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Heaitv thanks lo (he 1 N "Ding" identih U) animah, % *c* Dai ling \\ildlile Rclugv lor hostini: and plants slulls and to Uank 01 ihc Islands 101 spoiisonni: While niarn look lheu I'R OWs lusi Walk On the V ild Side time and stiolled thiousili "V- ! on tnday, January 30. Although Wildlife the course, others hurried- Drive is closed to the public on Fridays, ly read their bird guides Rob Jess, Refuge Manager, thought this and scribbled their •• ;V •• .. unique wildlife event for C.R.O.W. was answers in anticipation of winning the beautiful Luc Above left & right: The last walkers on the sion for the program to be held on the Century vase donated by course were Minnesota resident Sue Dopp and drive, About 40 participants braved the Luc for the 1st place win- Bob Haugan. They correctly identified 14 of 40 encroaching rain and gave their best ner. Coming from New questions; and Birders. Right: Coming all the efforts to cover the four-mile course and Hampshire for the contest way from Now FTatnpsliire. Sam Townsend had Sam 'Iimnsend the fasiest lime und only missed three questions. had the must an Left: "Ding" Darling volunteer Mary Cramer has ICCI an.sueis in the her spotting scope ready for the competitors. shortest amount nt time and won the euiet ached HIM Wildlne Diive on a Friday niDiiun;:! Ml place vase. aic looking lonv.nd to lepe.uinc ihis Oiu sineeiesl thanks LO event unique e\ent neM wintei! Thanks again to oi»amzeis Calhj Cnnlmo. Tom cdl ofoui donois, volunteers MKI jtieruK'e.s and Caiol Rotlunan and [)on and who paiiK'ipaiecl lor Hie henelit o\ Julie Sclmail/. The leamuoik C.R O \V between Ding Dailin.-:. CROW -The.staff at C.R.O.W. •'iid Bank iif the Islands made this event possible and siioi.essli.il. Smiling attendees learned about C.R.O.W and our native plants Vintage Fashion Show tobenefi t museum and animals while the\ en|o\od On Monday. Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m., the peaeelul evlusiuU nl the Sanihel Historical Village and Museum will hold a "Vintage Fashion Show & Luncheon" at The Sanctuary Clubhouse on Wulferf Road to benefit the \liiseiiin. Models strolling among the tables will be weaiing fashions elating from the inid 19th ceiiluiy through the 19G0's such as a Victorian Pciiod Wedding Gown, a 1040's Chinese Smoking Jacket, an ivory satin sinned drew, from the carl> 20th centurv and an lS80's period dress. Sponsors for this show include Chico's. Dillard's, Congress Jewelers. F. Schuinachcr & Co.. and the Sancluury Golf Couise lo name a few. Tickets axe Sazes 14 and! $50 a person and include a superb sii-

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A long time ago Plato said, .liinual extravaganza. adequate but completely overshadowed by the stage "Moderation in all things," as words to The Super Bowl seems to have replaced the itself — a remarkable edifice constructed in mere live by. That might have been a little easi- World Series as America's prime sporting celebra- moments to support a large number of singers and er in ancient Greece when there were a lot- tion. Perhaps it's because it all happens in one day dancers, along with their attendant smoke, fireworks and fewer things about which to be moderate. m one game — not stretched over the best of seven exotic lighting. Surely NASA could learn a thing or two Clearly he couldn't have anticipated the in who-knows-how-many days or games. Clearly it from these engineering marvels, erected in no time, Super Bowl, especially this year's, played ^ has reached some sort of pinnacle of commerce, delivering spectacular performances, and vanished out for national TV audiences last Sunday, • j commanding some $2.3 million for each 30 seconds equally rapidly with all the incredible gear to leave a Feb. 1. •-• of advertising — and that doesn't even begin to clear field for the second half of the game. "Excess is best," seems to be the motto . RENNY include the production cost of these informational Ahh... the Super Bowl, American extravagance at its these days and Super Bowl XXXVIII SEVERANCE extravaganzas. best — and, in the privacy of this column, I must con- lived up to it all the way. From galas Editor The goal posts and out of bounds markers have fess. I was enthralled starting the day before, to the grand moved considerably in this part of the game in recent finale, it was huge and imposing, rivaling Hollywood's years and this one marked new levels to.be sure. The most exotic dreams. For those of us,,actual football fans streaker that dropped his towel on the 50 yard line just who tuned in shortly after 6:00 p.m., the programming before the second half kick-off was perhaps ordinary by DON'T OWN A BOAT!! was surprisingly professional and to the point — it was college prank standards. But the halftime show itself was actually about football and offered an absolute mini- nothing short of extraordinary. The performers were mum of obvious and inane comments from people whose jobs are to play football, not to make pithy and Pick Up Our Newest Club - Open Now insightful observations about the. game and the season Delivery just ended. To the amazement of many, it was actualh New Available Boat Club of a very good game. It was exciting, close and most I > Ecieciric 3rbour-Punta Rassa well-played — truly an unusual combination for this Furniture plus our • Exclusive Members Only Club Usual • We pay for a variety of boats 2 Rooms We buy or consign >, Fuii of nice new and and the associated costs. Florida used furniture • You receive unlimited use & Casual on any boat to 29", Any Day!! Furniture (239) 267-3994 • Less $$$ than docking- & Misc. FAMILY HOURS: MON-FRI 9-6:00 SAT 9-4:00 Guaranteed MEDICINE 17274 Son Carlos Blvd * FORT MYERS BEACH* FL 33931 SHOP ONLINE AT www.swedensfinest.com ^^^^S0^^ PHILIP G. DAVIS, M.D. 454-6868 [JOHN D, STRAUSEBAUGH, D.O. A Swedish AFFair Family Practitioner Internal Medicine The Finest in Scandinavian Handicraft • Primary Care Physicians Roya! Palm Square DON'T WAIT 1400 Colonial Blvd. CALL TODAY • Urgent Care for all Ages Ft. Myers, FL 33907 • Most Insurance Accepted Open: Mon-Sat 10-6 • X-Rays and Lab Tests Closed Sundays

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Coming up this wed - i Friday, Feb. 6 Meditation is part of the class, said Tuesday, Feb. 10 Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Fair Suzanne, because "meditation helps us USPS info on mail fraud & See Section B. grow and find out who we are. We owe it Chamber Box Lunch ID theft to ourselves to hear ourselves. It's good for The Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber the body, good for the mind and good for of Commerce will hold its monthly Box The Postal Service will sponsor an Island Seniors Bazaar the spirit." Lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 11:30 informational kiosk at Edison Mall on Bazaar Day is just hours away! The In last year's class, there were people a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Sanibel Community Feb. 6 - 8 to provide information on pre- popular Island Seniors Bazaar is this who were experienced at meditation, Center, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Jerry's of venting mail fraud and identity theft. The Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join people who were novices and some who Sanibel will provide the lunch. D. T. Postal Inspection Service will also pro- your fellow islanders and check out all the felt like one woman who walked in, Minich, Executive Director of the Lee vide information on what to do if you have offerings at the Civic Center at the corner planted herself in the front row and County Visitor Convention Bureau will be been a victim. of Palm Ridge Road and Library Way. announced, "I can't meditate, I've tried." the featured speaker. The kiosk will be inside Entrance B (by You won't want to miss the specialty Yet when the meditation began, she was Tickets for the lunch are $10 and you the Edison statue) and will be staffed from vendors, the Trash 'n Treasures room plus the first one to relax. must register by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. by a member of the jewlery, bromeliads, European soaps, Suzanne creates a safe atmosphere for After that date and at the door, the cost is United States Postal Service Consumer dolls, Calamondin marmalade, delicious the meditation. "You can't fail at medita- $14. Call 472-1966 for reservations or Advisory Council. baked goods plus hot dogs, soft drinks and tion. Some people slide right into it. The email your reservation to: office @sanibel- coffee for sale. first thing I learned was TM, which gives captiva.org. Saturday, Feb. 7 For more information, please call you a thing to focus on, and it's only 20 The Chamber hosts the monthly Box Yolande at 395-3372. minutes." Some meditations in the class Lunch on the second Tuesday of every Patterson memorial benefit are with music, some without. month. If you would like to help cater the Monday, Feb. 9 When Suzanne meditates at home, "I On Sunday, Feb. 8, Nick & Stella's luncheon at future dates, please call Ava at not only take the phone off the hook, I put 472-1080,. ext. 225. Restaurant will be holding a memorial it in the refrigerator." When her kids were celebration and benefit honoring the life Self-discovery workshop living with her, "I would go in my room, of the late George Patterson. George and Coming Up: Chamber AfterHours set the kitchen timer and tell my kids, any- Green Earth Landscaping and Marcel Marsha's best friends are sponsoring this begins Feb. 9 one who knocks is dead." 50/50 benefit and are looking forward to Ventura of Karen Bell Realty (VIP) will Finding Me: An Inside Job, an eight- The class curriculum will depend on the host the Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber seeing you there. week class for women, will be starting on interests of those attending. "You are Nick & Stella's Pizza Perfecto & of Commerce monthly AfterHours on Feb. 9. Islander Suzanne Weinheimer pro- working with group energy and that energy Monday, Feb. 16. The landscaping com- Sports Pub is at 15271 McGregor in vides a safe setting for participants to lifts you... The class will grow out of the McGregor Pointe Plaza (Nick & Stella's is pany is located at 3889 Sanibel-Captiva explore "the many facets of our being." energy of the people who come." Suzanne Road (across from the Sanibel School). to the left of K-Mart). Call 466-9493 for Using stories, meditation, music and will lead the group actively for the first more information. Reservations must be made by Friday, friendship, the group will work together to couple of sessions but then the class takes Feb. 13 before 5 p.m. for all attending. "coax forth joy, wisdom, humor and a new on a life of its own. There is a $5 charge for members and sense of self." The first and second sessions, Feb. 9 guests with advance reservations; without and Feb. 16, are open to all interested reservations, the charge is $8. Please call women; after the second class, it becomes 472-1966 or email your reservation to: difficult to incorporate newcomers. There [email protected]. r\ is no charge but donations are accepted for Chamber AfterHours is held on the-third materials and refreshments. Monday at 5:30 p.m. Chamber members, "People take what they want and leave prospective members and guests are invit- The islands' Community the rest." Weinheimer is also a healer and ed to attend. Newspaper since 1961 it was while working with AIDS patients For more information on attending or that she learned, "I'm not in charge of hosting an AfterHours, call Ava at 472- results." 1080, Ext. 225. Mailing address: Sessions will be held at Loggerhead P.O. Bo\ 56 • Sauihcl. H. 33957 l Cay on Sanibel. If you want to register or Phone: <23J> 472-51S5 • Fax 472-1372 would like more information, give Suzanne Weinheimer a call at 472-0214. I. .. • M I .• I .... I Happenings, continued right Location: Promenade ("enler 695 liirpuii Hay Rd. Vml il\3

