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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. Coffee PRX 20 ($50), Krups Coffee Time Plus 136 ($100) and Braun Hours: rWoh-Fri 9-5; Sat i9:30-12:30 Community Association Golf FlavorSelect KF187 ($109). 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BSI Malibu ($30) and ntrees include everything from Roasted Duck and Goose with Ungonberry Glaze, to "Prices may vary. Does not Include installation or premium channels. Territorial restrictions and taxes may apply. Postmaster; Send Address Changes to Spaulding Bullet ($30). Sanibel Captiva Islander Grilled Scallops and Saffron Cappelinni. Dinner is served from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Captiva P.O. Box 56 Child (up to age 5) - BSI Island. Sanibel, FL 33957 Cool Cap ($17) and Bell Adults $ 19.95; children 4 to 10 $9.95. Reservations are required 472-51II. « Classified advertising deadline is Friday at 3 p.m. Error Responsibility: In the event o( an error, we are responsible only for the Lil" Bell Shell ($38). first incorrect insertion of an ad if, in our opinion, thBfe is a loss of value. We do not assume any responsibility for an error beyond the cost of Ihe ad itself. We assume no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisement but will reprint without charge that part which is incorrect. We ate not responsible for any credit or Prices quoted should not CALL: 1-800-977-7463 reimbursement after 30 days from publication date. be considered cast in con- Columns: Opinions expressed in columns in The Islander and Letters to Ihe Editor are those of the person writing the column or letter and do not necessarily crete. In many cases they reflect those of the newspaper. > were indicated ias the "approximate price." 4 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 THE ISLANDER 5 Sing we now of Christmas ... Luminary lights way to Christmas Hundreds of islanders and visitors the Chamber. The City of Sanibel and experienced a holiday delight as they Lee County also assisted in the event. traveled the candle-lit pathways of Revelers bounced between a pletho- Sanibel during the annual Luminary ra of activities, including exciting the- Trail. This year both Captiva and ater, many musical performances, the Sanibel held their own Luminary Trails, ArtWalk of Sanibel, holiday shopping Sanibel's was held December 8-10. "Island-style" and joyous carolling. The Luminary Festival of the Islands Excitement was everywhere, as is a non-profit, volunteer driven civic many shops participated in the week- celebration, presented by the Sanibel- end-long event. Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Editor's note: Luminary. photos can according to David Besse, president of be found throughout this week's paper. A dopt-A - J\dcmat&& Harpist BambI Fischer and flutist Lucille Foster provide background music for the nativity scene at the Sanibel Community Church recently. The "Natwral" giftjwrth& Holidcujs A Nutcracker Sweet

Continued from page 1 explained: "They bought them be duly noted and us pizza to eat but we thanked: Sam Galloway that was just a wonderful had to wear long tee Ford, Gulf Coast Dodge experience. shirts over our costumes and Sun Coast Acura. Three other Sanibel so we wouldn't dirty It was the first year for dancers were chosen to them." this gigantic undertaking be soldiers. They were At curtain call the presented by The Edison Michelle Johnson, Jane smiles of complete and Community College Fisher and Erin McLane. total delight were more Foundation, Florida "It was lots of hard than sufficient payment Division of Cultural work — we had to do for all of the hard work. Affairs, Gulf Coast things over and over When asked if she Dance, Inc. and Mann Photo by Rand y Seabaid again to get them as good would like to become a Hall. /fcre you looking for a thoughtful and unique gift this holiday season? You can help Sanibel Elemenfary's Children's Choir, directed by Glenn Saffron, comprised of third-, fourth-, and ffffh-graders, perform during the Luminary weekend. as possible. But we all professional dancer, It was a complicated to save this endangered species by adopting a manatee for someone you love. "Par- had a good time and got Michelle's answer was blending of 40 profes- ents" receive an adoption certificate, a photo and biography of their manatee, and a to see so much." swift and direct. sional dancers and some newsletter subscription. Your contribution will go toward education and public aware- After a short pause she "Yes, in a Broadway 250 student dancers. ness, research, rescue and rehabilitation, and lobbying efforts to protect manatees continued: "I learned a show." She also Believe me, it paid off. and their habitat. lot." informed me as she was In fact, it was so success- Shelling, sundials, and , (excuse me?) coffee beans? If Michelle had any leaving: "I'm going to ful there is already talk Save the Manatee® Club doubts about the amount audition for 'Sound of of making it an annual 500 N. Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751 of work demanded for Music' that will be play- affair. or call 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) Someone was asking me the other day about find- on the high beach shell lines. Around the lighthouse such a project, those ing at the Broadway ing sundial shells. I've never seen one found on our SHELLING end of Sanibel, this same general area away from the doubts have been totally Palm Dinner Theater islands, but books I've read indicate the colorful spi- water is where experienced collectors go for wentle- removed. She was given this summer." TIPS the opportunity to see ral shells are found on our coast. traps. Michelle promised she BEACH - BEACH - BEACH Incidentally, it is said that Leonardo DaVinci stud- and experience — first would let me know how The spirals grow in Pine Island Sound on bottom hand -— the amount of ied the intricate design of this shell to create the spiral By Capt. Mike Fuery things go at the audi- No Crowds • No Traffic grasses. Often, when walking the shallows you can discipline, commitment, staircase. tions. I'll certainly keep see them dotting grass stems. While you are search- and dedication necessary you informed. Best Priced Qulf'Front Living in Southwest Florida There is what I like to call a "false" sundial and if ing for those tiny, special shells, keep an eye out for for a successful profes- Local sponsorship is you look closely enough you'll find one. And of all the coffee bean snail. sional performing career. vital to the presentation GULF FRONT HOMESITES things, it's not actually a shell. colored and about a quarter-inch across the flat body. It's a favorite with miniature collectors because it It also gave these four of such productions. Let Build your island dream home on The first time I found this coiled marine worm I It turned out to be a Spirorbis, spiral and hardened really does look like a coffee bean. And the larger secretions of the worm form the "shell". prospective dancers from over two miles of secluded Gulf thought I had a faded sundial for sure. It was sand ones are set off with bands. The coffee bean is prone Sanibel the opportunity Many of the spirals are barely visible, but some beach. to fading once it's in the bright sun, so I often take off to meet new people, mature larger ones can be found if you look closely some suntan lotion from my face and rub it into the enlarge their horizons, Gulf front homesites from ONLY shell. It usually will return to the dark brown color in and make new friend- $165,000. a few moments. ships that might last for Gulf view duplex homesites from This again is a small light shell found high on the many years. That in itself ONLY $79,000. shell line of most beaches. Wave action can send is a very nice Christmas • Real Estate • them well up into the last debris line and collectors gift. • Trusts • Wills patiently shifting through grass, broken shells and The performance day, • Litigation * Probate MODEL HOME other debris will find these small shells. Friday, Dec. 8, was a • Business Law Spacious 3 bedroom custom home Anyway, we are still patiently looking for a real long one. It demanded • General Practice total concentration and a with panoramic views of the Gulf sundial. But, in the meantime those false ones might • Condominium Law beach in front and bayside nature be a little more realistic to find. Good shelling this bright awareness during the many rehearsal ANCHOR POINTE CENTER preserve in back. week. 1633 PERIWINKLE WAY hours. Costumes and Only $299,500. Lease back DECEMBER make-up were on and off SUITE H Capt. Mike Fuery, an island resident, is a shelling SANIBEL, FLORIDA option available. and fishing guide. but there was always 33957 DAY P.M. A.M. time for a little suste- Tues. 9:11 5:07 nance. Marinello (941) 395-2211 Wed. 9:57 5:56 CLUB VILLAS Thurs. 10:46 6:45 scores Beautifully furnished, fully Fri. 2:28 pm 11:31 7:28 equipped two bedroom waterfront Sat pm 6:29 8:14 On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Sanibel Contmu vacation homes. Quarter-ownership Sun. 8:56 3.29 8:56 Association had nine tables of Duplicate Bridge entitles you to enjoy your villa for Mon. 1:19 4:05 9:35 under the direction of Sterling Bassett thirteen weeks every year. Winners included: North/South: Helen Quimby ONLY $38,000. DECEMBER and Ev Horton took first place; Ev Donahuer and Alan Caokin finished second, and Ginny Reeves and Alaine Jass finished third. In the East/West group Lil Waterhouse and Belle All featured properties enjoy Lipsky finished first, followed by Helen and George access to... Hammes. Launch and Tram Service Mary Glenna Malpass and Josephine Williams Deep Water Dockage took third place. Deadline Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge Pools and Spas Editor's note: Bridge, golf, and other scores are Friday 2:00 PM Tennis Center with pro shop, (941) 697-1445 published as room permits. Please submit scores by lessons, tournaments and activities PALM ISLAND PROPERTIES, INC, noon Friday before publication. « for all ages Licensed Real Estate Broker 472-53©* Rental Management Services 7092 Placida Road • Cape Hn:e, Florida 33946 6 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 THE ISLANDER 7 Holiday church services Planning Commission notebook CEPD

