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VOL 12, NO. 35 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA MARCH 4, 2005 MARCH SUNRISE/SUNSET: # 06:46 18:32 #06:47 18:32 6 06:46 18:32 -f 06:4518:33 S 06:44 18:33 9 06:43 18:34 #06:42 18:34 City Council Gets New Look by Jim George t was a surprisingly tight race with a little over three percentage points' difference between the top vote getter and fourth place. The Ithree successful candidates ran as a suggested slate, and their election will change the dynamics of City Council until the 2007 election for the seats now held by Steve Brown and Jim Jennings. continued on page 7

Carlo Johnston Mick Denham Tom Rothman Islander Painting Donated To CROW n original artwork, valued at $5,000, was donated to the Clinic for the Receives Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) by Matlacha artist and friend of CROW, Prestigious ALeoma Lovegrove. The painting will be auctioned at CROW's annual donor dinner March 14. Lovegrove has rescued injured wildlife through the years on Pine Island and Award brought them to CROW for care. The painting, Lost, was inspired by CROW and by Brian Johnson Leoma's thoughts that the wildlife patients are truly lost when they are injured, orphaned or sick, and they find their way to CROW in hope for release back home. anibel resident BobWigley Sreceived the Clara Barton Humanitarian Award from the Red Cross and a Letter of Commendation from Florida Governor Jeb Bush on February 26 at a black-tie affair held at Sanibel Harbour Resort Clara Barton Award Recipient Bob Wigley with wife Ann &Spa. Moran He received the award along with his close friend Dave Captiva Conservation Foundation. Lucas - it was the first time the Red Working with co-chair Cheryl Giattini, he Cross had given the prestigious Clara helped secure four ecologically sensitive Barton Award to two people at the same parcels of land, including the 167-acre time. Frannie's Preserve, Buck Key, Periwinkle In a novel format, Wigley and Lucas Preserve and Blue Skies Preserve. The made each other's introductions to the Conservation Foundation now protects audience of 440 people. Lucas spoke of over 1,800 acres of habitat on Sanibel. Wigley's philanthropic spirit and contribu- Wigley also helped raise monies to tions to Southwest Florida. He also spoke expand the Conservation Foundation's of his friend's personal code of ethics. marine lab and hire the director, Steve "In the 16 years that we've been friends Bortone, and a large staff. Artist Leoma Lovegrove (left) and auction chairperson, Spring Rosen (right) I've never known him to say a bad word "Bob is a very caring and dedicated about anyone," said Lucas. volunteer," said Erick Lindblad, the executive director of the Conservation Lovegrove has gained a national reputation for her unique artwork. Her work Wigley and Lucas met each other hangs in private collections around the world and most recently, Lovegrove's portrait through their mutual friend, Ken Foundation. "He helps a wide variety of non-profit organizations and we are fortu- of President Jimmy Carter was accepted personally by Carter to be placed in his Blenberg, who was a member of the Presidential Library in Atlanta. Lovegrove has been profiled among other Pine Island Canterbury School board of directors nate to be one of them. The result of his work is a legacy for the islands." artists and writers in a Southwest Florida PBS special, and she and her gallery have at the time. Subsequently Wigley and been featured in the Neio York Times, Southern Living magazine, Florida World Lucas worked together for Habitat for "Future generations will have Bob to thank for the islands as they will find and the German Florida Jpurnal. Humanity. Each year they have been "CROW's family of supporters is so diverse, and this wonderful gift from Leoma is invblved with the construction of a home them," said Giattini. "He has a way of teaching people the joy of giving while an example of that diversity. Everyone who supports CROW believes in its overall mis- for a family in need. sion of rescue, rehabilitation, release and education of wildlife,"said board president, Islanders may know Wigley best for making them believe anything is possible."^ Ann Moran. "This painting is fabulous, and the proceeds from its sale will be put to his role as a fundraiser for the Sanibel- good use in caring for our wildlife." continued on page 61 jndation

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in the process of renovation and without their normal staff. Over $61,000 has been distributed to island residents and workers. "This is what we're about - helping each other," said Fleming. "That's what Representatives of local non-profit organizations who received grant money we do best out here...The best thing after the hurricane was the way people came together. I watched it everyday." by Brian Johnson The evening's program started with he Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva presented checks totalling music by the Island Band, an invocation by $84,300 to non-profit organizations serving the islands on February 23 at the Reverend Darryl Donovan of the Sanibel TSanibel Community House. Community Church and the Posting of "I'm thrilled," said Ginny Fleming, the chairperson of the Community Foundation. Colors by the Sanibel Police Department. "This year, when we've had our greatest need, we've had our greatest contributions." Megan Phillips, the student body president Membership donations from The Bailey Society and a generous donation from The at The Sanibel School, led the Pledge of Sanctuary Golf Club allowed the Foundation to make the grants. Allegiance. City manager Judie Zimomra, John In the past six months the Foundation also has supported those who lost their jobs Liddy Johnson and Brenda Harrity, co- Schubert and Ned Welc as a result of Hurricane Charley. Large resorts such as South Seas and Sundial are still chairs of the Bailey Society grants, made continued on page 10 MEW LOCATION MEPHtSTO SALE • MEPHJSTO SALE* MEPHISTQ SALE Special Mephisto Sale Comfort Island booksho Selected Styles 30% off By A Great Place To Be StrandedStranded P! Plus Further Reduced Clearance Design BIRKENSTQCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO TIME FOR A GOOD READ... COMFORT BY DESIGN • (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree • Across from the Bank of the Islands BOOK SIGNING SANDY SEELEY WALLING

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Open Mon-Friday Please Stay Involved in the Civic Debate From 10-5:30 rf?*^ AnC\^> Open After Hours by Appointment only L www.asiightindulgence.com • 2439 Periwinkle Way, Sanibei (in Bailey's Ctr.) 239-395-4100 POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY CARLA LEE BROOKS JOHNSTON FOR SANIBEL CITV COUNCIL. Amendment 3, Authorizing Any From page 1 and cooperation with county govern- IS I J 1 Voters Decide Council Member to Call a Special ment and was a strong supporter of the Meeting New Look • Charter amendments. A retired Hewlett- :> Amendments This amendment changed the lan- Packard executive, he has been active in r-j guage of the Charter to permit an indi- Carla Johnston \^ by Jim George a number of island volunteer activities. C/5 vidual Council member to call a special She was the top vote cjetter in the ci [email protected] City Council vote tally: meeting upon no less that 12 hours race with 1,937 votes or 19.28 per- Number Percent or better or worse, the election notice to other Council members and cent of the total. A strong: supporter of Carla Johnston 1,937 19.28 is over - finally. The pace of the the public. All Council meetings must be the Charter amendments, Johnston is Mick Denham 1,850 18.41 k a former chair of the Sanibel Planning XI Flast few weeks of the campaign public. Result: Passed, vote count: Yes Tom Rothman 1,702 16.94 o was frenetic as the candidates for City -1,854, No -1,556 Commission. She is a retired university Marty Harrity 1,589 15.82 professor and an apparent fiscal conser- Council got their last licks in and oppos- Amendment 4, Increasing Eric Pfeifer 1,581 15.74 ing sides on the Charter amendments Residential Density vative. Of the three successful candidates, Bob Laswell 1,304 12.98 o made their final arguments. In the • The amendment allowed buildback at she is the most experienced in city gov- Larry Thompson* 84 .84 Oi end, the only voice that really counts the original density on nonconforming ernment. *Larry Thompson withdrew from the is the voice of the voters. As in every structures built prior to May 4, 2004. Mick Denham race prior to the election, but his name campaign, there are winners and los- City Council would make the decision Denham, a newcomer to politics, also remained on the ballot. $ ers. Following is how the amendments on all structures prior to that date. It supported the Charter amendments. A faired. shifts the decision on residential density native of Great Britain who moved to Amendment 1, Electorate changes to the electorate rather than the the United States 30 years ago, he is a Approval of Plans to Alter City Council on nonconforming struc- retired business executive. Denham gar- Causeway tures built after May 4, 2004. Under the nered 1,850 votes or 18.41 percent of This amendment required that any amendment density concessions would be the total in his first run for public office. changes to alter the design or configura- made for Below Market Rate Housing. Tom Rothman Our E-Mail address is tion of the causeway by the county or Result: Passed, vote count: Yes -1,793, Rothman picked up 1,702 votes or any causeway authority be submitted No-1,655. 16.94 percent of the total, winning the [email protected] to voters by mail ballot and that if the Amendment 5, Increasing third Council seat by slightly over a 100- county proceeds with a plan that has Building Height vote margin. He espoused stronger ties been opposed by a majority of voters the This amendment required voter city would be required to retain counsel, approval on all ordinances increasing if feasible, and pursue a legal challenge. building height as established in the Result: Failed, vote count: Yes -1,375, Sanibel Plan as constituted on May 4, No - 2,050 2004. Amendment 2, Authorizing City Result: Passed, vote count: Yes - Manager to Appoint City Clerk 1,84.1, No -1,606 This charter amendment sought voter Amendment 6, Increasing approval to separate the positions of City Permitted Impermeable Area manager and city clerk. The current City This amendment was to add a para- Charter now designates a city manager graph to the Charter requiring voter who, under the Charter, is also desig- approval for any ordinance to increase nated as city clerk. Result: Passed, vote the maximum land area to be covered count: Yes - 2,373, No 1,030 with impermeable surfaces, cleared of vegetation or used as developed area now stipulated in the Sanibel Plan. Result: Passed, vote count: Yes - 1,728, No-1,714 [Designer Consigner! Amendment 7, Setting Forth the Purpose, Membership and CONSIGNMENT SHOP Removal Criteria for the Planning Commission This amendment stipulates a staggered term of office for Commissioners who, during that term, may be removed only CONSIGN for incapacity to serve or for cause and in the latter case only with a public hearing. WITH US! Result: Passed - vote count: Yes - 1,894, Engraved No -1,525. J J1 Amendment 8, Electorate with Sanibel Island, "' V*s<* Approval of Major Changes to Stop And Shop! Highway 867 i these adorable 14 kt. #L This amendment is directed at actions '• •••**. Beach Tags r^ZiA New Owner by City Council that may result in changes to the corridor such as addition of come in a variety traffic signals, street lights, turning lanes Same Great over 100 yards long or traffic lanes. This of styles or can be.. ;3& amendment would require approval by | the voters in a general election and not :„; custom designed. • --^%^i:. Location by mail ballot as in the case of the causeway amendment. Result: Passed, vote count: Yes -1,769, No -1,663. I he perfect City Referendum: Approval of | tvmvmbriniccoffnn tr, WE NEED Exchange of City Owned Property This is not an amendment to the charter. The city is simply asking voter FURNITURE permission to exchange property. Under the existing City Charter the city is PLEASE CALL US! required to ask the electorate for approv- AR^EST) al to sell, exchange or remove any land, : ••; sTOP'Bvoh public or private, that resides within the NE TEU/ELRLT Environmentally Sensitive Lands District. • ' V'\-;;:•;•• Periwinkle Way Tarpon Sanibel Island Result: Passed, vote count: Yes - Bay 2460 Palm Ridge Rd 2,616, No - 783.* Rd. 472-1266

