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MY PERSONAL PLEDGE TO THE PEOPLE OF SANIBHL: • I will continue to be fiscally responsible and support a conservative budget, • I will lead an effort to involve Sanibellians with Lee county on causeway issues including if necessary our legal alternatives. • I will support diversity in age and income on Sanibel. • I will pursue a comprehensive redevelopment plan. • I will support in concept the master recreation plan for our youth and seniors. • I will support our environmental programs. • I will support our Island business community. •$• I will continue to oppose pay for Council Members. • I will support term limits for Council Members. • I will pursue other options for selecting planning commissioners including election. "I will be dedicated to preserving Sanibel as a small town community where we live in harmony with each other and with nature." - /? SIGNED: ^ J^L^L-^ -J£ X>2*^ STEPHEN R. BROWN FOR YOUR VOTE ON MARCH 4TH Steve Brown Campaign Account, PO Box 190, Sanibel, Florida, 33957 Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for by Steve Brown Campaign Account and Approved by Steve Brown Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 3 COLUMNISTS

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THERE ARE STILL — MEMO — - .• i< 1: To: Sheriff Shoap PLENTY OF FOLKS From: All of Us I PASSING ON THE Re: Causeway Speed RIGHT AND BEATING THE BRIDGES TO Center Singe WHAT HAPPENED TO 20fl\PH O N Mam ha Wagnw THEIR HASTY DErtMSE. THE CAUSEWAY? WE RErtEm- NOW WE HEAR THE DEPUTIES BER A PROMISE THAT THE NEW WILL BE REMOVED ALTOGETHER. TEMPORARY SPEED LIMIT Music WOULD BE ENFORCED. BUT HUH 1111 ? ONE BITE AND t LUNA CAPE.. Refreshment Center YOU'RE HOOKED Smoothies Protein Shakes SKAI'OOIJ • SI'ORTS • SI'IKM'S coffee Drinks FOR LUNCH! Grouper /Tuna / Swordfish / Newly Expanded CARD1O Authorized Mahi Main /Salmon /Dolphin and Shrimp / Oysters / Clams / Scallops / Tilapia WEIGHT ROOM Dealer of Polar Aero Heartrate Featuring: Spinning Classes, 9t#p Classoa, Aerobics, serve it Body Shaping, Senior*'Class«a Monitors ,,.or we don't and Much More. it fresh... serve it at all! Plus: NI-A .1 ••• .*.i- ,-,\ • t quiprwnt. Free Wftights, Don't forget a Trip To our Fish Market 395-2639 YOGA FREE TO MEMBERS Corner of Sambel-Captiva Rd. and Rabbit Rd. Wed. 11-15 am 703 Tarpon Bay Road • Sartibel • 395-CRAB 4 • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • Islander HAPPENINGS Renoir print to be auctioned on Feb. 22 at ABC Sale In 1919 Pierre-Auguste Renoir's art Fox 4's Chip McAfee at March 3 dealer and print maker, Ambroise Vollard, Horticulture & Tea Society Councilwoman Shoemaker produced 375 engravings on Arches paper The Horticulture & Tea Society of Sanibel- of Renoir's Femmes Nues. Renoir died Captiva celebrates its first anniversary at the final to speak at Democratic Club later that year and it's estimated that today meeting of the season on March 3. Special only eight copies of the print still exist. The The Democratic Club of the Islands will Guests Include; Chip McAfee - Chief print has been valued at $2,500 although Meterologist for Fox 4 TV, who will speak about host Veronica Shoemaker — newly re-elect- some have sold for $4,000. This outstand- the upcoming weather and its effects on local gar- ed to the Fort Myers City Council — on ing piece of art will be auctioned Saturday dening; Dr. Daniel and Mary Alice Porecki will Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel evening, Feb. 22, at the ABC Sale and talk about their 800 orchids, including many Public Library. Auction on Captiva. unique and award-winning plants; Susan Scott In addition to serving as Councilwoman Another valuable auction item is the will show you how to create an environmentally for the past twenty years, Shoemaker has 1998 Ford Contour LX sedan with only friendly backyard. Lisa Marino of Southern spearheaded many projects to help the poor 26,000 miles on it. Ten reasons to buy the Living at Home will show you the latest floral Ford Contour LX: (1) It is a fine car for and displaced citizens of Dunbar. Her brain- items to enhance your home and garden. your new driver grandchild; (2) It's a cool The meeting will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on' child, Hope House, provides care and shel- car for your new driver child; (3) It's the Monday, March 3 but come at 12:30 in order to ter for up to 25 displaced children until per- perfect birthday gift for a college-bound stu- d'iK'iivros from Si mill SIMS Resoit, iiu liidini> see the Southern Living exhibit. Enjoy tea sand- manent homes can be found. Shoemaker will dent; (4) It is a splendid car for your mother-in- such treats as coconut liicd shrimp with sweci wiches, anniversary cake and tea and enter to discuss the March 4 election to decide law; (4) It's a loaded car to replace your old beat- hoi chili sauce and lump nab on sticky rice win great raffle prizes. Try to name the Mysteiy whether the unincorporated enclaves of er; (5) It makes a fabulous surprise gift for Her cake. 'Ilicic will also Iv duck liiiL'.ers from ihe Tea... The meeting will be at the Sanibel Dunbar, surrounded by the city, will be or Him; (6) It is the perfect second car you've Mucky Duck. Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way (next annexed to Fort Myers. She is hard at work always wanted; (7) It's red. You've always The lull schedule tor the 2(KU ARC Sale to Jerry's),Admission is only $3. Call Barbara at wanted a red car; (8) It's an awesome island car; registering voters and educating the public and Auction on Saturday. Feb. 2.'.: 472-8334 for your reservation.Great Raffle (9) Naw, too good for that; (10) It's a great way 7:00 a.in Col Ice and pustiies lor sale. Prizes and Mysteiy Tea Contest. on the need for annexation. All interested to support the ABC Sale & Auction. are welcome to attend. 8:00 a.m. noon The traditional Allies The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Basements Closets ABC - iiiinniajic sale, Captiva Civic Association Building at 11550 baked i (lie Sale. Cily will now be processing the vegetation on-island. with the resulting mulch-like 5:30 p.m. I're-A not ion Social Hour with product available to residents at the recycling center on Dunlop. In order to assure hois d'ocuvres from South Seas Resort end-product quality, residents are asked to refrain from bagging materials •••• only- and The Mucky Duck. Silcul Auclion II and viewing of Art Trays. Renoir print, bundle and/or, cmtttfaerize fljfittuCaU ihe DegarUneni of Public Works at 472-6397 Ford Contour and all the other awesome auction items. (y.Mi p.m. Aiiciiou inside ("apliva Civic Association Buildint' .it 11550 Chapin I auc iiiiiiluiii-il l>\ \ in. iioiuvr Warren

The Islands' Community Sewing Guild fashion show Newspaper since 1961 The Southwest Florida Clmptri nf Ihe Anu-iican Sew in;1 dinM will luu- i(s 11th Annual Fashion Show ami Luinlicnii IOIIIUIIHW. S.iiuul.tv |vb .V1. .ii Si lolin the Mailing address: Ivvangelisl Catholic Chuah P;uMi I ih- (Vnici. nJS ] I id \VIMU.C \.nili. Viples. ThtJ P.O. Ho* 5o • Sanibel. Fl. 33"57 event will run from l):30 a.m. lo \ p in lh>- Hi, niv- >il iln^ \I-.H\ (UHI-MIH IS "Majiic in Phone: (23'J) 472-51K5 • Fax 472-1J72 Sewing." tiuild members will be inoilclui!' .uinU^ nl i-lniliuij- tiic\ II.IM- I n-ated. The cost for tickets is $25 fornicinlvis .iiul Mil hunon nicnib.-i-,. ( all l-.d>n Milieiman at Locution: 239-7(J3-8202 for tickets or reservation • ,uut IIIIIHIIUIIKM. Promenade Center 'ihe American Sewing (iuild is a national mm prnln ini-.-nii/ itu>ti .l.\hc.itcil lo the larpon Bay Rd. I'ml <:I3 advancement of home sewing. Membership is npi-ii i., l(|| wlm v mild hkc to le.un more about sewinj:. Cluipu-r meetings arc held the louiili *>.itimLi\ n- .-.u h iinmtli Dues arc Postal Information: The Siinihcl Captiva hlundcr (I ,'SPS -IS 1 400 j is published S-10 per year, and include ihe cluplei ncwsli-m-i aiul spci i.il II.SI-HIIIU-, IKMII local mer- ever\ Friday and is distributed throughout Sanihel and chanls. l-'or further information, call the club picsulcni. hi.mv Sii.tuu-I ;it Cupiiva Islands hy ihc Flivc/e Corp. P.O. Box 5(>. Sanibel, If.. Third Class postage is paid ai Ihe Sanibel Post OHiee. lJ(i.>ima.sier: Send address changes in: Sanihel Captiva Ishuuler, P.O. Box 5ft Sanibcl. 11.33957 Altlujiiijri Dnvf.'A Loo often Classified Ad deadline: Noon, Tuesday. push the; boundaries of the Krror responsibility: Sanihd unvironnicnt and In the event nl" an error we arc responsible only Tor the first inakfj fun nf its valuable incorrect insertion of un ad if, in our opinion, tlieic is a loss animal population, of value. We do not assume any responsibility for an error beyond the cost of ihe ad itself. We assume no financial I still can t help \! .i in.' In i responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements, but laughing out loud will reprint without charge that part which is incorrect We at their damn cartoons.