For your convenience, a list of special evening ser- Special evening mass Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. and mid- 1740 Periwinkle Way By Brenda Ordonez renourishment vices being conducted by Sanibel churches. Morning night. Special evening services: Dec. 24 — 7 p.m. Worship Special to The Islander services will be conducted at the regular scheduled Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25 - Mass at 8:30, and 9 p.m. Candlelight Service. bidder lodges time. 10:30 a.m. and noon. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ Planning Commissioner Ernie Klaudt Chapel by the Sea-Captiva —472-1646 Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church - 472-0497,2050 Periwinkle Way wrapped up eight years of service at last protest week's Commission meeting. Special Candlelight Service: Dec. 24 —7 p.m. 472-2173, 2304 Periwinkle Way Candlelight service Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m on The Captiva Erosion Prevention District Klaudt, who had declined reappointment, (CEPD) had to re-visit bids for beach renourish- Lighthouse Beach. Special services: Dec. 24 — Sermon and carols at 6 said in good humor, "It's time for me to quit. I ment work when T. L. James, one of the two bid- First Church of Christ Scientist — 472-8684 p.m. Then at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist Special evening service: A vesper service will be don't know what I'm going to do. This has ding companies, informally protested the bid 2950 West Gulf Drive Services. held at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary on Periwinkle Way. been a great hiding place." Commission col- award. Please call for listing of special services. Christmas Day Service at 9:30 a.m. on Christmas leagues gave Klaudt a plaque honoring his CEPD awarded the project to the higher bid- Day. Vineyard of the Islands - 472-1018 contributions. der, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company. Saint Isabel Catholic Church-Sanibel — 472-2763, 4115 San-Cap Road. The CEPD Board called an emergency meeting 3559 San-Cap Road Sanibel Community Church — 472-2684 Special Candlelight Service: Dec. 24 — 8 p.m. Variances approved last Monday to hear presentations from officers of and attorneys for both companies. • Permitting construction of a new single James' attorney Ted Tripp said they asked for family home in Sea Spray, which will not be the meeting because they felt the CEPD Board in compliance with "angle of light" require- "may have acted on an incorrect premise" about truck had front damage and tree bark embedded in ments. Builder Mark Naumann had petitioned the company's availability. Sunday, Dec. 10 — Lydia M. Munson, Miami, Photo by Brenda Ordonez POLICE the grill. The officer found a nearby tree damaged. on behalf of lot purchaser Gary Howe. commission after eight years of In making the award, CEPD said it had gone to cited for failure to maintain a single lane and driving Ernie Klaudt> retir|ng from the with a suspended license on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The variance was approved subject to condi- service> accepts a p|aque ln honor of nis service. Great Lakes because the Board felt it was the BEAT • Stephen Lee Mulanix, Byron Center, Mich., cited tions regarding wildlife habitat, boardwalk con- company that had the best chance of starting and for 58 MPH on Causeway Road. completing the project in the time allotted. In a • Marty Gallagher reported he lost Mercedes Benz struction and height restrictions on the structure above pre-development grade. Commission vote on January 9 at 9:20 am. Property letter to the Board, Tripp said the "Board was car keys, and other miscellaneous keys in the vicinity • James E. Lies, Royal Oak, Mich., cited for 55 of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way. owners Linda and Timothy Koelz sought the vari- erroneously advised that T. L. James was not pre- MPH on Causeway Road. • Permitting kayaker Tom Albert to build a dock ance when the encroachment occurred as a result of pared to mobilize and commence work prior to Monday, Dec. 11 — SPD reported that Kimberly • Jean P. Shepherd, Sanibel, cited for driving with on his property in Heron's Landing so he could take having their home moved landward away from con- January 10, 1996." R. Daugherty, 24, was arrested by Lee County • Eric Paul Lipka, Sanibel, cited for improper his grandchildren canoeing and kayaking without tinuing beach erosion. James, which is under contract with Collier a suspended license and expired tag, on Palm Ridge Sheriff's Department on an outstanding warrant passing on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Road.. having to wade through mud in Clam County for beach renourishment now under way, issued by SPD for dealing in stolen property. Bayou to launch. • The public — and Commission contended they could move equipment back and • Lausner Joseph Estimo, Fort Myers, cited for dri- • Javier Ignacio Rosella, Buenos Aires, Argentina, The Commission imposed several — hearing on a proposed amendment forth between the Captiva/Sanibel and Naples • A. K. Shearer on Coconut Drive reported that ving with a suspended license and a non-working "It's time for was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign on Tarpon conditions: the dock is only for regarding technical standards for projects to satisfy the CEPD's time schedule. persons have been cast netting in Dinkins Bayou. brake light, on Periwinkle Way. Bay Road. launching and only for non-motorized me to quit... wastewater treatment facilities, Alison Hagerup, CEPD administrator, said, Shearer got their vessel tag number, which SPD water craft; the dock has to be three don't know scheduled for last week's session, "Great Lakes truly is available in January, and found to be registered to Dave Lawrence, Cape • Ann L. Stevens, Springfield, Mass., cited for dri- feet wide and cannot extend further was continued to January 9 at 9:30 everything we can ascertain says James won't be ving on the sidewalk at Periwinkle Way and Casa Coral. into the bayou than 34 feet beyond the' am. available." 472-5800 Ybel. what I'm mean high water line. The proposed amendment is The Board voted to uphold its bid award to • Speeding citations: Lucy Rivera, Fort Myers, 51 going to do" aimed at removing technical design Great Lakes. Attorney Tripp advised the Board RENT BOATS MPH, Donax Road; Giacomo C. Asta, Fort Myers, Wednesday, Dec. 13 — Cited on Sanibel-Captiva Agenda briefs — Retiring Ernie and installation standards for waste- that to preserve his clients rights under law, he JENSEN'S TWIN PALM 51 MPH, Sanibel-Captiva Road. for improper passing: Matthew James Musante, water treatment facilities from the would file a legal bid protest. Winter Park; Randy James Green, Fort Myers. Klaudt RESORT AND MARINA • Commission approved South Seas Land Development Code, and revis- • Tracy Lynn Mazzotti, Fort Myers, ticketed for Properties' request for a conditional ing and incorporating them into a • Cited for illegal cast netting on Dinkins Bayou: expired tag, on Sanibel-Captiva Road. use permit and development permit to allow the utilities standard handbook. Allen Louis McClenithan, Dave B. Herbott and 4 Water Taxi To Outer Islands § continuation of an on-site real estate sales and rental Planning Department recommends that the stan- 00 Jeremy A. Futch, all of Bokeelia. !O in • SPD cited Barbara Calder Badgley, Norwich, office at Sundial Resort, dards be administered at the Staff level. To renew an expired Islander an Conn., for improper backing and leaving the scene of co Be your own Captain The following conditions must be met: hours of o the accident, which occurred in Bailey's parking lot. • Howard Jackson Jones, 51, Bokeelia, was cited subscription or start a new one, o Closest to outer islands operation are limited to 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; • Consideration of a request for a variance to per- The crash caused $100 in vehicle damage. for illegal cast netting on Dinkins Bayou, and for not mit remodeling of the existing dock and construc- call Barb at having a registration decal properly displayed on his no additional on-site parking; permanent street Fabulous Shelling on Deserted Beaches tion of a boat lift addition on property on Beach homemade mullet boat. SPD took Jones into custody graphics and temporary advertising signs are pro- The Islander, 472-5185. Tuesday, Dec. 19 — Unable to contact Robert C. Road was again continued. Excellent Fishing Area for an outstanding felony warrant issued by Lee hibited; the inventory of condominium units for sale Martin, Fort Myers, the registered owner of an aban- Peter DeBuigny, who appeared on behalf of the Check, Visa or Mastercard are doned 1993 green Ford pick-up truck on Sanibel- County Sheriff's Department. annually must be at least five percent of the total units; the office building must be completely property owner, Eagle Properties, did not have in CAPTIVA IS. Captiva Road, SPD had it towed. SPD reported the hand the required notarized authorization to repre- accepted. • Marc A Spector, Merrick, NY, cited for 60 MPH enclosed; and proper water and sewage services 472-5800 must be provided for the office. sent them from an officer of the company. 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Tuesday, The day the Feds' closed "Ding" Darling 8 Commentary Dec. 19, 1995 The director of Ding Darling had just had a com- explain it to them?" posure shattering experience. He had just had a The Secretary thought a moment. "Maybe we can phone conversation with the Secretary of the Interior. SHELL leak this to the media. Maybe we can tell them that The Secretary had told him that the Federal gov- SHOCKED the wildlife would be up in arms if Federal employ- Is it Christmas already? ernment was shutting down because the White House ees were locked out. But on second thought, if it's a From the and the Congress were unable to agree on a federal . By Art Stevens matter of people getting their social security checks Well, here it is Christmastime and GUESS budget. And because the Federal government was or wandering around Ding Darling, what do you Hip WHAT? Yep, I haven't been shopping yet and as I shutting down, it would be necessary to close Ding think their preference would be?" type this column, it is less than two weeks away. Darling for the duration. At that very moment, a roseate spoonbill, a white- The director of Ding Darling hadn't quite under- eyed vireo and a green-backed heron appeared on the By L. Rom Jr. Hopefully by the time this is in the paper (less than a tried to tell him that even before this national emer- week before Christmas), I will have been shopping at ISLANDER'S stood what the ramifications for Ding Darling would gency there was a delicate balance between man and director's window sill. "What's going on?" they sang least once. I should probably just call Service be if the federal government would shut down. animal. in unison. "We hear something's amiss." Merchandise or J.C. Penney's catalog order depart- NOTES "Director, that means that no one is to come to "I tried to explain that our nation's wildlife would "Mr. Secretary, I have to go," the director whis- ment and see what they have left. I could just order work at Ding Darling. You have to place a padlock be up in arms at this terrible intrusion into their well pered. "All hell is breaking loose here. The wildlife A much-belated Christmas Gift one of everything they still have and figure out who By Betty O'Neal on the front gate arid leave a sign for visitors that being. But the president said that it wasn't his fault, have gotten wind of the fact that there may be a work gets what, instead of trying to figure out what to buy makes it clear that the wildlife are on vacation." that the Republicans didn't care about nature and stoppage. I have to get off the phone now to deal While little ones look at Christmas as the opportu- people and THEN find out that they are out of stock. The director pondered this for a moment. "Mr. wouldn't be satisfied until all alligators were in group with it. Since I have to leave the premises within nity to acquire the most recent Power Ranger or this I'm hopeless. I'm going home for Christmas mail them. I hope all these people have a sense of Secretary, does that mean that our tropical birds will therapy." minutes, I'll call you back from my house — col- year's Disney sensation — Pocahontas, grown-ups, as weekend so the last minute shopping I always do is humor, since they will be doing well to receive my have no one to strut their stuff to?" The director looked out his office window at Ding lect." they call us, look forward to the holidays for get- out. I haven't even made any of those normal trips to cards by Valentine's Day. The Secretary stifled a sob. "Yes, I'm afraid so." Darling and noticed all the visitors roaming through The director quickly put out a call for all wildlife togethers with family and friends. K-Mart and the flea market with my shop-a-holic I really think I need to go to one of those courses "But how will I explain it to the egrets. They're the paths and swamps. It was business as usual. to assemble on Ding Darling's principal camping In many cases, though we can't always be with friends. And of course I haven't had a chance to do very vulnerable and sensitive. Their whole being is Cameras were flashing. Alligators bared their sharp grounds and tried to gather his thoughts as to how he everyone we'd like, we can touch them from far away where they have some psychologist who reprograms the things that I said I'd do last time before I went based on adulation and applause. I'm not sure they teeth with a savage pride. There were many "oohs" was going to describe the situation. with a special gift. . . your brain to remember to do all the things that you home for a weekend ... like lose weight (I haven't really want to remember but just never seem to. But can survive several days of no picture taking," the and "aahs" coming from the northern visitors who He knew in his heart that whatever the other rami- Most of us must pick up the phone or hop in the car director tried to explain. fications of the government shutdown, the effect on to visit. I can manage it from right here, behind my had time to program this squatty little body into the then I would most likely forget to go to the dumb hadn't seen a live alligator in their entire lives. "There's nothing I can do", the Secretary Ding Darling's residents could be catastrophic. desk. You'd be amazed how the mention of a close weight loss mode) and, of course, I haven't gotten a class until it was a week or two later. "Mr. Secretary, do you have any idea what this friend (or a neat nephew) can make someone feel tan. The few times that I could've actually gone to Could it be that I just have a slight touch of explained. "This is a matter well beyond my control. work stoppage will do to the wildlife? It can destroy appreciated. the beach (I've been once in the last 4 months), it Alzheimer's? Well, I do remember to get up every I did try, however, to take up your cause. I met with their fragile egos and psyches. Why, they'd have to Art Stevens, an island visitor for years and a resi- And since I have the power to do it in print, heck, either rained or one of our cold fronts has come morning and get to work. Of course, sometimes I the president and explained to him that this budget fend for themselves, something they haven't had to dent — whenever he gets the chance — contributes I'll wield it. through. don't remember what day (or even week) it is, but matter will create a furor within our national parks. I do since Ding Darling was established. How do I often to The Islander opinion page. My nephew, William, thinks it is the coolest thing Okay, I won't get disowned by my family (since isn't that normal for most people? As my friends and that his uncle's picture is in the newspaper. Almost as I'll be there on Christmas Day) but they will, once I have discussed many times - who really knows cool, William would tell you, is sitting in the passen- again, wonder how anybody could live in Florida what normal is, since we've never met anybody that Letters ger seat of my Blazer listening to Billy Joel's "River year-round and not have a tan. we consider to be NORMAL? of Dreams." Very loud. Of course, as you have probably figured out by Oh well, Merry Christmas everybody! sider the issue of damages if the City did nothing to other people's property. My niece, Stephanie, is a little more sophisticated now, my house is also not ready for Christmas - help: Inverse condemnation provisions of the law During the past 70 years the greatest problem we about the whole thing. She's 12, so she can't be both- there's the simple fact that I don't have a tree and BIG Arts says thank you Betty O 'Neal is a former Islander person who, kicked in and the property owners sought compensa- have had was due to rain from either tropical depres- ered by the hoopla surrounding her Uncle Louis. Sure, haven't put up any lights. I did get Christmas cards incredibly, kept all of us on time, on schedule ... well, tion from the City as a result. Given how the bench- To the editor: sions or hurricanes that never came close to us. There she. gets a kick out of telling everyone her uncle is in on my way home from work one day this week, but most of the time. She now does that for the Sanibel mark works it is possible that all property owners on has been no tidal surges. This past summer we saw the newspaper, but she has boys and other things to haven't remembered to stop at the post office and worry about. Building Department. the island could have a claim with the City. Thank you to all the people responsible for making extensive damage done around the islands due to Fortunately for our readers, William doesn't dictate As a full-time resident of Sanibel, my family and I the 16th Annual BIG Arts Fair such a wonderful suc- flooding. This past summer we saw extensive damage editorial policy, or you'd see "From The Hip" every are encouraged that the City is finally starting to rec- cess. Without the generous support, of both time and done around the islands due to flooding. How many week and, very likely, it would focus on how to get Letters ognize the importance of the beaches to everyone. It money, from our friends, BIG Arts would not sur- of those affected by the flooding will see relief in way one's 21-inch bicycle as vertical as possible after is very necessary for the City to establish both a long- vive. Each year our Arts Fair is the biggest money of land renourishment to their property. jumping up a makeshift ramp stacked on two used for that splendid bird. and short-term plan to deal with hot-spots as they making endeavor and the profits enable us to keep Regardless of what beach front property owners Please do not our buildings in good condition, our fees low, and tell us, a beach renourishment tax is nothing like a tires. If you would like to discuss and/or seek remedies occur, just as hurricane preparation is done now. But there are grown-ups out there jumping some provide scholarships for artists. fire protection tax. When's the last time a fire depart- for problems you experience in sharing our sanctu- There also needs to be a plan to bank moneys out serious ramps, tackling real life issues, and accom- feed the animals of several sources such as: tourist taxes, beach park- Our deepest thanks go to: The Community Bank of ment added value to private property? plishing things even Power Rangers couldn't accom- ary island with wild creatures, attend our monthly One beach front property owner told us that To the editor: meetings, the third Thursday each month at 1:30 p.m. ing revenues, a possible $1 or $2 bridge toll increase the Islands, Touch of Sanibel Pottery, The Lazy plish. Grown-ups helping others, who have experi- to nonresidents strictly for beaches, and an island- Flamingo, Dairy Queen, David Designs, Three Crafty Captiva's groin was responsible for stopping the nat- enced difficulties, land solidly on their feet. at the City Council Chambers. ural flow of sand. Isn't pumping sand onto beaches Sanibel residents and many visitors know not to wide beach hot-spot district with collection based on Ladies, Sanibel Galleries, The Timbers; Irwin and During my first stay in Florida, back in 1985, I total property valuation in each district. Phyllis Bogen, Jack and Mary Jaqua, Bob and Jean stopping the natural flow of the island? struggled through a most unlucky period: three car feed alligators. Most of us can quickly see the con- — Molly Krival, Chairperson Further planning should include quick permitting, Wigley, Matt Aasen, Bill Hicks, Barney and Helen If Sanibel decides to tax itself for beach renourish- accidents in 18 months and a slew of other self- nection between an alligator "tamed" by being fed, City of Sanibel Wildlife Committee for implementing the process when required. Also the Bailer, and The Sanibel Police Force Auxiliary ment then let me make a few suggestions: Make sure induced maladies. Through all of this a very modest and animal who hungrily approaches a human being rental property owners are taxed higher than property City should consider leasing or subcontracting a sand Officers, man — married with three kids, bogged down with whether or not that person has brought food. that is owned and lived in by its owner. Rental prop- pumping rig on a stand-by ready basis so hot-spots Special thanks to all the BIG Arts volunteers, plenty of problems of his own — was a great help to The danger from feeding is less apparent. erty owners receive an economic benefit and should can be addressed as quickly as possible. The cost of including Ed and Pat Nietzke, Marjorie Bronsted. me. Raccoons are very nearly the clever bandits of car- "Hot-spot" beach pay a higher rate. We don't do that on Captiva, even George, unlike most, thought I was worth the toon fame. We are often delighted to watch them lead bull-dozers to get the sand in place is rather inexpen- And Thanks go out to Jean Ashcroft, Ceil Gardner, renourishment hot topic Lacy Findley, Jan Morin, Laverne and Bill Phillips. though I asked the CEPD to consider it. Another aggravation, worth the struggle. While I was in the their young to feed at the water's edge, to climb sive if the pumping rig were available as needed. An thought for Sanibellians would be to consider who expedited permitting process, which maybe the state Thank you everyone. hospital he visited me and brought the staples of a trees, and to inspect everything new to them. To the editor: will pay the beach renourishment tax on the BMRH ports fan's reading itinerary — Sport, The Sporting Being fed encourages an increase in their popula- could grant to the City, would allow Sanibel to con- properties? lews, and of course, Sports Illustrated. trol its own destiny. The city should, as _one Jjna.l_ — Brooke Brownyard, chairman tion beyond what can be supported by a natural food The issue of hot-spot beach renourishment is an On second thought, I think I'll forward this letter Today, after overcoming a series of personal and point, offer to buy back the Sanibel causeway from 16th Annual BIG Arts Fair supply. They will raid garbage cans and try to gain issue that cuts to the economic core and foundation to "The Newt." I want to make sure I'm following the lamily problems of his own, George has a renewed entry to houses. They have been known to cooperate Lee County, which could raise enough money to cure Republican trend of thought to the "T." vigor for life. of Sanibel Island. The entire real estate valuation the hot-spots, and lower tax rate over time — as this in holding open the lids of dumpsters while other base of the island is calculated on the valuations that Is he a Bush man? The same instincts that compelled him to help me raccoons forage inside. They will try to make a den is next to the beaches — Sanibel's highest economic have moved him to find a new career in helping some the beach front properties create a benchmark. This asset. — Ron Smiley under a house or destroy a screen to gain entry to a benchmark of value, the islander Realtors will tell To the editor: Captiva "less-fortunate." He is a true gift to the people at home where they can cause incredible havoc. Even CASA (Come And Stay A While)... a sort of halfway you, is how values of the rest of the property on the more seriously, feral cats and raccoons can be rabid. — Vincent M. & Illona M. Wolanin house for the mentally handicapped. island are established. The Realtors have rules of Ellen S. Williams, of Sanibel, had a novel, Many Sanibel residents have complained about the Sanibel George gives others the gift of hope, wrapped in thumb that a canal home will typically fall in a per- Republican idea, when in a Setter to the editor she •ing, consideration, and an understanding few could cost of repairing the destruction left by .raccoons. centage range of value as related to the benchmark, Thank you to Dottie suggested that Sanibel beach front property owners Do you have h. Feeding them is prohibited. We can prevent trouble and inland homes and lots will have a reduced per- pay for beach renourishment themselves. That's a made great strides as a person, great strides from sharing our island with these adaptable mam- cent of value as related to the benchmark. Bellevance, contributors great idea. As a matter for fact I forwarded her letter i. He has been asked to consult state and mals by recognizing that feeding them is a recipe for If the beaches were destroyed and the hot spot to 'The Newt" for his opinion.,Vm sunedEHen's, idea - something to say? 1 1 ficials on changes necessary to improve disaster. areas were not renourished the benchmark mathemat- To the editor: . fits-right.jn wjtfvDte-,|!fcfmblicah * s Contract 'with How about our pelicans, egrets, herons, and ibises America. MV only wish was that there were some The Islander welcomes letters to the edi- id education options for the mentally handi- ics, in fact, would result in the canal and inland tor and guest commentaries. All submis- ; has even been invited to the White House, — is there a downside from feeding them? Better homes bearing the bulk of taxation on the island Our thanks to Dottie Betlevancc,' director of sales, Republicans living on Captiva. If there were I spiration to me and to many, believe it. Like other wild creatures, these large birds because the beach front homes would eventually a( Casa Ybel Recoil, who previously has demonstrat- wouldn't be required to help pay to make someone sions must contain the writer's name is pretty non-sensational about the differ- soon learn to approach people if they are fed. Such become worthless. ed her interest in Sanibel's history and continues to else's,property more valuable by extending their address and phone number for verificatio ence he has made in the life of others. He just goes birds are more likely to be hit by cars. Cases have The beaches affect everyone's property values on do so Although rather a newcomer, she has quickly property. The right to edit letters is reserved by about his business as a Santa for the emotionally and been reported of pelicans and a great egret whose the island and not just the beach front owners. joined the ranks of friends of SanibePs Historical ..All'beach front property in Florida is owned by the editor. Please limit letters and guest ec mentally giftless. bills are chopped off. Ordinarily, a wild bird would Everyone knows that one percent of zero is zero. Village and Museum. On Sunday, Dec. 3, she provid- people whose property touches the beach. These peo- rials to 500 and"1,000 words respective! About 10 years ago George and I were discussing not get close enough to a person to be attacked like Witness the problems that the beach front proper- ed trays of delicious hors de oeuvres from the kitchen ple actually own up to the high tide mark. So if we Opinions expressed by the writer an article I had submitted to The Sporting News. that. Many of us have enjoyed seeing neotropical ty owners at Gulf Pines, etc, are having: As a result of Thistle Lodge for a big celebration rededicating pump sand on the beach we are not actually putting the tetters, commentaries or column George often encouraged me to write, to do what I birds at backyard feeders particularly during spring of some of the beach front homes being condemned, the entire Historical complex, and honoring at the land on their property and making it more valuable. I not necessarily those of The Islander wanted to do. I told him that day that some day I and fall migration or in winter when their natural inland homes severely dropped in value and become same time, Elinore Dormer, founder of the Sanibel am not against beach renourishment! If these people Send your comments to: would acknowledge his role in my writing success. food is in short supply. Usually such birds munch difficult to sell. . ' Historical Museum. Thank you to all who ^ntabuted want to relinquish their ownership rights to the beach then I wouldn't have any objections. I wonder if He probably doesn't remember that pledge, but I am and leave. Sanibel has a cornucopia of natural food Now that Gulf-front owners and some inland own- to the successful growth of the Village and Museum. not one to forget such promises. for our water birds by providing food. Think again. beach front property owners would be willing to help THE ISLANDER ers have seen what happens when the beach is in pay to have sand pumped into low-lying areas of P.O. Box 56, Sanibel, FL 33957 Thank you, George. And Merry Christmas. Those well-meant actions may sound the death knell trouble, and have requested help from the city, con- — Mary Bell Co-coordinator of Docents 10 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec,19.1995 r Cooking for Christmas can be quick and easy