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Coming up this week - Waugh at Fishing Club MOAA Meeting Middle East expert Kipper, speaks at FORUM The featured speaker at the Tuesday, The Sanibel/Captiva Chapter of the Judith Kipper, internationally recog- Strategic and International Studies and as a Feb. 10 meeting of the Sanibel Island Military Officers Association of America nized Middle East expert and Director of guest scholar/lecturer at Brookings Institute Fishing Club is Captain Steven Waugh. (MOAA) will meet Tuesday, Feb. 10 atthe Middle East Forum of the Council on and the American Enterprise Institute. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel. I Ui vigil KCidliUiij Will bJJvtuv al JJ1VJ /-iivlo Sunday, February 2/ at 7:3u p.m., Sariibel Community Center at 2i73 The meeting wiii start at 12 noon with a The FORUM will host Mr. James Periwinkle Way. The presentation will short social and business session, followed Wednesday, February 11 at begin shortly after 7 p.m. in the north 7:30 p.m. in Schein Hall, 900 Thurber. He, too, will appear in by lunch and then a presentation by Stacy BIG ARTS' Schein Hall. At the room; it is free and the public is welcome Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. Her Payne from the Lee County Sheriff's beginning of this election year, the to attend. topic is "Beyond the Office. Stacy will discuss "Scams/Cons/& Headlines in the Middle '•••'.• residents of Sanibel and Captiva Captain Steven Waugh, with the Crime Prevention," highlighting current East: American Interests in a are very honored to have this Captiva Charter Company, is a licensed issues in Lee County' and the area. All cur- Region in Transition." nationally recognized authority on fishing guide, a fifth generation Florida rent and former military personnel and Tickets, $20 each, can be ,,"> campaigns, elections, and presi- native, with over 35 years of experience on spouses are welcome. Membership is open reserved by calling BIG f . dential and congressional politics, our local waters. He specializes in back- to any military officer. The cost is $15 per ARTS, 395-0900. speak on "The Politics of the 2004 bay, skinny water fishing, including sea person for lunch. Reservations are required A frequent contributor to s , Presidential Election: Strategies, and must be made by Thursday, Feb. 5 by trout, redfish, snook and tarpon. Unlike The New York Times and the Tactics and Issues". Mr. Thurber is calling Alex McKinzie at 395-9232. most guides, Captain Waugh uses a 20-ft. Washington Post, Ms. . the author of numerous books and Lake & Bay for shallow water and a 16-ft. Kipper travels often to the articles on Congress, congression- Hell's Bay Whipray for fishing in water as fkebana at Shell Islands Middle East visiting Israel, al-presidential relations, interest skinny as five inches. He is a member of the Arab nations, and Iran groups, lobbying, and campaigns the Mercury Fishing team and has done Garden Club where she meets heads of and elections. Currently, he is a numerous "How to" fishing seminars for professor of Government, and the The ancient Japanese art of flower state, senior officials, schol- Boat U.S., Boater's World and area fishing ars, editors, and business Founder/Director of the Center for clubs. He fishes with Sage, Orvis and arranging known as Ikebana will be the Congressional and Presidential theme at the Shell Islands Garden Club leaders. In her capacity as a handmade Loomis blank rods. consultant to ABC News, Studies at American University in For those Islanders interested in learn- meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12 noon. Washington, D.C.. In 1996, he was The club will meet at St. Michael and All and a guest commentator on ing more about winter inshore fishing, * * F '- '.':\ honored as the University Angels Church at 2304 Periwinkle Way. TV and radio, she recently this will be a program that you will not met with HRH crown Prince Scholar/Teacher of the Year. want to miss. The Sanibel Island Fishing Noted Ikebana lecturer Virginia Mraz Abdulla, and in 1990 partici- Thurber will be the guest speaker and will demon- The FORUM at BIG ARTS Club meets monthly and has fishing sem- pated in an extensive interview with endeavors to bring the finest in distin- inars, outings and other social events strate flower arrangements from O'hara, Saddam Hussein. Enshu, and Chiki schools. This program is guished scholars to our islands. The throughout the year. If you are interested Islander Richard Cook commented, thoughtful, learned expertise and insights in joining the club, please drop us a line at open to the public and the cost is $3 for non-members. "I'm nowhere close to being an expert on of these carefully chosen speakers are - The Sanibel Fishing Club, P.O. Box meant to challenge the thinking, help hone If you have an interest in gardening, flo- the Middle East... In fact, to me, that mess 1121, Sanibel, FL 33957 or call Charles perceptions and broaden the understanding ral arranging, and horticulrure, consider is like watching a horse 10 times — it just Sobczak, President, at 472-0491. of their island listeners. Support for this becoming a member of the Shell Islands keeps repeating itself. year's program has been phenomenal, with Captain Steve Waugh releasing a Garden club. Please call President Glenda "I've heard Judith Kipper at least 12 many scholars speaking to sold out crowds. nice inshore redfish. Campbell at 472-8994 for particulars. times in Washington and, of all the speak- ers I've heard on the subject, including The FORUM is generously supported by Kissinger and a host of others, Dr. Judith series sponsor, Northern Trust as well as by On Sunday, Feb. 8. the Legion and Kipper is by far the best. .. .Plus, she has Chico's, and The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Sous (at American Legion Post 123) | gorgeous eyes!" he added with a grin. Company. Call now to reserve your seats along with local fishing guides will host ! "I don't go voluntarily to lectures on for the last three Distinguished Scholars of a Fish Fry at the Legion in honor of the Middle East crisis, but she's that good the season, Judith Kipper- February 11, joe Burnsed. Joe, a fishing guide him- j — I'll be there on Wednesday." James Thurber - February 22; and self, has been out of commission for | Ms. Kipper has also served as Director of Lawrence Korb - February 29. some time now due to health problems. the Middle East Program at the Center for The get-together is planned so friends More Happenings, see page 7 can visit with Joe and show him some .support. The meal will feature fresh local cliches along with Cole Slaw. Baked Beans and much more. There will be local entertainment planned throughout the day - Timing of event 1: p.m. - '??'.' ONE BITE AND VERABFALXLY YOU'RE HOOKED COLLECTION SEAFOOD • SPORTS • SPIRITS FOR LUNCH Snapper / Grouper / Sole / Swordfish Yellowtail / Salmon / Cobia Dolphin / Softshell Crabs / Scamp Shrimp / Oysters / Clams / Scallops Tilapia / Lobster / King Crab "We serve it ...or we don't it fresh... serve it at all! Don't forget a Trip To our Fish Market Serving from 11:30am daily CORNER PERIWINKLE WAY AND PALM RIDGE ROAD 472-9166 703 Tarpon Bay Road • Sanibel • 395-CRAB •/ 6A • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • Islander Distinguished service award named after Goss Sue Stephens champion horses at Madison Square Michael Bolte, and their children — John Sue Stephens, long-time Sanibel resi- Garden for the Whitneys of Long Island. Stephens Bolte and Katherine Hanne At its annual Pre-Session Legislative dent, died peacefully in her sleep But World War II inter- Bolte — all of Santa Cruz, Calif. Forum this week, the Southwest Florida on Jan. 24. 2004. vened, and she quit her A memorial service to celebrate Sue's Transportation Initiative announced the Born in Winthrop, Mass., on senior year to earn her life wiJI be held at a later date. Donations creation of the Porter Goss Award for March 4, 1926, Sue had an inter- pilot's license at the famed in her honor may be given to any charity Distinguished Service, presenting the inau- esting and diverse life. The Getty Flight School. of choice. gural award to Congressman Goss in honor daughter of Army Major General Eventually, she iiiiu otHcr of his '"unwavering commitmeni to improving the quality of life in Southwest Joseph Sladen Bradley and valiant American women Virginia W. McKee Florida." Susan Shattuck Bradley, she delivered P-51 Mustang Virginia W. McKee of Sanibel died traveled extensively w-ith her bombers and transport Feb. 3, 2004. She had been a resident Tom Conrecode, vice president of gov- family while growing up, living planes from the States to since 1978. Formerly of Aurora, Ohio, ernmental affairs for Collier Enterprises in Guam and the Philippines as army bases in England. Mrs. McKee spent her time volunteering and a member of SWFTI's executive com- well as several states in the con- In 1949, Sue married at the Sanibel Library and at Shell Point mittee, pre- tinental US. Her father was the John Stephens, a career offi- Village.. She enjoyed playing golf and sented the last of an unbroken line of West Point - cer in the US Army like her father. They bridge. In addition to the love of her fam- award — a trained officers harking back to the found- had two daughters, Susan and Frances. ily, she enjoyed her many friends here in crystal block ing of the Academy. "'Duty, Honor, John's duties took them to Georgia, Florida. with a carved Country" was a slogan heard frequently in Virginia, Germany, Panama and Winter Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by eagle — to the Bradley household. Park, Florida. her husband Henry and is survived by her Goss' chief Sue's artistic talent surfaced early. By In 1974, John retired and they moved to two sons R. Bruce (Aukje) of staff, the age of only 16, one of her fashion illus- Sanibel Island, where they enjoyed boat- McKee of the Netherlands and Jack S h e r y 1 trations graced the cover of Harpers- ing from the only permanent home they H. (Helen) McKee of Tallmadge, Ohio, W o o 1 e y . Bazaar. She also provided illustrations for had ever known on Lighthouse Way. six grandchildren; Michael McKee, Goss was in Saks Fifth Avenuue, Neiman-Marcus and Before long, Sue earned a reputation as a Chris (Melissa) McKee, Wendy (Ken) Washington, Bergdoff fine artist. Her meticulous illustrations of Brown, Scott (Ellen) McKee, Todd D.C., but Goodman. shells graced several Sanibel calendars, (Cate) McKee and Kelly (Scott) Prior, videotaped a Goss S u e the Sanibel-Captiva phone book, and were eight grandchildren, Whitney. Ashley, message of thanks that was shown during attended incorporated into the motif of the Sanibel and Samantha McKee, Jacquelyn and the forum, which attracted 70 local elected George Cafe. Zachary Brown, Spencer and Ethan officials and transportation administrators. Washington Shells fascinated Sue and she won McKee and Rachel Prior and a special Conrecode said that SWFTI wanted to University countless blue ribbons and Best of Show friend and caregiver. Esther. honor Goss not only for his decades of where she awards at the Sanibel Shell Show. In the Memorial service will be held public service, but also for his efforts to set records in '80s she also became interested in fossil Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004 at 11:00 am at obtain funding to improve the 1-75 corridor both diving shells. As a result of her work, two previ- Sanibel Congregational United Church of in Southwest Florida. and swim- ously unknown species v/ere named after Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel "Our interstate is one of the major trans- ming, and her. Much of her world-class collection of with Dr. Ron Niehoff, Pastor, officiating? portation challenges facing the region," served as an recent shells has been donated to the Memorials may be made to Ding Darling said Conrecode. "SWFTI has been work- alternate for Museum of Natural History in Santa Wildlife Society, Inc. 1 Wildlife Drive, ing closely with Congressman Goss and the United Barbara, Calif., and part of her fossil col- Sanibel, Florida, 33957 or the American his staff to identify opportunities to S- t a t e s lection is now at the University of Florida Cancer Society. advance funding for 1-75 improvements. In Olympic at Gainesville. Arrangements by Harvey-Engelhardt- the past two years alone, his efforts have Equestrian Sue is survived by two daughters — Metz Funeral Home. resulted in more than $5.6 million that is Team. She Susan, residing in Sante Fe, N.M. and being used by the Florida Department of also showed Frances Bolte and her husband, Dr. Randall S. Anderson Transportation today to improve capacity Randy Anderson, age 50, of North Fort and safety on 1-75. We are very grateful Myers passed away January 25, 2004. for the Congressman's efforts and believe IS YOUR BEDROOM AS Customize your He is survived by his wife, Connie; two his leadership deserves recognition." bedroom today! children — Sara A. Bird ar?d Bryan A. Goss said, "It has been a privilege to UNIQUE AS YOU ARE? Anderson; a step-son, Roger Johnson; his represent the 14th Congressional District, See what a difference new custom parents — former Sanibel Building and I am truly honored to be recognized by SWFTI, which has shown by example how bedding alone can make—or go all Official Max Anderson and his wife, Barbara: and a brother, Rex A. Anderson, much more we can accomplish when we out with window treatments, wall work together as a region through public- and floor coverings, furniture, of Sacramento, Calif. Graveside services were held last private partnerships. I have often said this lighting and accessories. We handle is the best congressional district by far, and everything from design to product Thursday, Jan,. 29. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to my job is made a whole lot easier when selection through final installation. the American Heart Association. community-spirited groups like SWFTI And we listen and work within your pitch in." budget. 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dciicuk; blue puiijie;> Sweetheart Balloon Sale blooming on a bed of pure sunshine, Home and Garden Show Save 25-50f/ir off on great Valentine's edged in butterflies and blue skies; Apple A Home and Garden Tour will be pre- Day gifts during the Sweetheart Balloon Green is a vibrant green, borrowed from LeBuff speaks to AARP sented by the Fort Myers/Lee County the orchard and trimmed with bright blue Sale at the Bcachview Golf Club on What about the history of Sanibel do' Garden Council, Feb. 14, from 1 to 3 p.,m. paisley; Sherbet is a mix of tangy oranges Wednesday, Feb. 11. Choose from you know or wish you knew? This is your at 1845 Monta Vista Street, Fort Myers, with yellow, pink and white. New Hope — Ashworth, Slazenger, Polo, Marcia, Bette special opportunity to learn volumes! The located in the Edison-Ford Historical with snowdrops for endurance and pink & Court (excludes already reduced mer- Sanibel-Captiva AARP is privileged to Edison Park. A "bachelor's pad," the ribbons for awareness --— is the third Vera chandise, shoes, gloves, balls and clubs). have reknowned author Charles LeBuff as house is a deco-art structure that will fea- Bradley pattern designed to benefit the our speaker for our Feb. 13 program. Mr. ture creative flower designs by a number Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast LeBuff has lived on Sanibel for over 46 of noted garden club designers. More than SCA Valentine's Day dinner Cancer, which has raised nearly $2 million years and is well acquainted with the thirty garden clubs and plant societies are for breast cancer research. & dance island's history. He wrote the popular involved in the Home and Garden Tour New bag designs include the toggle tote "Sanybel Light" plus his just-released his- The gardens, planted by members of The Sanibel Community Association and a carry-all and re-styled versions of torical novel, "The Calusan," each of the garden club council, is directed by the will be hosting a "Valentine's the duffel and cosmetic bags, plus the pop- which will be available at this meeting. Master Gardeners of Lee County and the Dinner/Dance Social" Wednesday, Feb. ular curling iron cover has been brought Among the many themes in "The Council. Faye Granberry, Ways and 11 at 6 p.m. back. He Crocodile Owner Phil Johnson Calusan" are the 1513 European contact Means chairperson of the Fort Myers/Lee Treat your sweetheart or yourself to a points out that this year's new patterns with the fierce Calusa Indians who once County Garden Council, is serving as the wonderful evening of music by Tommy have a "Florida look" and fit right in with dominated Southwest Florida, plus infor- chairperson, assisted by Sandy Kavouras, Dee and The Statesmen. Enjoy an all the island lifestyle. mation on the Sanibel lighthouse. 2nd Vice President of the Council. The American buffet with beer and wine. Shell Island Garden Club and the Sanibel- Get your first look at the new Vera The program is at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Member cost is S15 and non-member cost Captiva Orchid Society members are serv- Bradley styles on Feb. 12. In March, Phil Feb. 13, at the Island Senior Center on is $18; door prizes. Get your reservation ing on various committees. will have in this year's new Silks. He Library Way, off Palm Ridge Road. in early so that you do not miss this sure- Crocodile is located at 2330 Palm Ridge The tour will carry out the theme of to-sell-out eveni. Everyone is welcome to attend and to par- Road; the phone is 472-9166. ticipate in refreshments and fellowship Valentine's Day with prizes for the most Call the SCA at 472-2155 for informa- after the program. If you have any ques- creative hat designs — thirty or more bas- tion and reservations. tions, call 395-3372. kets designed by garden club members to be awarded by a "Chinese Auction," floral Thursday, Feb. 12 designs and a special sale of plants includ- Mel's Diner — roses for ing bromeliads, orchids and other plants. San-Cap Christian Women's Music will be presented in the garden and St. Jude's refreshments served. The cost is $10 and sweethearts will be welcomed at half- Club luncheon On Friday Feb. 13, the day before price. Open to the public. Tickets at the The Sanibel-Captiva Christian Women's Valentines Day, Mel's Diner will sell to the door, if lost the day of the tour call Sandy, Club cordially invites all women to their first 100 people at each location starting at 218-6443. luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the 9 a.m. two dozen roses for only $20 with Sundial Beach Resort from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. 100% of the proceeds going to St. Jude's The luncheon will feature a demonstra- Research Hospital. Ghost Walks at Koreshan tion of shell art by Audrey Hostetter. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Martha Fellure. a motivational speaker was founded by the late entertainer Danny Koreshan State Historic Site is proud to and fashion designer, will be the speaker Thomas and treats approximately 160 present their annual Ghost Walks on and music will be provided by vocalist patients every day, mostly on an outpatient Saturday and Sunday,February 14 and 15. Theresa Shea. basis. St. Jude's is the largest childhood can- The Ghost walks are a large scale living Cost of the luncheon is $15 inclusive. cer research center in the world in terms of history program that interpret the aspects Reservations are required. Call Eva the number of patients enrolled in research of Koreshan ways of life. Guest speakers Barbouf at 454-6948 or Jean Wilson at study protocols and successfully treated. act out short plays and monologues in cos- 472-2017. Reservations made but not hon- St. Jude staff members are dedicated to tume during a one hour and 15 minute - ored must be paid for. treating the "whole patient." The hospital moonlit tour of the Koreshan Unity settle- includes vision, dental and physical thera- ment. This special event will take place at py clinics and the fund-raising arm covers the Koreshan State Historic Site on the Vera Bradley at lie all costs for medical treatment rendered at corner of Corkscrew Road and US 41 in Above Jonna Erlander at lie St. Jude. Families without Insurance are Estero. Show times are 7, 7:15 , 7:30 and Crocodile Crocodile with the new Vera never asked to pay. St. Jude also covers 7:45 p.m. Bradley patterns. She is carrying travel, meal and lodging expenses. Reservations for this unique cultural The annual Open House at He the New Hope pattern while the For more information contact Richard event can be made by calling (239) 992- Crocodile will be on Thursday, Feb. 12.new Katherine, Apple Green and Karp - Director of Marketing for Mel's 0311. Tickets are $5 per person. There are four new patterns and several Sherbet are on the top two shelves behind her. Diner at 239/489-0085 chic new designs. More Happenings on page 16

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That's an Egg Case, Not a Sea Snake! SCCF Open House Sanibel's snowy plover project The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation The Plover Project is another example Foundation will hold its annual Open of how cooperation gets jobs done on I had some new shell collectors come does the casing. The length can House on Monday, Feb. 16 at its Nature Sanibel. The project, now in its third back to the boat the other day with tales approach four feet or more. As it moves Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The year, is a marriage of scientists from both of a "beach thing" which they speculat- around with waves it almost appears to Open House will include games, activi- the Conservation Foundation, the Refuge ed would have been a be alive. ties, music, programs and refreshments and volunteers. Everyone works together plastic hose filled with If all goes as intended, in for people of all ages. to find the plovers, monitor their nests, sand, a dead eel or a sea the spring with warm weath- It will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 and band their chicks so we can keep snake. They gave it er and waters returning, the p.m. with original sawgrass music about track of them. The purpose of the project wide berth. What they seams of the casing open and Southwest Florida provided by Cindy is to better understand the needs of and had come upon after a the tiny whelks are released. Hackney. Programs and activities include increase the survival chances of this winter storm was the However, late winter storms a nature sounds contest, extra guided tiail threatened species. remains of a lightning can kill thousands of poten- walks, bracelet making, love potions, herb The project is in need of volunteers and whelk egg case and, tial whelks by ripping them terrariums, origami and information on you do not need to be an experienced yes, it does kind of look out of the sand and tossing snakes and turtles. Food and beverage is birder: training will be provided. like a snake. We have them to dry out on the sand. being provided by Bailey's General Store. However, there are several things one eels, but no sea snakes If you come upon a casing, Bring a friend and/or meet new ones at should consider before volunteering. here... so far. They fold back one of the discs, the SCCF Open House. The Nature Plovers nest from mid-February until well were relieved. hold it up to the sun and you Center is located one mile west of Tarpon into July. It is helpful to have volunteers As we get more should be able to make out Bay Road, on Sanibel-Captiva Road. who are here during June and even some towards spring, just Capt. Mike tiny> dark dots inside. A mag- Overflow parking is available at the of July since our seasonal volunteers about all those who nifying glass should show the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. There is leave in April and May. Also, volunteers walk the beaches regularly will see this forming whelk. no roadside parking permitted. People are should be prepared to be available for two tan, accordion-like case. Unfortunately, I have heard of people trying to save encouraged to use the overflow parking or hours, two or three mornings a week and once dislodged and sent to the beach by the casing by placing it in calm waters, come by bicycle. *" be able to walk about two miles. the waves, all the pin-head sized baby but it does not appear to work. It is a This is a valuable citizen science pro- whelks will die. Examining the casing is shame they can't be saved, put in preser- ject. Those who would like to take part harmless and simple. vation waters and released to increase should call Brad Smith at the The casings are deposited in the shal- the population of this very popular shell. SCCF Nature Sounds Conservation Foundation at 472-2329 or lows of the gulf and in the warm bay The juveniles are quite colorful, run- Bev Postmus at 472-2461 for informa- waters by mature left-handed lightning ning from tans to dark brown and even Contest tion, or plan to attend our organizational whelk females. These are some of our some highlights of yellows, blue and Practice, practice, practice! It's time to meeting on Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. at the largest of the living shellls, often mea- golds. Whelks in the four-to-seven -inch prepare for the Nature Sounds Contest at Conservation Foundation. suring over 12 inches in length and size are some of the best specimens we the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation weighing five pounds or so. Outside of can offer shell collectors. As the whelks Foundation's Open House on Feb. 16. the Florida horse conch, no locally found get older, say 12 years or so. they tend to Nature sounds include bird songs, shell is bigger than the mature whelk. lose some of the color from their wind, waves and any other sounds in the Audubon outing on Feb. 7 In summer and fall, perhaps a half younger years and it's not unusual to find great outdoors. In one contest, a naturalist The next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon dozen small males will follow a female big. old ones which are mostly while. imitated a group of second graders on a birding outing will take place on around. We saw this in the shallow flats While the big whelks are a joy to find Held trip to the rocky shore by trampling Saturday, Feb. 7 (tomorrow) at Bunche just a month or so ago, which is late for and on just about everyone's list of most a pile of empty oyster shells. Use your Beach, across the Causeway. Meet at 8 mating, but this one had four suitors wanted shells for a collection, there is imagination to hoot, howl, growl, babble, a.m. at the end of John Morris Road (the with her. She grows one of the most one kind which is quite rare. The name rustle or whistle your way to victory. third light from the Causeway). All bird- unusual birth systems in nature — each of the shell we've been talking about is SCCF's Open House is scheduled ers arc welcome and be sure to wear shoes segment of the casing will eventually be left-handed lightning vvhelk. Rarely, annually for President's Day, a holiday for that can get wet. as large and thick as a checker. There nature switches openings and a right- some and a school day off for most chil- The next outing will be on Saturday, can be two or three dozen such compart- handed whelk will be born. I've never dren. Activities, music, exhibits and more Feb. 14 At Bowman's Beach, also at 8 ments, joined together by a backbone- found one and have seen just one reverse are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The a.m. type of cord which keeps the individual specimen in a collection. Nature Sounds Contest will take place These outings are open to the public cells together. Good shelling this week and look out near the porch of the Nature Center at 11 and all birders are welcome; the suggest- She attaches one end of the string in for those sea snakes! a.m. Sign up the day of the event. Ribbons ed donation is $2. Call Malcolm Harpham -shallow waters where she knows they and prizes will be awarded with cate- at 395-3804 for other details. will get food, sunlight and, hopefully, (Have a question or comment?) You gories for both adults and children. protection from sea conditions. Those can reach Capt. Mike Fuery at 466-3649 laid in the quieter bay have a greater or by e-mail [email protected] chance for surviva. The interesting thing is that, as the tiny whelks inside grow, so