-Bird Westall c-mail us al: The Islander Available all over Sanibel is printed on I-\-Simibtl Mayor or by phone at 472-4592, Only $9.95. Ji f [email protected] recycled paper. f- Ishmd fl. I I.I i! '.I' Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 5 TmMEmsmric LIFE Simon Says — Sid Simon atUU "We are Stardust. We are golden. I'm happy on my own. I don't want Sanibel's own Sidney B. Simon Consider this: How often does what And we 've got to get ourselves to mess that up. I don't have time. I returns for a repeat request appearance we think we are offering as constructive back to the garden." had every excuse you could imag- to the Unitarian Universalist of the criticism out to be destructive in more ine. Islands monthly meeting on Sunday, ways than we can measure? Simon says —Woodstock But I went. And I really enjoyed March 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanibel that once during a myself. This, in spite of the fact Congregational United Church of Christ speech, he meant to I was kind of put out a few months that after initially sitting down at 2050 Periwinkle Way in the say the words "con- ago when a friend of mine and finding myself in the Fellowship Hall. structive criticism" was backing her car out of full sun, then deciding to Dr. Simon is an internationally recog- and instead, it came my driveway and accidental- move to a chair in the nized authority and workshop leader in out as the ly bumped into one of my shade, I managed to get the the area of Values Clarification, dealing Spoonerism, "con- bird feeders. It was in the chair caught in the side- with self-esteem and negative criticism. strictive criticism." butterfly garden that runs walk and fall flat on my He has authored some 10 books on the Don't miss this along the left side of the dri- you know what. I was subject, which have sold a million interesting evening veway. It wasn't a big deal, amused to note, as I was copies and he has appeared on the Oprah exploring the many but I'd just gotten it a week falling, that my main and Phil Donahue shows. He has been consequences of earlier and filled it with bird- thought at the moment was- leading seminars for over 25 years and negative criticism. Sid Simon seed and when she hit it, part Lisa Pierot n't how embarrassing it was he has been a writer even longer; of the top broke off. but how much I hoped noth- presently, Simon is a member of Island A couple of weeks later, I noticed ing would be broken. As in bones, Writers Group 3. His topic is a thor- lots of sprouts coming up where the not public property. oughly intriguing one; Negative Re-elect seeds had fallen. I knew the bigger It's hard for me to start something Criticism and What to Do About It. He ones were sunflowers which are my new. First of all, there is the pres- covers both what to do when it comes at Steve Brown most favorite of flowers after lilacs sure from my disease — not just the you and what to do when you feel that to City Council and the rest were probably barley or aches and pains — that make it hard almost insatiable urge to deliver your some other type of grain. I pulled up to respond to all those guys who say own negative criticism to someone else. March 4th everything except the sunflower they are looking for "long walks on Simon believes that there is nothing sprouts and thus began my daily obser- the beach" and — oh you know the that destroys self-esteem more than vation of the "sunflower garden." drill: "I like to surf and fish and negative criticism yet negative criti- Every morning when I took Chloe out work out at the gym." Argh! But cism is everywhere in our society and for a walk, I'd check the garden and there's also the fact that my cancer there is no way of avoiding it. At this note how much the plants were grow- is no longer in remission and I have thought-provoking workshop evening, ing. Eventually there were buds and no idea what that means as far as you will learn how to handle negative then, much to my joy and amazement, time. Dr. Harwin assures me it is a criticism when it shuns down on you this week the blooms opened. small recurrence and the new hor- and —•- even more importantly how This was an eventful week in mone therapy will likely work. But to deliver it to others in ways thai uctu plenty of ways. Dad got out of thewe both know that's the best possi- ally prove to be constructive. hospital way ahead of schedule and ble outcome. without any complications. I met a Still, I know if I'm mini: in -.I.IV ^ / man and, over coffee, realized that alive I have to hiiii1.1 -MI ii> ilm-.c I'm not completely immune to the merry-gu-roiiiid bar. .nul ili.n iiii-.in.s BEACIIVIEWOPFN opposite sex. I had pretty much taking some risks. I IIO'-I-I '.MIUIII *500 OFF decided that my life was full and have Ihouglu my hulk 111\ .-.•.iiil.-iit IVIcn's Special Limited perfect just as it was. But my could be so full of 11"1.'. ••!•> , MI' MARCH 22-24 meeting a new friend. No pressure. reaching to me, thv.1 \» .i\ • 11 .ill You don't have to see him again if 1 -.'in. you don't want to." I tried to leaned towards tin nnn inn; Golf - dni'iis F«'s as low as $40. including can \ And I heard my 1I-.MII *-.I\. explain to her that I don't want a lor lit1 liincrescnations call 4'12-2A2l> Croll Sale man in my life. It's too much work. okay, Lisa. Live a liii!.- " Until next week... ICIllli.% - Kail Machine Rental Available V Dalit Konnd Kohin.s. Khun Ashuorlli, Sla=riiKrr anil Adidas % Wwkl* ami niniillilr im-mbrntliliit nvallnlilc 25 - 40(}i» Oil Looking for a Way to Reduce Stress f C all 472-91)99 One Call to Your Friendly Local Travel Agent ( .in Mike All Your Worries Disappear! Our Knowledw JIHI leuturiiiKan exceptional .srlectiiin of Expertise are Priceless! Steaks and Seafood Serving the Islands Since 1989 NEW DAILY LLNCH SPECIALS Monday ~ Lasagna e^f and HeSt*1** - Tuesday -- Turkey Samlnlch or lurkcy liattcr Travel Globally... ^5J6^ Book Locally Wednesday - Cobb Salad Thursday ~ Meat I^oaf Sandwich or Meat lx>af Platter Sanibel /ravel, inc. Rcsi>nalioiis472-4,V)4 1 nil:i> — 1 isli n C liips 2402 Palm Ridge Rd. • 472-1923 * [email protected] 1100 Par View Drive in Bcachview Estates 6 • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • Islander OBITUARY Captiva Cruises announces three new cruises Lee Stowell Meyer grandchildren — Emma Zachurski and Captiva Cruises Sanibel resident Lee Meyer passed Natasha Meyer, 14 years old, Lindsey has added several away on Feb. 15, 2003 in Fort Myers. She Dean, 13, Michael Meyer, 12, and Travis new trips to their was 74 at the time of her death. Dean, 11. 2003 season sched- Bom May 28, 1928 in Seattle, Wash., Lee's friends and family will hold a trib- ule (February she resided in that area until marrying her ute to her life on March 9 at 572 Kinzie through April) University of Washington sweetheart, John Court. In lieu of flowers, Lee asked that which will provide Robert Meyer of Tacoma, on Dec. 17, any donations be to one's favorite charity additional access to 1949. After his college graduation, the two or to her favorite organization, BIG ARTS, the unparalleled moved to Cambridge, Mass, where John 900 Diinlop Road, Sanibel. features of Pine attended harvard University and eventually Whenever you hear a Jimmy Buffet I Island Sound. taught economics, while she raised their song playing softly in the background, Captiva Cruises three children — Leslie, Anna and Robert. think of Lee and lift a Margarita on the will offer two An avid reader who consumed no less rocks to her memory... celebrate life to its wseekly dinner than four books each week, she proved her fullest as she did. cruises to Cabbage Key, a weekly Captiva Cruises' flagship, the Lady Chadwick. love for literature by finishing college at cruise to the Tarpon Southern Connecticut State College in the through this site you will see a variety 1970s with an emphasis in English Lit and Reverse 91 1 ! Lodge on Pine Island with an opportu- of bird and plant life that is unique to Library Science. In addition to reading, i nity to visit one of the largest historical this coastal area. Some may elect to knitting, needlepoint, water c6lor painting, ()n Feb. 25. the ('ity will Ix- lesiiiig the | Calusa Indian Sites and a weekly cruise new "Keverse 911" citi/en notification simply enjoy the view of Pine Island playing the piano, and her recent profes- to the State-owned barrier island of Sound from the Tarpon Lodge lawn. sional art career, her hobbies included tni\ system. For the test, the .system which • Cayo Costa. uas dcvdo|X.'d through ,i pjilneiship Prices, not including lunch, are $35.00 el —- she and John visited six of the seven The dinner trips to Cabbage Key will for adults and $17.50 for children 4 to continents and countless countries, includ between the Cit\ of N.-UIIIH.-I. the Lee ,' run twice a week, on Tuesday and County Nhenll. ami I tv Coiiiil\ will , 12 years old. Children 3 and under arc ing two year-long sabbaticals in London Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 free. and Rome. cill approximately MHI Sauilvl phone ' p.m. beginning on February 11. Captiva niiiiihfis using -17 phone lines ;ml,i\ Also on Wednesdays, beginning Lee is survived by her husband of 5 ' Cruises has offered daily lunch trips to a test message. When lull\ m n*.e, u i\ill ('abhage Key for many years and is February 12t, Captiva Cruises will offer years, John, also of Sanibel, as well as Iv utilized to noiitv S.iniliei lesjdculs .mil a cruise to Cayo Costa State Park on the Cambridge; a sister — Sandra Lulfinan now expanding their schedule to businesses ol iiujHntaiu iiiiniiii.iliiiii such include an evening cruise for dinner at northern tip of Cayo Costa Island and her husband, Curl, and a brother us hurriciiiit' I'v.icunliniis. The puipose nl departing at 10 a.m. and returning by 4 Robert Stowell and his wife. Michelle. Cabbage Key. Fnjoy a beverage from the test i.s to validate the dulabase ot our full service bar and relax as you p.m. There are over five miles of historic of Rainhridge Island. Wash.: two daughters phone numbers. Devices uwt block tele- trails for hiking and biking through the — Leslie Dean and Her husband George ol hike in the fresh air and watch the sun marketing calls will also block. Reverse si'i tivei the Ciull of Mexico. Prices, not unique barrier island habitat (i.e. the Newton, Mass., and Anna Zachurski and 911 messages. Questions about the new quarantine trail, the cemetery trail). The her husband Tadeus/.. ol" Coral Gables; her including dinner, arc $27.50 for adults service should be direct to Bert Smith, ami M5.00 for children 4 to 12 years rangers operate a tram from the dock to beloved American Field Service daughter director of. Msmmseat Information the beaches at Johnson Shoals on the of 1970-'71, Dr. Marie Ciofolo; and live i-hi Children 3 and under are free. S\H!feiTn,'Skt —•••""--•-• I lit" vivkly trip to Pine Island will Gulf side of the island. Plan for ;i day on operate on Wednesdays, beginning the largest undeveloped Barrier Island February 12, The Playtime, a comfort- on the Gulf Coast with its own distinc- able 48-passenger vessel, will depart at tive Ecosystems. Bring along a picnic 10:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. lunch and dress for hiking, shelling oi Less than 20 Minutes Discover interesting information about swimming. Prices are $35 for adults and (he local area and the Native American $17.50 for children 4 to 12 years old. history of Southwest Florida. Select Children 3 and under are free. from Sanibel Toll Booth!!I lunch from the menu at the Tarpon Captiva Cruises will continue to Lodge, known in local author Randy operate their popular daily cruises Wayne White's "Doc Ford" best sellers including: as the famous "Doc Ford Bar." * Out island Lunch Cruise to Following a delicious lunch, join a Cabbage Key or Useppa Island complimentary guided tour through the * Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise Randell Research Center, on the site * Sunset Serenade Cruise that was once a Calusa village (known * Island Beach and Shelling Cruise by the Indians as the town of Tampa). * Public and Private Sailing Charters Visit the remnants of the ancient shell Please call Captiva Cruises at 472- mounds and see the remains of a canal 5300 for additional information and that was built by these highly advanced reservations. Please note that reserva- Golf tions are required on all cruises. Cub Native Americans. During the walk • 18 hole championship golf course • 6,750 yards, par 71, 5 sets of tees AM* • Special daily fee rates beginning @ $50.00 "An Island Tradition" • Full services restaurant & bar 40% OFF SELECTED DOLLS & BEARS IN OUR UPSTAIRS STORE #24 EXD. 3/1/03 • Advanced tee times accepted WE HAVE NEW THOMAS ITEMS UPSTAIRS STORE #24 • Annual memberships available • Kites • Russian Nesting DolLs • Legos • Dress - ups for • Corollc * Lamaze • Mme Alexander Boys & Girls 239-542-7879 • Puzzles • Caterpillar • Castles • Videos • Playinobile • Groovy Girls • Music • Civil War Soldiers 4003 Palm Tree Boulevard • Cape Coral FL 33904 GREAT SELECTION OF TOYS FOR ALL AGES Over the Cape Coral Bridge, straight for 6 traffic lights www. thegolfdubflorida. com 4724800 &•!• 4724803 . j Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 SERVICE CLUBS Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 22 Don't forget that the world-famous distributed nearly $1,000,00(3 to Island Kiwanis All-Island Variety Show Kiwanis Annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner is coming up By Bob Wimbush course, the audience joining in on "God thisSaturday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 8 pm with Bless America." It doesn't get any better. music and dancing 'til 10 — and everyone Just when you think your intestines And we couldn't have better sponsors: is welcome to attend! may have recovered from the Feb. 22nd The Islander, Spaghetti Dinner, Kiwanis will be at it The Island Sun, again exactly one month later, March The Sanibel- 22nd, producing the San-Cap Revue to C a p t i v a showcase Community island talent Bank, the v and, need- charities, created some of the Islands' less to say favorite traditions and had a lot.of fun (this is along the way. Kiwanis, after all), to .... - -\ have fun. Above L-R: Salad preparation; prepar- :STARO According ing garlic bread; table set up; cooking Re-elect THE to Producer the spaghetti fERAGE Lee Derleth, The event has broken records every Steve Brown who proba- year and tickets for this year's feast are to City Council bly reached Sanibel-Capuva liust getting scarce: 1st year, the Kiwanis his creative Company and served about 1,000 paid diners.Nearly all March 4th nadir as Johnny's Pizza. of the Island's 92 Kiwanians work the president of the Please visit them and event, which is .sponsored by Bank of the Island Water thank them for sup- Islands, Bailey's General Store, Century Association a porting this effort. 21 J.B, Novelli Internationale and The couple of years BIG ARTS is where you get tickets, so Sanibel-Captiva Trust. ago when they It's all you can eat, so come and bring dug the big one, the whole family. There's music, dancing, m Bo* BO you'll also dig the obligatory raffle and activities for Swift*'!, RoH^a this show. FU FoL AKIVH pctld kids. Advance tickets are $7 from any l'i.* t •/ dUve Brawn Last year's Kiwanian or any of the sponsoring orga- i show featured nizations. Tickets will be $8 at the door dueling , a and children under 10 are free. I . Vttftva EVown six-foot four- Over the years, Kiwanis has raised and inch senior eiti /I'll Up il.Hli-i-l

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doifl hi* hugging your local Kiwiiniuns - whom we all know are not to be uusJ- od with unmarked hills. Cull .WMWOO to leierve yoins. Adult tickets are only SH). and kid.s K) and under are live, tint die lire iiiai-slial won't let u.s overlill the hall, so everyone needs a ticket. The show has sold out ihe past two years, so get your COME tickets now. AMD Proceeds go to local organizations LEARN cop.s. a magi- supported In Kiwanis in the name ol the SPIMTUAUV cian, vocalists, ;i performers. The curtain rises at S p.m. on storyteller or Saturday, March 22, and there's only one two and, of performance. SCICNTIHC Donations Needed SOLUTIONS

St. Vincent de Paul WHERE: Sanibel Community Association Super Thrift Store 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 11799 South Cleveland WHEN: Saturday, March 1,2003 at 3:00 p.m. 941/274-0660 WHO: Sunny Scott-Luther, Inspirational Speaker Free Furniture Pickup WHY: Practical Tools to Solve Your Problems We Accept Any Types Of Vehicles, Boats, Trailers, Etc. Tax Deductible FR€€ ADMISSION — flU ARC UJCICOMC We Need Your Help Sponsored bu Sanibsl-Captiva Christian Science Church Help Us... Help Others! Child Care Available 8 • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 * Islander

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WIN A OFFICIAL RULES FROM ONE OF THESE ADVERTISERS 1. All answers must be circled on the original answer sheet below. 2. All entries must be received by mail, fax (472-5302) or by hand to the Islander office at n 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., Unit 13, Sanibel, FL 33957 by 5 p.m. February 28, 2003 ;?;»*.©© off 3. Only one answer per question. on Film Developing! 4. Answer sheet must include entrant's name, address and telephone number. Save up to $4 on Processing &c Printing a Roll 5. Employees of the Islander and the Island Reporter are not eligible. of Color Film (C-4.1 Process) @ Ml )T( )PHOTO. $4 OFF/ 36 cxp. Off $2 OFF /'A oxp. M 6. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by random drawing. lame Greatf lervice! I $1 OFF/Mexp. I | Coupon Must Be Presented @ Drop OJJ! \ Location! s 1719 Periwinkle Way |_ 2nd Set of Prints Free! QUESTIONS (Beside Sanibel Chiropractic) I -M.L. BASEBAIX- 1. Cleveland Indians pitcher Herb Score suffered a career ending Injury Macintosh Book Shop from a line drive off the bat of which New York Yankee player? Voted Island's "BEST BOOKSTORE" [a] Billy Martin [b] Gil McDoughal [cj BUI Skowron [d] Yogi Berra Oldest Island Bookshop Established 1960. Featuring: Best Sellers; Children's; Local Interest; Nature; 2. In what year did Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs? Birding & Shelling Books; Cards and Gifts; [a] 1924 [l>] 1925 [cj 1926 [d] 1927

3. Willie Mays made hts famous "Basket catch" In the 1954 World Series. LARGE SELECTION OF SPORTS HISTORY BOOKS Who was the batter? * STATISTICAL & INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION [a] Rocky Colavlto [b] Duke Snider [c] Vic Wertz [d] Larry Doby • SPORTS BIOGRAPHIES • BASEBALL & FOOTBALL CARD CATALOGS * PERSONAL TRAINING BOOKS 4. Which major league stadium is home to the "Green Monster"? [a] Jacobs Field [b] Yankee Stadium [c] Fenway Park [d] Tiger Stadium

5. How many stitches are on a regulation baseball? f 10% off Entire Inventory with coupon j [a] (08 [bl93 [c] 121 [d] 78 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-1447 MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:30AM - 7PM Don Larson of the New York Yankees pitched the only "perfect" game In CLOSED SUNDAY a World Series In what year? lal 1960 Ibl 1958 Id 1956 [dl 1954

7. Name the major league pitcher who holds the record for most career strikeouts. [al Cy Young Ibl Randy Johnson fcj Bob Feller [d] Nolan Ryan

8. The Polo Grounds was the early home to which major league team? [a] N. Y. Giants [b] Brooklyn Dodgers Ic] Philadelphia Athletics [d] Washington Senators

9. 1 played second base for the Chicago White Sox In the 1959 World Series. Who am 1? lal Bobby Avlla [b] Nellie Fox Ic] Luis Aparlclo Id] Birdie Tebblts

10. Which major league pitcher holds the record for most consecutive (59) score-less Innings? [a| Sandy Koufax [b] Orel Hershlser [c] Roger Clemens [d] Carl Hubbell

The Feb. 7 Sports Trivia Contest produced 4 participants with 10 correct answers. Per the rules, the winner was determined by random draw. THE WINNER IS HOUSTON BALL of Sanibel, FL. $25 Gift Certificate from Macintosh Book Store

