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37 items on the "Consider the Kids" menu. Not good with any other promotion or discount. All specials subject to availability. This promotion good through March T8, 2006 and subject to change at any time. Sunday 9:00 -12:00 noon Master Card, Visa, Discover Credit Cards Accepted No Holidays.. Must present ad. 2 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner a traditional favorite

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Account Execs Rich Martin Marguerite Burns 69th Annual Sanibel Shell Fair opens March 2 Production Mgr. Joy Simpkins By ANNE W. BELLEW ing and rewarding hobby since the var- [email protected] ious juried classes include everything and LAURA NICKERSON from Postal Information: [email protected] The Community Association pro- vides the venue for the show and hosts The Sunilvl Capliva Klandcr The Sanibel Community the more commercial part of the event is published e\er\ lrida\ Association and the Sanibel-Captiva on the grounds of the Community House, which was built by volunteers and is distributeil ihrouiihoiu Shell Club present the 69th Annual Sanibel Shell Show March 2 through in the mid-1920s on land donated by Sanibel anil C'apii\a Islands 4. This is the longest running show of one of Sanibel's foremothers, Miss its kind anywhere. Cordy Nutt. It is home to many of the h\ the Hree/e Corp. The Shell Club promotes interest in non-profits and service organizations l'.O. I5o\ 5f>. Sanibel. II. shells and the animals that make them that exist in the community as well as the site of many fund-raising events. Third (lass posiajje is paid at and nurtures an appreciation for the natural environments in which these The Association sponsors ongoing the Sanilvl Post Of)ice. shelled animals live. It has a long his- workshops in shellcraft that provide tory of community involvement, both items for sale on the grounds outside I \>si master: on Sanibel and Captiva and throughout the exhibition halls and a shell tent, at Florida. Through a program of grants the show, where shells of all descrip- send address chanjies to: and projects, it provides support to The tions are for sale. The Fair — started Sanilvl ("apti\a Nlander Sanibel School, to the Bailey- by winter visitors showing off their Matthews Shell Museum, and to shells to each other on the porch of the P.O. Ht>\ 5(1 marine programs at institutions of Island Inn early in the 20th Century — l is also the Community Association's Sanilvl. l-l. 33>57 higher education from Gainesville to Miami — support that is made possi- major fundraiser. ble in large part by this annual shell The Live Shell Exhibit on the show. Classified Ad Deadline: arranged in competitive, categories, are grounds of the Community Specifically, the club sponsors the" Association is run by students docents Noon. Tuesday brought to the show by exhibitors who juried show inside the Community, come from all over Florida and from from The Sanibel School. Teaching Center and club members volunteer distant states and provinces. The show island children about shells, the crea- ••-2005 OREF7f: CORP. their time and effort to organize can be viewed as an educational event tures inside them and other marine life exhibits that feature both scientific and as well as an introduction to a fascinat- has a long history on the islands. artistic themes. These exhibits, Started in the 1980s by two volunteers

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WEEKEND TIDES 1 CAPE 83/S8 Sat uet your Forecast nrst on FOX. ' '••fllNE' • 82/SaSun City Sat. High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low -.. IsiiAND---"- CORAL /f Watch Fox 4 News at 10. '? Sato* *. «2*0Srt ^/ Cape Coral 2:20 a.m. 7:42 a.m. 2:37 a.m. 8:43 a.m. 82 and the kids' field trips need to continue," Over the years, passing of knowledge donated by Emily Muench and worth $50. Chairperson Anne Joffe explains, "The Joffe said, "and there is maintenance that about some of the sea creatures that make Marilyn Northrop, this year's Sanibel event was so enjoyable last year with people needs to be done on the building. We need Sanibel and Captiva unique is vital to insur- Shell Fair over-all chairperson, as well as really responding to the theme that I decid- help and are tossing around some new fund- ing their protection and care in the future. chair of the Scientific Division, has already ed to keep the format the same." raising ideas including a shellfish cookbook and/or a series of cooking classes." The philosophy behind the programs is, of breathed a sigh of relief — opening night This year, the fete takes place on Sunday, course, that only through education can was last night. "The banquet and award Mar. 5, at the Sundial Beach Resort begin- Anyone needing raffle tickets, wishing to upcoming generations make good environ- announcements are first," she said. ning at 6:30 p.m. As always, the event will attend the fundraiser, having items to donate mental choices for not only these islands but Sandy Moran, chair for the Artistic be the culmination of Shell Fair week, fol- to the silent auction or seeking other for the world. Division commented, "For all of us who put lowing closely on the heels of the fair. involvement can reach Joffe at 472-3151. For at least 45 of the show's 69 year the shell fair together this week is a really • "This year we are going to try it indoors," tenure (that's as long as SCA officer Ann long week and a labor of love. This year that said Joffe. "We had some complaints last Arnoff 's memory reflects), there has been a week began last Sunday with volunteers set- year about rough ground and chilly weather raffle associated with it with truly fabulous ting up tents and moving Shellcrafter works out on the Shell Museum grounds, so this offerings. One year there was a multi-shell from indoors to out and an indoor crew year it will be at Sundial and there should be pattern hooked rug, there have been David installing all the table coverings and wall no more problems of that sort." hangings that will be backdrops for the more & Jo Stark Shelligrams, and frequently a The evening begins with a social hour shell table featuring exceptional specimen ' than 200 artistic entries. On Monday all of the different classification signs were put in; and, simultaneously, a silent auction. Joffe shells under a glass top. This year's raffle has secured some great items for auction list is comprised of one week stay for two at Tuesday, all entrants dropped off their work with each piece checked in and accounted and more are still being offered. 'Tween Waters Inn on Captiva, including At 7:30, a sit-down plated dinner will be continental breakfasts donated by Tony Lapi for. I had a crew of 10 working in shifts all week. served. Afterwards, music by Tarpon Tim and worth over $1,000; a 24"x 24" three and the Blind Pass Band will inspire all dimensional shadow box donated by shell She continued, "And the banquet and good mermaids and sea explorers to an artist Audrey Hostetter and valued at $750; preview are just the beginning. For us evening of dance and other merriment a 22"x 28" signed framed print by Ikki Saturday doesn't signal the end for the including a pre-paid raffle. Raffle prizes this Matsumoto of a panda in bamboo worth crews. On the Sunday, we gather to disman- year include a mesmerizing soapstone statue

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CALL TODAY FOR TICKETS: 239-395-0900 BIG ARTS - 900 DUN LOP RD.» SANIBEL - 33957 6 Q Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Panther killed on 1-75 in Lee County From FWC reports Extensive trauma to the cat's head, body injured as a result. Drivers are cautioned to these travels take them far away from the An apparent collision with a vehicle on I- and legs were apparent, consistent with a keep a sharp lookout and obey all traffic breeding population centered in Collier, 75 in Lee County has claimed the life of vehicle collision. regulations especially in area of Alligator Hendry and western Miami-Dade counties, another endangered Florida panther. The body of the 120-pourid panther was Alley on US 41 where panthers speed through areas of high vehicle traffic in a According to Florida Fish and Wildlife taken to the agency's Naples office for stor- zones are in force. Drivers should be espe- fruitless effort to find unspoken for mates. Conservation Commission (FWC) biolo- age. A necropsy will be performed at the cially cautious at night when panthers are Typically, panther territories consist of gists, five panthers have died so far in col- FWC's Gainesville lab at a later date by most active. largely undisturbed tracts between 30 and lisions on the state's roadways in 2006. FWC staff veterinarian, Dr. Mark Male panthers are most often the vic- 100 square miles in size. Statewide, the Two others are known to have succumbed Cunningham. DNA data samples for will tims of highway accidents. Panther habitats panther population is estimated at about 80 to natural causes. be taken and analyzed for important genet- are generally occupied by a single, domi- animals. On Feb. 27, at about 7 a.m., FWC dis- ic information. The animal will be checked nant male and one or more females. The The biggest threats to panthers are loss patchers received a call from the Lee for a microchip identifier that may have dominant male kills, injures or chases out of habitat arid habitat fragmentation. The County Sheriff's Office reporting a panther been implanted when it was a kitten. About all other males competing for his breeding Panther Trust Fund provides money for the had been struck and killed on 1-75 about 150 kittens have been implanted with territory. state's panther research project and is one-half mile north of SR 82. FWC law microchips by panther biologists. Because dominant males already occu- entirely supported by the sale of Florida enforcement officers arrived to find the FWC investigators report little physical py most breeding territories, lesser males panther license tags. If you would like lifeless body of an uncollared male panther evidence of vehicle damage at the scene are forced to wander in a vain effort to find more information from the FWC on pan- laying" in the median of the interstate. and there was no indication anyone was a breeding territory of their own. At times thers, visit http://myfwc.com/panther/ Grunwald at SCCF for Refuge techs to talk 'gator' Cheryl Parrott and Christie Sampson, regarding alligator management. Their pre- alligator technician interns for J.N. "Ding" sentation will explain their project and book-signing and lecture Darling National Wildlife Refuge, will cover basic alligator ecology and history. make a special guest appearance on Admission is free to the event, which is The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation white people lived in south Florida, and Thursday, March 9, at 1 p.m. in the sponsored by "Ding" Darling Wildlife Foundation is pleased to announce award- the Everglades was seen as a vast and use- Education Center to talk about their Society, the refuge's non-profit "friends" winning Washington Post reporter Mike less bog. By the turn of this century, more research. : organization, as part of its 12-week Grunwald will appear on March 17 to pro- than seven million people lived there (and Parrott and Sampson have been focusing Thursday Afternoon Lecture Series. Seating mote "The Swamp," his new book about 40 million tourists visited annually). on the status and ecology of Sanibel's alli- is limited and available on a first-come the Everglades. Escalating demands of new residents after gator population since October, and will be basis. For more information, call 472-1100 The public is invited to attend the event WWII were sapping the Everglades of its spending up to three years on a project that ext. 241 or log on to www.dingdarlingsoci- at 10 am on Friday March 17. It will take water and decimating the shrinking will make recommendations to the refuge ety.org. place at the SCCF Nature Center at 3333 swamp's wildlife. But in a remarkable Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel. Mr. political and environmental turnaround, Grunwald will speak to the history and chronicled here with a Washington insid- current state of the Everglades. He will be er's savvy, Republicans and Democrats available to sign copies of The Swamp came together in 2000 to launch the following his remarks. largest ecosystem restoration project in "Grunwald's earlier Everglades series America's history. This detailed account in was unparalleled doesn't shortchange the environmental in its scope and depth," said SCCF's story—including an account of the sense- Education Director Kristie Anders. less fowl hunts that provoked abolitionist "Many think The Swamp is going to be Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1877 broadside the Everglades primer for years to come. "Protect the Birds." But Grunwald's We're really honored Mike has agreed to emphasis on the role politics played in speak here at the Foundation." first despoiling and now reclaiming the In a starred review, Publishers Weekly Everglades gives this important book wrote of The Swamp: remarkable heft." "Washington Post reporter Grunwald Local environmental organizations, brings the zeal of his profession—and the including the Sanibel-Captiva skill that won him a Society of Conservation Foundation, the Audubon Environmental Journalists Award in Society, and the PURRE Water Coalition, 2003—to this enthralling story of "the will be on-hand to share information on river of grass" that starry-eyed social grass roots efforts to address water quali- engineers and greedy developers have ty issues in Florida's Everglades, rivers, diverted, drained and exploited for more and estuaries. than a century. In 1838, fewer than 50

