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! Artisl.s .it Key I.ime Hihtro and their Art on the News Charity begins in the bar s.•••••»• »nr By Terri Blackmore fabulous foursome from Executive Title General Manager certainly knew how to administrate a powerful drink. Matzaluna The ladies came complete with a boom Wednesday, October 20 kicked off the box to complement their theme and beginning of the "Guest Celebrity played the "Its Five O'clock Somewhere" Bartender Promo" for charity. The 3rd by Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson as annual event debuted at Matzaluna host- everyone raised their glasses and sang the ing Hurricanes — Charley (Gilda Suarez), chorus, "make it a hurricane or I'll go Frances (Joanie Smith), Ivan (Marsha insane." A new song "I've Had Enough," Walsh) and Jeanne (Elaine Burya). This produced by local Barbara Beardslev and : - 1111M V l{lv.llk* is.lli.'i!- iii.ii.k-il"-' ...l'1.1! lor i >.iilii\ 'iii:i_: n i l.i.-.nii
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portion of the pro- ceeds to benefit the Hurricane Relief *. Fund. Sanibel good citi- zen Ginny Fleming gladly accepted the gratuities raised on behalf of the Sanibel-Captiva Community .mndation, a local disaster .•lief fund. As Chairman of fund, Ginny has helped by the guests. The always warm and •e over $29,000 in increments, total- romantic atmosphere, complete with live m 26 grants which have gone to island sounds from the baby grand made the -idents and workers who desperately evening relaxing and enjoyable while sup- .no in need. The fund, which was set up porting Marty and Mark's charity... \ugust 14, the day after Charley, is still Sanibel Cares. m.>ving in the forward direction thanks in ill those who care and are in the for- um ate position to help. Thanks to Key Lime Bistro Matzaluna Manager. Bob White, and On Monday. October 25. the Key Lime staff bartenders Lena and Bob for their Bistro hosted a assistance. Thistle Lodge On Thursday evening, Mayor Marty Harrity and Mark Marinello held court on the other side of the bar at Thistle Lodge. Staffers Donielle and Rosie helped . keep the bevy of crowd happy and beauties as under control as the their celebrity bar- Irish joke competition seemed to be the tenders. All four ladies are bright, hard highlight of the evening. Thanks to man- working and endorse several charities ager Bob Schultz and Sushi "Sammy" for their complimentary appetizers enjoyed Bar, see page 9 Mansicns
CLEAN-UP RE-DESIGN PLANTING and MAINTENANCE 239-472-1286 Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 3 TMMUCMSUN INSIDE: iblLOW THESE EASY STEPS FOR TODAYS ART LESSON. Obituary Service Clubs h STE? STE? STEf Seating Counts a The Metastatic Life 10 by Lisa Pierot Dave Photo essay: Nesting snowies Horton by Clair Postmus Center Stage 22 by Marsha Wagner ... YOU TOO CAKI DRAW The Next Chapter 2!i by A'o/w Tkeiss A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF Poetic License f; by Joseph Pocheco SHEUERS ON Sports Scorecard 21 Environment 6' THE BEACH. To Your Health 14 by Carol Simontucchi Open for Business 25 Lee Island Scene 26 Horton BailevFest 2004 10
Public facilities open as of Oct. 22 From the City Gulfside City Park / Algier's (Algier's Lane off of Casa Ybel Road) Sanibel celebrates 30 Trost Beach Access (northeast corner of Tarpon Bay Road and West Gulf Drive) Blind Pass Beach Parking (Sanibel-Captiva Road at Blind Pass Bridge) Sanibel residents are welcomed to All citizens who have been residents of attend a ceremony celebrating the 30th Sanibel since 1974 will also be recog- Turner Beach Parking (First left turn, on South side after Blind Pass Bridge, on Anniversary of the City of Sanibel's nized. Birthday cake will be served. Captiva) incorporation to be held at 9 a.m., Sanibel was incorporated in 1974 by a Lighthouse Beach Park Tuesday, November 2 at City Hall, 800 vote of the citizens. Since incorporation, (East on Periwinkle Dunlop Road. the City has operated under the Council- Way; Gulfside Only, During the ceremony, special recogni- Manager form of government. Over the fishing pier remains FAMILY tion will be given to those citizens who past three decades, seventeen citizens CLOSED due to have served as Mayors and have served as Mayor and twenty-six cit- restoration) Councilmembers over the years as well as izens have served on City Council. Sanibel Public Boat MEDICINE those who have retired from City service. Ramp (Causeway Boulevard) PHILIP G. DAVIS, I 454-6868 [JOHN D. STRAUSEBAUGH. D.O. Gulfside City Park opens For updates, monitor Internal Medicine Family Practitioner the City's Website at www. On Friday, October 22. the City of near the Causeway. mysanibel.com. • Primary Care Physicians Sanibel re-opened Gulfside City Park. The only beach that remains closed on • Urgent Care for all Ages Debris clean-up and facility repair follow- Sanibel is Bowman's Beach Park. At this ing a number of recent hurricanes is now time Bowman's Beach restoration is • Most Insurance Accepted complete at this location and the beach approximately 30% complete. • X-Rays and Lab Tests has been deemed safe for public access. Restoration also continues on the Sanibel • 'Mr Gulfside City Park is located on Algiers Public Fishing pier. 16970 San Carlos Blvd., #7 • Ft, Myers, FL Lane off of Casa Ybel Road with 43 park- ing spaces available to the Albertson's Plaza • Corner of Summeriin & San Carlos public. ^^^^mm The re-opening of the Gulfside City Park marks the sixth major opening of public access areas since INTERNAL Hurricane Charley struck on August 13. Other open MEDICINE public parking areas include Turner Beach New Patients Hi !, parking lot, Blind Pass Welcome W ood Re parking lot. Tarpon Bay parking lot. Lighthouse Robert DiFron/o M.I). Beachview Steakhouse & Grille is Open Beach parking lot, and the Board Certified Intermit Medicine will Public Boat Ramp located be assuming the Care of Dr. Michael Serving Lunch & Dinner l-owrey's patients, due to his retirement. featuring a redecorated atmosphere offering a new palate pleasing lunch Indian Creek Plaza For appointments (Near Summeriin & San Carlos) please call: menu and Beachview's sought after delicious dinner menu. 17284 San Carlos Blvd. #105 Thur. - FrL • Sat, Gene Federico on guitar * Chef Mike in the kitchen sjiFort Myers Florida 33931 239-454-9797 _ I 100 I'arVicw Drive, S.inibi-1 island - 2-'r)-472-4.W-l 4 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander Flu Shots, Pneumonia Shots Sanibel business owners meet re toll increase By Karen Nelson hurricanes have raised insurance; the cost Employee cutbacks also hurt the area and Medical Screening Managing Editor of construction materials has risen; the economically. Island Seniors Center will offer flu Robert Parks, owner of the Twilight lawsuits are driving the price up. "We are Awareness needs to be raised that the shots and pneumonia shots on Thursday, Cafe on Sanibel, invited island business working diligently on it,".he noted. "The islands are a business community recover- November 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 1 - p.m. The owners to a special meeting at the County realizes the impact of this." ing from the hurricanes and the fees are flu, $25 and pneumonia, $35. Twilight Cafe on October 25 to address The group felt that the business com- Commissioners have raised tolls in a time Medicare Part B will be accepted for pay- the Causeway toll issue. munity has not been represented. Parks of disaster. Property damage on Sanibel is ment for both shots. Please bring your Setting the ground rules, he told the acknowledged the efforts of Chamber over $700 million and it is estimated at Medicare card at the time. group of about 40 that the meeting was Executive Director Steve Greenstein, who $300 million on Captiva, yet the toll First Link Medical is providing these not affiliated with the Save Our Bay was present. "Steve Greenstein has done a increase will be even more damaging than services. In .addition, many other screen- group, nor was the bridge per se to be dis- great job and he has worked his butt off," the hurricanes. , ing tests will be available at very reason- cussed. "It's my building, my rules and but Parks noted that the Chamber has cer- The general consensus was that the able, reduced prices. There are additional that's not a topic of discussion," he tain constraints in terms of maintaining November 1 increase cannot be changed savings in several "package"' services. affirmed. Rather, his focus was on the working relationships with other organi- at this time. The relationship and cross- Individual test fees begin at $30, and issues that affect island businesses. "It's zations. Matt Asen summarized the feel- collateralization of the Causeway and the package fees begin at $45. Many of these more of an economic summit, an attempt ings of the group when he commented that Cape Coral bridge, plus the complexity of screening tests require fasting. Test fees to get business leaders together... We there are people living on Sanibel who the Lee Way system, make toll revisions a may be paid by cash, check or charge need our own voice for the issue." don't want tourists, don't want traffic and cumbersome process and basically limits cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Parks wants to assemble a group of don't care about the businesses. toll changes to renewal periods. The next Express). Call First Link at their toll free business leaders who are able to donate Asen noted that business owners also realistic possibility for a change in tolls number, 1 -866-302-5663 for further infor- the time to find ways to deal with the face a double bind when trying to pay for would be next April or next November. mation. These services are on a first-come November 1 increase and to gather facts tolls and transponders for their employ- The tolls cannot be adjusted until the per- first-served basis. Appointments are not about its economic impact for presenta- ees. Employers can't afford to fund the manent financing is in place and it takes available. The Senior Center is at the cor- tion to the City and County. He sees the full-year paid-in-advance programs when about six months to sell the bonds, so ner of Library Way and Palm Ridge Road. group long-term as a resource that could employee turnover is a fact of life, yet even a toll change in April may be unlike- be called upon in future emergencies and employees are unable to afford the $600 ly. he is looking for ideas and input. "I've upfront payment, even if the employer Parks handed out applications for Island Seniors computer class never organized a group like this. I've offers incremental reimbursements over attendees to fill out and return; he will be Island Seniors will offer a five-week never run a group like this.". the year. Conversely, if the employer cov- contacting people regarding committee computer course, "Introduction to Sanibel Mayor Marty Harrity noted ers the $100 discount program fee, reim- service. Proposals for committees includ- Computers and Microsoft Windows" that the City is working with the County: bursing the $3 per trip expense raises pay- ed one for revenue generation and reten- beginning Monday, November 1. Patty "The biggest thing we have to do is sit roll tax issues. tion; commercial incentives; and trans- Waters will teach; subjects include: key- down and work together." He outlined Steve Greenstein echoed Harrity in portation, including a trolley for employ- board, using the mouse and printing. Class some of the issues that complicate the noting that- "we have to get the City and ees. Regarding the possibility of running size limited to six. Fee for five classes is process: the Causeway is not like the Cape the County to cooperate. We have to let trolleys, Greenstein noted that there is $75* for members/$95 for non-members. Coral' bridge, which has a predictable, both sides know what we want them to federal money available for employee Classes meet from 12:30 - 3 p.m. at The commuter-based traffic flow: the do." Once the two are talking, this can transportation but "you need to go to the Senior Center. For info and registration, Causeway is subject to seasonality; it is open the door to discussing the toll struc- local City Council and say, please pursue call 472-5743. . also the only way on or off the island; the ture, especially the ratio the County is these funds." using the break out the Causeway cash toll Parks noted that off-island coverage of vs. the discount toll. He noted that the toll Sanibel is almost uniformly negative and increases must be in place to secure the that "we've got to start spinning this the f\ bond issue; you can't say that you will right way... I don't want to see a bunch of raise the toll at a future date. shuttered doors come next June. The Chamber has been at County "We all know five business people. I > (• The islands' Community meetings since May, telling them that the would like to see the next meeting held in h , toll increase "will cripple our economy." a place that holds 400 people." Newspaper since 1961 The islands are facing "incredible compe- Committees will be organized and have tition from the other side of the .bridge proposals ready for the next general meet- Mailing address: and from other destinations. Because of ing, which Parks is planning to call in P.O. Box 56 • Sanihd. 11. 33Y57 prices on the islands, there is no pricing early November. For more information, Phone: (239)472-51X5 • Fax 472-1372 power to cover the increased toll. The Robert Parks can be reached at 472-8818, • . .• i. . only option is to cut back [on people] but 239/565-6407 or at [email protected]. I -I II < I ., I • Location: then the level of service spirals down." Promenade Cenier 695 Tarpon Bay Kd. 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fc :ii£ici.i Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 5 Halloween events Halloween safety tips from Chief and was popularized later that century by Tomlinson Halloween at the Charles Dickens, who promoted the idea Sanibel ghosts, goblins and gremlins • Treating your children to a spooky of ghost stories at Christmas-time. The will be trick or treating on October 30 as Halloween dinner will make them less Community Center heyday of the ghost story was in the years Halloween on Sanibel will be celebrated likely to eat the candy they collect Beat the Hurricane Blues with fall fam- between the turn of the last century and on Saturday evening from 6-9 p.m. All before you have a chance to check it; ily fun. The Sanibel Community the Second World War: a time when book Sanibel patrol cars will have candy to dis- instruct your child not to eat any treats Association is providing a safe indoor and magazine publishers provided a ready tribute. The Police Department reminds until they bring them home to be alternative to trick-or-treating. market for authors of supernatural fiction. all parents to take the following safety examined by you The Costumes and Candy Fall Family Popular Florida Repertory Theatre precautions: • Teaching your kids basic everyday Carnival on Saturday, October 30 from 5 company members Zolan Henderson (The safety (such as never to go into the - 7 p.m. will feature clever carnival games Mousetrap; The Foreigner; All My Sons) • Know the route your kids will be tak- home of a stranger or get into their car, with prizes and lots of candy. and Kelly Parker Legarreta (Fools; Lost ing and make sure it is a safe route, watching both ways before crossing For the meager entrance fee of one bag in Yonkers; Sly Fox) lead a group of tal- and that an adult (or an older sibling) streets and when the lights tell you to) of halloween candy per family, there will ented theatre professionals in this 90 is going with them_ will make them safer when they are be everything from decorating goodies minute "Howl-oween Spooktacular." • Make sure you set a time that they, out Trick or Treating bags, costume photo booth and dance Actors will read a variety of ghost stories, should be home by • What to eat? Only unopened candies lessons by the Golden Girls Cloggers and including classic stories from the • Explain to children the difference . and other treats that are in original a Build-your-own Burger and Dog food Nineteenth Century, Japanese and between tricks and vandalism wrappers. Don't forget to inspect fruit booth. Everyone is encouraged to join in Russian stories, modern interactive sto- • Also, explain to your kids that animal and homemade goodies for anything the fun and wear a costume. There will be ries, and stories which take place in cruelty is not acceptable; make sure suspicious. a food booth and raffle tables at an addi- Florida. AH stories are appropriate for they know that harming animals is not • Remember if you're out after dark to tional charge. Donations from local busi- people of all ages. only morally wrong, but punishable by bring bug spray for mOsquitos nesses and student volunteers from The Florida Repertory Theatre Producing law and will not be tolerated • Report any suspicious treat or packag- Sanibel School help to make this a real Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo says, • Help your child pick out or make a ing of treats to the Sanibel Police community event. "There is nothing spookier than a good costume that 'will be safe and make Department at 472-3111. Trick-or-treat candy donations can be ghost story! Turn down the lights, sit back sure they carry a flashlight, glow stick Also, be aware and extra cautious of dropped off at Bank of the Islands. and enjoy these great ghost stories!" or reflective tape on their costumes to the debris that is on the road right of Additional volunteers and donations are The beautiful Riverside Community make them more visible to cars ways! Have fun but be careful! still needed. Call event director Salli Center is located at 3061 E Riverside Kirkland at 472-4919. Drive off of Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers. To reserve seats for this Island Cow supports fall carnival FREE event, or to receive additional The Island Cow will be providing an information, call the Florida Repertory Reminder . affordable "Cow-lo-ween" menu at the Theatre Education Department at (239) October 29 Is the deadline for citizens and business owners Costumes and Candy Fall Family 332-4665 x 20. to bring storm debris to the curb as the City returns to its pre- Carnival on Saturday, October 30 at the hurricane process for handling yard waste collections. Sanibel Community Association. Entrance fee is one bag of Halloween Pumpkin Design Coloring candy per family. Food booth and raffle tickets will be an additional charge. Contest Needful Things at 1995 Periwinkle Way in Tahitian Gardens is running a Pumpkin Design Contest for ages 5 to 12 A ghost story spooktacular years old. There will be two prizes award- What better to get you in the mood for ed: the winning girl will receive a Beachview Halloween