ANSWER SHEET (circle one for each question) 1. a be d 6. abed Name: _ 2. a b c d 7. a b c d Address: _ 3. a b c d 8. a b c d 4. abed 9v a b c d , The Dunes Gotf,& Tennis Club.. Telephone: ad Sanibel Island 5. a b c d 10. a b c d Advanced Go ons Call 239*372-2535 "»< Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 9 School, from page 2 Peek at the Unique: Zonta's annual tour of island homes Barbara van Harten, the school princi- If you enjoy seeing unusual homes, Barrier Island Title. All home and event ing is festooned willi glass lloais lor fi.sli pal then donned a yellow hard hat and mark your calendars for the annual Peek sponsors assist Zonta in raising money 1o nets. Walls throughout this floor feature told the assembled volunteers about the at the Unique home tour, sponsored by support local charities aiding women and boards resembling barn boards, all paint- coming construction project to greatly Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva and set this children. ed in soft colors that create the perfect expand the physical school plant. year for Next, a home at South Seas Resort with mood for each room. The wonderful mas- Following the thank yous, the group Saturday, a lovely view of the Gulf is just off the ter bedroom suite, with dramatic and adjourned to the circle outside where the March 15. beach. This house has had a two story imaginative detail, distinctive and beauti- school buses pick up students for a Among addition and meticulous renovation to the ful furniture, ten foot ceilings and a deck ground breaking ceremony. the four rest of the building, which took about a looking out on the Gulf were all designe- The entire Sanibel School turned out homes to be year-and-a-half to complete. It is truly dunder the watchful eye of interior tor the groundbreaking and leaders from part of this magnificent. From floors of Brazilian designer Richard Keith Langham of New the Sanibel School Campaign gave the year's event cherry to woven reed mats as part of the York. Your guide will be Leanne Ritchie, kids first crack at digging the first hole for is a Gulf cathedral ceiling in the living room, a A. I. D., staff designer at George Parker, the school expansion. They turned to with front condo- powder room with narrow bamboo strips Inc. Leanne was formerly associated with such enthusiasm it looked as if there might minium at on the walls and striped fabric on the ceil- Robb & Stuckey and Freestyle Interiors. not be a need for a backhoe after all. Tigua Cay. ing and a collection of framed butterflies, George Parker, Inc., completed the ren- Sam Bailey, whose dad helped start the Located on to the kitchen with a backsplash of sea ovation and is the sponsor of this house. original school and whose mom taught Sanibel's shells and three handsome bedrooms, there on occasion, recalled that he had East End, each with a unique bath. Then on to the saved the bell from that original school the condo is second floor sitting area, where the ceil- and given it to the Historical Village. He Re-elect put it succinctly at the groundbreaking when he observed, "We've got the bell, Steve Brown now let's put a school under it!" boldly decorated and oik'is a to City Council Further work on the project will of palette for the use of flower*, course be subject to the status of the and plants as design iicivs- March 4th Causeway and representatives from the sories. Beth Traucht of Hoial contractor, Centex-Rooney, noted that Artistry on Sanibel will just bringing concrete to the site could be demonstrate many wa\s to a real problem. Current weight restric- enhance decor with floi.il tions would allow about one yard of con- arrangements. crete per truckload, whereas the normal This condominium is a load would be nine or ten yards. three bedroom, three batli unit ?,0. Box 190 Solutions could range from barging the on two floors. It is beautilull) Sanibel, Florida decorated and features a dis- Fd, Pol. Adv, paid stuff over to possibly setting up a tempo- for by Steve Brown tinctive round window well rary concrete plant on Sanibel to lighten Campaign the load on the bridges. recognized by beach walkers. account/approved Tigua Cay is sponsored by by Steve Brown

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Conservation Foundation receives an additional $125,000 for its Marine Lab By Michael Hannan Staff Writer The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation held its open house on Monday, Feb. 17. celebrating ?5 years of conservation service to the islands. The program featured wildlife displays, music, con- tests, guided trail walks, coconut painting, and even bracelet and mask making. However, the highlight of Right: Jack, Starr, and Jay Thomas; Left: Dr, Steve the clay was the announcement that SCCF had recentl> Ttoartonc, and Bill and Tina Hillebrandt received three major gifts towards its five-year campaign goal for its marine laboratory. "These giftg s bring u s to the$ $1.2-millicm mark in our $1.8-million cani- i " saiidd SCCF ExecutivEi e DirectoDi r RricRikk LindbladLidbld . "Th"The familiefili s who made these generous gifts allow us to continue iip.-'i.iiiiii!- .-in I ii'< I.I. •luii- :ii>il M in. -n-iiie in the knowledge that our operating budget will be in place for the next five years." Two of the gifts, each $50,000, were made by an anonymous donor and the Thomas Family Foundation. "We were fortunate to raise our children on Tarpon Bay Road," said Starr Thomas. "Now that they're adults, it's wonderful for them to join us in protecting the waters they grew up on." Starr and her husband. Jack, were joined at the announcement ceremony by their son, Jay, and his wife. Their daugh- ter, Jennifer, lives in Washington, D.C. and also participated in the gift. The third gift, of $25,000, was made by Bill and Tina Hillebrandt. "It's been an honor to chair the efforts to fund the Marine Lab," said Bill. "With this gift, Tina and I are helping to preserve the marine nursery so it can be enjoyed by our baby granddaughter, Marion, and her generation." Since the start of the campaign, Ihe SCCF has been able to hire Dr. Steve Bortone as the Marine Lab Director. Under his leadership, the lab facility has been rcnovat- i il. iln- lihi.ir . inl n-.'.\ii.l: in.iicii.il'. h.i\i- Ivrii i-sp.indt-il. .i IU'U tni.ii .mil lahora- 11*• v i-i|iiipi::.-iii ii.r .- I-'V ,n i|iinol. .IIKI ihiiv null1 ulnak li.iu- luvn .ulilc'd to the I'lilll11. .IHili'l I.ill "Wiiii ilk11'li-inuik-i1 .ii]ij•«MI nl ilk- .-iiiiii:iiiiui\. ilit.- I jl< i.in m.iL- .i i -.il impact oh \». I I . •" v.i-km'1', .sl'iuii .mi III.IIIIII- -.m.iiN ,i!id lin" v.^-1. in pin I hi1, i kn-iw k'dgc to IK;1.' -..nd III. llnllltllL1.

Last Call for Waterfront 17 Direct Gulf Access Lots For Custom Site Built Homes Manatee Harbor* at Cherry Estate* on beautiful I'inc Island

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Call Kevin Cherry at 283-1144 of the islands Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management tO reserve yOUrS today or e-mail: [email protected] Local: (25q) 472-C0E0 • Toll Free: (077) 3DB-C0ED Web:(flHHlttUlPmTO«llt1.(0m • Email: A£HT41U@(4mi£CLC4IPnVAV4l(JITIOH.Cam Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 11 Ninth Annual Costnet at the Bait 3 ex Story and photos by Karen Nelson A ioi.il DI 2S kills .mil 18 adults competed in the Ninth Annual Castnel Kodco mi Saturday. I eh. 15. Dan Howell won the $500 Ciisli First Place h i A- in the Adult I )is ision. First Place in the female division (there were five wiuneii i-oiiipetinsi this war) went to Karen Yates. Placing .Second through 1 illh in the Adult DivKumwere Brent Shirley, Shane Shirley, Dennis Tyrrell and Mike McQuinn. Kids competed in Little and Big Kids Divisions, with the youngest competitor just three years old. Winners in the Little Kids Division were Sammy Nichols. Mike Thompson and Amlvi I;alde; in the Big Kids Division, First, Second and Third went to Edward Howell, Jeff Mullen and Katie McCurry. Onlookers (including Roh Jess, Charles LeBulT and Ralph Woodring, pictured above right) enjoyed the food and drink (no alcohol allowed). Noted the folks at the. Bait Box, "It's really nice to see the friendship and sportsmanship our contestants express to one another."

Re-elect Steve drown to City Council March 4th

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He was on the Experience," Sunken beach by Pointe Santo de Gardens in St. Petersburg is just two hours away. Sanibel around 10:30 in the In 1903 plumber George morning, with the tide just coming in, when the shell Turner, Sr.( created Turner's Sunken Gardens when he rolled in with a wave. He saw drained a lake and planted it come in and grabbed it tropical plants on (he old before the next wave could lakebed. By 1920, the gar- wash it back out again. He and den drew people from wife June hadn't found any throughout the area and admission was I'vem.-. .lie ongoing ;il Sunken G.udens shells all week but it was good but one of the best times to visit is in shelling on that one day. On five cents. December, when the Victorian Holiday This nickel fee entitled people to tour Stroll takes place. The evening is com- the same day, they rented a the lovely garden to view the tropical plete with luminary, carolers in costume, motor canoe at Tarpon Bay and bagged about 15 sea trout, including the biggest fish he plants, wildlife and flowing ponds that displays and refreshments. 40,000 lights ever caught...and this after the folks at Tarpon Bay said that there wasn't much hap- were all part of Turner's Sunken are used for this program and, of course, pening. Stan and June have been coming to Sanibel for 18 years and this was the first Gardens. In 1967, the Turner family built Santa makes an appearance. junonia either has ever found — 44 must be the magic number! "the world's largest gift shop" adjacent to the gardens, featuring garden-related Sunken Gardens is open Wednesday plants, flowers and accessories and through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunken Garden souvenirs. You can become a member and, if you Brian Finnegan of St. are willing to admit that you are a senior, Louis, Missouri found a In 1999, city residents voted for a one- you receive a $2 discount from the usual junonia on Tuesday, Jan. 28. time tax to raise $3,800,000 to buy $7 admission. Sunken Gardens from the Turners and He and his family were the Department of Parks has run it since, Many beauty contests and photo shelling by Casa Ybel around providing educational and cultural pro- shoots take place here and Sunken 11 am and he found the shell grams as well as bird shows and festi- Gardens has hosted many a wedding cer- in about a foot of water. vals. The old gift shop will become a emony (prices start at $200; up to 200 Monica, 10, and Bradley, 7, children's science museum. guests can be accommodated). helped while Kyle, 9, assisted When we first entered the gardens, For a lovely afternoon among the by "fighting the sharks off." my husband, David, and I were struck beautiful flowers, stately trees, foliage (Phew!) Brian's been shelling 1 1 and wildlife take a trip to St. by ihe sili'iiL '. . The fuli;ij"e is su dense I'ekTshiusi's Sunken Gardens. It is well for about five years. Iluil VIMA linle sound enter.-. <'r escapes Ilu- area. .V ue walked through the gai- •••nrlhv. 'liu- LIIMIS, we were delighted to see beautiful \ ••/•••••./' •(/.,,' ••,:.!• fruit trees and lush, lropic.il plants. 1 There weie even the original Royal I"' Mi • • ' • • W.Mr' * •"! i ••>•• I.I Ihi- Palm trees, planted by Geotjie Turner, li •/. ..''. -i ..;•/••.'., •Sllf1.''! I (llf'-l.l !•! /-! hi 1.1 •!.- Ill,1 Anne-Marie Kucern from Oxnord, Sr. in IU03. 11 1 \\ i" I'lMJiid'J lileullv hiindu'ds of Siii "' ! ' ( c- MHI '•« ( I'.ir i' •!••'' if California found a junonia on Feb. 18. siiii-iropri-.il plains .is wvU .is 200 w.u- '•••.• ... She was shelling between the Holiday olc! oak lue.-.. alreads a i/entiuv old • . I/, l-i ./.'»..' Inn ami Sundial at around 8 a.m., with when 'I tinier (i.iii.spl.micd them lo I he • • ..'.' , . •: • "i •' . • •• i a low tide. When she was standing in guldens. The winding paths took us pas! •:•!(• H ,•!.,. • '• w.ilcr that was about a foot deep, she a Km pond, ferns, climbing plants and 1 .'•"•• • • 'I -i • iM saw something spotted and knowing vines, and se\eral \anetics of bamboo. lliiil "it was one of those special shells," she reached down and grabbed it before the wave could wash it back out. She's been shelling for three years \J/ecmthekas&k&Jar-below-... and shelling was good on this trip, espec tally on Monday and Tuesday with the recent storms. She noted that a&jou/ tnwd in jto $ there were fighting conchs all over the place: she was putting them back in the 1 water to keep them out of harm's way Over 25) ears of safe air charier experience I mm the kids that were on the beach. 1 Based at P.ilm Beach International Airport & Operating out of all South FL Airports

Joe Hick\ from Wethers!icld, CT found a junonki on Friday, Feb. 14. He was on the near the Sanibel Moorings at around 4 p.m. on Friday, when the tide was low, ^oo^nS f°r sanddollars.

• Our beautiful "[aguar Special f-dition" King Air C90A Prop Jet is ideal for that looking at the ledge "is Business or Pleasure where I get everything," and using the "old eagle-eye rou- • Long Range Sabreliner Jet also available tine" on Friday, he "put in my thumb and pulled out a plum," — a plum shell, that is. Bringing up his unexpected EXECUTIVEAIRLINK find, he announced, "Guess what I pulled up!" He's been 561-753-4984 shelling for 15 years and this vvww.oxocu tiveairlink.com was his first junonia. Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 13 Instructor training offered Group fitness workshop • Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. Potential and current fitness instructors will learn basic academic and practical The Causeway at a turtle's pace application of teaching group exercise. No college, science or teaching background Driving across the causeway at a tur- and fissures, and their potential danger. required. Workshop registration includes a full-day review, written exam, 2-year cer- ik-'s pace is really a minor inconve- Was this the objective of the good inten- tificate and membership. nience. We come to the Island Tor peace tions to begin with? And what's so bad and relaxation in the first place. So, a bit about making it difficult to get to Stability ball DI patience exercised to get there is a Sanibel, anyway. • Sunday, March 30, 8 a.m. iinod way to initiate the change we Really, President Andrew Jackson is to Incorporate the use of a stability ball into exercise programming for one on-one undergo from the world out side blame. Andrew Jackson spoiled it clients or group exercise participants. Use stretching, strengthening, balance and coor- io ihe inner world of simplicity for the nation. He opened the dination activities on the ball to provide clients with challenging, yet playful exercises ,md tranquillity that is the White House to anyone desiring that target abdominals, back, thighs, buttocks, chest and shoulders. essence of Sanibel. to gratify his or her insatiable The workshops take place at Peak Fitness & Wellness Center, 9128 Botiita Beach Vnyway, some might suggest curiosity about how a President Road, Bonita Springs 34135. The local contact is Fran Fidler at (239) 947-4111. To llut the bridge's disrepair is the lives. Now there is a widespread register, call (800) AEROBIC or register online at www.ndeita.com lault of good intentions. acceptance of the principle that all Actually, do-gooders are cru- our resources must be open to the cial to progress. This is not to people's curiosity. Outrigger Beach Fashion Show point a finger at them alone. If Murray The masses have that same Re-elect noi for their good intentions we Salzman curiosity about islanders as they On Sunday, Feb. 23 models will be would have massive condomini- do about the President's resi- wearing through the Fort Myers urns or huge palaces around the island, dence. Day-trippers love to roam Beach Outrigger sundeck and pool Steve Brown like an impenetrable Chinese, wall. Periwinkle and to gaze at howarea wearing the new spring fashions to City Council With good intentions we were rescued Sanibellians enjoy their Paradise. from Dress Barn, Coastal Cotton, liom over build and over population and Maybe, if the islanders handle the mat- Jones New York, SwimMart, Koret, March 4th D\ er kill of the animal and plant environ- ter imaginatively the bridge will absolute- Special Brands by Liz Claiborne, ment. But, good intentions may also have ly fall apart and nothing will replace it. Bon Worth, Izod, Liz Claiborne and blocked implementation in a timely man- You know there could be a worse out- Jones New York Sport. ne.i of plans for a safe crossing from over- come. We could suffer a devastating hur- The event will begin at 1 p.m. and seas to Sanibel. (A tongue in cheek ricane that returns the entire Island to there will be goody bags for the first observer has pointed out that good inten- nature's bosom. 125 peole to register; registration tions are a double-edged sword.) But then only the turtles would make it will begin at noon. For information i'). Box 180 call 800/655-8997 or 239/463-3131 biniN, Flortda By vigorously rejecting the plans to to Santbel's peaceful paradise. Who wants ?d. rw. Adv. paid build a new bridge we remain for the that much unaffected naturalness? ext. 145. •• by &Wv«t thrown ne\t four or five years with the cracks The Outrigger Beach Resort is