The following recipes are simple but yet elegant. water in the pan. Cook another 30 minutes, turn again Perfect for Christmas dinner. The soup you can make WHAT'S and add the rest of the water and cook another 40 a day ahead and reheat and add the crabmeat at the minutes. Remove and place on a carving platter, Dec. 19— Dec. 26 last moment. COOKING? cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes. What's Playing Remove the grease from the pan and add the stock, ASPARAGUS CRAB SOUP By Bobbie Sharp bring to a boil, taste for salt and pepper and with a SANIBEL & CAPTIVA an & recording artists on Wednesday Dec. 27. Two $10 advance sale, $15 at the door. For reservations wooden spoon deglaze the pan. When deglazed, pour Shows 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. To assure seating make please call (941) 768-5055. into a sauce boat. Remove the string from the meat 1 tablespoon butter Pirate Playhouse reservations early. and decorate with the parsley. Serve accompanied Claibourne & Ned Foulds Theater 1 teaspoon garlic, minced Pork Loin with 2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006 Featured in the Cantina — Wednesday through with the sauce. Sunday; music by Charlie Jenkins and Company. McGregor at Royal Palm Square - 939-2787 2 shallots, minced Garlic Rosemary Stuffing • My Three Angels — A touching holiday story by The Crow's Nest Coining attraction: Sam and Bella Spewack about three convicts who 6 cups boiling chicken stock Tween Waters Inn Theater Conspiracy's production of Terrance Salad Belle Helene befriends Felix Ducotel and his family on Christmas 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut 3 pound boneless pork loin, trimmed of fat Captiva Drive, 472-5161 McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune Eve, 1910 in French Guyana. Directed by Robert into one quarter inch pieces &c sinew opens Jan. 11/96 3 cups celeriac, peeled & cut into fine juli- Cacioppo. • John Salamon 's Piano Show opens Dec. 19 through Salt & pepper 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced 24 and Dec. 26 to 31st. Many different rhythms for enne Performance schedule Nightly at 8 p.m. Matinees at 10 medium size garlic cloves, peeled your listening and dancing pleasure from 9 p.m. to 1 Second Street Playhouse and Dinner Theater 1 pound fresh crabmeat 2 p.m. every Wednesday. 2 hard boiled egg yolks p.m. Dec. 12 to 17 Corner of Second St. and Woodford Avenue 481- 3 tablespoons chives, minced Salt & pepper $22 (evenings) and $17 (matinees). 1 uncooked egg yolk No cover, no minimum. 9111 2 tablespoons olive oil Call for reservations and further information. All 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Please call 472-0006 for further information. • Eleemosynary - Lee Blessings delightful comedy Melt the butter in a large pan. When hot and foamy 1 cup water Major credit cards are accepted. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice produced and directed by Robert Toperzer. but not brown, add the garlic and shallots. Cook stir- 1/2 cup chicken stock • Actor/Director/Audience forum after the Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings Delicious Dinner at ring until just soft. Salt & pepper Dec. 19 performance. parsley sprigs for garnish 6:30 and Show at 8 p.m. Add the asparagus to the boiling stock, the garlic 1/2 cup olive oil Call for reservations and further information. FORT MYERS $22 and shallot mix, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until Preheat oven to400 degrees. With a sharp knife 1 tablespoon parsley, minced Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Sunday matinee - Bountiful Brunch at 12:30 p.m. and the asparagus is just tender. (You can stop right here cut the meat three quarters of the way through length- 1 cup sliced canned beets, drained Old Schoolhouse Theater 8099 College Parkway 481 -4849 Show at 2 p.m. and refrigerate.) Reheat, bring back to a boil and add wise. Open it up and flatten out. Set aside. Place the 1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862 1 head loose leaf lettuce Coming Attraction: $19. the crabmeat. steel blade in your food processor and with the motor • Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show J.T.'s annual • Crazy for You — the 1992 Tony award winner for Call for reservations. Bring back to the heat. Ladle into warm soup cups running add the rosemary, garlic cloves, salt & pep- Christmas show takes a look at the many faces, Fit the steel blade in your food processor and add Best Musical and Best Choreography features 19 glo- and garnish with the chives. This will serve six to per one by one. foibles and fancies of the Holiday Season. Take the all three egg yolks, salt, pepper, vinegar and juice. rious George and Ira Gershwin show-stopping num- eight. Blend until it has a coarse crumb texture. Spread entire family, they'll love it! NAPLES Blend. Very slowly add the oil while the motor is run- bers from the 20's and 30's. Here is a high-stepping, the mix over the opened up meat and smooth out. Limited Engagement: Dec. 18 through 27.. ning. You want a thick emulsion. Scrape into a bowl fast-tapping , sidesplitting musical comedy extrava- Naples Philharmonic Center The entree is one I learned from Anne Willans Fold the roast back together to form a roll. Tie with Regular Performance schedule is Monday through and whisk in the parsley. Toss with the celeriac. Line ganza. 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. 597-1900. book, "Italian Country Cooking". This also serves six white cotton string and reshape. Rub with the oil. Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 a salad bowl with the lettuce and place the mix in the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 • The Will Rogers Follies — Winner of Broadway's to eight. Place in a roasting pan and roast for 25 minutes or Sunset Performances on Friday and Saturday at 4 middle. Decorate around the sides of the bowl with $45, $37, $28. coveted award for Best Musical. You see a parade of until brown. Turn the meat over and pour half the p.m. Tickets are $18.50. the beets. This serves six to eight. girls in ravishing costumes and cowboys doing Harborside Convention Center championship lariat twirling BIG Arts Center 71373 Monroe St. 334-4958 8 p.m. Dec. 19, 20, 21 900DunlopRd. 395-0900 Golf scores Coming attraction: $40. In the Phillips Gallery: • Anita Baker in Concert — this gifted, entrancing • Stars of the American Ballet • Reflections: the new BIG Arts Theme Show. This is The Dunes Nifty Niners •The results are as follows: In the First Horner and Norma Gillespie, tied with singer, songwriter, and producer will be appearing in 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 net-29. Ellen Lawrence earned third a Juried Exhibit featuring entries by local and Flight Joan Smith took first place with a 53. Fort Myers for the first time. Put this on your list of $42. prize with her 30-net score, and statewide artists. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the nine hole a 59, followed closely by Judy Wellons Barbara Dahlgren took fourth place "Don't Miss Events." Beachview Women Regular Gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m. daily. lady golfers of the Dunes C. C. partici- with a 60, and Joan Kent back two ..with anet-31. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 In the Philharmonic galleries: • BIG Arts Jazz Club presents Interesting classes and pated in a "throw out the worst hole" strokes with a 62. Adaptability was the key in a two- These "eclectic" tournaments are $53.50, $48.50 and $43.50. . Opening Friday, Dec. 8 workshops are given daily. Please call for schedule. contest. And the winners are ... Flight Betty Gadient nailed down the top week long tournament for the often called "ringer" tournaments. The Tickets are available now for this spectacular events • Artists of the Boston Art Club, 1854-1950. BIG Arts office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A: Jane Levene; Flight B: Mary Jane spot in Second Flight with a 57, fol- Beachview Women's Golf Association. Beachview Women's Golf Association at the Harborside Box Office and all Ticketmaster • Yaacov Agam: Multidimensional Art.. Rawlins; Flight C: Syril Rubin. lowed by Mamie Kent, Cindy Adams, In the tourney, which concluded on conducts a ringer tournament that lasts locations: Peaches, Marshalls and select Specs. For Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Island Cinema — Marion S. Isakson and Nancy Farrell with 60s, Dec. 13, the women turned in compos- from November through April, with further information, please call 332-6120. (Theater schedule permitting) Docent guided tours of Mercy Somers led the day and Third ite scores, reflecting their best efforts prizes awarded to those with the lowest 535 Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-1701 the exhibitions are offered daily at 11 a.m. Closed The Dunes 18 Hole League Flight with a cool 56, followed by Jane on each hole. Scores were adjusted to ringer score at the end of the season. A two-theater complex Broadway Palm Dinner Theater Sundays. Levene (57) and Jo Williams and handicaps and the top winners were — Jean Lane • Jumanji starring Robin Williams (Rated PG) at 4, 1380 Colonial Blvd. 278-4422 $3 Gallery Admission. On Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 the Dunes Adrien Cross, both with 59s. This Ginny Reeves, who shot a 54 in the 18- 7 and 9:15 p.m. • The Sounds of Christmas— a Holiday Present Women played a Ringer Tournament. week's Ringer champions •— Donna hole group, and Katie Reynolds, who Dunes Men • Casino starring Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone and wrapped with Song and filled with Dance that plays Naples Dinner Theatre posted 27 in the nine-hole group. Joe Pesci (Rated R) 4 and 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 31. 1025 Piper Boulevard North (800)741-3108 Other 18-hole winners were Eleanor At this week's Four Man Best Ball Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $4.00 for seniors and For further information and/or reservations please • Music Mania, the all new restaurant policy will pre- Hornbrook and Barbara McGuffin, tournament Paul Farrell, Peter Perkins, children 11 and under. Check Friday for current list- sent a sensational new musical revue The 1940's - who tied with a net of 58, and Lenora call (941) 278-4422. Home, For the Holidays! Bill Arthur, and Jack Devaney took ing. When Radio Was King. • Hoffman and Ruth Reik, who tied with first in the 18-hole tourney with a 51. Arcade Theater Plus —• a delicious gourmet menu created and super- a 60. Two groups tied for second with a 53: Sanibel Island Comedy Club vised by Chef Philippe La Croix. New Naples Dinner Second place in the nine hole con- Jim Smith, Paul Cornelius, Bill 2267 First St. 332-6888 Loco's Island Grill and Cantina Coming Attractions: Theater dress code — Men's Jackets Requested, not test went to Agnes McClintock with Schram, Rudy Hansmaier tied with Rabbit Road at San-Cap Road 472-8833 - Dick Wilhoil; Ed Fowler, • Three Great Banjo Spectacular Shows: required. • Opening Wednesday, Dec. 20 will be a nationally Banjomania — Thursday, Dec. 28 Call (800) 741-3108 for reservations and further Max Friedersdorf, and Bill known stand-up comic Showtime is 9 p.m., Prichard. Lee Floyd & The Zaniacks — Friday, Dec. 29 information about the Naples dinner Theater's novel, Wednesday through Saturday. different and new approach to Dining and The nine-hole winning An Evening with Tim Allen — Saturday, Dec. 30 Coming attraction: One night only: Kevin Nealon All shows start at 8:30 p.m. Entertainment. team included Bill from Saturday Night Live and Pat Goodwin, comedi- Thomas, Dick Bird, Marty Conroy, and Fred Glazer. • four Bedrooms . • five & o half Baths Beachview Men • Massive poof Recreation firea "CoUectibles in Enormous formal Living Room firea • Open terraces Find Screened Country Charm" ittifc J Best Ball Net over "ReCreation of the iqth century General Store" Jttmtik* the team of T>ke lanai off £very Room Wilcox, Jack Harrington, To submit information to • Too Many Rmervities To Ust EXCLUSIVE®! Bob Myers, and Ken $1,495,000 SAMIBEl & CAPTIVA AFGHANS Karasin took fiist place Coll 8€TSV B€LP€DIO 20% OIS Regular Afghans with a 122. For o Private Viewing of this Magnificent Residence Excluding Christinas & Sanibel The team of Bill Kecfer, Mel Bleiberg, Wally Rahn, What s Playi 941-472-3121 Lots o£ Christmas Decor Toll Free 800-232-6004 • David Winter Cottages and Harvey Schein finished ' Buyer's Choice Christmas Carolers second with a 128. send it to Frank Wagner 941-454-3822 (€ves.) • Lizzie High Dolls • Daddy's Long Legs On the back nine Colin • Large Assortment of Candles, Afghans, Candle Rings and Holders, Potpourri, Reeves and Ken Karasin at our fax number — 472-5302, Jewelry, Wall Hangings, Shell Lamps', shot a 30, 5-under to take Lilliput Lane Cottages, Melodies in Motion first place. Joe Hoffman or call him at 472-5185. Dreamsickles & so much more! and Mac McClintock tied MON.-FRI. 9-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11.5 for second and third place Betsy Oelpcdio 1149 Periwinkle Way f, 1446 PERIWINKLE WAY, 395-0888 with a 31, against Bert •! WE SHIP UPS Broker Salesperson Sanibel, Fl 33957 Lane and Bert Zhevtlin. gee»- er .g v 12 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 Tuesday: DecJ 19.1995 THE ISLANDER 13 SCA to host post-Christmas Bah Humbug, they never miniature golf tournament told me anything about 'this'!

The Sanibel Community lenges and obstacles, each hole Association will host its first cleverly named, such as "crooked annual Miniature Golf Tournament stick" and "down the pipe," of The Islands on Dec, 28-30. according to Lapi. The event will be held at the Various prizes will be awarded SCA auditorium, and islanders to winners in different age groups and their guests of all ages are and other categories. welcome, according to Tony Lapi It should be a lot of fun for all of the Association. involved, said Lapi. The 18-hole miniature golf Editor's note: See next week's course will offer a variety of chal- islander for further information. niiiilr •JJL^LJUBLI CIYC host party, poetry

The Captiva Island Yacht Club Party, and Beverly Gredler, a CIYC recently held their annual Christmas member, recited this poem: "Iwas a fortnight Before Christmas when all through the club cThe only thing stirring 'Was %ajf's delicious grub The tree was trimmed by the members with care for the total enjoyment of all who were there A sans-sleigh Santa arrives at the Sanlbel-Captiva Lions Christmas Party. (The ladies were ail dressed in their best threads 'While visions of plum pudding danced in their heads Zip on the roof there was such a din "Everyone thought the ceiling fell in One good deed deserves another: ' 1 'But instead of being the jolly old fella It was fort Myers fever, a choir a capella Kiwanis helps Girl Scouts The ladies who planned this event for St. Santa Claus? K-I-W-A-N-I-S. Liljequist added. Long after members had eaten their last bite Once again the Kiwanis Club of The Girl Scouts themselves have Leo Robinson played carols on the Tia.no Sanibel and Captiva donated funds not remained idle during the holi- Joined cheerily by alto, bass, and soprano to the six Girl Scout troops on days, Cadet Troop 20 ushered in the Sis the last car drove out of sight Sanibel. holiday season with a gift wrapping y could hear 'Merry Christmas !A.ll," all had a good night In what has become a holiday tra- party at Barbara and Dave 1560 PERIWINKLE WAY dition the donation will help the Hoggatt's home. girls not just during the season, but And the girls also adopted a fam- Comer of Dixie Beach Rd. & Periwinkle Way, Sanihel year round. The funds will go ily through HRS and had fun shop- toward a number of fun Girl Scout ping and wrapping gifts for them. adventures. In addition gifts were wrapped "Dolphin Run" The gift of money will help the for migrant families in Bonita girls and their leaders to enjoy field Springs. trips and other activities, according "This is an annual event for Magnificent Bayfront Estate to Bonnie Liljequist, of the Girl Troop 20 and always bring-the true Scouts. spirit of the season to the girls," "These activities reinforce the said Liljequist.

