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Vol.36, No. 19 Friday, May 9,1997 Three Sections, 40 Pages 50 Cents The Off (Beach) Season begins Tills Week Hemingway Festival Community leaders present ideas for festival in meeting with Hemingway family. 2A Crab Races The Community Association is holdings its annual Potluck and Crab Races. 5A Wild Mothers Mothers in the wild may not always need your help. 3B Grandpa's Odyssey Follow the exploits of grandpa Frank Wagner as he explores Disney World with his grandchildren. 9C Don't Just Flush Here's a new design for something we use every day. 3B Arts-Leisure C Service Directory 12C Cityside ...HA Classifieds 8B Commentary 13-14A Island Dining 3C NightLife 4C "Front Page" 3A Island Eye 6A Police Beat 12A Crossword 15C Business 13A Fishing/Shelling 6B Show Biz 5C Sports 5B Tide chart _^_ .26 Vince Kelly and June Koc invite you to join them in the Off Beach Players community theater summer season which begins tonight at the Have A Great Week! Old Schoolhouse Theater with the play, Talking With. Seepage 5C for more information. Photo/Scott Martell 2A • Friday, May 9, 1997 • ISLANDER ISLANDER • Friday, May 9, 1 997 • 3A Hie Front Page

Charlie GG See George Wendy Angie Samfer Qsabeth Margk, Eaton o p g y^^c orothy e gy Humphrey Lapi Sobzak Robideau r ^,ii^ Smith Dawson Sprouse Miller .. „,„ Lori Loretta Linda McLaughlin McGowen Geiger David McLaughlin

April Performance Leaders

Grace Hemingway and Isabel Terrel near a plane which stopped enroute rom New York to Cuba. Photo, courlesey of the Sanibel Historical Museum. Island groups jump in to support Hemingway Festival l*§€0Mg>AIUIBI,E VIEWS PERFECT €ONVEN!INT LOCATION ByJILLTYRER bel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Hemingway estate for Ernest's sons Jack, Patrick and Dramatic Gulf front, large island home in Gulf Pines on a private, pris- In this 3 bedroom duplex nestled in a centrally located community of tine beach...5 bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, loft perfect. Pools, tennis homes. Special features include an upstairs master suite with private Islander staff writer Lee Island Coast Visitor & Convention Bureau, Gregory. Whether the festival, planned for July 17- Mary Lou Bailey John & Elisabeth Smith court, winding waterways. sunning deck, large screened porch, ample closets, 2 car garage. Swim- Mariner Corporation, the Sanibel Historic Preserva- 21, will proceed in Sanibel depends on whether the ming and tennis amenities. $192,000 If the International Hemingway Festival comes Priced to sell $1,050,000 Furnished. Please call Dorothy Sprouse at 472-1511 to pass, there are only about eight weeks to pull it all tion Committee, "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, heirs give it their OK. That decision likely will come Please call Mary Lou Bailey 472-1511 together. But leaders in Sanibel's arts, historical, Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife and the Sanibel- within the week, Metzner said. business and tourism communities gathered Mon- Captiva Conservation Foundation. "This is the first I've heard about everything," day to let organizers and the family know the festi- They met with Hilary Hemingway, a Cape Metzner said. "It's exciting to see everybody in the val has their support. Coral novelist whose uncle was Ernest Hemingway, community involved." Among those greeting members of the Mina Hemingway-Adams, daughter of Ernest's Hemingway festival Monday were representatives brother, Patrick, and Maria Metzner of Fashion Li- (Continued, backpage) from Sanibel's theater groups, BIG Arts, the Sani- censing of America, Inc., which represents the Two ordinances may help City considers senior housing sites endangered sea turtles ROOM FOR LAUGHTER AND ROOM FOR A POOL! SUNSET CAPTIVA 1018 SOUTH YACHTSMAN ByJILLTYRER a price of about $205,000, is allowed only one unit of ByJILLTYRER Entertainment size living room accented by wood-burning fireplace. Large This two bedroom - 2.5 bath home is like new and has an excellent Charming canal home on the east end of the Island. Featuring, 3 bed- Islander staff writer screened lanai, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Priced to sell at $210,000 rental history. Community pool and tennis court, deeded beach access rooms and a nice living area and close to beaches Call us to see this Islander staff writer density and City Council would have to raise the den- The laws governing what people can and can't Please call Janie Prttchard at 472-1511 and docks on the Bayside. You must see this home. $292,500 one! $249,000 City Council was considering seven sites Tues- sity to hold the proposed 10-unitseniorhousingproject. Please call Karen Bell at 472-5154 Please call GG Robideau or Lori McGowen at 472-1511 do on Sanibel beaches got a little more stringent day night for a possible affordable housing develop- It was not among those Council discussed getting an evenings 489-2677 appraisal on until owner Bert Jenks made another pitch. Tuesday. ment for senior citizens when a property owner came City Council passed two measures dealing forward with another alternative. He has an option on a piece of property in Lei- sure Acres that is allowed nine units of density, he said. with beach activities, one which makes it illegal to Of the seven sites, City staff recommended get- leave boats on the beach overnight, the other pro- ting appraisals on two of them—the Paulsen property, That property is wetlands and has no roads or utilities running to it, but he offered to sell the City both par- hibiting lights that shine on the beach. The two are which lies off Periwinkle Way near Soon Come Land- designed to protect the beach and dune system as scaping, and the Bailey/Kontinos property off Tarpon cels, at a cost of $405,000. That way, the City could eliminate the density on that parcel and increase it on well as nesting sea turtles, and Councilman Wally Bay Road. Kain who sponsored them, was pleased with their Among the other five was the "Jenks" site, near the other property to get the 10 units of density needed. The Leisure Acres property presumably could be placed approval. "Those two ordinances are going to go a w r r the corner of Casa Ybel and Periwinkle behind 1~—alii • - , Tmr- -r ,^ | , . r ."y "ji*z.^rf[h ™™rvr* (Continued, page 4A) 7ABULOUS CAPTIVA GULF FRONT LQCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION NationsBank. That property, a little over three acres for (Continued, page 4A) in a word - exquisite. This beach front home is for the discriminating . This beautiful 3 bedroom-2 bath home is right across the street from THE EXCEPTIONAL GULF FRONT ISTATi buyer searching for an Island residence unlike any other. Specifics in- the deeded beach access. Lots of space, large family room with fire- Two hundred foot frontage on double lot in Gulf Ridge, Five bedrooms, clude 3 bedrooms - 3.5 baths, over an acre of land and so much more. place, loft could be used as office or 4th bedroom. Seller may consider billiard room, formal dining room. Separate pool house with 4 car ga- A special event inaugurates the 1998 Sanibel Music Festival View it today. selling adjacent lot in conjunction with house, if purchased together rage and pool. Storage plus additional 2 car garage under main house. Please call Peggy Miller at 472-5154 Lots of charm and priced at just $269,900 Pines and exotic palms offer exceptional privacy on this over four acre Gulf-front estate. Please call David or Linda McLaughlin at 472-1511 Please call Claudia or Ken Frey at 472-1511 An Evening CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUMS LOTS & HOMESITES LUXURY APARTMENT-WEST GULF DRIVE BAYSIDE VILLA BIKE TO BEACH Large 3 bedroom-2 bath condo allowing weekly rentals. The income- New Listing South Seas Plantation-This Bayside Villa with 1 bedroom 2 with Kitty Carlisle Hart stream is exceptional! Six unit complex, pool, tennis .CALL NOW it Well vegetated lot within walking distance or biking to beautiful gulf baths has beautiful direct bay views and is a top rated unit in South Seas tinoon°n Beachview Country Club..Great Island neighborhood. won't last! $739,000 ' lucrative on sita rental program with full amenity package. Priced to sell at By FRANK WAGNER wonders of the island, the warmth and reception of Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 $272,500. Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 Islander staff writer the audience and the magnificent scope and goals of Please call Loretta Geiger at 472-4121. • BOATERS "AHOY"! An Evening with Kitty Carlisle Hart is the spe- SUNHIAL BIAQ4 & TENNIS MESORT I tils rare offering is located on the east end of Sanibel in a desirable neigh- the Sanibel Music Festival. Loesser then recom- One bedroom-one bath , "Garden Suite", top floor. Very well furnished pornood. Close to Sanibel Marina and Causeway very few of these choice cial event which inaugurates the 12th Annual Sani- mended to Hart it might be just a perfect spot for her SOUTH SEAS TENNIS VILLA lots remain...don t wait on this! and in good condition, this apartment offers "Guaranteed Income". Sun- Exceptional Tennis Villa at South Sens. New kitchen, all new bel Music Festival in March 1998. one woman show/4n Eveningwith Kitty Carlisle Hart. dial offers all resort amenities and has Golf privileges with rental pro- woodwork, doors, trim, etc. Definitely "A" rated unit. Second floor Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 Special events come about in special ways. One Hart thought it was a good idea and the wheels gram. Call about this excellent offering. $229,000 furnished. courtside facing west. $247,500 STROLL TO BEACH Please call Marsha Clifford at 472-1511 PS e 1 OO X 1S0 ) in u s of the last year's music festival's highlights was the Please call Peggy Miller at 472-5154. ? '- } I L P cale, small community, West Gulf Drive, were set in motion. She contacted Mary Jaqua, Mu- gage VlSIToo AdJoininS lot also available. Seller may carry mort- evening with Jo Sullivan Loesser singing Broad- sic Director of the festival to say she was very inter- Please call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511 way songs by her late husband, the famous Broad- ested in performing at the festival. Jaqua passed the way composer Frank Loesser, and other well known information on to the new president Nancy Clark and Broadway tunesmiths the board of directors with her solid stamp of ap- Priscilla Murphy Loesser and Hart are friends of long standing proval. No sooner said than done: the event will be PMR and, during the course of a bringing-things-up-to-date happening at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the Sani- Realty, Inc. conversation, Jo shared her recent experiences on Sani- bel Congregational Church on Periwinkle Way. Toll Free bel. She explained to Hart that she had just returned An Evening with Kitty Carlisle Hart is a solo- EH Main Office A Causeway Office A from a marvelous engagement as one of the attrac- musical performed without the help of films or slides. REALTOR1 (800) 233-8829 (941)472-1511 • (941)472-4121 4 tions at the Sanibel Music Festival. She extolled the (Continued, page 5A) 4A - May 9, 1 997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 - 5A Senior housing, from 3A Protecting sea turtles, from 3A in the City's environmentally sensitive land program. long way to preserving our beach treasures, he said. mslowfov That wouldn't change the net density in the City, but some might not welcome Protect turtles or dunes? it. It would be nice to eliminate the density in Leisure Acres, said City Manager An ordinance that restricts certain activities on the beach doesn't have very' Gary Price, but the neighborhood to which it would be transferred might not like to much in it that's new. It's just a way to consolidate all the beach-related regula- Ovr Ibwn see more units appear in their back yard. tions in one spot, rather than leaving them scattered throughout the ordinance There also was some question about the developability of the Jenks property. codes land development plan and other regulation books. It still is illegal to have According to City staff, development there would have a "fairly significant" envi- motorized vehicles on the beach, to drink alcohol on public beaches at night from Community Association ronmental impact. But Jenks produced documents and claimed that, since more Dec. 15 to May 15, and people still can't let their dogs run on the beach, among Potluck Dinner set for May 15 information had become available since the area was mapped, Planning Director Bruce Rogers had said the northern portion of the property should not be in the other things. • *<.. L Tim Jardas will bring his crab races to the Sani- wetlands conservation district. What raised debate Tuesday was the issue of beach equipment" and what Hemingway hosts? bel Community Association's Second Annual Pot- The Bailey/Kontinos property and the Paulsen property also were being con- should be included in that definition. Under current regulations, people have beerr luck Dinner next Thursday, May 15. able to pull their small sailboats on the beach and leave them overnight. The new ByJJLLTYRER CffAB RACE F, Jardas has flown all over the country to enter- sidered not only as sites for the BMRH project, but also for their other attributes. Islander staff writer The Bailey/Kontinos property, a 2.4-acre parcel zoned for 14 dwelling units and ordinance makes it illegal to do that. tain groups with his world-famous crab races. This selling for about $950,000, would remove the potential for commercial development According to the new law, it is prohibited for people to "allow beach equip- • It's not certain yet that it will happen, but year the monies raised will benefit the Sanibel El- there. The Paulsen property is 49 acres, zoned for 12 units and is priced at $ 1.3 million. ment, when not in use, to remain between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m." on the there's been a Jot of interest in the idea of a festi- ementary School Playground Fund. Due to Jardas' The advantage of buying the Paulsen property, said Assistant City Attorney Bill Mills, beach. Examples of beach equipment include "lightweight chairs and lounges, val on Sanibel to honor Ernest Hemingway. We many contractual arrangements there are very few is that is would provide additional Periwinkle Way right-of-way; developable prop- umbrellas, sailing vessels up to 16 feet in length, canoes, kayaks, paddle vessels, asked people what they thought of starting a small, times he can perform on Sanibel—this is a very spe- erty near the Sanibel Community Association and near another parcel the City re- sailboards, surfboards, fishing gear, sporting equipment, floatables and bicycles," literary and culturally oriented festival on the is- cial event! cently bought; and the entire rear part of the parcel — about 45 acres — could be Furthermore, all "equipment other than beach equipment" is illegal on the beach land celebrating the writer. Each person is asked to bring a dish to pass— preserved in the environmentally sensitive lands conservation district. and dunes. The purpose behind the restrictions is to preserve the beach and dune appetizer, side dish or dessert. SCAwill furnish roast Community Housing Resources has a grant of $303,000 to put toward the system and to prevent the disturbance of nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, Irene Raber, ham, turkey, rolls and beverages. construction and related sewer costs of the proposed project. It's important to keep An ordinance passed a few years ago "made a tremendous difference in the Sanibel and All islanders and visitors are welcome. The costs down, according to a letter from the CHR Board to Council, because "the appearance of the beach and in the numbers of false (sea turtle) crawls," said 1 Cleveland cost is $5 for SCA members and $7 for non-mem- seniors will undoubtedly have fixed incomes yielding a rental income stream that Erick Lindblad, executive director of SCCF. When things are left on the beach, a; bers; children 12 and under will be admitted for $2. will not increase.... The CHR Board is concerned about the high land cost of both sea turtle coming ashore to nest may be deterred by the object, sending her back; I really don't know. Crabs will be $2 each, and there will be a cash prize the Paulsen and the Bailey/Kontinos parcels when contrasted with other opportuni- into the water without nesting, hence a "false crawl." While most people remove He's from Key West so I for the big winner plus door prizes. ties. ..." objects and try not to interfere with turtles, others do not, and Lindblad supported think maybe it should The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with din- "If we want to have a project, people are going to have to pay for it," said Sam the proposed ordinance. stay there. ner at 6:30 and the races at 7:30. This is a good time Wierman, one of the Periwinkle Pines residents who were upset when CHR boosted The Council passed the ordinance in a vote of 4-1, with Bob Janes dissent- to join SCA and take advantage of the short season the idea of building the senior housing next to them. ing, but not without a lot of discussion and input from audience members — some • membership rates: $20 for families and $10 for in- CHR officials originally had pushed for the housing to be on a city-owned of whom thought the law too restrictive, others of whom thought it too lenient. dividuals. Please call 472-2155 by 2 p.m. Tuesday, parcel along Dunlop Road, formerly known as the Valtin Court site. It isn't out of Keeping turtles in the dark May 13 for reservations. the running but, since the City owns it, there's no need for an appraisal, said Assis- Another ordinance councilmen passed Tuesday — this time unanimously j Jim Hayes, tant City Manager Bill Mills. The Rosenhecks have been year-round resi- — was also designed to help sea turtles. Sanibel has had laws in effect to mini- Sanibel dents of Sanibel since 1991, and it was while work- Councilmen agreed to get appraisal of the three properties. Each appraisal mize outside lights, but they primarily have been in keeping with the City's dark- Since I own ... People costs "about $2,500 a pop," Mills said, and two would be needed for both Jenks. ing at the Sanibel Public Library that Donna de- sky concerns, not specifically to help turtles. I Macintosh Book Shop, I cided to return to school to study library science. • properties as well as for each of the other two. Properties costing more than $500,000 Nesting sea turtles and hatchlings use the pale light on the horizon overthe think it would probably be Local gradyate are required to have two appraisals. Donna Rosenheck was awarded a Masters She was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, an honor sea to find their way to the water. Other lights can misguide them and they endup J a very good idea. ... We society, upon graduation. dead outside condominiums and crushed in parking lots. I have a lot of people inter- Degree in Library & Information Science during- Essentially, the ordinance requires people to get the lights — both inside and j ested in reading, particu- the University of South Florida commencement Former CROW rehahilitator out — off the beaches. Those with existing lights have 60 days to comply. That! larly in modern classics of ceremonies in Tampa on May 3. Joining Donna headed to vet school RASTIC means anything from moving a lamp away from a window or pulling the drapes to J that sort. and her husband, Al, in celebrating were her mother, Mildred Williams, from Fort Myers, and Roger L. Fleming will be starting his Doc- The Islands' Community REDUCTION!! putting shields on outdoor lights. Other alternatives are to tint windows, use low-! tor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Univer- standing, mushroom-shaped lights that focus light downward, not outward, and} a brother and sister-in-law from Miami, Howard Newspaper since 1961 and Diane Williams. The couple's daughters flew sity of Wisconsin/Madison this fall. Already hold- using only low-wattage "bug bulbs. Flood lights and spotlights that shine on the| ing an Associate in Science in Veterinary Tech- MAILING ADDRESS Laura Scurry, in to cheer for mom as she received her degree. beach are prohibited and only low-intensity lights can be used in parking lots* nology, Fleming was only one of 80 students ac- P.O. Box 56 • Sanibel, FL 33957 Leah Rosenheck came from North Carolina; where the lights can be seen from the beach. In essence, people are required to | Sanibel (until cepted (out of 1,200 applicants) — 70 from Wis- Fax 472-5302 Justine Rosenheck and Rob Lassoff came from take whatever steps necessary to keep lights from shining on the beaches. j recently) consin and only 10 from out of state. LOCATION southern California. "We would not bring this to you if the current plan was working," Loflin j It's great. This is- (Continued, page 7A) Promenade Center told councilmen. Most people already make an effort to minimize lights on the; 695 Tarpon Bay Rd Unit #13 land needs a lot of activi- PHONE: 472-5185 beach. Others readily comply when people monitoring sea turtles explain to them J ties. It's been a long time Sanibel Island, reduced by $155,000 why it's important. But, he said, "each year there are a persistent few" who refuse \ and I've been here 33 Kitty Carlile Hart coming to the Sanibel Music Festival, from 3A SUBSCRIPTION RATES from $1,650,000 to $1,495,000 this 5 to get their lights off the beach and sometimes it's the same people year after year.; years. The kids need to ties and took a particular interest in the role of $22.00 $28.00 bedroom, 4 bath home with gorgeous "We have had problems with disorientation of hatchlings" and of nesting turtles, i see that sort of thing. A New York Times writer Mel Gussow says of the $20.75 Newspaper S26.42 Newspaper evening, "The only 'visual' is the actress herself (with women in society. She chaired the Statewide Con- $1.25SalesTax 51.58SalesTax view of eulf, features beach, private ' The ordinance, he said, "is not intended to address all lights distantly visible | Annual Subscription Annual SubscrfpHon ference of Women and was later appointed Special pool and spa, boat dock and tennis from the beach.... What will be enforced is lights that are causing a problem with; Alex Rybeck on the piano). With her customary Lee County Florida courts, Lavish construction concrete verve, she starts her chronicle with the first Ameri- Consultant to Governor Nelson Rockefeller on and steel, lovely spacious gallery style sea turtles." Mary Joe Women's Opportunities. She was appointed to the $28.00 $42.00 livingroorn, family kitchen with cus- The ordinance has a "noble" goal, said Besse, of the Chamber, but it likely j can musical, The Black Crook, in 1866 and then Annual Subscription Annual Subscription Hobbs, 1990 Independent Commission to review the Na- USA Foreign tom cabinetry, wine rack, storage will be expensive for resorts. "How do we gauge if we're being successful?" he segues 'to my friends Dick and Oscar and Cole and and views Galore! Private master asked. Fort Myers Irving and Jerome, and, of course, George and Ira." tional Endowment for the Arts. Postal Information suite with decks overlooking Gulf Some of her many special recognitions include: The Sanibel-Capliva Islander (USPS 481-400) is published 3 or 4 additional bedrooms, park- It's hard to say what the success and failure rate is, but "the thinking is that I think anything Her first performance on Broadway was in eveiy Friday and is distributed throughout Sanibel and ing for 4 or more cars, High Qual- less than one per nest survive," Loflin said. you bring to the island Champagne Sec. She was recently seen in the 1984 the National Medal of Arts from President George Capliva Islands by the Breeze Corp. Bush on July 9,1991; Honorary Trustee of the Met- P O Box 56 Sanibel, FL 33957 Second Class postage is paid ity! and an unbelievable buy at One time when Kain was watching turtle hatchling being released to thesea, that is cultural is a good revival of On Your Toes. In opera she created the at the Sanibel Post Office, Sanibel, FL 33957. $1,495,000. Call Today J.B. Novelli role of Lucretia in the American premiere of Ben- ropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Mod- 395-0444 or 994-2244. he said, they "turned at right angles to the sea and headed for certain doom" be- thing. They have so cause they were drawn toward land lights. many things already, but jamin Britten's Rape of Lucretia, and she made her ern Art; and an Honorary Doctor of Music from the Postmaster Send Address Changes to Certain areas on the beach are worse than others and in front of condomini- another is fine. Why not? debut with the Metropolitan Opera as Prince Orlofsky Curtis Institute of Music. Sanibel Captiva Islander CENTURY21 Hart is the author of Kitty: An Autobiography. POBox56 ums on a recent night "was like the great white way," said Lucy Hall, who serves in Die Fledermaus. Sanibel, FL 33957 IB. NOVELLI on the board of Condominium Associations of Sanibel Island. The problem she Movie appearances include a starring role in She was