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A Nutcracker Sweet LAL •7 / . LIBRARY I nf ^ 1 \ \ tldliTH. nV fsl'1 "* w 'H bt mcVoJ hatk iV ..11 'V :: VOi.. 34, NO.51 TUESDAY. OEC. 19. >S95 2 SECTIONS. 40 PAGEIS 50 O^.M'I S Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The true meaning of Christmas The visitor sadly shook his head As he basked in the tropical sun "Call this Christmas?" to me he said. "Well not where I come from!" "Christmas needs snow and ice and cold And the sound of sleigh bells ring. As for me, 1 can't be sold On this weather that feels like spring. Santa Claus in a bathing suit? No sir! It just ain't right — Cranberry Sauce and tropical fruit! I think its an awful fright." "My poor misguided friend," I said, . "Your lament does not ring true. You're mixed up by the things you've read From a myth you take your clue, For no snow fell on Bethlehem Photo by Randy Sebald The night the star first shone, Children from Sanibel's Children's Center perform "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" over the Luminary There ivas no blizzard or howling gale Weekend. Children and adults were out in force enjoying the Luminary trail. That swept with shriek and moan The breeze was soft, and, what is more, The night the Christ child came, A Hibiscus bloomed near the stable door as Mary murmured his name. Bougainvillea of violet hue Nutcracker Arched in a graceful bower, Poinsettias ive't with midnight deiu Enhanced the sacred hour. The heavenly host in the starry sky By Frank Wagner Proclaimed the birth of the King. Islander staff writer And rustling palms echoed the cry As the whole earth seemed to sing- For Michelle Marinello, a young wou!d-be-ballerina from So xve find here on our sun drenched land nibel, this has been an unusual- Untouched by ice and snow, exciting holiday season... No that the spirit of Christmas is near at hand, iger did Michelle have to be sat- ed with just a vision of a And we feel God willed it so. she saw a e ballerina dancing the role, and Michelle Marinello (left) and Jane Fisher backstage at Mann Haii. — Author unknown Michelle herself was " up there with the stars." Florida. party sequence, some to become The young Sanibel dancer The very pretty Michelle talked members of the mouse kingdom appeared as a dancing soldier in about her experience in glowing and others for soldiers. This poem was submitted by Bob The Nutcracker, recently per- terms. She explained that the audi- Michelle related, in a giant and Sandie Sultai^ who thought formed at the Barbara B. Manrr tions had been held in August. spurt of enthusiasm: "I was cho- many readers would enjoy it as Performing Arts Hall. The princi- Hundreds of dancers showed up sen to be one of the soldiers ancf much as they did, and wished a pal dancers were all from Dance and were separated into age everything that happened after that "Merry Christmas to all." groups. Some auditioned for the Alive, State Touring Company of Continued on page 5 I 2 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 Consumer Tuesday. Dec. 19 1995 THE ISLANDER 3 Reports gives St. Isabel's plays Santa for migrant children By L. Rom Jr. Happy Holidays Calendar 14 holiday hope for Islander editor Classifieds 27 The Christmas spirit is alive and well on Sanibel Fishing Lines 24 gift givers and Captiva, says Lenora Hoffman, co-chair of St. The staff of the Islander wishes all a Happy Isabel's Women's Guild. Holiday and a safe, prosperous New Year. Op/Ed Page 8/9 Santa's Shop at Library By Anne Bellew Hoffman and her co-chair Margie Herrington, This is our all-Island mailer, the once-a-year Police Beat 6 through Christmas Islander staff writer with the help of many others, gave a warm meal, a issue that is distributed to all residents and busi- comforting smile, and some traditional Christmas nesses on Sanibel and Captiva. Real Estate 25 Still looking for just the right gift for someone? presents to the children of local migrant workers on a The Sanibel Public is the first stop for Santa So, if you have just arrived for your winter stay, Real Estate Classifieds 27 Here are some suggestions from Consumer Reports recent Sunday. welcome, we hope you find this a great reprieve. this year. An animated Christmas display, 9'x8' in annual "Best Buy Gifts." The Women's Guild and numerous parishioners, If you are a long-time islander, enjoy. Shelling Tips 4 dimension, will be on display at least through along with the Sundial Resort and other sponsors, And if The Islander is new to you, and you are What's Cooking? 