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VOL. 10, NO. 50 SANIBEL 8c CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JUNE 13,2003 JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 13 06:36 20:20 14 06:36 20:21 15 06:36 20:21 16 06:36 20:21 17.06:36 20:22 18 06:36 20:22 19 06:36 20:22
The History Of Rag Day he Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifi- Tcally celebrating the flag is believed to have first origi- nated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to obsfery© June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption > of The Stars and Stripes} as "Flag Birthday." In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as Flag Birthday, or "Flag Day."
Lifeline Designs' Mary Irving presented Islands Night Founder Sam Bailey with a "Thank you" banner displaying 10 years of logo designs On June 14, 1889, Islands Night A Hit With Residents George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in by Brian Johnson New York City, planned appropriate cere- monies for the children of his school, and slander Jean Baer had lunch with Sam Bailey the day before the 10th Annual his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Islands Night. Sam had gotten to know her from sitting in Chamber of Commerce Board of Education of New York.On June 14, 1891, the Iboard meetings, and he asked her if she would like to ride in the Model-T during Betsy Rdss House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, the parade. and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society She said yes, and the following night, at about 6:45 p.m., she climbed into the pas- of the Sons of the Revolution celebrated Flag Day. senger seat and wheeled into the Lee County Sports Complex with Sam. Quite a few Following the suggestion of Colonel J. Granville Leach (at residents of Sanibel and Captiva had already taken their seats inside the stadium. the time historian of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of Sam led the parade of island floats around the outside track of the baseball field. His the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames Model-T is the same one his family started using in 1928 to transport groceries and of America on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution supplies to the original Bailey store. requesting the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in "It was an honor that he asked me," said Baer, "and it was the highlight of the night authority and all private citizens to display the flag on for me. He's so devoted to the islands and cares so much about the residents - you can June 14. Leach went on to recommend that thereafter sense it. And he's appreciative of the support of the community." the day be known as Flag Day, and on that day, school continued on page 29 children be assembled for appropriate exercises, with each child being given a small flag. Big Bang A continued on page 7 Manic Ride After the ceremony members and Through Observance At guests will gather in the Legion Hall for a late dinner and musical entertainment History American Legion provided by local musicians. Any enter- n Saturday, June 14, the Sanibel- tainers who would like to take part are by Pamela Gilbert Wortzel Captiva American Legion Post welcome to call 472-9979 for more infor- he audience at the Old O123 will hold its annual obser- mation. Schooihouse Theater is taken vance of Flag Day. Legionnaires, Sons The Post continues to accept flags for on a hilarious musical ride of the American Legion and Auxiliary disposal on an ongoing basis. Businesses T and individuals may leave them at the through time courtesy of The Big members will assemble outdoors for the Bang, an utterly manic spoof of the somber ceremony which begins with Post each day, from 11 a.m. through tradition of backer's auditions. The readings by officers of the Post and a 6 p.m. The Legion Hall is located at absurd and grandiose theatrical aspi- prayer from the Post Chaplain and ends 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road (mile marker rations of two very wacked out characters, Jed Feuer and Boyd Graham, played by with the respectful burning of flags that #3), Sanibel. Any flags brought to the two fabulous comic talents, John Vessels and Billy Breed, form the basis for a have become worn and faded. Post after June 14 will be held until next .'.'. , , -.':",'. continued on page 33 year's ceremony.^ 2 We therefore urge Lee County to disre- one year only. The pass will allow you 3 CO Tutankhamun Exhibit Continues Lee County To Sanibel gard the survey and adhere to the agree- access back onto the island but access CO 8 ments already made with Sanibel and oth- could be limited due to ongoing response CO At History Museum Issue Causeway. Causeway ers through extensive citizen and recovery efforts on Sanibel-Captiva in O involvement.^ the aftermath of a disaster. Come to the Bonds Replacement Police Department to obtain your 2003 by Jim George submitted by Sharon Brace, president Hurricane hurricane pass, or, if you are leaving the Captiva Civic Association island for the summer months, send a self- c n a move to reduce long term debt addressed envelope to the Police m service on two existing bond series he Sanibel causeway "survey" Season Begins Department with a request to have your Iand also to finance construction of the recently carried out by the Captiva hurricane seminar has been pass sent to your summer residence. new causeway bridges through issuance TProperty Owners Association scheduled for Sanibel residents at Residents with a Florida driver's license of a new series, Lee County (CPOA) is badly flawed for two important Athe Sundial Resort (1451 Middle that reflects your Sanibel address DO Commissioners this week approved the reasons: Gulf Drive) on June 26 from 9 until NOT NEED a hurricane pass for re-entry selection of underwriters, bond counsel 1. This survey was apparently conduct- 11 a.m. The seminar is sponsored by onto the island. and disclosure counsel. This is the first ed as an email questionnaire sent only to the City of Sanibel and will feature vari- Residents are reminded that Weather step toward defeasing (satisfying the a select group of CPOA supporters. The ous speakers. Alert Radios are sold at the Police obligation) the current bonds and selling vast majority of Captiva property owners With the start of hurricane season on Department for a cost of $60. These new bonds totaling almost $200 million. and registered voters were not afforded an June 1, the Sanibel Emergency radios have been converted to use a According to the county the action has opportunity to participate. Management Program is now issuing Sanibel Police frequency for emergency no bearing on the design option for the 2. This survey did not provide any 2003 Hurricane Passes to property own- broadcasts to residents; an alert signal is drawbridge replacement. information regarding traffic and environ- ers and to business owners and their first transmitted by the Police Golden throne and ceremonial footrest. The county has been on an aggressive mental concerns and focused only on essential employees. This pass is valid for continued on page 23 Golden funerary mask of Tutankhamun. A The pharaoh's marvelous coronation refinancing program in recent years as cost. radiant portrait ot the young pharaoh in a throne bearing his name in its earlier, interest rates have fallen to historic lows. mask of solid gold, found resting over the heretical Tutankhaton form and portraying In the past several years the county has head and shoulders on Tutankhamun's an intimate domestic scene of the young saved more than $60 million. This latest linen-wrapped mummy. royal couple. refinancing will include two issues for Anubis. Majestic guardian of the royal necropolis, Anubis (known as "he who belongs to $135 million to refinance the money bor- the mummy wrappings") presided over the rites of mummification. discovered. The nine-year-old Tutankhamun ascended the throne in 1883 B.C. and reigned until rowed for the land purchase and the con- w by Camille Kucaba his death nine years later. Shortly after his burial in 1823 B.C., grave robbers attempted struction of the Mid Point Memorial to plunder the lavish treasures, but the tomb was quickly resealed for over 3,000 years Bridge and is expected to save the county utankhamun, "Wonderful Things" from the Pharaoh's Tomb, continues on until its historic discovery in 1922. $21 million over the term of the bonds. ROLEX exhibit at the Southwest Florida Museum of History in Fort Myers through When Howard Carter cleared the entryway and first shined his light inside the dark The new issue will be for $62 million to TAugust 17. tomb, the anxious Lord Carnarvon asked if he could see anything. "Yes," the archaeol- cover the construction of the three cause- From 1961 to 1981, the traveling Tutankhamun exhibition from the Egyptian ogist is said to have replied. "Wonderful things." way bridges. According to Jim Lewin, fis- Museum in Cairo toured the U.S. and several other countries. After 20 years of wear The Southwest Florida Museum of History is open Tuesday through Saturday from cal research specialist of Lee County and tear on the priceless objects (55 in all), the tour was concluded and the collection 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4. The address is 2300 Peck Street, one block Budget Services, the $62 million repre- returned to Egypt, never again to leave that country. south of Martin Luther King Boulevard on Jackson Street. For more information, sents the most costly estimate of all the Superbly reproduced, this magnificent collection of 94 legendary artifacts faithfully call 332-5955. # alternatives the county is considering and preserves the grandeur and mystery of the most astonishing archaeological treasure ever is used only to begin to establish the pos- sible size of the issue. Lewin emphasized that "everything is estimated right now." According to DOT engineers, estimates on the new bridges may come in lower by the end of the year. The bond process should take about eight weeks, and bonds may be ready for issuance by the end of August. Lewin went on to say that all the bonds are interrelated by virtue of a Transportation Resolution by the county and also through toll revenues. The bonds Shop and Dine For That Special Guy are repaid through the toll revenues from the two Cape Coral bridges and the Sanibel Causeway. It is this inter-relation- ship of financing that complicates any dis- 18 FINE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS cussion of purchase of the causeway by Sanibel. The issue arose two years ago ucie when then Councilman Steve Brown e floated the idea to buy the causeway. Cotton Veranda Nothing came of it at that time, but now s as mayor, Brown has once again pro- Pippin's Restaurant posed that the city investigate purchase of yster Perpetual Lady-Datejust the causeway. Sanibel City Council in a 3- ) t 2 vote last week voted to hold a binding Shown in 18kt yellow gold, bezel set with 40 diamonds referendum on whether the city should acquire the causeway. Vice Mayor Marty with President bracelet. Pressure-proof to 330 feet. ••haC V i i Harrity and Councilman Jim Jennings Also available in platinum. opposed the referendum, hoping to work Sanibbeei ** ..,» -V out a compromise with the Board of County Commissioners. County lleae ! Commissioners have said in the past that the causeway is not for sale. A positive luna result of the referendum would require the city to pursue any legal means to acquire I Can Too - Real Tropical Critters the causeway, including litigation.^ Sportswear el Island Candle Co, 1975 - 2019 Periwinkle.Way, H Sanibel Island • 239-472-4177 ^ Bonita Springs • 239-992-4666 «r Key West • 305-296-5885 Needful Tilings Collectibles Sanibel Island, Florida ^ Rotex,1®', Oyster Perpetual, President and Datejust are trademarks of the 20-year-old "Estuaries" case which the Iona-McGregor area," she said, 4 involved a proposal to build 25,000 adding that the Metropolitan Planning CO dwelling units between Sanibel and Fort Organization could be helpful in providing What Do YOUUo tN Myers Beach. Lee County turned it down, traffic counts along McGregor.
CO he explained, and the Supreme Court Planners also were concerned about upheld that decision. evacuation of Sanibel in the event of a With the Heron's Landing Homeowners West called the original solution "con- tion of their home." In fact the Westons Pfalzer also said Sanibel was not hurricane. "We're getting more lanes on did take out some decking and a portion Association reconsider their decision not informed about another high rise develop- Summerlin. We are on the horns of a a Hearing On voluted" and said it didn't get the votes to accept the amendment to the subdivi- necessary to amend the association's deed of the dock. Hartsell said the home is ment known as Mastique. "Density's gone dilemma," noted Pfalzer. Your RETIRED Flags? m z: compatible with others in the neighbor- sion plat as approved in the Commission up" in the area. "The further you get from And if the width of Summerlin is Over Built House restrictions in accordance with the Co hood, calling the impact of the increased resolution. the beach, the higher you go," he increased, "they'll want to increase the to Q Commission's resolution. "It's in everyone's interest for this issue But "the Westons are here through no developed area and impermeable cover- quipped. width of the bridge," added Commissioner Case Continued age "negligible" to the entire subdivision. to go away," noted Commissioner Carla Summerlin Road has been zoned for Phyllis Bogen. "The horse is out of the The American Legion Post 123 8 i fault of their own," he said, adding that Johnston. £2 by Camille Kucaba the association supports the request for a He cited "special conditions" not 20 years, pointed out Commissioner Jack b"& By unanimous vote the hearing was Samler. "Everyone should get involved Heron's Landing homeowner was variance to cover the over development. brought about by the Westons. "But is accepting worn or faded Planning Department staff reiterated they're ultimately responsible. Sometimes continued to August 12 at 9:15 a.m. with any rezoning. That's where the den- sent back to the drawing board "Our strong preference" is to mitigate all Tuesday following a lengthy that the transfer was the best solution "to there are simply mistakes that you just sity gets increased." A this unfortunate situation" since it involved can't account for." on site, Gargano said.^ The Iona-McGregor-San Carlos area American Flags for Planning Commission hearing on a vari- ance for his over developed property at no net change in permitted impermeable Hartsell said he tried to mitigate by does not have a "neighborhood plan," 5387 Shearwater Drive coverage or developed area for the subdi- attempting to buy land in other areas of according to Commissioner Ellis Near Island Robinson. "We have a real vested interest "the respectful burning of the flags" John J. Weston, through his attorney, vision as a whole. The reallocation is in the island. He also offered to contribute asked for and received a continuance compliance with Sanibel's Land $20,000 to the city's land acquisition in what happens in that area. We should Designer Consigner Development contact the Lee County planners to see if when it became apparent Commissioners Development Code. fund. CONSIGNMENT SHOP Ceremony held during the were not inclined to allow him to exceed But staff also said it could not support "You can chop off a part of the there's a role for us... nudge them to put the limitations on impermeable coverage the variance unless the Planning house... (but) changing this house for the Causes Concern (us) higher on their list." and developed area in the cluster subdivi- Commission finds that the applicant is in one half of one percent of developed area by Camille Kucaba Gargano said more and more commer- BUY DAD HIS Observation of Flag Day sion. accordance with the standards for grant (in excess) doesn't improve this communi- cial development is coming and suggested ajor development near Sanibel "When you come back, I hope your ing a variance. '"It will be a challenge for ty," he added. the Commission prepare a formal resolu- the applicant to meet those standards," "We want to ask the Planning has Planning Commissioners tion as a way to "get City Council to push SPECIAL GIFT June 14, 2003 plan is to bring some changes, not just worried. stronger arguments," noted noted Ken Pfalzer, assistant planning Commission to resolve a problem that M the whole issue." LEATHER COUCH Commissioner John Veenschoten. director. doesn't have an easy solution. Weigh the With Wai-Marts and high rises sched- The city and the Planning Commission uled to spring up along the Summerlin Please drop your flags off at the "Significant changes," added And Planning Commissioners tended benefit to be achieved by the harm that "could be much better informed about the Rediner Both Sides to agree. can be caused." corridor, at least one commissioner feels properties over there," according to Commissioner Phyllis Bogen. like "we're being invaded. American Legion Post 123 The variance request was an attempt At one point Bogen moved to deny the When Commissioners began the public Commissioner Carla Johnston. She Periwinkle Way Tarpon Sanibel Island hearing last November, they expressed "This astounds me!" said Chair Marie favored taking "action of some kind. It Bay 2460 Palm Ridge Rd to correct a "serious error" made during application, then withdrew her motion so Rd. 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road the construction of the Westerns' house. the continuance could prevail. shock that such a building error could Gargano in talking about a Wal-Mart boils down to who owns the land. There's °'c£"—— 472-1266 The site plan uses 5,246 square feet of "A consultant's error is no reason for have occurred in the first place. planned for the corner of Summerlin and a role for a civic association to look into San-Cap Rd. Mon.-Sat, 10-5 (mile marker #3) Sanibel impermeable coverage (246 more than relief," said Veenschoten. "You have Commissioner Jack Samler wondered Pine Ridge Roads. permitted) and 6,640 square feet of devel- other options." why the planning staff did not compute At Tuesday's Commission meeting, Accepting Flags Daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. oped area (640 more than allowed). The Commission Chair Marie Gargano also coverage and allowances when the home planners also expressed concern over a miscalculation was discovered when an had "difficulty" with the variance stan- was being built. "Unfortunately those 17-story high rise condominium slated for "as built" survey was submitted, according dards, particularly "that the applicant has numbers aren't a part of the staff permit- construction in a wetland area along the to Architect Randy Williamson. taken all reasonable steps to mitigate or ting process," he said, adding that staff north side of McGregor Boulevard east of the toll booth. Back in December everyone thought eliminate the requested variance by the relies solely on plans from the profession- 0 the issue had been resolved when acquisition of adjacent lands or the reloca- als. It's a "small project with a lot of bad The Sanibel Island Hook Bracelet Planning Commissioners gave their bless- tion or redesign of the structure involved." Samler described the situation as "one components," according to the planning ing to a transfer of development rights The variance would not have been of those variances that needs to be grant- staff. There's been a 60-day delay on a Simple and elegant, the Sanibel Island Hook Bracelet" from one lot to another in the subdivision. granted had the applicant requested it ed. Each of the seven criteria could be rezoning application in Lee County, and But the deal failed to win approval from prior to the building of the home, Vice subjectively interpreted as meeting those the Planning Department "will take more is the perfect memento of our island paradise. the Heron's Landing Homeowners Chair John Dillon pointed out. "I'm cha- criteria," he said. time to prepare an objection," said Ken Available for the lady or man in your life Association, which feared theland swap grinned that the homeowners association Asked for a legal opinion, City Pfalzer, assistant planning director. Last might set precedent. thinks a variance is an easy thing. We Attorney Ken Cuyler told commissioners week City Council vowed to fight the in sterling silver with 14kt. gold letters, development "tooth and nail." Gary West of the homeowners associa- need to protect the code. This clearly the applicant "doesn't have an extremely a- all I4kt gold, or 14kt. gold with diamonds. tion said Tuesday that others now have doesn't meet criteria," he added. strong variance case." If Weston chose to Pfalzer said the high rise is a "residual" tried to do the same thing - "buy land Steven Hartsell, Western's attorney, sue the city, he would not have a very continued on page 5 It's got to go out the front from the lot down the street. Every time argued that without a variance his clients strong case, Cuyler said. this comes up, we're going to be in "would have to demolish a significant por- The planning staff recommended that court." door 'cause Christmas is