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ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a CAREGIVERS — FISH-sponsored support group meets BRIDGE VIDEO — Island Seniors view video about the the fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., at the narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. Find out about the SENIORS AEROBICS — Island Seniors aerobics class AA — Closed men's discussion meeting at Sanibel game of bridge at 12:30 p.m. at the Island Civic Center. STEP- AEROBICS — Low impact, step training workout home of Topper Schram on Bunting Lane. Call,395-0130 islands and what they are all about. $10 for adults; begins at 10 a.m. at the island Civic Center. $2 for mem- Congregational United Church of Christ at noon. Call 472-5643 for information. at the Sundial Resort at 9:30 a.m. $3. Call 472-4151, or 472-0404 for more information. departs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Chamber of bers; $4 for non-members. Call 472-5743 for information. extension 3815. Commerce. Call 472-6374 for information. TOT'S ART — Marjorie Bronsted teaches BIG Arts' WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour course for youngsters 5 to 6 years of age from 1 to 2 p.m. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday WATER AEROBICS— The pool at the Rec Center on BRIDGE VIDEO — Island Seniors view video about the through Friday for a guided daily tour at 11 a.m. Tours of $8 per class. Call 395-0900. Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., San-Cap Road is reserved for an Island Seniors water and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. game of bridge at 12:30 p.m. at the Island Civic Center. the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education pavilion aerobics program at 10 a.m. $1 per session. Call the Rec TUESDAY Call 472-5643 for information. and proceed through the outside compound. Each tour COUNTRY LINE DANCING — The American Legion Center at 472-0345 or Island Seniors at 472-5743. CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday takes about 1 hour. Post #123 on Sanibel offers country line dancing every BRIDGE FOR FUN — Island Seniors session begins at 1 through Friday for a guided daily tour at 11 a.m. Tours of BRIDGE FOR FUN — Island Seniors session begins at 1 CROW will not, however, offer tours on Sunday, Dec. 24, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions are under the direc- p.m. at the Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743 for infor- p.m. at the Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743. tion of Sandra Dee. Call 472-9979 for information. the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education pavilion mation. Monday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1. MONDAY and proceed through the outside compound. Each tour takes about 1 hour. CAREGIVERS — FISH-sponsored support group meets WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour NATURE CRUISE — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation AA — Wednesday Women's group meets at 7:30 p.m. at NATURE CRUISE— Sanibel-Captiva Conservation the fourth Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m., at the of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva CROW will not, however, offer tours on Sunday, Dec. 24, Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard the Sanibel Congregational Church Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard home of Topper Schram on Bunting Lane. Call 395-0130 Monday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1. Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from or 472-0404 for more information. Call 472-3644. South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. NATURE CRUISE — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. Foundation's daily one-hour natural history boat cruise SANIBEL BIKE CLUB — meets every Tuesday; the first NATURE CRUISE — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation SCHOOL AGE STORY HOUR — Sanibel Library pro- AL-ANON — Group meets at 8 p.m. at Sanibel aboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 NA — Narcotics Anonymous group meets at 7 p.m. at St. Tuesday a covered dish meeting, 6 p.m.; second, third, Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard gram for youngsters in kindergarten, first and second Community Church. p.m. from South Seas. Plantation on Captiva. Please call Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel. and fourth Tuesday at 8 a.m., at Skip One Restaurant. Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from 472-5300. grades begins at 3 p.m. Call 472-2483. South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. For more information call 477-8600. AA — Closed discussion meeting at Sanibei AA — Closed step meeting at 8 p.m. at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ on Periwinkle NATURE CRUISE — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Congregational United Church of Christ on Sanibel. BODYWALK — Sanibel Fitness Center program runs Way at 8 p.m. SANIBEL BIKE CLUB — meets every Tuesday; the first THURSDAY Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard Tuesday a covered dish meeting, 6 p.m.; second, third, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Free to members; $3 for non- Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a and fourth Tuesday at 8 a.m., at Skip One Restaurant. South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. • narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. Find out about the For more information call 477-8600. ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a islands and what they are all about. $10 for adults; daily narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. Find out about ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a departs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Chamber of WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour the islands and what they are all about. $10 for adults; narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. Find out about the Commerce. Call 472-6374 for information. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva departs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Chamber of islands and what they are all about. $10 for adults; Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Commerce. Call 472-6374 for information. departs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Chamber of and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided, exploratory trip Commerce. Call 472-6374 for information.AA — Open through the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. at Sanibel Community offered daily at 8:45 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center prior AL-ANON — Group meets at 8 p.m. at Sanibel WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour Church. to the walk. Community Church. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., SANIBEL HAMS — Sanibel Emergency Radio Amateur AEROBICS — Sanibel Fitness Center hosts various pro- AA — Closed discussion meeting at Sanibel and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Unit is on the air at 7:30 p.m. Sanibel frequency: 146.79, grams: Nice 'n Easy at 7:10 a.m.; Mixed Impact Aerobics Congregational United Church of Christ at 8 p.m. pi of 173.8. Unit welcomes check-ins by visiting hams. at 9 a.m.; Body Shaping at 10:15 a.m.; Short Step at LINE DANCING — No partners needed to enjoy coun- Call Jerry Deutscher, KQ4UW, at 472-5130. 11:30 a.m. and Mixed Impact Aerobics at 6 p.m. Free to MADD - The next General Membership Meeting of try/western line dancing each Thursday with Island AA — Closed discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michael members. Call 395-2639. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), will be at 7:30 Seniors' instructor David Bennett. Beginners at 2 p.m. at and All Angels Episcopal Church. p.m., 1620 Medical Lane, Ft. Myers. For more informa- Island Civic Center. $2 for members; $4 for non-mem- AA — Closed women's meeting at 10 a.m. at Sanibel tion call 936-2902. OUR GIFT TO SUBSCRIBERS bers. Call 472-5743. ROTARY — Island club meets for breakfast each Friday Congregational United Church of Christ. Intro at 7:30 a.m. at the Hungry Heron restaurant. Visiting FRIENDLY FACES LUNCHEON — will be held at noon, OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS — Meeting each Rotarians welcome. Call 395-0512. SENIORS AEROBICS — Island Seniors aerobics class at the Vineyard on the Islands, 4115 Sanibel Captiva Rd. Thursday for those people who desire to stop eating com- begins at 10 a.m. at the Island Civic Center. $2 for mem- Visitors and Islanders are welcome. For more information m. and 1 to 4 p.m. $35 per person. Call 472-5161. pulsively begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. Isabel's Catholic bers; $4 for non-members. Call 472-5743 for information, call 472-4861. Church at 3995 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. For information, call offered. 395-0063. CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday through Friday for a guided daily tour at 11 a.m. Tours of PAINTING & DRAWING — Gale Bennett teaches class at BIG Arts from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 395-0900 for informa- the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education pavilion NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY — meets tion. and proceed through the outside compound. Each tour the third Thursday of each month at St. Hilary's Episcopal AEROBICS — Sanibel Fitness Center hosts various pro- takes about 1 hour. Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd., at 7 p.m. For more infor- grams: Nice 'n Easy at 7:10 a.m.; Mixed Impact Aerobics NATURE CRUISE— Sanibel-Captiva Conservation CROW will not, however, offer tours on Sunday, Dec. 24, mation call 939-9085. at 9 a.m.; Body Shaping at 10:15 a.m.; and Short Step at Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard Monday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1. 11:30 a.m. Free to me Call 472-8443 for information. FITNESS WALKING — Sundial Beach Resort offers Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from invigorating, morning, walking workout starting at 8 a.m. SENIORS AEROBICS — Island Seniors aerobics class South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. Course varies from beach to nature trails on Sanibel. $3. begins at 10 a.m. at the Island Civic Center. $2 for mem- for information, call 472-4151, extension 3815. bers; $4 for non-members. Call 472-5743 for information. AA — Open discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Captiva Community Center. KIWAN1S — Club members meet Wednesday for break- HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINIC — Free medical ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE — Class meets at the fast at 7:30 a.m. at the Hungry Heron. Visiting Kiwanis screenings are provided from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sanibel Rec Center pool at 11 a.m. Call Coby at 472- FITNESS WALKING — Sundial Beach Resort offers welcome. Call 472-1537. Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743. 0345 for information. invigorating, morning, walking workout starting at 8 a.m. Course varies from beach to nature trails on Sanibel. $3. DING DARLING BEACH WALK — A beach walk led by CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE — BIG Arts class runs from WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour for information, call 472-4151, extension 3815. Charles LeBuff and sponsored by the "Ding" Darling 9 to 10:30 a.m. Call 395-0900. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Oaptiva Wildlife Society. This is an historical and ecological pro- Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., AL-ANON — Group meets at 8:30 a.m. at Sanibel gram conducted by Sanibel's long-time naturalist and STEP AEROBICS — Sanibel Fitness Center holds step and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Community Church. lighthouse keeper. $10 per person, parking fee is extra. aerobics at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Free to members. Call 395- Call 472-3177 for more information and reservations. 2639. AL-ANON — Group meets at noon at Sanibel Community WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour Sanibel B.C. — Life and Wildlife on Sanibel Island Church. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva before the construction of the Causeway. A slide presen- 'STEP' IN SHAPE — Marie Mailloux's low impact exer- Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., tation sponsored by the "Ding* Darling Wildlife Society cise class for all levels and ages will be held at 9 a.m. at NATURE CRUISE — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. and presented by Charles LeBuff. At the Refuge Visitor the Sanibel Rec Center. $3 donation requested/free Foundation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboard Center Auditorium. Recommended donation is $10 per babysitting available. Call 395-2543 for information, Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call 472-5300. CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday STEP- AEROBICS — Low impact, step training workout through Friday for a guided daily tours at 11 a.m. Tours of SANIBEL HAMS — Island group meets Wednesday for at the Sundial Resort at 9:30 a.m. $3. Call 472-4151, the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education pavilion WHERE MERMAIDS PIAY breakfast at 8 a.m, at Jerry's. Call 472-5130. extension 3815. AA — Open meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michael and All and proceed through the outside compound. Each tour Angels Episcopal Church. takes about 1 hour. LIONS —- Island club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the LIVING AGAIN — FISH-sponsored support group for CROW will not, however, offer tours on Sunday, Dec. 24, by Dee Smith Sanibel Community Center. Visiting Lions welcome. Call grief recovery meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Monday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan, i. The West Indian. Manatee is a gentie and s/ow-moving aquatic mammal. It is believed they con live 60 years or more, but 472-2155. Community Church. Call Topper Schram at 395-0130 or SUNDAY ihev-e ore only about 1,800 left in the United Stales. FISH at 472-0404. at AA — Open step meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Sanibel Subscribe or renew your subscription to the Island's preferred newspaper — Winner* of the Florida Press As"—" "* CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday franrequested/free Award for General Excellence, and Best Front Page Makeup — and receive this beautiful, full-color, 18" x 24* Community Church. CHILDREN'S ART — BIG Arts' drawing and painting through Friday for a guided daily tour at 1 p.m. Sundays. pttTncpivailable. Call 395-2543 for information. class with Marjories Bronsted runs from 10:45 a.m. to Tours of the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education Stop by the Islander office or call {941) 472-5185. ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a 12:15 p.m. $8 per session. Call 395-0900 for information. pavilion and proceed through the outside compound. STEP AEROBICS — Sanibel Fitness Center holds step narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. Find out about the Each tour takes about 1 hour. aerobics at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Free to members. Call 395- islands and what they are all about. $10 for adults; CROW will not, however, offer tours on SljrTday~Dec. 24, 2639. NAME departs af 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Chamber of FRIDAY Monday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 1. • Commerce. Call 472-6374 for information. STEP- AEROBICS — Low impact, step training workout STREET APT. NO., CROW TOURS — CROW welcomes visitors Monday AA — Closed meeting at 9 a.m. at Captiva Community at the Sundial Resort at 9:30 a.m. $3. Call 472-4151, CITY STATE ZIP WALK IN THE WETLANDS — A guided interpretive tour through Friday for a guided daily tour at 11 a.m. Center. extension 3815. of the nature center and trails at the Sanibel-Captiva Tours of the wildlife rescue facility begin in the education PHONE Sanibel-Capliva islander (20.75 ff pavilion and proceed through the outside compound. 11 IS Fl St.. foe P.O. Box 56 Conservation Foundation is offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 'STEP' IN SHAPE — Marie Mailloux's low impact exer- ISLAND TROLLEY TOURS — Sanibel Trolley offers a PAYMENT ENCLOSED • BIUMEQ VISAQ MASTERCARD Q (2200 Armwd Subwipltai Sanibel, FL 33957-998o and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Each tour takes about 1 hour. cise class for all levels and ages will be held at 9 a.m. at narrated tour of Sanibel and Captiva. 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Tuesday, Family traditions for Christmas 16 Dec. 19,1995 By Frank Wagner would literally rock me to sleep. the special few new items that were added to the tree Leisure Islander staff writer Arts Grandma Carpenter insisted that every window in each year. My mother would always play a few the house be decorated with a green wreath contain- Christmas carols during the trimming and everyone Do you have certain Christmas traditions or ways ing a white candle topped with a blue light. Some would join in. Believe me, perfect pitch was not a of doing things that are directly connected to memo- member of the family always saw to it that they were requirement. ries of your childhood holidays? It seems as if each in place immediately after Thanksgiving, so The tree-top angel was always put in place by Show Biz family has definite ways and specific times for deco- Grandma could enjoy them for the full month of Grandpa Carpenter. There would be a short prayer of as it Wuz rating the house, inside and out. The tree must be put December. She took great pride in and found a cer- thanks for what we had and what we were about, to up and trimmed on the same day each year. tain solace in their welcoming light. receive. Presents seemed to come from every nook Christmas Eve is dealt with in a prescribed family Downstairs there was a huge dining room and a and cranny of the house, the basement and even from By Frank Wagner Who: My Three Angels manner. Some open their gifts on the night before large and highly serviceable eat-in kitchen. During the trunks of the cars parked outside. Christmas. Others wouldn't consider opening even the holidays the kitchen area was busy 24 hours a Once everything was in place, Grandpa cleared the Where; The Pirate one gift before Christmas morning. day. There were tons of cookies to be made, lots of parlor and closed the door. It was not to be opened I'd like to tell you about a few family's traditions homemade candies, date-nut loaves, and the home- until Christmas morning and only after everyone had Goodbye winter, it's time Playhouse, Sanibel, Marsha and I have always adhered to and where they made bread dough always seemed to be bursting breakfast. came from. from its container as the yeast caused it to rise, rise, The adults went to the living room and the chil- for the sunny southland Wheiu 8 p.m. Monday As a young child my Christmases were spent with rise. Please see page 18 my grandparents and thousands of relatives in the old The long hallway connected the front and back through Saturday. homestead on the Ohio River in Raven Rock, West porch and the large outlet for the hot-air furnace , You can drive my car! 2 p.m, Wednesday mati- Virginia. It was a wonderful old house that had which worked constantly to keep a bit of heat pour- nees, plus one special birthed and raised a family of thirteen children. The ing through the house. The place: The driveway of our home in spot was always lovingly referred to as — The Rock There was a living-room and a parlor or sitting CRAFT MKT Meriden, Connecticut, Thursday Dec, 21 mati- — and it was just that, a sort of Gibraltar for the room on either side of the hallway. Each room had its The time: A Sunday morning in February, nee at 2 p.m: Carpenter tribe. own wonderful mantle and gas fireplace. As in most Have a need for... 1981. - You could sit on the huge back porch and look out houses of that vintage the good furniture and piano SOMETHING UNIQUE? Action: Marsha was shoveling inches of at the river which winded past the house. Grandfather were in the parlor. The parlor was only used on spe- A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT? accumulated snow from the windshield of our No shows on Christmas Carpenter and all of his sons were river folk who cial occasions. The living room was used daily and ancient Pinto station wagon. Her resentment Day or New Year's Day. dealt in sand and gravel. had comfortable chairs and couches plus the focal 10% OFF -Dec^l 3-24 toward winter had reached an all time high. Special New Year's Eve They also grew potatoes on certain nearby islands point of the room — the formidable Philco radio. After heating the key to insert into the lock to in the Ohio River. A boat never passed The Rock The stairway to the upstairs and its one bath and - SPACES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CRAFTS - open the car door, there seemed to be a sudden performance at 8 p.m. without giving a salutary toot! toot! to their river four large bedrooms was beside the parlor wall. explosion inside the lady and she hurled down friends, the Carpenter boys. The huge Christmas tree was always placed in the her tools and dashed into the house to fully vent The front porch faced the highway and the B&O parlor. It was trimmed on Christmas Eve and every- 772-8733 her arctic ire. railroad tracks. I vividly remember I always tried to one in the family gathered to help put on their OPEN 1302 Pine Island Rd. I was sound asleep with visions of who knows be in bed by a certain time. My bedroom windows favorite bauble, or some icicles, a string of popcorn Mon.-Sat. 9-6 (Behind Galeana - Used Cars) what dancing in my head. But, my slumber was faced the tracks and the vibrations from the train beads, a few red and green velvet ribbons and then Sunday 12-5 Cape Coral, Florida suddenly interrupted by Marsha's vocalization of one of her favorite expressions: "I've had it. I have truly had it. This is our last winter in this God-forsaken snow belt. I don't know how we will manage to get out, but somehow we will." That "how we will manage it" became the cause celeb re for many months to come. THE A little help from our friends 'Angels' are definitely "in" this season By Frank Wagner audience. John Bartis and Arthur Partington, our dear Islander staff writer What an impeccable actor he is. His gestures friends, next door neighbors and God fathers to flamboyant, with a sort of tattered elegance. His PIZZA BY THE SLICE! our daughter Lisa, had quit their jobs teaching According to everything we've read and heard facial expressions often speak more than words this fall, Angels are definitely the in thing. After IS HERE! voice, drama and dance at Ghoate School in could ever express. Yet54he dialogue he does Wallingford and headed for the warmer climes, having seen Robert Cacioppo's incredibly delight- speak is done with such immaculate timing and specifically Sanibel, Florida. ful production of Sam and Bella Spewack's My professional know-how it never misses it's target- WIR Three Angels at the Pirate Playhouse, I can readily SFKECHEN They had opened an ice-cream shop on the ed laugh. Miller makes one look forward expec- DEUJSCH! east end of the island called Pinocchio's (which understand why. And I can also guarantee you tantly to his next character creation. is still in operation under new management) and these three very special Pirate Playhouse angels The Ducotel family is nicely portrayed by SgflQ OFF LARGE had invited us to "come on down" for a visit. will prove to be the most sensational of this or any Kathryn Graybill as wife/mother Emilie, Anthony &ZZAWITH A As soon as Encore at Radio City Music Hall other holiday season. Ridley as husband/father Felix. v RECIEPTFROM opened and was successfully running, Marsha The three charming convicts who guide the des- Debora Cahn plays daughter Marie Louise as a HOURS OF OPERATION and I decided to visit Sanibel and see if we could tiny of all of the characters involved in this totally 11AM TO MIDNIGHT TINSELTOWN VIDEO dutiful daughter and proper ingenue. She is pretty, WE DELIVER 4 PM UNTIL swiftly adjust and fall instantly in love with sun, winning play are definitely live •SES.VINCSTHE lithe, giddy, and sincere but eas- •MDNKHTTOSWm sea, sand, mosquitoes, no-see-ums, palmetto in 3D — delicious, delightful s*^™^*^^.^.™™- l m^mmmimmw^ ^ duped. Fortunately all of the ANDCAPTIVA CAU472-0212 OR B\X472-0323 bugs, and beautiful sunsets.- and divinely devilish (maybe ^^^^^^B - above is accomplished without Expires 1-15-95 We revved up the Pinto, which was already on it's 4D, but who's counting?). Director the usual saccharine quality its last legs, and headed for the land of hominy Director Cacioppo has kept Cacioppo has associated with such roles. and grits. Our first stop was Greenville, N.C. things beautifully orchestrated. The remainder of the compa- where we stayed one night with students who His direction is wonderfully kept things ny,including Ann Foskett, Hd studied with us when we were teaching at light and understated. beautifully Wayne Tetrick, Kevin Pottorf it Carolina University. No yelling here, no fast oner ' and Richard Wilkinson, are part iver-onward, singing Dixie all the way, we liners, and no devised busi- orchestrated. His of the beautifully orchestrated laged to make it to Clearwater where we ness. In their place there is Vy/it, whole. Congratulations are due ed with Ralph Linn and his family. a sage look at life and maybe direction the entire technical staff, espe- xalph had been with Ballet Theater, in several even the chance to do unto oth- cially set designer Bruce R. oadway shows, and eventually became a stage ers as you would be done by. aanager. I will give you only a few anm:,,,^,^.dmtx ^undersfK,:r,>,i^ < He finally tired of it all and decided to open a hints about the plot and action IliilSilllllilll lilSilisilliiliiiil audience' was^ocFispfa|MH^ij lancing school with his wife in Clearwater. of My Three Angels. the spell of this encharroll.OW! incidentally, his sister was Bambi Linn, the It is December; 1910, The action unfolds in a whimsical and witty evening spent with the com- "amous little girl, with pig-tails, who always fell living room behind a general store in Cayenne, pany of My Three Angels. iown in the original ballet in Broadway's French Guiana. Into these premises come three If you're wise you'll go immediately to th«» Iklahoma. hardened criminals from a nearby penal colony, phone, dial 472-0006 and make reservations. In The trip down the West Coast of Florida was and in their own angelic ways they take over the that way ybu'llgiiarantee yourself a choice seat to fascinating and we finally entered the City of lives of the Ducotel family. How they right many enjoy this angelic treat. Palms, Fort Myers. wrongs and bring to the family the merriest of Ann Foskett, Wayne Tetrick, Kevin Pottorf and Christmases is what My Three Angels is all about. Richard Wilkinson. Writer's note: Our editor demanded I trim this You'll know the entire story when you see this Performance schedule is 8 p.m. Monday through down to one column length, thus my Christmas outstanding Playhouse production. And see it you Saturday. 2 p.m. Wednesday matinee plus one column is separate, please see page 17. And must. Thursday 2 p.m. matinee on Dec. 21. No shows on there you are Lou, my one-column column. Niels Miller (Joseph), Thomas M. Reiff (Jules) Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Special New Merry Christmas. and handsome Laurie Seth Yates (Alfred) are the Year's Eve performance at 8 p.m. Next week: Our first glimpse of The jolly trio of manipulators. Tickets are $22 for evening performances and Causeway. Each is magnificent in his own way but it is $17 for matinees. Call 472-0006 for reservations. Miller who marches straight into the hearts of the All major credit cards are accepted. . Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 THE iSLANDEH 19

*18 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Pec. 19.1995 Potpourri

If your answer to the three given questions is known holidays such as Christmas, Hannukah, BIG Arts Has 1996 "yes" then The Sanibel Comedy Club, located at the Kwanzaa, and the Winter Solstice, there are special Entertainment Books for Sale corner of San-Cap and Rabbit Road, has the perfect observances of festivals such as the Hindu Shiva, solution. Sweden's St. Lucy's Day in honor of the Sun The Barrier Island Group (BIG) of the Arts is Kevin Nealon, from NBC's Television Show Goddess, Sinterklass Day in Holland, Canada's once again selling the popular 1996 Entertainment Saturday Night Live and Pat Godwin, a comedian and Boxing Day, the Celtic Festival of Children known as Book. recording artist often heard on The Howard Stern Bairn's Day in Ireland, and New Year's Eve." % This book has been in great demand on the island radio network will be appearing for one night only Comprising storytellers from Lee and Collier for years because it is chock full of wonderful dis- on Wednesday, Dec. 27. counties, TTT meets at Waterford Place the third counts. There will be two shows — 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday of each month. The meetings are free and Two-for-one coupons for fine dining, fast food, Tickets are $21.50 and seating is limited. Call 472- open to the public. travel, golf discounts, dry cleaning, car washes, shop- 8833 and make reservations for assured seating.. For further information please call 472-1781. ping, theater, and many local attractions are included. Name it and you can be almost certain you'll find it Jazz at BIG Arts listed in the 1996 Entertainment Book. The book sells for $30 each and is a perfect Tamiami Tale Tellers The piano artistry of John Chapman will be fea- Christmas gift for those persons who have everything meet for holiday fun tured when the BIG Arts Sextet performs an evening and require that something special and just a bit dif- of jazz music at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22.

ferent. The Tamiami Tale Tellers (TTT) wants stories Other well known area jazz musicians appearing • "•'"''. ".'.'•.' ' • - •• ' \ ,•"',' •'. " • -'• •''"•' • '. ' .'•''/" .'.,"-•''-' '' '• "--•.-• '"••"•" '*•'''. ' ', - ' * ' ' .;• '.,'..;,.', \'.'. •'.,' • • •£"•'"*% "A • •&:-'iS&.1 fif"^fo,'V*"'VIJfcL1'^ from varied cultures and ethnic groups for their will be Bill Papineau (trumpet, valve trombone), Bob monthly meeting Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wayne (trombone), Wynn (tenor & bass saxophone), A special evening at Waterford Place, 8351 College Parkway, in Fort Kevin Mauldin (string bass) and Sergio Pissi at Sanibel Comedy Club Myers. (drums). According to Bert MacCarry, TTT spokesperson BIG Arts says of the group "The members of the Do you like to laugh? Are you longing to see truly from Sanibel, " December is filled with many differ- BIG Arts Sextet have been widely acclaimed by Jazz funny stand-up comics? Do you have friends you'd ent holidays observed throughout the world and such enthusiasts throughout the country." Poinsettlas Arrived like to give a Christmas gift of humor to help them celebrations are marked by special stories." Don't miss it. Tickets are $12 at the door on the at FOREVER GREEN through the holiday season? She continues: "Besides this country's better- evening of performance. GARDEN CENTER Stop by while they last! The best selection on the Christmas traditions islands; available in red, white or pink Italian cuisine as it was Continued from page 17 wee bit, and have a peek, but Uncle Clyde, the bachelor of the fami- open it and display the gift. Finally, meant to taste. Open Mon.-Fri. dren went to bed. Grandpa's wrath immediately quelled ly, would announce that he had to go to the next person could have his or her Dine in lush outdoor gardens 7:30 AM-5:00 PM the bathroom, and we'd have to wait I would always arise early, but that. turn. or- inside in an exquisite New Saturday Hours My breakfast was gulped so quickly until he was ready to join us. I think it Marsha and I have always main- knew I had to remain abed until the Mediterranean setting. 8:30 AM-3:00 PM adults were up and breakfast prepara- you'd have thought I hadn't eaten for a was one of the rare times I really dis- tained the tradition of eating a full week. A clean plate was a must, or we liked my Uncle, whom normally I ACE tions were in progress. The call for breakfast before opening gifts. 941-472-0690 472-5354 "Come and get it" brought us all racing waited. Finally the time arrived and adored. Daughter Lisa always accused me of Hardware downstairs and into the kitchen.' It was everyone's plate was sparkling clean. With breakfast finished, and toilet emulating Uncle Clyde's last minute a terrible temptation to open the door a Then — and it always happened — my time completed, only then would trip to the bathroom, and I almost Grandpa Carpenter open the parlor always did. door and let in the anxious pack. And we open only one gift at a time. Special Extended Molidcuf Mowed at fjfkede 5hn& Stones The gifts from Santa Claus .were It heightens the excitement and defi- immediately and thoroughly examined nitely makes the opening process last W-6 M*3*W & Sat. * W-8