married to Pulitzer Prize winning play- INTERNATIONALE has heard from CASI members is that people renting the condos during turtle Robert the classic A Night at the Opera with the Marx Broth- wright-director Moss Hart, who died in 1961. The Classified advertising deadline 941-395-0444 ' season are the ones whodon't comply, because they don't knowjhe rules orun- Carlson,, Sanibe! ers and two films with Bing Crosby, She Loves Me couple had two children, Cathy and Christopher. is Tuesday 3:00 derstand the reasons. Not'and Here is My-Heart. In recent years she has Hart has three grandchildren. Error Responsibility In flia even! of an error we are resporv 800-883-0210 I think it would be a sible only for the first incorrect insertion of an ad if, in our opirv Furthermore, Besse said, "where does government stop when it goes into lectured extensively throughout the United States, An Evening with Kitty Carlisle Hart is a spe- ion there is a foss of value. We do not assume any respon$ibii- good idea. Everybody who cial event and not a part of the regular music ityfor an error beyond the cost of the ad itself. We assume no houses in terms of where lighting can be and whether drapes must be drawn? \ and was a regular panelist on the long-running TV comes over here, they'd festival's subscription series. A single ticket is $20. financial responsibility for typographical errors In advertisement I don t see how you're going to make any impact on interior lighting' or, spend money on things show, To Tell the Truth, for fifteen years. but will reprint without charge that part which is incorrect We Hart is Chairman Emeritus of the New York For further information please call 336-7999 or make are not responsible for any credrt or resmburs&mertf after 30 who sgoing to enforce it, said John Jensen of CASI other than the festival. ... checks payable to Sanibel Music Festival and mail days from publication date. The more money you get State Council on the Arts. She served as Chairman Columns: Opinions expressed in columns in The Islander and Last year during turtle nesting season," Planning Director Rogers said, "the to P.O. Box 1623, Sanibel, FL 33957-1623. Letters to the Editor are those of the person writing the column code enforcement officer accompanied turtle patrols He does work at night- on the island, the better off from 1976 until 1996. During that period she par- or letter and do not necessarily reflect those of the newspaper. J.B. Novelli „ The problem he had was lack of an finance „. to enforce " the island [is], I think ticipated in a wide range of public service activi- ISLANDER • Friday, May 9, 1997 » 7A 6A • Friday, May 9, 1997 « ISLANDER OUR TOWN OUR TOWN Fleming, from 5A personally light the candle for their Fleming is a 1975 graduate of loved ones. To have a candle lighted Linton High School in Schenectady, during the ceremony, send $5 with Snapshot NY and received his BA in Commu- the name of your loved one to the nications from the State University American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Patricia Allen of New York at Genesco. He has Royale, Suite 209, Fort Myers, Fla. Born: Kentucky worked at CROW off and on for well 33919. Call 936-1113 for more infor- Patricia Allen: Six years on the 1 Education: B.A. in library science and business over 10 years as a volunteer and mation. M.A. and M.S. in library science; doctoral work rehabilitator. Taie Tellers tell how job at the Sanibel Public Library in library science. Semnier christened things came to be Came to Sanibel: 1991 Austin Tyler Semmer was chris- How? and Why? stories will be By SCOTT MARTELL I grew up in Kentucky. If you weren't born Hobbies: Walking on the beach, collecting tened on April 12 at the Ostego Bay the highlight of the May 15 meeting Islander Editor there, you never were really accepted. Here, there shells; needlework, crafts, travel. Foundation in Fort Myers Beach. of the Tamiami Tale Tellers. The Six years ago next month, Patricia Allen Most like to have dinner with: Helen Keller Austin is the grandson of Bill meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Grand seems to be more acceptance and tolerance of and Anne Sullivan — it's fascinating that they Semmer, owner of Semmer Electric, ventured down from Indiana to take over the di- doing things — there is no right way of doing Court on College Parkway in Fort were able to do what they did. and Barbara Alcorn. He was born Myers. rectorship of the Sanibel Public Library. things. Here, there is a melding of many ideas. I Best asset: Any asset to an extreme becomes a Sept. 7,1996. The gown he wore was When she was hired, the idea was to ex- think this is because we have so many people Tales about how things came to liability; I am a hard worker, though. 113 years old, Austin's great, great, be (Pourquoi? stories in Haiti) "ex- pand the old library on Library Way. Instead she from so many different areas of the country liv- Proudest of: My kids, Beth, 31, and Marty, 34, great grandfather John Stum who was plain certain animal traits and appear- Making good use of a resource found herself overseeing, with the Board of Di- ing here. Personally, I like to try different things Words of Wisdom: Be honest with yourself;'you born in 1884 and died in 1977 was ances as well as characteristics and The Bablitch family found a creative way to use the seashells they col- rectors, the creation of a new library, a massive and see if they work. If not, you can always go can fool other people but you can't fool your- the first child to wear the gown. Serv- customs of humans all over the ing as Austin's godfather was Robert lected on a recent trip to Sanibel. Capt. Betty Reed took them on a shelling trip move in 1994, and the settling in. back to other ways. self. world," said TTT spokesperson Bert to Cayo Costa where Elaine and Steve Bablitch and their daughter, Emily, Today, the library has over 45,000 books, What did you think of the old library? Alcorn and as godmother, Sandra MacCarry of Sanibel. "These stories Bianchi. collected a load of shells and hauled them back to Wisconsin. Emily used some 1,500 audio tapes, 2,000 videos, 800 CDs, over Well, so many liked the old library. But, say are all suitable for children and fun in a presentation to her class; her math teacher used them as part of the week's 20 newspapers, 200-plus magazines, and access you like children. Remember how you felt when staff to help people find things more efficiently.^ for adults," she said. For additional lessons; all 38 children in her class got a few shells to take home; and the rest to 300-400 more magazines. The staff has ex- they were young? You may have thought 'I wish We've been able to add music to the collection.^ Events information, call her at 472-1781. gave life and features to a snowman, built April 12. panded to six full time employees, four parttime they could stay this way forever.' There is al- We've created better space for children to use;J Friendly Faces employees and over 130 volunteers, including ways something inside of you that clings to the the library and learn to value reading and library Light a candle, luncheon May 13 Community Church's Mission Rus- Russian government to the Orthodox children. old. But, the young children have to grow. We ies. We've got better meeting room facilitiesfor^ fight cancer The Friendly Faces Luncheon, sia Ministry has been charged with Church and the townspeople for the What attracted you to the area? couldn't have been what the community desired, non-profit groups to use. And, we've got better^ On May 16, hundreds of candles sponsored by Friends in Service Here the task of exploring ways in which church and architectural drawings are I was impressed by the Board that inter- or expected, in the older library. reading and study space. will light the night along the track at (FISH) will be held on May 13 at the Sanibel church can help the in process. This trip is the next stage viewed me — they were open-minded, down- Is there anything unique here, collection' the Lee County Sports Complex, each Jerry's of Sanibel. Those who live people of Chegdomyn, Russia build in the Community Church's relation- What do you see as the benefits of the a house of worship in their commu- ship with its sister church in to-earth people. new library? wise? a tribute to a cancer patient. The lu- alone or are handicapped can avail minaries will be lighted in a special themselves of this outing. For reser- nity. Chegdomyn. What were some of differences you found We've expanded the collection, added more Each area library likely tries to have a local ceremony at 10 p.m. during the Land has been deeded by the on Sanibel? books collection.. We are actively collecting ma- vations, call Mary Anne McCormick, (Continued, page 10A) American Cancer Society's Relay for 472-5916. terial about history of Sanibel. To me, it is criti Life taking place that weekend at the cal to preserve the history of the island, and, wii sports complex. The entire event be- the historical museum, it is a joint responsibil gins at 6 p.m. and will include teams Of the Spirit Mother's Day is everyday at ity. Our responsbility is collecting the printer from local businesses, organizations What do all word—books, letters, manuscripts, scrapbook: and neighborhoods walking, running Islanders to visit Scarlett's. The perfect gift for Mom? It is so important people don't just discard thin, or skating around the track for 24Russia The Islands' Community What do you enjoy most about your job hours to raise money to fight cancer. Kirk, Cyndie and David A day of pampering! Newspaper since 196] Target The interaction with people — and I meel While you can have a luminary Hoggatt have been called to join the Certificates so many interesting people, people who reall; lighted on your behalf, all are encour- LOGOS Mission Outreach to Russia Available EDITOR: Scott Martell aged to attend this moving tribute to for three weeks in June. Sanibel Executives seem to enjoy a library, and that makes the joi GENERAL MANAGER: seem worthwhile. We have the highest circula QUALITY HOME • DUALITY HOME f QUALITKM1ME Carlene Brennen have in tion per capita in the state, and have had for af GENERAL SALES MANAGER: common? least the past three years. CAPTIVA PARADISE Stanlee Kucaba What do you find as the most difficult" p/—/ ^_y

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Ft Accepted MON.-FRI. 9-8, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 11-5 • 1446 PERIWINKLE WAY 395-2676 1547 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 595-2050 1100 PARVIEW DRIVE 10A - Friday, May 9, 1997 • ISLANDER OUR TOWN ISLANDER » Friday, May 9, 1997 - 11A CITY 5 I D E But the restrictions affect the rights and eco- Others also backed the idea of an island-wide study Lillian used canes or was confined to an electric Council kills nomic value of the property, Wolanin and property cart, she was an active participant in island af- — with a resolution warning people that the City is in OBITUARIES owner Don Fleming both said. Wolanin's lot is al- the process of a zoning change. If they were to proceed fairs. She helped establish a current events dis- lowed two dwelling units, in terms of acreage, but with their development, they would be putting them- Lillian Kaplan cussion group which is still meeting after more duplex zoning two single-family homes would be less desirable than selves at risk. Councilmen voted to pass the ordinance Lillian Kaplan, 73, died Wednesday, April 30. than 10 years; she participated in a Great Books a duplex, in part because the two single-family home and they decided to proceed with the island-wide study. She had been a full-time resident of Sanibel since group of equal duration; and was a founding mem- wouldn't both have frontage to the water. More sign restrictions October, 1994, and had spent from two to six ber and served on the board of Bat Yam — Temple in W. Gulf area Fleming was surprised to hear about the other There was very little comment by either Council months on the island for the past 20 years. Services of the Islands, which serves the Jewish commu- ByJILLTYRER restrictions and was upset that the new ordinance or the public before councilmen unanimously passed and interment were on May 4. nity. Islander staff writer would affect the value of his property. He bought it another sign ordinance. This one restricts people from Lillian was an outspoken advocate for social She is survived by her husband, George, who A group of people who own property on the wa- strictly for investment, he said, and if he's restricted . putting signs on private property without the property justice and spent 19 years as the founder and ex- lives on Sanibel; her three children—Fran of Mil- ter-front side of West Gulf Drive fought a proposed to two single-family homes, they will have to be long owner's permission — and it also applies to absentee ecutive director of the Tippecanoe, Ind., Family Ser- waukee, Nancy who lives in Baltimore and ordinance before the Planning Commission, before City and narrow. Nobody wants "to spend $2 million on a owners of shopping centers. 41-foot-wide house." vice Agency. That agency had started out provid- Michael of Lafayette, Indiana; and five grandchil- Council, and now they may be taking it to court with a Sprint switching ing counseling services only but, during Kaplan's dren—Aaron, Eva, Erica, Katie and Joshua. multi-million-dollar suit. Furthermore, said David Depew, a land plan- Other councilmen took up Councilman Andrew administration, expanded to more than 30 workers Because of her deep interest in education, City Council unanimously approved the ordi- ning expert hired by the same group of property own- Reding's banner against Sprint-Florida. Reding uses the ers represented by Ebilini, that section of land "is a in numerous fields, including homemakers, educa- two scholarship funds are being established in her nance Tuesday that changes the zoning in the area so Internet a great deal in business, but has had difficulty honor. Donations for nursing students' financial property owners can build only single-family homes. very different type of development than the subdivi- getting full use of new equipment because Sprint tors and outreach persons. Kaplan also served on sions with which it proposed to be grouped." The Louise Danforth and Joan Riley tied for the honor of aid should be sent to the Lillian Kaplan Memorial It had been zoned for single-family development but, doesn't extend its digital switching service to Sanibel. the national board of Family Service Agencies and houses "are some of the largest and most valuable on "Volunteer of the Year" for the Old Schoolhouse the Tippecanoe County Welfare Board. She pro- Scholarship Fund at Edison Community College apparently as a result of an error, it changed in 1985 so Nor does the company, which has a monopoly in the Theater. Here, they are pictured with creative director that duplexes could be built in the area. When mem- the Island. Smaller lots and older homes characterize area, have plans to, Reding said he has been told. An- vided psychiatric services for the mentally ill at the Foundation—Post Office Box 60210, Fort Myers the platted subdivision in the area," his report sum- J.T. Smith. Please see story page 8C. 33906-6210. Or donations may be made to the bers of The Rocks Civic Association got wind of the other effect of not having the service is that customers Logansport State and Wabash Valley Hospitals. change, they-lobbied the City to change it back. But mary says. Furthermore, restricting development there University of Chicago School of Social Service can't get Caller ID, which Sprint advertises. At his urg- She was the recipient of many honors, includ- some people who had bought property since 1985 — to single-family could damage the flexibility the City ing — and with the support of the Sanibel-Captiva Is- Administration at 969 East 60th Street, Chicago, ing induction into Phi Beta Kappa by the Univer- with the understanding that they could build duplexes might need in case of post-storm redevelopment. lands Chamber of Commerce, said director David Kids sity of Chicago where she received her Masters in IL 60637. Envelopes should be marked ATTN: — took up the fight for their property rights. Members of The Rocks Civic Association, how- Besse, the City Council unanimously passed a resolu- Gary Grant and a notation should indicate that the Register for summer rec Social Work. Included in her long list of profes- They lost that fight with City Council, but Vincent ever, backed the ordinance. "I am just chagrined that tion "calling upon Sprint-Florida, Inc. to plan for and sional accomplishments and awards was her elec- contribution is to the L. Kaplan Memorial Schol- Wolanin let the City Council know that if they did ap- this has boiled down to money," said Carol Spencer. to install digital switching and to make line quality im- Forms will be available for the Sanibel Rec- tion in 1985 as Social Worker of the Year by the arship Fund. prove the ordinance, his family would file a "Bert Har- Sanibel residents "should have a place where we can provements within the City of Sanibel, and on Captiva reation Complex's "Summer Wreck" program be- National Association of Social Workers/Indiana John D. Chaplin ris property act claim ... which will claim several mil- go where we don't have to look at a million-dollar Island in an expeditious manner." ginning at 10 a.m. May 19. Registrations must be Chapter. In 1980 she was invited to the White house John D, Chaplin, 54, died May 1 in Lexing- lion dollars in lost value at the least based on the rights edifice." Furthermore, she said, their property values Cutting the stink mailed, and youngsters will be accepted on a first decline when they are next to multi-family homes. to meet President Carter and take part in a national ton, Kentucky. He was the son of Marian Chaplin being taken away and the loss of the ability to realize the Adjustments at the Donax treatment plant will come, first serve basis by order of postmark. The That might not be true, said Steven Cunningham, policy briefing. When she retired, an annual award Pille, stockholder in the Island Inn and former investment expectations of the entire Wolanin family." cost the City about $200,000, but officials say they'll popular recreation program will from from 1-5 a property appraiser. Typically, the home "that's next was established in her name by the Family Service Sanibel resident now living at Shell Point. Funeral "We aren't going to go away," said Mark Ebilini, cut the odor at the plant. The changes deal with equip- p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays from June 24 to a duplex is usually worth less than the one next to Association. services were held in Lexington on May 5. the attorney representing Wolanin and several other ment to thicken the sludge and adjust the aeration. Tak- through August 1. Programs are set for children in Despite the fact that, over a number of years, property owners. "We'll be filing our little Bert Harris a nice house," but Sanibel's Land Development Code ing out liquid and thickening the sludge, said Utilities first through eighth grade. For more information, claim soon." "might make that questionable." The sorts of duplexes Director John Hefty, also means cutting costs by re- please call 472-2345. The change apparently was made in error but, built on such high-prices properties, he said, are not ducing the number of trips made to transport the solids Planning Director Bruce Rogers told the Council, the going to be low-income in appearance. off-island. ordinance "needs to stand on its own merits." Also at issue was whether the City should con- Funding for 2020 The ordinance would not affect the density al- duct an island-wide study of zoning compatibility. People will get to speak at City Council's May UFE CAN OINXY lowed in the area, he said. Properties still would be "The attempt to adopt a regulation that will single out 20 meeting on a proposal to set up a taxing unit to fund allowed only one dwelling unit per acre. Ebilini chal- one area for extraordinary development controls is Lee County's land conservation program voters ap- BE UNDERSTOOD WOOD FLOORS lenged that statement, but it seemed to go unresolved. unwarranted and unsupported," says Depew's study; proved in November. Rather than including it in the Nor would it affect the three motels in the area, which and it was a point that caused some councilmen to general taxes on property tax bills that residents receive, BACKWARDS inn'e already are nonconforming, Rogers said. hesitate. County Commissioners want to set up the funding for Several lots in the area are larger than 1.5 acres "Listening to Steve Cunningham's testimonys it the Consrvation 2020 Program through a Municipal BUT IT MUST BE and qualify for more than one dwelling unit, he said, sounds like the issue is bigger than the case before Service Taxing Unit (MSTU). Each city and town in High Performance but since the City's Land Use Plan was adopted in 1976, us," said Councilman Wally Kain. He proposed tak- the county must approve the MSTU for the program to WED FORWARD "no one has ever applied to construct anything but a ing a look at the rest of the island. "I'm uneasy about get funding and some fear that it is an attempt by County WOOD FLOORS single-family residence" in the area. People who did looking at something piecemeal," he said, and com- Commissioners to kill the program. Shhhhhhhh! apply to build anything but a single-family home would ing to a decision "that may not fit when we look at Waiting for that state money Nothing enriches a home the whole picture." West Gulf Drive subdivision. like a wood floor. have to leap a few more hurdles in the Land Develop- The Council gave the OK to renew the City's line New model home under con- Be assured though that this ment Code — such as meeting appearance and size re- "I'm deeply troubled," said Councilman Andrew of credit for a $994,266 loan from NationsBank, which struction. For sale at pre-con- floor is more than just beauti- strictions and keeping in mind that they can't have two Reding. "We have a situation ... that feels to me ... the City loaned to Captiva Erosion Prevention District. like I'm under a form of blackmail, to be under the stmction for $595,000. Com- ful. Its also strong enough to principle structures on one lot. 