10 Christmas. More than 1,200 man-hours were For the home... hosted about 80 migrant worker's children for a new to the islands, a special welcome to you. spent constructing this display, designed by Mike • Comforters: Down - Macy's Charter Club Vail home-cooked meal and some holiday spirit on Dec. Our Christmas issue is chock full of seasonal What's Playing 24 and Annelle Rigsby, and you and your family ($162), The Company Store #C313 ($214) and 10. information, but in an effort to give you the best, won't want to miss it. For information call the Heirloom ($230). Synthetic - Springs Performance "It was a joyous day for children who otherwise biggest issue to date, we had to make a few modi- library at 472-2483. ($30), Sears Colormate Options ($60) and Martex would have had a bleak Christmas," says Hoffman. fications, so consult the Index to your right for Special features Atelier Monet's Lilies ($70). Though this year's turnout was less than years your favorites and for special features in this Christmas Church services 6 • TVs: 19- and 20-inch - Toshiba CF20D40 past, Hoffman says it is in large part due to the flood- week's feature. Island seniors play, Christmas ($285) and Sony KV-220S10 ($330). 27-inch ing of Bonita and nearby. And from the staff at the Islander, Happy Christmas Workers 23 Samsung TXB2735 ($430), Toshiba CF27D50 "Many kids were unable to get to the mission Dinner, Dec. 21 8c Dec. 25 ($510) and Sony KV-27V55 ($720). All are stereo. Holidays. Christmas traditions 17 (where they were then trolleyed to the Sundial Migrant children enjoy a holiday dinner courtesy of • Phones: Cordless Basic - BellSouth 673X ($60) Resort) in time, a lot of that was due to the floods. St. Isabel's Women's Guild. Recommended gifts 5 Island seniors will get together to see "My and GE 2-9615 ($75). With answering machine - "Still, all the kids got toys, including those that Sanyo CAS-170 ($200). Digital - AT&T 9100 Bailey's Store, this wouldn't be possible." • L. Rom Jr., Islander editor Holiday theater reviews 21 Three Angels" at the Pirate Playhouse, Thursday, couldn't make it." Dec. 21. They also will gather on Christmas Day, ($245) and Uniden EXP 9100 ($295). Hoffman says the efforts of the Women's Guild She adds that although the meal is ser-ved at the 1 p.m., with a planned potluck. Island seniors will • Answering Machines (about 5X7 inches in don't go unnoticed. Sundial, the food is prepared by the church. "We provide the ham. Reservations are recommended; size with computer chips to record): AT&T 1720 "The kids are great, they're so appreciative." could never afford that ... but it's great that they let at the time of reservation you will be asked what ($75), GE 2-9876 ($85), Sony TAM-1000 ($125). The women of St. Isabel's have been doing this us use their place. The people at Sundial are so help- type of dish you plan to bring. For more informa- • Boom Box: JVC PC-X110 ($215). (A little for eight years, and since the beginning, when about ful." tion call 472-6989. heavy to be truly portable). 35 children were brought in, the number has consis- Hoffman expresses thanks to all the parishioners, • Portable CD Players: RCA RP-7913 ($86) and tently grown, to as many as 100 children. volunteers from St. Isabels, and visitors who gave Panasonic SL-S160 ($92). "Without the help of our sponsors, including John toys and monetary donations." Kiwanis Gift Delivery • Compact Cameras: Long-range zoom - Canon Naumann — he's so helpful — and The Floral Dec. 23 Sure Shot Zl 15 ($285). Medium -range zoom - Fuji Company, J.T. Smith & Company, Sarah Fallers and Discovery 1000 Zoom ($170)/Vivitar 500 PZ Series "Chef Danny is known for enhancing his classical style with New World influences and a This year's Kiwanis Christmas gift delivery 1 ($140) and Leica Mini Zoom 18005 ($385). Non- Sanibel-Captiva whiff of the exotic." will start on Dec. 23. Gifts must be turned in by 5 zoom - Yashica T4 Super Weatherproof ($165). - Best Restaurants, Epicurean Rendezvous Conservation Foundation's p.m. on the 23rd. All gifts should be wrapped, For the kitchen... "Is there anyone out there who doesn't think labeled, and in a bag with directions. Parents chef Dan Mellman is a Genius?" should have cameras ready when Santa arrives ... • Coffee makers: Basic - Mr. Coffee Accel PR 16 - Jean LeBouef, Fort Myers News-Press ($25) and PR12A ($27), Krups ProCafe Plus 201 Native Plant he'll be very busy. For more information call \SpecisiUzingin F-ldcida'si nativeplants Richard Muench at 472-2812. ($50) and Braun FlavorSelect KF140 ($60); Nursery Programmable - Mr.
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