located at 6200 Estero Boulevard on f Fort Myers Beach. L ( it(Wf.t E Sanibel Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament One of Ihe organizers and players in ihe Sanibel Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament has been ranked Mlh in I lie nation in Yu-(ii-Oil's Season OIK* of Salon by Design 2003. Adam I'ichlhorn, shown willi his trophy. has been playing V'u-Cii-Oli "pivlly much since Formerly of Pat's Hair Kair, it started." The Tournament on Sanibel will continue Now in Sanibel Tanger through March 28. Open to Yu-CJi-Oh ami Pokemon players, the tournament is at BIG Outlet Stores ARTS from 10 am to noon every Saturday and all are welcome to come. Registration sheets Follow Your Favorite and special tournament packs for this sanc- tioned Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament are available at Ladies to Your New BIG ARTS on the clay of play. Tournament Packs, which contain the special cards needed to play, are $5. Come to play, come to trade or Full-Service Salon! just come to watch. BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road on Gift Certificates 6t Sanibel. For information, call June at Needful Things at 472-5400. Spa Packages Available Sanibel (239) 472-2005 Above: Adam Fichthorn with his Yu-Gi-Qh Trophy. Adam, who organized the 'til 9 PM Sanibel tournament, is Open SUNDAY 11 AM - 6 PM rated J4th nationally in Yu-Gi-Oh's Season One. Right: Sameer Islam (left) plays with Kirk Williams, with Kirk's dad looking Linda \ <>n. Sameer has been play- Honey *ng since the tournament •started in January and this was Kirk's third t. .1 time. His dad noted that some of his older bud- dies on the bus got him interested." \ Gina | Tbdd Mitchell • Full Line qf Mutrix Products • OPI 14 • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • Islander Meet the artists at Village Shops Feb. 21 BUSINESS Meet the artists, fromlef t Meet island artists at the Village Shops on Friday, Feb. 21 in an event benefiting Children's Mental Health Services of Southwest Florida, with a raffle of prizes and art- services for the community's adolescents and teens. work donated by participating shops. Children's Mental Health Services of Southwest Participating shops and artists are: Florida is the only local non-profit organization offering sliding-scale mental health Why Knot - Letha Hunnicutt, lampwork beads demonstration Continued right Kirby Rainbow - CelesteTheodore, fun bright ceramics Matsumoto Gallery - Sherry Rohl, figurative and representational paintings and Tim Smith, pottery I scentials - Judy Collette, fused glass and precious metal, clay jewelry Write Stuff - Luc Century, etched glass autijfy \ William Wilson Jewelers - William Wilson, goldsmith Unoriginal Gallery - featuring Aboriginal art of Australia Dan Morgan and Dan Hulgas will be strolling the shops providing island music with w With the Elegant Selections at •juitar and saxophone. Meet the Artist at The Village Shops at 2340 Periwinkle Way »wll run from 3 to 6 p.m.

ABWA Inducts New Members

WE HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF QUALITY MANUFACTURES TO CHOOSE FROM: Simmons • FlexSteel • Car/ton • Chrome Craft Lmxlngton

The SanihiM-Captiva Chapter of the American Business Women's Association has added seven new members recently: Susan Bluehs of Susan Bluehs Healthcare Services, which provides in-home nursing services on the islands; Francine Dale, a S.uribel resident since 1999; Brenda Roguska, owner of Sanihel One Really; Miehele Wesley and Denise Miller, realtors with Sanibel One; Patricia Haggerty, formerly of Rochester, New York and Sanibel resident since 2001; and Marjorie Yeasar, also of Sanibel. ABWA members attend a dinner meeting the second Tuesday of each month. The organization's mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations for personal and professional growth through education and networking. The local chapter also raises funds for scholarships awarded locally to young women. If you are inter- ested in membership please call membership chairperson Lisa Cochrane at 472-7889.

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VOTED Gramma Dot's 'Best Lunch" Runner-up • Seasidd e Salool n Best Awards, 2002 In addition To 0# fast Ten "Taste of the Islands" awards Serving /- [ unch We Have Just Won~ I I:U1-\M BEST SALAD &THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Dinner ..' -asr- 5:00 I'M Taste of the Islands- 2002 Sanibel Marina d (> M \ Vic liNii.m Come See Why! s.imlx I. 11 •ikr (>ul .Avdil.iMe Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 15 Mew Chamber Member Tarpon Bay Explorers co-owner, Winston Spurgeon, accepts the 'First Dollar' from Dorothy Bear of the Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce (far right). Also taking part in the ceremony is Barbara Spurgeon, co-owner (far ltsft) and Wendy Erler, general manager and environmental biologist.

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Last year was of Audubon's Sierra Club, 1 Thursday evening World Wildlife MIL' I'irsl liiiK* ih;ii [IK program on Feb. Coil.sei wilinn ! uuiKlaiioii cool Fund, Barnes & dinaied a program to tr.K k 27 at 8 p.m. at the Noble and oth- 1 S a n i b e I ers; and in smnw ploMTs. ili\ idins. C o in m u n i 1 y n u m e r o u s Siinilvl into /ones wilh UMIII.S House, 2173 books, includ- O f Broad-billed hum- v o 1 - Plover photos by Clair Postmus mingbird, found in Periwinkle Way, ing three covers. Anclote Oar (2) suggested dona- Ralph is an Aiiclole Kay (1) ( unteers walking the beach in each the Santa Rita trefl Rooker Bar{1) zone three times a week. There Mountains of tion $4. Ralph Hontiymoon (1) authority on were 23 nesting pairs on Sanibel Southeast Arizona. Paonessa will pre- photographic Collides! (7) sent a program of hummingbird photogra- techniques for N. Cloarwaler (1) in 2002. phy, from the familiar ruby-throated hum- capturing the At a volunteer meeting on Feb. mingbird of the Eastern United States, to beauty of birds. 13, Nancy Douglass, a regional the American West and on to the moun- He is also Purple-throated wildlife biologist with the tains and rain forests of Costa Rica. known for hismountain gem, one Bureau of Wildlife Diversity of Costa Rica's 55 Conservation of the Florida Fish Ralph employs a variety of specialized widely pub- hummingbird and Wildlife Conservation techniques to capture intimate portraits of lished hum- species. Commission spoke on the status these "flying jewels" on film, which he ra i n g b i r d of Snowy Plovers in the state. will share with the audience, and he will images. He leads a series of popular tell how you can get started photograph- nature photography workshops and tours, The two Florida nesting areas Churlotta Bch. 0) are the panhandle region and the ing hummingbirds with relatively simple including annual hummingbird photogra- Don Pedro equipment. He'll round out the evening phy workshops and bird photography Gulf coast from Anclote Bar tours around the world. (north of Tampa Bay) to Marco with a sampling of his latest bird images Island. In the count of breeding from around the world. He has eleven prize-winning photos in spairs last year, there were 145 Hummingbirds comprise one of the (he prestigious biennial Valley Land Fund pairs in the panhandle region and world's most remarkable bird families. Photo Contest, which appear in the hook, With wing beats approaching eighty pi'i "Woolis on tluk Wild." A. small sampling of Top right: Nesting snowy second, they can ho\er moliuiiicss, 1'1> his images of hiui.s and landscapes from plover ami a cliick: Top left: backward, and even momentarily fly around the world can be found on his Nancy Dougluan; Left: upside down. The annual migration of website at www.rpphulo.com. Florida FWCC map and count of 2002 snowy plover ruby-throated humming- Rockhopper Penguins from the Falkland ..HIIUKIH. birds across the Gulf of ni.'.sts in Southwest Floridu. Mexico must be rated as one of the most "heroic" Plovers, see page W of bird journeys. The tiny bee hummingbird is the world's smallest bird, at only two-and-a-half inches from tip to tail and there .are over 330 ANSWERS TO SPORTS TRIVIA species of humming- birds, found only in CONTEST - FEBRUARY 7, *©« North and South 1. In professional golf there are four men's tournaments knows as America. "MAJORS". Which "Major" is held in July every year? (b) BrKMi * <\» i\ Professional nature photographer, workshop 1. Which Hollywood Celebrity was the "original" sponsor of the PI-..! if ;l 1 leader and lecturer Ralph Photos by Ralph PtwnvnaalRPPhoto.com BEACH PRO AM? (d) Biny, < .-•..'>v 3. What college did Arnold Palmer attend? (c) Wake ' «.ist 4. In an official U.S.G.A. Tournament, how many clubs is each player per- Chipper mitted to carry? rn) ii ferwicc 5. Name the course which is home to the famous 615 yd, par 5, 1"6lh hull! lopping known as "The Monster." (d) rinsiom- & Prunina 6. In which state did John Daly win the PGA championship? (b) Indiana fhapina Bucket Itucl* 7. Professional golfer, Orville Moody, carried a nickname his entire Seasoned career. What was his nickname? (c) Sarge firewood Hazardous 8. Golf legend, Jack Nicklaus, has recorded some of his most memorable free Power Removals flump accomplishments in the U.S. Open. Howmany U.S. Open wins does Jack Joe Zammit Grinding have? (a) 4 Tree Surgeon 9. 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France The Distin- and Germany especially argue that Saddam guished Scholar The BIG Arts Forum series continued is contained and that the U.S. should con- Lectures are an with its third installment last Thursday. centrate on AL Qaeda and North Korea. exciting new venture David Broder, a national political corre- Broder, however, added that France has for Sanibel, Captiva spondent for the Washington Post and commercial interests in the Gulf, and and BIG ARTS — a Pulitzer Prize winner, presented An Insider's Germany tends to use the U.S. as a "whip- seven-part series. View of Politics in 2003. ping boy" to redirect its economic problems. The FORUM at BIG While Broder's area of expertise is Bush's focus on Iraq, said Broder, has ARTS, featuring domestic politics, he began his presentation caused him to put aside domestic issues. internationally with a backdrop of the Bush However, he quickly pointed out that Bush known speakers cov- Administration's foreign policy and is keenly aware that his father's focus on ering a wide range of described the sense of tension that currently world issues rather than domestic policy subjects concerning Gomez-Ibanez exists in Washington as a result of caused him to lose the '92 election to Bill world affairs. Professor Jose Gomez-Ibanez, September 11 and the "continued rhetoric Clinton. Equivocating a bit, though, Broder a distinguished Harvard Scholar and interna- that muddles policy" concerning the added that Americans, especially in New tionally known authority on privatization, impending war with Iraq. Hampshire and Georgia, where many work- will be the speaker for the next presentation. Broder said that Washington today is ers have lost their jobs, are very concerned He will raise the question and discuss "Is anything but relaxed; rather, he described with our economy. David Broder Privatization Here to Stay or is There a the district as something resembling a Broder predicted that alter the war with schools; rather than addressing the more Backlash?" this Sunday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 wartime capital. He spoke not only of a Iraq, the President will have great political p.m. in Schein Hall. change of tone, but also of physical barriers capital, on which he can trade to give him costly overhauling of the public school sys- tem. Finally, Broder said that Bush was "Privatization is not automatically accept- and security checks and precautionary poli- time to turn his attention to the nation's eco- ed as a goal of the international economic cies that won't even allow a Washington nomic problems. The biggest problem that looking to appoint justices who would favor a reduction in entitlements. community and is currently being questioned Post reporter to open mail in the newsroom. the President has to address, said Broder, is by many noted economists," noted Dick He also cited the tension that the now- the volatility of the market and what that Broder said that Bush was - with the pos- sible exception of Ronald Reagan - the most Wright, chairman of the series. "Our guest famous or infamous phrase, "axis of evil," is volatility is doing to jobs and retirement will present both the pros and the cons." causing around the world, not just that cre- funds such as 401 k's. So the challenge for ambitious of presidents about policy the President, said Broder, is to stimulate the changes; and that given his unparalleled "I'll be discussing the privatization of ated by the looming invasion of Iraq. Japan activities that used to be controlled by the and South Korea, he said, are nervous about market. ability to raise money, he was very likely to accomplish his goals. He gave two exam- public sector," Gomez-Ibanez said, "utili- North Korea's nuclear capability, which in Broder felt that Bush's policy for market ties, airlines, basic infrastructure, often turn is causing anxious ripples in China and ples to substantiate.his claim. Because of recovery would focus on tax cuts, especially Bush's fund-raising ability as Governor of with American investment. 'This has been Russia, North Korean allies, over (he possi- on the double tax on stock dividends. The going on largely unnoticed by the bility nl' Japan's aNi> assuming A piv-emp- Texas, no Democrat in Texas since '% has heart of Mush's |H>lic\, however, said Broder been elected to a state or federal office. And American public. tivi* posture. Japan has a long history of suc- is market-basal policies. The President cessful conflict with both China and Russia.. the Republican party projects - given Bush's "Now, why is this important?" be asked. would like the next generation of Americans past presidential run - that he will raise $250 '1 hat there are 200,000 troops positioned to be less focused on entitlements than the "And why is a backlash to it developing? million for re-election, while the estimate One reason is that the benefits of privatiza- near Iraq, said Broder. strongly suggests thai New Deal generation or the Baby Boomers. for Democrat candidates is no more than ii war is inevitable unless Saddum Hussein One problem wild such ;m approach, how- tion are not widely or equally shared. The S-IO million each. Also, there is the incum meltdown in California's electric utilities capitulates. Broder predicted that (he war ever, is that market based solutions may not bency factor. would probably stint in March, adding thai work in many areas. Consider insuring last year suggests that the piocess, indeed, there is little doubt (hat the LLS. will prevail elderly people for prescription coverage, A Broder said 'hat Bush's popularity and may have gone? too far. And there are cer- given our technology and what happened in market-based solution policy doesn't square fund-raising ability explain why the tainly complaints enough about unfair "Desert Storm," but he added that it might with reality because given the volume of the Democrats are taking shots at so many of his treatment by the airlines. The scope in be a Pyrrhic victory if Saddam destroys the elderly people who need prescription drugs, policies. Oddly, though, such a strategy may developing countries is even greater." oil fields, as he tried to in '91, and/or if the insurance companies can't make a profit backfire, because intense partisanship only The final three speakers are Marvin Islamic world unites in reaction to our uni- unless they charge the same as the prescrip- gives credibility to the need for a party Kalb on The Middle East and Asia (March lateral invasion of Iraq. tions themselves. Drug companies face a majority, even if it destroys the fundamental 1); Lawrence Davidson on The World similar financial dilemma. constitutional principle of checks and bal- Iiconomy, Light at the lind of the Tunnel? Broder said that he thought that Bush had ances. (March 17); and Sen. Richard Lugar on made a strong case that Saddam Hussein is The market-based strategy also includes Foreign Policy in a Dangerous World a serious threat, but he failed to mention to Broder finished saying that Americans education, which is why Bush favors spend- will support our troops during the'war, but (April 15). whom. Notwithstanding, Colin Powel was ing tax dollars on vouchers for private the day after we secure Iraq, the nation's All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. attitude will change; and the President will Following the lecture will be questions SANIBEL FRANCHISE, #1 WORLDWIDE have to produce. from the audience and a reception spon- Curiously, almost alt of the audience's sored by the Island Cow. Tickets for each 695 TARPON BAY ROAD, #15 questions after the presentation focused On lecture are $15. For more information mid Sanibel, Florida 33957 the looming war. tickets, call BIG ARTS at 395-0900 ' ft 239-472-6551 complimentary Cindy Jennie in-home consultation. 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www. DecoratingDen. com FAX 239/472-8159 NO APPLICATION FEE Sanibel, Fl 33957£•• Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 19 plovers, from page 17 SPORTS 62 in Southwest Florida. Of those 62 chicks are up and running and the pairs, 23 were on Sanibel (see chart parents show them how to forage for below). Snowy Plovers are notoriously food but the chicks can feed them- hard to find, visible only when they selves. The parents warn against Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp are moving because they are so well predators and distract attention if Applications are now being evaluated for The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball amouflaged. Volunteer Bev Postmus necessary," giving the chicks time to Camp. Atterndance at the camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls, ages 10 to 19 are noted that when the Sanibel count was hunker down and freeze. The chicks eligible to apply. officially organized last year, the num- will stay with their parents for about Past participants include Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry ber of plovers doubled, but Douglass 28 days, until they are able to fly. Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from 50 states and eight foreign xplained that they were as meticulous With increasing human traffic and countries attended the 2002 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for as possible with the statewide count the concommittant beach chairs, jog- players selected to the All-American Team. Camp Locations Include Hickory, NC, and feel fairly confident in the num- gers, dogs and other incursions, the Thousand Oaks, CA, Babson Park, FL," Atlanta, GA, Dubuque, IA, Champaign, EL, bers. snowy plover nests are very vulnera- Macomb, IL, Greencastle, IN, Atchison, KS, Owensboro, KY, Amherst, MA, Hjllsdale, She also rioted that in the panhandle, ble. Beachgoers leaving chairs lying MI, Saint Paul, MN, Hamilton, NY, Bluffton, OH, Lock Haven, PA, Lebanon, TN, there has been a significant shift in in the sand at the grass line could Commerce, TX, Blacksburg, VA, Olympia, WA. For a free brochure, call (704) 373- nesl locations in the last 20 years, most easily smash a nest and a chick 0873 anytime. likely attributable to development and which has been warned by the parent the rearrangement of sandbars by hur- bird to freeze is nearly impossible to ricanes. see and could be stepped on. Douglass noted thai the SCCF There are four families of shore- Snowy Plover volunteer program is birds: plovers; oystercatchers; stilts Chamber After-Hours unique. There are "very lew volunteer and avocets; and sandpipers. The organizations as well organized and plover has a compact body shape, T h e with the technical support" that the hunched posture, large eyes, thick Chamber Sanibel program has. neck and they are visual foragers AfterHours The nesting season for snowy who stop and stroll as they are forag- on Monday, plovers is generally mid March to ing. The sand-colored snowy plover Feb. 17 was mill-July, although om* Sanibel nest has a white underbody and it is the held at Green was found on IVb. 17 las! year. The smallest of the plovers. Earth season runs through July because In order to better protect the birds, Landscaping several pairs double clutched, with please observe the following rules on the parents fledgin>: one set of young the beaches of Sanibel: 1) Keep your and then starling a new nest. dog on a leash. Unleashed dogs can When nests an- found, the exact greatly disturb feeding and no-stint! Green Earth location is determined by with (IPS, shorebirds, with the potential to and Marcel and the nest is numbered and slaked cause nest failure. City of Sanibel VI.MII ura of off for protection. Snowy plovers ordinances require that all doj'.s In Kiiivu IVU nest on the beach, above the tidal on a leash ai all limes while on the Really, ttlu- wash .mil jn-.i lu'lou the ; I ,i . . line k.ivli 'i Minii'.n.'e \IIUI »li .tin li.uu • ^ n <\ il i' I I ll I and (lien nests are shell-lined inden- to shorebirds by walking around loud V\H.N pivjuicd liy Sunset dull. Mail} tations in the sand. They generally them. Shorehirds feed al the water's chamber Board candidates were present ii.s lay three eggs, although sometimes cdj'e and disrupting thorn wastes the group mingled io the mn.sic of I he there will only be two. their energy and affects their ability Tmubleslanvrs. Both the birds and the eggs are t» find adequate food. 3) Keep beach 1 very well camouflaged and if the furniture below the lower dune vege- Top left: the Troublesliiriers; Top birds are not moving, they are almost tation line ill ail times. This will pre- right: Jim and Lisa Gould of Green impossible to see. On Sanibel beach- vent disturbances in potential shore- Eiirth Landscaping; Left: 8am es, parents on the nest are protecting bird nesting areas and also prevent Bailey and Dave Bunch. the eggs or chicks not only from cold the deterioration of dune vegetation. but also from the intense sun. If the To learn more about the SCCF parents are flushed off their nests, snowy plover tracking program, call the eggs or young chicks can be Brad Smith at the Sanibel-Captiva endangered by the intense heat in a Conservation Foundation at 472- matter of minutes. The incubation 2329; for information about local period lasts about 26 days. beach regulations, contact the City Orthodontics When the eggs hatch, noted of Sanibel's Natural Resources Biologist Brad Smith, Land Manager Department at 472-3700. for the Foundation, "Snowy plover Ju*tF<9/r Kid A

