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p first an«f finest Vol. 36, No. 1 Friday, January 3, 1997 Four Sections, 40 Pages 50 Cents This A FIELD OE BOATS Week Beach Talk The city will hold a beach management workshop on Jan. 9 at City Hall. 3C \\ Kinds of Crafts A boat show and arts and crafts fair this weekend cruised for some, floun- <•*•* dered for others. it 3A Of Art and Age Works by a.former island artist, who's turning 100, are on exhibit. 3A Lead the Way SCCF offers a course for trail guides. ^ 7; .7..5A Pucker Up Pirate Playhouse prepares 'Prelude to a Kiss.' A 1B Rosemary & Time Islander gardening columnist iooks at the use of the herb rosemary through time. 1D Index Arts ....;.,...... IB Service Directory .., 1 ID Classifieds 7D Commentary 10-11A On the Town 2B Chefs Tip 3B Police Beat 9A Permits/Deeds ID Fishing/Shelling 6-7C Show Biz 5B Street Interviews 5A Sports 5C

Tyler, 9, and Simon Devenyi, 7, from Toronto stroll among the boats, large and small, that were displayed behind the Sanibel iiiiii Elementary School during the Sanibel and Captiva Boat Show last weekend, Photo/Scott Martell 2A- Friday, January 3, 1997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER " Friday, January 3, 1997 - 3A Hie Front Page

Ellie Wendy Angie Charlie GG Boat show gets mixed reviews Council to consider u c lack •* ">^ See Sobzak Robideau w-••!-«- r, , Samtr Bisabeth Margie Eaton Dorothy PeQ™ ier Humphrey Lapi By SCOTT MARTELL Tony Lori Loretta Lapi Veillette Claudia Smith Davison Sprouse Miller Karen Linda McLaughlin McGowen Geiger Islander editor Janie Frey Jr , [_(.„ Mary Lou Marsha """ "ra"7i Samler Bra on Be David McLaughlin Sanibel's first major options for beaches Pritchard S°ith Bailey ffi ^ " boat show was a gift, a ByJILLTYRER Bursley, one of the beach-front good time, or it ran Islander staff writer property owners, and the City aground with inadequate Its beaches are some of should have a plan to handle fu- promotion — depending Sanibel's most important assets, ture projects.."We are anxious to on whom you talked to. both economically and environ- make sure we have some sort of The three-day Sani- mentally, so protecting those long-term plan," he said. There bel and Captiva Recre- beaches from erosion and other are several areas on the island ational Outdoor Living threats is an issue with which the that are, or could potentially be Boat Show Dec. 27-29 City must contend. threatened by erosion and "the brought two Ararfow The City Council will islands are constantly changing." superboats, dozens of tackle such questions as how to Aside from the threat to other boats from kayaks to deal with erosion, dune vegeta- property owners, he said, erod- RARE CAPTIVJI DUPLEX HOW "SUITE" IT IS CANAL FRONT CHARM $40,000-and-up sports This duplex on Captiva has 2 bedrooms-2 baths on one side and 1.5 Each first floor has its own sitting room, dan and full bath making this Superior location near Causeway and Gulf beaches. This Shell Harbor tion and other aspects of beach ing beaches can damage tourism. baths on the other side and is situated on a large corner lot. 135 yards 5,000+ sq. ft. home a "suite" heart of a home! Master bedroom suite home has a free-form pool, wide boat canal,...it doesn't get any better crafts, and rows of arts and management in a workshop He proposes creating a "rainy to the Gulf beach. Excellent rental potential. Very near shopping, res- includes den/office and fireplace. Room for tennis court on 2 acres with than this! Three bedrooms, 2 baths, olde Florida style home built in crafts booths to a tranquil large heated pool. 2 deeded beach accesses. New roof, vinyl siding. 1990 has washed wood flooring, lots of porches, cathedral ceilings and scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in day fund" sue"? as the state of taurants, library and chapel. $425,000 Ready now for your family! $695,000 site behind the Sanibel El- Please call Karen Bell at 472-5154 an eat-in-kitchen..,just delightful. $449,000 MacKenzie Hall at City Hall. Michigan, whe e he was a legis- Please call Elisabeth or John Smith at 472-1511 Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 ementary School. How- Among the discussions lator, set up. In years when the ever, the event didn't at- City had a surplus of funds, it tract many customers. will be beach renourishment and who should pay for it, a topic that could put that money into the "Well, Sunday was came up during the Gulf Pines- rainy day fund, he said, which very good," said Tim Gulf Shores-West Gulf Drive re- could be used for renourishment Kendall of Mid-Island nourishment project about a year projects as well as for emergen- Marina. "This time of year ago. Property owners benefitting cies. The city might also dip into hurt — it was mostly tour- from the project paid 82 percent those funds in shortfall years or ists who are here on Sani- of that project, the City paid the to apply to such problems as red bel now. And it really isn't remaining 18 percent. Affected tide, also a tourism-dampener. TUCKED UNDER THE TREES 288' GULF FRONT €APTIVA SUNSET CAPTIVA a good idea to combine an This well taken care of home offers shady days and gentle nights and is Historic Captiva property with 288' of Gulf front. "Olde Captiva" main This 2 bedroom-2.5 bath home is like new and has an excellent rental property owners were assessed Bursley doesn't know just across the street from the golf course. A Great Room which over- cottage built in 1924 plus three additional cottages including two bed- history. New, since 1994, A/C compressor & air handler, hot water arts show with a boat their shares of the cost and many whether the City often has an ex- looks the deck and pool area, open kitchen area, 3 bedrooms and 2 room guest cottage, boat house with one bedroom and a one bedroom heater, dishwasher, carpet & most furnishings. Community pool, tennis show. They are two differ- ended up contributing more than cess but, he said, City officials baths. Private location...$299,000 rental cottage. Truly a "must see" property. courts, deeded beach access and docks on the Bay. $299,500 ent kinds of people." The Aranow Apache cigarette boat, with three 375-horse power Please call GG Robideau or Lori McGowen at 472-1511 Please call Peggy Miller at 472-5154 Please call Karen Bell at 472-5154 engines, drew a lot of attention at the boat show. The Apache can their share. for several years have pointed Mid-Island brought hold up to 300 gallons of fuel and uses about 90 gallons per But erosion is something with pride to the fact that they (Continued, page 4A) mile. It can run faster than 80 mph. Photo/Scott Martell. that will continue, said Gil (Confined, page 4A) Reptile expert sheds light on snake's identity ByJILLTYRER change the channel." a coral snake," she said. Turns out it's more likely a Islander staff writer She was away when Skinner got into the car variety that many people keep as pets, said Sis Slim is still alive and well — and quite possi- with the snake and she returned to find her husband Ketcher, whose been taking care of the snake. bly someone's misplaced pet. and a friend, Brian Bernhardt of Duluth, Minn., tes- The coloring pattern on the snake, which BAYFRONT DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE ENCHANTING LAKE VIEW The colorful orange-and-black banded snake tily waiting for her. "They thought I was playing a Ketcher has dubbed Slim, didn't quite match that of Direct Bayfront plus boat slip in protected harbor on prestigious Isabel Double sided duplex, 2 bedroom-1.5 bath each side. Fully furnished and Gracious and elegant best describes this 3 bedroom-2 bath DUNES trick on them," she said. "It was so shiny and pretty snakes in the books and his identity was sort of a Drive. 3 bedroom-2.5 bath elegant Olde Florida design by noted Island ready with all appliances. Central air and very near beach. On Captiva's COUNTRY CLUB home. The oversized living/dining area, glass en- threw Chuck Skinner of Sanibel into a tizzy when he builder. Fireplace, upgrades, wonderfully appointed-don't wait on this! prettiest private lane, a rare find. $430,000 closed Florida room and eat-in-kitchen are perfect for casual or formal stepped into a friend's rental car Dec. 14 and the they thought it was plastic." It wasn't an unreason- mystery. Dave Ceilley, who works at the Sanibel- Aggressively priced offering. $895,000 Please call Jim Branyon at 472-5154 entertaining. Picturesque pool, spa and lake view imaginable.. .AND IT'S able assumption, she said. She has been known for Captiva Conservation Foundation, narrowed it down Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 PRICED TO SELL!! $319,900 snake fell out from the glove-box area. Please call Margie Davison at 472-1511 "He hates snakes," said Stephanie Skinner the occasional plastic-snake-in-the-shower prank. to a milk or king snake, perhaps bred for its colors, about her husband. "If he sees one on TV, he has to But this one wasn't her doing. or an exotic—and potentially dangerous—species. "Chuck's first reaction was it might have been (Continued, page 4A) CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUMS 2665 WEST GULF DRIVE STARTER CONDOMINIUM! MOONSHADOWS ON SANIBEL Portrait of an artist as he turns 100 Bougainvillea is a single family 2,454 sq. ft. home, which boasts 3 bed- Ground level, one bedroom condo recently redecorated with new Berber rooms, 3 baths, loft, screened porch, "widow's watch" view of the Gulf, carpet, new paint and wallpaper. Furnished, close to beaches and shop- A private 2 unit building overlooking Beachveiw Golf Course and a beau- ByJILLTYRER tiful lake. Deeded Gulf access, pool and tennis. The 3 bedroom-3 bath Rocco said, "I knew nothing but from the 10 years he and his late wife, upstairs master suite with private loft and open deck. $634,500, un- ping. Under $100,000 Islander staff writer skyscapers. It was like a new religion Marcia, lived on Sanibel. And islanders furnished. Please call GG Robideau or Lori McGowen at 472-1511 unit has been totally remodeled. $499,900 Please call Marsha Clifford at 472-1511 Please call Steve Petty at 482-5112 A tour of Jovan De Rocco's home to see people working in the fields.... I who attend the First Church of Christ Scientist on West Gulf Drive have the VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS YOU CAN HAVE IT BOTH WAYS! is not only a study in art, it's a glimpse was very full of poetry at the time." Enjoy the beautiful water and sunset views from this two bedroom-two GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL Large 3 bedroom-2 bath condo allowing weekly rentals. The income- into the artist's long and rich life. Hanging nearby are some of his opportunity to admire his work every bath condo at the Sanibel Harbour resort. All amenities at your finger- One bedroom, one bath, first floor condo nicely furnished. Very good stream is exceptional! Six unit complex, pool, tennis...CALL NOW, it De Rocco has a collection of oil "fantasy" works—human-like, faceless time they step in the church. tips. Beautifully furnished and a money maker! $209,000 condition, pool, near beach, deeded beach access. $98,500 won't last! $785,000 De Rocco, an architect before he Please call John or Elisabeth Smith at 472-1511 Please call Marsha Clifford at 472-1511 paintings, pen-and-ink drawings, sculp- figures in a sci-fi sort of landscape. "In Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 tures, and works in other media in styles those days, it was known as surrealis- took up art, designed the church after ranging from Medieval to surreal, from tic," he said. he and his wife moved to Sanibel main* IU7W6 Renaissance-type portrait to Picasso. In honor of De Rocco's 100th around 1976. It's designed, he said, like "Those are my first and second birthday on Jan. 4, a collection of his a snowflake with six sides. "Everything paintings," he said, pointing to a duo figure studies will be on display and in nature, in chemistry is based on six," Priscilla Murphy of pastoral scenes. The rural scenes of for sale at the Sanibel Public Library he said, so it seemed natural for the PMR rolling hills and farmland glow in warm from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Jan. 3, and church to reflect God's creations. Realty, Inc. greens and earthy colors applied with the artist will be on hand to talk to visi- Bom in Yugoslavia—"It was the Toll Free ^ Main Office round brush strokes, giving a group of tors from 10 to 11 a.m. Kingdom of Serbia when I was born." EQUAL HOUSING Causeway Office & „ West Gulf Drive JL Captiva Office farmworkers a sense of motion. After De Rocco lives in Fort Myers now, —De Rocco studied architecture in OPPORTUNITY (800) 233-8829^ (941) 472-151 1 (941)472-4121 V (941)472-6500 ^ (9411472-5154 REAL1UM spending years in New York City, De but many islanders may remember him (Continued back page) Jovan De Rocco 4A - January 3, 1997 • ISLANDER ISLANDER • Friday, January 3, 1997 • 5A Beach management, from 3A Gary Price. The City requires permits for people trimming anything seaward of haven't had to raise taxes. the Coastal Construction Control Line, but only a small minority actually apply That doesn't mean that all taxpayers would be shouldering an entire re- for the permits. Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin has recommended loos- nourishment project, which runs into the millions of dollars. "I have no objec- ening those requirements so tion to people who benefit most paying the most," he said, and the City could that a permit is needed only assess those people directly affected to foot most of the bill. "But," Bursley for trimming plants to Our Town added, "there should be something to fall back on." Laws dealing with trimming shorter than four feet high, That doesn't mean the city should stop urging homeowners to move their excluding sea oats and threatened homes back from the sea, Bursley said, but not all homeowners have vegetation along the shore joewood, which cannot be room to move them back. trimmed, and cabbage According to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, "the preferred op- could affect beach-front palm, which won't survive tion is to let nature take its course and move structures back from the sea," said at that height. That would City Planning Director Bruce Rogers. But City officials might discuss changes ondominium owners. not damage the plants and important 1996 weote? to that policy, given what happened with the Gulf Pines project. "The first project it would be easier to iden- tify violators. ByANNEBELLEW that came along, we violated our own plan." Islander staff writer Trail Guide "The City Council can't make any binding decisions at this meeting," Also likely to be dis- cussed at the workshop is whether, and to what extent, hardened structures should As the year came to an end the Islander Rogers said. But "in order to have a complete discussion, we need to look at all thought it might be interesting to find out from a Training the options." be allowed along the gulf beach. That could draw some differing opinions at the workshop, as could the affect of the groin at Blind Pass, which has, in the past, few people what things had been important to Among other topics, which could affect beach-front condo owners, are them during 1996. Course City codes dealing with trimming beach-front vegetation, said City Manager caused some tension between the City of Sanibel and the Captiva Erosion Pre- vention District. What was the most important thing that hap- pened to you during 1996? offered Boat show, from 3A The Sanibel-Cap- 18 boats to the show and sold five, ranging in price from $18,000 to $40,000. tiva Conservation "Most other dealers just brought two or three boats," Kendall said. "And it Sharon Foundation is taking seems like a lot of people packed up and left yesterday due to the lack of atten- reservations for its TOE PURR-FECT dance." Gibson Trail Guide Training HOME IS To the organizers of the fledgling Cultural Enrichment Foundation, the Going to South Da- Course, which will show was a "gift." The non-profit organization hopes to foster language studies kota to see my family af- start Jan. 7. WAITING FOE and multi-cultural enrichment programs at the elementary school level. The group, ter not seeing them for 7 The course pre- headed by a number of prominent islanders, hopes to raise $50,000 to start a years. pares volunteers to lead YOU-CAIX pilot program at Sanibel Elementary School. The Foundation was to receive $1 for each person who attended the show and it ran a raffle for a kayak, walks on and around South Seas Plantation employees Jeanie Skarzynski and Russell Rieder (L to R in MARSHA TODAY "It was a great show for us and attendance did increase each day," said Foundation properties. foreground) serve turkey dinners with all the trimmings at a special holiday luncheon Nora Price. Others take the course at the Community Cooperative Ministries Soup Kitchen in Fort Myers. The food for "We're so new, we really haven't even had a kickoff yet," added John merely to learn more Project Hospitality, now in its fifth year, was donated by various businesses and non- Armenia. "So this show was just a nice gift for