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Anna Aulino was the lucky raffle winner of Sandy Boyle took home a beautiful new a plasma TV bicycle along with the Chinese raffle, generated more money than ever - just over $5,000. Delighted winners took home everything from a trip to Colorado, bicycles and a plasma screen TV to weekend getaways, golfing packages, beauty services, jewelry, artwork and a multitude of gift certificates for local restaurants and other businesses. Young and old alike enjoyed dancing to the lively music Major sponsors included Bailey's General Store, Bank of the Islands, J. B. Novelli Internationale and Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. by Camille Kucaba About $14,000 in prizes were donated. "At the last minute, many volunteers brought in gifts and extra items to auction off," said Tesoro. "This is a great event that nce again the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club scored high on the islands' pop- brings the community together." All monies go to support Kiwanis charities, including ularity chart with close to 1,200 people - not counting scores of Kiwanians college scholarships for deserving students. Oand their spouses - enjoying the annual Spaghetti Dinner February 26. Energetic Kiwanians served up some 310 pounds of spaghetti and 3,000 meat- Residents and visitors alike poured into the Sanibel Community House for a fun balls, not to mention the salad, garlic bread and beverages. Additional money came filled evening of food, music, dancing, laughter and lots and lots of prizes. The event from the sale of dessert and coffee. is the club's biggest fundraiser of the year and "the largest indoor even on the island," The next club event is the annual San Cap Revue, a talent show scheduled for according to Chair Mark Tesoro. March 19 at BIG ARTS. Tickets, at $10 each, are available af BIG ARTS, Periwinkle New this year, the auction "clearly was a big hit," said Kiwanian Russ Bogen. Park, Bank of the Islands and from several Kiwanians.^ Emcee Stan Kucaba kept the crowd bidding well into the evening, and this event,

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Kiwanian Marcel Ventura was a willing server Join us for this three day event where you will discover an exceptional Greel| Athena One Escudo - Carlos II collection of rare artifacts and coins. 449-#13 B.C. A.D.1690 Roman, Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, Egyptian and Far Eastern items will be available for sale during the show. In addition to our extensive selection of authentic coin jewelry, we will also offer a private collection of unusual ancient and Spanish Treasure coins. Alexander The Great Own a piece of history that will 336 - 323 B.C. become a treasured family heirloom.

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Fashion Show f7v -7 he Sanibel-Captiva Christian Women's Connection cordially Tinvites you and your friends to an Easter brunch and fashion show at the Grand Cypress Room at the Woodlands at Shell Point on March 17 from 9:30 to o 11:30 a.m. The cost is $11 per person. SANIBEL DIA M 0 N There will be a fashion show by Lookin' Good, and Wilma Stanch will talk about "Struck By Lightning and Then By Love." Music by Joe Sluss. For reservations, call Eva Barbour at H-» -¥*•; 454-6948 or Jean Wilson at 472-2017.* Christian Science Church Hosts Speaker For Act ^ * la Marry You n Saturday, February 19, the Christian Science Church of Sanibel- OCaptiva hosted a talk by spiritual healer, Patti May Cangiano, for the Abuse Counseling Treatment Shelter, ACT. All Over Again" ACT provides shelter for the abused, counseling, information, referrals, educational services and most of all, hope. The talk supported these important human footsteps and loving endeavors. It was a two hour workshop on the practical nature of spirituality that helps you through a cri- sis - addressing fear, isolation, insecurity, domination and helplessness. The message of the talk, based on The Bible, and on the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, gave powerful how-to application of truth that makes free, that brings healing, adjust- LL ment, safety, awakening and regeneration. LL Since 1998, Cangiano has toured the o U.S. and Canada on interfaith panels, in libraries, women's shelters and prisons - . she has spoken to general and specialized audiences including teens, college students and those in recovery from addiction.^ Hollinsworth To Speak At Service I randon Hollinsworth, FGCU senior and communications and envi- Bronmental studies major, will be the speaker at the Unitarian-Universalist I of the Islands service on March 6 at LU £V 7:30 p.m. Brandon was one of the LU student organizers who protested the withdrawal of the university invitation of Terry Tempest Williams Open Space of Democracy tour last Fall. He and other students organized and negotiated her appearance as a non-university event DC and participated in her appearance at St. if Michael's Church on Sanibel in October. 9 He has recently been admitted to the The World's Most Exquisite Diamond University of Utah, where he will be studying with Tempest-Williams. Brandon Showcased In The World's Most Extraordinary Settings. will be speaking on the theme of Re- inventing our Niche in Nature, based on the works of Mary-Evelyn Tucker, Fridays The Sanibel Diamond® Store I -800-850-6605 239-472-1454 te# Thomas Berry and other environmental writers. As a voice of the next generation 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 in Jerry's Shopping Center /fQti entering adulthood, he will give another perspective on the theme of finding eth- > www.SanibelDiarnond.com . - —'• • -^^^Ss ics and values in relationship to nature. All are welcome at the service.* J«P3 Boler, associate pastors [Churches/ Sunday worship services: Friendship Chapel service, 7:45 a.m.; Full Worship service, 9 and 11 a.m. Concert Temples Sunday School during 9 a.m. service CAROLYN S. SMITH BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Child Care provided at 9 a.m. Carolyn S. Smith, 72, of Fort Myers, n international cultural and gospel Rabbi Murray Saltzman Elevator for easy access died Sunday, February 27, 2005. She music concert by the Friendship Shabbat Worship Services will be held at The church office is open Monday had been a resident here for the past 28 ASingers will be presented Sunday. the Sanibel Congregational United Church through Friday. Phone 472-0497. years, formerly of Galena, Ohio' and was March 7 at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel at 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every www.sanibelucc.org one of the founders of BIG ARTS on Community Church. Friday evening at 8 p.m. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Sanibel. The members of Friendship Singers 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Call 395-3156 for more information. Surviving are her husband, Peter G. are from across the United States. There CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, Smith of Fort Myers; daughters, Cynthia Sunday Mass - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. will be special guests in the group from 11580 Chapin Lane Saturday Vigil - 5:30 p.m. Haas of South Bend, Indiana, Lisa Chile, Hungary and Romania dressed in Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. Hansel Wednesday, Thursday and Pierot of Fort Myers and Carrie Ross of traditional folk costume. They will share Sunday, 11 a.m. Friday Mass, 8:30 a.m., Winchester, Virginia; son, Adamm Smith information about their countries. All of November 21 through April 17 Communion service, Mondays and of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; broth- the members of the group are vibrant 472-1646 Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. er, Tim Bradford of Morehead, North over 55s who love life, have a message FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Confession - by appointment Carolina; and 11 grandchildren. SCIENTIST: to share and come from various areas of ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS Private services will be held at the the U.S. They perform a variety of styles 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday convenience of the family. of music which include group selections, 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 In lieu of flowers, Carolyn preferred solos, trios and southern gospel quartet. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading http://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org room open, Monday, Wednesday and The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishburne, Rector memorials be made to Hope Hospice, Many who have heard Friendship Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November The Rev. Suzy Post 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, Singers have commented that it was truly through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to Worship Services: Florida 33908.* a "breath of fresh air" and a 'shining 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. light" for those who are searching fur SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Saturdays at 5 p.m. hope and peace in the midst of stress and 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Friends In Service Here despair. Pastor Dr. Daryl Donovan. UNITY OF THE ISLANDS: All are invited to attend the event. Sunday Worship Hours: Has discontinued service on Sanibel at the There will be a free-will collection for the 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Sanibel Congregational Church. Please FISH Unes Communion group taken at the end of the concert. join them at their service at Unitarian he person to person program is Worship services at Sanibel 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service Church Fort Myers, 11120 Ranchette with Children's Ministry (Praise Team and especially geared to those who Community Church, a multi-denomina- Road. Sunday 9:30 -11:15 a.m. live alone, are ill or housebound. Band) 278-1511. www.unityoffortmyers.com.^ T tional community church, include tradi- 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service It combines a daily morning reassurance tional services at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Childcare available at all services. phone call with investigative follow-up if and a contemporary service with Praise SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED there is no response to the call. The Band at 9 a.m. The church is located CHURCH OF CHRIST: program functions in cooperation with next to Jerry's Market.^ 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from the Sanibel Police Department. To Periwinkle Place Shopping Center obtain additional information, please Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, pastor call 472-0404.& Rev. Dr. James Boler & Rev. Dr. Sandra R.

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1975 - 2019 Periwinkle Way, Sanibe! Island Florida Call 239* 472-6862 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation For children 5 to 12, accompanfed by an adult, to explore and learn about 15 Sanibel's interior wetlands. March 2005 Program Schedule Tour de Preserves ollowing is the upcoming schedule of events at the Sanibel-Cpativa When: Tuesday, March 15, frorri 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Conservation Foundation this month. The Nature Center is located at 3333 Where: Meet in the Nature Center parking lot. CO FSanibel-Captiva Road (one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road), 472-2329. Fee: Members $10 (includes luntjh); non-members $35 (includes lunch and indi- It features Trails, Education Center, Nature Shop and Bookstore: $3/adult, children vidual membership). Reservations raquired. under 17 free, members free. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Bike to SCCF preserves and learn about the preservation of interior freshwater 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Native Plant Nursery is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. wetlands and the Sanibel River corridor. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 472-1932. Weeds and Seeds o Buck Key Kayaking Adventures When: Mondays at 8:45 a.m. When Fridays, March 18 and 25, at 9:30 a.m. Where: Various sites. Meet at the Nature Center. Where: Begins at Captiva Kayak Company on Captiva. Fee: Free. Fee: $35/person; reservations required; call 472-2329. Amateur botanists explore and identify native plants of the islands. Call Susan A naturalist will lead a kayak trip in and around Buck Key and discuss the impor- Sprout, 395-2971; Elaine Jacobson, 395-1878; or Candice Ethridge, 395-9498. tance of the estuary. No experience necessary. Watershed Adventure: Babcock Ranch Birding at the Preserves When: Wednesday, March 23. When: Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Where: To Babcock Ranch and Telegraph Swamp. Where: March 4 and 11, Pick Preserve; park/meet at the rec center. Fee: Call Dee for reservation and more information, 472-2329. March 18 and 25, SCCF Nature Center; meet in parking lot. Swamp-buggy ride through Telegraph Swamp and barbecue lunch at the ranch.^ For information, call 472-2329. Fee: Free. Join experienced birders for bird watching at SCCF preserves. All level of birders are welcome. Take binoculars. Butterfly House Tours When: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. ART&£RAME CO. ^ Where: Butterfly House Fee: $1 donation A guide will teach you about the life cycle and behavior of butterflies. The house is Fine Art Gallery also open to visitors without a guide. Cultural History of Florida's Native Plants Custom Framing When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Where; Ethnobotany garden at SCCF Nature Center. Fast Service • Free Delivery Fee: Free to members and children; $5 for nonmembers. Learn how native plants have been used by humans through history. Don Dahlke Dolphin & Wildlife Cruises Enchantment When: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 2460 Palm Ridge Road Where: Pine Island Sound; departs McCarthy's Marina, Captiva. 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax Limited Edition Fee: $20/adult, $12.50/children. Reservations, call 472-5300. www.sanibelartandframe.com Narrated by Conservation Foundation docents, Captiva Cruises' trips are excellent Print On Canvas opportunities to view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. life Along Our Trails When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. Where: Programs begin in Nature Center, proceed to-trails. Fee: Free to members; $3 for non-members. Guided trail walks with discussion of natural and cultural history. Native Plant Nursery Classes Designing with Natives, 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. $10/person Native Plant Propagation, 10 a.m. Friday, March 18. $5/person Menacing Maintenance, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24. $10/person Meet the Natives, 10 a.m. Friday, March 25. $5 donation. Call Beth, 472-1932, to register or for more information. Resident Environmental Orientation (REO) When: Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2 to 6 p.m. Where: SCCF, Captiva, Pine Island Sound Fee: Free. Open to residents only; call 472-2329 for reservations. An introduction for island property owners to the conservation community. Includes SCCF tour, trolley trip, and trip into Pine Island Sound. Seagrass Wading Trip When: Friday, March 11, and Tuesday, March 22, at 9 a.m. Where: San Carlos Bay. Fee: Free. Call for reservation and directions, 472-2329. Explore the wonders below the surface of an estuary. See critters up close and learn about the ecology. Shoreline Discovery vasurv (tkftifnt & gales When: Thursdays at 9 a.m. Where: Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a local beach. Fee: Free to members and children, $5 for non-members plus beach parking fee, approximately $2. Learn about the animals that live along and use our shores and the natural forces See the 400-yestr-old sunken that shape Sanibel and Captiva. Programs begin in SCCF's Nature Center and pro- treasure of the Atocha ceed to Gulfside City Park. Stars Over Sanibel Av ! ;,">*.!. gold doubloons, emeralds, & When: Wednesday evenings through the end of March. silver pieces-of-ekjht for safe Where: Meet on Nature Center porch, then proceed to trails. Fee: $5/adult, $2/child; reservations required; call 472-2329. Indulge your natural curiosity about the mysteries of the universe as we discuss con- 2353 Periwinkle Way [behind Winds] stellations, our solar system, and the Milky Way galaxy. 239-395-3473 Take Me to the River When: Wednesdays, March 23 and 30, 9:30 a.m. Open 10 am - 6 pm Where: Meet in the Nature Center. fiflon - Sat Fee: $5/adult, children free; reservations required; call 472-2329. ^CalusaFest jAnd Symposium QT I Then the Spanish arrived in ^ \A/ Florida in 1513, the Calusa | V V Indians dominated south i Florida. Who were they and what f| happened to them? Find out at co the CalusaFest and Symposium on Q Saturday, March 12 at the Collier