Dine Dockside and Enjoy Mouthwatering Delights Prom the.Sea — It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! Gramma Dofs "77* Serving Seaside Saloon Lunch 11:30 AM Winner of 11 Taste of the Islands "Awards" Dinner 5:00 PM Our latest win for Take out Available Located at... "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD" Sanibel Marina 472-8138 3 Years in a row 634 N. Yachtsman Come See Why! Sanibel, FL Islander • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 9A Ivory-billed woodpecker The Hit of the Day By Bev Postmus topic at Audubon What are all those people The elusive ivory-billed woodpecker doing, just standing there gazing will be the topic of Dr. Jerry Jackson's pre- at one of the woodpiles in Sanibel sentation at Sanibel-Captiva Audubon's Gardens Preserve? "Those" peo- Thursday night program on Feb. 12, at 8 ple are participants in the p.m. at the Sanibel Community House, "Birding with Bev and Randon" 2173 Periwinkle Way. Suggested donation outing sponsored by the Sanibel- is $4. Captiva Conservation Founda-, V The ivory-billed woodpecker may tion. What they are doing is lis- either be one of the rarest birds in the tening to the song of the logger- world or one of the most recently extinct head shrike that's perched on the species. Dr. Jerry Jackson has searched the Jackson top of the woodpile. Photo by Clair Postmus . swamps of the southeast for the Ivory-bill Jerome A. Jackson is Whitaker Eminent The song, a high pitched "zeet, impaling their prey on thorns or broken for more than 30 years, and has been to Scholar in Science, and Program Director zeet," followed by "chak, chak," is twigs so they can eat some now and save Cuba several times in search of the bird, of the Whitaker Center for Science, repeated many times, with fairly long the rest for later. This behavior gives rise including leading a National Geographic Mathematics, and Technology Education pauses between phrases. Most of the to the nickname butcher bird. Expedition there in 1988, when he heard at Florida Gulf Coast University. Jerry's group have never heard this song and lis- Everyone in the group has time to the birds on eight different days and got a professional expertise focuses on endan- ten with delight. Finally the shrike tires observe this handsome shrike. Medium brief glimpse of this will-o-the-wisp. For gered species and forest and coastal of being stared at and gives a buzzy gray on the head and back, white on the this Audubon presentation he will discuss ecosystems, but he has also been active in "bzeeek" alarm call. Not wanting to throat, and very pale gray on the breast his adventures, politics and preservation, environmental education, having taught stress the bird, we move on, feeling priv- and belly, its most distinctive character- and the natural and unnatural history of biodiversity concepts at the third and fifth ileged to have both seen and heard it. istic is its broad black mask. The bill is the Ivory-bill. grade levels and contributed to Public Loggerhead shrikes, found in almost black and short, and, in the morning Television programs, including Public every state, are year-round residents in light, we can even see its slight hook. Television's Scientific American Frontiers Florida, common on the mainland but While white wing-patches are obvious series and Canadian Broadcasting's not often seen on Sanibel. The Garden when the shrike flies, only .small spots "Prairie Scapegoats." His research and Preserve with scattered trees in open of white are seen on the wings when it teaching have taken him to Cuba to study grassy areas provides a good place for is perched. ivory-billed woodpeckers, to Indonesia to the bird to feed. Shrikes swoop on prey In the south, shrikes may nest twice in teach biodiversity concepts at 11 universi- from perches. Insects, especially a year. Courtship involves the male feed- ties, and to the Peruvian Amazon with grasshoppers and dragonflies, are ing the female. A pair builds bulky nests, middle school classes. He was co-host of a favorite foods, but they also eat small woven from twigs and strips of bark, and weekly nature-oriented feature called snakes, lizards, and mice. Lacking the hides it in dense shrubs or in the crotch "Southern Outdoors" on WCB1-TV in talons of raptors, they stun or kill prey of trees just below the canopy. These rel- Columbus, Mississippi for 13 years, and with a blow from their small but strong atively small, nine-inch birds may lay up now does a daily public radio feature in bill. They have the interesting habit of southwest Florida called ••With the Wild to six grayish-buff eggs that are marked Things."' He is a Fellow of the American with gray, brown or black. Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast For a number of people in the group, Association for the Advancement of University, live in Naples, Florida, with Science, the American Ornithologists' this is a first sighting, a "life bird," and their sons Brent and Matthew. we are appropriately excited for them. At Union, and the Explorer's Club. Jerry and His new book "In Search of the Ivory- his wife Bette, also an ornithologist and the end of the trail, we read the list of billed Woodpecker" will be published by birds for the morning. It is impressive - Smithsonian Institution Press next sum- Photo by Mark S. Hafner of a 37 different species - but there is no painting of an ivory-billed wood- mer. Questions, please contact Jean doubt that the vocalizing loggerhead pecker. Reuther, 415-0935. shrike is the hit of the day.

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Alexandra became an "6st Arbeiter" in Before she "I Do Everything That I Like and Germany. "My sister and I were working came to at the Air Force Base in Hamburg making America, Nothing That I Don't Like!" holes in metal." Alexandra had When Germany was divided into zones married Gabriel by Nancy Santeusanio in 1945, Alexandra was liberated by the Stadnick and Special to The Islander British troops. Later with help from the was pregnant United Nations Relief Fund, she was able with her first You're probably asking, "Who is this to come to America under the sponsorship child. Due to ill- primadonna boasting of such luxury?" of a Ukranian gentleman who owned three ness Gabriel was None other than Alexandra Garrett who apartment houses in Manhattan on 10th unable to join was born in the Ukraine (USSR) and St. on the East Side. He gave Alexandra a her and she lived spent her girlhood in Russia. In 1940 job working as a janitor in one of his alone in the WIKII Russi.i was occupied by Germany. houses where she was expected Manhattan to keep the boiler apartment. Their going and sweep the first son was floors in trade for a bom on George free apartment. The Washington's job included no com- birthday and, pensation but a "gen- with patriotic erous" loan of ten fervor, named dollars and an intro- "George." Gabriel Stadnik came to don't like. The house is my domain. I do duction to other job America later but they continued to live in pool, yard and tree work and 1 cook and opportunities. She the tiny apartment until he found a job as bake in between my chores." Whenever was hired as a baker an orchid grower in New Jersey. With there is a burning odor from the stove, r by the Sunshine another better job offer, the family moved Irving calls out, 'Something is calling Biscuit Company again to Syracuse and their second son you." She admits that he's saved many a and, like Lucille Ball, Richard was born. pot and pan!" she could eat cookies Unfortrunately, Gabriel died and In the late eighties Alexandra started to all night long — Alexandra was left a widow with two boys feel very sluggish and unlike her usual, which she still admits and a job at Syracuse University in the vigorous self." To her surprise she discov- was one of the job's organic chemistry department. As a uni- ered that the less she did, the worse she best fringe benefits. versity employee she was granted the felt and the more she did, the better she privelege of enrolling in night courses and felt. "Since I'm very curious, I always try an opportunity for her children to attend new things. This time my 'new routine the university without charge or at a nom- became step aerobics, weight lifting and inal fee. As a student, Richard met cycling. Each morning my day starts with Maxine Garrett at Syracuse and, with Fate an aerobics class preceded by an early on her side, Maxine introduced Alexandra morning workout session, lifting weights to her widowed father, Irving Garrett. and working out on the machines." Four years later Alexandra and Irving That's only the beginning of were married and Maxine and Richard Alexandra's day. On Monday she volun- had married also. Proudly Alexandra teers at the Plant Nursery from 9 a.m. to boasts, "1 inherited three daughters and 12 noon. "There's plenty of physical two grandchildren whose progeny has work there because you have to lift the now increased to five grandchildren and plants and haul dirt." On Tuesday she's two great grandchildren." off to Seniors, helping them lift their In later years the Garretts, who had Garrett, continued right been living in Miami, chose the Lake Murex area for their Sanibel home. "Ii' 1978 I fell in love with the beautiful, lake view, the price was right and we decided to build the house that same year." Two years later Irving retired and the\ moved to Lake Murex as their permanent residence. Alexandra reiterates. "Most important to me is that I do everything that 1 .*. like and nothing that 1 / Green Mansicns Top right: Alexandra Garrett and her Texas BUTTERFLY GARDENS roses; Right: in cos- tume as a Sanibel BIRDATTRACTANTS Stepper; Left: the Sanibel Steppers in EXOTIC DESIGNS WITH the '80s: Garrett is sec- NATIVE PLANTS ond in line from the front (Joyce Schein is first). Precision means practice, practice, practice! Left above: On a BIG Arts float in I Call for Consultation - 472-1286 a 4th of July parade. Garrett, with top hat, \ DESIGN • INSTALLATION • is dancing on the float. Is'ander • Week of February 6-12 2004 * "1A Garrett, from left kayaks in and out of the water and line or tap dancing on Wednesday. "I started tapping at seventy 6/ two and I had never tapped in my life. Tapping is like a language and it's very social because all the : people who love to tap, TAP. As a ($eacAaieia - - > c • member of the "Sanibel Steppers" it's always practice, practice, prac- tice. Back in the '80's before Schein Hall was built, we had an outdoor stage and the tour bus filled with visitors would stop to watch us. We don't actually per- form much any more except for our end-of-the-year "recital." Alexandra emphasizes that some peo- ple still don't understand how important exercise is. "I had an upbringing in the Soviet Union and the day started in school with exercise for the whole school. It was called Fizcuetura, (physical exercise) and it was indoctrinated into you. That's probably why I'm so nuts about it. You have to get exercise into your daily rou- SWEETHEART'S OPEN J J tine and have fun with it." Golf Tournament ' I *f *«****• Hf-°Grid cla>'courts Beginning aerobics in her mid sixties r- i TI i r> -> rx * Full-service pro shops and tap at seventy-two plus all of her other rcb. 13th 8:30 am . Open t0 the public high energy activities, Alexandra is home Shot gun Start . USPTA & PGA professional available in the evening entertaining Irving. She • Tounament and league play falls asleep on the couch and Irving says, Par 71-18 hole championship golf course . Memberships available "It's time for you to go to bed." He's right laid out along the Sanibel River. because tomorrow there's yard work, trimming bushes and bicycling to and from the gym for a rigorous early morn- -* yi* ing workout and aerobics. A salute to Alexandra Garrett — an islander with unbeatable energy and. drive!

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SFWMD watering requirements FREDDY'S When the South Florida Water WATERING PUN . WATER ONLY WHEN NEEDED Management District introduced BUT NO MORE THAN THREE Kiwanis: DARE to be... ELVIS?! year-round conservation initiatives TIMES PER WEEK. ByBobWmbush that set limits on landscape irriga- Odd Addresses: tion, Lee and Collier county home- Mon. and/or Wed. and/or Sat. Even Addresses: "Are those the only clothes you have?" owners grew concerned that their Tues. and/or Thurs. and/or Sun. landscapes might suffer. Instead, a "Do you sleep at the station?" As Art No watering is allowed on Fridays. Linkletter would say, "Kids ask the lot of happy gardeners are discover- darnedest questions." Although it is ing "growing green" with less water rumored some of our more senior is as easy as "1 or 2 or 3." Kiwanians occasionally profess to be Art Above: DARE Officer The year-round requirements are ^ Linkletter, or at least to commune with Schulte and (left) part of SFWMD's campaign, "Water Mondays and/or Wednesdays and/or him, he was not last week's speaker. Elvis Schulte Wisely ... Conservation Starts in Your Saturdays. Addresses with even numbers Instead it was Elvis. Well, not exactly. coming up at BIG Arts Backyard!" designed to educate residents may water on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays It was School Resource Officer Kurt on March 6th. In real on the District's water-saving initiatives, and/or Sundays. Schulte who is sometimes mistaken for life Officer Kurt is the according to Bruce Adams, SFWMD con- The approved hours for watering are Elvis — at least in the San-Cap Revue, the guy who teaches Sanibel's kids about cops. servation officer. "Nearly 70 percent of midnight to 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. to midnight Kiwanis-«pon«ored all-island variety show The DARE program was a brainchild of Southwest Florida's annual 56 inches of on the proper day. Landscape experts say the LAPD in the '80s. rain falls from June through the end of the best time to water is just before sun- Ostensibly created to teach October," he said. "The '1 or 2 or 3' rise when the temperatures are cooler, kids about not using drugs, approach to healthy landscapes refers to which curbs evaporation and allows the its secondary (and intended) the SFWMD's schedule for outdoor water water to seep into the ground. Watering is benefit is to teach kids about use," said Adams. "We're asking people never allowed between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., cops and help to dispel what not to set their sprinkler systems to auto- or anytime on Fridays. Regulations apply Kurt described as cops' matically go off the maximum of three to well water used for irrigation. Testing "bad rap." DARE reaches times a week allowed in the regulations. an irrigation system to make sure it's 36 million kids worldwide Instead, we are encouraging homeowners working efficiently, to check sprinkler and over 80 percent of the to irrigate only when they decide their heads, to adjust direction of sprays, etc., is schools in the US. landscapes truly need to be watered." permitted as often as once a week if need- In addition to teaching a The rules that apply to landscapes ed for 10 minute class to 5th and 7th graders emphasize the "or" part of the weekly For more information about SFWMD's one hour a week for 10 watering schedule. The year-round guide- watering initiatives, conservation infor- weeks, Kurt also teaches gun lines cover hand watering in addition to mation and water-saving tips, visit safety and spends a lot of sprinklers and other irrigation systems. www.sfwmd.gov on the Web. To speak time just hangin' out. Every landscape may be irrigated once, with a representative about partnering or Another class is based on twice and/or three times a week as needed arranging a personal appearance by information gathered from based on address. Addresses with odd Freddy or a District representative, call numbers are permitted to water on (239) 277-6295. Kiwanis, see page 17