us." about the island's natu- profit organizations, cooked at Chadwick's at South Seas and brought hot to the soup However, some merchants were furious at the lack of promotion. ral history. kitchen. "You can't have a show without people and the attendance was non-exis- Jim Lutz The four-session tent," fumed John Orzell III, of Eaglewood Manufacturing, who said he goes to I met and became course will be presented from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. friends with some very She served as president of The Garden Club of at least 26 shows per year. "This may not have been the worst show, but it was on Tuesdays and Thursdays during January. The Old Greenwich and as Chairman of Civic De- the second worst I've ever been to. We were promised 30,000 people and today interesting individuals from around the world first session includes an overview of Landscap- velopment for the Federated Garden Clubs of ONE OF SANIBEL'S GULF-FRONT TOWNHOUSE we saw our best crowd with maybe 350-400 people." ing for Wildlife; other sessions will include in- West Gulf Drive. This luxury gulf-front con- during the three weeks Connecticut. A former president of the Top floor Sanibel inn with Gulf view. . Of those who attended, however, many seemed to be enjoying the day, the terpretive techniques, an introduction to ospreys, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo featuring dominium boasts a unique floor plan with 3 music and the boats. I was at the Olympics. Shorelands Homeowners Association o' Old private bedroom suites plus a loft. Cathe- alligators, and restoration ecology, and a look at guaranteed income. This beautiful dral ceilings, new tile and carpet with "It's neat," said Tyler Devenyi, 9, who, with brother Simon, 7, walked Greenwich, she was a board member of h> Sani- investment property is $325,000. screened porch and open decks. Beauti- around wide-eyed. The brothers, from Toronto, even crawled up the huge Aranow the future of the Foundation. bel condo association and served as Landscape fully furnished at $895,000. cigarette boat for a tour. The training continues beyond the formal Chairman since 1993. Snake, from 3A sessions with a mentoring program until the train- She is survived by her two children, Susan Jack Primus ees feel comfortable going out on their own. Mohr of Falls Church, Va., and William But, after talking to Chris McQuade, owner of Gulf Coast Reptiles, Ketcher Becoming Deputy Sondheim of Fairfield Conn., in addition to her Chief of Police. It's hard was persuaded that its orange-and-black color pattern fit the description of a Safe boating husband, Rollin Teare of Sanibel and Old Green- Honduran milk snake. The species ranges from the Honduras to Nicaragua, but to believe it's almost a year! is no accident wich, Conn., five grandchildren, and a brother, is commonly sold in pet stores, McQuade said. Robert Dewey of Cazenova, N.Y. "She described every detail of the little snake," he said. "That's as sure and The Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron Boat- accurate an identification I can make without actually seeing it." ing Safety Course begins Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. GULFSIDE PLACE QUALITY BLIND PASS "It is not poisonous, but it is not native," Ketcher said, "so I will not be p.m. at the Community Church. No pre-registra- l. 13, at Rye Presbyterian Church in This 2 bedroom, 2 bath second floor unit with a CONDO C102 - Totally remodeled 2 lieu of flowers the family requests family room offers a beautiful view and is well bedroom condo. White tile, carpet & releasing it." tion is required, and the only expense is the fee furnished, featuring gorgeous white marble beautiful kitchen. Very well furnished. How the snake found its way into the car still is a mystery. McQuade has for materials. The course, which is offered an- that donations be made in her memory to Hope floors. Covered parking, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools Excellent rentals. A must see. Hospice House, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort and storage. $595,000, furnished. $269,900. heard of snakes showing up in all kinds of odd places so he wasn't too surprised nually, is open to any age, but children must be at the snake turning up in a rental car. It could be that a visitor rented the car and accompanied by an adult. Myers, FL 33908. did a little reptile shopping at one of the many dealers in the area, then lost it in Roy Gibson the car. The Honduran milk snake would retail for $100 to $200, he said, and in I lived through it! For additional information, call Tom Gillis this weather, it wouldn't have any trouble surviving for a while in a car. at 472-3828. PEOPLE A woman at Value Rent-A-Car, who wouldn't give her name but said she was a manager, said Sanibel police had led her to believe it was something that Judah to be had happened on Sanibel, not at the rental company. Police told her several OBITUARY other people on the island also had discovered snakes in their cars, she said, Lucille Teare honored although SPD Officer Jane Cechman said that wasn't so. Florida Audubon SINGLE FAMILY HOME RIVERFRONT ESTATE In any case, the car had been at the Skinners' for three days before the Lucille Teare, a retired professor of nurs- has designated Lee With all the convenience of a condo- 1/2 acre to 1 acre homesites available snake appeared, so it's tough to say how or where it found its way into the car. ing, died Saturday, Dec. 28, at Hospice House in County Commissioner minium, boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, loft, excejlent West Gulf Drive location corn- "We were all riding in it the night before," Stephanie Skinner said. After some Fort Myers. Born Feb. 23, 1926 in Cazenova, Ray Judah as its "Con- screened porch, upstairs master suite munity pool & tennis! $195,000 to persistence, she said, Bernhardt persuaded the company to deliver another car Dan Clark N.Y, she was the daughter of the late Mildred with private loft and open deck. Great 5255,000. See what" s new this spring at servationist of the Go ner Walk Ca for more —a nicer one—to him and to remove the other. I got my job here, view of the gulf. Offered at $634,500. P ' » "formation and Albert Dewey. Year." Judah will be Slim's back still seems to be broken—an injury it might have suffered and my wife quit hers to Teare earned degrees from Syracuse and MARSHA S. CLIFFORD while Skinner, Bemhardt and a police officer were trying to capture it—but it is go back to school. presented the John eating and living in apparent contentment, Ketcher said. And, unless something Columbia Universities and, at the time of her re- Brooks Memorial Sanibel, FL 33957 tirement, was assistant professor of nursing at else happens, she'll keep the snake. "He's not noisy. He doesn't bark," she said, Award at the Ray Judah (941) 472-1511 • .1 -800-233-8829 • (941) 472-2902 (eves) and he's entertaining company for her cat. Columbia. organization's annual ' Priscilla Murphy In addition to her numerous contributions awards dinner in Orlando. He was nominated for PMR Realty, Inc. in the health care field, she was an avid gardener and a member of the Shell Islands Garden Club. w • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR•PMR•PMR•PMR•PMR • PMR.••5 (Continued, page 7A) 6A • Friday, January 3, 1997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER • r-naay, January 177/ " * i OUR TOWN OUR TOWN time. Most others have been two years. Judah, from 5A ... I'm going into my third year—but the honor by former San-Cap Audubon President Bob Slayton, who will that's it. ... We really need to get a lot present the award on Jan. 25. of people involved and, if. people do The award recognizes outstanding local government officials who things over and over, they become a have an exemplary record of achievement in protecting sensitive environ- KSoosterman volunteers with a passion group that doesn't look for outside tal- mental resources. Judah's leadership in the passage of the county's envi- ent; there are a lot of people on this ronmental lands bond issue inspired his nomination. ByJILLTYRER events for the refuge as well as for island with a lot to contribute. Judah said he was deeply honored to be selected. "This only moti- Islander staff writer SCCF, Audubon and other island envi- What are some of the society's vates me further in my efforts to be a leader in advocating a balance be- While she was raising a family ronmental and wildlife groups. The accomplishments? tween responsible management of growth and proper stewardship of natural and teaching full-time, Marilyn "Ding" Darling Society also has been When I first came on board, we • resources throughout Lee County," he said. Kloosterman didn't have much time to raising money for a new visitor center were taking in $50,000 a year and now pursue her passion for wildlife, so when at the refuge. we're taking in over $200,000 a year she and her husband, Winton, retired How did you get involved with ... so we're able to fund a lot of things Organizations to Sanibel about 11 years ago, she wildlife organizations? at the refuge that the government does didn't waste any time renewing those I've always loved wildlife. As a not have the money for. Last year, we AARP to meet neglected loves. child growing up in Wisconsin, I knew completed the education pavilion on The January meeting of the San-Cap Chapter of the American Asso- She's been involved with a num- all the birds. Of course, when you move the Cross Dike. ... Most of the nice ciation of Retired Persons, Inc. will meet at the Senior Center on Library ber of organizations, including the to Sanibel, you have a whole new set signs you see on the drive are things Way on Jan. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Founda- of birds to learn. ... Within six months the society did. We fund the volunteer In addition to the installation of officers for the new year, partici- tion, the Audubon Society and the Na- after we moved here, I took the volun- program every year. ... There are a lot an avid birdwatcher but I'm not an ex- pants will hear a presentation on Home Health Services by Metro Home ture Conservancy. She's also entering teer course at the refuge. ... What I re- of little things that add up. ... Our No. pert birdwatcher. Care and a discussion of Legal Guideposts for Seniors by attorneys Judy Goss stimulates "Think Tank" her third year as president of the "Ding" ally was doing was working in the of- 1 goal is educating visitors to the im- What are some of your other Workman and Sheila Hoen. Rep. Porter Goss, R-Sanibel, stopped by the "Sanibel Think Tank" Mon- Darling Wildlife Society, a group dedi- fice of the Society with the treasurer, portance of protecting the habitat.... If interests? AARP is an organization which advocates for the rights of seniors. It people are educated about the environ- day, Dec. 30. The Think Tank is a group of men and two women who have met cated to supporting the J.N. "Ding" who was Paul Brundage at that time. I grow orchids. ... You can just is open to any person over the age of 50. daily for nine years on the deck in front of what is now Rosie's. The group Darling National Wildlife Refuge. They had just gotten their first com- ment, they are going to care about the hang them on a tree and let them go. averages 15 people in size, and the big topic of conversation is usually politics. It's developed into one of the puter ... and I knew computers so they environment. Up north I always had a big garden [al- country's model organizations for ref- pulled me in. When he retired, I became And a separate fund-raising though with different plants than in Island organizations get grant The grant, which the organizations must match, is to be spent on uge support, raising money to teach treasurer and was treasurer for four campaign is going toward a new visi- Florida]. I'm in Landscaping for Wild- The Lee County Tourism Development Council recently awarded people about the refuges and the wild- years [and this is my] second year as tor center? life with SCCF. [I have] all the native the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National marketing. The marketing plan, as submitted to the county, includes print advertising in Sierra, Audubon, Shell and Islands Magazines. Awards were life they cradle. One of those projects, president. The board decided the visitor cen- plants. I have a gopher tortoise garden. Wildflie Refuge, Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife and the Sanibel His- the "Nature Guide" published by the How long are the terms for ter was small and cramped and could ... I have lots of good habitat for birds torical Museum & Village a joint $31,000 grant. The award was a little also made to several Fort Myers attractions. Islander, will be available next week. president? not accommodate the visitors, particu- and butterflies.... more than half what had been applied for. It win include the 1997 schedule of There's really no set amount of larly this time of year. So the board Lots of other things. Too many to decided to take on the project of. rais- mention. I'm a bridge player and a doll ing $2 million for a new visitor center. collector. ... I'm sort of of a contrast We have $550,000 now and we hope because my major was accounting. Did you know that the Sanibei Music Festival The to break ground... in about six months. There are very few business people [in has creative outreach programs for the [At the same time] we still have our the Wildlife Society] and we need busi- Sanibel Elementary School and for the SANIBEL The Islands' Community bookstore and membership funding ness people. projects going on. What kind of music do you Cypress Lake Performing Arts High School? The Islands' Community Newspaper since 1961 Islander has Did you know that performing artists go to the Newspaper since 1961 MAILING ADDRESS At this point, we're just wide- like? eyed that this little group would ever Classical. I'm a music lover. In elementary school and high school students P.O. Box 56 • Sanibel, FL 33957 FESTIVAL EDITOR: Scott Martell Fax 472-5302 moved be as successful as we are. We really fact, I'm a music minor. come to Sanibel to attend opera dress LOCATION are considered the fore-runner of all So you play an instrument? GENERAL MANAGER: rehearsals? Did you know that 60 F.I.S.H. Carlene Brennen Promenade Center friends groups for refuges in the coun- I played piano and violin.... I re- volunteers and clients are invited to each 695 Tarpon Bay Rd Unit #13 to try. There are a lot of refuges and there ally wanted to go into music but my GENERAL SALES MANAGER: PHONE: 472-5185 opera dress rehearsal? are some very well attended ones. ... father felt it would be more practical Stanlee Kucaba SUBSCRIPTION RATES We are part of a mentoring group for to go into business and he was paying REPORTERS: Frank Wagner, $22.00 $28.00 The the whole country.... We got some apa- for my college education. Mozart is my $2O.75Newspaper $26.42 Newspaper Sanibel Music Festival Anne Bellew, -*-——1— 51,58 Sales Tax thy from the government for a while favorite composer like, I'm sure, he is Annual Subscription Annual Subscription Jill Tyrer, Camilte Kucaba Lee County Florida there. Now that funds are scarce, they for a lot of people. ... As a young per- Promenade are saying every refuge should have a son playing in an orchestra, his were CONTRIBUTORS: Capt. Mike Fuery, $28.00 $42.00 group like this. Coming in March Betty Anholt, Bobbie Sharp, Art Stevens, Annual Subscription Annual Subscription some of my favorite pieces. Bill Hallstead, Chelle Koster Walton Foreign USA Are there accomplishments you Whom would you most like to Curtis W. Sfeupny, D.P.M. Mike Rehr, Chuck Skinner Postal Information are especially proud of? The Sanibel-Captiva Islander (USPS 4B1-40O) is published have dinner with? 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FAX 472-5302 8A - Friday, January 3, 1997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER • Friday, January 3, 1997 • 9A C I T Y S I D E O I I C E BEAT 55 City may flex "muscles in buying sensitive lands "Nice" Christmas Day took Dalton's statement as a dare Apparently everyone in the and said something close to "Weap- New bike law in effect Jan. 1 Conservation Founda- and "sold them Sound, but also help control flooding ons? You mean like this" and pulled ByJILLTYRER City of Sanibel fell into the "nice" Recently Florida law 316.2065 concerning bicycle riders and the use of Islander staff writer tion and the federal to people up on the island. Furthermore, they pro- column (as in 'Gonna find out who's a previously concealed machete government, but 115 "It's a last resort only north or those vide essential habitat for wildlife, es- from behind his bed. bicycle helmets was amended by the Florida legislature with an effective date of Decades ago, people carved up naughty and nice.') on Christmas Jan. 1, 1997. Law enforcement officers, however, will not be able to issue traffic sensitive wetlands on Sanibel and sold of the 748 lots in Tar- because in Sanibel... we unaware of the pecially wading birds, including such Day. Not one report—not even any According to Dalton's report, the swampy parcels to unsuspecting pon Bay subdivision problems of de- endangered species as the wood stork. "As Wickesberg was raising the citations for violations that occur on public roads or bicycle paths until Jan. 1, go out of our way to try alligators needing relocation. 