then some ghost stories? Halloween Groovy Girl and the winning Join Florida Repertory Theatre and boy will get a Night Spy Binocular. The City of Fort Myers Recreation Coloring sheets can be picked up at Golf & Tennis Club Department for an afternoon of FREE Needful Things from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. any family-friendly ghost stories, read by pro- day. The Coloring Contest winner will be SanibeFs fessional actors, on Sunday, October 31 at chosen on Halloween Sunday, October 31st. 2 p.m. in The Riverside Community On Halloween weekend -— Saturday Best Golf Center. and Sunday — Needful Things will also As long as people have wondered what be giving out candy to trick or treaters in lay beyond the light of the fire, people Halloween costumes. For more informa- Value have told ghost stories. The classic tion, call Needful Things at 472-5400. English ghost story was born in the 1820s, Come play golf or tennis and see all the wonderful changes in progress at our club; You'll enjoy 18 holes on a championship golf course wrapped around the scenic beauty of the Sanibel River. Our award winning state-of-the-art Hydro-Grid tennis courts make you feel like a pro, no matter what level you play. • Full Service Pro Shop SEAFOOD • SPORTS • SPIRITS • PGA Professional Available "Sanibel's Sports Bar!" • USPTA Tennis Professional Available • Tournament & League Play WE'RE BACK, BACK, BACK! FOOTBALL featuring SPECIAL 25 Tribute To Trespass by Joseph Pacheeo God Bless-America! We're more secure today! An unknown hero's sneaked by to take My Kerry sign away. He's made sure that moral values Joseph Would rule the USA Pacheeo By trespassing on my property To take my sign away. Adept at lawn invasions Like the good old KKK He burnt his cross upon my lawn When he took my sign away. He's sent me no mixed message Teen age vandals might be at play: The only sign left standing Is the Bush across the way. Photo by Karen Nelson He's saved the second amendment A roadside sign on Casa Ybel, just beyond of the Bank of the Islands. For me and the NRA: The right to bear arms against a thief Open Mic at the Bean begins Who takes my sign away. new season At barbecue with friends and neighbors The rebirth of the Sanibel literary tra- ing time to five minutes. If you choose not Some Independence Day dition will begin on Friday, October 29, to read, you are welcome to listen. He'll brag how he struck a blow for freedom between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m., with a In their first three years, Open Mies at By taking'mine away. Welcome Back Open Mic reading at The the Bean on Sanibel have become very Bean on Sanibel. Writers, residents and popular throughout the entire Southwest visitors to the islands are invited to read Florida region. Poets" from Fort Myers, and listen to original and favorite selec- Pine Island, Florida Gulf Coast University tions of poetry and prose. and Collier County are frequent partici- Joe Pacheeo notes that this particular pants. Please come and share this enter- reading has garnered some interest from taining afternoon with us. - the "overseas" media. . For further information, please call located in The Courtyard Open Mic readings are informal. The Joseph Pacheeo, 472-1280 or the Bean, only requirements are that performers 395-J919. . At Periwinkle Place sign the Reader's List and limit their read- Shopping Center 412-2525 GAEA Guides Kayak Tours Tuesdays - Qstegp Bay Foundation - 2 Fort Myers on Judd Creek, a very pic- - 5 p.m. - Enjoy a guided tour of this won- turesque waterway and very close for any- derful Marine Sciences facility and then one in the Fort Myers area. You will learn take a guided paddle on the Great Calusa about these very interesting and important Blueway to see the critters you just creatures. 2 hours - $35 j?et person. learned about - in their natural habitat. A portion of the proceeds goes to support Wednesday, October 27th - Full Moon the^ Foundation twww.ostegobay.org) - Tour - 5 p.m. - eajoy the mysteries of the $40 per person evening as day turns to dusk on the waters of spectacular Estero Bay (the 1st Thursday, October 28th National Aquatic Preserve) near Lover*s Archeological Tour -10 a.m. - Learn about Key State Park. See the gorgeous sunset our native Calusa Civilization by visiting •and then the moofflise. Paddle in the Josslyn Island that was inhabited by them moonlighj, seeing the night birds*feed and Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for about 80ff years. See the mounds and the day bkds going in to roost. ~'2 hours unusual plants - a real history lesson -$35 per person. , "' Beef • Chicken • Seafood • Salads • Chowders about this fascinating ancient culture: 4 Kids' Menu • Vegetarian Items • Lattes hours -$40 per person - sponsored by the Tuesdays and Saturdays -Estuary Tour Randell Research Center at Piheland on in Estero Bay - 10AM - we visit the estu- Espresso • Beer • Wine Pine Island. Visit -. their' website .ary in Estero Bay - The 1st National at:http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/anthro/sflarc Aquatic Preserve (established in 1966) Early Bird Specials 4-6 pm $10.95 h/pineland,htm. For information and a near Lovet*s,Key State Park, seeing many reservation call 239 694-5513. of the .300"species of birds in the area, learning about the ecology of the estuary, BREAKFAST Monday, October 25th - Bat Tow - 5 •getting to know critters that we-, find on p.m. - Leaves from Riverside ParkinBonita the bottom, learning some history of our BUY1 Springs. Paddle the beauttful Imperial native Calusa that lived in the area for DINNER, River and see some did Florida eharm. . 1000's of years, frequently seeing dolphin 20% OFF 10% OFF 1 FREE Huge trees of many species, ferns and flow- .and sometimes seeing manatee. 2 hours - 11 am-4 pm* ers are some of the natural things we will $35 per person 8 am-noon* 4 pm Til Close* encounter and then, at dusk we will see the For. information, call- 239/694-5513, *Of equal or lesser value. Offer good with coupon. One coupon per person. bats come out of their hiding places. We out of area call toll free 866 256-6388, oii Expires.November 4, 20Q4. Not good with any other offer, or discount. also do this tour in the wfisteMess of North line at www.gaeaguides.com. Islander * Week of Oct. 29 - Npv. 4, 2004 • 7 New Fellows at CROW Captiva BBQ party The Clinic for the Come and celebrate the re-opening of R.C. Otter's — Rehabilitation of Wildlife on and the rebuilding of Captiva homes and businesses Sanibel welcomed three new fel- Island-style — on Monday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. lows, each of whom will spend Sandra Stilwell, president of the Salvation Army six months learning in a "wild" Advisory Board, invites everyone to Captiva on Monday classroom — CROW. evening for a celebration to be held in the parking lots of Fellows Jessica Dowling, Keylime Bistro and R.C. Otters. Festivities include Johanna Neil and Terrina music by The Troublestarters, a cash bar and a BBQ Stephens, all have one thing in meal for just $10. common: they love animals and They will be honoring the Salvation Army staff for want to make a difference. their hurricane relief efforts and presenting Medals of Their majors include animal Honor to Senator Burt Saunders, Representative Carol sciences, biology, and animal Green and Keith Arnold for their service to the commu- and poultry sciences. They trav- nity. No RSVP necessary; just bring yourself and your eled to Sanibel from universities friends. all over the country to work with Lee County's wildlife at CROW for six months. Jessica Dowling, from Rochester, New York, is a gradu- From left: Jessica Dowling, Louise Tuttle and Johanna Neil ate of Cornell University. orphaned wildlife." Sanibcl'* Johanna Neil, a graduate of Augustana College, is from At any given time, CROW has four to ten students Rock Island, Illinois, and Terrina Stephens, a resident participating in their externship, fellowship or internship of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from program. Before hurricane Charley, shared housing was B**f HMMV M Tuskegee University. provided. With the housing now uninhabitable due to 4 • f p.m. CROW has a nationally recognized student educa- Hurricane Charley, CROW has been blessed with kind tion program and receives hundreds of resumes and and generous people like Louise Tuttle, who has offered applications from around the world for the veterinary her home to some of our students during the rebuilding. 2 for 1 Drinks internship, six fellowships and 36 four-to-six-week Established in 1968, CROW is one of the nation's Call & Well Liquor, Draft & Bottle Beer, externships offered each year at CROW. leading wildlife rehabilitation hospitals for tropical Select House Wine Emphasis is placed on the students gaining an under- native and migratory wildlife, providing medical care for standing of the entire rehabilitation process from admit- nearly 4,000 injured, sick and orphaned wildlife patients Happy Apps $4.95 tance through release, including the veterinarian's role each year. in that process. CROW relies exclusively on private donations to Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Crispy Fried Calamari, "CROW is a special place," said board president, Ann operate. Gifts can be mailed to CROW at PO Box 150; Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, Beer Battered Moran. "Our student program is a vital component of Sanibel 33957. For more information about CROW, con- Mozmrelia, SHOW Crab Legs, Chicken Wings CROW's success in wildlife rehabilitation, and it's amaz- tact Birgit Vertesch, director of development at 395- ing to meet these stu- 5357, 472-3644v or visit the website at www.crowclin- dents, coming from ic.org. around the world, want- Niqhllv Specials ing to make a difference Pick Up and learning from one of & Delivery the best wildlife veteri- Available Buy One Entree m I©f I • narians in the nation, Receive Another at Equal/or Lesser Value Free!; our own PJ Deitschel... HMUKE CONSIGtiENl Ine Offer Good through Tuesday, November 23,2004 "There are people *Not Valid with other promotions • , and organizations dedi- We buy or consign nice new and Present This Ad When Ordering cated to the vital work •JEST of preserving natural EiaC used furniture habitats, and CROW is (239) 267-3994 working to help pre- serve the species that HOURS: IMON-f.RI 9-4:00 SAT 9-4:00 live within those habi- 17274 Son Carlos Blvd' FORT MYERS BEACH* FL 33931 Open til11p m for \ tats through the rescue, e°. dinner on Fri and &rt. Terrina Stephens cfe .and rehabilitation of injured, sick or Hospital Board RE-ELECT Entertainment Nightly in the JAC Bar LOIS C. BARRETT District #1 "Sanibels Social Scene " —. TO HOSPITAL BOARD If it Swims -^ nd mSm ^^g|||||3: On Board 24 Years in Flnrirln ^mgmwm^m VOTE, Nov. 2 WatersLI i X Xv/1 XvIV, *H -^ (iwiififfifPKI ^ Past Chairman of the Board 11 Years We Serve It. ^ iiSiiiii National Trustee Dr. Donald Schwartz Tim '"* Award 1999 With knowledge of the past Political Advertisement paid for and approved by kCARANDA Donald P. Schwartz and vision for the future. Hospital Board of Directors 239.472.1771 -•' District #1 Paid for by the Campaign to re-elect Lois C. Barrett 1223 Periwinkle Way - Sanibei 8 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander "Ding" Darling Days Donald Kurtz Hoel resided in Sanibel for the winter months. Dear Editor: Captiva Kayak Donald Kurtz Hoel of Kansas City, There, he was an active volunteer at the J. On behalf of the "Ding" Darling Jerry's Foods of Sanibel Wildlife Society, J.N. "Ding" Darling Missouri and Sanibel, Florida died on N. Ding Darling National Wildlife The News-Press Wednesday, October- 20, 2004 at Refuge, a Trustee of Sanibel National Wildlife Refuge, and Ding Washington Hospital Center in Congregational United Church of Christ, Darling Days committee, I would like to Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Washington, DC. He was 72 years old. a member of the Pastoral Relations thank the island community for its unwa- Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber Don was born on January 22, 1932 in Committee, a chairman of the "brown vering support of our most successful of Commerce St. Louis, Missouri to John and bag" lunch group at his church and a Ninth Annual "Ding" Darling Days. Marguerite Kurtz Hoel. He graduated board member of his Homes Association. Despite the odds and setbacks, the Sanibei-Captiva Trust Company from Maplewood-Richmond Heights He was also an avid cross word puzzle event attracted a huge crowd on Family Sanibel International Vacation High School in St. Louis in 1948. He was solver. He enjoyed photography, walks Fun Day, October 16, and boosted refuge Rentals a member of his high school's track team, on the beach and time spent with his visitation numbers throughout the week. Sunny Day Guide and in his senior year, his mile relay team grandchildren. A warm and hearty thanks to our support- won the state championship. Don also He was preceded in death by his father, ers and partners: Sanibei-Captiva Conservation competed in high school wrestling at the John Hoel, mother, Marguerite Hoel Foundation state level. Following high school, Don Farrell, sister, Marguerite Hoel Simons • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Tarpon Bay Explorers attended the University of Missouri, his and son, Christian Thomas Hoel. He is • The Beaches of Fort Myers-Sanibel freshman year on a track and field schol- survived by his wife of 47 ears, Margaret Tourist Development Council Sincerely, arship. He was a member of Sigma Alpha (Peggy) Porter Hoel of Kansas City and • BIG ARTS Bill Currise Epsilon fraternity. After graduating from Sanibel; his son, John Porter Hoel and his Ding Darling Days Committee Chair the University of Missouri in 1953, he wife, Susan Thompson-Hoel of Vienna, • Captiva Cruises served two years in the Army in France. Virgina, two daughters Mary Katherine After his military service, Don returned to Hoel (Tuttle) and husband, Dale Tuttle of the University of Missouri for law school Gaithersburg, Maryland and Martha Hoel and graduated in 1958. During his third Garrison and, husband, David Garrison of year of law school, he served on the Decatur, Georgia, two brothers, John Editorial Board of the Missouri Law Albert Hoel of Lake Forest, California Review. and Robert Frederick Hoel of St. Louis, Don began his legal career at the law Missouri; and seven grandchildren: firm «of Shook, Hardy and Bacon in Andrew Summers Garrison, 7 years, Kansas City in 1958, where he spent 35 Megan Nicole Garrison, 4 years, Ellen years representing multinational corpo- Briggs Tuttle, 5 years, Grace Porter rate clients domestically and abroad. Tuttle, 4 years, Jackson Nicholas Hoel, 5 During this time, he opened the first inter- years, Tyler Rivers Hoel, 3 years and national office for the law firm in London, Porter Christian Hoel, 7 months. England. Don retired in 1993. Memorial Services were held on He was admitted to practice - in October 27 in Kansas City and a memori- Missouri and to the Bar of the United al Service in Sanibel will be held at a later States Supreme Court. He was a member date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be of the American Bar Association, made in memory of Donald K. Hoel to the Missouri Bar Association, and the Kansas Memorial Fund of the J. N. Ding Darling City Bar Association. National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Our apologies to Jim Anholt of the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District. In the pho- Don was a member of the John Knox Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida, 33957. tograph accompanying the article about him his name was inadvertently left Presbyterian Kirk of Kansas City and an Donations can also be made to the memo- out of the caption. The caption should have read: Left to right: Chief of Police associate member of the Sanibel rial/endowment fund of the Sanibel William Tomlinson, Mayor Marty Harrity, Sanibel Fire & Rescue District vol- Congregational United Church of Christ Congregational United Church of Christ, unteer Jim Anholt and citizens Jack David and Roger DeBord. in Sanibel. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida, After Don's retirement, he and his wife 33957. Learn Mah Jongg about the role that nutrition plays "in the Tea and Talk Time immune system and focus attention on the The Purple Dragon Mah Jongg Club The Purple Dragon also has regular Worried about the approaching cold antioxidant benefits of fruit and vegetable invites you to learn how to play the game Mah Jongg. games on Mondays and and flu season? Certified clinical nutri- nutrition. She will also discuss several of Mah Jongg. A three-week beginner 's Thursdays from 12:30 - 4 p.m. and on tionist Carol Simontacchi will present a immune-enhancing herbs like garlic, class will start on Monday, November 1 Wednesdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The "Tea and Talk Time," sponsored by Juice astragalus, echinaccea and how to use from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $45. Purple Dragon is located at 15675-1 Plus+ on November 17, from 7 - 8:30 them in the prevention of illness. We teach National Mah Jongg League McGregor Blvd. in the Island Plaza p.m. at the Island Nutrition Center. The seminar is free but reservations are Rules, so you will also need to purchase a Shopping Center. For info or to register, Now is a good,time to bolster the required. Please call Carol at the Island NMJL Card for $6, which will be avail- call MariAnne McKerizie at 433-4474. immune system with good nutrition and Nutrition Center at 472-4499 for info and able at the first class. traditional herbs. Simontacchi will talk reservation. Slale Certified CCC05778O Lnfinger fn^ofessiomd noofing Sanibel Reads opens new season 4515 Del Prado Blvd Suite 5 Cape Cora] Sanibel Reads kicks off its inaugural the same page" by reading the same book • Shingle Reroofs ADDITIONAL SERVICE 2004-2005 season in conjunction with at the same time. • Tile Reroofs ALL UNDER ONE ROOF Sanibel Public Library's Nov. 14 Open Running November 2004 through • Fascia and Soffit House to celebrate the completion of its April 2005, Sanibel Reads hopes to • Flat Reroofs new wing. engage adults and school children in • All Type of • Ceiling and Dry Wall Highlights of the event, which runs thoughtful discussion and interactions. Roof Repairs • Walk Out Decks from 2 - 4 p.m., will include prize draw- Events at various island venues will • Siding ings, the display of Carl Hiaasen's origi- include author appearances, speaker pro- nal Hoot manuscript, refreshments, give- grams, writing contests, book discussions, Preferred aways, T-shirt sales, and information and more. MANY TYPES OF SERVICES about Sanibel Reads 2004-2005. Roofing For information on supporting Sanibel / OWENS Sanibel Reads, initiated by the Sanibel Reads, please contact Kathleen Teaze at Public Library, is the first city-wide read- 472-2483 or [email protected]. For event , CORNiNG Contractor 540-2443 ing ,and discussion program that encour- listings and other Sanibel Reads informa- ages all residents and visitors to "get on tion, visit www.zebis.com/sanibelreads. ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WHY PROFESSIONAL IS PART OF OUR NAME Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 9 : newspaper box was a study in underwater imagination. ; Art on the News unveils unusual boxes "I thought it was going to be really easy," said Rambo. ' "But then 1 got into it and I just kept working on it." The By Renny Severance adding little to the visual experience. Instead, they are ; Executive Editor merely tolerated as necessities to bring us the informa- result was reminiscent of the Op Art movement, a study Five island artists gathered Monday night at the Key tion we need. in varied and colorful stripes and polka dots. i Lime Bistro on Captiva to display their works on some- These islands abound with artistic talent and it only Each of the artists was given a square glass vase with . what unusual canvases — newspaper boxes. made sense to ask some of the artists to use their abilities the Art on the News logo and their name etched by Art on the to decorate newspaper boxes. Five artists agreed to help Sanibel artist Luc Century. News was con- and their work will be displayed around the islands while The boxes were unveiled when the Key Lime Bistro ' ceived by the news is delivered to the public. "It helps beautify our hosted the Islander's Celebrity Bartender Promotion, an Island community as well as give some recognition to some of annual charity fund-raising project. This is the third year for; this entertaining competition in which well-known com- Newspapers our local artists for the next year," said Squibb. : publisher, Heather Slabosz, Pam Rambo, Sheila Tardosky, Laura munity figures tend bar at difterent island establishments to Tonya Squibb Ball and Kassia Strauss responded to the call and each see who can raise the most tips for their selected charity. : The Foundation for the Lee County Public Schools is , in concert with came up with her own design. Using motifs of sea turtles, : Sandy Stilwell, polka dots, artistic maps, mermaids and vacation scenes, the beneficiary of Monday's event. The bartenders were owner of the they applied their talents to their own unique designs. Sandy Stilwell, Stephanie Davis, Darlene Grossman, and i Key Lime Slabosz's quite detailed creation featured artistic, Barb Wilkinson, describing themselves as "The Hot '• Bistro and other detailed maps of Sanibel and Captiva decorated with Pinks" as they worked the crowd and their pocketbooks. Captiva estab- birds and more. "Every time I thought I was through, 1 Look for these delightfully decorated newspaper boxes ; lishments. Too kept thinking, 'just one more item,'" said Slabosz. around the islands and look for another crop next year. often, newspa- Sheila Tardosky's work reflected the relaxed aspects Photos by Renny Severance per boxes dot of these resort communities while Kassia Strauss Heather Slabosz (left) and Pam the landscape Rambo (right) with their boxes. employed mermaids and tropical motifs. Laura Ball's Bar, from page 2 from Captiva to the Lee County border. Sandy Stilwell. Shell Islands Garden Club proprietor of Key Lime Bistro is one of them. For this The theme of the November 9 meeting is "Nature's evening of chuiity she invited the downtown diva, Gifts - Wildflowers." The club meets in the parish hall of Stephanie Davis: Durlcnc Grossman, president for the St. Michael and Ail Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Foundation for Lee County Public Schools: and Barb Periwinkle Way at 12 noon on the second Tuesday of the Wilkinson, of Lee County Public Schools. month. Rosemary Fleming, noted wildllower lecturer, Behind the bar, the fabulous foursome served cock- will speak on "'Nature's Gifts." tails to an enthusiastic crowd supporting their chosen There will be a silent auction plant exchange. charity, The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Attendees should bring a sandwich to share; desserts and far bee Memorial Hospitai Board The evening also welcomed five talented artists that beverages will be provided. Hostesses are Jane Withers were chosen to participate in ""Art On The News" which (chairperson), Sue Jeffrey. Milena Eskew, Rita Skoczen was sponsored by the Island Reporter newspaper and and Patty Waters. Key Lime Bistro. Upcoming: A day trip on November 16 to the Calusa On display were colorfully painted Island Reporter Nature Center, including the museum, planetarium, but- newspaper boxes by local artists Heather Slabosz, Sheila terfly talk and lunch. Call organizer Sally Parsons at 395- Tardosky, Pam Rambo, Kassia Strauss and Laura Ball. 2695 to register. The work' of art will be back in position on Sanibel and If you have an interest in gardening, fioral arranging Captiva, bringing you the hottest happenings fresh off or horticulture, consider becoming a member. Call club the press. President Glenda Campbell at 472-9886 for info. 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P!S-f3RB 1K \ RFSl > •* MO SIMtl It KSHS > IfnXBUi (>M* «,Tffl»H(i '-¥< 10 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander I And in the end, the love you take My sisters and brother have always agreed that when so I understand so well how Mom might feel about all is equal to the love you make the time came that* things were too- hard for Mom, we this help coming her way. I pray that she understands that ...The Beatles would be here to take over much of the day-to-day bur- we are here because it is where we want to be, to soak up dens. So when Dr. Harwin said in-no uncertain terms that every precious moment with her that we can, even as we I came back from the mountains and went immediately that day had arrived, I didn't hesitate to get on the phone continue to hope A^tt somehow she can get into a remis- to see Dr. Harwin. My energy level was at an all time low and tell everyone in the family what was going on. This, sion again. But regardless,. I know, as do my sisters and and no wonder, as it turned out my white counts were bare- in spite of the fact that I knew Mom wouldn't want me to. my brother and father* th^t help is needed and Mom ly showing up on my blood work. This resulted in two My siblings were immediately on board. Carrie is deserves to spend her Kiwanis hears from an Island Know-it-AII Left: Candy Heise may not be the only know-it-all on this island paradise, but probably she is the most accurate and best informed. Her answers are based in fact, and accuracy is her only agenda. Unlike most other Island know-it-alls, she is unbothered by questions, never evades them even when everyone thinks they already know the answer, and is jubilant when they are answered with speed and truth. No, she isn't running for any- thing, she's the Sanibel Public Library research librarian. She has access not just to local periodi- cals and books, but also to huge Internet databases and the collection of many of Florida's other libraries. Try to stump her. Kiwanis couldn't. Right: Sonia Lomano, coordinator of Arts in . Healthcare for Lee Memorial accepts a check from Kiwanis President Mike Robison. Kiwanis meets every Tuesday for breakfast at the Dunes. p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill will Arthritis lecture and luncheon provide a FREE lunch with bever- £&m 4 HouB Of Beauty Sr Saunai The Arthritis Foundation and ing on . "Rheumatoid and Current age. Reservations are required by Saioti, / Dag Spa, Carrabba's Italian Grill are hosting a Treatments," and there will be a November 1; please call 1-800/741- luncheon and lecture, with Dr. Jodi Q&A following the lecture. The 4008, ext. 224. Carrabba's Italian • Hair Styling • Color • Perms M. 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Investment Officer and Senior pany for the more than "Betsy is having a Vice President," said Sanibel five years. banner year. She has Captiva Trust Company According to Jay completed more transac- Chairman and CEO Al Richter, Sales Manager, tions this year than in Hanser "We look forward to "Even the hurricanes any previous years. She his continuing investment couldn't keep brings in good, solid analysis and portfolio man- Richard E. Pyle 'Trevor from having a inventory and provides agement in the years to great month. He puts in a her customers with the come." lot of time and effort for best marketing materials Betsy Belpedio Pyle, who oversees the investment management oper- his customers. He works Trevor Nette available anywhere!", said Jay Richter, sales manager. ations of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, has over hard and is very dedicat- "Even though her home was heavily damaged during 33 years of investment management experience. Prior to ed to his profession." Hurricane Charley, she didn't let that interfere with serv- joining The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, he was a ing her customers. She is doing an unbelievable job!" founder, executive vice president, and portfolio manager at Winslow Capital Management, Inc.; in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning in 1992. From 1982 to 1992, Pyle At John Gee & Company served as managing director and research analyst at Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis. He began his investment man- John C. Gee joins John Gee & Top Sales Agent agement career as a trust investment analyst for U.S. The top sales agent for Bank in St. Paul. He then worked as. a portfolio manager Company the month of September and senior research analyst for Wells Fargo and We are proud to announce that John C. Gee has for John Gee & Company American Express Financial Advisors from 1973 to joined the team of John Gee & Company as a realtor. was Ann Gee. 1982. John C. Gee worked as a High School special educa- Pyle earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics tion teacher for five years before he became a full-time and political science from Macalester College in 1969 member of John Gee and Company in August. John is and attended graduate school in the field of economics at committed to assisting you in locating the home of the University of Minnesota. He was awarded a your dreams. Feel free to call him on his cell phone, Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1976. Pyle any time, day or night at 239/464-4300. has served on committees for several non-profit organi- zations, including The Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minneapolis YWCA, and the Minneapolis United John C. Gee Way. He currently serves on the board of the Bailey- Ellen Amoroso has joined John Gee & Matthews Shell Museum. Originally , from Casselton, North Dakota, he and his wife, Nathalie, have lived on Company. Captiva Island since 1998. When Ellen announced that she was joining John Gee & Company as a full time Realtor, the company Volunteers needed for Habitat team was elated. Ellen has an extensive background in many phases of the real estate market. She began her Habitat for Humanity of Lee County needs Volunteers to work on home construction sites in North Fort Myers, career a little over 18 years ago by selling lots and Ann Gee houses for a general contractor in Lehigh. She sold Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Lehigh timeshare for the Mariner Group on Marco Island, Acres. No construction experience is necessary, but indi- moving on to work in apartment rentals in Fort Myers. viduals with skilled trades experience (siding, roofing, She has been in property management for the last six fascia/soffit) are needed to help with hurricane repair on years at a luxury condominium on Sanibel. Over the existing homes. Tools will be provided. Habitat Volunteer past two years she worked for the company on a part Crew Leaders and Supervisors will teach you what you time basis and sold over $12 million. You can contact need to know for the day. Groups are always welcome! Ellen via e-mail: [email protected] or cell Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. For more infor- mation, call Liz Monaghan at 652-0434, ext. 214. phone (239) 994-3186. Ellen Amoroso ALL INSTALLATION RESURFACE • EXOTIC HARDWOOD • WOOD POLYMER Trex • PRESSURE TREATED PINE 437-9915 • STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE state Certified Building Contractor CERTIFIED INSTALLER CB C058343 • "• .- -' • BiflLO I RESTORE -..;<-•*.-• :• O 12 * Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 •" Islander Islanders flock to BaileyFest BfflHttlv?-! s 8|'-«ifc«^»tt.M by6y TerriTerri BlackmoreBlackmore _ . nnionlvy aa mrtinportionn r»of th«=the. fufunn «ro>n 6:30 AM-7:30 PM T.V.... DUD Players a won.- m Home Electronics!! SAM-2 PM Why leave me island to purchase a television. 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The party study, commissioned by the Dietary Preliminary findings of the effects of theme was the Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA), saw palmetto for alleviating the symp- black-and-red hurri- found that the five supplements have the toms of benign prostatic hyperplasia cane flag: it was on ability to positively affect health (BPH) indicate that use of the the invitation and a status and could; have a signifi- herb yields slight to moderate flag hung out on the cant impact on health care costs. improvement in symptoms for lanai. There were That means dollars saved for men with this chronic urinary syn- hurricane stories you and me. drome. from newspaper The study included a system- front pages and a atic literature review of the most What this means to us person- marquee board wel- rigorous research available. Key ally is that we can truly take comed guests with study findings-include the fol- charge of significant portions of the sign, Chack you Carol Farley. lowing: Simontacchi our health care. We can reduce pain and suffering by taking care Guests * were Above: Bob Calcium of ourselves, at a very low cost, greeted at the door Fawcett, NBC-2 The estimate of the five-year (2005- or no side effects. with an official Chief Mete- Hurricane, made orologist Robert 2009) net savings in hospital, nufsiag.. Sermore information about this study, Van Winkle and facility, and physician expenditures go to www.supplementinfo.org. with the special recipe from Pat Karen Fawcett; resulting ftoma reduction in the occur- The Dietary Supplement Education Right: $700 was rence of hip fractures among the over age- Alliance is a coalition of natural products O'Brien's in New raised for the Red 65 population through daily intake of industry leaders whose mission is to edu- Orleans, served in a Cross in the auc- 1200 mg of calcium with vitamin D is cate consumers, media and policymakers Pat O'Brien's tion of these bags $13.9 billion. Approximately 734,000 hip on the benefits of dietary supplements for Hurricane glass of hurricane sur- fractures could be avoided across the five optimizing health and prevention of dis- (which guests took vival gear; Below: years. ease, with a focus on their safety, efficacy, home as souvenirs). One bag and a Pat Guests were O'Brien and regulation. Hurricane Folic acid asked to bring an Of 64 million American women who For more information, contact Carol at item that they could The Hurricane are of childbearing age, if just 10.5 mil- Island Nutrition Center at 472-4499. have used before, during or after the hur- Chicken Award lion additional women began taking 400 ricanes in a decorated brown paper bag. went to those who, meg of folio acid on a daily basis before These bags were then auctioned off at the booked a ticket t© becoming pregnant, approximately 600 party, with proceeds going to the escape yet another babies would be born without neural tube Hurricane humor helps victims American Red Cross. Bob Thomas of threat of a hurri- defects, saving as much as $321 million. After experiencing four named hurri- Cape Coral was the official auctioneer for cane and -the Over five years, taking into account the canes in six weeks, Sanibel resident the night and his efforts brought in $700 Duck-Out Award very low cost of the supplement, $1.3 bil- Barbara Beardsley, like so many others, while people opened up brown paper bags went 'to Kathy- & lion in lifetime costs could be saved. said "ENOUGH." filled with surprises. There were battery- GusPappas. Realtor and singer Beardsley sat down operated TV's, battery-operated tele- The Out-dn-a-limb award went to an Omega-3 fatty acids and penned a song satirizing the phones, battery-operated lights, foods, invited guest from NBC 2 News. With the Recent studies have shown that omega- "Hurricane-itis" ordeal, titled "(I've Had) alcohol... no one knew what to expect as party focus on sharing the experience of 3 fatty acids can have beneficial effects on ENOUGH," Local musician Richie they opened uprtheir purchased bag. Charley with out-of-town neighbors as cardiovascular disease (CVD); the group Bartolo arranged, produced, and per- Awards were also given out: blander well as giving-something back to the com- I found consistent evidence that omega-J formed the song on CD, which is now Steve Faytis, and Diefc & Chip Fowler, munity, we took a chance and e-mailed fatty acids help reduce deaths from CVD, available for $5 at Bailey's,, the Shell Net who* all stayed on-island'during Charley, NBC 2 Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle, The research literature contains many and Bank of the Islands. received the Nutsiest and Gutsiest Award, about the party. Who better to ask then a promising studies concerning the health A portion of the net proceeds from the along with the Golden Heart. Award for guy who was in our homes/hotel rooms benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for a wide sale of the CD goes to help hurricane vic- keeping the off-islanders aware of die con- for days? He gladly accepted the invita- number of chronic "conditions (e.g., tims. You can also hear Richie perform dition of their property during the week me tion and arrived with his brown bag, as depression, renal disease, rheumatoid the song live at the Island Cow on island was closed. If a guest didn't receive well. He didn't know a soul walking in arthritis, and asthma). Thursday nights. For more information, a special award, they were able to take the door but being_the personable guy that call Barbara at 395-3567 or e-mail her at home an I Survived Charley shirt — if in he his, he blended beautifully. He was www.barbarabeardsley.com. fact they didn't escape to another state! given the Out-on-a-Iimb Award because he was one of the guys who went out on a limb in informing us of Charley's sudden change of direction. Caw Giwu, 9nc. 