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Hurricane Lee County also is broadcasting infor- A Watershed Date - Years Apart he Combat Infantrymen's Association played on all public buildings. With BJ mation on its government access channel Ggrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving 1 submitted by Steven B. Smith Sanibel must work cooperatively with Lee 228th Birthday Few people know that flying the of SW Florida, Company A, will hold i County to build a safe and efficient bridge Information news and information program, Lee TV American Flag on June 14 also marks its monthly lunch meeting at Myerlee spirits, the Illinois organization, known as D T the American Flag Day Association, was he Sanibel Good Government that reflects the character of the Island Newswrap. The program has tips on what And Flag Day respect for the U.S. Army. Though their Manor at 1499 Brandywine Circle, Fort Coallition (SGGC) Board of while at the same time addressing the real- Through residents should do before a hurricane emblematic shared birthdays may seem Myers (off Winkler Road), June 19 at 11:30 organized for the purpose of promoting the Directors continues to monitor the ities of the financial impact of the bridge, arrives, what to take to a local shelter, and he U.S. Army's 228th birthday a.m. All Army Infantry veterans who were holding of Flag Day exercises. On June 14, T and Flag Day will be highlighted at intentional, the date of their foundings is 1894, under the auspices of this association, bridge and causeway issues. SGGC is causeway and related toll structure. Print/TV/internet how to prepare their home for an awarded the "Combat Infantryman's Badge" numerous sporting events on coincidental, and years apart. The birth of the first general public school children's cele- strongly opposed to Resolution 03-046 The referendum taken four years ago impending storm. T the Army on June 14, 1775, came two in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, ee County Government is provid- June 14. Army soldiers will distribute Panama, Desert Storm, Bosnia and bration of Hag Day in Chicago was held in passed by Sanibel City Council on may or may not be the current wishes of ing a wide variety of information to Hurricane: Prepare to Survive, pro- full years before the Continental Congress Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Tuesday, June 3, which provides for a the residents of Sanibel. Today we have a duced by the Federal Emergency thousands of U.S. flags and "Support Afghanistan are eligible to be a part of this residents interested in learning Your Soldiers" postcards while partici- adopted the first official flag of the repub- Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 referendum approving the attempt by different situation. The costs of the L Management Agency, looks at the devas- lic on June 14, 1777. elite group of men. For information, call more about being prepared for hurri- children participating. the City of Sanibel to acquire the respective alternatives are better defined. tation caused by Hurricane Andrew and pating pre-event ceremonies at several Dan Sankoff, MAJ/CIA, Adjutant CO "A" cane season. Major League Baseball games, Arena It would still be more than 150 years at 368-5006, or email Adults, too, participated in patriotic pro- Sanibel Causeway from Lee County by The designs and alternatives are different gives viewers a more detailed look at how before President Harry S. Truman, coinci- I grams. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary if the negotiation, arbitration or other legal Print, Internet, and television is being Football League2 matchups, as well as [email protected].£ now than four years ago. The concept of used to get the message out about how to prepare for an approaching storm. dentally an avid Washington Senators- Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address action. one lane on and two lanes off certainly This video runs at the end of Newswrap, the National Hot Rod Association and important it is for residents to be ready in NASCAR races that weekend. baseball fan, signed into law a national From page 1 in which he repeated words he said the flag Furthermore, SGGC is opposed to any deserves study and consideration. Sanibel which is broadcast at 10 a.m., 3 p.m., had spoken to him that morning: "1 am the event a storm heads toward Lee "Celebrating the U.S. Army's Birthday observance for our flag on June 14, a day legal or adversarial action against Lee City Council should not reject any of these County. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday on we know today as Flag Day. As the History Of Flag Day what you make me; nothing more. I swing alternatives based on emotion. and National Flag Day with the teams and County. It is neither realistic nor appropri- Emergency Management Offices from ComCast, channel 11, and Time Warner, Secretary of the Army and the Army before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, ate to inject the concept of "buying the The City Council should rescind the channel 16. fans is a tribute to the contributions and a symbol of yourself." around Southwest Florida have joined sacrifices made by Army soldiers over the Chief of Staff remind soldiers and citizens Two weeks later on May 8, the Board of bridge" into the current process of replac- Resolution 03-046 immediately, so that together to produce the 2003 edition of Lee TV is also broadcasting hurricane alike every year, the work of the U.S. Managers of the Pennsylvania Society of Inspired by these three decades of state • ing the deteriorating structure. In this mat- there are no financial penalties Incurred prep information for both residents and past year, and throughout history, to pro- and local celebrations, Flag Day - the the All Hazards Guide. This in-depth tect the liberties symbolized by the U.S. Army ensures that freedom's light shines Sons of the Revolution unanimously ter, SGGC advocates that Sanibel City from the elections office. SGGC calls on local businesses and schedules for local as a beacon throughout the world & endorsed the action of the Pennsylvania anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - guide covers what residents need to know Flag," said Lt. Gen. Dennis D. Cavin, - was officially established by the Council and the Staff of the City of the City Council to set an example of to be prepared for any type of disaster hurricane seminars given by Lee County Society of Colonial Dames. As a result of Sanibel work cooperatively, effectively and cooperation and leadership by working Emergency Management. This informa- commanding general, U.S. Army the resolution, Dr. Edward Brooks, then Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson from flooding to wildfires, with a particular Accessions Command. Army's 228th on May 30,1916. While Flag Day was cele- in a timely manner with Lee County and with Lee County to provide a bridge for emphasis on hurricanes. tion will be broadcast on Lee TV's bulletin Superintendent of Public Schools of all other government agencies in order to the citizens of Sanibel as well as our board system, which runs 24 hours a day This year, the Army's birthday com- Philadelphia, directed that Flag Day exercis- brated in various communities for years after determine and implement a safe and fis- The guide is available at the Lee memorates more than two centuries of Birthday At Wilson's proclamation, it was not until friends and guests who come to enjoy the County Emergency Operations Center on in place of live or taped programming. es be held on June 14,1893 in cally prudent solution to replace the bridge place we hold so dear. Lee TVs broadcast schedule can be tradition, service and history by employing Independence Square. School children were August 3,1949, that President Truman and causeway structures. In the spirit of Ortiz Avenue, area libraries, fire depart- the anniversary theme: "U.S. Army - At Hammond Field assembled, each carrying a small flag, and signed an Act of Congress designating June The SGGC is a registered Honda ments, chambers of commerce, police sta- viewed on the county's Web site af cooperation, Lee County must keep War and Transforming." he Army's 228th birthday and Flag patriotic songs were sung and addresses 14 of each year as National Flag Day. Political action committee. This release tions, and post offices. The All Hazards www.lee-county.com. Click on www.usflag.org/flag.day .hl^ Sanibel officials informed and involved as was approved by the Board of Directors Information/Media Center and select Lee Soldiers will hand out small U.S. flags Day will be highlighted at delivered. the decision making process proceeds. Guide can be viewed on the county's Web to thousands of fans at the sports venues of the SGGC* site at http://www.Iee- TV Schedule.^ THammond Field during the Florida as they enter each event. Postcards from Sanibel is currently facing serious bud- ems.com/em/Complete%20Version%20 State League All-Star game on June 14. get issues as a result of the decreased rev- 2003.pdf. Hurricane information, includ- the Army's "Support Your Soldiers" pro- Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom enue from the causeway and other fac- ing up-to-date bulletins during hurricane gram will be available for fans to sign and will be present and Army soldiers will dis- tors. The City's financial resources should season, can be accessed at Lee County's send to soldiers deployed overseas. tribute thousands of U.S. flags and The Army will also provide bands to "Support Your Soldiers" postcards while perform the national anthem and other participating in pre-event ceremonies.^
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You can tell your Kiwanis book by the cover. Take yours to the Island House for a 2-for-l. The Island Band's first performance - at Islands Night Sanibel Beauty Salon & Nail Department by Bob Wimbush oth The Sanibel School (239) 472-1111 • (239) 395-2022 and the Island Band - 'iwanis was humbled this week: 51 years of complete & professional hair & nail care for the entire family. Boriginated by Kiwanis First by the presence of Principal Jim Sprankle with his Freedom Fighter Eagle sculpture and sponsored by Kiwanis and Kg3arbara Von Harten whose Nowheie eise con you have ibis much fun and leave looking Soooo goodl BIG ARTS - need those old Sanibel School scored first in the state in group of Jim Sprankle's friends gathered on March 12 for a preview viewing Sanibel's First & Finest... In Bailey's Shopping Center 8th Grade reading and writing, emerged of his Freedom Fighter Bald Eagle sculpture that he has begun working on for / band instruments unless, of Email: [email protected] course, you still play them - or as the best middle school in the state, Apresentation to the White House next October. He described in detail the would like to. In which case, and was top in the 1,800 schools in the Milissa and McKenna Sprecher techniques that will be employed for this masterpiece as well as the materials to be join the Island Band. Call BIG state in percentage of students perform- used and the time and effort required for "each step of the process. His supporters ARTS at 395-0900 or the ing at or above grade level. appy Birthday Milissa Sprecher! began donations to the cost of the project with great excitement over their participa- school at 472-1617 for Second by 6th grader Tyler The islands and the people who tion in hometown support for this amazing contribution from our well known and details.f? Cruickshank, writer, producer, cinematog- Hlove you the most are glad we're loved Sanibel artist who has donated and given so much to our islands community OWN A PIECE rapher, narrator and director of a video celebrating your birthday here! We love over the years. For those who would like to be a part of sending the Sprankle eagle City Manager Judie Zimomra you to the moon and back! McKenna and blowing her own horn that won first locally, first in region, sec- to Washington, your tax deductible gifts are earnestly appreciated so that we can all Tom Uhler ond in state, and will in about two weeks Daddy (John).* be part of this effort to support Jim's finest legacy. As Jim says "1 can't wait to get into my studio in the mornings and get to work on it!" OF HISTORY
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ORIGINAL PRICES Ob\ersee (Front) Pegasus Flying if Select Merchandise • 14Kt Fine Gold Jewelry Horse. Reverse (Back) Head of Athena. Gr«405-345B,C. ADEL URSULA CEDAF^CHESTEDAF ; mmmi 454-3683 • 633-7094 cell 415-3600 • 462-1075 cell Ml^B TNB'TEU/ELRJ Now accepting appointments on A Sanibel •'Tradition Since 1975 Member American Numismatic Association Olde Sanibel Shoppes 395-2220 Tahitian Gardens • Open 7 Days Authentkator of Spanish & Ancient Coins On Premises Mon-Fri 10-5 Monday, June 16 at McGregor Hair Studio 2075 Periwinkle Way #27* Periwinkle Place Shopping Center 472-2876 • 1-800-749-1987 ' Free Color Catalog 5600 San Carlos Blvd., Suite II, Fort Myers • Next to Big Lob www.cedarchestsanibel.com Master of Science degree from the n 1.0 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF Sat. Vigi! - 5:30 p.m. Family Midrash services on the first and iilOT University of Omaha, and a Master of Churches/ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: Daily Mass, 8:30 a.m., third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. Music degree from the University of Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse, Presbyter Confession - Sat. - 9:15 p.m., 472-2763. Pre bar/bat mitzvah class Monday, 5:30 to Nebraska. He was an Associate Professor PROFESSIONAL Temples Orthros 9 a.m. Liturgy 10 a.m. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS 7 p.m., followed by confirmation class of Music for 20 years at the University of 481-2099. EPISCOPAL CHURCH: from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Southern Colorado. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 For information on early childhood educa- Kellogg was a veteran of WWII and Shabbat worship services will be held at 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers. The Rev. Dr. Donald A. Fishburne, Rector tion/preschool, phone 482-1121. the Sanibel Congregational Church every UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS served his country in the United States COMMUNICATIONS Pastor Walter Still, 437-2599. Sun. The Rev. Suzy Post Friday evening at 8 p.m. 472-8375. Worship 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 8:45 a.m. Sunday: 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist SOCIETY OF THE ISLANDS: 1 Navy. Some of the honors he earned BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES A congregation of Evangelical Lutheran 9:45 a.m., Churcfi School, K-5 (UU OF THE ISLANDS) were Admiral in the Great Navy of the CHURCH OF GOD Church in America. Weekdays: Wed., 9 a.m. Eucharist with Services First Sunday of the month at State of Nebraska, election to the Hall of 16581 McGregor Blvd. 267-3166 SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Healing. Thurs, 6 p.m. Middle and High 7:30 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church, rx Fame of Technical High School in OF SANIBEL, INC. (Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall) 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. School Youth Group 2050 Periwinkle Way, Fellowship Hall. HHmi * Omaha, and the Emeritus honor when he Pastor Joe Hanshaw Pastor, Dr. Daryl Donovan. Sat., 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist November 5 through May 5. retired from the University of Southern 24-Hour Telephone Answering Service Sunday Worship Hours: Sunday Worship Hours: The Church is always open for prayer UNITARIAN CHURCH FORT MYERS: Colorado. Bible Study - 9:45 a.m. 8 a.m. Communion Worship Service TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: 13411 Shire Lane (north of Daniels) Morning Worship-10:40 a.m. Some of the many leading roles he Established on Sanibel in 1985 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rabbi Dr. Carey Linker teaches mindfulness performed were with the Omaha Civic Evening Worship - 6 p.m. with Children's Ministry (Praise Team & through Buddhist meditation every Wednesday Worship - 7 p.m. Bruce Diamond. Fri., - 8 p.m. Opera, the St. Louis Muny Opera, the Band) 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service Rabbi and Me, Fridays, 1 p.m. Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rm#1. • CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA Houston Grand Opera and the Central Child care available at all services as well Shabbat Service, Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Phone 362-2030. 