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By Frank WagneWagnerr the female chocolate frofromm lfLML -~—^1 Also MotheMotherr GoosGoose bustlebustled oon stagstage Islander staff writer Spain fora soiict. of with hci \oliiniinous skirts hiding a dazzling lifts and gioup of MTUII magical tumblers spins that and iii.rul\its 1he>came 'Nutcracker On Ice' lmm underneath her at Mann Hall skuis doing running \\ ilk-overs, The usual effortless grace associated biick flips, a with figure skating was always present series on stage during Nutcracker on Ice. of ' Illlttll Uncle Drossemeyer, the toy maker, acted as narrator. He dashed across the pre- ice, twirling his massive cape, giving cision us insight into what was about to hap- nei ed cart- pen. the best wheels Tai Babilonia as Clara and Randy appl.iuso Gardner as the Nutcracker Prince were of the that brought & Gailertee to B©tor» neat, sweet and ever-smiling. They oening .*M •.5^-*, accomplished with great aplomb what- 1 wish 1 cheers from ever lifts and tricks were possible in could men- the lull house. the allotted stage space. tion their 1 dun t know who 'lie peanut of Linda Fratianne as the Sugar Plum names, but no programs were the gioup -vas but Fairy did almost as much fashionable she was sensational. Shop at Santa's Favorite Stores! posing as interesting skating. available. I ask SANIBEL SOLDIERS: (left to right) Jane you — how can Fisher, Michelle Marinello, and Michelle Johnson Hers was truly a smile The Mouse King gave us a terrific from the sunshine state. turn in the first act and was quite spec- you tell the players strut their stuff in Mann Hall's Nutcracker. without a program? Probably one of the most tacular as an Arabian in second act gratifying sights was the Qijts from The Sea Comfortable Land of Sweets. energy kept things moving at a rapid number of children attending the per- The best skating of the evening was v pace was choreographer and artistic formance. Clothing done by ensemble skaters in the Land The Nutcracker' Jor Him director of Dance Alive, Kim Tuttle. By introducing them to live theater for the of Sweets section. The Three Ivans at Mann Hall It was a breath-taking experience for while they are still young, a love for were terrific. One of them teamed with the children. They auditioned, made a attending live entertainment is initiat- Relaxed Lifestyle Some 250 or more children from commitment to a set rehearsal and per- ed, which will hopefully grow during CasualClothes area dancing schools are much happier formance schedule. their lifetime. Unique gifts and wiser because of their association They fulfilled that commitment and A jolly time was had by all, includ- A Romantic Victorian Boutique with The Edison Community College realized what it meant to do things over ing those young budding ballerinas and'Toys for Men Gifts & Lace Clothing WHY KNOT Foundations's presentation of The and over again in a quest for perfec- from the audience who did their own Cards • 14K Gold Jewelry Nutcracker featuring Dance Alive!, a tion. version of The Nutcracker in the lobby Each child came away from the Angels & Fairies The Village • Sanibel, FL state touring company of Florida. The during intermission. They were totally Dec. 8 show was presented in coopera- experience a little richer because of energized. OPEN 7 DAYS Main Street • Annapolis, MD)/' tion with the Florida Division of new friendships that may last for many Bravo to this year's Nutcracker at (941)335-0222 472-3003 Cultural Affairs, Gulf Coast Dance, years. Mann Hall and to all involved. (941) 472-8800 Inc. and Barbara B. Mann Performing Space prohibits the listing of names Profits from this performance have Arts Hall. but I would feel most remiss if I didn't been placed in a special fund to help Here was a perfect example of a mention the excellent dancing by mem- guarantee more of this type of enter- cooperative community project that bers of the Dance Alive company, tainment — local talent intermingled those wonderful members of the with professionals. was brought to fruition by months of Mouse Troupe and the wave upon planning, days of auditioning and hours Let's make The Nutcracker an annu- wave of soldiers who came to vanquish al affair. and hours of rehearsals. I call it the them. Norman Rockwell Nutcracker as it had A TRADITIONAL all of the zip and precision of a compa- ACROSS 1 2 |3 |4 Stanley & Livingston 1 Confront ny of professional dancers intermingled CHILDREN'S SHOPPE 5 Clears 14 Mens and Ladies with the many bright-eyed and bushy- 9 Koran Classic Outdoor Clothing CHRISTMAS CLOTHING Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner, the infa- tailed group of wanna-be dancers. memorizer 17 During the extended rehearsal peri- 14 Spinks or Uris 20 TOYS & BOOKS mous Tai and Randy, in Nutcracker on Ice. 15 Of the ears Shoes Leather Bags od the guiding light and those whose 16 Wipe clean TM COLLECTIBLE CLOTHING 17 Woody's son Santa Stops Here ... 18 River to the Gulf Now AND of Finland Why Don't You 19 Showed again TREASURES 20 College pair 23 Match a raise 472-0304 472-2221 24 Literary FLYFISHING TACKLE KAYAKS Christmas Holiday Deadlines monogram 25 Feel sick 26 Fairy or Friday Publication Issue Date Proof Deadline Ad Deadline 28 A Starr 30 Army man: abbr. Islander 12/26 Tues. 12/19 Thurs. 12/21 33 Dominion 35 Sea eagle 36 Rake Shopper 12/27 Thurs. 12/21 37 TV pair, once 40 London gallery Classified) Fri. 12/22 No 41 Sacred chest 42 Computer key 43 Little one: suff. Thurs. 12/21 44 Indian Eagle 12/27 45 Starch — NO PUBLICATION — 46 "Murder,— 7 Sutherland or UUUU UULJU UUUfclU A Gallery of Fine Wrote" Sills UbJUU DELOO UUUEJU Mon. Breeze 12/25 Merry Christmas 47 Corn unit 8 Speed-read 48 Sarge 9 Loner man® DOEKO LJUUIJW Tribal Art from 10 Covering a tract ULJUWL 51 Comedy pair LJUWLJLJULJUWUL] CSG 12/27 Thurs. 12/21 56 Certain runner 11 Actor Jamie U atas HII1B Africa, Australia 57 Signal sound 12 "Do as—, LJLJULJ HULIfcJ HUL1 and Native America 58 Semiprecious not..." ULUfel OHU1U HUtlU If we don't have it we'll create it. Wed. Breeze 12/27 Thurs. 12/21 Fir. 12/22 stone 13 Japanese sect 59 Certain keynote 21 Actor Jeremy IEHQGH3 BQQI1 QaDH0 Tel. & Fax 941-472-0003 (941) 395-2200 60 Ms Samms 22 Ventured UOU OLU3L1 ULJUfc] 12/28 Fri. 12/22 Reg. Deadline 61 "Veni, vidi, —" 27 Fairy tale Thurs. Breeze 62 Anjou and Bosc monster uuu mm HUB 63 Money 28 Shore up borrowed 29 Dancer Pavlova arnwi luuiuu Fri. Breeze 12/29 Fri. 12/22 Reg. Deadline 64 Land map 30 Rabbit variety 31 Dark purple EJUULJ LJLJtlU DOWN 32 Annealing oven BBDEJ E1HQH Shopper North 12/27 Fri. 12/22 Reg. Deadline \\ 1 Defects 33 Alphabet run 2 High 34 Lat. abbr. nest 35 Rochester's Fri. 12/22 Reg. Deadline 3 NCAA word Jove 44 Graphs 51 PrevaK"* Lehigh Shopper 12/27 4 Organic 36 Ladder step 45 Chinese skiff 52 —po compound 38 Valentine or. 46 c""" "n'J""' <">at 5 Nancy's husband 6 Newsy bits 22 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19. 1995 '" T lieisdavr becfH^:99r ^fei M It's a Beatles Christmas, Charlie Brown I'll be "here" for Christmas ... By Brenda Ordonez By Frank Wagner Tim Piper, Greg Piper and Dick While you Islander staff writer Cunico. They have been doing some Special to The Islander sort of Beatles tribute since 1986. Many of us who celebrate the holi- are relaxing, Yesterday — A Tribute Obviously they are very good at what day will spend Christmas Day with they do. family and friends, savoring home- these folks to the Beatles' I guess I was most amazed at the cooked meals and playing with the will be working number of teenagers in the audience kids' toys. It's a day to relax, reflect who were such avid fans of the Beatles YESTERDAY and rejoice. It was another new audience who and their music. For others, though, Christmas Day attended Mann Hall for a backward They seem to have spanned the look at the music of the Beatles. They means business as usual. They're the miles, and well they should. They were ones who are there for our safety, our were all ages, all shapes and sizes. innovators. They were dressed casually, very casu- protection, our convenience — even Season's ^ Qreetings aliy, nondescript and some looked to be pleasure, if we elect to treat ourselves in full costume. to a traditional holiday dinner cooked by someone else. But regardless of anything else each y Jewelry?' *And The Angels Sing' /• Wallets \ of them seemed to love the Dec. 14 To protect and serve performance for his or her own particu- ^/> Suspenders *-y If you needed a quick Christmas For Firefighters and emergency lar reason. • Shoe Trees pick-me-up to help you step into the medical technicians Christmas Day is Manicure Sets The dancing fervor finally grabbed a holiday swing of things you should like any other day. Both the Sanibel large group of audience members who be open Christmas Day is Tie Guard Cleaner have attended And The Angels Sing, the and Captiva Fire Districts, who work in Chadwick's at South Seas moved into the aisles as the group Seventh Annual Holiday Concert by rotating crews, will be on duty on Golfer Hose/Sweaters played "Twist and Shout" for their first Plantation. • Nautical Belts the Southwest Florida Symphony, con- Christmas day. This year Sanibel's A act closer. Chadwick's bartender ducted by Maestro Paul Nadler. Shift will be on duty. Tim Carroll, Bert Sara Gradual from COLOGNE I've never had the privilege of see- The Symphony Chorus opened the Kinney, William Hennessey and Ross • Royal Blue/Chancellor ing the Fort Myers version of the frug, Whitefield, New Dec. 10 program with "Shout for Joy"; Nagot will be on duty at the stations on Hampshire, who will be • Hankies of Linen/ jerk, swim, hitch-hiker, monkey, mash a group of Christmas Spirituals includ- Sanibel-Captiva Road and on Palm working Christmas Eve and Swiss Cotton potato and peppermint twist. I can only ing Rise Up Shepherd, What Month Ridge Road. Day, too, says she doesn't • Cummerbunds say, It defies description. But undoubt- Sanibel firefighter and EMT David feel "Christmasy" because Formal Shirts - Cuff Links edly, there might be more than a few Was Jesus Born in?, Shout for Joy and Go tell It On. Case worked Christmas with B Shift of the warm weather here. sore muscles in Lee County the morn- last year. "Most of us have kids and Gradual lives on the resort ing after. Soprano Tracy Battle was the fea- that makes it hard," he says. "But you tured soloist. This majestic lady had a and will share the holiday The sound system was set at frenzy know that's the job. We do a few things with co-worker friends. Gift Certificates voice as rich as honey, as sparkling as on Christmas Eve, like having some and your change of seats was governed gold and so resonant it tumbled and "We'll get together on by your age. Some moved in mass to family over. Then we get up extra early the 21st," she says, "to cook rolled throughout all of Mann Hall. on Christmas morning, so we can open the back of Mann Hall to lessen the Christmas with Mr. Grump narrated dinner and exchange gifts. impact; another gang moved forward presents before I come into work." At home, our family had a by Alan Popick was a new look at the Captiva Fire Chief John Bates will toward the pulsing, driving sound. Is holidays. Mr. Grump was wonderfully big dinner on Christmas there such a thing as sore ear drums? I hold down the fort on the island Eve. I'll probably call and portrayed orchestrally by a double bas- A Tribute To The Beatles Christmas Day. He says he usually Open To 7P.M. think there is, and I have 'em. soon. make them sing Silent Til Dec. 23 GENTLEMEN'S The four gentlemen who imperson- doesn't work holidays, but as he wasn't Night, or something." APPAREL A Musicological Journey Through brand new twist to this old favorite. Ride. Executive Director of the ated the Beatles were Don Bellezzo, going away or expecting out of town 1333 Cape Coral Parkway • Downtown • 542-5450 The Twelve Days of Christmas gave a Suddenly days were being represented Symphony James Johnston conducted guests, he gave the regularly scheduled by a version of The Blue Danube and with a strong sleigh bell-beat but the firefighter the day off. He'll celebrate ended with a rousing version of Stars group of children behaved exactly as Christmas Eve with his wife and 19 and Stripes Forever. they should have. Everyone found their year old daughter, home from college. The audience roared along and the favorite bell-ringer to watch. Bates, who has been a firefighter for intermission maintained that hilarity A Carol Sing Along and the 17 years, says by now his family is and good humor. Hallelujah Chorus completed the pro- used to him working holidays. "They The second part included carols by gram. For me it was the most success- don't complain." Food For the Cypress Lake Center for the Arts ful holiday work to date. As for the Day itself, Bates says a Chorus conducted by Cayce Edwards, a You should make plans for the entire number of Captivans'usually drop by Thought children's participation number, with family to attend the 18th annual holi- the station with goodies for whoever is each one using a single bell, gave a day concert aptly named And the on duty — sometimes even plates of By Paul Gaeta new sound to LeRoy Anderson's Sleigh Angels Sing. food. Restaurants, too, will send food. Last minute shopping Even if you shopped 'til you Grapefruit goes way beyond breakfast when neat segments are spread dropped, you probably forgot a few 1 t- with sugar and honey and then broiled briefly.

tle things — milk, bread, ice cream. * if- * Don't panic. Several convenience New Year's Holiday Deadlines Try these easy, no-cook pear wraps: two ripe pears, halved and cored, Santa's Best Kept Secret stores on the island will be open. Greg HOLIDAY WARRIORS: Above: Captiva Putzel, sales associate at Pick Kwik on Fire Chief John Bates will work this each cut lengthwise into eight wedges (rub with lemon to avoid Issue Date Publication Proof Deadline Ad Deadline Palm Ridge Road, will be at the store Christmas day. Top Right: Chadwick's darkening); press a little bleu cheese into each cavity, wrap with a strip Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum before the sun comes up on Christmas i \{ 1/2. Islander Tues. 12/26 Thurs. 12/28 bartender Sara Gradual will be pour- .of hone-baked ham, andspear-witha-p.ick--.-~~:^:^,;;^^.J. r_._,:;- ~ .,,,:-,-. Day.-. •-.,. : '. ,-. .,;..:.-..•.-• - , '- ing on trie holiday cheer at * * * TTXTTOTJE GIFT SHOP.- "We'll be open our regular hours — Tues. 12/26 Thurs. 12/28 Chadwick's. Center Right: Greg Putzei, 5:00 am to 11:00 pm," says Putzel. sales associate, of Pick Kwik, may sell Low-fat dessert tips they'll never notice include butterless frosting 11 (Classified) Fri. 12/29 "It's just another day to me. I don't a winning Christmas lottery ticket. made of 10X sugar and orange juice or coffee, raspberrv iam as n ^ Iren mind working. In fact, I love my job." between layers of chocolate cake, and doily-stenrilr Putzel says he worked on Christmas sugar instead of icing on the cakr Thurs. 12/28 the last two year's at Hal's . Museum Grocery. "I'll celebrate MRS. ASHLEY * — NO PUBLICATION — before or after — it doesn't Let This GIFTED Palm & Cards * Ooops! Does the Happy New Year have to be on Christmas PSYCHIC • , is done, with r ArtWork Day." Reader .AdviSe Ycni On Wed. 12/27 Psychic bacon can ad inti____ Garden Plaques Thurs. 12/28 Is eating out on the *M,L • Crystal, Tea tastes terrific when you've added some grange ^^ ._. Patio Bricks Christmas menu? Readings '•PROBLEMS ;; Thurs. 12/28 One of a number of restau- f^ miriutes befpreserving. ' ' ' M\ rants around town that will Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum by Appt. Only sl 3075 Sanible-Captiva Rd. Reg. Deadline Best wishes for a terrific holiday season from your friends at ' Sanibel, Florida 33957 Fri. Bze. Reg. Deadline (941) 395-2233 ' GHUCKANDREWS Home Shopper fours Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 4pm Wed. 1/3 KINGS CROWN ON WEST GULF DRIVE: THE Three bedroom plus den with Gulf views for S E A F O QD_ S T F A K S •S P I R I T S C.C. Marketer \ 223 PERIWINKLE WAY, 5ANIKL ISLAND 472-1771 Reg. Deadline ONLY 429.500. Don't pass this up. Call me You need not pay museum admission now - it's vacant! fee to visit THE GIFT SHOP Island Living Try Them Ail! Thurs. 12/28 Ask for Chuck Andrews. 472-2311 _ I j» Otte Seafoods 1523 Periwinkle Way fQtf/VWSk. of the islands 14747?-7fi73 Periwinkl2 e 472-3161 ^. Corner of Tarpon Baj Tuesday. Dec. 19. 1995 THE ISLANDER 25 24 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 End of snook season sans Sanibel Captiva Just because snook season ended a few days ago, it might work that lure or bait right by the fish's nose doesn't mean that you can't Tish for them—you just and never get a look. a can't keep them—and uno r certain conditions, FISHING While snook are in catch-and-release status for six snook fishing in the winter ca be quite good. weeks, there have been encouraging reports of sea Lecember 15th marked the end of the open season LINES trout continuing to make a much needed recovery ani u will be closed until the first of February. That from years of over-fishing. Starting the first of the protects these fish in the coldest time of the year, By Capt. Mike Fuery year, there will be a new set of fishing laws covering when winter weather can kill large numbers. this colorful, spotted fish. The state's idea was to stop any taking of snook, The bag limit will come down from 10 to five fish Real Estate but there is catch-and-release fishing, a growing and the new minimum length will be 15 inches and caught, so if you get a couple of big ones of four movement for these fish all year round. not more than 20, except for one trophy fish over that inches or more, save them for canal snook. One of Snook will leave the passes and beaches in the maximum. winter, but they can show up in protected canals and the artificial lures I've had the best luck with is the Rattletrap. Ones with silver sides and black back We've been taking a few sea trout over 20 inches that's where dedicated anglers cast or slow troll for while fly fishing and wading the grass flats. This past them. work well. Just about any deeper running plug could bring strikes. week we had the best luck on white and yellow & The canal system entering Sanibel Marina and I'm a dedicated genuine bucktail caster and I tie Clouser deep water minnow patterns. wandering into the man-made canals on the eastern With the very low tides associated with the full end of Sanibel Island can hold snook. On some of the my own jigs. One of the favorite colors for cold water snook is pink. The color is not always easy to moon, last week, we found redfish tailing in water coldest and windiest days, it's not unusual for snook which was too shallow to fish. Can you imagine a to school up in the protected canals. find in shops, but of course being able to make my own, I even experiment with different shades of pink. redfish of 30 inches in water only 12 inches deep. If the waters clear, as it will on most strong north- That grass floating in such waters snags most flies easter, the fish can actually be seen hovering just Just because you can see them doesn't mean they will Business bite. and makes it very difficult to work it so a redfish above bottom. As the sun starts to warm the waters, When it gets into a prolonged period of cold snap chase down the fly. Good fishing this week and keep snook will move higher in the water column and it's out of the wind for best results. not unusual to see them right at surface, perhaps with weather, the fish just seem to not need to eat. This dorsal fin out of the water. can be some of the most frustrating angling of all because if the water is clear and the fish visible, you Capt. Mike Fuery, an island resident, is a profes- It's Bokavi Co. for casual wear, unusual gifts for Christmas This time of year is when the larger shrimp are sional fishing and shelling guide. By Frank Wagner Classical Concert II at The Phil charms many Islander staff writer Neatly tucked away in the right-hand corner of By Frank Wagner The packed house was treated to soloist. was treated to Beethoven's the Islander Center, you'll find the recently opened Islander staff writer a rousing rendition of Wagner's It is true, his fingers literally Symphony No. 5 in C. Minor. It shop called Bokavi Co. Overture to Tannhauser as the flew across the keys and there was a genuine treat to hear the It is stocked with a storehouse of goodies and is One always asks the question: opening composition. never was even the slightest hint entire symphony in such a creative owned and operated by the Banusevich family — "How can Maestro Christopher Next came Rachmaninoff's of an unclear note or cluttered reading. It embodied the essence Bo, Kathy and daughter Vicki. The unusual name Seaman and the Naples Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor sound. The crescendos were firm of Wagner's intent. came about by combining the first two letters from the names of each family member. Philharmonic Orchestra keep top- featuring pianist Sequeira Costa. I and strong but without the feel of One cannot be too complimenta- ping themselves?" was fortunate enough to be seated pounding. ry to the genius of Maestro One of the first things you will spy upon enter- The answer seems to be: in a proper spot for a close look at The Rachmaninoff concerto is Seaman. He never ceases to amaze. ing the shop is the fabulous collection of Laurel "Constantly!" the exquisite fingering of the filled with lovely melodies. One is To verify that statement, it was Burch clothing and swiftly reminded of a popular hit- extremely gratifying to see a» products. Multi-col- parade selection Full Moon and Naples symphony audience rise to D . . ~ ored tee-shirts, Empty Arms based on a theme bOKCIVI UO, sweat shirts and their feet - as one •— in a standing cover u swit h many from this concerto. ovation, not once, but twice during features a line ? After intermission the audience the evening. interesting screened Kwik Under . Maestro Of exquisite designs stretch Seaman's direction the niffc rrnfted in across the walls. Naples Philharmonic BUD e BUD ICE SUITCASE CREWS SEPTIC SERVICE .has achieved new musi- gins crarrea in Youmigh t even find 24 hr. Emergency Service cal heights. WOOdl, a matching cap, What does the future h bag r carry 24/12 OZ. CANS Septic Tanks • Grease Traps hold? trade-named T ° " The line of of Lift Station Pumping A limited national Heart-wood .... Vicki Banusevich holds a couple handbags offered by Bokavi Co $13*99 Pine Island Most Homes $85-$95 tour might be an inter- . , Burch cards, sta- esting possibility. w Sanibel Homes $125 Ond lOtS more tionery and artin gold over a small red star. It would be a most Editor's note: See prints is awesome. thoughtful gift for the host or hostess who has next week's issue for Particularly exciting housed and fed you for a few glorious days in our 731-5868 more holiday reviews. COKE/DIET COKE/SPRITE are the designs and brilliant colors used in the island paradise. greeting cards. You will find listing such as: A line of exquisite gifts crafted in wood, made Kindred Spirit, Woman Spirit, Anniversary, in Rockland, 111., tradenamed Heart-Wood, encom- Celebration of Love, Spirit of Love and many oth- passes a vast assortment of secret boxes, cribbage 2 LITER ers: boards, tic-tac-toe boards, stamp dispensers, key For the selective woman there is a fabulous line chain holders and other novelty items. of leather handbags in a variety of styles and sizes. When asked about current shop hours, Bo Bokavi Co. also features GEAR for Sports. This SHOW replied: "For now I'll be open 10 a.m. until the last famous collection of sports clothing has expanded customer leaves. During high season we'll also be PEPSI 24 PACK TIMES its popular line for winter 1995/1996 by redefining open on Sunday from possibly 1 to 4 p.m." If you 4:00 golf-related sportswear with its existing line of have any questions pertaining to the shop's hours 7:00 casual crossover apparel. On and off the golf please call 395-1933. course, all of you golfers should enjoy wearing 9:15 these high quality sportswear that identifies them with the sport. 24/12 OZ. CANS Right next door to The Islander offices, GEAR features polo shirts, sweaters and excit- PRICES ON ABOVE ITEMS GOOD THROUGH 1/2/96 Bokavi Co. i s one of Sanibel's newest retail ing new wind shirts and jackets. You can be guar- shops. For visitors, go right at Periwinkle Way, anteed GEAR sportswear remains the industry |ICK KWIK SAVES YOU MORE C>N ^HIIII and It's on the left just past Palm Ridge Rd. SHOW leader in custom decorated apparel. A limited number of island shops stock; men's §11 i^ORlTE CIGARETTE BRAWIIS! TIMES shoes. But at Bokavi's, you'ir findHeartland shoes 3 PACKS 5 PACKS 4:00 for men at a very special price. These are first 7:00 class casual shoes, as easy on the feet as one the ,46 $8.95 eye. $1.30 $15.99 Adults $650 For gentlemen of all ages Bo has one case of sports cards that will be fascinating to every avid Seniors 60+ and trading card collector. You might find the one card $ 00 KAYAKS .38 $7.69 Children under 11 4 you've needed to complete WAllfBD -1701 Matinee $4°° a rare set. Roseville Pottery LOCATED IN BAILY'S SHOPPING CENTER SANIBEL I".found the huge, white & Paperweights u Smoking by pregnant Women may r*» Must bfl 18 years of age or OMM. ND terry cloth beach towel an in fetal Injury, pr«m»iur» birth, Proof of age required. STARTS FRIDAY DEC. 22 GRUMPIER OLD MEN STANLEY & LIVINGSTON'S 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY 4728485 OPEN DA5LY and low birth walght. outstanding item. It is 985 0130 truly snow white with Sanibel Island emblazoned 26 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 Tuesday. Dec. 19.1995 THE ISLANDER 27