1998. people. Now, the City of Sanibel is are privately owned. veloping wet- Allowing development in the Tar- machete I began to remove my fire- to work things out." Effective Jan. 1, 1997, Florida law will require: determined to buy those interior wet- So far, all the lots the lands. ... This pon Bay Subdivision "would cause sig- But on the 26th ... arm from its holster." The report Bob Pritt, City Attorney, • Bicycle riders and passengers under 16 years of age must wear a properly lands, unique to Sanibel, so no one will City has bought there went on all over nificant harm to the interior wetlands," This day, not only did a guest continued that Wickesberg raised be able to develop them. have been from will- ... about using eminent do- Florida," he Loflin said. fitted and secured bicycle helmet that meets nationally recognized standards for main to acquire environmentally at Island Beach Club report her cu- the machete and pointed it at Dalton. The City's Environmentally Sen- ing sellers. "When- said. "Fairly un- Single lots cover too little upland bic zirconium and gold $500 ring bicycle helmets. This includes a child who is riding in a trailer or semi-trailer ever there was a vol- sensitive lands. scrupulous ground to be developable, Price said, The officer told him to drop it and attached to a bicycle. sitive Land Acquisition Program is not stolen, but several people were cited he complied. He was told he was new. It was created in 1988 and the city untary site, we'd jump people were cut- although lots could be combined and " • A bicycle may not be used to carry more people than it is designed or on it," said City Man- ting up swamp- built upon. Only one house has been for excessive speeds and one man under arrest for assault on an officer, has gradually been buying up privately for failure to use due care by per- equipped to carry. owned wetlands for conservation. ager Gary Price. All land and selling built in the subdivision and that was but he refused to position himself • Bicycle riders carrying a passenger under 4 years old, weighing 40 pounds Among the city's targets is Tarpon Bay the owners of property in the subdivi- it to people who didn't know any bet- done before the City incorporated. The forming a U-turn in the roadway and on the floor as instructed and con- or less, must secure the child in a seat or carrier that is designed to carry a child Subdivision and officials may consider sion have been "contacted numerous ter." property now belongs to the City and making his tires squeal. He also was tinued to resist and struggle even of that age and size and protect them from the moving parts of the bike, except using a little muscle to get it, if that's times," he said, but some have not sold "The interior freshwater wetlands the house is occupied by a City em- driving on a suspended driver's li- when handcuffed and placed in the that an adult rider may. carry a child secured in a backpack or sling. what it takes. their holdings to the City. In some of Sanibel are completely unique in ployee. It eventually will be torn down, cense. patrol car. He was charged with re- • Bicycle riders may not allow a passenger to remain in a child seat or The City Council has authorized cases, title problems make things dif- Southwest Florida," Loflin said. "Bar- Price said, and the septic system that And the 27th... sisting arrest with violence in addi- carrier on a bicycle when the rider is not in immediate control of the bicycle. city staff to get a reappraisal of the ficult, Price said. In others, the owners rier islands don't usually have exten- serves it will be removed. • A person may not rent or lease any bicycle that will be ridden by a child A black GTTelra man's moun- tion to the other two charges. In the properties in Tarpon Bay Subdivision, wanted too much money and in others, sive wetlands." The 115 privately owned lots, di- interview room at SPD he urinated under 16 years of age unless the child possesses a bicycle helmet or is provided they simply weren't willing to sell. tain bike worth $480 was taken from which lies just west of Tarpon Bay In simple terms, a low-lying, rain- vided by common ownership into 73 on the floor twice and had to be re- a helmet by the person renting or leasing the bicycle. parcels, are assessed at $172,500 and under the owner's house during the Road, and to make offers based on The City wants those lands in its catching pocket in the middle of the strained to prevent damage to the At the present time, under the new provisions, law enforcement officers possession, Price said, to restore and island creates the wetlands, although a reappraisal is estimated to cost up to night on the Dec. 27. and school crossing guards may issue a bicycle safety brochure and a verbal those appraisals. If that doesn't work, door of the room. though, the City might choose to go conserve them: remove the non-native mosquito ditches have changed them $7,300. "Typically costs of acquisition Also this night, Officers Bill warning to a bicycle rider or passenger who violates this law. through eminent domain proceedings, vegetation, fill in the mosquito ditches somewhat, as have other factors like are higher in eminent domain proceed- Dalton and Jack Betz went to a resi- Because of his combative na- On Jan 1, 1998, law enforcement officers may start issuing non-moving said City Attorney Bob Pritt, something and restore the natural flow of the Sani- non-native plants. While Brazilian pep- ings," according to a staff report to the dence on Wild Lime Drive in re- ture, he was taken to Lee County Jail traffic citations that carry a $ 17 fine for any violations of Florida Law 316.2065. the City never has done before and a bel River. per has overtaken much of the wet- City Council, but funds available in the sponse to a complaint of breaking for both fingerprinting and signa- The court shall dismiss the charge against a bicycle rider or passenger for the step that would have to get an OK from "It's a classic selling-of-Florida- lands, they typically are made up of 1996-'97 fiscal budget are expected to and entering being lodged by one tures on the summonses—two parts first offense of not wearing a secured bicycle helmet or proof of purchase of a spartina and leatherfern, dotted with cover the costs. City Council. "It's a last resort only swampland-type project," said resident of the house against an- of the process normally done on helmet that complies with this law. because in Sanibel... we go out of our Sanibel's Natural Resources Director cabbage palms. They are important Sanibel. Brain injury is the #1 killer and disabler of children in America. Bike hel- way to try to work things out," he said. Rob Loflin. The lots are actually un- because they not only help filter pol- other. (The first floor of the house mets have been shown to reduce injuries by 85%. Helmets should fit snugly on has four separate residences in it.) Most of the property is owned derwater much of the year but specu- lutants before they reach Pine Island A bad morning habit? the head and not slip around. They will not work if they come off. Therefore, the now by the City, the Sanibel-Captiva lators sliced the wetlands into small lots Eduardo Alvaredo had been having The Boat House at Sanibel Ma- strap should be used to secure the device squarely on top of the head. an argument outside with Thomas rina was broken into sometime dur- J. Wickesberg and had gone inside ing the night on Dec.27 and about to get away from him. Wickesberg $105 and a Swiss Army knife was broke the window to Alvaredq's iaken. According to the person mak- SANIBEL room and came inside. Alvaredo ing the complaint, the lock was easy said he was afraid because he knew to force. "That's how I get in every Wickesberg had knives. morning" he reported. When the officers arrived, it Bikes stolen WRONG! Saturday appeared that Wickesberg had been TOO FAR FORWARD Island Moped reported that a drinking. There was also a tray of January 11, 1997-11:00am renter called to say that two $75 what later tested to be marijuana on FESTIVAL BCA bikes, one red and one blue, a table, and Wickesberg was told he had been stolen from the bike rack was being given a Notice to Appear in front of Sanibel Arms overnight. Corner of Gladiolus <&L Pine Ridge for the marijuana. Failure to Appear *Grand Opening Specials* Wickesberg wanted to get up from where Officer Dalton had him Peter Zimmerman was arrested *Prizes*Food* seated on the bed to get a beer and at Pippins on an active Pinellas *Live Entertainment* cigar, but Dalton said he would not County warrant for failure to appear let him up because of the weapons on a suspended driver's license *95.3 WOLZ Live Remote* in the room. Wickesberg apparently charge.

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Scott MARTELL To those who so generously dem- Leave shoreline onstrated the holiday spirit by joining Jimmy Carter: Islander Editor as nature makes it I Spy, our shop matched all contribu- The debate on beach erosion tions, as promised. On January 9, the long-promised Proceed on a case-by- To the Editor: CCM was delighted with the con- The Miracle Mediator public workshop on beach erosion will The City of Sanibel has just en- tributions and the checks for meat. take place. Most islanders will join in cel- case basis. joyed a successful period of holding Pat St. Cyr You know who our number one add his likeness to Mt. Rushmore? ebration of our beaches, prize assets of This most flexible approach would growth while maintaining our sanctu- Sanibel national hero currently is? That old pea- For example, British royalty is Sanibel and the region, joy to resident and allow the City to monitor beach erosion, Sewer finance plan: P.U.! ary island ambiance. But, opponents nut farmer from Georgia, that's who. falling apart even as we speak. How visitor, and wellspring of tourism. But assess problems and fashion tailor-made are gaining ground with a menacing 'On Faith' Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president, about letting Jimmy Carter take a crack conversation will sober when the question solutions. Taxing districts might be es- t shouldn't be surprising expensive project. A beach has some tourism economy agenda that could is inappropriate goodwill ambassador and now the world at wedding counseling by sitting down turns to defense of these beaches against tablished, as at Gulf Pines— or not at all. homeowners are complain- public benefit, no doubt. But it reverse all the progress we've made. master mediator. with Prince Charles and Princess Diana? natural erosion and knuckles will whiten But would this approach invite us to pro- ing about being assessed mostly helps the gulf-front home- Expressing your views will let To the Editor: Who would have thought that this Surely, their relationship can't be so far when the devil who-pays-the-bill appears. crastinate on planning, financial prepa- I city officials know how strongly we As a regular vacationer to Sani- for the construction of a new sewer owner who is paying for both the one-term president with the grin as wide gone that a few minutes of Jimmy's time ration and sand source determination? can stand up to some of the most seri- bel for the past 14 years and subscriber We enter this debate with the prin- system, and then again for connect- aesthetics and storm protection of- as the Mississippi would have it within couldn't cure it. ciples of the Comprehensive Beach Man- Would it be satisfactory for sudden ero- ing to that system. Right off the bat fered by a new beach. ous threats the Sanibel Island natural to your newspaper, I find your column, himself to solve major world problems? Don't we still have a shadow sion problems? environment may have ever faced. "On Faith," an insult to people of the agement Plan intact: natural beach erosion I'll tell you — I'm one of those this In contrast, a sewer is less vi- And I mean really major problems — hanging over major league baseball? is addressed from the philosophical start- Create a standby erosion affects, and I'm complaining. Being tal for each individual homeowner • Today about one-third of the Jewish Faith. The first time I read about problems having to do with nuclear Have the players and owners reached a Sanibel Island Gulf beach-front is Steve and Jan Cohen, I figured it was ing point of letting nature take its course assessed such a dramatic amount of — rather it is a matter of vital im- weapons, power crazy generals and un- long-term written agreement as yet that and encouraging active retreat. Where that prevention district. money hurts. portance to the entire public, from zoned for what government might de- for information: information about remitting wars. will add years of stability to the game? fine as "natural quiet." The western end someone new being named pastor of is not possible, "soft" remedies are pre- At our leisure, we would sort out Central sewer is vital to our residents, to part-timers, to visitors, Who could have foreseen that I don't believe they have. Let Jimmy ferred, renourishment being the current the who-pays-for-what issues and estab- to people in Lee County and further is allowed no commercial beach use The Community Church. The bio was Jimmy Carter would have that Midas wield his magic bat and bring the play- environmen, and to our public and construction of only single family one that I would expect of anyone new favorite. Hard remedies, armoring and lish a taxing district like the Captiva Ero- health. This sewer system must be afield. touch in resolving conflicts? That no ers and owners together. seawalls are anathema; they aggravate sion Prevention District, perhaps island- homes. Two thirds of Sanibel's beach to the Island. I read one about the conflict or difference of opinion is so And didn't I just read that John done. This is something that should is zoned resort district and caters to Rabbi, I believe I read one about you rather than cure erosion problems. wide. The district could be put into op- However, the assessment plan be publicly funded, with homeown- great that it can't be resolved by Carter's Travolta walked off the set of a movie Since the last public airing of this eration with minimum delay and we tourism. With over a million Island when you became the editor. However, divine intervention? that is to be directed by the unpredict- has been done too quickly and in- ers then chipping in to connect to visitors a year now and more coming, after receiving your Dec. 20, 1996 is- subject, the renourishment project at Gulf would not have to reinvent a solution equitably. I wonder if planners just the system. That's still significant The real question that should be able Roman Polanski? Just ask Jimmy Pines has been completed to much pub- every time the need arises. But the the problems will only get worse. sue and reading "On Faith" by Steve to plan a peanut party and have the two thought: oh, this is Sanibel and we money, $1,000-2,000, but not the Cohen, I believe he is using your news- asked is: Are we taking full advantage lic applause. Most remarkable in my view standby district might lock our thinking can all afford it. overwhleming $8,500 to $15,000 • If Sanibel citizens cannot stand of this man's mediation skills? Are we temperamental personalities as his guests. is that the Gulf Pine project was financed in place and interests might vest in it, up to defend Sanibel's treasure as a paper to convert Jews to believe in Why, Travolta and Polanski would be I remember when Captiva ar- that is currently being considered for Christ. If this were The Miami Herald squandering them by merely using him 82%-18%, private to public funds, with leading to inflexibility. gued about beach renourishment as- each homeowner. quiet natural beach, then no one will. in such far-off places as North Korea, leaving Jimmy's digs arm-in-arm, sing- some 32 beachfront owners bearing the That is because no city committee, or any other newspaper, I believe Mr. ing Swanee River in harmony. A trust fund/insurance sessments. Here was another hugely Cohen would be paying for an ad about Haiti and Bosnia? big tab. That project was authorized by commission or council is dedicated to Yes, friends, our Jimmy Carter has the Council on an emergency basis as a leaving our shore as nature makes it, Messianic Jews. Don't we have even deeper seated program. problems around the world and here at become a national hero, a real miracle piggyback on the Blind Pass project. No A trust fund, somewhat comparable for future generations. Environmental- Of course, Mr. Cohen is entitled worker. Now, if I could only get him to precedent was to be set; such issues were ists may lose to economists. to his beliefs. You are entitled to yours home that need Jimmy's magic? Are we to an insurance policy for erosion control, Easy Come, Easy Go really putting him to the test before we work on my mother-in-law. purposely put off to the upcoming work- would be set up along with taxation to fund From Sanibel Tomorrow's work and I am entitled to mine. During this shop. in the 1970s that helped create the City holiday season, when believers cel- it. The fund would grow and be available MCarlene BRENNEN of Sanibel, to SCCF and COTI's recent ebrate Christmas, Chanukah, and LETTERS Some other background consider- for use in accordance with rules approved support of the city's Vision Statement Kwanza, let each celebrate their holi- ations: by the Council. Because of differences in Islander General Manager (which reinforces the most successful days the way they choose, but do not • Sanibel is blessed with relatively assessed valuation, the "premiums" would city environmental Land Use Plan in use the Islander for Mr. Cohen's fo- Letters, from 10A stable beaches in a state of net accretion. vary in proportion to property value, some- the USA), volunteers have worked tire- rum to convert people. If these are his • Our beach erosion problems may what in accordance with insurance prin- lessly to conserve our irreplaceable is- wishes have him contact your adver- ships and land owners around the air- I guarantee no one has even talked to result from long term erosion, as at Gulf ciples. Ideally, tax rates would be low, land natural heritage. tising department. port, and no one says a word. Ben Hill him. Pines, from sudden storm damage, or making a wide tax base. Griffin and his pal, Governor Chiles, I get a kick out of people saying from human intervention. They may re- But the fund would certainly be- Please do two things now: Happy Holidays and Happy New cur at "hot spots." 