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Harold Lieberman interviews Gunther Schuller about of his work specially commissioned for the Julliard String Quartet in 2003 and which will be presented at the Sanibel Music Festival. See page 5.

written by a Sanibel play- wright, will be read as the first work presented at the SCA Periwinkle Playhouse. See Page 7.

Pretty Fire — undaunted by snowstorms has been rescheduled for Feb. 26 at BIG ARTS. See Page 14. 2B • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • Islander CENTER STAGE The Foreigner has 'em rolling in the aisles Larry Shue's masterful comedy, The Ellard (Michael Hicks). Included in Foreigner, currently playing at the Florida Charlie's circle of new folks are Repertory Theatre, could well set the Catherine's fiance, the devious Rev. benchmark for the word 'hilarious.' Shue's David Marshall Lee (Zolan Henderson) creative plot places a severely shy and his redneck sidekick, Owen Musser Englishman, Charlie Baker (Jim Van (Gary Smith). Valen), in the middle of an Because the folks believe offbeat group of Dixieland Charlie can't understand citizens living in. the rural what they are talking about, hill country of Tilghman all manner of secrets are County, Georgia at Betty revealed in front of him. He Mecks's Fishing Lodge hears about a pregnancy, a Resort. large inheritance, a rotten The lodge is often visit- plan to steal the lodge from ed by Charlie's friend Betty and a takeover by the "Froggy" LeSeur (John Ku Klux Klan. Felix), a demolition expert Charlie's transformation who occasionally runs from a boring whimp to an training sessions at a near- unwilling hero is, in Shue's by army base. deft writing, one of those This time Froggy has fine character studies, and Jim van Valen, Michael Hicks, Danielle Plisz and Jane Bushway in The brought along the patho- Van Valen plays the part to Foreigner at the Florida Rep. logically shy Charlie who MARSHA the hilt. Not only does this is overcome with fear at line actor make us laugh, he creates an interesting portrayal of that every line got its laugh every bit the very thought of mak- WAGNER also makes us care about Catherine, an Atlanta debutante, revealing of physical humor, every take, thanks to ing conversation with and cheer on to victory the her well-honed acting abilities by subtly Clavelli's direction was played to per- strangers. Charlie's worst nightmare success of this shy guy. It's not an easy shedding her character's toughness and fection. On a sad note, the cast of the materializes when he realizes that his task for an actor to get his point across trading it for a sweet vulnerability and Foreigner, the staff, and the board of traveling companion must leave him at while creating a character in transition, compassion. Florida Rep, dedicated (his production to the lodge for three whole days. To allay especially when his dialogue is a lot of Sounding much like a London the memory of Jess C'lavelli, the direc- Charlie's anxiety, Froggy tells the lodge gibberish for most of the play. Van Valen foghorn that just leapt over the pond to tor's six-year-old son who died suddenly owner, BeUy (Jane Bushway) not to plays so remarkably effortlessly that he Georgia, Felix is consistently amusing last Saturday. The audience as well as the speak to Charlie because he is a foreign- handles this difficult assignment like a and outrageous as Froggy, a fun kind of east observed a moment of silence for er who is embarrassed by his inability to piece of cake. One of the funniest scenes guy. Henderson fairly drips with honeyed this sweet little guy. But in true showbiz speak English. in this altogether funny play is an Fnglish Ol' Southern chaim |ii-.i I-II|I nil in tradition, the show did go on, and what a 1e*sson- taught to Charlie "by the biiTely make hib villain attractive a* well J*-- intriguiiiL'. Smiili, iiial.in," his Florida Thi1 l'i>rcit;ner plays at the Arcade till anyone; from a foreign country is imme- articulaie lillaid. As hllard. liiiAs m.iki-s a 1 diately considered an exotic celebrity. virtue of innocence and makes simple- Kep dcbiii. make-. tin. pi'ilVci revolting March ('lh lollowed by the Pulii/ci Prize, Betty makes an instant psychic connec- mindedness a mirthful miracle in a way bad guv, K kinsman/Georgia cracker, h Tony Award --winning play. I'ronf on tion with Charlie and treats him like u that is both tMiierlaining and charming. takes a skilled actor 10 create a fella you March 21. Meanwhile don't miss out on favorite pet. Charlie also connects witli A whimsical, joyful Bushway wraps love to hate. this laugh riot. Phone the box olf'ic.e another lodge resident — the pretty, but the audience up in much the same way as New York actor/direeior Chris Clavclli 332-4488 for an evening of fun and excitable, Catherine Simms (Danielle she wraps, cuddles and pels her exotic, mined abundant laughter from ihis well- frolic. Don't forget to tell 'em Marsha Plisz) and her somewhat simple brother. foreign, newfound friend. Charlie. directed play; the timing was so on-targei sent you. TWo one-acts in Florida Rep's New Play Reading Series Therapy has never hurt so good! Director, Robert Cacioppo says, "The a Carrier gift from Congress Jewelers. livlow the Waist, will be directed by Below the Waist, Maura Campbell's zany goal of the series is to find, develop and Congress Jewelers, always a consum- Florida Rep company member Rachel one-act about an ill-fated trip to the psy- eventually workshop the best new mate supporter of the arts in the Fort Burttram (The Mousetrap). Rachel is the chiatrist, is juxtaposed with her engag- American plays. A large part of the Myers community, is generously spon- one who first brought Campbell's work ing Cleaning Day, a drama about two series' success derives from the audi- soring the series. As a sponsor for the J. to the attention of Florida Rep and says women who come together at opposite ence, and that is what makes this project Howard Wood New Play Festival, simply, "Maura writes some really points in their, lives. These two one-acts incredibly exciting and unique." Congress was instrumental in sending funny, really original stuff, that just make for an interestingly fresh evening Audience "talk-backs" immediately fol- Asher's Command to the Kennedy makes you laugh." of theatre at Florida Rep on Monday, low each performanc — audience mem- Center, where it won $10,000 and Cleaning Day will mark, the directing Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. bers are given the opportunity to voice received national attention. Florida Rep debut for longtime theatre veteran and Florida Repertory Theatre invites you their opinions, questions and sugges- needs help in selecting which one of its regional favorite Jane Bushway {Wit, to join them in discovering the next tions about the piece they have just seven plays it will send to The Kennedy The Foreigner). "Cleaning Dav spoke to award-winning play! As the only profes- heard. They are also asked to fill out Center this year and is looking to its play me," she says. "I felt like 1 just had to sional regional theatre south of Sarasota, index card surveys where they rate vari- reading series audiences for their votes. step into it and explore it. more." and as part of its continuing mission to ous aspects of the play. The audience The fourth and fifth plays, Below the Below the Waist and Cleaning Day better serve its community and the arts- discussion is taped and sent, along with Waist and Cleaning Day, by Maura feature a plethora of familiar Florida al-Iarge, Florida Rep proudly announces copies of all of the surveys to the play- Campbell, will be read on Monday, Feb. Rep favorites including Fort Myers the third play in its New Play Reading wright. Sherry Kramer, whose play, The 24 at 7 p.m. Campbell, who teaches favorite, Betty Madonna. Scries. Law Makes Evening Fall, was the first screenwriting at Burlington College in Tickets are $8. Seven plays, chosen from a submis- one in the series, says, "Listening to the Burlington, Vt., has written over 30 Call the box office at 332-4488 for sion pool of over 200, are being present- audience feedback and reading their plays which have been produced in high reservations. The Florida Repertory ed on six Monday evenings throughout opinions was really, really helpful in the schools and colleges all over the country Theatre is located in the Arcade Theatre Florida Rep's Fifth Anniversary Season. continuing development of the piece." as well as in the United Kingdom. She in historic downtown Fort Myers on Bay The plays — chosen on the basis of con- Although this play-reading series is has recently been awarded her second Street between Jackson and Hendry tenl, use of language and originality — not a contest but a development work- Best New Drama Award by the Vermont Streets. are writ ten by some of America's hottest shop, the numbers listed on the surveys Association of Theatres & Theatre Visit the web-site at: young playwrights and have never been will be tallied in May, at the end of the Agents. She will be in attendance on www.floridarepertorytheatre.com. fully produced or published. final reading and the author of the most Monday evening at Florida Rep to hear Florida Rep's Producing Artistic popular selection will be presented with her pieces read. Islander • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • 3B .IMSUNE: "Uhm," Paul said slieepr.hlv. " Ms umihei had a pizzeria 'And Hold The Anchovies, Please!' all right, but oulv when I vvai, .i lenllv hide kid. I've nevei As has been said many times before, made a pi//a in m\ life, but I'll pay you to Hollywood has no front door, no "way in." leach me." If there are a million people who ever acted "[ see,"" I'onv ;'iinned, unable lo contain a in a movie or TV show, there are a million few chuckles lor a moment 'No problem, stories telling how they got their first — or tiood thing sou came by on a slow day." 40th, for that matter — acting job. Serious Tony went on to meticulously explain people can find countless schools or acting ever} step ol the pizza making process, groups or workshops to join where they i sen demou-itMiinj! and evpkiining how to will hopefully enhance their acting skills. make pizza douyh iroin scialch, with all They might even gain all manner of the whys and thereloies. The two of (hem •Jailed lluou in;' Ihe pizza dough in Ihe air. insights into useful functions, such as how 1 to ride a horse, fish for trout or swing on a "laiulim everysvheie bill in my hands at trapeze. Iiist." Caul iclaled lafei. Some kids came Generally and usually, whenever an actor by and Mopped lo watch through Ihe large is asked if he can do a certain function — piale glass window. They thought it was a like, say, maybe ride a surfboard — 99 out .yie.it show. No, they didn't want anything, of 100 will say "Sure!" even if they don't LITTLE JOE Ihcv didn'l have any money, they just know step one. Circumstances permitting, MICALE wanted In watch. Paul said they didifl they will scout every friend, acquaintance need money and asked Tony to put a con or even a perfect stranger to find a way to *» pie nl" pi/za.s in the oven. More kids came. learn enough about the function to perform it well for the More pizzas went into the oven, 'louy's brother and (he role. two men's wives came to vvoik, the biolhei getting into Adam 12 was a popular TV cop show produced by the the act. As the diniiei ciovvd stalled arriving, the brother Jack Webb people at Universal Studios during the '70s. and the two wives took eaie ol the business so Paul ami The star was Martin Milner. In one of the episodes, Torn Tony could continue with "school." Six houis passed in a flash. Grateful, and spent, Paul said "l'liough," a bit lo Williams, the show's executive producer, had cast my 1 1 clad, Paul Micale, as an owner of a pizzeria who was Tony's chagrin. "How much do I owe you . '" robbed while making a delivery. That show went smooth- "What-a-ya, kidding?" was Tony's reply. "I should pay ly, no re-takes on Paul's scenes, so when a future script you!i I- haven'• -t ha• d- "s o much fun since I was a ki- d in called for a scene in a pizzeria again, Tom called Sicily." Paul was adamant, wanted to pay for the on Paul once more. lessons, the pizzas for the kids, the whole When Paul went to audition for the role, wonderful, enjoyable experience. his lines memorized forth e customary "Come on," Tony protested. "You're like read-through. Tom waved him off 1 an lit" 1 i ;i now, like a I'oir.in." A:, they sayinsi he knew Paul's ac»in» abili- |n liiil. Inn-. \.v .i-. :nl.iiii:kitl lioiil.-i ty. WlMt loin wauled to know was 1 •,' ;•'•,,,'>l i. MI. 11.1 nr'ili nl ^r'Pftttf COtlTCr"tWnT pNr5!I^ft'tJwtl'^li*t1tt * Liking iiiimev. He won the d.iv. the air, catch it and throw again. Ne\l d;i> "ii ilu- M-I. Hmuu! "When I was a kid," Dad said, Sinmiili ;i!. glass. One take. "my dad had a grocery store Maybe you .saw the episode hut. juil over to clesnihe f IOIIVVMHH). Tiieie .nc ;il le.isl ,i mil and my mother converted a hey. dial was a long time ago and lioji stories. This was one ol 1'iiul's t.isofile.s. Mine, tun. •defunct barber shop next door the seene was no big deal in the inaiiilv liLViiuse il shows tluit. in ihe HoMvvvood I lived in into a pizzeria. Guess who had scheme ol ihe .show. iiiul love, theie ;ue lots ol peileel SII:IIIJ>L'IS. to make the pizzas after A couple evenings later Paul, his school? I'll bet I can still do it wife, kitls and the entire families in my sleep." ol Nick and Joe Leo (life-long Tom turned to the director, gave friends of Paul) and their kids him a "See, I told you" and some 15 people invaded the asked Paul to be on the set at 6:30 little pizzeria in the heart of the the next morning. city of Burbank. Paul brought Tony Driving west down Burbank autographed pictures from the Adam Boulevard on his way home that 12 cast. No bull, Tony fought tears. afternoon, Paul saw a pizzeria named And IoM. Hut, then, a least was on! I \eryone was undei strict orders to eat all "Two Guys From Sicily" and impulsive- ; ly pulled into the parking lot. The owner, a tliev wanted, really run up Ihe hill. l ,nd of of rfor/'da short, slender, maybe 40-ish man named Tony, the nii'lil. I'm sure you guessed. Tony wouldn't was alone. Paul introduced himself, telling Tony of take any money again. The two new "cousins" almost AUTOMOBIU. his involvement with Adam 12. "Hey, that's my favorite came to blows. The Leo brothers saved the day as they PR1 HOMIiOWNIKS show!" Tony said. "You wanna throw some pizza dough? .cajoled the two men's wives into accepting a big tip. It'll come back lo you like riding a bicycle." Hvery adjective, every positive and negative, is used over CC>N1K> WINDSTORM 100 Summerlin Square Dr., Ft. Myers, 1'i.oon 33931 i. Dill i NiiCiiiHMiii 13US1NESS TUffy (239) 985-8588 • Fax: (239) 985 I u t ii ii.firl Ai ii irit itnl Auto Service .thatsatuffy. 