sayin' the food was great, into mischief and live in Bear's halhuib; work and love. l .ike the TV sov'ius, in — to Broadway Palm we go And so was the show. Ojo (Yan Campos), the girl bear, who which each episode focuses on a theme, To see a show Hi Ho, Hi Ho lives in the woods and loves to play make- Surprise Party was about what it takes to 'Bout a girl named Snow. — So don't you folks be slow believe; and Treelo (Kevin Savino), a make a great birthday party — friends, Hi Ho, Hi Ho! Away you go wild and crazy green-and-blue girl lemur persents, decorations, cake, singing, danc- It's Megs and Kate To see Miss Snow. who's so excitable only Bear can really ing and having fun. Hi Ho, Hi Ho! understand her. In addition, there are the This senior citizen had a super lime, wise old moon Luna — whom Bear talks and the children in the audience were a By Marsha Wagner There was Scrubber (Kylee to and with whom he shares the day's Shirakawa) who loves to clean up; events — Shadow who sings and tells sto- That's my terrific twosome's theater ries, and Ray, the sun. Bear also has three — — Bear, see pag& 24 report (the grandkids from London) in a Blubber (Carley Keim) loves to eat;. nutshell. Flubber (Parker Slaybaugh) flubs his Meghan stated right away that, the words and says everything twice; Pepito Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre was her (Eli Johnson), the tango dancing dwarf; favorite place in Fort Myers. Katie quick- Mosquito (Paul Smith), the itchy one; and ly agreed and, from the appearance of the last but not least, Fred (Hudson Benzing A TiVE BIBBEM TiEASViE! full house last Sunday, I'd say that — another Benzing? One sister is Annie, Broadway Palm's Children's theater is another is Molly in Annie), the shy guy. just about every tiny tyke's number one choice. Snow White, see page 18 Tiffany, a small curie sitting next to our table, just had to tell me she was really excited to see her second live show at this theater. She had seen Cinderella last year and loved Cindy, 'specially her beautiful ball gown. She continued that her favorite Lunch 11:30 - 3pm part of lunch, after the hot dog, was Dinner 5:30-10pm CHOCOLATE CAKE! Excellent point—it Immaculate 3 Bedroom! was Meghan's, Kate's and Grandma's, too. P/ITIO DINING At the end of the performance both Offering Eclectic Foods, 2 Bath "Island Home" Meghan and Tiffany announced that Snow Mermaids, White was their favorite character — she and Native Legends located on 1.75+ acres. was the star, she was the prettiest and sang Authentic Fresh CALL FOR PRIVATE SHOWING the best, even if she didn't have a beauti- Mexican Food & ful dress to wear. The older and wiser Kate BEST Margaritas declared that the Queen was the best. (The Linda Goraick Reservations Queen is played by funnyman Derek and walk-ins (941) 472-6669 ext.627 Whittaker.who is also appealing in Funny are welcome Money at the Old Schoolhouse.) Kate also 1-800-459-1985 liked the Seven Dwarfs because they were 2055 Periwinkle all played by children and they had differ- 1456 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL ent names in this show. V 18 • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander Jan's Antiques & Art handles originals only By Nancy Santeusanio Chinese square stool. This unusual 350- Special to The Islander year-old stool is still sittable and of muse- um quality and age. Other valuable and "Everything we have is exclusive, and rare pieces include a Chinese wine table our antiques and art are represented in no over 280 years old an 300-year-old other gallery on the island. The antiques Chinese official chairs. "For these top-of- are creative works of art made a long time the-line pieces you go out into the coun- ago, and the paintings are originals. We are tryside." purists, and we like the real thing." Old Chinese windows, also called Four years ago when Jan and Bill external windows, were usually found in Lipman opened their gallery at 2242 the old countryside homes. They were Periwinkle Way, they realized the impor- elabaorately carved from a single piece of tance of setting the right image from the wood and constructed without nails. In very beginning and chose "casual, elegant this country people put them up as works and fun" as their island style ambience. of art, privacy shutters or a divider. Their "That's the tone we tried to set, and we use is only limited by imagination, and haven't changed from that. People feel they have been gaining momentum in their very comfortable here, and they come in popularity. and enjoy." Among the unique pieces of American Jan was a painter and potter for many art are slag glass lamps which are afford- years and with her background learned to able alternatives to Tiffany lamps and one- select only the best. "I find my own of-a-kind keepers. Also not to be over- antiques and art, and I never go into other looked is a sturdy Montana carpenter's galleries and copy." Her customers are trunk and, beautifully displayed among knowledgeable well-traveled people who other accent pieces, are a Chinese water know quality. "I've got to keep them inter- bucket, a tea bucket, a makeup bucket and ested with creative works that will stimu- even a wedding basket. Also classic style late and energize their excitement." A sampling of the eclectic originality to be found at Jan's art glass is featured in vases, bowls and "If it looks like wallpaper, we don't perfume bottles. "None of these items handle it." adds co-owner Bill Lipman. inal works with their distinctive and high- an Indian basket effect by weaving reeds have any comparison to anything else They seek diversity and reflect this in ly valued qualities. through the top. "Everything is original. except a piece of art work. People all over their choice of original paintings. Many of With Jan's experience as a potter and We feel very honored to have all of our the country love these pieces, because their highly qualified artists have been per- her extensive display encourages people artists, and they deserve and are treated they're what you use to brighten up and fecting their art for over 50 years. to browse, handle some of the pieces and like royalty." decorate a house in a positive way." Currently, the