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IN1!!: U NATIONAL KCAl.TV Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 COLUMNISTS ANOTHER The Metastatic Life MORNING OH Lisa Pierot T ~~ page 5 Dave SANIBEL ISLAND Horton

Music Review Harold Lieberman — page 18 Lee Horton

Movie Reviews Sara Darmody — page 21 Freedom of speech is a phrase that gets defend to the death (my own that is) Still, reality sneaks in under the door uttered a lot and often means different someone else's right to do that. But seri- and we have to deal with it. For those of things to different people. Yes, at the risk ously folks, it is a right worth defending us in the newspaper business that reality of seeming astonishingly trite and obvi- and paying attention to. comes around a little more frequently ous, let's note right away that it is first The guts of it to me is all about the since people often want to borrow our and foremost a pillar of the right to speak your mind about stump and megaphone. It's a pretty good Constitution and the Bill of government and how it does or stump and I don'l wani lo be hasty about does not .wo^k witliQ.pt: ,,Mving p,on4©fiPi^.how"to use jfrand fltxt whom. But how does that translate mW^&tk^M6y^'W^ m ybur door •&#• So much for the editorial side of the down here in the real world where inconvenient hours of the night h6use. When someone wants to buy an ad Visual Arts we have to actually live with it? to try to discourage you. the rules have to change a bit. Now it is Too often the phrase means "I can But our society is forever their stump and it would not be appropri- Amy Fleming say whatever I want whenever I fussing over where to draw the ate for me to edit what they say. — page 17 want and you can't do anything lines. Many other countries Of course, if it's really outrageous, about it." don't seem to worry about these libelous, or harmful, we might step in and Of course, if I don't agree with RENNY things — but then I probably draw the line. Just please, please, don't what you have to say, I become SEVERANCE don't want to live in those ask me exactly where that line gets drawn inclined to question the wisdom Editor places. This is not because of because I would have to examine it on a of our founding fathers. In the my burning desire to preach case-by-case basis. Besides, I really don't last century much of this sort of contro- governmental reform at the top of my want to spend a whole lot of time think- versy revolved around obscenity and the lungs — it's really because those places ing hard about hypotheticals. That luxury public dissemination thereof. are too cold, or don't have running water is reserved for imponderables like when Center Stage Well I was never one to stand on a or electricity, or some other physical fea- did humans start giving each other Marsha Wagner stump and shout dirty words or indulge in ture that sharply distinguishes them from names? or is there another universe exhibitionism, and I'm not sure if I would Southwest Florida. beyond ours? — page 14

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•».».•».•*•.»• *.*-«•-A. «.%.*..•«4.%*.« 4 • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • Islander Chief Phillips retires from P.D. By Anne Bellew Phillips began as an EMT with Lee Criminal Justice Technology from ECC Associate Editor County Emergency Medical Services and, and a BA in Criminology and Psychology in 1976, his medical background served from the University of South Florida, On Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, a good him in good stead. He received the News- where he once again earned a 4.0 average. portion of the city of Sanibel turned out Press Public Service Award for saving two Phillips was named Assistant Chief for a Council-sponsored reception for women from choking to death on two dif- under Richard Plager in 1991 and Chief in Chief Lew Phillips whose last day of work ferent occasions by using the Heimlich 1996 when Plager retired. with the Sanibel Police Department is maneuver and, in the same year, investi- With his special interest in martial arts today. Following his daughter Kacie's gated a series of island burglaries and and defensive tactics as well as physical fabulous rendition of "The Star-Spangled thefts — solving those cases and clearing fitness and nutrition counseling, Phillips Banner," the presentation of a proclama- every open burglary case on the island at teaches defensive tactics, is a fitness pro- tion honoring his service by Mayor Nola the time. gram advisor at the Southwest Florida Theiss (and some encouraging words for At the end of '78, he won the News- Criminal Justice Academy and teaches Helene, Lew's wife, regarding a hus- Press award for the second time after a self-defense and fitness nutrition at ECC. band's retirement) and words of praise routine investigation led to the arrest of In addition, Phillips is also a hypno-tech- from the rest of the City Council, Lew two individuals for smuggling marijuana nician, having completed a course in took the opportunity to thank the commu- and the recovery over two tons of the drug police investigative hypnosis. nity, the city and, most of all, his family worth $1.75 million -— the largest single- As most of us know, teens growing up for all he has achieved. "All those good handed marijuana seizure in the area. can be a bundle. One of the tales Lew's things they said and all the good things He was promoted in November of mother tells on him goes like this... In his that have happeened top me I credit to my 1981, becoming SanibePs first official late teens at the time. Lew said to his family and this community. I will take the detective and, in '92, received the Florida father, "I'm going to enlist in the service." blame for anything bad," he said. Council on Crime & Delinquency Chapter His dad said, "Go ahead, Lew." Lew said He announced his retirement a few Rcnny Severance XIX Distinguished Service Award for it again: "Dad, I'm going to enlist in the weeks ago and since then, many messages Retiring cheif of Police Lew Law Enforcement. service." His dad repeated, "Go ahead." of thanks and appreciation have come his Phillips accepts a plaque of appre- ciation front Sanibel Mayor Nola Since receiving an AA in biology from Somewhat puzzled, Lew said it yet a third way from the business community, senior Theiss Edison Community College, Phillips has time with the same response. citizens and other residents who have rec- completed an additional 90 education His parents wanted him to attend the ognized his ability. Perhaps one of the The award is named for the first full-time courses and attended two top police college where his dad was coaching bas- warmest is, "I've always felt safe on paid executive director of the Chamber administration schools — the FBI ketball but Lew wasn't putting forth Sanibel with Lew Phillips and Jack who died in 1992. Phillips was hired as Academy in Quantico, where he achieved enough effort in that direction. They Frimm at the helm" the fourth nffjeer <-m the fledgling City of