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He had also was being held at knifepoint by Zuloaga. straw in the toilet of the kind frequently Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of gone in the pool and overturned a num- When responding to this call, officers used to store and inhale cocaine. He also the Year by the Lee County Bar Associa- ber of small children's rafts which made found the man in* the parking lot with his found a small bag of marijuana on the Around Our Town Commentary tion for his actions in preventing a po- them leave the pool area. He then took a shirt ripped open and his face covered kitchen counter. Cooper found more tential suicide last year. beach ball from the pool and struck sev- with abrasions and scratches. He indi- marijuana and several marijuana roaches eral guests. When Useman asked him to cated he had been beaten by Zuloaga and in a living room cabinet. Scott MARTELL Carlene BRENNEN Double trouble leave he bacame belligerant. held at knifepoint ,unable to escape, for All the subjects were advised of Around 5 p.m. on May 4 Officer Sundial requested a Trespass Warn- a considerable period of time. The offic- their rights and Cooper then asked who Islander General Manager Kurt Fundermark and Officers Jane ing against him and Poshek resisted, ob- ers found Zuloaga inside the residence owned the marijuana. John Thiesen said Islander Editor Cechman and Ron Curry responded to a structed and opposed its service. He was and recovered the evidence, specifically it was his and admitted that the parapher- call from Sundial's security officer Ted arrested, processed at SPD and taken to the large knife, described by the victim. nalia was also his. JkJfLm Useman about an intoxicated guest at the jail. He was charged with aggravated Thiesen was transported to SPD, Crocodial poolside bar. Daniel Karl Doyfele trouble II assault, false imprisonment and, after he fingerprinted, photographed and given a Poshek of Sanibel was subsequently ar- spit on Det. Sgt. Mike Cooper, also Notice to Appear by Officer Claude Tyus. rested for disorderly conduct and resist- Sanibel resident Oscar Zuloaga, charged with battery on a law enforce- He was then released. What an opportunity! Let the sun also rise ing an officer without violence. who was arrested April 24 for Driving ment officer. He was taken to the Lee Cooper took the former Jacaranda Poshek's most notable recent brush Under the Influence, was in jail again County jail where he was held until post- employee back to the restaurant where guess most people already will come back for a week. I suspect with Sanibel Police came last year when early in the morning on May 4. ing $ 1,500 bond on May 5 and released she paid $31.80, the going bar price, for have an opinion — even if we'll fill up our resort vacancies. And I on Sanibel he was found lying in the middle of San- This time he got into an argument on the condition that he have no contact her twelve bottles of beer. they don't know the details — suspect we'll have some residents and with a friend who had come down from I visitors from off-island who will come house. But those who are looking for- Cap Road and essentially forced a couple with the victim. His previous arrest had Alligator reports about the Hemingway Festival being ninformed people are ask- of residents to give him a ride in their Chicago to try to help him out with his also involved battery on a law enforce- considered for Sanibel. We should for various events. ing me "What does a ward to a literary festival should not pick-up—which they did, all the way to financial problems. Police were first ment officer, after he hit Officer Jack Betz On April 29 a Sand Pbinte resident know within a few days whether or not Most events—golf, tennis, for in- Hemingway Writers' Con- be harassed by those who would rather called to Zuloaga's residence about 11 called in an alligator complaint to which U the police station. On May 4 he was re- while Betz was fingerprinting him. it will be held this year, or at all. stance—could only handle 100-200 ference have to do with Sanibel?" It curl up on their couch in their air-con- Off. Jack Betz responded. The resident fusing to pay his tab at the bar and leave. p.m on May 3, but the two men agreed This cost more than I I say: What an opportunity! people. If a Peter Matthiessen came 'to doesn't have to have anything to do with ditioned condos watching TV. Useman said Poshek had been at the bar to settle their differences. said that, at times, the alligator came over The huge gain is cultural. What a speak at the Schein Performing Arts Hall, Sanibel. What do Mozart, Mark Twain Should those visitors who book thought... to the pool area. The alligator approached marvelous opportunity is being consid- how many could watch? That auditorium or Picasso have to do with Sanibel? a room for three days to attend the lit- On May 4 at about 7:30 p.m. offic- Betz in an aggressive manner, so Sgt. ered for us here on the Islands of the Arts. holds about 400 people. The Commu- What is wrong with a group of edu- erary conference be held captive in- ers responded to a complaint of burglary Mike Murray captured it and relocated it We have a chance to have a literary and nity Association holds maybe 250 cated people wanting to discuss litera- side their concrete walls, or should and theft at the Jacaranda Restaurant. to the Sanibel River. arts festival that could draw famous art- people. ture on a beautiful subtropical island and they be allowed to see the sunlight, A former employee, who was rec- A state trooper reported on May 1 ists to Sanibel. Som&of the events being And be honest. The Taste of the honor a Pulitzer Prize -winning author play tennis, golf, fish or sail? Con- ognized by several people on the scene, that a motorist had contacted him by cell- planned are purely recreational. Others Islands drew 3,500 or more for a one- on his birthday? The fact that his fam- ventions happen every day of the had entered the rear door of the restau- phone about a dead alligator on San-Cap are cultural — a literary conference, day event. How many of you really no- ily vacationed on Sanibel in the early week on this island, but most of them rant, removed two 6-packs of Michelob Road near Wulfert. Sgt. Brendan music, theater, children's programs. ticed a massive increase that afternoon? 1900s, and his heirs are still vacation- do not take the money made from Light from the cooler and left. The man- Fitzgerald responded and found a 4- to What a fabulous opportunity this ing here today, just adds to the mystique these events and give it back to the 5-foot alligator in the eastbound lane Economic gain for Sanibel? Ac- ager stated that he didn't want to pros- cording to South Seas Resorts' Earl could be for us. Let's keep an open mind, of this world famous writer. community, as the Hemingway fam- ecute; all he wanted was either the beer whose head had been crushed by a pass- find out the details before judging, and A Chicago Bears Conference was ily would like to do. ing vehicle. Raven, most resorts will be about 95 returned or the money the restaurant was percent or more full anyway during July. then truly enjoy the kind of event I think recently held on the island, and I didn't Two hundred people attending WE SELL FOR LESS due paid. Lost and Found There are fewer residents here at that we really do want on Sanibel. hear anyone say "What do the Chicago a weekend of upscale literary activi- The ex-employee was located at •Two abandoned Murray bikes time, and fewer day visitors, thus giv- Bears have to do with Sanibel?" This nar- ties, a tennis tournament of 120 play- her apartment and invited the four offic- On another note: ers and a golf tournament of 30 carts were found at Somerset at the Reef and ing us our "quiet time." I've started saving quotes I like row mindedness of some people reminds ers in. With her was her room-mate, John taken to Sanibel Police storage for safe- Who will come — and pay our $3 me of those who would sanction book will not be noticed among the thou- Daniel Theisen, and two guests.The of- from various readings. Thought I'd sands of day trippers who cross our keeping. One was a woman's blue and toll, our $100-a-night room rates, our share this one from Tom Robbins: "We burning before they even read the book. ficers explained the complaint to her, and gray, 26-inch, 10-speed model and the $15-50 dinners, our $2.50 bottles of I agree, not everyone is interested in a causeway every day. And these Douglas admitted she had stolen the beer succeed at being alive only when we people attending the conference will other a man's 26-inch black and gray 10- beer? Probably won't be the same crowd enjoy life. Anyone, except certain ex- literary and arts festival. I'm sure some ruFurniturn e World Can Handle AH Your Needs and agreed to pay for it. speed. that wants to run naked through the of our residents have never been on the have already paid for their events and While in the apartment, Sgt. Coo- istentialists and guilt-ridden liberals, have parking spaces reserved. Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Patio," •A Sanibel resident brought a white streets of Key West (drats!). can enjoy life when it is easy. The trick grounds of BIG Arts or the Pirate Play- per saw a small pipe and pack of mari- cotton handbag to SPD containing a pair I suspect some winter residents Mattress Sets, Commercial, Hotel/ Motel juana cigarette papers lying ont he floor is to enjoy it when it is hard." Also specializing in Sofa Sleepers!! of women's reading glasses, an Ameri- ( ) and a stem in an ashtray next to the pipe. can Express card, Ford keys and a Holi- • Carpet Also in the ashtray was a small straw day Inn room card. Police could not get • Tile We Have the best Prices which is commonly used to inhale pow- in touch with the resident to determine LETTERS • Wallpaper in Lee Co. and Can dered cocaine. Cooper then asked the where the man found the bag. • Verticals Package Your Purchase room-mates if they would agree to a aluminum soda cans! had, as neighbors for a week, a •Drew Anderson of Kennett Great, professional Come out of the Dark sextet of high school kids who had • Mini-Blinds to Save you even More search of their apartment. They signed Square, Penn. lost his wallet around 8 Upon inquiring, we have been Money! the consent form. coverage Ages, Sanibel! told by several sources, including the saved their recyclables, as we did, • Draperies p.m. on April 30, possibly near Pick only to find out how "limited" • Wood Shutters Kwik. Officer Ezra Padgham helped him To the Editor: To the Editor: Chamber of Commerce, that condo- Serving the Sanibel and ' miniums do not bother and that your efforts are. • Lamps Fort Myers Beach Com- look for the wallet without success. The We at BIG Arts want to thank We have just spent two weeks The Island's premier builder you for the accurate, generous and waste goes into an incinerator on the Come on, Town of Sanibel! • Bedspreads munities for over 9 years. wallet contained all the usual things, plus on your island paradise and have ...since 1983 well-written coverage you give us. enjoyed our stay very much, but mainland. What? Burn all this valu- Come out of the dark ages! Stop • Accessories Join Our Long List of $280 in traveler's checks and his Marco throwing garbage in the air and CD Island resort room key. The islands and visitors rely on you there is one facet of our vacation able resource and throw its gases in • Painting/Interior Satisfied Customers landfills! Mandate recycling by CO for their information, reminders and here which we have found shock- the air? /Exterior DUi arrest reviews of our programs. As a non- The Chamber advised us that everybody, condos included! ing. Make it easier for your visitors Please Visit our 11,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom Our Experienced Staff will help coordinate Inc. Officer Kurt Fundermark re- profit organization, our advertising Indeed, we are in a state which the town of Sanibel has a recycling CD with a conscience. There must be while you're here or away, or Give us a call, We can come to you! sponded to an accident with possible in- 'budgeris nil, so you know how very conscientiously recycles al- program for residents and that, if we o juries at 11:30 in the morning on Mon- important you are to us. We wanted wanted to recycle more than what a business around which can see Member Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce most all non-perishable products. the profit that can be made in re- GEORGE day, May 5. Francisco Jose Tobar of you to know we recognize and ap- We were shocked to find that this the condo does, we could go to the Coral Springs had run into a stopped car preciate your efforts. town offices to do so. We went there cycling? There is at home ... it's is not generally the case on the is- Mta~secret! Conveneintly at the intersection of Rabbit Road and We especially appreciate Frank land ! Notonly-do you have4imked and found only one bit for guess PARKER I And if it's not a state law, it FAST& Located next San-Cap. Fundermark observed Tobar's Wagner's extensive expertise and recycling (newspapers, bottles, alu- what? Newspapers! They did not tell INC. 8 slurring speech and reddened eyes and minum cans and #1 and 2 plastic us that the town recycling bins are should be! to Sanibel " asked him to take the field sobriety test. his professional coverage of our Henri de Marne FREE • NEW CONSTRUCTION events. —no foam trays, no #6 plastic con- not at the town office, but behind the and Fort « 3 Tobar had difficulty standing and keep- library. Waitsfield, Vt. 15501 McGregor Blvcl. • REMODELING • DESIGN Sincerely, tainers, no tin cans, etc.) but the Myers ing his balance and refused to take the condos don't even do that! All that What an example you set! We (Continued, page 14) DELIVERY Open 7 Days blood alcohol content test. He was ar- Laverne Phillips Beach (941)466-5100 W President, BIG Arts they recycle are newspapers and STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR CO rested for Driving Under the Influence 489-3311 o #CG-C 007963 oo and cited tor careless driving and having no proof of insurance. !SLA!S!D€!i • Friday, May 9, 1997 • 1SA 14A - Friday, May 9, 1997 - ISLANDER COMMENTARY Architect switches coasts Tajfe ?f th were part of the preparations and Letters, from 13A the hard work. Proceeds from the Thanks for helping day's activities will help our non- in move to Captiva COTI Report has also been involved in gift beyond words. I've To the Editor: profit preschool offer financial as- ByANNEBELLEW sistance to deserving island fami- Islander staff writer development planning felt at home here from The Children's Education Cen- for large tracts of land, be the first day I arrived. ter of the Islands would like to thank lies, and will also help us furnish Armand BALL Award-winning ar- "**""" £3" the new building that is nearing chitect and designer, they for business com- It's a place you never all who helped with our Third An- plexes or for a whole want to leave and it nual Children's Spring Festival of completion on our property at 350 President, Committee of the Islands Kevin Farrell, AIA, is Casa Ybel Road. opening an studio on town. needs to be preserved the islands. In addition to the fami- "From our office with thoughtful and car- lies of nearly every child who at- We especially thank these ma- Captiva. Long a de- jor sponsors of the 1997 Children's signer for such re- high above the Pacific ing development." tends the center, many friends and Ocean," Farrell says, "we Farrell will put his business people in the community Spring Festival: Community Bank nowned companies as of the Islands, the Island Sun, Sani- Warner Bros., B.U.M. are fortunate to observe philosophy to the test UMARSHALL FFORD•• bel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, Sprint, Equipment, Vidal the yearly migration of with his first island com- VIP Realty and the Seafood Center Sassoon and Revlon, the California gray mission on West Gulf ISLAND STYIE & Crab House. among others, his head- whale. That was a hard Drive. The design, based Gould Lee be the most densely act to follow until I came on colonial principles, THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU HOMES &HOMESITES In addition, these businesses quarters are in Cardiff- ...from the C.R.O.W. Board, Staff & Taste Committee... generously provided funds and/or by-the-Sea, California. across Sanibel and Cap- will have a truly authen- to all of the following businesses and individuals who helped create a very successful 1997 services to help ensure the festival's developed county in the state? He developed his tiva. The close proximity tic Caribbean charm. He Taste of the Islands, heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you! success: Bailey's, Big Red Q style through extensive of the birds, dolphins, is proposing the instal- — CORPORATE SPONSORS — QuickPrint Center, Greenhouse international training manatees and other wild- lation of an Ecoflow Barrier Island Title Services, Inc. • BPI • Community Bank of the Islands, A Bamett Grill, Gym-Mobile, Island Financial and travel in far corners life provides an environ- septic system and will Bank • Sanibel Accommodations • The Islander • H0B0 Enterprises of Sanibel, Inc. • Services, Island Graphics, Island n November, 1996, the voters built. At the current absorption rate of of the world from Eu- ment in which I am eas- design the landscaping Island Inn • Adventures In Paradise 'Apple Transport • Butterknife • Sanibel Taxi • Home Mortgage, Lazy Flamingo of Lee County approved a new housing of 1,400 units per year, rope to New Zealand. ily creative. for the estate as well. He Lazy Flamingo • Miller & Helms, CPA, PA • Sanibel Brew Pub • Sysco Food Services • U.S.A., Poe & Brown insurance, non-binding referendum enough residential units are already "Among the fringe also plans on working First Independence Bank • Flower Shop of the Islands • Island Designs • Lifeline Designs I He studied architecture • Molnar Electric • Budweiser • Jose Cuervo, National Distributing Company • VTV, named Proposition 2020, which ap- permitted to last until 2030! That with Ecophyllia, a local Priscilla Murphy Realty, Prudential, in Lugano, Switzerland, benefits of setting up a Channel 39 • WDRR, 98.5 • Arundels • Luc Century Sanibel Police Department, South proved an increase of .05 mills in the means the addition of over 127,000 and acquired a particu- studio here," he contin- environmentally fo- — BANDS & ENTERTAINMENT — CAPTIANS WALK Seas Plantation, Thomas Rizzo-At- ad valorem tax millage to be set aside people in that small area of the county. lar insight into planning, ues, "is being able to pro- cused design group. By: On The Marc Entertainment Ground floor, one bedroom, condo- torney, and TMS Renovations. for the purpose of acquiring lands for Most of us chose the west coast mass and scale. He has vide a location like this The new studio is Donating in Whole: Richie Dice • Whitehouse Donating In Part: Mambo Brothers • The minium in excellent condition only, We also thank our silent auc- protection of open space in Lee County. of Florida because it was and is less implemented these Eu- for my family to experi- located in Farrell's home Juice $93,000. tion donors: Canterbury School, Subsquently, each County Commis- developed and therefore has more open ropean principles in his ence and enjoy. To watch on Captiva, and he i — TASTE JUDGES — Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Fishy sioner appointed three persons to a space than the congested east coast. design work with my five-year-old's face presently buying a piece JR Underwood, Executive Chef, Seminole Gaming Palace • Will Ford, Bistro 41 • Craig Business Charters, Offshore Sail- newly formed Lee County Conserva- Yet, unless drastic steps are taken Lee projects nationwide for as a dolphin pays our of property on Sanibe' & Stacy Ross, Chart House • Bill Davis, Hickory BBQ • Paul Carter, Ritz-Carlton • ing School and West Wind Inn. tion Land Acquisition and Stewardship County will have far less open space kayak a visit in where his mother ex Timmy Hodges, Carrabbas's Italian Grill • Bill Murray, Smitty's • Kevin Nichols, Registry residential, commercial Resort e Curt Amidzich, Peter's La Cuisine And a big thanks, too, to these Advisory Committee and that has met than the more populous counties on the and retail buildings. He Roosevelt Channel is a pects to live. monthly since February, 1997. As yet, east coast! In fact, we will be living in A special thanks to all ofiiie participating restaurants, without whom there would be nothing to taste: V *• merchants for their raffle donations: — PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS — Mangie e Bevi il Ristorante, Sani- many persons have approached the one of the most densely developed Thistle Lodge • Tarwinkle's • Bullfeathers • Bailey's • Sunset Grill • Timbers • Lazy bel Harbour Resort, Macaroni Grill, Committee with offers of land for sale, counties in the state by 2030. Business News Makers Flamingo I & Lazy Flamingo II • Twilight Cafe • Bubble Room • Tarpon Bay Cafe • Bellini's of Captiva, the Bubble' but no recommendations have been Yes, Sanibel has protected over Johnny's • Pippins • Jerry's • Sanibel Grill • Temptations • Captiva Art Cafe • Morgan's Room, Windows on the Water, made to the County Commission yet. 60 percent of its land and the island is Patrick Delesalle Rain Forest • Hungry Heron • Gramma Dot's • Matealuna Morgan's Rainforest, Shoeless However, the County Commis- in no danger of becoming over-devel- promoted — WDLDLIFE SPONSORS — BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME Joe's, Lighthouse Cafe, Island Book sion will be studying the proposed oped. However, if the county is over- quickly goes Coral Veterinary Clinic • The Gabriel Foundation • Elisabeth A. Smith • Peter 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool home, large Nook, Macintosh Book Shop, Sani- county budget for 1998 during July and developed and has little open space, to top at at Sanifeel Parsons • Adelaide Cherbonnier • Nancy Palmer & LeClair Bissell, MD • Stephen August but adopting the maximum & Robin Platt • Lisa Brooks • Tony & Tamea Sutphen • Henny & Ken Karasin • open living room set in a very pri- bel Island Bookstore, Islander Trad- more and more citizens of Lee County Century 21 Harbor Judy & Herb Goldenberg • Mike & Evelyn Klein • Bill & Jane Harrison • Sam & vate location off West Gulf Drive millage rate in July, 1997 for the com- and visiting tourists will find their way ing Post, The Secret Garden, Idle Ken Patrick has O 'Leary Jordan Annick Deles- Gertrude Ford • Harold F. Hartrick • Betty Jensen, Jensen's On The Gulf • Allen G. very near beach with deeded beach Hours, Sanibel Art & Frame Com- ing year. Unless action is taken in that to our island where there is open.space. sale has been pro- Tenbroek, The Mariner Group • Barbara C. Hobson • Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Brown • process to increase the millage desig- been named the top sell- Mr. & Mrs. John Cannon • Sue Ann Pirsch • Carol Deall • Jo Karlman • Ann Arnoff access. $369,500. pany, The Black Orchid, Norfleet So, we will be effected not only when ing agent for April for sort properties valued at moted to the newly nated for such land purchases for pur- we cross the causeway and are con- • Mr. & Mrs. James Courtney • Richard W. Angle • Karalyn Schenck • Mr. & Mrs. Interiors, Molnar Electric, Lads 'n' Century 21 J.B. Novelli more than $6.4 million. created position of Di- Wally Kain • Barbara & Denny Jones • Phyllis Mason • Mr. & Mrs. Alan Winslow Lassies, Cheshire Cat, Nanny's, poses of the 1998 budget, no lands can fronted with congested and crowded O'Leary has worked rector of Boat Opera- • Marcia MacKinnon • Pat Zambuto, The Cedar Chest • Mr. & Mrs. Charles White be purchased until 1999 at the earliest. Internationale. Patrick Imaginarium, Sun Splash Family roads and areas, but by the increased first came to Sanibel in with SSCP for four years tions for the Sanibel • H.G. Fisher • Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Plossl • Virginia S. Taub • Margaret Greenberg • Water Park, Johnny's Pizza, Moto The Committee of the Islands traffic on the island. and has been a real estate Harbour Resort. Mary Jane Briney • Mr. & Mrs. Bill Smith • Drs. Phyllis & Paul, Coral Veterinary believes that time is of the essence! 