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egs and smarts were hard at work support for CROW," said director of during the second annual CROW development, Birgie Vertesch. Because LWalk on the Wildside when 82 of the similarity of missions with "Ding" participants from all over Lee County Darling and CROW, both staffs have and several vacationers from around the worked together for many years in help- country "tested" themselves about local ing wildlife. "The willingness of "Ding" plants and wildlife. Darling in opening Wildlife Drive for the Part of the mission of the Clinic for Walk on the Wildside was wonderful, and the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is we thank them," said Vertesch. education. "Volunteer co-chairs, Carol The event, sponsored by Bank of the Rothman and Cathy Contino once again Islands, gave participants an opportu- put together a fun, educational event nity to appreciate Wildlife Drive with no which also raised important philanthropic interruptions of traffic. Fifty different test questions wound around the drive and Indigo trail. Photographs were identi- THE SANIBEL ISLAND HOOK BRACELET fied, specific birds and other wildlife were Simple and ck-pim. ihc \mik-l Island Hook Bracelet found through binoculars and questions Ihc perfect meiuuiU) ut unr Mjnd I'nradist unique to native plants, wildlife and the various species cared for at CROW were asked. Upon completion, there were colorful event t-shirts, lunch, donated Second place winner Dr. Bette Harig (right) and CROW associate veterinarian, Amber by Bailey's General Store and Jerry's McNamara Supermarket and prepared by volunteers Tom Rothman and Murph Taragowski, Tennis Club; BIG ARTS; Billy's Rentals; warm cookies baked by Pat at Bank of Finnimore's Rent a Bike; Firestone Tire the Islands and an opportunity to win &-Service Centers; Jensen's Twin Palm raffle prizes. Participants were most inter- Resort & Marina; Jerry's Supermarket; ested however, in learning who won the Native Plant Nursery; Sanibel Day Spa; competition. Subway; Summerlin Ridge Golf Center; .* First place winners, with 38 correct Tarpon Bay Explorers; The Bike Route; answers, were Methel and Walt Gale The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club; The of Sanibel. First prize was an original, Schoolhouse Theater. framed painting by Sanibel professional "This is such a special and fun event artist, Randon Eddy. Dr. Bette Harig that is unique to any other fundraiser on participated last year and studied hard in the island," said board president, Ann preparation for this walk, and her stud- Moran. "I have every confidence that ies paid off. She won second place with under our co-chair's leadership, this event 37 correct answers and was thrilled to will continue to grow." receive the framed photograph donated Established in 1968, CROW is one of by CROW volunteer and professional the nation's leading wildlife rehabilitation photographer, Carol Rothman. Rothman hospitals for tropical native and migratory is behind the camera taking the photo, wildlife. A nonprofit veterinary hospital, so CROW associate veterinarian, Amber CROW provides medical care for nearly McNamara, presented the prize to Dr. 4,000 injured, sick and orphaned wild- Harig. A beautiful centerpiece made of life patients each year from all of Lee shells by CROW volunteer and former County, seven days a week, 365 days a JZEDARLCHEST, board member, Brenda Curran, was year. 3rd place winners Linda Jennings (left) awarded to the third place winners, Linda CROW relies exclusively on private and Janet Golden (right) FINE TEWELRJ Jennings and her friend, Janet Golden, donations to operate. Gifts can be mailed 1 1 J I ' ..\'i\ Vi i '-MI. 1\ I * visiting from Virginia. to CROW at PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL TAHITIAN GARDi:\S "CROW also would like to thank 33957. For more information, contact the local businesses and friends who Vertesch, at 472-3644 or via the Web at Our E-Mail address is A~2-2!Th' I-.StMJ --ty-l'W" supported this event with wonder- www.crowclinic.org.^ :'|U I <.\\ MDI. Cui - l.HOO.7!'1. ful raffle prizes and support: Bailey's [email protected] General Store; Beachview Golf and Thank You For All o > Of The Support o Staring This Camp

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Committee Members Francis Bailey, Bob Wigley, Jean Baer, Julie Smith, Lena Brown, Anne & John Burden, Ginny Fleming, Jo & Manny Fernandez, Liz Fowler, Al Hanser, Rodney Jobe, Helen & Chuck Ketteman, [anet McBee, Dick Muench, Julie &Tim O'Neill, Paul Reynolds, Spring Rosen, Jackie & Bob Sheehan, Jim Sprankle, ^A Berdeena Thompson, Maureen Valiquette ^\ Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Marty Harrity for Sanibel City Council. FRIDAY Today we will see partly cloudy skies with a Today Saturday 1 Partly Cloudy slight chance of showers, high temperature of Citv Hi Lo Wx Hi Lo Wx High: 73 Low: 59 73°, humidity of 56% and an overnight low of Atlanta 56 39 pc . . .58 41 pc 59". The record high temperature for today is 93" Baltimore 43 31 me . . .49 35 me SATURDAY set in 1948. Saturday, skies will be mostly sunny Boston 32 22 pc . . .32 20 sn UV Index CO 0-2: Minimal, 3-4: Low, Mostly Sunny with a high temperature of 74". Chicago .35 27 sn . . .33 23 me Q 5-6: Moderate, 7-9: High High: 74 Low: 57 Last Week's Local Almanac Cleveland 35 25 sn . . .35 24 sn 10+: Very High Exposure 1 Cincinnati 41 31 pc . . .40 32 sn SUNDAY Date Hi Lo Normals Prccip Detroit 34 23 sn . . .33 23 me Weather Trivia Mostly Sunny Monday 80 57 77/56 0.00" Philadelphia .. .40 25 pc .. .42 28 sh What is the difference High: 72 Low: 55 Tuesday 81 61 77/56 0.00" Nashville 53 37 pc .. .57 35 pc between the terms weather? Wednesday 83 64 77/56 0.00" and climate? * MONDAY New York City .38 28 pc .. .40 28 me Thursday 82 59 77/56 0.00" Richmond 48 30 pc .. .48 32 me Answer: Climate is the average Partly Cloudy Friday 74 65 78/56 2.14" Washington, D.C.44 31 pc ...50 35 me weather over a prolonged period High: 74 Low: 56 Saturday 79 62 78/57 0.00" of time. WeaUierfWx). cl-cloudy, li'flurnes.: pc partly cloudy; r'rain. is/lain & Sunday 78 67 78/57 1.22" snow: s/Minny; sh/showcrs: sn'snow, L'llnim!er>lonns. w windy © 2005. Accessweather.com, Inc. TUESDAY Partly Cloudy National Weather Summary This Week Sun & Moon Times High: 75 Low: 57 .i. The Northeast will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies today through New Full WEDNESDAY - '- *'"••? Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 55", found in Cahokia, 3/10 3/25 '\ Partly Cloudy 111. The Southeast will see partly cloudy skies today and Saturday, High: 75 Low: 55 mostly clear skies Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 79°. Sunrise today . .6:49 a.m. found in Miami, Fla. The Northwest will see partly cloudy skies today through Sunset today . . .6:32 p.m. THURSDAY Sunday, with the area's highest temperature of 67", found in Medford, Ore. The Partly Cloudy Southwest will see partly cloudy skies today through Sunday, with the area's highest ^\ First Last High: 76 Low: 56 temperature of 83", found in Thermal, Calif. 3/17 4/1

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* For the last several weeks I have been detailing the itinerary for a SW Field Experience, a joint effort between the Allcntown School District Planetarium and 'Dieruff High School's Environmental Academy. Accompanying me will be most of Dicruff's StarWatch team of student astronomy enthusiasts. New and truly • » wondrous experiences await them. For three nights we will be observing under a star-drenched firmament at Chaco Culture near Nageezi, New Mexico, the only national park to possess a working observatory and a mission statement which supports the conservation of the night sky. Then it is northward to Moab, Utah where we will spend four days studying the ecology of the tumbling Colorado through remote Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. I cannot wait to be sleeping by the river, fire dimly glowing, moonlight cascading across precipitous, slickrock walls, while brilliant stars pierce a deep lapis blue sky. Notwithstanding the canyon and the Colorado, a transparent, dark night sky is the magic of dreams that now can only be realized through travel. Along with Chaco Culture, Utah's Brycc Canyon NP, east of Cedar City, has aggressively begun to target the dark night sky as a natural resource. Friend, Angie Richman, an astronomy graduate from the University of NM in Albuquerque cut her interpretive teeth at Chaco and has helped to launch a similar program at Bryce. Within one year Bryce's night sky initiative has become its most popular magnet, attracting 300 participants per evening. Just like Chaco, tourists are exploring the canyon by day and gaping wide-eyed into the star-splashed heavens at night. It is a mandate that other parks need earnestly to consider and incorporate into their mission statements. Salute to Bryce! www.astronomy.org