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As one of two Gold Medalists, Kern was awarded two years of profes- " ...a player of enormous bril- sional management and a recording contract on the har- monia mundi label. She was also featured in Playing on liance and passion, and one who the Edge, a PBS documentary about the Cliburn compe- tition. whips audiences into frenzies..." A laureate of several international competitions, Kern has toured throughout her native Russia and Europe as — Dallas Morning News well as in Japan, South Africa and South Korea. She made her Boston Pops debut in the summer of 2001, and her 2002 U.S. tour was highlighted by performances Paul Makanowitsky. During the summer he serves on the with the El Paso Symphony, the Eugene Symphony, and artist faculty at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival the Naples and Rochester Philharmonics. She has per- in Blue Hill, Maine. Copes, who was born in Arkansas, formed in recital in Atlanta, Boulder, Chicago, Los is also a regular performer at the Bermuda, Cheltenham, Angeles, New Orleans, Portland and San Juan. Colorado and Olympic music festivals and appears in Kern studied at the Moscow Tchaikovsky solo recitals across the United States and Europe. Conservatory and the Accademia Pianistica Incontri col Violist Samuel Rhodes of New York City is celebrat- Maestro in Imola, Italy, where she was coached by Boris ing his 32nd season as a member of the Juilliard String Petrushansky. A single mother of a 3-year-old son, she Quartet and faculty member at The Juilliard School. He lives with her parents in Moscow. is also associated with the Marlboro Festival and Tanglewood. His solo appearances have included recitals at the Library of Congress, Carnegie Hall's Weill World famous quartet to play Recital Hall, and Columbia University's Miller Theater. "The players are masters of non-verbal communica- He holds a Master's from Princeton, where he studied tion... working as if they had all tapped into the same composition with Roger Sessions and Earl Kim. musical consciousness." —St. Louis Post-Dispatch As cellist of the Juillard String Quartet for 28 years, Joel Krosnick has recorded most of the great quartet lit- " ...a perfect combination of aggressive emotion and erature and has performed throughout North, America, superbly crafted phrasing." —The Chicago Sun-Times Europe, Asia and Australia. His principal teachers were "Each of the four has a notably beautiful tone, a William D'Amato, Luigi Silva, Jens Nygaard and Claus sound that sings out but also blends. They show a shared Adam. In 1974 he was appointed to the faculty of understanding of the music they play; every bow stroke J uilliard and luu> been chair of tlie cello department since adds to its meaning and integrity,'" 1094. He is also assockik-d with the Aspen and Marlboro The Chicago Tribune music festivals, Timglewood Music Center and Kneisel Hall. Following the Juilliard String Quartet, Sanibel Music The Magic of Music continues Saturday, March 8, Festival 2003 continues with: with a Grammy Award-winning ensemble that has enjoyed international acclaim for more than 50 years. • Tuesday, March 11 - The Rubio String Quartet with Tlie Juilliard String Quartet will perform works by pianist William Wolfram I-Iuviln and Sehuman as well as contemporary composer • Saturday, Mar. 15 - The New York Chamber Soloists Cniniher Schuller's Quartet No. 4, which was especially • Tuesday, Mar. 18 - Elizabeth Futral, soprano commissioned for the Juilliard's 2003 season. Sponsored by Northern Trust, the concert begins at 8 • Saturday, Mar. 22 •• Mozart's Cosifan Tutte, a con- p.m. al Sanibel Congregational Church. cert presentation by Opera Theater As qiiiiriet-in-residence at New York City's Juilliard • Tuesday, Mar. 25 - The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra School, the Juilliard String Quartet is widely admired for Single tickets for Sanibel Music Festival concerts its seminal influence on aspiring string instrumentalists range from $25 to $30 and are available (checks only, from all over the world. In particular, the Juilliard con- please) at Bailey's and at Macintosh Book Shop on tinues to play an important role in the formation of new Sanibel. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. (opera "infor- American string ensembles. Among others, it has helped mance" at 7:30 p.m., March 22) and take place at Pianist Olga Kern turns on the magic create the Alexander, American, Concord, Emerson, La Russian pianist Olga Kern, Gold Medalist at the 2001 Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Salle, New World, Mendelssohn, Tokyo, Brentano, Lark, Daye Music Inc., of Naples/Fort Myers provides a Cliburn International Piano Competition, opens Sanibel St. Lawrence and Colorado string quartets. Music Festival: The Magic of Music, Tuesday, March 4, Yamaha concert grand piano for the month-long festival, Champions of 20th century American chamber and several concerts will be recorded for broadcast at 8 p.m., at the Sanibel Congregational Church. The music, the Juilliard has premiered more than 60 compo- locally over WGCU-FM and nationally over 360 first woman to achieve the Cliburn gold since 1969, sitions of American composers. Schuller, for example, is National Public Radio stations. Kern will perform works by Schubert, Brahms, a composer, conductor, educator, publisher and record Rachmaninoff, and the Russian composers Taneyev and producer. He has created more than 160 original compo- For more information, call the Sanibel Music Festival Balakirev. The evening is sponsored by Christine S. sitions in virtually every musical genre and is the recip- hotline at (239) 336-7999 or visit www.sanibelmusic Johnson. ient Columbia University's William Sehuman Award for festival.org. Critics have described Kern's presence at the key- "lifetime achievement in American music composition." board as "highly communicative," "technically effort- Each of the Juilliard's four members is American- less" and "pure poetry." Her development at the piano born and trained. Violinist Joel Smirnoff is a native of Adopt A forms a link to some of Russia's towering musical fig- New York City and has belonged to the quartet for near- ures. Her great-grandmother sang to the accompaniment ly 15 years, the last three as the ensemble's primarious. Manatee® of Sergei Rachmaninoff and her great-great-grandmoth- He attended the University of Chicago and The Juilliard er, also a pianist, was a friend of Tchaikovsky's. Kern School and played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra started playing when she was 5 and took first prize in the for six years. CALL Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition when Violinist Ronald Copes joined the Juilliard as second (800) 432-JOIN she was just 17. Her Cliburn gold came less than 10 violinist in 1997, having previously played with the Adopt a manatee and help make a difference for all endangered manatees. years later. . Dunsmuir Piano Quartet and the Los Angeles Piano You'll receive an adoption certificate, a photo and biography of your The prestigious Cliburn competition was first held in Quartet. 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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 1380 Colonial Boulevard -278-4422 • Annie Get Your Gun Through Feb. 22nd 2003: The Magic of Music • Kiss Me Kate Island Cinema Feb. 27th-April 12th, $15-$32 Bailey's Shopping Center ~ 472-1701 Tuesday, March 4th Olga Kern $25 Off Broadway Palm • Life of David Gale (R) Clibum " • The Fantasticks • Chicago (PGB) Spot •& Christine S. Johnson Through March 9th, $20433 Call lor times & prices and ask about the Florida Repertory Theatre Frequent Movie-goer Program Saturday, March 8th Juilliard String Quartet $30 Bay Street between Jackson & Hendry Old Schoolhouse Theater Sponsored by Northern Trust Bank 332-4488 • The Foreigner 1908 Periwinkle -472-6862 Tuesday, March 11th Rubio String Quartet $25 • Life AS a Cabaret—The many faces of William Wolfram, piano Through March 9th, 2 & 8 p.m., $15 up. John Vessels Sponsored by Congress Jewelers Congress Play Reading Series Through Feb. 22nd, 8 p.m., $20 • Maura Campbell's One-Acts — Below the Waist and Cleaning Day • Forever Fluid Saturday, March 15th New York Chamber Soloists $25 Feb. 24th, 7 p.m., $8 Through March 29th, 8 p.m., $25 Sponsored by Sue & Tom Pick, Lynn & Lee Seidler, and Barbara 1$. Maun Performing Arts Hall BIG ARTS Friends of Chamber Music 8099 College Parkway -481-4849 900 Dunlop ~ 395-0900 • Aid a Schein Hall Tuesday, March 18th Elizabeth Futral, Soprano $30 Feb. 25th & March 2nd, 7:30 Great Performers Series Sponsored by Friends of Opera Feb. 26th-Mareh 1st, 8 p.m. • Margaret Morrison & Friends March 1st & 2nd, 2 p.m., $26-$66 Saturday, March 22nd Opera Theater of Connecticut $30 Feb. 22nd, 8 p.m., $30 Gulf Coast Symphony • Pretty Fire Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte • A Night at the Oscars •— featuring One-woman show by Cathy Simpson Sponsored by Oswald Trippe & Co., Inc. Fort Myers native, Julian Goldberger Feb. 26th, 8 p.m., $15 and Friends of Opera Feb. 22nd, 8 p.m., $15-$30 (Postponed from Feb. 19th) Post-Concert Oscar Night Celebration Gala • Solaris Wind Quintet Tuesday, March 25th Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra $30 Black Tie Optional, $25 donation Dennis Russell Davies, Chief Conductor Separate reservation (472-6197) Feb. 27th, 8 p.m., $25 Sponsored by Mrs. J. Howard Wood THE FORUM Theatre Conspiracy Distinguished Scholar Series All events take place at Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Foulds Theatre, 10091 McGregor 936-3239 • Jose A. fJonioz-Ibanez: Kids Conspiracy Privatisation: Here to stay? " Rumplestiltskin Or is there a backlash? Single tickets are available for all concerts at Bailoy'r. & Macintosh Rooky Feb. ?.?u,l. I 1: U) ;i m. , i')-i \; \ •••• • l'hm Middle AW <* Ann S:ilunl:i\. M.nvh IM. T-'IM p m . Sift • I..i11 n :K i1 I ).n ill-mi. The World Economy ~ Theatre Survey - Light ui the End of the Tunnel? The Sanibel Community Association is looking for input from tin." community as it Monday, March 17th, 7:80, $15 Buckingham Community Center works toward re-opening its theatre across (he street from the Community House. This BIG ARTS Film Series Buckingham Road of Oranger River Blvd. survey is an attempt to get YOUR ideas on how to put this facility to its best use. th (239) 626-5399 . • Kissing Jessica Stein, Feb. 24 • Basically Blue-grass Concert & Pick In What are you looking for at the • Vatal, March 2"" March 2nd, 2-5 p.m., $5 SCA Periwinkle Theatre? 7 p.m., $4.50 Various bluegrass bands & singers Followed by wine-and-cheese discussion Wednesday Matinee Film Series SeminoleCulf Railway Dinner Train At Island Cinema Colonial & Metro, Fort"Myers -275-8487 • Academy Award Nominees: • Playing for Keeps Life of David Gale Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26th, 3 p.m., $4.50 Sundays, 5:30 p.m. Followed by discussion over 5-course dinner + show, $49.98 Pick the plays for your ideal first season.. snacks or dinner • Hollywood Hullabaloo 5-course dinner + show Fridays. 6:30 p.m., $49.98 hi 1 \Ai*L&'J Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. $59.98 Napk's Dinner Theatre Island Hardware & Marine Supply What do you think the top price for a ticket should he? 1025 Piper Boulevard - (.339) 514-7827 3187 Stringfellow Road, Pine Island • West Side Story 283-2998 Through March:9th, Evenings & matinees • Music on Pine Island Who are some of the actors/actresses you would like to see on $37.5O-$45 Various local & nationally known musicians play the blues under the stars stage at the SCA Periwinkle Theatre? Cabaret Theatre for donations from the audience • The Nifty Fifties Festival seating, coolers OK Through April 7th BBQ sandwiches available Monday everlings, $42.50 Saturdays, 6 p.m., call for dates. Saturday matinees, $37.50 Includes buffet meal TECO Arena Additional comments/input Philharmonic Center for the Arts 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard 948-7825 or 334-3309 (800) 597-1900 • Royal Hannefbrd Circus • The Hungarian National Philharmonic Feb. 28th-March 2nd, $15/$6 Feb. 22nd, 8 p.m., $100 Feb. 28th, 7:30 p.m.; March 1st, 3 & 7:30 Please send to P.O. Box 56, Sanibel, FL 33957 • The one & only Three Dog Night March 2nd, 1 & 5 p.m. March 2nd, 8 p.m., $50 or Fax to 472-1372 8B • Week of February 21 - 27, 2003 • Islander Visiting Artists Solaris Wind Quintet • Learning to See in Three Dimensions: The celebrated Solaris Wind Quintet don't know where to go from there. The Figurative/Portrait Sculpture with will perform at Schein Hall on Thursday, Pretty Fire female leads are well played by the writers Ralph Greenhow — will be held Feb. 27, at.8 p.m. As ensemble-in-resi- themselves, Jessica Westfield and Heather Monday through Friday, March 10-14. dence at the* University of Akron, Solaris Juergenson, who demonstrate saber-sharp The workshop is available in five morning has established a reputation as one of the wits and an edge that is missing from the sessions (9 a.m. to noon) or five afternoon foremost woodwind quintets in the United average Hollywood fare. The film has sessions (1 to 4 p.m.). The cost for five States. been described as having a "Woody Allen flavor with a lesbian twist." Continuing the Monday Nisht Film Series on March 3, BIG ARTS will be showing of Vatel. This is a French film with English subtitles. A meticulous recre- ation of the Court of Louis XIV filled with more pageantry and period pomp than has ever been witnessed on illm before, the movie stars Gerard Depardieu and Uma Thurman and gives a vivid portrayal of the lavishly wealthy, decadent, capricious, vicious and back-stabbing court of the Sun King. This is an immensely enjoyable film that does much for justifying the abolition of monarchies. Price of admission is $4.50 and, after the film, there will be a "wine and cheese" party for attendees to discuss the movie. Cathy Simpson The one-woman show, Pretty Fire — Juried show coming up scheduled for this past Wednesday — had The Sanibel-Captiva Art Association's to be postponed to next Wednesday, Feb. In addition to the standard works for 26. al S p.m. because Ilie Philadelphia air- T/lh annual juried BIG ARTS \how will be on exhibit in the Phillips (i.illcis from woodwind quintets from the 19th and port was snowed in and it.s .star. Cathy 20th centuries, Solaris' repertoire Simpson, was unable pet to Sanihel. Saturday, March S, through Manji .i1. flic show includes artists lioni C'hailoltc, Lee includes three unique facets. As a result The performance begins with a portray- of their research into Brazilian music al of Harriet Tuhman - her experiences as and Collier Counties who arc iiu-mlvis of the Southwest Florida Art Council. over the past four years, they perform .i slave and with the Underground over 20 works by Brazilian composers. Railroad. Part II continues in the oral tva- Paintins will be twoOdimensiunal in aixyliu, oU, watcrcolur, collage, etc. and The group has found that audiences find diliou by telling two stories about an the characteristically Brazilian flavor ol African-American adolescent relating her depict n variety of subject matter from nature, still life and scenic to abstract. N<> tfit• rhylhms and melodies in these experiences wilh her family and commiini- works fascinating and quite different ly during the 1950s. photography or crafts will he considered. 