1961, landing his plane Clinic • Jan Egeland, The Gabriel Foundation • Howard F. Stim Photo, Island Massage & Body The Committee of the Islands on the Casa Ybel air- agent for eight years. Annick has been Works, International Medical Cen- Today, only nine percent of the total urges the citizens of Sanibel to imme- Bruce Jordan was with Sanibel Harbour — PARKING & TRANSPORT — land in Lee County is protected from strip. Patrick has 35 Lee Co. Sheriff's VO.I.C.E. Officers • Adventures In Paradise Trolley • Apple ter, Pat's Hair Kair, Terry's Tennis diately write or call the county com- years experience as a li- the top vacation owner- for three years, start- Shop, Hair, Skin & Nails, Key West development, compared to Brevard, missioners and urge them to include the ship sales associate for ing as Promenade Cafe Transport • Sanibel Taxi • Sanibel Trolley • 1st Independence Bank Limousine • Broward and Dade counties on the east censed real estate broker Naples Trolley Service • Butterknife Subdivision * The Children's Center • Baileys Excursions, CROW, Green Earth increase in millage rate for 2020 land in Maryland, Virginia, SSCP in 1996. Jordan Manager. Prior to join- • Community Bank of the Islands • SunTrust • NationsBank • First Union • St. SANCTUARY GOIF Nursery & Landscape, Broadway coast which have 40-65 percent of their purchases in the 1998 budget. Though was responsible for sell- ing Sanibel Harbour, Michael's Episcopal Church • Sanibel Community Association • Pirate Playhouse • land mass protected! Taking south Lee Washington, D.C., and Rare opportunity to own a sanctu- Palm Dinner Theater, Old School- John Manning is the commissioner for the Virgin Islands. He is ing 67 weeks in vacation she was General Man- The Sanibel Library • The City of Sanibel ary lakefront homesite. Creative house Theatre, Sanibel Gallery, County from Alico to Bonita Beach our district, it would not hurt to con- ownerships amounting to ager for Alpes d'Huez With generous assistance from the following: Roads, over 60,000 residential units a retired builder, real es- terms or seller will exchange for Eileen Fisher, Cricket Shop, tact all five of the commissioners. (PO tate appraiser and insur- nearly $1.3 million in in France, worked — ORGANIZATIONS — condo. Caloosa Canvas, Stanley & have been permitted, and only around Box 398, Fort Myers, FL., 33902). It sales. Jordan has worked with the 1992 Olympic AmeriCorps Volunteers • Boy Scout Council of South Florida, Explorer Post • The 13,000 have been built. This means that ance adjuster. Patrick Livingston's, The Beach House and is urgent that we act now during May joined Century 21 in with SSCP for four years Games in Albertville, Sanibel-Captiva Board of Realtors • The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Sanibel Light Tackle Outfitters. over 47,000 resident units remain to be and June. and has sold real estate and earlier worked as • The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club • The Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club • The Sanibel- February 1997. Captiva Rotary Club • Lee County Sheriffs Office VO.I.C.E. Officers The festival was a great ex- for 26 years. the Catering Manager ample of how the island commu- Jordon, Bailey, Smiths for Casino "Le Lyon — DONORS — nity rallies for fun and a good O'Leary Vert" in Lyon, France. The Mole Hole of Sanibel Island, Inc. • Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry • "Marie Bakes" tops at PMR In her new posi- Gourmet Baked Goods • The Secret Garden • The Golden Pear • Sanibel Travel cause. Stay tuned for details about named tops at Mary Lou Bailey Inc. • Rene's Artisians of Fine Jewelry • West Wind Inn • Chico's Casual Clothing < MARSHA S. CLIFFORD our next fund-raiser, the Second Letter Policy South Seas tion she will manage Sanibel Accommodations • lie Crocodile • Sanibel Art & Frame Co. • Friday's Fine has achieved the Top sales and marketing for 22 Year Island Resident Annual 1-2-3 Sale coming up this South Seas & Cap- Listing Associate honor Jewelers • Lion's Paw of Sanibel * Sanibel Island Chowder Co. • Jarrell Ristine • fall. And come see our new Build- As your community paper, the Islander wants, and needs, your the luxurious new Harry Ruby Salon • Sanibel Gallery • Wellness Center of Sanibel • Artist Kay Sanibel, FL 33957 • tiva Properties, Ltd. has for April for Priscilla Strong • Black-Orchid • Captiva Inn B&B • Decorating Den • Coral Vet. Clinic ing during Open House from 10 voice. We welcome letters to the editor. We particularly like your named Mary O'Leary yacht, the Sanibel (941)472-1511 Murphy Realty, Inc. John Harbour Princess. — LAST, BUT FAR, FAR FROM LEAST — a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31! views on local subjects. We welcome all opinions. We occasionally top resort real estate and Elisabeth Smith have 1-800-233-8829 •(941) Sincerely, edit for length, so 100-200 words or less is advisable. Please send We are eternally grateful to the following friends for your days of hard work: sales person for 1996. earned the title of Top David McBee • Kevin Dowds • Kathy & Joe Whitcraft • George & Nancy Madison 472-2902 (eves) Kathy Thompson, president your letters to: To receive this top spot. Sales Associates of the Tad Caldwell, vice presi- • Lyman Franks • Craig Albert • Richard McCurry • John Carney • Wanda & Alex Priscilla Murplry The Editor, The Sanibel-Captiva Islander, P.O. Box 56, Sani- O'Leary sold eight re- Month. Bray • Wil Rivait Really, Inc. dent bel Island, FL 33957. Karen Hall, treasurer ...and to all the countless volunteers, Thank you!! Cindy Pierce, secretary HEMINGWAY FESTIVAL Mina Hemingway, left, "A great thing ..." islands during the summertime in a for- and Hilary Hemingway, "I think it would be a great thing mat we would like," emphasizing cul- right, listened to Sanibel for the islands," said J.T. Smith, cre- ture, arts and environment. leaders propose Monday ative director for the Old Schoolhouse "An event like this would really what they could do for Theater. Known for his musical pro- be a quality event," said Earl Raven, an literary/arts festival. ductions, Smith offered to work up a representing Mariner Corporation. musical for the event, and Vince Kelly "There's not that many events occur- said with a laugh. Fur- of the Off Beach Players, which offers ring today like there used to be" and thermore, they have a productions at the theater during the the corporation's resorts would be will- photo of Ernest's mother, summer, also offered his group's ser- ing to contribute. The meeting and lun- Grace Hall Hemingway, vices. The Off Beach Players could cheon Monday, in fact, were at Sun- in front of a plane by the provide a production, street entertain- dial, a Mariner resort. Island Inn. ment or "whatever it takes to get this Promoting the event in such a The focus of the going on the island, that's fine with us." short time would be tough, Minich told proposed festival seems Other ideas for the festival in- Metzner, but it could be done and could to be the family as much clude a 5k run through "Ding" Darling be broadened in future years. as Ernest himself. A few Refuge with proceeds going to build- "Depending on the amount of tate wanted 10 percent of the proceeds. proposed events are named for him, but ing a new visitors' center. The race, has time, we can streamline the event for That's not the case, said Hilary others bear the names of his father, Dr. taken place the past couple years and this year," said Carlene Brennen, island Hemingway. The family wanted to re- Clarence Hemingway, and his mother. could be incorporated into the festival, organizer for the festival. "We know gain control over how Ernest was be- The two had interests in photography, said Joe Kelley, public relations direc- that whatever size it would be, it would ing portrayed. The Sanibel festival painting and nature, family members tor for the Wildlife Society. be a quality festival." would be a non-profit event with pro- say. The Sanibel Public Library would For the first year, Phillips told ceeds being split between the Wounded The organizers also hope to em- offer programs and exhibits for both Metzner, "we can't put numbers on Veterans Association, the American phasize the festival as a family-oriented children and adults, said Library Di- success. Success would be to have it Diabetes Association and three Sani- affair with almost as many events for rector Patricia Allen, including a young and to start it, and maybe next year look bel organizations: the "Ding" Darling children as for adults. author's contest. at numbers." Society, CROW, and SCCF. "We hope this festival will help "We're very excited about the ...Not a Key West-style "The type of vacationers we hope to restore the image of 'Papa,' the true possibility of your coming," said event the festival will attract" would not be father figure," Lindsay said, as depicted Laverne Phillips, president of BIG Arts. party-goers, Lindsay said, but "people in "Fathers & Sons," Moveable Feast Organizers emphasized that what who prefer a serene vacation in a place and Islands in the Stream. Dr. "It would be great for the island" and is proposed for Sanibel would be "com- BIG Arts already has plans to work like Sanibel." Hemingway tried to teach his six chil- pletely different" from the famed The estate apparently is still ne- dren "to live in harmony with nature with organizers on photography, paint- Hemingway Days Festival of Key ing and music workshops, exhibits and gotiating to start a new festival in Key as it is and not as they want it to be," West, with which some family mem- West and Metzner said it isn't likely Lindsay said, and "Sanibel was one of competitions, as well as a concert. bers are disillusioned. They feel the Other proposed events include a that a festival would be held in both the places he chose to do that." Key West festival has created an im- Key West and Sanibel. "If they did this, In fact, Mina said, her father — flats fishing tournament, tennis and age of Ernest Hemingway emphasiz- golf tournaments, and a dinner to cel- I can't imagine there would be a festi- Ernest's younger brother, Leicester — ing drinking and partying rather than val in Key West," she said. At the same has a particular interest in wildlife, hav- ebrate the writer's birthday. A literary the man as a writer. In contrast, they conference, "which we hope will be the time, though, "you can't take ing spent 30 years in East Africa work- think Sanibel would provide a clean, Hemingway out of Key West." ing with game wardens. He moved to crown jewel of this this entire festival," well lighted place to honor the Pulitzer said Hilary's husband, writer Jeffry "We don't want to take Montana because of the wildlife there, and Nobel prize-winning writer. Hemingway out of Key West," she said, and he's "interested in Sani- Lindsay, would feature well known "I don't think you could find a writers as guest speakers and a "coffee Brennen said. "We only ask the chance bel because of what he's heard about nicer, more reliable place than Sanibel" to honor him here on Sanibel." the environment and the arts.... He has critique" for amateur writers to confer for such a festival, said Randy Wayne with the speakers. said he will come and he will support White, writer and family friend, who A family affair it." used to live on Sanibel. "Sanibel's connection to Emest TDC will help promote "The estate is several people and "This festival would happen at a "The International Hemingway Hemingway is very nebulous," said Jean Downes of the Sanibel Historic not necessarily everyone in the family fantastic time of year," said D.T. Festival on Sanibel represents the re- is involved in the estate," Lindsay said. Minich, director of sales for the Lee birth of the ideals of an American hero Preservation Committee. Members of the Hemingway fam- "Everyone wants something different Island Coast Visitor &c Convention and internationally acclaimed literary but we're hoping they can get together Bureau. The bureau could help promote figure," Lindsay said. "Our focus will ily did vacation here in the '20s, al- though it isn't certain whether Ernest on this." it throughout the state and country, he be on Ernest Hemingway's cultural "I'm just going to go back and said, and it would become "more di- side." accompanied them. Nonetheless, the Historical Village and Museum has represent to the boys what I learned," verse as time goes on." The organizer of the Hemingway Metzner said. "It really was very ex- The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber Days Festival in Key West has said he period facilities to give the feeling of Florida in the 1920s. "Our buildings are citing. It was such an outpouring of Board of Directors also backs the con- canceled the event as a result of a trade- community support." cept, said Executive Director David mark dispute with the family and that not air-conditioned," Jody Brown, the Besse. It could bring "exposure of the the issue was, in part, money. The es- village's special events coordinator, OTHER VOICES Can't we just say no? targeted by crass commercial inter- Hemingway relations! Ridiculous! I of them where we should be sending To the Editor: ests determined to make it into might consider a festival for one of the Hemingway family — peddling After being "festivaled" to Disneyland South. our own original settlers, but never their wares somewhere else. death all winter, we were looking for- Can't we just say no? for an outsider who is trying to use P.S. What other outside group ward to the peace and quiet of the Edie and Bob Slayton our island and our people for their will want to use our island name and hurricane season. Sanibel own gain. Tell the Hemingway rela- location next for their personal gain? Instead, the anticipated serenity Peddle your wares tives to peddle their famous relatives Frances C. McDonald of our sanctuary island is being elsewhere somewhere else! It's obvious some of Sanibel threatened by a Hemingway Festival To the Editor: our businessmen will step all over a la the Florida Keys. "Hemingway" festival? I'm Sanibel residents to make a quick It is distressing to see Sanibel sure you mean: a festival for the buck. Maybe we need to send some About that flush ... Pages 3 Environmental !EWS Fishing & Shelling Pages Paged

On The River 'ANHOLT

May River Journal Part II The curious egret n the last couple of weeks I've confined myself to lim- Iited canoe excursions — not venturing to the river. Instead I've watched at the rookery and pond. Changes are apparent each trip. Parts of the rookery seem to be phasing down. One time lots of ibis were settling to their last year's spot, PhotofCarlene Brennen another time no sign of a black- crown in the ferns, though they've been there the past six weeks. The entire operation seems more tenta- FISHING WITH MINA tive than last year — perhaps birds, like some turtles, have a two-year cycle. But, a likely reason is the very HEMINGWAY fast water draw-down of the past By CARLENE BRENNEN captain's license is in the mail, and who fly and light tackle angler. month. My pond gage is visibly works at the Jacaranda Restaurant on Historic Tarpon Bay was our first dropping every day. President of the Sanibel Island Sanibel. Chris' reputation as a top an- stop, among the many mangrove is- To the east, the interior is start- Tarpon Hunter's Club gler was what the team was looking for lands called Ladyfinger Lakes. Cast- Mina Hemingway, daughter of — he was recommended to us by local ing live baits on 12-pound test line ing to build thunderclouds in the af- guide Captain Bill Gartrell. without a swivel or a float, Chris made ternoons. The rains will soon start. Patrick Hemingway and granddaugh- ter of Ernest Hemingway, tried her The day was overcast with 50 perfect casts under the mangrove (Continued, page 4B) luck fishing Sanibel waters for the first percent chance of showers This did not branches. It wasn't long before Mina Naturalist Betty Anholt gives us a time Sunday. She journeyed forth with dampen the spirits of Mina hooked her first snook ever caught in snapshot of changes in the natural playwright Jeffry Lindsay, husband of Hemingway, who grew up fishing for Florida waters. You could tell she was world as the seasons subtly change Hilary Hemingway, Ernest dolphin and black marlin on the coast an experienced fishing woman, each month. Most of her observations Hemingway's niece, and yours truly, of Africa, and whose husband is a fish- quickly bringing the fish to the boat for pictures and a safe release. come from hours quietly paddling the Carlene Brennen. The guide for our ing guide and on the U.S. World Fly trip was Chris Magnuson, whose Fishing team. Mina herself is an avid Jeffry Lindsay, also an experi- Sanibel River. (Continued, page 7B) 2B - Friday, May 9, 1997- ISLANDER ISLANDER • Friday, May 9, 1997 • 3B Outdoor activities and special events •9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Thurs- Environment i^i^SSSISi^SiS^SSiHSSiiMSS^P^^^ day. Refuge Visitor Center open. Daily Closed, along with Drive, on Fri- days. B •8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednes- On Nature Activities day, Friday. Guided Trail Walks. Don f flush and forget! •8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday- SCCF. Fee included in admission. Friday. SCCF Nature Center open. •11 a.m. Monday-Friday. Tour 0-60 percent of Admission $3/adult; under 17 free. of C.R.O.W. $3 donation requested. Captiva home is first in fecal coliforms" •9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- •4-5:30 p.m. Natural History WEWERKA before the water Friday. SCCF Native Plant Nursery Boat Trips. Reservation required. Florida to try new escapes into the open. $17.50/adult, $10.00/child 4-12. Naturalist environment, be Call 472-5300 for information and Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium it as effluent to reservations. septic system irrigate a golf course or runoff/ By ANNE BELLEW Explorimmmmmammme the Possibilities seepage into the Thru The Eyes Islander staff writer waters of the Weekly Motherhood "One of the big- gulf, bay or of a Native gest problems on the aquifer. east coast, all the way Festa -has found a and our forest around to Mexico in system that, according Events varying degrees, is to volumes of research Thursday waste water pollution. and long use in the •8:45 a.m. Guided Beach Walk. friends We are dumping inad- northeast and Canada, SCCF. Fee included in admission. Cayo Costa is just a boat ride away. equately treated water removes not 0-60 per- Tuesday Classes pring is just around the corner, and from sewer plants and cent but up to 99 per- septic systems all over cent—in addition to Night Hilces in May, 8:30 p.m., Weeds and geeds soon many wild animals will be hav- Tom Wiley Sing babies. Perhaps you will be lucky the place. We have to over 90 percent of S Monda mOrnin S 8 Informal bot No enough to watch a young mockingbird learning become sensitive to chemicals like phenol Realtor* Sen°$2 KSn^quired y § ~ ^ ^ ^ ^^ and dieldrin, oils, heavy 800-237-6008 • 941-472-4121 to fly in your backyard, or see a litter of skunks that. People simply evenings 941-482-4006 cniwren 3>Z. Reservations required. charge For information5 call Bob Slayton 472-4619. following their mom through the woods. must start being respon- metals like copper, lead But what do you do if you find a young sible for their wastes. mercury, and nickel, as animal on the ground that you fear is orphaned? We have got to let go of well as nitrogen and Unfortunately, most people's first reaction when this mentality that says 'flush and forget.'" phosphorus. Made in Canada, Ecoflow has been in finding a young animal is to pick it up and rush That's Ed Festa speaking. "Furthermore," he use in rural Maine and Vermont since 1972. Festa it home to safety. In the vast majority of cases, continues, "present day conventional septic and is presently installing the first such system in Florida BOATLIFTS • DOCKS this is the worst thing you can possibly do. Most sewer systems^—even brand new ones—only remove (Continued, page 6B) SEAWALLS LUMINARY of the time, the parent is helplessly watching the "RR AV ' REPAIRS young being taken away by a very large animal (a person). So, what is the best thing that you "Super" committee may be formed CEREMONY can do? By ANNE BELLEW In addition, at the meeting, the city's Natural MARINE CONSTRUCTION Hundreds of candles will light the night It really depends on the circumstances, but Resources Director Rob Loflin presented a proposal along the track at the Lee County Sports before I discuss what to do, let's talk about a Islander staff writer from the city administration to consolidate the two Complex - each a tribute to a cancer couple of the most common myths about wild At last week's Vegetation Committee meeting, committees into one—the Environmental Affairs or Q. Who has hired Bray Marine to do patient. These candles will be lighted in a animals. The most common belief is that if a not only did City Attorney Bob Pritt attempt to ex- Natural Resources Committee. Saying that the Veg- very special ceremony at 10 PM during person touches a baby animal, its parents will plain Florida's convoluted Government in the Sun- etation Committee's role in inspections was vital, he their work? A TEAM EVENT TO reject it. Animal parents have very strong in- FIGHT CANCER the RELAY FOR LIFE on May 16th. You are shine law, he also restated the committee's charge. pointed out that the Wildlife Committee's role has -5 encouraged to take part by having a stincts to protect their young and, even though Along with the Wildlife Committee, the Vegetation changed over the years. "They used to do wildlife A. Your neighbors. candle lit to reraember a loved one lost their babies might smell a little different, they Committee was one of the first advisory committees inspections and surveys," he said. However, their role to cancer or in celebration of one who has survived. Starting certainly will not reject them. Usually, it you constituted when Sanibel became a city. has changed somewhat. They (or various members Friday, May 16 and continuing through Saturday May 17, teams put the baby animal where the parents can see The committee is responsible for pre-develop- of the group) are evaluating a list of species that have (941) 482-7403 1-888-482-7403 from local businesses, organizations and neighborhoods will be it, they will either take it away to a new nest, or ment inspections of properties for plants that should been suggested for re-introduction to the island, as- Fax (941) 454-0055 LeeMROOO36 taking part in this 24-hour event to fight cancer. Please join us. continue feeding it in that spot. be saved and those that should be removed, for com- sisting with rookery surveys, monitoring species of Collier 34875C Complete the form below and mail it today. A common mistake many people make pliance inspections prior to issuance of a Certificate fish on the island, working with the Pepper Busters when they find a baby animal is attempting to of Occupancy, for-teaching and testing (prior to li- on surveys, and are slated to work with Loflin on LUMINARY ORDER FORM feed it. Typically, one of two choices is made. censing) of vegetation contractors, and for educating wildlife surveys on restored city lands. Either they try to offer the baby animal what an the public about native and threatened plants on the (Continued, page 4B) Your Name: — Phone: adult animal of that species would eat, or they island. make some kind of homemade formula that usu- TIDE CHART Address: ally consists of milk, bread, and corn syrup. This May 9 -15 formula can cause severe problems for the baby, as it will rarely meet the nutritional needs of any 4:07amH 7:39amL 1:48pmH 10:25pmL .$5.00 Each —$12.00 (for 3)—Other Amount enclosed 5:09amH 8:05amL 2:27pmH 11:10pmL species of animal. Birds, of course, do not drink 3:12pmH milk. Many carnivorous animals, like bobcats, 12:05amL 4:07pmH In Memory of: |n Honor of: 12:58arnL 8:17amH 11:36amL 5:16pmH do not eat bread. Also, the majority of mammal 1:55amL 8:49amH 1:42pmL 6:39pmH 1. 1. babies are unable to properly digest cow's milk 2:51 ami. 9:18amH 3:13pmL 8:05pmH 2. 2. (just like baby humans). If you find a baby ani- mal, I strongly recommend that you not feed it May 16 -22 3. 3. 16 3:33amL 9:45amH 4:20pmL 9:24pmH anything. 17 4:12amL 10:11amH 5:12pmL 10:30pinH Part of the new educational display on Landscaping for Wildlife at the Sanibel- 18 4:46amL 10:33amH 6:01 pmL 11:26pmH I will be attending the ceremony to light my candle. Captiva Conservation Foundation. Four panels, created by Fort Myers wildlife 19 5:18amL 10:59amH 6:38pmL artist Shelly Castle, surround a small deck between the Nature Center and the 20 12:19amH 5:40amL 11:21 amH 7:15pmL I will not be attending the ceremony. Please light my candle for me. 21 1:05amH 5:58amL 11:46amH 7:53pmL Native Plant Nursery. Castle is becoming widely known for this kind of work. 22 1:51 amH 6:24atnL 12:15pmH 8:32pmL She is responsible for the panels at the islands'Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Suite 209, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 (Continued, page 4B) artwork in the kiosk on the causeway, several murals at Manatee Park and educational displays for Turtle Time, Inc. in Fort Myers Beach. ISLANDER • Friday, May 9, ! 9.97..