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'Houston, we have a problem." in little made up songs like "You did it, To the editor: able wildlife on Sanibel and Capfiva. You did it, You really, really did it. Yea To paraphrase another Kentuckian I Families with children will receive the I needed a break this weekend from all Joanie!" might say, "Two thirds a score and seven coloring book, free of charge, from our the stress in my life so I did what every- Other times, lots of them, she would months ago (give or take) our forefathers Chamber of Commerce, conservation one does when they find say a few choice expletives and I brought forth upon this island a new the- themselves in need of r groups, and businesses that serve visitors. would reply, "Two steps forward. ater conceived in passion to bring us On behalf of the conservation commu- respite: 1 reformatted my Two steps back." My happy, posi- excellent comedy and dramatic entertain- hard drive. Actually Joanie '"' ""' tive utterances changed from ment. We are now engaged in a great nity, which eagerly awaits publication of did most of the work. But I " episode to episode but when struggle, testing whether this theater can the coloring book, I would like to thank was at her side with words .• things went south, I stuck with survive the financial demands placed Lillian and Don Stokes and their Aodubon of encouragement and the y\ "Two steps forward, Two steps upon it. I say YES, If we accept the chal- audience for contributing more than one- telephone with the number '• back." I thought maybe it would lenge to double the current membership at third of the dollars needed to print 25,000 for Jack at Radio Shack, become funny just by virtue of its the J. Howard Wood Theater. The world copies of the Wildlife Coloring Book- Jack would be our refor- repetition. I'm not sure Joanie will little note nor long remember what Claudia Burns matting guide, though this found it so. we say here but can never forget what we Island Writers Group 3 would be news to him at Somewhere in all of this, we do here. Please become a member and the outset. He would end made Jimmy lunch and Joanie and attend the performances. Becoming a vot- up explaining the whole I took a break to La Casita for ing member in the theater that you built. process of crossover cables Lisa Pierot lunch. We discussed the many and which would enable us to varied aspects of our highly tech- Bob Brown (hypothetioally, of course) transfer all nical mission. That translates to more of Sanibel pertinent data I wanted to keep from my Joanie talking to herself and more of my computer over to my laptop for safekeep- words of encouragement. When we ing. weren't discussing the computer, we To the Editor: So, Saturday morning, small dog at were talking about how much various On Feb. 14, Don and Lillian Stokes her side, Joanie arrived and we got to parts of our bodies were hurting. That's a presented a spell-binding program to a work. Our first mission, after talking to standard discussion theme for us because capacity crowd at the Sanibel-Captiva Jack at the Shack, was to go in search of something or things are always hurting. Audubon Society meeting. Following a crossover cable. Jack was out of them There is great comfort is this friendship. their presentation, they announced their Stop walking in circles, as they are very popular these days. So It covers all the bases. intention to donate their $100 honorari- pick up Joanie, small dog and I tried Office The computer mission was slow going um, plus an additional $150 to the cost of printing a coloring book featuring car- Depot, another Radio Shack and finally but in the end we (and I use that word the § Best Buy where we "scored the cord." with permission) were victorious. It took toons created by Dave Horton for a There was also mixed in with that travel, hours of brain-straining work, but I now Wildlife Protocol that Island Writers much laughter and cancer humor all have a fully reformatted, like new com- Group 3 introduced last season. around the name "crossover cable". I puter. I have been walking around -the The Wildlife Coloring Book will show, pondered aloud whether one could really house humming "Like a Virgin" for two in a friendly, humorous manner, how to and find out what's going on! find such a thing at a store or did we real- days. Every time I sit down to work, I interact with the abundant and approach- ly need to see a priest. find myself touching the keys gently and Back to the house where Joanie's won- clicking my mouse with patience and derful husband, Jimmy, was repairing my respect. isew entryway, He had the saw going and Some might think after all I've been Tennis Court cedar dust flying and he was wearing through in the last month, a nice break Premium those glasses that help him see up close. 1 might have, been a couple of days at the Special told Joanie he looked like Paul Bunyon beach perhaps, or seeing a movie and 12-2 pm Ping mixed with Gary Cooper and a touch of going to dinner. Or maybe a quick get- Rental Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to away somewhere, anywhere but here. $12.22 Washington. Hubba! I meant to say How about a massage at the spa, or some per hour Clubs Hubby. But 1 digress. light gardening followed by time in the Joanie and I set about connecting the Jacuzzi. If you're waiting for me to 472-0909 Available computers. I stationed myself beside the counter-point on this one, it's not going laptop in a dining room chair and she sat to happen. at the main computer in the good chair. I'm an overachiever and an over-doer. ooif - Most of the time, after the first couple of It's probably why I'm not dead yet. And For tee time reservations call ¥72-2626 hours, I really didn't have a clue what she so, for the time being, my computer and I was doing. There was a lot of talking to remain in remission or at the very least, TOnnis - Daily clinics & round robins. herself to which I responded with words that's what I choose to believe. Until next Weekly and monthly memberships of encouragement. Sometimes she would week... available get something right and I would burst out

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He was an accomplished eques- wife, JoAnn, daughters Tina Wagner and trian of a five-gated horse, piloted his own Gretchen Wagner and a grandson, Chase airplanes, an experienced sailor and avid Lunsford. He was preceeded in death by Carl F.Wagner loved recounting tales of his youth, golfer. His gift as a physician was rivaled his wife, Geraldine Wagner and sons, attending camp in Boothbay, Maine, and only by his gift of storytelling. An William Wagner and Carl F. Wagner Jr. Dr. Carl F. Wagner of Cincinnati, Ohio, extremely humble man with a wonderful In lieu of flowers, the family requests Sanibel Island and Williamsburg, Va., family get-togethers at the Wiedemann Mansion in Newport, Ky. sense of humor, his command of the that donations in Dr. Wagner's name be died Jan. 29 after a lengthy illness. He was English language held everyone rapt as he Born in 1908, he was raised in Hyde made to the J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge 93 years old. recounted tales from his life history. He Center in his memory. Dr. Wagner practiced pediatrics in Park, graduated from Withrow High was a gentleman in the truest sense of th Cincinnati for more than 40 years, retiring School, the University of Cincinnati and word. the University of Cincinnati College of in 1977. His reputation as a pediatrician His affinity for and dedication to the was renowned. In addition to his private Medicine, Class of 1935. His internship Carole Harris was spent at Cleveland Children's University of Cincinnati ran deep. He has practice, he served as an associate profes- established a Carl F. Wagner Fund at the sor of pediatrics at the University of Hospital. Carole Harris, 56, died Feb. 12 in Fort One of his proudest accomplishments University of Cincinnati College of Myers. She was a resident of Captiva and Cincinnati and was a staff member at Medicine with an endowment of several numerous city hospitals. was his service in the military during Wilton, Conn. She was the loving wife of World War II. Her served in the U.S. million dollars. Bennett, daughter of Lucille and the late In many instances, he cared for genera- He was a member of the Academy of tions of families. He was known for his Army Air Corps in the South Pacific as a Edgar Holsinger, sister of Dixie, step- flight surgeon with the 42nd Medicine, the Medi-Club, the Queen City mother of Douglas and Marion, and patience, kindness and expertise as a Club, the Glendale Lyceum, past Interim physician with many of his patients trav- Bombardment Group, achieving the rank granddaughter of Tyler, Morgan, Emily, of lieutenant colonel. Following his dis- Director of the Sanibel-Captiva Kelly and Brian. She will always be eling several hours from outside the tri- Conservation Foundation, City of state to benefit from his care. charge from the military in 1946, he remembered. returned to Cincinnati to join his uncle, Sanibel's Vegetation Committee, the A Memorial service was held 10 a.m. He was the great-grandson of George Lion's Club on Sanibel Island, Kiwanis Wiedemann, founder of the Wiedemann Dr. Edward Wagner, in the practice of Monday, Feb. 18, at the Chapel by the Sea pediatrics on Jefferson Avenue in Clifton. Club and Kingsmill Club in on Captiva. Brewing Company in Newport, Ky. He Williamsburg, Va. He is survived by his In his earlier years, his interests were Scholarship recipient reflects on award By Barbara Armstrong a non-commercial route to enhance the which Rohl was the featured artist. Special to the Islander development of their work," says Rohl. A Rohl, who grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, scholarship recipient in the early 1990s, was especially thrilled to have received an When Sherry Rohl talks about having Rohl is now an accomplished artist in the award sponsored by the world famous been awarded a Robert Rauschenberg/ Ida Southwest Florida scene. Robert Rausehenbcrg. Lalor scholarship from BIG Arts, she does Her painting, "Mug Shot," a portrait of "It was very important for my develop- so with a sense of true empowerment as an a black pony she recalls fondly from her ment as an artist," she says. Her enthusi- artist. childhood, was the premier artwork at last asm comes from her adoration of "As an artist, I feel that kind of funding summer's Arts for ACT auction. The piece Rauschenberg\s signature experimental is very important so that artists can pursue garnered $9,000 for the charity event at style and his innovative and bold approach to art that she first remembers taking note of infisrtariy teens. Rohl received the scholarship to pursue experimentation with large format, full- color laser copying when it first came into existence. Having moved to Fort Myers from Cincinnati in 1975, Rohl was work- ing at the time she received the scholar- ship at Ikki and Polly Matsumpto's gallery on SanibeL When a friend saw her exper-