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We conceived of the idea for the book in 1994, and began by meeting with staff members of WWF-USWS and other nature organizations to prepare a draft table of contents. We had traveled widely Tiger to reserves around the world before that, and had written a previous book on the US National Wildlife Reserves that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Environmental What are some of the exciting moments you remember? Orientations For starters, quietly moving along in a dugout canoe in the wilds of Brazil's Continue Pantanal, hoping to see one of the endangered giant river otters that live there, esident Environmental and to have one rise suddenly out of the Orientations (REO) continue water right beside us, and then another, Rthrough March. The Sanibel- and another, until we were watching spell- Captiva Conservation Foundation, in Purchase a souvenir or % bound while a family of perhaps a half- partnership with Captiva Cruises, is have a book signed by dozen of them - about twice the size of offering this free orientation to resi- author and creator of our otters here, with white spotted throats dents, property owners and the business Doc Ford, - cavorted about us for 30 minutes or so, community of Sanibel and Captiva. The Randy Wayne White playing, catching and eating piranhas, and REO will take place on Mondays from finally just as suddenly departed. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m: And we'll never forget sitting at dusk These programs will include a review lose in Borneo last spring under an enor- of the conserved lands of the islands, mous fruiting fig tree, perhaps 100 feet island formation, conservation his- tall with a 100-foot spread, watching a tory and Conservation Foundation's dozen species of hornbills feeding, includ- Landscaping For Wildlife program. ing one almost our height, along with a Thanks to Captiva Cruises, the orienta- binturong or bear-cat with a long, fluffy tion culminates in a trolley ride and short black prehensile tail - we'd never seen boat trip in Pine Island Sound. one before - while an orangutan built its The REO provides an excellent nest for the night. overview of the islands and opens the door of opportunity for people to learn What is your favorite animal? SANIBEL. ISLAND. It's impossible to choose among ani- more. These Monday programs are mals so different and exciting in their limited to 25 people so reservations are featuring "S^ake & ^ individual ways as, for example, a leopard, required. Additional information and res- a harpy and monkey-eating eagle and a ervations can be obtained by calling the gorilla. But we can easily say what animal Conservation Foundation at 472-2329.# , (_Jams/Raw is, to us, the most awesomely impressive in the power and sheer drama of its per- sona. That is the Bengal Tiger, which, as 14k Medium someone said, "seems to know he's at the top of the food chain." It's a breathtaking Turtle Earrings experience just to be near one in the wild. ) $124 How many reserves have you visited in person? We haven't kept an exact count, but in the hundreds on every continent including Antarctica. We still have many on our list we want to visit. Join the Rileys at BIG ARTS on March |}an|J?g^rgg|t;§; 17 as they relive their ten-year adventure. ^^ Advance tickets are being sold at BIG ARTS, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 2407 Periwinkle Way SERVICE:*** the 8 p.m., Thursday evening San-Cap 472-8677 • 800-472-7572 Audubon lectures held at the Community House. For additional information call Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 BIG ARTS at 395-0900.* www.sanibelgoldsmith.com JpiS^ill;{iIli wand. Please preregister. 22 Captiva ._Make Up Your Own Holiday 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26. TWILIGHT CAFE Memorial Library Create a holiday of your choice and -X make noisemakers and party favors for O "WHERE FOOD IS ART" Programs your special day of festivities. Please preregister. he Captiva Memorial Library is offering exciting programs for Captiva Memorial Library is located at PRESENT THIS AD FOR adults and children. The following 11560 Chapin Lane. For more informa- T tion about a program or to register, call scheduled programs are free and open EARLY DINING SPECIALS the library at 472-2133. A sign language Q to the public: 15% OFF FREE BOTTLE interpreter is available with 48-hour 1 ENTIRE CHECK 0R Adults: notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at co OF SELECT WINE Book Discussion: Patrick D. (239) 461-0334 (voice) or (239) 461- Reservation Required- Before 6 pm. Maximum discount $10 before 6pm Smith's A Land Remembered 6:30 p.m. Offer subject to change. Notvalidwithanyotheroffers. Gratuity added before discount Expires 3/31/05 0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices Wednesday, March 9. are available upon request. OAK GRILL This is the first featured novel of the • ••• new One Book, One Community initia- Check the Lee County Library ALL FOODS tive - a countywide reading and discus- System's Web site (www.leecounty.com/ Named one library), or pick up an events calendar on of the Top Ten PREPARED sion program that encourages all residents to read the same book at the same your next visit to find out about programs Restaurants FRESH DAILY at other locations. Call the host library, or in S.W. Florida time to create a neighborhood book club. ECLECTIC CUISINE The best-selling novel is a story about Telephone Reference at (239) 479-INFO VOTED three generations of the Maclveys - a (4636), for more information about a Best Chef VEGETARIAN & CHILDREN'S Florida family who battles the hardships specific program.^ of the Islands MENU AVAILABLE of the frontier to rise from a dirt-poor Cracker life to the wealth and standing of real estate tycoons. Please preregister. 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The ANCRAA donkeys are available for "adoption," which means you can visit and interact with your very own Barbara Ganz and some of the in-house animal. So, David and I adopted Anastasia, residents a six-week old newborn. Anastasia came complete with an adoption certificate and a photo. If you would like to help save the Andalusian Donkey, you can e-mail [email protected]. The phone number is 011-34-952-790-511. And if you ever visit Spain's magnificent Costa del Sol, stop in at ANCRAA to cuddle your favorite donkey. Don't forget to tell them that Barbara sent V OAKLI rassa steaks and seafood UIBITAL WUSli: EYI 949 SANDCASTLE ROAD AT THE DUNES SANIBEL fcLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-SUNN(7866) LUNCH: MONDJAY-SATURDAY (11-2:30 P.M.) DINNER: TUBSDAY-SATURDAY (5-9 P.M.) * IN STOCK 142 7 Peri winkle Way RESERVATIONS: 239-472-0201 w ww.sunglasscs-i n l.com Next hi ( hoeburger, Cheeburger I used to believe one persons weed is another persons flower. There is still some Gardening On Sanibel truth to that. I remember a noted botanist from Northern University sued to visit our local nursery next to the now removed Pirate Playhouse on Periwinkle Way. by Hulda Walters He wanted to collect and carefully preserve weeds he had never seen before. This elderly scholar collecting weeds year after year enamored the nurseryman. But back "A plant pest is a survivor of unprecedented odds. " to my weeds. I must say my nemesis is grass. Various varieties of grasses turn up in -Anonymous most any unusual place. I have big weeds. Also a wild poinsettia shows up periodi- cally and a friend of mine discourages me from pulling it. So you see the irony in , ne of my continuing pet peeves is invasive weeds. My the weed flower controversy. I friend mentioned recently that oxalis was invading When I was in business I would come home, change into my work clothes and Oithe orchid pots. Now there is a weed called spotted go out into my garden where I would vigorously pull weeds. Each weed that I pulled knapweed that has invaded millions of acres in Montana. represented an irate customer that I had worked with that day. So that was my Domestic animals won't eat it, nor will wild animals. And of outlet from the pressures of work to the relaxation of my home environment. So I course, we have our so-called Florida Holly and our molecule guess you could say that weeds do serve a good purpose, sometimes. So don't feel trees. Both are foreigners invading our land and replacing bad when you have to pull weeds. There are several invasive weeds in your lawn. (that is, choking out) our native species. Such as the dollar weed and vining weeds. Since it is impossible to pull all of these it is. a good idea to use a good brand of weed and feed to keep your lawn beautiful and weed free. I have a native plant in my yard that is beautiful with stems of yellow blossoms. It is named the Cassia Alata. The Cassia that you buy in a nursery has been hybridized from the native one. There are many beautiful such plants in our area. The Yoder EDISON NATIONAL BANK brothers, east of Fort Myers, have been working to hybridize Azaleas. And the final result is absolutely unbelievable. Of course this plant does not do well as a transplant in your yard. So for best results it should remain potted. Gardening is an inspiration that helps you maintain a contented soul. Another favorite plant of mine that draws much BANK OF THE ISLANDS attention is a cotton plant. This plant produces pink and yellow blossoms at the same time and each blossom turns into a cotton boll. It is a very vigorous, happy plant that PRFSF.NT has re-seeded itself and produces a beautiful white splendor at the end of my garden. 1 do love the unusual that adorns my garden. I learned something new this week. When you are working with potted plants, it is a good idea to spread osmbcote on top of the soil around the plant. The reason for this is that watering releases nutrition from this material and into your soil and keeps your plant happy. MONDAY Happy Gardening!^ MARCH 21 8:00 P.M. Garden Club Flower Demonstration 'm from Missouri, so show me. Well, not really Missouri, actually Southwest Florida. But show me anyhow. OR TIOJC.ETS CALL I Planning a dinner party or buffet? Join the members of the Shell Islands Garden Club for a demonstration of floral arrangements for your table. The club meets (239) 454.5200 Tuesday March 8 at 11:45 a.m. at Saint Michael and'All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinikle Way. Glenda Campbell, a National Garden Clubs master judge, will lead the demonstration. Design principles will be discussed at the meeting. Campbell and other club members will construct floral arrangements. Members should bring a sandwich to share. 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The Village "Where Shopping Is An Art" 2J340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel (Just east of Palm Ridge Road) Ron Magill and Harpy Eagle i iboriginals: Art of the First Person Fine Tribal Art • 395-2200 o benefit endangered harpy eagles Escentials and chimpanzees, the Naples For Bath, Body and More! • 472-7770 Chapter of American Association T • GeezLeweez of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is inviting everyone out to Caribbean Gardens: The Zoo Complete Line of Needlework & Accessories '395-2900 in Naples on Saturday night, March 19 Matsumoto Gallery from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Along with silent Fine Arts & Crafts • 472-2941 auction items, including art by the zoo's animals, and refreshments, guests will Nanny's enjoy a special wildlife presentation in Traditional Children's Shoppe • 472-0304 Safari Canyon. 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Wilson made frequent television appearances on many national and international programs Fine Jewelry Design • 472-8590 from National Geographic Explorer and NBC Nightly News to CNN and Despierta America. In addition, his articles and photos are featured in national and international publications. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the non-profit Naples AAZK chapter; the Patronato Amigos del Aquila Harpia (Friends of the Harpy Eagle), a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the protection of Panama's critically endangered national bird and conservation of the habitat in which it resides. For more info www.napleszoo.com/aazk. -•• Caribbean^ardens: The Zoo in Naples is located at 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road in Naples. Tickets are $30 per person or two for $50; $25 for Zoo members or two Zoo members for $40; children ages 15 and under are $10.& Birding Outings FREE CRAFT DEMOS March 5 - Bailey Tract Monday, March 7 - Ham Meet in the parking lot on Tarpon Bay FABRIC APPLIQUE & Road. SNIPPETS FABRIC ART March 12 - Bundle Beach Cross the causeway to the third light and Wednesday, March 9 -1 lam turn right on John Morris Road. Meet at the RUBBER STAMPING TECHNIQUES FOR end of the beach. Wear shoes that can get wet. is MOVING! CARDS, SCRAPBOOKS, BOXES, ETC. March 19 - "Ding" Darling wildlife Come see us at our new location >'• Fabric • Notions • Art Supplies • Shell Craft Refuge Craft Supplies 'Gifts • Quilting Meet in the overflow parking lot near the Beads«Rubber Stamping trolley stop. Entry fee or pass required. Macintosh Books and Paper 1620 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 All birders are welcome. All outings begin Heart of the Islands, Sanibcl at 8 a.m. Call Malcolm Harpham at 395- 2365 Periwinkle Way Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm 3804 for further details.^ (Across from Palm Ridge Road) kids will like. There are over 160 gopher tortoises residing on the Conservation f Gopher Tortoise Presentation Foundation's preserved lands alone. Last year the Foundation kicked off the first annual Neighborhood Gopher Burrow Count with the goal of finding out the island's total gopher population. Please call 472-2329 for program reservations. Author Reveals Wild Love Affair onnie Bransilver, author of Wild Love Affair: Essence of CFlorida's Native Orchids, will make a guest appearance on Thursday, i§*&* March 10, at 1 p.m. in the Education Center at JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Bransilver's words and images have appeared in local, national and international publications, including books such as Florida's Unsung Wilderness: The Swamps, which she wrote with Larry Richardson. "Orchids are undeniably erotic," writes 1??Sx"' the author-photographer. Her Wild Love Affair showcases Bransilver's stunning tfai ' photography and love of orchids. She will speak about the plants she calls "swamp <*•' : eye-candy" and sign copies of her cof- March 11 (Friday) - Kevin Godsea, Gopher tortoise fee-table edition, which is available at the "Ding" Darling lead ranger - lecture "Ding" Darling bookstore. about effects of Hurricane Charley on the Vn March 11 at 9:30 a.m. the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Admission is free; the event is spon- refuge. • invites you to learn about your island gopher tortoises. Come and hear sored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife March 17 - Kip Koss, grandson of Cr Pat and Ray Ashton, authors of their new book The Gopher Tortoise.. A Society, the refuge's non-profit support Jay N. "Ding'" Darling and author of Life History for a presentation and book signing. The Astons will be sharing their organization, as part of its 13-week "Ding" Darling Sampler - lecture about 30 years of studying this ancient creature. On their 100 Acre Ashton Biological Thursday afternoon lecture series. For Darling and booksigning Preserve outside of Gainesville, they have been testing management techniques more information, call 472-1100, ext. March 24 - Tom Allen, author of and foraging habits of this burrowing land tortoise since 1997. Their new book is a 241, or log on to www.dingdarling Field Guide to Caterpillars - caterpillar great cross between science and education with lots of great photos that even the society.org. lecture and booksigning Upcoming "Ding" Darling March 31 - Joyce Mazourek, "Ding" Lecture Series Events Darling ranger serving as Comprehensive All events begin at 1 p.m. and are free Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) liai- to the public. son - Everglades restoration lecture.* FLASH! 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(>.«<) PM b5IGARTS9thAnnualFilmrestiv.il "Sounds of Music" will screen the fabulous The Sound of Music starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Theme party film, live entertainment, food and fun for the whole family! Schein Performance Hall, tick- Elaine Bromka portrays Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Lady Bird Johnson in one-woman show ets available in advance, $10. Sponsored by hhnd Gnemj & Barrier blond Pharmacy hree former first ladies will be sharing secrets on Sanibel Thursday, March 10, at 8 p.m. in the new one-woman show, Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat and TBetty, in BIG ARTS' Schein Performance Hall. Sunday, March 6 The FORUM nt BIG ARTS welcomes R. James Written by Eric H. Weinberger with Elaine Bromka, and starring the Emmy Award- 7 PM Woolsey, Schein Peiformam e I tail, winning Bromka, the play offers a refreshingly witty and intimate portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford at threshold moments in their lives. The Record- Sponsored by '.'iH) Northern Trusl Reuiew in Westchester County recently cited the show as a "thought-provoking perspective," adding, "In a subtle feat of brilliant acting, there is an exfoliation of public ( o-sponsored bv COnGR€//sent scleitions liom then newest woiks and ing months pouring over videotapes of the women. Studying nuances of their body works in pioi>ress. S( II.MM IVilormam e I Kill S">. language and speech patterns to figure out ]>>v.>i biologically why they moved and spoke V* Wednesday, March 9 Current Events Discussion Group. S( hem as they did, she became more and more k 10:00 AM I'erloimante I lall, *?.4 donation tequesled. drawn in by their personalities. These were women of intelligence and qi it who suddenly found themselves in a fish- 3 PM The film Soc leh's Wednesd.n Matinee senes U«vl," Bromka observed. "Pat Nixon called JOO1! 'V adem\ \ward ( onlenders' < onlinues with u the 'hardest ujapaid job in the world." I realized I wanted to tell the story from their H Be Coo/starring |ohnTi.i\olla and l).inn\ DeVito ol point of view. Island ( inema lukfls available at BIG \RTS uniil And I wanted to explode myths. Pat was Tuesday, March 8 after that at Island Cinema, $5.~.'^':.\ called Plastic Pat' in the press, for example, because'she was always smiling. Look more closely at her eyes, though. There's nothing Thursday, March 10 BIG ARTS On Stage presents Tea for Three: plastic; about her. You see the eyes of a private, watchful survivor." 8 PM Lady Bird, Pat and Betty with Elaine Bromka, Her collaborator. Weinberger, is the author of several plays, including Class Mothers Schein Performance Hall, S21) '68, which garnered a Drama Desk nomination for its star when it was done off Broadway. He and Bromka zeroed in on three of the women, linking their stories by ^revealing each one at the end of her time in the White House. The fabulous Manhattan Rhythm Kings are toming Directed by Byam Stevens, the play broke box office records last summer in the to Sanibel! Saturday, March 12, « PM. . Berkshires and has packed houses around the country over the past few months, Tickets only $37. Call Now1 j delighting audiences, prompting unexpected laughter. For tickets and more information on this show, call BIG ARTS at 395-0900.* For more information, or to request a Workshop Guide '30 containing information on all clasg^|%nd workshops l?:^ Call BIG ARfl|95-09()0 S for tickets and information Our E-Mail address is [email protected] 900 Dunlop Road 33 The Seahorse Festival a Fun For Eveiyone! Bring The Whole Family! TO o Sunday, March 13 • Noon - 4 p.m. at The Sanibel School X 8 parking provided by Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva g Hey Kids! Bring $10 for a day of fun and games! And don't forget your parents -- they get in free!! 12:00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Pavilion 12:00 - 3:30 Silent and Live Auctions in the Sqhool Cafetorium 12:00 - 4:00 Fun Rides and Games on the Fields 12:30 -1:30 Concert by Kacie Phillips on .the! Outdoor Stage 1:45 - 3:45 Paradise Steel Drum Band on the Outdoor Stage 2:00 - Pie Eating Contest under the Pavilion 3:00 - First Annual Kids' Taste of the Islands Award Announcement on the Outdoor Stage 3:15 Announcement of Sanibel School Fund Car Raffle Winner