11580Chapin Lane as during Sunday School time. UNITY OF THE ISLANDS: City Opera House Association (Colorado). Very Rev. Bruce McLeod B'nai Mitzvahs, Saturday, 10 a.m. Other weekday opportunities for Worship Religious School, Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Will discontinue service on Sanibel at the Also, he was the featured baritone soloist • TIRED OF MISSING PHONE CALLS? Open from Sunday, November 17,2002 and Prayer: Prayer group at 1 p.m. on Sanibel Congregational Church. Please with the Omaha Symphony, the Detroit through Sunday, April 20,2003, The Drop Zone, Sundays, 10 a.m. NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP? Mondays in the Family Life Center. Jewish Identity Enrichment, Learning Tree join us at our service in Fort Myers, Sunday Symphony, the Denver Symphony — to Sunday Service at 11 a.m. 472-1646 ' SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED 9a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. name a few. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD OUT- Pre-school, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Confirmation Class, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 278-1511.# Bill was the choir director at the • NEED YOUR PHONE ANSWERED ' REACH MINISTRIES 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from WILLIAM L KELLOGG 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers Hebrew School Grades 2-3, Tuesdays Sanibel Congregational United Church of Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grades 4-7, illiam L. Kellogg, 76 years, BY A LIVE PERSON DURING Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. passed away on May 27, 2003 Christ until his illness forced him to resign. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, Pastor Thursday 5:30 to 7 p.m. Father's Day A memorial service was conducted June 4 THE BUSINESS DAY? Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Sandra R. Boler, Associate Pastor in Fort Myers. He leaves his Nursery care for pre-school children and Adult Hebrew, Thursdays, W at 2 p.m. at the church, officiated by Dr. Sunday worship services: Children's Church for children ages 5-12 Beginner, 7 p.m., Intermediate, 8 p.m. At Sanibel wife, Billie and one son, Mark and his Morning Chapel, 7:45 a.m. Sundays Advanced, 4 p.m. wife Jennifer and two grandchildren, Randall Niehoff and Dr. Sandra Boler. • NEED SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST TO will be available at each service. Full Worship service, 10 a.m. • Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Home 278-3638 Torah Study, Saturdays in the library, Community Matthew and his wife Michelle and Sunday School during 10 a.m. service 9:30 to 11 a.m. Anne Elizabeth, all of Kansas, Missouri. and Crematory were in charge of the HANDLE AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES? FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Child Care provided at 10 a.m. TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE): funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, SCIENTIST: Elevator for easy access Church He is also survived by a brother and sis- 14486 A&W Bulb Road, ter-in-law James and Dorothy contributions may be made in Bill's name • NEED SOMEONE TO ANSWER ON AN 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; The church office is open Monday Fort Myers, 433-0201. to the music department at the Sanibel Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday through Firday. Phone 472-0497. unday, June 15 is Father's Day. It Whitehouse of Fort Myers. "AS-NEEDED" BASIS? Rabbi Benjamin S. Sendrow, will be a special Sunday celebration Congregational United Church of evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading www.sanibelucc.org Cantor Devora Buchen. Kellogg moved with his wife to Fort room open, Monday, Wednesday and at Sanibel Community Church, Christ.^ FEATURES: ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Weekly services: Monday and Thursday, S Myers in 1996 from Colorado where he Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. {November 3559 San-Cap Rd., 9 a.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. with the children singing a tribute to was a teacher and performer. Bill received • 24 - HOUR SERVICE: Our service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, Dads. Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. Religious school Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, Call forward your calls to us all the time, after hours, on an as needed basis, Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. continued on page 11 when your phone lines are busy, or ring more than a pre-determined amount of IN MEMORIUM with animals on to his son. times. This insures you always stay in touch with your customers. After 56 years of marriage to his wife BEACH BANGLE Trudie, he could be proud of his life. • PERSONALIZED ACCOUNTS: Every call is answered promptly in your He has a daughter and a son and four 3 company name, according to the information you have supplied to us regarding sterling silver with 14k gold $210 grandchildren who miss him everyday. ^ how you want each call handled. From page 10 • FLEXIBILITY: Our customer service representatives can make changes and Father's Day At update your account as your requirements dictate. Community Church • WAKE-UP CALLS AVAILABLE: We also provide wake-up calls to your staff or clients. Pastor's message will encourage not SANIBEL BANGLE only the men, but women and children FAX & ALPHANUMERIC TEXT MESSAGE DELIVERY: 'hshhy to Chfc • \f\ also. The title of the Father's Day mes- • Faxing of all messages when requested. sterling silver with 14k gold $145 sage is: "What Every Man Needs: • Faxes can be sent at pre-determined times and days of the week in vogtie interiors Steak and Lobster." 2407 Periwinkle Way Another blessing of the morning cele- or immediately after taking a call. Featuring New & Used Furniture brations will be that every man will receive • Detailed messages are sent directly to pagers, cellular phones and various 472-8677 • Mon-Sat 10-5:30 a free book entitled, "Loving God." The wireless devices, showing die callers name, phone number and message. and Home Accessories book is written by well-known columnist and author, Chuck Colson. Colson served • Enables the wireless device carrier to be almost anywhere and immediately Plus Gift Ideas For All Occasions as special council to President Nixon dur- receive messages from the service. ing the Watergate scandal, serving a prison sentence for his involvement in the • Text messages can be faxed as a backup. WE DELIVER cover-up. While completing that prison • Saves time by not having to call in to check for messages, GEORGE KOHLBRENNER SR. term, Chuck Colson came to faith in Mon, June 16, 11 a.m. Top Quality memorial service was held for George Kohlbrenner Sr. on Christ. Every man will be inspired by this Would, you like more information? Our staff is available 24/ 7 Free Craft Demo Framing Saturday, June 7 at the Sanibel powerful book. to answer your questions and provide you with, rate information. Wed, June 18, 11 a.m. Delivered ACommunity Church. So many friends Services will be at 8 a.m. (Traditional knew he was a decorated soldier that with Communion), 9 a.m. (Contemporary Mention this ad and try our service FREE Free Stamping Demo and Installed stormed Normandy in World War II and with Praise Band) and 10:30 a.m. Fabric • Notions that he liked to bowl and that he had an (Traditional with Chancel Choir). Feel free for one week, with no obligation. Come Stroll Through Our Garden Area At No Extra Charge unusual sense of humor. His .family knew to dress casually as" we gather together for Art Supplies • Shell Craft Christ-centered worship. Sanibel P.O. Box 867, Sanibel, FL 33957 Craft Supplies • Gifts him as a gentle human being that loved and Decorated "Rooms" animals and looked at clouds, and saw Community Church is at 1740 Periwinkle Tel: (239) 472-1323 • Fax: (239) 472-8869 Quilting • Beads things no one else could. It was not unusu- Way, next to Jerry's Supermarket. For 239-415-1088 • Island Plaza Shopping Center Rubber Stamping al to find George outside talking to the more information call the church office at ART &.FRAME CO. 472-2684.^ DON'T LOSE A CLIENT BECAUSE 15675 McGregor Blvd., Ft. Myers 1620 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 birds, feeding the ducks or playing with his Heart of the Islands, Sanibel 2460 Palm Ridge Road dog and bird. He passed his gentle nature Open Tues by Brian Johnson <* Darling, Matlacha, Island Bay, yle D. Sweet of Cape Coral ater. It's the reason many peo- Caloosahatchee and Pine Island. recently demonstrated profession- ple come to Florida. There's It is believed that CERP is the largest Kal competency by successfully plenty of water in the Gulf of ecosystem restoration plan in the world. completing the certified arborist exami- < Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, but not As such, it is complicated and involves nation administered through the w so much in the state's interior. What many agencies over a wide geographical International Society of Arboriculture ecological disaster in the U.S. has been area. (ISA) and the local Chapter of the ISA. more widely documented than the The three projects specific to the Kyle is the golf course superintendent at Florida Everglades? Caloosahatchee Basin are the C-43 Basin The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. On June 10 biologist Stephanie Brady Storage Reservoir, Caloosahatchee River The purpose of the ISA Certification of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service spoke Aquifier Storage & Recovery (ASR) and Program is to improve the level of knowl- to volunteers at ''Ding" Darling about her the SWFL Feasibility Study. The goal of edge and standard of practice within the work with the high-profile issue. these projects is to improve the quality of tree care profession. It is designed to In 2000 Congress approved the the Caloosahatchee Estuary. assist the public in identifying those pro- Comprehensive Everglades Restoration The "Ding" Darling.volunteers followed fessionals in arboriculture who have Plan (CERP). a 30-year, $8.4 billion blue- Brady's talk closely. "It was very eye-open- demonstrated, through a professionally developed examination and education print to restore the water flow through the Stephanie Brady (center) with volunteers Iver Brook and Jackie Keiiey ing," said new volunteer Jackie Kelley. "It Everglades to its natural patterns. sounds very exciting that things are really program, a thorough knowledge of tree care practices. All Certified Arborists carry The plan seeks to reverse damage cre- Honda. The plan calls for the removal of Brady showed slides detailing how going to happen. 1 think there's tremen- Jason Meier ated by an artificial canat system. As a dous hope. These issues had been ignored a wallet identification card for verification. 240 miles of canals and levees and the CERP is expected to promote the health Certification is valid for three years. The result of two major hurricanes in the capture of water that now flows to the of the marine environment around Sanibel until 2000." ason Meier of Pacific, Missouri found 1920s, the Herbert Hoover dike was con- "Stephanie did a first-rate job of ISA program tests and certifies an individ- a Junonia while walking along the sea. CERP will create 180,000 acres of and Captiva. Her particular area of exper- ual's knowledge in the field of structed around Lake Okeechobee. From reservoirs and 333 underground aquifier tise is the Caloosahatchee Estuary, where answering the questions that came up," Jbeach at Point Santo.& HA/EITALL Arboriculture. 1947 to 1975 the Everglades were storage and recovery wells. Over 35,000 there are frequent water releases. said volunteer Art Krival. "She illustrated ditched and drained for flood protection. acres of man-made wetlands will be built the complexities of the whole project." The International Society of Find everything you want. See the latest movies. "The objective is to improve the Arboriculture is a scientific and education- As a result of drastic change in water to treat urban and agricultural runoff. amount, duration and timing of the flows, This fall Brady will give an update on Dine under the stars. Make shopping a walk in the park. flow throughout Southwest Florida several Sanibel and Captiva are not immune to CERP that will be open to the public. al organization devoted to the dissemina- allowing the river to function more like a tion of information in the care and preser- All the best, all in one place. species delined. In contrast, the human the ecological conditions of the rest of natural system" said Brady. "There is the Those interested in learning more about population has exploded in southern Florida. For example, a huge water the project can call "Ding" Darling at 472- vation of shade and ornamental trees. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE GAP KIDS potential for depressed populations of ISA's Certification Program is designed Florida: more than six million people now release in Lake Okeechobee impacts the wading birds and other species to 1100, the CERP hotline at BED E3ATH & BEYOND ISLAND PURSUIT live in the area. marine environment surrounding the 877-452-3371 or go online at to promote the professional development BELL TOWER SO CINEMA JANEEN'S WHITEWORKS rebound. Another goal is the re-establish- of those involved in the field of arboricul- CERP is a parternship between the islands. ment of productive oyster and scallop fish- www.evergladesplan.org.^ /BRIDAL •.. federal government and the State of ture or tree care. When contracting for SPECIALTY SHOPS KEY WEST BOUTIQUE ACORN MAYORS JEWELERS ANN TAYLOR MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS Calusa Nature Center And ANNA'S MOROCCAN OMAHA STEAKS BANANA REPUBLIC PATCHINGTON Planetarium Schedule BATH & BODY WORKS PORTFOLIO BROOKSTONE SOFT AS A GRAPE Friday, June 20 at 8 p.m. rani CHESHIRE CAT TOYS SUNGLASS HUT Batty Business, Night Hike CHICO'S SWIM N" SPORT Spend an evening wandering along the trails of the Nature Center with a naturalist. CLOCKWORKS TALBOTS You'll learn about creatures of the night, especially bats that are found in Horida, during DRAPER'S & DAMON'S THE MOLE HOLE this guided walk. Register by June 20 by calling 275-3435. $5 for non-members, free ONE OF THE BEST SELECTIONS OF DOMESTIC & IMPORTED WINES ON THE WEST COAST ECHOSURF THE PIANO GALLERY for members. EYETOPIAN OPTICAL THOMAS KINKADE GALLERY Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GAP TOUCH SPA & SALON Calusa Nature Center and Planetariums Birthday Celebration join them for a Big TRADER RICK'S Birthday Party Bash. They turn 33 years old!* VICTORIA'S SECRET VITAMIN WORLD WALLABY TRADING CO. 750 ml -*T? f*4 WlLLIAMS-SONOMA KENDALL JACKSON RESTAURANTS [20%OFFl BACCHUS & Co. CHAKDONNAY BIG OLAF CREAMERY BISTRO 4-I „ • i BLACKHAWK COFFEE CAFE i STOREWIDE i D'AMICO & SONS JOHNNY ROCKETS MANATEE MAX ! SPRING SAVINGS i TASTE OF NEW "KORK J Exclude Sale Items and Originals by Omar \ BUY A CASE TGI. FRIDAY'S SAVE 10% OFF HOTELS Beach & Patio Furniture HOLIDAY INN SELECT THIS LOW PRICE HOMEWOOD SUITES Custom Embroidery Bags • Clothing ® Accessories And, for Those Who Enjoy a Good Cigar be sure to Visit our Walk-In Humidor Room! BELLTOWER SHOPS 472-2218 Bailey's Shopping Center BEiCAUSE YOU DESERVE THE BEST NEXT TO THE THEATER »472-1,682 Corner of U.S.41 & Daniels Parkway, Fort Myera Opendaay. •wvrathebeHtowershops.com (239)489-1221 1616 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 0l»ENM0N,-iAT3A.M.-9P.M,SUNDAYN00N-7P.M.. 10% DISCOUNT ON CASE OKD.ERS. 1-75. Early reports said the bird was a »CROW Case Of sanderling, but he turned out to be a tern. get around here (at least geographically!) This can be a busy campsite, so make sure 15 With the help of a field guide, CROW Out 'n About Southwest Florida you have a reservation with the park service. |The Week: identified the bird as a Least tern, a The Brushy-tongued Pileated Woodpecker \ Least Tern species that is protected by the federal On Pavilion Key Paddling Large week I recommended the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology web site: government. www.birds.cornell.edu/bow/. A pileated woodpecker began beating on a palm tree by Brian Johnson The Least tern did not have any And Pileated Woodpeckers outside my condo porch this weekend so, instead of beating my head against the injuries. "He was in beautiful body condi- wall because of the noise or, worse, contemplating trying to beat on the bird, I nytime you tion - a well-fleshed little bird," said by Scott Martell researched this rather amazing woodpecker. drive off Island Deitschel. "But we could not raise him at ..you probably addling to Pavilion Key in the Ten Thousand Islands, a This largest of the North American woodpeckers is the inspiration for Woody the clinic and teach him the skills he need- The Woodpecker. And they do like pecking wood, for a variety of reasons. They will see new construction ed to learn. He need to go back to the large well-located key with great beach campsites, ought and new develop- roof." to be easy from Everglades City, the Gulf Coast Ranger excavate large rectangular holes several inches wide and up to a foot long, diligently P searching for ants which they will lick up with long brushy tongues. While carpenter ment: the Publix on Kelly Tractors was already closed by Station or, best yet, from Chokoloskee Island. But, make sure Summerlin, the new you know the weather in advance. When I returned from a ants and beetles are its most common food, pileated woodpeckers will also eat items the time CROW received the bird, so staff such as acorns, beechnuts, grapes, cherries and other berries. These woodpeckers apartment complexes member Chastity Ann Turner, nicknamed Wilderness Waterway paddling trip a few years back, I camped off McGregor on the island and paddled the next morning home to will also peck out holes for nesting and roosting. Territories may be as large as 150 CAT, took him home for the night. to 200 acres, but pileated woodpeckers often return to the same tree to nest. They Boulevard, the cleared The next morning she brought him to Chokoloskee Island. The waters were calm and the paddle one land on Alico Road. of the easiest I've ever done. However, reading John Molloy's usually dig out a new nest cavity that will have a triangular opening about 3 1/2 Kelly Tractors on her way to CROW. She inches across and is 10-24 inches deep. The development is good for industry did not know what kind of reaction she guide to the Everglades National Park, I read that the area from but bad for the animals. When a new would get from the store management, i Pavilion Key south to Mound Key has had more small craft cap- Interesting Basics: Habitat — In the south, pileated woodpeckers are common in building goes up the otters, turtles, opos- and she felt a little bit anxious about it. But L size than any other area in the Everglades due to unfavorable tides winds and tides. cypress swamps and have better adapted to suburban areas and parks than northern sums and birds, among others, need to they were more than willing to help. So, check the conditions in advance. If you have good weather, this is a prime trip. pileated woodpeckers. Particularly like streamside forests because humid environ- find a new place to live. With so few nest- k • From Chokoloskee, there is a fairly well-marked trail that leads to Rabbit Key, ment promotes decay, hence greater insect populations. Reproduction — Both par- "Everyone just hopped to immediate- ents take turns sitting on the eggs, with the male staying in the nest at night while ing areas left, the animals, particularly the ly," said CAT. "They went running around which fronts the Gulf and also has a campsite. This is approximately 5.5 miles. birds, have tried to build their homes on trying to find me the right person to get When traveling the Everglades, I do recommend you always have the best local map, the female roosts nearby. Usually lays eggs in March in the south. Hatchling's eyes top of the new buildings. access to the roof. They were willing to do Least Tern plus compass. I walked around Rabbit Key during a low tide, which was interesting. don't open until 9 or 10 days after birth, surviving on the regurgitated food provided by both parents. Can fledge after about 27 days, but stay with their parents through- "Several years ago we got calls about anything to help him get back to his par- You can see Pavilion Key in the far distance, jutting out in the Gulf. On my trip, the 2 baby birds falling off the roof of Kmart," ents." to the top and, poking her head over, saw done," said CAT. "It made me so happy paddle between Rabbit Key and Pavilion was awesome, with clear water and lots of out the summer. !? (Scott Martell covered the Florida environment for a variety of newspapers for said CROW veterinarian Dr. PJ Deitschel. An employee of Kelly Tractors led her a rookery. to get him back there. And he was just so marine life. Before you arrive at Pavilion Key, you'll come to Little Pavilion Key, "It had turned into a nesting colony, but to a built-in ladder that went all the way to "There were babies everywhere," said darn cute with those little feet."