1. Attend public hearings on Sani- Year, get together and the state ends up buy- the county gave Sanibel thousands of come a target of lefs-spend-it w^xmsnts, Steven J. Goldman ing Ben's swamp land, and Ben is dollars for beach renourishment. That • We can monitor long term ero- even for projects apart from beaches. It bel Beach Management Plan changes, sion trends and predict probable erosion Lysol will not help the smell starting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, Pembroke Pines, Fl $11.5 million richer thanks to our tax is funny because the county used bed might lead us to a costly, continuous re- dollars, and no one says a word. Land tax money for beach renourishment, rates, locations and severity. Storm dam- nourishment approach. Administration 1997 at City Hall. age is unpredictable except that it is in- 2. Speak and write to City Hall Time to secede! trusts are still allowed to have valuable and Sanibel contributes over one-third could be a nightmare. ooks like the Lee County Commissioner Doug St. Cerny. St. tax property zoned agriculture while of all the bed tax dollars collected by evitable. Commissioners have let your desires for making all of Sanibel's To the Editor: Treat beaches as Cerny said that Gardner's help in his beach use non-commercial and for The following letter was submit- you and I take up the slack, and no one the county. That's one-third! • The risks from beach erosion and the wolf into the hen the benefits from erosion control mea- infrastructure like roads. L last campaign had nothing to do leaving the shoreline as nature makes ted to the News-Press, a paper some says a word. But try and raise the Sani- On Tuesday, Dec. 1 7, there was house again. The 15-member com- with his appointment. it. call the Snooze-Press. I feel the News- bel toll for day trippers, and everyone a five-vehicle accident on the Sanibel sures vary widely, even among The City would determine its policy beachfront properties. mittee appointed last month to ad- Southwest Florida Audubon Our children and grandchildren Press failed in its moral and ethical gets upset. Causeway. Seven people were injured. regarding erosion control, budget and take vise Lee County government on the are counting on YOU. obligation to present all sides of the I just moved from Captiva after These types of accidents will continue • The City can tax all island prop- steps such as renourishment when deemed board member Lyle Daniel son (who erty equally for a common public pur- purchase of environmentlally sen- was a leader of the Conservation Hazel Schuller "proposed" Sanibel bridge i '1 for day owning my home there for 14 years. to increase because there isn't any regu- necessary, and tax everyone equally to pay f lar police patrol of the Causeway. Lee pose. However, if it establishes a man- the bills. The more valuable properties.— sitive lands is loaded with develop- 2020 campaign) said he was "espe- Sanibel trippers. The following 1> ter is actu- The increased traffic, caused by gawk- ally my third letter to the editor of the ing, inconsiderate day trippers, was one County Commissioners opted for datory taxing district, beachfront owners many of which are on the Gulf— would ers, their consultants and lawyers cially disappointed in Commis- votes, not what was right, when they in the district may not be caused to bear who represent large landowners in Food drive News-Press. None of my letters were of the" main reasons for my departure. bear the greatest burden. sioner Manning's appointments. He printed. Bumper-to-bumper gridlock is a form failed to give the Sanibel police con- the whole burden. Others, such as island But many islanders would see this as Lee County. did not put anyone who is an envi- better than ever Sanibel City Councilman An- of destructive freedom because it trol of the Causeway. taxpayers at large, must bear the tax bur- unfair. Interior properties do not enjoy the The panel of 13 men and two dens for benefits received outside the dis- ronmentalist on the committee. He To the Editor: drew Reding came up with the most doesn't produce a positive result. An- If I were a Sanibel Councilman I same benefits, or take the same risks of ero- women include nine people who ei- seems to want to destroy the whole creative plan ever for increasing the toll drew Reding's proposal for increasing would be talking with my neighboring trict. (Remember the 82%-18% split in sion damage as do beachfront properties. Thank you to residents, visitors, the Gulf Pines renourishment project.) ther work in real etate or develop- thing." and merchants at The Village. This is for day tripper, on the Sanibel Cause- the toll, however, is the most construc- islands about seceding from Lee These are tough issues with no clear ment or serve as consultants or at- It will take something stronger the fourth year we have conducted a way, and no one listened. tive piece of freedom I've seen come County and forming a new "Gulf If, as some contend, the City should right and wrong answers. Let's gather as torneys to developers. Four have ties than Lysol to clean up this odor... canned food drive for Community Co- Lee County taxpayers are being from a politician in many, many years. Coast" County. take on future erosion control projects, a community on Jan. 9, with open minds, to Mariner Properties,, including operative Ministries in Fort Myers and ripped off by real estate land partner- Ron Smiley how should they be paid for? Many ideas ready to give and take. have come forward: Fort Myers attorney, James Gardner, each year has been better than the one (Continued, page HA) Fort Myers [Wally Kain is in his second term who has served as an advisor to before. on the Sanibel City Council.] woman spotted him balancing on his SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Artist, from 3A flimsy chair. "It was a little, folding Belgrade before following his sister to chair no bigger than this," he said, smil- BEACH MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP the United States in the early 1920s. ing and holding his hands a little apart. He worked in New York City with H. "She felt sorry for me that I was sitting COUNCIL CHAMBERS Van Buren Magonigle on such projects in an awkward chair" so she set off the as the United States Embassy complex quarter-mile across the field with a (MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL) in Tokyo, built in 1929. more substantial chair for him — a Hanging amid the array of art- gesture that reflected the "deep senti- works in his home is a medal, awarded ment" of the Spanish, he said. JANUARY 9, 1997 - 1:30 P.M. to him by the Yugoslav government for Artistry apparently has run designing the facade of that country's through De Rocco's family. His brother pavilion at the 1939 World's Fair. It was was an expert in Medieval art and sev- — AGENDA — through that project that he came to the eral examples are sprinkled among his attention of Sweet Briar College offi- eclectic collection. Also from his 1:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order - Mayor Davison. cials, who offered him a position as art brother is a small pastel work by 2. Explanation of purpose of meeting, desired outcome instructor—a of meeting, restrictions on Council actions at an advertised workshop. position he kept 3. Environmental Management Plan: for 18 years. (a) Description of Dune Revegetation Plan and As his em- discussion of City financial participation. ployer and men- (b) Discussion of continuing need for trimming tor, Magonigle, permits and buffer screening vegetation seaward of Coastal Construc- departed from tion Control Line (CCCL). Discussion of possible changes in Sanibel architecture and Plan. (See Attachment 1.) focused more on art, he nudged (c) Discussion of continuing education leading De Rocco to do to additional relocation of "at risk" structures away from CCCL. the same. "When (d) Discussion of current exterior lighting the embassy was ordinance and proposed Sea Turtle Protection Plan Exterior Lighting finished, he Rules & Process. turned his office 4. Renourishment: into a studio." (a) Discussion of advance funding, pros and Over the years, Many ofDe Rocco's figure studies will be on display today but cons of advance funding. Discussion of possible changes to Beach De Rocco de- many of his other works are more surrealistic. Photo/Jill Tyrer Management Plan policies regarding public funding of future renour- signed a few more buildings, such as Picasso—given by the artist to De ishment projects. (Should the City create a Municipal Erosion Preven- the church, but art became his primary Rocco's brother, who knew Picasso in tion District on the C.E.P.D/model?) interest. Paris and who later passed the work on "When I decided to study paint- to De Rocco. Hanging above and be- (b) Discussion of future predictions using ing, I was in New York. I joined the low the Picasso are examples of De accepted engineering "trigger" conditions to initiate a renourishment Art Students League and I went every Rocco's grandfather's talent: an intri- permit and initial financing activities (at least 3 years in advance of a day at 6 o'clock to draw," he said. Most cate drawing of a flower and a page project based upon historical erosion rates and results of yearly moni- of what will be on display at the Sani- from a primer on calligraphy. His toring). bel library are figure studies from his grandfather taught the art of writing (c) Possible Interim Projects: time as a student. In those days, during and wrote the primer. (1) Discussion of a preliminary sand the Depression, he also worked for the De Rocco's own works are almost source study to expand upon C.E.P.D.'s sand source study. WPA—the Works Progress Adminis- as varied as his collection. Reaching (2) Discussion of authorization to tration. "The best of my paintings— into a cabinet, he pulled out a stack of obtain a 50-year sand source borrow permit. most of them were done during that photographs of his works. A few of the time," he said. He submitted many of (d) Discussion of continuing coordination with works drew on industrial and urban fig- those to the WPA and he doesn't know ures and several juxtapose urban and Lee County efforts through the Lee County Coastal Advisory Council. what happened to them all, although rural images. Many of the figures are 5. Discussion of structural options to handle erosion some were distributed to schools. based on shapes found in nature, but "hot spots." Discussion of possible changes inthe Sanibel Plan. (See De Rocco earned a scholarship to "I would take liberty with them," he attachment 2.) study art in Peterborough, N.H., where said. "I was interested, really, in every- 6. Status of Blind Pass Inlet Management Plan. he met a sculptress who also had won a thing in nature. I went to the library and 7. Citizen comments. scholarship there. "We were married at studied all the sea life." 8. Council direction to staff. the end of the season," De Rocco said. Shell-type figures with limbs, Poor eyesight leaves him unable sting ray-shaped clouds zipping Adj ournment to paint anymore and dates and years through the air and other marine-in- tend to run together, but De Rocco, in spired figures swim through his surreal his accented voice, lucidly and animat- works. In another, an acorn floats up, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY edly discusses his art collection, his balloon-like amid sea-type figures. philosophy and his story. THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS Shorelines appear in a number of them, A couple of busts by his wife rest sometimes in contrast to city- or desert- MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE near several oil paintings, which domi- scape backgrounds. THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS nate the living room walls. Her paint- His styles of painting are varied, MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE ings are warm and reflective: one is a but surrealism dominates many be- UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. landscape of rich greens, a couple of cause it was something with which others depict cats and flowers. many people were experimenting at the Like most of the works in his time, he said. "Who reached a climax home, they have stories behind them: in that field was Salvador Dali. I don't IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABDLI- The Siamese cat who "hated me," De believe I was influenced by Dali, but it TIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- Rocco said, and the orange tabby who was in the air. TION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD rode his shoulder during his daily walk. "Art is an emanation from some- CONTACT GARY A. PRICE, CITY MANAGER, NO LATER Intricately detailed and subtly thing within you," De Rocco said. "If THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELE- watercolored pen-and-ink drawings it was just a plain reproduction of na- hang on another wall. Those works, by PHONE 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IM- ture, it would be of no interest." De Rocco, were from his days as an Of his own works, he has the PAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORTOARELAY SERVICE NUM- architect when he was visiting Spain. mixed feelings of an idealist: "Every BERS 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE), FORAS- "I was in Spain making a drawing way one is a favorite at the time, then a dis- SISTANCE. out in the country," when a peasant appointment later." Ho! Ho! Ho!... Page 5 On the Town .„ Page 2-3 |

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The WritSng Life Bffl HALLSTEAD How much can a writer make? ome gentle souls who wouldn't Sdream of asking a business or professional person, "How much money do you make?" have no hesitation with writers. How much money can a writer make? The writing The lead actors area husband and wife team, Ward Duffy who plays Peter and Mary Proctor who plays Rita, his new bride. giants— the Clanceys, Grishams, Steels and The Pirate Playhouse presents Kings— are multi-million- aires. A fairly recent study of the rest of the novelist field, though, revealed an average annual income around $5,000. ^fairytale of our time Freelance magazine writers intakes' can vary from a $5,000 story sale to By FRANK WAGNER Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo says of Playboy down to magazines Islander staff writer the play: "It's a delightful show but it does con- that pay nothing at all. Most The beginning of all tain adult language and major magazines pay be- good fairy tales is gener- situations not suitable for tween 3(2 and 10(5 a word, Prelude To A Kiss begins Friday, Jan. On the high side of that ally "Once upon a time." young audiences." scale, you would have to The ending is usually 10. Shows are 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Dennis Delaney will sell, say, 150,000 words a "And they all lived hap- with 2 p.m. matinees Wednesday and be directing this produc- pily ever after." But is that year to approximate the fed- Thursday. Call 472-0006 for more tion. He is the talented eral poverty level for a fam- the case in a fairy tale gentleman who expertly ily of fojur._^Ijhat's_eguaJjo_ about love in today's so- information. guided last year's cast of 60 articTes~~6r "stones of ciety arid its many amaz- Jerry Steam's Other 2,500 words each. ing and surprising chal- People's Money through During the Depres- lenges? To find out for yourself the answer to their paces. And, only recently, he was respon- sion, writers banged out this loaded question, you'll simply have to at- sible for the conception and direction of the highly reams of pulp fiction at a tend a performance of Craig Lucas's Prelude To praised production of William Shakespeare's penny a word. Now, after 60 A Kiss opening at the Pirate Playhouse at 8 p.m. Twelfth Night that served as an introduction for years of inflation, there are on Friday, Jan. 10. The production is underwrit- still a lot of magazines hundreds of Lee County students to live theater ten by Sprint and will play through Feb. 1. and the magnificence of Shakespeare's plays. (Continued, page 4B) (Continued, page 4B) 2B - Friday, January 3, 1997 • ISLANDER Islander Chef's Tip Cflmiffc KUCABA Off The Town