works of a noted master talk about the pottery. Some hand-painted The clientele ranges from the islands to Not antiques, but fascinating for the pastel artist who makes some of his own pieces have been fired in a salt glaze kiln Fort Myers, Bonita Bay, Naples and cities quality of the art, are the lifelike figures of pigments and uses wolfhait brushes on a where rock salt makes speckles similar to throughout Florida. It includes almost Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Btench-•watet color-paper,'are on, display. those on a pretzel. every state from Maine to California and a drawn by a New York artist. These are full "The real thing maintains its quality." The The brown glass or porcelain pottery is growing international clientele. size, lifelike figures which are actually the Lipmans point out that the art world is hand-painted with cobalt and chrome "Several New Yorkers have bought backs of two chairs. Meant as conversa- changing somewhat with many artists before firing. Truly unusual is the more paintings and tell us we should be in Soho, tion pieces, the truth is that they are both moving toward prints. Tenaciously, Jan recent "Knitched" pottery from the while the West Coast people tell us we "attracting and distracting". The way the continues to be a strong proponent of orig- Southwest on which the potter has created should be in Sausalito or Carmel," notes artist was able to take a piece of board and Jan. Recently they received a Tibetan chest put on a lifelike face and body always which was well over 200 years old. "People made Lipman think that there was some say it's incredible that Sanibel has pieces one behind him. Actually these are muse- that are just now arriving in New York. They um pieces or belong at the entrance to a consider this very avant-garde. We look for theater." pieces that aren't so easy to find." Probably one of the reasons why Jan's Recently a Chinese-American who was Antiques & Art was ranked among the first visiting the island came into the gallery place winners in Best of the Islands 2001 and bought two Chinese armchairs for his is their "casual, elegant and fun" island office. He was very excited because, on style ambience. They are purists who his many trips to China, he had been won't settle for less than originals and unable to locate these chairs. know how to create excitement and inter- Jan's Antiques specializes in many dif- est with a painting by a French impres- ferent types of woods ranging in age from sionist, an old Chinese window or an 100 to 350 years old. One piece is a American slag glass lamp. ROSEATE SPOONBILL The Islander 2001 poster by local artist Heather Slabosz is your complimentary Snow White, from page 17 gift with every new paid subscription. Posters are also available for purchase at $20. A portion of the proceeds benefits C.R.O.W Call 472-5185, or This musical edition of Snow White has ' Are Snow White and the Prince mar- drop by the Islander office at 695 Tarpon Bay Rd\, Unit 13, Sqnibel book and lyrics by Elsa Rael with music ried? Not yet, just dating. by Michael Valenti. It's a comically, Why was the Queen a man? 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The event at the Sanibel Community Associa- /index.html. takes place Saturday, Oct. 20, at Concerts tion on Tuesday and Friday morn- Gateway Golf & Country Club. • Bell Tower Shops is hosting its ings at 9:15 a.m. and at South Seas • Three Sanibel and" several other summer music series, Fridays by the on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For Southwest Florida artists are fea- • The Southwest Florida Symphony Fountain, from 6-9 p.m. The con- information, call 472-2155 or log on tured in a 90-painting exhibit that is Orchestra is conducting a search for certs are free. Tonight, July's to http://home.mindspring.coni/~ part of the Florida Capitol Complex a new-part-time chorus director. FridayFest feature is the band blueskys. Continued on page 21 Resumes and applications will be Whitehouse. collected during a local and national search, with auditions to be sched- • Waterside Shops in Naples also Visual Arts uled in late summer. For more infor- hosts a summer concert series on" • The 2001 Arts for ACT mation, call 418-0996. Fridays from 6-8 p.m. Tonight, the Preview Exhibit is now on Frank Carroll Band winds up the display at the Edison urniture • Cape Coral Arts Studio's popular Island Rhythms focus. In August the Community College Consignment, Inc. Trash-To-Treasure sale is on music will be Golden Oldies; Gallery of Fine Arts. shipment ssf aspsesste Saturday, August 11, from 8 a.m. to August 3, the Striders; August 10, In Features works by over Florida Furniture noon. Anyone interested in partici- the Pink. Seagate Drive and U.S. 41 150 local, national and 'Mease catftts to Buy or consign your North. pating may rent an 8-foot table for international artists which,. nice new & used furniture, $15.90 (includes tax). Clean out with actress/comedian cupboards and closets and make • The 10th Annual Bluegrass 4a Blue Lily Tomlin's assistance, (941) 267-3994 some money — indoors at the Arts Planet, the Rainy Season, takes will be auctioned off at the Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway. place on Sunday, August 19, from 1- annual Arts for ACT gala 17274 San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931 Call 574-0802.for more information. 