& which is barely an exposed sandbar. I found this to be one of the most beautiful 20 years and is currently the editor of the WGCU public broadcasting magazine, there was no fencing around the roof. At the third-floor ceiling. "I couldn't take the CAT. "The mamas saw me right away CROW, located at 3883 Sanibel- sights I've seen — incredible blue Gulf and thriving, alive bar. In the early 1900s, Expressions. He is completing a non-fiction book, Gulf Coast Nature Journeys, as first we did not get much cooperation carrier so I wrapped him in my shirt and and started flying at me. Normally I would Captiva Road, offers an educational pre- clam diggers used to live in small houses on stilts around this sand bar and harvest well as an ecological and spiritual thriller that takes place on Sanibel.) from management, but after a public out- up we went," said CAT. "He didn't strug- wait, but I just put the baby down and got sentation Monday through Friday at clams. Peter Matthiessen writes about these clammers in his Everglades novels, cry turned it into a PR problem, they took gle or anything." out of there. I know his mama will find 11 a.m. which provide outstanding portraits of this entire area. a much more active interest. Since then When she popped through the roof, him." The book, CROW Wildlife Rescue On The best place to ground your boat is on the northern end of Pavilion Key, which they have been very helpful." she looked around but did not see any- The CROW staff was happy that the Sanibel Island, by Brian Johnson, is avail- has deeper water. Waters around the area are shallow. When I kayaked I came from We are the only independently owned On June 3, CROW got a call from the thing. Again, she felt a twinge of anxiety. people at Kelly Tractors were so willing to able at all Island bookstores. the inland side of the island and tried to pass between two keys, with Pavilion Key a and operated newspaper on the islands Calusa Nature Center about a baby bird Where were all the birds? cooperate, and that the least tern was stone's throw away. I ended up slugging through mud for an hour. Campsites on that had been found running around the Then she noticed another roof that returned within 24 hours. Pavilion Key are high and dry. Believe it or not, you can see the night shine from parking lot at Kelly Tractors, located off of looked like a raised platform. She scaled "It was about the best release I've ever Naples and from Miami — yet, this is about as far away from civilization as you can
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Tetrapoda (Amphibians, in local estuarine waters. Participants 7 Rather than his weekly article on vari- Reptiles, Mammals, and the will discuss the importance of the Back ous birds, we will he presenting a brand- wonderful Birds). Bay estuary as they paddle in and new, on-line birding class he is teaching. Fish actually has three around Buck Key, a unique island within There will be one lesson in each week's classes, and Tetrapoda, as the Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. issue. Jim is an ornithologist, author you can see, has four. Like The next tours will be on Friday June 13 WELCOME and college professor, while directing fish, Reptilia and Amphibia and Friday, June 2,7 at 9:30 a.m. These the Galueston Ornithological Society. are "cold blooded" (actually, tours will help fund the Conservation elcome to "Birding from A to Z!" ectotherm), meaning they get their body heat from the Foundation's Environmental Education Our first topic will nail down programs while educating participants exactly what birds are; their place environment around them W (some say reptiles are "helio- about the natural and cultural history of in the animal kingdom and in history. It Pine Island Sound. No kayaking experi- involves a little classification, but it won't therms," getting their heat from sunshine). ence is necessary for these excursions; hurt too much! just a sense of adventure and a willing First, birds are animals, the kingdom of Mammalia and Aves, our spirit. The group will be using very stable multicellular organisms that breathe oxy- mammals and birds, are kayaks, and paddling instruction will be gen, take its food from other organisms "endotherms," making their provided. The cost for this outing is $35 (like us!), and exhale carbon dioxide {doing own body heat from the per person. Space will be limited, so the plants a favor). This kingdom is divid- calories they intake. Their hearts have to be stronger reservations are required. Reservations ed into many phyla, such as sponges, and additional information can be echinoderms, arthropods, and mollusks, and more complicated, so Blake Zercher with a 40-pound black drum they have four-chambered obtained by calling the Conservation to name a few; Birds, and others such as Foundation at 472-2329.* fish, sea squirts, mammals and amphib- hearts. In order to maintain ians belong to Cordata, referring to the that heat, they are insulated -ft*., n Sunday, June 8, 12-year-old Blake Zercher caught a 40-pound black drum with hair and feathers, with a 12-pound test line, 20-pound test leader, a weight and a live shrimp as "string" nerve we call a spinal cord, as all Great Blue Heron photo by Jim Stevenson members have at least a portion of one respectively. Sanibel Historical Village O sometime during their lifetime. So, this is a very impor- & Museum Blake was fishing on the Sanibel Pier by the lighthouse and had only cast about 15 He can be reached at 409-7374081. feet. One minute later the fish ran, pulling out most of his line. "I fought it for about 30 The phylum Cordata has four subphy- tant lesson. Birds are animals with back- Location: Dunlop Rd. next to BIG ARTS bones and spinal cords, who make heat Jim Stevenson's new book Quest for minutes," said Blake, "a man with a net helped me get it up, but without him the la, with our heros the Vertebrate being the Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ones with a backbone. It protects the from their food, and efficiently save heat 5000 Birds, a Birding Adventure is avail- weight of the fish would have broken the line."* spinal cord (complete and permanent in with feathers. Next week, we'll talk about able for $19.95, soft cover at Phone: 472-4648 And Snacks (nBetweeti! all its members), has muscles attaching to those feathers.^ www.vanjus.com. it, and helps give the creature support. 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He is constantly flitting about the stage in a mynad |1 Brighton Beach Memoirs Is Wildly Funny of poses and situations. Eugene loves the Yankees and would like to play for them, but f Wildlife Society Brings Nora Melley if that doesn't work out hell settle for being a writer. He describes the tense moments in I the household, his secret thoughts, his crush on cousin Nora, his dislike for liver and a T 'Ding' Darling cabbage. The wise-cracks and one-liners he delivers are priceless. Carrie Lund plays his mother Kate, a domineering matriarch who carnes the weight by Brian Johnson of the entire family on her shoulders. She is full of pent up emotions but always finds c veryone has a story about getting to time to plump the pillows on the sofa. Carrie excels in this role. z Sanibel. Many times it is the result of Jim Van Valen is perfectly cast as Jack, the family patriarch, a generous, loving man Emonths or years of planning. For with the strength to hold his eccentric, dysfunctional family together. CO Nora Melley, a new intern at "Ding" Rounding out the rest of the stellar cast are: Daniel Benzing as older brother Stanley; to Darling this summer, the idea came out of Kelly L. Parker as Eugene's beautiful but self-doubting Aunt Blanche; Elise Benzing and the clear blue sky. Dana Gaiter as cousins Laurie and Nora. "'1 was looking at a Chico's catalogue It's the days of Amos !N Andy. Hitler is about to invade Europe. Money is tight and and there were some pictures of Sanibe!," keeping food on the table for seven people isn't easy. It's a house full of problems, but said Nora. "They were gorgeous. The arti- also full of love. cle mentioned "Ding" Darling, and I As you would expect, the set is spectacular, and the lighting, especially crucial in this thought, I would love to work at that production, is right on cue thanks to David Upton. Robert Cacioppo lives up to his rep- place!" utation as Director. . The college sophomore at Temple Brighton Beach Memoirs is a classic comedy and I've never seen a finer production University in Philadelphia "did some dig- than the one being shown now through June 29 at Honda Repertory Theatre, located ging on the internet" and found information in the Arcade Theatre, in historic Downtown Fort Myers, on Bay Street between about the refuge. She called "Ding" Darling Jackson and Hendry. Call 332-4488 for your tickets. It's a show not to be missed.^ and spoke to Supervisory Ranger Kevin The kids at Rabbit Road learned about Sanibel's wildlife from Nora Godsea, who told her the refuge was in fact Nora's biggest assignment will be sanning slides onto a CD so that the pictures will looking for a summer intern. be available as digital images. The refuge will be happy to free up space taken up by the Nora, with a double major in environ- literally thousands of slides. She will also be creating a new card catalogue for the refuge's books. mental studies and horticulture, more than Jack (Jim Van Valen) with sons Eugene (Blakely Slaybaugh, far left) and Stanley (Daniel qualified for the position. She started on Refuge staff will teach her how to develop and execute interpretive programs. On Benzing, top middle) and nieces Nora (Dana Gaiter, left) and Laurie (Elise Benzing, right) May 22, and has endeared herself to the Nora Melley June 9, for example, Nora accompanied Westland to Rabbit Road Center for Children staff by working hard on the projects she for a presentation about wildlife. has been given. She watched Westland talk to the kids about animals commonly found on Sanibel, by Dl Saggau such as raccoons and alligators. Nora assisted her with props such as a turtle shell, a "She's been extremely helpful," said Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Anderson, "She's C 4 Tf you didn't have a problem, you wouldn't live in this house." These words, as very quick." manatee bone and a bobcat pelt. "She's learning how to put together an educational •talk, and how to answer questions from the public." I spoken by Eugene, the lead character in Brighton Beach Memoirs, certainly "She's very smart and a go-getter," said Education Specialist Toni Westland. "She's Iring true. Everyone in this household of two families has a problem and there- fast to complete a task, and then comes right back to ask what she can do next. She With a couple more years left in college, Nora hasn't made a decision about a career doesn't enjoy being bored!" yet, but she would like it to be related to the environment. She has a particular interest in lies the material for Neil Simon's popular comedy about growing up and family The refuge is able to offer her internship thanks to a stipend donated by the Wildlife in the pesticide issue and growing food organically. In the past she has worked with Girl life in pre-WWII America. It's based upon his own life. Society. "We're pleased to provide an opportunity for a young person to leam about Scouts. The 14-year-old Eugene is played magnificently by Blakely Slaybaugh. This young conservation efforts here at a refuge in Florida," said Jim Sprankle, the president of the She has found it interesting to work in the refuge's Center for Education, where she man was electrifying in the role. He's the one who tells us what's going on in the family. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. "We hope she can pass on what she has learned when helps the visitors. "I talked to one guy for about 15 minutes about urban sprawl," she His lines are many and he delivers them flawlessly, with the polish of a veteran actor...! she returns north." said. "It's nice. And the volunteers are great - they're very friendly. "^ GIVE DAD A TIE! Got Fish! A We Do! 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TWEEN WATERS INN NBA * MLB , Present this coupon to ma hostess and be seated Ware 800-223-5865 • 239-472-5161 • www.tween-waters.com on 10 Big Screen Tv's ipjn, WewB take U& off every adultdtanerenlrfeat A Smoke-Free Restaurant E-mail [email protected] • RO. Box 249, Captiva Island, FL 33924 ' The TMbefe: Expiresfi/19/03, Not valid with qtfaercoupoBS- f Tarpon Bay Explorers no down time.- Tree-Identification The Fiesta Village Wastewater Mosquito Control Vegetarian | Add New Programs Treatment Plant is one of five sewer plants maintained by Lee County. The Director To Society Now i Hi by Brian Johnson Guide Book D hat Tree Is That?, a pocket other plants are Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, High Point, and Waterway Address Power Forming -j •|"-\or.many years chip Hoffman and B.Z. Coyne were the face of the Tarpon Bay guide for identifying trees, is , L_g Recreation Area. But when they did not make a bid for the concession when available from The National Estates.* he Sanibel-Captiva Vegetarian § JL their contract expired, it opened up opportunities for other nature tour groups W Squadron Society is now forming. This orga- w Arbor Day Foundation. from around Southwest Florida. The 72-page guide will help you identi- illiam Opp, director of the Lee Tnization's primary purpose will be From page 3 2 The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the manager of the valuable bayfront property at fy 135 different trees found in the eastern County Mosquito Control to offer social interaction and thought < the Tarpon Bay Recreation Area, reviewed more than 25 applications for the conces- and central U.S. WDistrict and Lee County provoking conversation to area vegetari- ans and vegans but everyone is wel- $2 sion. They ended up choosing a group out of Sarasota who ran a similar outfit north of Well-known trees are included, such as Hurricane Season Hyacinth Control District, will be the here. speaker at the Sanibel Captiva Sail & come. Activities will include gathering oaks, maples, spruces, and pines. As well Department, and then followed up with an for totally vegetarian (vegan) meals at After winning the bid, Wendy Erler and Holly Downing came down to Sanibel to set as species such as horsechestnut and advisory broadcast. This radio is pro- Power Squadron's dinner meeting at up operations. They opened for business on December 3, 2002 at 7 a.m. 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Sanibel least monthly at island and off-island mockemut hickory, sassafras and shad- grammed for Sanibel use only. restaurants; getting together for occa- it's been hard work, but a lot of fun," said Erler. "I can't believe the good experi- bush, persimmon and pawpaw and pago- Your primary point of contact for Community Center ences we've had with the people on Sanibel. We're happy to be here." Opp will discuss the overall operations sional potluck picnics and inviting speak- datree and pecan. Sanibel's Emergency Management ers to discuss ethical, environmental and Called Tarpon Bay Explorers, the new group has kept many of the old favorite tours Dozens of drawings illustrate the trees, Program is Major Michael Murray of the of the Lee County Mosquito Control in place, such as the kayak/canoe tour through Commodore Creek Water Trail, which District including information about the health issues. For additional information, leaves or needles and their acorns, berries, Sanibel Police Department at 472-3111 please email [email protected] or winds through the mangroves of the "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. They still seed pods, cones, and other identifying West Nile virus. rent kayaks, canoes, and bikes and now also rent electric pontoon boats. The guided ext. 232 or Administrative Secretary call J.P. at 395-0250.& features. What Tree Is That? is organized Stephanie Dowd at 472-3111 ext. 234.it For Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power tram of the refuge is also run by Tarpon Bay Explorers and now leaves from "Ding" to make it easy to identify trees in a simple Squadron membership information, call Darling. Holly Downing and Wendy Erler on a tour boat step-by-step fashion. Bob Morain at 481-4798.