«..SB 4B - Friday, May 9, 1997" ISLANDER May River Journal, from IB shook off his feathers, and took off across the pond yesterday. But pondweeds in the canals and river are exposed Sports & Recreaiion and straight down the canal tunnel, very purpose- The tarpon seemed content, silently exposing in sunburned mats that are difficult to push through, their dorsals as they rolled. I suspect they hardly no- and shallow spots barely float the canoe. Water has fully. A good rain shower bumped the pond gage up ticed a difference that was, for the minnows, a lofty Beachview Other winners in this event dropped nearly two and a half feet from recent change. Beachview were Kandi Sanger, Sally highs. a couple of tenths of a foot. I hope it is the turning point. It was interesting to see how far the water My visiting egret has gotten bold. He followed Men Women Prentice, Linda Sturgis, My pond is clogged with fish. All around the my son across two yards, and flew to the porch rail- 1997 Sanibel-Captiva Little League It was "goodbye Nancy Carlile, Anne perimeter are bream beds like honeycombs — even The Beachview ing. When we talk to him, he clacks back quietly, Standings ... May 7, Week 10 Mens Golf Association until November" for Bodine, Ellen Lawrence, honey-colored in the water. Hand-sized fish guard and when we retreat into the hallway, he steps for- played a two best balls of many of the members of Margot Reck, Tommy each hollow, and multitudes of small ones buzz This morning the birds fishing ward. Twice in one day, he actually stepped inside four over the back nine the Beachview Women's Jaeger, Carol Empert, through the weeds. In 15 minutes I had caught three Major League Minor League included a great blue and a the house, and a third time came to the sill. He is on Tuesday, April 29. Golf Association, who Ree Anderson and Dor- sub-adult bass evening before last, while the pond very curious about us — if we disappear around a Astros, 11-3 Pirates, 8-0 Jim Carlile, Bob lunched together after othy Corbin. tarpon and mullet strutted their stuff. I counted 30 little blue, a black-crown, some corner, he cranes his neck to see where we've gone, Mets, 9-5 Neth, Nate Sheckman golf on April 30. The Top winners in the large bream and two gars at the canal mouth, and and steps closer to investigate. Indians, 5-4 and a "blind draw" part- Association's new board 18-hole scramble, played several small bass passed by too. gallinules, and a cormorant. I won't offer him food, for I don't want him Rockies, 9-7 Angels, 4-4 ner shot 60 to capture first members for 1997-98 prior to the luncheon, Many of the bream beds are exposed because The cormorant, after he dependent, or to be responsible for him, but he seems Giants, 7-7 Tigers, 2-6 place. are: President, Ruth were the team of Dor- of the dropping water. The shore line is pocked happy just to peruse our surroundings. I patted the Yankees, 1-13 Cubs, 1-7 Joe Steinert, Dick Reik; Vice-President, othy Corbin and Mary with them. There is plenty of depth within the pond, finished fishing, climbed out, porch railing, and he flew to it and pecked toward Grant, John Gridley Barbara McGuffin; Holly, who shot a 42 net. though. Yesterday, I sounded several areas with my my finger, which he apparently had mistaken for and Bob Mooney nailed Secretary, Barbara Marianna Brown, anchor line and found a range of five to nine and a shook off his feathers, and took food. When he unfolds his wings for the half-hop to 62 to pick up second Steinhofel; and Trea- Tommy Jaeger and Ree Softball surer, Kay Scheider. half feet. So, the pond can be as much as 12 feet the railing, or when he finally ends his visit, the ef- place. Anderson came in sec- off across the pond and straight ond with 46. Ruth deep. No wonder the small tarpon are year-round fect is heartstopping. Phillies, 7-2 Dodgers, 2-7 On Saturday, May In addition to the residents. down the canal tunnel, very 3, the men played a four weekly-event prizes, ku- Komescher, Kandi His feet and legs are shiny black, as though dos were handed out for Sanger, Ruth Reik and I had just about decided big gators would not purposefully. waxed, and his yellow-green eye is emotionless. He man scramble over 18 bother traversing the canal — it was so clogged Week's Highlights and scores holes. Lou Pettingill, birdies and chip-ins made Agnes McClintock shot is so insubstantial, with the exception of his intense by members during the 48. Ginny Reeves, Ellen with grass and branches, and shallowing out. So eyes and golden beak. Rockies-Yankees, 13-4,18-7 Jim Purviance and Mets-Giants, 2-5, 12-11 Ralph Suechting past season, and for win- Lawrence, Lenora late this morning one appeared, probably to keep My desire to touch him is strong, but it falters ners of a six-month ringer Hoffman, and Kay me humble. Actually, the pond is a large gator-hole, Indians-Pirates, 2-12 blasted 59 to take home expanded horizontally. I had planted three sticks before that fierce look of pride. Even his heaviest Angels-Cubs, 10-2 first place. Dick Grant, contest. Phyllis Houston Schneider shot 49; And food concentrated for dry season, and so of course feathers seem to be flexed by the slightest breeze, and Marilyn Schroer Eleanor Hornbrook, they will appear. This morning the birds fishing upright at the edge of the water, expecting to see a Phillies-Dodgers, 13-17 Bob Schneider, Roger decrease after another dry day. So, of course, the and the wispy nuptial plumes cascading down his back Grand Slam: Becky Armitage Scheer and Mel were winners of the A Kathy Krause and included a great blue and a little blue, a black- are an ivory shade, compared to his otherwise daz- Over the fence HR: Bryant Dean Flight in the 18-hole con- Marilyn Judson crown, some gallinules, and a cormorant. The cor- tables were turned. What had been a miniature prom- Bleiberg shot 41 for sec- zling white. He is a magnificent creation. ond place. tingent, and Barbara squeezed in the winner morant, after he finished fishing, climbed out, ontory on the shoreline became overnight a bay, and small fish were swimming where my dry feet stood Dahlgren took first hon- circle with 49.25. ors in the 9-hole Flight. Babies, from 3B lotte Counties. The best ground where the parents What should you thing to do is call the ex- can continue to care for it. ECONOTES Although this may seem do it you find a baby ani- perts for advice. As I Butterfly count Help Keep the Beach mal in your neighbor- mentioned before, most dangerous, animal parents damage that topping does to trees, homeowners and will not become part of the food chain. START'S hood? We are very lucky of the time, the baby ani- are much better able to on Mothers Day businesses should be sure to refer to the City's list goal is to fund that and other promising methods Dark and Furniture-Free in Lee County to have an mals do riot need to be care for their young and May 11 is the date for the 23rd Annual North of native plants for the height at maturity to deter- of control. excellent wildlife reha- rescued. Typically, the prepare them for the rig- American Butterfly Association-Xerces Butterfly mine suitable species. The offshore placement of booms similar to F#r Sea turtles bilitation facility called rehabilitator will have ors of living in the wild Count. Similar to Audubon's Bird Count in con- In addition, the vegetation committee has those used with oil spills is another possible con- Care and Rehabilitation you either return the ani- than are humans. It you cept, the butterfly count sends volunteers out to mal to the spot that you have any questions about added this item to the inventory checklist that mem- trol method. This might keep dead fish from wash- of Wildlife, or CROW., record the various species of butterflies found on bers use when surveying a site for proposed devel- ing ashore, but only if they can be contained and Hay-October on Sanibel. There are found it or make a nest baby or injured animals or the island. One can even stay home and count but- and put it, with the baby, injured, please contact opment or Certificate of Occupancy. not float off to another section of the coastline. also rehabilitators in terflies in the garden. The nationwide event pro- Other solutions have been effective in the both Collier and Char- in a safe spot off the CROW, 472-3644. START to seek $500,000 vides important information about the geographi- for research laboratory, but each must be field tested in area cal distribution and population size of North Ameri- As the time of year approaches when red tide waters and such research is, of course, expensive. Super Committee, from 3B can butterflies. A pre-count meeting was held last Presumably, the "super-committee" would continue all these activities, as looms in the distance, START (Solutions to Avoid The fund drive will be headed by Rob night, and anyone interested in participating should Red Tide), the grass-roots organization formed to Haglund, START'S recently appointed executive well as handle beach management issues. The administration suggests that more call Dee Serage at 472-1932 today to register. people might volunteer for the various committee duties if they could be out in the somehow manage the toxic algal bloom, has an- director. Haglund is a business consultant, an 18- field but not necessarily obligated to attend monthly meetings. The Native Plant > Planting limitations nounced the opening of a fund drive with the goal year veteran Delta Airlines pilot (now retired) who Nursery's Kathy Boone pointed out that the input from wildlife experts could be under power lines of raising $500,000 for research. All donations to is completing work on his MBA. He will initiate invaluable to the vegetation inspectors. "It would be difficult initially," she said," Complaints from Lee County Electric Coop- START are tax-deductible. The funds raised will and coordinate fund-raising from foundations, cor- but once all the kinks were out the city would have a more valuable committee, erative, other utility providers and the City have go toward scientific research into the more prom- porations, businesses, resorts and concerned indi- perhaps. I can see simplification." led to a new emphasis on the vegetation standard ising possibilities for controlling red tide. viduals and may be contacted at START'S head- The Vegetation Committee has called a special meeting for Monday, May that prohibits the planting of trees or shrubs that Common clay in liquid or powder form has quarters—Post Office Box 8296, Longboat Key, 12, to discuss the proposal, which is tentatively slated for the May 20 City Coun- exceed 20 feet in height at maturity under or near Florida 34228. cil agenda. been used successfully in the Orient but must be overhead power lines. These materials should not tested by American scientists in American waters be planted within 10 feet on either side of the verti- for effectiveness and the resulting fate of the or- cal plane of the centerline of existing overhead ganisms. Researchers must be sure that the toxins power lines. With the recent publicity about the • Lights confuse nesting females. • Lights disorient hatchlings. \ 0Louad\Jee> 8 The Islands' Community Newspaper Furniture creates impassable obstacles. Since 1961. If someone pays Public Invited • Snack Shop/Lounge 1 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation for an Islander subscription, Gordon Lewis Designed 283-5522 Golf Instruction "You know it will be read." 27 Hole Champion Course 11460 Royal Tee Circle • (east of Burnt Store Road) Fully Stocked Pro Shop 472-2329 Driving Range • Tennis Cape Coral Membership Available "Where smiling is not a handicap!" 6B • Friday, May 9, 1997- ISLANDER ISLANDER * Friday, May 9, ! 997 - IB

New type of septic, from 1A and only the second one in the filter cloth, and six inches of south. The first is in Alabama. stone laid at the base of the Fishing The system consists of hole. The silt-laden sand/soil one or more (depending on the removed is replaced by two use) AK polyethylene water- feet of more granular mason's On the Water tight septic tanks feeding into sand, which allows for better one or more fiberglass-en- percolation, and the fiberglass closed peat treatment systems. unit is placed on top of that and Mike FUERY For Steve Cutler's six-bed- filled with three feet of spe- room Captiva home, for ex- cially-processed peat moss. ample, 2 tanks are required and "That's five feet of treatment two treatment units. But, before the wastewa'ter ever hits where the conventional the environment," Festa says. drainfield would require a Additionally, included in 4,000-square-foot mound, the the purchase price of this al- Ecoflow system Cutler is get- ternative system (which is ting requires one of only 2,100 about the same as that of a con- square feet. "That means not ventional system) are seven Festa shows how easily con- Ed Festa What do you know of as much vegetation has to be years of maintenance. "We ventional sewer line can break moved or removed," Festa come out once a year," he ex- said. "There is a mound, yes, plains. "We pull out and clean peat starts to lose its capacity do) are cut in half." Take the same 10-house the baptismal shell? but it's not that huge bare the Zapel filter which traps to treat—it's still active, but Unlike this system, a subdivision and put it on a 'thing' sitting out there in the undigested solids from, for doesn't do as good a job. We conventional septic system municipal sewer system, and ttention, Biblical scholars when I said fish are coming in so well •homeowner's front yard. You example, a garbage disposal bring in a truck, pump all that uses septic tanks of two-inch what happens? No one knows can't plant anything with any and prevents them from enter- who are knowledgeable that we were about a month ahead of peat out, treat it with lime to thick concrete leading to a what's going down the sink or about shells: do shells ap- when the fish usually appear? Chris Magnuson, Mina Hemingway and Carlene Brennen pose for a picture kind of substantial roots on a ing and clogging up the stabilize it, then land-spread it. A after a great day of fishing. Photofjeffry Lindsay. drainfield. "And two-inch toilet. Not only that, sewer pear in the Bible stories, particularly septic mound, you know." biofilter and, of course, make It takes another 30 bags of peat Well, we are back on schedule. concrete is not water tight," plants are now finding patho- with what is known as the "baptismal What happened in April? We had more As with other septic sys- sure the system is operating moss to fill and recharge the Festa says. "Six inches of gens that have mutated so Fishing with the Hemingways, from IB tems, this process involves soil properly. We talk to the shell'? rain this month than in years. This is system" at half the cost of re- properly cured concrete— much that the standard meth- This all came up last weekend enced angler, was the next one to hook a snook. The fish jumped and made preparation/correction. For the homeowner again, as we did doing/repairing a conventional supposed to be the DRY season. Even which much of it is not in ods of treatment don't work when my infant daughter, Tess, was the pelicans were wearing rain coats. short runs, but was also boated. Pictures were taken and the sought after Ecoflow system, an area 15x26 when the system was installed, system, according to Festa. Florida because of the heat— any more. "According to the game fish released back into the bay. feet is dug down to two feet about exactly what he or she Christened and, as a gift to commemo- Actually, all it did was make an "The overall operating costs of plus an epoxy coating is nec- World Health Organization rate the occasion, we received a Rosary The tide was high. We could see trophy-sized snook lurking below above the wet season water should and should not be put- properly maintaining a septic adjustment back to where things would essary to achieve a watertight and the Pasteur Institute, many necklace in the casing of a scallop shell. normally be. The big tarpon and snook the mangrove roots. You could hear redfish smacking the water with their table, the bed covered with a ting through the system. system (which, let's face it state. [Concrete that is not of these pathogens have be- tails, deep in the heart of the islands. Fish were all around us and it was "By the eighth year the many, even most, people do not One of the people at the ceremony are still with us, they just backed off properly cured tends to crack come immune to what we're said, "You always get shells worked into for a week or two during some unusual exciting. Jeffry's line went down and he was hooked up again. This time he and crumble.] Sewer lift sta- currently using," he concludes. everything!" I was a little unclear about late spring winds and rain. had a giant redfish on his line. The fish put up quite a fight as we cheered tions, for example, are eight Cutler, who is an engi- it all until, during the lull between waves Some Spanish mackerel have fi- Jeffry on. The redfish was reeled to the boat, pictures taken, and then the inches thick." neer himself and president of of in-laws, we started piecing together nally returned to the passes and around fish was released to be caught another time. The Hemingway family, fol- ^CHARLOTTECOUNTTf 1 One problem, also ad- the Captiva Erosion Preven- some thoughts on how and where shells the Sanibel Causeway spans and they lowing in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, are all excellent anglers, and dressed by the Ecoflow system, tion District, says he chose this got into this ritual. make for fun fishing and good eating, love the outdoors. But more than that, they are conservationists and envi- Festa sees when called to repair state-of-the-art wastewater The gift was from Aunt Sandy too. ronmentalists and have a strong desire to protect what we have left. Mina J0UYLET conventional systems: the com- system for several reasons. "It Eslinger, of Georgia, who chose the neck- It you can find schools feeding on and I plan to fish again this week with author Randy Wayne White. If the IGRAND OPENINGS monly-used flexible plastic cor- takes up half the space and, in lace and shell casing. Inside, the small the top of the water, away from struc- weather cooperates I'll tell you all about our trip in next week's Islander. May 10th- rugated sewer line. "Drive or my opinion, is much more aes- note said, "The story of the baptismal tures or other boats, the only way to go Chris — thank you again for an action-packed half day of fishing. I • Hundreds of "In Stock" park a car or truck over where can't imagine having a better time. Repower Mini wallpapers starting as low thetically pleasing. It has less shells dates back to the time of Jesus' own is with 6-pound test spinning gear. They as $5.99 a single roll. it runs to the drain field," he environmental impact. It filters baptism. are a hoot on light tackle. Remember Stock 40 • Large discounts on al! says, "and it collapses." He better and costs less. "John the Baptist is believed to to put a small amount of light wire Double Points special order wallpaper. demonstrates by jumping on a "And the thing that have used a scallop shell to pour water leader on your jigs or spoons because • Qualified staff to help the piece of it. Rigid four-inch Double$$$ "Do it yourselfer". causes conventional systems to the water over Jesus' head. The tradi- these fish have faces full of teeth. PVC sewer line doesn't budge fail is the bed going bad. When tion has been carried through to the Fly fisherman, this is a good time Plus All Divisionl BORDERS • VINYLS • TEXTURES as he jumps up and down. that happens, you have to re- present day when a scallop shell is often to get out. You really have a very good Racing SILKS • KIDS "Also, PVC joints are glued and place the system. This design still used in the ceremony." chance at surface feeding fish like Span- sealed; the corrugatedjoints are is fail-proof because you sim- • Qwik Cash Mon.-Sat. i0am-5:30pm 17264 San Carlos Blvd. Those weren't Aunt Sandy's ish and bluefish. Of course ladyfish are Ft. Myers, Fl 33931 only locked together. Generally ply change the bed." words, but came from a card inside the the saving force for many charters and Limited Late 432-9665 (Indian Creek Plaza) speaking, roots cannot invade Cutler laughed. "It's not gift and maybe they have some whop- the mix makes for fun fishing with a Models properly sealed PVC pipe the as though I'm a guinea pig.," per-sized scallops over there, but white or silver laced fly. way they can the corrugated • Angel Auto he said. "The Ecoflow system around here a big scallop wouldn't It's interesting to note that even YOUR LOAN IS APPROVED! lines, clogging them and/or has a good track record in New hold a golf ball, let alone enough wa- the slightest change in water tempera- J Sales Sportsman forcing them open." England and Canada. I'm just ter to do all they claim. ture—-two degrees or less—will virtu- • IHOP Super Homeowners - Get the Money you need - Festa envisions this sys- the first in Florida. There are a One of my sisters said she's seen ally stop feeding by many kinds offish. Stock tem as the answer to Captiva's whole bunch of alternative de- churches with large clam shells which The opposite isn't true. even if you've been turned down by a burgeoning sewer/septic signs people are pushing. I will hold lots of water used in church Let the later temps come up a few • Auto Barn bank, have bad credit, can't prove income, problem. "And Sanibel," he chose this one because it ceremonies. I expect they have those degrees and it's gangbusters! That's Outlaws exclaims, "shouldn't allow seemed to me to be superior to South Pacific clam shells which prob- why knowledgeable anglers always I filed bankruptcy or in foreclosure. anything but this!" He ex- the others." ably will hold a gallon of water. shudder when a cold front comes • Auto Radiator It's your money - all you need is enough plains why: Festa (and, yes, the kids If you have any insight into the through—not from the drop in tempera- Take a subdivision with Road Warriors do call him "Uncle Fesrus") has use of shells in such ceremonies, ture, but the drop in fishing activity. equity in your home. Find out how easy 10 houses, each on one of these been in business for 20 years, please write me here at The Islander. We're back on the fishing track Gates Open at and affordable a loan is to obtain and systems, he says. Each year the "but, you know," he says, "I Please don't make your letter look like now and if you have any thoughts about systems are serviced and ho- [4:00 PM Races repay. Flexible rates and terms. don't even care if you mention a ransom note and I have no money, those who might use a "baptismal at 6:30 PM meowners are told about the my business. We've got to edu- so don't ask for any for some charity. shell", please let me know. Call us today and come get your money. stuff they shouldn't be putting cate people. We've got to get Also, don't make it up. (Captain Mike Fuery is a profes- through the system—bleach, them angry. That's the only way sional fishing and shelling guide.) Left: Jeffry Lindsay caught and released this nice-sized snook, Sanibel's Custom Finance, Inc. 941-772-2700 chemicals, the like. The main- progress is made." Fishing the islands Lie. Mig. Brk. Bus. 1-800-738-5402 tenance program makes them Remember a couple of weeks ago most popular fish. Right: Chris Magnuson gives Mina Hemingway be responsible. some tips on fishing for snook and redfish. Photos/Carlene Brennen r 8B - Friday, May 9, 1997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 • 9B PRIVATE PARTY ADS $5.75 (28 WORDS) •!• BUSINESS RATE ADS $6.25 (28 WORDS) Classified! 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CallJoe 472-8185 5/9/97 — till— 211B9«25-«4 1 M0 watt, 400 watt, extra bulbs, Voice Message). 8:30 to 330.481-1313. $ 10.00 Logo /Artwork -(3/4') $ 7.00 1 $ 3.25 BOXED & CENTERED $3.00 hiht rails, Co2 generators, Co2 5/9/87 —tttl—21189542-74 5/8/97 —IIII-2115B738-75 3/23/97 —till—2118S223.3 1996 GEO Prizms • 2 to choose • tanks, ebb & flow tables, DATES from. Only $700 down, payments of $ 1.50 CAPITAL LETTERING $ 1.50 $17.50 COLOR $ 17,50 1 Postal Jobs. Positions available. No only $199 per month. Call Dan atTiDSpherlc controllers, rock wool, TIME& experience necessary. For info, call OFFICE AID • his chemicals & more. 982-3573 Part-time person to work 2 • ••••• Yaple at Roger Dean Chevrolet To place, correct or cancel a classified ad, $ 1.00 CENTERED TYPE $ 1.00 $.25 ....additional Words (Per issue, Per Word) ....$• .20 '818-994-2901 Ext. 5077* 574-3326. l -tttl-21193270-71 5/10/87 —tttl—21180523-76 mornings, 9:00-1:00p.m., pulling LOCATION ADVERTISING SALES 3/10/97 — till—21188787-81 $ 1.25 BOLD TYPE $ 1.00 $ 6.00 Blind BoxAds $ 5.50 ' Soa/Hot tub, 5 seater. Hard top books and making copies for Sylvan ARE THE MOST Aqua Tech Car Wash and Express Learning Center. $5.25/hr. Call 275- 1994 Ford Escort, automatic with Call 472-5185 or Fax 472-5302 over $525 O.B.O. Call 472-3498 Lube-Fort Myers. Experienced REPRESENTATIVE $3.00 Each Blind Box Mai! Out $ 2.50 «iil/87 -tt>l-21183372-3 IMPORTANT 1130 air, 31,000 miles, only $500 down, Detail Techs, Detail Manager, Car 5/9/97 —till—21180771.73 cash or trade, payment of $139 a Deadline: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday for Friday Publication $60 10 gal. fish tank. All PARTS OF YOUR Wash, and Lube Techs -Apply FULL OR PART VMS SUPER SELLER FOR BUSY SANIBEL month. Call Eric Sven, Roger Dean i accessories. (941) 458-2398 at 11098 S. Cleveland Avenue. Call Chevrolet 574-3326. l.,IT -H»»-»1192827-73 GARAGE SALE AD. PROFESSIONAL Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 278-4911. NEWSPAPER. 5/10/87 —1111—81189812-81 Does not include personals, 900#'s or Business/Service Directories 3/8/97 —tttl—211B0730-7t ALL PUBLICATIONS - PRIVATE PARTY - $25.00 • BUSINESS RATE $27.50 V COME BY OUR OFFICE HELP WANTED 1987 Dodge Aries. 4 dr. auto, air, MUSICAL Models Wanted. Between the ages AGGRESSIVE PERSON TO cruise, AM/FM, 60K miles. One AND PICK-UP of 7-23 to mode! casual and formal Sanibel salon needs nail and facial SELL AND SERVICE EXISTING owner. $2,300.542-5388. INSTRUMENTS YOUR FREE wear during this year's 1997 Tampa technicians using Aveda & NEW BUSINESSES WITH 5/8)97 —1111—21191891-74 CAMERAS, TV, | MEDICAL & HEALTH | GARAGE SALE KIT. Pageants. No experience products.Commission or rent THEIR ADVERTISING NEEDS. j PERSONAL SERVICE | COKE/PEPSI ROUTE PC Tech, Inc. '" R.J.'s Music "*""* Cape necessary. Call 1-800-858-6003, negotiable. Call 395-0910. 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood. Attractive, Hot New Locations $1,600 Plus (Must place a Garage Sale ad) well maintained, easy to drive.white, STEREO & VIDEO \ "Free Samples" Lose weight Coral - Areas largest Inventory of Ext 0806. 5/30/97 —t||«— 21178548-3 ALONE? S.W. Florida's Wkly. Call Nowl 1-800-311-7632 945-1800 5/17/97 —tttt—21190733-72 CANDIDATES MUST BE 4-dr., 117K, red leather, all luxury quickly, safely, without feeling s-owned & vintage guitars, amps RESPECTED Datinfl Bureau for 5/10/87 —|ttt—21141323-74 RECORDS Village Hair Salon, full or part time. AMBITIOUS, SELF- items, oil changed regularly, SENIORS. Since 19771 CaJI Bringing Cameras for Sale. In-Focus hungry. Be the thin person you've effects. Buy - Sell - Trade. 540- 2/4/2001 —till— 21077818-88 Wanted a part-time Landscapes Year round hair stylist. Call after 6 Make serious money I Does the idea 4SS & 33's 1329 Lafayette Street Photography & Camera is selling r MOTIVATED, excellent air conditioning, fine People Together, Inc.) 1-800-922- always wanted to bell! 941-432- 2C95 Maintenance/ Painter / Looking for PM 472-4765 transportation. $2,400.549-2427 of turning a little of your spare time FROM 50's & 60's Downtown Cap* Coral lightly used Nikon, Canon, Minolta —«ltt—21193091-75 work. Call Terry at 472-1878 PREFERABLY EXPERIENCED. 4477 (24 hrs.) 9697 SANIBEL/CAPTIVA 5/23/97 — lilt— 211B6327-3 5/10/97 —1111—21191733.74 into a very serious 2nd income PREMIUM PAID FOR BUDDY bodies, lenses & flashes We 5/10/87 —Itll—21187371-74 3/30/97 —tttl—21191377-3 «/7/97 —tilt—2110M»4.7 appeal to you? If so, you need to HOLLY - ELVIS - BEATLES We stock a Ml lint of pay top dollar for your used camera SALARY PLUS Chrysler, 1993 Town 8 Country take 2 minutes & listen to our 24 hr. equipment, especially interested in GARAGE SALES International Company expanding! Van, 40K miles, factory warranty to NO COLLECTION TOO LARGE Needs motivated individuals P/T, HELP WANTED COMPENSATION PACKAGE. f MONEY TO LOAN recorded message.You'll be glad name brand components. Nikon We sell medium format. : 74K, new tires w/!ifetime warranty, you did) 1-8O0-283-6580 S40-7S5S [ PETS & SUPPLIES j Moving - Antiques, Victorian F/T. Earn $700. & up Weekly. No PART-TIME GRAPHICS We Buy - Sell - Trade. 