TheBranford Valley Church stoops to raw commercialism in since I had Tuch Cec.K S last summer's Arts for ACT auction. its attempt to increase attendance. Rauschenberg's experimental sensibili- feels her work shifted in that direction ______By Permission of "Joyful Newsletter" ties," she recalls... because the deaths of several family mem- Since the early 1990s, Rohl's painting bers- made her feel like retreating to her No Gimmicks! has evolved into her first love in drawindawingg 14-year-old self, Just folks who love God and you... as a chilhild — thth e depictiodii n of hhorses. She Scholarship, see page 8 Extending a warm welcome to Sanibel Community Church Come and experience 1740 Periwinkle Way a taste of the "Sweet Life." liorf.fi...' /. Seasonal Service Times Vv ' 8:00 am Traditional with Communion 9:00 am Contemporary with Children's Ministry 10:30 am Traditional Service with Sunday School ... „• 11:00 am Contemporary with Children's Ministry 1W

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(They're so right!) • Office volunteer: Phone, fax, filing and cussing "A Basic Idea of Also serving are Nancy Doane, Gini computer duties at office In Fort offered Lee HS seniors Science/Technology." The workshop will Arthur, Bill Mah, and Dick Doane. Myers. The Lee Memorial Auxiliary awards explore what is arguably the one most For more information, call the church • Equipment volunteer: Loading, ship- four new scholarships annually to qualify- important idea on which science/technol- office at 472-0497. ping and packing. ing high school seniors or those presently ogy depends — models. There are at least • Inventory volunteer: Medical knowl- enrolled in a school of higher learning. four types of models, each of which is dis- No Audubon this Thursday edge helpful to take inventory of the The scholarships are for $2,000 per tinctly different from the others. donations. semester for tuition and books, up to eight Understanding all science/technology The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon semesters, as long as the student continues knowledge and research — past, present Society's program series takes a break • Volunteer coordinator: For internation- to meet the scholarship requirements. and future — depends on a clear recogni- during Shell Fair week, with no program al and local volunteers. Scholarship criteria includes enroll- tion of these differences as they are often scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28. Three • Translator: for web site from English ment in a Lee County School; entering a misused by the media. more weekly programs are scheduled in to Spanish. program or presently enrolled in a pro- Activities will include: lecture, demon- Mar., beginning Mar. 7 at 8 p.m. at the • Donations: of any type of storage shel- gram in the medical field; financial need; stration, discussions and hands-on experi- Community Association with a program ter for equipment, a 12" covered trailer minimum grade point average of 3,0; mentation. Content and activities of the entitled "Botswana and Namibia: A for transporting equipment and a fork- community service; ability to communi- session will be based on the award-win- Birding and Wildlife Exploration" by lift for moving equipment. All these cate and curriculum. ning liberal arts course developed by photographer Charles Sleicher. For more may be new or used, and the company Applications can be picked up at Lee Showalter at Capital University during the information, contact program chairman can put their name on it to show their Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Avenue in past 10 years as well as his forthcoming David Meardon at 472-2346. support for HMR. Any type of finan- the South end of the building, near the book: Sci-tech Endeavor—Whatever cial contribution is also greatly appre- Wellness Center,. Works! Seniors bazaar scheduled ciated. Any financial contribution or Call 334-5388 for more information. The workshop will take place at the equipment donation is tax deductible, BIG Arts, Friday, March 1, from 1 to 3 Saturday, Feb. 23, is the next Island and a letter of receipt will be mailed BOX BOX BOX p.m. and costs $7. Call 395-0900 for more Seniors Bazaar. All reports indicate that out to use for tax purposes. information. the last one was the best ever, so this one should be even better! Donations of baked To volunteer or for more information, Historic World War II goods for the food table and miscella- contact Brent or Heather at 278-3545. FS&BPA holds open meeting neous items for the Seniors' table are aircraft to visit Fort Myers The , Florida Shore & Beach needed. Rent a table for $15 and you can Although 60 years has passed since Preservation Association will meet at the earn money on those former treasures you Chocolate gala to they were the backbone of American air- Sanibel Library on Thursday, Feb. 28at no longer need. Call 472-5743 to rent a power, the sound of the mighty engines of 1:30 p.m. table; and don't forget, the Seniors need benefit resource center the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 The topic of discussion will be the eco- help! Sweet Memories: An Evening of Liberator will once again roar over the nomic study for the beach renourishment Diamonds, Pearls & Chocolate will be skies of Fort Myers as the Wings of project scheduled in 2003 along with the held March 9 from 6 to 10 pm to benefit Freedom Tour comes to Page. Field from engineering portion showing the extent of Computer Club meets monthly the AAvin A. DuVVm /\V/.heunev's Resouvce The Sanibel Computer Club meets Center. The gala event will be held in the will be able to sec these aiicialt up-close is meeting is open to the general with the Island Seniors the first Tuesday clubhouse in Spring Run at The Brooks in as they walk through them aad actually public and all of the FS&BPA members. of each month at 6:30 PM. The program Bonita Springs. "fly a mission," if they so desire. The includes a speaker and a question and The inaugural event will offer opportu- Wings of Freedom Tour is sponsored by answer sequence. The club is a chapter of nity to sample chocolate creations by area the Collings Foundation, a non-profit edu- Junque & Treasure Sale coming the Southwest Florida PC Users Group, chefs and bakers and dance to the sounds cational foundation, Islanders and visitors will find trea- which publishes a helpful monthly of the band, Confetti. Hors d'oeuvres will The Tour is a nationwide presentation sures galore at the annual Junque & newsletter. The information is applicable be served with a cash bar. Participants can of these majestic aircraft to honor the vet- Treasure Sale at the Sanibel to all computer users. also bid on great silent and live auction erans and protectors of our freedom and to Congregational United Church of Christ items such as an autographed Florida educate future generations about their role on Saturday, March 9. Panthers hockey stick, tickets to the Sea in the most critical period in the history of Volunteers Needed Dragons, and much more. mankind. Protecting "our boys" over The sale starts at 8 a.m. Closing time is enemy territory,"the'B-17 and B-24 flew 1 p.m.. There will be ample parking and The Humanitarian Medical Relief, a ABC-7 is a sponsor of this event and not for profit medical charity 501 (c) 3 in Harry Horn, News Anchor, will serve as mission after mission during WWII. free admission. All proceeds go to the 'Though they were only machines, the air- church's benevolence programs. Fort Myers is looking for volunteers for Master of Ceremonies. Other event spon- The Junque & Treasure Sale is an the following positions: sors include Osterhout & McKinney Elder activity of the Sanibel Congregational • Health center facilitator in Venezuela: Law Attorneys, Millbrook Homes, Shell Women in Mission , and is chaired by Direct, train and implement coordina- Point, Arden Courts, Encore Senior V-l JEAN LE BOEUF Serving Dinner 7 Days A Piano Bar Week From Private Parties St3Opitt-lOpm Ample Parking 376 West Gulf Drive Adjacent to Notnteg Village "An Island Tradition" aSIsBs^ • Sanibel • 473-XI4I TRAINS! TRAITSfS! FULL LINE TRAINS, OF TRACKS, THOMAS BRIDGES, ACCESSORIES FIGURE 8>S