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Elevations in systolic blood pressure and heart rate also occurred in some of these 6TH ANNUAL subjects. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) leads to poor quality of sleep, due to sleep and breathing interruptions. OSAS is associated with upper airway inflamma- Kiwanis tion. When 25 students were restricted to just six hours of sleep per night for one week, even though their nighttime sleep was deep- er, they remained significantly sleepier, per- formed worse in cognitive tests, and had Carol higher levels of pro-inflammatory hor- San-Cap Simontacchi mones. Sleep loss may be more than an occa- sional inconvenience. It may signal deeper, underlying problems. Insomnia may, in To Sleep; Perchance to Dream... fact, be a primary symptom of inflammation and infection. If you normally sleep well but Revue I have known of the importance of sleep go through a period of insomnia, you may for a long time, and for that reason, never wish to check your levels of inflammation. complain when my kids want to sleep a few The sleep-wake cycle is apparently sensitive extra hours on the weekend. Life is short; to immune system activation by bacterial take a nap! endotoxins, and when the bacterial infection Sleeping is one of the most delightful is accompanied by fever (a sign of a vigor- activities in the human experience. I do not ous immune system response), sleep will do many things well, but I sleep well. It is continually be disturbed. a good thing, too, because good health is impossible without a good night's sleep. I What To Do About It? may have been able to overcome the nega- Since insomnia may signal an underlying tive health effects of chronic stress by sleep- inflammation, the first step in getting a good ing long and soundly. When I close my bed- night's sleep may be to address inflamma- room door each night, and snuggle down tion. You know the routine: eliminate pro- between the sheets, I breathe a "thank you" inflammatory foods, deal with stress, and for rest. How restorative! support your body's immune system with Poor sleeping habits, on the other hand, anti-inflammatory nutrients like minerals result in a variety of health problems, from SierraSil, fish oil, cat's claw, and so including high blood pressure, hyperactivity on. If you suspect that a bacterial infection of the sympathetic nervous system, poor interrupting your sleep, seek the counsel of blood sugar control, and increased inflam- your physician who can make a proper diag- mation. People who report either sleeping nosis and prescribe an appropriate treat- too much or not enough (more common) are ment. at a modestly increased risk of all-cause Step two may be to use natural tech- mortality, cardiovascular disease, and dia- niques to improve your sleep quality. Take betes. ~ magnesium citrate before going to bed. Sleep depletion in our workaholic/TV Magnesium works better the longer you addicted society is common. Most take it, so be patient with this key mineral. American adults sleep an average of 6.85 Herbs like valerian are sedative, and can hours per night. drop you off into a deep sleep. Melaionin What is the relationship between sleep works well for many people, and homeo- deprivation and inflammation? Insomnia is pathic sleep agents are available through associated with increased death from car- your local health food store as well. diovascular disease. Two experiments Sleep is an important part of your holis- examined the effect of sleep deprivation on tic plan to diminish inflammation. C-reactive protein (CRP), a sensitive mark- Now...go take a nap. A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENING... FEATURING er for inflammation. CRP concentrations For more information, contact Carol at increased during periods of sleep loss. the Island Nutrition Center (472-4499). LOCAL TAUNT: CINDY LEE • BARBER SHOP QUARTET THE ISLAND BAND, DIRECTED BY DON KKOWLAMD NIGHT of 100 WINES JOE PACHECO, COMIC POET ARIEL, THE GULF SHORE BALLET JOHN CESTARO, MAGICIAN EXTRAORDINAIRE Sunday, March 26 SID SIMON, TALL STORY TELLER • SWING DANCERS DIRECTORESS VANESSA STOCKER, BELLY DANCERS 6-9 PM FRANK MURN, BUTTON BOX ACCORDIONIST Captiva Island Yacht ANGELA IEMMA, VOCALIST • JOE ANGELO, JAZZ PIANO Club AND MUCH MORE! Participating Sponsors: Come be a part of a magnificent evening to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Trust Co. • Bank of the Islands The Schoolhouse Theater Foundation. Johnny's Pizza • The Islander • The Island Sun

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For information and/or to R.S.V.P. call Betty or John English This Single Performance Always Sells Out of Saiiibel Spirits - Get Tickets Early - 239-395-0808 395-0900 Sanibel Library arch 18 "You Are Always Welcome" An Island Within an Island To escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, you might try an hour or two at the Sanibel Library. It's a quiet place filled with natural light. I is 8-10 p.m. at both comfortable and stimulating. Take a few minutes to catch up. You're _\ bure to hnd this your home away for home. Your are always welcome. For more information, call 472-2483 L BIG ARTS 8 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Kiwanis at it again with San-Cap Revue Zonta's 'Peek' nearly sold out "It's all about community spirit and having fun" The fifth annual "Peek at the Unique," objects. Welcoming the tour as speaker will the major fundraiser for the Zonta Club of be Dr. John McCabe, a member of the By BOB WIMBUSH Sanibel/Captiva, looks to be another unqual- Bayoys Preservation Association, who will ified success. With just over a week to go, describe the group's involvement with the Although the community's alimentary is reservations for the renowned tour of four Blind Pass restoration project now under the one canal actually in need of fresh water unusual island homes are almost at sellout way. after last weekend's Kiwanis Spaghetti din- point. Through the generosity of sponsors The "Peek" is the Zonta club's major ner, it's time to gear up for the Kiwanis San- and advertisers, this year's "Peek" may raise fundraiser of the year, and all funds raised Cap Revue. Mark March 18, to attend the more than ever before, in support of Zonta's are directed toward programs that improve sixth annual all-islands' talent show at BIG mission of improving the status of women. the status of women. Over the past two ARTS, and enjoy another Kiwanis tradition. The club especially recognizes major spon- years, the club has contributed over $50,000 Producer/Director Lee Derleth, predicts sors Benchmark General Contractors; Susan locally to this cause, the majority of these his sixth consecutive sell out. Derleth is Dunn Realtor; Barrier Island Title Services, funds coming from the "Peek." Tickets for quick to extend praise and thanks to the Inc.; Sanibel/Captiva Trust Company and the tour at $50 each are on sale now by call- event's sponsors: Sanibel-Captiva Trust BobWigley. ing 395-9176. Company, Johnny's Pizza, Bank of the On the tour, "Peekers" will visit "The Islands, The Islander, and The Island Sun. Point," a secluded and elegant home in the Cindy Lee will headline again this year, Sanctuary that is the setting for a very per- and it wouldn't be a show without magic sonal collection of contemporary art, assem- man John Cestaro. The Coastal Blend bled by the owners over the past thirty Barbershop quartet will appear and Tiera years. With its sweeping views of Pine Luna (our local belly dance troop - oops, Island Sound, open floor plan, tray ceilings troupe), The Sanibel Band, and Jazz Improv and spacious dimensions, the residence is the perfect setting for oversized paintings are all on the schedule. Anticipate two i'JffiffiT? exceptional acts from the Sanibel School, a (including some by local artists) as well as they'll give, me, but you get the idea - real African masks and statuary, decorative button box player (That's an accordion for f= ••- any Rotarians unfamiliar with the term), a variety - an American tradition and the sort gourds, ceramics and other art objects col- juggler and.... And....that's all the space of community show you may never see lected during overseas voyages and also again. from contemporary American artists. : A Because there only 400 Decorated in subtle neutrals to enhance the .*r' -^'r-- * -i seats and one show, the San- wall art, this lovely home features intimate Cap Revue sells out early, so seating and dining nooks as well as the tra- call BIG ARTS at 395-0900 ditional formal living and dining areas. to reserve your tickets today. Highly effective as a backdrop for a unique Add value to your home! Enjoy the result! Adult tickets are $10, but any art collection, "The Point" is also a welcom- kid 10 or under who brings a ing and relaxing family home. Denise CUSTOM CLOSETS ticketed adult gets in free. McEnroe of McEnroe Gallery will be the HOME OFFICES Still, every one must have a speaker. ticket. Otherwise, the fire For contrast, the tour features a delightful LAUNDRY ROOMS marshal threatens to perform Libby Boren McMillan and historic small home nestled into an area GARAGES a closing act of his own. of great natural beauty on Sanibel's western Kiwanis breakfasts every end, overlooking Sunset Bay and the Call today! Tuesday 7:30 at the Dunes. entrance to Dinkins Bayou. Named Banyan CiosetsbyDesign Come join in the madness. Tree Cottage for the huge tree spared by the Islanders may also support the event by 395-0202 hurricanes, the home was built in 1965 by purchasing tickets for the "Five Chances at the late Helen Thomas. It was the first to be the Unique" raffle, on sale at the Island constructed on Porpoise Point, a private Nutrition Center, at McEnroe Gallery, from enclave of just nine properties.. Entering any Zonta member and outside Bailey's this tropical kitchen is through a fenced, private courtyard past a Supermarket on Friday mornings through fountain and a tiny, self-contained guest cot- March 10. large enough for an tage, one is met by a surprisingly spacious The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is a if' eat-in, but most meals interior. There are unimpeded views of the service organization of professional women serene waters of the bay, and covered ! • working together to provide hands-on assis- at this bungalow are porches allow for relaxed sunset viewing. tance, advocacy and funds to strengthen served on the oversized The pastel palette of colors gives the home women's lives on the islands, in Lee County a restful, seaside feel, accented by hand- lanai. The kitchen and around the world through Zonta painted Mexican tile and whimsical art International. *"* boasts bamboo walls over CBS constructions, • work space lighting and tile floors throughout ABWA March meeting home. $595,000

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There was more than a little endurance Teller Supervisor. to joining Bank Of The Islands, she worked moaning and groaning and huffing and puff- I using weight "Vanessa is truly a member of our Bank in customer service for the North Florida ing during set-up and takedown of the fair. So rq, mass or free family," said Bank President Robbie Education Credit Union in Tallahassee. it was quite timely, that this week's speaker fl' weights lifting Roepstorff. "Her winning personality makes Vanessa began her banking career as a teller was Meta Luckenbill, owner operator, and if] between 23-25 her a favorite among her colleagues as well with JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York. instructor of the Sanibel Fitness Center. Meta '.V reps, with mod- il; as her fellow islanders. We know she'll do a "I am so happy to assume this position,'" has taught, coached, guided and motivated j erate difficulty tremendous job supervising the tellers in added Flynt. "It means a great deal to me to countless numbers of people from all walks = endurance; their service to our customers.'" be able to live and work here on the islands. of life down the path to more energy and bet- flexibility- Customers love her as well. "Her tri\ia The people of Sanibel and Capiiva are very ter fitness. . i doing a series questions posted in the drive-thru window special; and being able to serve them means Meta holds her bachelors from Ohio State of stretches Meta Luckenbill each day are a regular part of my facc-the- a lot to me." University with her Masters Studies taking daily, that day process,'" one said. her to the highest rank the fitness industry involve stretch- offer as a fitness practitioner. She said, ing all major muscle groups; body composi- "everyday we read articles about the impor- tion-tells ration of body fat to lean tance of exercise and fitness. There is an epi- muscle/tissues. Muscle weighs more than fat demic of inactivity. This has a negative effect but takes up less space. on the health of the nation." The leading fit- Benefits of a fitness program: lowers cho- ness agencies in the states recommend that lesterol, heart disease risk, diabetes, osteo- everyone should accumulate 60 minutes of porosis, and negative effect of arthritis, breast moderate intensity physical activity on most cancer, and premature death. Those that exer- days of the week. Americans are failing to cise regularly have less depression, less meet the recommendation. Excuses we use stress, and injury. are lack of time or we're too tired. The more Meta closed by reading a quote from the exercise you get the more energy you will book Fit and Fat" exercise is the only treat- have. Meta said, "If you exercise, you will be ment that benefits every single organ, bone, more productive accomplishing tasks in less fluid, muscle in fact every single cell of the time, therefore freeing up more time. The human body." components of fitness are: aerobic/cardiovas- cular fitness, muscle strength, muscle The speaker for Rotary's March 3rd endurance, flexibility, and body composition. meeting will be Rotarian, Jerry Rauth "Reflections on Polio." If you would like Meta gave examples of each of the com- information on Rotary or would like to ponents: aerobic/cardiovascular - frequency, become a member call Club President, John duration and intensity; muscle strength - lift- Carney 395-1767. Happy 101st to Rotary International and just in case you missed the flag flying around town last week, Happy Birthday Rotary on the start of Vanessa Flynt is congratulated on her new position as teller supervisor by another great century. bank president Robbie Roepstorff. Sanibel deserve a

•p ora v£C Center? The current recreation center is 25 years old and no longer meets the needs of Sanibel residents: its pool is deteriorating; its restrooms had to be demolished due to pervasive mold; its tennis courts were torn out tomak e room for the new- school; it was not designed to be air-conditioned; it does not meet current standards for security.

The new Rec Center will be a family gathering place for ALL Sanibel residents. It will feature four public tennis courts, a multipurpose pool area, a regulation air-conditioned gym that can be divided into two basketball courts, a weight room, an exercise room, an arts and crafts room, two multipurpose rooms, separate locker rooms with showers, and a family restoom. For more information go to: Pi Pol Adv. paid for by Sanibel Citizens for a Healthy Future, PMB li, 2402 Palm Ridge Rd., Saibel, FL 33957 http:flwww.sanWeInews.net 10 J Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER

SPORTS Beachview Women's Golf Association By Bea Maggio

Dunes Women's After a brief spell of un-Sanibel like weather, the sun TH kindly decided to make an appearance on Wednesday o Golf Association February 22nd. This warmed the hearts of the members of the Beachview Women, s Golf Association as they took to D.W.G.A Two Day Ringer Tournament the links to play the first half of the annual two-day February 24, 2006 Championship Tournament. Til The lady golfers were separated into two flights, A and Art Stf>v