5 p.m. at Lee County Manatee in late August at Park. Live bluegrass with the Harborside Convention POeace River Band, Sawgrass Center. Through August Theatre News Drifters and others. Butterfly gar- 12. • Professional variety artists with at den/native plant tours, lawn games, least 10 minutes of material are information on water-related issues • Abstraction in Photography, needed for the upcoming Spotlight and opportunities. Kids' area with an exhibit of 42 classic 5er/e.s(Wednesdays-Saturdays, Fruit Loop the Clown. Bring lawn original works from the September & October) at the Wood blankets, picnic lunches, frisbees & '20s to the '80s by the 15551 San Catios Blvd. Theatre — jugglers, magicians, soft balls, strollers & playpens and, world's greatest photogra- ventriloquists, novelty dancers, especially, your instruments for phers, hangs at the Frizzell (Gulf Point Square) impressionists, etc., etc., etc. Audi- informal jam session. $5 per person Gallery at Alliance for the tions for the Spotlight Series will be (16 & over); no alcohol or pets. Arts in Fort Myers through 433-1688 Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m. Please Information; 432-2004. tomorrow, July 28. On loan New Take-Out Menu Available prepare three to five minutes of your from the Museum of Fine OPEN7DAXS: 11 AM-10:00 PM best material. First come, first served; • Basically Bluegrass returns to the Arts in St. Pete, it demon- bring headshot, if available. Call Buckingham Community Center strates photography's great laocb: $5.85 Mop - Sat: Han) • 5:3Qpn3 r 472-0006 for additional informa- (4960 Buckingham Road, one block leap from merely taking Pinner: #8.95 MOD - Tfeurs: 4p.no - 10pn>; tion. south of Orange River Boulevard). pictures to creating art, Scheduled to play on August 5 are Victor Baretto's work is in ^ #9.25 F ri'-Sun: 4pr» - fOpn? • God's Man in Texas, a contemporary Banjo Bob & His Bluegrass the Member Gallery. look at a Houston Mega-church with Buddies, Peace River, John L. Barretto is a Fort. Myers Sunday Bruncb: #6.95 Han) -5:5©prr) a comic examination of preachers, Sullivan, Curt Dunn and others. The resident who was born in bands perform in an air-conditioned, faith and salesmanship, plays at Montevideo, Uruguay. His Glaaiolus Bl.il 00 rustic 100-year-old schoolhouse. /Giaa • Wify Any Purcbse of *2O Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota increasingly popular paint- '• MusMJJSJt ppiesent couponoupon,. Not valid wit other offer. from July 31-August,23. (941) 366- Acoustic musicians are invited to ings reflect a wide range .Expire 1 /01. 9000 or on line at www.fst2000.org. bring their instruments and join in. of artistic styles, from For more information, call 626- abstract modernism to 5399. To FM Beach photographic realism, and J.ONCH i Writing and Writers he works in acrylics, oils Must presenent cdupan.coup 1 Not valid with anyy otheoth-'-er- offer-" . • Maurice Sendak's Wild Thing will and pastels. Expires 8/31/01. be at Barnes & Noble in Fort Myers Workshops and Camps on Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m. • Nina Purdy-Conner offers portrait Other People's Kids will Sendak's Where the Wild Tings Are demonstrations on Tuesday morn- be September's Member is the Caldecort Award-winner about ings during the Artist Society Show at the Frizzell and 20 • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander

to follow suit with Everybody Loves Opal. Simmons opens last of three, Award-winning actress/director Donna Prima was to star as Opal but had to with- Everybody Loves Opal, at draw suddenly in response to a family emergency. In her place, Carol Provonsha, the Wood who rocked the island with her protrayal Everybody Loves Opal, an uplifting of Mother Superior in Nunsense this past and funny play by John Patrick, opens at spring, will step in to the part which she the J. Howard Wood Theatre tonight, July played to terrific reviews at the Caldwell 27, at 8 p.m. and runs through August 25. in Boca Raton. Supporting her is a cast of This heart-warming and sometimes proven local actors — Philip Lowendick farcical comedy is the story of Opal (just seen in Lost in Yonkers), Amanda Krohkic — an eccentric, middle-aged Parke, Josh Chapman, Todd Sherman and recluse living alone with her cat in her John Thomas. Plus, in her first appearance dilapidated mansion at the edge of the on the local stage, Norma Desmond municipal dump — and what ensues when Schelhammer as Mr. Tanner, Opal's cat. a trio of unsavory characters enter her life Norma, the theatre and the Human and plan her demise to collect insurance Society are sponsoring an essay contest money. Attempted murder wouldn't seem about adopting a cat. The first place win- to be funny, but in Patrick's hands, it is ner will be awarded a cat from the Human uproarious. Society, kitty supplies and four compli- The New York Post called the play mentary tickets to the August 25 perfor- "shamelessly entertaining," and the New mance of Opal, Call the theatre for details on the contest or for reservations — 472- 0006. Performances are Wednesday liirough Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for chil- ilien. This is wonderful play, suitable for \

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Cnapraan, Amanda Farke and and Todd Sherman in Everybody On August 9, Theatre Conspiracy Loves Opal opens its eighth world premiere produc- tion, The Further Adventures of Dick I'iston, Hotel Detective: Pmgue-nosis, by Questions & Answer session immediate- Christmas with extra performances dur- Jeff Goode. This hilarious comedy — by ly following the final curtain. ing the holidays; Ira Levin's Dr. Cook'.v i he author of The Eight Reindeer Further Adventures runs Thursdays Garden, another Southwest Florida pre- Monologues and other outrageous pieces through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with miere, opening on Jan. 11; and Stephen and also based in the film-noir genre — Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., from August Sondheim's Company opening March Imds Hotel Detective Dick Piston (played 9 through August 26. Tickets are $14 22. by Conspiracy Artistic Director Bill general admission, $7 for students. Call The final play of the season has not Taylor) matching wits with beautiful 936-3239 for reservations. yet been selected but will be a comedy. dames, not-so-regular Joes, and figuring Under consideration are two show still Carol Provensha put the case of the missing family jewels. running in New York — Stones in His Written with a cliff-hanger ending every Florida Rep hooks Pockets and Fully Committed — or a York Daily News said it was "extravagant 10 minutes, this truly hysterical show will revival of Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious and enjoyable." leave audiences rolling in the aisles and 2000 Pulitzer play comedy Absurd Person Singular. This is director Joe Simmons third and wondering what could possibly happen last play for the Wood's 2001 summer next. . Next season the Florida Repertory season. After