(PG13) and Michael(?G) with John land Band Sunday night is-jam— Travolta. night. Sanibel's Finest Casual beachfront Dining! Call for times. Discover Old Sanibel...waterfront dining in the legendary mm LLDI Jacaranda Patio Portofino Holiday leftovers? 19th century Victorian mansion located at Casa Ybel Re- Lounge At the Sanibel Inn—937 East sort. Award winning cuisine specializing in fresh seafood, Next to the Mobil Station at Gulf Drive, 472-0494 steaks and pasta. "WE ARE FAMILY FRIENPLY." Anne BELLEW 1223 Periwinkle Way, 472-1771 Playing Fridays & Saturdays Read on! from 6:30-10—Charles Coughlin at Playing Sunday, Tuesday, e can always count on BREAKFAST LUNCH Wednesday, Thursday—Two Hu- the piano. Chef Michael Elias of Cook to Order Omelet Station Daily Specials mid, a top '40s duo. Gramma Dot's Seaside The Putting Pelican W Plus Buffet Indoor/Outdoor Dining Fridays & Saturdays—Tropi- Saloon to come up with tasty and cre- cal Breeze, popular reggae group At Beachview Golf Club—Off ative dishes, whatever the ingredients. $6.95 inc. Beverage Starting at $4.95 Donax at Middle Gulf, 472-4394 Beaches Bar & Grill Wednesdays a guitarist is featured, Mondays (7-11 p.m.)— And his Holiday Leftovers Pasta Salad 7:30am-10:30am 11:30am-3pm a strolling jazz trio on Thursdays. Dooley's Dixie 5—Dixieland Jazz. Playing Wednesdays & Satur- is no exception! At Sundial Beach Resort— The Crow's Nest days from 7-10 p.m.—Peter Muller "About the only thing necessary 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, 472-4151 with German music on the key- is some cooked pasta of any type," PINNER At 'Tween Waters Inn on Cap- Legends Bar & Grill Playing Tuesday thru Saturday boards. Michael says. "For the rest of the in- Regular Menu Starting at $10.95 from 7-11 p.m.—Stephen McMasters tiva Drive, 472-5161 At Tarwinkles—Corner of gredients, just empty your refrigerator," Offering Children's Menu $2.95 and his island-style music. Playing thru Jan. 12—John Periwinkle & Tarpon Bay, 472- Sanibe! Island he laughs. Salamon's Touring Piano Show with 1366 First he suggests going with an 5pm-10pm Andy Mayo. Friday nights—Karaoke with Comedy Club oil and vinegar based salad. Italian Chadwick's At Loco's on San-Cap Road At South Seas Plantation on the Monday nights only—Tim Mellie 9 p.m. dressings work very well. Take leftover 1996 Taste of The Islands Award Winner Jardas' Crab Races at 6 and'9 p.m. 472-8833 meats—turkey, ham, pastrami, even OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 2255 West Gulf Drive north end of Captiva, 472-5111 Voted "Best place to experi- Tuesdays—Southwest Florida Loco's Island Grill sausages—and dice them up. Next add Sanibel Island • (941) 472-9200 Island Cinema and Cantina : ence live comedy in Florida" by any raw vegetables: onion, celery, to- (AT CASA YBEL RE50RT) Steel Drum Band from 6-10 p.m. Florida Living's 309,000 readers. matoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower. and Sparky the DJ from 10-1 a.m. At Bailey's Center—Periwinkle San-Cap Road at Rabbit 395- MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Playing thru Sunday (9 p.m.)— Mike says you can also add any Wednesday thru Sunday—The & Tarpon Bay Road, 472-1701 0245 type of cheeses to your salad. "Olives Mike Elias, Gramma Dot's Danny Morgan Band plays from 9 Playing this week—Jack Playing Wednesdays thru Sun- Kerry Pollock, master magician and funnyman. and hard boiled eggs are nice additions, p.m.-l:30 a.m. Lemmon, James Garner and Dan days—Charlie Jenkins & the All-Is- too. Try to keep all your ingredients cold when you mix them together," he notes. During the dinner hour on Aykroyd in My Fellow Americans "Be sure to taste your salad before you add salt and pepper...then see if there's any mustard in the refrigerator," he says, "and enjoy." In case you have some extras left over after baking Christmas goodies, Julie Beechler, sous chef at Gramma Dot's, offers this quick and easy Tollhouse Pie sure to satisfy a sweet tooth. (And don't worry—the rest of us haven't started ISLAND CLUB CALENDAR our diets yet, either). AL-ANON meetings for those affected by someone else's drinking. Call 275-1600. AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Meets for dinner &. business at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tues. of every month at Mulligan's Restaurant at Dunes. Reservations must be made by Fri. prior to the Tues. meeting. Reservations: Betty Ziegler, 472-4000. Membership info: Rosalie Perreault, 472-4414. Tollhouse Pie Food For AMERICAN LEGION, SANIBEL-CAPTIVA POST 123. Meets at 7:00 p.m. on 1st Wed. of each month at Vi cup butter Legion Hal!, San.-Cap. Rd. 472-9979. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY. Meets at 7:00 p.m. on 1 st Wed. of each month at Legion Hall San.-Cap. 1 egg Thought Rd. 472-9979. 74 cup sugar for ajiappy BO SOX BOOSTER FAN CLUB for Boston Red Sox baseball fans. Fans interested in joining can call Paul V* cup light brown sugar Gaeta at Tariwinkles Seafood Emporium Lounge, 472-1366 or write 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. l By Paul Gaeta CAREGiVERS SUPPORT. Meets last Tues. of each month at 10:00 a.m. at 993 Sand Castle Rd. For more A cup flour info call Topper Sohram, 395-0130. Vi cup pecans' COMMITTEE OF NEIGHBHOOD ASSOCIATION. Meets at 9:30 a.m. 4th Thurs. of each month. All neighbor- Vi cup chocolate chips hood representatives are welcome. Call Dr. Faye Granberry at 472-6940 for further info. 1 tsp. vanilla andjiealthy What good is flat beer? You can boil shrimp in it, add wonderful flavor to pot FISH- Sponsored CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP-4th Tuesday of the month 10:30 a.m. 1774 Bunting Beat butter, egg, sugars and flour together and add pecans, chocolate chips roast, even use it to make beer batter for fish filets or clams. Lane. For further information call FISH 472-0404 or Topper Schram 395-0130. and vanilla. Put mixture into graham cracker pie crust and place on a cookie FRIENDSHIIIENDSHIP BRIDGE at Sanibell Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, 1:30 to 4:00 The easier way to peel oranges: pour boiling water over them and let stand 5 p.mn. Every Monday through April. $2 charge. All are welcome. Call Gertrude Ford at 395-1770. sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes until top is brown. minutes. Drain and peel. Even the white membrane will come off with the skin. FT. MYERS BEACH TARPON HUNTERS CLUB. Meets monthly at Gulf Star Marina, San Carlos Island, Ft. Myers Beach. Refreshments and tarpon tales 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:00 p.m. Visitors welcome. For Info, call French toast leaves breakfast for the big time-turn it into a fabulous dessert with board member Bill Cole, 472-6996. a topping of vanilla ice cream and warm sauteed pears. Flame with liqueur for "GIANTS !N PARADISE" FAN CLUB for N.Y. Giants football fans. Fans interested in joining call The Sanibel Grill drama. at Timbers Restaurant, 472-HIKE or by writing P.O. Box 124, Sanibel, FL 33957. KIWANIS CLUB OF SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS. Meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wed. for breakfast at the Hungry Heron, 2330 Palm Ridge Rd., Sanibel. Visiting Kiwanians welcome. For info, call John Friedlund, Need to carry a frosted cake to a party? Spread a few drops of vegetable oil on a 472-1537. from all your friends piece of plastic wrap and use it—oiled side down—to cover the cake. Frosting or LIONS. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month at Sanibel Community Center. meringue won't stick. LIVING AGAIN, A FISH sponsored grief recovery group meets every Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Church. For more information call FISH at 471 -0404 or Topper Schram at 395-0130. PRELUDE TO A KISS b cra, Food history: in 1908, a company in Racine, Wisconsin, made the first candy MASTER GARDENERS & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Meets 1st Tues. of every month at 10:00 a.m. at y B machine. It could produce 40 lollipops a minute! Sanibel Library year-round. Everyone is welcome. Call 472-6940 for further information. ROTARY. Meets at 7:30 a.m. every Fri. at Hungry Heron. Visiting Rotarians and interested individuals wel- An enormously funny contemporary fairy tale. Make food history in your family—take everyone out to dinner at... come. Call 472-2880 for info. Contains adult language and situations. COMMITTEE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS (CONA) Luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on 1st Wed. of each month, all ladies and men welcome. Call Dr. Faye Granberry at 472-6940 for further info. January 10 through February 1 • Underwritten by Sprint SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ORCHID SOCIETY. Meets 3rd Monday 1:30 p.m. year round. For information call Dr. Faye Granberry, 472-6940. SANIBEL-CAPTIVA POWER SQUADRON. Meets on 3rd Tues. of each month except July & Aug. at 6:00 Closing Performances: McFs p.m. at San. Community Center. Call 472-4809. SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SHELL CLUB. Meets at 8:00 p.m. on last Tues. monthly at Sanibel Community " - Born Yesterday - Jan. 3 & 4 Oct.-May. For info call Membership Ghairwoman Margaret Thorsen, 472-4094. Visitors welcome. OUSE SANIBEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. Meets 2nd Wed. Oct.-April at Sanibel Community Ce For Tickets Call 472-0006 SANIBEL'S PROFESSIONAL THEATRE Hour at 6:00 p.m. Followed by program. Reservationsfor dinner requested in advance. Office hw 15231*ariwfaWeWay °»OP HBBPariwinlde SEAFOOD EMPORIUM 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 472-2155. •^2-31647 1 SANIBEL FISHING CLUB. Meets 6:30 p.m. for refreshments & fish tale? neeling an- THE JAfARANDA 472^38Z" 8 CtmietirfTMtmnBayaPeaminlde Way Mon. monthly at Sanibet Community Center, Periwinkle Way. Visitors ISLANDER • Friday, January 3, 1997 - SB Jf 4B - Friday, January 3, 1997 • ISLANDER

Prelude to a Kiss, from IB The casting brings to the island as Aunt Dor- an off-stage, as well as on-stage, othy and husband and wife team, Ward Duffy Leah, The who plays Peter and Mary Proctor Old Man's who plays Rita, his new bride. They daughter. Ho! Ho! Ho! entertains a packed house both have extensive academic the- Others in the Show Biz as atrical training and vast professional company are By FRANK WAGNER experience. Gavin it Wuz Islander staff writer Joining them will be Neils Cummins, A full house of holiday fun Miller, as The Old Man whose in- John Wyatt, Frank WAGNER seekers of all ages were cozily nocent kiss for the bride changes ev- Jamie wedged into the Old Schoolhouse erything, and Jane Bushway and Simpson and Director Dennis Delaney Theater on Monday, Dec. 23 for the Peter Haig, who thrilled Playhouse Tom Meiers. seventh annual opening night of J.T. audiences in last year's A.R. Tickets are now on sale at $22 Smith's Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Gurney's Later Life, will play the for performances at 8 p.m. Monday Mary Martin, Show. mother and father of Rita, the bride. through Saturday and at $17. for 2 The show has undergone a major overhaul this year. Many new Clif Morts, who returns to the play- p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 1. The number to call things have been added and the run- house this year after a two-year ab- Broadway's Darling ning order changed to accommodate sence, will play Peter's best friend, for reservations if 472-0006, Visa the new additions. Taylor. Carrie Lund is double cast and Master Card are accepted. Peter Haig fter 1943,1 didn't see Mary Mar tin again until 1946. She starred To break the show wide open in a brilliant production of Lute at the top, the audience participation A of Twelve Days of Christmas has Song at the Plymouth Theater. It was Robert been moved to the second number Edmond Jones who designed the costumes and in the show. This particular version Playreading series features David Ives' All In The Timing production, except for Martin's gowns, which never fails to rouse that submerged The cast o/Ho! Ho! Ho! during an outdoor performances for the Old ' were impeccably done by Valentina. She was ham lurking in all of us. Quite hon- Schoolhouse Foundation. By FRANK WAGNER breathtaking but everyone, including Yul estly, I'm certain there would have been a ban on Islander staff writer Bells as it might be performed in many different coun- The play readings contain adult language and Brunner who played opposite her, was over- gift giving if your true love had any idea of the wild tries acted as the first act finale. The Congress Jewelers Play powered by the spectacular production. The and crazy sounds and movement inspired by two The second act takes off with a gospel rendi- Reading Series at the Pirate Play- situations. The next play readingis Harold score by Raymond Scott contained one beau- turtle doves, three French hens and four calling birds. tion of Go Tell It On the Mountain and moves right house gave a highly successful tiful song for Martin to sing. It was Mountain Each year they seem to get wilder, but it certainly along. The saga of Rudolf, the Leader of the Pack, is reading of David Ives' All In The Pinter's Betrayal at 7p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. High, Valley Low. puts everyone in a great mood. great fun. The show-stopper was Clement Valentine's Timing on Sunday, Dec. 22. However, it was as Peter Pan in the mar- The Magical Kingdom ofClaus, J.T.'s answer elfin rendition of Masochism Tango. You have to see Seven short pieces were chosen to Christmas with the Wizard of Oz, needs a bit of it to believe it. There is no doubt that this number velous production of the same name, which playing and honing but it certainly feels right at home by director Bill Taylor of Theatre opened at the Winter Garden Theatre in Octo- will become a definite yearly repeat. Conspiracy from 14 available in the Ho! Ho! Ho! rundown. The remainder of the Ho! Ho! Ho! is exactly what it should be, great Cinderella. The actors were Tho- takes, he cavorted about the stage Clif Morts ber 1954, that the title "legendary performer" first act deals with wonderful Christmas music, a few holiday fun for children of all ages. If you missed it sketches. He explained that with began to take shape. such a short rehearsal period — mas Meier, Clif Morts and Gavin and constantly collapsed on a mat- novelties and theJingle Bell Tribute. This yearly, this year, you can look forward to the Eighth Annual Cummins. tress carefully placed on stage- There seemed to be nothing she couldn't never-fail, rehash of the perennial favorite Jingle Edition in 1997. several hours for five mornings do, or wouldn't try. The flying had been cho- plus the Sunday afternoon run- Words, Words, Words gave right. All the while, he was trying three actors the opportunity to ape to figure out what the encyclope- reographed to the most minute detail by the i through — these were the most master director/choreographer Jerome A jolly, gala evening at Hello, Dolly! playable. apes who had been given typewrit- dia had to say about his murder ers and told to do some serious and the performance was not less Robbins. She flew in and out of windows, then As is standard practice at the across the stage, followed by the two Darling By FRANK WAGNER an erstwhile soprano, a line reading that growled with Pirate Playhouse, the readings writing. The results were breath- than side-splitting. Assisting in the Islander staff writer innuendo, then a bit of little-ole-me feminine flattery all taking. Hands down, Wayne lunacy were White and Cummins. children, as if she had been doing just that all are staged but the actors do carry of her life. No position proved too difficult For whatever reason, it was a dress occasion at put the Mann Hall audience into a flat spin. scripts and refer to them as Tetrick proved to be the most ape- The audience discussion af- the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Satur- In the title song, Hello, Dolly!, her ever gleam- like, but Meier and Helen Mutch ter the performance was intelli- for this glowing star to sing or cavort with the ing, gleeful, confident, giving, and loving sashay across needed, which is often. aplomb of a teen-ager. day, Dec. 21. Did members of the audience dress for The seven pieces were un- were also effective scratchers and gent, lively and informative. Well, Carol Channing? Did they dress