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Foundation (SCCF) is delighted to Foundation has seen its focus expand Concert-only tickets * are priced from announce a gala benefit performance by beyond land acquisition and environmen- $39-$59 and can be purchased by calling Burt Bacharach. The evening has been tal education into a period of significant 239-489-3033, visiting the bbmannpah. generously underwritten by Mack Avenue attention to marine research and water com website, or through the Barbara B Records, a Detroit-based jazz label, and quality issues. Mann box office at 8099 College its CEO, Gretchen Valade. It will take "Gretchen Valade and Mack Avenue Parkway, Fort Myers. place March 29, 2006 at the Barbara B. Records were instrumental in the growth There are two levels of VIP benefit Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, of our Marine Research Laboratory in tickets. Tickets for orchestra seating and a Florida. 2002," said SCCF Executive Director catered Post-Party, with live music and On his 2006 Grammy winning CD, At Erick Lindblad. "Their continuing finan- dancing, are $200 each. Tickets to the This Time, Bacharach voices concern for cial support, through sponsorship of this fully catered, open bar Pre-Party, pre- the world's future. benefit, makes clear that they join us in an ferred orchestra seating, and the opportu- "The passion on his latest recording is important message for Southwest Florida nity to meet Mr. Bacharach during the very evident," said Mack Avenue CEO - Our Water is Our Future." Post-Party, are $250 each. To purchase Gretchen Valade, a part-time Sanibel resi- Ilona Knopfler a Mack Avenue record- VIP benefit tickets or learn more about dent. "This event benefits the Sanibel- ing artist's will open for Mr. Bacharach. this event, contact SCCF Development Captiva Conservation Foundation, a group Bachrach is expected to blend pieces from Coordinator Marti Bryant at 239-472- that cares passionately about our world his latest Grammy-nominated CD with 2329 or [email protected]. here in Southwest Florida. We're confi- many of his time-honored hits such, as Six decades into one of songwriting's dent Burt's passion and talent will set just What the World Needs Now is Love, A most successful and honored careers - the right tone for the concert." House is Not a Home, The Look of Love, marked by 48 Top 10 hits, nine #1 songs and more than 500 compositions and a landmark 47-year run on the charts, Burt Bacharach's music continues to set indus- Great Island Pick-Up coming try records and creative standards. His audience spans several generations, and The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation way islands, please contact the site coordi- he is viewed as the unique combination of Burt Bachrach Foundation invites everyone to join in the nator, David Lowden, at 472-2635. The site one of the greatest composers of all time 25th anniversary of the annual Great Island coordinator for Captiva is Sam Landry and and the "ultra-cool cult hero" of the .con- with legendary names such as Cole Porter Pick-Up and then enjoy a pancake brunch at he will be in the parking lot of McCarthy's temporary music set who often has sever- and Richard Rodgers. As a record produc- the Nature Center. The pick-up and pancake Marina the morning of the cleanup. al songs on various music charts simulta- er, he ranks with Jerry Leiber, Mike brunch are scheduled for Saturday, March Volunteers will be assigned either a road neously. Stoller, Sir George Martin and a handful 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsors and or a beach zone. Teams of two, four or six Along with John Lennon and Paul of visionaries who pioneered new forms organizing partners for the pick up are Keep people will be given bottles of water and McCartney, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, of music from the early 60s into the 21st Lee County Beautiful, Sheila and John garbage bags before heading out to their Bacharach is a legend of popular music. A Century. Morley, and the City of Sanibel. assigned areas. After cleaning assigned recipient of three Academy Awards and The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Volunteers have three different locations areas, everyone is invited back to the Nature five Grammy Awards (including the 1997 Foundation is dedicated to the preserva- to choose from to receive their site assign- Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road for the Trustees Award with collaborator Hal tion of natural resources and wildlife ments. They should meet at either the pancake brunch and a chance to visit with David), he revolutionized the music of the habitat on and around Sanibel and Captiva Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's fellow volunteers. Please wear hats, gloves, 1950s and 60s and is regularly bracketed Islands. Nature Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road, and sunscreen for your protection. McCarthy's Marina on Captiva, or the south Join us to make the islands a better place side of the main causeway island near the for both wildlife and people. For more restrooms. If you want to help on the cause- information, please call SCCF at 472-2329. SANIBEL'S UNIQUE SHOP HELP WITH A HISTORICAL EVENT FOR DOGS, CATS, AND & BE A PART OF HISTORY! THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM! th It's CROW'S 26 Annual • Natural Pet Foods & Supplies Taste of the Islands •Cool Toys C.R.O.W. • Doggie Bakery You can help CROW by being a • Full & Self-Service Dog Wash Volunteer at this 2006

Sanibel Island, FL, Taste of the Islands Event Olde Sanibel Shoppes - 630 Tarpon Bay Rd (next to Amy's Over Easy Cafe) .239-472-3644. 239-395-1464 • www.islandpaws.com

SUNDAY. APRIL 30th - DAY OF THE EVENT Q 11:00 -3:0d 3:00-7:00 SureClose* • Sell Tee-Shirts • Entrance Gate Ticket Takers • Alcohol Beverage Tent EXECUTIVE TITLE • Alcohol Beverage Tent Carding Gate 239A72.8228 • Non-Alcoholic Remote Beverage Q Food and Beverage Ticket Sales 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., • CROW Information Table Suite 7, Sanibel • Raffle Ticket Sales Table • Parking Assistants www.exectitle.com [email protected] ^da cSuarez, CLC VP, Branch Manager MONDAY, MAY 1st 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON visit www.sureclose.com •Clean-up •Truck Return of Plants, etc. SureClose. The online service that connects all parties in a real estate closing transaction -24- hours a day, 7 days a week. PLEASE FAX FORM BACK TO ANN ARNOFF at 472-2764, or mail to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957 Donations Needed A packet will arrive by mail with your assignment letter, parking pass and St. Vincent de Paul a coupon for a discount on an event shirt. Entry wristbands will be given to Super Thrift Store you at the volunteer check-in tent when you arrive at the event. 3010 Cleveland Avenue 239/274-0660 PLEASE PRINT Name Free Furniture Pickup Address CHy _State_ -Zip_ Tax Deductible Day Phone. Cell We Need Your Help Help Us... Help Others! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT 12 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Nominations for Angels of the Arts due March 13 The Alliance for the Arts is accept- of the Year, Performance Artist of the ing nominations for the 2006 Angels of Year, Visual Artist of the Year, New the Arts Awards through March 3. Artist of the Year. Arts Benefactor of These prestigious awards were the Year, Arts Business Organization of designed to recognize, celebrate and the Year, Art Gallery of the Year, Arts honor artists in all media as well as the instructorA'cachcr of the Year, Arts valuable contributions of those who Organization Leader of the Year, Arts support the arts. Public Official of the Year, . Arts Covered in Whale's Breath Anyone can nominate a Lee County Publication of the year, Arts Volunteer By BILL HIGHSMITH resident who creates literary, perfor- of the Year, Arts Writer of the Year and mance or visual art, or who supports Young Artist of the Year. A summer's night in the far north, the creation of those arts and thus ben- This ihird annual Angels of the Arts I hear brittle starlight summon the cold. efits the quality of life in Lee County. Awards will be held Sunday, March 26 Several categories have been select- at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. For In dark waters of the North Atlantic, ed for this honorable recognition: Artist more information, call (239) 939-2787, Snores echo from the off watch, - Lifetime Achievement, Literary Artist or email [email protected] Rowers bask in night's glory, Calm sea reflects the sky, We row among stars.

Noise __ different from rhythmic oars A giant spritz bottle mists the night sky. Rowing stops, waking the sleepers. BIG ARTS Presents Big Fun Bathed in a moist cloud, Tears _ we're surrounded By a pod of whales _ surfacing, spouting at After School Workshops Sends us into quiet ecstasy.

Evening moves into mystical pre-dawn, Pottery and glass fusing are the latest BIG ARTS offer- Beginning Thursday, April 6, students can learn the art of Fog gobbles the stars. ings of after school workshops for students. fused glass and glass mosaic, creating beautiful jewelry, A shadow flies out of the mist, In the pottery workshop, students grades 3 through 6 wind chimes, plates and other items. Classes run through A clown like puffin will learn techniques in clay throwing, trimming, and April 27, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., with instructor Petra Kaiser. A Scooting away from Matinicus Rock. altering forms through hands-on experience. Participants fee of $48 includes all supplies. will make imaginative bowls, pots, plates, and more. Workshops will be held at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Dawn is thick, oars touch the shore, Classes are Tuesdays from March 7 through 28, 2:30 to Sanibel. Sign up now for best availability. Bird commotion invisible through fog soup 4:30 p.m. with instructor Kelly Williamson. A fee of $48 For additional information on these and other workshops includes all supplies. at BIG ARTS, please call 395-0900. As if bathing in whale's breath is enough Enlightenment for one day.

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Award encourages the development of artis- demic work is in good standing and they brand sw- •• :• " . tic ability in various fields of art including continue to pursue the arts. find over photography, writing, producing, directing, Applications may be picked up at BIG choose fr • ' : • dance, radio and recording, film, artistic ARTS Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. find swim.-- ::• ."• .• • technicians, or anyone involved in an artis- to 4 p.m. or on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 dren and • •"' " ••'• tic endeavor. p.m. For additional information call 395- as cov : •. : Candidates must show local ties to the 0900. accessor!- • community or BIG ARTS, indicate accom- ANTIQUE SHOW Longitude* ON SANIBEL ISLAND NEXT WEEKEND - MARCH 11 a 12 SANIBEL ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 2173 Periwinkle Way MANY NATIONAL DEALERS - Everything Priced to Sell - CRYSTAL REPAIR AVAILABLE AT SHOW! SWIMWEAR BUY- SELL - TRADE I Periwinkle Place Wide Range 2075 Periwinkle Way SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC of Fine Sanibel Island Antiques & Saturday • 10 AM -5 PM Collectibles 472 2676 for the Home Sunday • Noon - 5 PM and Office Santini Marina Plaza 7205 Estero Blvd. ADMISSION $4 - GOOD BOTH DAYS Fort Myers Beach 765 5050 ONLY $3 WITH THIS AD A Silver Chest Show by Pete Clapp PARKING (813) 228-0038 (813) 287-1835 ISLANDER Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 • 13 be watched is Jennifer Check," Pianist and facial expressions that are convincing. meine Seele" and "Cacilie." They are Laura Ward supplied excellent and sensitive After intermission, Ms. Check and Ward, individual songs rather than song-cycles and accompaniment and well spoken words performed, "The Blessed Virgin's again, Ms. Check showed off her superb describing each work. Ms Ward received her Expostulation" by Henry Purcell and legato and long pianissimo phrases. Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Benjamin Britten. The final set of songs was written by Accompanying from the University of Dr. Ward explained that when the great American composers, John Duke, Richard Michigan' and is also the editor of "Songs of English Baroque composer wrote the work, Hundley and Lori Laitman. These songs dis- Richard Strauss." the practice in that period was to write the played another side of Ms. Check, one that The first half of the program was devoted melody and bass and then, as in jazz, write conveyed a variety of emotions including to Robert Schumann's intense song cycle, chord symbols and have the accompanist humor. "I can't be talkin' of love" music by "Frauenliebe und Leben" (A Woman's Love improvise the harmony part. John Duke and text by Esther Matthews is and Life) - a story of a young woman from Composer Britten, "realized" the harmo- veiy melodic, lyrical and poetic. "Come the time of her first meeting with her true ny part thusly producing tonight's composi- ready and see me" by Richard Hundley with Harold love through marriage, motherhood until tion from the collection known as text by James Purdy was a short and deeply Lieberman she becomes a widow at a young age. The "Harmonia Sacra." emotional plea to, "come and see me...the artists provided the Texts and Translations One of my favorite early operas is years are running out." Ms. Check captured so that the audience could follow the emo- Purcell's, "Dido and Aeneas" especially the this folk-like song with great tenderness tionally charged joys and sorrows of this aria, "Lament" and it was interesting to see and gorgeous phrasing. The last work, Soprano Jennifer poignant story. Written in 1840, it was the that the text was written by Nahum Tate, "Dreaming" text and music by Lori Laitman year that Schumann married his beloved librettist of Purcell's early operatic master- is an art song that explores one's dreaming Clara after a bitter court fight with Clara's piece. consciousness-images that enhance one's Check in recital father in order to gain the right to marry. "The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation" awareness of life-"If it stinks we'll down a On Thursday, Feb. 23, BIG ARTS, in asso- Ms. Check sang in German and fortu- was similar to the haunting and powerful few, 'Cause we're dreaming of a great, first- ciation with the Marilyn Home Foundation, nately for me, at intermission, a woman "Lament" and Ms. Check delivered it with rate review!" presented two outstanding artists in a recital friend who speaks fluent German informed amazing power and deep feeling. Well, you don't have to dream of a first of lieder. Recipient of the John Browning me that her diction was perfect: "I could The next selection was Richard Strauss' rate review. You got it! It was a wonderful Memorial Prize, alumna of the Metropolitan understand every word clearly." final masterpiece of song-writing: Four Last and exciting recital and both Jennifer Check Opera Young Artists Development Program, Ms. Check has a full-centered sound with Songs. "Allerseelen," "Befreit" "Rune, and Laura Ward are consumate artists. and winner of the Zarzuela Prize at Placido overtones that travel through Shein Hall like Domingo's 2003 Opera Competition, lightening. At times a stridency appears, American soprano Jennifer Check performed perhaps as a result of her immense vocal emotionally charged lieder and light-hearted dynamic range. Her legato is lovely and American songs. intonation flawless. She is able to commu- In their review of "Elektra" at the Met, nicate all of the emotions, from joy to the New York Sun said, "The one who must pathos, cleanly and sincerely with gestures Vegas comes to Sanibel The Lettermen delivered a belated wore their customary "letter sweaters" and Valentine's Day card of romantic and senti- sang another hit medley, "Just The Way You mental love songs to a receptive and enthu- Look Tonight," "Theme From A Summer siastic packed Schein Hall on Saturday, Feb. Place" and one of their biggest singles, 25. reaching #7 on the 1962 Hit Parade list, One of the world's most successful vocal "When I Fall In Love." groups presented a polished and extremely Each singer had his own persona and professional Las Vegas-type show that fea- charm. Tony Butala, being the oldest mem- tured three outstanding performers singing ber, radiated a warmth and affection that musical hits drawn from their incredible 18 was clearly communicated to members of gold albums that covered a span of over 46 the audience as he left the stage to random- years. ly shakes men's hands or flashed his engag- Sponsored by the generous, John and ing smile to women as he flirted with them Mary Boler, the three handsome, fit and singing Cole Porter's, "I Get A Kick Out Of energetic men smiled broadly, crooned their You," "I've Got You Under My Skin" and brand of pop songs nostalgically and "Night And Day." swayed and conveyed a warmth and love for Donovan Scott Tea, grew up in Texas and their craft. has a charming, slight Texas drawl. With his "The trio was backed by musical director, ponytail and movie star looks, he was right arranger and keyboardist, Michael Ericson, at home telling jokes and stories about his drummer, Jerry Leoni and guitarist. 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'i'smi-r-M'ins.rum <:';!S* I->!)•!::'.'I 14 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER Fundraising for FGCU's Environmental Center a big success Host challenges community with offer to Maine to participate in the celebrations. A match donations true working board, members of the Center's Board of Advisors, including The Center for Environmental and Sanibel V Larry Amon, rolled up their shirt Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf sleeves and prepared a sumptuous feast for Coast University is - pleased to announce the gathering, in an effort to direct a larger that their Sanibel-based Annual percentage of the weekend's contributions Fundraising Weekend, including the Rachel to the work of the Center. Four of the ama- Carson Distinguished Lectures, was a teur caterers flew in from Maine to lend a resounding success. hand. Other local Board members include The February fundraiser was attended by Armand Ball and Louise Johnson- nearly 150 local residents and friends of the Encouraged by the success of the Center who came from as far away as evening and the generous support of. the Center in the community, the reception's h have rfered to inarch cifts received L. up ii- a total of -.-'-sslis'*": .!•. .i k'siili n! Eho