East End Deli, Lazy Flamingo, Seafood Factory, Schnapp er's Hots, Great White Grill, Beachview Steakhouse, Sanibel Grill. Kids get to vote for their favorites! GAMES GAMES RIDES RIDES CONTESTS CONTESTS Bungee Run Velcro Wall Laser Tag Arena Sack Races Bounce House "She Ain't Heavy, Radar Speed Pitch She's My Wife" Race I Pedestal Joust Pie Eating Contest Football Toss

Sponsorships are still available. Call The Sanibel School at 472-1617 for more information or mail your check (payable to Sanibel School PTA) to The Sanibel School, 3840!San-Cap Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 Every dollar will make a difference. All proceeds benefit the Sanibel School PTA. ! A Sneak Peek At The Four Homes On The Unique Peek

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Native Plant Oasis The next stop, just a short distance The Living room of the Sawgrass Home to Main Street, you will find yourself in a backyard oasis filled with native plants. Owner KaLhy Boone directed the he Peek at the Unique. Zonta's fourth annual tour of unusual island homes, native plant nursery at Sanibel-Captiva is only a few weeks away and tickets are going fast. This year's tour has four Conservation Foundation for 17 years. Tvery different homes, with something for everyone. Kathy will be the speaker informing Call 395-9176 to arrange for a seat on one of the 12 busses that will be leaving you about her use of native plants and from The Schoolhouse Theater every half hour on Saturday. March 12. answering your questions. Thanks again Historic East End Charm to Bob Wigley and Sanibel-Captiva Trust At your first stop, sponsored by Barrier Island Title Services, you will see east Company tor sponsoring this home. end charm and a wonderful example of the renovation of an older home built in the Clam Bayou Views 1940s. Speaker Alex Werner will fill you in about the history of this area of the island The tour bus then heads to the far west and the home BC - before causeway on Ferry Road. end of Sanibel. past Bowman's Beach, to the home of Jack and Lytha Weston in the gated community of Heron's Landing. Whimsical lawn ornament This home, built and sponsored by George Parker, Inc., is an exquisite example of island architecture at it's best. Althoug the home is 4,000 square feet, the homeowners accomplished their goal of having a large home with a cozy feel. Situated on Clam Bayou, the views surround you with light, water and greenery. From many places - including the raised swimming pool on level with the living room or the bathtub in the master bath - you will experience incredible views of Clam bBayou, Silver Key and (since Hurricane Charley) even the Gulf of Mexico. Ginger Parker will be speaking at this home about the collaborative process between homeowner, architect, interior designer and builder. European Modern Beauty At the fourth stop you will find yourself in yet another infrequently traveled part of Sanibel as you travel down unpaved Sawgrass Road off West Gulf Drive. As you turn the sharp corner in the driveway that hides this home frorr view, you will be greeted by a vast, gleaming white beauty with multiple

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2005 Money Leaders World Rankings Driving Distance Rank & Player Money Rank & Player Rank & Player Avg. Rank &ifever Avg. 1) Phil Mickelson $2,129,056 1) Vijay Singh 11.73 1) Scott Hend 307.0 2) David Toms $1,800,483 2) Tiger Woods 11.14 1) Brett Wetterich 307.0 2) Ben.Crane 3) Tiger Woods $1,376,333 3) Ernie Els 10.86 3) Tiger Woods 304.2 2) Joe .Ogilvie 4) Adam Scott $1,363,753 4) Phil Mickelson 8.48 4) Chris Smith 303.7 1.662 5) Vijay Singh $1,299,313 5) Retief Goosen 7.43 5) Hank Kuehne 301.7 5) 1.678

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. The five No. 1 overall draft picks from 1992 through 1996 in baseball's amateur draft are all still in the major leagues today. Name three of them. 2. Who was the youngest player to reach 3,000 career hits? 3. Out of the 29 Rose Bowl games Southern Cal's football team has played, how many have the Trojans won? 4. Who was the last guard before Chauncey Billups and Michael Jordan to win the MVP award for the NBA Finals? .r 5. True or false: Goalie Ed Belfour led the NHL last season in shutouts. Norm Zieglet with a snook caught along the beach near the West Wind Inn 6. Michelle Kwan won her ninth title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships earlier this year. Whose mark did she tie? his coming Monday, March 7, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding ANSWERS its March monthly meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the north Troom of the Sanibel Island Community House located at 2173 Periwinkle Way. The guest speaker will begin his presentation at 7 p.m. sharp. There is no UOSUl/\ admission charge for the event and the angling public is invited to attend. -9x1 papjcoaa jnapaig uiyB^ s./fesjap majsj jnq 'sjncqnqs QX peq jnoj This month's featured speaker will be Norm Ziegler, who will be doing a combina- -|ag 3S|ej g Q66I u! W>s&Q MHm SBiuoqi qeisi $ sauopiA |/v\og asoy \z seq tion book signing and slide presentation. The slide presentation is titled "Fishing Far DSfl £ 1261 u! V. P!P aM uaMm t-S SBm WD iL s.wo-aaa z (96,) uosuag su>j And Wide with Norm Ziegler." It includes saltwater and freshwater fly fishing through- Pue (96,) P^H UUVQ '(f76,) UOSI!M I™y '(£6,) zanBupoy xa|y '(26,) "V»M INd I