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Proceeds to benefit local scholarship funds SANIBEL-CAPTIVA Saturday & Sunday, February 7th & 8th 10AM to 5PM SHOPPERS Over 120 Artists & Crafts Persons GUIDE Sanibel Community Center on Periwinkle Way Rotary Club of Sa ni bol - CapH va The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets every Friday Serving the Islands to 30 years and still going Strong! at 7:30am on Sanibel at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club 'WE'RE GETtllSfG A FACELIF^- Watch for our mew look March, 2004 Islander • Week of February 6 -12, 2004 • 13A

you need, because as you age your metab- FitVTrim: The E Word olism slows down. Exercise gives you a Overcoming the Nutritional Challenges of the Elderly by Claudia Burns jump start, so you burn calories almost as Good nutrition is a key factor in ward- cery store on their own. Some super- Special to the Islander efficiently as when you were young and ing off chronic illness and maintaining a markets will deliver groceries to your took your health and weight for granted. high quality of life as we age. As we get door, while local volunteer groups may Why is it people make rude noises And exercise can protect your bones older, however, getting good nutrition can have drivers to assist you. You can also when I use the E word? There's nothing and organs from deteriorating. One of the be difficult. contact a local in-home supportive care obscene about Exercise. most important deterrents to osteoporo- "Several factors can affect a person-s company to hire someone to help with In fact, exercise is a key compo sis - even more essential than calci- ability to eat the amount and variety of your food shopping and other erands. nent of any weight managemeni um - is exercise. It helps your food the experts recommend," said Peggy blood deliver nutrients to your effort - it burns calories to help 1 Baker of the Right at Home Bonita you lose weight and maintain bones as well as organs to keep Springs office. "Difficulty with cooking Proper Nutrition Keeps Seniors your weight loss. them strong, healthy and func- tasks, such as standing for long periods, Strong and Healthy Remember how I compared j i tioning. lack of transportation to the grocery store *Sometimes aging leads to difficulty in the human body to a car in my I If you are concerned about and a lack of meal planning are some of chewing or digesting food. Seniors January 16 article about your body failing as you get the problems we know seniors face." with these problems should substitute Attitude? If you don't drive your older, be aware that exercise is To overcome the special nutritional other foods in the same food group to car - that is, give it exercise - on a the best antidote to the adverse challenges of the elderly, Right at Home be sure they are still getting those regular basis, its battery runs down aspects of aging. You will remain recommends the following tips, based on nutrients. For example, juices and soft, and it won't start. The same thing i.u more youthful and healthy if information from the United States Food canned foods can take the place of happens to your body if you don't exer- you exercise than if you don't. and Drug Administration, to help seniors fresh fruit and raw vegetables. cise. You run out of energy and feel slug- On these small islands, we are blessed maintain a healthy diet. *Planning your meals ahead of time gish, lethargic. with a disproportionate number of exer- allows you to ensure that you are get- Exercise gets oxygen into your blood cise classes - everything from Gentle Yoga *The act of cooking itself may present a ting all of the nutrients and variety you so it can travel to all parts of your body. to Spinning. Stop by a Fit'n'Trim meeting problem for seniors who find it difficult need to stay healthy, and that you have One benefit of increased oxygen in your some Friday morning and pick up a free, to manage utensils, heavy pots or the right ingredients on hand. If you brain is that it elevates your mood. comprehensive guide to exercise opportu- standing for long periods. Seniors can are unsure about what you should be Exercise also helps your blood pump nities on the islands. When you discover use a microwave oven to cook pre- eating, talk to your doctor or contact and carry nutrients to your organs, mus- how easy it is to exercise, you'll no longer made and frozen meals, take part in your local senior center for guidance. cles and bones Without these elements find the E word offensive. group meal programs through a local In-home supportive care companies can your body gradually runs out of energy, Fit'n'Trim, Weight Management from senior center, or enlist the help of a provide you with someone to assist you starts moving more slowly, and, eventual- A to Z, meets for a half hour each Friday family member, friend or in-home sup- in planning, choosing and preparing ly, just shuts down. at 11:30 a.m. in Heron Hall at the portive care company to prepare easy, meals. Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle In addition, exercise keeps your joints healthful meals. "The best way for seniors to maintain in good condition, so that you move Way (across from Periwinkle Place shop- ping center). Doors open at 11 a.m for *There are many resources out there for overall health and strength is to make sure smoothly and efficiently. Muscles also seniors who can-t make it to the gro- need exercise to stay limber. weigh-in. $5 suggested donation per Nutrition, see page 19 The older you get, the more exercise meeting. bility, increase energy and endurance and Take a hike for health even facilitate brain growth. Blue Skies Bodyworks of Sanibel is Blue Skies FitWalk group will commence . SUSAN BLUEHS bringing a new program to the island that Feb. 6, beginning at the San-Cap Medical promises to take off excess pounds with an Center at 4301 San-Cap Road on Monday, Health Care Services old-fashioned time-proven activity: walk- Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 and 10:00 ing. Gradually increasing your walking does am. The group will be led by Lee Tolmati, a o A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT a better job of" maintaining a healthy weight licensed physical therapist with extensive than any diet. People who walk 10,000 experience in Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care steps (about a third mile) or more, have the sports training. lowest incidence of obesity For more infor- Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care In addition, regular walking can lower mation, call 472- 0116. Medication Management • Safety Management blood pressure, increase strength and flexi- Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management I /m± INTERNAL MEDICINE Diabetic Care • Wound Care ' Colostomy & lleostomy Care I "'~X*M MICHAEL E. LOWREY, M.D. Alzheimers Care • Terminal Illness Care & Management 1 ',* INDIAN CREEK PLAZA •fld "Till 'Near Summerlin Road/San Carlos Blvd.) Susan Bluehs, R.W. 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Brad (left) and Colbi (right) Congress with "We were so pleased to be (center) Karl and Jane Kreutzberger at involved in such a magnificent Jan. 17's Reach for the Stars. event and so happy we could donate such Pappas. Kathy Pappas said of the event, an outstanding historical artifact," said "We appreciate the generosity of all who Brad Congress. iwere involved. The evening was spectacu- The event was organized and chaired lar and a great success." The auction by island residents Gus and Kathy raised a total of $14,000. For Kids Sake receives Bank of the Islands gift Congratulations to Cindy AVAILABLE NOW Sitton, the most recent winner of the "We Love Our Islands" pro- motion, sponsored by Bank of the Islands. Cindy, who was spotted with a "We Love Our THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION Islands" decal on her car, won the right to select which local non- PRINTING profit cause would receive a $200 gift from the Bank of the Islands. Our local heritage has practically vanished...a life-style Cindy chose For Kids Sake, The Sanibel School's capital alive only to the memory of our citizens. Now we have the (Left to right): Rob Lisenbee of Bank of the campaign. With this donation, Islands,; Cindy Sitton.and Betsy Ventura opportunity to safeguard the history of our people through the "We Love Our Islands" pro- photographs from our files and those submitted by our motion has placed $8,600 in the hands of 18 worthwhile island causes. neighbors. This 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs such as the one above submitted by a neighbor, will be of Computer classes library quality, printed on archival paper and bound.with The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® now offers computer a beautiful hard cover. classes to the public. Open 2004 classes include: CLASS DATE OFFERER PREREQUISITES Beginning Outlook 3/8,1-3 p.m. Beg.Windows, Pick up your copy at our office or ! Computer literacy send in completed order blank to Intro to Computers 3/15, 1-3 p.m. None receive your copy by mail. Internet Security 4/5, 1-3 p.m. Computer literacy Classes are taught at the Sanibel & Captixa Islands Association of REALTORS® in Sanibel and are $10 each. Space is limited;! attendees are urged to register early. For additional information, please call the association office at (239) 472-9353 or visit ACT NOW.' www.SanibelRealtors.com/Computer. i Clip this coupon and return with your order Today! _ Please enter my order for: ^ Donation! Weeded NAME i copy(s) of A Pictorial i St. Vincent de Paul History of Sanibel Island, STREET APT NO Florida,® $40.00. i Super Thrift Store I am enclosing payment in full. i 11799 South Cleveland OTY STATE ZIP i • Please mail my book(s) to 941/274-0660 •the address at right. 1 have PHONE i enclosed an additional $5.00 s/ island i Free Furniture Pickup for each book to be shipped. MAIL TO: y REPORTER i Charge Visa/Master Card ' In "The Village" 2340 Periwinkle Way i Tax Deductible Exp. Date 'Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 •(239)472-1587 Fax (239) 472-8398 i ITe Need four Help Make checks payable to Island Reporter , ^ J Help Us... Help Others! Islander • Week of February 6 - 12. 2004 • 15A horn lee County Commissioner Bob janes Dear Citizens of Sanibel and l.ee same manner and In the same firms, 4. A bridge thai must continue to inter- bonds wiS! now ha\e financial ramifica- County, maintained in the same manner and by the rupt traffic flow to accommodate boat tions for the county and the public. Higher I have been a resident of Sanibel Island same staff and/or the same (or similar) passage; and financing costs could mean the county since 1975 and the issues regarding the contractors. Yet, the Cape Coral Bridge is • 5. A bridge that is not up to and cannot may have to consider eliminating discount Causeway have always been in the fore- hot in need of replacement. be brought up to current safety stan- toll programs for the Causeway or a pos- front dating back to its creation. I appreci- The Sanibel bridges were first identi- dards, such as: sible increase in the tolls. ate having the opportunity to respond to fied to be in need of replacement by I hope that the above facts clarify the share some information with you about Greiner, Inc. (a consultant to Lee County) decision that was made by the members of the Sanibel Causeway. in the late 1980s. The City of Sanibel * No breakdown lanes, the Lee County Board of County In 1955, a couple of Miami firms pro- hired a consultant (Carr Smith) in the * Non-conforming bridge safety rail, v^0imiiISSiGIi6rS. n Was iiGt

Island Senior Center of Library Way, but Shell Fair needs volunteers there is only space for 50 people, on a first- The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club is come, first-served basis. looking for volunteers to help host and Upcoming topics include Living with hostess during this year's Sanibel Shell Arthritis, Diabetes Education, American Fair & Shqw on March 4-6. on the Move, Financing Residential Care The show runs for three days,. Options, Suddenly Single, Understanding Thursday, Friday and Saturday and help is Depression, Alzheimers and having joy in needed for two-hour shifts on any or all of your life. these days. This is a great way to meet and greet Junque and Treasure Sale the public and help the Sanibel Captiva Shell Club fulfill its educational grant accepting donations scholarships. The annual Junque and Treasure Sale Please call Ralph Moore at 472-4202. will be held on Saturday, March 13 at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Fnyestment-in oiu Christ. Donations are being accepted until Coping with Life Challenges March 1. Island's Future Clean usable clothing, new shoes, at Island Seniors household goods, working small electron- The first program in a series on Coping ics with instructions, jewelry, books, toys, with Life Challenges will be held on pictures, collectibles, lamps and furniture Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Dr. Leslie and other treasures are being accepted in the lower level of Sanibel Congregational ABC Auction Chairman Chris van der Baars and Sanibel School Neal of the Audiology Center will be talk- Principal Barbara von Harten; Below: in the future Captiva Art Room. ing on, "Have you heard?" United Church of Christ at 2050 One in ten Americans suffer from hear- Periwinkle Way on Mondays from 8 a.m. ing loss and when untreated, it can result until 1 p.m. Not acceptable for safety rea- School Art Room to benefit from ABC Auction in misunderstandings, fatigue, depression, sons are mattresses, box springs, baby memory problems and problems with equipment, hide-a beds, plumbing, build- It was announced last week that the Civic Association the evening of Feb. 28. quality of life. Come to this seminar to ing materials, or exercise equipment. monies raised by the ABC Auction for the If you would like to donate items for the learn about hearing loss and the latest Proceeds are given by the Sanibel Church Sanibel School fund would' be used as ABC Auction, please contact Doris treatments. Women in Mission (SCWIM) to area non- seed money for the Captiva Art room at Hplzheimer at 472-1978, Ron Gibson at This series of free lectures on the chal- profits that serve children, women, and fami- the Sanibel School. "This community 472-6179, or Alison Hagerup at 472-2472. lenges faced by many seniors is being lies. Since the first sale in 1989, SCWIM has realizes how important the arts are to the Volunteers are needed for the ABC offered to Island Seniors members and the donated more than $128,000 to area organiza- development of young minds. -It is just Auction, please contact Rose at the community. Programs are open to all and tions. To arrange for furniture pick-up or if fantastic to know we will be helping to Captiva Civic Association at 472-2472, to will be held in the aerobics room of the you have any questions, call Dee Hunter (395- provide the students with the tools needed participate. 9511) or the church office (472-0497). to create art and explore their imagina- Last year the ABC event raised over tions," said ABC Auction Chairman, $6,600 for the SCCF's Tarpon Bay Chris van der Baars. M^arine Laboratory. WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO Recently, van der Baars enjoyed a tour The Captiva Civic Association was of the new facilities, and the Captiva Art founded in May 1959. It is a 501c(4) not- room, by Barbara von Harten, Sanibel for-profit corporation, and is governed by School Principal. "Most people don't an elected board of 11 directors. The realize that I have teachers still in 11 CCA is a community based, 630 plus portables. We are so thankful for the help membership organization operating you are providing," remarked von Harten exclusively for the betterment of the during the tour. Captiva area. One exciting addition to the Captiva Art i The CCA works diligently to-preserve room is the Kiln Room where students island ecology and unique island will be able to have their ceramic artwork ambiance; organizes and sponsors social fired. Von Harten envisions the entrance eVents open to both members and non- way and hallway outsjde of the Captiva mpmbers; and sponsors and provides Art room as a mini gallery with display exhibit space for new local artists. cases filled with ceramics and sculpture, Membership dues and building lease while the walls are hung with sketches and income fund less than ? of the approxi- paintings done by the students. mate CCA annual $125,000 operating The 2004 ABC Auction is a Captiva expenses. The balance is funded from the tradition dating back over thirty-eight generous support and proceeds of a single From the moment you turn from West Gulf Drive into the Royal Palm lined years. Ten percent of the Auction's gross community-wide fund raising event; the cobblestone entry, You know Wedgewood is one of the very best Condominium sales will benefit the Sanibel School annual ABC Auction. Residences on the Islands. Fund. Six artists have been chosen to decorate Upon entering this spacious Gulf Front residence, You know that no expense six specially made fish has been spared to make it a most comfortable and beautiful home. You will chairs; will be on display immediately realize that this particular condominium enjoys the best location at the ABC Preview Party money can buy! on Sunday, Feb. 15, from The Panoramic view of the Gulf Of Mexico and the Beach to the South and West 4-6 p.m. Reservations from this Wedgewood Condominium will be a constant enjoyment from you, for the party are required, and the Sunsets views are Magnificent. call Rose at the CCA, 472-2472 to reserve your Proudly offered for $2.99 million. tickets. The featured fish chair artists are: Sharon For complete and detailed information Brace, Diane Fugit, Lauri and your private showing contact: Kaihlanen, Vanessa Marsha Clfford, Broker-Associate, Lombardo, Jan Markle, RE/MAX of the Islands, Sanibel and Pam Rambo. Island, Florida. Telephone The ABC Auction will 239-472-2311, 800-388-2311, be held at the Captiva www.sanibelcaptivarealtor.net Islander ".Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 17A relocation to the field next to the Community Center on Periwinkle Way. ABWA celebrates First Optimist celebrity The remainder of the meeting was devoted to volunteer assignments for this Valentine's Day golf outing Rotary weekend's Arts and Crafts Fair. Enjoy a wonderful Valentine's Day The First Annual Sanibel-Captiva Volunteers are needed and welcome. You By John Carney celebration with the business and profes- Optimist Club Local Celebrity Golf Outing may call John Carney at 395-1767 if you sional women of the Sanibel-Captiva will open with a Saturday, Feb. 21 evening Visitors and guests tied local Rotarians are interested in helping. in attendance at Friday's meeting while chapter of the American Business- reception at Ellington's Jazz Bar & three heavy hitters from the Sanibel Parks women's Association (ABWA), at their Restaurant, with Beachview Golf & Tennis and Recreation Committtee. teamed up to Kiwanis, from page 12 monthly meeting to be held on Feb. 10 at Club hosting the Sunday. pitch their new plans. interviewing some of the top child-molesting the Sundial. The February meeting fea- The 5 to 8 p.m. reception will feature an tures a Valentine Gift exchange. Following the club song, $228. in psychos in the nation's prisons and equips evening of smooth live jazz, gourmet hors kids to be alert to these experts' most allur- Participants are asked to bring a gift, d'oeuvres, two-hour open premium bar and "Happy Bucks" were collected. Three under $10 and wrapped. noteworthy donations came from the ing techniques. the excitement of a live and silent auction. speakers. Scott Conway was just happy, Kurt's drunk driving odyssey field trip is The American Businesswomen's This elegant evening is included with the Dick Muench gave a buck to shamelessly designed to replicate real experiences. It Association is an excellent networking and golf package but it will also be offered to the plug the Kiwanis spaghetti dinner, and begins with a teenage party and moves on professional opportunity for local women. public for a $20 entrance fee. Armand Ball gave a dollar saying he was to a traffic stop where the kids are picked The monthly meeting is held on the second The following morning, rendezvous at Tuesday of each month. Social hour reporting back to the Kiwanis that Dick up for drinking, continuing all the way the Beachview Golf & Tennis Club, with- begins at 5:30 p.m. in the lounge; dinner is Muench gave Carney money at Rotary. through booking to the courthouse. Another registration from 7 to 8:45 and continental served at 6:30. If you would like to obtain Leading off was Armand Ball who class goes from the party to an accident, breakfast on the menu. The shotgun start is then to a hospital room where the teenaged membership information and would like to at 9 for this Foursome Scramble format. "spoke to the group about additions and attend the February meeting, please call renovations to several parks on the island. victim dies. The kids accompany the doctor Continental breakfast, golf cart, golfers as she notifies the parents, go with the body Lisa Cochrane (246-8876). Members of goody bag, free snacks and beer and soda on He discussed the family park by Donax, ABWA should call Trudie Kohlbrenner the park across from the playhouse, the to the morgue and follow the medical the course are all included in the golfer's fee. examiner's processes and evaluation. (466-3892) to make their reservation. Throughout the course there will be a Bayview park which will not be started Reservations are required. until the bridge is built or rebuilt, and the According to Kurt it makes quite an impact. variety of betting holes to challenge your small park at Bowman's Beach. He also Middle school years, according to Kurt skills, Beat-the-Celebrity-Pro and Hole-in- mentioned about new bike paths being are the treacherous ones because most kids has 14 acts including the aforementioned One Contests. The day will come to a close added to the existing ones. will have formed groups and set the pattern Elvis Schulte, Cindy Lee Overton and with a delicious premium buffet, awards and Next up was Dick Muench, aka "the for their behavior by the time they get to raconteur Steve Mullins. Cestaro the a raffle. Golfers are invited to bring guests to Commish", who talked about the pro- high school. Asked when to start telling Average will return for the fourth consec- join in the afternoon fun for an additional posed new park by the school. The present kids in your life about drugs and choices, utive year. Tickets are" $10 and, although $35. The cost for this all-inclusive two-day facilities were all built when the school he suggests you "begin when they ask each kid must have both ticket and an adult event is $125 per person. had 200-250 pupils. That number has now questions of you," and "keep the concepts (lest the fire marshal perform an unsched- The Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club is an grown to 450. New sportsfields for base- simple." Throughout DARE, the emphasis uled act of his own), kids under 10 are all-volunteer, not for profit, 501 (c) (3), and ball and football as well as new tennis is on kids "learning to make better deci- free. This is a true, fun, old-fashioned fam- all funds go directly to better the lives of courts are planned. sions about life." ily event, and it sells out quickly. Call BIG children in our community. Up third was Scott Conway who Kurt learns a lot by "just hangin' out" ARrts (395-0900) for tickets. For ticket sales please contact Dan Alton showed pictures of the new Recreation and suggests parents do the same. Just at 472-3861. If you wish to contribute or Kiwanis breakfasts every Tuesday at sponsor a hole, call Richard McCurry at Centr that would be built with a gym spend time with your kids. That's when 7:30 at the Dunes. twice the size of the present one. "stuff begins to come out." Parenthetically, 472-5944. The trio united for a clean-up period. he encouraged encouragement. Of the var- Muench informed the club that the ious ethnic groups in prison, only .03 per- chances of the Rotary Arts and Crafts Fair' cent (that's pretty close to zero) are Jewish returning to the school site didn't look — which Kurt attributes to the constant Sanibel-Captiva promising. The Fair has been held at the encouragement by Jewish fathers that is so school for twenty years, and now con- much a part of that culture. And, uttering a struction and limited space has forced phrase one doesn't hear much any more, he closed the with thought, "that's the. power Pictorial History Speakers Ball, Muench and we have as men." Conway during a lighter moment. The Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner is Feb. Before the Causeway 28th at the Community Center, so schedule your digestive exams accordingly. Tickets are $7 in advance from any Kiwanian or revised edition from Periwinkle Park, Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank, Century 21, J.B. Novelli OIIJ- local heritage has practically vanished... A lilcsl\lc ,iliw International, Bailey's and Sanibel-Captiva only in ihc memory ol our citizens.. Now \\«. ha\e the oppoi sunii> . *:-' ' Trust Company. Tickets are $8 at the door. lo safeguard I he history ol" our people through photographs Irom Kids under 12 are free. our files and from those submitted by our neighbors. The March 6th Kiwanis talent show -is "Shis 120 page book, with more than 300 photographs, is shaping up nicely. Lee Derleth reports he library-quality, printed on archival paper and bound in a beautiful sunrise/sunset (color) hard cover. The books are now available at the IsUmd Reporter office at Exciting Boating 2 340 Periwinkle Way in the Village.

