Post Comments, share Views, read Blogs on CaPe-Coral-daily-Breeze.Com Next APE ORAL phase C C Everblades finish regular season, playoffs await DAILY BREEZE —SPORTS WEATHER: partly Sunny • Tonight: partly cloudy • Tuesday: Partly sunny— 2A cape-coral-daily-breeze.com Vol. 48, No. 79 Monday, April 6, 2009 50 cents First-time Downtown Street Market vendors share their love of art By CONNOR HOLMES everybody should have art that back on the water as he recov- [email protected] they enjoy,” Jim said. “Rich ered. For Jim and Abe Schantz, people can afford art, but the “A friend suggested I start owners of local father-son fram- everyday man should be able to collecting nautical art,” he said. ing company “Florida have art also.” Jim and Abe also own Framing,” Saturday marked Being of Native-American “Nautical Art,” a company in their first time at the ever-popu- heritage, Jim said giving back is their hometown of Glenview, lar Downtown Street Market on a big part of his philosophy on Ill., where they stay seasonally. Southeast 47th Terrace, though life. The Schantzes displayed and the two have been framing and So is being kind to the envi- sold their work Saturday among enjoying nautical art for a num- ronment; Jim prides Florida over 80 vendors of antiques, ber of years. Framing as being a “green” and artwork, gifts and collectables, The two had set up their “Eco-friendly” framing compa- but that didn’t keep them from booth in the morning sun from ny. selling or giving away 50 about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., display- “I recycle as much as I can so framed pieces of art by about ing various framed and matted the price is affordable,” he said. 12 p.m. pieces of nautical and various Jim’s interest in nautical art “I’m amazed that more art started with a serious boating has been sold of non-nautical other kinds of artwork as Abe YUNET JOMOLCA told passers-by, “Your price is injury, when the boom of a sail- (art),” Abe said. our price.” In some instances boat caused him to break his He said most of what was Abe and Jim Schantz, from Florida Framing, show off their that meant free. neck about ten years ago. The Eco-Friendly picture framing and products during the last “It’s kind of my feeling that injury left him unable to get See ART, page 3A day of the Downtown Street Market on Saturday Easter comes early Clown college graduates new entertainers By ANDREA GALABINSKI [email protected] "It's never too late to have a happy childhood," said NFM resident Kent Sheets. "That's my favorite quote." You may have seen Sheets - aka Ka-Yo The Clown - at local and regional events. He recently conducted a "clown college" for local residents to learn the fine art of clown- ing. All adopted names and personas. Ray Cahoon was "Lost"; William Cavannaugh was "Doc Ding-A- Ling"; Ellen Larochelle was "Josi"; Dennis Densmore "Okie-Dokie"; Becky Fitzgerald, "Doodles"; Peggy Milnes "Swivels" and SPECIAL TO THE BREEZE Richard (Rick) Clowns "Doc Ding-A-Ling" and "Josi" Minnick "Mr. performing the clown skit "Ring, Ring" Bubbles." at their graduation They completed instruction in clown make-up, balloon sculptures, magic, face painting, parades, skit per- formance and additional entertainment classes. "Each member gave an entertaining performance for their gradua- tion," said Sheets. Jack Wilda, known as "Wishful," also helped instruct the group. "It was an six week class and we had a great time," said local enter- tainer Ray Cahoon. "The graduation was also a lot of fun. It was held at Lee Memorial auditorium with See CLOWNS, page 3A YUNET JOMOLCA Ricky Sepulveda looks up at the easter bunny during the Easter Egg hunt at Four Pine Island galleries celebrate Freedoms Park on Saturday. More photos are available online at: cu.cape-coral- daily-breeze.com. the last Creative Coast Bunny makes early stop at Weekend of the season By MARIANNE PATON [email protected] Cape’s annual Easter event The final Creative Coast Weekend of the season is sure to lure art lovers from near and far as the island galleries feature some of the areas top artists during the two-day gala. By CONNOR HOLMES Preschool for this year’s annu- Brianna’s father, Angelo The festivities will begin Friday, April 10, and continue through [email protected] al “Morning with the Bunny” Longo. “I think she’s having a Saturday, April 11, with a host of musicians and artists, along with Some Cape Coral children event, hosted by the City of great time. She loves doing demonstrations and refreshments at each of the participating galleries. were lucky enough to see the Cape Coral Parks and stuff at home like coloring, At Julia’s Arts in Matlacha, the