The following building permits were record- Kossack, Reinhard and Annettte, Ptl 13, LI4, B3, Deadline for the December 26 and January 2 International ed at Sanibel City Hall during the period end- PERMITS Captiva Beach is moved up to Thursday. ing Wednesday, December 13, 1995 included: $165,000: Lorenson, Lennart A. & Marilyn A. & Real Estate & DEEDS Lorenson, Lennart A. Trustee to Burrill, Peter & Please submit all news and editorial copy by Noon, $7,500: Devaney, 1409 Causey Ct., Porch Pamela, L32, Sanibel Lake Enclosure by Lake Plaza Custom Homes $148,000: Feldman, Robert J. and Ava Hinojosa Thursday, during the next two weeks. By J.B. Novelli $2,842: Wright, 9474 Balsa Ct., Shutters by $102,000: Langdon, 1312 Sand Castle, SFR by to Biasella, Victor P., L14, B4-, Sanibel Rolsafe Lake Plaza Custom Homes Highlands $750: Beltz, 1213 Par View, Exterior Door $2,200: Litzsinger, 737 East Gulf Dr., Porch $325,000: Lot 70, Beachview Country Club No down payment needed Addition by Michigan Homes Enclosure by Kennedy Construction Estates, Sanibel Island, purchased by Richard & Grosfeld, 1319 Seaspray Ln., Lawn Sprinklers by $20,000: Cyprina Beach Condo, 695 East Gulf Frances LaRocque. Sellers: Arlene D. Mercer When a prospective buyer contracts successful satisfaction of the contract Performance Irrigation to purchase a house, he's expected to — the sale of the house. Dr., Porch Enclosures 1, 4, 8 & 10 by Kennedy received $216,000; Nancy E. Tripp $54,500; and lay out a reasonable fraction of the The real estate professional invests $350: Island Wine & Dine (Riveria), 2761 West Mary Elizabeth Vaughn, $54,500 Construction Gulf Dr., Earth Station/Satellite Who sells total price as a down payment. all necessary costs for advertising and $1,100: Island Wine & Dine (Riviera), 2761 $250,000: Krapf, Robert J. & Margaret A. to $2,400: Mulder, 1530 Royal Poinciana Dr., The seller expects the down pay- for working time to qualify prospects, West Gulf Dr., Hood Suppression System by Aro, Thomas W. & Renee K., U6, Signal Inn show the property and negotiate the Seawall Repairs by Bray Marine ment as a symbol of the buyer's seri- Firemaster condo ous interest and credit-worthiness. sale. $122,500: Burden, John W. Ill, & Burden, John Best of all, experience indicates the $20,000: McKinnell, 557 East Rocks Dr., The lender insists upon it as the These deeds were recorded during the week W. Ill Trustee and Burden, John W. Ill Trust to South Seas buyer/borrower's stake in the property. real estate agent can get a higher price Pool/Deck/Enclosure by Challenger Pools ending December 10, 1995: The prospective seller has an easier for the property than the owner trying $54,836: DeGenarro, 9470 Balsa Ct., Remodel Dininny, Robert E. & V. Jacelyn, U6, Duggers to sell on his own — higher enough in Tropical Cottages. arrangement: the listing contract with by Owner $279,000: Swedberg, Judson F. & Betty L. to the real estate agent requires no down many cases to pay the agent's com- $2,000: Southland Corp. (7-11), 1521 Periwinkle Plantation? payment and nothing is due until the mission. No hassle and no real cost. Way, Pole/Outside Lighting by Spirit Electric $15,000: Arnoff, 9401 Beverly Lane, Porch & Financial Consulting Services Sundial Resort honored BFE Enclosures by Joval Builders , $7,941: Periwinkle Place (Scott Grogan), 2075 i; with prestigious Peceri award Periwinkle Way, Redo Wood Flooring by LOOKING FOR A PERSONALIZED APPROACH Prestige Hardwoods The Sundial Beach Resort on "He taught his employees the $13,600: Kupsaw, 893 Limpet Dr., Seawall To INVESTMENT SERVICES Sanibel recently awarded its first importance of guest service by setting Repairs by A-l Seawalls Michael B. Peceri Award in Honor of a good example, and I have always $9,800: Lesse, 1718 Jewel Box Dr., Seawall FROM AN ESTABLISHED, LOCALLY-BASED FIRM? its former general and current presi- strived to do the same with my staff." dent-elect of the International Hotel Michael B. Peceri, the award's Repairs by A-l Seawalls Association. namesake, was the resort's general $22,700: Caldwell, 9427 Sage Court, Pool & We offer our clients a solid • Investment strategies The award recognizes employees of manager from 1986-1991. Deck by Jackson Pools background in financial consulting, • IRA transfers and rollovers five or more years who consistently provided by friendly, experienced, • Mutual funds He has held several key positions in Island Seniors (City), 2401 Library Way, • Variable annuities exceed the expectations of guests, the hospitality business, including Temporary Tents by Island Seniors reliable professionals. exhibit a commitment to excellence, Our goa] is to help you achieve • Municipal bonds president of American Hotel and Motel $5,800: Babel (Periwinkle Place), 2075 your goal — a financially successful • Asset management and are respected role models for fel- Association; president of the Florida Periwinkle Way, Move Stairs & Awnings by low employees. Hotel and Motel Association; and dele- retirement, by providing access to: Teresa Riska-Hall, the resort's gate to the White House Conference TMS Renovations director of recreation for six years, on Tourism. $7,200: Pointe Santo De Sanibel, 2445 West If this is what you're seeking, call us for an appointment. accepted the award at Sundial's annual He was also named 1986 Florida Gulf Dr., Enclose Trash chutes by Gulf Coast Academy Awards dinner. Hotelier of the Year. ' '\ Coatings (941)936-2777 "It was such an honor to receive this Peceri currently is vice-chairman of award," said Riska-Hall, "as Mr. South Seas Resorts Company, which Peceri was the first general manager I own and/or operates nine beach front worked with, and I've always respect- and destination resorts in Florida Rated 3 T/2 Stars Flint financial ed and admired him. including the Sundial. Jean Le Boeuf {941)472-5111 ••••1/2 A FINANCIAL CONSULTING FIRM Real Estate Sales— Ext, 5162 Interval Vacation Ownership— Ext. 3331 A plant to avoid in landscaping LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKEB P.O. BOX 237, SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION A native of Australia, introduced as a land- specie^ in Category I Happy CAPTIVA ISLAND, FL33924 carrotwood Cupaniopsis scape ornamental plant •(most invasive). FAX(94U472-8566 IMGPA/ anacardioides was first about 15 years ago. It is_ 'The EPPC added car- THAI RESTAURANT tolerant of many soil rotwood to its list Holidays conditions; drought and because it has invaded OPEN FOR DINNER salt tolerant and easy to state parks in Palm from 7 DAYS grow from seed, about Beach, Martin and the 5:00-10:00 six feet per year, in fact. Sarasota Counties. staff Because of this, car- On Sanibel seedlings rotwood has flourished of carrotwood have been of as a popular landscape seen at the boat ramp, The Just 10 minutes Edward Bischoff, Jr. Eric |. Hynden, Sherri L. Hynden Michael D. Roach H. Jeffrey Smith tree. Bowman's Beach and in from Sanibel and the Beach Associate ChFC ChFC Associate CFP However, because of home landscapes. Islander in INDIAN CREEK PLAZA its high seed germination Seedlings of this tree 17274 San Carlos Blvd. Wishes you all percentage and its rapid Securities offered through FSC Securities Corporation can survive in Australian Suite 203-5 A Registered broker/dealer - .Member S1PC. Member NASD The Best This Holiday growth, carrotwood has pine leaf litter, a some- Fort Myers Beach, FL World Plaza • Centra! Park • 12629 New Brittany Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33907 been included for the what dubious distinction. 941-454-3020 '• ... . Season past few years on the The evergreen grows Exotic Pest Plant to 30 feet with a 30-foot andlntMe YQU to Attend Council (EPPC) list of spread, forming a thick, Our Annual Holiday Oj Florida's invasive plant bushy canopy of dark green compound leaves." House & Christmas Party Capsules follow the The Island's premier builder flowers with three red 472-5185 Sunday ...§ince1983 seeds, almost immediate- 472-5185 ly spread by birds. Classifieds Carrotwood is a