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."'i ' Center Director Peter Corcoran surrounded by staff and friends. Distinguished Lecture on hurricanes, cli- program. Options include: the Terry mate change, and politics, at St. Michael Tempest Williams Student Dialogue, a stu- and All Angel's Church to a full house, dent-organized annual event focusing on announced an anonymous donation of environmental issues and social justice; the $10,000. to be used for the Center's work, greening of FGCU, aimed at elevating the at the director's discretion. University's environmental mission; or The non-profit Center is still accepting Earth Charter Education, including the donations, to count toward its weekend international Earth Charter Youth Initiative. challenge. Contributions are tax deductible. For further information about the Left to right: Board members June Gifts may be directed to general support of Center's fundraising efforts, or the work of the Mission and Goals of the Center. the organization, please contact Director LaCombe and Larry Amon, with host Peter Blaze Corcoran, at (239) 590-7166. Leslie Gregory at the harp. Mallory Haffenreffer, and Maine Alternatively, donors may wish to con- friend Barbara Davisson tribute to the Center's new directed giving Sanibel Rocks Civic Assoc. Island Writers to perform to hold annual meeting their work at BIG ARTS The annual meeting of the Sanibel Rocks social at 12:30 p.m. Sandwiches, drinks, Civic Association will be held on and desserts will be served. Speakers who Wednesday, March 15, at St. Michael and The Sanibel-Captiva Island Writers will John Jones, Wally Kain, Mary Lavelle, Bob will address the group include Bob Duffy, perform selections from their prose and Maxeiner, Joe Pacheco, Naravi Payne, All Angels Episcopal Church on Periwinkle new director of planning for the City of Way. poetic works on Thursday, March 9th in the Vivian Pyke, Sid Simon and Lorraine Vail. Sanibel, and long-time resident Ralph Philips Gallery, BIG ARTS from 7:30 to 9 Sanibel Rocks is the largest civic associ- Woodring of the Bait Box. p.m. The evening "Reads" have been an ation on Sanibel, with more than 350 mem- One of the goals of the civic association island tradition since 1987. bers. The area that the SRCA serves is to keep our area as beautiful and desirable Island Writers, established in 1984, meet includes Rabbit Road, West Gulf Drive to its as it has always been. If you are a resident Island Writers Spring Read end, and all the developments that branch weekly. Members read and critique each of this area and are not a member of the other's work and share writing-related off these streets. All residents of the Rocks civic association, please consider joining. Thursday, March 9 area are invited to attend. information. Currently, four groups of ten Come to the meeting, or contact us at P.O. comprise Island Writers. The business meeting will begin after a Box 281, Sanibel, FL, 33957. 7:30-9 p.m. An enthusiastic audience of 150 island residents, visitors and writers attended the Philips Gallery, BIG ARTS December 8th Read. The March 9th selec- tions have been chosen carefully for quality and length by a panel representing each of Lenten concert at St. Isabel's the four groups. The readers for the March 9 Admission to the Read will be a three On Sunday, March 12, at 4 p.m., St. read will be: Hazel Barber, Raymond Buck, dollar donation to BIG ARTS. For further tion of Mr. Charles Heard. Winnie Donoghue, Vince Faraone, Bill Isabel Catholic Church will present a con- William Larsen, principal flautist of the information, call Joseph Pacheco, 472- cert of the music of the Lenten season enti- Hallstead, Bill Highsmith, Tanya 1280. . ' ' Southwest Florida Symphony, will open the Hochschild, Hal Iyengar, Ruth lyengar, tled "A Lenten Meditation." concert with several selections for flute and The concert will feature a performance piano. A free-will offering will be taken up of Heinrich Schutz's little-known setting fo at the concert. the Passion According to St. John, per- St. Isabel's is located at 3559 Sanibel- formed by members fo the Southwest Captiva Road. Shell Islands Garden Club Florida Symphony Chorus under the direc- to hold flower workshop Members of the Shell Island Garden Hostesses for this meeting will be Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Rosalie Smith, Lucille Dickinson, Rita March 14, at the Sanibel Library to partici- Skorzen, Maggie Butcher, and Marie LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE KL pate in a flower arranging workshop. Harvey. Sally Parsons assumes presidency M Flower arranging is an art form using of the Club following past president Janet RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL plant materials in attractive ways. The same Wight's move to California. basic principles of art apply to flower If you have an interest in gardening, arranging as to painting. flower arranging or horticulture, please con- LANDSCAPE SERVICES There will also be a plant sale to benefit sider becoming a member. For information local charities. Preceding the workshop, call Sally Parsons at 395-2695. 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Box 714, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Corner of Sanibel-Captiva Rd. and Rabbit Rd. hvari rat* MM>HOTB ISLANDER Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 • 15 Investment strategists say "stay San-Cap Art League Show opens BIG ARTS presents the 30th Annual of the American Watercolor Society and a the course" with stocks in 2006 Sanibel-Captiva Art League Show opening sought-after workshop teacher in the USA, and reception on Saturday, March 4 at 5:30 Canada, and Europe. The stock market remains on sound foot- ed market in which some sectors do poorly p.m. in the Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop The Four Person Invitational Show open- ing, should provide better returns than most while the general market climbs. Rd., Sanibel. ing in the Founders Gallery will feature the asset classes, including bonds and CD's, in "We don't buy the whole market (the This show will feature the best of entries work of artists' Bud Dansby, Phyllis 2006, and should be buoyed by a solid-per- S&P 500)," Pyle said. "We believe that a from artists in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Pransky, Alicia Schmidt, and Anica forming economy that can shake off high oil concentrated portfolio of the best names can counties who are members of the Art Sturdivant, all; award-winning masters of prices and consumer wariness. outdistance the indices and provide the Council of SW Florida. Exhibits will consist clay, oils, watercolor, and collage. Those are the predictions of The Sanibel returns clients need." of realistic and abstract work including trop- Both shows will run March 4-31. Captiva Trust Company, whose investment Stocks show best promise in 2006 ical scenes, still life, collage, portraits, and Co-Chairs for this show are BIG ARTS officers told an audience of SW Florida The speakers all agreed that current con- drawings with the use of oil, watercolor, members Gloria Krekel and Maryann investors to stay the course in 2006 and not ditions greatly favor U.S. equities over other acrylic, pastel, charcoal, ink, and printmak- Czarnecki. give up on sluggish stocks in pursuit of gains asset classes. This holds true, particularly, ing by the artists. For more information on these gallery elsewhere. for large-cap companies that have disap- Don Getz, a highly acclaimed Ohio artist openings and other events happening at BIG who specializes in watercolor on gesso, will ARTS, call (239) 395-0900. judge the show. Getz is a signature member A conversation with Audubon A Conversation with John James Audubon: A Living History Portrayal is the title of the ninth 2006 San-Cap Audubon lecture to be held at 8 p.m on Thursday, March 9 at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Tom Burack, well-known portrayer of J.J. Audubon will present the life, work and times of Audubon. In the first part of this presentation, the audience will be asked to go back in time to 1845 as Tom provides a monologue in char- acter about J.J. Audubon's work, life and travels in Florida. Following is a question session in character about Audubon. Finally, the presentation will address the current financial values of Audubon's works. Born in New Hampshire, with an under- graduate degree from Dartmouth and Law Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Exec. VP and CIO Dick Pyle answers a ques- Degree from University of Virginia, Tom tion during Shell Point Investment Forum. Burack practices environmental, real estate Tom Burack has portrayed J.J. "With the economy performing well, and and corporate law in Manchester, NH. He Audubon since 1997. pointed investors the past three years. "We'd comes by his French and North Country with the likelihood of interest rates stabiliz- rather focus money on equities than any- ing or falling back in 2006, valuations really accents fairly honestly, having grown up in Festival in Keene, New Hampshire. Tom's where else," Lesch said. Asked to name their Jackson, in the heart of New Hampshire's favor equities," said Richard Pyle, Executive favorite investment picks for 2006, the man- reputation as a storyteller landed him on the Vice President and Chief Investment Officer White Mountains and having studied French cover of Business NH Magazine in March agers named, among other companies, Cisco for many years. of Sanibel Captiva Trust. "We see the market Systems, eBay, Johnson & Johnson, 1998. He is also a former Chair of the continuing to reward growth as well as those Microsoft, Medtronic, and Wells Fargo. Tom began portraying Audubon in 1997. Boards of Trustees and Honorary Trustee of companies that are trading at reasonable "As soon as interest rates go up, people He developed "A Conversation with John the Audubon Society of New Hampshire. multiples to their earnings. There is a sea assume that bank stocks are going to get James Audubon" through extensive research All are welcome to attend this lecture. change going on that favors large companies clipped," said Lesch, who was a bank exec- of Audubon's journals, the Episodes and the Doors open at 7 p.m. Early arrival is sug- that have had difficulty gaining ground the utive in Indiana before joining Sanibel Ornithological Biography, and utilizes lan- gested as seating is limited. Parking is avail- past couple of years." Captiva Trust. "I think the market is under- guage from these journals in his perfor- able at the Community House and across the mance. Pyle, along with Sanibel Captiva Trust estimating the ability of diversified banks street in the Schoolhouse Theater parking President Donald "Chip" Lesch, Senior Vice like Wells Fargo and Fifth Third to weather a Tom has been a storyteller for over 25 lot. A $4 donation is suggested. For addi- President of Investments, Timothy Vick, and flattening yield curve." years,, since his college undergraduate days. tional information please call Elaine Senior Vice President of Marketing, Terry He was selected as the Traditional Story Jacobson at 395-1878. Other predictions for 2006 Champion at the 1996 Yankee "Yarns" Igo, were the featured speakers at the Trust • Airlines, Autos, Housing, and Company's invitation-only Investment Consumer cyclical companies will face Forum. The event was presented by The stronger headwinds in trying to grow their Legacy Foundation at Shell Point, in Fort businesses. Myers, Florida. They hosted a 90-minute • Financial Services, Energy, Business SCCF on native plants Mar. 15 question and answer session on topics rang- Services, Healthcare, and Information ing from the economy and stocks to hedge Technology companies should display On Wednesday, March 15, at 10 a.m., the If you are a member of the Conservation funds and oil markets. growth well above the rate of growth of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Foudantion there is no charge. For non- The presentation was moderated by Trust economy. invites you to learn about the native plants members, the cost is $5. Company Chairman and CEO Albert • The economic and regulatory climate that can survive in your landscape without Reservations are required, so please call Hanser. During introductory remarks, he that greatly favored the hedge-fund industry supplemental irrigation. Salt tolerant plants 472-2329. described the Sanibel Captiva Trust the past five years is coming to an end, and will also be discussed. Company to the audience. returns will likely drift lower. "By regulatory standards, we get the • Oil prices will likely stabilize at levels highest marks given to trust companies in lower than recently experienced, but at levels Florida," said Hanser. "We enjoy 98% client higher than the historical average. retention, and I think that's a reflection of Founded in 2001, The Sanibel Captiva our 'absolute return' approach to asset man- Trust Company serves high net-worth clients •""*>/ agement and operations excellence. Our with private, specialized money manage- clients know they can rely on our officers' ment and financial services, with an empha- combined investment management experi- sis on equity, fixed-income, and special-situ- ence of more than 150 years." ation investments. Its clients live in 19 states The officers see a number of opportuni- and four countries. Assets under manage- Give wiyiife a brake. ties in equities in 2006, as the stock market ment are approaching $300 million, placing finally breaks out of its narrow trading range the Trust Company in the top 20% of all U.S. of the past 2 years and outperforms other money managers. asset classes. Pyle predicted that the stock To learn more about The Sanibel Captiva SANIBEL RETAII7OFFICE market is poised to perform well above its Trust Company and its wealth management historical average in 2006. 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INVESTMENTS L.L.C. www.familyempower.org 16 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER belong right up there in the pantheon of acting duos of Lynn These charming tales were a real treat for these of us who Fontaine and Alfred Lunt, Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, grew up in Brooklyn, the lower East side of Manhattan or on Kathryn Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. The original script the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Many of the Yiddish based, its material on selections from letters to Abraham words used by these immigrants are now part and parcel of Cohen (editor of The Jewish Daily Forward), New Yorkese: 'schlep,' 'schlock,' 'schmaltz,' 'schmo,' Jewish/American immigrant experience -based literature 'schmoose,'.'schemata' (meaning rag), or "oy vey" mean- and Jewish comedy from standup comedians and Jewish ing... wel-1-1, oy vey. vaudeville routines. My summers were spent in hotels in the Borscht Belt, The letters to Cohen were very telling as they related the otherwise known as the Catskills, where my mom was an experiences of coming to a new country —New York City, executive housekeeper. She worked at Grossinger's, The in particular — at the turn of the century. They asked advice Flagler, The Concord and The Pioneer Country Club. These for the lovelorn, for example: 1905 —A nice, single, young, summer resorts were the in places to stay for the season... working immigrant girl asks if should she continue to wait The food was kosher and plentiful, there were lots of activ- Marsha for her beloved college-bound foiir-year. pre-med student ities during the day and, in the evenings, the shows at the Wagner boyfriend? or should she, marry the parent/matchmaker- Casino or night clubs launched the careers of the likes of arranged young man from the 'old country?' The answer Milton Berle, Shecky Green, Myron Cohen, Red Buttons, was that she should marry the matchmaker's find since four Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin, Eddie Fisher and hundreds of years is a long time; besides 'a bird in hand etc., etc' Or how others too numerous to mention. We have late night talk Laughter in Three Languages about this query from a confused, male suitor? His new show nowadays, but back then it was The Borscht Belt Chalk up another wonderful evening's entertainment for found girlfriend has a dimple in her chin, and he had heard where entertainers went to get their start.