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VOL 8, NO. 46 SANIBEL 8c CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA MAY 18,2001 MAY: SUNRISE/SUNSET: IS 06:40 20:09 19 06:40 20:09 20 06:39 20:10 21 06:39 20:10 22 06:39 20:11 23 06:38 20:11 24 06:38 20:12 within the City of Sanibel jurisdiction and Public Meetings today consists of over 6,300 acres of mangrove estuary. Almost 800,000 peo- Scheduled for ple visit the refuge each year. There are vv several endangered or threatened species Ding" Darling that fall under the protection of the "Ding" Darling Refuge ... the west Indian Refuge Expansion manatee, the indigo snake, bald eagle, by Jim George American alligator, American crocodile, wood stork, Peregrine falcon and the. ublic meetings to solicit input for the Atlantic loggerhead turtle. With the new proposed expansion of the bound- boundary the complex will be spread over Paries for the J.N. "Ding" Darling most of Pine Island Sound and will also National Wildlife Refuge are scheduled include the outlying areas of the other during the month of May. Refuge four refuges. Manager Lou Hinds announced the Susan Trokey, realty specialist/plan- expansion recently saying that the ner for J. N. "Ding" Darling Refuge change had been in the planning stages released the following schedule for the for four years. Hinds said administrative public meetings: boundaries will be created which will May 22, at Fishers of Men Lutheran include most of Pine Island Sound and Church, Pine Island, registration 6:30 extend from the northern tip of Cayo p.m.; meeting 7 p.m. Costa to a southern boundary of Bunche May 23, at the Visitor Center, J.N. fic in the process, also reduced the DOT Beach and the Sanibel Causeway. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Coast Guard argument that a high span was neces- Although J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge is Island, registration 9 a.m.; meeting 9:30 sary. The Coast Guard agreed to the test the best known, the U.S. Fish and a.m. Drawbridge period with the concurrence of the DOT. Wildlife Service currently has four other May 23, at the Ramada Inn & Amtel The bridge went back to its 15-minute refuges in the area. They are Pine Island Marina Hotel, downtown Fort Myers, Evaluation schedule as of May 1. Extending the Refuge (16 small islands in northern Pine registration 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7 p.m. openings to a half hour rather than 15 Island Sound), Matlacha Refuge (a series Hinds referred to the meetings as Completed minutes could have a significant affect on of islands in Matlacha Pass), Island Bay "scoping meetings" indicating that the by Jim George easing traffic flow on and off the island. Refuge (several small islands in Charlotte meetings could result in boundary Barry Dragon, chief of the bridge Harbor) and the Caloosahatchee Refuge changes as a result of public comment.. he Coast Guard completed a three- operating section for the Coast Guard (several small islands in the Hinds said there would be a two-week month evaluation of the Sanibel said a decision may be made in two. Caloosahatchee River). Although each of period for public comment after the hear- TCauseway drawbridge openings at weeks whether to revise the schedule the five will continue to be a separate ings and those comments will be included the end of April and now has the findings permanently to the half hour opening. refuge, they will all be brought under one in an Environmental Assessment. A draft under review. The evaluation resulted Dragon is out of the office for 10 days umbrella which will be known as the J.N. of the assessment will be released and an from a request by Captivan Mike Cohen and couldn't be reached for comment. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Complex. Most of additional public hearing will be held for who at the time the request was made A similar evaluation was attempted the existing "Ding" Darling Refuge lies continued on page 6 was a member of the Sanibel Causeway about three years ago but was never Study Group. According to Cohen he completed due to objections by boaters a paradise to enjoy the amenities more. made the request as a private citizen and from Cape Coral, Cohen said. He added Pinocchio In the near future, we'll be working more not as a member of the Study Group. He that the DOT would "catch hell from Tickets Available For island Workers closely with major island employers on was concerned that Lee County boaters in Cape Coral if the schedule, was ids Conspiracy, through a grant areas like promotion, transportation and Department of Transportation (DOT) was changed." from the Sanibel/Captiva expansion of services." trying to justify replacement of the draw- A review of the traffic passing over the Community Foundation, is offering Pinocchio by Brian Way follows the bridge with a high span bridge because of bridge would indicate that bridge open- K impulsive puppet's magical journey as he the number of times the drawbridge had ings do indeed affect the flow of traffic free tickets to families of island workers who qualify. Pinocchio will be presented faces many challenges on his way to to be raised to allow boat traffic through. leaving the island in peak season. In May 26, 11 a.m. at BIG ARTS and low- becoming a boy. It's no lie: laughs, adven- The drawbridge has a schedule of rais- 1999, 6.626 million cars passed over the income families with children who work ture and magic await Pinocchio as he ing every 15 minutes on demand from bridge going on and off the island. In or live on Sanibel or Captiva island are learns about life arid the true meaning of the hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. During 2000 the figure was 6.7 million cars. encouraged to contact Theatre friends. BIG ARTS is located at 900 the night hours from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. The figures represent two crossings for Conspiracy at 936-3239 about Dunlop Road near City Hall on Sanibel. the bridge raises on demand with five each car, the car coming on the island the program. For information and tickets, call 936- minutes notice. The evaluation during the and going off. Approximately 3.5 million '"This is our third production at BIG 3239. For tickets on the BIG ARTS per- peak traffic months of February, March cars use the Causeway each year. When ARTS and we're pleased to address a formance only, call 395-0900. Tickets and April changed the schedule to every the bridge opens several times during need for quality, affordable entertainment are $5 with group rates available, no half hour on demand between the hours peak hours in season, stopped traffic that everyone can enjoy," says Bill Taylor, strings attached. of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. This simply means often extends from the drawbridge back artistic director of Theatre Conspiracy. Kids Conspiracy is the children's the- that if a boat is present the bridge will to the island all the way up Periwinkle "We're happy to team up with the ater division of Theatre Conspiracy Inc., a raise on the hour and half hour. If a boat Way. Extending the interval on openings Sanibel/Captiva Community Foundation 501(c)3 non-profit theater company and is not present the bridge remains closed. would alleviate some of the traffic back- by encouraging those who keep this area the resident theater company of the Cohen argued that reducing the number up. Foulds Theatre .# of times the bridge opened, delaying traf- continued on page 6 SH Volunteers Still Bringing "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Connection Lunch To Sanibel Stuart Cooper o Residents Remember —— Z by Brian Johnson uring World War II Stuart Cooper spent a couple of to o J: 'er for Meals On Dmonths on a transport o ; after she and ship steaming through the : u'jnfer home Pacific. He never saw enemy aci in the paper Left to right: Abe Lemer, Jane Wagner, Jeanerte Burke, Tom Bucher Left to right: Val Pool, Joan Wigglesworth, Ed Schuller, Kathy fire, but he has more than one riends In and Val Pool Campbell and Elinor Dunham vivid memory from that time. In be.r,~£c H iianed uc for Wagner. "We have some wonderful an incident which would prefig- "FISH Me This winter, Wagner got a call every enjoyed visiting. At one time Anders her- ure his career as a doctor, he res- clients/' weekday morning at 8 a.m. from the dri- self delivered FISH Meals. "She is one who The program offers a hot meal each cued a fellow caught high up on vers. Then she put in a call to Bailey's at has entered old age joyfully," said the ship during a storm. day (Monday through Friday) to the resi- around 10 a.m. to make the order. As she Wagner. "I remember one time when I dents and visitors of Sanibel Island. came to know the tastes and preferences "I climbed up a ladder on the brought her a meal while she was in the outside of the mast to help a Volunteer drivers go to Bailey's just before of the clients, she tried to order the meals kitchen making Guava Jelly and she said, noon to pick up the food, which comes they would like best. She said the people young man down from the 'I'm doing all these things my Mama crow's nest who had broken his out steaming from under the glass cases in working behind the counter at Bailey's taught me to do because you brought me the deli section. The recipient pays the hip," said Cooper. have played a big part in making the pro- my supper'." small cost of the meal on a weekly or gram run smoothly. Cooper was bom in Brooklyn, monthly basis; the delivery by FISH is Wagner is getting ready to head north New York, though his family "The staff at Bailey's is really wonder- to Maine for the summer to be with fami- -* ' ttat free, of course. The program benefits ful," she said. "11:30 is when everyone's soon moved to Maplewood, New ne;j snouic sr. shut-ins or anyone else who is unable to ly. She will be back in October to resume Jersey, where he spent his child- Aich takes a in there, the workmen and the people work as the coordinator for FISH Meals. prepare his or her own food. Those inter- back from the beach. It's busy, yet they're hood. He attended Princeton ested in receiving a meal can phone FISH Tsuji will run the show from May until Wagrw always so gracious and so wonderful." University, majoring in Stuart Cooper at 472-0404. October. Wagner has maintained contact with Economics. In those days the "It's not just nutrition," said Wagner, "She's real enthusiastic - she's pretty campus of the Ivy League University had more of the atmosphere of an F. Scott :*3 to tjlaciys a couple days ago," she the clients by periodically delivering lunch- amazing," said Charlene Timothy, a "it's the personal contact. Sometimes it es herself. Over the years she has formed Fitzgerald novel than it does today. gets expanded to taking the mail out to member of the Board of Directors for "It was very different from what it is now," said Cooper. "There were no cars and it friendships when many of the clients. She FISH, of Wagner. rt f the mailbox or, if you go to the same wasn't co-ed. We spent the weekends on campus and played touch football and did '_,s ii n' ivea'v nFISH cited Alice Anders, known as the Shell FISH relies on a fleet of drivers to church, coming by on Sunday to pick Lady and the mother of SCCF's Kristie things together. We had to wear a Hack tie and a dink (a black hat made of cloth) unless them up." make the program work. The drivers Anders, as one of many clients she has we beat Yale in freshman football." include Nate and Ruth Sheckman, Midway though his junior year he suffered a hernia in a wrestling match which landed George and Phyllis Koury, Tom and him in the hospital for a period of time. This was a turning point, and he made up his Elizabeth Norpell, Jeanette Burke, Virginia mind to spend his life in medical contexts - not as patient - but as a physician. "I had Green, Kirsten Zinkann, Marjorie Brooks, time to think," Cooper said. "My father had a good insurance company, but I didn't If You Like Dick and Sally Allen, Roberta Baldino, want to be a salesman and I didn't want to stay in the city. 1 felt motivated to do some- Shirley Bohnert, Barbara Bornhorst, thing helpful and I was interested in the science of medicine." Stu's Cartoons, Kathy Campbell, Dotty DeVasure, Ray Cooper went to Columbia Medical School and fulfilled his residency at Presbyterian Donohue, Albert Drake, Joan Emilius, Hospital. In 1950, after his tour of duty in the Navy, he moved to Hillsdale, a small You'll Love Stu's Joan Eschert, Maggi Feiner, Tom and town in upstate New York with a population of 600. He came with his young bride, Mary Ann Gilhooley, Dr. Aubrey and Marjorie, who he met while she was earning her certification as a nurse. Marjorie did Cartoon Annual. Marjorie Gould, Viola Handwork, Jane not need to change the letters on her stationary because her last name, when she met Harrison, Maria Jaeger, Carol Johnstone, Stuart, was already Cooper. This hardcover book Phyllis Kelleher, Mike and Peggy Kelly, As in old Hollywood movies, Stuart Cooper became a country doctor who regularly is an island coffee table Teri Kirchner, Virginia Leigh, Abe and made house calls. Through winter blizzards he drove around Hillsdale, caring for Kathleen Lemer, Mary Mather, Ann patients. During his 12-year career as a country doctor he ran into some peculiar things.. Courtesy of the J.N. "Ding" Darling Foundation favorite. McCullough, Anita McKean, Marilyn One day he got an emergency call to come out to a farmhouse. Cooper knocked on 'his Darling cartoon appeared on the first anniversary of the Japanese Distinctive Appare Neth, Marilyn Neihoff, Clint Parsons, the front door, but got no response. He walked to the barn, but could find no one there Pedro and Gayl Ponce, Joyce Rand, attack on Pearl Harbor. It is reprinted here in recognition of Armed Accessories Robert Rawlins, Tom Sacksteder, Kandi eitiher. He drove around the fields, looking for some sign of life. Instead of giving up, he Forces day, which is celebrated this Saturday, May 19, 2001.3S Sanger, Ed and Hazel Schuller, Elizabeth returned to the bam once more, where he noticed a pair of legs dangling over the loft. T ©Christopher D. Koss & Smith, Ellen Steele, Burton Wagner, They belonged to a drunk fellow who had passed out. Cooper carried him down a lad- Kenene Weymouth, Margaret White, Peg der - which required a nice piece of technical wizardry - and laid him safely down on Gifts Wilhoit, Robert Williams. the ground. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, In 1962, he joined the faculty of Albany Medical College. During this time he One Wildlife Drive (off San-Cap Road) Sanibel, FL. For The "The drivers have been wonderful and received a grant to write a physician's assistant program, geared to help people in rural they have bonded with the people they areas and inner cities in need of medical care. The idea came to him out of his experi- Saturday - Thursday Discriminating deliver meals to," said Tsuji. "I enjoy the ences in the Navy (in Korea as well as World War II) and as a country doctor. "It was a Wildlife Drive is closed Fridays volunteers. I've never met a group more rare privilege to start with a blank piece of paper and start a program," said Cooper. From now through August, Contemporary dedicated. "# In 1980 he and his wife moved to Cape Coral. With his brother, Kent, working as a Wildlife Drive will be open until approximately one-half volunteer for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the "Ding" Darling National Wildlife hour before sunset, which places the gate closing at Woman Refuge, he decided to drive the 21 miles to Sanibel to help out too. He currently works 7:30 p.m. in May and August, the front desk and the bookstore in the Center for Education on Tuesdays. 8 p.m. in June and July, Having spent much of his adult life in a rural area of New York, Cooper developed a Vehicles must leave the refuge by sunset. Petit.es • Plus Sizes bond with nature. "When we had time we liked to walk in the woods and listen to the Center For Education open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get your limited edition copy at: birds, especially the red-winged black birds," said Cooper. "I love the country, and my 7 days a week 1 Arundel's Hallmark, Bailey's General Store, wife is a country girl." The sailed along the northeast coast in a 32-foot sailboat. iJ~ IVnwinkle \\d\ Jerry's Supermarket, De Crocodile, Part of the reason they moved to Southwest Florida was to see new species of wild 941-472-1100 Volunteers are needed for Sunday afternoons at the Island Book Nook, Islander Trading Post, animals. "I enjoy learning about wildlife - not just birds, but bobcats and raccoons...I E-Mail: Refuge. Cash register help is also needed for the Macintosh Book Shop, Sanibel-Captiva We mail to every home and think Sanibel Island is a beautiful place. I'm glad to see they are controlling the growth [email protected] book store from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 to Conservation Foundation, Sanibel & Captiva problems found in other parts of Florida."^ Web Site: 4 p.m. Training is provided for all positions. 472-0909 Islands Chamber of Commerce, business on Sanibel and http://dingdai1ingsocietY.org If you are interested please call 472-1100. Sanibel Harbour Resort Gift Shop, Captiva every week Sanibel Island Bookshop, She Sells Sea Shells (2 locations), Island Sun and Key West Boutique in Bell Tower. O5 members resolved the problem quickly. approved a motion establishing that the Their decision "caused no effect on the method of assessment for all phases of Seven Day I actual project costs for any of the expan- sewer projects be that used in Phase I.# sion phases nor on the way that the con- O struction projects are financed," according Weather Forecast Community Church for construction of a Council also approved funding a 401 to a report from Renee Lynch, finance by Jim Clarke, Chief Meteorologist, NBC 2 Mariner new church campus at the comer of Three Ordinances (A) money purchase plan to accrue tax director. Mayor On P-ariwinkie Way and Bailer,' Road. The deferred retirement benefits for Interim Date Temperature Rain Wind Gulf Basically, there was a discrepancy in May Low High (Chances) (Knots) Temp Negotiations To price of this tract previously had been Get First Reading City Manager 0. Sam Ackiey. The contri- the method used to determine assess- The Move reported at $1.6 to $1.8 million. bution amounts to 13.85 percent of hree ordinance amendments ments in the Phase I project compared to 18 70 86 W5-10 80 Get Underway At Tuesday's meeting. Timothy received first readings at Tuesday's Ackley's annualized salary of $85,000, the Phase IIA and IIB projects. O'Neill, chairman of the church's facilities City Council meeting, including commensurate with retirement benefits Discussions on funding the sewer projects 19 71 85 5% W5-10 80 committee, said he was "confused' as to T provided for all other City employees.