terrific reviews and mar- The playwright will be attending the Theatre continues its record-breaking PLEASE, velous audience response for Shirley play for the first two performances on series of premieres with the 2000 Valentine, and Lost in Yonkers, he's certain August 9 and 10, and will host a Pultitzer Prize play Dinner With Friends by Donald Margulies. The comedy about be kind to turtles marriage and friends only recently closed in New York but has already been filmed for HBO starring Dennis Quaid, Real Estate Loans Andie MacDowell, Greg Kinnear and "<>J<(nrs. Financing Arranged For • Primary • Second Home /•Investors ToniCollette. • First & Second Mortgages, Jumbos "Securing the rights to this play puts Florida Rep a whole new league of ; >FNMA 60 MINUTE APPROVALS regional theater," commented Robert • Construction/Permanent, Lot Loans Cacioppo, producing artistic director. * Zero Points & Multiple Buydowns Available • "We're one of.the first theaters in the • Poor Credit, Prior Bankruptcy entire nation to be able t0 produce this Programs are Subject to Change remarkable play." The Rep production runs Feb. 15 to CAC MORTGAGE INC. March 10 and joins a schedule that, so Keep all Licensed Mortgage Brokerage Business : far, features the Southwest Florida pre- miere of Tim Dudzick's Over the beachfront lights Charles A. Chegut Tavern, opening the fourth season on Licensed Mortgage Brokers Oct. 16; the memorable Kaufrnan-Hart off, shaded or dimmed 941/472-3110 695 Tarpon Bay Road Ste, 11 The Man Who Came to Dinner, which so the hatchlings FAX 941/472-8159 NG> APPLICATION FEE Sanibel, Fl 33957 opens Nov. 30 and plays through don't get confused Islander » Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 21 sign on to fortmyersbeachart.com. Picnics, coolers and kids welcome; Orlando Museum of Art (407) 896- festival seating; gourmet picnics 4231. • Jordane Art Works in the Century ordered a day in advance (252/475- Exhibition Program. The Florida 21/Sun State Professional Centre is 1110) will be delivered to the perfor- Identities Revealed: The Conceptual Artist Group's 51st Annual home to an eclectic collection of mance. Portraits of Heinz Lechner and Exhibition is being held in the 22nd well over 200 paintings, drawings Brandon Whitcomb. Through Sept. Floor Galleries of the Capitol in and sculptures from nationally 1. The von Liebig Art Center, Tallahassee under the auspices of known as well as local artists. Art exhibits Naples (941) 262-6517. the Florida Department of State, Owner (and Century 21 broker) Skip • Sea Grape Art Gallery in Punta Division of Cultural Affairs. Mary Mufalli has been an art collector all Gorda has showing work by water Tropical Bird, Paintings by Gamini Keogh, Connie Maass and Robert his life and is a member of New media artist Ernestine Vicari and Ratnavira. Through August 2. York represent Sanibel, with area York's prestigious Salamagundi, the sculptor Vera Barlow through Images Art Gallery, 7400 U.S. 41 favorites Lee Ackert, Janis Balabon, 130-year-old club devoted to the August. 113 West Marion Avenue, N., Naples. (941) 598-3455. arts. Among other artists on display Ralph Bigletti, Jean Dean and Anne Punta Gorda. (941) 575-1718. Tibor Pataky's Hungarian Rhapsody Kittel among other artists in the is the one-and-only Al Hirschfeld, caricaturist supreme for The New • Summer Soiree. Works by Susan and Portraits Then & Now. Through show. The works will be on display Sept. 9. Morse Museum of until August 11. • Yorker and the New York Times; Skakel Rand, Paul Chaleff, Eric there are also a few of the late Lionel Forstmann and Rene Rietmeyer, American Art, Winter Park (407) 645-5311. • Aboriginals: Art of the First Person Barrymore's etchings. plus new acquisitions by several displays Fun Folk, the folk arts of world-renowned artists. Through For additional information, call 454- Portraits Then & Now... from the the Navajo people through July 31. July 28.Eckert Fine Art, 363 and 390 1500s to the 1900s. Cornell Fine Spirits of Stone — carved Zuni and 8900 or stop by the gallery/real 12th Avenue South, Naples (941) estate office at the corner of Pine Arts Museum, Winter Park (407) Navajo fetishes plus the unique 261-1100. 646-2526. carvings of Cochiti fetish maker, Ridge and Summerlin. Cake and Salvador Romero — are ondisplay coffee are served every Sunday from • UnderCURRENT/OverVfEW 5. Families and The Photography of through the month of August. The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Through Sept. 2. Tampa Museum of Alfred Stieglitz: Georgia O'Keejfe's Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle. Art (813) 274-8130. Enduring Legacy., Through August 26. Innovations in Printmaking: • The Cape Coral Arts Studio is seek- Scholarships & Contests • Secrets of the Sea. Through Sept. 15. Florida Adventure Museum, Port Rembrandt & His Contemporaries, ing artists to participate in its 9th Refuge System Centennial Through Sept. 1. Norton Museum of Annual Aquarium exhibit Aug. 24 Photography Contest Charlotte (941) 639-3777. Art, West Palm Beach (561) 832- through Sept. 27. This popular • Clay Rocks featuring 25 of Florida's 5196. themed exhibit depicts life beneath The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in cooperation with the North finest ceramic artists. Through the waves, either real or imaginary. August 24. Florida Craftsmen Smithsonian Exhibition: Mysterious It is a multi-media juried show open American Nature Photographers Manatees and Frank Noelker: Zoo Association and Three Black Ducks Gallery, St. Petersburg. (727) 821- to all area artists.and contains spe- 7391. Pictures. Through Aug. 7. Palm cial lighting and sound effects that Studio, is sponsoring a photography Beach Photographic Center (561) enhance the art and transform the contest for both amateurs and pro- 276-9797. fessions with the goal of creating a • A Disarming Beauty: The Venus de gallery into an underwater wonder- Milo in 20th Century Art. Through land. Receiving is Monday, Aug. 20; commemorative national Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Sept. 9. Salvador Dali Museum, St. up to three pieces for non-refund- Petersburg (727) 823-3767.' able $10 fee. No above-water scenes Calendar for the year 2003. accepted... ••• . • .