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Lee Count's 2nd Place Adrienne Cross al bo\es. cracker ho\es. detergent ho\es. iwu- year-old Materials Recovery Joan Smith 42 shoe boxes, etc. This also includes bever- l-aciiily is well equipped lo pro\ido pos- Chip-ins age can boves. bolile carrying holders itive sorting ol the material and lias stor- 3rd Place - tie Lee Bogan and gilt boxes. Materials need lo bo I'lal- age space Ibi the llher board that is in Robin Cohan 37 Claudia Finzen lened and recycled with ihe nilier paper t|ueue awaiting shipping. Ginny Grosse Robin Cohan recycling items. Fiber board is recycled back into The Lee County Solid Waste Division packaging bo\es and into the medium has worked diligently on establishing ivvaw inner layer) lor corrugated card- Nifty Niners SCA Duplicate Bridge feasible progunns that have .1 posimc board. 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Return to: THE ISLANDER NEWSPAPER • 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., Suite # 13 • Sanibel Island FL 33957 FAX: 239-472-1372 s pan of the BIG Gershwin's '"Strike Up The Band." His any of the iatgc enthusiastic crowd was also HABOLD ARTS Great technique is flawless, his improvisatioa filling the Sefaein this past Saturday director for Mel Tonne. Ai.Performers astounding as he captures a host of jazz for Tapage, were still waxing appre- May has worked with Seiices, an unusual styles — stride, bop, swing and dixie. I ciatively about die inuedibie performance of just about e\'esybody in MaMc and aural concert of world music and cannot think of enough superlatives to Unkutndiid Voices* /wi evening nith Wali the Who's Who of jazz piano artistry was by not attending, but I had a Marietta College Manhattan Tap for tise pay: 10 vears. tedjea Mari 'Fujibayashi and French-bom backed up and supported by the superb Atuattii dinner! had committed to. Boo Hiss! As the trio ton; iato die pulstag ihydnus of Olivia Rcesenkrantz; CoJumbian-bom vocal- bass playing of jazz great. Earl May. At any rate, after the lights dimmed, Jo> Duke Ellington's "Cara\composer. The and tea (and there were manyj of Olivia, / citoreographie and dance skills datteen;' movements, Coli&nni Marfs Ed, / needed to perform this number are ' segued intt* the next work. "I Claudia, awesome — dancers moving seats- ftve Danced All Night," and set John and Earl e&slj', giving (hv* impne&sioa of movts ts Fujibayashi danced ment as silent a* a slithering serpent. This trio s itccompaniinem. is Mi especially challenging task when tvne thr concert Gomez dfa- considers ue are waiching tap daiicers. sensou*. and delicate Astrud Orthestta. Hie secxHtd hall' of the program opened vibi(Uguitar and ut recorded unique fiance. Gershwin's I^)rgj Mid Bess was J#-fotttied on various percussion work choreo- given a moody bluesy ireatmesnt by the musi- . 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MHtskaarts Rup.aM-i like lias -|--"WittS eeflipiefciy HloWti-away by 1%Uirtg the gitjtip to SaisifJe! and fOt file gen- vocalist, but 23th u erositv oi She hpot»>oiJtt£f Fetgusrtn Aivnv&tsmy Sese*Mt» Mai" jow calcttdars A* -'••— - Jit hlf- lr.'ifilied portion of the various percussion iiiMnunents) is a superta- 4 "C Jttm Hluef*," "Bess, \\m h FomiJalion f«sr trjaiing it possible. tive musiciati drawing vm the Latin flavors of tk nesil dance biggie: Jatnes Se*ell " "1 CJoi Plenty Of Nultih*"' her native Sotrth American heritage, Colkttiiii pcrfomis ac die Scltem rti Salwtfey, ti uptelupo ifilcrpretation vtf played otid touced with hkmel Hattipton and 2B • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • Islander Captiva gains two new galleries Story and photos by Karen Nelson Sanibel and Captiva are blessed with miles of sandy beaches, turquoise Gulf waters and a blue sky stretched overhead like a beneficent canopy. If you want to bring some of this island magic into your home, two popular Sanibel galleries — both with a decidedly upbeat take on life — have just opened on Andy Rosse Lane in "downtown " Captiva. Seaweed Gallery has had a "baby gallery" tucked into a corner of the Captiva Island Inn for sev- eral years but now both Seaweed and Kirby Rambo Collections have opened new galleries in the Celebration Center. (They are both also in the Village Shops on Sanibel.) flowers on the islands, Ikebana (the way of the if the screen itself was flower) vases are perfect for island style. Made by a a fish catching the Kirby Rambo Collections range of artists, the styles vary from traditional to light. At Kirby Rambo, Pam modern, including some intriguing fused-glass Actually, mermaids Rambo notes, "We don't like to designs. Hanging lamps of mouth-blown glass in are all around you at be too serious." Smile-inducing rich shades of orange, burgundy and deep teal have Seaweed: a beautiful finds include hand-carved crit- a swirl of color at the edge and a coordinated, hand- hand-painted blue- ter clocks, fish-shaped pepper beaded pull. Notes Pam, "We like very unusual, and-green trunk from mills, a "fishy" chair, frog- unique pieces that you don't find anywhere else." In Sissi Janku, a pastel mermaid trunk from Teri Causey, mer- topped ceramic birdbaths and fact, she makes sure that items are not available maid candleabra from Jennelle Randell and a few mermaid glossy metal handbags. elsewhere on the island before she accepts them in felt dolls from Katie Gardenia. "We carry fun, functional the gallery. Teri Causey hand-paints furniture which is made by her art," says Rambo. "Many Jewelry includes beautiful beaded pieces from Lori husband; her softly colored but luminous pieces are widely pieces are hand-crafted, but they are functional and practi- Leavitt, whose necklaces can be seen on the likes of Jennifer collected. One of Kassia Straus's mirrors is in the gallery cal for the home." Aniston and in top magazines. Glowing Murano glass pen- and a new mosaic table from Christina Moritz has shells Lovely platters, plates and serving pieces from Michelle dants are perfect accents, while Dushka creates "simple and embedded around the border. Jurado are hand-made and hand-painted with a shell design sophisticated" necklace designs, doing all of the metalwork Myra Roberts follows her passion for the 1940s, collect- on a monotone floral print background. Custom designs are herself. ing vintage illustrations on tablecloths and postcards. She available, including place settings. From Rambo herself come whimsical hand-painted wood- has them printed on paper and then paints over them, cre- Colorful ceramic birdbaths have laconic frogs draped en bowls, corkstoppers and doorstops. Each piece is hand- ating a wonderful collage effect. Her Florida souvenir around the edges. Bring the outdoors inside with hand- painted with her signature designs: charming palm trees, mer- painting is newly arrived at Seaweed. Roberts also collects made ceramic flowers in a rainbow of colors, mounted on maids, pineappJes, geckoes. The bowls have a non-toxic, chip- vintage tin beach pails (and then creates fun paintings of natural Brazilian reed stems. These flowers can be found in resistant coating and they are intended to be used, whether for beach pails). the Louvre and they are available by the bunch or singly — your keys or your snacks. Rambo is one of the six artists cho- Nancy Wilson has continued to lighten and brighten her decorators love these stylish and easy-care accents. sen to decorate a fish chair for the ABC Auction. "I'm very palette, adding wry humor and fun touches to her paintings Whimsical woodcrafters have created handmade wood- excited," she says. "It's going to be a lot of fun." of cats, palm trees, cottages. Her new, smaller paintings and en clocks, all with swinging pendulums: a cow jumping Kirby Rambo Collections gift wraps — providing fun plaques on canvas board are upbeat and whimsical. over the moon, a turtle, a bright red ladybug. You'll never polka-dot boxes — and they can ship anywhere. Rambo Whimsy can also be found in Judy Jones' beach scenes: her again look at the passage of time in quite the same way. opened her first gallery a year and a half ago in the Village "Morning Swimmers" and her lineup of umbrellas at the Artist Charlie Frese makes small wooden fish by hand Shops on Sanibel. She had been selling her own work at beach have been very popular. and then colorfully paints them, adding wire decorations or craft festivals and wholesaling to retailers for years. "I met Joyce Curvin's wonderfully wacky Bluebirds of Happi- fishing leads. They can be hung, or they can stand as small so many unbelievable artists" and kept their cards, that ness bring a smile to your face as do the fun collages from scuptures — a grouping would be a fun accent. The fish- when she "saw the space in the Village and loved it," she Mary Cameron, decorated with buttons and fabrics. Captivan shaped peppermills draw laughs from browsers, and there began inviting some of those artists to exhibit. The gallery Madith Mantyla is known for her charming small watercolor is even a cheeseburger peppermill and a palm tree. On a has really taken off. "I feel really good about being in the scenes of island landmarks (very reasonably priced). much larger scale, Michael Karonias hand-carves full-sized Village, we did so well, even in the first year... I decided to Litolff's unique, medieval-look angels are created in a (and child-sized) chairs with fluid, one-of-a-kind designs go ahead and open a second [gallery] quickly. We've had a multi-layered process which involves painting, sealing, siz- — incorporating fish — and then handpaints them. great response." ing, glazing and leafing (with 23-kt. gold); even her prints Ceramic and glass serving pieces come from several dif- are hand-embellished and all of her paintings have accom- ferent artists in a range of styles, from small, modern hand- The Seaweed Gallery panying stories. painted-glass hors d'oeuvres and dip bowls to green-and- Seaweed has been a presence on both Sanibel and Sissi Janku gives a glittering brightness to her sun- blue ceramic serving pieces with an elegantly simple ridged Captiva for several years. In the past year, owner Linda washed seascapes with her meticulous use of a palette knife. pattern (they go in the oven, too). Serving pieces in a heavy Boltrek has made some major changes, opening the new Her paintings bring that wonderful day-at-the-beach feel and beautifully textured hand- Sanibel location in the Village Shops, closing the original home with you, and her distinctive frames — carved-look made glass have small designs gallery in Forever Green and opening a new main gallery in frames or actual working shutters — are painted in the same — like a starfish — carved in the Celebration Center. The much-loved "baby gallery" on happy colors that are found in her paintings. the bottom, which are then gold Andy Rosse will remain open as well, and there is a fourth Popular watercolorist Joan Klutch, a member of the or silver leafed in a special four- Seaweed Gallery up near Bradenton. American Watercolor Society, has a wonderful technique part process. The new Celebration Center location finally gives and her eye for design is evident in her florals and her more Since hand-crafted works are a Seaweed a little breathing room. Large, light and airy, the abstract paintings: she has some beautiful new florals in the bit pricier, there are also fun finds spacious gallery allows the paintings to be viewed with gallery. Doris Schroeder's exquisitely rendered watercolor with a hand-crafted look but a more clear sight lines. There is more floor space to explore won- flowers glow while Marty Stokes' gyo taku fish rubbings pocketbook-friendly price point. derful treasures like Katie Gardenia's dolls, Lady Jane's "We want everyone to feel welcome, have a classic simplicity. and there's something for everyone." amazingly intricate miniature rooms, painted furniture The Celebration Center Seaweed Gallery has more orig- Hand-painted-look designs brighten from Teri Causey, Sissi Janku, Kassia Straus, Mimi von inals; prints are less in evidence. The trademark seaweed plastic-handled silverware, bicycle Litolff and wonderful jewelry. murals are here, bells (perfect for island cycling!) and Some new artists have joined the Seaweed family. Pine even tape measures. Among the col- defining the Islander Leoma Lovegrove, with her colorful, sun-filled space as being lection of fun handbags are very rea- paintings, is in the Captiva gallery. Deborah Graham's pas- sonably priced watering can-shaped part of that magi- bags in bright, kicky colors. tel angels grace the walls: her rich colors and flowing cal world created strokes overlay a medieval sensibility with a modern sense by Boltrek in her Martine Cronin's sleek of movement. metal handbags look like sculp- galleries. If you ture but they are functional Christina Wyatt's palette has taken another change. Her love seascapes, purses. Fun bamboo-handled mermaids in the deep jeweJ-like blues of three years ago local scenes, bags can be monogrammed and had given way to a period of charcoal sketches of nudes, mermaids, angels customized. For the ultimate in shells and birds over washes of tan, peachy pink and and magic, all practical, the go-with-every- turquoise. She has now returned to a more fully finished served with a thing, neutral-toned totes have canvas with intricate detailing, but in lighter, Gulf-toned touch of the ties at the side so they are greens and blues. Her new painting, 'Twilight Song," fea- whimsical, then expandable. tures a magical gathering of mermaids, fish and a seaser- you'll love pent beneath a starry night sky, while her tri-fold screen of With all of the tropical Seaweed. koi has a shimmering silver quality in its blues and tans, as Islander • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 3B A concert to remember By Charlotte Heimann ~ Special to the Islander ergey Kondrashev, Nadezda B-flat Minor," no matter what the Tokareva, and Yuri Reozum... these demands of this once-considered unper- S; are three unpronounceble names formable work. His life as an artist has not with-which to conjure up musical magic. been easy, despite his talent. From the pro- They are, in order: the powerful conductor, gram: "After a long period of silence violin virtuoso and piano wonder with the imposed by the Soviet government, Mr. Moscow State Radio Symphony & Rozum has fnally been officially recog- Chorus. This 160-member Russian nation- nized in Russia and has flourished in an al treasure opened the 54th Fort Myers international concert career that covers Community Concert season at Mann Hall every corner of the globe." on Monday, Jan. 26, with an unforgettable After each Tchaikovsky work, the Tchaikovsky Gala. inspired audience cheered. One member Tchaikovsky's music is so emotional found herself shouting at the top of her that it holds an audience enthralled lungs, exhausting her complete Russian (?) whether arousing cheers or inducing quiet vocabulary — something like "Dosvee- reflection. Conductor Kondrashev certain- dawnhya!" which she said she hope meant ly showcased his masterful skills and pas- "God be with you!" sion for this classic composer's work. His So, we are embarked on another year of tecnhique was unique, working as he did the Fort Myers Community Concerts, this from a fixed base of locked-together feet, series underwritten by Mrs. J. Howard using sweeping gestures with both arms as Wood who also sponsored the brilliant he brought musicians and singers to the opening Tchaikovsky Gala. This past