^ one increasing fees "to reflect current dating back nearly four years were "com- rhe City's intent, but Council members, on standards" on construction projects. All plex and confusing," according to Lynch's 20 71 86 10% W5-10 80 Wyckoff s advice, refused comment on three have been scheduled for public report, and an error was made in the whether they still ivere interested in the SW10 81 F - .: hearing at 9:30 a.m. during the next City Urges minutes of the September 16, 1997 21 72 86 15% [j!r^£?r eiCQUistJon. regular Council meeting on June 19. Council meeting that established the for- 22 72 87 20% SW 10 • 81 if the City were to buy it all. "there The "value of project" amendment Half-Hour Bridge mula for calculating assessments. would be a lot of disappointed people" in assigns a cost of $76 per square foot of In Phase I, the three costs payable to 73 86 15% SW 10-15 81 the church. O'Neill noted, adding that the gross living area and $38 per square foot Openings 23 church intends to extend its contract to the City by property owners - assessment of gross non living area for single-family •24 20% purchase the 36 acres. he City wants the Coast Guard to for the collection system project costs, 72 87 S/W10 82. and duplex projects, new construction and transmission main charges and connec- Paveika .said he didn't understand why additions, up from $30 and $15 respec- keep the half-hour Sanibel Causeway drawbridge openings on tion (impact) fees - were added together, - the City would want to buy the entire par- tively. T Learn more about "Mayor on the appointed by resolution at Tuesday s cel, since much of the church property a permanent basis. At Tuesday's Council then split 50 percent payable by the The City's fees regarding the value of Move" by visiting the League's website Council meeting, includes Stephen J. already is earmarked for "low intensity" meeting, Vice Mayor Dick Walsh urged, homeowner, 50 percent funded by the projects or work for construction projects at www.flcities.com, or go directly to Alexander, Michael Cuscaden. Paul use. and the Council unanimously adopted, a City. have not changed since 1981, according the "Mayor on the Move" wesite at Emilius. Richard Hale. Allen Kaiser. Bern •«.T,i&; :Ki= the property in ques- resolution asking the Coast Guard to In the later phases, the City and the He sat through almost the entire 10- to the amendment, and the City "has Mayor Nola Theiss with Mayor Scott www.flcities.com/legislative/motm.O Katchen. Gordon R. Pennington. Wayne vpkXs'ed at Tuesday's meeting, say- hour Council meeting, taking notes as either extend the time for comments on homeowner were to split the project costs 1 determined that in order to keep pace Maddox Ponader and Dan Steves, Mayor Nola T> rare tjckt , to tell you, I'm ready whether to revise the schedule perma- prospective attorneys were being inter- with the costs of evaluating said projects, 50-50, with 100 percent of transmission Theiss is the committee liaison. :•:.: you." Pavcjka said the acreage nently or simply adopt the half-hour ayor Nola Theiss greets Mayor viewed. Theiss had asked that anyone it is now necessary to amend the fees to main charges and impact fees being paid The group is expected to present a ered to the City three years ago, with an interest In the issue leave the openings permanently. Scott Maddox of Tallahassee, Traffic reflect current standards." by affected property owners, thereby report to Council in December, the e newer had an offer from the City. room as a courtesy. He also encouraged motorists to write changing the proportion of where the also the President of the Florida 3 The other two ordinance amendments M Committee month members' terms are scheduled to re you waiting for' " he asked. The "I came here with a peacemaker's the Coast Guard to make their thoughts money came from. League of Cities. Mayor Maddox' pertain to resort housing and short term expire.C' heart," Paveika said, adding that he was known. (See story on front page.K£ "Mayor on the Move: Town Hall Tour" rentals and prohibiting the use of fire- Since the Phase I project would Appointed "hurt' and "disappointed" to be greeted involve reassessment of many more prop- is a statewide endeavor to visit cities <( works by the general public. v - i -'j~^ ^t^ncrstna by such comments. "This is a public meet- throughout Florida for the purpose of t's official — the City of Sanibel has a In other business, the City approved its erties than the Phase IIA and IIB projects, ing." he said. discussing a number of emerging issues Traffic Committee. consent agenda, including the awarding of Sewer Council decided to stick with the formula Council member Judy Workman cast of importance to the people of Florida. The new nine-member ad hoc group, a contract to Better Roads, Inc., in the used in Phase I and unanimously I ::qiasition. "This represents a the only "no" vote in the 4-1 decision to Assessments remendous opportunity" for Sanibei, he retain Christensen "at such time as Sam amount of $37,255 for bike path repair jaded, explain ing that the program allows (Ackiey) needs him" to help with negotia- and replacement. :p to 75 percent in matching funds for tions. She favored hiring a different attor- Portions of the paths on Donax Street, Readjusted voluntary negotiated sales'" of land ttsed ney. Periwinkle Way and Dixie Beach he City Tuesday adopted its resolu- or parks or preservation purposes. "Your ^ Council member Steve Brown said, Boulevard were identified as being in poor tion to levy special assessments in rarest :n this cwnmercial property would "We need to get moving on this," and condition by the Public Works Department Tthe Sanibel Sewer System Phase core nigh on the application" to the Ackiey was instructed to hold a prelimi- and are scheduled for repair over the next IIB Expansion Project and, sitting as the :CT, he sac. naiy meeting with Paveika. month and a half. City Engineer Gates Sanibel Equalization Board, approved Sanibel Wine &. The Council earlier had expressed an Christensen said his firm charges the Castle said the project represents only 10 the assessment and provided for filing of Casual Attitude 'itiTc'st in ai:quinng the entire 44-acre "standard rate" of $295 per hour, but was percent "of all we need to do," adding the assessment roll. Coffee Company arcsi owritd by Mariner, 36 acres of open to negotiating a reduced rate often that a major increase in spending for bike The procedures contained a small /hieh are under contract to the Sanibel 1 given to governmental bodies. !? paths has been requested over the next "glitch" stemming from a staff error in cal- Island Treasures i Tuna Luna two to three years. culating the assessments, but Council y Cotton Veranda | Sanibel Cafe Pippin's Shalimar Restaurant Needful iadrpeadeatly Owned And Operated Helinda's Things I SPECIAUY SHOPS Contributing Writers NEWSPAPER \«FMW MaryAnne Banta Dr. Faye L. 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Readers with news, tips, :; comments or questions, please cai (941) 395-1213 or write to: Island Jill Goodman Cindy Malszycki '""ii -git' • %>>JP''' - PRINTED WiTHLOV «JB. Surs. 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sarabel, FL 33957. FAXnumber: J.B. Novelli mil 395-2299. E-maii: lsiandSunSanibe!@Ad com WEMAIL TQ ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINF ON SANIBEL AND CAPTIVATsrANn 1975 -2019 Periwinkle; .: Way, Sanibel i'bVircVl-' M From page 1 n Sinibd -nto a "shopping destina- aries of the refuge. Zoning and land use regulation continues under the jurisdic- Operations Section, Department of on the north side of the road from IT "t. " rather than an island known for its ""Refuge Expansion Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard, Dunlop to the Community House cross- Safe Boating Week Proclamation ique beauty arid environmental protec- comment before the document is final- tion of local government. The FWS acts as a landowner and manages only its, Seventh Coast Guard District, 909 E. walk; and elevating the two existing cross- > Sends City ized and forwarded for approval to the First Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131- walks on Periwinkle. Z "itw croup referred to Sanibel's exist- reqional director of the FWS. own property or property in which it has acquired an interest. The government 3050.* The project now is ready to be sent c; De yeiopment ; Cvmnw-aal infrastructure as necessar "Hinds was quick to point out that the out for bidding.^ .: jppj.jijnaio. They pointed out that new plan has nothing to do with the makes a key distinction between proper- n Paper t'iw.r f-y-istrcia development should recent controversy over the manatee ty owned by the government and private Nerita Street protection issue which has been receiv- property within the refuge boundary. A !fic'cr.:ml.~ in rnirvi; and that ovorde- ing so much attention lately amid specu- Private property that lies within the Closing Goes To Large Houses' •-,:;:,:;;u [.r..-u-:i r:ci oniv iricroase off- lation that fishing grounds would be boundary is not part of the refuge sys- I closed or dramatic boat speed restric- tem itself until or unless it is acquired.# Committee Discussions tions would be introduced. Hinds said, 1 C •r-5upp!y that 'there would be no dosing of fishing From page 1 he newly-formed Traffic Continue ' the entire grounds because fishing is one of the Committee received its first assign- ity Council Tuesday considered a priority uses of the wildlife refuge sys- Coast Guard Tment Tuesday when City Council request from the Planning tem. The controversy over manatee reg- Dick Walsh, Sanibel city councilman, deferred action on a proposal to close a Commission to begin a review of •-.:./? thai certain coiii- ulations should not be confused with the portion of Nerita Street to through traf- C introduced a resolution this past week at the Land Development Code regarding ^r.-.;raoe facilities. boundary expansion of the refuge. They the City Council meeting requesting that fic. Council members tabled their deci- the size and impact of '"large houses,'' -i...:d r7 u?.nttd tiy are two entirely different issues." the Coast Guard extend the evaluation sion, referring the matter to the Traffic taking into account the legality of doing Committee for study, with a report due and urged a review What Does It Mean? period to allow interested islanders to so. • . . ncnt Cede to see if The new boundary has little tangible back by Thanksgiving. write the Coast Guard with their com- While Council agreed to the review, it Executive Officer Robert McCormick, Commander George Irwin Jr. and Mayor Nofa ;ired to head off any affect on the private property that falls The subject fell under the heading of ments since islanders have a large stake changed the wording to "the size and Theiss that we may wan! to within it. The new boundary does not in the traffic flow on and off the island. "old business" as residents of Nerita impact of disproportionate and inappro- should occur now. mean wholesale acquisition of private Walsh was also a member of the Sanibel Street long have complained about the n Tuesday, May.15. Mayor Noia Theiss proclaimed May 19 to May 25, as i= .ire made for such priate" homes on the island and stopped property. It does not give the FWS any Causeway Study Group during its year dust and the speeders who use the road short of authorizing ordinances to amend Safe Boating Week. She commended Commander George Irwin Jr. and of riie complications special jurisdiction or control over pri- of existence. "It's extremely important as a short cut. The discussion spans near- Executive Officer Robert McCormick of the Sanibel Captiva Power and Sail ffort by McDonalds the current criteria. O vate property. The new administrative that people on the island have an oppor- ly six years, according to Ron Ulmer of Interim City Manager O. Sam Ackley Squadron in their continuing efforts in this area. A certificate was present^.:!. boundary simply allows the FWS to pur- tunity to express their views on this 750 Nerita, who cited the dust as a sen- . Commander Irwin spoke of the 'Boat Smart From The Start" posters that will be :• reaffirmed STOP- chase land when and if it becomes avail- suggested the Planning Department issue," Wash commented. "Many people ous health hazard. "define terms" and identify the extent of placed on the Island to encourage the public to join the Squadron's top rated anuses able. Hinds explained that if property didn't even know the evaluation was The Planning Department has on boat handling and safety. He mentioned that the commercial hoatino, riccidcnts does not fall within a refuge boundary the problem, i.e. "how many houses do going on let alone a decision would be explored the possibility of paving a sec- we think are disproportionate and inap- often grab the headlines. Accidents in small boats by folks with no courses or buut •ificaliy referred to the the FWS couldn't purchase or even made so quickly." Cohen, who has been tion of the road to help eliminate the dust experience are by far the most common. Commercial incidents are miniscule by com- iK'ni o! City negotiatio accept property as a gift if someone propriate?" in touch with the Coast Guard and the problem and may look into "traffic calm- The whole idea is to regulate and sta- parison. •acre Mariner tract at wanted to donate it. The boundary ing" ideas such as narrowing the road at Other topics emphasized are personal flotation devices (life preser.ers;, carbon aik?y Road. Lee County DOT said that off-island bilize neighborhoods on Sanibel. accord- authorizes the FWS to purchase land boating groups have been lobbying for a point to restrict direct passage. monoxide poisoning, and alcohol. One half of all boating accidents would hove been Mike Gilkspie-?- only if landowners wish to sell, otherwise ing to Dick Downes of the Planning the short interval openings to continue Under the heading of "new business," Commission. That's an "essential element prevented with PFDs. Carbon monoxide kills in large and small boats particularly with - v, f\ landowners manage their properties as because it's more convenient for them. Council approved the final design for gas engines. Alcohol is involved in up to 70 percent of boating accidents. Our location they did prior to being within the bound- in the protection of property values," he Comments should be addressed to Periwinkle Way reconstruction between added. certainly puts us in greater danger due to our close relationship with the water. There Palm Ridge Road and Meridian Drive. were nevertheless nine deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning last year in Kanscis Barry L. Dragon, Chief, Bridqe Council member Steve Brown asked, ; Improvements include elevating the "What is a big house?" and wondered if Enjoy safe boating! Call Education Officer Ed Harwell (941)481-7080 for :uurses. . Periwinkle Way pavement and improving creating various zones with restrictions on drainage; separating the existing bike tile size of homes would be discriminatory. . •• • •• • •-•• • • ...... •, -;•••}.- • • ••••. • / .. path from the roadway west of Dunlop The and widening it from six to eight feet; Continued on page 8 6ANIBEL COIN & JEWELRY constructing a new eight-foot-wide path porty HOME Of THE 6ANIDEL COMMEMORATIVE COIN CO. eahorse Shop ing entry that achieves maximum results f^^mKk- Public Relations while using a minimum amount of money. "The Sanibel StoojD"_ • Awards Senior Solutions, working under a by Santo PezzoffT""'"' and Aiegre •;• ^ outhwest Florida-Senior Solutions grant from the Florida Department of of Southwest Florida, an Area Elder Affairs, issued a press release to •Mere Department Agency on Aging, proudly encourage the public to donate pet food Frank Sadera S and or donations to Senior Friendship "White Swan" announces they were honored as they ART -?.£KAME'.•:.:. Tommy Bahama, Cross Creek and Sporfif have received an Image Award and a Centers' home delivered meals program. Judges Award from the Florida Public Frail, low-income elders receiving 'meals 2460 Palm Ridge Road on wheels', who were also pet owners, 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax Relations Association (FPRA). This www.sanibelartandframe.corn year's ceremony was May 8. were found to be sharing their meals with Jahfeen, Cole, Sirena and Roxanne their pets. This is bad nutrition for both. The Image Awards Ceremony is a One month after the press release was Public Relations Competition held annual- issued, $710 in donations and hundreds Enzo, Sperry and Aerosoles ly that recognizes outstanding public rela- of pounds of donated pet food enough to tions programs in Southwest Florida. It is continue to feed 80 pets of 32 "meals on also designed to encourage and promote k !i!i.iiRENS •jFVkEi.RV* GIFT i T-SHIRT DEPTS. wheels" recipients. Companion pets and the development of public relations pro- their frail owners will have the assurance fessionalism in our area. The linage their nutrition needs will be met. 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Awards are a benchmark and a standard • 50% OFF of excellence in Southwest Florida. Senior Solutions was honored to "Lighthouse End" accept this award and even more so Diamond & Gold Jewelry ^2-1858 ' Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eileyn Sobeck-Bador, Community delighted that their efforts to promote Outreach and Wellness Coordinator programs and seivices that benefit and entered the Printed Tools of Public help to improve quality of life for frail eld- FEATURING FINE AMERICAN ART AND I CRAFTS Relations Division, News Release catego- ers of, their community were fruitful.Z? lionKTiown Full (Service Jewelry Store • Gold, Platinum & Silver Jewelry ry, and received an Image Award for her p news release: Expanding Home nee JC-^TV Cleaning While You Wait • We have & install watch batteries Delivered Meals Program. Her entry ,'.>** « Heart of The Island Piaio received the highest score in the News ' 1628 Periwinkle Wov Sanibei 24J-) Periwinkle Way . 39>3S99 • Mon - &t 9 am - 6 pm Release category. Senior Solutions also Available m Dunii nd P m S |JIHII N < i tali! ". .: 472-3307 Ulc RaiIc received a Judges Award in this category. www sanibelyailety.com '" >'« Chopping Center next to Video Scene A Judges Award is given for an outstand- Olde Sanibel Shoppes We Have Watch Batttnes • upm " DayD s ing, with resident fees to be much lower roll back rate makes no allowance for Another Project Council Ponders than non-resident and commercial. start" each year with an infusion of "new CM inflation and urged the City to "responsi- blood and new ideas." Two or three Ball cautioned the City to limit debt, bly build in an adjustment for inflation." For Sanibel CO Upcoming members could overlap to ensure a calling it a "serious issue" and pointing Gloria Hannon told Council, "No one out that Sanibel faces three areas of pres- smooth transition, he added. - Beautification Budget Tax Rate likes new taxes, but we can't let the island City Council has scheduled another sure coming together at the same time: deteriorate." ased on a recommendation of the peak years for sewer borrowing, the "goal setting" session for Wednesday, Hartley Kleinberg said the roll back June 27, followed by its first budget meet- Five-Year Budget Projection Mariner property purchase and pressure rate should remain in place another year, Review Committee, City Council on the operating budget in 2003 and ing, what Walsh termed "a key meeting," B noting that "people have a problem with on Tuesday, July 3. Council will hold a Tuesday pondered freezing the tax (mili- beyond that either will force cuts or taxes on the island. Just a few dollars and regular meeting and adopt its preliminary age) rate at the 2001 level to meet pro- require an adjusted tax rate. J people think they can't stay on the millage rate on Friday, July 6.