-.>•..,:•.• ...... • •••• • Beyond Adornment: Beads from All shots must be taken on a refuge Around the World. Through August > Sanibel Gallery is Ikki Matsumoto 's or Wetland Management District 26. Museum of Fine Arts, St. current outlet on Sanibel. The popu- and must be of one or more of the Petersburg (727) 896-2667. lar Japanese artist and his talented following: Wildlife/Plantlife, habitat wife, Polly, can also be found online or people engaged in a wildlife ori- • Norman Rockwell's Family Life at www.ikkimatsumoto.com. And ented activity. Images will be Series. Organized by The Norman David and Jo Stork's Shelligrams accepted in the following formats Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, can be found at the Tree House only: color transparencies, digital Mass, and sponsored by Arvida Gallery in Olde Sanibel Shoppes on images on CD-ROMS or zip disks Realty Services. Through Nov. 9. Tarpon Bay Road. (72dpi). Do not submit by e-mail; do Habana Esperando. Through Sept. not submit originals; do not sent 4. U2: The Spy Plane. Through • San-Cap Art League members have color prints or negatives. Open March 22, .2002, The Cuban Missile work on exhibit in the Phillips through Oct. 1. For additional infor- Crisis: When the Cold War Got Hot. Gallery at BIG Arts and at the mation and requirements, visit Through March 31, 2002. Florida Sanibel Library, both on Dunlop http://refuges.fws.gov/centennial. International Museum, St. nouj Raod near City Hall. Some of the Petersburg (800) 777-9882. Jurassic Park III (PG13) paintings in this non-juried summer show are of local scenes rendered in Out & About • Capturing Florida Culture: From Starring Sam Neil, various media during the group's • The Georgia Mountain Fair in Kitsch to Collectibles. Through Tealioni weekly paintouts, portrait classes or Hiawassee, Georgia runs from Sept. 30. Museum of History, St. workshops. Island visitors are wel- Aug.1-12. Call (706) 896-4191. Petersburg (727) 894-1052. 5:00 - 7:00 - 9:00pm come to attend these informal Thursday morning sessions. • Fourth Annual Summer Scenes • The Art of Samuel Bak: A American Painting starts about 9 a.m. and the Arts Festival at Roanoke Island Retrospective and The Women of group gathers for lunch at noon, fol- Festival Park — Manteo, N.C. Ravenbruck: Portraits- of Courage. Sweethearts(PG13) lowed by a brief informal and Through August - 11, Tuesday- Through August 19. The Florida friendly critique. Info: 472-2726 or Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Dance, Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg. Starring Julia Roberts, 472-0935. drama, music and, new this year, (727)820-0100. film. Free admission to 2 p.m per- Biuy Crystal • To the Dogs: Elliott Erwitt, Jack • The Fort Myers Beach Art formances in the Festival Park Art Gallery (Through July 20); donation Dowd's Last Call, and Conceptual 4:30 - 7:00 - 9:15pm Association's paintouts are on Diversity: Selections from the Wednesday mornings. Open to all of $5/ adult, $3/children & seniors ISLAND CINEMA. for 8 p.m. performances in the out- Ringling Museum of Art Post-War artists as well as on-lookers, the Permanent Collection. Through Ticket Prices ,., informal event starts at 8:30 a.m. door pavilion under the stars with scenic Roanoke Sound as a back- Sept 15. Ringling Museum of Art, $7.00 Adults • $5.00 Seniors 60 & over and breaks for lunch and friendly Sarasota (941) 359-5700. $5.00 Children 11 & under critique at noon. July 11 the location drop. is near the center of Lakes Park. For • Virtual Light. Through Aug. 26. Bailey's Shopping Center additional info about these outings, An Outer Banks Sampler, the Festival Park Invitational Show fea- Suzanne McClelland: Enough Tarpon Bay Road call 540-8540 or 458-5042. For Enough. Through Sept. 6. Of Power Association gallery/class times or- turing more than 40 Outer Banks Sanibei Island artists, is on exhibit through July. & Grace: The Art of Southern other information, call 463-3909, or Africa. Through May 12, 2002. 472-1701 22 • Week of July "27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander Painters of Normandy, the pioneers of Impressionism. Through Sept. 16. Cooney keeps em laughing with Funny Money Mary Brogan Museum of Art & formed in Hotel Paradeso, a French Science, Tallahassee (850) 513- by Nancy Santeusanio • Dennis the Menace: The Art & Special to The Islander farce. "The comedy comes out of the Artist Behind the Menace. Through . 0700. situations which we take very serious- August 26. International Museum of If you're ready for an evening of • Florida Girls & Boys and Their unbelieveable hilarity or, in J.T. Smith's ly." The antithesis of Slater is Detective Cartoon Art, Boca Raton (561) 391- Sergeant Porterhouse played by the 2200. Toys. 1881-1971 phographs of chil- words, "an evening of nonstop gut-bust- dren at play in Florida. Through ing fun," Funny Money is the show. much loved and delightful Dave • 50th Annual All-Florida Invitational Sept. 16. Museum of Florida Run for Your Wife was a popular hit Yudowitz. and Boca Raton Collects: Works History, Tallahassee (850) 488- with its return engagement and sold-out Funny Money opened May 17 at The from Private Collections. Through 1484. performances, and now Funny Money, Old Schoolhouse and plays through Aug. 26. Boca Raton Museum of - another play by Ray Cooney, is enter- August 18. One reason for its success is Art (561) 392-2500. . • The Venerable Object: From the taining audiences, keeping both the cast the intense energy and concentration of Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous. and the audience on a fast-paced track. each of the characters with their flaw- • Theo Wujcik: A Retrospective, 1970- Through Nov. 4. An American As Derek Whittaker, who plays the less ability to pick up on very fast cues 2000. Lowe Art Museum,. Coral Sampler: Furniture from the zany Mr. Perkins, points out, "If you^re and maintain a rapid repartee. Gables (305) 284-3503. . Permanent Collection. Through a fan of Ray Cooney and his style of Legarreta points out that a lot of kids Dec. 30. Museum of Arts & humor, check reason at the door and are coming to the show and it's becom- • Down Like Lead: 400 Years of Sciences, Daytona Beach. (904) abandon all serious thinking." ing very infectious. "Funny Money" Florida Shipwrecks. Through Aug. 255-0285. Funny Money is a tightly constructed runs from Wednesday through Saturday 5. The Brevard Museum of History farce. Whittaker continues, "It's all each week. Legarreta continues, "With & Science, Cocoa (321) 632-1830. about assuming something when in real- four shows per week you get time away, Out of state ity the opposite is true. There's a time to get refreshed and to think about • Martin Puryear: Sculpture. 