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The irony, of course, is compared the political environment of the that her book is called The Open Space of Democracy and 1960s and the presidency of John F. Kennedy specifically promotes the idea of open discussion of all with the current political climate. Williams points of view in a democracy. It values the freedom that finds the present atmosphere of buzz-words, our country has traditionally offered to all, to speak what sound bytes taken out of context and people they perceive to be the truth and to listen open heartedly afraid to speak their minds troubling. She to the truth of others. As a patriot, she is concerned that contrasted our media coverage of political we find ourselves in a country that fights to give our ver- issues with the following example. In 1963, sion of liberty to other countries while limiting it to our Carson was interviewed for an hour on net- own citizens. work television. She had a heated debate with The tragedy of suppressing the speech of the author of a chemical industry representative, where a book called The Open Space of Democracy was not lost each party actually listened to one other and on the students of FGCU. A coalition of student organi- the television audience was expected to think, zations extended an invitation to Williams. Williams rather than react. spoke, foregoing her usual fee, and the walls of Jericho Rachel Carson's battle was against chemi- did not tumble, but her words reverberated. cal companies, which were creating profits The three essays in her book are called without considering the long and short term "Commencement,'" "Ground Truthing" and effects of their products on humans and the Front row, from left: Donna Roberts, Patrick Kelly from the "Engagement." The first deals with the recognition that Orion Society, Terry Tempest Williams. Back row: Peter environment. Chemicals can do great things, Corcoran, Brandon Hollingshead, Graham Bearden, Jim we all must decide not only what is worth dying for, but even perform miracles, but they can also Wohlpart also what is worth living for; the second is about finding destroy the earth and poison the atmosphere. the truth by getting close to it as she did by living in the Today we are suffering from the misuse of she was recognized as the first environmentalist to win the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for three weeks to see another powerful tool, that of language. Words can be Nobel Peace Prize, she had been jailed and beaten for her what would be lost if it were open to drilling; and used to inspire and we recognize their power, but lately beliefs. In spite of her enemies' efforts to persecute her and "Engagement" is about her small community's efforts to they have been used to pollute the streams of conscious- misrepresent her actions, she has prevailed in the eyes of her save the land they live on, learning that "a community ness and conscience in our country. constituents and the larger world. engaged is a community empowered." All three essays Williams also spoke of Wangari Maathai, the African Williams met Wangari twenty years ago and was struck underscore the importance of finding one's voice and woman who has led a movement to plant 30 million trees in by her power then. Like Rachel Carson, Wangari has the using it. Kenya and who recently won the Nobel Peace Prize. power of one who can inspire others to make a difference. On Monday evening, she spoke on Sanibel at St. Wangari is the first central African woman to earn a doctor- That power of inspiration is stronger than the power of Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church as a guest lec- ate and was elected to the Kenyan Parliament by a 98% war or money or even intimidation. Terry Tempest turer of FGCU's Rachel Carson Center for Sustainability vote. She serves on the Earth Charter Commission. Before Williams showed us that power on Monday. Experience the ultimate indulgence of a visit to Aquagene Spa at Pink Shell Beach Resort and save $25.00*. Our massages, facials, body wraps and aromatherapy relieve life's stresses and create total relaxation and all can be Norm Zeigler with a snook caught along the Gulf shore beach on Sanibel. personalized to your preferences and needs. Virtually every health and beauty luxury is yours to enjoy at Aquagene Spa and are offered at special savings Sanibel Fly Fishers Club meeting during our Storm Stress Reliever. Direcl line 463-8648. The Sanibei Fly Fishers will hold their first meeting of the season Thursday, November 4. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel-Captiva Community '•} _p!-l.K_-sM!iii_L Bank on Library Way. The meeting will focus on getting re-acquainted, sharing sum- mer fishing adventures near and far, and tying flies. 275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931 • www.pinkshell.com The SFF is a dynamic, growing club affiliated with the International Federation of Fly Fishers. The club is open to anglers of all age and ability levels and focuses on all types of flyfishing , as well as conservation, access and other issues. Free instruction is $10 Off, $25 Off available for beginners. Except for major holiday conflicts, the club meets the first Thursday of every month from November through May. Any Salon Service Any Spa Service Guests are welcome. For more information, call Norm Zeigler at 395-9442. Dave U . t'l ttl I S ( (Hi pDIl \\'Ih thi•- Lmipon Ford at 395-3540 or Glenn Pittard at 481-7362. i v.iili" v I im . hu MM- «• .HI. i c-xnn-Nu -ii K- 16 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander Lessons from the eye of Charley Florida Housing to make up to $21 million available SCCF and Captiva Cruises offer educational cruise In a continuing effort to provide afford- zations to apply for home repair or The staff of the Sanibel-Captiva A wbod panel in the eaves of a able housing assistance after the recent replacement funding — on a reimburse- Conservation Foundation (SGGF), the - home can prevent a tremendous hurricanes, Florida Housing is developing ment basis — on behalf of homeowners in crew of Captiva Cruises, highly trained amount of interior damage "HOME Again," a disaster relief program communities which were declared state or docents and visitors to Captiva Island that will provide up to $21 million federal disaster areas. • How stupid I was not to heed early statewide for the repair, reconstruction or This program will provide up to joined in a round table discussion about warnings for evacuation lessons learned from Hurricane Charley. replacement of homes damaged during the $50,000 per project to homeowners whose Coming out of that discussion is an educa- • A battery operated television was a storms. Funding is expected to be avail- gross annual incomes do not exceed 80 tion cruise offered by SCCF and Captiva great deal of help able in early December. percent of area median income (AMI), liv- Cruises, focusing on how individuals can • . When I evacuate to clean out my "Housing has been and remains our top ing in single family detached housing, a learn to live with hurricanes. Topics will refrigerator and freezer first. priority during the recovery effort, said condominium unit or town home or a be constructive and forward-looking, Governor Bush. "The 'HOME Again' pro- manufactured housing unit. Manufactured Coupled with these personal experi- involving issues both large and small. gram will assist local governments in pro- housing units built before 1995 could be ences will be the direct observation of. viding those whose homes were severely eligible for replacement" Those units after SCCF's Kristie Anders, who will be on stripped mangrove trees, the return of the the cruise, noted that "I think there are damaged or totally destroyed, the security 199.4 could be eligible for repair or wading birds, the prolific fish popula- of being back in their homes with their replacement. some things of value that we can talk tions, and the comeback of native vegeta- about and it may help people move on loved ones." Local -"governments, SHIP Program tion just months after the storm. The allocation will primarily focus OHr "S9Hiil)istrators, public housing authorities with their lives." With ^11 of this in mind, a new boat trip B As an example of topics to be covered, the most intensively storm-impactecTareas*" and.noh-profit organizations will submit a has been developed targeted at residents of of the state. Once m place, "HOME description of local need and prepare a the following "lessons learned" came out the barrier islands and mainland communi- of that original round-table discussion: Again" will allow local governments, scope of work, allowing contractors to bid ties. Many people are returning to the State- Housing Initiatives Partnership on the construction projects. Applicants beloved wjnt^=. residences and want to • Thfttaftermath is a greater challenge ("SHIP") Program Administrators, public will have 24 months to expend awarded knp^Bjftiore about the effects of Hurricane housing authorities and non-profit organi- funds. than the storm itself and tp .pace. Charley. Many who li ved through the storm ourselves so as not'ib'burn out want to understand more of what they expe- • The-fieed for patience rienced and the science of hurricanes. Project H: Hurricane relief for hobbies and holidays The inaugural trip will be November 5; Have you had partially finished cross- Loretta at 415-7275 or Liz at 466-1465 • A hurricane's behavior is not pre- stitch or needlepoint pictures hidden in the after November 28. dictable and more research is needed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Those who wish to help with the back of your closet for the past ten years Partial list of suggested items, • The importance of the broadcast reforestation efforts of the Conservation that you know you'll never finish? If so, The full list is at Three Crafty Ladies media Foundation can make an additional $5 Project H can help you "dispose" of them Non-seasonal • Emergency Management Operations contribution. The trip departs from by collecting these and new craft/needle- * Partially qompleled needlework pro- did a superlative job in mobilizing McCarthy's Marina on Captiva Island^ work items for distribution to hurricane vic- jects: cross stitch, stamped embroidery, resources such as fire and rescue For more information and reservations, tims in southwest Florida. From October plastic canvas; crewel, knit and,cro- crews and National Guard call Captiva Cruises 472-5300. 29 through November .12, -a group of cheted items. Patterns and mateials; women at Heritage Coye -ConjiiiBnity in sewing scissors; needles, straight pins, south Fort Myers will collect eratft and pincushions. 3HC needlework "raw materials", and deliver glue, fray-check, (ear them to local community ageneiesrfcr dis- plastic zip bags, up Hi sizes, On-Site Assurance tribution on Pine- Island and in Charlotte for packaging proj lent County. If enough items are collected, they marking pens for f bags; Your Re-Construction Oversight Solution will also be distributed in DeSoto County. J[} ddd b slies The Three Craft Ladies shop on Sanibel For Children: Are you facing a re-construction ojp.re-modeling is cooperating with Project H in a number * Pot holder frames and loop fabrics; lac- project that you just won't ha^^it^%-deal of ways. First,.persons wishing to donate ing & fittings to make key chains, lan- with as you get your life andjx items can purchase them at Three Craft yards, etc.; face paints; pastel chalks, order? Ladies and drop (hem in the Project H box bathtub toys; Suncateher kits, sand art, in the store. Customers will be entitled to jewelry and other bead kits If so, you n.e^|aQfbei|!S based; a ten percent discount on items purchased Seasonal: specifically for the Project H box. * Christmas decorations-ready-made or We ass u pe tNH y€Mif%fens You may also drop off partially finished kits; Tabletop Christmas trees; mini wanted items but they must include directions and ornaments and lights; Small artificial thread/yarn/fabric to complete them or Christmas trees; ornaments and/or orna- Call Sarah'?&htofHbdjiy tordrsctissfio'w we can help they will be discarded. 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Florida 3W24 Online www.TheBeIlTeam.com 18 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander Vasarely retrospective in Naples First major U.S. Opening "the Door" to Vasarely A Conversation with Micheie-Catherine Vasarely retrospective in years By James Lilliefors "Victor Vasarely: Founder of Op Art," Micheie-Catherine Vasarely first met her future father-in-law in the first major Vasarely retrospective in 1967, when she was an art student in Paris. "At thai time, all the this country in several decades, will be on boys and girls were crazy about Victor Vasarely, "she recalls. "He display at the Naples Museum of Art from was like a rock star - so famous, so glamorous. His art was very Tuesday, November 2 through Sunday, new and exciting. We all had posters of his work on our walls." April 3. Vasarely (1906-1997), often Shortly before their meeting, she was invited to a Vasarely called the originator of optical art. is inter- opening - only to learn on the day of the event that the artist was nationally recognized for his innovations ill and that his son would be there in his place. in color and optical illusions. "I said no, T'm not interested in the son. But I went anyway and In the 1950s and 1960s, Vasarely's it was a beautiful opening, with beautiful art. And. as fate would paintings and graphic works became have it. I met my future husband that day, and we quickly fell in familiar in exhibitions throughout Europe love," she says. and the United States. A Vasarely revival Her future husband was Vasarely's son. Jean-Pierre Yvaral has been under way in Europe since the (1934 - 2002). also an artist. It was Yvaral who took her to meet early 1990s. This exhibition features Vasarely (1906 - 1997), the founder of op art and one of the most major loans from museums and works important abstract artists of the last century. from the artist's estate, including a rarely "I remember the first time we met," she s-->y- "MIS wi1e opened seen group of studies for his intricately the door. He looked at me anH wgned and we had an immediate patterned paintings. An original exhibi- connection." tion catalogue, published by George /> *-ffcrieIe-Cathenne quickly became friends with Vasarely and Braziller, Inc. accompanies the..sh "". , worked with him until the artist's death in 1997, while also work- Michele-Ca«V-;~-, —<^iy. the artists ing with her husband. In the 1980s, she took the helm of her !.,„*.< --- •"-'aw and Chairman of the father-in-law's foundation. She has been instrumental in the inter- Vasarely Foundation in France, will lec- national resurgence of interest in Vasarely over the past decade. ture on the artist on Friday, November 12 with him immediately. Mme. Vasarely recently talked with the Phil Magazine about at 10 am. Tickets for lectures are $20 for adults,S7 for students and SI6 for Friends her father-in-law and the Naples retrospective exhibition. What was lie like as a person ? of Art and Museum members, which He was a \ery generous man. Too generous, sometimes. I am When was the nature of your friendship with Victor Vasarely? very grateful for all he taught me. At the time I met him, 1 was include Museum admission. The first few year> it was very much like a father-daughter rela- This exhibition was organized by the young and a little flighty, but he sensed some potential in me that tionship. He had two boys and I think he wanted to have a girl. I I didn't even know myself. We would have these deep conversa- Naples Museum of Art in cooperation was like a daughter already grown up To him. Tt's \er> strange, too, with the Vasarely Estate and includes tion and he made me believe that I could do anything. He would because 1 had just lost my father when I met him. My lather had ask. do you w ant to do this for me, do you want to do that for me? loans from the Guggenheim Museum and the same first name as Vasarely. the same accent and the same ori- the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. He began giving me more and more work to do and eventually he gins. It was for me another father, in a wav, I had a connection put me in charge. My father-in-law was super-generous to me, and __ I knew one day I'd have to give it back. He he was older, I was there, and I did. Li You say he was like a rock star when you met him. Did he Extraordinary Shutters for enjoy his fame? It didn't affect him. 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INTERIOR SHUTTERS i-slnMiniirum Shutters for HxlMirdiium inferiors 6014 Shirley St., Naples #?>•.< •:• -"••-••" 239-594-9595 www.FISwindows.com Islander • WNeek of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 1 did not have a nice car, nice furniture, nice anything, because that wasn't impor- tant to him. He was very rich but he used his money for his art, to start the Foundation. What mat- tered to him was the work. He liked calm and he Jiked the country. He went to the ; ; .studio early and he worked • • '•;'• .'.'' • '.' ' .; . ' ;s . . ' • • . , .."•;•" '• ' • all day. "'.'•• " •'-.-••* • <,. "'. :'• .•••£••••• . •. •' "'.'••. ....• . ,' - '• •' • 1 f -• • '; -. . ...'.' -~. :••-•••• ,-. . , • . . . • Did the fame ever get in the way of his work? Compare Our Rates with Unfortunately, the fame brought with it all sorts of Those of Other Banks ideas that weren't true. Tt brought with it the idea that he was money oriented, and that he had a big ego. He wasn't that way at all. The «H Ires $$3f ffiWf **f Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, fame brought with it a kind lliili your local Island bank, offers: of reputation that wasn't that because he doesn't know how to draw. true. The worst thing for an artist to be is But he was a very good artist, a very good fashionable. And even though Vasarely draftsman. You can see that in his early didn't seem to know it, he was very fash- figurative work. TOTALLY FREE Checking • ionable. His fault was to be too fashion- He had so many creative possibilities. He able. could have been a beautiful surrealistic artist. He could have taken another direction. He Then for a while he was unfashionable? explored different ideas, always looking to High Yield MONEY MARKET Yes, around '78, '79. another wave came bring something new to art. It's nice to see, in and they decided he was unfashionable. in this exhibition, how his style developed, (tied to the 3 month Treasury) Other things were happening in his life, too. starting with the first drawings in the 1930s. After he became famous, unfortunately, From early on, you see he's working with people took advantage of him, stealing geometric abstraction, with line and vibra- Some Of The Area*$ Highest Yielding from him, because he was so generous. He tion, searching for something new. worked with bad dealers, made mistakes. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT He wanted to share his art with everybody. Was he frustrated that his ideas weren 't He was the first to do a lot of editions of always accepted? prints, and that damaged him a little. He Very frustrated at times. It's a para- did too many editions, made it too accessi- dox that he was more of a superstar out- ble. Then he became ill. AH of these things side France — with Americans, were happening at the same time. Japanese, Scandinavians. He was disap- pointed that the French didn't always get During this period, you took over running what he was doing. the business. What was that like? 1 decided to begin at the beginning again, What was it they didn't get? I threw out all of" the people who were try- People thought it was too abstract, too ing to take advantage of" him. And 1 have cold, too clean. For many French people, worked very hard over the last 15 years, to it was art without emotion. But it's a dif- bring him back. I helped things along, ferent sort of emotion than they were used although it would have happened anyway. to. It was emotion in form and color, emo- tion in mathematics. In France,we have a Why do you believe that? culture of suffering. The artist has to be First, because of the quality of the artist suffering. Vasarely was a happy person. and his art, and, second, the meaning of the He believed in himself. work and his ideas about art. Victor of D'i'uoj Vasarely was a visionary, and it's difficult This is his first U. S. retrospective in some to be a visionary and be fully accepted in time. How did it come about? your time. There have been several shows in F.uiope and we arc planning a huge show What do you feel were his most important in Budapest for his 100th anniversary in contributions? 2006. So I thought now it was time to He created a new language for art. The come back into America. And I thought, Plastic Alphabet was Victor Vasarely's but how. which door? We looked at sever- greatest invention. He used color and al possibilities and one day I was talking form to develop this language, which you with a friend in Florida and she said. ""I could rearrange to create different works. know a woman ss ho runs a museum who It was a system similar to what existed for might be interested in talking with you." music and writing, but not. for art at that So I came to Naples lo meet Mjra Daniels time. He invented op art but he also and there was an immediate jnderstanding explored its possibilities. on both sides. I did not have to make a Oa/iloel Another important contribution was his case. She said something like, ''Don't belief that art should be for everyone. explain Vasarely. He's one of the top artists Before, art was more elitist. But he did it of the century. His time is back." So we COMMUNITY BANK for everybody, for the mass media. He had talked and decided this was the place lo 1037 Penwinkle Way OPENING November 2004 the vision of mixing art with technology. start. It's a relatively small retrospective That was very new. but a very good one. I see it as the first of many doors. (239) 472-6100 Fax (239) 472-5678 What misconceptions do people have 2475 Library Way, Sanibel, Florida J39.37 vvww.SanCapBank.com about your father-in-law ? i Attrit.3' r^f^Y;i'o Some people said, oh, he was doing all Vasarely, see page 21 O2* "• charge tn^:o -yt*rr s or po">o"y to- c~nm w 'na 20 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander *% ^ Tarpon Bay Explorers Gift Shop By Laura Nickerson Staff Writer Tarpon Bay Expiorers Gift Shop, located at 900 Tarpon Bay Road, is a treasure trove of artistic, 900 Tarpon Bay Rd. • Sanibel Island, FL nature oriented items for any age customer. [email protected] The main room houses a delightful hodge-podge of 239-472-8900 gifts to delight the senses. 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Exciting O-P-I mosaic art pieces pair glass with old blue and white china shards on decorative turtles, mirror frames, turtles, sharks, alligators, and the Calusa Indians. and an iron bistro dining set with mosaic top and Tarpon Bay Explorers also works with Sanibel School in seats. presenting special nature art classes. The students ride the # The children's room, a dream come true for the tram to the classes, then learn about nature through infant to twelve set, has hundreds of toys on drawing and clay sculpture. Touch tanks are also on hand display. All toys have been chosen with the goal of to allow children to feel with their hands, the kinds of teaching nature to kids. Wooden floor puzzles, things that grow beneath our local waters. "'Snappy Fun" books with titles like Toby Toucan For the coming holiday season, the gift and nature shop and Dolly Dolphin, and stuffed animals will be hosting a special "ladies night out" shopping event representing our famous island sea and wildlife fill on Wednesday, December 8, from 5-7 p.m. New lines of Island Mango the shelves. giftware, including unique Cristmas ornaments and a The back room not only offers a small line of resort candle collection, will be unveiled. Punch and cookies wear and fanciful socks with designs of sealife and will be served, and both gift wrapping and shipping palm trees; it also has a comer reserved for cold services will be offered. A complimentary gift will be drinks, candy, and ice cream bars, should given to those with ladies night flyers. sustenance be needed for continued shopping. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located in the heart of the J.N. 239-472-5440 Outdoors is the "sale"' porch, and a breathtaking "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The gift and view of Tarpon Bay. One novel offering from nature shop and the bait store, as well as bike, kayak, and Tarpon Bay Explorers is their "deck talk" program pontoon boat rentals are all available there. Also offered 1700 Periwinkle Way - Jerry's Shopping Center held on the large deck that also overlooks the bay. are many wonderful guided tours, including nature tours, Sanibel Island, FL "Deck talks" are given every Monday through fishing trips, and an Everglades explorers tour. Brochures Friday at 12:30 on topics including manatees, sea and information are available at the shop. islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 21 chairperson for the event, "Even more this Art Royale this Saturday year than last, with the challenges of hur- Alliance 'Contextual®' exhibit On Saturday, October 30 over 120 artists ricanes and war, more than ever we need The opening reception for the ly colored pieces are possibly the most of all kinds will join together on the. entire to dream and create the future. Come and November 2004 Alliance for the Arts fine viscerally emotional ones in the exhibi- campus of the Lee County Alliance of the dream with the artists." art exhibition has been changed from it's tion,with their themes of societal child Arts and create works of musical, fine arts, There's the 1960's Cadillac that has original Friday, November 5 to Thursday, abuse and victimization "Home" and performing arts and culinary arts with been donated to artists James DiGiorgo November 4. "Safe" are typical of the words integrated everyone in attendance. The results will be and Vyd. This car will be deconstructed as Executive Director Louise Senneff, into his works being shown. the answer to Art Royale's design challenge part of the event and reassembled as a per- announced the change, adding that "We Tommy Mew, the out-of-stater in the and theme: The Future Is Ours. Guests are manent piece of Alliance art. "The auto- are happy to make this change in our trio of Contextuals artists, has been repre- encouraged to wear white — the color on mobile has played such an important part schedule to accommodate the new sented in hundreds of national and inter- which to design their own future. in our history," says Vyd, "It will continue to play a new and important part of our November 5 date for the Arts for ACT national solo and group shows since 1962. Last year's successful event is remem- benefit auction, originally scheduled for In October of 1999, Millionaire Magazine bered vividly by a variety of attendees future." Interactive art abounds. Here is a sampling of projects: Sherry Rohl and August 21st, that had to be postponed in reported that "Mew's paintings are sensu- ranging from seasoned art veterans to the the aftermath of hurricane Charley." ous, with lush colors spreading generous- young, who all have their own way of Kellen Beck Mills create a 3-D installation Contextuals will remain on public ly upon each other. ... A striking and con- describing what they experience. piece, "Multi-Logue;" Krista and Leo view in our Frizzell Gallery through sistent theme in his works is the use of "Last year, I invited several people who Johnson: "Corpus Delecti #1 Manifesto;" Tiite Baquero and Perry Thompson: November 24." phrases from literature." thoroughly enjoyed it. It was exciting to The exhibit features dramatic artworks On view concurrently with the three see what was going on. I felt like J was "Interactive Information Puzzle;" Christar and Carla Propps: "Aerial Silks & Spanish by three artists: Pat Collins and Jeffrey Contextuals artists' works are the oil part of it," says Berne Davis, a long-time Scott Lewis, both from Lee County, and paintings on canvas and linen by Eleanor resident of Fort Myers and art patron, "I Webs;" Pat Collins: "Cadavre Exquis." Original music is being created and Thomas Joseph Mew III (Tommy Mew) Gause, displayed in the Alliance Member. am going again. I was swept away with it. from Mount Berry, Georgia. Gallery. Her subject matter ranges from It blew my mind." played by musicians under the guidance of Kat Epple, an internationally acclaimed Besides the compelling visual compo- animals, children and florals to Motown "At first, I was skeptical. Once I got sitions in the works of these artists, each blues artists and — she reports happily — there, I was surprised," Brett Vanderheyden, a composer. "Musicians will be painting with timbre, textures and melodies and artwork in the show contains some word, "even one of shells in honor of Sanibel". 24-year-old, FGCU ait student from Naples, text or phrase that makes a relevant social She also is showing various sketches, "Art Royale was a way to open the door for collaborating with other artists," says Epple, "It's a chance to work with people comment or observation (and also pro- including a reclining nude portrait. a lot of contemporary artists how wouldn't vides the underlying, unifying rational Admission to the November 4 Opening have had the door open to them otherwise." we've never worked with before. Artists, musicians, performers, chefs and guests behind the selection of Contextuals as the Reception for Contextuals and to the "It was an incredible feast for all of the exhibition title). Alliance galleries during its run (Monday senses!" says, Pam Becker, owner, Bon will all be creating something together... in concert." Collins' mixed-media paintings with to Friday from 9 to 5 and Saturday from Soiree, "The event is definitely gong on 10 to 3) through November 24 is free for Challenged with the theme, unique cui- graphic edges convey an aura of intense- my do not miss it list!" all members of the public. Call the sine, drinks and displays are in the works energy, conjuring visions of soothing Art Royale is in its second year and is Alliance at 239/939-2787 or visit by: Jayne's Victorian Garden, Harold's On vacations (perhaps in Florida?) that also the signature fundraising event for the Lee www.artinlee.org for additional details. The Bay, Dragonfly Bistro, Bistro 41, Cm, contain elements of tension. . County Alliance for the Arts. The event Jeffrey Scott Lewis' vibrant and broad- was created by members of the Alliance's Belvedere and Chopin Vodka from Signature Board. Artists have collaborat- Coastal Wines and ice sculptures, Ice ed in unique ways to meet the thematic Magic of Naples. Guests will have the The BIG ARTS Annual Art Fair is coming November challenge: performance artists, fine artists, chance to see and taste their artistry in graphic artists, sculptors, painters, and fine unique ways such as sampling an icy mar- 26-27. See page 36. ; cuisine. "It all can happen when people tini, poured through a giant martini glass can dream," suggests Aida Bukovica, into an actual martini gFass made of ice. Betty Hutton, also co-conceived Dream. Only 1000 tickets will Florida Rep's Dream extended He says, "Johnny Mercer's overwhelming be sold. Tickets are $100 Florida Repertory Theatre has output of American popular songs is truly which includes: all announced that additional performances staggering. It is almost impossible to get events, artful food, beer have been added to the world-premiere through a day without hearing at least one and wine. All proceeds go run of the re-working of Broadway's Johnny Mercer song on the radio, televi- to benefit the Lee County Tony Award-winning Dream. Due to pop- sion, in movie houses, theatres or cabarets Alliance of the Arts. ular demand, Dream, which opened all over the world." Event begins at 7 p.m .on Florida Rep's seventh season, has added Dream spans five decades and follows the grounds of the performances at 8 p.m. on November 10. Mercer's songwriting canon from the "20s Alliance, at the corner of 11. 12 and 13. to the '60s, featuring over fifty songs from Colonial & McGregor Dream originally starred legendary Mercer's impressive songbook, including: Boulevards in Fort chanteuse, Margaret Whiting, and Florida "Moon River," "That Old Black Magic," Myers. For more infor- Repertory Theatre is the first theatre to pre- "Laura,"' "The Days of Wine and Roses," mation, or to buy tickets, sent this all new version of the musical that and "Fools Rush In." call: 939-2787 or visit the Art celebrates the life and lyrics of American Tony Award winner and two time Tony Royale website: music legend, Johnny Mercer. Now under Award nominee, Barry Levitt created the www.artroyale2004.com the guidance of co-conceiver Jack new arrangement for this reinvigorated Wrangler, Dream is being tailored for the production of Dream. Levitt had provided regional theatre circuit based on Florida musical direction, orchestrations and vocal Rep's production, starring a cast of six arrangements for Broadway and off- Broadway veterans. Dream is produced in Broadway shows. Needed association with Bob Cuillo and The L. A.T Florida Repertory Theatre Producing Foundation. Artistic Director, Robert Cacioppo says. St. Vincent de Paul Whiting, who acted as musical consul- "Our box office phones haven't stopped tant for Florida Rep's production of Dream ringing since Dream opened. It is certainly a %upm Thrift Store and attended opening performances of the pleasure to be able to add four additional show, says "I am thrilled to see this version performances. This is an exciting opportuni- 11799 South Cleveland of Dream. It is the version that I had ty for Florida Rep and I am so pleased that always dreamed of a production that high- the Southwest Florida community has react- 239/274-0660 lights what Johnny Mercer is all about. It's ed to positively to this excellent production." fun, it's exciting and it has one of the great- The regional theatre premiere of Dream Free Furniture Pickup est casts I've ever seen. I think it's a show now plays at Florida Repertory Theatre that everyone should see and one that through Saturday November 13. everyone will certainly enjoy." Performances are Tuesdays through Tax Deductible This homage to master lyricist Johnny- Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees on Mercer takes audiences on a journey from Wednesdays and Sundays. For additional We ®eed ¥®ur H&lp Savannah to Hollywood and back again. information, please call the Box Office a! Help Us.., Help Others! Wrangler, whose directing credits include (239) 332.-4488 or 877/787-8053 or visit projects with Jane Russell. Sal Mineo, and www.floridarep.org. 22 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4,2004 • Islander backwoods Pontipees into heart of the audience with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers dances up a storm order. Yup, the story is as his.winsome trio rendition Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, cur- that doesn't tax the little gray cells too corny as Kansas in August of "Love Never Goes rently playing at The Broadway Palm much. The plot is set in the 1850s and and the comedy is && Away" aloftg with Nelson Dinner Theatre, started out as a 1950s revolves around the seven Pontipee broth- broad; but Seven Brides is and Payne. The brides blockbuster Hollywood movie based on ers who live in Oregon's backwoods and a rootin' tootin' good show were Andy Marie Arnold, Stephen Vincent Benet's 1928 are hankerin' for wives to cook, and this Brides roots and Keara Collier, Jodi Beck, short story, "Sobbin' Women." In clean, and maybe even give the toots enough to give the Aimee Eckhardt, Nancy its present rendition, it is a terrif- guys a little lovin' on the side. audience a swell time The Hutcherson and Elise ic and enjoyable live musical. These lonesome, slovenly pole- show is clean and sparkly, Benzing. These roles get Like the movie, which fea- cats can't begin to compete with with colorful costumes by short shrift in. terms of tured Michael Kidd's strong the duded-up townsmen for the Timothy Slope and Drew stage €mfe and character choreography as its centerpiece, few available single girls living Stark and neat scenery by development, but the this production also has strong in town. So what do the guys do? Rob McKercher. This family show has a young women played their roles well with choreography by They kidnap the girls and haul winning cast that puts out so much zip and grace, wit and appeal. Director/Choreographer Brian Marsha Wagner 'em up the mountainside. How do zing you can't help but be kidnapped by TMs-is a good show to introduce young Enzman as its pivotal motif. I've the gals react? By falling in love their charm. audiences to the theater. No, not the seen productions of this musical trans- with their captors, of course — this is, The star of the show is Broadway Palm rugrats, but pre-teens and teens. There are ferred to the stage flop because the Kidd after all, a lighthearted musical! veteran, Paul Gregory Nelson, as Adam. enough rough-and-tumble, high-jinks choreography is so athletic. Luckily, this But, before all this takes place, Adam His strong voice, confident swagger and happenings, mixed with just enough production has Enzman's talent and prac- the seventh brother goes to town to fetch rugged good looks serve him well in romance, to keep both genders interest- ticed, well-trained male dancers to make a bride of his own, the feisty Millie who bringing a professional feel to this pro- ed... along with all that dancing and the transition perfectly. marries him mere hours after meeting duction. Opposite him is the engaging singing. So, if you like