£ jected cash flow requirements over the Although freezing the millage rate island." BEAUT1F1CAT10N' next five years. projects a $54 increase to the average Japanese Restaurant He Said the new interim city manager From page 7 Without additional funds, the City has residential taxpayer in 2004, "I worry needs time to "get his feet wet. You'll tie &Shif2 three options, according to Armand Ball, when we say "only $54 a person'," noted his hands with a tax increase." Kleinberg Theiss. large Houses' chairman, who presented the committee's said the City can anticipate more tax dol- Oniy Local Master Sushi Chef final report at Tuesday's meeting. The She said that to lots of older people lars from new construction and "unex- first is to reduce personnel, which ''we who have owned their property a long pected income" and suggested taking a Discussions n Saturday morning, June 2, feet is counter productive:" the second time, and without much income, it's a sig- look at where cuts can be made. "Let's Sanibel Beautification will be Traditional would be to defer capital projects, and nificant difference. "They will sell their run (the City) like the private sector. Take City Attorney Doug Wyckoff said it's Oworking along Causeway Road Japanese Restaurant "we urge you not to do this;" third, property and go off island, and we will a five percent challenge," he said. not illegal, adding that he didn't see a between the bridge and the intersection Steak & Teriyaki • Shrimp Tempura reduce the land acquisition program-, but lose valuable citizens," Theiss added. Mike Gillespie pointed out that there is great danger to tine City if restrictions of Periwinkle and Causeway Road. "if you wait, much of the land will be Council member Marty Harrity called some public reluctance to user fees and were adopted. Eric Jorgensen, John Castaldo, and Also entrees available Bill Blauvelt are coordinating the project gone." Ball said. the Five-Year Budget Committee's suggested that such fees be precisely Planning Commission Chair Phyllis Rita Sfauss, Secretary of Sanibe! John Castaldo, Chairman of Maintenance If the City does apply the 2001 tax approach "right on with what we need to directed toward tourists and vacationers, Bogen said she has received tremendous with the city and the focus of their efforts Beautification carries trash from the for Sanibel Beautification, carrying plants NEW CHEF AKIKO rate of 1.7291 mills to subsequent fiscal do." He said Council should accept the not residents. response in support of the idea from resi- will be the maintenance and enhance- Causeway intersection at the Earth Day to the Causeway intersection. years, there's a good chance it could fact that "we need funds." Another recommendation in the Five- dents who are concerned with the ment of existing plantings in that area. clean up and planting. return to the roll back rate before the five- Council member Judy Workman Year Budget Committee report stressed "changing character of their neighbor- Volunteers will be weeding, mulching, fer- 17979 San Carlos Blvd., year period is over, he added. agreed, saying the Council "has to bite the need for long-range planning and the hoods. tilizing and planting under their direction. To learn more about Sanibel .Box 1011, Sanibel, Florida, 33957; or Ft. Myers Beach, FL More user fees, including higher beach the bullet. We 've got to raise taxes a little gathering of accurate statistics to aid in "We need to tighten the rules" or If you would like to participate in this Beautification or to make comments, sug- www.sanibelbeautification'.org; or 941.466-4558 parking rates, also were recommended by bit. It's time." the process. "things will get out of hand," she said, project, call Eric Jorgensen at 472-2189 gestions, or contributions: Sanibel infogsanibelbeautification.org.ft the committee as a way to increase rev- Vice Mayor Dick Walsh also said he "Where are we headed over the next adding that the situation could become to volunteer. Bpautification, Inc (941-481-9693): P.O. enues. Mayor Nola Thciss suggested tak- was not locked into the roll back rate. 10 to 15 years? How do all the issues "'terminal" if the City waits much longer. Hours: "We must be realistic" and "look at what ing a look at bicycle rentals in relation to pull together?" Ball asked. Council member Marty Harrity said Monday - Sunday user fees, and Interim City Manager O. this community needs." He pointed out Council thanked the committee for its there currently are ordinances and con- 3-10 p.m. Sam Ackley said he has scheduled a that the millage rate has not been raised hard work, accepting its report and dis- trols in force to keep building in check, at Lockmoor Plaza, named Suzy Q's. discounts from local merchants. For fur- Friday & Saturday meeting with the bicycle shop owners to in nine years but also said "there are lots charging its members. and Brown said he could live with the Sewing Guild ther information, call the club president, of fees out there to be mined." Her topic will be the History of Quilts. 3-11 p.m. e what can be done. He added that he While Workman hoped the committee "protection of neighborhoods" but indi- She will have some of her projects to Marlene Freshwater at 995-6980.& is leaning toward some type of licens- Speaking from the audience, former could become a standing committee, cated some diversity in the building of Meeting show in her presentation. Council member Andrew Reding said the Hostess Yumiko Walsh felt the group should get "a fresh homes is desirable.^ he May meeting of the Southwest The American Sewing Guild is a Florida Chapter of the American national non-profit organization dedicated TSewing Guild will be held on May to the advancement of home sewing. 26. The meeting is froml2:30 to Membership is open to all who would like We Got 'Em Spread 'Ems 3 p.m., at Terry Park, located on to learn more about sewing. Chapter The upscale pedicure Highway 80. The speaker this month meetings are held the fourth, Saturday of will be Dorothy Simrns, the owner of each month. 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A Hair & Nail Salon For Men & Women 7 ili^i^ Sanibel Next to Village Cafe on Captiva Dr., Linda Boltrek Heart of The Island Shops 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Look for the Purple Awning 2055 Periwinkle Way, Suite 3 • Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Promenade • 472-2591 472-0434 • FAX 472-8517 395-0434 • FAX 395-0981 ' Phone:472-2585 New Customers PRUL MITCHELL Always Welcome! *OOf £5SiONH JUION PRODUCTS CWTOARY Jt'CktT M.4 3 former President and 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. : Mondays in the Family Life Centers i 1.3411 Shire' Lane (north of Daniejs) '-'• ••' an action adventure-joiirney through the card of Directors at the SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED '."KadarrfNickGillespie teaches. mindful-' u Stay Fit This Fitness classes cost $6 for SCA mem- Churches/ deserts of Egypt-and the: Middle .East, H OICKIK ative Bank. He was a bers and $7 for non-members. If you are CHURCH OF CHRIST: ness through Buddhist meditation every the week will be filled with exciting Bible • ";*:? C 'itre Congregational Summer At interested in becoming a member, ask : 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 362-2030. stories, a search for the secret of the t i and served on the Temples UNITY OF THE ISLANDS: one of the instructors or contact the office Periwinkle Place Shopping Center-.-Dr. Stone Tablets, a kiosk of crafts, fun CO w ii Building Committee. The Community between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Randall H. Nierioff, pastor. Rev. Sandra R. Will discontinue service on Sanibel at the music in the Music Courtyard, and oi:r separate school through Friday at 472-2155.* Shabbat worship services will be held at Boler, associate pastor. Sanibel Congregational Church. Please join us at our. service in Fort Myers, Sunday theme-related refreshments and recre- 5 i'jr the town of House the Sanibel Congregational Church every Sunday worship services — morning ation for all Truth Trackers. The expedi- >;cr. a member of the Friday evening at 8 p.m. 472-4446. chapel, 7:45 a.m. (through June); full wor- 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. HRr'hie Sanibel Community CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS ship service, 10 a.m. Sunday School •278-1511.# tion is open to children ages three years Mascns AF & AM. A to entering fourth grade. Come join the Association, 2173 Periwinkle 4115 San-Cap Road during 10 a.m. service. CD ?. Johns of the Lake journey! . New Hampshire, I Way, will, of course, continue to POLO Club And Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Child care provided at 10 a.m. Truth Trackers 5r;u Conservation offeAr vcourses this summer. The tradition FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Elevator for easy access. Call Sanibel Community Church at barter member of the of the Community House Shellcrafters Relay For Life SCIENTIST: Church office open Monday through Vacation Bible 472-2684 or Sarah Schlegel at Society. continues! This great group meets every 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; Friday. Phone 472-0497. 395-0616 for more information.^ Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to he "sports" theme for Relay for Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: ,n and tennis player. Life was a huge success and the 3559 San-Cap Rd., School these activities at his make beautiful crafts from shells found evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading on our beaches. These folks provide the TProfessionals Organized for room open Wednesday, May through Administrator Rev. George Ratzmann, anibel Community Church, next to and, Florida and Bear Leadership and Opportunity Club October, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 472-8684. Parochial Vicar Rev Carmen Caruso. fev Hampshire. materials and instruction for anyone Jerry's, will hold its annual wanting to stop by and try their hand at embraced the ideal by sporting the GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. - Vacation Bible School June 11 to \7x6 by his wife, Sat. Vigil - 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass, S "shellcrafting." "Nascar racing" concept using racing SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: 15 from 9 a.m. till noon. Built around nip Decker, two sons. flags, painted murals with race cars and Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse, Presbyter 8:30 a.m., Confession - Sat. - 4:30 p.m., You can also get your blood pumping 472-2763. CONSIGNMENT •{ Boxford and Bruce and tone those muscles during Fitness other race car props. The POLO Club Orthros 9:30 a.m. Liturgy 10:30 a.m. , New Hampshire and 481-2099. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS With Carla. This low impact aerobics members had a,great time selling glow- EPISCOPAL CHURCH: SHOP yD ?£sdrA sticks, Rita's Italian Ice and other items PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: class is offered Monday. Wednesday and 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers. 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 survived by 14 grand- Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to raise money for the American The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishbume, Rector "Dewner (jmsinier" I Two grc'i'.t grandchildren. He Pastor Walter Still, 437-2599. Sun. 43 ft ^ Beginning May 28, they will take a short Cancer Society. The Professionals Sunday: 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist ;viv,d fit :he iafe Glena (Bruce) Worship 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 8:45 a.m. vacation until June 8. Then, for the Organized for Leadership and A congregation of Evangelical Lutheran Weekdays: Wed., 9 a.m. Eucharist with month of August, they will meet on Opportunity Club has been 'involved in Church in America. Healing : ai be held at the mmmmm Mondays and Wednesdays only. this fund raising event for several years. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Thurs., 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Church in Sat., 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist Supplement this cardiovascular work- The group has in previous years raised 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. SPECIAL DEALS Say 20 at 2 p.m. several thousands of dollars for this TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: out with the central body strengthening, Pastor, Don Bubna 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rabbi •ns may be made balance improvement, postural alignment, charity. Several activities will be on the Sunday Worship Hours: f Christ. 2050 upcoming schedule including a scuba 8 a.m. Communion Worship Service Bruce Diamond. Fri., - 8 p.m. and breathing techniques of their popular UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS FL 33957 or to Pilates Mat Class. Pilates meets every trip, Disco Inferno, Big Wheel Rally and 9 a.m Contemporary Worship Service with on, 36 Cameron Children's Ministry (Praise Team & Band) SOCIETY OF THE ISLANDS: Tuesday and Friday from 9:15 to Jazz On The Green. For more informa- (UU OF THE ISLANDS) ssachusetts 10:15 a.m. tion regarding membership and the cost 10 to 10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Traditional Service Services First Sunday of the month at Round out your summer regimen with to join the club, please call Rose Jung at 7:30 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church, of the 334-9386 or check Child care available at all services as well the soothing, stress reduction techniques as during Sunday School time. 2050 Periwinkle Way, Fellowship Hall. of Yoga. This class is offered Tuesdays at www.clubpolo.com.^? Other weekday opportunities for Worship November through May. 472-4855. and Prayer: Prayer group at 1 p.m. on UNITARIAN CHURCH FORT MYERS:
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Directed by Joseph Cole Simmons at and starring Lynn Buhle as the title character. TRADERS s & cafe 1681* Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island (941)395-5151 •? Sanibel Resident Sanibel And Captiva Fishing V Helps Build : by Captain Rick Silhavy ;. Playgrounds HPhliee easterly winds double your chances of getting that king to seem to be the best bait at ; I ththai t have been ' the boat. Our hookup rate on the stinger this time. The fish are being :. Across The I hhamperina g the hook is about 40 percent. The other found in 15 to 25 feet of offshore fishing for the method we use quite often is to troll water in many locations off past several weeks have through the bait schools with double hook the beaches. They are cruis- finally subsided, making wire rigged ballyhoo, silver spoons, rattle- ing the passes and in the it possible for more of traps or bombers. The kings may follow deeper holes in Pine Sound. I us to get out there. The you for a long time after you have gone The snook are cruising the fishing has been great through the school but they will eventually beaches too. They are going for those of us who attack, After hooking up the king and as into their spawn time of the have been out. The large king mackerel he starts to get close to the boat,prepare year and are feeding along are scattered all over the area. These kings yourself for the fight he is going to give the beaches in schools. The K 3s Arrxrd **>e 'A'srfd puttng up playground Cuban kids watched the construction of playground are hanging around just under the bait you when he spots the boat. Usually about best bait to throw at them at schools that are being seen on the water 15-25 feet from the boat he will see it and this time are the greenbacks , * >'.r rvr We talked with him for structed by Kids Around the World run From there the group set its sights on surface and are picking off bait at will. make a dive or a run that will take him which you can net easily at • i/ vr :r.*-. /,:•; and told him what we 100 x 100 yards. the rest of the world. In 1996 they trav- These are the larger resident kings that around the boat. A diving fish in the 60 the beach. The snook are •> <• v l ' z •: Cjt>a. He seemed quite Crowds of people watched the play- elled to Sarajevo, Bosnia. Subsequent trips will stay with us through the summer and pound range has managed to srtap a also pretty thick in the passes ground go up. Little kids ran around the took them to Africa, India, Honduras, and catch you by surprise as they weigh any- brand new rod right in half on us as he right now. Redfish have H 'wr.g 'junC a site in Havana for a perimeter, excited by the activity. At one Vietnam, among other farflung outposts. where from 25 to 60 pounds. The best surged for safety. Just hold on to your rod slowed down a bit but small 'ou "a jtsic:
SWAT Kicks Off The Summer Season anibel Water Attack Team invaded the Cape this weekend for the JijLt— End A Perfect Day SCape Coral Jamboree Swim Meet. TIME TO REFURBISH YOUR HOME OR CONDO? The invasion was lead by senior swim- With A Beautiful OUR HOME OR COND mer Christy Rogers, who won First in >— Furniture World CCa n HandlHd e All Your Needs! Breastroke, and placed in all four events. Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Patio, Matress Sets, Commercial, Hotel/Mo The 11 and 12 year old SWATheads Island Sunset izmgin ! eSofa Sleepers! were Yaveth Colon and Sarah Fishburne. Special!-— - ' "' It was the first meet for both of these girls who swam wonderful despite their ner- And Your vousness. The nine and 10 year old SWATers were veterans Maura Dowling, Favorite Kaitlyn Herman and Molly McDole. These SWAT members often made up the majority of swimmers in a heat girls recently aged up which made them swim a 50 yard swim instead of the 25 Bottle yarder, as they enjoyed as minnows. They did an awesome job, with Maura medaling A SWAT contestant prepares for the start- ing gun ' • Of Wine. /our purchase to SAVE you even MORE MONEYI in Breastroke. The real SWAT strength ! loin our LONG list of SATISFIED CUSTOMERS] T came in a massive attack of young swim- mers. The veteran eight and uoders were made up for in determination. There were We proudly offer the finest selection Bethany Corke, Micaela Neal, Samantha lots of ribbons for the team as well as Blaze, Ashley Swann, James Beth and medals won by Bethany Corke, Taylor of wines on the islands! Samir Islam. Strange and Jesse Mitchell. The team is Convenient going to have an incredible summer sea- Location First time swim meet eight and unders son with a combination of young talent enjov a good cigar, be sure to visit our From Sanibel & were Whitney Congress, Carolyn James, and the older experienced swimmers slow- Ft. Myers Beach Katherine Greten, Caitlyn Radigan, ly returning after basebell. Juliann McDonough, Hanna Mitchell and The summer SWAT schedule is avail- • Roman Maksimov. The six and under able at the poolside. The league opener is attack was spearheaded by veteran Samia on June 9, in Fort Myers. New SWAT Islam and new swimmers Taylor Strange, swimmers are joining daily, all interested MINERS PLAZA -15501 MCGREGOR BLVD Bonnie. Rich, Ariel Wood, Kallie Greteti, . • in joining please contact John Barden at Above:Two members of the SWAT team www.furniture-world.net Josh Qlssb and Jesse MitcheE.' What thV ' ••the Recreation CompleX'at 472-0345,* discuss their strategies. To left: SWAT Mem- young gEOupJacked in, experience, thayV." bers take their marks. 14 Goatsuckers: The Music Of The Night cussion of drilling for oil in the Gulf of a possible future source of income and put 15 Pick Preserve . America's Arctic Mexico, now is a great time for National food on the table as well. 5;" 58 ,b y... Jim Stevenson. , Ph.D, Floridians to take a closer look at CONTACT: Rich Vandepels, Refuge % CO Planting Day Refuge — Our America's Arctic," said Ritzman. "I hope Fishing And Ranger 472-1100 Ext. 231 t's funny how many animal names come Whip-poor-wills nest far to to be able to give local residents a "Our mission is working with others to a from myth, and how many of those the north of us, and are , anibel School students have been glimpse of the area's outstanding wildlife Boating Week myths actually are founded in some fact. learning about the intricacies of our Last Great conserve, protect, and enhance fish, I gone from April through and wilderness values and the conse- wildlife, and plants and their habitats for " One of our oddest bird names comes from native habitats by integrating the •f"^\uring mid-fall. Chucks may be S Wilderness quences of opening this area to oil the continuing benefit of the American - the ecology of a group of little- known Pick Preserve, located across the street I 1 National ^ « •'•- seen on Highways at night development." people."* a nocturnal birds, and from a continent with their glowing gold eyes, from the school, into their curriculum as anibel and Captiva residents will JL-/Fishing & f FKH&TOJMJFE J away. part of a special arrangement with The have the unique opportunity to SEHVICK and are often struck by cars. Boating Week, I SCCF : There is an order of birds known as Whip-poor-wills, coveted Sanibel Captiva Conservation Slearn about America's National June 1 through ! goatsuckers, or Caprirnulgiformes; first birds of Christmas Bird Foundation. The kindergartners, with Energy Policy and the Arctic National- . 