GREAT;. SELEC^ON:OF\TmS(FO^ ] " From the shores of the Jlieiera to 2075 PERIWINKLE WAY (located in Periwinkle Place) the Gulf Coast of Sanibel, enjoy Northern Italian Cuisine & Medlterr 472-4800 8 • Week of February 22-28, 2002 "Islander five clients who sufer from MS. "It has Gen. James Dozier, Ret. and Lee tive board of the Southwest Florida Boy been such a wonderful experience to work County Commissioner Ray Judah present- Scouts Council.

h 1 "Harlan is known as an active support- -\. i''?^^'^^^^^''' vj°' !^^^^^^^;-!°! v^i^^^? 1^-i'i •-'-••' ~j:^^™^^^^-'-^^^%^^^£- [•)''',-'',' with these clients," she said. "The trials ed Carl with a certificate and the U.S. flag and tribulations they experience are amaz- during a ceremony at The Brooks in er of many community organizations, par- ing. They make me feel very lucky." Bonita Springs. ticularly those for children," commented ' Sanibel fitness Most of the Luckenbills' fundraising is Gary Hampton, executive scout for the through members of their fitness club Council. "We greatly depend on the sup- practitioner top fundraiser who, Meta says, are, "wonderful, gener- Nulman named to port and talents of our board members, ous and kind." Other funds are raised from and he is a welcome addition to the team." Meta Luckenbill, a 47-year-old fitness Horizon Council board According to Hampton, the 60-member practitioner and owner of the Sanibel local island businesses and their friends. An amazing 100 percent of the funds The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Executive Committee manages the Fitness Center, is on a mission that is dear Starnes & Holt, RA. is pleased to Council's $2 million budget and youth to her heart, and she's carrying it out on raised has come from people and busi- nesses on the island. announce that James L. Nulman was membership, which includes more than two wheels. Last year, Luckenbill was the recently named an at-large member of the 17,000 children. top fundraiser in South Florida for the Horizon Council's Board of Directors. In National Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS- In addition to his support of the Sanibel son honored his position, Nulman will serve as Southwest Florida Boy Scouts Council, 150 Break Away to Key largo Bike Tour, Secretary to the organization and on the raising $17,500 for the charity. Parrish serves on the board of directors for Council's Executive Committee. United Way of Lee County and the Alvin Her dedication began about six years The Horizon Council is a public/pri- A. Dubin Alzheimer's Center. The bank ago, when she began working with vate partnership that serves in an advisory has been recognized as a major supporter Martha, a high-functioning MS patient capacity to the Lee County Board of of the March of Dimes, American Heart who came to Luckenbill for physical County Commissioners on economic Association, Habitat for Humanity in both training. In working with Martha, Meta development and other issues. became very interested in MS and studied Lee and Collier counties, Junior Nulman is a partner in the Commercial Achievement, Lee County Golden Apple more about what kinds of physical activi- Litigation Department and handles a vari- ties could help people with the degenera- Teacher Recognition Program, and the Art tive disorder. When it came time for the L-R: Gen. Jim Dozier (ret.), ety of matters, including contract dis- League of Bonita Springs, to name a few. Carl Schuller, Lee County putes, real estate litigation, brokerage dis- Colonial Bank has contributed more than National MS Society's annual bike tour Commissioner Ray Judah four years ago, Meta decided to partici- putes, corporate/partnership disputes and $141,068 to 215 local community and pate and help with the cause. Carl Schuller, the son of Sanibel resi- a multitude of other commercial litigation civic organizations in the past year. matters. During that first year, Meta and her dents Edward and Hazel Schuller, was Colonial Bank of Southwest Florida is honored as an Outstanding Citizen at the Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, a division of the Montgomery, Alabama- husband, Chris, raised about $3,000. In RA., the largest law firm between Tampa their second year, they raised about Good Wheels annual awards luncheon on based The Colonial BancGroup, Inc., a $7,000, and last year an impressive Feb. 11, 2002. Carl — the survivor of a and Miami.. One of the state's oldest $13.5 billion multi-state holding company $17,000. This will-be her fourth year and traumatic brain injury accident in New linns, Henderson Franklin was founded in with more than 260 banking offices in Meta and Chris have set a goal of $20,000 Jersey in 1993 and later diagnosed with Fort Myers in 1924 and currently operates Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, for the tour that runs from Miami's bipolar brain disorder — was recognized offices in Fort Myers and Sanibel. Tennessee and Texas. The Colonial MetroZoo to Key Largo and back on April for his years of volunteer service at BaneGroup, Inc. is listed on the New York 27 and 28. Southwest Florida Addiction Services. He Stock Exchange under the symbol CNB spends 30 to 40 hours a week answering Parrlsh joins executive board Since working with Martha, word and is listed in most newspapers as the telephones at the Vince Smith Center Harlan Parrish, president and CEO of ColBgp. For more information, visit the about Meta's caring attitude and generous and treats his service as if it were a full- spirit has spread, and she currently has Colonial Bank's Southwest Florida company's web site at www.colonial- time job. Region, has been appointed to the execu- bank.com.

John Naumann I & Associates i Is Pleased To Welcome 1 Charles Sobczak i Broker Salesman

Author/Realtor Charles Sobczak was born in Duluth, Minnesota in (The BEST TAIL In town!) October of 1950. He majored in English at the University of Minnesota where he met his wife, Molly Kay Heuer. The young couple moved to SW Florida in 1984 where, at the age of 34, Charlie began his career in real estate. He quickly became a top listing agent and consistent multi-million 1$ QVttfU! dollar-producer. In January 2002, Charlie joined John Naumann & Associates, the #1 real estate company on Sanibel Island. Visitors, locals, families (especially kids!) are all welcome to check out th.is Charlie has lived and practiced real estate on Sanibel for the last 16 years. intimate, casual, yet unrefined He and his wife keep busy raising their two sons, Logan (13) and Blake If 12W restaurant. (11) and playing an active part inthe community. Charlie is an avid fisherman and a member of the Sanibel Fishing Club. He is also president You'll love our cold hre-wskis, craxy food of the Lee County Artificial Reef Association and has served on the in, our cluttered diator atmo£ph.ere. Wildlife Committee. If he is not hanging out with his family or fishing, you will find Charlie diligently tending his third passion: writing. He has Open llam-llpin Everyday c written and self published 3 books all of which are available throughout the state of Florida. dall in your Ik-do tmnch. orders! 630 Tarpon Bay Rd • Sanibel • 472-6300 (Formerly The Happy Shrimp Company) Take Periwinkle Way west thru Tarpon Bay Rd and run into us!