* They have developed new activities such as a 1,200-gallon aquarium and touch tank "Helping people enjoy and appreciate presentation and a handicap-accessible pontoon boat tour. "We wanted to make sure In the coming months and years Downing would like to see the two organizations trees is central to the educational mission there was something for everyone," said Downing, who earned a masters in marine cooperate on projects. For example, she can envision giving a talk about the details of biology from the University of Charleston. of the Arbor Day Foundation," John their research. "1 think we could have a really good association with them," said Rosenow, the Foundation's president, Erler and Downing have worked with the staff at "Ding" Darling to offer educational Downing. "I would also like to get the kids involved in the science side of it somehow." said. "Being able to identify trees is impor- programs to the public. The past two weekends they formed a partnership to take spe- For Downing, who always wanted to work hands-on with the marine environment, tant to knowing how to care for them and cial needs kids out fishing. The children learned about catch and release, bird rookeries guiding tours of Tarpon Bay has been the highlight of her job as the education director. how to plant the right tree in the right Come and experience and the Florida ecosystem while they had fun fishing on a pontoon boat. Just recently she and her passengers got to witness a classic nature scene only possi- place." "It's been a tremendous experience working with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service," ble in a few areas of the country: an osprey was sitting on a branch with a fish in his To obtain your tree ID guide, send your P8-'tnste of the t^S said Erler. "Refuge Manager Rob Jess is fantastic, and Toni Westland is a bundle of talons when a large bald eagle swept into view. The eagle chased the osprey, who soon name and address and $3 to What Tree energy." got the hint and quickly dropped his fish. The eagle snared the fish in mid-air and sped Is That?, The National Arbor Day They are also looking forward to developing a relationship with their neighbors at off with it. Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or Tarpon Bay, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation marine lab. "Every day there's a new experience," said Downing. "It's fun being on the water." go online to arborday.org.^ When out on a tour of the bay, Downing often sees marine lab scientists Emily Lindland, Jaime Greenawalt and Eric Millbrandt taking water samples. She mentions to To sign up for a tram tour, call 472-1351. For more information about Tarpon Bay her passengers that the new lab is making a study of the waters around Sanibel and Explorers, call 472-8900 or visit their Web site at www.tarponbayexplorers.com.^ Wastewater Captiva. 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The project was At the entrance to South Seas Resort, Captiva Island. to the Gulf Coast of Sanibel, enjoy Northern completed without any system failures and Italian Cuisine & Mediterranean Specialties wide authority on herbs. As,a Certified Cranberry's Hall of Fame notes her 25 24 the setting of the blooms in spring. YOU CAN GROW Horticulturists Master Gardener for 18 years, she is role in the mass media and as an orchid CO The Simple Language Of Orchids If the root system is not healthy noted as an expert in many areas of the expert. She has over 400 published arti- than the tree suffers. I use only TMOPICAL Hall Of Fame plant world. She is the principle speaker cles in the field of horticulture. She writes I \ You Can Grow Fruit Trees organic fertilizers, mulch starting at a weekly column for The Island Sun. aye Cude and Dr. Faye L, each month at the Sanibel Master by Dr. Faye Laurent Granberry, Sanibel orchid hobbyist the drip line, and use consistent FRUIT TREES Gardeners Workshop, that she developed, The awards were also presented on watering. Heavy mulch at the drip Granberry, recognized for their Sanibel, by plant authority Dr. Hy Lans, role as outstanding in the world of over 18 years ago on Sanibel. She has ropical fruit trees as Papaya, Mango, Persimmons, Figs, Barbados line helps to control nematodes. K given lectures in many states. In the field who noted the outstanding achievements horticulture were admitted to the Hall of is common to our area. Even the Lychee nut has become a well- High nitrogen fertilizer will encour- of horticulture she is recognized as a top in the field of horticulture, by Cude and known tropical edible food. My tree has just finished bearing and age the tree to set more fruit than Fame and their names entered on a Granberry. i> m T plaque at the Lee County Extension office expert. it was, for the first time, heavy with fruit, that was the sweetest 1 have it needs. A heavy fruit load on a experienced. tree that is not healthy will result in in Fort Myers, that includes five other Now the Haden Mango is heavy with fruit. I planted the Haden fruit drop. names, for their contributions in related more than sixteen years ago when it was a popular variety. Today I Leaf die back presents an inter- fields of horticulture. Cude and Granberry, would choose a Fairchild variety which has less tendency to have die esting study. Many writers and lec- each a Certified Master Gardener, have a back. turers will contribute poor cultural lengthy history of dedication to the Lee I am enthusiastic about fruit trees on Sanibel, as they are simple to practice for twig die back. There is County Master Gardeners program spon- grow, present few problems, and produce exciting fruit. Some of the more to this problem. Fungi as sored by the University of Florida with other fruit trees I grow successfully are: Carambok, Natal Plum, Guava, Colletotrichum, Diplodia, or Stephen Brown as Director of the pro- Surinam cherry, Avocado, Loquat, Sapodilla, Blood orange, Fusarium may be isolated from gram. Pomegranate, Tamarind, Jacoticaba, Jack fruit, Tahiti lime, dead twigs. These fungi, called Dr. Granberry was also selected as the Macadamia, Pomelo, citrus fruit, white and black Sapote, three varieties of the Atemoya, organisms, may be only secondary recipient of the coveted 2003 Award of Mulberry, and Kumquat. This is the short list. All these trees can be purchased at local pathogens that have invaded weak- Excellence, for her sixteen years of ser- nurseries, especially on Pine Island at The Tree Top Nursery. There you will find many ened or dying tissues. Spraying the vice, as a Certified Master Gardener different varieties. through the University of Florida and the Dr. Hy Lans, Kaye Cude and Faye tree with a fungicide, as may be Granberry The one tree I have no success with is the Persimmon. I have tried variety Fuyu, recommended, is not a viable solu- Lee County Master Gardener program. Tamopan, and Hachiya. I remember the wild persimmons of Louisiana with special tion, I look at my cultural practices Her contribution in the field of horticulture Gardeners Fort Myers, Lee County delight. I will again plant another one. I believe it is the salt content, especially, in that I for a solution, remembering that and civic work on Sanibel has been recog- Garden Council, Inc., numerous other am on a lake with brackish water. fruit uses large amounts of sugar or nized by the City of Sanibel in a special boards and is a member of fifteen horticul- Each one of these trees needs a story of their own. I love fruit trees and enjoy writing carbohydrates robbing growing shoots and roots of their needs. ceremony. In the plant world on Sanibel, tural societies. She has been honored in three states for her role in civic organiza- about them - stay tuned. Never plant a tree lower than originally planted, do not smother the roots, know how she is noted for the development of The 0^ |;1 jllli 1 The questions I am most often asked about fruit trees are the reason for fruit drop and Horticulture Society of the Islands 1985, tions and the development of horticulture. to fertilize and water correctly, keep the tree pruned of weak or crossed branches, and She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in twig die back. the latest - do not enrich the planting hole. Use the same dirt. I do mix in with that dirt a the development of the Sanibel-Captiva I have found that the Navel, Hamlin, and the pineapple citrus drop the most fruit. A Orchid Society, her role in the Shell Island horticulture. She holds numerous beauty ^^^ little good soil. If you take out all the old soil and use only new soil the tree will not send titles on local, state and national levels. well-fertilized tree may set more fruit than it can handle. If the small fruit drops in May out roots past the new soil. Garden Club, the many years of television and June than look for poor cultural practice-deficient water, low humidity, and nema- and radio in the plant world, and pub- Kaye Cude, is noted for the develop- Growing fruit trees is simple - just use some common sense. # ment of the successful methods of grow- todes. (There are good and bad nematodes - they cannot be seen with the naked eye - Dr. Granberry is president of the Sanibel-Captiua Orchid Society. She is a lished articles on the growing of orchids, ^ they invade the roots-cause the plant not to be able to take up nutrients. This is not in the rare fruit trees and various plants. She is ing herbs in tropical climates. She chairs well-known Orchid hobbyist lecturer, writer, and a Master Gardener. She holds the Herb section of ECHO of North Fort book -1 use lard and two inches below the soil line - as my Mother and Grandmother a B.S. degree in Horticulture and graduate degrees in Psychology. also a member of the Poinciana Garden knew to do to control them.) Club, serves on the board of the Master Myers where she has become a world Licensed City of Sanibel 'Vegetation Contractor When large fruits drop excessively the canopy of the tree may be too small to support _*. - a large crop. Look again at above cultural practices. Correct measures are needed during 1 Special Delivery at Broadway Palm! Prime Beef if Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails Fresh Fish want me, fish Sanibel TRADERS is now serving cocktails! , and the bartender J; ants my keys." 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Held at Cypress Lake Middle School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. j~J 8 Abound For Bear daily during various weeks through July 25, registration is $92 per week. Call cz And His Friends 275-0057 or visit the web at www.musicfoundation.org for more information. , June 17 c t's a celebration of triumphant firsts as ! 472-9300 • 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL Bear and his cuddly sidekicks return to Indicates a multi-date event ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS presents its Special Monthly Event for June, "The m the stage with an all-new Bear in the June 13 ABC's of Collecting Art," from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the main Alliance building at 10091 co I o Big Blue House Live show. A First BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL on the Edison Community McGregor Boulevard. Collectors showcase and dealers evaluate various private collec- Q FRIENDLY FACES • FAIR PRICES o Time for Everything explores the won- College grounds showcases the many hits of talented superstar Olivia Newton-John in tions. Admission, including refreshments, is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Call CO ders and challenges of first-time feats her only area performance this evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $47 to $57 and can be 939-2787 for reservations. co MINUTE MAID PARKAY * and emphasizes that the journey is just confirmed by calling 481-4849. June 19 as rewarding as the accomplishment: MARGARSNE This Broadway-quality stage production * BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE at 1380 Colonial Boulevard presents LEE COUNTY BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY presents a Honda Humanities Council LEMONADE features singing, dancing, and fun for selected matinees through July 2 of Margery William's timeless tale of the transforming grant-funded "Traveling Museum" with Nina Rogers and Daisy Benjamin from 6 to the whole family. Bear in the Big Blue power of love, The Velveteen Rabbit. It's a classic perfect for all children who just 7:30 p.m. at the Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library, 3095 Blount Street. Call know their toys have feelings. Tickets are $10 for the show only which begins at House Live's A First Time for 332-8778 for complete details. Everything, based on the hit Disney 1 p.m., or $13 for both the show and a noontime lunch. Call 278-4422 for exact dates Bear in the Big Blue House Live and confirmed reservations. TAMIAMI TALE TELLERS feature stories about "Friendships - Including Romances Channel show by Jim Henson and Weddings" at their 7 p.m. public meeting open to all storytellers and listeners at Television, opens in Fort Myers on he prepares for his first day of school and June 14 Saturday, July 5 at Barbara B. Mann The Grand Court, 8351 College Parkway. Call Bert at 472-1781 for additional infor- encourage Ojo as she rides her first two- LEE COUNTY BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY celebrates "Juneteenth 2003!" in cele- Performing Arts Hall. The stage musical wheeler. mation.^ is produced by VEE Corporation, which Bear in the Big Blue House Live's A bration of the Emancipation Proclamation final reading. Admission to the 10 a.m. to 3 also produces Sesame Street Live and First Time for Everything can be seen at p.m. event at 1936 Henderson Avenue, Clements Park, is free. Call 332-8778 for Dragon Tales Live. Tickets for five fun- the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts additional specifics. filled performances are now on sale. Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort June 16 1/2 gal. A First Time for Everything is a rol- AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE • CHOICE BEEF Two Tub Myers, on Saturday, July 5 at * ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS, 10091 McGregor Boulevard, is scheduled to host a licking good time featuring Bear, the gen- Sleeve 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and special two-week preview of "Art for ACT" artworks in the William R. Frizzell Gallery ft >'V, \ & VEAL • FRESH SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES tle seven-foot host who dances a sassy on Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. and prior to ACT's annual high-profile late summer gala art auction event downtown. In the 'r\ Often imitated, yet never duplicated. Portofino "cha-cha." Join in the fun as Bear is intro- 5:30 p.m. Lr y\ Member Gallery, works by Kappy King Cole are on view June 6 through June 27. ) $ f-^J/fvJi^^xS remains the traditional spot for romantic dinners, duced to the Mann family, who get lost in Tickets are $14, $18, and $24. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to Woodland Valley en route to their new Discounts may apply. For more informa- 3 p.m., admission is free. Call 939-2787 or visit www.artinlee.org for the most up-to- ^SJ£f222SJ holiday celebrations & family gatherings. You haven't home. This exhilarating live theatre expe- tion, please call the Barbara B. Mann ~ experienced the best Sanibel has to offer until you've BACARDI ^ FLORIDA WHOLE " rience follows Bear and his friends, includ- Performing Arts Hall box office at date information. WATERMELONS CANTALOUPES ing Pip and Pop, Tutter, Ojo, and Treelo, 481-4849. To order tickets by phone, * CALUSA NATURE CENTER & PLANETARIUM, 3450 Ortiz Avenue, offers K- ra dined at the critically acclaimed Ristorante Portofino! FROZEN M XERS on a journey of first-time feats and Bear please call Ticketmaster at 334-3309. 2nd graders five 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. days filled with learning about creepy crawly AWARD WINNING WINE LIST • INTIMATE BAR FOR COCKTAILS HAPPY HOUR welcomes every challenge with open For information online, please visit things in the world around them in "Don't Bug Me." Fees for the program are $80 for PIANO BY JEAN CALAMICI • CHILDREN'S MENU BUY 1 GET 1 FREE paws! Celebrate beginners1 triumphs with www.bearinthebigbluehouselive.com.$ members, $100 for non-members. 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It was a fun night, and we'll do it again CO Baseball and Spring again are here Z So are we — our "Miracles" to cheer next year." served with potato & vegetable Many of the floats in the parade threw items to the crowd such as toy softballs. The little league baseball and softball all-stars rode in front, then lined up on the first base z Our fans from San/Cap were all up tight As they were anxiously waiting for Islands Night line as they were introduced to the crowd. John Bates, the chief of the Captiva Fire Department, threw out the first pitch. To gather together for the Special Game "I'll admit I did practice throwing the ball the day before!" said Bates, who made an Is a must and to miss it would be a shame accurate toss across home plate. "It was a great thrill to stand under the lights." It was his first time at Islands Night, and-he was impressed by the enthusiasm of the fans and As you know this event is full of love and spark the preparation done by Bailey, Marty Harrity, Roseanne Grazier, Marie Odgen and Just like an old-fashioned picnic in the park many other islanders. "Obviously a lot of work went into it," he said. "There were so many people in the parade, but it came off smoothly. Hats off to them." Watching our kids romping and playing The final appearance by an islander came when T. Shea sang the national anthem Knowing they're having fun goes without saying with music played by a group representing BIG ARTS. An enthusiastic crowd of 4,637 fans then watched the Fort Myers Miracle defeat Near five thousand were here this year the Dunedin Blue Jays 3-0 on a night that was free of rain.& Hot dogging, peanuting and chatting with beer But let me tell you what is so grand Having you folks cheering together in each stand Riding in the Parade and doing concession "Hawking" Associating with each other laughing and talking BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE You can't be thanked or appreciated enough ENTREE-VALUE UP TO $15. For being a part and all that good stuff Our gratitude to you "Hawkers" and volunteers "T»lvV •; Liirtle league all-stars were introduced to Who have been so loyal throughout the years Stan Kucaba, Howard Firmiss, Curt Dunham Sanibel and Captiva Captiva Fire Chief John Bates with Miracle Dakota Phillips and the crowd and Juanita Jones of Mel Fisher's Treasures fans Player Brent Tamborino Andrew Congress r a We know the Lord will keep you and you will score - ^i i^ J1 i^ Jl ^ril L^i^JlS^J^t^. ._Mt#JL J With us again in two thousand and four# .tJiWTlPiS 975 Rabbit Road • 472-8311 Nicole Ogden on the Bob Janes, Steve Brown and Andy Coy The Lazy Flamingo float back of the Model-T Janet Warner, Bob Baseball all-stars RELAX & SAVOR OUR and Jeanne Fuchs SUMPTUOUS BUFFET SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Served 10 am to 1 pm Carving Station • Omelette Station, Traditional Breakfast Items Fabulous Salad Assortment Decadent Desserts • Full Service Baf Carl Von Harten and Officer Kurt Schulte PROPER ATTIRE PLEASE, NO DENIM, NO T-SHIRTS Tyler Cruickshank, Nick Cam'ero, Joel Baseball and softball all-stars Visit Us For Dinner Wednesday & Saturday 5 - 8 p.m. The Dunedin Blue Jays Mitchell, Palmer Rosen and Joey Earle Or Lunch Daily 11:30 - 2 p.m. • Closed Monday MasterCard & Visa Only, No Cash, Please LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB POOL TABLES, DART BOARDS, 11 SCREENS AND A GREAT ANYTIME MENU! 