- On Stage at BIG ARTS — Ruben and Dorothy Silver per- it told that a dimple in the chin signifies that the first hus- The performance last week by the Silvers was absolutely forming About Laughter in Three Languages, produced by band or wife of the dimpled darling would fall down dead first-rate, their delivery and timing impeccable, and their that intrepid bundle of energy and Charm, Jone Schlackman. within the first year of marriage. Happily, Cohen assured the charming stories covered a wide range of emotions, from The Silvers, back by popular demand after last season's suc- young man that 'the angel of death did not reside in the dim- delightful comedy to poignant memories. They justly cessful The Gin Game, opted this year to perform a unique ple.' ••••-. deserve the title, "Cleveland's First Couple of Acting;" they format of Jewish immigrant experience stories done in three Other funny stories included tales from the Education of also rate Sanibel's Best in Show. languages—Yiddish (with immediate English translation), Hyman Kaplan, about Hyman's hilarious translation of a All in all, for me it was a grand trip down memory lane, English, and Yinglish (the imperfect amalgamation of Shakespearian play. A big audience favorite was B. back to my own immigrant experience with mom and dad Yiddish and English). , Kramer's take on "The Football Game" as described by a and our coming to our new home, America, the Golden These master storytellers are superb professionals who 62- year-old male from Lithuania. Land. Matthiessen to lecture at BIG ARTS BRAVOIBallet BIG ARTS will present Peter Matthiessen speaking on "To the Ends of the Earth: Antarctica to the Arctic Circle," Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. at Shein Performance Hall, returns March 10 900 Dunlop Road. Named in 1974 to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Peter Matthiessen is a naturalist, novelist, Zen priest, and living legend. He has published more than twen- JetBlue drawing announced ty books of fiction and nonfiction over fifty years. His mas- terly fiction includes "At Play in. the Fields of the Lord" The curtain will rise on this year's BRAVO'Ballet, (1965), a moral thriller about missionaries in South March 10 at 8 p.m. at the America; and "Killing Mister Watson" (1991), the first in a Anderson Theater on the trilogy about a legendary Florida outlaw. campus of Bishop Verot High His non-fiction includes "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse" School in Fort Myers. (1983), an examination of the 1975 shoot-out between the A benefit for Gulfshore FBI and Native Americans near Wounded Knee. Ballet, the area's only non- Matthiessen's travel writing has established him as a profit classical ballet school, consummate advocate for the natural world. In "The Snow the program will showcase Leopard"(1978), winner of the National Book Award, he It is easy to understand why The New Yorker called dancers from the New York wrote lyrically of seeking both endangered creatures and Matthiessen "The poet laureate of nature writers. Witness City Ballet in a variety of spiritual fulfillment. He recounted, in crystalline prose, his this excerpt from "End of the Earth: Voyages to Antarctica:" pieces from the company's treks through Africa and Antarctica in "African Silences" "Ahead, the pack is broken by big chunks and pressure repertoire. There will be (1991) "End of the Earth: Voyage to Antarctica" (2003). His ridges forced upward by conflicting floes. On a disk of new something for everyone, from work, "The Birds of Heaven" (2001), promotes the protec- ice banked by ridges, two emperor penguins raise long excerpts from several of tion of majestic cranes and the planet's ecosystem. beaks to cry out to the heavens in the penguin manner, a George Balanchine's classi- Peter Matthiessen was born in New York. He is the son lament too faint to be heard over the ship's passage through cal ballets to a selection from of architect and conservationist Erard "Matty" Matthiessen, rough ice. Then, abruptly, the hull grinds to a stop, and the NYCB resident choreograph- who spent his later years until his death at 97 in 2000 as a sudden stillness troubles the birds more than its noisy er Christopher Wheeldon's "After the Rain". resident of Captiva and was a very active member and sup- progress. One flops forward, sledding on its belly to the Also featured will be "Red Angels" by Ulysses Dove. porter of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation other, where it stands up again, reassured by penguin com- This visually dramatic ballet, accompanied by live electric (SCCF). pany. Its companion, more stalwart, remains impassive, violin, highlights the power and athleticism of the dancers. Matthiessen published his first story while at Yale, and light flashing from the golden wash on its ivory breast... " "We are very excited about the program, and extremely after graduation moved to France, where he co-founded The Seating for this event is limited. It is recommended that grateful that Edison National Bank and Bank Of The Paris Review with his friend, the late George Plimpton. He the $20 tickets be purchased well in advance at the BIG Islands are returning once again this year as our Presenting lives in Sag Harbor, New York. ARTS ticket office (M-F, 9-4: Sat, 9-1). Several of Sponsors," said BRAVOIBallet Co-Chair Linda Uhler. Matthiessen's books will be available for purchase during a A BRAVO IBallet first this year will be a drawing to win book signing and reception immediately following the pre- a trip to New York City. The winner will receive two round- sentation. trip tickets courtesy of JetBlue, a one night hotel stay, two Harold For additional information contact BIG ARTS at (239) tickets to see a NYCB performance, followed by a VIP (fftuidw Bruner 395-0900. behind-the-scenes tour of the State Theater at Lincoln REALTY Realtor® Center. "JetBlue has been such a wonderful supporter of 2381 Oleander St. St. James City 33958 BRAVO since its inception," said Melinda Roy, Gulfshore Over 100 Sales Ballet's artistic director. "We count on their generosity Direct (239) 464-2436 on Pine Island Paid Advertisement every year to fly our New York-based performers to this Eve. (239) 395-3531 Since 2003 event. 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FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THLI 3 4 5 6 7 8 ENIOR CENTER ANIBEL MUSIC ENIORCENTER ENIOR CENTER ENIOR CENTER ENIOR CENTER 2401 Library Way COMING SOON 2401 Library Way 2401 Library Way 2401 Library Way 2401 Library Way S S S S 472-5743 S Aerobics 8, 9,11 a.m. y I: Quartet Sunday, Mar. 19 Aerobics 8, 9,11 a.m. 472-5743 472-5743 Waist Management noon ^ in D Major The Mahjongg lessons noon Tai Chi 8 a.m. Aerobics 8, 9,11 a.m. Tai Chi 8 a.m. W9 . No. 2 FORUM Bridge 12:30 p.m. Yoga 10 a.m. Line Dancing 1 p.m. Yoga 10 a.m. at BIG Pilates 3:30 p.m. Free Tax Help 1 p.m. Bridge 12:30 p.m. TORIES FOR ARTS NIGHT AT THE Chair Yoga 3:30 p.m. Mahjongg 1 p.m. GROWN UPS This has COTTON CLUE ANIBEL MUSIC Pilates 3:30 p.m. month features Five resched- A I be a night at the FESTIVAL EN ONTO Story Telling Writers uled Jim , S TAKE - Carter W. LLIGATOR TECH- from the Island Writers' Lehrer to Cotton Clubjo remember. Olga Kern M Chopin: Lewis' comedy will be NICIAN INTERNS Group. Come hear: Di speak Sunday, March performed by BIG ARTS A Saggau, Bob Maxiener, 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Sonata for J.N. "Ding" Darling Mike Dereschin, Hazel Schein Performance No. 2 in B- OnStage play readers at National Wildlife Refuge Barber and Vince Hall, 900 Dunlop Rd., flat Minor. ' >• 8 p.m. in Schein Hall. "I make a special Faraone. Sanibel. Tickets, $23, Op.35 Tickets, $15 each, can I guest appearance at 1 r can be purchased by be purchased by call- b.m. in the Sanibel Public Library at Ginastera: Rach- \ M ing BIG ARTS at Quartet No. calling BIG ARTS at Education 2 p.m. Call the Library maninoff: } ' « 239-395-0900. Center to talk if you have any ques- 1 Op. 20 (239) 395-0900. Morceaux . ___ "*•- * Beethoven: Quartet in C about their tions: 472-2483 Lehrer's February 12 de W.* ' -' OKLAHOMA! research. Major No. 3 Op. 59 appearance at BiG Fantaisie. rBroadway ("Rasumovsky") ARTS was postponed Op 35 Palm Dinner Theatre ELP LINUS FIND HIS due to weather condi- Mendelssohn: Variations presents the show that HBLANKET! Meet (he OE LOVANO tions. Lehrer, political Serieuses in D Minor changed the American cast of The Schoolhouse QUARTET commentator and A Gala evening to ben- (17) Op. 54 musical forever with Theater's You're A Good Ion stage at * . interviewer, as host of efit BIG ARTS featuring Oklahoma!, playing Admission is Man, Charlie Brown, BIG ARTS. NewsHour with Jim the Cab Calloway Mendelssohn: Scherzo March 8 through April free to the event, which Friday 8 p.m. Lehrer, provides, in- Orchestra directed by from a Midsummer 22, 2006. is sponsored by "Ding" March Cab's grandson C. Night's Dream tran- Darling Wildlife Society, "...the ->* depth analysis of Paul Gregory Nelson . 3rd great- ~ current events with Calloway Brooks and scribed by Rachmaninoff the refuge's non-profit the legendary Ink Spots. directs the Pulitzer "friends" organization, as est a news summary, Liszt: Reminiscences de Prize-winning musical, % live studio inter- Monday, March 6. Call Don Juan. part of its 12-week BIG ARTS to receive with chore- Thursday Afternoon musi- ^ views, discussions, ography by cian and both foreign and your invitation (239) Lecture Series. Seating \ 395-0900. VEREATERS Lauren is limited and available . playing domestic on-site Loercher- reports. ANONYMOUS on a first-come basis. today, O Sobon, For more information, says The P Overeaters Anonymous musical ; (OA), a support group call 472-1100 ext. 241 or New York SEEDS on the Ding direc- log on to www.dingdar- Times. COMING SOON Darling Indigo Trail - for compulsive tion overeaters, meets on the lingsociety.org. Come early SUNDAY, MAR. 26 Practice your skill distin- at the Jacaranda and listen to interview guishing between the Islands each Tuesday RITERS SPRING Restaurant at. 6:30 pm. with Joe, Lovaho prior to IGHTOfftOO three kinds of man- from 7 - 8 p.m. in room Poor Linus has lost his the concert at 7:15 p.m. 205 of the Sanibel w READ at 7:30 - 9 WINES At the groves. The boardwalk blanket! If you can help facilitated by Jack Community Church 1740 p.m. in Philips Gallery, Captiva Island Yacht has native shrubs not Periwinkle Way. For Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Bailey, a noted jazz his- Club, a magnificent readily found elsewhere. BIG ARTS Sally, Schroeder, Lucy torian and educator. more information call The Sanibei-Captiva evening benefiting The We are a group of ama- Esther at 395-2544. and Linus find it at the Schoolhouse Theater teur botanists who love Island Writers will per- Jacaranda, you can win Sponsored by the West by Lorin Strickland Wind Inn. Tickets avail- Foundation. From 6 - to find and identify FTER SCHOOL and orchestrations by form selections from tickets to this endearing their prose and poetic able for $35 at BIG 9 p.m., enjoy a wine native plants on Sanibel. WORKSHOPS JR McAlexander. Broadway hit playing tasting of over 100 We gather on the porch A Additional tech credits works. The evening now through March 25th ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd. Pottery is the latest BIG 395-0900 wines, learn about of the Sanibei-Captiva include set design by "Reads" have been an at The Schoolhouse your favorite (and new Conservation ARTS'offerings of after David Snyder, costume island tradition since Theater! One lucky CAN-CAP MTOOK favorite) wines, and Foundation (SCCF) on school workshops for design by Shauna 1987. patron of the Jacaranda sample delicious food Monday mornings at students. Pottery will win a pair of tickets. J SOCIETY SATURDAY Dobbins and Mary HRDWALK Blind Pass stations. $100 per 8:45 a.m. Walks begin at (grades 3 through 6) Atkinson and lighting YOGAwifH So come to the Jac next person. For more 9 a.m. and last for two students will learn design by Russell A. MURARI BRIAN Friday, March 3 at Meet in the parking lot through hands-on expe- just before the bridge to information call Betty hours. You will need Thompson. HEALY at the Sanibel 6:30pm, meet the cast of or John English of parking money when we rience techniques in clay Community Association You're A Good Man, Captiva at the end of throwing, trimming, and Making his Broadway San-Cap Road at 8 a.m. Sanibel Spirits 239- leave the Preserve to 9-10:20 a.m. Charlie Brown, and help 395-0308. Sponsored explore other parts of altering forms. Make Palm debut is Jordan Linus find his Blanket! Non-resident parking is imaginative and useful Miller who stars as Curly $2/hour. .San-Cap by Sanibel Spirits and the island. For informa- Bank of the Islands. tion please call Candice bowls, pots, plates, and and Kate Feerick plays ING DARLING Audubon's Saturday Ethridge at 395-9498, more, March 7 - 28, Laurey. EVENTS- birdwalks are open to Elaine Jacobson at 395- Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:30 D the public, and all levels RAVOIBALLET p.m. with instructor Kelly FABULOUS FLYWAYS 1878 or Susan Sprout at Fitness Center, 975 of birders are welcome. RETURNS MAR. 10 395-2971. Hike leaders Williamson, $ 48 for the COMING SOON Which birds travel R course. Rabbit Road. across Florida to their A donation of $2 is sug- to be determined. gested. Call Hugh Verry The curtain will rise on FRIDAY, MARCH 10 $5 (or more if you like) destination and who this year's BRAVO! Workshop prices include travels the furthest? at 395-3798 • AST RESIDENT Proceeds will benefit Ballet, March 10 at 8 supplies. All workshops OCK HOP FOR the MS fundraiser. During this presentation, AN-CAP ART p.m. at the Anderson i,CLASSESOFTHE will be held at BIG learn ways to help Theater on the campus SEASON The ARTS, SBLAND DANCE No men this time, but migrating birds by creat- SLEAGUE SHOW BIG DIVAS 4-6P.M. ARTS announces The of Bishop Verot High Caloosahatchee, Pine they are invited to wait ing backyard habitats School in Fort Myers. A Sign up now for best at Doc Ford's and take' and other helpful 30th Annual Sanibel- jsland Sound and the availability. For addition- It's a girly dance party Captiva Art League benefit for Gulfshore islands are the topics of of Motown the women to dinner. actions. Meet in the Ballet, the area's only al information on these Education Lab in the Show opening and discussion during the and other workshops at Mermaids...let your hair It is hoped this will reception at 5:30 p.m. in non-profit classical ballet Resident Environmental down... meet dance.and Education Center. school, the program will BIG ARTS, please call become a monthly event Begins at 11 a.m. on Phillips Gallery, 900 Orientations offered by 395-0900. chat with other island with different themes and Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. showcase dancers from the Sanibel Captiva girls at the Sanibel beneficiaries. Fridays. the New York City Ballet Conservation in a variety of pieces Foundation. Surrounded /"OURMET SINGLES from the company's V|Meeting every Friday by water, islanders are repertoire. generally drawn to this AFHRE-THE night March 11, at 8 at some of the finest former days as a fish- p.m., when Safftre - The restaurants on Sanibel, area not only for its cli- UPPITY BLUES ing guide. Excerpts, from mate and beaches, but SATURDAY, MAR. 11 Uppity Blues Women Captiva and surrounding Balanchine's classical WOMEN It will be a take the stage in Schein areas. An upscale climate Webb will perform a set ballets as well as a for is shells, birds, and hot time of her original composi- fishing. These important Hall, BIG ARTS. They for singles to dine, meet selection from "After the Saturday brought the house down and mingle. For informa- tions on piano and gui- Rain." Also featured will aspects are dependent tar, including a song upon a functioning coast. in 2001 with their very tion call 332-8191. be "Red Angels" by funny, very feminist she wrote inspired by Ulysses Dove. This How does Lake the Doc Ford character. Okeechobee affect the music, tunes and spicy- C&lilNQ SOON visually dramatic ballet, estuary? What creatures hot lyrics, and you can Seating is limited and which is accompanied live in Pine Island bet they'll do it again. Friday, Mar. 10 early reservations are by live electric violin, Sound? recommended. Tickets, highlights the power and Tickets $45 at BIG HITE 8. WEBB $20, can be purchased athleticism of its There are only four ARTS, 395-0900 Randy Wayne by calling dancers. BRAVOiBallet opportunities remaining WWhite, and singer song- 395-0900. will be the only to join SCCF staff and writer Wendy Webb Southwest Florida explore the islands. The present an entertaining opportunity to see New classes offered each evening of words and York City Ballet perform- Monday afternoon are f ROSS FLORIDA ON THE Eat well and really enjoy the company original songs, 8 p.m. ers. Tickets range from from 2 pm to 6pm. VtfOKEECHOBEE WATERWAY of fellow kayakers. in Schein Hall, 900 $45 to $65 and can be There is no charge for KAYAK TOUR 5 days on the nicest, We will be doing it later in the year. If Dunlop Rd., Sanibel. purchased by calling islanders. Space is limit- most scenic, wildlife full sections of the you are at all interested in this tour, 590-6194. ed. To make inquiries or White will speak at waterway from the Gulf of Mexico to call or email to add your name to the reservations call SCCF the Atlantic Ocean. See nature at its length about words at 472-2329. list for future updates. being "our only anchor" purest and visit ancient historical sites. email Connie at GAEAKayaks® and teU stories from his- Stay, at resorts-a'ong the way that are aol.com or call (239) 694-5513. a delightful end to a day of paddling. ISLANDER Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 • 19