'Enduring Freedom' Any Southwest Florida Art Council mem by Ralph (Jreenhow from any other chamber music they may A resident company member lor eight have encountered. years with the People's Light & Theatre hers interested may deliver not in ore than Co.in Philadelphia, Simpson who recently two works to Phillips Gallery on March .1 half-day sessions is $150 plus clay. They also have a steadily growing performed at the White House. She from 9 a.m. to noon for judging (no later). Greenhow attended the Pennsylvania repertoire of new works by American appeared as Garcc in last season's world Pick up of those not selected is from 3 to 5 Academy of Fine Arts where he complet- composers, especially composers from premiere of He Held Me Grand, a role, p.m. the same day, following the judging. ed sculpture studies under Walker the Northeast Ohio region. Their CD which she reprised for the Indiana The judge this year is Peter Sputum Hancock. He also studied under J. Solaris Plays American Music, includes Repertory Theatre's production in from Miami who is presenting a workshop Wallace Kelly and Aurelius Re/etti and works by composers Jack Gallagher, September. She has performed with many the day before, also at MCI ARTS. Sputum completed a two-year study program Nikola Resanovic and Roger Zahah, as theatre companies, toured nationally and holds three college degrees and has stud- taught by Violetta de Mazia at the presti- well as the group's transcriptions of internationally, has numerous film and ied wilh many famous master painters, gious Barnes Foundation in Merion, Penn. works by Bernstein and Gershwin. They television credits, has received two Helen including Edgar A. Whitney. On March 3, His work was exhibited at BIG ARTS a enjoy performing their own arrange- Hayes nominations, and is a Banymore he will first judge the show — which few years ago. ments of keyboard and choral works by Award winner for the Best Supporting entries to include — and I hen determine • Painting with Peter Spataro. This one- Bernstein, Gershwin, Stravinsky, Actress in Freedom Theater's the Old which paintings will receive cash awards. day seminar will be offered Sunday, Scarlatti, Satie, Ravel and Debussy. Settle. Following the judging, at 4 p.m., Spataro March 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Solaris has performed in concert Tickets are $15. will give a gallery talk which will include cost is $75. series at the University of Akron, the comments about the show and some expla- The work of this nationally recognized Wayne Center for the Arts, National nation of why he chose specific works for award-winning artist has been shown in Public Radio* and the Brazilian- awards. many national exhibitions; Spataro is rep- American Cultural Institute in Monday Night Movies The opening reception for the show will resented in .galleries Washington, DC. They have also Another outstanding Monday night be on Saturday, March 8, from 5:30 to from Maine to Florida. appeared at the Biennial Festival of movie is scheduled to be shown Feb. 24 in 7:30 p.m. in the gallery. Hosted by BIG Limited space available. Brazilian Contemporary Music in Rio de Janeiro, toured Sweden in the spring Schein Hall at 7 p.m. Kissing Jessica Stein ARTS volunteers, it is open to the public • Cathy Taylor, a regular is a romantic comedy about two young and provides an excellent opportunity to of 2000, and performed as part of the instructor at BIG ARTS, American New Arts Festival and the Manhattan women who meet and get both view the show and meet the artists. will offer a two-day sem- along like gangbusters and fall in love but Society of Composers National inar in Monoprinting, Conference last year in Akron. They are Friday in the planning stages for their second and CD of exciting and vital music by Sanibel Library Saturday, March 7 and American composers. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 Tickets are $25 and availaable at the ISLAND WITHIN AN ISLAND p.m. each day. The cost BIG ARTS box office hours from 9 a.m. *Io escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, you might try an hour or two is $95. at: the Sanibel Library. It's a quiet place filled with natural light. It's both to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by comfortable and stimulating. 'lake a few minutes to catch up on what our For registration and calling 395-0900 for reservations. local authors are writing, learn more about this barrier island environment or more information, call Solaris also performs at Shell Point's just browse through the latest magazines. Whatever you seek, information or BIG ARTS, 395-0900. Village Church the following evening. reading pleasure, you're sure to find it in youi home away from home. You always welcome.For more information, call 472-2483. Islander • Week of February 21 - 27. 2003 - 9B Judy Collins packs the Final Arrangements to open house at BIG ARTS benefit the Periwinkle Playhouse the era of Vietnam war protests and what seems to loom ahead today. It was extraor- dinarily moving, taking the audience back in memory, while simultaneously making a penetrating comment on today. Collins went on to sing a couple of old favorites while strumming her own Judy Collins Signature 12-string Martin guitar. Between numbers she talked about her own life — growing up in Colorado, mov- ing to New York City in the '60s, and all about the singers and people she met, those people she influenced and those she was influenced by. Among them was Leonard Cohen, and she sang a couple of By Renny Severance favorites he wrote at her urging. She Executive Editor described her life in both conversation and song, including several haunting and Worldly wisdom accompanied by beautiful numbers which were less famil- innocence may seem .an unlikely combi- iar. Among them was one commissioned nation but that's exactly what the audi- by NASA for the first female captain of a ence at BIG ARTS got from Judy Collins space shuttle. on Monday, Feb. 17. They also got a mag- Returning to such favorites such as nificent performance from*a musical icon "Send in the Clowns" at the end of her per- who did much to define the era of the six- formance, Collins invited the entire audi- ties and seventies. ence to join her in singing "Amazing Lana King's husband became abusive promise. The Grand Opening Cfala of She appeared to have changed remark- Grace," which they did with enthusiasm. when he was drunk — which was most SCA's Periwinkle Playhouse will include ably little over Hie years, and her voice It was a memorable concert to benefit of the time lately. He died in a car crash dinner at the Community House across still has that commanding strength, beau- BIG ARTS — preceded by memorable during a business trip to the East Coast. the street plus a staged reading of Final ty and range that has set her so far above champagne and tasty items provided by The husband of Jeannie, Lana's best Arrangements by community leaders on the rest of the crowd for so long. The Sanctuary Golf Club, and followed friend, was a flagrant philanderer. He Friday night, March 21. .Saturday idler Her opening song, "Last Night I had the by more music from the John Chapman died in a Chinese restaurant while on noon, March 22, there will be lunch in Strangest Dream" sung a capella, was the Trio. business in I ,os Angeles. ihe Playhouse garden along wilh a repeal perfect choice to bridge the years between ('oilK idem. i-7 Maybe, t 'onvenienl'.' pei'1'onnance. A e.iharel with cash bur Ali'-voluteK. 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MEDICAL & MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AUCTIONS & AUTO & TRUCKS LOTS FOR SALE BAZAARS Cape Coral Homesltes!! One In North- DIABI IIC KUPPUKS AND H[-AT- CERWIN VEGA AT-12 TWO, 8 IN 1 RCA PARTS/SUPPLIES 3-WAY east on freshwater lake $35,000!!) INO PADS .it no uit.t with REMOTES. Huge oversized lot with 200ft. on Medicares/ In-.uranrtj if you <|uality FLOOR SPEAKERS. BRAND NEW. auctions WOODQRAIN 200ft wide canal. Located in the flea Synnijo:. Ntiw mt>t«*r:i and RETAIL $28., Northwest. $49,900. By owner. ntilp:i I rot) ,''>hi(>pinu (Nn HMO'-,) 12" WOOFER, $10. EACH. ANTIQUE PARTS TRUCK • 1 HOO-81'i \ii ft 6" MID, 3" DOME (239) 253-0731 1993 ISUSU TURBO (239) 772-1396 TWEETER. AUCTION DIESEL BOX TRUCK. dulf access oversized lot, southern TWi l\ OWTio7iT~Mt>ifinrit«i "iwivo PERFECT CONDITION. exposure, 130'canai, all utilities in BSi"o on UlltliUli.iii Mfcltrrtti'iM'i WITH LIFT GATE. 1 $200. SUNDAY FEB. 23 NOT RUNNING. and paid, Echo Park- Four Mile I vHiyotio CJiiiilifii! ; I/.S prn'.uip (239) 253-0731 $2,500. Cove area, unit 89, newer homes, tiori'i hnnmiHl & f Ml f Mfilii'inn WOMAN'S TUSA DIVE OR BEST OFFER. $199,000. Leave message (239) Pr(K|i.irn lot low inmmn (-tl.SOt) (•REE CASH! $10,000 or more pos- GEAR. 119-LELAND, CALL CHRIS 945-4653. per monthi Cull loll t ice (HBH) 1 COMPLETE SET. (239)574-1110 3B0-MI l)ti<« vis U Mblp in 'iB flays or Ins Nover PT. CHARLOTTE, FL Prime Plneland lots on Pine Island. Near www iiiVmedlind ctim Hiiptiyi Nfiw proqidnn.1 free B.C. REGULATORS, marina, CC, attractive homes, town, Information I H()0 964 B416 GAUGES, FINS, A VERY IMPORTANT water/electricity. 100x80, high/dry, IMTTffiTSTLltJii Hi (MI i* nVf „ www visionciPOno (om MASK, SNORKEL, AND EXTRAORDINARY cleared, lob lolly fruit trees/nursery Herlkil ti.un l":t' (iiiiiiiintocd WEIGHT BELT, AUCTION!!! treasures. Catoosa frontage. lolally 'iinfultHitirtl • >nl\ %litifMif) BOOTS, GLOVES. A WONDERFUL and VERY $50,000. 107x150 Robert Rd. mm a> m nmi5 LARGE COLLECTION OF WANTED CK/M()/( AiiM't AMD'. I an ,iru( I'li'ilii Miro Canada and USA MEDIUM, ISUZU NPR TURBO frontage, mature pines/nursery I alfiif.it'tilt". 4',''*' I linwuid If,' K Mlt ( lll R ; f) 11: J PINK & BLACK, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES. items/lawn. $55,000. (239) 472-2597, L' S? ' '' ' DON'T MISS THIS ONE DIESEL MOTOR I ,ui'.int|, Ml 'IH'U, {/Mikil .lid lFy Idrt'.i I ACT SACRIFICE FOR WHATEVER YOU DOS!! www ,uuliofinUi«pi (on) $500., Directions: BOX TRUCK. WATERFRONT I loudi in Aqainst Cnmo l.isk- US 41 to West on Harbor Blvd. CALL CHRIS KffTm.Afit" f'AtifNff." ii\ifn; IOKII I'll Hit" 'l.M'i Clcnwood RETAIL PRICE $1,200. (239)574-1110 M 1 •/ '.' (WU) H01 4/K) Fax (239) 253-0731 (by Westchester Pawn Shop), PROPERTY INHAi t MS AHiuli'Hil Almvcnl Left on Leland-Auction on Coiiiiiivt'iil wrt'Vfiit M'tniiLirl I ONKYO DX703 dock, 5bcfr/4ba, private guest SINGLE CD PLAYER. Week's Lee County Shopper!! POWER BOATS sweet or legal duplex, pool, 2 fire- t'nVDH il lli|Hiil ifii i.ipy in >y li" iv 11 PETS & SUPPLIES Color pictures of auction ,(Mn i( vi'iir i|ii.tlily Mf II A ' >.\V t PERFECT CONDITION, 1999 Gracly White Chase places, 2 + car garage. Open Sun. $100. items on oar website at 1-4 (239) 463-0522. (»(Ui) ;•.'•! rii'if»i 11 ii.o , ScottauGflona.com D263.Incredible value. Like (239) 253-0731 new, Twin Yamaha engines Desireable lona area, magnificent Mw r ( E'OTRIC 'WMt-'H t.HAlHS RED NOSE PITT Lie. AU415AB157. at "NO COST" to you if <"liyibl«< Bruce C. Scott Auctioneer. 225hp, custom fiberglass lakefront, 2/2, Florida room, over- PHONE DISCONNECTED? GET BEAUTIFUL 2 YR. OLD top, 165 hours.$54,950. sized garage. Has a dock. Wo rame to you S«ont«>r Iyn<> MALE, BRUCE C. SCOTT AUCTIONS w/ Uaakst. Pnclf% lufftvmi, RECONNECTED FAST! Sava & Please.call 395-3060. $220,000. Call (239) 292-6242 or RIIIC HoHplttti H«h $30. Call before disconnection. GREAT WITH KIDS, 826-1987 leave message. Priced from $29.99 monthly. No COMES WITH LARGE REAL ESTATE SAL69 or Mtttfirsiitl 01 Deposit, Guaranteed Approval, WOODEN DOGHOUSE. Toll Free at Prirnnry ins, AwiitMl, lit; Free local calls! 727-723-TONE $200. (888) 283-70S8 $ Wanted $ ST. JAMES BAYFRONT LOT MEDICAl SUPJHUK, INC I (8663), Pinellas; or 1-8BB-9S0- CALL Dead or Alive w/fabiilous long water B8BIS01 0841 TONE (8663)' American Dial (239) S74-58S6 views across San Carlos ( Tone, No Surprises, GREAT Boats, Motors, Trailers Bay to Sanibel. xWifH'l iril Hi, "im v m '•• n. (941)823-2640 Deep boating water, f .of yrmr Irff !> |i h" ii.il i |!>( SERVICE! NAA W'lylit AmtTii .in mi'ii 'Iw.,«-1 seawall, dock, 97ft. on bay. ] s Southern exposure. h M mKmnawsamr SPORTING GOODS Ready to build. TIONERS H«iit Pumps, Solar Auctioneer $529,500. I'VI'tl UVt'l'IWti'i 4 V" I' A,»,I «))•,' Convert A/C to H««t r'ool & BOAT PARTS & (815) 341-2558 IH(KI) /(«* .til'i House W«t«r. Cui Electric 1/211 SUPPLIES www nxlifi'iit. (iiin New Systems or Convert Old. SLOLOM WATER SKI. WTTOTTTCTi mm. ,•' t i.,m Deliver/ Ship/ Install anywhore, Anchor 30/lbs for boat or decoration Et»-6iwtrgy Inc. & J Arohi« Gay, CONNELLY PRO SERIES, $30. Call (239) 463-7877. FOR SALE BY (»UWKU Atfitti' il'lo H« Irn It'll CH Curt "ic. #CMC0S6968) 800- CERMIC GRAPHIC. BBB tron WW J4fi .1 r- FIXED FEET, OWNER fini[lpltH) < till,/ $ ' '<'i (Vi I ,unily ADJUSTABLE FIN. HI-VTI-K UUSlNl'ttS Bl.1Kl.iAU, ACREAGE SftSSPTillN1 S.IV. lip I'l'rH' i iAt • '" ; -in IIMII fuiti|j', t nc, FULL COMPETITION Half duplex tor sale by owner. 2 BR/ 2 S IVerl I'Hiilui IN ln>,t,ilUition'> m SKI WITH CUSTOM FIT North Florida - Wakulla County, 99 BA, Iwo car garage, approximately Why F*»y < nil t'n.» f i nnreb - Pino and Cypress mix, 1000 square (eel an San'tal Rivet < i inpifitt- I in il Yoiic i>l( Kits (AHHY tlAC, n oxrulUint tor hunltnq, 1>94,2C i i ~ r i - • fffi-nplidiw '! ,n>> ii) i" " i i' I' i, Hit. (t fin i In ,'ir t tl hi i Wlttl 1 I AHIt II tIAMIII L J tili'nway Pfurm* t, a leu «t! n \. » im ^ r* Mi \ K i i\\ulit> $.100 f :.'i'l fni npi'omtrm.'il " S2- 3'-' CrlfMttMfl I" • ' . ' • . I „> . .-.. , , .| (. ! .•.' ittao) ttaa-0731 f)lli>t*> t.flll ' • M.'-l -v I.U wvww !-i(ilMr{Knici onm SPORTS & IMPORTS IONA HOME i mm •< if. '-i • • Acreage [ SI ID! PRO.IFCTOR, Excellent condition Drugs Pny li>»n fur tin1 •.mini AHtJUS .)()(), ACURA VIGOR GS Next to Gated Community proscription!! that you t)uy nuht 4" ADJUSTABLE 1993, Shenandoah. 3 BR/3 BA, now. Savings up to 7Q\> oil. loll FOCUS, WOMAN'S TUSA DIVE 5-SPEED, LEATHER hardwood floors, Froe t-866-633-7/9K I- BOB FRONT ELEVATION, GEAR. WOODGRAIN, vaulted ceilings, fire MF.DS-RX1 For Frets Information BULK AND SINGLE COMPLETE SET. POWER, SUNROOF, place, pool and S~AWTJP T5"85*V on your pie FEED. B.C. REGULATORS, A/C, Jacuzzi. Large lot. scription costs Cull Canddinn ? PIECE HARD CASE. GAUGES, FINS, VERY SHARP & CLEAN. 5349,000. Call for Mod Servicn Our Licensed phar- PERFECT SHAPE. MASK, SNORKEL, $5,600. O.B.O. showing. Realtors WEIGHT BELT, CALL welcome. macy for a Free Quote tod.iy. $200. (239) 574-SB56 Toll Freo 1.866-HB/-0f.88 / (239)253-0731 BOOTS, GLOVES. 466-2924 www. MEDIUM, PINK & BLACK, EQUAL HOUSING Kelly Greens Home on Golf Course, SI OLOM WATER SKI. PERFECT SHAPE. OPPORTUNITY 2BR/2BA plus den, 1800 sq. ft. liv- lfUll.l • I i'ivjV:"t Pi"r iT SACRIFICE FOR HONDA ACCORD ing area, vaulted ceilings, tile CONNELLY PRO SERIES, EX WAGON 1991, I ilh'U.Mitiuid %A.111I |.t'i I|. Hoi CfcRMIC GRAPHIC. $500., floors in kitchen and bathrooms, Ui'ki'MII ii'-, ftlldrl' I tliil. ADJUSTABLE FIN. (239) 253-0731 in this newspaper is /"fl l SUNROOF, A/C, subject to the 1 1 l-ULl. COMPETITION $3,500. O.B.O. Parker Lakes. SJiMiTifii inti '".. "N.'ITIHTIC N-i SKI WITH CUSTOM FIT CALL Federal Fair Housing Act Attractive lakeside (rlliMl!,, .'Ill Mniillri f(t>:;illt-. CARRY BAG (239) 574-5856 of 1638 which makes it home. Excellent condition. WITH LEATHER HANDLE. illegal to advertise any 3 BR/2.5 BA, living room, l.-(;,li(h| tiiiui'-vty. A I $300. GARAGE SALES preference, 1 dining room, breakfast area, i iiiJttanti'.irl 1 Hun (239) 253-0731 Sanibel moving sale, 1037 S. Pontiac Firebird Formula, V-a, black, limitation or family room, kitchen, Yachtsman, 395-2839, Saturday, t-tops, tint, a/c, high miles, runs discrimination based screened/covered lanai, ok, but needs work. $1500. Leave on race, color, l,jLi-.. tiiiijt; savings, Factory direct. 3/1, 8-? Furniture, kids clothes, screened heated pool, i toys, appliances & misc. message. (239) 772-3208 religion, sex, two car garage, new A/C. Sliulinri .it $1.7^5- Call (941) 6"/1- handicap, familial status to toil iH.unrtv ti-.ii hi'.i ;>n |B.HIK!, BHOfi. Inspection by appointment. in li wnfikf,. All iiiitiii.'il till)'1.. CLASSIC & or national origin, or an (239) 267-2593. faiMrjinli.'ffil. l-FHHt:ll(l KWM TANNiFKr RFB5 Affoidabio DOMESTIC AUTO intention to make such Otiiivoninnt Wolff lanmnci Bods ANTIQUE AUTOS preference, www ';lit![|woifjlit(it'il mn Low Monthly Invpstmonts Home 1989 Chrysler Lebaron convertible, limitation or white with leather interior, low Waterfront income property. MISCELLANEOUS"" Uulivory FREE Color Catalog - 1965 Fort Mustang convertible. discrimination. Bayfront, dock, view State Gill ToclHy 1-800-711-0188 mileage, good condition, perfect Fully restored, 289 V8 engine, This publication will not Preserve, Matlacha (Pine Island) ATTKNIION Ml [JIC;AH( HI (.MM- www.np.ctstan.com island car. $3000 or beat offer. candy red with white top and knowingly accept any fourplex efficiency apartments and liNIfi - Nuw riiM:tiii: wtiF;(Jlc:h.nih For more information call (239) interior. Excellent condition. advertisement for real Travul the World! c;neap. As a Asking $17,850. 472-0610. separate two bedroom/bath cot- Ht no c.irit \n you it i^n|iljl() (Jail Courier. For information on trips 395-0043. estate which is in tage. Ample parking, qreat sun- today toll fnju ;tt (Hfili) /4!i-fi!i:i3 and membership, check out the violation of the law. sets, birds, fishing. $375,000. Web www.couriar.org Our readers are hereby (239) 283-2423 AUCTIONS & SPORT UTILITY informed that all Baskuth.il! MnnviriibiliH VEHICLES dwellings A bar.kuUiall iiignod by Ilio onlno TV STAND, BAZAARS advertised in this GENERAL REAL St. John's Team, sninu of BLACK SWIVEL, newspaper are available 1 CAPABLE FOR UP TO Auction- New Quality Home ESTATE whom are now Kmcks; Ple