10, the National A Celebratory studied by our scientific predecessors in Counts, slip in and fill the help from the seventh graders, recently Wildlife Refuge, thanks to the arrival of Fish Hatchery Europe. They had a curious habit of hunt- Chuck's niche after planted 50 Pond Apple trees that they America's Arctic Refuge-Our Last System will be Buck Key ing beetles in goat stalls by night, and September, while the started from seed adjacent to the Pick Great Wilderness, a traveling slideshow Alaskan Wilderness celebrating 130 frightened the goats so much, it inhibited Chucks spend the winter in Preserve Pond. Now you can take part offered by the Alaska Coalition. The years of opera- Whip-poor-will Guide to Talk About Kayaking the milk production in the females. Given the tropics. But in the in hands-on learning at the Pick slideshow, sponsored by the Sanibel- tion. There are Captiva Conservation Foundation and Wildlife and Oil Drilling in the large mouth (for catching flying North, where most of our knowledge of Goatsuckers have an interesting comb- Preserve. On Friday, June 1, we will be two Hatcheries Adventure insects) of the birds, the assumption was birds in America comes from, they are like structure on their inner toe, which planting along the edge of the Pick conducted by former Arctic Wilderness the Last Frontier in Florida — one made that these poor birds were milking Preserve pond. All island residents are Guide, Dan Ritzman, will be held at 10 in Panama City, the other in Welaka. elp support SCCF's often heard on warm nights, singing their apparently helps them spread oil on their 1 the goats! This, of course, is "utterly" self-identifying WHIP, WHIP, WHIP poor feathers. They have huge eyes for their welcome to help island students with this a.m., Wednesday, May 30, at the In celebration of the week and the Environmental Education pro- great opportunity to learn about our Nature Center on San-Cap Road. Earlier this year on February 26, Sen. hatchery system, the J.N. "Ding" Darling impossible. In the New World, the Milk WILL! Even a moderately discerning ear nighttime habits, and a huge gape for Frank Murkowski (R-AK) unveiled his Hgrams while learning about the ' native habitats and landscaping. If you "We're very excited to offer local resi- National Wildlife Refuge and its conces- Snakes got their name in much the same can tell that's not what a southern bird is grabbing their prey. Like other birds National Energy Policy Bill, which natural and cultural history of the Buck way, from their chasing rats in cow stalls. saying in the summer. which catch insects on the wing, they would like to be a part of this upcoming dents a chance to visit this remote area," sion, Tarpon Bay Recreation Inc., are Key area. No kayaking experience is Pick Preserve Planting Day, make a said Melissa Upton of the Sanibel- includes a measure to open the Arctic sponsoring half-day fishing trips on Upon finding these creatures in the Nighthawks arrive in our area in April, have bristles on the sides of their mouth, Refuge to oil drilling. In addition, Reps. necessary for these excursions, just a New World, they were usually named for to help haul in their winged food. Their donation for Pick Preserve plants or for Captiva Conservation Foundation. "We Saturday, June 9, for some 30 young sense of adventure and a willing spirit. and are sometimes seen nesting on the additional information call Richard at Edward Markey (D-MA) and Nancy their interesting songs, such as whip-poor- ground in open places such as parking camouflage is among the best in the bird hope that folks will take the opportunity people through the Big Brothers/Big We will be using very stable two-person 472-2329. to learn more about this unique part of Johnson (R-CT) along with Sen. Joe Sisters program. Tarpon Bay is providing wills, chuck-wiil's-widow, and out West, lots, sparse yards, etcetera. They are gray- world, and, like owls, is for hiding by day. Lieberman (D-CT) introduced measures kayaks and paddling instruction will be the poor-will. We also have a bold, effer- er than the preceding two species, and They have extremely soft feathers and The Pick Preserve is part of a network their public lands." a boat and equipment for 15 kids from provided. These kayaking adventures Speaker Dan Rirzman has worked as to Congress on Wednesday, February 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., lunch for all 30 vescent member of the evening skies have a prominent white bar across the some of the thinnest skin of all birds. of approximately 400 acres of land con- 28 to protect the Arctic Refuge coastal will last approximately two and one half called the nighthawk, or "bull bat." wing, seen in flight. They feed in late after- Throughout the tropics, goatsuckers served by the State of Florida, The Sanibel a Wilderness guide in the Arctic National kids from noon to 1 p.m., and a second hours and cost $35 per person, pro- Wildlife Refuge for several years. He plain as Wilderness. This issue is still fishing excursion from 1 to 3:30 p.m.The The whip-poor-will may be the best- noon, fly-in erratically, and issuing a nasal have a variety of forms. Poor-wills occupy Captiva Conservation Foundation, and the being debated. ceeds help fund SCCF's environmental known of the bunch, though ironically kent. In late spring, during courtship, the much of Mexico and huge birds called City of Sanibel. The Foundation, the City now works for the Alaska Coalition, a boat leaves from Tarpon Bay Recreation. education programs. Next Celebratory group of over 400 conservation, reli- The show will last roughly 30 to 40 The goal of the annual kids fishing Buck Key Kayaking Adventure: Monday misidentified by us in the South. Their males may be seen dive-bombing, making potoos spawned strange tales from the and the J.N. "Ding" Darling National minutes, with time for questions and song, so often heard on warm, summer whirring sounds with their wings, and early explorers of South America.# Wildlife Refuge cooperatively manage the gious, and sportsmen's organizations event is to provide a fishing opportunity June 4 at 9 a.m. For additional informa- answers afterwards. Admission is f for kids who normally might be unable to evenings, are actually chuck-will's- widows. pulling up just before hitting the ground. Jim Stevenson is director of the Galveston land as a critical wildlife management area working to protect Alaska's public lands. tion or to make a reservation (space is get out on the water, perhaps have never If you listen, you can make out the sylla- Following nesting, nighthawks may be Bird Club, Galueston, Texas. He can be reached where public access is strictly limited.^ "With all of the discussion about the limited) contact Richard Finkei at the gone fishing, and interest them in an bles, although the "chuck" is often faint. seen in huge flights in late summer and fall. at 409-737-4081 National Energy Policy, the opening of Nature Center at 472-2329 .# the Arctic Refuge to oil drilling, and dis- activity that can become a lifetime hobby,
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r someone tried to slit her 1 *" «L rs, she v-^r.s,'' said throat. It was probably the propellers of a motor. She's Discover the fascinating a lucky bird - a miflimeter Dr. Marney Knight with pelican "hto: fluids more and she would nave artifacts of the Atocha i-. ed*ing sil- been dead. "& >i May 4 she CROW is located across the road Road. Tours run at 11 a.m. Volunteers shipwreck by strolling * cn *>a from the "Ding" Darling National are a/ways welcome and can reach 1 '•(•• T^ v - , Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel-Captiva CROW at 472-3644. ^.Cti for her through our museum : ^©^SS'Sfei ' style exhibit. ...- *~
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t of a real , »•'' 15 B i * iZt &?fm '; Live tec Rw CASOAL FAMILY TiMes COMPANY we CHSBM op <9u)e Capnva viLLace WY. An Day 7:50 aM -10:00 PM * 595-1H2 ] breathed out from their victims - humans Board member, i Sanibel - and animals. The Magnet mimics a large made a presenta- 19 S A Mosquito mammal by emitting a plume of carbon tion to SCCF staff time in contacting the Mosquito Magnet's In addition to "comfort concerns" Call For Summer Volunteers dioxide, heat and moisture combined with that included infor- manufacturer, American Biophysics, and many people worry about contracting dis- octenol that attracts the pests, which are mation about the setting up a demonstration at the eases carried by mosquitoes. Serage i' Magnet then vacuumed into a net where they o machine. Foundation for Earth Day. Next, she emphasized that the salt marsh mosquito, ' SJi , by Gwenda Hiett-Clements dehydrate and die. "That certainly called Cimato to see if he would be inter- which appears to be the largest popula- peeked my curiosity ested in carrying the Mosquito Magnet at tion on the island, is not a carrier. The anifael Island is historically a mag- to know that there fresh water, Asian tiger mosquito, is the net for mosquitoes. According to Forever Green. is an environmen- Serage, who has been on the island carrier of encephalitis and other diseases records in May 1950 over tally friendly control transmitted through their bites. Through S s365,696 mosquitoes were captured in a for 20 years, has seen evidence of chemi- with no use of cal spraying affecting non-target species, examination of mosquitoes collected in re — light trap located on the eastern end of the Mosquito Magnet's bags, Serage • the island - a world's record for the chemicals. The especially butterflies. "1 had a horrible p species. machine gives peo- experience two years ago after the neigh- hopes to identify them as salt marsh or ple with the great- fresh water to establish data on island's Today Sanibel-Captiva Conservation borhood was fogged for adult mosquitoes. est problems an It definitely killed the zebra long wings. mosquito population. Foundation staff member Dee Serage environmentally "And as far as comfort level concerns hopes Sanibel will set new records with There was no other explanation." "If it works for the island, safe alternative for The Mosquito Magnet has been in use go, the elimination of the no-see-ums numbers of mosquitoes trapped by a new use in their own environmentally safe, high tech magnet - it is the right thing to do..." at the Conservation Foundation since may get a lot of people's attention," the Mosquito Magnet, in fact. yards for their own mid-April. Even though it is not peek Serage said. comfort," Serage mosquito season, staff at the Native Plant There are currently two Mosquito Through Serage's efforts the Mosquito Resembling a gas grill, the Mosquito said. "This is the Magnets being used in The Sanctuary and Magnet, a device that eliminates biting Nursery report the device has increased Magnet makes the carbon dioxide by con- least toxic way for their comfort level with the elimination of Serage sees island resorts' use of insects without using pesticides or releas- verting propane from a standard 20- people to take care ing harmful substances, will soon be avail- no-see-ums in particular. machines making a significant impact on pound tank, which provides about three of their own com- "There is not a heavy influx of mosqui- spraying by reducing the number of call-in able at Forever Green Ace Hardware. weeks of use, 24 hours a day before need- Forever Green co-owner John Cimato will fort level without toes right now because of the low rain complaints and demand for additional ing to be refilled. One Mosquito Magnet affecting the envi- levels. The mosquito larvae are lying on spraying. give $100 to the Foundation for each covers about one acre and can be placed machine sold. ronment and other mud banks waiting for the rains to come "With the use of enough Mosquito near mosquito breeding areas because it non-target species." Waiting (or a hand-out in our courtyard Cimato said, "If it works for the island, along to hatch. If water levels are consis- Magnets homeowners and resort owners doesn't need a power cord. Since the Concerned tently high, mosquito-eating fish will get could give the birds, butterflies, fish and it is the right thing to do. Mosquitoes and female, egg-laying insects are the ones f you are here during the summer months like us. We Need YOU no-see-ums are one of our worst prob- about the harmful • the larvae; but if we have rain off and on, dragonflies a break by ending spraying of who go after blood, the aim is to destroy effects pf chemical they lay, hatch ... lay, hatch. I'm afraid environmentally harmful chemicals like To help care for us, to clean our cages and to make sure we have ckwn water cind lems. It's a must have for people who the entire population in an area through fresh food. want to cook out... spend time in their spraying which has we're in for a bad summer," Serage said. Dibrom and Baytex to kill adult mosqui- I depletion of the females. The Mosquito yard." kept the island's Articles on the Mosquito Magnet's toes," Serage said. Some of us had a hard time getting here to CROW after we were injured, so if you Magnet will not capture moths, beetles, mosquito popula- website claim that in independent testing To learn more about the Mosquito drive a car, you might be able to help others like us get to CROW to receive tho tender The Mosquito Magnet's operation is ladybugs or other beneficial insects. based on research showing mosquitoes tion under "com- in the Florida Everglades, the Mosquito Magnet, stop by Forever Green Ace care and attention we are getting now! Serage learned about the Mosquito fort" control Dee Serage demonstrates the Mosquito Magnet, a device that Magnet trapped in excess of 100,000 Hardware, the Conservation Foundation If YOU would like to help us, please call CROW at 472-3644 and sr.-wak with Anita and other blood-sucking insects, such as Magnet when island resident Tim eliminates biting insects without using pesticides or releasing harm- the islands' infamous sand flies or "no-see- through the years, mosquitoes per night. In more typical city or visit the product website at www.mos- about becoming a patient care or a rescue and transport volunteer!-;? Gardner, Lee County Mosquito Control Serage wasted no ful substances. The device will soon be available at Forever Green areas such as Vero Beach, Florida, the quitomagnet.com.£! ums," are attracted to carbon dioxide Ace Hardware. Forever Green co-owner John Cimato will give S100 to the Foundation for each machine sold. device trapped over 1,500 mosquitoes per night. 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Future versions slimihi .ill' nv by Hulda Walters Temperature orchard grower can then check the web users to choose the lawn or othiT pLtnt gently open I grow Brassavola nodosa easily in a to decide when to irrigate. Any of the species they are watering from u ciigitjl ture and rainfall "Grace is not a the floor- slatted wooden basket, in baskets filled Potting: very adaptable-good drainage- Lately? •devices can be put on "automatic" to trig- menu display. ingth glass with tree fern, or or a tree fern plaque. little prayer you ger irrigations. ARS is the chief scientific research note material above chant before receiv- s your plant on the phone? Better duors of my bed- The basket is lined with a section of win- Fertilizing: Dyna-grow or Dyna-bloom The patented device is available for agency of the U.S. Department <>l room, that overlooks dow screen so the potting medium of tree ing a meal. It is a take the call and save your lawn. one Tablespoon to a gallon of water add 5 Cotton plants in Oklahoma and peanut commercial licensing. And as it moves Agriculture. £ the orchids gracing fern fiber and a hand full of chunk char- way to live" I several generations away from its proto- drops of Superthrive+one teaspoon the limbs of the mas- coal remain in place. When this basket Jackie Windspear plants in Texas are "calling" farmers and Epsom salts telling them they need water, sending type, it is becoming easier to use, wire- sive buttonwood tree. starts to deteriorate I place the entire bas- Tow we come to less, sturdier, more compact and less Enthralling would be a perfume, a bath a man of their vital signs over a phone line to the 1 am oveavhelmed . ket into a larger basket and the Brassavola oil, made from this fragrance. Probably is expensive. The day is. coming when a with the delicious, nodosa continues to grow. I refined talents World Wide Web at: already available. I must get oh the inter- N: http://www.lbk. ars.usda.gov/biotic homeowner could place a cigarette-pack- alluring, evening fra- The genus Brassavola, always abbrevi- and artistic ability. I net and research same. Short pencil-size infrared thermome- size unit on a decorative light pole and grance that fills the ated on tags as a simple B. was created by recently met this young man and was use it to run the lawn sprinkler. Right now I am off to see Harvey at quite impressed with him and his knowl- ters mounted on posts take the plants' night air from the Robert Brown, a botanist and a Scottish Marilyn's Exotic Orchids on John Morris James R. Mahan, an Agricultural Brassavola nodosa. physician in 1813. He named the genus edge of plants and landscaping. He temperature and record how long they've ORGANIC Road to see how many different Darna de comes to us from Louisiana where he been too warm. These prototype devices Research Service plant physiologist, and Only this orchid, for Antonio Musa Brassavola. Of the fif- la Noche he has.i> colleagues developed BIOT1C (Biologically also known as the teen species I best grow Brassavola dig- had been active in this type of work, can save water and energy by giving PRODUCE Dr. Granberry is President of the Identified Optimal Temperature Interactive Lidy dt ti 10 Night 01 Dania de la Noche, although the plants and techniques were plants water to cool them off and reduce Island Health Foods . byana. It is an ancestor of the frilly lipped Sanibel-Captiua Orchid Society. She is a Console) and have refined it over the past in its native South and Central America, quite different from Florida, he has ' their "stress time." They are being tested 472-3666 Brassocattleya and Brassolaeliocattleya well-known Orchid hobbyist, lecturer, 13 years. Mahan is based in Lubbock, cm perfume the niyhf air with a fragrance adapted quite well to our environment. on other crops — corn, millet, sorghum, hybrids. These orchids are easily pur- writer, and a Master Gardener. She holds Texas. so s.veet that even in the dark of the night- He is a man of aesthetic sensibility and soybean, and sunflower — as well as in chased. The flowers borne on an erect a B.S. degree in Horticulture and graduate ! loliii idliin- readily find the purple spots when you meet him, you will see for inflorescence from the leaf axil range from degrees in Psychology. di'i'p in its tubular throat to pollinate it. greenish to yellowish to white with a spi- yourself. And that is Sam Landry. If BesiiJe this special odorous attribute it dery appearance. The narrow, fleshy, . there is a Clark Gable of the landscape •**• Serving Dinner 7 Days JS i'a>y ti> grow. Orchid books write at tough leaves grooved lengthwise on one business, it would be Sam. Notice 1 JEAN LE BOEUF length about Brassavola nodosa and list it side are bored on top of slender pseudob- speak of an idol of too many genera- FT MYERS NEWS PRESS 5:30pm - 10pm as the orchid for beginners. The pages are ulbs. The heart —shaped lip of the flower J.N. "Ding" Darling tions ago. It tells you where I come Piano Bar • Private Parties 276 West Gulf Drive from. But truly, Sam is a lovely man. a Idled with pictures and descriptions of glistens white. The throat may have other National Wildlife Refuge Ample Parking Adjacent to Nutmeg Village hybrid ciossi's that produces different col- father, a Caretta turtle patrolman and color patterns. In some hybrids' leaves, Drive Open: ors, lip shapes and patterns according to flowers vary in color and shape. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. adored by many, too many to mention. Sat. - Thurs. Sanibei-472-1141 parentage. Although in hybrids the' My cultural methods: Light-50% sun Meeting him tells you of a work ethic Bidbsavold iiotlosa is dominant in the during summer-75%-rest of year Visitor Center: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and achievement in the best sense. Sam shape transmission it is recessive in color Water: Now-three times a week-plaque 7 days a week is among the masters in the horticultural eveiy day-regular water as per tempera- Phone:472-1100 enterprise. Brassavola nodosa This is Spring housecleaning time- yes, that applies to your yard as well. Come .sec... Time to prune back the dead and strag- gly limbs from your plants and feed IF OUR SEAFOOD WERE everything well, with plenty of watering The Cat's Meow Village" ANY FRESHER, WE WOULD BE SERVING IT UNDER to start your summer program. 