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please $end typed Dawn awakens joy poems i«J#s-« short, . in your arms to greet the day true serenity Sun, 1640 Perlttfbnkk, Way, Stute%_Sanityit;" Contented to be Don Bp©$8f}?hr:Si$&$?*:^- in this place prepared for me sMicrasSfWoW """^ loving full and free In our dreams we find mtt.edu glowing in the candlelight love becomes our prayer Haiku From The Soul: February Valentines Summer's haiku poetry is used as a meditative tool to record the dream's Author Barbara Kingsolver signs a copy of her Small Wonder for Salli Kirkland of Billy's by Summer MoonBear, RMP message and to creatively ground the Bikes, host for the recent Sanibel Reads lecture and book signing event at BIG ARTS dream in conscious memory. The prac- Passion flowers bloom tice of haiku is an invitation to return anibel Reads' Barbara Kingsolver lecture, which was co-sponsored by the climb the trellis on the house to God in nature. Center for Environmental & Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Coast happiness inside Spiritual studies of world mystics, SUniversity, sold out BIG ARTS' Schein Hall weeks before the event on prayer and healing all combine to February 25. Quiet, gentle soul awaken the dreamtime journey. RMP The author, hobbling on a cane because of a recent leg break, related her personal how I love your dimpled smile is the technique used to support the calamity to the island's recent disaster with humor, poetry and sensitivity. peaceful as this night emergence of both new and ancient "I've been looking forward to this since my doctor said I'd never make this trip," healing methods by shifting conscious- Love is all that is ness from the mechanistic to our core Carol Ehrlich, Di Saggau, Bill Highsmith, loving you is living joy spiritual essence. CG Jung, the famous ) Writers' Read Donald Rothschild, Vince Faraone, Hal all to you I give Swiss psychiatrist, discovered remark- Iyengar, Sid Simon, Lorraine Vail, Cece able healing progress with his patients At BIG ARTS Munkenbeck, Wally Kain, Mary LaVelle, Stepping stones and rocks who learned to use dreams, prayer, A nother talent-packed Writers' Vic Dix, Laura Barr, Nancy Carlile and still beneath the river's flow memory and imagination in their pro- Z_X Read is scheduled for Tuesday, Joseph Pacheco. sing our songs of life cess work. 1 i.March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the The audience will be regaled with If you are interested in learn- Phillips Gallery at BIG ARTS. Eighteen tales about family history, remembering Music fills the earth ing more about dreams or joining a members of the four writing groups dad's chickens, a Ravel piano concerto, lovers kiss eternity DreamCircle call 395-1649 or email: on the island will present a program of a roommate from hell, a strange way of sweet as full moonlight [email protected] poetry and prose. A donation of $3 is getting revenge, sailing free, road kill, a requested. At intermission, refreshments Steinway memory, a library card and sur- will be provided. names in search of proper pronunciation. Readers in order of appearance are And there's much t^ SR Maxeiner, Nancy Mack, Hazel Barber,

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Everywhere trying to get us to purchase souvenirs. you go, you run into both young and old I give one boy with glazed blue eyes a expats - no one states clearly why they 10,000 or 20,000 bill (1 or 2 bucks). have left their birth home, other than to "American? American good, yes? Bush say they like where they are. Young and bad. But, Americans good. Yes?" I say old have both gone "native," yet there's "Yes, Americans good... " and then I'm something different about the older ones. picked up by several children who carry I dbn't know what it is. Is it decadence no me to the pontoon ferry. They put out longer quite so joyful? Maybe it's just that their hands for money. This was the only I'm older, too, now, and wonder what if fearful experience of the trip. Back at the I'd gone that route? I'd dreamt it, even Mataram airport, I look back at the bus planned to do it. Yet, if I had, at an ear- with the young girls. They are still watch- lier time, I feel I would be just as lost as ing me. Again, they giggle and wave. I these men seem to be ... smile and wave, sending the girls into fits of laughter. I know so little about this After checking in our bags at the country and its people, but I've come to Mataram airport, prior to leaving for love them. Singapore, we come out to say goodbye Scott Martell is the owner of Sanibel A Captiva timepiece that embraces the to Hans and our driver. Hans tells us we Captiva Review Press, a writing/editing/ must wait until the driver returns from publishing business based on Sanibel, essence of the island. Totally renovateil a call to prayer. Muslims submit to God and the leader of Sanibel Community to new in 2001,4+BR, 4 BA, 3-zone in prayer five times daily, Hans tell us. 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(239) 472-3688 Applications can be picked up at the 910-3555 •800-233-8829 "You'll Appreciate the Difference" Coldwell Banker office located at 1149 sanibelconnection.com community since the previous EAR, also 44 rom page 4 • adopted ordinance amendments The censure, proposed by outgo- 1) establishing a system for licensing, ing Council member Judy Workman, assessing the extent to which the objec- § Easements registration and regulation of construc- stemmed from Jennings being found tives and policies in the plan that pertain tion contractors in the city and 2) revising guilty of violating Florida election laws. to each major issue have been addressed. Zimomra told citizens to con- definitions for credited service in the city's "We're role models. We must set a good "The main criticism is that the report tact the Lee County Department of General Employees Retirement Plan. example for our citizens and students." is just restating problems," said Pfalzer. Transportation with their complaints. She • canceled a public hearing on the Condoning Jennings' actions will be "to The February 15 DCA letter said the plans to post causeway conditions on the Sanibel sewer system expansion project, the detriment of the community," she report does not assess avenues for resolv- city Web site over the next three weeks. Phase 3B special assessment, scheduled said. ing the problems as required for an EAR. In his report on causeway reconstruc- for March 15. However, the judge's final order in "They (the state) want quality assur- tion progress, Jim Isom, the city's man- • awarded contracts for Tarpon Bay the case had not been received as of ance," Pfalzer noted, adding: "We can ager of administrative services, said test dredging and clearing of hurricane debris Tuesday, according to City Attorney Ken identify avenues and options more clearly piles for Span C (the bridge closest to the from the Sanibel River. Cuyler, so Council voted to continue the than we have done so far... but we can't island) are scheduled for mid to late April. • scheduled for March 15 at 10 a.m. matter. commit to make changes without the Still in a "wait-and-see" mood, Council the second reading of an ordinance estab- "This is an outrage," said Jennings, public process. We need to communicate also declined to take action on an ordi- lishing a grease management program for adding that he had "always sought to this to the DCA." nance amending and updating the listing food service businesses on the island.3!? obey the law up to the best of my abil- City Manager Judie Zimomra saw the of nonconforming resort housing out- ity." He called the Council proceedings DCA suggestions as "our opportunity side the resort housing district. In light "distasteful," adding that the "word- to do an A-plus," even "an A-plus-plus of "additional information" concerning Censure Attempt smiths" have made the situation bigger report. We have the time." She said staff rental property at 3951 West Gulf Drive than it really is, "always one-sided. We will continue discussions with the DCA (Sandcastles by the Sea), city fathers Delayed should stop this on the island. It's not prior to the March 15 Council meeting. decided to refer tfie issue back to the fair, continually sniping at this issue." The Planning Commission spent last Planning Commission. by Camille Kucaba Jennings said there are "so many other year holding public hearings and working In other business, Council: issues to consider" such as hurricane with staff to draft the EAR, the final ver- • approved a memorandum of under- t may have been election day, but City Council Tuesday failed to adopt a recovery, building a new recreation sion of which is due to the state in standing with "Ding" Darling regarding center and improving city parks.U the operation of the Gavin site for stor- Iresolution calling for fair elections and age and burning of exotic vegetation. the censuring of Council member Jim The city manager said she is taking bids Jennings. Building Revenue from contractors to continue operation of Action on the resolution, tabled at Draft EAR Falls the disposal program, conducted for the the February 1 meeting, again was post- At $650,000 past five years by the refuge. The site was poned - this time to the March 15 meet- Short Of State's closed February 28. ing when three new Council members by Camille Kucaba will be sworn in. Expectations ity of Sanibel Building by Camille Kucaba Department revenues approached t's back to the drawing board for Cthe $650,000 mark as of the EAR. The city's draft Evaluation February 1, representing only the first Canal Front! Iand Appraisal Report of the Sanibel five months of Fiscal Year 2004- Plan received less-than-perfect marks continued on page 72 Jayne Lumley New Listing from the State of Florida's Department Realtor Two story style home has of Community Affairs last month, and 300' of canal frontage! Very Council plans to address the deficien- "ERIC'S LISTING 472-3121 secluded on oversized lot. cies at its March 15 session. Council Toll Free Located in the popular east also is considering a joint meeting with OF THE WEEK the Planning Commission to rework the 800/232/6004 end. Pool, fireplace, document. Cell navigable canal. Walk to the "We need to send in an A-plus beach! $1,375,000 report," said Council member Steve 872-2546 Brown. "We've got a lot of work ahead CaBv^LL of us. We need to roll up our sleeves, get JBANPR together and do it." \ T H R NA r t 0 N A L" Sanibel's recommendations for change I aipn-x or Coldwell Banker are "too vague," according to the DCA, Residential Real Estate, Inc. and "do not provide guidance and a clear sense of direction for future planning actions." NEW LISTING - 912 KING'S CROWN In a letter to Acting Planning Director Ken Pfalzer, the state asked for an assess- Best View in the Dunes! ment of each major issue that identifies 3 bedroom house with lake, golf course and changes which have occurred in the sunset views. $939,000 unfurnished.