gallery will host an opening recep- Easter Bunny. In one respect, Recreation Department. crafts.” tion for the April Exhibition titled “Ellen Bianchi’s Paper” from 2 to they were lucky to be able to The event kicked off at Angelo’s 1-year-old son, 9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to meet the artist and watch as she partake in traditional Easter about 10 a.m. with a continen- Nicholas, was too young to demonstrates the creation of paper castings. Considered a “green” activities such as hunting for tal breakfast after which about come this year, he said. artist, Bianchi works with paper pulp, casting her images using recy- eggs and creating arts and 20 local youngsters ages 3 to 8 The Longos, who moved cled paper. Her technique is unique and the style is organic yet sophis- crafts to take home to their years old designed Easter art from New York three years ticated. families. But they were also from construction paper and ago, will celebrate Easter Then on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., guests can enjoy refresh- lucky because they got to meet other craft items, searched for Sunday together with a holiday ments and meet the April artist in residence, Mary Widmer, who pro- the Easter Bunny Saturday eggs and had a chance meeting supper, Angelo said. duces works ranging from acrylic paintings on canvas to creations morning, a week earlier than the the Easter Bunny. The fun morning’s partici- using feathers and gourds. Julia’s also will host live music from 1 to the hopping basket-bringer Brianna Longo, 4, was one pants were pre-registered so 5 p.m. by Miami singer/songwriter Grant Livingston. usually stops by. local youngster who partook of the group of children was a bit Also joining in on the Creative Coast festivities will be Island The bunny made a special the activities. smaller compared to an open “She enjoys it,” said stop to the Four Freedoms See EASTER, page 3A See WEEKEND, page 3A ATAGLANCE AROUND THE AREA NEWS OF NOTE WHAT’S INSIDE CCCI monthly meeting Homeowner preservation On April 9th, the Cape Coral Construction Annie’s Mailbox......8A Nation................6A Industry Association (CCCIA) will host its forum set for April 18 Florida U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) has Cape Life............7A Poll Results........2A monthly meeting focusing on the issue of Lottery bringing jobs to Lee County. announced that a foreclosure solutions work- shop will be held April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 Classifieds.............1-6B Police Blotter......2A CASH 3: The meeting will take place at La Venezia 4-6-4 / 2-6-4 p.m. at Edison State College in Fort Myers. Comics.............10A Sports..........11-13A ballroom, located at 4646 SE 10th Place This event is free, open to the public and PLAY 4: beginning at 5:30 pm with networking and 0-5-3-0 / 5-6-3-4 designed to connect lenders with constituents Crossword........10A State..................5A dinner followed by the program at 6:30 pm. Fantasy 5 facing foreclosure in order to help them Dr. Donohue.........8A Today in History......9A 3-4-8-10-13 Cost to attend is $25 for members, $35 for explore their options and assist them in pre- Editorial..............4A TV Listings..............9A Lotto non-members. For reservations, please con- serving their home. 8-16-31-37-45-48 tact the CCCIA office at (239) 772-0027. Freddie Mac, Wachovia, Wells Fargo, Horoscopes........8A Weather..............2A Florida Powerball View event flyer at: 14-21-50-57-58 Chase, Washington Mutual, Bank United, the PB 7 x 3 www.cccia.org/0409MeetingFlyer.pdf Homeowner Resource Center, Consumer Credit The Cape Coral Construction Industry Counseling Service and Cape Coral Housing Association is a non-profit agency dedicated Development Corporation will be hosting this to the responsible growth and development of housing forum to provide assistance to those 7 48445 46010 1 Cape Coral since 1971. struggling to make their mortgage payments. Page 2A Monday, April 6, 2009 cape-coral-daily-breeze.com CAPE CORAL DAILY BREEZE POLICE BLOTTER (The police blotter contains I Thomas Duane Bryant, I Robert D. Koslowski, 23, motor vehicle. public information obtained Arrests 29, of 3420 S. Skyline of Chicago, Ill., was charged from the Cape Coral Police Boulevard, Apt. 106, was Friday with DUI. I Nicole Lynn Valenza, 25, I Department, the Lee County Robert Anthony Beickert, charged Friday with domestic of 429 S.E. 13th Place, was Sheriff’s Office and the Lee 23, of 57 Alameda Way, Fort battery. I Joshua Pete Leonard, 22, charged Friday with DUI. County Jail booking log. Myers, was charged Friday with of 613 S.E.