Phone: 941/472-3121 EXCLUSIVE AFFILIATE OF Toll Free: 800/232-6004 Sotheby's Cell 941/850-0710 INTERNATIONAL REALITY After Hours; 941/472-8162 Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • 9 VCB announces new deputy director The Lee Island Coast Visitor & "Her extensive experience in operations of Mortgage Brokers and will be starting Convention Bureau (VCB) haCrazs y Gator's opens management and devotion to creating the the Junior Achievement Program at the announced the addition of Mark Crabb as best customer service environment for our Sanibel Middle School in February, 2002. deputy director. on Tarpon Bay Rd. branches will continue to be a tremendous The seasoned tourism professional will asset." assist in strategic planning and direction A five-year employee of Colonial, of the VCB's various activities and pro- Howes has 14 years of experience in the New realtors at - grams, such as marketing and sales initia- banking industry. Originally from tives, as well as involvement in the cre- Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she attended Akron John Gee & Company ation, implementation, and supervision of University. She also volunteers for tourism promotions, advertising, and hos- Habitat for Humanity. pitality services for both the domestic and international markets. Crabb earned his bachelor of arts degree in marketing and advertising from Myers promoted Purdue University. Most recently, he served as executive director of the at First Union . Muncie/Delaware County (IN) Area banker, Allen Myers, has been Convention & Visitors Bureau. He was promoted to the new position of Barbara Ann Gee responsible for increasing visitation of .r • Consumer Lending Specialist for First Beardsley leisure and business travelers, along with Union National Bank. Myers will main- motorcoach, convention, and sports mar- tain his office in the Sanibel Financial Barbara Beardsley has joined John Gee kets. At the state level, Crabb was presi- Lee Morton shows off the new menu, for Crazy Gator's. Center and concentrate on consumer, and Company REaltors. Originally from dent-elect of the Association of Indiana commercial and SBA loans in the Lee Main Beardsley moved to Sanibel Convention & Visitors Bureaus and past Larry XXX and Leigh Horton have County area. because she loves the island. She has a president of Tour Indiana Motorcoach teamed up to create a new eatery on Myers, a graduate of the University of strong background in sales, communica- Council. Crabb has also served as execu- Sanibel called Crazy Gator's. Open from Cincinnati, relocated to the Fort Myers tions, finance, education and music. Her tive director of the Rising Sun/Ohio 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, the place area in 1996 from Oxford, Ohio where he years of experiecne running her own suc- County Convention & Tourism Bureau offers a warm, friendly atmosphere which was a member of the board of directors of cessful business translates to great vlaue and director of sales with the they describe as "cold beer, fun, food in a a community bank and worked as a com- for her customers. Her e-mail address is Anderson/Madison County Visitors & cluttered atmosphere." mercial lending consultant for that bank. [email protected]. Convention Bureau. In 1991, he held the The menu sports an assortment of Myers joined First Union in 1999 and was Ann Gee, a Sanibel property owner and position of director of operations for the sandwiches and mega-sandwiches along assigned to Sanibel in November of that member of The Dunes, prides herself on PGA Championship. with appetizers and a few unusual items. year customer service and prompt response to He replaces D.T. Minich, C.D.M.E., as Perhaps the most peculiar is the "Ever Myers is active in community area phone and e-mail inquiries. She special- deputy director, who was promoted to Famous" Elvis Peanut Butter and Banana activities and currently is a member of the izes in gulf front conclos and homes. VCB executive director in November Sandwich. Sanibel-Captiva Rotary, Sanibel-Captiva Her e-mail address is 2000. Seafoods and desserts also grace the Board of Realtors, Southwest Association realtorann @ hotmail.com. menu and the general flavor is basic, tasty food at reasonable prices (.$6.95 is the lop) served with beer or wine in a place where !Vlac:lnto3»li Boole Stioj* it's fun tohan g out Oldest Island Bookshop Established 1960 Featuring: Best Sellers, Children's, Local Interests, Howes promoted Nature, Birding & Shelling Books, Cards and Gifts. at Colonial Bank 10% off Entire Wfxenyoujeedan alligator you are Harlan Parrish, president and CEO of Colonial Bank's Southwest Florida Inventory training it to approach humans and are Region, is pleased to announce that Ellen creating a^fe threatening situation,.. Howes has been promoted to vice presi- with coupon especially jbr our children. Feeding dent/regional operations manager. In this ^alligators is a criminal act pUnishaple by role, she will oversee the internal opera- Jines and/or imprisonment tions of all banks in the region to ensure 2365 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-1447 quality customer service. City of Sanibel Ordinance 75-29 Mon.-Sat 9:30 am-7 pm Florida State Statute 372.667 "Ellen is a highly valued member of Code of Federal Regulations 50 CFR 27.51 the Colonial Bank team," Parrish said. Sunday 11 am-5pm BOOK SIGN INGS!! Volunteers wanted for new island club Macintosh Book Shop : ; ; If you're not a member of the Chamber recognition out into .y^ " :; /'7-^ of Commerce, you missed the luncheon the islands' network. Tuesday, Feb. 26 From 3-5:00pm on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The luncheon was If you are one of ; SibiRidjri^ called to order by the chamber's new the wonderful many . Julie; executive director, Steve Greenstein and who volunteer, or if the business of the day commenced. you know a friend 'S.aiiijbei & Gaptiya: A Guicife T^llie Islands Among the speakers was chamber who does, Sam board member Sam Bailey who initiated a would like to know. great new club concept: The Volunteers Call him today at Thurs. Feb. 28 betv^eeii |--6;O0pm Cluib of the Islands. Bailey's General Since there are over 200 people who Store and sign on for o g ^ donate their precious time to many good- the club, or go the Sam Bailey citizen oriented events in our community, extra mile in volun- Sam expressed his feelings about recog- teer fashion and be a part of the commit- nizing these generous townsfolk by tee. You can reach Sam at the store at 472- Refre^hmeiits Will Be Served at both grouping together as a club and getting 1516. 