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The loans are paid back when directly to the children, the opportunity Pare looking for "Harold" who has the business or development begins trust interests could be controlled by a thX e housa e that's right IL;a profound talent earning profits. Harold and his partners trustee. This would allow Harold to con- for them - where their for creating wealth pocket the rest. trol the developments the way he wants furniture and their way in the form of real I then asked whether Harold would without interference from his children. of living will fit com- estate developments prefer giving his children and grand- It could also protect the gifts from a fortably. And even if and new businesses. children a partnership interest in the divorcing spouse or other troublesome they are going through He can take a seem- next development. 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Before you deade, ask as lo send yoa ftee wntlen infonaanon abtms our qaalificaltons and eipaieiice. 70 alcohol byproducts that cause those nasty - To stop the pain of shingles, drink Dear Alvin, deaRPharmacist symptoms of hangover. I've never missed one ounce of good Scotch in one eight- • Please accept a day of work. ounce glass of water for eight evenings. my deepest sym- by Suzy Cohen, RPh - T.W., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Half a pint will do it. The shingles will pathy at the loss of ear Readers, have dried up, but the spots will itch your teenage son. k -1 have used this remedy a long time. like mad, so. use anti-itch cream too. Of Your mother-in-law These are Vanilla extract! To stop diahhrea when ' some of the course, if you are a recovering alcoholic, in my judgment is a D my children were toddlers, I used two or very cruel woman, don't try this. This came from a country more entertaining three drops in their formula bottle. As an responses that you doctor in the early 1900s and was passed unable to show adult (I am in my 80th year) I take one down by my grandmother. compassion at the sent to me when I teaspoon. It works! But it has to be pure asked you for granny's She cured many with this. And so time of great need. vanilla extract. have I. When your wife folk remedies. Thank Only once in all these years has one you for the tremen- - R.B., Ooglah, Okla. was asked to "look after your mother,'" teaspoon not worked, and then it took it was done by a man who was showing dous response, but I two. This information is not intended to can only print a hand- his love for his wife, but he was making - E.H., Broken Arrow, Okla. treat, cure or diagnose your condition. an unreasonable request. "Looking after ful. Don't write to me Suzy Cohen is a registered pharmacist. if you end up tangled up in tape or smell- - When I was younger, I seemed to get your mother'" does not necessarily mean To contact her, visit www.dearpharma- bringing her into your home. She is asking like a salad. These are your tips, not laryngitis all the time. I remember vividly, cist.com.tk mine! and can still taste the concoction that ing in a dreadful manner and I would sug- - When I was little, my feet must have mom made for me. Boil a cup of water, gest you make other living arrangements smelled real bad. My mother sprayed the add about one-quarter teaspoon cayenne for her. I would start with her brother and bottom of my feet with antiperspirant. pepper and some fresh-squeezed lemon. Mom And Me sister, and if that doesn't help, consider moving her to some kind of assisted liv- She did this for years and it helped stop This clears a stuffy nose and soothes a by Lizzie and Pryce the sweating and the odor in my closet. sore throat. Sip it slowly. ing. - S.C., Sacramento, Calif. - K.L., Colorado Springs, Colo. izzie and Price answer your ques- Lizzie tions and give advice about aging Dear Alvin, -1 got this from my 82-year-old - For a toothache, put a clove in your concerns from a two-generational Where do you mother-in-law and it works every time my cheek, against the tooth that hurts. Try L perspective. A mother and daughter begin... first, I am daughter comes home with lice. I wet her to lodge it there with your hand or just team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health very sorry about head with white vinegar and wrap it in a lay down on that side. Chew it a little to educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- your son, a loss that vinegar-dampened towel. I cover it with a release its oil and in about one hour, the chotherapist in private practice who I cannot even begin shower cap and let -her go to bed. During pain is gone. specializes in the care of elders and to understand. the night, the eggs detach. Shampoo - S.L., Birmingham, Ala. people with chronic illnesses. Second, your moth- twice really well and she is lice free. Dear Mom & Me, er-in-law, since she - PA., Ocala, Fla. -1 am only 14, but please print this. My mom covered each of my warts up My mother-in-law is causing problems is living with you, I - This isn't from Grandma, but I hope with a tiny piece of, duct tape and in a in our home. assume she is hav- you find it interesting enough to print. To few weeks, the warts disappeared. She My wife was very close to her father, ing some difficulties prevent hangovers, drink some plain kefir changed the tape every week and cleaned but she and her mother never seemed with her activities of (or other acidophilus or bifidus probiotics) it very gently. I feel and look a lot better. to be able to get along. Her brother and daily living and her memory. Commonly before going to bed. This is your body's - M.N., Decatur, III. sister were much closer to their mother associated with your mother-in-law's situ- "friendly" bacteria and will help digest the than their father. ation is a decrease in insight and abstract When my wife's father was dying he thought. If this is true for her, her com- made a deathbed request that my wife ments about the loss of your son is not would always look after her mother, and meant to be cruel, it is a symptom of her she said yes. After several years, she decreased functioning. Also, something SUSAH BLUEHS came to live at our house. It has been dif- most of us are guilty of is being uncom- ficult and compounded by a dreadful trag- fortable with seeing the pain of others. edy in our family. Our 16-year-old son Our response is to want to go away Health Care Services was recently killed in a car accident. because it is uncomfortable. Either case We are doing our very best, but still may be true for her. The above aside. It A FULL RANGE OF COMPANION CARE AND grieving and all her mother can say is does seem that -the current arrangements HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT "get over it, things like this happen." My are not working for the whole family and wife is constantly reminded by the prom- a change is needed. Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care • Meal Preparation ise she made to her father, and all her Pryce Transportation • 24 Hour Care • Medication Management • Safety Management brother and sister do is criticize. Please Lizzie and Pryce's email address is Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management • Diabetic Care give us your advice. [email protected] or PO Alvin Box 91673, Raleigh, North Carolina Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care • Alzheimers Care 27675.K Terminal Illness Care & Management Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239) 472-3327 Fl. Lie. #30211154 SAN ©CAP SUZANNE PRESLEY/BERGER DVM MEDICAL CENTER Announcing P. Denis Kuehner, D.O. VETERINARY HEALTHCARE Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation IN YOUR HOME 39 YEARS OF DEDICATED HEALTH CARE Serving Sanibel • Captiva • Lee • Collier FROM PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS Medicare Participant/Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Florida CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT 239-392-0072 HOURS BY APPT. or WALK-INS WELCOME 472-0700 • 472-0855 (fax) • 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road Whiplash Injuries Got A Problem? Diabetes Alert Overeaters 71 Can Be Quickly Dr. Connie Is In Day Information, Anonymous Found And by Constance Clancy Testing Offered Meetings Addressed Q: Can you tell ver five million Americans have vereaters Anonymous (OA), a me what energy undiagnosed diabetes. Studies support group for compulsive by Dr. Michael Tolisano, BA, medicine is and have shown that 30 minutes per overeater's, meets on the islands how it is used? O O MA, DC, Chiropractor day of moderate exercise, together with each Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the A: Energy medi- a five to 10 percent reduction in body Sanibel Community Church. ith past technol- cine is a process weight, resulted in a 58 percent reduc- OA is a fellowship of men and women ogy, whiplash where you learn tion in the onset of diabetes. from all walks of life who meet in order Wdamage to the how best to work In observance of Diabetes Alert Day, to help solve a common problem. The body from a car accident with your body's join Lee Diabetes Care clinician Kaye only requirement for membership is a was difficult to detect energy to increase L'Ecuyer, RD, LD, CDE, to learn how desire to stop eating compulsively. when no bones were your everyday zest you can find your way to a healthier you. Rather than endorsing specific diet broken. Injury to soft and vitality. It is a L'Ecuyer will speak on March 10, or calorie-counting methods, OA follows tissues did not show up beginning to overcoming chronic health from 9 to 10 a.m. at the HealthPark the 12-step program of recovery to offer on normal x-rays, and issues and enhance simple pleasures Medical Center. Free blood sugar testing support in dealing in both the physical it was more difficult to of living and recognizing being in your will take place in the HealthPark Medical and emotional symptoms of compulsive get coverage from insurance companies. own body. Through energy work one Center Classboms 1A and IB from 10 overeating. Any medically-approved plan Meanwhile, the injured party would be becomes more consciously, intimately to 11 a.m. Call 573-5745 to register. for weight loss is acceptable. in considerable pain and unable to pay and joyfully immersed in the deepest Seating is limited. Because it deals with inner change, for treatment. New imaging devices workings of your entire being. An energy Lee Health Solutions, a part of Lee OA is considered spiritual, but it has no such as CAT scans, magnetic imaging healer is able to view the body's ener- Memorial Health System, is committed to religious requirement, affiliation or ori- and ultrasound have improved this situa- gies to reveal the causes of physical and helping patients manage various chronic entation. There are no dues or fees for tion and now can offer proof of injury. psychological problems, and to recom- health conditions. Lee Diabetes Care, a ser- membership but a small donation helps People most, often suffer from whip- mend highly effective treatments. Energy vice of Lee Health Solutions, offers a com- cover expenses of the meeting room. lash when riding in a car that is struck medicine is both a complement to other prehensive program of treatment and con- For more information about OA meet- form behind or collides with another approaches to medical care as well as a sultation services. It is an excellent resource ings on the islands, call Esther at 395- vehicle. When the head is suddenly jerked complete system for self-care and self- for people with diabetes at any stage, 2544. OA meets in room 105 of the back and forth beyond its normal limits, help. In addition to addressing physical through both inpatient and outpatient care. Family Life Building at the church. The the spinal muscles and ligaments can tear. illness and emotional or mental disorders, Lee Diabetes Care, recognized since 1986 Sanibel Community Church is located In these collisions, the automobile accel- energy medicine can promote high-level by the American Diabetes Association for at 1740 Periwinkle Way, next to Jerry's erates forward. The body moves forward wellness and peak performance. quality patient education in accordance with shopping center. $ as well, but the head remains behind Dr. Clancy is a licensed mental the National Standards for Diabetes Patient momentarily. health therapist, certified hypno- Education Programs, has also received Chiropractic treatment for whiplash therapist, life coach, author and public Disease Specific Certification from flie Joint injuries consists of patient rehabilita- speaker. You may contact Connie at Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare tion of the soft tissues involved in the 472-3797, email Connie@drconstance. Organizations.^ injury and optimizing muscular function. us and visit her Web site at www. Chiropractors have the most experience drconstance.com.% of all medical care providers in success- fully treating whiplash damage to the SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DENTAL GROUP body. If you are in an accident, do not wait until the pains begin a day or even 15650 San Carlos Boulevard two later. Immediately call your Doctor of Chiropractic and make an appoint- 489-1118 ment.^ Our E-Mail address is [email protected] Carmen J. Aulino D.D.S. • David G. Carlton D.D.S. Eric Baxmann D.D.S. New Patients and Emergencies Welcome Bd