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It is neither Variety Spotlight Series featuring "<_ I ! ki-hi nable art. Her and beauty of life, the poetry inherent J don't move, others have movable, local talent. Looking for self-contained - • ' a i ir> -1 v,t.t sly in preseiv in the ordinary." To that end, words and eyelids, and some have a third eyelid, acts (10 or older please); jugglers, magi- S i " hi J j _t implishment. images play off each other in the view- called a nictitating membrane, which com- cians, impressionists, singers, dancers, SOMETIMES MY * ' r •u.t.att's at the core er's mind and are filtered by the person- pletely covers the eye during feeding. etc. Auditions will be held on June 3. al record each individual carries. Sharks use their electric sensors to find Ft •> v 1's.s the power and Send pictures and resumes for an > ' i* M • i- u ork. Stephanie touches on the ordinary to fish and stingrays burrowed beneath the appointment to: J. Howard Wood ' ' * ' •' ji her work. show us the sublime. sand. 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May 26 at 10.a.m. at Bishop Verot High spectrum of classes, workshops, exhibits, . Downtown Arts District supported by Four Week New Directions dance and theatrical performances iand-. '""' Mayor Humphrey as the next logical step Arts Studio Tour by Jack Lewis fied for the musicians limited experience School. For more information please call 939-7653 or email [email protected]. other special events presented by various. . in cultural and urban renewal for Fort - but, in all fairness, no one hit and clams Myers. "Keep inmind what's happening Of Daii Museum -ID- IG ARTS with- Summer Session Tuition for entire session is $220 with a ForNew 7 local artists,' performers and art and cultur- CO stands attack! On and the start and finish of each tune was al organizations designated as. "Festival in the First Street area around the Arcade he Cape Coral Arts Studio is plan- clean and well balanced. $30 registration fee. A limited number of : BTuesday, May 8, In Musical scholarships are available through the Arts Festival Partners." Even so, again, most Festival :' Theatre. Just as Lincoln Center trans- ning a tour to the world renowned at 6:45 p.m. a large yel- Much of the credit for this professional generosity of the South Florida events did not gain the widespread public formed New York City's Hell's Kitchen Salvador Dali Museum on presentation must go to music director lliance for the Arts announces a ? into prime business, cultural and residen- T low bus pulled up to the Theatre Performing Arts Club.O support necessary to prevent continued '• Saturday, July 21. back door of BIG ARTS Skip Perry as he not only selected the number of upcoming changes and overall financial losses. tial space, and just as Paducah, Kentucky, new directions for the annual New Enjoy paintings and sculpture that are and out jumped 30 plus program but taught the students to work his summer, June IS through July A As a result, the Alliance for the Arts revitalized its decaying downtown with a periodically rotated from the extensive 00 blue uniformed musi- as a close knit team. 20, The National Youth Theatre Arts Festival that was started more than Board of Directors recently has make a Support for Artist Program that now a decade ago by the city of Fort Myers permanent collection of Dali's work. cians, bristling with The show included tunes like Erskine Twill be offering a four-week ses- decision to systematically review and attracts thousands of tourists to a once Special featured exhibits include an exhi- o every brass instrument, known to the Hawkins Tuxedo Junction, with arrange- sion with three, different levels (accord- during Mayor Wilbur Smith's term in reconfigure the Festival, including the coor- ignored area, Fort Myers can continue Magic Workshop office. At that time, the revitalization for bition by Dali and other internationally modern world, plus snare drums, bass ment by Glenn Miller. Stan Kenton's ing to age) that will culminate with a dination of major long-term factors likely to building the infrastructure for its own Old recognized surrealist artists who have drums, congo drums and all the sticks and Poinciana. Woody Herman's, performance in front of an audience. All historic downtown Fort Myers and reno- impact the success of future Festivals, such Downtown Fort Myers Art District and - At BIG ARTS vations of the Arcade Theatre were used the Venus de Milo as an icon or brushes plus an electric keyboard. These Woodchoppers Ball and the balance of classes to be taught by Broadway veter- as Fort Myers' civic development plans, create a year round must visit destination thematic presence in their work. A sec- very alive and happy students from Lee the program was of trie same calibre. an, Phil Oesterman. Classes will meet ack by popular demand, Mike Pitt major new initiatives and the Festival critical funding and sponsorship issues, as for visitors and residents alike." will again teach a workshop at the was seen as a way to bring clearly need- ond exhibition includes Venus inspired Middle School stonned the back entrance John Friedman and I were sitting about for two hours every Monday, well as levels of participation by local cul- "Of course it will take a lot of commit- graphics and objects from pop culture. Wednesday and Friday (with the excep- BIG ARTS Center, Sanibel start- ed entertainment and additional off sea- and immediately found a large area in five seats apart expressing our excitement B tural organizations. One immediate conse- ment and effort. The new Museum of the Lunch at the restaurant of choice in Scliein Hall to set up their instruments, and pleasure. The band of the Lee Middle tion of July 2, 4, and 6, in observance ing Monday, June 18 through July 30, son cultural activities into the city's core. quence of undertaking that extensive Photographic Image project is one excel- of Independence Day week). (no class on July 23). A class for Youth After being run at a loss by the city for downtown St Petersburg where there music stands, mikes, etcetera. Within School are assured of coming back next assessment will be a one-year Festival hia- lent step on the journey. And, what if the will also be time to stop and shop and twenty minutes, with a minimum of confu- fall to do a Full concert. This will be a show The curriculum will include: musical (8 years and older) will be in the morn- three years, the Festival was taken over by tus. Thus, there will be no formal schedule city sold the foreclosed buildings it holds at ing 10 a.m. to noon. $125 for six a newly established not-for-profit organiza- sightsee. sion got themselves set up with their you can't afford to miss. Until later. Have theatre technique, scene study, vocal of New Arts Festival events in 2001. cost to artists? Or local banks offered Cost is $40, not including lunch, with music, to storm the audience, which was a nice summer. In a mellotone. Jack. interpretation, improvisation, how to weeks plus $5 a week for supplies. The tion, The New Arts Festival, Inc., which reduced-interest loans to bring large num- Adult class will be held in the evening produced summer programs during the "Perhaps, it's time to redirect all the payment due at time of registration. The straggling in the front door of the hall. P.S. This concert was sponsored by the audition, cold readings, character develop- energies that created and sustained the bers of arts and craftspeple downtown? tour leaves at 9 a.m. from the Arts Southwest Florida Jazz Society .# ment and body language. Students will 7 to 9 p.m. $150 for six weeks plus $5 end of July and the beginning of August Think about having the boutiques, gal- The lack of confusion and almost mili- a week for supplies. for four consecutive years. Those four New Art Festival through the 90's,'' says Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, in tciry precision must be credited to Skip have the rare opportunity to work on Karl Hollander, Executive Director of the leries, and shops of Carmel and LaJolla, Rubicond Park. original material from future Broadway Mike Pitt, also known as Magic Mike, years also were characterized by financial California, or Santa Fe, New Mexico right Perry, their music director at the school and administrative difficulties. So, in Alliance. "When New Arts started, we Call 574-0802 for more information aiid the leader for the band when in con- Friends In Service Here shows such as The 500Q Fingers of Dr. has performed for celebrities worldwide. didn't have as many art galleries, concerts, here in Fort Myers. It's a proven fact that and to register.^ T. and Norman's Ark by four time Emmy In his nimble hands, cards do all sorts of 1997, the Directors of the Festival asked a thriving permanent arts colony can cert. Alliance for the Arts to take over plan- dance accompanies and theatrical perfor- award winning Broadway, film and televi- surprising thing and $1 bills can change mances in the area as we now do. For invigorate the life of a city by bringing With all the negative talk about this cur- FISH Lines to $50s. Be part of the fun and learn the ning, producing and presenting the rent -generation, misuse of drugs, alcohol sion composer Glen Roven. Mr. Roven example, there was no local source for people and cash into a city's center. f you or someone you know is in need will be in residence for three classes dur- art of magic with everyday objects. Pre- Festival, which it did, following the already That's a new direction worth pursuing: a iind disrespect for authority and disrespect established schedule and format. Pilates stretching and toning, which there of medical equipment (wheel chairs, ing the four weeks (schedule permitting), registration is required. Call BIG ARTS now is, etc. So, rather than focus on a one permanent cultural community celebrating for each other it was a real revelation to 941-395-0900.^ see and hear these young people conduct- Icanes, crutches, bedside commodes, will coach students on his material, and Subsequently, Festival dates were season, short-term spurt of cultural events, the arts. A civic celebration in which a ing themselves with dignity and playing raised commodes, bed pans, shower will videotape selected students. changed from July-August to May-June our current and future emphasis can be on New Arts Festival will be just one of many, the big band sound ot years ago. stools or walkers), call 472-0404.# Videotapes will be shown to producers of and the name became The Early Summer establishing a solid foundation for signifi- many must see and do attractions."# his shows as an audition piece. New Arts Festival. The role of the Alliance The (irrangt'iTn-'iits were slightly modi- cant long-term, year-round Fort Myers and All interested need to audition with a also changed from "producer" of all the Lee County arts and cultural life." events offered to "organizer" of the wide Hollander points to development of the The CkiJf of Mexico mmrnmfflmim^m&mmBismfflMsisMm&Efflsmmmmimfflmfflsfflmmm&MisimMsim The White Siint! , The Beautiful Sunsets usac TH UHT I Dinner For The FVimily At Hie Mucky Duck AT •-.NOW THAT'S PARADISE! Visit McCaw's Tiki Beach Bar Serving a light lunch menu & an array of Tropical Drinks at unbeatable prices! 472-3434 11:00 am - 5 pm Located Deep in the heart of Downtown Captrva, Directly on the Gulf Where the Sun Sets Nightly. Lunch 11:30-2:30 • Dinner 5:00 - 9:30 Have dinner at the Chowder Co. then enjoy music in the Open All Day For Beer & Wine • Closed Sundays Credit Cards Accepted • A Smoke-Free Restaurant courtyard. Bring the kids for a fun family evening. 26 Located at 16731 McGregor Boulevard in The Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers Mary. Dennis, a Capricorn who loves Broadway debut is 1993 with The Shopping With. Camille Fort Myers, this eclectic emporium features has announced its popular Friday Fest Theatre money, money, money and Mary, and Scream at the Actors Institute and CROW Program f 8 European antique oak furniture, fishing concerts beginning over the summer and Mary, a Libra, who doesn't really know returned to that venue with Requiem For ne daily CROW program is given g CM collectibles, Teddy bear accessories, wildlife continuing through November. Conspiracy who she loves. This fast paced and very Albert in 1994. Other New York shows 00IA Bit Of This And A Bit Of That at 11 a.m. every Monday through O art.. .you get the idea. Phone 437-0577. Admission is always free to these musi- funny journey explores the faults we find include Drinking Zombies (Myriad Friday and is offered through the cal events held from 6 to 8 p.m. the last Productions) and Requiem Fro Albert O by Camille Kucaba some of the freshest and tastiest seafood Hopefully, this hectic pace will slacken World Premiere in each other and the complications of summer as scheduled. Friday of each month in Center Court of (Vital Theatre), both in 2000. Norman! around. On our last trip we both enjoyed a little, and we can begin enjoying more heatre Conspiracy is proud to relationships. The World Premiere will CROW is located on Sanibel-Captiva T ittlittlfe pleasures to grilled mahi-mahi atop a bed of lettuce of the things we love about living in The Bell Tower Shops, corner of U. S. 41 be directed by Karen Goldberg, who this (Theatre Three) and The Scream (Purple Road, across from the J.N. "Ding" and Daniels Parkway. (Members of the announce the winner of its Fourth Cow Playhouse) were produces on Long share with you... (dieting again), accompanied by a pile of Southwest Florida. Annual New Play Contest A Brief past season directed The House Of Darling Wildlife Refuge. Admission is $5 _^ Dn Wednesdays, Aboriginals: Art of the First POLO Club of Lee County serve bever- T Blue Leaves for Theatre Conspiracy. Island In 1998 and earlier this month by incredibly delicious homemade chips. Introduction To Modern Astrology: for adults. CROW members and children 5> I'm usually chained to However, we'll never be able to give those Person has announced its shows for ages with proceeds benefiting local chari- The World Premiere performances will The Bedlam Theatre Company in Perth, 12 and under are admitted free of charge, to ties.) Part One a comedy by DT Arcieri. Australia. There will be a special question my computer cranking up.. .and judging from all the other lip- June, July and August. "Lots of Pots," Selected from 167 entries form across be held May 24 through June 10, No reservations. (Rain, thunder or lighten- o out stories and dreaming smackers in the restaurant, no one can! "Fun Folk" and "Spirits of Stone" all "First and Main" leads off the schedule Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 and answer session with the Playwright, ing cancels tour).^ . ""' the United States, Canada, England and Director and Cast immediately following of tomorrow, when I Well, Mother's Day was barely over caught my attention. July 27, followed by Mario Infanti and The France, A Brief Introduction to p.m. with Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. can go shopping! before Stan presented me with his Running June 1-30, "Pots" showcases Carman Doodz on August 31. Tickets are $14 and can be reserved by the performances of A Brief Introduction Modern Astrology: Part One revolves to Modern Astrology: Part One on May I've skipped break- Father's Day list. (A boat, hdney? the extraordinary work of the Pueblo "Whitehouse" entertains September 28, around four distinct characters; Peter, a calling 936-3239. fast, and lunch is out of the question - M-a-y-b-eJ. And right near the top of the Indians and the artisans of the village of "Confetti" appears October 26 and a spe- Leo who loves mediation, sock puppet Playwright D.T. Arcieri is from Blue 24 and 25.# deadlines, you know. So my devoted rather lengthy document is Randy Wayne Mata Ortiz, Mexico (the center of a cial holiday music fest, "Holiday Jam" fea- theatre and Mary. Alan, and Aries, who Point, New York. An instructor at the spouse (that would be you, Stan) brings White's latest, Shark River, just out today remarkable movement of hand-coiled, turing various artists, takes place loves chemistry, lab explosions and State University of New York at me brunch from one of the local eateries. and available at Sanibel Island hand-fired and hand-painted pottery). November 30. Mark your calendars and Farmingdale, D.T. made his Off Off And I have to tell you, last week's eggs Bookshop. Hollie Smith ordered lots of The July 1-31 show concentrates on call 489-1221 for more information. Benedict from the Sanibel Island first editions and plans a book signing with the playful, yet proud folk art of the Also, "Whitehouse" is the band head- Chowder Co. was too wonderful for our local celebrity author next week. Navajo people from America's Southwest. lining Friday, May 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. words. Check with her for details at 472-5223. Whimsy and humor are captured in farm during the Memorial Day weekend activi- imagine.. .eggs Benedict for takeout! A Also, Sue Grafton's newest, P is for Peri!, animals, Native characters, even jungle ties at the Bell Tower Shops. Adding to difficult challenge at best. But this dish was hits bookshelves June 4. creatures (if there's a lion, Stan, you know the festivities, representatives of the perfection.. .and still perfectly hot. Eggs Stan shuffles me off to the Cotton what August 1 is!). Caloosa Clown Alley will create balloon perfectly poached, juicy ham, fresh and Veranda in Tahitian Gardens for And speaking of August, the "Spirits" sculptures and offer face painting to chil- tangy sauce, crispy home fries. Oh, I was island-style sport shirts.. .to The Grog on display from the first through the 31st dren of all ages. It's a great place to start in heaven. Shop for his Stoli's.. .and-to Bailey's of the month include the unique carved off your long weekend celebration (most Do yourself a favor - try this when likely you'll spot me there.. .shopping)\ True Value Hardware, where any num- fetishes of Salvador Romero, plus work by Coldwell Banker you're in a hurry. ber of fishing items often is on sale. the artisans of Zuni Pueblo and Navajo Back on ihe islands, there are plenty of „ Resort. ,v Another of rny favorite things - lunch He's a pushover for fish or eagle art, so Nation. Fashioned from natural stones places to spend -and save - your money, overlooking the water at Gramma Dot's. I'll check out Sanibel Gallery, and when and rocks, they reflect the spirit of the ani- and I'll be back next week to run down PropertyNetwork Sometimes Stan and I sneak away for a it comes to food, a gift certificate to Katie mal in the material as interpreted by the the list of Memorial Day sidewalk sales so refreshing break, pretending we're visitors Gardenia's-could easily do the trick. carver. you won't miss a single one. Stan, you bent on soaking up the sunshine and a bit I wonder what he'd say if I gave him a Be sure to see these fascinating can go fishing! of sea breeze at this delightful spot on the- gift certificate to Norfleet Interiors! (I'm exhibits.. .and yes, of course, items are Last but not least, if you're planning a east end of Sanibel. redoing stuff again). Did I mention that available for purchase. Visit in The night on the town, catch the show at Winner of this year's Taste of the Roosevelt's Closet has a sale going on? Village, 2340 Periwinkle Way. Dance City Dinner Theater, Naples Islands top awards, Gramma Dot's serves newest entertainment venue. Our own Cindy Lee Overton, managing director of •HH the J. Howard Wood Theatre on Sanibel, reveals her outstanding talents in McFADDEN & The Joint Is Jumpin', opening tonight GULF FRONT UVING AT ITS FINEST SPftOWLS *0NCE AGAIN HOME FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES S Extraordinary SALE... (Mayl8) and continuing every Friday and Kathy Mouyos Looking for a. great investment? This is it. OLDE FLORIDA STYLE HOME Lois Warner An tosjafettrf {June S OptM Mew ne CaW! Banter Real l GRILL THE JACARANDA SEAFOOD * STEAKS « SPIRITS If it Swims in Florida waters, we probably feature it PSBffi STEAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD Serving Fresh Native Seafood, Beef & Pasta Dishes Taste of the Islands: - 36 Dining Awards since 1988 including lake a bite out of prime Best Restaurant for seafood JEAN U BDEUt & Best Restaurant fir Samibd huakbmmse "metmds M mm night Food:*-*** for all reasons. 