11 major • Marc Chagall: Early Works from rhythm to farce, and you can't let up. If works since his 1991 Chicago retro- Russian Collections. Includes paint- the audience has too many pauses, the spective. Through August 19. Miami ings by Yehuda Pen, Chagall's first essence of the farce will crumble. Here Art Museum (305) 375-3000. painting teacher. Through Oct. 24. you're dealing with a a hit man, spous- • Follow that Dream: Florida's Rock Jewish Museum, New York City. es, police, dead bodies and a constantly & Roll Legends. July 27-Jan. 20. www.thejewishmuseum.org prevailing question concerning who will be the next victim. A lot of people Historical Museum of Southern • Rooms with a View: Landscape & Florida, Miami (305) 375-1492. are duplicitous in this show." Wallpaper. Through Oct. 14. The play is filled with innuendo and • See America! Travel posters, books, Cooper-Hewitt National Design situations to which people can relate. decorative arts and ephemera from Museum, New York City. The fast-paced action with its twists and the national parks from the time of • Beauty, Honor and Tradition: The bends in all kinds of directions begins the Great Depression. Through Sept. Legacy of Plains Indian Shirts. immediately as Mr. Perkins, the accoun- 4. The Wolfsonian, Miami Beach Through Nov. 4. National Museum tant, disembarks from the train and (305)531-1001. of the American Indian-George returns home-with a mistaken briefcase, this one containing 735,000 pounds • Colors, Shapes, Brilliance: Studio Gustav Heye Center, New York City. sterling. The vivacious Kelly Parker Glass from the Schuman CollectiQti. (Perkins* wife, Jean) tells the first lie, through Sept. 2. Cummer Museum • On Gold Mountain: A Chinese- the one upon which all (he rest are pred- of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville American Experience. Through Sept. icated. (904)356-6857. 30. Smithsonian Arts & Industries Jon Rivera, who plays Jesus, the cab • Deland Then & Now. Through Building. Washington, DC. driver, astutely points out, "The two August 5. Folk Art Exhibition. hours that you watch these people run- • Dinner for Five: Japanese Serving ning around madly, there's a reason. A Derek Whittaker and Victor Through Sept. 2. Deland Museum of Dishes for Elegant Meals and Real Art (904) 734-4371. time bomb is going to go off, and they Legaretta in Funny Money at and Imagined Places in Japanese have to cut the right wire before it the Old Schoolhouse Theater • All That is Glorious Around Us: Art. Through Oct. 21. Freer Gallery, explodes." • ' . . Paintings from the Hudson River Washington, DC. The sophisticated Leanne Braman your lines, and for most of us this is a School. Through Sept. 1. Ceramic and the versatile and talented Victor new and different experience. We work • Within These Walls. An 18th Legarreta play Betty and Vic Johnson, National 2000, a survey of the cur- Century Georgian house and the well together; we hang with each other rent American ceramic scene, invited dinner guests of the Perkins and every so often we discover some- five families who lived in it between who arrive to celebrate Henry Perkins' Through Oct. 7. Hani Museum of the 1760s and the 1960s. Also Paint thing new." Art, Gainesville (352) 392-9826. birthday. As director and designer of the entire by Number: Accounting for Taste in As Braman reflects introspeclively the 1950s. Through Dec. 31. production, Smith evaluates this long • Hidden Florida, Through Aug. 26. about Funny Money, she notes "I think run as a true advantage. "The show Regional Juried Show. Through National Museum of American every audience is different and every' History, Washington, DC. grows, and the interpretation of the Sept. 2. Thomas Center Galleries, performance is different. A lot depends lines that you didn't think about in the Gainesville (352) 334-5064. • Beautiful: Bodies: Form & on the space, and the show would be beginning, you think about now." completely different in a different place. • Nsoroma, Enlightenment. Through Decoration of African Pottery and In keeping with The Old Encounters with the Contemporary. Here everything takes place in one set." Schoolhouse philosophy and mission, Sept. 4. Gainesville Regional Legarreta concurs, "The play is dif- Airport (352) 334-5064. Through Jan. 6. National Museum Smith is using more and more interns of African Art, Washington, DC. ferent every night no matter how long particularly in summer. Both Joshua we do it. The audience becomes an Jon Odor and Jon Rivera are proud to be additional character. If we don't keep making their debut as part of The Old City of Wonders. Through Sept. 3. them with us, it would be like walking Schoolhouse Theater Foundation Intern through quick sand." Program. Parker reiterates that in this small As Whittaker advised from the very space she gets to stay on stage through- beginning, "Check reason at the door, ScmibdCMh^ractk out the whole complement of lies. "Tlie abandon all serious thinking, and step DR. MICHAEL TOLISANO • DR. DAREN FITZPATRICK audience is only three feet away and I into the rhythm of the farce." Then get a lot of feeling from them. • Headaches • Neck Paih —' : watch the reactions of the characters Sometimes I have to put the heel of my with almost a million pounds dangled •Backaches •Arm/Leg Pain right foot on the toe of my left foot and teasingly and invitingly in front of •Tingling/Numbness bite my tongue in order to keep from them. If you think any game of chance laughing. I've done lots of comedy but including the possibility of winning the Call Anytime 472-0900 never a farce. I've never had so much lottery is a lot of fun, you'll double over fun." •;.,•...