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Council members elry and books. What fun! Steve Brown and Jim Jennings said 8 Shopping Now if you're in the mood for great Building Revenue "yes," but Vice Mayor Dick Walsh and jazz, head over tc)> Ellington's at The Council member Judy Workman voted x marinated in Italian dressing and Sanibel Inn, 937 East Gulf Drive; call 05. The marked increase over the "no." y topped with roasted red peppers, onions, 337-JAZZ (5299) for dinner reservations. $409,077 collected in the entire previ- The New Orleans style party, held < lettuce, tomato, swiss, provolone and I'll leave you v^ith a news flash: two ous year is due primarily to reconstruc- annually for more than 10 years, has ^ mayo. cool island businesses are merging! tion and repair work following Charley. generated controversy in the past. Walsh ^ Weekend all-you-can-eat bargains Macintosh Book Shop and The The "extra" money will be put toward characterized the event as a "private ^ include the grouper fish fry on Fridays, Write Stuff are becoming Macintosh non-reimbursable FEMA payouts political party," adding that a public park from the hurricane, according to City Q prime rib on Saturdays and baby back Books and Paper and will be oper- should not be used for that purpose. The z ribs on Sundays. Each entree comes with ating from the Macintosh location at Manager Judie Zimomra. activity is not consistent .with the Sanibel S a choice of chowder or garden salad, 2365 Periwinkle Way. The new store is The Building Department issued Plan, according to Workman, — potato and vegetable for just $16.95. co-owned by Susie Holly and The Write 1,692 permits for the first five months Jennings said he attended the party, Ahh... maybe you'd like to wash Stuff's Jennifer LJessinger. "We hope to of '04-05, compared to 2,680 for all of which "brought families together. I saw it down with any one of 25 different have everything i|n place by the end of Fiscal 2003-04. Single family dwelling good things happening, people enjoying beers, both domestic and imported. "I. the month," Jennifer tells me. But with permits continue to show a strong down- the facilities and having fun. How is that think we're the only island restaurant to Baby Sam due aiW day now, my hunch ward trend, declining from 63 in 2001- contrary to the Sanibel Plan?" he asked. serve Kostritzer on tap. It's a great East is, it could take a|bit longer. Anyway, she 02, 43 in 2002-03 and 32 in 2003-04 In conjunction with the application, German black beer," Richard says. Or promises some gfeat promotions... 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Call 565-0617 239-395-2610 R/S12/17VTFN S/R 2/18 BM 3/11 AWESOME DEAL 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957 Toll Free: 1-877-588-5018 • 239-395-1213 • Fax: 395-2299 Month to Month-3BR/2BA Gulf access w/ e-mail: [email protected] pool. Must have nice furniture and acces- IF YOU HAVE 30 DAYS ANNUAL s sories. No pets! No smokers! Call 239- PERSONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS OR MORE RENTALS 561-7919 or www.swfishowhomes.com Please Print 2BR.2BA with den. CALL TODAY FOR NAME Very nice, well cared for INFORMATION ON ISLAND ADDRESS. Gulffront condo at per- PROPERTIES FOR RENT CITY STATE ZIP. haps the nicest complex Call 472-6747 Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Subscription Rates on Sanibel. Serving The Islands Rental TAHITIAN Third Class U.S. (allow 3-4 weeks delivery) • One Year $28 • Six Months $15 Call 1-330-568-0109 eves, Needs Since 1975 First Class U.S. (allow 3-5 days) • One Year $85 D Six Months $45 ^ GARDENS or leave message. S-11/30-BM-TFN S-1/16-MC-TFN SHOPPING CENTER ONEBR/BA SUBSCRIPTIONS CAPTAINS WALK TILED APARTMENT One bedroom condo-Newly remodeled. TO Large Porch - 1517 Periwinkle Way. Short walk to beach. Boat dock. Stores ADDRESS. Available May-November. $1,600.Mo. $725 per month. CITY. .STATE ZIP. Call 1-800-499-1392. Call 305495-0321. For Lease GIFT FROM. METHOD OF PAYMENT QUALITY RENTAL SANIBEL EAST END AFFORDABLE LEASE 3 BR/2 6A located on a private Lane. 800-1,000 s.f. NAME_ Sanibel Highlands.Two Blocks from Beach Walk to beach and restaurants. New PHONE. Adorable, furnished, two bedroom, one bath upscale furniture and appliances, all ceramic and hardwood floors. Heated lanai, vaulted ceilings, and a screened in porch. 1-877-561-0726 n Personal Check (Make payable to Island Sun Newspapei) Exclusively offered by Chet Sadler pool. Wonderful Island landscape with Credit Card • VISA • MC • DISCOVER • AMEX Century 21JB Novelli Internationale arbor swing and hammock. Available PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE ACCOUNT MUMBEFI Call 8AM to 8PM Seven days a week For sublease on Periwinkle Way. Excellent 472-7257 or 6344295 Feb-May for monthly rental. $4,800 to EXPIRATION DATE exposure and convenient location, flexible S/R 3/4 BM 3/18 $6,500 per month. Call Candace at PRICES INCLUDE STATE SALES TAX • ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PREPAID 770-616-5495 or Gracie at 239472-2308. square footage available to suit your needs. GULF HARBOUR YACHT& C.C. 2BR + den, 2BA, Call (239) 472-2183 formor e information. 2 car garage luxury condos from $2900-$7500. '. S/R-12/3-BM-TFN Memberships avail. Urban/Diana Boutin 239-415- Call The Island Sun at 395-1213 or Fax 395-2299 5346. Prudential FLWCI Realty. S-12/2&B-TFN to Place Your Classified Ad, for as low as $7 per week SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & COMMERCIAL SPACE SATURDAY-MARCH 5TH PUZZLE ANSWERS For sale or rent -1392 SQ Ft, on Periwinkle Son to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. S-2/1-B-TFN 8AM -NOON. Near Causeway Call Deb Gleason, Realtor 1989 BAYLINER, 24' Trophy Cuddy Cabin, Twin Tools and Housewares. Priscilla Murphy Realty-472-1511 125HP outboards. Asking $8,000.239-395-1856 Q S/R 3/4 pp 3/4 The Dunes -1057 Sand Castle Rd. i AUTO FOR SALE CO HEART OF THE ISLANDS SHOPS GIANT NEIGHBORHOOD SALE Prime retail space, 1,850 sq. ft. 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT OF THE SEASON! 2dr, 4.0L.V6, RWD, dark green w/gray interior, Ten homes-Quality furniture, household Wonderful visibility directly on running boards, power pkg., auto w/OD, dual goods, antiques, tools, video games, Periwinkle. 60ft of nearly all glass air bags, front and rear A/C, am/fm/cd, anti lock piano, men and children's items. Great frontage, Newly renovated. brakes and more. $8,000. obo. Call 415-2482. prices. East Rocks neighborhood off West Gulf Drive, west of Rabbit Rd. On Sanibel. 1622 Periwinkle Way. S/F11/21 NCTFN Watch for balloons. Don't miss this one! For sub-lease. 239-985-7272 2001 BMW, 330Cic convertible, dark blue with dark Sat-March 5th 8AM-1PM S/R3/4MCTFN blue top. Loaded, 25K-$32,800. Call 472-9366. SR1/7VTFN GARAGE SALE: Bedroom set, Denmark; TV/ 1996 FORD MUSTANG GT 4.6L Auto, 100,00 miles. Display, coffee tables, tools, doghouses, printers, OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES Midnight Blue, Tinted Windows, PW, P, ABS/Airbags, CD children's items, trampoline. March 11 and 12, 1200 S.F. Space Available Great High Player, Cold AC, 70% on new tires, alarm with remote 8AM. 1549 SandcasMe-472-6227. start. Call Derek, 8-5pm 277-1403 or 340-9903 after 5. S 3/4 V 3/4 traffic location in one of the islands HUGE SALE - Saturday, March 5th 9AM - 2PM most popular shopping centers. Toys, womens/kids clothes, furniture, Mercedes, TfflSCTFQR SALE. household items. 3716 Coquina Dr. (Follow West Retail, office or medical use. Gulf Dr. to West Rocks Subdivision) 3/4V3/4 Call CHIP DURPO Today 1-866485-5040 FURNITURE S/R W BM TFN TV Cabinet, tall pocket doors, $400. SAT MARCH 5th 8AM-4PM. 1940 Periwinkle Way. Large wooden dresser-$50. Wicker 6 girlfriend garage sale. S 3/4 AX 3/4 chaise lounge-$50. All pieces are an off-white color. 395-0177 before 8PM. SAT MARCH 5th, 8AM-1PM. DVD's, lamps, wicker, PROMENADE UNIT 5 jewelry, household miscellaneous, art, books. Lots 750 sq ft office suite. $1,200. of good Stuff! 740 Elinor Way. ROOMMATE S/R 3/4 MC 3/4 Monthly. Call 472-1439x203. SUNDAY, MARCH 6th, 9AM to 3PM, 1410 S 11/26 BM TFN Albatross Rd. Sanibel Lawn mowers, lamps, patio ROOMATE WANTED chairs, grill and more! OFFICE OR RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE. 2200 Sq To share 2BR duplex on Ft. Periwinkle Frontage. 455 Periwinkle Way. Call 472-4437 or 772-229-0980 East end. Walk to Beach-$550. S/R 12/10V TFN Call Brian 910-3099. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26TH - Home furnishings - small appliances, and miscellaneous. 9AM - 1PM 1643 Atlanta Plaza Drive off Casa Ybel S 2/25 MC 2/25 WOMEN LOVE THIS STORE! MOVING SACE Retail furniture, home accessories HUGE MOVING SALE-SANIBEL and gifts. McGregor-lona area BY APPOINTMENT ONLY(239) 395-1929 CONSIGNMENT & ANTIQUES 2431 Periwinkle Way $75K. Call 239-826-1081. Coins, bronze statutes, 50+Royal Doulton Toby jugs, 2 grandmother clocks, antique Favorable Merchandise Being Accepted Now! roll top desk, burgandy leather couch 472-5222 INTERNET CAFE, Sandwiches and Soup. Busy (curved-2-part), 4-dining room chairs, Buyers & Sellers of Island Estates Location.90K Call Sand Dollar Realty - 239-433- coffee tables, side tables, butler table, 1343 or 1-800-771-7373. S/FI 12/10 B TFN lamps and more. SJR 2/25 PP 3/4 ESTABLISHED ISLAND GIFT SHOP, prime Call The Island Sun location, exclusive collectibles, long term lease, $97,000. Incl. inventory. 407-579-3413. HUGE MOVING SALE - Feb 15-25. Antique clocks, at 395-1213 or S/B3/4 MC 3/te bronze statues, 60+ Royal Doulton Toby jugs, grandmother clocks, antique roll top desk, sofa DOCK SPACfc & loveseat, 4-piece Victorian Eastlake sofa set, Fax 395-2299 10 dining room chairs, entry tables, NAO Lladro bedside lamp and more. 1450 Royal Poinciana Dr. to Place Your DOCKAGE Call for appointment, 239-395-1929. SR 2/18 P 2/25 HOURLY, DAILY, WEEKLY Classified Ad, for as AND MONTHLY low as $7 per week CAPTIVA ISLAND 472-5800 RS-1/30-BM-TFN TIME TO SAY

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Emergency 911 Sanibel Police 472-3111 Lee Cbunty Sheriff's Office . .477-1200 On Call Captiva Deputy 477-1000 Fire Department Sanibel 472-5525 Captiva 472-9494 Florida Marine Patrol 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol : 278-7100 Poison Control .1-800-282-3171 Chamber of Commerce 472-1080 City of Sanibel 472-4135 Administrative Office 472-3700 Building Department 472-4555 Community Housing and Resources 472-1189 Planning Department 472-4136 Library Sanibel 472-2483 Captiva 472-2133 Post Office Sanibel 800-275-8777 Captiva 472-1674 Sanibel Community Association ' 472-2155 Senior Center 472-5743 ARTS Arcade Theater 332-4488 Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 Old Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 SCA Periwinkle Playhouse 472-0324 Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS AARP (Florence Fricke) 472-4250 ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) 466-0548 American Legion 472-9979 Angel Flight SE (TedTyson) 472-8394 Audubon Society 472-3156 Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 Call me Island Sun at 395-1213 Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva 274-5900 CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 Fishing Club 472-7257 or Fax 395-2299 Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva 472-8334 Kiwanis Club 395-0328 Lion's Club (Jack Samler) 472-1511 Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 to Place Your Classified Ad, Newcomers 472-9332 Notre Dame Club of Lee County 768-0417 Optimist Club 466-7675 PAWS '•...' 472-1027 or 472-9383 Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 for as low as $7 per week Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer 395-2040 www.sanibelsoccer.org The Military Officers Assc. of America (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) 395-9232 Zonta Club 671-6381 NOTICE - Section 804 of the federal fair housing law states that it is against the law to make, print, publish, or cause to be made, ISLAND ATTRACTIONS printed or published, any notice, statement of advertisement with respect to the saie or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental hahdicap or because there are children J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 r in the family. The Island Sun does not knowingly or intentionally aaept advertising in violation of federal, state, and local laws P 6r >v I Sanibel Historical Vllage & Museum 472-4648 discrimination in connection with the sale or rental of real estate. All housing advertised for sale or for rent in the Island Sun is sub jJEj SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) 472-2329 applicable fair housing opportunities, you may contact the Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity at 335-2267. BEST BLJ VS ON S/VNII BEL!

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239-472-5187 x 233 Office • 800-553-7338 x 233 Toll Free Looking for privacy in a great neighbor- 239-472-4994 Home • [email protected] E-mail hood? Beautiful three bedroom, two bath www.RoseDakos.com Realty Group, Inc home on a large lot, close to everything. Western exposure. Located in the lona area, Fort Myers. $350,000 Priced to sell!