12155 Metro | MISCELLANEOUS j loveseat, twin mahogany beds, excellent condition, all the extras. 8/7/87 — till—i1H40»«-7 5/14/87 — tilt— 21172783-71 CPU's experience necessary, will train. PERSON NEEDED ON $15,700. Call 481-6008 or 481- HOME LOANS Pkwy. Suite 12, FM. 768-0103. maple-top dresser, mirror, two curio Call 1-800-935-5171, extension ISLAND REPORTER Intel, AMD K5 A K6, Cyrix 5/8/97 --Itll—21176893.74 CUSTOM CONCRETE SYSTEMS. SANIBEL 6544 EQUITY IS OUR ONLY THE ULTIMATE DREAM!! 10% OFF RESURFACE SPECIAL!!! * * cabinets. Television - VCR in 1911 NEWSPAPER WANTED: MOTHERBOARDS PASTE-UP, MAC INTOSH 5/16/97 —Ittl— 81181795-73 CONCERN Lose Weight! Feel Great! Old clocks and watches. Running or _ Resurface old concrete, river rock, HOTICE: Florida Statute cabinet. Desk and chair, 5/9/97 —till—21181804-4 PO BOX 809 POOR CREDIT OK, Stay at home, make serious not, old photographs, paintings, Abtt, Asus, FIC, QDI,... keystone on pool decks, lanais or ; I2S.29 states that all dogs & refrigerator, upright freezer, wicker (PAGEMAKER) Lincoln Owners - Bad air, NO INCOME money with the documents. Also pay cash for silver MODEMS driveways with MARBELITE....the citi offered for sale In Florida chairs. 472-6538 EXPERIENCE HELPFUL. SANIBEL, FL 33957 suspensions? Coll spring mutt be at least S weeks old, 5/13/97 —lilt—81183309.3 Need Vacation Money VERIFICATION StarchWocker™ items, swords, knives, old guns, US Robotics, Cardinal, I ultimate decorative resurfacing WILL BE WORKING ATTN: conversions only $395. Call Dave at Spring Is Here I hive an official health Hiring Immediately - 332-5611 for appointment - Will APPLICATION. 1-800-555-9205 ext. 6650 military medals, etc. Please call 772- Jaton, Archtec, Boca, ... Palms & Trees system. 10 YEAR WARRANTY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS 6/7/97 — llll- 21187882-7 0275 FREE ESTIMATES 267-3350. etrtlficate signed by a Men or women IB yrs. or older KIM CROUTHAMEL also buy Llncolns with bad air BY PHONE VIDEO CARDS Queens 8' $15.00 v»t»rln$rlan, nave proper GENERAL-HELP ONCE TRAINING IS 5/10/97 — Ittl—21190Z13-72 5/23/87 —till—21168848-74 - Have Insured vehicle - suspensions. CUSTOM FINANCE Three Wizard Neon Lit Gumball Trident, Cirrus Logic, STB, Pigmy Dates 24" $15.00 shots and be free from COMPLETED. OR FAX: 472-8398 5/10/97 —llll—21191998-73 machines. One Brand new, two like Wanted to buy. Ceramic Kiln. Call Diamond, Tseng Labs, ... Arecas5'-6'$15.00 Spas - Factory seconds - Save $$ • WANTED like to deliver Sprint tot. LIC. MTG. BRK. BUS. inlittintl & external parasites. CALL 472-2656 AND 5/9/97 — Itll— 21191935-89 1994 Toyota Camry LE, black, new, Paid 4,500. asking $1,500. 549-8692 MULTIMEDIA Oaks 8' $50.00 Buy direct from the manufacturer - In uxordance with this statute, books In all Lee County and B- Comfort Line Products, Inc., 8417 Avon sales - all areas need reps. ASK FOR VAL I Ground Floor Opportunity: In automatic sunroof, alarm system, 941-772-2700 Ext J2 Firm Call 458-5189 5/10/87 — Itll—21183014-76 Oaks 5' $20.00 This publication will not Springs, Alva, Bokeella, 5/9/97 —|m_ 21165872-3 5114)87 -till—211B040B-72 Mltauml, Creative Labs, Super commission. Workplace, search of sales person willing to 57,000 miles, new tires, routine 5 9/97 -llll- 21184714-73 Much more - delivery & planting Littleton Rd., Ft. Myers - 997-6366 knowingly accept any ads Panasonic, Hitachi, 5/9/97 —1111—21174832-73 friends, neighbors. No inventory or Estero, St. James City, The work hard, and then be rewarded. services done at Ft. Myers Toyota, Make Money I Work at home - available. Mttvirtlslng dogs or cats for HELP WANTED $,-.$ We Give Cash Now $$$ For | COLLECTIBLES j Toshiba, Advance Logic, 694-2387 territories required. Your products and all surrounding areas. You Direct sales background needed. excellent condition. Priced to sell, assemble products. Easy work, tilt that do not meet these Part-time Graphics Person Your Insurance Settlement Or excellent pay. Free details) Send Crystal, ESS,... 5/10/87 -llll- 21174357-71 requirements. at cost. Flexible. Sandi 1-800-966- will receive payment for work Dan at In'flector Control Systems $14,495. Call 334-1460 Littery Payments. Best Prices, Stamps, United States, box of 2166 Avon independent sales rep. 5)9/97 -ittt—21183483-73 S.A.S.E. to: Infoservices, 8185 HARD DRIVES 711)2014 -tttt—21096341-88 upon satisfactory completion needed on Sanibel. 941-472-1834 GteatService. PP11-800-435-3248 foreign and cover accumulation. a/20/97 —till—21098699-71 5/14/97 -U»-1H83242.74 Harrisburg Drive, Fort Myers, FL Western Digital, Fujitsu, LOOKhere# of the routs Paste-up, Grand Mercury Marquis 1983, Ed. 117 33912 $100,941-656-1155 Holly's Expert, Loving Pet-Sitting $1,000's Possible Reading_Books. Macintosh (Pagemaker) 1/14/97 — till—21193281-72 Seagate, Maxtor, ... Call 837-8S29 • blue/white, runs good, A/C, ! 1*1*7 —tttt—I ittm — tti*—aii»05i«-7« 1 HOME FURNISHINGS | ' Sdrvice - while you're away. HELPS Part Time. At Home. Toll Tree (1) p/steering, p/brakes, p/windows, MONITORS visits your home - provides 9:0O AM - 4:00 P.M. experience helpful. My wife and I are expanding our 800-218-9000 Ext. R-4363 for Will be working evenings SKILLS & TRADES p/seat, heater, radio/cass oly FINANCIAL Mag, Vlamonic, AOC, Natural color 3-drawer wicker chest ' professional, personal and loving M-F. EOE. $1,495, fair price. Call 274-0748 business. We are looking for only ANTIQUES Listings. ./14/B7 —mi— 21182308.73 and weekends once training Princeton Graphic*, ... matching twin headboards, care toryou r pet(s) - short/ long 5/30/97 —tttt—21101187-74 HELP WANTED 5/9/17 —1111-21162587-72 SERVICES four good people. Please look at Hoosiers - Hoosiers - Hoosiersll NETWORKING excellent condition. 472-8314 WBW- term - licensed - pet taxi -19 yrs. in Is completed. yourself first. This is an opportunity 5/8/97 —ItSI—21188236-3 Is and pet care. 472-1176 Telemarketer8 to set appointment * POSTAL JOBS '. Call 472-26S6 and Buick Electro Station wagon 1983, Credit Card Problems? One low Oak or Painted, Original or Cable by the foot or spool for carpet cleaning company. Part- TYPESETTER for you. Call 543-2631. Leave your Refinished. Parts & Information. DO YOU THINK THESE _l'9/»7 —Ittl—21180B5Q.3 $i2.68/hr, to start ask for Val. A/C, p/str, pftvnd, p/brk, p/seat, 8 n.onthly payment. Cut interest. No name, address with zip, phone BNC, CATS, ends, Ta, Spanish stye coffee table, $200; time. No eveninos. 540-1770 cyl., tan. Only $1,750. Must see, $495. & up. Cabinets bought & sold. Beautiful Siberian Male. Husky, five plus benefits. 5/14/87 —Illl— 21183307-3 Mae Experience Preferred harassment. No fee. Counseling number and we will get back with terminators, crimper tools, Dining table/ chairs w/ leaf, walnut 5/14/87 —1111—21193381.78 new paint Call 848-5022 Iceboxes, Oak Larkin Buffets. Jacks finish, all wood $275; Dinette ARE •nonths old, for sale. Black and white Carrier, sorters, clerks, available. Non-profit Agency. you. combo-cards, hubs, ... 3/9/97 —till—21192588-72 & Anns 941-657-3631 days • 941- table/bchalrs w/ leaf, $200; Kitchen With impresive blue eyes. Playful computer trainees. Apply at: r> ACCS 1-800-881-5353 Ext#17 .5/14/97 — till—11II1M4-71 WE ALSO STOCK AVON CONNECTION 1992 Ford Taurus SHO, 5 spd, 1/10/97 — lilt—111H891-T1 657-3989 nights. MC & Visa. table/ chairs w/ leaf, 50'9 style, ar.d excellent with children. Kennel, For application & exam THE BREEZE CORPORATION Home Workers Wanted Make $480 8/27/97 — tttt—21105128-74 Re-recordable CD ROMs .'wliflree and extras with the dog. If RESTAURANT - leather interior, full power, great $195; Kitchen chairs, four each, leaf - SHARP— $$$$$ . Information call 2510 DEL PRADO BLVD. C redit Card Debtl Stop harassing Wkly. from your location. Using Co. Jazz drives. Zip drives pattern, $25; Portable Bar, nierested call Sury 540-4249. $550. condition, dark green, tan interior, WANTED: China Dinner Sets, Full MAKE EXTRA MONEY 1-800-836-5801, ext 2177, CAPE CORAL, FL i hone calls. Eliminate or reduce Grocery premiums. We mail checks tape backups, casts woodgrain, $25. 458-3371 HELP WANTED tinted windows. $10,500. 768-2243 i iterest. Cut payments up to 50%. weekly. Application, send self- or Partial. Also Stemware, Oro SELL AT HOME/WORK 9am-9pm 7 days. 12/21/2012 —till— Flatware, and Antiques (Furniture, floppy drives, speakers 5/9197 —ttl 1-21193712-79 21111748-99 leave message. tIon-Profit Debt Consolidation Co. addressed stamped envelope: WE CAN ADD THEM TO YOUR IN TERRITORY 3/27/S7 —tttt- 21182359.72 Help wanted - Server bus help & 5/8/97 —till—21192798-72 '. -800-229-8027 National Coupon Network, 668 Main Glassware, Sterling, Rugs, Art, power supplies, ... Mahogany Duncan Phyfe drop Leaf AD - CALL YOUR CLASSIFIED EARN UP TO 50% kitchen. Bellini's Restaurant. Call Dock builder with concrete & etc.) 1-800-345^6852 Looking for full-time answering SEIZED CARS from $175. 5/10/87 — tilt— »1191729-71 St. Ste. 235 Ert. 25, Wilmington, MA Table with 4 carved back Chairs, SALESPERSON TODAYI INDEPENDENT REP. 472-6866. Ask for Terry. seawall experience. Call 466-7575 5/31/97 —Mil— 21143008-6 service on Sanibel. Tolls paid. 472- 5/23/97 —Ittl—21187334-3 Porches, Cadillacs, Chevys, 01887 We faaturm excellent repair $700. Small Maple Table with 3 3/20/20H —lilt— 211877B7-99 3/9/97 —lilt—21191851-75 chairs $400. 1 Large walnut Drop CALL 1-800-722-8719 1323 BMW*, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, AAA CREDIT 3/17/97 —1|||—311 92348-74 The Purple Place. 938-1572. Art, and upgrade service with Wanted year round - Baker & Heavy equipment mechanic • must 4WDS. Your Area. Toil Free 1- glass, Victorian, Mary Gregory, Leaf table Duncan Phyfe $200.4 old Need a $2500. Visa Card? No 5J31/97 —llll—21131947-6 3/9/87 —tilt—21183200-3 How to obtain guaranteed AAA $6,000 in 10 days. Fantastic new experienced tech support. Security Deposit. Bad Credit OK! 1- Evening Server for restaurant. Full have experience in the following: 800-218-9000 Ext. A-5943 for Credit anywhere In tie USA in 30 many Steuben pieces, Durand, Oak chairs w/carved backs $85. ea. HORSES & Part-time Housekeepers, Friday time/ part time available. 100% Hydraulic repair, diesel engine wealth plan, a real money makerl 800-576-2292 Ext. 54. and Saturday. Couples & retired current listings. .l»s for under $30.00. 1-888-211- Quezel, Orrefors, etched Elegant 2 matching Mahogany End tables MEDICAL - HELP health benefits with full time. Call overhaul, welding & general wiring. 8/4/iT —1181-21193271-8 Not MLM. Send self-addressed glassware, ornate sterling serving Come over the Cape Coral $35. ea. 1 Large Mahogany End 5/14/97 —lilt—21188540-74 LIVESTOCK people welcome. A good way to H904. ext. 3601stampe. d envelope to: Michel©, 529 Sally at Jerry's of Sanibel 472-9300 Must own tools. Fax resume to 495- pieces, nice giftsl 1940 Suwanee, South bridge to 1st light, Table on wheels $50.1 Mahogany Florida Keys, beautiful waterfront earn extra money. Call Mon. - Thurs. 5/30/97 —It!!—21190034-3 1195 1996 Lincoln Town Car Signature ' /isa/MC/AmEx/Otsccver. S.W. 3rd Street, Cape Coral, FL Ahispenng pjnes Farnli N R WANTED 3»9/97 —till—21192550.73 Coffee Table $100. 1 old Trunk home, $595./wk. Ask about last 8:30 to 330.481-1313. 5/9/87 —llll—21191701-75 Sedan, only 1700 miles, blue, book 33991. Mon-Sat,11 am-4pm. Del Prado. Go lett then »«, now accepting boarders, full Bullfeathers needs part/time help 5/10/87 — till—211»30»1-73 $100. 1 Small Ship's wheel $100. minute off season discounts. 414- 3/9/87 —lilt—21158737.75 Caretaker for female geriatric in Ft. price $34,700, make offer. 941-549- JSebl Consolidation I Cut Payments 5/9)97 -till—21192492-74 right at 1st street Lafayette. for dishwashing and clean-up. Apply Old Fishing Lure Displays $50. Call 650-0246 "-•HBJ, $150 an1 $144.43 per month. Call Val 472- "Affordable Office Furniture" size bedspead $40.458-3371 Attendant. Full time. Will Train. Good Has an Area. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. traditional funeral. Cost discussed 5/9/97 — mi— 21192713.79 Help Wanted: Sanibel Community Ford Thunderbird 1985, 2 dr, Jewelry inventory, 4,400 pieces, 0494 New and Used office furniture. For Sale or Free Florida license. Apply Amoco on IMMEDIATE OPENING A-4363 for currant listings. by phone. Call for free literature, 1- 8/9/87 — tttt—21193309-3 Association seeks friendly qualified coupe, 2 nd owner. $2,995 OBO. imported from Bali. Inlaid shell We deliver. Star Plaza, corner Saturday 8 am to 2 pm. Sanibel 472-2125. Ask for Bill for an 9/30/97 —1111—21132370-74 800-891-9377-24 Hrs. barrettes, beaded & shell earrings, of Old 41 and Pondella. 997- Brand New! 5/9/97 — llll—11183417.3 applicant for part time office New paint Call 274-0748 3/17/97 —jjiS—21126793-8 760 Sextant Drive $121 ADVERTISING boutique style beaded earrings, S6S9. Out of town: 800-452- Bongo Jeans (size 1) manager position. "94 Geo Prizm, 4 door, only $199 a 5/9/87 —till—2119258«.72 COMPUTERS & Sanlbal. Look what Molly Maid SALESPERSON. painted wood barrettes, pins & 1857. Only $5.001... Clerical/bookeeping skills : month with $500 down. Call Chuck 5/13/97 —It It- 21193312-3 has to offer: necessary. Call 472-2155 for Full or Part Time at Roger Dean Chevrolet 574-3326 BUSINESS earrings. Great price for all. Sandy COMPUTER EQUIP. 5/16/97 — tili— 21050292-75 Girt Polo Shirts (new) THESE ARE •No Weekends (941)542-8996 interview. Ask for Leslie. Schedule Available, 5/10/97 —lilt—211»O143.»1 Three Wizard Neon Lit Gumball $2,001 •Company Uniforms 5/13/97 —till— 21193311-3 V14I97 f —Wl—211931 »8-71 Internet Websites for on!y $15. per ATTENTION GETTERS Salary • Commission • Benefits We Buy Used Cars - Running or OPPORTUNITY machines. One brand new, two like Call 945-7836 •On the job training WARM BODIES NEEDED-TURN month. No set-up fees. Free THEY WILL HELP YOU Notll 542-6138 or 772-5641 after 6 1978 CORVETTE new. Paid $4,500 asking $1,500., JEWELRY After 5:30 pm. •Advancement Start your own commercial cleaning *273 INTO $5,000 PER MONTH. 1- Website design. Call 772-9396. or firm. Call 458-5199 IF YOU USE THEM TO Check us out. PART TIME • HELP Call Morgan Newcomb: PM. business for as little as $1,700 visit our Website at 5/9/97 — Ittl— 21192806-98 8/8/87 —llll—tt1832T6-«4 PACE CAR 888-277-3115 5/14/87 — tttt—21193364-73 Mother's & Father's Day large MAW ATTENTION TO YOUR down. Complete package includes: HTTPyyRSCONNECT.COM. Call 418-0052 WANTED 482-8880 5/14J87 — Itlt— 31183279-73 group of new rings from 25 years of Old custom made copper wall CLASSIFIED AD. 3/10/97 —till—211IH2.7-T1 1987 Cadillac, 4 door, 77,600 miles, $10,000 O.B.O. Training, equipment, supplies, 5/8/87 — tttt—21181498-73 or MLM GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY stock. All on sale, reasonable; Also, panels, wonderful one-of-a-kind *E HAVE MANY MORE TO Computers Users needed. Work Lawn service. Experience preferred. all power, gorgeous gray button CALL 9454087 guaranteed customer accounts. No scenes from the sea, average size Fax cover letter FIRST EVER PRE-PAID GAS Cyprix math coprocessor, 80387- turquoise collection, old time watch CHOOSE FROM. Own hrs., 20K to $50k/yr 1-800- Must have own transportation. Cape pillow leather interior & roof, ONLY 8502 EVER MADE obligation. Free Information) CARD, REMEMBER PHONE CARD 20MHZ. In original box, never used. STARS REALLY BRING OUT repair. 1723 Hendry St. Ft. Myers, 3' x 8", 8 available, must see! $200. 348-7186x304 Coral area. Mon., Tue»., + Wed. Call A resume to: beautiful gray paint, asking $4,990 Coverall (941) 768-6000. CRAZE. 1-88-277-3115 $15. 540-4853 YOUR CLASSIFIED AD II FL 332-5742 each. 283-6101 5/9/97 —till— 21199 811-74 Dave - 772-1610 for appointment. 482-8385 or offer. 574-7603 5/10/87 — lilt— 21107170-74 0 O I 0 « # 5/10/97 —1111—21188891-75 .11/1B/2814 — tttt—21111703-88 —1111—21182829-78 5(8/97 —till—21192842-4 5/10/97 -Illl-I1li»...., 3/14/97 —lltl— il1IH»«.» 5/10/87 —tttt—11187111-71 tin —llll— niMi74-T» LAH»— 21HB5BB-71 1995 Chevy Conversion Van. Full 1996 16" Starcraft and 50 HP force, New, 3 BR/ 2 BA, immediate Information. 995-7626 For rent 1500 sq, ft., 2 bay doors Lands End Village, Haiti -tttt— 21188333-73 rooftop sundeck. 5/8/87 —tttt—21181388-78 Power, air, V-6, seats 7, AM/FM w/ 5 yr. warr., trailer, trolling motor, occupancy, high entry, lots of tile 12'x14\ zone 2 can be. Used for 3 BRK BA. depth/ fish finder, tach., ban., 22 Gorgeous sunrises and Now I* the tim to options. City water, sewer, irrigation. Cass. Tilt cruise, 28K miles. invest in that No. Georgia or SANIBEL/CAPITVA Own a lakefront lot with nice storage or business. Off Palm Fantastic view of Excellent condition. 936-1521. gallon recirculadng, livewell, extra sunsets. Open house, Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 doublewide, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, many Beach Blvd. Call 694-5757 prop., full Coast Guard equip., bilge Beautifully decorated Western N.C. Mountain Retreat. We p.m., 2404 S.E. 8th Race, $91,900 Gulf and Redflsh Pass, in the $15,000 Firm. HOMES upgrades, Lake Arrowhead, 55+ 5/16/97 —tttt—81182888-72 pump and more. $6,100 O.B.0.941 - have a great selection of cabins, plus assessment balance. Offers weekly or monthly rates. 3/16/B7 — «»»t—81H2631-72 VACATION and fully equipped. lots, acreage w/fabuloua mountain community, many activites, 458-2788. Substantial savings. welcome. 542-1850 "Ich Spreche maintenance fee $61 /mo. Buy Save direct. 3/10/87 —tltt—21183087-82 views, or cool streams, call Gary or Deutsch'. 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Central kitchen, A two minute atroU from Edison Mall, 9 miles to new Large 3 bedroom - Fireplace - Circle 472-5224 MOBILE HOMES FOR dependable, honest, share with microwave, awning, stereo, master trade-ins. Motorgulde Warranty a beautiful private beach Long Driveway Into Lush Bdr/2 Ba $5657mo., 1BR/1BA, university, near new highway under Driveway - Oversized Garage, -fftt- lady. $350/mo Utilities and phone $455ymo., pod, canal. Very clean. bedroom, bunk beds, like new, only Service Center. Smith Marine • Tropical Estate grounds. SALE included. 540-8811. Enterprises, Inc. 2420-1 em the Quit development. Owner/Broker 1-800- workshop - Fruit trees, sprinklers - Short term lease possible. Pet used S times, must sell. Asking Near historic Exclusive, 743-1991 Near C.C. Golf Course $122,500. 5/9/97 —tttt—11182<08-78 $9,500. 941-466-4806 Concorda Drlva, Ft. 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Close to Publix, S' 1 «/»T — tm—ai-uwa-rs December 15th thru April 30th f LOTsJOR SALE f pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Walgreens, bank. Near Edison Mall, The Island's $2,700Jwe»k Low Season Repo's, REO's. Your Area. Toll Free $1,400. per week. Days: 201-569-2111 Near Beach * Shopping - off Casa YOU INTO Montgomery Ward, at bus stop. No (1) 800-218-9000 Ext. H-4363 for Annual Lease - deposit for utilities required. Pool, MOTORCYCLE & May - $725/week. • Weekends: 914-887-0360 Ybel Road - Good sized lot. current listings. | ROOMS FOR RENT \ j UTILITY TRAILERS § June through September a/13/87 — tm— 21181581-3 GULF HARBOUR Walk to beach from laundry facilities, $575. mo., security $64,900. Call Scott (941) 395-1931 S/SB/97 —Hill—21172065-74 _ OPnoN $575,997-0640 5/9/67 — tm—31110854-78 this 2 bedroom duplex Furnished rooms. Complete with all MOPEDS 1994, Wells cargo trailer, lO'xffxff, $650/week. 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BUY IT - SELL IT - FIND fT IN THE Nashville, TN 37216 minute, off season discounts. 414- $180,000.8/ Lakes. 517 S.W. 49th share. Phone: 540-1815 Call Mona at 1-B00-771-6646 Call 549-1235. CLASSIFIEDS 615-262-9859 650-0245 Ln., 941-549-3448 5/1S/87 —tttt— 31H3371-» i/,,,7 -ltlt-81181832-7» 3/H/97 -Sttt-81182454-73 10/6/201» -Wtt-iUHBH-H 5/30/97 -HII- 150421-3 5/H/B7 — tilt— 21118417-73 a/4/87 —tttt— 21173115-74 m m Muaz^w 4/19/2016 —%%$$- aHB2BfiO-»g 12B • Friday, May 9, 1997- ISLANDER More E co-Notes Beach Walks continue to be offered at 8:45 a.m. on Night Hikes will continue through May, mos- Thursdays.. quitoes permitting, on Tuesday nights at 8:30. They SCCF Happenings The organization's partnership with Captiva last about 90 minutes and require reservations. During the spring and early summer the Na- Cruises for the natural history and dolphin watch From now through the month of October, SCCF ture Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday cruise contiues with trips offered seven days a week volunteers and staff will be patrolling the beaches through Friday. Guided trail walks are offered Mon- at 4 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling 472- checking out sea turtle crawls and nests. The Adopt- day, Wednesday and Fridays morninos at 8-45 nniv a-Nest program is in place again this year and any- one interested in supporting the program by adopt- ing a nest near his/her home (or anywhere on the beach, for that matter) should contact Dee Fulk, the program coordinator. The Nature Center is located at 3333 Sani- bel-Captiva Road, one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, SCCF is dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat on and around the Presented By islands. For more information call 472-2329. SUNTRUST Water use restrictions still in place Saturday, May 17th "The reduction in water use [accomplished] CORAL OAKS by the citizens of southwest Florida during this water shortage is to be commended," said Samuel GOLF COURSE E. Poole, III, the executive director of the Third Gates open 5 p.m. District of the South Florida Water Management District. "With the outlook for below normal rain- Concert 7 p.m. fall for the remainder of the dry season, reduc- tions must continue to help protect the resource." Homeowners and businesses with sprinkler systems are limited to the hours of 4-8 a.m. for lawn/landscape irrigation and car washing. Mon- days, Wednesdays and Saturdays are designated for addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9. Those ad- dresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 are allowed to water and car wash Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sun- days. Hand watering of landscapes and car wash- ing is also permissible on assigned days at the same time, as well as between 5 and 7 p.m. Hand water- ing is limited to one person with one hose fitted with an automatic shutoff nozzle. Residents are also asked to reduce indoor water use in every way possible. There are additional specific restrictions in Jay Beckmstein place for golf courses, and both restaurants and commercial/industrial users are asked to help con- serve water. State association changes name f The Florida Conservation Association has .hanged its name to the Coastal Conservation As- sociation of Florida. The name change comes as part of CCA's national effort to standardize the names of its 14 state chapter affiliates. "Our members will always have a strong sense of accomplishment about what we have achieved in the last 10 years," said CCA Florida Executive Director Ted Fosgren. "The success of TICKETS $15 PER PERSON IN the Save our Sealife Amendment to limit marine netting aredfish game status, with the resulting ADVANCE, $18 AT THE GATE resurgence of Florida's redfish stocks, are just two of our long list of achievements. CALL 941-574-0801 TO ORDER BY We've been part of CCA for 10 years," Forsgren continued, explaining that 20 years ago PHONE the association was created in Texas as the Gulf WITH Coast Conservation Association and quickly spread to the three neighboring coastal states. When Florida joined in 1985 "Gulf Coast" was no longer appropriate, because of Florida's Atlan- TICKET OUTLETS tic coastline, and the named was changed. State- Special Thanks To Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Easton's Music* by-state expansion continued along the east coast all the way to Maine under a veritable alphabet of |eeisland Coast 4537 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral 160 Tamiami Trail Sv Naples Cash, Checks, Visa & Mastercard accepted Macintosh Book Shop* names—GCCA, FCA, ACCA, NECCAand CCA. FtORtDA'S FIOKIDA The name change comes at a time when many Rainbow Records* 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel of the issues vital to the conservation of Florida's 2104 Del Prado Blvd. S. Cape Coral (* cash only) marine resources are going to be determined on a Sprint 2605 Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers federal level—shrimp trawl by-kill reduction, the regulation of redfish spawning stocks in offshore waters, and the regulation and management of grouper, snapper and amberjack stocks. 1 1 Jk CAPE CORAL DAILY BREEZE ta^'tsa. /*' ifc Sanibel CapHya

Coast Symphony, a community orchestra led by Sanibel resident Andrew Kurtz, above, played its sea- son finale May 3 at theAlvin A. Dubin Cultural Center. Right: Harpist Richard Fleischer of the Gulf Coast Symphony.