• ••' and do a double-take with Funny 1717 Periwinkle Way (across from Jerri/'s) Joshua Jon Odor, playing Detective Money. WALK-INS WELCOME'IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS Sergeant Slater, a street cop has per- Islander • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • 23 Sgraffito, Scumbling and Aboriginals features Native Stippling American fetish carvings It has been Art Directions said that paint- ing is a lan- guage in itself. Spirits of Stone is the featured exhib- The art of it at Aboriginals: Art of the First Person painting also during August. Fetishes carved by has a language renowned Native American artists from of its own, the Zuni and Navajo nations — intricate much of which detail by Zuni carvers Dan Quam and can be confus- Wilfred Cheama and primitive creatures • >:-'*>" ing or unfamil- by Salvador Romero — will make up iar to the be- the show whiph opens August 1. ginning artist. Fetish carvings are based on a Zuni Pueblo stone water serpent with shell and turquoise Understanding belief that animals struck by lightning medicine pack the terms that have their spirits frozen in stone. describe the Carvers are able to reveal these spirits and free the powers of wisdom, courage, Cathy Taylor cunning and tenacity traditionally pos- creating art sessed by the animal that is revealed in allows the artist to explore and experi- the carving. ment. Knowing what is possible gives the The show and sale will run through v,': artist the opportunity to discover an indi- August 30 in the Aboriginals gallery vidual style. space in The Village at 2340 Periwinkle. Sgraffito sounds exactly like what it Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday describes. Derived from the Italian word through Saturday, appointment only on graffiare, Sgraffito means to scratch or Sundays. Call 395-2200 for more infor- scrape. Highlights and textures .may be mation or visit www.tribalworks.com. added by scraping with a razor blade, Exacto knife, brush handle or, one of my favorites, a cut-up credit card. Paint may be scraped while still wet to create grass- like textures, rocks or tree limbs. Dry fed pueblo stone horse paint may be scratched with a razor blade with medicine pack (gently, please) to create sparkling effects such as sunlit water. Scumbling refers to the rough, scrub- bing application of a dry paint over anoth- er layer of dry color, allowing the bottom layer to show through unevenly. The artist may scumble dar over light or vice-versa Cochito Pueblo carver, to create mottled textures such as weath- Salvador Romero's ered stone or marble. To apply paint, a stiff brush or an old brush cut very short intriquite carved fetishes may be used — or a sponge, scrunched tissue, or even your fingers. Make sure your brush is very dry — mostly pigment, very little water, to get the best results. Stippling is a technique that involves sandstone elk applying paint in a series of random, sep- arate fine dots or marks, While the effect of stippling can create beautiful gradation and shimmering vibrations of color, it requires a lot of patience as it is a demanding method of applying paint. Therefore, this particular artist only uses this technique when absolutely necessary, in very small areas only! As I said, exper- imenting will allow you to discover what you enjoy and what works for you. Stippling may be done with a small, pointed, round brush, a toothbrush, a FREE ESTIMATES sponge or a bristle brush. What is lovely about this technique is that it allows the 278-7735 artist to use a variety of colors in a small -ft panels * Roll-downs t area. Because each dot is separate, the "• *Accordfans overall effect is more exciting than a flat wash of a single Color, even though, at a distance, the colors blend to form the impression of a single color. To expand as an artist, continue to Two bears carved from pueblo stone with shell explore new methods and techniques. and turquoise medicine pack Who knows? stippling just might be your thing! r 24 • Week of July 27 - August 2, 2001 • Islander more often than Katie, since it's geared gave away the surprise when Tutter heard Bear, from page 17 more to her age group. it. They were really funny when they got all tangled up in the crepe paper streamers Meghan and Katie's review: after twirling themselves 'round and They never show the outside of Bear's 'round 'til they were dizzy. big blue house on TV. We liked the blue The party turned out to be a big sur- curtain that opened the show and revealed prise for Tutter: he thought everyone had the porch set of Bear's house. After the forgotten about his birthday since nobody curtain opened, we had to yell "Wake Up, gave him a present or sang the birthday Bear!" really loud because bears sleep a song. (Meghan's favorite character was lot and Bear needed to wake up so the Tutter, and she now has a blue mouse key show could start. chain bought in the lobby to prove it.) There are no regular people on the tele- Katie and Meghan agree that Pip and vision show, but the three real dancers and Pop were the silliest, especially as babies singers here were cool. They had some in the first birthday scene; their announce- really neat moves, 'specially the hip hop ment, "Please Exit Safely," at the end of dance to "Otter Love Rap" and "The Bear the show totally cracked them up. ChaChaCha." Nevertheless, Bear is the star of the show,

pure joy. They had an absolute blast. The critics in the making and are expected to small cherub in front of me sang along offer their input on everything we all see with just about every song and, when it together. Both are quite the theater-goers got to the famous Bear's "ChaChaCha," in London, and each has very definite she tore off on some wild Latin version of opinions about what's a hit and what isn't. something that looked as though she had Right now, Meghan's favorite shows in ants in her pants! In fact, the whole audi- London are Mama Mia (which opens on ence went totally bonkers. Broadway this fall) and Lion King. Katie My grandkids are visiting here from loved Fosse and Lion King, but didn't London and the first words out of their much care for Secret Garden ("Act. II mouths after "Hi, Grandma" were "What went on too long"). So, when Bear in the shows are we going to see?" Six-year-old Big Blue House opened last week, these Meghan and ten-year-old Katie know the first-nighters were there with pencils and routine. They arc my pint-sized theater paper, Meghan watches the TV version