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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which U.S. state is called the Badger January 19) It's a good time to set United States be 13 alternate stripes State? aside your pride and stop nursing red and white" and that "the Union 5. FIRSTS: Roger Bannister was the first man to do what? those hurt feelings. Instead, consider be 13 stars, white in a blue field, 6. SCIENCE: What does a decibel measure? restoring relationships you want to representing a new Constellation." 7. ANATOMY: How many bones are in the human hand? have back in your life. • On June 11, 1967, the Six-Day i 8. GEOGRAPHY: Where is a land called the Ross Dependency? AQUARIUS (January 20 to War between Israel and its Arab 9. TELEVISION: Who was the host of TV's "The Night Gallery"? February 18) You might be miffed at neighbors ends with a United not being shown more appreciation Nations-brokered cease-fire. The for your hard work. But don't brood outnumbered Israel Defense Forces •Buijjag poy over it. Recognition comes in its achieved a swift and decisive victory •eoipjB|uy -g -punos -9 -sa^nuiui inoj ueirj ssaj ui ajitu e urry own time and in its own way. in the brief war, more than doubling •g £ PISCES (February 19 to March the territory under Israel's control. LEO (July 23 to August 22) With 20) With your inner creative juices • On June 9, 1973, with a spec- My Stars ••• your enthusiasm soaring again, you starting to boil and bubble, this is a tacular victory at the Belmont ARIES (March 21 to April 19) feel ready to tackle a tough new good time to launch a new arts-relat- Stakes, Secretariat becomes the first Cheer up, Lamb. Your emotional assignment. Good for you! And ed project, or go back and restart horse since Citation in 1948 to win impasse will lift once you allow your remember: Don't be too proud to the one you had set aside.& America's coveted Triple Crown. highly tuned sense of justice to guide accept help when it's offered. • On June 12, 1975, Indira you on what to do about an associ- VIRGO (August 23 to September THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Gandhi, the prime minister of India, ate's questionable behavior. 22) Cupid rules the week for single • On June 15, 1300, poet Dante is found guilty of electoral corruption TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Virgos eager to make a romantic Alighieri becomes one of six priors in her successful 1971 campaign. News about a project you hoped to connection. Meanwhile, Virgo cou- of Florence, active in governing the Despite calls for her resignation, work on might need more clarifica- ples experience renewed commit- city. Dante's political activities, Gandhi refused to give up India's top tion. Take nothing just on faith. ment in their relationships. which include the banishment of sev- office and later declared martial law Draw up a list of questions, and LIBRA (September 23 to October eral rivals, lead to his own exile from in the country. photos by Jim Anderson, JMA Photography insist on each being fully answered. 22) Home and work issues vie for Florence. Later he would write his • On June 13, 1986, jazz great he U.S Fish & Wildlife Services rescued this your attention through early next great work, "The Divine Comedy," Benny Goodman dies at age 77. manatee Wednesday afternoon on the beach at GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) the end of Bailey Road on San Carlos Bay. The Giving your time to help others is week. Rely on your Libran sense of as a virtual wanderer, seeking pro- Born to a poor Chicago family, T balance to keep you from being manatee showed symptoms related to the effects of fine. But don't lose sight of your tection for his family in town after Goodman became one of the first red tide. own needs. Make plans for an ener- overwhelmed by either side. town. white jazz musicians to win a wide gy-restoring getaway with that very SCORPIO (October 23 to • On June 10, 1714, when a audience.^ special person in your life. November 21) Creative projects young man makes a crude pass at CANCER (June 21 to July 22) might have to go on standby as you 14-year-old Anne Brennan on the Congratulate yourself on getting that tackle other matters making streets of Charleston, S.C., she beats difficult job done to everyone's satis- demands on your time and energy. him so badly that his jaw is broken. Our E-Mail address is faction. This could be the first of Things should ease by the middle of The strong, quick-tempered girl many such challenges you might be next week. would later become a notorious [email protected] offered down the line. 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But wanting to 32 33 CO leave the frigid winters, he spoke with a The Big Bang will play at the Old o Island Faces es at The Dunes while the bulldozers took The many nutty musical numbers o friend named Greg Parker, a California out the school courts. During those after- include Free Food and Full Frontal Schoolhouse Theater through August 16. Terry See: A Tennis Life tennis star who had moved to Sanibel noons the father and son team led the Nudity, the abbreviated story of Adam For tickets, contact the box office at Our E-Mail address is This is a series highlighting the friendly faces of the islands. These are the K nd' and developed tennis programs at way for Sanibel. "It was fun having the and Eve in the Garden of Eden (the ser- 472-6862* o LU i>r Sundial, South Seas and The Dunes. people you see day to day. the people who make you smile, the people matches here," said See. "Nothing could pent is played by a sock puppet), One [email protected] en who make our islands unique. We hope you enjoy getting to know them, A couple weeks later one of Parker's have been more satisfying for me than Helluva Job, a loony paean to mother- face to face. puis quit, and he called See and offered seeing Zach out there. "# hood featuring the moms of Jesus and ' ,'i 'i the job at The Dunes. "He said we Gandhi, and a number portraying c by Brian Johnson " t d you here a week from Friday," Pocohantas and Minnehaha as two man- m v.--.lled See. "I buttoned up some loose From page 1 erry See grew up on the west coast during the heyday of ten- hunting babes searching for love in the ends, packed up my truck and within a bar of the Algonquin Hotel. JOHNNY MAGSAXINC: nis, when stars like Rod Laver, Arthur Ashe, Bjorn Borg and week was driving to Florida. I had never Jimmy Connors were at the top of their game. Big Bang Assistant director and scenic designer 8 T been east of Colorado before. Out of all Peter Michael Marino does an excellent delightfully zany musical production. See himself was a late bloomer, not picking up the sport until the the places to get dropped down to out of WEDDINGS -PRIVATE PARTIES age of 13. He didn't receive coaching or instruction - he was a good The premise of the show is that the job creating the set, transforming the tiny the blue -1 feel fortunate it was Sanibel two performers are using the apartment Schoolhouse stage into a multifunctional SPECIAL EVICTS'RESTAURANT VENUES all-around athlete and learned the game on his own. He lived seven Island." miles from tennis power Stanford University and often biked over to of a vacationing proctologist and his wife, New York apartment complete with Andy AjGhnny Magntison When See arrived as the new tennis Dr., and Mrs. Lipbaum, to show their new Warhol-like paintings of the owners. watch their practices. ^Professional Saxophonist See attended Woodside High School in the San Francisco Bay pro at the Dunes in 1985, the facility had play to an audience of potential backers. Cleverly staged and directed by JT Smith, area, where the team was stocked with juniors ranked in the top 100 six hard courts and the pro shop was near The Old Schoolhouse Theater audience The Big Bang is more fun than a barrel of 239.540.2927-239.6332211 cell in the state. Having just picked up the game, there was no way he the current clubhouse. serves as the potential investors while the monkeys. [email protected] could make the team; but that didn't stop him from playing with kids In the late 1980s Jimmy Connors, who two characters pull out all the stops to in the neighborhood after school and on the weekends. owned a condo on Sanibel at that time, present the highlights of their ridiculously There were many affluent homes in Woodside, and See earned started a tennis program at Sanibel Harbor ambitious production. Budgeted at $83.5 pocket money by raking leaves, cutting grass and feeding the animals. and Resort with beautiful clay courts. See million and featuring 318 actors, 6,428 Many times he was allowed to play on the private courts at these did not want to lose his members to the costumes and 302 prosthetic devices, the estates; if work started at 8 a.m., he would meet friends an hour new club across the bridge so the Dunes show is touted as "the entire history of the before and fit in a set of play. put in clay courts of their own. Connors world in 12 hours." During his freshman year at the University of California at Davis, has left Southwest Honda, but See is still This decidedly irreverent attempt to tell he signed up for an advanced tennis class. On the first day the instruc- here, playing and teaching. the history of the world through satirical tor took one look at his style of play and asked him why he hadn't Terry See "The people are what's kept me com- musical comedy provides many riotously tried out for the team. The UC Davis coach told him to come out for practice that after- ing back," he said. "I've made a tremendous amount of friendships, and the members funny moments. Old Schoolhouse noon. See, a great shotmaker with an instinctive feel for the sport, made the squad. are phenomenally nice. The players are competitive, but they have fun with the sport Theater mainstay John Vessels is well "I haven't put the racquet down since," said See. too. I remember one time Ken Monahan came back from a league match and said, 'We known for his comedic acumen. He uses See played singles for UC Davis for four straight years. As a junior and senior he lost 6-0, 6-0, but it wasn't really that close!'" his pliable features and impressive vocal played on the number one doubles team. During this time See worked with top coaches Sanibel has also been a great place for him to raise his son, Zach, one of the best range to assume a myriad of characters such as Disk Gould, Tom Schvington, Steve Stefanki, and Rich Anderson.. athlete's in last year's 8th grade at The Sanibel School. Zach played number one on the ranging from a Yiddish accented Jewish After graduating from UC Davis in 1973, he earned an MA at Stanford in exercise tennis team from the time he was a 6th grader. slave in ancient Egypt to a slow moving physiology. He taught tennis in the bay area until 1981, providing instruction for some This spring the tennis team at The Sanibel School played their practices and match- black servant aptly named Inertia. Billy of ihe nation's top junior and college players. Breed, a newcomer to the Old He spent the next four years working in Montana, where he helped start three differ- Schoolhouse, is simply fabulous as he gyrates and struts his way through charac- ters ranging from Queen Nefertiti ("You .. 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Contact Roger Mercado for more information (822-6955) Includes can. Does not include tax. Expires June 30,2003. Must present ad at time of purchase. St. Paul's Chapel, New York City Nellie Bass Durant, Excedrin i Writers by Tanya Hochschild from Farragut Tennessee, earplugs embroidered a wall hanging with eyedrops. Mujica Addresses The Rotary Club I Writing A block away from Ground Zero, the names of all the dead - TWILIGHT CAFE Nothing ran out of what was being given: by Joe Pacheco the tiny chapel, and phrases - spire still barely reaching "there's a void in the New York skyline, love "WHERE FOOD IS ART" the seventh floors of the two brothers a hole as big as the one in our hearts," smiles who once towered over her. hugs PRESENT THIS AI> FOR: "To the 343 fire fighters who died, unconditional friendship EARLY DINING SPECIAL FREE BOTTLE "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills Thank you New York heroes to every race, color, 15% OFF ENTIRE CHECK OR OF SELECT WINE... 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A kitchen and doctors offices were set up - oftheTopTen PREPARED or prose for con- sounds of flutes and cellos filling the chapel, sideration, send From the mangled steel and debris, Restaurants "My help cometh from the Lord, Gripping hand shovels FRESH DAILY typed work, not to Mauro E. Mujica, chalrman/CEO of the U.S.ENGLISH Foundation addressing the Rotary in S.W. Florida exceed 750 words, Which made heaven and earth." Gas masks But spaces still for quiet and reflection ECLECTIC CUISINE a self-addressed, Rosaries and Waterford chandeliers to dazzle the peaceful oasis- Club VOTED stamped enve- In the worst of times, Face shields - you could not imagine you were on earth. auro E. Mujica, Chairman/CEO of the U.S.ENGLISH Foundation since Best Chef Available for private luncheons lope and a short The best of help given Recovery workers 1993, addressed the Rotary Club of Sanibel Captiva last Friday, June 6, at of the Islands Vegetarian S children's menu available bio to Island Sun, to souls suspended in silence. with burned eyes and choked throats "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, the Island House Restaurant. Mr. Mujica is an architect and international Those half-alive watching over From whence cometh my help."^ M 1640Periwinkle came in to friendships businessman as well as an immigrant from Chile. Because of his commitment to Way, Suite 2, those half-dead, comforting forged in loving arms, keeping this nation unified through a common language and his own experience as SanibeL FL 33957. the known and unknown, weeping over ate soups and stews cooked with care, Tanya Hochschild was born an immigrant, Mr. Mujica has succeeded in making U.S.ENGLISH one of the Attn: Joe the found and unfound. shoulders massaged on narrow pews and raised in Johannesburg, fastest-growing interest groups in the country. Since 1983, the U.S.ENGLISH Pacheco where scuff marks of heavy work boots South Africa, emigrated to Foundation has made important, nationwide contributions to the English language "The sun shall not smite thee by day, welcomed worshippers to services. the USA in 1981. and moved literacy effort, and believes a shared language provides a cultural guidepost that we Nor the moon by night." permanently to Sanibel in must maintain for the sake of our country's unity, prosperity and democracy. "The Lord is thy keeper: 2001, She belongs to Writer's Mr. Mujica discussed recent studies showing that English comprehension and literacy Within the white wooden interior, The Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. Group 3 on the island. are two of the most important factors in determining economic independence, yet FRESH IS grace and peace flourished where unfortunately, the opportunities to leam English are limited, and with long waiting lines. banners, Tables groaned under piles of He explained that at no other time in our nation's history has this need been so great. photos, Chapsticks, The U.S.ENGLISH Foundation contends that learning English quickly and learning it THE BEST candles, candies, with English-speaking peers is the best way for English learners to get ahead academi- love poems, wet wipes, cally and socially. 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Comfortable Ceiling fans create a wind-chill effect properly," LCEC Automated Meter Will Power seating, proper lighting, and a handy table on your skin that makes you feel cooler. Reading Coordinator Marc Bourne said. Health, Education, Maintenance And Support I | For Creating for books and beverages are essential fur- But, use them wisely - if you leave ceil- Commercial automated meters will O nishings. Consider a decorative folding ing fans running in empty rooms, you supply customers with detailed informa- by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA en \ Your Own screen for extra protection from outside are wasting electricity! tion to help them better understand their distractions. Untinted windows offer little resis- electrical usage so they can impact their 'll bet that if you al estate tax purposes, thereby defeating You can direct your estate-planning 7 Personal Retreat Make a Place for Beauty. There are cer- tance to the sun's heat. About 19 per- bottom line with energy savings. look at your estate the very planning that required you and attorney to further define these words. Economic LCEC is already working on the next by JeanieTinch tain routine aspects of life that have a ten- cent of the heat that enters your home Iplanning docu- your spouse to separate your assets into It is almost impossible to come up with a dency to wear us down. One such mainte- comes through your windows: consider major project - integrating automated ments, and particular- separate trusts. definition that would meet all future Indicator Report greatest luxury nance activity faced by women is putting applying tinting to them. meters into their outage management sys- ly if you and your What if you inserted the words "com- events, as no one can predict what the submitted by Regina Smith, we can have, and on make-up. Imagine how much more You can also block the sun from tem. "When the project is complete, we spouse have a "tax- fort" into the mix? Does that take the future brings and what specific circum- executive director. Lee County s 1 tthbe most elusive to appealing the morning's ritual would be if entering your home by planting trees in will be able to automatically verify outages able estate" that your invasion power outside of an ascertain- stances a beneficiary may face. However economic developement office GO find, is time for our- you were sitting on a boudoir chair, in your yard to shade the windows that and restoration with the click of a mouse," documents contain able standard and therefore subject the it would assist a future trustee in deter- selves. Nearly every front of a fabric draped vanity table, with a receive the most heat. But be sure to Bourne said.U the phrase "health, amounts to estate tax inclusion? In mining your intent if you included a ach month, the Economic minute of our lives is large mirror and the appropriate lighting, plant trees away from power lines. education, mainte- some cases the inclusion of the word more detailed account of what you feel Development Office of Lee County programmed with fami- and where all the things you need were set Also, try keeping the drapes closed dur- nance and support." "comfort" worked against the taxpayer. falls within the standard. Epublishes an Economic Indicator ly, business, or social out before you. ing hot, sunny days, and open them at AARP 55 Safe This phrase is most often referred to in In Florida, however, "comfort" was held So on your next review, look to see Report tracking nine critical factors activities. Treat Yourself to a Nap. Throw some night. the portion of the document that dis- to be within the ascertainable standard whether your Will or Revocable Living affecting the financial health of our com- To better handle our multiple responsi- logs on the fireplace, tune into some Don't forget to keep your air condi- Driving Classes cusses for what purposes the trustee where it was used to describe "health, Trust includes the ascertainable standard munity. bilities, we need time each day to retreat to innocuous TV program, and just lie back tioner in tip-top shape by replacing fil- Each report covers the latest informa- Tuesday, June 17 and Thursday, may invade principal for the surviving education, maintenance and support." of "health, education, maintenance and our own private place, where we can until heavenly sleep overtakes you. For this ters in your air conditioner once a spouse. One word can therefore make a dif- support." If so, talk to your attorney tion on employment, unemployment, visi- restore our tired bodies and souls. Get in simple pleasure, all you need is a generous month, and have your unit cleaned every June 19 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VWF Post tors and expenditures, airport activity, 8463, 4709 SE 11th Place, Cape Coral, Do you have any idea why this ference. But what does "health" include, about whether you want to leave that the habit of taking time to pamper your- sofa, a couple of soft pillows, and cozy year. phrase is so common? It is due to the for example? Most people would say phrase within the discretion of the building permit activity, building permit self. Here are some ways to create your blanket. If you follow these tips, you can use 549-4845. valuation, housing sales activity, the con- Tuesday, June 17 and fact that the phrase is considered an that health includes most necessary med- trustee or whether you would like to pro- own divine personal retreat inside your Reflect in Luxury. Soaking in a tub is a the money you save on your electric bill "ascertainable standard" under the ical bills. But what about plastic surgery? vide greater detail .