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Crossword 11 2C • Friday, May 9, 1997 • ISLANDER t'6 <**j >-*',-* t*, - ISLANDER • Friday, May 9, 1997 - 3C island Dining May 9-May 15 Appetizers The Off Beach Players open cal whirlwind starring three actors tack- Beth Henley's Crimes of the ling all the roles. A fast-paced, gag a- Heart, The Pirate Playhouse's Commu- their summer season at 8 p.m. tonight, Camille KUCABA SANIBEL & May 9, with Jane Martin's Talking second, two hour performance that nity Theatre Summer production, will plays through May 18. Performance be directed by Jamie Simpson. Opens With, directed by Vince Kelly. Eleven talented actresses take you on a fan- schedule: 8 p.m. Thursday through Sat- CAPTIVA at 8 p.m. May 22 and runs through June tastic journey into their strange and urday evenings and 1:15 Sunday 7. fascinating worlds. Opening perfor- matiness. Tickets are $5. Pirate Playhouse Old Schoolhouse mance proceeds will benefit Rape & Coming attraction: 2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006 Theater Trauma Center and tickets are $16. Per- Kennedy's Children - presented Coming attraction: 1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862 formance schedule: 8 p.m. May 10,15, by Delta Psi Omega (a national honor- Here's a Taste winning recipe, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, and 25. A special ary theatre fraternity at Edison Com- munity College).This is a drama that Mother's Day performance at 5 p.m. Chef Robert Ahrens of Tarwinkles Sunday, May 11. Regular prices: $13 gives a descriptive look at different plus a few Mother's Day ideas (adults) and $5 (students 17 and under). views of the "Camelot" era when Jack Ticket outlets on Sanibel: Bailey's Kennedy was in office. Opens at 8 p.m. If you didn't get a chance to taste Black Pepper Brioche pepper. Slowly add yeast mixture. Mix Vi cup rice wine vinegar General Store and Needful Things in Thursday, May 22 with performances this year's Taste of the Islands "best 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, Vi teaspoon sugar until dough is well incorporated and is Tahitian Gardens (472-5400). Ticket Thursday through Saturday evenings at appetizer," Black Pepper Brioche, not sticking to sides of mixer. Place in julienned hotline is 472-9357. 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 1:15 you're in luck! Chef Robert Ahrens of V4 cup lukewarm water % cup granulated sugar 1 package dry yeast (Vi ounce) buttered muffin pan and let rise slightly. THISTXEXODGE p.m. May 25. Tickets are $5. Tarwinkles Seafood Emporium shares Brush with an egg/water mixture and 1 Vi cups whole macadamia nuts, BIG Arts Center For ticket reservations please call 2 Vi cups all-purpose flour WATERFRONT RESTAURANT 900 Dunlop Rd. 395-0900 his award-winning recipe with Islander bake in 325 degree oven until golden toasted 278-4422. readers...and everything can be made 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely AT C A S A YBEL Coming attraction: Vi pound sweet butter, cubed brown (approximately 15-20 minutes). Sanibel-Captiva Art League Show, Arcade Theater ahead for last-minute assembly. « l Split each muffin in half and flatten chopped A teaspoon salt 4 ounces whole butter MOTHER'S DAY MENU featuring works by members, will remain 2267 First St. 332-6888 The brioche features marinated 1 teaspoon black pepper, finely slightly before adding toppings. on display during the summer months. foie gras (goose liver—and you may Mango Macadam ia Vz cup white wine DINNER SERVED 12-8 PM No attractions scheduled. ground Salt and pepper to taste Sanibel Public Library Claibourne & Ned want to special order this from your In a bowl mix sugar, water and Sundried Blueberry RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED meat market), delightful fruit chutney yeast until smooth and let sit five min- In small handled pot, melt butter HERB SEARED CHICKEN $ 1 6.95 770 Dunlop Road 472-2483 Foulds Theater and tasty vanilla bean sauce. Recipe Chutney until golden brown and nutty. Add gin- Exhibits for May: utes until mixture activates. In mixer 2 cups fresh mango, diced With four-cheese polenta McGregor atRoyal Palm Square-939-2787 serves 10. combine flour, eggs, butter, salt and ger and caramelize. Add mango, wine Military medals collected and Sylvia, acomedybyA.R. Gurney, 1 cup sundried blueberries (Continued, page 6C) and seasonal vegetables ..' exhibited by Carmine Rende. presented by Bill Taylor's Theatre Con- Art Exhibit: Works by local art- spiracy. Performance schedule: 8 p.m. GR/LLED SALMON $21.95 ist Sheila Tardosky, member of the Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. With dill hollandaise sauce, Sanibel-Captiva Art League. Sunday matinees through May 11. Tick- rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables A16 panel exhibit of Cuban pho- ets are $12. Please call 936-3229 for tographer Asela Torres' work, called reservations and further information. Asela's Florida, is on display in the PETITE FILET MIGNON $24.95 downstairs lobby through May 31. Won't You & GRILLED SHRIMP Library hours: Monday and NAPLES Oven roasted potatoes and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Naples Philharmonic seasonal vegetables Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Center I Please Help Us 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. (800) 597-1900 SEAFOOD PASTA $19.95 Judy Collins in Concert - "The Shrimp, scallops, mussels and salmon with a FORT voice of a generation," "a national trea- A TEAM EVENT TO fresh tomato-basil sauce over spinach fettuccine sure," "the voice of the century," are a FIGHT CANCER few descriptive quotes about this be- " Meet Our Goal ROAST PORK ISLAND STYLE $17.95 loved entertainer. 8 p.m. Saturday, May MYERS 10. Tickets are $32. The staff of The Mucky Duck on Captiva Island has Roasted pork loin with a lime/rum sauce, over Barbara B. Mann World Tour — Casual Classic TV roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables Performing Arts Hali — Evans Haile conducting, 8 p.m Fri- accepted the challenge of raising $2,000,00 for 8099 College Parkway 481-4849 day, May 26. Tickets are $22 (adults) STEAKAUPOIVRE $22.95 No bookings for May. $11 (students) The American Cancer Society before May 15th. 12 ounce NY strip in a brandy cream sauce, Broadway Paim Coming attraction: with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables American Jubilee! A Memorial Dinner Theatre Day Pops Concert conducted by Evans We are participating in the Relay for Life, a 1380 Colonial Blvd. 278-4422 Haile. 8 p.m. Friday, May 23 and Sat- Forever Plaid, the heavenly hit urday, May 24, Tickets are $25 for unique way to raise money for the awareness of DINNERS INCLUDE CHEF'S featuring your favorite songs from the adults and $12 for students. 550s and '60s sung by four angelic male Philharmonic galleries: cancer and to celebrate survivorship. • SOUP OF THE DAYOR HOUSE SALAD voices, plays through May 31 Advance America Seen: People and AND FRESHLY BAKED BREAD reservations guarantees your favorite Places, a comprehensive exhibition of location. 78 paintings, prints, and photographs Make your tax-deductible contributions to: Off-Broadway Palm Theatre. exploring aspects-of-Amerieanf ieto- :.-.- The American Cancer Society, Reservations Suggested The month of May will be de- rial art from the late 1920s through the voted to Student Theatre productions. early 1950s. Will run through Saturday,. and mail it to: Children's Menu • Credit Cards Currently playing: May 24. . The Complete Works of Wilm Open daily except Sunday, $3 Victor W. Mayeron, The Mucky Duck 472-9200 Shkspsr (abridged) — All 37 of the gallery admission; $1.50 for students. Casa Ybel Resort 2255 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Bard's plays, plus sonnets, in a theatri- P.O.Box 1060, Captiva Island, FL 33924 4C • Fridav, Mav 9. 1997 • ISLANDER ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 • 5C

Talking With opens new season Show Biz as Here's what to do at night! it Wuz NOT YETf BUT YOU Beaches Bar & Grill days—Pianist John Salamon Frank WAGNER NEVEM KNOW! •Playing Thursdays, Fridays & Satur- At Sundial Beach Resort—1451 Middle days through May 4—Wildmen from Gulf Drive 472-4151 Borneo, contemporary dance music, Casual Pining • Playing Tuesday through Saturday from R&R, from 9 p.m. on. 7-11 p.m.—Stephen McMasters and his Burr Tillstrom island-style music. • Monday nights only—Tim Jardas' Over-Looking Crab Races at 6 and 9 p.m. Where YOU Cnadwicks Island Cinema and the Kuklapolitan The Gulf. At South Seas Plantation on the north end Can Always of Captiva 472-5111 At Bailey's Center—Periwinkle & • Tuesdays—Southwest Florida Steel Tarpon Bay Road 472-1701 Andy Rosse Lane Drum Band from6-1 0 p.m. and Sparky the • Grosse Pointe Blank (R) starring Players (Part II) Get a Table John Cusak and Dan Akroyd. Located Deep In the Heart DJ from 10 p.m.-l a.m. •Wednesday through Sunday—The • That Old Feeling (PG13) starring of Downtown Captiva hy The Danny Morgan Band plays from 9 p.m.- Bette Midler. uring the run of The College Inn 1:30 a.m. Call for times. Story at the Hotel Sherman in Chi- Lunch U:30am-2:30pm "Window"! • During the dinner hour on Wednesdays Jacaranda Patio Dcago during 1949 and 1950, Burr a guitarist is featured, a strolling jazz trio LoCinge often stopped by to see parts or all of the show. Dinner 5:00pm-9:30pm on Thursdays. Next to the Mobil Station—1223 Peri- He issued an open invitation to the cast to at- The Crows Nest winkle Way 472-1771 tend any afternoon broadcast of Kukla, Fran At 'Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Drive and Ollie in the studios at the Merchandise Closed "Major Credit Cards • Playing Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 472-5161 Thursday—Two Humid, a top '40s duo. Mart. We often availed ourselves of the invi- Sunday 472-3434 Accepted" tation and were always fascinated by the sto- (A non-smoking Restaurant) • Playing Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sun- • Fridays & Saturdays—Tropical Breeze, popular reggae group. ries Burr told of the gifts fans had sent the pup- The 1996 cast o/Talking With —the cast remains the same for 1997 except that Laurie Larson will now do the • Mondays (7-11 p.m.)—Dooley's pets. He showed us some of them: a mink cape monologue Fifteen Minutes. Dixie 5—Dixieland Jazz. for Beulah Witch and a full-length sable coat By FRANK WAGNER Here is a cross-section of players and their vo- Legends Bar & Grill for Madame Oglepuss. Various and sundry Islander staff writer cations: necklaces, tiaras, earrings and other adorn- Off Beach Players, the island's community the- Ginger Parker is vice president of Parker Inc., At Tarwinkles—Corner of Periwinkle ments for the ladies and a knitted protective ater group founded by Vince Kelly and June Koc, a firm specializing in custom home building. She & Tarpon Bay 472-1366 prehensile-tooth-covering for Ollie. There was will open its summer season of plays at the Old admits to being totally fascinated by the character • Friday nights—Karaoke with Mellie, 9 a veritable deluge of hats — caps, tams, be- Schoolhouse Theater on Periwinkle Way with a "back she is portraying in Marks and finds it all the more Food For p.m. rets, toboggans in all sizes, shapes, manner and by popular demand" presentation of last year's hit interesting because there is no clue to the person's Locos Island Grill descriptions. Some were even personalized play, Jane Martin's Talking With. The opening per- background or past history. and Cantina with the puppet's name or initials. formance will be at 8 p.m. tonight, May 9. Tickets Joann Cooper is Director of Data Base Mar- Thought San-Cap Road at Rabbit Road The only unpleasant sight ever encoun- are $16 and the proceeds from the evening will ben- keting at South Seas Resorts. She has had little pre- 395-0245 tered was when the puppets were not "on efit the Rape and Trauma Center. vious acting experience but last season she lost her By Paul Gaeta •Summer hours: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., hand." To view them in this inactive condition Talking With is a novel premise for a full fledgling status with five appearances in Off Beach Tuesday-Sunday always made me a tad sad. evening's entertainment. There are 11 stories deliv- Players productions. • Tuesday—Karaoke with Jennifer from The College Inn engagement came to an ered as monologues by 11 different characters with Molly Anderson is a legal assistant at Goldberg, Give your coleslaw a touch of the Southwest. Add a peeled, grated jicama to the 9 till close. end and I returned to New York. But I always no continuity nor intertwining plot and no intermin- Goldstein andBuckley inFort Myers. She has had vast cabbage, and chili powder and cumin to the dressing. Toasted pecans offer extra taste tried to keep abreast of current Kuklapolitan gling of characters. performing experience, mostly in musicals. and crunch. • Playing Wednesdays through Sun- days—Charlie Jenkins & the All-Island happenings. Director Vince Kelly said he first read the script Betty Madonna is now retired but has always Should you soak dry beans before you cook them? They cook faster and look better Band. Sunday night is jam night, bring My next contact with Burr and the pup- on a bus while on vacation in Seattle. "I was so fas- enjoyed avocational acting. The woman she portrays that way, and discarding the soaking water can help avoid the digestive problems your instruments. pets was in the late 1970s in the lovely old cinated by the character studies I couldn't put it down. prepares for her later years in a most interesting but some people have with beans. Morosco Theater on West 45th Street. Burr and Each one was a little bit off-center but real and very unorthodox manner. Portofino the Kuklapolitans had replaced Hermione true to life," he said. "I later learned it was a very June Koc suddenly finds herself on stage with Boil down 2 parts apple cider to 1 part Marsala wine for about 20 minutes. Pour the At the Sanibel Inn—937 East Gulf Drive Gingold as the friendly narrators or commen- popular play and a favorite in colleges, especially her usual position as stage manager being filled by syrup around apples filled with raisins and brown sugar. Bake about 30 minutes in VJ 472-0494 tators who more or less explained what was those with large drama departments." somebody else. She is in the limelight and frankly the oven-or 7 in the microwave. •Fridays & Saturdays from 6:30-10 p.m. happening in Side by Side by Sondheim. The Off Beach Players have created an amazing admits, "I love it, but they only let me out when CAST BRONZE — Charles Coughlin at the piano. The puppet stage was placed on stage reservoir of fine community actors and actresses but they need a really kooky character." Meanwhile her Quick dip for a party: mince salsa and fold into mayonnaise, yogurt, cream cheese right and, as I was friendly with the theatre or sour cream. Or chop sun-dried tomatoes and olives, add and mix into mayonnaise. Sanibel Island Kelly said that casting Talking With was fraught with days are filled running Needful Things, a consign- WIND CHIMES manager, we had gotten audience-left, fourth- complications. The final assignment of roles was par- ment shop for things, not clothing, in Tahitian Gar- Comedy Club row-center seats. There was an unobstructed It needn't be Thanksgiving to enjoy pranberry sauce with turkey. Spread whole-berry BY At Loco's on San-Cap Road ticularly difficult because each character needed an ac- dens. ' sauce (right from the can) on good bread for a simply super turkey sandwich. view of the Kuklapolitans. tress with a certain look plus a specific type of delivery. One of the youngest members of the company 472-8833 Quite naturally, Oliver J. Dragon wel- • Playing through Sunday (9 p.m.): For sketches entitled Fifteen Minutes, Scraps, is Jessica Lane. It has been some six or seven years Don't wait for a holiday to treat yourself to a delicious meal at... comed the audience, explained the function of Clear Glass Marbles, Audition, Rodeo, Twirler, since she madejier acting debut, at the.age; of 10, as U.S. Vic Di Bitetto —Direct from an the puppets and did some sprightly by^glay, Evening at the Improv LampsrHandler^Brtcguns;FrenchFries~amlMarks, iHe little girlin the Off Beach Players' presentation ^rtrrth^ThTeeTasnriembers (Nancy Dussault director Kelly chose Laurie Larson, Jene Evans, of Wait Until Dark. McFs BELLS was one of the company at that time.) Joann Cooper, June Koc, Cary Gorsline, Carleen Performance schedule: 8 p.m. May 10,15,16, To say that the puppets were brilliant Doster, Betty Madonna, Molly Anderson, Jessica 17, 22, 23, 24 ,25 and a special Mother's Day per- Shrimp fjouse IOTTO would truly be an understatement. They Lane, Carolyn Smith and Ginger Parker, respectively. formance at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11. Regular prices: T ru May 3 Many of the actresses have full-time jobs, oth- $13 (adults) and $5 (students 17 and under). Ticket ••vi* BSSPariwMdBWaaorannni y 1628 Periwinkle may 2-19-21-24-25-41 ers are retired, some have had lots of theatrical ex- outlets on Sanibel: Bailey's General Store and Need- 4n 1 1 perience, others very little. But, all in all, it is a fas- ful Things in Tahitian Gardens (472-5400). Ticket THE JA&ARANDA '* * ^o—™. 472-3307 (Continued, page 6) cinating group of performers. hotline is 472-9357. "••••'. ms * swc. 47243G6ConiaafTani«inBayaParnvfaiUaWay

2. 6C • Friday, May 9, 1997 • ISLANDER ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 - 1C Show Biz, from 5C Appetizers, from 3C Four talented lads makes Forever Plaid a solid hit seemed to outdo themselves. Most of himself. The turmoil that ensued be- and vinegar. Simmer five minutes. Fold foie gras and sear in hot pan. Place on By FRANK WAGNER the material had been well rehearsed tween Ollie and Fletcher was chaotic, in macadamias, mint and sugar. Reduce top of brioche, top with chutney and Islander staff writer Out 'n About but there was lots of by-play of an but very funny. slightly. Fold in sundried blueberries drizzle with vanilla bean syrup. Four of the most winning ad-lib nature depending on the audi- The most touching time of the last. Salt and pepper to taste. Refriger- Mother's Day ideas young men you're likely to see and hear for some time eased their way ence, the performance, and the mood evening was when Burr came out ate until needed. Lucky moms can skip the cook- were killed in an auto accident on of the puppets and cast. from behind the puppet theater with Star Anise Vanilla ing and enjoy this very special appe- onto the stage of the Broadway Palm easier. Dinner Theater on Thursday, May 1, Gregory T. their way to their first big gig. They One of the high points of the Kukla and sat on the edge of the tizer at Tarwinkles during the fabulous Edsell played were broadsided by a schoolbus evening was Madame Oglepuss and Bean Syrup and proceded to wrap the entire au- Morosco stage and sang Little Lamb 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise Mother's Day brunch Sunday from 11 Smudge, the wor- loaded with Catholic girls on their Beuluh Witch's duet of / Feel Pretty. from Gypsy. It was the first time he am to 3 pm. A carnation and a compli- dience around their respective little 2 cups sugar fingers. Their voices, personalities rier of the group. way to see the Beatles debut on the I don't think I can ever remember had allowed himself and a puppet to mentary glass of champagne are in- (He also directed Ed Sullivan Show. Due to some cos- Madame's bosom having such a vio- perform without the camouflage of 4 cups water and general stage horseplay and by- 1 tablespoon star anise, ground cluded in the celebration. and choreo- mic this or that and a break in the lent caper as it did when she wobbled the stage. There were many teary- More ideas for Mother's Day: a play as they performed the Four Vi cup white wine Plaids in Forever Plaid were pure graphed Forever ozone layer, they are allowed to re- when singing the many high notes. eyed fans in the audience. special brunch at the Lighthouse Res- Plaid with Sandy turn to do their final show on earth Beulah Witch had several stinging Combine all ingredients in small and simple — solid gold. I'll be the first to admit that I handled pot, reduce by half, strain. Re- taurant & Bar at Port Sanibel Marina Kalan). and win their plaids, so to speak. comments available and hurled them returned to see Side by Side by features all-you-care-to-drink cham- Just who are these exceptional frigerate until needed. performers? They are the kind of Music ac- Yet, it must also be admitted with her usual venom. Sondheim several times and each time pagne or mimosas from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; companiment was that the guys were so sincere in their As it turned out, Fletcher Rab- I enjoyed the witty and touching mo- Coconut, Rum and free dessert for mom at the Sanibel Brew small-town kids who lived next door to you in Everytown, U.S.A. —The Forever Plaid is now playing at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater by JR efforts to please and to become what bit had locked Ollie in the bathroom ments Burr was able to create with Pepper Marinade Pub, serving lunch and dinner from 11 McAlexander at they might have been, that you during intermission so that he would the inimitable Kuklapolitans. One (for foie gras) am to 10 pm; and several options at kids the family always invited over for supper because they were such song, so to speak. the piano and Jay Heavilin on bass. somehow became emotionally in- get the chance to open the second act could easily say he opened the doors 1 can coconut milk South Seas Resorts properties. Derek MacMahon played The songs are almost all re- volved with their dreams and de- himself. You kept hearing Ollie to many media situations that have 1 cup orange juice A complimentary flute of cham- great guys and so much fun to be l Sparky, the cutup of the group. He cording favorites of the '50s and sires, outrageous as they might have screaming "Let me out of here." Fi- followed for puppeteers and their cre- 1 A cups sugar pagne or mimosa will greet each with. '60s. Included are such hits as Catch 3 Colm T. Reilly played Jinx, the had boundless energy and could al- seemed. nally, he managed to use his prehen- ations. A cup soy sauce mother arriving at the Dunes Golf & ways be counted on to put that addi- a Falling Star, Kingston Market, For an evening of pure enter- sile tooth to "jimmy the lock" and free Vi cup sesame oil Tennis Club for a sumptuous buffet shy one, prone to nosebleeds, who Love is A Many Splendored Thing, spoke in a voice register that could tional zing into any of the numbers tainment and vocal enchantment 1 cup dark rum served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Sun- that might call for it. Magic Moments, Undecided, Rags to that affords one a nostalgic trip back % cup ground black pepper dial Beach Resort's Windows on the only be called high. His performance Riches and Three Coins in the Foun- of the song Cry was a solid-show Douglas Kampsen played in time in the company of four win- KRISTIN & J.D. INVITE YOU 1 Vi teaspoons cloves, ground Water restaurant, moms also enjoy Frankie, the leader of the group with tain. A capsule speed-through of the ning performers, made certain you 1 ounce ginger, freshly grated complimentary champagne and mimo- stopper. He started the song in a Ed Sullivan TV show is pure lunacy small, sweet voice for a full chorus a tendency toward asthma when make reservations to see Forever 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, sas while sampling the delightful things got a bit out of hand. There and very funny. Plaid at the Broadway Palm Dinner ground brunch buffet served from 10 a.m. to and when he repeated the second half The plot, if you could call it 0 A SPRING WEEKEND of the song he pulled out all of the was an especially ingratiating qual- Theater, Royal Palm Square, 1380 Combine all ingredients in 2 p.m. Reservations are suggested for ity to his smile and one was certain that, is far too contrived and convo- Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers. large stainless steel mixing bowl, both. A complimentary flower is pre- vocal stops and let his huge, honey- luted to concern yourself with. You like voice soar. He carried the entire that when he was worldly his win- The number to call for reservations mix thoroughly with wire whisk and sented to moms dining at the lavish ning smile made many things come might like to know that the Plaids is 278-4422. CELEBRATION place foie gras in marinade for ap- brunch buffet served from 9 a.m. to audience with him on the wings of proximately 1/2-hour before ready 2:30 p.m. at Chadwick's restaurant at SATURDAY MAY 10 • 11 AM - 9 PM to use. South Seas Plantation. To assemble appetizer, slice Sylvia is an adorable female human/canine mutt GALA MUSIC FESTIVAL - Dinner $6.99 By FRANK WAGNER cal changes. most of the canine traits, happenings, the androgynous family shrink who fi- A FUND RAISER TO SUPPORT OUR ISLAND SAILORS On Her Day, Islander staff writer Could there be a more apropos manners and rather loose morals nally recommends divorce for the IN THEIR ENTRY INTO THE "HAVANA CUP" - AN Bill Taylor's Theatre Con- time for a young female-canine down to a science. When she con- family and a cruel death for Sylvia. let Mom choose what Sunday! spiracy presented a most entertain- named Sylvia (her name is clearly stantly scratches you too can almost But, faithful to the Bard's ac- INTERNATIONAL SAILBOAT REGATTA FROM TAMPA BAY imprinted on her ID tag), to befriend feel the fleas at work and empathize knowledged conclusion "All's well TO HAVANA, CUBA. CAPTAIN DAVID FRANK OF CAPTIVA, ing production of one of A.R. she wants for Dinner... Can Eat Gurney's latest works Sylvia. Gurney this needful human male? She is half with her efforts to rid herself of them that ends well." By the use of various FIRST MATE AND COOK PHILLIP DUNFORD IV (OUR OWN has taken a one gag situation, sur- Lab and half poodle and looking for because it is so realistic. Her need solutions and compromises the fam- PINE ISLAND "CORKY") AND CREWWfLL NOT COMPETE IN -k Delicious Soup? rounded it with a myriad of problems a mentor and master with the where- for the many illicit affairs with the ily manages the rough times with THIS LEG BUT WILL SAILTHE HAVANA HARBOR RACE. that plague certain married couples withal to support her in the manner Central Park doggy Don Juans is ver- Sylvia and emerges scarred but to- * 45-item Salad Bar in today's society and thrown in a to which she would like to become bally discussed with Greg and in no gether. * Hot Hearty Entrees female man's best friend (yes, a accustomed. If you are at all famil- uncertain terms. • HEADLINING • Casserole Specials bitch) just for good measure. iar with the wiles and ways of a cud- Fortunately A married couple has moved to dly canine, you realize immediately with Bill Taylor's deft BRENT MOYER • International Recording Artist from Nashville Fresh-Baked Breads the suburbs to raise their children. that Greg is hooked. Here is a par- direction, the play * Tasty Veggies They have devoted much of their tial answer to his problem. Someone keeps moving right RUSTY McHUGH - Ascoda Recording Artist and Songwriter lives to making a living, trying to who loves and needs him, regardless along and Sylvia is Specials Prices for * Delicious Desserts of anything, and can devise any num- never allowed to re- CHARLIE JENKINS - The Ever Popular All Star Band Children & Seniors meet the current bills and saving for •k Great Beverage Bar the kids college education. Suddenly, ber of ways to usurp all of his time, ally step out of PLUS OTHER MUSICIANS that phase of their life is finished. efforts and interests. Unfortunately bounds. The author's (Sit ins Welcome) 15551 McGregor Blvd. A kiice place to eat, The kids are off to college. The that includes those periods of the day dialogue is played as Ft. Myers couple sells the house in the suburbs and night when you are supposed to written and must be The 941-433-3515 and moves back into the city to a be working at the office or consort- called what-it-is, if a COME SEE & TOUR THE CATAMARAN ing and communicating with your bit raunchy. Heavenly "FOREVER RESTLESS" AND MEET OUR SAILORS 60 Pine island Rd. small apartment. Kate, the wife N. Ft. Myers played with great style by Molly spouse or trying to fulfill those mar- Mitch Haley Musical BEER SPECIALS ... FOOD SPECIALS ... BEER SPECIALS ... 941-656-0078 BUFFET Anderson, is looking into new voca- tial obligations one assumes with the rounds out the cast by tional opportunities. At present that "I dos." playing three charac- Hit! is her main concentration and con- Poppa loves Sylvia, Momma ters Tom, Phyllis and MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL LUNCHEON AND DINNER cern. Greg, the husband, is expertly dislikes Sylvia, in fact, she loathes Leslie. Tom is the Now thru May 31 SUNDAY MAY 11 '11 AM-9PM played by Austen White. He is look- her. But poppa refuses to part with master of Bowser, the The story about four lovable guys called 'The COME BY CAR, COME BY BOAT and ing for something new, something his new found delight. Somehow it stud Sylvia finally se- Plaids" who sing like angels! In perfect four-part challenging and somehow misses be- alt works out, but to whose satisfac- duces in the park. harmony you'll hear "Rags to Riches", 'Three Coins Phyllis is an old ENJOY A DINING EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR SUPPORT ing the center of attention as the tion remains an issue you must de- in a Fountain", "Sixteen Tons", "Catch a Falling family's chief bread-winner. He is cide for yourself. friend who is caught Star", "Workin' on a Chain Gang" and many more! MOM ON HER SPECIAL DAY also, maybe unknowingly, facing Meanwhile Sylvia, played with up in city life whose ALL GRANDMAS AND MAMMAS WILL RECEIVE body scent works like Evenings: Wednesday thru Sstwdw neceatf tTMue Tit that middle-age crisis known as canine truthfulness in thought, action Selected Matinees RSSEHVATtQflS A COMPLIMENTARY GIFT male-menopause. The crisis that and perception by Lisa Marie is a an aphrodisiac to Sunday TwiBght makes one highly susceptible to radi- portrayal to be treasured. She has Sylvia. And Leslie is Group Dismnts Available 2131 OLEANDER ST. * ST. JAMES CITY • (941) 283-0592 APIS 8C • Friday, May 9, 1997 - ISLANDER ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 - 9C POTPOURRI