Voted best for Interior Design, Bear was planning a Surprise Birthday and his "ChaChaCha" was the BEST! Our the experts at Decorating Den Party for his friend, Tutter the mouse. favorite song and dance was "Otter Love Ja&iye been a leader in home First, he got all his friends together to plan Rap." the party. Then, everybody was given a The confetti streamers at the end of Act .'•;•.> flecor for over 30 years job to do. I and Act II were great and now Grandma Ojo was to bake the cake. (He had to has a mess of streamers at home. We have the ideas, experience and products to help vou bake two, actually, after he accidentally This is a really good show for little create a home that accentuates your lifestyle beautifully. baked some bubble gum in the first one. It kids, even big people like Mom and 'W.JI Huii'i lrn:ri y.s, unhiding; nrudiiu i was funny to watch a great big bubble Grandma. They seemed to like it a lot; !, VCV.1I1 >v'Lii.,yincuts • \*-.i!l in. 1 k ->i C i -ciin^s • Lighting • blow up the cake.) they laughed and clapped a lot at the end t'usiom BcJdmp • Vi Treelo wrapped a present of cheese that just the way we did. TIIAlMi YOU! Bear had ordered from the Cheese of the FOB VOTING l> Month Club. (Treelo had a hard time If this delightful show travels to your ItKST INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM doing the wrapping because he likes to corner of the world, go see it. The show is OF THE ISLAND unwrap presents and pretend they are for based on the hit television series created him.) by Mitchell Kriegman which airs daily on Pip and Pop were in charge of the dec- Disney. Don't forget to tell 'em Marsha, orations. They blew up balloons — Katie and Meghan sent you! including one that popped and almost

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CLASSIFIED I REAL ESTATE ¥A€ATION HOMES FOR CLEANING PLUMBING TREE SERVICE INSTANT RENTALS RENT NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS 3 ON THE GO AAA acres/ $15,900. 8 acres/ $39,900. One mile from Sanibl Causeway CLEANING SERVICE PLUMBING SERVICE "Armando's" Enjoy beautiful rolling meadows Charming 2bd/1bth home Making your House SEWERS HOOK-UPS w/ great views. Just minutes from LUXURY HOME on half acre private lot. beautiful. WATER HEATERS, Tree Trimming the Blue Ridge Parkway, Small pet allowed. Well established in REPAIRED & REPLACED. And Financing avail. 1 -800-231-6508 OCEAN FRONT $850/month Lee County SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING Removal SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION (includes landscaping). Specializing in: LEAKY PIPES •Free Estimates • Reasonable Prices North/ Central Florida Land for Sale PRIVATE POOL AND SPA 941-466-0390 Residential, Condos, Apts HOUSE REPIPING ONE ACRE FENCED IN LOT Please leave message. Commercial 24/HR SERVICE AVAILABLE 10 years Experience 1-5 acres available. Easy owner Licensed Insured financing. Low down, low monthly RESORT AMENITIES AVAILABLE Move outs, Move ins STATE CERTIFIED payments fixed at 9% 352-378- One time cleanings CFC041710 574-6276 4814 or E-mail A FEW WEEKS Call for free estimates JEFF MCWHORTER 910-4514 [email protected] STILL AVAILABLE DURING Laura LaDonna 472-0377 JULY THROUGH OCTOBER 2001 772-9538 573-3505 694-7043 770-7637 910-0104 OWN A PIECE OF THE WILD ALERT!! SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE Gift Certificates Available WEST! Foreclosures, take over Licensed & Insured SAMIBEL payments in Wyoming. Surveyed, DIRECTLY FROM OWNER 0 DOWN guaranteed road access. No elec- FOR A LIMITED TIME. F.H.A. RECREATION tricity. Next to 35,000 acres of TOTAL COST GULF COAST WATER CENTER government land. Hunt elk, ante- PHONE: (219)272-0889 $390 Specialists lope & deer. 80 acres $17,500. FAX: (219)273-5973 NO CREDIT Residential • Commercial San-Cap Road, OR __Cal[owner^Bob (800) 526-3284_ CONCRETE & • Drain & sewer experts Sanibel PREVIOUS BANKRUPTCY OK •Well & water equipment CALLF.C.M. •Leak Specialist Rare Investment Opportunity. 2.4 941-461-0499 MASONRY •Tennis Courts acres, • zoned for retail/ commer- 24 Hour Emergency • Basketball Court cial/ professional office and resi- WEST GULF DRIVE DRIVEWAY CRACKED??? Service. dential. Located on busy Highway Complete or partial concrete Customer Satisfaction • Swimming Pool 484 in high growth area 11 miles OUTSTANDING HOME removed and replaced. Guaranteed!! from Ocala, 2 miles from WITH PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS. Driveways, patios, sidewalks, Licensed • Insured For more information Interstate 75. Includes 4 commer- Cape Coral AVAILABLE: Yacht Club Area lanais, and pool decks. 15 years (941)489-0276 call 472-0345 cial rental units, 2 homes, wells, 2002 SEASON experience. Licensed and insured all in tip top shape. Appraised for 405 Coral Drive. (941)549-2897 $4500/MONTH Direct sailboat access, contractors. Accurate Concrete $500,000 - asking $395,000. Cutting!! 574-8001 M-F $150,000 down, owner financing. 4-houses to River. 941-995-0631 200' wide intersecting canals, Call 352-245-1948 after 7 p.m. No 941-982-4170 Realtors 16,000# boat lilt, 45' wrap around dock. _l!AJNJDYMAil__ 3bedroom/2bath, SMOKY' MTNS. HOMESITES new: heated pool, Mansard Handy Bill - 40 years experience GOING FASTII Estate size lots. DISNEY AREA MINI VACATION Home & Condo Maintenance. Breathtaking views, river frontage. SALE - Get 4 Days & 3 Nights lanai, deck. A/C, washer/dryer, garage. Installation of any kind, painting, Edge of National Park. Named Hotel Accommodations for drywall repairs, carpentry, textur- Tennessee's #1 small town. Call Only $79. Call Now for your & Spectacular! $1,400/month ing, plumbing, screens, fans, light- (800) 628-9073 for info. 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SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Serving the Residents of Sanibel and Captiva

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