peak of performance .. .Amazing to learn Tuesday, Feb. 3, we heard the Quartetto that it was only four years ago that he grad- Gelato, an unusual group whose programs uated from the Moscow Conseravatory — are an exciting mix of classic and folk with honors. No. wonder he is hailed as music. More about them later. ALL THE BEST. one of Russia's finest young talents. I sincerely hope you have already taken Thanks to the instant help of Barbara B. advantage of the artistic bargains offered Mann heself (she called the touring orches- annually by the indomitable Barbara B. ALL IN ONE PLACE! tra's secretary, now in Miami), we have the Mann and her hard-working Fort Myers •.ik- 1 il'.i *<• -nil '..ill.ll- name of the handsome young woman vio- Community Concert Associartion. Unlike !!> .! li.i'.ll >: I-: Muni S.-i • . . !,i •).( linist who played the technically difficult some such programs we have heard about i'.i-i! i.,\- i. ?i> : .in i-!,i -i. »•;•• i" -HI "Melody" and" "Waltz Scherzo." We had around the country, this one is alive and. S-- >:• \ -po'i admired her as concert master and, sudden- thriving and expects to be around for quite i •.•••III"," S.-nr. ly, she appeared in a beautiful evening gown some time! For information, call 939- : u»li M.uL- • as solosit. Nadezda Tokareva replaced the 3236. male soloist listed in the program and SPECIALTY SHCPS ' ill' Pl.MUi (• ill- :- Charlotte Heimann is a well-known l-n)l 1! ! !lOis-.i- '•.•..!..;.:.- i,.ill' impressed us greatly with her style and dex- local actress who was once the Islander \llll l.lllol i m 'i ••!!( \. i i!i-.-, terity. She was elegant in her fingering and arts critic. She has been active in the the- Viill.l - M.IHlv- .IP I i.-.t'i-t Ki-A- bowing, making her melodic violin sounds atre for a long time, working with, among i'.ii:,;u.t 'i'Vj".ih!i '• l' li" i.ls Si i ii'l easily heard without amplification. others, Charles Coburn's stock company, !S.ll!i ^ lii-il' \\ «ih>. Rozum was little short of spectacular as The Mohawk Drama Festival, way back his fluid fingers swept over every inch of "lOi'ksliMH when — and she has done community the- 1 »\ -ill ill'-i-'-iOMil!!,.! the Baldwin keyboard. He was completely atre wherever she has lived.. -. for all of her « 111 -ll !. C .i! I .IV. at home with Tchaikovsky's "Concerto in close to 90 years! ' ll'lOl RESTAURANTS '. IlK kWlHKS ni,<[)lTS l1^ D.IIllOll"- i i huSuil i>i--;to i I I \olopi.in OiHu.ii 15i.ii klum k ' iilfr:- ( .I'I i ni-lK RECYCLE SANIBEL I ill u I'm mi S'.-HIIIIHI d.ip kills ( .liitill.l 1 .lilllo isi.mil I'm Mil! I) VlllICi) ^ Sous Jniiiim Kri kcis l.uni'iis \\ luk'Ufiks !.wr ol \i-« ^o^k !\i\ Wosi iimuuiuf i K: I \ l!ll.!\ s \i.l\OIS |l 4\l!.-I . M-.-rir \iirtiMii v usiiirl HOTELS f>ni.ili;i St' .I'-- 1 !•>!!<.;.IN Imi Si-lei l

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about tickets, call 481-2233. Tellers and listeners will be focusing on Six island artists hsivc hern CIIIIMMI to folk tales, personal and family stories, or his- rroalc- I heir own unique design lor fish torical tales about those role models who inolil'AtiirondiirLs chili rs. l'lu> «%iv chairs Canadian discusses book stand out because they have broken the will ho aui-1 ioncil at tin1 Capliva Civic Author David Beasley will present his stereotypical mold, according to TTT Association's annual AIM' Auction this book, Understanding Modern Art; The spokesperson Bert MacCarry, of Sanibel. Boundless Spirit of Clay Edgar Spohn at a "These are usually the unsung heroes and From Icl'l: Sharon Uracc. Diane Fuyil. free presentation at the Alliance for the Artsj, heroines of real life or folk tale characters I'am Uamho. Vanessa l.ombardii, l.auri Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. in the who dared to challenge their age-old Kailiimicn. Not niclured is'Jan [VlsirUie. Frizzell Gallery. assigned gender roles." While Spohn (1898-1977) was a very Storytellers must dig a little harder in folk complex person and artist, Beasley's presen- tale collections, but it's not too difficult to tation will focus on Spohn's transformation find family members, friends or historical from the figurative to abstraction. Douglas l\. characters who risked criticism to step out- with their two children. Tony is the owner of Quentin of Books of the Southwest said in side the usual boundaries of behavior and Gallery's featured artist a family business, Rinaldi's Fashion Shoes, his review, "... Spohn's work defies singular achievement, MacCarry explains. For the month of February Hirdie Girdie where his art is also on display and available interpretation. Yet Beasley shows how this TTT meetings are held the third Thursday Gallery has as guest artist Lee Ackert, a for purchase. obscure master represents himself clearly." of each month and are free and open to the watercolorist from Fort Myers Beach. A Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be Maria Maryniak said, "This sensitive portrait public, ages 5-95. Both tellers and listeners reception will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, provided. For more information call Rinaldi of Clay E. Spohn mirrors again the fate of are welcome. For more information, call from 5-8 p.m. to introduce her to the Sanibel at 472-5666. artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, 472-1781. comomunity, Come over to the gallery and Camille Claudell and Canadian Emily Carr, meet a great artist. Hirdie Girdie is in the who 'follow their own direction' without northeast corner of Library Way and Tarpon Art & ballet at Center for Arts compromise to the establishment of the day St. Olaf Choir in concert Bay Road. Sleeping Beauty, the Ballet, will be pre- or the market, and present a challenge to The Shell Point Concert Series continued sented by the Cypress Lake Center for the contemporary society." • last night with a performance by the famed Arts Dance Department tonight and tomor- Beasley, from Ontario, Canada, has St. Olaf Choir. Students from St. Olaf's in Reception for local artist row night at 7 p.m. in the high school audi- authored other books in the arts genre such Northfield, Minn., have performed together SunTrust . torium. The familiar fairytale comes to life as Douglas Macagy and the Foundations of in the world's finest concert halls since 1912. Bank on when set to Tchaikovsky's music, surround- Modern Art Curatorship, McKee Rankin Under the direction of Anton Armstrong, the Periwinkle Way ed by spectacularss and gowned in beautiful and the Heyday of the American Theatre, 75-member choir performs a capella spiritu- is inviting the costumes. Over 100 students are involved in and other subjects like Who Really Invented als and other songs with unmatched preci- public to meet the production which is coordinated by the Automobile? and Beasley's Guide to sion and beauty. Some selections featured in Sanibel artist dance instructors Patty Gair and Nancy Library Research,. ; this performance included "Amazing Petro. Tony Rinaldi The event is free of charge, and open to Grace," "Little Bird"and "In Peaceful Tuesday, Feb. Also tonight, Feb. 6th, the Visual Arts the public. The Frizzell is at the Alliance for Slumber." 10, from 5 to 9 Department will present DeCade — a col- the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort The Philadelphia Piano Quartet will per- p.m. Rinaldi lection of 10 years worth of 2-D, 3-D and Myers. Call 939 - 2787 for moreinforma;- form on Thursday, March 4, in the next con- was born in the digital art images created by visual arts stu- tion. ! cert of the series. Norman Carol, former con- Bronx where, dents. The opening reception is from 5:30 to certmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and as a young man, 7 p.m., just before the ballet, in the Center for La Mar Alsop, former concertmaster of the he studied art the Arts Gallery on Panther Lane. The Show Story Tellers to cancel New York City Ballet, joined forces with cel- under Master Joseph Collizzi. He and his hangs through Feb. 26th and can be seen list Bert Phillips and pianist Toby wife Frankette relocated to Sanibel from from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. out stereotypes Blumenthal to form the Quartet. This perfor- Bergen County, N.J. in 1990 and reside here For additional information or to inquire Stories about strong, courageous girls and mance will feature selections from Mozart, women and/or tales about kind and sensitive Turina and Schumann. boys and men will be told at the Thursday Concerts are held at 7;30 p.m. in the audi- night, Feb. 19, meeting of the Tamiami Tale torium of The Village Church on The Island Tellers (TTT) at 7 p.m. at the Grand Court, at Shell Point. The cost is $25 per person. All No Participation Fees 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers. i

No Marketing Fees Perfect for Valentines Day! "I Love You II" No Credit Card Fees* Silkscreen Print by Ikki Matsomoto No Owner's Linen Fees Continuing exhibit: "Dbg and Pony Show" New Paintings in oil No Working Balance by Sherry Chiverton Rohl Matsumoto Gallery • www.RoyaISheIl.org 2340 Periwinkle Way Village Center 472-2941 Book online 24 hours THE STOCK EXCHANGE Call 800-656-9111 or 472-9111 4000 Sq.ft. showroom of unique upscale consigned furniture & home furnishings 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Gulf Points Sq. ROYAL^SHELL. (Corner of San Carlos & McGregor Blvds.) 1 vacations Down from Pier I Ft. Myers, Florida 33908 Qet The Royal Treatment 1200 Periwinkle Way #3 • Sanibel & 14970 Captiva Drive #4 • Captiva ' (239) 437-4333 *on Royal Shell bookings New Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-5: Sun. Closed Islander • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 7B

tickets are general admission, with no refunds, exchanges or house brought south in the mind of "the artist. All pieces have and lifestyles of this particular culture. This is most evident credit cards accepted. Tickets may be purchased after 6:15 been professionally matted and framed, ready to hang at in the sensual quality he achieves, characterized by sun-lov- p.m. at the box office in the Church the night of the perfor- home without incurring additional framing expense. ing nudes in tranquil repose. The sculptural drawings com- mance. Please call 454-2067 for more information, or for Many of the exhibitors are established, respected artists bine elements of contour and gestural lines, with the final ticket availability the day of the show. whose work is sought after by area collectors. product rendered in a single, light-weight aluminum sheet The concerts are sponsored in part by Friends of the Arts In addition to the large paintings there will also be a wide that has been cut out leaving only the silhouette and minimal at Shell Point and WGCU Public Media. Shell Point selection of mini paintings for sale. These 3 1/2 x 41/2 -inch detail to imply solidity of form. Retirement Community is located on Shell Point Boulevard, treasures have been matted to 4 x 5 and include oils, water- His most recent exhibition was at The Scheiner Gallery in approximately two miles from the Saniber Causeway. colors, acrylics and drawings. Choices from this collection of South Carolina where he received rave reviews; his work has signed artwork for only $7 each and can be hung in a group been featured in exhibitions coast to coast and can be found or displayed alone on a dresser or end table. (Children, par- in numerous corporate and private collections as well as sev- 9th annual Singing Valentine-O-Gram ticularly, enjoy selecting a mini painting for their own room.) eral museums. The Cape Chorale will be singing on Feb. 12th, 13th and These paintings are thoughtful gifts that can be included with Call (239) 251-1100 or visit www.eckertfmeart.com. 14th throughout the community delivering Valentines in then- a get-well note or birthday wish or simply kept as a fond own inimitable style. memory of your Florida vacation. . Call now for reservations — 549-2849 —: and ask for Visit the show first but don't leave the area without tour- Betty Louw. The package includes two songs by a barber- ing downtown Matlacha, an historic district. Once home to shop quartet, a rose, candy and a card personalized from the the Caiusas, it is becoming a thriving artist community with one making the purchase. This is a $40 gift that will be old fishermen's cottages reincarnated as galleries, restaurants remembered forever with love. and gift shops. Surrounded by water, birds and tropical plants, one immediately senses the old Florida atmosphere that makes this area unique. Elegant great blue herons, like Free Valentines String Band concert the spirits of Calusa chiefs, stand watch over the slowly BcsJ Happy At 2 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 8th, the City of Fort Myers changing scene. Fishing boats return to port daily to the String Band and Recreation Division will present a free con- riotous welcome of pelicans and bringing fresh fish which is cert at the Hall of 50 States ballroom, 2254 Edwards Drive in available for purchase. Z for I Drink* s .•V downtown Fort Myers. The concert will have a Valentine If driving to Pine Island for the first time, follow Pine Call & Well Liquor theme with the word "heart" in all selections. Island Road, Route 78 west, across the Pine Island Bridge Featured this month will be flutist, Peg McEwen on the then watch for the Park and Show signs on your left. If you Draft & Bottle Beer vocals of "Your Cheating Heart" and "Dear Heart." Also fea- miss the signs, turn left at Mulletville Restaurant (the Select House Wine tured is Dorothy Hayek who will perform "Heartaches" with turquoise building). Telephone 283-4432 or e-mail pineis- the clarinet, and a harmonica solo on "Heart of My Heart [email protected] for more information. Waltz." Band drummer, Gordon Meyer, is featured on iipif mm m "There's Something About a Hometown Band " New exhibit at Eckert Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Crispy Frirj .'. The audience is invited to dance and sing along with Calamari, Chilled Oysters, Steamed ";'. familiar pieces such as, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," Works completed over the last decade by New York sculp- "Goodnight, Sweetheart" and "Peg o' My Heart." tor Hal Buckner will be featured at Eckert Fine Art - Naples, Shrimp, Beer Battered Mozzarella, For further information, call 334-3330 or 338-2287. Inc.located on 12th Avenue South in Naples from Feb. 19th Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings to March 4th. This new series of works is heavily influenced by the great masters, Velazquez, Ingres, Rodin, Manet and Art association's 32nd annual show others. Trained in both painting and sculpture, Buckner is an 4 • 7 P.m. Niahllv The members of the Pine Island Art Association are at it innovative and versatile artist whose studio work is rooted in again. They are getting ready for their 32nd Annual Fine Art drawing fundamentals and the female figure. Raised in an Show & Sale scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14th, and Sunday, island commmunity (Whidbey Island, Wash.) and preferring Tel. 239.472 J77I Feb. 15th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Matlacha Community to live near the water, the artist's work reflects the attitudes Park. Tucked into an enclave of art galleries and artists, this show is a major event in a season of artistic activity. Both ,0 Open til 11pm fory association members and faculty will have work in the show and for sale. dinner on Fri and Sot,, This year, the Art Association will display work in the Pine Island Art Center and the Matlacha Community Building. Both are located in Matlacha Park, just southwest of the Pine Island Bridge. The growth of the association membership required more space to hang all the work, so the *119.95 adults • *109.95 seniors studio area, in addition to the Community Building, will become a gallery for the weekend. All of Matlacha helps cel- ebrate this event. Art will be everywhere and, of course, that special Matlacha atmosphere will prevail. ; os^y ^ ?/;; : V % This show will include the current work of over 100 area t Tuesday -Thjjrstoyjj^p? 15:30 fdnlernpffraryDahce Mu;k f rorn, IBalteintarf Rtepsqcly; artists from professional to novice, residents of Pine Island, ^Friday-SahMay,-8:3ff£|^0;jte^ : Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Lehigh and North ^'Sunday-UveMuSitJa^^m|iWry2: :X =;;•••^ :,,:^^L.i Port. It will include oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics and J* l<$*&£-- pastels. The emphasis of the show tends to be Florida land- scapes, seascapes and wild life, although there is also the occasional winter scene, autumn foliage or northern light-

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Angel of the Arts logo Artists, supporters nominated for Angel Awards designed by Danny Gonsaives The Year One Organizing Committee (Louise Senneff Louise Senneff, the Alliance's executive director, is just one category alone, Arts Benefactor-Patron, every from the Alliance; Susan Bridges, Bonita Springs Art pleased by the level of interest and involvement: "We are person nominated deserves the award,., and that's just League; Liz Fowler, BIG Arts; Cher Bell, Cape Coral Arts gratified by all the nominations that have come in," she one categorylWith more than 170 nominees for only 12 Studio; and Bonnie Grossman, In the Name of the Artist) says, "and consider them to be the first important step in awards, that's an average of 15 persons per category — receive dl70+ nominations for 2004 Angels of the Arts a long-overdue program to formally recognize and rein- quite a challenge!" Awards. The nominations are made from all Lee County force the important role all individual artists and the arts To maintain; the integrity of'the rioniinating process performing and visual artists and supporters of the arts for in general play in enhancing the quality of life in our and protect the name of ti» actual wiaaers in each award consideration as one of 12 new "Angels" to be announced local communities." category until their^aaiaef are announced March 7, all at a reception and awards ceremony at the Broadway The next step is for notifications to be mailed out to all results of the ©orttnittees* deliberations will be placed in Palm on Sunday, March 7. Since this is the first year for nominees advising them of their nominations and thevault ofHie sponsoring bank. ! these awards, participation by 170+ members of the arts requesting personalized information about their achieve- til the meantime, advanee reservations for individual community and the public in the nominating process is ments and/or their support for the arts. These must be. tickets at $25 per person (tables for eight, $200) will go both surprising and satisfying to the Committee. The returned by the nominees before Feb. 18. oft salt Monday, Feb. 16, Members of the public are selection process will follow the same procedures used by Then, on Friday, Feb. 20, the Organizing Committee invited to aj|||§f |wd &® encouraged to make reservations the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools' "Golden and an additional panel of prominent local arts represen- as soon as jjffip£||| ffafp $Hs' first year's event is expect- Apple" Teacher Recognition Program, the Arts & tatives will name the thrree finalist nominees in each of ed to be soMoat well in advance. The following list of Humanities Council of Gharlotte County's "Charlies," the awards categories. "Designating those finalists will local notalies^a^ coafirmed as presenters and will be and the Tampa Bay Business in the Arts Awards. be very demanding," predicts Senneff. "For example, in among those ga1tee#to honor the assembled luminaries from our local arts communities: •Gale Bennett, artist, instructor, Director of ArtStudy/Giverny •Jennifer Benton, CEO, Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. | •Stephanie Davis, actress, News-Press "Downtown Diva" •Liz Fowler, executive director, BIG ARTS •Bob Janes, Commissioner, Lee County Board of Commissioners •Dr. Andrew Kurtz, music director, Gulf coast Symphony •Carrie Lund, actress, co-founder Florida Rep •Doug MacGregor, artist, News-Press Cartoonist •Geri McArdle, PhD, associate professor, School of Education, Barry University : . • •D.T. Minich, director, Lee County VCB •Reiko Niiya, Violinist, concert master, Southwest Florida Symphony ; •Prof. Morgan t. Paine, Art Program leader, FGCU •Darryl Pottorfj artist •Melinda Roy, choreographer/teacher/director, Gulfshore Ballet •Drew Sterwald, News-Press arts reporter & columnist ipif^ |^ •Amy Tardif, news director WGCU, host of "Arts Edition" The organizing committee expresses its appreciation to all those who have participated in the Angels of the -f unMure Wiiilil € aei Handle 411 Wow Needi! Arts Awards process so far and looks forward to the con- tinued involvement of them and others in ensuring a suc- Living Room * Bedroom • Dining Room • Patio • Mattress Sets • Commercial • Hotel/Motel cessful March 7th event — the first of many.