10 • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • Islander non-profit agencies that serve the needy in president of the American Society of Conservation Foundation; a tour of the Southwest Florida. The Empty Bowls Church History for 2001. Her current butterfly house and native plant nursery, a Project is one of many events created to research on healing in the history of trolley trek and a short boat trip into Pine craft were treated as special friends by raise needed operational funds. For every Christianity focuses on the historical roots Island Sound. crews that relied on them to get them dollar raised, $10 in food value is returned of current American religious interest in The Resident Environmental Orient- through each difficult and dangerous mis- to the community. health and healing. She is the author of ation course is offered Monday, Feb. 25, sion. Local veterans like Walt Copper, a several books and many essays in the field March 4, 11, and 25, from 2 pm to 6pm. B-24 instructor pilot, will be on hand with of American religious history, Reservations are required. Due to limited the aircraft to tell their stories and allow Shell Club meets Tuesday The lecture series continues March 10 space and resources, the class is open to people to see first-hand what they experi- Shells, Shelling and Natural History of at 3 p.m. when Roger Wilkins will speak residents and property owners of Sanibel enced during the war. As America faces South Africa is the subject of a talk and on Thomas Jefferson. For further informa- and Captiva Islands only. Call the the forces of evil in the 21st Century, the slide show by Vi and Jon Greenlaw, Ph.D. tion, contact the church at 561-2700. Conservation Foundation at 472-2329 for stories of these veterans and their aircraft of Cape Coral. They will be the guests of information and reservations. reassure us that the spirit of the American the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club at its Kayak trips offered SCCF's partner, Captiva Cruises offers people is strong and their strength and meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. natural history boat tours of Pine Island determination will overcome. It will be held at The Bailey-Matthews Buck Key Kayaking Adventures are Sound. For a list of their programs call The planes will be displayed at Page Shell Museum at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva offered on Friday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m., 472-5200. Field from approximately 3:30-5:30 p.m. Road. and Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m. for $35 per on Feb. 22, from 8:30 a.m. 'til 5:30 p.m. The Greenlaws recently spent a month person. While paddling in and around World Day of Prayer March 1 on Feb. 23, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a half touring eastern and western Buck Key the ecology of the Back Bay on Feb. 24. The Foundation requests a South Africa. Their slides will illustrate estuary and the cultural history of the area The annual World Day of Prayer ser- donation of $7 for adults and $3 for chil- the birds, wildflowers, mollusks, and are discussed. An Evening Paddle to vices will be held this year to be held iat dren to tour through both aircraft. Once- famous shelling destinations of that coun- Chadwick's Bayou leaves an hour before St. Isabel's on Friday, Mar. 1. Registration in-a-lifetime opportunities to fly a mission try. sunset (4:30 p.m.) and returns an hour is at 9:30 a.m. with the service beginning in the B-17 or B-24 are available as well Jon Greenlaw, an ornithologist, is an after sunset on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The cost at 10. The theme is "A Challenge to for a $350 tax-deductible donation. Please Emeritus Professor of Biology from Long is $45 per person. Reconcile" underwritten by the women of call (978) 562-9182 or visit the founda- Island University in New York. He is the For additional information about dates Romania and sponsored by Church tion's website at www.collingsfounda- current president of the Sanibel-Captiva and time, or to make a reservation (space Women United. A free will offering will ton.org for more information. Shell Club and volunteers as a curator of is limited so reservations are required), be taken. mollosks at the museum. contact the Nature Center at 472-2329. The Shell Club board reminds mem- Empty Bowls featured bers and the general public that all meet- Fort Myers Coin Show Feb. 23 ings of the Shell Club are now being held Resident Environmental A coin, stamp and currency show will at Bell Tower Shops at the museum. Programs are sponsored Orientation offered be held at the Fort Myers Elks Lodge Beautiful hand crafted bowls created jointly by the Shell Club and the museum, #1288, 1900 Park Meadows Drive on by more than 1,000 local school children and the museum helps support speaker The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24, will be on display in various store win- honoraria and expenses. Foundation is presenting its Resident from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dows at Bell Tower from March 4 through There is no admission charge and Environmental Orientation several times Patrons may buy, sell or trade coins, March 17. members of the public are invited to this winter season. The program is an stamps or paper currency. The show is "The creation of these bowls by our attend. Light refreshments will be offered overview of the conservation history of sponsored by the Fort Myers Coin Club. school children is part of a national pro- at the meeting. For further information, the islands. Admission is free. ject to create an awareness of hunger — call Jim Whitehouse at 454-8659 or the Past participants in REO were asked to For more information, call (941) 369- i he most useful information 4063. Chapin Food Bank. "Our ultimate objec- some of their replies: tive is to raise funds to provide food secu- Unitarian Universalist • The fragility and changing shape of the Volunteers Needed For Pick Up rity in Southwest Florida," Lecture Series Islands. The annual Great Island Pick Up is The bowls on display in most Bell • The formation of the Islands. scheduled this year for Saturday, Mar. 9. Tower Shops are available to the public "The Transformation of American The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Found- for a suggested $10 donation to the Harry Religion; The Story of a Late Twentieth • Everything was useful. ation is coordinating the event with Chapin Food Banks. Interested shoppers Century Awakening" is the subject of a • Historical development of the conser- numerous volunteers, local businesses on can get their favorites directly from the talk by Amanda Porterfield on Sunday, vation movement on the Islands. Sanibel and Captiva, and assistance from store where the bowls are displayed. Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian • How to attract butterflies. the City of Sanibel. The Empty Bowls Project is made pos- Universalist Church of Fort Myers. The Volunteers should meet at the SCCF sible through a grant from Mariner public is invited to attend this program, • The complete barrier island picture. Nature Center or at McCarthy's Marina Properties Development. Inc. the support which is part of the lecture series • The challenges that were met to make on Captiva at 8:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they and instruction of local art teachers, and Religion: The Founding Fathers and the the Islands what they are today. will be assigned either a road or a beach Changing Shape of America at the UU the wonderfully creative talents of stu- These experiences and bits of useful zone. Teams of two, four or six people dents throughout our community. church, located at 13411 Shire Lane off will be issued bottles of water and garbage Daniels Parkway. The coat is $5. information were delivered in a delightful The Harry Chapin Food Bank is the package that included a virtual aerial tour collection, warehouse, and distribution Porterfield is Professor of Religious of the Islands via the satellite mosaic dis- facility for donated food to nearly 170 Studies at the University of Wyoming and played in the board room at the