an old-school pro- Seven Brides is one of those musicals him. Millie sets out to put the lives of the New York performer, Lee Ann Payne, as duction, family fare full of fun, a big, the strong, sympathetic Millie who civi- bold, brash, bright musical, then Seven lizes the rest of the brothers in the art of Brides is for you. Phone the box office at manners and flirtation. Her solos were 278-4422 for times and reservations. lovely, but "Glad That You Were Born" When you call, don't forget to tell 'em was especially nice. Marsha sent you. The brothers are a charming rollikin, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers plays rollin' bunch, tumbling and dancing about on Broadway Palm's main stage 'til Nov. with joy. Drew Stark, Brian Curl, John 20. During its run, the Broadway Palm Art Ramsey, Ben McMahon, Todd Stroik and Gallery is featuring artwork created by Mike Frankey played the brothers endear- artists from the Visually Impaired Persons ingly and enthusiastically, and the guys Center in North Fort Myers, The gallery's emote with a goofy giddiness. I woald be exhibits change with each main stage remiss if I didn't single out Mike Frankey show and highlight works in a variety of as Gideon, the youngest Pontipee tether; media by Soiitovest Florida artists. Frankey played him with the just right "aw-shucks" ebullience. He stole the Bright Ligtits, Big City at Off-Broadway Palm Coming up this season at the Broadway Palm The Off: Broadway Palm Theatre as Footloose, Shenandoah, LiV Abner, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is now brings you on a song and dance filled trip Lost in Yonkers, Evita, Carousel, presenting its 12th terrific season. The around the U.S.A. in Bright Lights, Big Oklahoma! and Greater Tuna. new season began amidst the threat of sev- City playing October 28 - December 19. The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is a 90- eral hurricanes with Always, Patsy Cline, Get your "triptik" today to. enjoy such seat black box theatre, showcasing small- and is continuing with, a run of Seven classic American songs as "New York, er-scale comedies and musical revues. Brides for Seven Brothers (see Marsha New York;" "My Kind of Town (Chicago With no seat further than 25 feet from the Wagner's review in this issue of the is)"; "Georgia On My Mind;" "Tennessee stage, an intimate atmosphere is created Islander). Next up: Holly Jolly Christmas Waltz;" "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", for the audience and performers alike. Revue, 42nd Street, Gypsy, Miss Saigon *T^^^^ *^VTf- ^^^'"iJG W iJSi ^ff^^^™'' ^RBtF\. "Viva Las Vegas;" "I Left My Heart in Tickets are now on sale and prices and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. tares such as local hotels, suggested itiner- San Francisco" and more. range from $20 - $34. Reserve your tick- With a new season in the works, aries for the area, local attractions, audi- Bright Lights, Big City is directed by ets today by-calling (239) 278-4422, Broadway Palm Dinner. Theatre now has a tion information and more. The Broadway The Off Broadway Palm's Artistic online at www.BroadwayPalm.com, or by fresh look with a new website at Palm website also has on-line ticket order- Director, Paul Gregory Nelson. Nelson stopping by the box office located at 1380 www.BroadwayPalm.com. In addition to ing and gift certificates available. brings a wealth of experience to this Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. information about the theatre and its pro- production, having directed such shows ductions, the site has a number of new fea- Palm, see page 23 Since 1978 g Salon by Design k>OR& DECOR Captiva Istai: for 26 Years Presents: Jewel m C arpet. Ceramic Tile & Marble, Wood Vinyl, Custom Window Treatments & Draperies •n Shutters, Verticals & Blinds, Total Interior Remodeling & Design Interior Painting & Appliances Custom Cabinets & Upholstery finally a color expert who listens and will change your style, Furniture & Accessories has won awards, and trained in Chicago, Las Vegas and Paris M$ i|§Snpibel Square Way Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 23 "It's time for a little mystery. Two of my favorite mys- The next two books are by authors who write continuing Putnam, has Dr. Scarpetta back in the forensics lab where tery writers have recently published new novels in their series of mysteries. They have hooked me into waiting for she belongs. She has returned to Richmond, five years series of crime novels and I've read a mystery novel by an their next book each time, just so I can see what their recur- after being fired, (no chronological accuracy here) and author unfamiliar to me. And two of my favorite ring characters are up to. Sue Grafton has written finds everything a mess. She diligently uncovers a mistak- authors have worked together to produce one her alphabet series for over 20 years. Her main en cause of death for a 14-year-old girl who supposedly book - two mysteries. character, Kinsey Mahone, is an independent pri- died of flua t home. Her attention to detail, her reliance on John Case has written four other mysteries, but vate detective, who lives off mundane insurance her old partner, her relationship with her niece, Lucy, are The Murder Artist, published by Ballantine Books, investigation, but has enough interesting and all part of the plot. If you like this seriqs already, this one is the first I've read. Li it, an investigative reporter exciting cases so her creator can write a novel. is worth reading. If youare new to the series, begin at the who is recently separated from his wife, takes his This one, R is for Ricochet, published by Putnam beginning and skip the middle. I'm already hooked and visiting six-year-old twin sons to a Renaissance Publishing Group, is a little different than her oth-' have to read them all. Festival in rural Maryland. Trying not to be too ers because it starts out as a baby-sitting case. The last two short novels bound into one book are pub- When a rich man wants his daughter, recently protective but careful at the same time, he lets the Nola Theiss lished by Warner. One book is the first 133 pages called boys stand with a bunch of other kids at a jousting released from prison, watched over so she doesn't Santa Fe and the second book, called Boston, is also the match. One minute, he sees them talking to a man with a get involved with drugs and the same bad influences that first 147 pages because you have to flip the book over to dog,, both wearing costumes, and the next minute, they are got her into trouble, Kinsey takes the job. She doesn't read it. Actually there is no first or second book because it gone. He gets the security guard looking for them, then the expect much but a good daily fee. Of course, the woman, depends on how you pick up the book. Faye Kellerman police. As he and a detective are driving to his house, he Reba, gets into all kinds of trouble, like money laundering and her husband Jonathan Kellerman aire known for their receives a call from one of the boys on his cell phone. When and rotten boyfriends and Kinsey has to keep rescuing her series of books based on their characters: Alex Delaware they arrive at his house, they find mysterious clues, like and solving peripheral mysteries. psychiatrist, and Rena Lazarus, Orthodbx Jew, married to dimes lined up in a row, an origami rabbit, and a bowl of liq- There are two really interesting aspects of all Grafton a police detective. Neither of these stories uses these char- uid on a high shelf. After he is questioned and the police alphabet novels. First, Grafton keeps the character aging at acters, and. both stories are based on police officers and decide he is innocent, he cooperates with the police until the chronological pace of the novels, so it is still 1987 in their personal lives getting mixed up in solving the crimes, they run out of clues. Then he decides to use his own sHUs Kinsey's world. While there are computers around, there's I found both of the stories enjoyable because both used the to try to find the boys. The novel is very well written and, no internet as know it and there are no cell phones or any setting to make the story unique and both used the charac- like the other novels, emphasizes the human relationships of the other gadgets we would expect a private detective to ter of the detectives to make the stories richer. What make: and how the thought processes of the detective, more than have today. The second aspect is Kinsey's relationships having both stories in one book so interesting is that it the shoot-em-up aspects of the story. This is not to say that with her neighbors and friends; this novel, because it deals points out the similarities in all police crime novels and, at there isn't a little gore in the story, but what's important is with a one-on-one relationship between Reba and Kinsey, the same time, it points out how each story is unique. that the plot is intriguing, involving voo-doo, magic and plays on that aspect. The only trouble with these novels is If you like mystery novels, that's orie thing, but if you parental drive. that we are getting close to the end of the alphabet. like the genre of mystery novels, there is a certain joy in My other reading masters of favorite crime the genre within a author is short time, in order Patricia to compare the style Cornwell and and the message. her Kay Good crime novels Scarpetta are never really mysteries.- I about the crimes, but agree with about the motives most readers and the solution to of her series the crimes. In the that the series end, they all seem to was great in be saying that it is in the beginning, crisis that we really got a little understand how weird in the humans function. middle, but Besides it's always this 13th book fun to see if you can in the series, figure out who- dun- Trace, pub- nit. lished by Palm, from page 22 Schoolhouse Makes 'Em Laugh The web- Don't miss Make 'em Laugh at the late-night New Year's Eve perfor- The Schcclhouse site was Schoolhouse Theatre - it's two acts mance; Come Fly With Me from Jan. designed by of side-splitting hilarity that promis- 13 - March; Now THAT'S Broadway! Dickinson & es to make your cheeks hurt from from March 10 - April 30; and Rock Associates in laughing so hard.This show will fea- 'n' Roll Beach Party winds the sea- Fort Myers, tures the classic sketches and music son down from May 19 to August 13. a full-ser- we all love: who can forget October tZ • vice, inte- Abbott and Costello in thru grated mar- "Who's on First?" or Lucy keting firm that specializes in adver- in "Vitametavegamin?" November 27 tising, branding, strategic planning, Come see Make 'em 2004 research and market and sales audits. Laugh and see why laugh- Dickinson & Associates is also ter is the spice of life! The designing websites for Broadway show runs Tuesdays Palm's sister theatres: the Dutch through -Saturdays until Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Nov. 27; call re matinees; sketches and musk-tNt made comed> what it-is today, Pennsylvania and Broadway Palm tickets are $25 each. Call Who can fixgg* Abbott and Costdto in "Who's on First?" or Dinner Theatre-West in Mesa, Lucv in "Vitameatavegiimin"? Ctime -see Make 'Em Laugh 472-6862 for more info or and we'll shtra you why lnughfcr is the spice of itfe! Arizona. visit www.theschool- For ticket and show information, housetheater.com. ft)r /Hcne info cr Tickets visit the new website at www.broad- -The other four shows way pahn.com, call the box office at and their dates are 239/278-4422 or stop by the box Christmas on Sanibel: Yule office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Plea%« vi%it us at cur website Love It! which runs from »i.« c in Fort Myers. Dec. 2-31 with a special » y\ V 24 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004•,» Isjander Record numbers for soccer league Results from this week's games (U6 games are not scored): have 32 new players, also the most ever. Sanibel Print & Graphics (0-3-0,0 points) • We have more returning playfers. One U8 Division: hundred and seventy-two kids who 'Sanibel Print vs Mucky Duck: winner U10 played Sanibel Youth Soccer in 2003 Mucky Duck, score 4 to 1 Bailey's 2-1-0, 4 points) are playing again in 2004. Again, that's • Aztex Plumbing vs Prime Financial: Sanibel Air (2-1 -0, 4 points) our highest number ever. . winner Prime Financial, score 4 to 0 3 (He). " . • We have more little kids. We have 24 • Macintosh Books vsSWFL Rental: Billy's Rentals 1-2-0, 2 points) four- and five-year-olds in this year's winner SWFL Dental, score 3 to 2 ' micro-soccer program (U6)r Sandcastle Construction (1-2-0, 2 points) • We have more girls. Every Saturday U10 Division: we have 94 future Mia Hamms on our • Sandcastle Constr. vs Sanibel Air: U12 fields, 46 percent of pur players. That's winner Sanibel Air, score 10 to 3 () the highest number, and highest per- • Billy's Rentals vs Bailey's: hazy Flamingo (3-0-0, 6 points) centage, ever. winner Bailey's, score 10 to 6 2 :.'.'• • We have more preteens' and teenagers. The Sapibel Co. (2-1-0,4 points) This year we have 81 players between U12 Division: 3 ' '•,-.. the ages of 10 and 14. Last year it was • VIP Realty vs Sanibel Company: Bank of the Islands (1-2-0, 2 points) 58. (We especially have a lot of 10- and winner Sanibel Company, score 8 to 1 4 11-year-olds. This year we have 42 • Lazy Flamingo vs Bank of the Islands: VIP Realty (0-3-0, 0 points) kids in U12, our new division, as most winner Lazy Flamingo, score 10 to 0 10-year-olds from last year signed up U15 , again. In the past only about half of our U15 Division: 1 kids this age continued to play soccer.) • Congress Jewelers vs Island Store: Congress Jewelers (2-0-1, 5 points) Photo by Mike Neal The league couldn't pull off this suc- winaer Congress, score 7 to 2 2 '"'..'." Sanibel Youth Soccer held another cessful season without the help of all the • Sanibel Island Books vs Corke Dentistry: Corke Dentistry2-l-0, 4 points) round ot games this past Saturday morn- generous sponsors, the City of Sanibel winner Corke Dentistry,, score 8 to 3 2 -._-..• and the volunteer coaches and soccer Sanibel Island Bookshop (0-1-2, 2 points) ing, marking the halfway point of the sea- : son. With the official close of registration, board. Extra thanks go to everyone help- Standings (through Sunday, Oct. 17 -4 the league was able to tally the number of ing with the concessions, including, the U8 Captiva Island Store (0-2-1,1 point) players signed up. Captiva Island Store and the parents and l(tie) The surprising result, in the messed-up middle school kids manning the table. It's Prime Financial (3-0-0, 6 points) Point system: - _. hurricane year, is that more kids, and terrific to see everyone pulling together so SW Florida Dental (3-0-0, 6 points) 2 for win, 1 for tie, 0 for loss more kinds of kids, are playing Sanibel kids can play soccer. 3 Youth Soccer this year than ever before. . Remember, anyone wanting informa- Mucky Duck (2-1-0, 4 points) For more informatiotL about Sanibel Here's how our 2004 group compares to tion or updates about Sanibel Youth 4 Youth Soccjer/nplease visif me group's years past: - Soccer can visit the league's web site, Aztec Plumbing (1-2-0, 2 points) website, www.sanibelsoceer.org, or call • We have more kids. This year we have www.sanibelsoccer.org. The site is updat- 5. (tie) , -. ,• '• Jule md Mike Neal at 395-9638. 204 players, the most ever. ed after every game, with any news and Macintosh Books (0-3-0, 0 points) • We have more new kids. This year we all the game scores and team standings. dancing to iaiderstand it. . Contra dancing Dances are held the first Saturday of Learn Contra dancing at the next the month in the Hall of the Fifty States in Contra Dance on Saturday, November 6. downtown Fort Myers. TREAT YOURSELF Contra dancing is a traditional There' is a lesson at 7:15 and the dance American folk dance for all ages. There is begins at S p.m.; an $8 donation is TONIGHT! a live band, no partner is required and no requested at the door. For information, experience is heeded. All dances are mix- call Guy Van Meulebrouck at 239/693- ers and each dance is taught by a caller; 0774 ([email protected]) or Gary the caller continues to prompt the dancers Taurick at.239/437-3328 (g.taurick@har- during the dance. It is fun and vigorous, rismoran.cora). yet your feet are never asked to do more The Hall, of Fifty States is at 2254 ecm than walk to the music. Edwards Drive, on the left across from the You can bring a partner but do not need Yacht Basin. Fort Myers Contr^Pajice is to, as dancers are encouraged to dance offered in conjunction with the City of with many different partners throughout Fort Myers Recreation Department. the evening. You must experience Contra Pick any Dinner Entree S^ Receive Equal or Lesser Priced Entree Free! Offer Go&dThrough Tuesday, November 23rd *Some Restrictions Apply *Not Valid with other promotions PRESENT THIS, AD WHEN ORDERING Ltd. Co. 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Inn, 472-5161 • Bailey's General Store, open 7 a.m. - 8 Big Red Q Quickprint Center, 472- • Island Financial/Dave Owens 472 p.m. 472-1516. • Rosie's Island Market & Deli 472- 2121 1439 6656 • Beachview Steakhouse & Grille, 472- Billy's Rentals, 472-5248 • Island Home Mortgage, 395-101 i 4394 • Sanibel Cafe, 472-5323. Blue Skies Body Works—By appoint- • Island Nutrition 472-4499 • The Bean of Sanibel, open 7 a.m. -5 • Sanibel Steakhouse. FREE appetizer ment only, 472-0116 p.m. Their usual menu. 395-1919. with entree purchase! 472-5700. • Interiors by Decorating Den, 472 >51 Captiva Cruises will be offering • Biddies Restaurant and Piano Bar, • Santiva General Store, 472-5556. Shelling, Dolphin & Wildlife and • Island Condo Maintenance, Located off island, just two miles from • Schnapper's Hots, open 11 a.m. - 10 Sunset Serenade cruises, as well as 472-4505 the Causeway. 433-4449. p.m. daily. 472-8686 lunch cruises to Cabbage Key & usep- • Island Cow will open on Oct. i, • :- • Crow's Nest L.ounge at 'Tween Waters • 7-E!even. both locations open 24/7. pa; sailing cruises also available, 472- 0606 Inn, 472-516! • Subway, 472-1155. 5300. • Island Garage 472-4318 • Doc Ford"s Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, • Sunset Grill is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Caribbean Coast, 472-2993 • Island Gills 472-4318 open 11 a.m. -10 p.m. 472-8311. serving limited breakfast all day, and a Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry 472-2876 • Island Graphics 472-4437 • East End Deii. open 10 noon - 2 p.m. limited version of the Lazy Flamingo Charlenc Black, LMT, 472-1571 472-9622. lunch menu. 472-2333. • Island Locksmith 472-2394 Cheese Nook. 472-2666 • Green Flash, 472-3337 • Thistle Lodge, 472-9200 • Island Rental Services. 472-9789 Chico's: Periwinkle Place - 472-0202; • Greenhouse Grill. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Timbers, 472-3128 • Island Winds Coiffures 472-2591 Tue-Sat. 472-6882 Palm Ridge - 472-3773 • Tropical Temptations, 472-6577 • Jensen's Twin Palm Marina. 472 .;()• Children's Education Center • Gully's, 472-2525. • Jonna's of Sanibel, 472-2302 472-4538 • Hungry Heron 395-2300. Shops & Businesses • Lookin' Good, 433-2196 Coidwell Bankers, 472-3121 • Huxter's Deli, open daily from 6:30 Listed alphabetically: • Lucky Dog Boutique, 395-3733 a.m. - about 7 p.m. 472-6988. • A Touch of Sanibel Pottery, 472-4330 Comfort By Design 395-0666 • Macintosh Book Shop 472-1447 • Island Cow will open October 1, 472- • Aboriginals gallery, 395-2200 Coral Veterinary Clinic 472-8387 0606 • Mel Fisher's, 395-3473 • Adventure Sea Kayak, 437-0956. Cottages to Castles, 472-6385 • Island Store on Captiva, 472-2374 • Michelle's Video 472-7222 • Amy's Something Special, 472-4421 Cotton Veranda, 472-6868 • Jerry's Restaurant is open 6 a.m. - 8 • Needful Things, 472-5400 p.m. 472-9300. - • Arundel's, 472-0434 Cricket Shop 395-2277 CROW, open for patients only: no pro- • New Moon Sailing, 392-1782 • Jerry's Market. 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. 472- • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. 395- 2233 grams at this time 472-3644 • New Spirit Hair Design, limited • ,rs, 9300. 472-4247 & 472-2371 • Johnny's Pizza and Restaurant, open • Bank of America, Doctors Eye Care Center, Tues. & '• On The Mark Computer Solution 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. They are back, with 2450 Periwinkle (472-2800) and Thurs., 472-4204 their usual menu. Call 472-1023 or 472 1037 Periwinkle (472-5575). The Dunes, 472-3355 472-5900 • Pandora's Box, 472-6263 3010. • Bank of the Islands, 472-7211 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife • Keylime Bistro, 395-4000 • Jack Barone, personal trainer. Refuge, 472-1100 • Pak "N" Ship, 395-1220 • LaVigne, 472-5453 • 472-0436 Eckerd Drugs, 472-1719 • Peach Republic, 472-8444 • Lazy Flamingo TT on Periwinkle is • Barrier Island Pharmacy, Eileen Fisher Boutique, 472-4655 • Peaches Plus, 395-0722 open from 1! a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. 472- 472-8866. Escentials 472-7770 • Physical Therapy of Sanibel 6939; The Lazy Flamingo in Bokeelia • Barrier Island Title, open Mon.-Fri. is also open. Eye Centers of Florida 395-1999 395-1097 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 472-3688. • PMR / Priscilla Murphy Realty eu 019 • Lighthouse Cafe 472-0303 Executive Title opened the week after • Beach House, open on Sanibel, Periwinkle, 472-1511 • Matzaluna. 472-1998 472-2676 Hurricane Charley; hours 8:30 - 5. 472-8228. • Qwik Pack & Ship 472-0288 • McT's, 472-3161 • Beach Floor & Decor Island Style Finnimore's Cycle Shop, 472-5577 • Re/Max of the Islands, 472-2311 • Mucky Duck. 472-3434 Interiors, 395-2525 • Rembos, Dr. Alan 472-4445 • Morgan's Forest, 472-4100 • Beachview Golf & Tennis Club open Fisher, Dr. Robert 472-6032 • Rinaldi Fashion Shoes, 472-5666 • Nick's Place, in Bailey's Center, open on regular schedule. 472-2626 (golf); Flower Shop of the Islands, 472-3707 Footloose (472-471.7) on Sanibel • Sandpiper, 472-4645 Fresh Produce Sportswear, 395-1800 • Sanibel Air Conditioning, 472-30 : Friday's Jewelers 472-1454 • Sanibel Art & Frame 395-1350 ! 0T£3{! Fulk, Dr. Bill 395-2005 • Sanibel Barber Shop 472-5626 Sanibel's unique shop for dog's, cat's, and John Gee & Company, 472-4900 • Sanibel Beauty Salon 472-1111 the people who love them. Goumas Chocolates, 472-9444 • Sanibel Captiva Community Ban:- 72- Grace Shoes, 472-9995 6100 • Sanibel Island Bookshop, 472-5223 Natural pet foods and supplies Grog Shop 472-4886 • San-Cap Medical Center 472-0700 Cool toys, treats, and accessories H,0 Outfitters (472-8890) on Sanibel • San-Cap Guide Booking Service. 4 ?.- Full and self-serve dog wash Hairs What's Hot 472-2468 3308 Harry Ruby Salon 395-0910 Pet food delivery • SCCF. The gift shop will open on Oct. Olde Sanibel Shoppes Healy, Brian LMT 4. 472-2329 HealthPark of the Islands • Sanibel Capliva Trust Co. 472-8300 Corner of Tarpon Bay and Periwinkle Way 395-1414 395-1464 Of course, pets are always welcome! • Sanibel Chiropractic 472-0900 Henderson Franklin, 472-6700 9 am - 4 pm M-S 10 - 3 Sunday zvzvzv.isCandpazus.com • Her Sports Closet, 472-4206 Lisa Pierot, see page 26 26 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 * Islander • Sanibel Day Spa, 395-2220 • Turtle's Seahorse Shell Shop, 472-0707 Inc., 472-7277 • Sanibel Fitness has new hours. 395- • Valhalla, 472-2795 • Jensen's Twin Palm, 472-5800 On exhibit: 2639. • Video Scene, 472-0077 • Holiday Inn, 472-4123 • BIG ARTS FACULTY SHOW at • Sanibel Goldsmith 472-8677 Phillips Gallery, open until • VIP Realty, 472-5187 • KonaKai Motel, 472-1001 November 27th. Prospective stu- • Sanibel Home Furnishings. 472-5552 • Weddings by the Sea 472-8712 • Mitchell's Sand Castles, 472-1282 dents and the community at large are • Sanibel Marina, 472-2723 • Weeds & Things 472-2112 • Palm View, 472-1606 invited to meet the artists at a recep- tion on Thursday, November 4 from • Sanibel Print & Graphics is open at its • West Wind Surf Shop, 472-3490 • Periwinkle Cottages, 472-1880 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. new off-island location in Kapok Plaza • Wilford & Lee, 395-9295 • Periwinkle Park, 472-1433 on MacGregor Boulevard. 472-4592 • ART NIGHT CONTINUES AND • Winds 395-0091 • Royal Shell, 472-9111 EXPANDS ON PINE ISLAND! The • Sanibel Seashell Industries. 472-1603 • Wooden Horse Gallery, 472-3300 • Sanibel Accommodations, 472-3191 second Friday of each month • Sanibel Servicenter 472-2125 Starting in November and conclud- •• Woostef TV, 472-1133 • Sanibel Holiday, 472-6565 • Sanibel Shell Station 472-2012 ing in April beginning Friday, • Write Stuff 472-8289 • Sanibel Moorings, 472-4119 November 12, at Pine Island- • Sanibel Spirits 472-8668 • Zebis, 395-9324 • Sanibel One, 395-2610 Matlacha-Bokeelia-St. James City 4 • Sanibel Surf Shop, 472-8185 p.m.- 9 p.m. 239-283-0888 • Sanibel Siesta, 472-4117 • Sanibel Taxi 472-4160 ' • EDOUARD DUVAL CARRIE, Lodgings • Seahorse Cottages, 472-4262 • Sanibel Title, 472-5433 "World Painting, Vaudou-art/Neo- Listed alphabetically: • Shalimar, 472-1353 baroque" Haitian art at Bob • Sea Shell Company, • Anchor Inn, call 239/470-5611 • Signal Inn, 472-4690 Rauschenberg Gallery, Edison • She Sells Sea Shells. Both stores open • Beach Road Villas, call 239/470-5611 College, through Dec. 4. 472-6991 • Sunshine Island Inn, 395-2500 • Beachview Cottages, 472-1202 • CONTEXTUALS exhibit at Alliance • Shell Net 472-1702 • Sandpiper Inrt, 472-1529 • Blue Dolphin, 472-1600 for the Arts, November 4 - 24. • Tarpon Tale Inn, 472-0939 Opening reception Nov. 4, 5 p.m. - 7 • Showcase Shells 472-1971 • Buttonwood Cottages, 395-9061 • Tropical Winds, 472-1765 p.m. • Sporty Seahorse 472-1858 • Captiva Island Inn, 395-0882 • 'Tween Waters Inn, 472-5161 • T-Shirt Hut 472-1415 • Caribe Beach Resort, 472-4526 • West End Paradise, 472-9088 • T-Shirt Place, 472-2392 • CasaYbel, 472-3145 Onstage: • Waterside Inn On The Beach, 472- • Tahitian Surf Shop, 472-3431 • Castaways, 472-1252 • BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY at the 1346 Broadway Palm, Oct 28 - Dec. 19. • Tarpon Bay Explorers, open from 8 • Central Reservations, 472-0457 a.m. to 5 p.m. for rentals, gift shop and 278-4422. tours. 472-8900. • Colony, 472-5151 - compiled by Karen Nelson • DREAM at the Florida Rep., a • Three Crafty Ladies 472-2893 • Driftwood Inn, 395-8874 Johnny Mercer musical journey • Tower Gallery 472-4557 • Forty-Fifteen, 472-1232 Since almost all of the businesses on the from Savannah to Hollywood. • Gulf Breeze Cottages, 472-1626 islands have re-opened, this will be the Historic Arcade on First Street, Fort • Toys Ahoy 472-4800 last week that we run the Open list. Myers. October 15 - November 13. • Island Vacations of Sanibel & Captiva 332-4488 • MOLIERE'S "TARTUFFE" present- ed by the FGCU Theatre Call to artists for Cape Coral juried show . . Department Calling all southwest Florida artists! Acceptable media are oil, watercolor, Featured Artist for the 2004 Arts for Act at the university's Black Box Theatre in The Cape Coral Art League will host its mixed media, sculpture, collage, pen and Auction. Ms. Smith currently exhibits at the Arts Complex. $10/gen. admin, 15th Annual "Happy Hour" Juried Fine Art ink, pencil, and pastels. Crafts will not be the Arcade Gallery and Arts for ACT $5.Non-FGCU students, and Free Show from November 5 -27. The show is accepted and photographs will be accepted Gallery. She holds a Certificate in for FGCU students. November 4, 5, open to all artists in SW Florida. only if they are altered in mixed media Advanced Studies from the Corcoran 6, 11, 12, 13 at 8:00 p.m., November Artwork will be received Monday, pieces. For other requirements, please con- School of Art in Washington, D.C., and her 7, 13, 14 at 2:00 p.m. November 1 from 12-3 p.m. at the Care tact either of the show's Co-Chairs, Doris paintings have been exhibited across the Coral Art League Gallery, 516 Cultural Roman at 239/540-0344, or Agnes country. Smith's studio and gallery are in • A JOURNEY THROUGH THE Park Blvd., next to the Cultural Park Costanza, at 239/540-8745. . the Bradford Building on First Street in LIFE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, the Theater (8/10 mile north of Nicholas The entry fee is $10 for Cape Coral Art Fort Myers. original'master of suspense. Written Parkway). League members and $15 for non-mem- The Cape Coral Art League was incor- by celebrated Children's playwright, A wine and cheese opening reception is bers; each aitist may submit a maximum of porated in 1966 to promote the advance- Kathryn Sehultz Miller; this 45 set for November 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the two entries. ment of art in Cape Coral and nearby areas. minute performance piece will be League Gallery. Prizes will be announced Judging will be Judy Smith, one of three With 150 members today, the League hosts performed downtown in Florida at 6 p.m. artists to exhibit at the December 2003 Art seven art shows and three major workshops Rep's Studio Theatre on Saturday, Work must be original, completed with- House in Fort Myers. She also had a one- annually. It also sponsors a scholarship October 30 and Saturdays November in the past two years, and not previously person show at the Arts for ACT Gallery in program for high school seniors and offers 6, 13 and 20th, all at 11am. entered in a "Happy Hour" show. January 2004, and was chosen as the. classes for adults and youth year-round. • VIRGIN TEARS ON WYOMING AVENUE at Theatre Conspiracy, Fould's Theatre 10091 McGregor Vasarely, from page 19 Blvd. By Mary Miller Finalist in Did Vasarely live to see the beginnings of think it'll be more like 20 years. Seventh Annual New Play Contest the renewed interest in his work? November 4-20. Season tickets now Yes. Not enough, but was pleased to see The Naples Museum of Art is open available. All seven shows can be what he did. He would see the beautiful Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm and purchased for $84, Six shows for catalogues for his shows and he would Sunday, noon - 5 pm from November 1 to $78, five shows for $70 and four joke, "Who is that great artist? Who is that May 1. General admission is $8 for adults shows for $60 .Flex passes are genius?" At the end, his mind was going and $4 for students. Complimentary available for $2 extra per person. but he was always very sharp when it came docent-guided tours are presented at 11 am Individual show tickets are $16. to his art. Even the last week. And he was and! pm. Tuesday through Saturday from 936-3239. playing chess until the end - always look- October through May.For more informa- • PRIDE & PATRIOTISM - YOUTH ing for someone to play with. He didn't tion, visit www.thephil.org or contact CELEBRATING THE ARTS with always know simple things, like what day Customer Service at (239) 597-1900 or the Southwest Florida Symphony it was, but he seemed to still grasp compli- toll-free (800) 597-1900. The Naples Youth Orchestra led by David Eccles cated things. He used to say, "They don't Museum-of Art is located at 5833 Pelican in partnership with The School get it. They won't get for 100 years." I Bay Blvd. in Naples. District of Lee County present. Victor Vasarely Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 21 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts about 2 1/2 hours. lunchtime talks beginning in reservations and information. Hall Wednesday, November 10 at 7 Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 October on the observation deck Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure PM. The event celebrates the artistic passenger pontoon boat departs at overlooking the most beautiful set- Cruises— daily 4 p.m. 1 1/2 tour. talents and achievements of area 11a.m., 1 p.m., tour is approx. 90 ting on Sanibel and last about half Narrated by SCCF docents youth through patriotic-themed minutes. an hour. $20/adults, $10/kids 4 - 12, 3 and music, and art and essay contests. Everglades Day Tour all day Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at under are free. Cypress Lake High School Band, the north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. North Fort Myers High School Band Tuesday, Thursday, meet at 8 a.m., Island Beach & Shelling — 9 a.m. return around 6:30 p.m. Includes air 472-8900. Call for reservations for and 1 p.m. 3 hour trip to Cayo and Cape Elementary Chorus will all activities. 472-8900 also perform. $6. 418-1500. boat ride, swamp buggy tour, and Costa. $35/$17.50 more. Call for reservations. 472- FITNESS WITH PAM at the SCA, Cabbage Key or Useppa trips will 0101. 2173 Periwinkle Way. Low impact begin in mid October. $27.50/$15 Touch Tank Exploration at 11a.m., 1 aerobics, It. weight training. Mon, Through the month: Wed. Fri., 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. $8. Sunset Serenade with live music. p.m. and 3 p.m. Program approx. $17.50/$10 SEASON TICKETS for BIG ARTS 1/2 hour. 267-3092. Great Performers Music and Dance Through December 22, Captiva Evening cruise at 4 p.m. These ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: at series now available. 395-0900. the Port Sanibel Marina, a mile past Cruises is offering free admission tours also include a visit to the on all cruises with purchase of ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS on touch tank. Tour is approx. 2 hours. the toll booth, trolley service avail- sale at BIG ARTS for $30. Office able: equal or greater value (up to $25 hours are 9 - 4 mon - Fri. 395-0900 Breakfast cruises begin in October, value) , and will include includes coffee, Backwater Fishing, daily 9 a.m. - THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the juice, and pastry. Also includes visit noon; Sealife Encounter Excursion, Sanibel Community Church. Bibles, to the touch tank. daily 12:30 - 3:30; Champagne Friday 29 books, music, gifts. Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. Sunset Dolphin Cruise; Shelling & Every week - 3 p.m., Sunday 9 - noon. Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 a.m. — Snorkeling Cruise Tues., Wed., 5 p.m., last rental goes out at 3 p.m. • PILATES, basic mat class with TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Dolphin Bonnie Clancy of Blue Skies offering naturalist led tours on the Motorized 20' pontoons available Watch 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Eco Bodyworks. Casa Ybel Resort, 9 - Tarpon Bay portion of the 'Ding' for rental, holds 8 people. 472-8900 Canoe and Kayak Tours, naturalist 10 a.m. Wear loose, comfortable , Darling National Wildlife Refuge TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE led 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mon.- Fri.; clothing, bring a mat if you have DRIVE, Saturday — Thursday, 10 Interpretive Nature Boardwalk open one. $10/person. 472-3145 X 1319 for birders, naturalists, and curious daily. Power boats available for people who enjoy being on the a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Wildlife • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to rental, starting at 8 a.m. 472-8443, water and learning from an experi- or www.adventurein paradise.com CLUB meets every Friday in the enced naturalist. Call for reserva- 5:30 p.m. Saturday through finest restaurants in the area. For tions for all activities. 472-8900 Thursday. Wildlife Drive is closed CAPTIVA CRUISES offers a vari- more info, call 332-8191 Guided trail tour by canoe and on Friday. Reservations, 472-1351 ety of cruises and sailing charters beginning in October, departing • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at kayak atl0:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE St. Michaels and All Angels. Frida; BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay from McCarthy's Marina on Andy Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Rosse Lane. Call 472-5300 for Wednesday, Friday, 4 p.m. Tour is Explorers will started up free Scene see page 28 your floor is GREAT SOLUTIONS! at Tile Outlets of America instock. GREAT SERVICE! Tile and stone is our specialty. We have the largest in-stock tile selection from the world's finest quarries and factories. • Licensed workmen and installers and instyle. coordination of your projects by our decorators. First-quality ceramic, porcelain, travertine, marble, tumbled marble, medallions, • Carpeting and Tile • Lighting • Wall Art granite, slate, glass and stone mosaics: If it's new and exciting, it's at • Wall Coverings & Interior Painting Tile Outlets of America. 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October 30, at x222. 472-2483 Edison College. $300/tables often, $30/reserved Coming soon seats, $10/advance lawn seating, $12/gate. 489- • KWLF (Kids Who Love Fun) stories, activities, 9210 • 10TH ANNUAL STARLIGHT AUCTION for the games, for K - 3rd grade grade at the Sanibel Animal Refuge Center, Inc., of N. Ft. Myers on library. 3 p.m. 472-2482 • BROMELIAD SALE at Terry Park, 3410 Palm ' Saturday, November 6, in the ballroom of the Beach Blvd. Fort Myers sponsored by the Holiday Inn Select, Bell Tower. Registration starts Coming soon Caloosahatohee Bromeliad Society. Oct. 30 and 31, at 6:00 p.m. with a silent and live auction follow- • BIG ARTS 25TH ANNUAL ART FAIR, 900 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ing. This year's theme is "The Wizard of Pawz" Dunlop Road (next to City Hall) November 26 and • LEE COUNTY HEART WALK, presented locally Tickets are $50 and include a full dinner buffet and 27, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM $3.00 per person - by Co-Platinum sponsors Lee Memorial Health drink. Children under 12 free. Free parking 395-0900 System and Southwest Florida Regional Medical • SYMPHONY HOLIDAY MAGIC HOUSE, pre- Center and Kid's Corner Sponsor KB Home, will sented by fee Sou Sunday 31 Every week • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE guided lie to Refurnish Your Home or Condo? tours.10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. f UKNITUCE WORLD CAN HANDLE ALL rCUE NEEDSI Monday 1 • SAN-CAP REPUBLICAN CLUB meets at the Living Room * Bedroom * Dining Room * Patio * Mattress Sets * Carpet * Tile Sanibel Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Discussion of amendments to Florida Constitution. Specializing, in Sofa • SANIBEL BEREAVEMENT GROUP, sponsored by Hope Hospice meets at the Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. 