CONDOS FOR SALE REAL ESTATE TIME SHARE VACATION . CONDOS FOR RENT BOAT SERVICE DISTANT FOR SALE RENTALS & REPAIR Beach Front Luxury condo, Deluxe Cape Condo- East Gulf Drive Sanibel LAKE BARGAIN! $24,900. Free Riverfront 2br/2ba, 2279 sq. ft. living area covered boat slip! Gently sloping AAA Within 12 steps of the W/D, screened lanai 3 BR/2 BA. Beautifully lake view parcel w/ nice mix of low Beachfront condo beach, 2 Br/2 Ba, w/Jenn-Air, garage, Craig's Marine furnished, heated pool, rolling meadows & trees. Abuts in the luxurious heated pool, tennis. pool, hot tub, tennis courts, elevator, national forest on 35,000 acre South Seas Resort Available month of clubhouse, tennis courts, Services recreational lake in TENN. Paved Week 16 large deck, covered parking. roads, water, sewer, more. March at Call Mike (239) 472-3308 2 BR/2 BA, sleeps $1399 weekly. boat-slip available, Excellent financing. Call Now 1- six. Private balcony Protected bay, YAMAHA Steve Waugh Real Estate 800-704-3154 ext 341 Wyman Atkins overlooking Gulf. Realty direct access. SW Florida's only LAKE BARGAIN" $24,g"6o: Preecov- Amenities include (239)432-1515 Yearly or Seasonal- Yamaha factory authorized By Owner- Lexington CC Golf ered boat slip! Gently slopping tennis court, 3-month minimum. mobile outboard engine Village first floor condo with pre- lake view parcel w/ nice mix of low private pool, Ask about furnished warranty dealer. serve view. 2bdr/2ba, $142,900 rolling meadows & trees. Abuts laundry room, or unfurnished. Repairs, warranty repairs, (239) 454-8359. * national forest orr 35,000 acre barbecue area SEASONAL Corporations Welcome. preventative maintenance. Sanibel condo. Lowest price recreajional lake in Tenn. Paved and more. RENTALS (239) 5420404 You own a quality engine- condo on the island. Beautifully roads, water, sewer, more. Will go fast. Have u qualified technician remodeled 1 Br/1 Ba, East end, Excellent financing. Call now $39,000. FMB, excellent condition!! 2bed- repair your enqine. boat dock, canal front. By owner (800) 704-3154, ext 342 Call Ron room, 2bath condo on back bay (239) 433-0822 $185,000. (239) 395-2363. Murphy, North Carolina, great get (239) 595-2478 with boat dock and water view HOMES FOR RENT away, 2BR/2B cabin, on wooded from both lanais. Two floors, avail- Cape Coral. S.W. Executive style Sanibel Gondo one acre lot in subdivision, com- able October-March. Quiet, con- home. 3 bedroom/2.5 baths, direct Pool - Tennis - Boating pletely furnished, $110,000., Call venient (239) 433-5024 sailboat access, 3-docks, over- CLEANING for details, (239) 549-3753 or BY OWNER One bedroom with (239) 849-4206 sized pool, 1533 S.W. 49lh Street, vaulted great room. GULF FRONT UNIT all appliances. As good as it gets. $218,900 MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA 3 consecutive weeks RENTAL SHARING" $1,390. 239-945-7431. Renaissance (239) 283-3053. Home & Land For Sale New in January. Same unit HOME CLEANING SERVICES Cabins Starting @ $59,000. upper level, 2 Br/2 Ba. Boat dock & room in new 4 bedroom Duplex for rent. Monthly, house w/pool on canal in Cape seasonal, annual. 3Br/3Ba/ Serving all of Lee County Investor's Realty, INC. 1- 800- Will sell separately. & The Islands 497-3334. Call for Free Brochure. Sanibel Beach Club I Coral. $500/month includes utili- office area loft in the Dunes. ties with house privileges. March Well appointed, spacious, • Residential homes MANUFACTURED [email protected] Call 239 472-2083.. •Condos www.investorsreallyinc.com 1st., possibly sooner. Gail (239) shared tennis, pool, covered 275-5925 • Seasonal HOMES 1 Y: 6 acs.y parking. Available for viewing. EWIITSTIMFSTA Y: For sale by owner. Four consecutive Call (239) 472-5322. •Turns Palm Harbor Factory Liquidation Sate. $99,900. 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San-Cap Road. acre lake in Tennessee hills. $89,900. 48-49 - one bedroom, sleeps four. 1 Bi7 1 Ba, fully furnished, mid Sanibel, 3/2 stilt, 3-car garage, HANDYMAN EFM Siesta Park 2-bed/1-bath, new Terms 800- 704-3154, Ext 406 Week 43 - two bedrooms, sleeps island location. Adult complex. lake view. carpet, new roofover, shed, wash- New 160*0 sq.ft. log cabin shell with Six. (239) 437-9107 Sorry, no pets. $575/month Sanibel, 3/3 stilt, pool, Handy Bill- Carpentry, Drywall, er, fruit trees, you own the fot, con- lake access & fre© boat slip on plus utilities. Security required. Gumbo Limbo. Wallpapering. Install Fans, venient to Rl 30 & I-75, quiet TIMESHARE RESALES Sell today 35,000 acre lake in Tennessee for free. No commission or broker (239) 472-8719. Faucets, Lights, Doors, Screens, neighborhood, $27,000. (239) hills. $89,900. Terms (800) 704- 1 Priscilla Murphy Realty Tile etc... All types of repairs. 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Many of the artists represented are connected bered cars from the '60's with art schools, including one, Patrick Lindhart, from and '70's are shown pulled the Ringling School of Fine Arts in Sarasota. up in front of roadside din- Lindhart has a series of hand-colored lithographs, the ers and the kind of motels "Just Passing Through" series that draws on classic you can still find on Route 66. Neal Harrington also draws on Americana for his inspiration, with a series of linoleum cut prints reminis- cent of the advertising plates on fruit crates. Susan Rollins Gehring Susan Rollins Gehring "Chassahowitzka Summer" (Linoleum cut) also has several linoleum cuts

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