GOD BLESS AMERICA! •»,»•»• ,• Serving miNARY & SERVICE HE ALSO BELESSES OUR FOOD Lunch 11:30am COME & SEE WHY! AWARDS SINCE 1989 Dinner 5:00 pm -1998 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS AWARD- S001 "Taste of The Takeout Available 1st Place':• Best Seafood Award -1997 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS AWARD- Island" Best Seafood»2nd Place/Best Salad»2nd Place -1999 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS- BIG WINNER! GRAMMA DOT'S 1st Place/Best Fish/Seafood -2000 Taste of The Islands Award - Best Salad < Seaside Saloon 1st Place /Judges Best Overall Taste of the Taste- Best 1st Place Best Booth Pres. • Best DOCKSIDE DINING Appetizer/Tie • Best Fish S Seafood/Tie 2001- Best Salad, Taste of The Taste, People's Choice overall & SANIBEL MARINA People's Choice award 634 N. Yachtsman Drive • Sanibel Island, FL 33957 (941) 472-8138 Islander • Week of February 22-28, 20Q2 * 11 Scholarship, from, page 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT What's most important to Rohl is keep- Electric cars in our future? ing her artwork true to herself and not ~\ ~X • ' '»• "oe Drive Call Stephen Sevilla 565-5297 compromising it for commercial appeal. To do so, she doesn't have as much time to spend expressing herself since she relies on doing framing to make an income. "It's not easy to make it as an artist if you aren't willing to give into the market- place. Rauschenberg is extraordinary in that he has been so successful doing his own thing," she says. Rohl encourages other artists to make use of the annual scholarship offered through BIG Arts so that they can indulge Stephen Seville at Gulf Coast Dodge and Electric Motor Cars located at '• ' • in their individual creativity. Gulf Coast Dodge, 15565 S. Tamiami Thiil 565-5297 or 482-2200 Applications are currently available for by Karen Nelson artists working in any medium who meet Staff Writer the following criteria: two years residing If you missed the electric cars that were running around Sanibel last week, they'll on Sanibel or Captiva; two years working be on the road again, driven by Stephen Sevilla from Gulf Coast Dodge and Electric on Sanibel or Captiva; two years member- Sherry Rohl ship at BIG Arts or having had parents anyone involved in a creative artistic Motor Cars. The NEV's (for Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) are made by Global working on Sanibel or Captiva for two endeavor may apply. Electric Motorcars, LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler Chrysler Corporation, and they're the years. Any interested artists may call BIG first legal on-street electric vehicles with onboard chargers. The National Highway Fine artists, photographers, writers, Arts Executive Director Liz Fowler at Traffic Safety Administration has approved them for operation on roads with a posted performing artists, film makers, dancers, 395-0500 or Syril Ivler Rubin, scholar- speed limit of 35 mph or less. producers, radio or recording artists or ship committee co-chair, at 472-4855. There's something "cute" about the small size and high rounded profile that charms passers-by, and it's more than curiosity. During a short test run, the NEV was fun to drive and surprisingly roomy and comfortable. We zipped quietly down the street, leaving a parade of smiling faces in our wake. Operation is simple and one switch on the steering console sets forward or backward bags sent out to their assigned areas. everyone is invited back to the Nature motion. The steering wheel and "gas" pedal seem slightly stiff at first, but it's a snappy Groups of people are being organized Center for refreshments and a chance to little vehicle once you get the feel. There's a very low "electric hum," and when your for a cleanup of the causeway islands. If visit with fellow volunteers. Please wear foot's off the pedal, there is no sound except for the sound of the tires on pavement you want to help in that area, please con- hats, gloves, and sunscreen for your pro- GEM's NEV's are the first electric vehicles to have a charger built into the unit so tact site coordinator David Lowden at tection. that you're not tied to home base for recharging. The 72-volt Trojan Low Maintenance 472-2800. SCCF is also organizing Join us to make the islands a better battery system can be charged at any 110-volt outlet. It takes about eight to ten hours to groups to clean up the waterways via place for both wildlife and people. For kayaks. If you want to paddle and pick up, more information, please call SCCF at fully charge and there's a charge status LED. Batteries need to be replaced about once call 472-232*). 472-2320. every ihrcc ye;i(s, lAeyieniAuv.: u\~>oi\ v\sc. After cteaaiag your There's a speedometer, and with a Lop .speed of 25 mph, they're faster than golf carts. The fully charged vehicle can run for eight hours and Sieve Sevilla says that he's getting "about 40 miles per charge, though mileage will vary with speed and driving conditions." While you might not want to make the trip from the lighthouse end of Sanibel out DINING ON to South Seas and back at 25 mph, the capacity is there, and the NEV can get you to and from just about anywhere on the islands and still have some juice to spare. And should you run low, you can recharge at any home electrical outlet. THE ISLANDS The NEV's can be financed like any vehicle; insurance is available through most insurance companies; and service is available from Gulf Coast Dodge. Owners are also IS A TROPICAL eligible for tax incentives because the vehicle is non-polluting. GEM is equipped with front-wheel drive, four-wheel hydraulic brakes, rack-and- pinion steering, safety glass windshield with wiper and three-point anchored seatbelts. EXPERIENCE Standard features include headlights, high-mounted brake lights and turn signals. There's a parking brake, dual upper and lower safety handles, rear and side reflectors, front bucket seating and rear seating with integrated headrests, easy to read instrumenta- tion and automotive type suspension. And GEM stands as tall as a minivan, making it easily visible in traffic. . The two-passenger model is 96.5" long and has a GVW of 1,540 pounds. The four- • Custom built in 2000, incredible quality throughout! passenger model is 126" long with a GVW of 2,100 pounds. Color options include white, red, yellow and metallic blue, metallic green and silver. There are also short- and 8 Awesome gourmet kitchen, wood floors, french doors! long-bed utility models. • Private office, 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths! The two-seater is legal on golf courses as well as on the street, and comes with "turf" • Heated pool, boat dock, 2 fireplaces! and "street" modes, with "turf mode limiting the speed to 15 mph. Tires.on the two- • This one has it all! seater are rated for both street and turf. • Realistically priced at $2,195,000! (101373) The sides are open, but optional accessories include zip-on sides, a small flat-bed Call JIM HALL for details truck trailer, radio, small on-dashboard fan and changeable modular accessory paks which can carry anything from golf clubs and luggage to picnic baskets and groceries. 941-472-5187 ext. 215 They've been on the market for about a year, and GEM is marketing these vehicles 800-553-7338 ext, 215 for planned communities, resorts, docks and marinas, real estate sales, sightseeing, and e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.viprealty.cqm industrial complexes. If you'd like to take a turn at the wheel, give Steve Sevilla, Gulf Coast Electric Motor Cars Sales Manager a call at 565-5297 or at Gulf Coast Dodge, and Gulf Coast Motor Cars at 482-2200. 12. • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • Islander Ail .'..iMicsi'vay fn>in the soul OicchiM nfo\;i\ili\ Ilk-.1 " " l" Tower Gallery features three U.ilpli ItiyliMti's i-,K-ia! scuIpUiK-. .no a ln»hK r step back and look again. LippUiJcJ ij\\ diiiu-nsioii al Tovwi O.IILT. "w^ JoAnne Bedient, a Tower nn'l\ an* H'ii!eii;\ sculptuii-s OIK* nl a l.iiid. hn i|u- Gallery artist who works iiann he assi>Mi«> t\uh pu*cv K a punnealnv pla\ mi mainly in raku, exclaims, "I wniiU Aciua.'iv Iho insilcii.il Ik* USL"> is v.lui he love color. There are ideas in laln-U "UTminall} hopi-lcss scrap", bin v.lion Mi«jlcm everything. Just look Inolo al it, the material dictates hnw \\\ \utu\n lolv around." Currently she is shaped I lis is Ihc lak'iit of lurniiij; |iuik mln JH and featuring handbuilt ceramic LitMimi* MiilpluieN tli.it lake tvntci shoes using textures and her his MKISI itvcnl sculptures on dUpla\ an.* " wildest ideas to design them. Hjai" ttoLLxi nu'tal w ith ,ulass, "1^1 ( JKK omciii who Her mind is always racing ft It. tall. "Link* Lolly" a spheiv Midcin LU- and as new ideas keep pop- v ilh liic b(*Ht)ins ol old hollies and inci.il v.clil- ping into her head, they jd inlo an ipliiiMimj1 lamp, "! ij'lit I.iiu1 a »lciiiLi % account for her extraordinary IHuod \:;li sailptiiK. 'A KIMK-I" ol IIII\L\I inciaU versatility in designing thou- ami iosL's' •liiothu sp>vlaculai piLVc IISIIU1 inoul sands of pieces with each one ,nid v. different from any other. Now on display at Tower is "This Old House Shoe", 1'hii/or Iw Mis/.-:-,' /' 'n/',. Jean Bean's "Summer Passages." "Heart and Sole", "Tootie's Bootie IH" or "Another by Nancy Santeusanio Starry Night on McGregor", Special to The Islander a new series of hearts includ- Jenn tot-un's ing "Have a Heart" and The award winning, abstract paintings of Jean Dean are "Temptation Teapot". While Ralph RiglcLLi's sharing the spotlight this month with Tower Gallery's wide- her work can be viewed in ly recognized JoAnne Bedient whose works in raku and shows and galleries through- most recently her signature collection of individually Vi or hi»r ritary out the United States, Meti designed ceramic shoes are in sharp contrast to Ralph Bedient has remained at Bigletti's style of metal sculptures. Tower for the past ten years r' ' While Jean Dean has won over 100 awards in all media, and reiterates, "I'm here for «*, she works mainly in acrylic and points out that her abstracts life. My heart's here." Her are inspired primarily by nature. On display at Tower favorite quote is a Picasso, : •-, Gallery this month are three of her newest works including "Summer Passages" a dramatic abstract textured with ime grains of sand, "Blue" a large vertical painting using varied shades of blue and blue green accented with a touch of red and "Green Path" an equally inspired abstract on a large horizontally stretched canvas which will delight even the lost sophisticated gallery viewer. Dean has been included a'* -i ' * \ I* public collections including the Hirshhorn Collection in -:' Washington, D.C. and the US Embassy Collectin in Madrid, Spain. In her abstracts she captures the imagination of even the most prosaic viewers and compels them to look, j "•• i ••"•