for a special party in the runway put the audience into such a. state of mi- swingers. almost all. One crank, perturbed It is most difficult to describe just how the lobby of Mann Hall before and after the perfor- raculous pleasure they were ready to spend the night related, but each one was filled she managed to become Peter Pan, but she did with a plethora of words. The The Philadelphia was a glo- about the music being too loud, Helen Mutch mance? Why did they dress to the nines on this one watching encores of this one number. rious put-down of the City of dominated much too long a period and she was. When you applauded for Tinker evening? When you get right down to it, it really doesn't And, not only is the legendary Channing first class, playwright's command of the En- Bell you were also applauding for Mary Mar- but the entire company performs with the same loving glish language is formidable and Brotherly Love. You'd be amazed of precious time. matter why, or what for. The main thing is they were This Artereach series is a vi- tin as Peter. She reaffirmed your belief in the draped in amass of sequins, baubles, sprockles, bangles determination to please. The scenery, costumes, and each actor was soon aware of that the things you can't get in that details to a suitable touring recreation of the original metropolitan area. tal part of the Pirate Playhouse's wonderful things possible in the theater, truly and beads mixed among a wonderland of tuxedos and fact as he performed his strings the land of make-believe. a few white ties and tails. It was a dress-up evening and are all top flight. of words. •The actors were Morts, season. It is an opportunity to see let nobody tell you it doesn't give any occassion a cer- If one is prone to examine things very closely you Cummins and Margot White. theater that is new, different and Only a small portion of our great nation Mere Mortals gave three got to see this incredible performer, live on tain kind of excitement and class that jeans and sneak- can pick apart certain parts of the book. A couple of construction workers, seated on Variations on the Death of always stimulating. Make plans to ers will never equal. Jerry Herman's songs are a bit reminiscent of well a steel beam high in the sky, the Trotsky was pure insanity and attend the second presentation at stage as Peter Pan. But the ratings for the un- It was certainly proper for the welcoming of the- known Hollywood musical favorites. And the playing opportunity to discuss during played with awesome takes and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. The play cut televised version proved that almost ev- atrical royalty, Carol Channing in the guise of Dolly of certain characters, especially Minnie Fay and their lunch break who they really timing by Morts, master of both. will be Harold Pinter's Betrayal. eryone who owned a television set at that time Gallagher Levi. In her first appearance in Hello, Dolly! Barnaby, are a bit stereotyped (which is exactly the way were. Such unlikely beings as Morts, as Trotsky, sat at a desk The number to call for reserva- was tuned in to see the original telecast. Mul- she is one of three neatly concealed behind double- Gower Champion directed they be interpreted in the Charles Lindberg, Czar Nicholas with an axe handle sticking out of tions is 472-0006. tiply that by the many who have seen the re- sheeted newspapers. Naturally she was the last to be original). Fortunately there is always the star-lady to Wayne Tetrick peat telecasts and you've added many new revealed and, when that face beamed into a full shine, sweep on stage and put almost anything awry back on of Russia, and Marie Antoinette his head and studied himself in a track and you soon forget it ever happened. who later just might be mirror. Then, after several double- Mary Martin fans. the theater rang with applause. And as she strode to the A frenetic brouhaha, waves of excite- edge of the stage with her arms outstretched as if to Jeanne Lehman as Irene Molloy and Lee Roy ment, and a mad rush for tickets seemed to embrace the entire theater, eyes always upward toward Reams as Cornelius Hackl are fine performers. Reams the balcony, the applause grew to thunderous also directed and choreographed, based on Champion's in complimentary copies of the issue So, you may understandably ask, permeate the Broadway scene in 1949. Why? word story will bring you $5. The It had been announced that Mary Martin had porportions. A standing ovation at your first appear- original staging. The Writing Life, from IB with your story in it. My nomination why not switch to something more re- ance should most assuredly make one feel loved and Thanks to the management of Mann Hall, Broad- magazine may also insist that you send liable like running a repair service or been cast as Nellie Forbush and Ezio Pinza as payvoluminous its requirements. Many in a second copy of your story on com- for Publishing Cheapo of the Year is appreciated. way really came to Fort Myers for four performances the mystery magazine that promises to fortune telling? Because writers write Emil DeBeque in Rodgers and Hammerstein's of Hello, Dolly!,starring the one and only Carol of these grandiose editorial pronounce- puter disk. Translation: "You're doing more from compulsion than in quest of That seemed to set the tone for the evening. A flick our typesetting." pay "approximately one complimen- production of South Pacific to be directed by of her finger, a tap, tap, tap of her toes in those high- Channing. At 75 years of age Ms. Channing is still go- ments end with something like, "Send tary copy." reward. Except, maybe, in Hollywood. only your very best. Payment 1/4 cent At least that magazine pays some- (Continued, page IB) buttoned shoes, a singing note that commenced several ing strong. She exudes a joyous love of perforning that per word." That means your 2,000- thing. A lot of smaller mags pay only tones below that of a good basso profundo and ended in is indeed rare. r ISLANDER - Friday, January 3, 1997.- 6B • Friday, January 3/19.97 - ISLANDER POTPOURRI ARTS ^ENTERTAINMENT The Way iOVuz, For more information on the 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 4 to the Penguin Encyclopedia of from 5B - Two highly entertaining floor shows Attention: Alt island Fellowship program, please contact April 15. Coordinator, Ed Thuma. Popular Music, Dick Hyman Artists the division at (904) 487-2980. Cost of the series: $ 18. knows more about jazz — and Josh Logan. -_ This is a nationwide program, keyboard jazz in particular — than Z Once open at the Mt=:. come to Naples Dinner Theatre Secretary of State Sandra B. January Exhibit at discussing books and articles by any man or woman living. jestic Theater, the lady Mortham has announced that the people such as Plato, Euripides, You can attend the three mu- proved without a doubt she new 1997-1998 "Florida Guide to Aboriginals: Art of Hobbes, Shakespeare andThoreau. sic-filled lectures about three eras was "corny as Kansas in By FRANK WAGNER Programs for Individual Artists" is the First Person • Special Event: The return of of jazz, at 2 p.m. on three Sunday August and high as a kite Islander staff writer available. The booklet provides gen- the Notre Dame Sextet .Time: 7:30 afternoons: Jan. 5, Feb. 9, and on the fourth of July," one You can arrive at the eral information on the Division of The exhibit for January at of the most adorable stars Starlight Supper Club in the Aboriginals: Art of the First Person, p.m., Friday, Jan. 10. Tickets: $5. March 16. Cultural Affairs, its programs. It also This group of young men, Jan. 5 will cover 1899-1925 ever to tread the Broadway Naples Dinner Theatre be- includes the application form and 2340 Periwinkle Way, The Village, boards and actively loved tween 6 and 6:30 p.m., be will be Mythical Figures. Included members of the Notre Dame Glee — The birth of Jazz in New Or- guidelines for $5,000 Florida Indi- leans and the ways it traveled to by each and every audi- greeted, then seated, and pre- in the display will be human and Club, appeared last year and swiftly pare for a gourmet dinner pre- vidual Artist Fellowships, with a became island favorites. This is a St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, ence. As she "washed that postmark deadline of Jan. 24,1997. animal figures in tribal cultures pared by Master Chef Philippe wonderful opportunity to support New York, even Paris. It will touch man right out of her hair" LaCroix. The pace is leisurely, Florida's Individual Artist Fel- handcrafted in different mediums a new high in natural glam- including wood, stone, pottery and young, college students. They will on Gershwin and his association the service is efficient but not lowship Program is designed to rec- present a completely new program with jazz and also the interest of our was brought to the rushed and, if you care to have ognize and support, through mon- bronzes. stage. (She carved another Gallery hours: Monday this year. the so-called "serious composers," a spin around the dance floor etary fellowships, practicing profes- • Canterbury Tales (Please such as Igor Stravinsky. niche in her rise to theatri- between courses, there is an sional creative artists living in through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 cal sainthood. On Broad- expert trio of musicians to ac- p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m. note: This is not a repeat) 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 will deal with 1926— Florida. Fellowships are available in to noon, Mondays, Jan. 13 through 1950: The cafe scene, swing and way, Martin was loved commodate that desire. the following disciplines: Dance; Exhibit runs from Jan. 1 to 31. much in the same way au- The appetizer (if you so For further information please March 3 (8 sessions). Price for se- the big bands borrowing the jazz Folk Arts; Interdisciplinary; Litera- ries $32, single session $5. Instruc- idiom. Boogie-woogie and other diences across the country desire), then a homemade soup ture; Media Arts; Music; Theater; call 395-2200. had once adored the movie or salad (as you wish) and the tor: Bob Miller. jazz styles. entree are placed before you, and Visual Arts and Crafts. Appli- Additional things The text for The Canterbury Discussion March 16 will be star Mary Pickford, cants must be the creator of the art America's sweetheart.) each plate is garnished to per- Tales is translated by Nevill Coghill on 1951-1998: Where jazz is and fection and the taste matches work, rather than interpretive artists. to do at BIG Arts (Penguin) available at island book- where it is headed. Jazz moves into Martin's saintly title For example, in the Dance category, the presentation. Since there The BIG Arts Center on stores. every possible kind of music, in- was fulfilled by another are two floor shows for the an eligible applicant would be the Dunlop Road is bulging with activi- Schedule: Jan. 13 — Introduc- cluding ballet scores. As conser- Rodgers and Hammerstein evening's pleasure, most pa- choreographer rather than the ties for the month of January, but as tion: Chivalry, Romance; Jan. 20 — vatory musicians play and impro- musical that opened at the trons like to have their desserts dancer. Degree-seeking students are in all good situations, there's always Knight and Knight's Tale: Portrait, vise, jazz becomes more sophisti- Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in during the intermission be- specifically not eligible. room for a few more. Boccaccio, Boethius; Jan. 27 — cated than ever. And more wildly 1959. It was the Sound of tween shows. A dessert tray is • Great Books Workshop — Knight's Tale: Mock Epic, Serious creative. Music and "radiant" was brought to your table and each Top, bottom: from Night on the Town. Humor; Feb. 3 — Squire and The cost of three lecture-re- the term often used to de- sweet temptation is described. Squire's Tale, Tale of Sir Thopas: citals (with Mr. Hyman at the pi- scribe her performance. If you're into desserts you'll have a heck of a time making a One of her last Broad- choice but, whatever you choose, you seemingly can't go wrong. Flip-side of Romance; Feb. 10 — ano) is $66. Single tickets are $22. Shortly after 8 is showtime and the first floor show is Night Man of Law's Tale: Boethian For- Please call 1-800-597-1900 for way performances was in on the Town. The stage is filled with saucy and comely young tune, Philosophical Humor; Feb. 17 reservations. / Do! I Do!, a musical ver- ladies in glittering array, some a little more clothed than others, — Friar's Tale and Summoner's sion of The Fourposter and the four dancers and four singers (two ladies, two gentle- Tale: Antifraternal Tradition; Feb. Cocker's work with the brilliant actor men) explain they are Steppin' Out With My Baby. We join them 24—Pardoner and Pardoner's Tale; Robert Preston. Best re- on a fast, hightly entertaining jaunt through Romance on Broad- March 3 — Pardoner's Tale, Anti- unveiled at Captiva membered from this musi- way, a medley of songs and a sexy dancing salute to Cabaret, clerical Humor. Civic Association ; cal would have to be songs from Grease, then numbers from Les Miserable and Miss Martin's number Flaming Saigon are featured. The finale is Barry Manilow's rousing Support Listen up, Jazz An exhibit of Barbara Cocker's Agnes. Copacabana with appropriate vocals and Latin dance move- work will be unveiled at the open- : The stories of her fi- ments. fans of the Island ing reception for the artist at 2 p.m. After your dessert intermission, the second floor show is on Sunday, Jan 5. The place? The nal tour in a play called One of the island's favorite Legends with Carol Shout a '50s Fable and from the opening number, Shout, the jazz pianists, who often appears at Captiva Civic Association at 11550 audience is carried through a frenetic trip of '50s and '60s mu- Chapin Lane. ! Channing are too hair-rais- sical favorites. There are memories of the Supremes, The Fifth the Phillips Gallery as apart of the ing and sad to discuss at Your Barbara Cocker is a true ma- Dimension, and many other vocal groups and solo artists of the BIG Arts Great Musician Series, • length. The production was period. And how could you possibly perform this era without a will be giving three lectures called rine artist who says she would never fraught with problems, pri- live any great distance from the seas little You Ain't Nothin' but a Hound Dog by you know who? "A Century of Jazz Piano" at the ; manly Ms. Martin's illness Throughout both shows there are many production num- Naples Philharmonic Center for because, like a flower that needs to | and inability to remember bers with multiple costume changes from one dazzling design the Arts. be watered, she would wilt. She has pines. I simply dismiss this to another. These costumes are not trimmed sparingly with bits Local Dick Hyman is a pianist, or- spent the past 30 years studying the of glitter here and there but massive clusters placed in all the I bit of chaos and quickly re- ganist, composer, jazz historian, various moods of the ocean. Her jturn to my vision of that proper places. The performance format is standard, the four sing- raconteur and musicologist and paintings are devoid of boats and Jamazing beauty in One ers carry the vocal freight with great musical arrangements and plays every kind of jazz that ever people. Cocker's concentration is "Touch of Venus and Lute interestng harmonies. The dancers kick, spin and twirl with de- came down the pike or up the river. pinpointed to the ocean's natural \Song, or the apple-pie hot- mon ferocity, but always manage to look as if they are having That includes Dixieland, New Or- beauty, which, to her, is elemental the time of their lives. Lainie Guiliksen. She's a bedazzler with a great voice, she dances Arts |dog, cotton candy and I'm still slightly prejudiced by my initial pick for favorite quite well and knows her way about the stage of the Starlight and timeless. leans, ragtime, blues, barrelhouse, |American flag performer Supper Club. In addition to the opening re- f performers. They were the sultry Maria Bene Sanders who plea- stride, hot, cool, boogie-woogie, ~'f South Pacific and The sured me mightily with her rendition of Son of a Preacher Man Two new shows, Memories and Jukebox open Tuesday, Kansas City, progressive, main- ception, the exhibition may also be •ound of Music. . And anything the dynamic and talented Christopher Kent ap- Jan, 7. This makes a total of six shows to be played in reper- viewed between 2 and 4 p.m. on stream, bop, hard bop, St. Louis, Next week: Live and pears in suddenly becomes a comet in search of a landing pad. toire. Chicago, riverboat, society, jive, Thursday and Friday afternoons New to me, and most appealling, is the chic blonde performer For reservations please call 1-800-741-3108. through Jan. 30. person, the magnetic rock, fund, East Coast, modern, osalind Russell. avant-garde, modal, fusion, new age and on, and on. According to tercolor, pastels and inks; and Maggie Broadway Palm from their vast repertoire. The gala re- Foskett's photography, which focuses ception, underwritten by SunTrust SANIBEL & on nature's small cosmologies with Dinner Theatre Bank, Trust and Investment Services, enigmatic results. 