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Playhouse. Call 472-0324 for more information. This via WCBS-TV (CBS's flagship station), and coast-to- Wonderful response to opening season event will help support the continuing efforts of the gen- coast via CBS news. Known as Newspath, which daily Lately you have seen the Sold-Out sign posted out eral manager and SCA Periwinkle Playhouse to bring our serves all affiliates in the nation, Dennis' reviews are front of the Periwinkle Playhouse. The parking lot is community the outstanding entertainment the communi- renowned as knowledgeable, inventive, incisive and, filled again, the lobby and playhouse brimming with ty has indicated it wants at this theatre. above all, witty. In addition, of course, Cunningham enthusiastic and delighted patrons. It's taken Todd interviewed hundreds of the stars, writers, directors, and Sherman, General Manager, only a few short months to producers of all those films. He will share many an breathe life into a theatre that had been dark for over a Auditions for supporting roles "inside story" as part of the new film project. year and a half. Synergy Productions of Sanibel, a new professional Dennis returns to New York several times a year just In January alone the national touring acts — River musical theater company on Sanibel, run by longtime to keep those reviewing skills sharpened, 'though he is, in Rats, Alison Brown Quartet (sponsored by SunTrust) and island resident Andrew Kurtz, will be holding auditions by fact, now a resident of Lee County and has become an Second City on Tour — filled the theatre. The world pre- appointment for three men and three women for They're immediate fan and supporter of Florida Rep. miere of New York Playwright Conseulo Baehr's Thinner Playing Our Song. Rehearsals start Feb. 11 th and the show The first season of the Dennis Cunningham Film Thighs in Twenty Years, starring and produced by local runs at the Periwinkle Playhouse from Feb. 20th-29th. Project will feature a series of four films presented on Broadway actress, Bonnie Grossman, and directed by These characters function as the alter-egos of the two prin- four consecutive Thursdays at 2 p.m. matinees. These Bob Kalfin, was very well received. This play, still in. its cipal characters and sing in tight three-part harmony. films were handpicked by Cunningham from scores of development stage, gave the audience a chance to partic- For more information or to set up an audition time, films, as especially vivid proof of America's great film ipate in the creative process with talkbacks and discus- please call 472-6197 and leave a message for Kurtz. heritage. Many more films of the same quality will fol- sions after the performances. low in the series to come. Andrew Kurtz's new company Synergy Productions More auditions The first film is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 — has staged its first of three musicals of the season. / Love The Manchurian Candidate, directed by John You, You're Perfect, Now Change earned standing ova- The Off Beach Players will be holding auditions for Frankenheimer and starring Frank Sinatra, Angela tions throughout its run. This newly formed theater com- the comedy We Blew Up the Bridge, Didn't We? on Feb. Lansbury and Laurence Harvey. This film is a tale of pany brings to the Playhouse the type of professional 14th and 15th at 2 p.m at the Periwinkle Playhouse. This political paranoia set in the period when the fear of brain- musical theater our community has asked for for years. play is being produced with the permission of Mike washing was very much with us along with concern about The scheduled line-up the rest of this month and in March Feury, the playwright. Sought are two lawyers, a female the devious tricks of Senator Joseph McCarthy. It's a film will continue to impress patrons. (They're Playing Our Florida landowner, a mayor and an assistant mayor, of strong tension with a wicked sense of humor. The con- Song runs from Feb. 20th to 29th, Marry Me A Little from townies and protestors and a wild character named clusion, a nail- biting rush to prevent a political assassina- March 6th to 20th.) "Firecracker." tion, is set at New York's old Madison Square Garden. The Syringa Tree by Pamela Gien will star New York "Come on down!" There are many parts for both old Says Cunningham, "When I was actress Tamara Flannagan in a tour-de-force theatre per- and young at any level of expertise. Off Beach Players in New York last November, they formance presented by The Neighborhood Theatre believes that community theater should be of, by, and for were shooting the remake of this Company for the people. This play is definitely locally-flavored and film starring Denzel Washington five perfor- accessible to aspiring theater lovers. Stop by and sign up and Meryl Streep... SEE THE mances only for behind-the-scenes duties, if you really thinnk you ORIGINAL FIRST!" from can't be in the spotlight — backstage, props, costumes, To follow on Feb. 26, Charles NTC is a makeup, set building. Off Beach has been producing the- Laughton's classic and seldom new Equity pro- ater on Sanibel since 1984 and urges everyone to come seen Night of the Hunter, on fessional com- out and support real community theater on Sanibel. March 4, the legendary Stanley pany which Hopefully, several shows can be cast from these audi- Kubrick's Paths of Glory; and on opened its tions. For any additional information, call producer June March 11, Cary Grant and doors last year Koc at 472-5400. Show dates for We Blew Up the Bridge Rosalind Russell in "the fastest in North Naples are April 8th to 10th and 13th to 17th. comedy ever filmed," His Girl Park. At the The Players are looking for an old coke machine for a Friday. More on these films later. helm is Artistic set piece... even just the door would be perfect!!!! And, Cunningham will introduce each film and place it in Director Steven Ditmyer who currently lives in New York they are also in need of rehearsal space — if any one has context with a special heads up here and there, as well as City and works with Tony Randall's National Actors an extra space around 20 X 30 feet, please call June. an inside story or two, you can be sure. After the film, he Theatre. He is also an acting teacher from the will wrap- up with a question and answer session that Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre and teaches goes beyond the interesting to the positively intriguing around the country. The Old Schoolhouse Theater (and, oh, yes, funny). He and his wife, Flannagan, started the Company with Falling to Pieces, Moe Arko's tribute to Patsy Cline is This is an extraordinary line-up of extraordinary films, their two best friends Domenic and Michelle Costantini an unforgettable evening of the most beloved all in support of Florida Rep and its education programs. (two former NY actors who now make their home in country/pop hits of all time, plus Admission to each film is a $10 donation to the theatre North Naples). With the success' of their sold-out inau- some swinging' rockabilly numbers or, for a donation of $30, see all four. Be a part of this gural production last year of By the Sea, By the Sea, By and a few lesser known gems from illuminating and rewarding film experience or, as Gloria the Beautiful Sea — three chewy one-acts by established Cline's songbook that are sure to Swanson describes it as she stares into the camera in playwright's Joe Pintauro, Lanford" Wilson and Terrence become some of your new favorites. Sunset Boulevard, become one of those "wonderful peo- McNally — and their recent production of ART, NTC Arko's vocal interpretation is so ple out there in the dark." opens its second season at The Periwinkle Playhouse authentic, you'll swear she's lip- Tickets, by donation to the Florida Rep, may be pur- with The Syringa Tree. synching! You have to hear it to chased by calling the Florida Rep box office at 332-4488. This 2001 Obie Award winner for Best Play is a per- believe it! Florida Repertory Theatre is located in the historic sonal, deeply evocative story of an abiding love between Supported by a superb on-stage Arcade in downtown Fort Myers on Bay Street between two farnilies, one black, one white, and the two children band, you won't want to miss this Jackson and Hendry. that are born into their shared household in early 1960s amazing concert-style performance. South Africa. In addition to the Obie it received a Drama "Cline soars on the supple voice of star Moe Arko... Desk award and awards from the Drama League (NY) her voice, carriage and personality beautifully translates Pirates ofPenzance playing Naples and Outer Critics (LA). the singer's idiosyncratic style" —The Minneapolis/St. A not-so-usual production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Syringa Tree will be performed by Flannagan and Paul Star Tribune Pirates of Penzance is currently running at the Naples directed by Ditmyer. This is an incredible performance Dinner Theatre through March 7th. NDT Artistic Director where Flannagan performs all 24 New film project at Rep Michael Wainstein promises no ordinary production — characters spanning over four one full of laughs, stunning vocalism, Broadway dancing decades of history and four gener- Make way for the Dennis Cunningham Film Project, and mayhem. ations. presented in association with Florida Repertory Theatre. He is absolutely positive that contemporary audiences, On Feb. 17th a fund-raising Cunningham, veteran CBS film critic, thought a film whether they like G&S or not, will love this production. benefit concert sponsored by series might be a good idea in the historic Arcade Theatre Why? What is so unusual? What is so funny about swash- Sanibel/Captiva Trust Co. and star- and Florida Rep agreed. As Bogart says in Casablanca, buckling pirates, dizzy maidens, police that act like ring Academy Award and Oscar - "This could be the start of a beautiful friendship." Keystone cops and a doddering old father? Everything! nominated songstress Jane Olivor Over the years, Dennis has reviewed thousands of This is no staid, stiff evening. No way! This is the most will be held at the Periwinkle movies for tens of millions of people in New York City raucous, funniest show of the season. Islander • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 11B the challenge of the pop sounds of Frederick. Susan Haldeman plays the aging Ruth and, in the role of the Left: Joe Spieldeimer as the Pirate King, Joe Spieldenner, who played Freddy in Pirate King. Behind him are My Fair Lady, brings the oafish klutzy King to full Barry Marcus (the Major blown hysterical life, infusing the character with General), and Michael humor and a ravishing voice. The Sergeant of Police is Marcotte and Jessica played by newcomer Steven Arlen. Edwards as Frederick and The show is choreographed by Noffke (Chicago, Mabel. Best Little Whorehouse, Beat Goes On), with musical direction by NDT's new musical director, Loren Below: Marcus along with Strickland. the company Regular performances of Pirates of Penzance are in his signature number, Tuesday through Saturday evenings, with dinner at "I am the Very Model of a 5:30 and the show at 8 p.m.; matinees are Wednesdays Model Major General." and Sundays at 1:30, with lunch beginning at 11:30. Tickets cost $40 for Wednesday and Sunday matinees, W for the Tiicsriiv fh-ough Thursday evening shows, and $47.50 at the Friday and Saturday night shows. Full price tickets includes meal, tax and show but does not Wainstein, who has directed the show three times before, loves include gratuity. There are the zany shtick that this kind of operetta lends itself to, and Pirates special rates for groups of 20 is particularly prone to campy fun. He begins with what the or more. Tickets can be operetta provides, but cracks open the possibilities for humor, min- ordered by calling the box ing the intricacies of the characters' relationships with sight gags office at (239) 514-STAR and clever staging. Choreographer Chris Noffke, Musical Director (7827). The box office is Loren J. Strickland and Wainstein have updated the show to appeal to open daily from 9 a.m. until 8 modern audiences, to tickle their funny bones, and they promise belly p.m. All sales are final, no laughs galore in this campy romp that is chock full of gorgeous music refunds or exchanges. Gigi, sung by the finest voices over 2000 auditions throughout the USA the next NDT production, could produce. And, the dancing is lively and lusty. opens March, 11th. Ol' Blue The NDT production features resident Associate Artistic Eyes, a celebration of the Director Barry Marcus in the role of the Modern Major General, music of Frank Sinatra, con- who sings the show's most famous tune, "I am the Very Model of tinues on Monday nights and a Modern Major General." Returning after her stunning turn as Saturday afternoons through Eva Peron in last season's Evita, Jessica Edwards will thrill audi- April 19th. ences with her lush soprano in the role of Mabel. As her love- smitten suitor, Michael Marcotte makes his NDT debut in a lead- ing role. His dashing good looks and splendid tenor voice rise to Biolchini juries Art League show at BIG ARTS By Amy Fleming ~ Visual arts critic It was judgement day at BIG ARTsTuesday afternoon, but had to give some the axe because of limited space." little gem. A tour-de -force handling of the medium." when artist and guest juror Greg Biolchini arrived in In the final judging, it came down ultimately to subjec- Biolchini continued through the honorable mentions, town to jury an art exhibition sponsored by the San-Cap tive preferences — just to whittle down the numerous pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each pic- Art League. After the jurying, he stayed on to briefly entries into a show that could fit comfortably into Phillips ture, commenting on composition and suggesting ways explain his choices and Gallery. each artist could improve his or her painting. criteria to the many Biolchini named three factors that influenced his deci- participating artists sions, both in selecting work arid in choosing the award who had gathered to winners. First on the list was design, see if they had made "What you do with your picture plane means a lot to the cut. this juror," he said. "Also, the framing is better this year Biolchini drew — lots of framers out there are making some money." laughs-when he played The second was originality, which for him includes on the standard juror's not paying too close attention to rules, but still pulling off statement of saying that a successful painting. "I keep an eye open for the unusu- just being included in al. I like movies where a guy robs a bank and gets away the show was an honor, with it," he said. whether you won any- Last, there was craftsmanship, or "Having a good han- thing or not. dle on your materials." "••*>•" "And this time, I'm Judy Jensen's still life garnered first place. "This not lying," he said. painting embodies everything I just described," Biolchini He added that "We said. Second place went to Danika Walker's floral water- would have included color. "A well-built piece of work," he said. more work in the show, Jane McKenna's pastel still life was described as "A •-!-,•

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All tickets are available for pre-pur- Based in Boulder, Col. where it has held a residency at New York recital debut chase at BIG ARTS. the University of Colorado since 1983, the ensemble is a with the Marilyn Home The festival will begin with the 3 p.m. showing of resident quartet at the Aspen Festival and its members are Foundation in the "Wings Ulee's Gold at Island Cinema on March 11th' Starring also Visiting Fellows at the Guildhall School of Music & of Song" series as well as Peter Fonda as a beekeeper in the Florida Panhandle, this Drama in London. at their Annual Gala film by Floridal director, Victor Nunez, is a celebration of The next night it's the big sound from the big band era Recital. the human heart, courage and persistence. Discussion and when The Artie Shaw Orchestra creates its magic on She sang the role of dinner will follow at the Island Cow on Periwinkle Way. stage, also at 8 p.m. Using many of Shaw's original Genevieve in the West The next day the festival's location moves to Schein charts, these 16 musicians, under the direction of Dick Coast premiere of Marius Hall for a 7 pin. showing of the 1942 classic, The Palm Johnson, specialize in taking audiences back in time and Constant's Impressions Beach Story, featuring Claudette Colbert, Rudy Vallee do it all over the. globe. Johnson is carrying on in the de Pelleas for the Music Academy of the West in the and Mary Astor — a classy yet zany comedy by the Shaw tradition with astounding success. summer of 2001. Alkema has also won many competi- award-winning screen writer, Preston Sturges. (You Tickets for the Takacs are $35 and for the Shaw tions, including the Florida Grand YPO Voice competi- won't believe what they have to say about Fort Myers!) Orchestra, $30, and are available by calling 395-0900. tion and the Orlando Heinz Rehfuss Competition. Following the film, viewers are invited to attend a party The Quartet first received international attention in 1977, This concert is presented by BIG ARTS in association with refreshments, music and dancing a la 1940s Palm winning both first and Critics' Prizes at the International with The Marilyn Home Foundation. Tickets available Beach. Come dressed in your pearls or black tie, and feel String Quartet Competition in Evian. for $25 at the BIG ARTS box office, 395-0900, 900 free to be creative about what else you wear with them. DunlopRoad. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. Saturday, March 13th's film will again be shown at 7 Keri Alkema to appear in concert p.m. at Schein Hall. The Perez Family, a bright and brassy Mezzo soprano Keri Alkema, accompanied by pianist Film Festival: comedy/drama; about Cuban Miami starring Anjelica Michael Baitzer, will perform at BIG ARTS, Thursday, Houston, will be the evening's entertainment. Have some Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. Alkema was selected by the Marilyn Florida Chic/FloridaKitsch black beans and rice with your herring and sour cream Home Foundation to receive their grant to BIG ARTS for Mark your calendar and buy your tickets now for the afterwards at a party in the eclectic style of Miami. Come a concert and outreach program to bur local school sys- BIG ARTS 2004 Film Festival, Florida Chic/Florida dressed in "tourist kitsch," "South Beach Cool" or Miami tems. Keri is a member of the newly formed Young Artist Kitsch. A weekend of film, not to be missed, begins Latino, and bt prepared to enjoy music and dancing. Program of the Americas. 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World- Florida — will explore the diversity of the "Florida" State, director John Sayles' film about a Florida barrier renowned singers, directors and coaches work with the experience from the backwoods of the Florida panhandle island resort community of retirees, long stuck in its young artists guiding them in their transition from singer to the resortiminium community and lifestyle of retirees ways, that is targeted by a big development corporation to artist, giving them the opportunity to assume roles in living on a Florida barrier island with Palm Beach of the for an upscale, high-rise resort community. Immediately performances by the Washington Opera. 1940s and contemporary Cuban Miami in between. after the film there will be dinner and a discussion of the Alkema made her debut as Alisa in this season's Lucia All shows in the festival will be followed by dinner at film at the Twilight Cafe.