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sic To Kill a Mockingbird by Museumis displaying heir- Harper Lee and adapted by loom quilts in all the buildings ON STAGE Christopher T. Sergei, on through March 2006. Some T SaniktMusk ftstkd SATURDAY MARCH 4TH AT 2PM. of these quilts were made '.•' ':'.- For the fifth year, Concerts start at 8 p.m. at the here on Sanibel, others were the program series, "Finding OU'RE A GOOD MAN, HE VAUDEVILLE Sanibel Congregational Church CHARLIE BROWN a* made throughout the country Me: An Inside Job," a 2050 Periwinkle Way Y T FOLLIES The Off and given to family meme- Gathering of Women, will • The Schoolhouse Theater! bers living on Sanibel. All are Join Lucy, Linus, Sally, Broadway Palm Dinner be held on the following Yirsg Quartet • Saturday, larch 4 Theatre travels back to the colorful and hung throughout dates: March 7,14,21 and Haydn: Quartet in D Major No. 2 Op. 71 Schroeder, and Snoopy for a the buildings in the Historical musical day in the life of bawdy days of Vaudeville in April 11 and 18-at • Ginastera: Quartet No. 1 Op. 20 The Vaudeville Follies, play- Village. Open Wed.- Sat. 10 ' Loggerhead Cay, Sanibel, beloved Charlie Brown. This a.m.- 4 p.m. Donations of $5 : Beethoven: Quartet in C Major No. 3 Op. 59 ("Rasumovsky") TONY Award-winning ing through March 18. Revisit from 7:15 to 9 p.m. It is free America's golden era through per adult are appreciated, and open to all women. ' Oiga Kern * Tuesday, March 7 Broadway musical is based comedy, song, and dance. children under 18 are free. on the comic strip "Peanuts" Using poetry, music and sto- ' Chopin: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor. Op.35 The energetic musical revue Rachmaninoff: Morceaux de Fantaisie. Op 35 by Charles Schulz and is per- features music from the '20s, ED WILLIAMS ries, we will discuss and ; fect for the entire family! The meditate on finding balance • Mendelssohn: Variations Serieuses in D Minor (17) Op. 54 incredible cast (under the '30s, and '40s, including a TMUSEUM EXHIBIT Mendelssohn: Scherzo from a Midsummer Night's Dream patriotic tribute, and songs Feb. 17-April 30 the Ted in our every day lives, dis- steady direction of Victor such as Bill Bailey, That's cover and trust our own wis- • transcribed by Rachmaninoff Legarreta) features Island Williams Museum and Hitters Liszt: Reminiscences de Don Juan. Entertainment, La Vie En Hall of Fame Exhibit at the dom and learn to live with a ; favorites Bobby Logue as Rose and more. sense of abundance and joy. Linus, Mindy Montavon as Southwest Florida Museum of This often results in the heal- 'American Chamber Players * S&turday, March 11 Lucy, and New comers Cara The Off Broadway Palm History located in Fort Myers ing of old wounds, and find- Mozart: Quartet for oboe & strings in F Major K. 370 Testino as Sally, Clifford Dinner Theatre is an intimate just two blocks north of the ing new ways of expressing ' Bach: Sonata in E-flat Major for flute & piano BWV 1031 Hogans as Schroeder, Adam 90-seat black box theatre, City of Palms Park. ourselves with compassion, Dring: Trio for flute, oboe & piano (1968) Cooley as Snoopy and last located in the main lobby of Visitors will be able to see the humor and love. Ginastera: Duo for flute & oboe Op. 13 (1945) but certainly not least, Reid Broadway Palm Dinner memorabilia and artifacts that Brahms: Quartet in C Minor for piano & strings, Op. 60 Kirchhoff (the hilarious movie Facilitator is island resident Theatre. As there is no seat made #9 a baseball legend. s star impressionist from "Let's further than 25 feet away from Suzanne Weinheimer.a Joyce Yang Tuesday March 14 Go to the Movies") as Charlie the stage, you become part of meditation teacher and Bach: Overtures in the French Style, BWV 831 Brown. the show. energetic healer. To register Vine: Sonata No. 1 for this series please call Medtner: Sonata Reminiscenza, Op 38, No.1 Music Director, Mike Bear's The Vaudeville Follies plays her at: 472-0214 or e-mail: Liszt: Frederic Chopin, by Franz Liszt, My Joys from Six orchestrations are impeccable, January 19 through March 18. [email protected], re: Polish Songs, Op. 74, No. 5 and The Maiden's Wish from Set Designers Todd and Ticket prices range from $20- Finding Me. Six Polish Songs, Op. 74, No.1 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 Rochelle Sherman, have $35. Call (239) 278-4422 for brought Charles Schulz's char- information and reservations, ANIBEl-CAPTIVA acters to vibrant life, and Amy visit the box office at 1380 SCONSERVATION ture and a willing spirit. We Mozart: String Quartet in D, K. 575 (Prussian) Jo Kunkleman's costumes are Colonial Boulevard in Fort FOUNDATION SCCF is a will be using very stable Ravel: String Quartet in F Major adorably character-perfect. Myers, or order online at not-for-profit organization dedi- kayaks and paddling instruc- Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131 You don't want to miss this www.BroadwayPalm.com. cated to the preservation of tion will be provided. fantastic show filled with your natural resources and wildlife $35/person. Space will be favorite Peanuts personalities ATS! AT THE habitat on and around Sanibel limited so reservations are Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1 showing you a glimpse of life GROADWAY PALM and Captiva through: Land required. Reservations and Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in E Minor for cello and piano, Op. 38 through the humorous eyes of Acquisition, Wildlife habitat Webern: Two Pieces for cello and piano and Charlie Brown! Playing at the Broadway additional information can be Palm Dinner Theatre through Management, Landscaping for obtained by calling 472-2329. Three Little Pieces, Op. 11 Wildlife, Environmental Prokofiev: Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 119 "You're A Good Man, Charlie March 4, 2006 will be a the- DOLPHIN & WIIBLJIE Brown" plays February 16th atrical sensation that has Education, Marine Laboratory through March 25th, Monday dazzled the world — Andrew and Research and Sea Turtle CRUISES- In cooperation through Saturday at 8 p.m. Lloyd Webber's electrifying Monitoring. with Captiva Cruises, an Menctefssohn-Bartholdy: Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 12 musical CATS. excellent opportunity for the Shostakovich: Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110 Call the Box Office for reser- BUCK KEY KAYAKING Dvorak: Quintet in A Major for piano and strings, Op. 81 vations at 239-472-6862. whole family to view wildlife in Performances are Tuesday ADVENTURES - In cooperation Pine island sound. $20/adult, TOKELA through Sunday with select- with Captiva Kayak Company $12.50/ehildren. Reservations Information call 239-336-7999 or visit the website: ed matinees. Ticket prices we will be offering naturalist call 472-5300. www. Sanibelmusicfestival. org MOCKINGBIRD at the range from $25 to $48. led kayaking outings in our Florida Repertory Theatre, Children 12 and under are local estuarme waters. We will TURTLE TRACKS - Learn See the remarkable classic $21 for dinner and the show. discuss the natural and cultur- about the life cycles and ORLD DAY OF PRAYER story that explores racial Group rates are available. al history of the area as we habits of the sea turtles that NATURE & SEA LIFE injustice, family love and a CRUISE See wildlife up close The annual Tickets are now on sale and paddle in and around Buck nest on our beaches as well WSariibel/Captiva World Day of young girl's coming of age can be reserved by calling Key, a unique island within as other local marine life. while cruising the tranquil with warmth, power and pas- waters of Tarpon Bay. With a Prayer celebration will be held 278-4422, by visiting the the- The Pine Island Sound Program begins at the Friday, March 3, at 2 p.m. sion. Directed by Florida Rep ater's website — Aquatic Preserve. The next Conservation Foundation's naturalist by your side, discov- Producing Artistic Director, www.BroadwayPalm.com — er manatees and dolphins and Saint Michael and All Angels kayaking adventure will be on Nature Center and marine Episcopal Church is the host, Robert Cacioppo, To Kill a or by stopping by the box Friday February 24th at 10 touch tank and then proceeds observe amazing bird life on Mockingbird plays at Florida office at 1380 Colonial the rookery islands. Includes 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, a.m. These tours will help fund to a beach site. Thursdays at and offers spacious parking Rep from Feb. 10-Mar. 5. Boulevard in Fort Myers. the Conservation Foundations 9 a.m. $3/adult, free for chil- touch tank exploration. An excellent program for all ages. behind the church. A second Due to overwhelming popular Environmental Education pro- dren, beach parking fee entrance is from Dunlop Road. demand Florida Repertory gram while educating partici- approximately $2. And don't forget our popular Breakfast and Evening cruises This year's service is written by Theatre, Southwest Florida,s pants about the importance of BuTTlRftY HOUSE-Learn Premiere Professional our Back Bay estuary. too! (Daytime, 11/2 hours; the Christian women of South Theatre, is adding an ADDI- about the life cycle and Evening, 2 hours) Africa, with writer and South TIONAL SATURDAY PERFOR- jUIlTSATTHE No kayaking experience is behavior of Florida's butter- African expatriot Tanya MANCE of the American clas- MUSEUM The Sanibel necessary for these excur- flies and the plants they are GUIDED KAYAK TRAIL Hochschild, a Sanibel resident, sions, just a sense of adven- dependent on. The Butterfly TOUR Paddle with a naturalist the speaker. Six area churches House is open every day with through the mangrove forest are participating and will serve Conservation Foundation along the Commodore Creek South African refreshments. An docents in the house on Canoe Trail. Learn about the offering to support the World Tuesdays from 10 a.m. -12 rich back bay ecosystem and Day ofPrayer and HIV-AIDS p.m. to inform you on butter- the creatures who live there. ministries in South Africa and fly life cycles and our Lands- Includes kayak rental for the America will be taken. AT-YAM TEMPU OfTOE • 8 a.m. Traditional Service QT. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, caping for Wildlife program. entire day. Daily. (11/2 hours) BISLANDS, Shabbat worship with Communion J3559 Sanibet-Captiva Road, "Signs of the Times", the 2006 services will be held at the NATIVE HANTS-Uarn SUNSET ROOKERY PADDLE theme, will be observed by sis- • 9 a.m. Contemporary Service 472-2763. Rev. Christopher ters and brothers throughout Sanibel Congregational United Senk. Sunday Mass: 8,9:30 about Florida native plants A bird watcher's dream! Join with Praise Band and Kid's and how to add them to your us as the sun goes down on a the world as 170 countries and Church at 2050 Periwinkle Church (K-5) & 11 a.m. Saturday Vigil 5:30 regions will offer prayers as the Way on Sanibel every Friday landscape to attract birds and paddle to the rookery islands. p.m. Wednesday, Thursday butterflies by attending a gar- sun circles the globe March 3. evening at 8 p.m. Rabbi • 10:15-Refreshments in the and Friday Mass at 8:30 a.m; Be there as hundreds of courtyard dening class every egrets, herons, ibis, cor- Come join in this biblically- Murray Saltzman. Call 395- Communion Service on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Bring based international movement. 3156. morants, and pelicans some in • 10:45 a.m. Traditional service Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 plant and insect specimens to to roost for the night. Paddle APTIVA CHAPEL BY THL StA, with full choir. a.m. Confession by appoint- be identified. Please call for into the sunset that coastal our local marine life during an I C11580 Chapin Lane, 472- ANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL ment. reservations and information. Florida is famous for. interactive touch tank presen- I Weekdays. (2 1/2 hours) tation with a marine biologist. )j 1646. Very Rev. Dr. Robert R. S UNITED CHURCH or CHRIST, March 6-8,7 p.m. Fr. Edward NATURE CENTER, Nature Hansel, Sunday 11 a.m. Discover seastars, horseshoe | 2050 Periwinkle Way Beck is guest speaker on Trails, Nature Center, Nature TOUCH TANK crabs, live shells and more. J through April 23. Across from Periwinkle Place "Love is the Answer." He is a Shop and Bookstore open Daily. (30 minutes) I Shopping Center EXPLORATION Get to know FIRST CHURCH or CHRIST, Passionist priest with 8:30 a.m, to 3 p.m. Monday • SCIENTIST, 2950 West Gulf Dr. Ran Niehoff, sr. minister Masters degrees in Theology through Friday. $3/adult, chil- Drive, 472-8884. Sunday at and Christian Spirituality and dren tree and members free. Drs. Jim and Sandy Boler, has written two books. PECIAL MARCH WORKSHOPS AT BIG ARTS 10:30 a.m.; Reading room associate ministers. ARPON BAY open Wed. 10 a.m. -1p.m. QT. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EXPLORERS TOURS Creative Collage, Cathy Taylor, Fri. & Sat., March 3 & 4, Sunday worship: T s10 a.m. - 4 p.m. APBCOPAL CHURCH, 2304 ANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH, 7:45 a.m. (abbreviated, infor- Periwinkle Way, 472-2173. For reservations, locations, and Chinese Brush Painting (Intermediate), Edythe Newbourne, S1740 Periwinkle Way, 472- mal service in sanctuary). specific times, call 472-8900 2684. Dr. Daryl Donovan, 9 a.m. (full service with Rector Donald Fishburne; Wed., March 8, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Senior Pastor; Ed VanderHey, Sunday School) Associate Rector Suzy Post. TRAM TOUR Protect Wildlife Monotype Printmaking, Cathy Taylor, Fri. & Sat., March 10 & Associate Pastor; Barb Nave, 11 a.m. (full service). Sunday worship hours: 8 a.m. and Take the Tram! Join a nat- 11,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ministry Pastor; Tom Walsh, Elevators for easy access to (shorter service) and 10 a.m.; uralist aboard an open-air tram Bailer's Baskets, Helen Bailer, Tue., March 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. sanctuary. Saturday at 5 p.m. and for a tour of Wildlife Drive Youth Pastor. Childcare avail- How to Paint Rich Vibrant Pastels, Greg Biolchini, Wed., able at all services. Sanibel Wednesday at 9 a.m. through the heart of the Church office open Monday- refuge. Sit back and relax March 23 through Sun., March 26, 9 a.m, - 4 p.m. Community Church is a Christ- AMDURABADRA BUDDHIST Friday 472-0497 also see while learning the basics of the Pine Needle Basketry, Gisela Damandl, Thur. & Fri., March centered non-denominational www.sanibelucc.org SCENTER meeting arom 7 - church. Sunday worship hours: 8:15 on Monday evenings at ecosystem and its numerous 30 and 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sanibei Captiva Community inhabitants. Daily except . Early registration advised. For more information and on these Bank on Library Way Fridays. (11/2 hours) special fyf^^qftgtjeps, naJfiBiG/ARTS, (239) 395-0900. , , 20 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER

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Dr, Harvey Kiley and his wife, Joyce, were crowned "King and Queen" of Mardi Gras at Perwinkle Park.

A decked-out Jeep was decorated and used to pull one of the floats in the Periwinkle Park Mardi Gras parade.

ark Mardi Gras parade was followed by a free lunch of hamburg- , potato salad and baked beans, provided by park owners Dick Muench. Park residents also provided a wide variety of desserts.

Ann DiRico was in full bloom for Mardi Gras, dressed as a peacock. The Mardi Gras parade featured a few "floats," which participants said was new for this year. ISLANDER Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 • 21 Charlie Brown — a good take at the Schoolhouse

BY ANNA LIAKAS actually was named Charlie)... if you Special to the Islander believe that dogs hold great (even if feigned) disinterested insights into human Just like Charlie behavior... and/or seek psychiatric help Brown to hold off the from six-year-olds with a wisdom beyond opening of the play their years — you may leave this show until a bit later than with something warm'like a puppy." usual last Saturday, it The players are delightful and every bit was past Snoopy's sup- in character. Reid Kirchhohff's portrayal ANNA LIAKAS pertime, long past the of Charlie Brown has that sly edge of last car had rolled away from the Kiwanis depression that Schultz was known for. In Spaghetti Dinner across the street. the song, "Lunchtime is among the worst "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown." times of day for me," he mulls over peanut How many other characters in a- play butter on white bread which he notes with would have paused the show long enough "Some psychiatrists say that people who to let the late crew straggle in, to let them eat peanut butter sandwiches are lonely." stand in the parking lot for a moment star- Charlie Brown's rare humanity is what ing up at that ink-black sky, asking them- still gets to us — the lonely misfit who is selves "What's it really all about?" awestruck by the simple beauty of the Get yourself a couple of tickets and world, even the bench he's seated on, find out at the Schoolhouse Theater. It's a "nicely painted by the PTA"... to his wonderful evening, and one to bring kids ruminations on morning: "Some days I to, for sure. wake up early and watch the sun rise. And I must admit I was a bit reluctant. I I think how beautiful it is. How my life have a penchant for much meatier theater, lies before me. And I get very positive the kind that brings you to your knees in feeling about things." grief or slaps you hard with some pro- Charlie is, in a way, who we'd all be, if found revelation and, besides, i was haul- we only had the courage to be ourselves. ing with me a rather reluctant crew of Perhaps that's why he's so down. Because novice theatergoers whom I'd had to pull others can't see that beauty, can't express away from their hopes of winning an MP3 the sheer vulnerability of being alive. player at the Kiwanis raffle. His little sister, Sally (played by Cara But as soon as we were in and that door Testino) isn't much help either, although closed behind us — leaving us no room she tries, pointing out his foibles with a for polite excuses to step outside — and as bubbly effervescence that almost makes soon as Lucy (played exuberantly by that hot pink dress split at the seams. She Mindy Montavon) carried that line on to is as believable as any strong-willed and the stage, "Would you please hold still a righteous kindergartener, holding her minute, Charlie Brown. I want Linus to ground with her finger in pointe during study your face... Now, this is what you the raucous song, "My Philosophy," with call a failure face, Linus'. Notice how it that great line, "Why are you telling me?" has failure written all over it," I think I may adopt that one today as my It was at that moment that we were new philosophy. caught up, each one of us, in our own per- And the play continued in the same sonal recollections of playground insecu- delightful vein for me and the kids i sat rities, boardroom inferiorities and red- with. Who can forget Snoopy, (played by faced humiliations that we have all tried to Adam Coolcy), fighting ihc Red Baron on hide far away under our beds. the roof of his doghouse, ruminating on It's because of that very innate and pro- the desire to bite cats, and shaking his found wisdom that Charles Schultz once dish like a top hat in that show-slopper, captured in the voices of his young char- "Supperlime Rag." acters, coupled with the familiar angst of We won't forget the thumb-sucking, Linus and Sally from 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' now playing at the childhood, that draws us in again, back blanket-carrying Linus (Bobby Logue) Schoolhouse Theatre. into a comic strip that for some of us was who removes his thumb only long enough as much a part of our Sundays growing up to dance and sing in a sweet scene with his as the smell of pancakes, or white gloves old blue blanket. And, no, they didn't So, if you're up for a gentle stroll down might want to catch this Tony Award win- and our fathers' starched shirts. leave out Schroeder (Clifford Hogans) the pucker brush walkway of Memory ning musical. The production at the Schoolhouse hunched over the keys of his low slung Lane, perhaps with an old sweetheart... "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Theater is boisterous and alive and, if you piano, paying tribute to Beethoven in a or, if you're in the mood for a warm puppy runs through March 25th at the are open to the profound innocence of slightly gospel-inspired number that feeling... or if you're open to some wee Schoolhouse Theater. Call 472-6862 for children even a tad... if you're willing to showcased his delightfully surprising and bits of revelation (even if it's tickets. recollect unrequited crushes (my first interesting voice. afterward,under that ink-black sky) you Randy Wayne White and Wendy 'Men on the Take' to be Webb coming to BIG ARTS read aloud by OnStage New York Times best-selling author ing guide at Tarpon Bay Marina on Sanibel Randy Wayne White and singer-songwriter Island. Carter W. Lewis' comedy, "Men on the the parts of announcer and narrator, and Wendy Webb present an entertaining Webb will perform a set of her original Take," will be performed by BIG ARTS Jamie Carmichael, on staff at Florida evening of words and original songs, Friday, compositions on piano and guitar, including OnStage play readers Wednesday, March 8, Repertory Theatre, will direct the reading. March 10, 8 p.m. in Schein Performance a song she wrote inspired by the Doc Ford at 8 p.m. in Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Playwright-in-residence at Washington Hall at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd., character. Rd., Sanibel. Tickets, $15 each, can be pur- University in St. Louis, Carl Lewis, is a two- Sanibel. Seating in the Phillips Gallery* is limited chased by calling BIG ARTS at 239-395- time winner of the Cincinnati Playhouse in White will speak at length about words and early reservations are highly recom- 0900. the Park's prestigious Rosenthal New Play being "our only anchor," and will tell stories mended. Tickets, $20, can be purchased by "Men on the Take" portrays an odd, Prize, most recently for "Men on the Take. " from his former days as a light tackle fish- calling BIG ARTS at (239) 395-0900. evolving friendship between two men who Upcoming OnStage productions include begin as adversaries. George, played by "Hamilton with a Twist of Jefferson," Clement Valentine, is recently divorced; J. March 30, and "Reigning Cats and Dogs," Mitchell Haley plays Jake, who has been a April 9, presented by The Company, a counselor — and more — to George's wife. delightful new production written by Bob Lisa Marie portrays various women in Maxeiner. Call BIG ARTS for tickets and George and Jake's lives, Tiffany Allen reads additional information (239) 395-0900. 'Generations Apart' opens at Theatre Conspiracy Mar. 16 Selected as a finalist in Theatre yourself actually laughing out loud," says Conspiracy's National New Play Contest, artistic director Bill Taylor. "We are sure "Generations Apart" by Marv Siegel is the that audiences will not only enjoy the humor hilarious and heartwarming tale of Norman of Generations Apart, but will find it easy to and Edna Bender who have retired and relate to as well." found the good life. Siegel is a member of the Dramatists Edna and Rosemary DiCarlo, a widow Guild and the Author's League of America. and new neighbor, conspire to play match- In addition, he is the Producing Artistic maker for their divorced children - until Director of Manhattan Playwrights. His jealousy, miscommunication and faulty most recently produced stage play, "The exercise equipment turn retirement bliss Autobiography of God as told to Mel upside down. Schneider" (which starred Ron Palillo of "It's wonderful when you can find a new Randy Wayne White Wendy Webb comedy, that when you read it, you find GENERATIONS, see page 37 "22 • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 ISLANDER