1380 Colonial Blvd. 278-4422 will begin at 7 p.m. BIG Arts Great Musicians Series. Crazy For You has a fabulous per- Performance: 8 p.m. curtain on CAPTIVA Coming attraction: formance by Broadway Palm's favor- Saturday, Jan. 4. Tickets are $88. Cellist Yosef Feigelson, the ite song-and-dance man, Ken Johnson. Mame, the musical comedy about Pirate Playhouse young cello virtuoso, returns to thrill Get set for high-stepping dances, eye- the one, the only, the fabulous Auntie 2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006 Sanibel audiences with his superior popping sets and costumes, and to be Mame, with a score by Jerry Herman. Born Yesterday, GaYson Kanin's technique and unique interpreta- thrilled by a score packed full of hit Performance: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 8 classic mix of comedy and politics in- tions. This Moscow-trained cellist tunes by George and Ira Gershwin. p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Tickets: $44 volves a high-class junk dealer, a has been acclaimed nationally and Crazy for You is that ideal boy-meets- Shanghai Acrobats — The slightly daffy, but very lovable ex-cho- internationally. girl love story that's perfect for the Shanghai Acrobatic Theatre is an un- rus beauty and a handsome writer who 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Tickets are whole family. Make early reservations broken tradition since 700 B.C. Perfor- tries to quench her thirst for knowledge. $20 and are available at Bailey's Super- and start your New Year with this win- mance: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tick- Outstanding performances by Helen market and the BIG Arts office at 900 ning musical entertainment. Plays ets: $24 (adults) $16 (students). Mutch as Billie Dawn and Maurice Dunlop Road (next to City Hall). Call through Saturday, Feb. 22. Mazowsze — the State Folk Song Schlafer as Harry Brock. 395-0900 for reservations and further in- Off-Broadway Palm Theatre — and Dance Ensemble of Poland. Per- Performance schedule: 8 p.m. formation. Fort Myers newest live performance formance: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Tick- Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4 — venue is located inside the Broadway ets $40 (adults), $26 (students). Sanibel Public Library Palm Dinner Theatre. the final performances. 770 Dunlop Road 472-2483 Philharmonic galleries: Coming attractions: Coining attraction: Robert Rauschenberg and Darryl Exhibit for January: A display J.T. Smith's original revue, Those Prelude to a Kiss, a modern fairy furnished by a local Quilting Club. Pottorf's Winter Wor&sfeatures artwork tale by Craig Lucas, directed by Den- Were The Days ,opens for a month's made specifically for the Naples Phil- Examples of materials, pieces, and a run Jan. 15 through Feb. 16. nis Delaney, underwritten by Sprint, full-sized, completely finished Ameri- harmonic Center. (Through Saturday, opens on Jan. 10 and plays through Feb. Arcade Theater Jan. 25). 1. This production contains adult lan- can design quilt. Library hours: Monday and 2267 First St. 332-6888 Picasso Ceramics. This is a ma- guage and situations not suitable for Coming attraction: jor exhibition of Picasso ceramics young audiences. Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Theatre Conspiracy's production made between 1947 and 1971. The de- Congress Jewelers Play Reading Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of A.R. Gurney's The Dining Room. sign and theme of many of his ceram- Series presents: Harold Pinter's Be- Performances: 8 p.m. Thursday, ics show the influences of Pre- trayal, directed by Robert Krakovski. Friday, Saturday, Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. Columbian pottery as well as his own Plays 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Tickets: FORT 1. 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Feb. 2. Spanish heritage. (Through Saturday, $15. Call for reservations. Note: All of Call for ticket prices, reservations Jan. 25). the plays in this series contain adult lan- and further information. Naples Dinner Theatre guage and situations. Not recom- Claibourne & Ned mended for children. MYERS 1025 Piper Boulevard North Foylds Theater (800)741-3108 Old Schoolhouse Barbara B. Mann McGregor at Royal Palm Square The Starlight Supper Club in Theater Performing Arts Hall - 939-2787. the Naples Dinner Theater is featuring 1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862 8099 College Parkway 481 -4849 Coming attractions: two Peter Terhune revues: Night on the Harry Warren! 42nd St. to Hol- Coming attractions: Theatre Conspiracy's production Town and Shout a '50s Fable. Two new lywood - J.T. Smith's newest original Annie Get Your Gun .Irving of A.R. Gurney's The Dining Room floor shows open on Jan. 7, Memories revue featuring such hits as Jeepers Berlin's fabulous musical stars Glenn opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. and Jukebox Magic. Creepers, Chattanooga Choo Choo, I Yarbrough and Rita McKenzie. One Shows will continue at 8 p.m. Thurs- An excellent menu is prepared Only Have Eyes For Your, Lullaby of performance only at 8 p.m. Wednesday, day through Saturday and a 2 p.m. and supervised by Master Chef Broadway and many more. Jan. 15. Sunday matinee through Jan. 26. Call Phillippe LaCroix and the outstand- Opens at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. Tickets: $42.40, $37.10, $26.50. 936-3239 for further information and ing table service continues to be stan- 8, and plays through March 8. Bobby McFerrin & The St. Paul reservations. dard fare. You can make reservations now. Chamber Orchestra. The box office is open from 9 Performance schedule: 8 p.m. Monday McFerrin's show is never the a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. through Saturday ($20) sunset perfor- same twice. It is an amazing grab bag NAPLES Call the above number for reservations, mances 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday of musical styles, comedy and perfor- prices and playing schedules. ($18.50). mance art. Naples Philharmonic BIG Arts Center Performance: 7:30 p.m. Wednes- Center 900DunlopRd. 395-0900 day, Jan. 29. Tickets: $48.76, $38.16 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. 597-1900 Phillips and Founders Gallery and $27.56. Paris Opera Ballet Ensemble Opening reception 4 to 6 p.m. Harborside Convention Gala - Fourteen principal dancers and Sunday, Jan. 5. Exhibit remains Center a corps de ballet make up the visiting through Jan. 22. Featured are Bonnie ensemble. They will present an exten- 71373 Monroe St. 334-4958 sive and highly varied program dances Fehling's etchings and paintings, wa- No attractions currently booked.

BOBBY MCFERRIN & THE ST. PAUL CHAMBiR ORCHESTRA Tickets also available at Bobby McFerrln's show Is never the same twice, it is an Wee!., Jan. 29 at 7:30pm Ticketmaster Outlets amazing grab bag of musical styles, comedy and performance or call 334-3309 art Audience participation Is encouraged and the mission is to make you childlike and spontaneous for a little while. Call (941) 481-4849 or Box Office Hours BARBARA^MANN 1-800-440-7469 Mon.«Sat-1 dam-Spm rtftFORMiNG ARTSHAU ISLANDER - Friday, January 3, 1996 2C•••" Friday, January 3, 1997- ISLANDER Xb the Galapagos, from 1C out. Seas 5-6 feet but spaced far Scott and underway to try and save the unique iguanas crawl all over the volcanic apart. Five ships pass to starboard. Grethen wildlife on the area. The cold, plank- lava rocks along the shoreline and We must be crossing a main ship- McPhee: ton rich, Humboldt Current keeps the hundreds of frigate birds hunt for ping channel. "Buddy water temperature at 60 degrees and food in the water-filled volcano cra- Sept 9: Tack and head west, (the cat), keeps the fish in the area thriving. ters. Huge sea lions and fur seals lit- Environmental 634 miles to go. 3 a.m., the end of doesn't Killer whales, bottle nose dolphin, ter every beach and sun themselves Birds, Bats and Butterflies my watch we had to alter course to know sharks, tuna and lobster are just a few on the bows of the local fishing avoid being run over by a ship. He what to make of them (sea lions). They of the area's sea life. The Humboldt boats in the anchorage. Buddy Update wouldn't answer his radio. He prob- bark like dogs and smell like fish." Current also creates an effect the lo- doesn't know what to make of them. starts off Audubon programs ably never even saw us. Afternoon, cal fishermen call "garua" where is- They bark like dogs and smell like Bob SLAYTON a few more clouds, getting rougher. Sept. 15: Cross equator at 3 lands disappear from view after be- fish. He'd rather have them stay out By ANNE BELLEW Sept. 10: Very dark and stormy a.m. Very rough. Winds to 25. No ing plainly visible. of his dinghy. This is a wonderful Islander-staff writer night. Waves crashing over bow. flying fish tonight. 11 a.m. LAND The first morning (after a 10 place to visit but I guess we'd better The Sanibel-Captiva Audu- Winds to 30, barometer steady. Lots IN SIGHT! 35 miles to go. May hour sleep) we awoke to find a baby get moving. bon Society kicks off its 1997 more porpoises (torpedo fish) keep- make it by dark, depending on cur- sea lion curled up in our dinghy and There are no other yachts in the program year on Jan. 9 with is- ing us company. We can hear them rents. 6 p.m. very strong head winds, two friendly officials on their way anchorage and we were kind of hop- land photographer Ray Davis' squeaking (talking) through the hull. no way will we make it by dark. 10 out to see us. The Galapagos are ing that we would find another boat Birds, Bats & Butterflies, stop- Sept. 11: Still very rough. Take p.m., enter harbor at San Cristobal known to not be very welcoming to to travel with. Just keeping in con- South Florida Eco-system action pictures of some of in more sail. Three flying fish on Island. Entering strange harbors at yachts so we were curious to see tact by ham radio with someone else Restoration update nature's most beautiful creatures. deck. Cat ate them all. I don't think night is a little stressful. This one how we would be accepted. nearby is comforting. This next leg Environmentalists have reached an agree- Davis is a retired chemist he hates us any more. has an ominous name, Wreck Bay. No problem. It seems they is the longest non-stop passage on who hails from southern New Anchor in 28 feet. It's always nice would like to change their image. our route — 3,050 miles to the ment with Florida Power & Light that will al- Sept. 12: 10-foot shark swim- low the utility to sell shares in the state's largest Jersey and spends winters at ming along next to the boat. Bad to stop. We were told by the new port cap- Marquesas Islands in French Periwinkle Park on Sanibel with The Galapagos Islands consist tain that he welcomes yachts and Polynesia. Anywhere from 18-25 for-profit wetland restoration in southern Dade fish, go away. County. Earlier, the Environmental Coalition of his wife, Margaret, and daugh- Sept. 13: Friday the 13th. I of 13 major islands and several even though he can only let us stay days at sea. At least it should be ter, Lynne. His camera work has smaller ones. A few are just to the three days by law, he will let us stay down wind and warmer, we hope. Broward County had taken legal action to block keep telling myself I'm not super- FPL until the utility agreed to link its venture to gained him recognition through- stitious. Flying fish hitting the boat north of the equator, but most are eight days if we don't tell anyone. I I guess that's about it for now. out the country. Part of Davis' just to the south. They are all volca- guess telling 10,000 people in I'll write more from the other end of the state and federal governments' Everglades like machine gun fire. The cat ate restoration program. The agreement clears the success with birds, animals and three. We're his heroes today. nic in nature and Charles Darwin Florida probably doesn't count. the 3,050 miles. Take care and fair flowers comes from many years estimated there were about 2,000 These friendly officials even kissed winds from Shadowfax. Drop us a line way for the Florida Department of Environmen- Sept. 14: Getting cold. tal Protection to issue permits for FPL's project. of studying the "life-style" of Humboldt Current from South extinct volcanoes on the islands. The the cat. Buddy always makes more at Scott and Gretchen McPhee, P.O. his subjects' habitat, food, en- America brings up lots of cold air and Galapagos are geologically very friends than we do anyway. Box 551, Pocasset, Ma. 02559 so The utility plans to remove invasive ex- otics, plug old drainage ditches and pump more vironment and life-cycles and, water. Temp. 56 degrees. Red Footed young with ages between one and We've been here for seven we'll have lots of mail when we get at least according to one photographer friend Boobie Bird spent the night riding on five million years. days now and we've done all the our next mail delivery — in Tahiti. fresh water into the almost 13,500 acres of marsh and mangrove swamp it owns between of his, "endless patience. He can sit for hours, Audubon programs start at 8 p.m. e the bow rail. It's rough up there, how The country of Ecuador claims touristy things. The wildlife here is waiting." Thursday through March (except Shell is he hanging on with webbed feet? the islands and has many programs fascinating and plentiful. Salt water the Everglades and Biscayne National Park. In return, the utility will be allowed to sell 3,650 To get his pictures, Davis combines sophis- weekend) at the Sanibel Community Assc "credits" for its restoration project to develop- ticated technology with many years of experi- tion on Periwinkle Way. The meetings are c ers, utilities, road builders and others who are ence, knowledge, and that endless patience. to the public; a $2 donation is requested. required by state and federal law to make C.R.O.W. Tours amends for the destruction of wetlands else- where. Such credits are selling for as much as Update: lethal yellowing diseas will be offered daily at 11 am and $40,000 in a smaller wetland restoration project Sunday afternoons at 1pm in Pembroke Pines. Under terms of the agree- ment, FPL will sell credits to developers only By FORREST HOWARD What spreads it? 1 when the deals are consistent with federal res- Fort Lauderdale Research-Education Center, Research at the Fort Lauderdale REC ggS& s&Tours of the wildlife rescue facility begin in the toration strategies for the Everglades, a move e University of Florida indicated that lethal yellowing is spread •$£r!' f0 ducation pavilion with an introductory talk and that will exclude some developers in other ar- Lethal yellowing is probably the single planthopper, Myndus crudus Van Du 0\U"'S X short video and proceed through the outside eas from buying credits. most important plant disease affecting the hor- Planthoppers are related to leafhoppers, tree ^%gj$§0^ compound and take about 1 hour. $22 million budget shortfall ticultural industries of southern Florida. This is pers, cicadas, etc. anticipated because it is a lethal, fast-spreading disease that Searching for the insect The first spade of dirt hasn't been turned affects many species of palms. Palms are an es- P.O. Box 150 Sanibel Island, FL 33957 yet and the massive restoration project already sential part of the landscape of southern Florida vulnerable spot Phone (941) 472-3644 • Fax (941)472-8544 and are grown by many nurseries. Known since faces a $22 million budget shortfall. A report Having identified Myndus crudus as a World travelers Gretchen and Scott McPhee from the South Florida Water Management the 1800s in the western Caribbean Region, le- thal yellowing appeared on the Florida Keys in tor of lethal yellowing, we studied its life c District warns of costs far exceeding revenues to try to find where the insect was vulnerab for the project. Along with the shortfall, an the 1500s and on the Florida mainland in Mi- Travelers From ami in 1971. pest control techniques, The females of this additional $78 million may be needed for re- cies lay eggs on grasses and the nymphs fee search and efforts to control melaleuca and In Florida, lethal yellowing kills at least 34 TIDE CHART palm species, in addition to coconut It is now the grasses. Once the nymphs mature into ad All Over The World other exotic species. The current price tag for the adults fly to palm foliage lo feed. January 3-9 restoration is $ 1.4 billion. present throughout southern Florida. Research has been conducted on lethal yellowing at the Our research demonstrate that 3 2:28amL 7:55amH 1:01 pmL 7:14pmH The immediate shortfall stems from a planthoppers can be controlled to a limited 4 3:33amL 9:38amH 1:40pmL 7:54pmH Look forward to faulty estimate by the Florida Department of Fort Lauderdale Research and Educational Cen- 5 4:26amL 11:05amH 2:22prnL 8:36pmH ter since 1972. tent by applying insecticides to palms. But 6 5:15amL 12:10pmH 3:14pmL 9:19pmH Transportation that the water diestrict would is not a practical solution to the problem. 