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Island Hardware, 283- looking to go in business & like Off US-41, two blocks north of Job interview - Probation got you work environment. Contact John '86 Chevy Cavalier, 4 door, red, "Chevy Astro Vans." 87 thru 94.15 12)20)95 —Sttt—21121890-76 Edison Mall. Orlando/Bahama Cruise!! 8 days/7 worried? Get clean in Just 2 hours - paint, like new - Ready for driving or Chevy Camaro '91, 76K miles, 1980 Harley Davidson sportster for 2998. Open Xmas. boats, this is for you. Reduced, Gee, Sanibel & Marco Island cold a/c, automatic, new brakes & trailing. Call 656-4003 to choose from. Passenger (some sale. Asking $3,975. 936-9361 15 1/2 ft. Fiberglass fishing boat $225,000. O.B.O. 574-6444. Mon.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. nights. Underbooked. Must sell!! Guaranteed all natural Herbal Properties, (941) 472-4808. exhaust, runs great, $1,100. 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Product Value 12/22/95 — ttti—21118491-5 936-7464 Experienced Display condition! $5,000 O.B.O. 458-9723, 12)22)95 —SSSS—21122204-78 CLASSIFIED AD I! 12)22)95 — SStS — 21108550-73 A/C, $500 cash or trade or <158-9726. '92 Chevy S-Blazer, 6 cylinder, Mike. Sails for $500. APPLIANCES Starters & alternators for cars, Advertising Telemarketer. Full $159Jmonth. Call Doug Higham at 1985 Mazda RX7, good condition. 1990 - 621 Case Loader with 1993 12)21)95 —SStt—2112191B-74 12)22)95 —SSSS-21122007-76 This car will become a classic. automatic, loaded with options, Call BOAT TRAILERS^ Pays a $350. Commission trucks & boats rebuilt, or repaired. ANSWER PHONES - $9.00 HR. - Time Position. Guaranteed Roger Dean Chevrolet 574-3326. Darrell Campbell tar special price at Cummins engine, very low hours, PT-FT - NO EXPERIENCE. LOCAL 1990 Olds Royale. Excellent $2,500 O.B.O. Call 549-7586 after $69,900. 1981 Mack dump truck, '94 Donzi Medallion 152, 90 HP Absolutely a Lay-Down Sale. Refrigerator - G.E. 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One fine 1970 Mark III Lincoln, totally 12)23)95 —SSSS—21116263-72 Industrial Park - Good location - Christmas Palm, Triple, $200.00. '93 Ford Escort, teal green, auto, auto. $11,500. Call 540-1903 restored. Both all original & I am the $7,000. Call 772-1251 ask for Russ cnsle. with transferable warranties, Charlotte Shopping Guide with air & cassette. $500 cas or 70 H.P. Mercury Force & Magic Tilt Boat trailer, 19'-24' galvanized Turn key operation - Asking $35K - COMPUTERS & Dwarf Royal, Triple. $200.00. 14 to Security officers up to site 12)22)96 — tSSS-211220SO-73 2nd owner. Both appraised & 1994 Ford Explorer, 4x4, XLT 4 or 772-4982. tandem axle, pontoon or deck boat, 128 W. Charlotte Ave. trade and $159/mo. Call Dave door, A/C, loaded, 15K miles, cherry trailer. Custom cover, Bimini top, Will stay to get you going. Days 772- 16 ft. Royal, $250.00. 8 to 10 ft. supervisor for Fort Myers area. 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(1) Eldorado - excellent, 88,000 orig. miles, Body '85 Dodge B250 Window Van 3/4 20" color monitor. Owner upgraded Class D Lie. required. wife's car - immaculate, $15,900 ton four on the floor, worth seeing. HOUSEBOATS '89 Donzi 33' Cross Bow, twin 330 will lease commerical land on Pine - Will sell all for $800 - Ideal Just in time for Xmas - Juke boxes, Call collect 813-376-4648 1988 Hyundai Excel GLS, gray good. $3,500. Always garaged, part Island Rd. Short or long term. Call darts, pinballs, videos, pool table, • ••••• O.B.O. (1) Seville, white-blue, w/gray interior, power sun roof, cold vinyl roof, H.T, conv.Call 542-8590. 693-5316. $3,200. 1996, 30 ft. Lil-Hobo Deluxe, H.P. OMC's, 230 hours. Fold-down Christmas Gift. Call Lou at 472- on Monday. immaculate, $16,900 O.B.O. 941- 12)18)95 —SStS — 21121762-70 Outboard & Trailer, Loaded. List seats, stereo, bathroom. Excellent BUSINESS & SERVICE or fax 941 -542-1919, A.M. best time. 5185. 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ADVERTISING SALES nice, only $650 down, vte4jnance great traveler, sleeps 4, stove, REPAIR 1/2/96 —tttt—21036344-71 12/21/95 —tttt—21121955-74 (941)283-0494. Callers needed for animals!! Have Electrical sun-roof, Mags, 16,000 12/20)95 —SSSt—2112080B-79 TIRED OF PAYMENTS? roller furling, Volvo inboard, Loran, fun and make money too! Friendly here, all types of credit ok?Ma9- miles. Still under warranty. Days refrigerator, pull out bath. $16,000. '< Office equipment: metal desks, 12/22/95 —tStt—21122135-4 REPRESENTATIVE 4422 GAC N RELOCATING? head, stove, ready to cruise Wanted To Buy: Old Dolls, Antique office, no stress, no experience 941-332-7998, eves. 941-540-4133 I TRUCKS & VANS | 941-463-2630 Ext. 24. WE PAY CASH FOR WELL $8,500/offer. Jef Warren, P.O. Box RETAIL STORE PRICES, Purses, Antique Teddy Bears, Old : chairs, copier, fax, etc. Call 945- necessary. 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Call 472-2661 also available. 458-8252 COLLECTIBLE'S J 12/22)95 -SttS-21122337.74_ 12)22)95* —SSSS—21119512-71 1/2/96 —ttSt—21116897-71 1)13)96 —StSt— 20799B5-72 with Orthopedic firm mattress set. In accordance with this statute, For a personal Interview call: 12/19)95 —SSSt—21121738-70 . 12)23)95 —SSSS—21118454-72 12/22/95 -tSSt—21122127-78 12/23/95 —SSSt—21121542-3 Woodstock Memories. Authenic 3 Cost $900 - must sell $250. Never This publication will not Larry McDonald day Woodstock ticket, condition used, still in box. Can deliver. 278- knowingly accept any ads OFFICE & CLERICAL General Manager @ mint and unused, with appraise! 3379. advertising dogs or cats for 813-639-1136 or write: sale that do not meet these '82 Buick Regal, 4 door, 72,000 from Sotheby's of N.Y. Dated May 12/22/95 — ttit—21121196-78 HELP WANTED Charlotte Shopping Guide--" 13, 1981 for $600.Ticket in wood requirements. miles, cold a/c, new tires, interior in 2/Smoke mirrored pier cabinets 128 W. Charlotte Aye: excellent condition, $1,200. O.B.O. frame. $295. O.B.0.283-8890 w/light bridge, queen headboard, 7)9)2014 —tttt—21OB6341-79 $40,000/YR. INCOME POTENTIAL. Real Estate Home typists/PC users. Toll free (1) Punta Gorda, FL 33950 549-5620 12/22/95 — »i|- 21122222-73 w/double dresser w/illuminated ; Discus for Christmas! Babies to 800-898-9778 Ext. T-4363 for * * * * * * 12/22/95 —SSSt—21120480-71 Collector Prints - Signed & mirror. 6 pc. sectional couch, light breeders. Raised on city water. colored. Curved couches w/ S listings. 1990 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, 2.5- numbered. Zebra Foal by Charles Wholesale to Public. Perfect gift. •t/10/96 —SSSS—21101168.74 12/22/95 — tttS— 21120957-6 Frace. Matted and framed. $300. shaped cushions. 3 pc. 813-549-5701, leave message. eng., 5-speed, well maintained, A/C, entertainment center w/ mirror/ Professionals needed. Big $3,995 O.B.O. 1984 Ford Ranger Seminole Fisherman by Jerome 12/21/95 —tSSt— 21121043-74 Customer Service/General commissions! Fun business. Full or Tiger. Unframed. $700. Cali 472- glass/ lights. 941 -694-6271 : pickup, 2.3-eng., 4-speed, runs 472-5185 472-5185 4590. 12)20)95 —tttt—21121867-74 Office. part time. Fax resume 466 0990 or excellent, good condition, $1,200 Pure bred beagles, 7 pups, ready apply at 5645 Youngquist Rd. Unit 7. .12>Z3)I)S -Sm-21122345-3 Immediate openings at O.B.O. - 1986 Aerostar body-parts - Classifieds Queen size bedroom set. Spotless - for Christmas. Call Joe 9:00am - our fast growing 24 hr. 8 a.m-10 a.m. Mon-Fri. 694-4301/days, 772-8579/EveS. Beautiful Florida style, $500.; 5:00pm Monday through Friday 12/21/96 —tSSt—21121971-71 Matching day beds, like new, good 656-6262. National Fire Protection Co. 12/19/95 —SSSt—21121684-70 ANTIQUES ~~| Sales Associate - Good starting 1983 Buick LaSabre Limited, CHANGE OF PACE Cape Coral seasonal rental house. for children or small rooms; 12/26/95 —SSSS—21121695-71 F/T with benefits. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 2 BR/2 BA condo. Furnished salary. Sanibel Outlet Stores - loaded, excellent condition inside & I INTERVAL FOR SALE \ [INTERVAL FOR RENT| Beautiful Vacation Home 2 BRA-1/2 BA on wide sailboat Authentic antique oak "Hoosier" Matching blue floral couch a love Maine Coon kittens - Known as "the Permanent NEW PRIVATE LUXURY with garage at Kelly Greens seat, very good condition. 2 rattan Designer Jewelry. Cali Valerie at out, $2,900. 543-2688 Week 52 Ft. Myers Bch. 12/23- access canal in Yacht Club area. cabinets. Unbelievable selection, all gentle giants" registered and Apply In person 466-8337. Call me to purchase or sell vacation HOME ON GULF, AVAILABLE 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Screened porch, dock, garage. Golf Course, with pool & spa excellent condition. Huge - selection type folding chairs. 472-3809 12/22)95 —SStt—21122171-71. time share weeks on Sanibel and 12/30. $500 a week. Call 267-0996 pedigreed, $400., ready now. 542- M-F 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. 12/22/95 — SStt—2112232B-3 FOR VACATION RENTAL. Your own private tennis court $1 350 includes all utilities. 1131 Ouiet surroundings, near of corresponding depression era 12/21/85 —tttt—21121951-5 1988 Chevy Cavalier. Excellent Captiva Florida. HERB SIMON. 12)22/95 —SSSS— 21122018-73 1470 after 6 p.m. 1661 Estero Blvd., 2BA 5 BR/4 BA, PRIVATE POOL, & swimming pool, 100 yards to Lucerne Ave, 945-0930, (305) 225- beaches, restaurant & kitchen glassware. Other oak Matching rattan sofa steeper - 12/18/95 —tttt—21121774-70 condition, clean, runs great, cold BROKER/REALTOR. Office 772- • pieces. Jack &. Ann's 657-3631 or F.M.B. A/C, new tires. $3,200. O.B.O. Call SPA. ALL RESORT FACILITIES Gulf of Mexico. Call for times 9889. shopping. No pets/smoking. sleeper never used, and love seat, 1010, 1-800-831-4453. Residence 12)20)98 —SSSS—21117641-71 6f7-3989 evenings. Immokalee peach on beige background. • Miniature Pinscher AKC puppies. 2 12)2B)95 —SSSS— 21117525-5 542-5700 or 772-5641 after 6 P.m. 574-5697, 1-800-933-1458. VACATION OPTIONAL SPECIAL RATE. available. P/ease leave message VISAJMC Excellent condition. Must see. Call beautiful, black and tan females. 10 12/22)95 —StSS—21122178.73 Professional Realty Consultants of THRU OWNER. 216/338-8031 Come to New Orleans "Mardi weeks old. Tails and shots done. SKILLS & TRADES Gras," Feb. 16th thru Feb. 23th, 466-3123. i--2'9« —Sttt—211»&t2,»-T4 574-7537 1986 Cadillac Sedan Deville, nice Lee County Inc. PROPERTY CALL AFTER 3:00 P.M. EST 216/338-5281 1)2)96 —tttt— mtai 12)«1B5 —tttt~21122031-70 Mother on premises. Call 466-7237 PART TIME • HELP 12)27/95 —Sttt—20B1861-B2 12)86)95 —tSSS— 2094544-3 1996. Apartment with kitchenette, Ree's & Lures: Cash tar (Pre-1950) after 5 P.M. HELP WANTED car, $3,895 or ?? 542-5999. 219-272-0889 OR sleeps 4. French Quarters. Walk to wood fures by Heodon, SouthBend, 2 beds with headboard, one extra g WANTED 12)22)95 —SSSS—21122188-76 219-271-0115 • ••••• Shakespeare. Reels by Heddon, "*^fr rfl5 —tSSt—21122003-70 POINTE SANTO DE Parades, Casino and Bourbon long, excellent condition; couch, Must sell Onel! 1989 Cadillac 12/19/95 —SSSS— 21019765-3 Street. $700. (941) 575-0137. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATI Vom Hofe, Coxe, Meek, Milam with 6 pillows & rattan frame, 2 Cat toys, refiltable, organic catnip. "Need extra cash?" United Cerebral ASK ABOUT OUR SANIBEL Cute sturdy and cat tested. $6.00 TYPESETTER DeVille blue/blue leather $8,450. Sanibel Beachfront 12/20/95 —tttl—21120249-6 Bask in luxury! Super deluxe, Talbot. Call Michael Echols 489- matching benches - rattan. Will sell Palsy in Cape Coral offers flexible Mac Experience Preferred OBO. 1990 Olds 98 Regency "BOXED ADS" Luxurious Gulf front penthouse Captiva Jan. 27-Feb, 3. Luxurious 2 BR/2 0587 evenings S weekends. postage paid. Additional toys $4.00. schedules on per diem basis Private luxurious vacation resort. exquisitely furnished Gulf front separately!. 481-5314. Mook/e's house 13S77 Admiral Ct Brougham, leather/all options. Gold condo. 2 BR, 2 BA, screened On Gull Estate home. BA, sleeps 6, owner can't use. 2/23J96 —SSSS-21106209-73 Potential employees can specify FOR ONLY Magnificent 3 BD/2 BA house cottage. Spectacular sunsets. 12/22/95 —tttt—21122082-77 Ft. Myers, FL 33912. Apply at: Dust Metalic $8,450. OBO. 941- /ana/, with spiral staircase to 3 or 4 BR/3 BA, ultimate luxury, Discounted - Only $1100. Phone Bea's Antiques, 3000 sq. ft. of shift preference but must be willing 955-6227 $3.00 MORE, overlooking Dunes Golf Course. Christmas and New Year's ." 12/22/95 — StSS-21122214-70 to work all area locations! Paid THE BREEZE CORPORATION private rooftop sundeck. all amenities, 765-5989. Call between 6 & 10 PM. Beautifully furnished & decorated. Antiques. Hoseville, Nippon, Art 12.'22)95 —SSSt—21122190-74 12/23/96 —Sttt — 21122281-5 open due to cancellation. Also, training. EOE; druqfree workplace 2510 DEL PRADO BLVD. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR AD Gorgeous sunrises and tap pool, exercise room. Fully equipped. Secluded heated Pottery. Heisey, Tiffany Style JEWELRY 574-0068. still have several special high Lamps, Cookie Jars, Porcelain, | SPORTING GOODS CAPE CORAL, FL We Buy Used Cars - Running or not. PLACED IN A BOX sunsets. Beautifully decorated Weakly rentals available. pooi. In Tropical Paradise Setting. "Great Holiday Gift!!" Mens Breitling 12)28)95 -SSSS—21121S37-74 12/26/2012 —tttt— Free towing - Top prices paid. 542- Owner (941) 395-0162 Pool and sun deck. By owner. Call season weeks. Full resort Sterling, Bronzes, Paper Weights, 6136,542-5540. LIKE THIS! and fully equipped. Antares watch. New. Retail $2,850. Just in time for Xmas - Juke boxes, 21111749-79 12/26/85 —tSlt— 21024247-3 BOCA GRANDE (305) 226-5326. amenities available. 3 always buying. 1535 N. Buss. 41 Ft. Bang!! Mother's dream. Stay at 12)22/95 —tttS—21122197,70 Substantial sayings. 1 L Selling for $1,400. OBO. Incredible darts, pinballs, videos, pool table, Remember Sanibel 12/1J/95 —tS5t—21120476-3 bedrooms, 3 baths plus loft. Myers op»n Wednes" — "" home and earn $300-$500. per Painter - commercial and general 7/3/2004 -.«»«>-.»» 61084-79 Call owner, 610-864-2371. THIS IS A BOLD AND CAPITAL Sunday 10-4.995-O1S Foosball. 458-3111 month working 3-5 hrs. per week. maintenance of vehicles & buildings Take over payments with $500 on a 12/26)95 —Sttt— 1966727-3 AP. FOR $1.70 MORE YOU IS yrs. ago? Ft Myers Beach, Sundeck Resort, Call 1-300-579-1913 Call 1-800-214-1233. 1-800-283- with D/L. Apply at 2501 Rockfill Rd., newly renovated apartments. 1MIII1 i — ttst—21122002-70 1992 Olds Achieva. Less than I February an CAN HAVE YOUft CLASSIFIED Try Boca Grande this year. • or 813-472-0225 Antique cuckoo clock, German fiflw.'Swat Chlfstrtms a\\t, 6684 for free info pack. Ft Myers, EOE Drug-free wholesale value owed! 29 AD LIKE THIS. Beachfront accommodations, Queen & King beds. Walk to Beach, matte from estate. Private owned. $1,595 new. salt lor 4875. *?*i 12)30/95 -«H-211»22T4-7 company. Payments of $244.31 remaining. 2/1 3/2014 —StSS —21076463-79 villas and/or private homes Restaurants, Charter Boats & butterfly, leg extension and charts. ^fJbon Sanibel Island. Gull Cottage • ••••'• Asking $1.150. Serious only need Clean-op person needed. 4 PM - 6 DS/B6 —tttt—21121326-74 Must qualify. Call Alan at 437-1633. available. Fishing Piers. Discount for 2-3 1 MEDICAL & HEALTH \ 482-7666 March • weeks 9 & 10 in Direct through owner. CAPTIVA GULF FRONT month bookings. $450. - 12/26/95 — tttt- 2H15744-3 repiy.945-2284. PM at local florist. Monday thru j»/22)B5 —tttt—21122242.B3 Call toil free for information Sunset Captiva house - 2 BCV2 BA &- -,2/H.'«5 —>ttt—21121758-70 12)22)9} —tStt—21122083-72 Friday. Good pay for hard work. Call WANTED TV apartment #139. February and 3/BR, 3/BA, loft, porch, $950Jweek. 941-463-1842 Pace Saver Exce! 3 wheel scooter 1982 Chrysler LeBaron, white LUXURY HOME 1-800-881-2622 loft. Nicely furnished, Gulf Beach SCHWINN BICYCLE BUILT FOR 472-3707. Mechanic & mechanic apprentice. March •• weeks 8, 9, 10 and 11 beautifully furnished, washer, 1/3)96 — SSSS— 21120934-72 with Bay access, tennis courts, pool. never used - Retail $2,800. Make convertible, needs new roof. Good BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE BEACH Boca Grande TWO. 6-speed, hand brakes and in 12/22)95 —Ittt—81122330.3 Up to $15.00 per Flag. Paid AC & radio. New tires, $1,000. Call in apartment #119. dryer, TV, VCR, pool, tennis, Ft. Myers Beach, (Sarv Carlos Weekly rentals. Call (314) 532- STEUBEN! offer, includes batteries S charaer vacations, paid holidays, excellent AT YOUR DOORSTEP Real Estate, Inc. 941-946-0380 ' very good condition. Not only rides 472-4855. . Apt. #139 -$19,500 each wk. sleeps 2-8 people, etc. Island) 2 BR/1 BA, piling home. 3684. Sea our sparkling display of a well but is a great collectible, built in benefits. Call Firestone 481-8212 Long driveway Into lush 12/26/95 — tttt— 21082177-1. 12/21/85 —ttn—21121075-75 12)22/85 —tttt—21122298-3 Apt. #119 • $18,500 each wk. Covered parking, laundry facilities - 12/19)95 —tStt—21118651-3 number of modem clear early 1960's. Call 561-4633. ask for Jim or Mike E.O.E. Marina Villa Available tropical estate grounds. PROFESSIONAL Cavalier "92 RS, 4 door, clean, A-1, •PRICED REDUCED- "Weekly/Monthly" Decemberl! on deep water canal. $i,400/mo. Steuhen glass. 12/22/95 —ttSt — 21122326-3 Male/Female Dec. 19th through Jan. 10th Exclusive, tastefully decorated, Seasonal Lakefront. Also available 860 Oak Street • 765-6565 Sanibel luxury residence - 5 12/30/95 —tttl—21122013-5 air, act., must see to appreciate. HERB SIMON We have colored Steuben also HELP WANTED After 10:00 a.m.-11 p.m. 3/4 bedrooms or den. Sleeps March thru April. Beautiful view of 12/21/95 —SSSS— 21121035-5 BD(3 BA. Sanibel Bayous area. "MISCELLANEOUS | Only $220 down with low payments BROKER/REALTOR 1-800-227-1783 eight. 3-1/2 baths. Large Cape's largest Gulf access lake, 2,900 sq. ft. Sleeps 10. Walk to The Purple Place, Pressure cleaners from $99! Honda GENERAL-HELP Needed - nail technicians - booth on balance. 489-4422 GAC Office 772-1010, 12)24/95 —Ittt—21122420-72 Or (714) 499-1783 heated pool and spa. southern exposure, dock, private Sanibel luxury residence - beach. Exercise room. Great 1940 Suwan**, Fort Myers PSI 2250-$699, 3500-$999, 4000- rentals for Cape Coral salon. 540- DOMESTIC AUTOS \ 1-800-831-4453 WANTED 0706. Lumina 1991 4 door, V-6, air, other 12)26)95 —SSSS— 206B168-3 Nominated for Architectural outdoor Jacuzzi. Large 2/2 newly 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. master suite. Mon.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.-4;00 p m $1399. Factory Direct. Lowest '91 Geo Metro, 4 door, auto, air, Residence 574-5697, furnished. 549-0690 936-1572 12/30)95 —StSS—21122090-72 extras, A-1 mechanically, good Awards. Terraces and pool Sanibel Bayous Area. Owner, (314) 367-2407. Prices. Since 1972. Call 24 Hrs. 1- A/M, $500 cas or trade & $150 per 1-800-933-1458 12/21/95 —SSSt— 21107065-74 12>26f95 -iSSS- 800-333-WASH (9274) HOME TYPISTS, paint, trade welcome, past credit no North Captiva Island: Beachfront pavilion. All amenities. 2,900 square feet. Sleeps 10. $2,900 month. $1,200 week. month. Call Dan Yapte at Roger problem - we finance. Call Russ T Seasonal rental Pool home. Cape 12/25)95 ~ttti—21072132-71 PC users needed. $45,000 income • Professional Realty home on tropical barrier island. Brochure available. Walk to beach. 12/2i.'95 —SSSS— 21122358-3 Dean Chevrolet 574-3326. only @ 489-4422 Coral Yacht Club. Waterfront, Walnut dresser w/triple mirror potential. Call 1-800-513-4343 RESTAURANT - 12/23/95 — ttSt—2105B966-B2 Consultants of Lee County Inc. Pool, tennis, fitness room. Beach- $3,9OO/week High Season Exercise room, Available Christmas - New Year's $185. Custom-made hutch w/four Bahama Cruisell 5 days! 4 nights. 12)24)95 —SSSt—21122J30-72 — iStS— 21109133-82 furnished 2 BD/2 BA, all utilities and Underbookedl! Must sell!! Ext. B-1261 walking, shelling, fishing. Steps to $2,550/week Low Season great master suite. Fully furnished vacation home 3 glass doors on top, $425. HELP WANTED '95 Camero, 6 cylinder, auto, water's edge. Water taxi available. local phone included. Pets are extra. $279/couple - Limited tickets. 1- — SSSS — 21082625-6 Ford Tempo, 1989, 4 dr, clean South Seas Club - Week 51 and Days; 201-569-2111 Call 1-314-367-2407 bedroom. 2 bath, on canal, lafge Mahogany secretary desk $110 loaded, only 9,000 miles, maroon inside & out, automatic, air, only Wk/Mo. rates. (941) 549-7066 or- Available immediately. Rates vary 800-935-9999 ext. 181. Monday Cook, kitchen help, and waitresses with grey interior, only $15,400. Call stay free this Christmas. Call 472- Weekends: 914-687-0360 per month. 540-4364. $3,600 month, $1,400 week pool, 540-0085. Oak desk, $325. 3 story wood doll $35,000/YR. INCOME potential $199 down with terms on balance, (813) 472-6661 12/23/9S —tSSi—21122375-73 thru Saturday 9 a.m. • 10 p.m ST wanted. Snook Inn, Pine Island. Call Bruce Smith for more info Roger 9696. 12)26/95 — SSSS— 2pEI3BBi-_3 12/22)95 —SSSS—2111 0849-75 1/5/86 —tSSS— 21111323.3 house, $60. 731-8915. 14299 Reading books. Toll free (1) 800- we finance. Call Russ T only @ 489- J2/27/85 —SSSS—21064575-72 898-9778, Ext. R-4363 for details 283-1131 or inquire within. Dean Chevrolet 574-3326 12)22)85 _ -SStt—21122348-3 .12122'Bi -SSSS-21122134-4 1)1/96 — tSSS — 51100463-5 4422, dealer 1/11/B6 —StSS — 21101187-74 12/19/85 —tttS-21121779-70 12/23)85 — SSSS—21060201-62 12)24)95 —tStt—21122434-72 Tuesday. Dec. 19 THE ISLANDER 31 — Real Estate