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Dinner Daily 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. Reservations accepted but not required 1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-1771 the world's first vaccination for Fort Myers Beach Art Association on the Beach. To register or to obtain fur- 3• I November 21) A situation that trou- ther details, call Pat Herzberg Tn bled your kinfolk for so long is wind- smallpox, a disease that had killed Summer Workshops At BIG ARTS TRIVIA TEST millions of people over the centuries. Children's Art 936-4772.=& !> ing down and will soon be just a idn't have time for a f In the 19th and 20th centuries, sci- a ;, ,, .5, V 'M\ ;v«, .* > ! 'txh i - fcid' state nickname? footnote in your family history. A co- class this past season, Classes Schedule - i-l -" .1**> V.• . • w *s **• - tit'" iw-'-kri < >i the United States? entists developed new vaccines to now's the time to enjoy en worker has an idea worth consider- D Outdoor Painters *<•"",,* * v .\ ''j "j'^ ,t'"••""'-d •„." j'Aire the parents of Helen fight smallpox, and by 1970, inter- one of Lois Ferguson's popu- he Fort Myers Beach Art ing. national vaccination programs had lar workshops - Acrylics, Oil Association will fulfill one of their SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Painting and Decorative purposes this June when they will Return To Beach "; \ ',' u\ y, • v- \ ^ n^'tha 4"~ i btcppenivcif'? eliminated the disease worldwide. T encourage art instruction for children. »« .. ,' *", . ."„ ,, , • •,,-" ;i'^ fK ri' for best picture in December 21) Career moves are Furniture Painting. his Wednesday, May 23 the • On May 17, 1932, in a victo- Acrylics and Oil Painting are Member artist and teacher, Pat Outdoor Painting Group of the favored for the Sagittarian Archer ry for Puerto Rican nationalists, the looking for a change. Check out not the traditional "how to" Herzberg, will give a series of six classes TFort Myers Beach Art Association U.S. Congress officially changed the classes but instead focus on the to children ages six through twelve. The returns to the Beach, where they will set S fields that are both interesting and name of the U.S. protectorate of exploration of the different "Children's Adventures in Drawing" up their easels for a morning of painting ••AfiSWEBS'; have a high potential for growth. classes will cover depth perception, '- ?-- 3 '9 '..sbuIM- '5 Porto Rico to Puerto Rico, restoring painting methods. By studying beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Bowditch CAPRICORN (December 22 to and experimenting.with differ- shading, cast shadows, portraiture and Point Park at the north end of Estero the original non-Anglicized, spelling figure drawing. January 19) Shifting workplace con- of the Caribbean island's name. ent techniques you will discover Island. Following the mornings work, make a aaim that could jeopardize ditions could force you to change what types of art you are drawn The six lessons are scheduled for they will break at noon for lunch and a • On May 15, 1972, during an your property rights. Consider hav- your longtime method of operation to and begin to develop your Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays friendly critique. This group, which has Stars *** outdoor rally in Laurel, Md., George ing all pertinent documents checked to one that is more in tune with the own distinctive painting style. 10:30a.m. to noon on June 18, 19, 21, been meeting for decades, invites visiting ARILS Wallace, the governor of Alabama 25, 26 and 28. The fee for the six-lesson artists and on-lookers to join them. bv an expert in real estate law. times. Keep an open mind, and go Oil Painting - All Levels, and a presidential candidate, was Monday, 9 a.m. to Noon, May series is $42 and includes the materials. Next Wednesday, May 30 will find the " LEO (July 23 to August 22) You with the flow. shot by 21-year-old Arthur Bremer. 21, June 11 and June 25 A single class is $9. painters up the Caloosahatchte River at love to be flattered — and, no doubt, AQUARIUS (January 20 to Three others were wounded, and through July 16. 4 weeks The Art Association is located at the the Manatee Park on State Route 80. For you deserve all the flatten,' you get. February 18) The aspects of love are corner of Donora and Shell Mound Wallace was permanently paralyzed $45.00. further information on these activities call But be careful that all that praise strong for Aquarians, both paired Acrylics, Mondays, 1 to Boulevards, just behind the Fire Station Lisa Grinter at 463-2980.& from the waist down. isn't meant to distract you from the and single. Someone also loves a 4 p.m., May 21 through June flatterer's true agenda. • On May 16, 1975, via the 11 and June 25 through July T-URl'S i ..0} work project that you've just com- VIRGO (August 23 to September pleted. Expect to hear more about South-East ridge route, Japanese 16. 4 weeks $45.00. 221 An old flame wants to rekindle mountaineer Junko Tabei became The Decorative Furniture that soon. Painting will be on Wednesday, the spark of love. But while the PISCES (February 19 to March the first woman to reach the summit y)our i&lonb connection thought of reconciliation warms your of Mount Everest, the tallest moun- 9 a.m. to noon, ar.d get 20) You need more than trust when June 6 June 27 and July 11 Lois Ferguson heart, be careful that you don't get you're ready to take the plunge into tain in the world. through August 11. You can LOGGERHEAD CAY #542 singed during Cupid's re-entry. • On May 18, 1980, Mount St. GEMINI the deep waters of a major business achieve a great sense of accomplishment You will enjoy Lois' relaxed, easy-going Wonderful condo with partial view LIBRA (September 23 to October deal. You need facts to back up what Helens, a volcano in southwestern turning dull or discarded furniture into island style and her tremendous enthusi- of the Gulf of Mexico from the tiled lanai. 22) You're at a point where one of you're being told. Washington state, suffered a massive works of art for your home. Lois suggests asm. Join this popular instructor in one of Complex offers tennis, pool, shuffle board your shakier ventures is starting to eruption, killing or fatally wounding starting on small pieces, such as stools, these great workshops! Call for supply lists and more. Fully furnished and ready for your settle down and could soon be show- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 61 people and leveling some 150 chairs or accessories and working up to and to register, BIG ARTS, 395-0900.# enjoyment or as an investment property with great rental potential. $589,000. ing solid results. Another venture • On May 14, 1796, Edward square miles of wilderness. The blast larger pieces of furniture. 4 weeks $45. I \NCEK remains on the "iffy" list. Jenner, an English country doctor blew the volcano's top into the SCORPIO (October 23 to from Glousestershire, administered stratosphere.^ .. HARBOUR ISLE Free standing, single family home on lovely corner lot, only one lot back from the river. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Ibis floor pkn built in 1999 is model quality and condition. Beautiful tiled floors, approximately 1,700 sq. ft. of living area. Only $270,000 includes a fresh water boat slip and access to the river. 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Reservations recommended. San i belcon nectiori.cbm ' * 4 8 S S S I i i » > 't *• ' • Drain the beans. Put the ham skin •on exhibitions is available for purchase. Past 33 the bottom of Dutch oven with about 1/3 Art Mouse events have garnered as many as 600 Bluegrass Returns 1 of the beans on top of it. Chop the toma- attendees and as much as $10,000 in : -.' On the day of canvassing the votes, toes and bury them in the remaining Foundation To Buckingham > though, two groups armed with six-shoot- sales during a one-night show. Annual ^There'o s A beans as they are added to the pot, along rt House Foundation, a 350+ memberships start at $50.0 ood News, Music Lovers! 6 o ers and Winchesters almost took things with the ham shanks and chili pods. Monthly Bluegrass Concerts & c into their own hands. Fortunately cool member non-profit organization, CIWholM e Lotta Sprinkle the salt over the top of the beans is taking submissions for art Pick-Ins are returning to z CO heads prevailed and a confrontation was A G in the pot. Bury the oven in coals at least Buckingham. Beginning Sunday, .June averted with each side agreeing to leave scholarships. These scholarships are Texas Goin' On r •6 hours. open to students who have attended 3, various local Bluegrass bands will pri the decision to the County Judge and CORN SUPREME Tutor Training form from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Commissioners. Abilene was named the high school in Lee County, or who are In Abilene 2 l/2cups cream com currently enrolled in the art programs of Buckingham Community Center, looil new county seat and new enterprises were 1 cup milk Classes ed at 4940 Buckingham Road, east i if by Joan Hooper brought to town. 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Member SIPC A member of citigrouj5T Book Review um. 35 .Gulfshore Depending on the He's 60, She's Tablecloth Scribbles class level, tuitions for by Priscilla Friedersdorf , ' Ballet Auditions the nine-month/two 50...And Baby's > semester academic calen- he eye-catching vibrant blue cover of And Scholarship dar range from $500 to On The Way Christine Lemmon's new novel has Program $1,550. he stork pays a visit to Broadway a vase of dead roses trailing on a Semester I runs Palm in the hilarious comedy T September 4 through table and invites you to experience the ulfshore Ballet, Southwest Neuer Too Late, playing from story of two young college students. They Florida's only non-profit classical December 15, 2001. T May 31 through June 30. scribble their life's goals on the white Gballet school, will hold placement Semester II runs January The evening performance on paper tablecloth of their favorite cafe and auditions on May 26 for students inter- 8 through May 25, Thursday. May 31. is a benefit for dream of fulfilling those desires after their ested in attending classes beginning Fall 2002. Discounted and Guardian Ad Ljtem. with a portion of the graduation. But fate intervenes and one 2001. Thanks to four gifts received quarterly payment proceeds going to the organization, hi girl, Lauren Vanderhill. suffers a heart through the Friends of Gulfshore Ballet, options are available in our court system. Guardian Ad Litem vol- 5 The Boss9 Mighty Mite?' attack and dies. a limited number of scholarships are addition to the scholar- The Boss Upright ship program. unteers represent the best interests of • Ready-to-use The girl who remains, Kristine available to qualified students attending children who are the victims of abuse. • Ready-to-use Longheart, after nearly succumbing to her those auditions. Scholarship applicants Gulfshore Ballet is a They make available to the court options attachments attachments grief and fear of death, decides to chose to must meet one of the following basic non-profit educational for the child so that a judge will be in a live for the moment and live life as she qualifications: institution serving Lee, • Clean-Air design • 6-piece Charlotte, and Collier better position to make a decision which attachment set and Lauren had scribbled it on the table- a) Live on Sanibel or Captiva suits the child's needs. Their task is to see • Stretch hose cloth. b) Have a parent who is. employed on counties. Staffed by pro- that the child's physical, psychological, • Blower port Kristine embarks on adventures from Sanibel or Captiva fessionals from the New developmental and legal needs are met so fishing for tarpon off the coast of Florida c) Attend the Sanibel School York City Ballet and the that he or she can be happy and live a to exploring the magic of Spain, complete The Sanibel-Captiva Scholarship Hamburg Ballet of Germany, Gulfshore normal childhood. Broadway Palm is Model 4335 Model 3670 with an exciting Spanish man and the Program has been made possible thanks proud to help support Guardian Ad thrill of the bullfight ring. The people she to four separate gifts from Virginia Ballet offers students the Litem. For more information, call them at encounters impart their own secret desires Fleming, Doris Bowen, John and unique opportunity to 335-2146. • 99 to her and give her new insights into life, Deborah LaGorce, and Bob Wigley and study with experienced $ instructors of the highest In Never Too Late. Harry and Edith death and the goals they each find chal- Ann Moran. Lambert have been married lor 25 years 119 lenging and worthwhile. Auditions will be held Saturday, May caliber. The training Island Scholarship sponsors meet with Gulfshore Ballet Co- 1 combines American and when they get unexpected news...she's Smart Vac " With vK~ Whirlwind With This book is available at Macintosh 26. Students ages 8 to 10 will audition at Director Melinda Roy. Back Row: John LaGorce, Ginny pregnant! Their daughter Kate still lives at Amrica's Best Upright Book Shop and the Sanibel Island 2 p.m.; ages 11 to 13 at 3 p.m.; and Russian techniques and Fleming, Bob Wigley. Seated: Doris Bowen, Deborah LaGorce, America's Best Upright adheres to a standard of Ann Moran. Front: Melinda Roy home, along with her husband Charlie. Filtration System* Filtration System* Bookshop. & ages 14 and above at 4 p.m. Auditions When Edith discovers she is in the "moth- must be scheduled in advance by calling excellence not normally found outside major metropolitan areas. ed in South Fort Myers at 2155 Andrea erly-way." the household duties fall on • True HEPA filtration • Bagless, cyclonic the studio at 590-6191. Students interest- Lane. They are one mile south of Barnes lazy Kale. Charlie works with Harry at the ed in being considered for a scholarship Co-directors Tomislav Vukovic and • Ready-to-use action Melinda Roy will be conducting the audi- and Noble and two miles north of Alico lumber yard, where he's considered as We have the largest circulation of any weekly newspaper should request an application that should Road off U.S. 41. For more information, useful as a termite. Edith uses her mater- attachments tions. + • True HEPA filtration be completed and brought to the auditori- please call 590-6191.0 nity leave from household maid o delve? on the islands The Gulfshore Ballet studios are locat- • 15" cleaning path • 15" cleaning width Continued on page 36 Model 4670 Model 4481 Across from the Peach lownhouse with 99 $ 99 Save Save Lake & vJolf Course Views Something "New" On Sanibel S30 189 S60 99 BEACHVIEW Ultra Boss Canister Smart Vac J/ti 789 Pyrula Ave. 3 • Micron Filter • True HEPA filtration '•'%] "NEW" Under construction in Beachview Golf Estates. 4BR, System • Ready-to-use Sunday, May 20 T-'i! KB a 2.5BA great room plan. 2,860 s.f. Tools on-board attachments 11 am - 3 pm ; i.i :^W . 91 B t\ ;: ••' f under air. Tropical pool and lanai -.:-. _ -; ,» m • Electric • Non-tip design on golf course. Walk to beach. speed control '• •yj'.-ti*)? • Brush roll 1 -'*&'';'}&'•'£- Call for info. 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International Each session is theined differently. Cozy kitchens can be awkward it space Scholarship Canterbury Musical June 11 to 22. The Big Screen: June 36 Space Ingenuity Queen Anne, take up less visual space, be careful not to create a room that s "all isn't used effectively. First of all, think 25 to July 6. Disney Delight: July 4 to C1 g by Jecnie Tinch "space-saver" appliances. You will trea- Real Estate Award Students Theatre Camp 27. Broadway Baby. leqs" Balance the look with smallskirted c o you have a tables or solid case goods. Coffee tables fill sure every inch of counter space as a by JB Novelli Win Awards ape Coral Arts Studio presents its Cost is $160 each for the 2'week Knit ^ith tiny up a room, so if you can, avoid them or result If you have a window in this room, Fifth Annual Musical Theatre sessions and $240 for the 3-week srs opt for a glass table. The eye travels ccording to the sion. Program hours are 9 a.m. to I dthx on is. a use it for all it's worth! Cafe' curtains are anterbury School students recently CCamp during two, 2-week ses- D through the glass surface, which creates darling in a kitchen, but think twice before National sions, and one, 3-week session begin- 4 p.m.. early drop-off at S a.m .md lal<". u it i- t n it small participated in the Sate National 1 the illusion of less table space. Association of ^ts- It •=') vou are limiting any natural light you have avail- A CHonor Society convention and ning June 11 through July 27. pick-up at 6 p.m. are available at $10 If you are remodeling a tight bathroom, able. Think light and bright in this room, Home Builders' took home many awards. The Brain Musical Theatre Camp, the original each per session. A nonrcfundablc t< i h h i cry for Housing Market Index, , u h "to open install a shower stall rather than a bathtub. and once again, use light floor and wall Brawl team of Ed Rogers, David theatre camp of Cape Coral, offers an deposit of $50 per child, per sesisiun If you can live without the extra storage colors. - the short-term outlook Borden, Raj Desai, Eric Zwick, Sam intense theatre experience for ages 7- reserves a place. Save $10 per >(.'bsi.jn ip lit ]) t You for the home building 1111 t J short- space, put in a pedestal sink rather than In general, small spaces need.less. Rosenberg, Jonathan Sharp and Diana 14. Learn acting, singing, dancing, how when registering hefore May 29. market is positive. The i . v ui decorat- the traditional sink and cabinet combina- Don't clutter them with knick-knacks and Weiner took first place. Canterbury, as to audition, fun theatre history facts and Musical Thoatro Camp will be-held Call: Office; (800) 232-6004 • (941) 472-3121 Near Beach Beauty The ONLY remaining undeveloped lot Across the street from the access to one of This property shares a beautiful pool and Mobile: 941) 994-7975 • FAX: (941} 395-0855 Evenings: (941) 472-3120 Phaedra Velarde in this lovely 12 lot subdivision of Sanibel's most private and beautiful beaches. tennis complex with the other Gopher c A™*. iLsj«L«r*'-.Jit>tM.U_ 1S924 E-Mail: tracvwfiicoconet.com Realtor - -— gorgeous hhomes . ElevatioElin allowll s fof r Walk homeowners. A peaceful island retreat situated on over Vi an acre & located just steps from the beach. A rare find, i construction at 4'. Total lot area: 20,655 spacious bdrms, 2 bths, cathedral ceilings, a THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY WONT LAST LONG! remodeled kitchen with maple cabinetry & Italian Sanibel Creative Tile Co. ceramic tile. Enormous storage area below, sunny- $750,000. southern exposure, easy access on & off the island Serving the Islands & plenty of room for a pool make this home a fine VIP Realty Group, Inc. is investment. All sewer assessments paid & now for 22 years hooked up. $429,000- the area's largest locally owned, ) Come visit our showroom! Call Phaedra Today! jull-service real estate company, Find Your Place With JOHN NAUMANN serving Southwest Florida for . ! FREE ESTIMATES Phone 941/472-3121 — ••... & ASSOCIATES www.viprealty.com ] Toll Free 800/232-6004 5°TB;s more than 2.5 years. REALTY GROUP: INC. 472-2853 • 472-TIhE- t-'Eves.i941/472-441t -: Lf^-^- : -.i.|IH9i«iwinU«-Way; StniUI, FL its Sealife jewelry line for ten years. our Sealife jewelry line will be popular Century 21 J. B. Novelli Internationale' Minors Local Jeweler 41 Inspired by Sanibel Island's beaches, the with all Key West visitors. Cast in expertly CO Dillian Thomas, Andrew Adams, Carl jewelry features dolphins, manatees and crafted 14K yellow and white gold, the Top Listing And 40 Sanibei-Captiva Youth Baseball and Softball Von Harten, Palmer Rosen, Travis To Open Store seashells. More than 100 Congress designs include the popular Sanibel I Garmarger, Jay Murray, Robert Cooper, designs are copyrighted and U.S. patent Sandals ©, Buckets and shell bracelets. Selling Agent. Charlie Cooper, Paul Gavin, Troy In Key West protected. Architect Robin Bosco, of Bosco This Weeks Standings e are proud Thompson, Nick Alvarez and Travis local jeweler with two Southwest According to Scot Congress, president, Architects & Planners of Miami will han- to Losses Kriolle. Florida locations, has announced "We have always wanted to take our dle the store's design. Bosco also created announce Major League Wins Senior Girls Sealife jewelry line to a national level. Congress' Bonita Springs store which W plans for the opening of a a new that the top selling 18 Brandi Rider, Caitlyn Hamilton, A Since it is most enjoyed by customers with opened last September. After a complete Astros store in the southernmost point of the and listing agent at ^- I Giants S 10 Brenna Williams, Lindsay Phillips, Kasey United States. a preference for ocean-related items, we refurbishment, the nearly 2,000 square the Sanibel Office • i t) 9 Harrell, Cassie Humphrey, Alexis Healy, Congress Jewelers, which has a store felt the Key West location would be ideal. foot Key West Congress store will replace for April, 2001, is -'* f Yankees Emma Halverson, Tess Walsh, Cherie With operational and distribution systems an existing retail outlet. Expected opening Marlins 16 2 in Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island and Peter O'Keeffe, a Gelpi, Piper Home and Chizette a newer location in Bonita Springs, will firmly established, we believe the Key date is mid-September.