1:30 -. 3 p.m. First and third Mondays of each . CONDO PACKAGE month. 482-4673 *! 3 OR MORE ROOMS Every week OF FURNITURE • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 Library Way. $2 members, $4 non-members. No partner needed all levels welcome. 472-5743. • SHELLCRAFTERS 10 aJm. to 3 p.m. every $5699. Monday at the Community House on Periwinkle. CALL FOR DETAILS • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for children aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 a.m. Mon/Wed. 472- 2483 • 4TH TO 8TH GRADERS, read, play board games, Our Experienced Staff Will Help You Coordinate Delivery While You're Here or Away fun contests at the Sanibel Library. 3 p.m. • STORY TIME for all ages at the Sanibel Library, SELECTICN CE W1CKEK & RATTAN 6:30 p.m. • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE resumes in November QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM; CARLTON, CAPRIS, LANE, FLEXSTEEL, SUMMIT DESIGN, DOUGLAS, QUALITY WICKER, at the Sanibel Community Association OBI Mondays SEA WINDS, SIMMONS, RESTONIC, BODY REST, REBWOOD, FOREST DESIGN, SHAW, PATIO DESIGN AND MORE. at 7:30 p.m. The game is open to all regardless of ability. Partners will be, provided if necessary. Fees MONDAY -FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY 9-5 SUNDAY 11-5 • $4 for SCA members, $5 for non-members. Coming soon • BIG ARTS FILM SOCIETY, this season's theme is "Window on the World." November 8, Calendar Girls (England) Schein Hall, 7 p.m.$5. 395-0900 • HELEN KETTEMAN, nationally known chil- dren's author and Saoibel resident, will be,visiting 15631 SAN CARLOS BLVD FORT MYERS 'OPEN ' the Sanihel Public to share her books in an evening CONVENIENT LOCATION FROM SAf^iBEL & FT MYERS BEAC^ 7 DAYS of storytelling o» Monday, November 8 at 6:30 239*489-3311 www.furnrture-worW.net p.m. Books will be available for purchase and Ms A WEEK Ketteman will happily sign them^fter the program. FAMILY OWNED a OPERATED - SERVING LEE COUNTY COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 15 YEARS Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 29 Tuesday 2 enhancing herbs. November 17, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Jacki Bryant wins Every week 472-4499. • BIG ARTS dance classes, preschool to adult. 18 Miss Junior sessions 194/student. 395-0900 Thursday 4 • YOGA/PILATES FOR FUN AND HEALTH at the Every week Southwest Fort SanCap Medical Center, 4301 San-Cap Rd. $10, space is limited. 472-0116 • SHORELINE DISCOVERY with the Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation. Explore the fas- Myers • OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. $4 per ses- cinating marine creatures that live in this dynamic Jaclyn S. Bryant, 14- sion, open to all artists. Model provided. 472-5267. ecosystem. 9 a.m. $5/adult, children free, plus $2 year-old daughter of Paul • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE AMERICAN beach parking. 472-2329. and Sherry Bryant recent- ly won the title of Miss LEGION Every Tuesday evening 7:30 pm. to • YOGA WITH DR SUSAN PATAKY at the Senior closing. San-Cap Rd. at mile marker 3. 472-9979. Junior Southwest fort Center on Library Way. 10-11 a.m. All levels $10. Myers. She will be com- • FORT MYERS SWING DANCE SOCIETY meets 466-1558 peting for the title of Miss every Tuesday at Ron Dao's Sports Bar in Ft. • GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 Library Junio Florida on January Myers, 15320 McGregor Blvd. Free lessons 8:30 - Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and more. All levels wel- 15-16 in Tampa. The winner of the state title will travel 9 p.m. No cover. 239/851-7354 come. $2 members, $4 non-members. 472-5743 to New Jersey in July to complete for the national title of Coming soon • BOOKWORMS Stories, songs, and crafts for chil- Miss Junior America. • SHELL ISLANDS GARDEN CLUB meeting St. dren 3-5 years old. 10 a.m. Sanibel Library 472- Jackie's dad is a familiar face at the Sanibel Shell sta- Michael's parish hall, 2304 Periwinkle Way. 2483 tion, and Jaclyn attends Cypress Lake Middle School. Her parents are sponsoring her in the competition. Rosemary Fleming guest speaker. Nov. 9, 12 noon. 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"Proper asset allocation, appropriate sector THE FINANCING CONTINGENCY Vietnam War, Desert Storm and the War on Terror. weightings, and choosing 'best companies' will be the Residential sales agreements usually have clauses For more information, call Bob Laswell at 472-5804. key to superior performance in 2005. We look forward to referred to as financing contingencies that allow the sharing our investment perspectives on the current finan- buyers to declare the contract null and void if they are The Combat Infantrymen's Association will have a cial markets during this forum." unable to obtain financing. This may be the most ceremony at the Southwest Florida Museum of History important condition in your contract if you are buying a In addition to Mr. Hanser, the panelists include home, so read the contract carefully before you sign it. in downtown Fort Myers at 11 a.m. on November 11, Richard E. Pyle, C.F.A., chief investment officer and Most financing clauses set a time limit of from 30 to 45 honoring all veterans and emergency service workers executive vice president, The Sanibel Captiva Trust days for obtaining a firm commitment from a lender. They with the dedication of the newly installed memorial Company; and Timothy P. Vick, nationally recognized may set deadlines for applying for a loan, and require the walkway on the museum grounds. Admission to the investment analyst and portfolio manager, best-selling buyer's full cooperation in obtaining all the information Southwest Florida Museum of History will be half-price author of How to Pick Stocks Like Warren Buffett, and needed to process your loan. If the loan is not approved for the day. 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Investment Acreage. Appalachian 5263 River Bargain with direct access to AVAILABLE: find it in the RE/MAX of the Islands. Land Co. 1-800- 213-7919 the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake JANUARY 14 THRU 21, 2005 Murphy, NC's Largest RE Firm. Georgia Log Cabins Listen to Water County. 3BR/3BA, Large . $2,900 CLASSIFIEDS! www.appalachianland.com Falls. Enjoy Awesome Views. Workshop, Screened Lanai with (859) 335-0743 - CONDOS FOR SALE Getaway Log Cabins In The new hot tub. Recently remodeled. Beautiful North Georgia Boat house with dock and boat lift. SARASOTA, FLORIDA Palms Mountains. Call Peggie Aurand Extra waterfront lot included. THE CLASSIFIEDS Condo Conversion. 1/1 '2 Mid (770) 735-2696 Century 21 $279,000. 352- 694-2345 SEASONAL RENTALS $90's or 2/2 Mid^O's. Sold As-ls Professional Realty. or Upgrade Packages Available. Cape, seasonal or annual furnished WORK! PLACE YOUR Realty World, Call Michelle Rojas, duplex. Waterfront, pool, super 305- 562-7751 or Sandra location walk to shopping, Fernandez 305- 342-2960. Call Gloria to place your ad today! restaurants, lounges. $1500. month or $900. week. For AD TODAY! 472-5185 information call (239) 645-8965 Islander • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • 33 , RENTAL SHARING ANNUAL RENTALS MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT DRYER VENT CLEANING SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WOOD FLOORS Furnished room, near Downtown Ft. 2 BFt/2 BA plus den "Mobile, Homes for Rent** Weekly Homeowners be aware! Dryer hot & IRRIGATION rent. Children welcome. Includes but clothes still wet? On time Myers for employed person. canal front home. Wood Floors water, garbage, pest control, lawn service, low rates, 12 years $375/mo, $94.00/weekly, + Perfect on-off & care. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N. experience, specialized deposit, share utilities. (239) 218- island location. West Coast Irrigation Laminate Flooring 8448. Ft. Myers (239) 543-5828. equipment, no brushes- no $1800/month • New Installations Installed damage. Amerovent (239) 283- •Repairs by Professionals. Room for rent in 3-bedrqom home on 5468,(239)571-8368. 10 wooded acres, in Alva FL. 3 BR/2 BA home with •Trouble Shooting Also floors sanded, Unfurnished, clean, quiet, with full gorgeous lake NORTH FT MYERS HOMES Over 15 years experience finished, stained house privileges in serene views. Close to by Lee County Native!! or natural. E-Z to buy!! 3Bedroom 2bath, new "No Excuses,** 35 years experience. paradise. $120/week. Call (239) shopping, dining kitchen, tile/ carpet floors. New ELECTRICAL **Just Results** Free estimates 839-7442 and Periwinkle. paint and A/G. 983 Hyacinth $1800/month. Please call Workmanship guaranteed Street, off Orange Grove. License #25521 $112,900.(239)898-1827 MICHAEL W. 980-0579 3 BR/2 BA pool home LS-000110 CC-37421 Warren Desjardin ANNUAL RENTALS in Gumbo Limbo. 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South/East Zone behavior more information about the art show or reception, or to Relay for Life kick-off breakfast specialist for the School District of Lee County and a find out more about the services offered by the Dubin -Interested volunteers, sponsors and teams are invited handicapped learner specialist will present the following Alzheimer's Resource Center, please call 239/437-3007. to attend a complimentary breakfast to learn about the information: Fort Myers 2005 Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society's light against cancer on Tuesday, Nov. An interactive discussion of positive behavior SCAN opens AIDS education center 16 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner management The Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN) is pleased to Theatre. Reducing power struggles announce that their newly renovated education and pre- Bo Pamplin. of Pamplin Financial Group, and Mike Rewards and motivators vention center will be known as the Centex Center, in McHugh, of the Law Offices of Michael T. McHugh, are Structure and organization honor of the generosity of Centex Homes. teaming up to chair the 2005 Relay For Life, the Cancer Distractibility A grand opening celebration will be held on Thursday, Society's signature event. Decreasing/eliminating inappropriate behavior October 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Centex Center, The Fort Myers 2005 Relay For Life, an 18-hour rally located at 2231 McGregor Boulevard. Guests will have against cancer, will take place on April 22 and 23, 2005 There will be a Q&A and Lee County teacher inser- the opportunity to tour the building, enjoy refreshments at the Lee County Sports Complex. Teams from the com- vice credits are available. The lecture is free and open to courtesy of Jalapenos restaurant. munity raise funds for the ACS and keep a team member the public and will be held on Thursday. November 4, Other entities that donated time, services and/or finan- on the track throughout the event. Families, schools, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Lee Memorial Hospital cial support to the project include The Southwest Florida churches, clubs, businesses and service groups are Auditorium. 2776 Cleveland Avenue, Forl Myers. Community Foundation, Gora McGahey Associates in encouraged to form teams and join the Relay For Life. For more information, please contact Lynne Lampila, Architecture. Inc., Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Those who have survived cancer are invited to walk the chapter president at 466-1167, or M. Jean Gavin, public- Nature Issues, and Salomon Smith Barney Foundation. relay's opening lap. ity coordinator at 472-9758 ICAN is a partnership agency with United Way of Lee Over 1,682 participants and partners walked in the County, which helps to support ICAN education pro- 2004 Fort Myers Relay For Life, raising over S460,000 grams. to fund the American Cancer Society's mission. Eighth Annual Brushstrokes From the Call 239/337-2391 for more information, Additionally, the event provided a platform lor increas- ing cancer awareness and connecting communities to all Soul of the American Cancer Society's programs and sen ices. The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center is VCB reunion planning workshop Oswald Trippc and Company has agreed lo be the hosting an art show reception in recognition of National The Lee County VCB is hosting a complimentary Presenting Sponsor for the Fort Myers 2005 Relay For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, featuring drawings by reunion planning workshop on October 30 at 9 a.m. - Life. Since 1999. OTC has raised over SI20,000 for individuals experiencing the various stages of noon at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12600 University Drive in Relay For Life in sponsorship and team participation. Alzheimer's disease. The art will be displayed from Fort Myers. For more information or reservations regarding the November 1 - 12 at Robb & Stucky located at 13170 Reunions of all kinds — family, military, class and Kick-Off Breakfast, contact Christine Jennings at the South Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers (across from the social — are gaining popularity. The key to successful American Cancer Society at 936-1113, exl. 115, or visit Bell Tower). reunions is planning and this workshop will cover such www.OTCl.com on the Web. The Broadway Palm The public is invited to attend this reception and view fundamental steps as choosing the date, budgeting, site Dinner Theatre is located at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in the artwork on display. The reception will also provide selection/accommodations, activities/entertainment, Fort Myers. residents of Lee County with the opportunity to meet rep- developing the invitation list and effective communica- resentatives from the Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center tions. and discuss the many services and programs available to The VCB staff will present information on the free CHADD: Managing challenging behav- assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related services it makes available to reunion organizers. An memory impairments and their caregivers. addition, attendees can meet a variety of local represen- ior The annual awareness event is being sponsored by tatives from hotels, attractions and shopping businesses CHADD of Lee County invites you to a lecture on Gulf Coast Village, the 2004 Gr.and Sponsor of the Alvin that can help make reunion planning easier. "Managing Challenging Behavior," a presentation for A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. The Alvin A. For reservations, please call 239/338-3500. For more parents, school and mental health professionals. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center's office is located at information, contact Harriet Myers at 239/338-3500 or Nancy Sierra, B.C.A.B.A., a Florida Board Certified 10051 McGregor Boulevard Suite 101 in Fort Myers. 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Find legal eagles, Pat & Tim Murty behind holders of the 2003 bars this time at "Celebrity Bar Promo For Charity" Where they reign they TRADERS pour, behind their own sroRe & cape bar raising funds for their charity They won't be settling a law suit, but The Children's Hospital. stirring up a libation that will keep you HAPPY HOUR 4 pm thirst free & free of probation. Scrumptious HELP SUPPORT THEIR CHARITY Food Menu Watch the election results CROW on our 12 TVs 1551 Periwinkle Way * 472-7242 _Sanjjb_d'« Sports Bar 703 larpon Ba\ Uoad • 472-3118 V00-y-30. 7 Da\s Wednesday, November 3rd Thursday, November 4th Allan Myers & Elaine Fannon A Terrific Trio Will be breaking the bank The Rizzo Triplets To support their charity CROW - the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife at it* AKA Beth Rizzo, Kathleen Wolter, Debbie Fisher On the wrong side of the bar doing right for their charity - The Local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. or. Happy Hour 4:00 - 7:00 pm Free Hors D'oeuvres Open 4-10 pm 2499 Periwinkle Way • 472 2323 The New Beachview Steakhouse & Grill | Open 7 Days A Week Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay 1100 Par View Dr., Sanibel 472-4394 36 • Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2004 • Islander The Art Fair is coming to BIG ARTS Start the holiday season by attending the BIG ARTS donates a unique piece of his or her work to the BIG Annual Art Fair. This exciting event will be held on the ARTS Raffle. With upwards of 100 pieces contributed, grouads of BIG ARTS and Dunlop Road, with plenty of the raffle is continuous throughout the two days! free parking close by, facilitated with the help of local Join the crowd for this spectacular, fun-filled annual Kiwanis Club volunteers. event! BIG ARTS Art Fair offers something for everyone This juried art fair includes over 65 artists and fine in the family. There will be musical entertainment craftspeople, from all over^he world. The competitive throughout the day. At 11 a.m., a presentation of The and highly selective application process assures us of the Never Everglades, a play of environmental proportions finest offerings by The Fantasy Theatre Factory. in ceramics, Enjoy fantastic artwork, a continuous raffle and a live- fiber, glass, ly children's activity table. Snacks and drinks will be pro- graphics, jewel- vided by The Sanibel Steakhouse and special Art Fair T- ry, mixed media, shirts have been designed by one of Sanibel's favorite painting, photog- raphy, sculpture and original, wearable art. Each artist artists, Ikki Matsumoto. Get your holiday shopping don early. And why not complete your day with a visit to the Sanibel HistoricarVillage and Museujm right next door, The BIG ARTS 25th Annual Art Fair will be held froijn 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, November 27 - • 27. Admission is $3 per per- son; children -under 12 free. Free parking. BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel, next to City Hall. Come for a day of art fun and entertainment at the BIG ARTS Art Fan- on Thanksgiving Weekend. For additional information, please call 395-0900. APPY HALLOWEEN...CANDY TOR ALL £rH'.|\|P i)AIL'V CRAB SEASON . - BRING THE WHOLE HERP -. "THE-OUTAVAILABLE - :-• " ;-'-;CALi AHEAP_SfATlNG- We Proudly Brew 2163 Periwinkle Way Sanibel * 472O6O6 Starbucks Coffee Call-Ahead Seating Available • OPEN 7:00 AM to 1OPM