Tuesday • 30 Classifieds Dec. 19,1995 WHO Sail the southwest. Sailboat access, Coquina Beach - 2 BR, 2 BA, Gulf REAL ESTATE waterfront home, 3/2, FT. MYERS BEACH MOBILE HOMES FOR ANNUAL LEASES side. Newly decorated, all amenities. approximately 1,385 living area. (on Sanibol) Available weekly, bi-weekly, or DISTANT New: roof, carpeting, exterior & HOMES SALE monthly. Call (941) 395-2361 interior painting, landscaping & Efficiency, $495/mo. 12)26)95 —SSSS— 21024250-3 DOES WESTERN appliances! 5313 S.W. 11th Place Fort Myers Beach, 3/2 up. 2 1/1 A FEW AVAILABLE 1 bedroom, $595/mo. NORTH CAROLINA MTS. (drive by) $142,759. Owner/realtor guest apartments down. Quiet Oak Haven RV & MBH Adult Park, 2 bedroom, Canal front condo, "Likely 2 Bedroom Vacancies 939-1145. neighborhood - Walk to Beach, "Park Models", & Reasonable RV enclosed porch, sun deck, some $995/mo. available In 1995 for Qualified FREE BROCHURES: 1n;/98 —SSiS —21119979-71 Space Rentals. w/Solar Pool/SPA, Beautiful settings - Only 1 Homes - Cabins owner financing. $220,000. Colvln Applicants. Peace River Boat Ramp, Adj. Golf Month Security Deposit. Lots - Acreage 3/2 Gulf Access 5 min. from River by Realty 941-369-9138 - Beeper 336- Course. Lettuce Lake Road, off RT. For more information, contact Lakefront Views Midpoint Bridge • Boat dock w/lift, 8754 761. 941-494-1880 or 4666 466-9277 Community Housing and central vacuum, sprinkler system, 12/ZB/95 —SSSS —21121982-5 12/30/95 —SSSS— 21117710-6 12/21)95 —SSSS— 2108 5491-3 Resources, Inc. IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS furnished, all assessments paid, Sanibel City Hall, dual water. Beautiful home, must Senior Park, own your lot, 24 x 60, PINE MANOR - NICE, CLEAN THIS IS A BOLD AND CAPITAL 2 Bdr/2 BA, eat-in-kitchen, LR, DR, LARGE 2 BR/1 BA., 2 BLOCKS OFF 472-1189." RAPER REALTY, INC. see. $140,000,772-8689 SUMMERLIN, 5430- 11TH 1JM9J8S —SSSS—81121756-70 AD. FOR $1.70 MORE YOU Roof-over including double carport 12)20/95 —SSSS— 210317B4-3 P.O. BOX 619 CAN HAVE YOUR CLASSIFIED AVENUE,$375./MO. + SECURITY. MURPHY, NC 2S906 Sailboat access, 3 BR, 2 BA, south & shed, vinyl siding, sprinkler a The Atrium - 2 BR/2 BA condo. AD LIKE THIS. alarm systems, tinted windows. CENTRAL HEAT & AIR, exposure, solar pool, hot tub, • 2/13/2014 —SSSS—21076464-79 WASHER/DRYER HOOKUPS, Beautifully decorated, overlooking 1-800-438-8159 double garage, mature fruit trees, Excellent condition. 941-995-6391 gulf. All amenities. 2-week minimum 12/22/35 —SSSS —21121144-74 UTILITY ROOM, EAT- IN- ^2nSI9S — SSSS- 2O354BS-7 tile - carpet, new roof. $143,000 KITCHEN, LAWN CARE, PEST Owner (313) 886-4757. Hayesville, N.C., creek and negotiable. 574-5294 leave CONTROL, TRASH PICK UP 12)26)95 -SSSS-21065884-3 riverlront lots, several with message or call after 8 p.m. SANIBEL/CAPITVA I LEASE/OPTION I INCLUDED! 549-3433. The Atrium - Exclusive gulf front tremendous views, homes, cabins, 12123195 —SSSS—21121941-74 12/19/95 — SSSS— 21080974-76 luxury. 2 BR/2 BA, den, wrap- farms, now is the lime to invest. Call HOMES Cape Coral - Direct Access, 3,000 around balcony. Sunsetsl Phone sq. ft., double entry, 3 Bdr/2-1/2 Ba., Edison Home area, 1 Bdr, for free brochure, Center Realty 1- LEE COUNTY HOMES $325./rno., carpet, central air, nice owner for brochure, available dates, 800-299-2383. EXCLUSIVE master bedroom w/jacuzzi, and rates. 800-484-7304 PIN 8286. spacious tiled kitchen, inside neighbors. Security deposit 12>?3,'9; — SSSS — 21121283-6 Rated among the top tan 12)26)95 —SSSS —21087159-3 laundry room, 80 ft. dock, fenced, required. 941-332-1391 Blue Ridge, GA., mountain view lots, private courses in the nation. Lease/lease option. $135,000. 941- 12/20/95 —SSSS—21119851-74 ATRIUM - GULF FRONT - 3 BR/3 owner financing available, also, Sanibsl's only private golf 694-4526 Seasonal Rental: 2498 Bayshore BA, DEN, RENT THROUGH cabins, homes, creek, river and lake course community features 15/22/95 — SSSS—2112211B-74 Drive, Matlacha. Nicely furnished. OWNER AND SAVE. 2 WEEK lots, Coldwell Banker High Country beautiful homesites, exquisite ) bedroom apartment. $800 mo. MINIMUM. PHOTOS AVAILABLE CALL 609-985-0322. Realty. Call for Free Brochure 1- condominiums, villas, & estate tilities included. "Sorry, no pets." 800-307-0777. C 1)30)96 —SSSS—21102258-3 homes in a magnificent natural INVESTMENT Call (716) 652-5621 or 716) 655- CARPET CLEANER MANAGEMENT 12/23)95 . — SiSS—ai12230t.6 ill LANDSCAPING Immediate occupancy. Ft. Myers EQUAL HOUSING setting surrounded by a 4800. 12/22/95 —SSSS — 21120407-4 town homes, spacious 1 & 2 National Wildlife Preserve. PROPERTY PICTURES OPPORTUNITY Apts. for rent in Ft. Myers, 2452 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. All real estate advertised In A stunning club house & tennis Investor - prime restaurant location. Dishwasher, W/D hook-up, pool. Land, building, potential business. Stella Street, 2 bdrm., 1 bath $360. a ARE WORTH A this newspaper Is subject to facility completes this unique month plus $150. security deposit. ) From $395/mo., $310 security Residential and Commercial Lawn Care Home Watch community. Minimum cash requirement. deposit. 694-2655. MR. STEAMER CARPET CLEANER the Federal Fair Housing Act of $250,000. Excellent location - Call 574-2207 ' Pill •• nocic °« siteii 1000 WORDS! Call (941) 472-4222 for 1/6)96 —SSSS —21121040-74 12/22/95 —SSSS—21102759-74 And for as little as 1968 which makes It Illegal to potential sales $imm-$2mm. Small or Large Qualities "See What A Difference Dedication Makes" advertise any preference, directions & more information. Contact Staffile & Haywood Realty, North: One bedroom unfurnished, Condo for rent - 2 bed, 1-1/2 bath, Satisfaction Guaranteed $8.00 more pool, near Camelot Shopping. limitation or discrimination FURNISHED MODELS OPEN Stephen Haywood, 458-0008, 454- nice, safe, convenient you can show what DAILY. Particular people only. $460 month Grading Tractor, Backhoe & Front based on race, color, religion, 8055. After hours 432-0562. neighborhood. Laundry, storage. 482-1962 you have to otter! 12/19195 —SSSS— 21116669-3 12/29/95 —SSSS—21122131.70 Single or couple, $375 month plus sex, handicap, familial status 12)28)95 —SSSS—21119247-74 1012/2010 —JSSS- LEASE/OPTION AVAILABLE. Tired Two Triplexes For Sate By Owner, electric. $1,000 move-in (first, last, End Loader Service 1997631-6 or national origin, or an security). 995-2814 anytime, leave Sanibel Harbour Resort - Luxurious Intention to make such of simply renting on Sanibel? Why on water with boat dock. Make not rent to own. Lovely 3 BD/2 BA Offerlll 941-966-5900. message. Happy Holidays. 2 BD/2 BA condo on Gulf/Bay. Fully Serving the island for 17 Years WATERFRONT preference, limitation or home with a mid-island location. 12/30/95 —SSSS —21122443-6 12/18/95 —SSSS—21121733-70 furnished. Pool, tennis & spa. PROPERTY discrimination. This publication Owners will consider lease with 3 BR, 2 Bath, Single Garage, family Weekly a monthly rates available Ml will not knowingly accept any option offers. Asking $169,000. Call room, 1,500 sq. ft. Fenced yard, Call (716) 834-4080 after 6 PM. 12)21/95 —SSSS-21121553-3 " Prestigious Burnt Store Isles, Punta advertising for real estate for additional details. Charles COMMERCIAL garbage paid. Available 2-1-96. Pathways thru 2 bedrooms Gorda, 2 adjoining seawalled lots, which is in violation of the law. Sobczak, Realtor® Assoc. with PROPERTY/SALE $600. per mo. 458-8730 Gull access. All utilities. Marseilles Our readers are hereby Priscilla Murphy Realty at (941) 12/20)95 —SSSS—21121836-70 Serving The Islands 5 Q onS c o m E 472-1511. P.O. Box 68 Court, Lot 13, $63,000 - Lot #14, informed that all dwellings Office Space. For Sale - tease Spacious 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Since 1979 (813) 466-2982 12/22/95 —SSSS —21122334-3 HOMES FOR RENt| CALL NOW 472-7070 $58,000. Will consider trade. Owner advertised in this newspaper purchase. 2,000 sq. ft. Executive 7 large great room, screened lanai, Bob McCann - Owner Sanibel,FL 33957 (941)283-7255. 472-4439 LANDSCAPING 472-4439 are available on an equal room office, computer networked, central Cape Coral location. No 12130/85 — S5SS — 2112D561-4 corner unit, with large garage with pets. $450. 542-5261 days, 458- You can only get there by boat opportunity basis. CONDOS FOR SALE overhead door. Owner financing. 5252 evenings. or plane.; Very private, very 3/22/2012 —SSSS— 3072220-71) I LOTS FOR SALE \ Boy Scout @ South U.S. Hwy 41. 12/30)95 —SSSS—21122161-76 special. Wortijv Captiva Island. GOVT. FORECLOSED homes for Call 939-4550. Superb fishiri&i-^helling and By owner. Cape Coral near high pennies on $1. Delinquent tax, BEST DEAL ' 11/29/65 —SSSS—2111S641-80 legendary sunsets' Like repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free I WANTED TO RENT [ LOCKSMITH PRESSURE WASH school. 3 adjoining house lots, unit Sanibel before the causeway. CHILD CARE 82, bill. 3098, PB21, PG32, lots 41- (1) 800-898-9778, Ext. H-4363 for IN TOWN! 42, 43-44, 45-46. $4,000 each. 540- current listings. > Get two condos for the price of COMMERCIAL Wanted: Reasonable, priced Be our guest in our N^ fiberglass or aluminum serviceable 1169. 1)11/96 —SSSS—211011B8-74 one/ Beautiful canal front scrumptlously elegant beach 1U28/95 —SSSS—2-1117435-70 PROPERTY/RENT canoe. 283-0375 front Villa 3.5 BR/3 BA Government owned homes! Many property with dock & davits. 12/21/95 —SSSS—21121953-74 Three parcel lot - 120Wx144D, with low down payments, owner Duplex -2-2 BD/2 BA condos. beachfront home with tennis, Wanted for 3 months starting now 3714 -14th PI. S.W. - 38th St. off of occupant incentives, totalling Walk to beach access. Asking PELICAN PLACE pool and a golf cart to explore NANNY SERiIGM Chiquita to 14th. New seawall with thousands of dollars! Call 458- by two senior Canadian Snowbirds - the Island. Off season rates dock on large lake. K/nnear Rea/ry, HUDS (458-4837) for free recorded only $359,000. First floor retail/office space, Furnished 2 bedroom 941-466-6606. list updated every Friday. Hare Real Call Tim Davis at 466-9277 second floor office suite, accommodations. Abstainers - Non until Thanksgiving $1,800/wk., Don't leave your precious 12/?2/9S -SSSS—glt21U7-74 Estate Company. 12/18/95 — SSSS- 21111321-3 contains Lagorio's Pizza, smokers. No pets - North end then $2,500/wk. till Easter. 12/18/95 — SSSS — 2111662,1.76 preferred. Phone 813-639-1977 Call Elizabeth Faiella at Cape Coral - Gulf Access. Besi 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,100 so ft Goodwill, Boutique/pharmacy Room 14. children with, just ISLAND LOCKSMITH Buy!! $21,000 Firm. Blk. 1722, Lot new verticals - blinds, carpet etc' 407-647-6111. Bad or No Credit? Gov't homes and Call Andy at 472-1439 12)21/95 —SSSS—21121872-74 11 -12, Unit 44, SW 43 Ter. off properties available. Down payment near City Golf - Tennis - Malls - 2440 Palm Ridge Road, 12)26/95 -SSSS- 20B4 0 5 5- 3'" anyone. BOATS Skyline. 549-1908 Medical areas. $38,000. Owner will AND SECURITY SERVICES CARS from $0. Easy to qualify! For current Sanibel Newly renovated 3/2 spjirfilan in PRESSURE WASH 1/10)95 —SSSi—21121878-74 pay closing costs. 334-0477 24 Hour LICENSED TRUCKS DECKS listing call toll free! 1 (800) 711- 12/26/B5 —SSSS— 2063523-3 Country Club area, Cape, with new Sarasota County, North Port, 2878 Ext. H-4379 12/19/95 —SSSS—21121790-70 DAILY /WEEKLY Call Emergency INSURED Sanibel Island - For rent office/store appliances & Jots of extras. CAPTIVA Cheap Homesites, Near Toledo 1/6/96 —tilt—21121033-5 Ft. Myers Condo. 2/2 at bus stop References xrtSeded. Annual, Services BONDED Blade. Low Impact Fees, Low Walk to everything. Senior 520 square feet. Wooster Plaza, RENTAL ' ADONAI ASSOCIATES, Inc. 472-2394 I Priced Reductionl Popular San $700/mo. palf 772-4282. Taxes, 1/4- Acre From $2,900. With community, clubhouse, heated 2424 Palm Ridge Road. High Carlos are. 3 BR/1 BA, well visibility both directions. 813-472- Rental Units - Immediate 12M9)8» —SSSS—211 18156-75 an agency you can trust $100. Down, $1007mo. 10% Interest maintained, freshly painted with a pool, sauna. Immed. occupancy Occupancy - Weekly or Monthly. Mr (941)472-2644 No Qualifying. 1-800-329-3780 $40,000. Owner. 939-0276 5020 SEAGULL ESTATES - Olde Florida 13a nice yard close to schools and 12/21/85 —SSSS—21087649-3 Howley 941-262-4333 1i/2»i95 S shopping. Priced for quick sale at 12/22/95 -iSSS-21132040-73 „ style 3 BD/2 BA, Whirlpool, beach (941) 549-3410 Buddy Murphy . |&£ ,12/22/95 —SSSS— 21122009-74 access, swimming pool & tennis. LICENSED ENSURED FL 33924 $62,000. Brenda Wilson, 549-7777 EAST END FIND! Charming two Commercial property. or 945-1639 (eves) ERA Aloia Available Feb. '96 thru May '96. Call bedroom ground level condominium Centrally located on (201)666-2464. FOR SALE BY Realty & Development Co. located way over on Sanibel's East Periwinkle Way. CONDOS FOR RENT | 1)9)96 —SSSS—51118727-3 OWNER 13/20/93 _ mi_ 21t;i Side. Enjoy a very short walk to the beach or the bay, a large pool & a Ideal for offices or S.E. Cape 2 Bed/2 Bath w/garage - commercial service business. POINTE SANTO: 2 BR/2 BA condo, GENERAL REAL nice screened porch with terra cotta completely furnished, gulf view Large bedrooms, tile floors, freshly GATEWAY TO THE DUNES. tile. Asking $155,000 & waiting for Vacant and available for Weekly renlals available. Seasonal painted, verticals, screened porch, m INSURANCE MANAGEMENT you to pick up the phone to call quiet street, appliances, REMODELING Duplex unit for sals by owner. ESTATE occupancy. rates. Contact owner, 812/342- -^nSilBWHMffii ii 3 BR, 2-112 BA, Charles Sobczak, Realtor® Assoc. Call Ann, 8:30-5:00, 395-0888. 8181. washer/dryer $580/mth. First-last + security. Pets, smokers O.K. 772- with Priscilla Murphy Realty at (941) After 5:00 466-0330. 12)26)85 —SSSS— 174992-3 new carpal and appliances. / have 12 apartments-condos 472-1511. 4396 12/21/95 —SSSS— 21091140-3 Easy access on/off island. on Sanibel, 20 apartments in 12/32/95 —SSSS— 21122333-3 LOGGERHEAD CAY 2 BD/2 BA 12/19)85 —$ttS-21119764-71 Great residence - rental South Fort Myers & a house Gulf view. $550/wk off season (May Beautifully furnished, 3 BR, 2 BA, HOME BUILDING property. WEST GULF DRIVE BEST BUSINESS 1 st - Dec. 15th). Jan. $900. wk., Feb & appraised at S4S0,00O. In CONDOMINIUM. Top shelf S.E. Cape Coral. Quiet, yet PINE ISLAND INSURANCE REMODELING Ready to (teal!!!! South Fort Myers. Would like to LOCATION $1,100. wk., March $1,150. wk apartment in a top shelf location! April $900. wk. 10% discount for convenient location. Garage, inside A full service contractor Brian, 1-503-344-7383 trade all or part for a luxury Gulf front 2 BD/2 BA condo with BUSY COLONIAL laundry, lanai. Seasonal or yearly 1059 N.E. PINE ISLAND RD. V83 —Sit;— j»»i,»41T-a extended stay (2 weeks or more) 1 residence on Sanibel. quality appointments such as BOULEVARD 908-223-6748 lease. Available now. 549-8368 Y** dedicated to exceptional leave message. at a rea OWNER - 1000s of properties Principles only. Berber carpet, California closets, Only 2 Spaces Left 12)26)85 —SSSS— 2009677-3 The STEPHENSGNS and STAFF i ^''y sonable price ia!e ail areas* prices - Call for Call (941) 481-6815 top of the line appliances, many fine 12/22)95 —SSSS—211 21022-74 iisL No commissions. 1-800- built-ins & most importantly, the Store Warehouse HAPPY HOLIDAYS TOEVERYONE ! - c ' ' " - ' ° ADDITIONS • KITCHENS • BATHS 12119)95 — SSSS — 1,350 sq. ft. I $550 month SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION Almost 1,800 sq. ft. 3/2 with double 1999 - T.V. Show Sun. 10 A.M. best price in the neighborhood. garage, appliances, tile and Berber REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON SERVICES ioO' 7. Asking $315,000. Call. Charles 2,700 sq. ft. Air Conditioned Lands End Village, 3 BR/3 BA. carpet. S.E. Cape near Blockbuster F EE ST MATE '2'SS — SSSi —315fc'3£5-73 BOKEELIA Sobczak, Realtor® with Priscilla with Overhead Door Fantastic view of Gulf and Video. $695 per month. 1st, last, The Preferred Property Management Company Michael I.Valiquette ^ ! ' n ^ano se/opnon • completely 5 ACRE WATERFRONT Murphy Realty at (941) 472-1511. $1,350 per month. Redfish Pass, weekly or security. Pets considered. Call 731- s i N i« * i r o s T > \ c ru K Island Resident Lie. #CGCOs6909 ESTATE SITE 12/23HS —SSSS—an2;J363 Call 482-6879 3131. iOvared 312 spin plan in Cape monthly rates. Save direct. 1121 Skiff Place, P.O. Box 628, Sanibel Fl 33957 Hurricane Protection Consultant junlry Club area. All new CHARLOTTE HARBOR tool. 332-3047 JUST REDUCED 12'21/a> «<. M119 Contact Mrs. M. Wreiole 12/30/93 —tt»S—21122165-70 i When Paradise Needs Protection ia/«'ii —«»»—;iiii(».7a I ROOMS FOR RENT | (908) 747-5930. 2 BD/1 BA cottage located on "••» Island Goil Course Pool Home ALDEN PINES ON GOLF MANUFACTURED Now accepting reservations. Sanibel. Close to shops and ^d be'ow appra.sal Furnished Sleeping room with private bath & beaches. Available January, CALL 472-5185 COURSE LOTS 12/26/95 —StSS— 2085678-3 \>, • COMPLETE CENTRAL STATION SERVfCEF ' "guest apartment. 3 BR/3 BA FROM $17,900 & UP HOMES outside entrance. Cable T.V., no February & March. Write to: P.O. cooking facilities. Non-smoker with King's Crown - Gulf condo, 2 BR/2 ced So $149,000. 14256 BA, screened lanai, heated pool Box 851, Sanibel, FL 33957. Brae Drive, Bokeelia. Home- 1990 28' X 70' Fleetwood 3/2 references required. $100.Avk. 765- tennis. 2 week minimum. 617-659- 12/22/98 — ttSS—2112H38-3 283-9452, Business- (414) 40 ACRES; CLEARED, LAZOR- ureplace, walk-in closets, all For Details FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS .12)21/95 — 7460. • . .. 300 ' LEVEL, FARM

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