Quilt show at Sanibel Historical Village not to be missed Works of art enhance feeling of stepping an island treasure. Add 102 quilts, most from the same era, This year, 102 quilts are being shown and one is being back in time to early Sanibel hand-stitched and carefully displayed, and the ambience of raffled off (more about that later). Most were made in the the village comes alive with the spirits of the women who 1920s and 1930s, but the oldest dates to about 1839 and -Story and photos by EMILIE ALF1NO made the quilts, the people for whom they made them, and some are from the turn of the century - the last century. ealf ino @ breezenewspapers.com the stories woven into the quilts. "Once in a while a new one sneaks in, usually when The museum has put on the quilt show for nine years as someone in our organization has made it," Mardi Ponader One of the most peaceful places on Sanibel Island is the a way to display an interesting aspect of history and to aug- said. Ponader is the Chair of the quilt show this year. "Most Sanibel Historical Village & Museum. Under everyday cir- ment their regular exhibits. are antique or heirloom, but they do not have to have an cumstances, this slice of Sanibel life from the early" 1900s is

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Located in the Charming 630 Tarpon Bay Road Olde Sanibel Shoppes Sanibel, FL 33957 Many quilts are hanging in Bailey's General Store, many with points down as shown here. The reason for this is that most quilts fade on top, leaving only the corners and edges with the brightest colors. Next to Amy's Over Easy Cafe 239-472-7860 The quilt on the left is in the "Six Patch" design, made 1920-1930. This design is a quick way to make an attractive quilt. 10% OFF PURCHASE or FREE SHIPPING The quilt on the right shows a design called either "Kansas Troubles" or "Bear Tracks," depending on Expires March 31, 2006. Please Present Ad. the region of the country. It was made by the owner's grandmother for her daughter. It has never been washed, leaving the quilter's pencil markings visible. It was made in the 1940s. association with this area." One quilt in the show was made on the island of Sanibel; the rest were entered by Sanibel residents or "near resi- dents." "Many are from their families, and most of them are from the north," Ponader said. "People didn't make quilts in Florida. It's hot!" The quilts in the show are hand-made, many of them from scrap materials. During the lean 1930s, quilts often were made from flour sacks or feed bags. Often farmers chose which feed to use based on their wives telling them which feed came packaged in the nicest material, Ponader said. . • Three coverlets also are on display. Coverlets, which are Time to Refurnish your Home or Condo? woven with a loom, are more rare and were only owned by the wealthy. •HJENfTURE WOELD CAN HANDLL ALL ycUK> NEEDS* "You had to have a big loom," Ponader explained. "When you had a coverlet, it meant you paid someone to make it for Living Room * Bedroom * Dining Room * Patio * Mattress Sets * Carpet * Tile you. One side of a coverlet usually was one color scheme ——— Specia£izin& to S&fxi Sleep&w! while the other side was the same scheme but reversed; either side could be used. Often, one was used in summer as it was lighter-colored: and the other, darker side in winter. n - June Ingrahiim of Sanibel can be seen at the museum CONDO PACKAGE Fridays, often with fellow Sanibel quiltcr Linda Slipek, sit- ting on the porch of the Morning Glories Scars house, doing 3 OR MORE ROOMS her quilting. This is the third year Ingraham has quilted at Of FURNITURE the village. "I used to sit outside Miss Charlotta's Tea Room, but now they're serving lemonade there, and lemonade and quilts don't go together," Ingraham said. $5699. -•}:-.-„ CALL FOR DETAILS

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Ingraham said some visitors are extreme- do one," Ingraham said. "You find a differ- ly interested in her quilting but many don't ent way of achieving everything you want to know a lot about the art. achieve. "They're interested in the fact that there Island quilter Nini Sieck has a quilting are three parts to the quilt and ask what are group at The Sanctuary and has taught four the basting stitches that hold the parts classes of 30 women who meet once a week together," she said. in two or three different groups. "The men are interested in my quilting "We now have about run out of people to frame, which is made out of PVC pipe. It teach in The Sanctuary, so I am teaching comes apart, and it takes about two minutes. friends and people I know," Sieck said. "We have a lot of women who just say, 'I hate to sew, but it's so pretty,'" Ingraham said. Buy tickets to win this quilt: Ingraham, who first learned to quilt by taking lessons in Miami, has been quilting $4 a chance, or three for $10. for about 25 years. All of her quilts are done The winning ticket with be completely by hand. drawn Tuesday, March 21. "A lot of quilts today are done on machine," she said, "which I don't like." Sieck recommended anyone who wants She said the best way to learn is to take a to learn how to quilt start at Quilters couple of classes to get the basics and then Hangout in North Fort Myers. to practice. She said it's possible to learn Three Crafty Ladies at 1620 Periwinkle how to quilt from videos or television pro- Way does not give quilting lessons but sells grams or by reading books — but that a quilting supplies. class is better. While at the quilt exhibit, be sure to pur- "There's a certain way of moving your chase raffle tickets for this year's quilt. It's a This entirely hand-made quilt is in the old traditional Tree of Life pattern. It needle to obtain a quilting stitch," she king-size quilt in the old, traditional Tree of was made by Amish women from Northern Indiana. It is unusual to have a explained. "You have to go all the way Life pattern, made entirely by hand. For the bright, cheery floral pattern on an Amish quilt, which usually are darker with through the three layers in a rocking motion. fourth year, the raffle quilt was made by Amish patterns of squares. The fabric of which the flowers are made themselves are You just sort of need to know things like women, this time from Northern Indiana. floral-patterned. The leaves are made of leaf-patterned fabric, and the hum- that. And to start in the middle of the quilt. "The Amish rr/ake beautiful quilts beau- mingbirds are also made of patterned fabric. The quilt covers a king-size bed "You just keep learning every time you tifully done," Jocly Brown, a previous quilt with a dust ruffle; on a queen-size bed, it will reach to the floor.

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This quilt in the Morning Glories Sears house by made by Sanibel native The owner's grandmother gave this quilt to her as a wedding gift; it is on dis- Eula Rhodes as a gift for Sam Bailey's daughter at her birth. Sanibel Parks play in the bedroom of the Morning Glories Sears house. It is decorated with and Recreation Administrative Assistant Jai Earle reminisces about Rhodes: cross-stitch embroidery and is about 35 years old. Such bright colors are She had a very deep faith in God and love for her country. She was widowed unusual for quilts of this type. young; her husband was a volunteer fire fighter and died of a heart attack assisting someone in trouble. Her son Ray became a Sanibel police officer and moved up the ranks. show chairman, said. "It's so well done that ric,- and the hummingbirds are also made of Rhodes had a zest for life. She loved Sanibel life: She made her own clothes, if you look at the stitching, you would think patterned fabric. sea grape jelly, prickly pear jelly, cookies and brownies. She kept a large gar- it could not be done by hand, it's so perfect. The quilt covers a king-size bed with a den. She loved to fish on "Old Bailey's Dock." And she always wore a large But then, Amish women have been doing it dust ruffle; on a queen-size bed, it will reach brim hat and long sleeves when she went out in the sun. since they have been four years old." to the floor. She and her husband lived in Miss Charlotta's back when they both worked Brown said this year's raffle quilt is It's on display in the Rutland House. in the old Bailey's Store, according to Earle. In the 1970s, Earle said, Rhodes unusual in that it is very bright and cheery; Tickets are $4 each or three for $10. The was living in the little cottage next to the church on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Amish quilts tend to be darker with patterns quilt show ends Saturday, March 18. The of squares. This one is flowers and hum- Sanibel Historical Village & Museum is

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Edna and Theatre Conspiracy Oklahoma! is a turn of the century love Rosemary DiCarlo, a widow and new story with good old-fashioned humor and neighbor, conspire to play matchmaker spectacular dance numbers. Curly, a cow- for their divorced children — until jeal- boy, and Judd, the brooding farmhand, are ousy, miscommunication and faulty exer- March rivaling for the affection of Laurey, the cise equipment turn retirement bliss 16,17,18,23,24,25, farmer's daughter. upside down. "It's wonderful when you Oklahoma! was the first of Rodgers can find a new comedy, that when you 30, 31 and Hammerstein's legendary collabora- read it, you find yourself actually laugh- April 1 — 8 p.m. tions that include Carousel, The King and ing out loud," said artistic director Bill I, South Pacific and The Sound of Music. 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Karen Bell & The Bell Team Robert Pailes Realtor Call 239-472-2603 ext. 270 1 Toll Free 866-472-7800 ext. 270 www.TheBeIlTeam.com :& Shenil! Sims P.O. Box 550, 14970 Ccipliva Drive, Captivtt, Florida 33924 Realtor, OKI Islander • Week of March 3 - 9, 2006 • 39 Bill Fulk capturing nature with his photography By NANCY SANTEUSANIO chased from Beekman. About two years later, Special to The Islander Beekman's camera was beyond repair and Fulk explains, "It just went on the blink and died." In 2005 Dr. William Fulk made his debut One day Beekman came to Fulk's office and among island writers with the publication of asked if she could borrow his camera for the "Elijah," his first mystery novel. Now in weekend. Fulk took her to his car and handed February 2006 he has been selected as Artist of her the original camera he had purchased from the Month at the "Hirdie Girdie Art Gallery" her saying, "Kathy, keep the camera. It's He's not painting sunsets or drawing landscapes yours." Fulk also credits the late Charles Ray, but instead his interest in "taking pictures" has noted worldwide photographer, for helping him led him into macro-color photography. develop his composition skills and mentoring his progress. As a photographer Fulk has gone almost exclusively to digital photog- raphy using a Nikon camera. "I like the digital because I can immediate- ly erase the image if it doesn't look good and I don't have to wait for the film to be developed. I can print my own pictures with a photographic printer and I do my own matting and framing." Proudly Fulk hangs his pictures in his office and frequently people ask about them. His greatest delight happened this February when Fulk was invited to display his macro-color photograhy as the "Hirdie Girdie Artist of the Month" Fulk leaves his photographs unti- ded. With their marvelous color Seven years ago Fulk discovered the fun of variations he decided to start out 'doing' flow- photography, went online and bid on a 35mm ers and has four on display including a rose, a camera with macro features. "I started playing tulip and two unidentified flowers. "I just liked with my camera and finding 1ceye catchers" like the colors." the incredible sunsets on Bowman's Beach. Lately he's been experimenting with color They're just a classic." He brought his undevel- inversion in which the colors are inverted 180 oped film into "Photo Moto" at Jerry's Plaza degrees out of phase and the image it produces and Kathy Beekman who worked at "Photo gives the composition a completely different Moto" kept looking at his pictures and com- and mind-boggling effect. Looking at the mented, "You have a good eye for photograhy, macro-color photography on display there's a but first of all you need a good camera." She whole spectrum of color with images from the loaned him her camera with 105 macro-color "fun" pictures like the motorcycles on Captiva features to take with him to a medical meeting or the almost "edible" candy and gum drops to at "The Registry" in Naples. Fulk was very traditional sunsets. For many years walking on excited, attended the meeting but spent lots of Bowman's Beach has inspired his excitement time taking all kinds of odd pictures. Beekman for unusual images and in one image he points loved the pictures and as Fulk was returning her out the bridge, the path and woods no longer camera he asked, "How much do you want for there after Hurricane Charley. Not to be missed ', ' ' i this camera?" She replied, "Eight hundred dol- is a stately egret at Ding Darling and a spectac- lars." That was a quick sale, but Fulk knew he ular sunset on the causeway. had made the right decision and Beekman To see the beauty that surrounds us and to bought a new camera for herself. catch it like a butterfly with a perfect image that After a while Fulk decided to buy a brand won't disappear is the gift Fulk gives others new camera identical to the one he had pur- with his macro-color photography.

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