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Sanibei cottage;' HAPPY JACK ProDog ® SProPup, Wide, Open view V DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, 30 2 Br/2;Ba,|urnished,nalf block : . \® dewormer: Reocjgnized safe & WATERFRONT LOT. ' acres w/5 acres-fishing lake & 2 to beach. $3.600/rri6nth. Call .-'.' ; . ; Dock. . effective: by, U;S; >GyM: against , - : Bed room home, planted jjiries, : , 6wnerv (2Q6) 545-4:170. • ' -.-•'" v ALL 4 major wormS;\Chewable. Gulf Access. ;great hunting, payed access,: .Flavored;.: '...-.•',• Convenient: :• BY OWNER .^additional acres available. Hunting, ; (352)383-7110 - ': .leases nearby., $115,000. .Owner -';-. Economical. At;farm, feed & hard-: : ; ' ware^Stores £:r : !"•':. •:';-':.•'•'• ~i firing recydablestd the Saflifeel Recycling Center on , financing/ 478-374j-op95":: ; ; / : Dunlop toad across [lorn the Sanibei Public Lihran. Islander • Week of February 6 - 12, 2004 • 17B King's Crown and Cakebread produce dining delight VACATION RENTALS APARTMENTS & HOMES FOR RENT By Michael Hannan with a Cabernet reduction, followed by a NO RENT! $0 Down! No Credit OK! cheese course that included a candied nut DUPLEXES FOR RENT Government Foreclosed Homes! Staff writer CASA YBEL RESORT ONE & TWO BEDROOM APART- $0/ Low Down! Call for Listings! 1- phyllo crisp with pecans, walnuts, and 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath MENTS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, 800- 987-6647 Ext. 8681 On Wednesday, Jan. 28, South Seas almonds in caramelized Crotin de OCEAN FRONT BUS STOPS & SHOPPING. FOR RENT OR SALE WATER, SEWER AND TRASH Resort teamed up with Cakebread Cellers Chauvrignio (a hard goat cheese) followed BY OWNERS. PAID. CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT. SANIBEL ISLAND for a wine-tasting dinner. Cakebread is a by an arugula and pear salad seasoned (239)561-6972 POOL AND LAUNDRY ON SITE. www.casaybel.com 941-275-4587. West Rock, 2/2 w/den, family-operated winery in the Rutherford with a Zinfandel reduction vinaigrette. on lagoon. area of California's Napa Valley. Jack and Dessert was a segmented Lady ANNUAL RENTALS ~ Priscilla Murphy Realty Dolores Cakebread purchased the land in Tangerine, filled with fresh berries and COQUINA BEACH (239) 482-8040 1973 and began planting their vineyards. GULF FRONT CONDO sweetened with Zinfandel syrup and 1st Floor Walk-Out Today, Jack continues as CEO; Dolores orange Chantilly. Lovely Owner Unit 3 BR/2 BA home in MOBILE HOMES oversees hospitality; son Bruce is 2 bedrooms/2 baths Island Woods. One or two couples Tennis, the vintner; son Dennis manages community pool. FOR RENT All Amenities sales and marketing, and a third No Smoking - No Pets $1850/monfh, "Mobile Homes for Rent** Weekly AVAILABLE: furnished rent. Children welcome. Includes son's wife, Karen, is the winery 1 or 2 WEEKS or water, garbage, pest control, lawn events director and assistant inter- FEBRUARY 7 to FEBRUARY unfurnished. care. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N. 21 Ft. Myers (239) 543-5828. national marketing manager. $1,750 per week Call Jamie at RE/MAX of Owner: the Islands. 472-5050 My wife and I arrived a bit early (239) 472-2952 HANDYMAN at King's Crown but were greeted e-mail: [email protected] almost immediately by John GOLF - GOLF - GOLF Makin, South Sea's Food & Island Retreat. 3/2 home in Two Bedrooms, Two Baths beautiful Chateau Sur Men LARRY'S Beverage Manager. Makin, along Few steps to beach. Very PLUS DEN!!! HANDYMAN with Dennis Cakebread, had put private. Available January LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB through May, 2004. (305) Golf Privileges. SERVICE the dinner together. Michael 235-0762, (239) 472-2490. Annual Lease $1,100/monthly 23 Years of Swann, the executive chief, had overseen Toward the end of dinner Chris van der REPUTABLE Experience the food preparation and was now giving SANIBEL in former contracting Baars, the resort's general manager wel- for last-minute instructions to his staff about PUNTA RASSA HARBOURSIDE REALTY comed the guests, especially the (239)466-3313 Residential/Commercial SANIBEL HARBOUR "Renovations 'Kitchens service and presentation. Cakebreads, and said a few words about HERITAGE COVE •Bathrooms, etc. SANIBEL VIEW SANIBEL BIZ - Hors d'oeuvres were served in the some of the resort's new management, IT'S WHERE IT IS! •Licensed -Insured REASONABLE lounge, which had been cleared of tables including Juan, who will supervise the One call does it all! ESTIMATES PROMPT call back. and chairs to accommodate the diners. The King's Crown dining room, and Swann the SANIBEL Sanibel View 549-0089 office doors to the patio were opened to allow in new executive chef. Van der Baars said HARBOURSIDE REALTY Brand New! (239)466-3313 2 Br, 2Ba condos. 357-8493 cell that, 20 minutes into Swann's Enclosed garage, interview, he knew Swann was IT'S WHERE IT IS! pool, fitness center, SANIBEL BIZ Clubhouse. the candidate he wanted. Gated Community. LAWN CARE Sanibel 3 Br/2 Ba home on golf 2 miles to Next, Dennis Cakebread course with pool, furnished, near causeway! spoke briefly about the family beach and causeway. Monthly and $1450/month A Cut Above the Rest vineyard's history. He said that annually. Owner,(239) 472-7834. Hussey Realty JOHNSON Sanibel (Gulf Pines). Two bedroom, (239) 463-3178 their first harvest yielded 153 2bath, furnished house. Private LAWNS cases of wine, and that many beach access, clubhouse, pools, We also do: tennis courts. $2000. month, plus CONDOS FOR RENT •Sod of the bottles' labels were tax. Available off season only Condo at Punta Rassa for sale •Trees crooked because they had been (239) 542-5627 or rent March and April on Bay, •Mulch and Bedding waterfront view of Sanibel- (239)218-3327 applied by hand. This year, he Captiva. 2 Br/2 Ba, fully Residential and Commercial said, Cakebread bottled 85,000 SOUTH SEAS RESORT furnished. Call office: (410) 472- Licensed and Insured 2844 or Fl: (239) 415-0425. cases, all with straight labels. He summed up the vineyard's GULF-FRONT Punta Rassa, waterfront gateway WINDOW CLEANING PRIVATE to Sanibel. 2 Br/2 Ba, full utility philosophy saying it strives to LUXURY HOME room, gorgeous interior, full be an icon of quality, produc- amenities. Available from April on. ALL DAY POOL-SPA Direct from owner. (440) 779-1567. ing wines with which to enjoy the break- SCENIC ACREAGE WINDOW CLEANING the cool evening air. The first wine served $3.00 a window. was a crisp, 2002 Sauvignon Blanc. Hors ing of bread with new friends, old friends, WEEKS AVAILABLE •Sanibel Sunset Villas Residential & commercial FOR ALL-SEASONS up to 3-Story d'oeuvre choices began with "house- (FM-before Sanibel Bridge) 10 yrs. exp. 3-2 Villa, washer & dryer. cured" Atlantic salmon with dill creme FOR-SPECIAL-RATES Pressure washing $1,050. annual. available fraiche and a Sauvignon Blanc mustard CONTACT OWNER Call Fizer Realty, Inc. DIRECTLY Free estimates. dip; another was Iranian beluga caviar, (239)939-2414 Reputable, prompt & or courteous service. served on blini and accented by a rainbow- Call: (574) 272-0889 910-0916 Fax: (574)273-5973 Satisfaction guaranteed. arranged selection of diced red onions, egg E-mail: [email protected] Family owned & operated. yolks, parsley, egg whites, and capers. Web Page: www.pullapillyvil- HOMES FOR RENT Lie/Ins. (239) 567-3419 These were presented by an intern from la.com Almost Sanibel, Lakefront furnished home surrounded by botanical New York's Culinary Institute. garden, 1,600 sq.ft. glassed-in SEASONAL RENTALS lanai overlooking lily pond, Additionally, three hotel students from West Rocks subdivision. 3 Br/ 2BR/1BA, garage available, non- Croatia passed salmon and tuna mousse on 2 Ba, large screened porch, smokers, pets negotiable, lakefront property, completely $1,200/mo. annual. (239) 482- toast or thinly waffled potato crisps, and a furnished, near beach. Monthly 2346. $2,000/mo. seasonal yummy spinach-cheese blend presented rentals only. Available March and April. (513)232-4634. Arcom. Realty (239) 633-2058, 1- on individual spoons. A fourth server Bedrooms starting $475., 2- Classifieds Bedrooms/$700. (Some utilities.) attended to wine refills. 2-Bedfoom Townhouse, S-Ft- Seating at dinner was open. We shared .RENTAL-SHARING • Myers, amenities, $800. Work! Beachfront House $2,000./wkly. a table with three South Seas' guests from Wanted: Non-smoking married cou- (N.-end). (1st 3-wks. Feb. avail- Call Gloria Indianapolis. Basil, a Jamaican intern, and ple to share lakefront furnished able). Due to cancel. Call now - home, near Sanibel, surrounded Tommy, a long-time South Seas employee by botanical gardens, separate CAPE CORAL quarters, 1,600 sq.ft. 2 BR/1 BA, served dinner which began with crispy $1,200/mo. annual, $2,000/mo. RIVERFRONT skinned wild striped bass served with but- seasonal. (239) 482-2346 Private corner property! To Place Meticulous! 2,230 sq.ft., 3- tered fava beans and dried tomato confit. bdrms and 3-baths, study or 4th bdrm. Luxurious master Your The wine was a 1994 Zinfandel. The sec- and best friends. The evening was just bath, heated POOL. DbS. ond course consisted of skillet-seared garage, hurricane shutters, such an experience: meeting new people Avail. Feb. 1st, 2004. $2,250.00 breast of mallard, on a bed of stewed cab- while enjoying fine wine that compliment- Annual lease includes lawn and pool care. Andrea Signorelli bage with foie gras, garnished with Merlot ed excellent food — all of it served pro- £239) 823-6906 Miloff Aubuchon wine jelly and sun dried cranberries. A Realty Gr. Inc. fessionally. GOVT HOMES! $0 DownlTax full-bodied 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon As a memento, each diner received a Repos & Foreclosures! No Credit complemented this offering. complimentary bottle of Cakebread's OK! $0/ Low Down! Call for Listings! 1- 800-987 -6647 Ext. The main course was a breast of roast- Merlot with the evening's menu gilded on 8682 ed lamb with winter vegetables seasoned the back. 18B • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • Islander

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24 Years of Planning To Sell or Horticultural Jim Gould, Owner MITES-PETS Phone (239) 472-1370 Rejuvenate Your SMOKE- MOLD Experience • Award Winning Fax (239) 540-7307 Island Home BACTERIA-ODORS Landscapes 3889 Sanibel-Captiva Road Design • Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Home dosed ALL suwmer? Installation greenearth@zebis. co Maintenance

W/e'll come and spruce up (MOOS Ml is 4-S tees wots poiftsd few outdoor w, Purifara forHOMB . BQffS, fflBOE. HOTEL OJWC your buildings & AFTER 25 YEARS FN KEY WEST & IT'S landscaping for the quick Our patented, fitter-tess unit wi not oily HISTORICAL RESTORATIONS.... sale or enhanced eleart..i>yt "sanize" the air...kilmj bacteria lit/ability you desire. it* Brushmasfer 472-1286 • Over 4 mliiem satisfied easterners, brings Old World Craftsmanship to Sanibel & Captiva. USED MTOE PENTAGO N Interior and Exterior Painting for the Discriminating. (239) 357-8W5 Call for Consultation 472-1286 Islander • Week of February 6-12, 2004 • 19B

Sadler mmd Joyce Krivenko of Oat OB a WWm exhibit their handmade beaded jewelry at Seaweed Gallery. The self-billed 4*two Bettys/5 have heen working together since last summer. (The Betty V was what one of their teen-aged daughters used fco call their group of friends.) The two women became interested in beading inde» pendently m&A decided "we would Join forces" last summer. Joked Sttsan, "Two great minds..." "...thinking really huge," added Joyce,.. "...The best of both!** they laughed together. Working with sterling wire, they string seroi*precioti« stones and *reaily eool silver fuMtxags" into a won- derfully wniqne selection of bracelets aad bangles.

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> Gulf to bay property > Beachview 3 bedroom with 1 'Uh 1 an way view • Large & bright w/iaised pool & in deck spa 3 bedroom, 3 bath canal, near beach home • 2 separate lots • Wood floors, marble baths, giamte too • Wood floors, plantation shutters & new dock Situated on over a 1/2 acre of land • Bay property has 3 docks • Upgraded appliances, storjn shutters • 4 bedroom, 3 bath + family room, near beach 40' boat dock-deep water boating • Offered fully furnished • Custom rock pool with waterfall & hot tub • Rental history, charmingly furnished-turn key Great room, new kitchen, pool $3,195,000 (103340) $1,749,000 (103653) $959,000 (104252) $925,000 (103997) Jim Hall 472-5187 x 215 Susan Andrews 472-5187 x 251 Anthony & Kathryn Geata 472-5187 x 231 Mike McMurray 472-5187 x 250 Sac- Oa£s A/aw JBaicJis Baiu£

• Only 4 houses from the beach • Olde Florida style 3 bedroom, 2 bath • Barrier island living • 3 bedroom, 2 bath with lake views • 3 bedroom, 2 bath beautifully decorated • Cathedral ceiling, fireplace • View of the Gulf of Mexico • Heated screen enclosed pool • Tropical Key West style beach home • Oversized master bedroom & bath • 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths • Fireplace, tile floors, new appliances • Already rental for winter of 2004 • Conservation views • Open living on North Captiva • Partially furnished, 2-car garage, new a/c $695,000 (103795) $629,000 (104009) $1,400,000 (104275) $669,000 (104291) Eric Pfeifer 472-5187 x 259 Ada Shissler 472-5187 x 254 Sharon Craven 472-5187 x 292 Karen Bell 472-7800 x 270 utiat- cuu Grea£ jOJ Cjrati Js <• » > ClNC V

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' 2 bedroom, 2 bath + den > 2 bedroom, 2 bath furnished condo • Beautiful Gulf front location • 3 night minimum rental-pets allowed > Great straight out Gulf view • With good Gulf views • Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit • On-site management • Excellent rental history • Beach, pool and tennis • Pool, tennis and good rental income • 2 bedroom, 2 bath nicely furnished • Fully furnished • On-site rental office • Overlooks wildlife preserve & furnished • Steps to the beach, pool and tennis $889,900 (104456) $549,000 (104439) $699,000 (103985) $345,000 (103350) David Schuldenfrei 472-5187 x 227 James & Penny Hetmanek Rose Dakos 472-5187 x 233 Linda Traverso 472-5187 x 226 472-5187 x 219/202

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