7 6:03amL 12:59pmH 4:03pmL 10:05pmH get $47 million from tolls on Alligator Alley 8 6:45amL 1:37pmH 4:53pmL 10:53pmH Getting their mS^m§IV What causes it? Cultural control is more promising, when, in fact, $25 million is a more accurate 9 7:29amL 2:09pmH 5:53pmL 11:42pmH Lethal yellowing is caused by organisms have focused on identifying grasses and o ,i January 10-16 figure. Under the Everglades Forever Act, ground covers that do not serve as hosts ol in The Mail passed two years ago by the legislature, farm- called phytoplasmas. Phytoplasmas may be 10 — 8:08amL 2:37pmH 6:53pmL thought of as intermediate between viruses planthopper, and on determining environn 11 12:34amH 8:50amL 3:08pmH 8:02pmL •rs in the Everglades Agricultural Area will pay tal conditions that influence their popula 12 1:27amH 9:29amL 3:40pmH 9:13pmL no more than $322 million of the project's and bacteria, in that they are cellular and larger 13 2:23amH 10:05amL 4:14pmH 10:37pmL "The Island Paper with an than viruses. But unlike bacteria, they have development. 14 3:31 amH 10:41amL _ _. 4:54pmH costs; south Florida taxpayers will pay the rest. 15 12:03am L 4:58amH 11:20amL 5:36pmH no cell wall. 18 1:36amL 6:46amH 6:23pmH Environmental. Touch " 11:56amL (Continued, page 4C) (Continued, / I ISLANDER ' Friday, January 3, I 996 4C • Friday, January 3, 1997- ISLANDER Environmental Update, from 3C Refuge happenings, from 1C Will melaleucas overrun "Glades? weevil, Oxypops vitiosa, with a selective appetite for Special at 9:30 a.m. is a daily (except Fri- Sports & Recreation melaleuca and a few months ago filled a petition with days) two-hour birding tour by car of Wild- One of the recurring nightmares of those push- USDA for its release. But a Washington-based bi- life Drive. (On Wednesdays it is on foot). Like ing Everglades restoration is that, after all the ex- ologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlfie Service, unfa- Into the Mangrove Forest, a plant walk into pense and the political and economic pressures of miliar with threat or the long years of research moni- building filtration marshes and replumbing south the mangrove ecosystem offered on Tuesday tored by his colleagues in the Interior Department, and Thursdays, the walks start at the flagpole Dunes Men compete in Dunes Ladies play Florida's drainage system, they will awake to find has vetoed the release. However, many within the that melaleucas have completely overrun the Ever- in the refuge parking lot. More birding, this Fish & Wildlife Service recognize the threat and re- time in the refuge's Bailey Tract on Tarpon glades. A half-million acres are infested, and the ex- alize that weevils are easier to control than melaleuca. otic tree responds to herbicides and fire by bursting —This column incorporates several Bay Road, is offered Sundays and Tuesdays, a "better ball" contest "Beat the Pro" into bloom and scattering millions of seeds. articles from the Miami Herald. with Exploring the Bailey Tract providing a Researchers at the USDA laboratories in look at the plants and other wildlife of The Dunes Men's Golf Association Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale have identified a played a two-man better ball contest on Dec. Sanibel's fresh water marsh on Thursdays. The 18-hole Ladies Golf Association played a "Beat And the first permanent employee of the 24. In.l8-hole A-Flight competition, Bill the Pro" match on Dec. 27. refuge, who moved here 38 years ago last Sat- The winning participants, beating Ed Lockard's 72, Lethal Yellowing, urday, Charles LeBuff, offers a look at life MacNulty and Bob Davison shot 62 to grab first place. John Ford and Wally Allaire shot were as follows: from 3C in the Caribbean have tant. Long grass har- high susceptibility to and wildlife on Sanibel before construction Katie Reynolds, 60 lethal yellowing, so of the causeway in Sanibel B.C. on Monday 64 to pocket second place, and Tom August All four important proven to be poor bored higher numbers and Jim Calvano shot 65 to pick up third. Jody Cothran, 64 turfgrasses in southern hosts for the insect, in- of nymphs than shorter they are NOT recom- afternoons in the visitor center auditorium. Cindy Adams, 64 mended for planting in Staff rangers offer a variety of programs In B-Flight, Erhart Becker and Max Florida (St. Augustine, cluding palisade grass, grass. Friedersdorf shot 61 to walk off with first Jan Baker, 65 Bahia, Bermuda and Rhodes grass, limpo We also found that Florida's landscapes. both within the Visitor Center and on Wild- Mercy Somers, 66 These included date life Drive at the Cross Dike. Among those at place, followed by Ed Rand and Everett Zoysia grass) are favor- grass, dwarf napier, the nymphs prefer rest- Bowie with 62. Norma Gillespie, 66, able hosts of the and others. Eight spe- ing sites beneath leaf lit- palm, fiji fan palm, the visitor center are America's First Ref- Joyce Rand, 66 tonga fan palm, and uge, the story of Pelican Island NWR which In C-Flight, Bill Ford and Jim Burke nymphs of Myndus cies of leguminous ter and other organic shot 61 and took a scorecard playoff to snare Grethe Christensen, 67 crudus. Thus far, sev- ground covers proved matter, and higher num- Thurston palm. was established by Theodore Roosevelt in Barb Sutherland, 70 Several species, 1903; a profile of cartoonist J.N. "Ding" Dar- first place. Rudy Hanslmaier and John eral grasses that are to be unfavorable as bers of M. crudus de- Green shot 61 to capture second place. Jane Levene, 70 used as pasture grasses hosts of Myndus veloped to adults in field however, are not sus- ling after whom the Sanibel refuge is named; Judy Leeder, 70 ceptible to lethal yel- and a presentation on the south Florida eco- In 9-hole competition, Doc crudus. plots with shredded co- Cooperrider and Don Fleming shot 26 to Joan Smith, 71 In studying conut fiber, tree bark and lowing, including royal system restoration presently underway Inge Hanslamaier won the chip-in competition. palm (Roystonea re- throughout the Everglades and southern vault into first place. Jim Jerrell and Bill USED GARS factors other than similar materials scat- Danaher shot 29 for second place. We g^ - Sell plant cover that tered among the grass on gia) and cabbage pal- Florida. liadt. ^» « TZtxim could influence the soil surface than in metto {Sabal During the weeks ahead visitors can 1994 ACURA LEGEND learn about subjects as diverse as crocodil- Leather, sun roof. 1 owner, population levels of comparable plots with- palmelto). Since these low miles! $23,995 . Myndus crudus, we out such materials. two species are native ians and Calusas (the area's first human in- 1995 CHEVY GEO found that over As factors are to Florida, they are habitants), manatees, birds and the watery Time for the 12th Annual Beachview Men get in TRACKER Convertible^ (VrJ1^ to cfioase.fronL Sharp! \";^v 50% of the nymphs identified that encour- highly recommended world of the mangroves. The manatee pro- were on the soil sur- age or reduce popula- for landscaping. gram is offered at Tarpon Bay Recreation Area, which offers several interpretive excur- 4dobr;l£,Autbl Owner,Nicef face; the rest were tions of Myndus crudus, For more infor- Fort Myers RV show their holiday action below the surface to these can be combined mation, including a sions of its own both through the refuge by 1993 ACURA LEGEND comprehensive listing tram and by kayak or canoe. Canoe Adven- Dreaming of getting away for a long, leisurely vacation? How about jCStlhrdofcteSiKEr,vf Owners-; a maximum depth in an integrated pest The Beachview Men's Golf of palms tested for their tures and Sea Kayak Wildlife Tours also take seeing the sights all across the U.S.? Thousands of people are able to of 3 cm. The length management approach spend time vacationing in the comfort of their (motor) homes. There's Association played a two best of grass was irnpor- to reducing populations resistance to lethal yel- off from refuge property. balls of four tournament over 18 lowing — their scien- In addition to programs in the refuge it- no worry about kenneling pets (take them along) or getting to sleep in of the vector. The spite of the noisy people throwing a party in the hotel room next to holes on Saturday, Dec. 28. principal method in tific and common self, regular and AmeriCorps refuge staff will Tom Redford, Joe names, their region, be offering interpretive programs at the new yours. RVers of all ages know they can pick up at a moment's notice this approach, how- and get away for a day or two, or for extended vacations. Hoffman, Russ Bilgor and ever, will continue their popularity in Lee County Manatee Park at least once a CATALOG' On Jan. 23-26, the 12 Annual Fort Myers Recreational Vehicle Mac McClintock blasted 116 to be the use of le- Florida landscapes, and week. The park is located on State Road 80, to capture first place. 1.5 miles east of 1-75 at Exit 25, across from Show will be held at the Lee Civic Center. thal yellowing-re- their relative lethal yel- Dave Spoehr, Bob Neth, V^v^v Top of-the iin6^:v:vy:-'; ;^';-\ the Florida Power & Light plant. According "The Fort Myers show has become the number one dealer show sistant palms. lowing susceptibility Dave Rubien and Sam Jaffe Several species -— contact your county to rangers, the best time for viewing the gentle in Florida," said Fred Landry, director and show chairman. "With over 1995PONTIACSUNFIRESE animals in the warm discharge waters of the 50 vendors all in one place, the competition is really going to be hot for knocked down 125 to pick up Air; 'fully equipped. 1 Owiher of palms showed extension service. second place. 95' ••'•".••:.:• plant is between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. this show. That means great days for buyers. Anyone interested in pur- On Tuesday, Dec. 24, the 1994 HONDA ACCORDS The number of participants is lim- chasing an RV should not miss this four-day extravaganza." 2 to choose from. Show participants will see all classes of recreational vehicles, from men played a two best balls of ••'•'. #P143S SP1440 4th Annual ited for many of the programs at the ref- V. :,./•; $12,995 •,:>:, I uge, making it necessary to sign up at the basic to the sublime, including luxury coaches, folding camping trail- four over the back nine. 1994 PONTIAC BOHNEVILLE Sanibel Island Tom Redford, Hertz 4, door white; 1 Owner. ; America's favorite wigs at Discount visitor center or call 472-1100 for reser- ers, mini-motorhomes, park trailers, travel trailers, van conversions and Full power.Mice! Prices! All sizes, styies and colors. Pryzant, Bud Ristow and Sam •/.•.'••••yiii^asis:'-::;:'.-/: vations. For canoe/kayak trips from Tar- more. 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It is gold in the early stages of their shell. see islanders wearing a fan on a this mutation color which makes lives. Pectins are also found fairy Although the bottom part of necklace. The normal color is a shells very valuable. often in a yellow-gold color. the zigzag scallop is often called reddish brown with faint ribs on A distant cousin of the zig- There is a special, gold true tulip a fan, sometimes it's referred to the bottom and a smooth top side, zag scallop shell is the lion's paw. which can also be found, but as a flat shell. You certainly will actually the interior portion of the These larger scallops are always more than likely it will be reddish find fragments of shells which are shell. a favorite of serious collectors, gold. flat, but only the zigzag and an- We've seen many over the and I feel they are the third hard- With all this talk about other, the Ravenel's scallop, ac- years but never a golden fan like est shell to find behind the golden shells, if you are new to Hooking the 'pick- tually grow flat-bottomed shells. the shell that washed up on the junonia and the Scotch bonnet. shell collecting, you probably are They aren't very large. The beach recently. Only once have I seen a golden wondering about the value of average fan, if there is such a There is a stretch of beach lion's paw. It washed up on a new such shells. They are worth just pocketing' sheepshead thing, is about an inch and a half in the middle of North Captiva sand bar off North Captiva a few pennies, if anything. But to shell years ago. onsidering that the sheeps- gal stuff, where is your best chance to ter hook is essential. you'll need several fish or a couple of tall with a typical rounded scal- Island where we have the best collectors who have put in long head is often the only fish catch enough for dinner? There is a favorite bait serious big ones. The meat is very tasty. You'll lop form on its outside edge. It's chance of finding fan shells. A third golden shell found on hours on the beach searching for Cwhich will bite when it If the water is clear and less than sheepshead anglers appreciate and this never see it on local restaurant menus also about as thick as a dime. I've always felt this center part, the beaches here is the golden ol- the more unusual finds, each gets cold in January, what size do we four or five feet deep, you see sheeps- is the fiddler crab. These people take because the fish are not caught com- Collectors are always look- where the island is quite narrow, ive. You'll have a much better golden fan, olive or lion's paw have to catch for a world record? head around pilings that support docks great effort to catch the sand dwelling mercially in enough numbers to make ing for the fan shells because they was once a pass. Occasionally, chance of finding one of these than becomes quite valuable. You have to remember that these and bridges. They love to search for crabs at low tides, but it's serious work it worth while. old shells, long since buried, black-and-white striped fish average crabs hidden in the barnacles which and often requires a boat to search the Sheepshead are well known bait can be used for so many things. the other two. I usually find two or Good shelling this week. from 10-15 inches. The sheepshead you grow on underwater structures. The shallow back bays at low tide. There is robbers so always keep the rod in your One of the most beautiful shell will be uncovered. Perhaps a three golden olives a year. The shell This story originally ap- catch will have to be over 22 pounds, fishing pier near the lighthouse and the a bait and tackle shop off Sanibel, at hand or they'll "pick your pocket" as mirrors I've ever seen was pa- thousand years ago the island looks just like a regular, rounded peared on Oft. 12, 1993. four ounces to get an all-tackle world Blind Pass Bridge, between Sanibel the corner of John Morris and we say and never leave a bit of your tiently done all in fan shells. It was divided at this point and the olive shell, but it has no side de- record according to those people who and Captiva Islands, always have some McGregor called The Bait House bait. keep such records at the International resident "sheeps" underneath. which sometimes supplies fiddlers. If Game Fish Association. The fish has a hard interior mouth not, fresh shrimp, cut into small pieces, Shelling News Chances are you aren't going to which has crushing teeth enabling it to is about the best alternative. Shelling waits for the most bitter latch onto a fish that big, but when the crack open crabs and even barnacles. Because of the small mouth, these of northeasters to hit the area in Janu- north winds are strong and the tempera- Even good-sized fish, say 18 inches fish won't take plugs or lures and only ary because this means the start of what Homeowners - Get the Money you need - tures drop into the 60s, the bait steal- long, have a relatively small mouth rarely hit a tiny jig, although once in a many consider the prime shelling even if you've been turned down by a ing sheepshead often is the only game opening. That means smaller hooks. while, someone reports catching a months of the entire year. We'll talk in town. Short shank 1/0 hooks are about as sheepshead on a fly. I find that as hard more about this next time, but don't be Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlif e, Inc. bank, have bad credit, can't prove income, Around here, a whopper would be large as you want. It's easy to tell when to swallow as a sheepshead! Fresh bait hesitant to bundle up and head for a filed bankruptcy or in foreclosure. 20 inches and weigh perhaps five your hooks are too big, because you'll always works best. long beach walk when the first winter P.O. Box 150, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 pounds. And lately the laws have been get lots of bites, yanking back hard on Cleaning the fish is difficult be- storm hits the islands this month. It It's your money - all you need is enough changing. Where once there was no the rod, only to find your bait has been cause of the stout rib cage. It takes a usually happens in the first two weeks PLEASE JOIN US NOW! equity in your home. Find out how easy li mit to the length or the number of fish stolen. An old trick I always use is to very sharp knife, even for the smaller of January. Good shelling. which could be kept, new state laws say keep going smaller even to size 1 or 2, fish, or you will waste meat. 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