& sumer price index and taxable sales activi- home. glorious way of unwinding. Create the per- for a fun summer outing !# Wednesday. June 18-9 a.m. to ty. In addition, an executive summary is 1 p.m. at the Jewish Federation, 6237 Internal Revenue Code. In other words, What if that plastic surgery was related ©2003 Craig R. Hersch. Craig can Eliminate Clutter. The first step to deco- fect bathroom grotto ambiance by covering to disfigurement created as a result of a be reached at [email protected] included for those who prefer a quick Presidential Court, Fort Myers, the words "health, education, mainte- snapshot of Lee County's economy. rating a peaceful haven is to eliminate walls with a watery aqua blue.^ nance and support" provide the trustee a traffic accident? Would monthly mainte- annoying disorder, like stacks of stress-pro- Jennie Tinch is an interior decorator 481-4449. 1 hope you will find this information Automated Wednesday, June 18 and standard that the trustee can use when nance fees at an assisted living facility voking paper clutter. Discard dated materi- on Sanihel. determining how much principal may be fall within the scope of health? extremely helpful as we all work together al. Important papers should be filed in Thursday, June 19 - 8:30 a.m. to to insure the best community possible for Meter Reading 12:30 p.m. at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 invaded, and that standard is considered With regard to "maintenance", this is drawers or individually covered wicker file "ascertainable" enough that you are not usually to "maintain the current standard our businesses and our citizens. boxes. Magazines and other reading mater- Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, We value your input and would appre- Are You Feeling On Sanibel 731-2108. giving the trustee "willy nilly" invasion of living." Would that include the inva- ial can be attractively stored in decorative sion of corpus to purchase a new auto- Our E-Mail address is ciate any comments you may have on the chests. Your decorator can help you find ommercial customers on Sanibel Thursday, June 19 and Friday, powers. Why would that be important? Hot Hot Hot? Because if there is no ascertainable stan- mobile? 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For or the fifteenth year, The week include communication skills, prob- South Seas Resorts; Sprint; and WINK- Let's Do agency which coordinates organ lem solving, decision making, conflict res- TV.* The Numbers j,*ni\ tissue donations for Southwest more information, the Dubin Alzheimer's Foundation for Lee County Public ino I* Resource Center can be contacted at Schools, Inc., will hold its annual olution and presentation skills. We're for- *hirty-year fixed- Florida, has speakers available for civic F tunate to have corporate trainers, as well rnph 437-3007.* Q Collegium for the Advancement of rate mortgage: groups, churches, schools corporations, ft I, Dear Leah, women can write their own checks, follow Mom And Me . 1 think I would have a the economy and are completely indepen- Chiropractic ANSWER: Bee pollen is the micro- and over and I don't believe there is any- difficult time explaining dent and no longer need a man in their I the body against invaders. So supplement- thing I have said or done. How should I by Lizzie and Pryce the situation to my lives for happiness. However, most Health News. ing the body with prescribed interferons scopic male seed in flowering plant's. It o f deaRPharmacist contains amino acids, minerals and some handle this? izzie and Pryce answer your ques- kids... "Do as I say, not women do say having a man in their lives by Dr. Michael Tolisano, B.A. boosts the natural defense mechanism. (on their own terms) makes life more inter- * by Suzy Cohen, RPh vitamins. People take supplements of it to A: From what you are describing it tions and give advice about aging as Grandmother does!" MA, D.C., Chiropractor Inteferons have strong antiviral action. seems as though things have changed With my friends, the esting and fun. Many older men love to be They prevent the entry of viruses into kill bad intestinal bacteria, increase concerns from a two-generational ear Pharmacist: appetite and decrease seasonal allergy with your son and daughter-in-law since Lperspective. A mother and daughter choice to live together is around older women who can think for Chiropractic Treats c cells, thereby limiting the spread of infec- I have been pre- symptoms. The problem is, some people they have been married and you are team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health made because of lack of themselves rather than the docile house- JOJoDb Injurieinjur s m scribed a drug tion. pointing the finger to your son's wife. commitment and fear of cleaners of an earlier age. Your mother Torkers' ^ D Inteferons cause the body to start pro- actually get allergic to the supplement educator, and Pryce is a licensed called Intron A for chron- Were you at one time closer? Did you legal difficulties if the marriage does not sounds like a woman of the 21st century, Compensation ^ ducing more chemical messengers called itself. This is one you should approach psychotherapist in private practice who ic hepatitis C and I don't with caution, under physician supervision. become over involved? Are you having specializes in the care of elders and peo- work out. I have been told that one can she has changed with the times and is . Insurance nor- g understand how it works. cytokines, which in turn spark the produc- doing exactly what she wants to do. She mally covers Doctors of w Did You Know? trouble letting go? Have you been too ple with chronic illnesses. get to know someone better if they live My physician tells me I tion of natural killer cells, T-lyrriphocytes together prior to marriage and then make wants to be able to care for herself finan- Chiropractic for good rea- The natural "mood" supplement, critical or thought about the effect your Dear Mom And Me, can't go without it, but and rnacrophages. This is a good thing. own actions have? These are a few ques- an informed decision to get married. cially and not be dependent on her chil- son. Studies show that until I learn how it works. It's as though we've put up a shield and SAMe, is also beneficial in supporting a My mother won't say yes to her live in dren. Opinions about the legal and reli- with chiropractic care, healthy liver and healthy joints. tions you may want to ponder. It is also However, those same individuals who I refuse to put it into my donned boxing gloves so that the bully 70 year old "boyfriend." She has a difficult lived together and decided to marry have gious aspects of maniage are constantly individuals who are This information is not intended to a matter of how your behavior is per- time introducing him to her friends and he body. Do you know? invaders can't take us down. ceived. mostly joined the ranks of the divorced changing, and your daughter is doing injured on the job can heal and return to Perhaps the most amazing thing that treat, cure or diagnose your condition. equally doesn't know what to call her, sig- exactly what she wants to do. I am sorry their employment much more quickly. In Also, can I continue to drink on occasion? Always consult your physician. Suzy The first year of marriage is an adjust- within seven years. I think birth control, -B.S., Dallas interferons do is make infected, sickly cells nificant other, roommate and doesn't flexible definitions of family and lax social that this new way of thinking is causing the year 2000, there were 664,000 cases Cohen is a registered pharmacist. ment for all. You need to understand know and can't find out what is politically No, you can't drink anymore, unless more noticeable to our immune system. that new couples need to set boundaries morals make it easier for folks to live problems within your family. I have talked that kept people away from work. Types Imagine the infected cells glowing in the You can contact her by visiting correct in this situation. with your age group and several people of injuries included: you want to expedite your exit from www.dearpharmacist.com. © 2003 Dear in relationships and that could take time together. However, I do not think it is a Planet Earth. Alcohol speeds up the dam- dark and becoming much easier to target. Both my mother and her friend were solution to reduce divorce rates. I think it have said they were shocked at first but Cases involving sprains, strains, tears- Pharmacist, IncA$ for them to find the appropriate ones. very burned during their long marriages. age to your liver and should be avoided Our body can target them quickly and Perhaps you could make some arrange- complicates lives even more. now are glad their mother has someone to 728,202 in the year 2000 altogether. then destroy them. They now feel free to enjoy their lovely make her life happy again. Cases involving injuries to the back- ments to meet at a neutral setting for a new life style - a carefree existence with Pryce Intron A is in the class of prescribed That's not all. Inteferons can slow down gathering and respect their need to have Dear Leah, Lizzie 411,143 in the year 2000 medications known as interferons (pro- the speed at which cancerous cells multi- Got A Problem? positively no commitments. Lizzie and Pryce's e-mail address is It is widely known that chiropractors their space.t? My mother wants to keep her finances Our increased nounced: inter-FEER-onz), which regulate ply. This is why it works so well in certain longevity has brought [email protected] or PO are specialists in handling the injuries that leukemias. Dr. Connie Is In Contact Dr. Constance Clancy Ed.D. to herself and she wants no in-law prob- your body's response to illness. via her Web site wwtu.drconstance.com with it many social Box 713, St. Michaels, Maryland rank the highest in incidence: sprains, Interferons save lives when given in In the case of hepatitis, the body does- lems. This way she can always know she strains, tears and back ailments. If you get by Constance S. Clancy, Ed.D. or e-mail: [email protected]. can walk out if things get tough, and she changes. Social changes 21663& appropriate doses to the right people. For n't make nearly enough natural interferon are evolving and we daily aches and pains from your form of instance, they have reduced the odds of to defeat the infection; therefore, taking Q:I am having also knows she will never have to be a employment, see a Doctor of Chiropractic nurse to a man with a terminal illness. don't have the answers Friends In Service Here dying from AIDS-related Kaposi's sarco- additional, genetically engineered interfer- some tension with my for many issues. as soon as possible. Not only will his/her ma, hepatitis, hairy cell leukemia, chronic on can make a difference. daughter-in-law. She She has it all thought out. It sounds hands-on care make you feel better, but it very logical to us, but it is all very embar- Members of the older myelogenous leukemia and multiple scle- That said, these drugs are not all creat- and my son have been generation are so much FISH Lines also will keep you from losing valuable ed equal. There are various types of inter- married less than a rassing to think that my once straight rosis. Take the Island Sun healthier than their parents, they are not ISH Volunteers visit the homes of days on the job;£? These drugs are very powerful and feron. The "pegylated" interferons are bet- year and it is as if she laced mother is "shacking up with a male those who are ill, shut-in, or lonely partner." Then I find my 21 year old prepared to sit in their rocking chairs cause many side effects, but they continue ter when it comes to treating hepatitis. is pulling him away home with you. when the reach 65. They'd rather be out in order to provide companionship Your physician will know which interferon from my husband and daughter is doing the same thing. What is F to improve your odds for survival. For a subscription golfing, dancing, playing bridge, traveling and encouragement. To obtain addition- is best for you. I. We live in the same happening? Please tell us. Interferons work in a variety of ways. call Toll Free 877-588-5018 and even hot air ballooning. Most older al information, please call 472-0404.& They protect healthy, uninfected cells Dear Pharmacist: town and they never Leah from being attacked by the virus. Our My neighbor takes bee pollen. What have us over and they immune system naturally produces a vari- are the benefits? decline invitations to ety of different interferons to help defend -E.D., Sacra'mento, Calif. our home. I have thought about this over Affairs for Tribal TANF, Head Start of the bill. If the individual has outstanding SUSAN BLUEHS Hello Freedom Lifeline Assistance Subsidy, or the national school lunch pro- long distance charges, the individual may gram. be required by the local phone company Phaedra Velarde. - Health Care Services And Link-Up Q. 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Month, week, night, PEPPERTREE Canai HomeSite, west end. Dock being built Listed at $1,150,000. ResortQuest SWFL 800-828-0042. RIVERFRONT Arts Sanibet & Captiva Properties now. Only $599,000. CHOOSE YOUR OWN CARPET!! Were ADDRESS. Island Vacations resortquestswflorida.com/Sanibel. Arcade Theater .332-4488 nearing completion on this fabulous, very Of Sanibel & Captiva COMMUNITY RENTAL Shell Harbor canal homesite. Dock and lift with / RS-M-B-8/29 Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 Experienced Real Estate water and electricity. $725,000. near beach new home. Oak floors, granite counter STATE ZIP Million $ Views Await You! 3BR, 21/2 BA townhouse. BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 Sales People Wanted tops and over 2,500 sq. ft. of living area make this Pristine condition. Available immedi- a very attractive value at $845,555. The house has • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 Find out what makes us different PHONE( )_ ately. $1,000 per month. Includes a massive concrete block storage area, a caged Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths NEAR BEACH! Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 pool and is a five minute walk toth e nearby beach If you are thinking of making PRIVATE 3 BEDROOM, water and trash pickup. Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 a change, please call now WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE Located on Barra Circle, just north of West Gull 239-472-7277 2 BATH HOME Drive and worth a drive by. Completion schedulec PAYMENT Call Rizzo Pittman & Page Realty Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 for a confidential interview. With heated pool, in quiet Sanibel neigh- Newly remodeled, 2 story plus for lale summer. 433-1100 or 800-634-2216. Old Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 Fred Newman, Sales Manager 1-888-451-7277 borhood. Seasonal and monthly rentals. private rooftop, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, £ EAST END CANAL LOT!! Not too many o CASH. 239-395-6127 or 239-472-0692 • Toll Free: 1-888-232-2459 J. Howard Wood Theater 472-0006 e these rare properties left. Just under 100 o [email protected] $645K, Boardwalk Caper CK.# Sanibel Music Festival (239)336-7999 RS-5.23-B-6/13 canal frontage, on sewer, cleared and ready fen (708) 906-2887. your house plans. The lot is located on the Easl Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 RS-&'6-MC-6f12 side of Captain s Walk, so just drive by and look foi VISA/M.C./DISC/AMEX#. 2/2 LAKEFRONT S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 BOOKKEEPER - BIG ARTS seeking full-time the sign. Asking $397,555 and well worth it. Cal GREAT 4BD/4BA HOME, close to the beach. bookkeeper. Quickbooks experience preferred. 1 MONTH FREE me for a complete information kit including the sta- EXP. DATE $2,200 off-season, $4,000 in -season per month. Clubs & Organizations Flexible hours, friendly environment, competitive tus of the dock permit. Call 904-280-5170 $990/mo. plus utilities AARP (Dorothy Shetton) 472-5517 wages, call Liz Fowler. 395-0900. Find a Sanibel House • S-5/1B-NC-6/20 > MID-ISLAND HOMESITE!! Check out this Available immediately. ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) 466-0548 S oversized, 25,000 sq. ft. plus, homesite locat- The Island Sun reserves Ihe right to refuse, LITTLE PALM COTTAGE. Charming , private one American Legion , 472-9979 ed near the very heart of the island. Ideal location Call 561-414-7355. ROAD CENTER FOR CHILDREN needs a loving, ACCEPTED revise and properly classify all ads. W8F bedroom house with breezy Florida room located Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) 472-8394 teacher/caregiyer for children ages 1-5. Part-time for an island family or someone looking to get No relunds for unused weeks, Looking for a on Sanibel s quiet east end. Short walk to Gulf now, full-time in fall. Good hourly wage, tolls paid. started on Sanibel ownership. Asking $224,555 beaches. Large, well-landscaped yard. Small pets Audubon Society 472-3156 Call between 1-3 p.m. to learn more about this and well worth it. Complete data package avail- Great Vacation? welcome. Monthly rentals. Call Jon Pendlelon, Sanibel Beautification Inc ,395-8881 great job. 472-8687. able upon request. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 415-731-3748, or [email protected]. ANNUAL/SHORT Community Foundation of Sanibet-Captiva 274-5900 s-a/ie-B-a/i3 /BIRD WATCHERS, BEACH WALKERS! Call ResortQuest. CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) 472-3644 0 We are nearing completion on this lovely four We offer the . TERM RENTAL FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island 1 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 With Your Mouse! bedroom home at the very end of Sea Oats Drive. SANIBEL $69,900 3BR. 28AFURNISHED HOME. $1,000per month. 3BR, 2BA unfurnished duplex on beach/gift store. Full time, year round. Some Backing up to hundreds of acres of wildlife pre- RECYCLE YOUR largest selection of 2BR, 2BA furnished duplex $800 per month - Fishing Club 472-7257 evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent www.sanibeloptiva.us WALK TO BEACH Dunes golf course. $1,000/mo. serve you can listen to the birds in (he morning and vacation properties includes utilities. Close to beach. Avail Aug. 1 - Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 wages. Call 472-8185 to schedule interview. walk the beach every night Asking $695,500, 1 bedroom mobile home. BUSINESS STATIONERY Dec 15, [email protected]. 847-482-9385. Must see. 312-629-9290. S-t2'6-B-TFN on Sanibel & S-4M-U-TFN Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva .. .472-8334 this brand new home should be finished by Built in 1989. Most appliances, The Sanibel School is SERVICES OFFERED late summer. 2-car cobblestone parking. Kiwanis Club 395-0328 Captiva Islands. CONDO REMTAL. Atrium on the Gulf, lovely 2BR, TOP FLOOR, TOP SHELF COMPLEX!! Its concerned about the envi- Lion's Club (Dave Eaton, President) 472-1511 239-565-9468. 2BA, all amenities. Availalbe March & April, 2 week WOW! WHATAWEB SITE! / been years since a top floor condo has come ronment and uses recycled 800-727-9991 minimum. Owner 313-8864757. Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 POOL DECK RESURFACING www.TeamSanibeI.com on the market al Sandpointe. This particular apart- S-1/31-M-TFN Newcomers 472-9332 Patio & Driveway Reseal, Masonry & Musical tours of listings • All available island ment, sitting in the second building, overlooks the business stationery and 941-472-4883 pond, the pool and out into the sparkling waters of envelopes to help conserve ANNUAL RENTALS Optimist Club 395-0739 Tile, Tile Repair, General Handyman. properties • Week in review • 20 yrs of Island LOTS FOR SALE Real Estate experience the Gulf. It has never been rented and shows paper. They would like to PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 Call DmDeVoe 481-5176, Glenn Carretta, Broker-Salesperson immaculately. Nearby units have brought in as VERY RARE 3-UNIT residential site. Now being Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 cleared. $349,000. Call Brokers/Consultants of thank the many businesses : Cell: 850-0809 800-784-2616 • Coldwel! Banker Previews Intl much as $34,000.in annual S-2'7.BM-TFN income. Asking $775,555 and COLDWELL Sanibel, 472-2255 or 800-553-2246 out-of-state that have donated paper CROWN COLONY Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 worth it. Call Charles Sobczak for BANKER S-3/29-B-TFN and envelopes that are no Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 photos and further details at te New 3BR, 2BA carriage home Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 239)472-0491. longer of use to them. If you CARETAKER/HOUSESITTER on golf course, 2-car garage. Sanibei Youth Soccer 395-2040 Paramedic Seeking Caretaker- have paper to $1,650 per mo. Call 872-0560 www.sanibelsoccer.org Housesiiting Position. Non-smoker. 5ACRES contribute, please bring it to The Military Officers Assc. of America Trained (Summer Job) KIN2IE ISLANDS GULF FRONT THREE-STORY the school office (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) 395-9232 by Calif. Property Mgmt. Co. CLOSE TO BEACH town house with boat dockage offered for sale! NEWSPAPER located at 3840 Sanibel- Zonta Club 472-1345 Call Craig, Cell Phone (310) 384-2302. Includes lake. RM-8 up to Very spacious, 3 bedroom, 31/2 bath luxury on the Sanibel & Capllvo Islands 28 units. All utilities. beach. 3 porches, skylights, 2 car garage, cabana, Captiva Road. Island Attractions Re/Max of the Islands. over 5,000 total sq. ft This is your dream property! Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum , 395-2233 Will Compton. 239-209-6171. $2,495,000 unfurnished. Contact Glenn Carretta J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER, HOUSE-SITTER RS-1M5-V-TFDP.11 H C li TPII N Broker-Salesperson. Coldwell Banker Previews ?** # 39S-2299 Sanibel Historical Village & Museum 472-4648 and more, 10 years experience. Dependable, Intl 800-784-2616 or 239-395-3100, trustworthy, conscientious, excellent references. [email protected], www.teamsanibel.com. SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) 472-2329 Naria 283-1927. S-&13-B-6/13 RS-8'13-V-6/13 55 54 8 ;• O CO- CO ANNUAL RENTALS BOOKS FOR SALE 2 691 FITZHUGH STREET. Centrally located on 3 Sanibel. Charming island cottage. 2BDi2BA rea- The following books are offered for sale by Sometimes A Great Notion Books: PUZZLE ANSWERS c_ ~? sonable rent $995+utilities for a caring non-smok- Tom Wolfe: The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby. Farrar, X- ing tenant. 395-8874. Leave message. ACROSS fc RS6/13P4S0 Straus and Firoux, NY. 1965.1 st printing of author s first book. vg-/vg-; It soil- 1 Suffers a ing to white cloth; dust soil, small stain at head not affecting text. Clipped dust- Q SANIBEL GUMBO LIMBO. Single story, recession? 2: unfurnished, lakeside, beautiful sunsets. Available jacket with small chips., nicks at extremities. $75 ACROSS 56 Revlon rival 97 Risk a ticket 9 Urban 44 Actress 87 Turturro 5 Now I get it 57 "M" man 98 "— Baby" transport Marisa of "The < end of June. 51,700 per month; plus utilities, 1 Throbbed Dr C. H. Stratz: Die Schonheit des Weiblichen Korpers. Ferdinand Enke, SB "Strokor —" ('60 song) 10 Forsyth's 45 Bonus Sopranos" 8 Psych 101 s 5o 239-390-9329. 6 Space Stuttgart, 1902. Tissued plates, photos, diagrams. 13th edition. Good in traveler ('83 film) 1 DO Angola's "The — 46 Legendary 91 Finished subjects co S-530-V-TFN File" Bruin first 12 They may 59 Prophat capital 12 Profound somewhat soiled beige illustrated cloth, with light fraying at spine ends, cor- bo personal 60 42 Across 102 Runners 11 Oscar 47 Mao — 93 Nourished 1BR APT. ON PALM RIDGE RD. Available immedi- ners bumped. $100. 15 Greens org. movement carry it de la — •tung 94 Mytho- 13 Public trans- ately. Call Lisa • Isalnd Mgmt. 472-5020 x10. 18 Gumshoe 61 — au vin 103 Decorate 12 Exiled 50 Basketball's logical port S-6;i3-B-e;i3 Keene, Carolyn (Ghostwritten for the Stratemeyer syndicate): Nancy Drew 62 "Dragnet" 104 "Yol" at the dictator Willis meanis 20 Tristan's 14 Indians wrap Mystery Stories #1 The Secret of the Old Clock. Grosset and Dunlap, NY. •aotsie star library 13 Comic 51 Wishful 95 Apex "WO BEDROOM SUMMER VACANCY. Maximum 64 Part 3 of 105 Nav. rank DeLuise winker? 96 '62 John 15 Hud Oscar Copyrighted 1930; this is a second format, thick clue cloth with orange letter- 21 Trim the lurf rent of $550. Application process. Annual lease 22 Moray, for remark 106 TV-listing 14 Nobel and 52 RN's Wayne winner only. No pets. For more information, please contact ing, illustration and head, in the white-spine dustjacket without spine symbol. one 69 Tube abbr. Garbo specialty film 97 Incline 16 The Rock Community Housing & Resources, Inc. at Orange silhouette endpapers. Lists to #10, Larkspur Lane on front flap;Judy 23 Start of a 72 Gobble up 109 End of 15 Phlox part 53 Parka 472-1189. lemark by 74 Without — remark 16 Anthony of feature 98 Hacienda 18 Hardly intrepid Bolton #5 on rear panel. Dustjacket has other series titles printed on reverse. Milton Berle (daringly) 116 "The — "General 56 Dramatist material Hospital" 99 Wanderer 20 Unlikely to Very good, with a vg- jacket, some chipping at extremities, It loss to T in 27 i.amb's dam 75 Spring Daba Edward 46 47 48 LARGE TWO BEDROOM, 2 bath duplex, Available 28 Unpopular (lower Honey- 17 Confederate 60 Marshall or 101 Deplete waver secret, 1 present at base, sm chip front flap. Scarce in this condition. $250 6/1/03. Washer-dryer. $1,300 plus utilities. 799 pionlckar 77 Writer moon" 19 Tangle Singleton 102 Loser's 21 Leftovers 24 Claire or 63 Cinderella's locale 51 CasaYbel Road. Call: John 872-6371 or693-9072. Mark Nohi: Photographs of New Mexico. Published by New Mexico 29 .VWII gun Wolfert ('14 song) recipe 78 Jargons or 117 Pewter Balin soiree 103 Jezebel's RS-6/6-MC-6/13 Magazine, 1997. Large format; SIGNED by Nohl on front endpaper in silver 10 Dear book? 31 Taj town Astatre base 25 Japanese 65 They may husband 23 Kingston Trio 54 dish be split EAST END - FURNISHED 1BR, 1BA, lovely court- ink on black, in year of publication. Very good (a few comers creased, It fad- 33 ~ir type 80 Notre 118 A Muse 104 Twinge song Dame's river 119 Verdi opera 26 Khartoum's 66 Mr. 105 Secretary yard, new appli. Avail now. Call Fred or Shane ing to base of purple cloth), in a good dustjacket with a chip from the base of 36 Toast topping 24 Re mystic 57 37 Eddy 82Winsletof 120 "The river Khrushchev of Labor 472-3121 or 1-800-232-6004, 1/3 by 1. $30 39 Apia's "The Life of Burning —" 31 Rock's — 67 Somber Elaine transmutation 5-4J14.A-6/13 Supply 68 Location 108 Aspen To order or for further information contact: Pat and Frank Parks, Sometimes ocale David Gale" CM film) 28 Green-eyed COMMERCIAL SPACE 40 /CR button 83 Formed a 121 Crone 32 Charts 70 Yearned for apparatus 54 Uses an aba- 7 Rudimentary Doolittle s pals A Great Notion - Books lap 122 Composer 33 Stark yummies 107 Beethoven's monster 42 Ballet's cus learning 29 Encyc. section Shearer 84 Part 4 of Mascagnl 34 Congrega- 71 Spud birthplace 31 Wire measure 7 Harper St, PO Box 205, Stamford, NY 12167. [email protected]. 73 Surrey 108 Pivot 8 Everything 30 Of course Great location for a business 43 Black or remark 123 Merits tional 55 Survivor (607)652-7158 comeback snack 110Vardalosof 32 Director Carpenter 86 Rellnquish- structures you own 33 Sauce source or office in the Town Center 35 Actor 76 Juan's "My Big Fat Forman 44 Rotate ment DOWN 9 Chickpea 36 Kansas City center at the corner of Palm 45 Amplo aa TV's "— 1 "68 US Chaney wrap Greek 34 One of Elmo s 56 Type units Ridge Road and Tarpon Bay abdomen Got a Open 36 O'Casey's 78 "Gotchal" Wedding" 57, Criterion 10 Exam team AUTOS FOR SALE winner "— and the 79 Start to 111 "Norma —" playmates Road. 1,000 square ft. 48 —Shook Secret" format 38 Beatnik 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD. Less than 500 Up" ('57 89 Fitting 2 En]oy taffy Paycock" paint (79 film) 35 Juror, e.g. Call David Schuldenfrei VIP Realty 11 Dimen-sions 40 Prune miles. S19.300. Call Rick 472-6089. smash) 90 Tiers 3 — Krishna 37 Comfort 80 Buffalo 112 Explosive 37 Fermentation DOWN 472-5021 ext 227. RS-1Z'6-NC-TFN E B B S A E G 0 S 4 Printer's 38 Gnu forecast letters 17 After-hrs. 42 Dough 43 Substan- 91 John of Bad products 1 Dame S-4I1B-B-TFN • English measures 39 Spice-rack 81 White Sox 113 Round MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS tiated Everage bank 43 Baseball s Call The Island Sun D E P B A R 1 51 Part 2 of 92 Behind 5 Pair Item Hall of Table title 39 Internet co. BEAUTIFUL SCARLET RED PRS 10 Top Electric E S 114 Archaic 19 Particular Moises remark 94 Conductor 6 Freshen a 41 Bunch of Famer 41 Terrier type 2 Complaint guitar. Near mint condition. $1,200. Call Joshua 1 85 Russian preposition Seiji fuchsia battalions . 22 Legal papers 44 Memorandum N E A L C A T R A 51 Sounder 42 Gorge 3 Wall Street weeknights after 6 at 561-9994. at 395-1213 or z 55 .eander's 96 Civic or 7 Road curve 42 Brilliant bird rivar 115 ^Jurassic FOR LEASE RS-1rt0-P-t/TFN Park" stuff pessimist 24 Pump 46 Staffer ova Accord 8 Excessively 43 Asian nation 86 Trick stick 45 Chemical 800 sq. ft - Lime Tree Center F T A B_ L up the volume 47 Young fellows MISC FOR SALE A R A S weapon 4 Hanks/ 1,200 sq. ft- Olde Sanibel Shoppes JEj 25 Alibi, if you re 48 Over 50 per- Fax 395-2299 49 Scarface Hannah movie GREAT RETAIL LOCATIONS guilty cent 51 Floren-tine 5 Scholars Call Joe Burns 472-3121 26 Neat and 50 Smoking or-? farewell world Coldwell Banker Previews International to Place Your 6 Holbrook or wholesome RS-12.:13-B-TFN 52 Spirit 27 Eliza Classified Ad, for as 53 Plaything Linden FOREVER GREEN SHOPS low as $7 per week ENDING IN MAGIC MAZE m "EER" Retail space available, 1,200sq.ft. Call472-5354 Turf II Utility/Golf Cart Y R P M P I O N E E R R R K I Gas model with aluminum bed. Y Year 2000. Used 1 year. V F O D M A R K E T E E R B Includes doors, hardtop, NOTICE O W V B U C C A N E E R E U S windshield. Paid $9000. Section 804 of the federal fair housing law Dealer says its worth $6500. TAHITiAN GARDENS states that it is against the law to make, L M E Q s O M K N N T E E I F Want $4800. print, publish, or cause to be made, print- SHOPPING CENTER Call Paul Reynolds ed or published, any notice, statement of U U R D K B Z I O X A E N W U Stores For Lease 239-691-1034 cell. advertisement with respect to the sale or (P I 0 N E E rental of a dwelling that indicates any pref- N L S S E G I O N V N I L J 1-877-561-0726 395-3390 home. r Q erence, limitation, or discrimination based RS-I.'IO-B-TFN on race, color, national origin, religion, 61 MA R K E T E E M T N T H F D I O T C A GARAGE SALE sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children in the family. E T E Y E C W V T S R N U Q P BOATS - GANOES - KAYAKS MOVING SALE. Oak art easel, pastels, art tables, antique dressers, Mediterranean tables and armoir, The Island Sun does not knowingly or SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & E E R E E T E P P U P N M N L Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- lamps, antique Anassazi native American pottery, intentionally accept advertising in violation tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. rugs, bar stools, under counter wine cool, new mat- of federal, state, and local laws prohibiting E E G D A G I H RS-2'1 +IC-TFN tress and box spring (queen size), Weber grill, discrimination in connection with the sale R E K L R E T polyeurethane garden pots, pool pump, lap pool or rental of real estate. All housing adver- cover, garden tools, hoses, more. 395-1112 or I F O R P E C C B Z tised for sale or for rent in the Island Sun F R E E T 472-1011. S-6/13-M-6/13 is subject to applicable fair housing oppor- Find the listed words in itw diagram. They iun in ill directions - tunities, you may contact the Lee County forward, backward, up. down and diagonally. TIME TO SAY 1018 SOUTH YACHTSMAN DRIVE SANIBEL Office of Equal Opportunity at 335- JS^ Saturday only! 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sail boat/row boat, Buccaneer Engineer Musketeer Privateer 2267. l£j Cannoneer Gadgeteer Mutineer Profiteer laser printer, stuff. RS-&13-P-6/13 Electioneer Marketeer Overseer Puppeteer • GOOD BUY! Emeer • Muleteer Pioneer FREE FOUR WOODEN DESKS. One metal desk with SEE YOU wood top. Please call David at 472-5021. NEXT WEEK Puzzle Answers On Page 54 II 56 ICO i a CO 2 1 -vV * - I, '-. -ft., ' • 3 bedroom, 2 bath with tile throughout Architect designed 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate home 4 bedroom, 4 bath with wide beach views • Located on Captiva drive " lween Stretch" Meticulously cared for olde Florida style Quiet private road set on an acre tropical setting Family room with fireplace Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with loft Large lanai overlooks caged pool Enjoy boat trips from your private dock Tile floors, gourmet kitchen, wet bar Spacious great room with high wood beam ceilings Abutts nature preserve Wonderful screened porch overlooking water Elevator, pool, screened lanai Lush tropical giounds, panoramic sunset views $575,000 (103467) $1,695,000 (102917) $2,950,000 (101922) $1,885,000(102530) Carolyn Musgrave 472-5187 x243 _j Robin Humphrey 472-5187 x218 Jim Hall 472-5187x215 J Mike McMurray 472-5187 x25 0 A Steps to beach access From nearly every room 3 bedroom, 2 5 bath West side, 3 bedroom, 3 bath + den Beach house Living and family room New construction Celestory windows, vaulted ceilings, skylights • New caged pool Dock, lift and pool • End of cul-de-sac, golf course view Rooftop sundeck, Gulf view • 2 bedroom, 2 bath New tile roof & furnished Wblter Group home Designer decor and furnishings • $419,000 (103172) $895,000 (103352) $849,000 (102273) Til,495,000 (103253) Mark Ncwberry or Val Pool 472-5187 x238/256 Jim & Penny Hetmanek 472-5187 x219/202j Eric Pfeifer 472-5187x259 Ada Shissler 472-5187 x254 J Fourth floor penthouse 2 bedroom, 2 bath Mariner Pointe #1412, furnished Mariner Pointe 8 acre peninsula on bay Completely remodeled kitchen, baths & furniture Enclosed balcony adds living space Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground level j Tropical view at Spanish Cay "\ •• Spectacular Gulf views Canal-side deck with water views 33 boat slips, private fishing pier Very nicely done Fully furnished Fishing pier, pools and tennis courts • Tennis & beach access A great get-a-way $1,200,000(103472) $332,000 (103468) $424,900 (102204) $280,000(103315) % David Schuldenfrei 472-5187 x227 Susan Andrews 472-5187 x251 The Gerasins & Ruth Hamann 472-5187 x236/232/2=!5j Anthony & Kathryn Gaeu 472-5187 x231 LAST CHANCE • Rare opportunity Price n^uce Buy this lot • You could buy the 2 to the north too 2 bridges to the bay, seawalled $499,000 (102310) Susan Andrews 472-5187 x251 GREAT BUILDING LOT! 1 Oceans Reach - direct gulf front 2 bedroom, 2 bath Gulf view from living area Direct access canal, lot cleared 1 • 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pool and tennis Ground floor 2nd home or weekly rentals No fill required 1 • On-site management too • Corner unit New kitchen appliances in 2002 Seawall 8c sewer in Call for more details Newly renovated Covered parking 1 Quiet dead end street $749,000 (102487) $459,000(103115) $539,900 (103060) 1 $599,000 (102157) Lynda Traverso 472-5187 x226 Jim Anderson 472-5187 x2l4 John Buskirk 472-5187 x253 James & Penny Hetmanek 472-5187 x219/202 1560 Periwinkle Way (239)472-5187 • (800)553-7338 RENTALS "Wir Sprechen Deutsch" Sanibel Island (239)472-0996 Fax • (866)472-5187 Int'l (239) 472-1613 • (800) 237-7526 .lioli " Ks i " • ''•' ^ U,.. 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