^ '"^ i Diamondbacks 9 veteran in real estate s Kremer.* open a new facility this fall in Key West at West location will be a major addition to 12 6 sales.*. ~ i Rockies 126 Duval Street, a block from Front our growing business. A primary attrac- National Street. The new jewelry store will feature tion is the fact that over 680,000 passen- Minor Leaque an ocean theme with an emphasis on gers from cruise ships will pass by our Peter O'Keefe new store each year." ! Tiqers 0 S League All Stars Congress' line of Sealife jewelry, custom Comments . , , Adds Congress, "With pieces selling ! Cubs 4 4 Great games this week; the Diamond Backs out lasted the Majors made in its own studios. The Florida jeweler has been creating from $20 to $5,000, we anticipate that Indians 6 2 Rockies in one of our longest games. We thought we were never John Tolisano, Steven Radakovic, ! Pirates 7 1 going to get home. But fun for all. Well, by the time this; comes Greg Gleason, Max Fitz, Bobby DeForest, out it will be the end of the season. Saturday we have All Star Joey Earl, Wesley Owens, Scott Grazier, I Angels 0 5 oames for everybody at 10 a.m. and then the picnic and awards Alex Dowd, Alex McDaniel, Scott at 12 p.m. Should be a great day. Everybody come out and Messinger and Tracy Walters. \ Girls Softball cheer your favorite player.t? Minors Dodgers 3 D Kris Kilgore, Nick Blaze, Hunter Phillies 4 6 Shamlian, Andrew Ambert, Trevor Baer, A.J. Martinez, Daniel Fletcher, Max Cook, i Biue Jays 4 5 American 2 J.D. Hall, Samantha Martinez, Zach 1 Cardinals 7 Burmudez and David Bilske. 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Bankruptcy Law Reform Could Adversely Affect Sanibel/Captiva D 5 $5.3 Million To Customers CO A—4l,300,000: Warner Robert C. and $368,000: Beard Betty T. and L. D. 2 to Beard Sara Jean, L36, Seagull Estates by Craig R, Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA Safety >. T ee County Anne G. to Scott Craig C.and Susan M., by Tina Haisman < I Electric L57, Phi, The Sanctuary at Wulfert Point. Sub. ^ JL—((Cooperative $1,095,00.0: Bonneau Raymond R. $365,000: Windsor Bradford T. and he word "bank- now before the Congress may threaten affect your estate and wealth preservation lthough many Louise R. to Salt Susan S., L8a, Ptl7a, ruptcy" is not this creditor haven. The Senate (S.420) planning? homes today 1 and Linda L. to Captiva Properties li Lie, Las Conchas Del Mar Subd Unrec L49, B3, Captiva Beach. Tusually associat- and House (H.R. 333) have passed sepa- Litigation. All of us are prone to a law- have circuit 03 Sanibel. A $879,100: Seaside Estates Limited ed with Sanibel or rate bills that directly address this issue. suit. Suppose you are pulling out of a breakers, some older NO $362,000: Chapin Barbara Amon to Captiva residents, for The Senate approved a portion of the bill shopping center onto Periwinkle and acci- homes still use a fuse Partnership and Toll Fl Gp Corp General Palmer Weston H., L32, Bd, Gumbo Partner to Itac 8. Lie, L9, The Estates at - obvious reasons. So offered by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) to dentally run into a bicyclist, permanently box. If you have a fuse Limbo Sub. how may the federal Gulf Harbour. place a $125,000 cap on home equity injuring him. Presume further that the box in your home, $355,000: Gergyes Joseph and bankruptcy law that could be shielded from creditors under $800,000: Wolter Group Inc. to Staley bicyclist is a prominent neurosurgeon. here are a few safety Patricia A. to Cannon Jeanne E. Trustee reform affect you? state law. The House-passed bill has a Hopefully you have more than adequate tips. Stephen L. and Deborah A., L42, Bf, U2, and Cannon Jeanne E. Trust, LI 7, B5, The answer lies in two-year residency requirement before the Beachview Country Club Estates. insurance as well as an asset protection Never use a penny Uq, Sanibel Shores Subd. Florida's special homestead creditor exemption can be used, and a higher fixed plan in place. If riot, and if bankruptcy to replace a blown fuse. Fuses are $750,000: Gartz Sandra H. to $200,000: Conley John W. and Carol exemption laws. cap. Kimberg Iris, G12, Sec4-44s-21e, reform becomes law, that surgeon's per- designed to protect against short circuits E. to Waller William G., L25, The In previous columns I reviewed these The Bush administration allegedly sup- Useppa Island. sonal injury attorney could have his sights and fires; but pennies aren't. Keep a Sanctuary at Wulfert Point Ph I. beneficial homestead laws. In general, no ports the House version, and the set on your beach residence. good supply of the specific fuses your . - ^5 CktT' $600,000: Olsen Natalie S. and $725,000: Day Nancy W. Trust and matter your creditor problems, Florida President has indicated he will sign what- Ronald D. and Olsen Natalie S. and Olsen Keep an eye on this legislation. Better home needs on hand in case you need Day Thomas R.and Day Thomas R. homestead is protected. Even if you owe ever bankruptcy reform bill emerges from them. Natalie S. Trustee and Olsen Natalie S. Trustee to Three Day Trust and Day yet, write your representatives. Object to millions, creditors cannot force liquidation the Congress, the limitations on home equity protected Turn off all appliances on a circuit Trust to Murty Timothy J. Trustee and Jeffrey K. Trustee, Apt#15, White Sands of your homestead (unless, of course, that Interestingly, legal scholars disagree before you change the fuse, and be sure Lichtenstein Trust, L40, 50, Little Lake Condominium. under state law to ensure that the benefi- creditor holds a mortgage or lien rights on whether this federal legislation will pre- cial Florida laws won't be challenged. In to pull the main ruse. If you don't take S f LCEC Key Account Executive Tricia Dorn presents an equity Murex. $690,000: Cook Doug S. and Monica the property). It is even possible for a hus- check to South Seas/Meristar Resorts Controller Wes Perry. empt Florida law. Not only do state alt instances, review a good asset protec- these steps, you could receive a shock. $525,000: Madsyd Lie to Cooper H. J. to Metz Steen A. and Eileen E., U327c, band and a wife to separately maintain statutes protect Florida homestead, but tion strategy with your attorney, just to be Also, never change a fuse in the dark. *•-'•*• at Iff ^ Lee Iii Trustee and Cooper H. Lee Iii Lighthouse Point Assoc Condo I. homestead properties, thereby doubling iv_ a' "acntn \< sumers. such as industrial/commercial there are Florida Constitutional protec- Use a flashlight to help you see what t Trust, L182, Sanibel Bayous Ii. $625,000: Kennedy Donald W. and your benefit under the exemptions. Tet giiM?'cn. users. Checks are mailed to accounts tions as well. Many scholars believe that Craig R. Hersch is a partner /sharehold- you're doing. • ' $520,000: Robert Raymond K. to Joyce E. to Banato Donald J.and Iris D. Notables such as Bowie Kuhn and O.J. the Florida Constitution will preempt fed- . Never stand in the rain, a puddle, or A t. jstrcner s equity account is based receiving more than $10. Customers Meller, Apt #131, Sand Pointe er in one of Fort Myers' oldest law firms, Scanlon Anne E., L60, Bg, The Dunes at Simpson have made Florida their home eral statutes. No one can be certain until serving Southwest Floridians since 1924. on a wet surface when changing a fuse, on the amount of electricity they purchase receiving $10 or less will receive, a credit Sanibel Island. Condominium. annually, as well as the number of years following financial setbacks. Rather than the law is passed and the question comes ©2001 Craig R. Hersch. Archives of pre- and be sure your hands are dry. on their electric bill. $475,000: Mcdermott Shirley Jean $410,000: Williams David C. and they have been an LCEC customer. The LCEC is proud to be one of the leading satisfy judgments against them, both men up. viously published Will Power columns Finally, use the right fuse for the right average distribution for 2001 is about Trust and Mcdermott Shirley Jean Wanda V. to Marrero Carlos J. and Dina, appealed their lawsuits and found the You may wonder why the proposed available at www.sbshlaw.com. circuit, and be sure to always screw fuses electric cooperatives in the distribution of Trustee and Jackson Shirley Jean to Rice Bldgb, AptlOl, Blind Pass Condo.$# $25. Amounts range from a few pennies equity to its customers. Only about half of largest house they could purchase in the change to these laws should cause con- in tightly. for new.1 residential customers to more Karen L, Par In G15, Sec27-46s-25e, Sunshine State. Voila! Instant creditor pro- cern. After all, if you reside on the islands If you would like more information, the 1,000 electric cooperatives in the Sanibel Island. than. $90,000 for large power con- United States return equity to tection. it is unlikely that bankruptcy has crossed call LCEC energy experts at 997-SAVE $425,000: Blauvelt Louise B.and The federal bankruptcy reform laws your mind. Moreover, how does all of this or 1-800-201-SAVE.# customers.^ Blauvelt Louise B. Trust and Blauvelt Louise B. Trustee to Love Philip R.and Upen tor PLACE 1 eimancmg Why should Vebrtte Mortgage be >our island's only source for financing? Choose from over WE DID THE COMPARISONS - Simple answer: Besides providing you with unbeatable low rates & service, 1 we represent over 100 bpks & lending institutions. Designers Rug Center is the wholesale supplier of: You WIN WITH VALUE! 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Bob Matistic Islands office, for GG Robideau Lori McGowen Jane Reader General Real Estate: Weaver the month of Winner A verv strong showing for the team April .# of GG Robideau and Lori McGowen Chuck Andrews cave them top sales honors for the first 17Awards' ouarter of 2001 and for the month ot WITHOUT F 0 U A 1999/2000 Parade of Homes February. Jane Reader Weaver led the • Superior Home wav in January, giving her the number Tirod of thr oitlindi}' Come s&e the extrao Jindiy Winnei of • Best Overall Design • one spot with Bob Matistic taking home 17 aAaids iii the 1909/2000 Paidde of Homes. The Alhambia number one tor the month of March. Top * Best Interior Design * Presenting the awards was Mike Heise. Model" and The Cat>tillt MoJol aie J must see Youi diearn <• Best Architectural Detail General manager of South Seas Sanibel Marketing Agent of elegant waleifiont, yacht and golf course living has nsen on Best Outdoor Utfng & Captiva Properties general real estate ,. E/MAX of the ohoies of the Intiacoastal Waterfiont in the community division, Vicki Panico the Islands Best Uvability • Sundial: Robin Humphrey Mary Ann Cowart Fred Newman RsLwould like to voted Best Waterfiont Community Palmas del Sol, located with- Best Kttohen • Robin Humphrey, "Mr. Sundial ; ; congratulate, in the gated community of Gulf Haibour Yacht and Country Club Best Terrace* again walked away with the top sales • Realtor/Associate honors for the first quarter. number one in sales for the month of is unique to luxury condominium living Choose Palmas del Sol and February. Rebecca Tracey took the Pat Eichenlaub for ResGrt Real Estate: being named the enjoy amenities unusual in a luxury condominium, like a two cai A sterling effort gave Mary Ann number one spot for both January and top marketing enclosed garage, elegant entrance lobbies, and grand interiors with Cowart top sales producer honors for March. agent at the the first quarter. She also took top sales Charlene Morris from the Captiva one-of-a-kind ftoor plans. RE/MAX of the Life at Palmas del Sol exemplifies the production for the month of March and office and Millie Mitchell of the Sundial Islands office for the tied with seam Newrnan/Panico for office received the award for month of luxurious waterfront lifestyle you're looking for, without all the compromises. A February. Team Fred Newman and Vicki "Administrative Excellence" for their private, palm lined road meanders over a bridge past the neighborhood's Panico was number one in sales for the efforts.-^ Pat Eichenlaub month of January. . exclusive clubhouse. Here residents will discover a lush, tropical pool Vacation Ownership: area complete with raised spa and sun deck...the perfect spot for Rick Barnes Rebecca Tracey Rick Barnes was the "Big Kahuna 'in sharing quiet afternoons with new acquaintances or cherished sales for the first quarter. He also was friends. 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Grosse Pointe Development Co,, Inc., Managing Partner WRESSlDANiELS/ 1648 Periwinkle Way, Suite B Fort Myers, Florida 33901 UKEDR.i PKWY./ Now j.B. Novelli Internationale Sanibel, Florida 33957 Telephone: (941) 334-4121 Open 800-883-0210 Telephone: (941) 472-6700 Facsimile: (941) 334-4100 Facsimile: (941) 472-5129 Website: www.henlaw.corn -V.. 941-395-1200 ^D'WPQ8 ^ *$$• aancepUons^Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Use andaccesstoGulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club is subject to the temis and conditions established by Uie owner of said club facilities. 01997 Grosse Pointe Development Company, Inc. aids contain acetaminophen as well. This more energy and a better memory. But unacceptable behavior. Once he gets deaRPharmacist list is just the tip of the iceberg. products that contain "glandular" material away with the unacceptable things, the ' 47 Chiropractic by Suzy Cohen, RPh Avoid acetaminophen if you are a could, theoretically, cause Creutzfeldt- problem can quickly get out of hand. ABWA recovering alcoholic. Don't combine it Jakob disease in humans. That's the dis- While it is natural for a puppy to have lots i* Renamed To .ear with other liver-damaging drugs such as ease caused by "Mad Cows." of energy and to chew, there are limits. Woman Health News --..-" I Pharmacist cholesterol-lowering drugs or the natural Since there are loose regulations on Your girlfriend needs to hear this from the - YMCA Board by Dr. Michael Tblisano, B,A.;M,A., I've been tak- sedative, kava. Never take acetaminophen the quality of dietary supplements, be pros and receive the education that will Of The Year D.C., Chiropractor ing Tylenol (aceta- with alcohol. Even though 4000 mil- careful. If you are particularly concerned, get them off to a better start. Then you *"|""**hh e law lirm t the regular monthly meeting at ligrams is currently considered the upper minophen) on and off avoid any supplement that contains beef can all work in agreement together with > '< I of the Sundial, the Sanibel-Captiva Year Round for years and now I maximum dose, stay closer to 2000 mil- or bovine "glandular" extracts. As for pre- consistency and maintain peace of I rHenderson. Chapter of The American Chiropractic Care hear that it'is poiso- ligrams perday (total). It's just safer. scription medicine, don't worry yet, stan- id& Franklin. Starnes ABusiness Womens' Association was t's the spring season-a nous. Is this media poof or is it true? Dear Pharmacist dards of purity are strict in the pharmaceu- Dr. Clancy is a licensed menial health & Holt, PA is proud to announce our "Woman of the good time to start reno- I've got a bad case of jock itch. I am a tical industry. pi-eased to vations, decorating and WJ Daytona therapist and certified hypnotherapist o Year", Nola Francis, owner of the I Poisonous? No, but the safety of this very active sportsman and I've spent $50 Did You Know? announce that cleaning before the Sandpiper of Sanibel on Palm Ridge. drug has been questioned before. In high on a bunch of useless over-the-counter • It takes a person seven minutes, on stockholder. She has been a member for 15 years weather gets too hot. Douglas B. Szabo. doses, chronic use or in combination with creams. What is your pick of the mill? average, to fall asleep.# AD/HD Learning and has worn many hats. The two most However, people often HI Ft. Lauderdale has been appoint- try to cram too much other drugs, it can be dangerous. That's noteworthy, were taking charge of the because acetaminophen is processed by Mentax, but it requires prescription. Disabilities ed Presided cf monthly bulletin and bringing it to a work into the evenings the Board ot Douglas B, Szabo the liver and the liver takes a beating from Jock itch is caused by any number of his presentation will include infor- sophisticated format. Her latest work is a and weekends. Physically, they are not resilient fungus that can survive on your Got A Problem? Directors for the used to the lifting, climbing, bending and it. mation; on AD/HD students who book compiled of all the members bios. What's particularly frightening is that skin indefinitely. This is why infections YMCA of Lee Each member received one. stretching that many of these chores Thave a co-existing learning disor- recur. Mentax belongs to a new class of Count*;,' for a second year. require. No wonder they feel the strain in the public assumes all over-the-counter Dr. Connie Is In! der which can hider school perform- Dougias B. Szabo will preside over the She is highly visible at all fund raising (OTC) drugs are perfectly safe. Yet last anti-fungals so it may be more helpful to events. The funds we raise provide help their muscles and joints! by Constance S. Clancy, Ed.D. • ance, such as reading and calculating most successful annual campaign in the year, hundreds of people died or suffered you.Plus it is effective against Candida albi- problems. Educational evaluations used YMCA's history, raising almost $175,000 toward the educational expenses of young If you are feeling more than the usual permanent liver damage because of aceta- . cans, a principal culprit in the cause of women who qualify for our financial aid. minor aches or pains, visit your chiroprac- Q: My girlfriend's new to assess learning disorders and to sponsor more than 3.900 children and Nola Francis minophen. In Britain, health officials had jock itch. strengths, the development of appropri Thank you Nola, for the many years of tor. His or her comprehensive examina- puppy is quite hyper and teens in YMCA programs. He will also to restrict the number of tablets that can Dear Pharmacist t feel she is giving into ate education plans and impact on farni help the YMCA add more programs service — We Honor You!# tion can locate any spinal subluxations or be sold at once because so many people I take an energy formula that contains other anomalies. The Doctor of him and spoiling him. He ly and peer relations will be addressed. across the county including the areas of were using it to overdose themselves. "animal sources" and I am thinking....is it has already torn up shoes School and home accommodations will Fort Myers. Dunbar. Cape Coral. Estero Southwest Community Foundation cycle. Forty-five were awarded grants Chiropractic's experienced, noninvasive possible that "Mad Cow Disease" could adjustments are designed to set things Acetaminophen is considered relatively and he is now chewing a also be discussed. An infoimation tablo and Lehigh Acres. Other responsibilities totaling $412,000. safe, but it's easy to rack up the dose and make it into our medicines and supple- section of the table. I will be provided. A question and answci include the planning process of opening Awards The 25 year-old Foundation is made right again, restoring the body's natural ments? processes and helping it self-heal without not realize it. For example, lots of people have suggested some session will be designated. This meeting the Estero branch by 2002 and facilitating orty-five non-profit organizations up of more than 190 endowed funds cre- take the maximum dose for several days BP Gainesville ideas but she won't listen is free and open to the public. membership growth at the recently reno- ated by citizens and institutions in order to dangerous drugs. serving Southwest Florida residents instead of just once or twice. And many Definitely possible. The products that and the situation is get- This meeting is approved for teacher vated Paul Bush Branch in Fort Myers.