"Hatchings" comes to Center for the Arts, has been accepted ductions. the pianist is Cynthia Dallas. Founders Gallery into three colleges, and is currently Riley has just completed her sec- The remaining Magic Carpet con- raising money to pay for college. The ond season as the theater's seamstress. Leisure "Hatchings," a visual experi- certs will be May 17, 24 and 31 at the collection includes oils, photography, She has built many costumes from same times — 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. A ence of Jeremy Pounds will be dis- sculpture, computer generated art, scratch and altered and maintained just played May 9-11 in the BIG Arts parent or guardian must accompany printmaking and oil pastels. A recep- about every costume seen on the Old each child. Each child and each adult The Founder's Gallery. Pounds is a 17- tion will be held in the Founder's Schoolhouse Theater stage. year-old student of the Cypress Lake require a ticket. Tickets for individual Grandpa's Odyssey, Part II Gallery from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 9. A poetic reminder to concerts are $4. They are available Writing Life Volunteer of the Year reserve a special date from Customer Service at the Philhar- The yellow slicker Awards given by Old Beverly Gredler wants the date of monic Center; from the Fort Myers area BiD gang invades the Schoolhouse Theater next year's Pirate Playhouse fundraiser please call l-80_0-597-1900. Magic Kingdom The Old Schoolhouse Theater published early so you'll reserve this An exhibition by artist HALLSTEAD recently held its end-of-season picnic special day on your 1998 calendar. John Jacobsen at Cape By FRANK WAGNER for its volunteers. J.T. Smith, artist in Pirate Playhouse Fundraiser #4 Coral Arts Studio Islander staff writer residence at the theater said, "Our the- Promises to entice with glamour The cast: Grandpa - me; Visit the Monies for Free galore. Reflections, an exhibition of oil Wh ^ ater could not survive without the help paintings and pen and ink sketches by Grandma - Marsha; grown ^ppost^h|;l^ of our enthusiastic supporting play- March 26, '98 is the date. daughter - Lisa; son-in-law - Come on out and bring your Cape Coral artist, John Jacobsen is cur- What's happened to Sanibel/Captiva Islander ers. We have about 125 dedicated rent on display at the Cape Coral Arts Rick; and those two extraordi- CllpSX&S& For people who deliver flyers, work in the mate. nary granddaughters Kate, age It will take place in Emerald City. Studio, 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape lnloriiicitidn ' box office, usher and serve refresh- Coral. computerized books? 6, and Meghan, 2 1/2. ments, work in the gift shop, build If you miss it, more's the pity. COMING SOON-THE BELL Jacobsen's work has been exhib- Even Mother Nature and scenery, and sew and maintain cos- Ginger Parker is the Chair t was going to be a revolution in book her drenching downpour TOWER 20-.ALL STADIUM So it promises to be a grand affair. ited and collected throughout the SEATS, ALL DIGITAL SOUND tumes." United States and in Europe he is rep- publishing. With the country eagerly couldn't dampen the spirits of At the end of every season, Special treat for Hearing Aid Headphones Available I resented by galleries in Sweden and Iplugging into the computer age, what this rarin'-to-go group. After a Smith and his associate producer, Baroque music lovers Norway. In 1983, he was chosen by the better than books in software format to be read swift unpack, a room service comlujood iT Marilyn St. John, honor a "Support- Would you are interested in hear- Rotary Foundation to represent the via the computer screen? Publishers rushed to get pizza for lunch and a change 936-8680 • CORALWOOD MALL ing Player" with the "Volunteer of the ing the works of Vivaldi, Bach, Corelli, United States as an artist and Goodwill aboard the computerized book bandwagon. Staff- into layer upon layer of any •FATHER'S DAY (PG-13) Year" award. Louise Danforth and Pachelbel and other composers of the Ambassador on a 6-week tour of Swe- ers were added to handle the expected business clothing that could be stacked 1:40 -4:10 'QM-10:20 Joan Riley tied for the honor this sea- Baroque period? If so, We are Baroque den. upsurge. HarperCollins announced the idea as "a one on top of the other, Rick VOLCANO (PG-13) son. The yellow slicker gang 1:40'4:00* 7:20'10:10 Musicians, a group of Southwest The exhibit runs through May 30 redefinition of what publishing really is." gave the loading orders. After •WARRiERS OF VIRTUE (PG) Danforth has been a part of the Florida's finest musicians with concert and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. That was back in the early 1990s. Last year, various members of the family 2:00 • 4:40 • 7:20 • 9:50 "Supporting Players" for the past four LIAR, LIAR (PG-13) violinist Anton Miller and cellist Monday through Friday. HarperCollins killed off its adult trade CD-ROM had last-minute trips to the bath- 1:30 • 3:30 • 5:30 • 8:00 • 10:00 years. She runs the gift shop in the Lawrence Zoernig as guest artist, will For further information please division. In New York alone, publishers dumped room, we were off to the Never- Travel ANACONDA (PG-13) lobby and has designed many artistic appear in concert in the Edison Park contact Nan Dickinson at 574-0802. 700 book software specialists. Quoted in the. Au- Never Land of Mickey and 1:20 • 3:20 • 5:20 »7:S0'10:00 props and hats for the musical pro- MURDER AT 1600 (R) Creative Expressive Arts School The- A landmark document- thors Guild Bulletin, the senior vice-president in Minnie. 1:50 • 4:20 • 7:30'10:00 ater in Fort Myers at 8 p.m on Satur- charge of publishing at software producer GT In- There was no lack of signs telling us which •BREAKDOWN (R) ary available to all specific or non-specified area before you. You sud- 2:00-4:20« 7:50-10:10 day, May 17. teractive Corporation said, "All these [publishing] way to go or warning us of which lane to be in for denly became aware that you were surrounded by •THE FIFTH ELEMENT (PG-13) WGCU 90.1 FM listeners companies thought the world would be waiting what specific destination. But the listing of every 1:30'4:30'7:40 «10:10 Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 a sea of yellow. It looked as if we were in the Land THE SAINT (PG-13) visit ire for students. For reservations and fur- Will The Circle Be Unbroken? a for interactive versions of their products. That's area on a single sign was so long that a lone driver of the Yellow Poncho populated by adults with 1:30'4:00-7:20-9:50 ther information please contact James landmark, 13-hour radio documentary wrong. Nobody cares." would have to slow down to a snail's pace, or come child-like appendages sitting astride their shoul- •AUSTIN POWERS (PG-13) Island Cinema" 150 • 3:30 • 5:30 • 7:40 • 10:20 Griffith at 694-5621. on the Civil Rights Movement, is for Those publishers who did create electronic to a complete disastrous stop, to be able to read ders. Other stalwart adults had a sleeping figure radio what Eyes on the Prize was for books ran into distribution trouble. They didn't all of them. To compensate, sign reading and navi- Hearing Aid Headphones Available Rhythm in Music on wrapped tightly around their neck or stuck to one Ifiree Magic Carpets at The television — a first-ever telling of his- have shelf space in computer stores, and the big gation became an adult group assignment. side and supported by a strong arm. Fortunately bell tower west tory that every American needs to bookstore chains make only 5% off overall soft- We entered the parking lot and were signaled most of we grandparents were unencumbered and 936-8680 • US 41 South Visit the Movies for Free Daniels Pavilion know. ware sales— with no plans to increase that tiny to our assigned place — Donald Duck, a logical responsible for toting only very small packages •THE FIFTH ELEMENT (PG-13) When you start Your New The Naples Philharmonic Center Will The Circle Be Unbroken ? the bite. Moreover, the appeal of software books spot that matched the weather. After a short walk and ourselves. (11:10) 2:00 '4:40 • 7:20 • 10:00 Subscription to the for the Arts is offering the first program riveting, ear-and eye-opening listening seems to embrace only books for small fry and we boarded the.multi-sectioned open bus that took Because of the weather, the lines moved •BREAKDOWN (R) in its spring series of four Magic Car- experience, debuts on WGCU 90.1 FM some reference volumes. us to the mono-rail. Grandma was loaded with swiftly and we were able to cover a great deal of (11:00) 1:00 • 3:10 • 5:20 • 7:30 • 9:50 Sanibel/Captiva Islander LIAR, LIAR (PG-13) pet sessions to be held in the Daniels on 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5 and And to the dismay of conventional publish- Kleenex and before any of us was seated she territory in a short length of time. Some of the high- (11:10) 1:10 • 3:10 • 5:10 '7:30 '9:30 Call 472-5185 For More Pavilion at the Philharmonic Center for will continue Monday through Friday ers, the cost of producing and mass marketing a mopped the area as dry as possible. Regardless of lights included: It's a Small World, The Jungle •FATHER'S DAY (P6-13) Information the Arts at 9:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 at the same hour through the month of software book can hit a staggering $4 million. her diligence, the adults approached the kingdom Cruise, a refreshing, calm and peaceful Merry-go- (11:00) 4:30'7:10'9:40 a.m. Saturday, May 10. May. This is being written on a word processor, with soggy tushes. round encounter, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Peter Pan's •FATHER'S DAY (PG-13) The series is called Countdown to (11:30) 1:50 • 5:00 • 7:40 • 10:10 FATHER'S DAY PG13 In Will The Circle Be Unbroken?, not a computer, so I may be a poor judge of the Kate and Mehgan were in a state of glazed Magic Ride, a couple of whirls on the Tea-cups, ROMY AND HICHELE'S REUNION (Ft) 101 Instruments. The youngsters sit on Starring - Robin Williams & more than 250 heroes, unknown and practicality of reading a 500-page book on a com- wonderment as we placed our tickets into the ma- which was an immediate favorite, the Bear's Jam- (1150) 1:20 • 3:20 • 5:20 • 7:20 • 9:40 carpet squares while the professional well-known, black and white, tell how puter screen. I have the feeling that if books had chine that admitted us to a child's world of enter- boree and, the one attraction Rick was adamant Billy Crystal musicians give them first-hand, hands- they watched and made — and some- Hearing Aid Headphones Available started out that way, some visionary would have tainment. The kingdom might have been created about seeing, Pirates of the Caribbean. Fri.# Sat., Sun. - 4pm, 7pm, 9pm on knowledge of their instruments. The times tried to stop — one of America's primarily for children, but adults capable of shed- Mon. thru Thurs - 7pm & 9pm announced one day. "If we could just find a way In those cherished moments between shows, edison pork O i percussionists will explore the family most powerful social movements. to produce these images on paper, we wouldn't ding years and once again becoming naive and en- there was time for several snacks and drinks, stops 936-8680»On Winkler Across Iran No. Side Mall GROSSE POINTE of percussion instruments and share Their eye-opening conversations are need expensive machines to display them— and chanted by a fantasy world can also be transported for a little shopping, the often mandatory visit to BLANK R with the children familiar melodies. combined with audio tape culled from we could read them anywhere." by its magic. a handy rest room and to watch the afternoon pa- 1:50» 4:20 • 7:4Q>10:10 Percussionists are James Dallas, John thousands of rare recordings which the JUNGLE 2 JUNGLE (ends 5/13) (PG) Shirring - John Cusack & The sounds of weather testiness were ema- rade featuring almost all of the Disney movie char- 2:00-4:30 DanAkryod Evans, Richard Graber, Michael Mann; producers tracked down in closets, at- nating from all of the group, except our leader acters. THAT OLD FEELING (ends 5/13) (PG-13) tics and archives 8:00.1020 Fri., Sat., Sun.- 4pm, 7pm, 9pm Rick. But it was a thoughtful he who steered us This was the one attraction I felt was a little •SPRUNG (starts 5/14) (R) Mon. thru Thurs.- 7pm & 9 pm throughout the coun- into the first gift shop where he purchased yellow less than sparkling. Realizing full well that it was 2:00 • 4:30 • 7:30'10:10 •AUSTIN POWERS (PG-13) try. The oral histories slicker ponchos for one and all, plus sweat shirts not the most opportune day for dancing on Main 1:40 • 3:40 • 5:40 • 7:50 • 10:00 ISUMW CINEMA are woven together for Kate, Meghan, and Grandpa. My Disney sweat Street, or cavorting with the hundred admiring fans THE SAINT (PG-13) ART PLUS & Ticket Prices 1:30 • 4:00" 720 • 9:50 into a chorus of shirt became second skin and nothing, or no one, who lined the streets, the performers' attitudes MURDER AT 1600 (R) $6.50 Adults • $4.00 Seniors 60 &over "Just before the Sky Bridge on the way to the Beach" voices, narration and could pry it from me. It is much easier to now un- seemed forced and uncaring. Also, maybe it was 2:00 >4:30 '8:00 • 10:30 Juniors 11 & under "CUSTOM" framing without "CUSTOM" prices •WARRIERS OF VIRTUE (PG) songs, resulting in a derstand Linus's determination not to be parted because of the full light of day, but some of the 1:50 • 4:10 -7:30 «9:40 $4.00 Matinees Give your old art a fresh. NEW-look witfra new mat orframe" h i g£ I y-produced I from his security blanket. costumes, and especially the wigs, looked as if they •THE FIFTH ELEMENT (PG-13) 1:40'4:20-7:20-10:00 Bailey's Shopping Center •PRINTS »OILS documentary that is Donned we now our gay apparel and after had seen better days and were nearing their retire- ANACONDA (PG-13) Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island • FRAMED ART, Ready to hang OFF BEACH both graceful and riv- posing for a swift photo the Yellow Slicker Gang ment period. 1:30-3:30-5:30-7:40-9:50 Prices eting. * = No Passes or Discounts Accepted FLORIDA & LOCAL ARTISTS a, was off to conquer the Magic Kingdom. The first The two gung-ho ladies, Meghan and Kate, Showtimes in (...) are Saturday only 472-1701 Over 55,000 Prints & Gils Available thing we encountered was wave upon wave of approached everything with the enthusiasm that SHOW/TIMES ARE DAILY Showtimes are strollers being recklessly operated by demonic ma- can only be generated by neophytes. It was fasci- ^' unless noted 463-6448 nipulators whose only goal in life was to get to a (Continued, page 10C) "M- ISLANDER - Friday, May 9, 1997 • 11C IOC - Friday, May 9, 1997 • ISLANDER

BUUSfl WBMBfcWB ^BMHH IIHIIII. 1111 BBHWiH HHTUUHI SOAP TAI,K HOROSCOPE Crossword May 9 through May 16,1997 Aprea trades guns for respecting shipping job ; PREMIER CROSSWORD/By DonnaJ. Stone Collections ACROSS collection? tune) composer 43 Exile isle 90 Punta del — Aries {March 21 -April 20) A surprise gift brings happy ; 1 Request 59 Composer 108 Spitfire or 7 Counterfeit 48 Surpass 92 Scuba site Whatever you do, avoid office times. Be diplomatic when stating your By CANDACE HAVENS crooked to me and his speech is a little , an encore Debussy Hurricane 8 Tenor Miguel 50 Salad type 94 Bucket flirtations. The outcome could come opinion, but do what it takes to get the TVData Features Syndicate slurred. Or is it my imagination? 5 Tip one's 60 For the — 111 Seashore 9 Costa — Sol 52 Be a beach 95 Concerned topper (presently) collection? 10 UK honor boy with back to haunt you if you cheat on the message across. Former gangster Lucas (John CA. Orrington, Me, 9 Tragic fate 61 From — Z 116 Affirmative 11 Rink legend 53 Aroma 96"— Smile Be one you love. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 22) Aprea) has not returned to Another Dear Reader: No, it isn't your 13 Lesage's 62 Unwind a rind vote 12 Early emanci- 54 "Nautilus" Your Um- Taurus (April 21 - May 20) Stop sitting around waiting for World. But a tall, dark and handsome imagination. Michael Zaslow, who "Gil —" 64 Computer 117 Downcast pator captain brella" 17"Arrivederci, acronym 118 TV's "—My 13 — canto 56 Happy as — 97 Davis' dom. A romance between two friends life to happen. A book or movie may stranger who greatly resembles him has. played Roger, has some kind of medi- " 65 Screeched Children" 14 Durocher or 57 Johnny of 98 Give it — causes complications for you. Be strong inspire you to take charge of your situ- That's because Aprea is back on AW in cal problem. He is taking an extended 18 University 68 Place to 119 Strained Gorcey "Benny & (attempt) in your decision-making and stick to ation. the new role of Alexander Nikos, a mys- leave. Executives from GL are not com- ordeal pontificate 122 Lofty spaces 15 The Jetsons' Joon" 104 It may be 19 Spanish river 71 Wrath 126 Classical dog 58 Enjoys the eaten or drunk your guns. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 20) terious Green shipping magnate. menting on the nature of the problem. 20 It has its ups 72 Curly coif hunk? 16 Master, in weekend 105 Workers' grp. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) One week everything is calm, and "When AW headwriter Michael Dennis Parlato is taking over the and downs 73 Barnyard 129 Sales Madras 59 Junior 107 Director Make the most of your time and the next your life "is in turmoil. It's Malone conceived this character, we role temporarily. 22 Sports collection? collection? 20 Bookstore sociopath? Preminger collection? 77 Tranquil 134 One who section 63 Flatboats 109 Belfry sound concentrate on what is most important. enough to drive you crazy. Make time started looking for an actor with a cer- "I have mixed feelings about step- I 25 Outfit 80 China's — no's best? 21 Spiders' 66 Sniggled 110 Second- It's a whole new world for you; go out each week to find your own peace. tain presence," executive producer ping into the role of Roger Thorpe, 26 European Yutang 135 Prepare a snares 67 CCCII times I mentioned and conquer it. Capricorn (Dec. 21 - Jan. 19) Charlotte Savitz says. "We realized John which Michael Zaslow has played for capital 81 Penn or Young pear 23 — majesty 69 Cola cooler 111 PDQ, politely 27 Chalky 82 Coin 136 Actor Richard 24 Silences 70 Contour 112 "M'A'S'H" Cancer (June 21 - July 20) Wait to hear the facts before mak- could it better than anyone else we could so many years," Parlato says. "This is cheese 85 — carte 137 Lodge 29 Prune, 72 Musicians' character Don't-let someone from the out- ing decisions. Your instincts may be ever imagine. an excellent role and I see it as my job 28 City of Elms 86"—Only Just brothers with "off' org. 113 Idolize clouded by past experiences. A friend "The character of Alexander pro- to quietly attempt to carry on in his ab- collegian Begun" 138 Assault the 32 Proofreader's 74 Make some 114 Singer side pressure you into making bad fi- 30 Spare part? (70 song) nostrils target dough Roberta nancial decisions. Afriend shares some needs help. vides a unique way for us to have John sence." 31 Superlative 87 Green org. 139 Mulgrew of 34 Tabriz 75 Gold brick? 115Morleyof "60 shocking news. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) return to AW, while bringing in a new Dear Candace: What happened suffix 89 "Bald" bird "Star Trek: currency 76 In a pig's eye Minutes" It seemed so obvious what you character. Alexander is like an exotic to the actress who played Phyllis on The 33 Messy 91 Martinet Voyager" 35 Mythological to Poe 120 Coax Leo (July 21 - Aug. 21) collection? 93 Rug colleclion?140 Depend (on) meany 77 Jam ingredi- 121 Dabbling duck Slow down and assess the situa- needed to do in the beginning* but now whirlwind, who blows into Felicia's Young and the Restless"? She just won 39 Bronte book 99 Look like 141 Take a break 36 Fit of anger ents? 123 Actor's goal tion. Things may notbe as crazy as you the lines are not drawn so clearly. Trust (Linda Dano) life and sweeps her off her an award for outstanding villainess and 44 Token Hook? DOWN 37 Wrap 78 Rickman or 124 Vexes think. Careful planning will help you yourself; the answers are within. feet." now suddenly another actress is play- 45 Hummus 100 Kierkegaard, 1 Zodiac 38 — Flynn Boyle Rosenberg 125 Guy Fri. holder e.g. crustacean 39 Racine or 79 Fancy fabric 127 Born 123 124 12b avoid this trouble in the future. Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) Working with Dano again was one ing the role. 46 "Evil Woman' 101 Work in the 2 Lung part Renoir 83"—Kick Out 128 Squid's squirt ••122 Virgo (Aug. 22 - Sept. 22) A romantic weekend trip will do of the reasons Aprea returned. "I can- J.D. Mount Vernon, Wash. group lab 3 Cupid 40 Metallic of You" 130 Mauna— wonders for your attitude. Spend hours Dear Reader. Michelle Stafford 47 —Alto, Calif. 102 Little one 4 Plains native mixture 84 Singer John 131 Fido's morsel ml Sharing your heart with a loved not wait to see how these characters in- 49 Merrill melody 103 "Como — 5 "Da— Ron 41 Peter of 86 Malicious to 132 Place-kicker's one is an important part of communi- lazing around or browsing through fa- teract," the actor says. left her Y&R role to start in the prime- 51 Bean or usted?" Ron" ('63 hit) Herman's the max prop MM 137 cating. You must be strong because vorite stores. Dear Candace: Can you please time series Pacific Palisades. Welles 106 "Break —Me 6 "Carmina Hermits 88"— Good 133"—Day Now" your family needs you. let me know what is going on with the Her contract had been up on Y&R, 55 Ammo, Gently" ('62 Burana" 42 Brit, fliers Men" ('92 film) ('62 song) ui Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) actor who plays good ol' Roger Thorpe and when Aaron Spelling made her an iB 1 ^^^HH on Guiding Light } His mouth seems offer, Stafford jumped at it. answers on page 9C

Grandpa's Odyssey, from 9C ISLAND RELIGIOUS SERVICES nating to see how their original insa- Kate opted to remain in her trusty CAPT1VA CHAPEL BY THE SEA, Capt'va Island, Services 11:00 am Sunday and special days. tiable desire for more and more be- stroller; but about halfway through OUR LOW PRICES ARE NOT CLOSE OUTS! Rev. Charles Smith. 472-1646. came less and less. It was finally Kate the parade her curiosity got the bet- CONGREGATION BAT YAM, TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS, Reform Synagogue, services 8:00 pm who made the grand pronouncement ter of her and she was soon perched Fridays atSanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkje Way. 472-3016. she was tired, wanted to see nothing on Rick's shoulders, oohing and GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: Rev. Arthur Kontinos, Pastor, more and was ready to go home. And aahing with the rest of us. 481-2099. her desire was not put in a manner As the parade came to an end, * SE HABLA ESPANOL that meant soon, but one that meant you could feel the mass of human FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 2950 W. Gulf Dr. Sunday service and Sunday School PINO TILE * SI PARLAITALIANO 10:30. Wednesday meetings 7:30pm. 472-8684. — immediately. bodies begin to pulse, shiver and We pressed toward the exit but quake as they prepared to make their As one of the largest importers in South Florida we don't have to sell seconds to give you LOW Prices. SAN1BEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, (multi-denominaf onal), 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry's) fortunately, for all of us but Kate, final charge for the exit gate, board Pino has much to offer you, the customer. We have easy payment plans and a ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE on Weekend Worship Schedule: Saturday Evening: 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship and Band. the mono-rail and get the first bus Sunday morning 8am-Traditional Communion Service; 9am-Contemporary family Worship with we were blocked by the beginning materials & labor. We now carry a full line of REGINA products. So come on in and check us out! Band;11:15 am. Traditional Worship with Chancel Chior. Child care is provided for all worship of the Electric Parade. Float after to their parked vehicle. 1OB float passed us by and each seemed The Yellow Slicker Gang had *12 12"x12" services. Pastors: Dr. Denny Dennison and Pastor Rob Peterson. 24 hour answering service - MEXICAN SALTILLO OCTAGON FORT MYERS call 472-2684. to be more brilliantly designed and been defrocked earlier in the evening CABIN CRAFT CARPETS MEXICAN SALTILLO PAPERBACK Genuine Handmade With Dot 12000 S. CLEVELAND AVENUE SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2050 Periwinkle Way, across lighted than the one before. As was and were what you might call Includes tlte, setting Paperback (next to Wendy's) from Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, minister. Sunday worship: to be expected, the theme for each "stripped for action." We joined in STARTING AS LOW AS $ d |*99 material, labor & 3 coats of sealer 99* 939-4277 morning chapel, 7:45 a.m., full worship service at 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school float was Disney cartoon- or film- the final push, found Donald Duck, $ sq.ft. during 9 a.m. service. Child care provided 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Elevator for easy access. oriented and featured the well the van, and — whoosh — we were SQ. YD. INSTALLED 939-4608 Church office open Monday through Friday. Phone 472-0497. known characters that have become off to the Marriott. But somewhere 3.09 13"x13" 1'800-807'T!LE(8453] ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Saturday Mass 5:30pm, Sunday a part of our culture. along the way we took a wrong turn PLUSH, PLUSH, PLUSH $4Q99 sq.ff MARBLEIZED Mon. - Sat. 8 AM - 6 PM Mass 8:30 and 10:30 am (Oct. 1st-May 1st Noon Mass). Daily Mass 8:30 am. Hoiy day schedule Meghan had a front-row seat, and ended up on our way back to Assorted Colors Tampa with no exit for miles to get 13"x13" Sunday 11 AM-4 PM same as weekends. Confession Sat. 3:30-4:30pm. Msgr. Robert W. Schlefen and Rev. Carmen perched high on Lisa's shoulders. SQ. YD INSTALLED ZANON Caruso. 472-2763. to the side going in the opposite di- SLATE LOOK WW sq.ft. NAPLES ST. MICHAEL'SANDALLANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2304 Periwinkle Way. Winterseason Distributors Wanted rection. Rick was absolved of all Assorted Colors blame and the adult navigators had WOOD FLOORING '$2.38 sq, ft. Installed 2358 IMMOKALEE ROAD (Dec - Apr) Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30am. 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(481-1121). for 6 a.m..as_we were due at a special Installed • Includes wood, labor and material •Assorted Colors Assorted Colors 1-800-536-5660 Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow August. 433-0201. excellent opportunity for the breakfast in Cinderella's castle at * Mon. - Sat. 9 AM - 6 PM 7:30 a.m. All Installed Prices Include Labor and 991 UNITARIAN-UNfVERSALIST SOCIETY OF THE ISLANDS services are scheduled on the first seasoned pro or someone just Setting Materials Sunday 11 AM-4 PM (To be continued next week) Sunday of each month from January thru April, 1997, at Sanibel Congregational United Church * Min. charge of 100 sq. ft. Does Not 79' sq.ft. Also Locations in Pompano, of Christ Fellowship Hall at 2050 Periwinkle Way, at 7:30 P.M. Dr Wayne Robinson, minister of starting up! Include Floor Prep If Any '$2.23 sq. ft Installed Margate, Delray, So. Orlando, the Fort Myers Unitarian Universalist Church will be the speaker. Call 472-7401 for further OSE Specialty Foods ©1996 PINO TILE, INC. Lie. 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