-^ have been awarded more than perpetually support non-profit groups in The most satisfied individuals are those people unknowingly take acetaminophen are derived from animal parts like cow ting out of control. We are having fights F the region. Priorities for these grants are who participate in a year-round fitness inservice credits through the school dis- $412,000 in Spring, 2001 Grants by when they use cold/cough remedies, brain, spinal cord and adrenal glands, are over the puppy and I am beginning to not based on the instructions of the endow- program outlined by the chiropractor. trict of Lee County Staff Development the Southwest Florida Community sometimes mixing it with prescription subject to contamination. Many of these want to be with her. Any suggestions Center. Continuing education credits for Foundation. ment donors and include funding for arts Ongoing chiropractic care for the spine pain-killers like Percocet, Darvocet, products are sitting out on the shelf at before she and I break up over this? and culture, education, the environment, and working out helps prevent problems, mental health professionals are being One hundred six agencies submitted Vicodin and Lortab, all of which contain your local pharmacy or health food store. A: Of course this is the best time to requested. applications for projects totaling health and human services, and communi- and eases any aches early on.# MORE acetaminophen. Some OTC sleep Their pretty labels suggest that you'll get ty development.^ train a dog, when he is still a puppy and CHADD of Lee county is a local chap- $2,067,500 for the Spring 2001 grant he can learn appropriate behaviors. ter of the national non-profit organization Suggest to your girlfriend that there are that provides information and support tu obedience training schools to enroll in that parents and adults with attention ck'fii ii-. Alzheimer's couid teach and educate both the puppy and to educators and other intnvhiL'd and his owner. This can prevent a lot of professionals. CHADD int'ets tin.1 fiisl Caregivers grief and frustration. Like? children, pup- Tuesday of next month frnm Sc'pionk'i SUN DAMAGE? PROTECT Your HOME! 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"I feel a en * Getting To The Point years: that there is a connection between deep connection with the tradition of C < by Brian Johnson the little toes and the eyes. acupuncture," said Kathleen. "I get just as Acupuncture is especially effective for excited as the patients when they're feel- n the 1980s Kathleen Faraone went to chronic health problems. Kathleen regu- ing better." see an acupuncture specialist about her larly treats people for asthma, bronchitis, "The first improvement came to my CO chronic lower back pain. She had seen headaches, back pain, osteoarthritis, self-esteem," said Joyce. "Kathleen treat- Q I a number of western doctors about her insomnia and depression. The list goes ed me with the respect and die dignity condition, but could obtain no relief. on. Because acupuncture vitalizes the that sometimes gets lost in a busy doc- Willing to try almost anything, she figured entire body, there is no injury or trauma tor's office. I did not notice any changes it was"time to see what the ancient beyond its reach. in my physical condition until my third Chinese art of acupuncture - with a Most people come to acupuncture weekly visit. I slowly began recognizing 3.000 year track record of success - after passing through the machinery of that I was feeling better. Colleagues also could do. western medicine: visits to the doctor, started remarking on the changes they Needles were inserted into key points blood tests, x-rays, medication, surgery, saw in me. I can now work all day, cook of her body and.a marvellous healing hospitalization. In cases where these supper, do a load of laundry and attend energy flowed to the site of her injury. established methods don't work - or my son's soccer game - all in one day! It She was astonished. "I was really very make matters worse - patients often look is not an over exaggeration to say that amazed with the results I got." she said. for a different form of healing. Kathleen Faraone's acupuncture treat- She shared the news with her father, Increasingly, even western MDs are rec- ments have given me my life back." Kathleen Faraone who was suffering from neck pain which Kathleen with patient Joyce Stathopoulos ommending acupuncture for chronic Kathleen has been living on Sanibel was so debilitating that he was consider- Elements. Dividing her time between complaints. since 1982, when she moved from lliance Design Group, P.A., an architectural/ interior ing surgery. Instead, he decided to follow Sanibel and Miami, she spent three years healing atmosphere: Van Gogh paintings Those with a skeptical bent of mind "I usually see people who have seen Attleboro, Massachusetts. She and design firm in Fort Myers, is proud to announce they his daughter's lead. It took just two ses- learning about acupuncture points, merid- brighten the walls, the music of J.S. Bach will be interested to know that some of lots of doctors and had lots of tests," said Stephen have three sons: Michael (17), raised over $4,000 for last weekends "Relay for Life" sions, said Kathleen, for his pain to clear the process has been documented on A ians, chi, and the human pulse. In comes over the stereo and the furniture is Kathleen. "They are trying acupuncture Zach (13) and Dylan (12). Those wishing cancer walkathon. The American Cancer Society sponsored up. It has never recurred. October of 1998 she opened up her own arranged with eastern simplicity. It is a film. In her February newsletter, Kathleen as a last resort. It's amazing to help peo- to schedule an acupuncture appointment the 24-hour fundraising program at the Lee County Sports Having experienced such dramatic practice in the office of chiropractor Dr. place to relax and be restored. tells a story about a physicist named ple when they've exhausted all other with her can phone her office in Fort Complex. As a first time participant, Alliance Design Group. healing in her own body, and having wit- Bob Fisher, located on Palm Ridge Road. How does acupuncture work? A nee- Zang-Hee Cho who conducted an experi- alternatives." Myers at 489-0325.& RA. was pleased with their efforts. nessed the alleviation of her father's suf- "That was great," said Faraone. "He's a dle - fine as a human hair and painless ment using functional magnetic resonance One of her patients, Joyce The captain leader for the firm's walkathon and director of fering. Kathleen wanted to know more wonderful person." when used - is softly tapped into an imaging (fMRl). Stathopoulos, arrived at her office in July Interior Design, Monica Joy stated "I am amazed at our team, about this eastern medical art. The sys- Currently she is working in Fort Myers acupuncture point on the body. This Cho shone light into the eyes of volun- of 2000 with a connective tissue disorder we actually exceeded our fundraising goal." The firm's tems of the human body were already a (16681 McGregor Boulevard), where the action stimulates a flow of healing energy. teers as an fMRI scanned the activity in that had stumped her primary doctor and Out E-mail address is employees worked together for several months targeting prime topic in the Faraone home: her their brains. "As expected," wrote population is less seasonal. Yet because "It uses mechanisms already present in two specialists. The joint pain and fatigue many resources for the cancer donations. "Everything ran Monica Joy husband, Stephen. Ph.D., is a medical she is just a couple of miles from the the body," said Faraone. "It can both Kathleen, "he found that the light activat- was so great that she did not know how l$land$unSanibel§aoLcom smoothly and I was thrilled to see our firm pulling together for researcher. causeway, she is close enough to Sanibel invigorate and relax while restoring bal- ed the visual cortex, which is the part of much longer she could continue her job a good cause," said J& In 1995 she enrolled at The Worsley that most of her old clients have followed ance to the bioenergy of the human the brain that controls vision. Next, he as a clinical research nurse. Even the Institute of Classical Acupuncture, now her over the bridge. Her new office has a body." used fMRI to examine the brain while an known as the Academy of the Five SELL OVrAFPMACmNGWNLrPOUR LOTS REMAIN. Cottagee To Caet\ee Choice lots are going fast. 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(800)538-5136 283-2742 room.two bath direct Gulf front condominium 10/8-BM-TFN Rotary Club 472-1038 LARGE 1 BEDROOM. East end of island. with outstanding rental income netting nearly Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 CASTAWAYS RESORT $30,000 annually. Overlooking the butterfly garden Canal front. Washer & dryer. No dogs. Immediate Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 1 •SAMBEL occupancy. $695 mos. Call-339-2337, please leave and the beach beyond, this is one of the most has- JIM CAVALLO: Your message/phone number was sle free ownership opportunities on the island. Call Sanibel & Captiva message. Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 incomplete. Please call back for a great private Charlie today for a free digital video, photos and ,-a* rre 4/27-V-5/18 The Retired Officers Association " t.^ c team Cal! The Island Sun Island Reservations . Sanibel home rental! 1-888-232-2459. rental policies. Price reduced to $595,555. Call ANNUAL RENTALS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD (TROA, Alex MacKensie) 395-9232 E c e f. s at 395-1213 or 472-1511 or long distance at 800-233-8829. 1.1= J. •>- f TOP FLOOR/GULFFRONT CONDO! Just list- Zonta Club 472-1345 BEST IN THE DUNES! 2BR, 2BAduplex overlook- Fax 395-2299 ing 18th green. Close to the pool. $1,300 mos. (J ed! Magnificent sweeping views overlooking 13 CALL THE ISLAND SUN Th s-a + utilities. Available 7/15.472-2630. acres of wildlife preserve and onward toward Island Attractions to Place Your GULF SIDE 5/4-v-TFN the beach and the Gulf beyond. Vaulted ceilings, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen, leather SANIBEL ARMS WANTED TO RENT AT 395-1213 OR FAX: 395-2299 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 n " pTi Classified Ad, for as couches and much, much more. Weekly rentals WESTCONDO WANTED TO RENT FROM OWNER, allowed. Two bedroom, two bath. A real find in this Sanibel Historical Village & Museum 472-4648 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, 500 ft. beach Gulf front 2B0 2BA last 2 or 3 weeks of March market Recently reduced to $779,555!! Call Quick. 3 low as $7 per week SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) . .472-2329 T * aa> pool, tennis, dock. Weekly rentals 2002 Phone 812-2684077 or mail: P.O: Box 521, 1/26-BM-TFfJ €altilW1888239t9e18882 2 •Sullivan. IN47882. • ,tLMC-TFN m 8-V-&I8 or more. Preregistration is required. A lim- teA;::*4^^'4:N*fi^fl%S*-^ Newfoundland, thus producing the long- The St. Bernard has an unique sense of ited number of scholarships are available 5 haired St. Bernard who although quite to help cover the cost of registration for smell unparelled in man or beast, even handsome, nonetheless was found to be iThe St. Bernard finding people under mounds of snow rescue workers, shelter employees, and unpractical for rescue work as the snow mm 5 by Marion Smith when the scent of the trail had long since those on limited incomes. and ice would cling to his coat thus imped- Volunteers who attend the workshop magine you are a passed. ing his mission. will be taught how to set up a complete ACROSS 1 2 traveler in the The most renowned St. Bernard of all ACROSS 52 Yesterday's 87 Pianist 3 Stiffened a 44 With 47 82 Swash- Both the Longhaired St. Bernard and animal relief center and the basics of 1 TV host • thresher Jorge I Neely of hockey year 1450 cross- time was named Barry, who alone rescued the Shorthaired St. Bernard are wonder- shirt Down, buckling I emergency management. Workshop par- John 53 Lillian or 88 "-Old 4 Contains Italian novelist 4 Favorable voters 12 more than forty people at various times ing the dangerous- - fully gentle dogs being very patient and ticipants also receive an extensive emer- 5 Full of Dorothy Cow Hand" 5 Expand export 83'48 and is eternally remembered by having his 8 Aforementioned Swiss Alps into kind, however it will be the Shorthaired gency preparedness manual. oneself 54 Ivy Leaguer ('36 song) 6 Free-for-all 45 Produces Hitchcock 15 likeness on display in the Natural Museum 9 Amontillado 55 Fancy 12 Actress Hagen Italy, which was a version you will be apt to find when you EARS is the disaster rescue arm of the 89 Objective 7 City on the pies film of History in Beme, Switzerland. container dessert 90 Counter Danube 46 Actress 84 Texas town 13 July tremendously ardu- go skiing in The Alps.'ft United Animal Nations, a non-profit 18 The St. Bernard was originally brought 13 Beseeched 56 First dog in change 8 Day— Long 86 "I Love birthstone ous undertaking and national animal advocacy organization 17 Nile feature . space 91 Botanist 9 Finger food 47 See 44 Lucy" to the Swiss Alps by Roman soldiers and Marion Smith is a professional pet 14 Horned very often a danger- based in Sacramento, California. To regis- 18 In good 57 Wrjere cats Gray 10 Stun Down surname the breed was perfected by the monks of groomer on Sanibel. antelope ous one. All of a terfor the workshop, contact EARS at health congregate 92 Age 11 Less loopy 48 Manipulate 87 Tour-de- St Bernard de Menthon near the Great 19"—Without 58 Pie — 95 End of 12 TV's"— 49 Diffident France sudden there is a P 0. Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 15 Carton horrendous noise Bernard Pass. Possibly the ancient Mastiffs Love" mode remark Landing" 50 Drum din vehicle 16 Infinitesimal bit the Great Dane and the Great Pyrenees Disaster Rescue 95818, 916-429-2457, For more infor- ('68 hit) 59 Lofty peak 104 Road to 13 Symbol of 51 Nick of 88 Adjectival and an avalanche sends the snow and ice 20 Sanctuary 60 Distribute enlighten- suffix 17 In due time were introduced to his bloodline to help mationabout EARS, disaster rescue, and immortality "Q&A" plummeting down the slopes, and there For Animals preparedness information, visit UAN's 22 Hood's the donuts ment 14 Drink like a 52 Gets on 90 Aptitude 18 Party game produce the powerfully massive dog we handle 61 Keats com- 105 Generally Doberman 55 Perkins role 91 Say please 21 Absolutely you -are unable to move, trapped by the olunteer Training Workshop Set web site at www.uan.org .it volumes of snow, What would you think? know today. The monks and dogs were a 23 Admiral position 106 —choy 15 Happening 56 "Frederica" 92 Pound of 22 Simple sugar wonderful team in effecting rescue work for June 2 in Orlando, FL Zumwalt 62 Middle of 107 Rocker Billy 16 Writer composer poetry What would you wish for? A gold mine? A 24 Tiny part of remark 108 Tracking Walcott 57 Mature 93 Extend 23 Sectioned that was so often necessary in the moun- The, Emergency Animal Rescue 38 39 40 42 43 44 cache of diamonds or emeralds? A million VService (EARS) will host a June 2nd train- a second 70 Born tool 17Tyneof 60 Descendant 94 Wrestling 26 Winter woe tains and the dogs were also most helpful 25 Wagner 71 '87 Peace 110 Manuscript "Cagney & 61 Ready to giant 27 Essayist's spe- Lira? in protecting the monastery against ban- ing workshop for volunteers interested in work Prize enc. Lacey" reduce 96 Twangy 45 47 cialty, maybe All of these things would be absolutely dits. helping rescue and care for animals during 26 Annealing winner 111 "Surely 21 West. 63 Silverware 97 Commerce useless but the one thing that would be This gigantic dog weighs about one disasters. During the past 11 years, EARS oven 72 Solidify you —" alliance city 98 Classical 30 Touch 48 50 truly helpful would be the wonderful St hundred and twenty pounds with a height volunteers have helped rescue and cafe for 27 Flagon filler 73"— Shook 113 Lowliest 27 Coldest 64 Infirmary nonet 31 Opposite of 28 Newspaper Up" ('57 cadet cont. item 99 "Hedda "trans-" 51 53 Bernard who is world famous for his res- of thirty inches or more, short muzzle, thousands of animal victims in more than 30 Take-home smash) 114 Caustic 28 Audacity 65 Went Gabler" cue work having been instrumental in sav- strongly developed flews turning into a 45 disasters ranging from the recent wild- 31 Start of a 74 Corny 115 Yemeni port 29 Tevye's wrong playwright 32 Long lunch ing thousands of lives. Not quite so much curve at the lower edge of the mouth fires in Montana, to the flooding in No'rth remark goddess? 116 "New Jack portrayer 66 Snowy bird 100 Club 33 ATM ID in this modern day of the helicopter and (flews pendulous upper lip) black roof to 35 Ring stat 77 Colossal City" actor 32 Sneeze and 67 "Big Three" creed 34 Snapshots 53 Carpentry tool 10 Fanzine subject composer Carolina after 1999's Hurricane Floyd. 36 Thwack commotion 117 Beast of wheeze site 101 What l.e. aeroplane, nor since the Simplon Tunnel 35 Computer II Sand hill 36 Early wake-up mouth, medium brown eyes with eyelids Emergency Animal Rescue Service stands for 37 Compact 78 Malicious to Borden 33 Superior to 68 New York hour was built providing travelers with an alter- not closing completely, long heavily coat- Workshop - cotton the max 118 Long lunch? 34 Chip's city 102 "Ora pro — connector DOWN 19 U.N. veto native route going through the mountains ed tail with slightly upturned tip, an overall Date: Saturday, June 2 38 "Great 80 Where rams 119 For fear that chum 69 — Bator 103 Painter 36 Pouch 1 Windy City "20 Columbus sch. 37 Frighten instead of over them, but prior to 1905 appearance of being heavily muscular. Expecta- romp 120 Non-stereo 39 Infant 74 — au vin Paul 37 For example squad 23 Fast-forward 38 Broom-closet Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tions" 81 Bus starter? 121 Little ones oinker 75 Aussie 109 Word on a the St. Bernard was invaluable in rescue 38 Party game 24 - -Wan Kenobi items Color of coat is any shade of red with Location: Four Points Sheraton Hotel, character 82 Thirteen, to 40 "Greetings!" walker pump 2 On work, guiding the search parties to the 39 Monad white markings and quite often you will 3835 McCoy Road, Orlando 40 Cad a baker DOWN 41 Early 76 Cell stuff 111 Bowie or 45 jet black 3 Long skirt 25 Sister injured person and often laying down 40 Year-end refrain find the male to be all black. Cost for the workshop is $75 per per- 42 Mythical 83 Soprano 1Word computer 77 Dandy Bakker 46 Use an old 4 Talked foolishly 26 Predicament beside him to help the person from freez- I$lan6$un$an\he\@ao\.coir) 42 Buccaneers' 78 Hailing 112 Author At one time the monks tried cross- son or $65 per person for a group of four being Fleming form for phone 5 Gordon and 27 Single no more word head- from Umberto ing to death until his rescue was accom- 44 Hateful 84 — impasse "end" 28 41 Big nits breeding this shorthaired dog with the 50 Give a little 85 Dachshund 2 Nobelist quarters Aberystwyth 113 Cosset a 47 Fragment Roman Indignation plished. 42 Egyptian wader 51 Green or donkey Root 43 Spare part? 79 In accord corgi 48 - colada 6 Bert Lucarelli's 29 Huck's pal 49 Farm fraction instrument 31 17-year locusts 43 Beatles' meter 50 "Who am- 7 Characters 32 Georgetown maid PUZZLE ANSWERS judge?" 8 Emulate Oksana athlete 44 Do stevedores' If You Like Stu s Cartoons, 51 Goblet part Baiul 34 Atl. counterpart work You'll Love Stu's Cartoon Annual. 52 Crystal gazer 9 Family member 35 Austrian S.T T Y( This hardcover book is challenger® I J 0 W DIRECTIONS: BATTLE Rl) each square with a number, one through nine., an island coffee table favorite. 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