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Sanibel players, along with 16 players Program Instructor/Director Steve Martin week Ringer Tournament on Feb. \3. The and Joe DiBernardo gave a wheelchair scores represent the total of each play- 1st Place 62* tennis demonstration. Among the enthusi- er's best score on each of the 18 holes Don Hummel Bob Ritchlin 2002 Wheelchair Tennis Benefi astic spectators were several of the area (played on Feb. 1 and 8) minus 100% Stu Merz Dan Seaward Tournament Results wheelchair players, including Marc handicap. McLean of Cape Coral, the Florida num- The winners were: 2nd Place 62* Women's 3.5 Doubles ber one Quad player. Free lessons are provided by the pro- Overall Winner Don Ray Bob Myers Winners Finalists Claire Bowie 52 Marjorie Pacheco Joyce Pignotti gram every Saturday at Rutenberg Park in Bill Sadd Joe Hoffman Jeannie Lindman Jackie Streeter Fort Myers. 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Gene Cushing Brian Kelly Wilson Sporting Goods, Zephyrhills, 1st Place Ken Casola Robert Zapiec Coca-Cola, McT's Shrimp House & Barbara Cassavcell 58 1st Place 114 Tavern, Subway, and Cape Coral Kiwanis. . 2nd Place Don Hummel Bruce Avery Men's 4.0 Doubles Individual sponsors were Luc Century, Al Krause "Blind Draw" Winners Finalists John and Debbie Naumann, Gaylc and Carolyn Wood 59 Anton Heldman Gayle Scott Joan Scott, Paul Corliss, Ken and Pam 3rd Place tie 2nd Place 118* Joe Pignottig i Dick Wilson Monahan, Bill and Mary Terry, Marforie Norma GHlespie 60 Bill Fellows Corney Becker and Joe Pacheco, Joan Secrcst, Joe and Sandie Sultar Bruce Gurall Bud Ristow Mixed 3.5"Doubles Joyce Sirkin, Kiko Castillo, Cosmo the C Flight 3rd Place 118* Winners Finalists Great, Linda Finkbeiner, Patrick and April 1st Place tie Tom Ware Hank McCarthy Maryann Gushing Jackie Streeter Tzanis, Joe and Joyce Pignotti, Dick Jana Stone57 Tom Maggio Bob Myers Gene Cushing Bob Pulver Smith, Dean Koth, and Ed Greenberg. Barbara Bomhorst * Scorecard playoff 2p| Place tie from page 4 Helen Craig M ., should enlist. It never occurred to Lew time and his talents freely — he initiated D Flight that his threat might backfire, but he now a Wellness Program for City employees, 1st Place Beachview Women's says the service did him a world of good. coaches basketball for local children, and Claire Bowie- 52 Along with all his other acheivements, taught self-defense to various groups, par- Golf Association Phillips is a professional actor (does an ticularly seniors. And don't forget all the 2nd Place Mardi Glenn 56 On Wednesday, Feb. 13 the Beachview amazingly good imitation of Jerry Lewis' fun things of which he's been a part. Women's Golff Association held their Nutty Professor) and a pen and ink artist, Lew has spent over 26 years in law 3rd Place tie monthly shotgun scramble. among other things. His first drawing of enforcement, and his understanding of Lee Barnes 60 the lighthouse and other pictures of old law enforcement techniques and tech- Cantor Eagleson 1st Place Net score 48 Sanibel created interest in these historic nologies has taken the Sanibel Police Chip-ins: structures for other artists. It is his light- Department into the 21st Century. His Sally Gillet Carol House house drawing on the Bailey's bag. pro-active policing policies are well Sally Knaub Marilyn Schroer Doris Weaver Looking beyond Phillips' long list of known and respected in the community. 2nd Place Net score 48.5 achievements... He was selected for the He promised, when he took the job as Tommy Jaeger Mary Jane Keys Klie Award because of his unselfish giv- Chief, that there would be 100-percent Ginny Reeves Peg Royse ing to the City of Sanibel and its citizens. response to each and every call for ser- He is always available and contributes his vice; he updated and upgraded the appear- Nifty Niners In February, the women have a tradition ance of his department's uniforms and of honoring Presidents' Day with a vehicles; he expanded the local DARE Feb. 14 results — Individual Low Net President's Tournament and Luncheon program in The Sanibel School; and he and inviting past presidents. believes in and propounds the concept of 1st Place tie 28 This year attending past presidents community policing. Marjorie Nordstrom included Bird Rosen, Arline Mercer, "Look back with pleasure, Lew, and Ginger Banks Anne Alquist, Ruth Reik, Ruth maneke, ahead with joy. and Anne Bodine. 3rd Place 32 Also honored were past presidents who Barbara Weiss and Keith Trowbridge BetteGadient are current members and playing at contributed to this report Beachview: Lenora Hoffman, Betty Puff, Ginny Reeves, Ginny O'Neil, Whiz Lowden, Marilyn Klepacki, Jane Sanibel Chiropractic Fredericks, and Alfie Sheft. Quality PC Service and Support DR. MICHAEL TOLISANO • DR. DAREN FITZPATRICK 18 Hole •Headaches • Neck Pain Winner Shirley Mackay •The clear choice for island • Backaches • Arm/Leg Pain Runner-up Diane Metz corriputer service • Tingling/Numbness 9 Hole • No system too large or too small Call Anytime 472-0900 Winner Linnea Sadd iS5i*647 •Fax 395-3548 1717 Periwinkle Way {across from Jerry's) Runner-up Sally Gillet WALK-INS WELCOME 'IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 » 15

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Beachview Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant overlooks the 18th green at Beachview Golf & Tennis Club, and it has a great view and a cozy, inviting feel. Known locally for great steaks, Beachview is open for both lunch and dinner and they also serve wonderful stm seafood. The superb steak selection includes several cuts "for two" (priced CH ADWICK S CAPf IVA'S 8H€H£!»IBL1 ON THE WATER per person) like the Porterhouse (combining the rich flavor of a SVEHY DAY BUFFi? SMM SMIM* RwUHnw ndial Beach Resort strip and the tenderness of a filet) and the Chateaubriand (se- 472-7575 extra thick N.Y. strip with full-bodied texture and a rich flavor) and CALL 395-6014 1 WVVW.SUNDJALRKSORT.COM a tasty "Cowboy Steak," a prime garlic rib steak rubbed with fresh Located on beautiful Captiva Island al the entrance to South Seas Resort garlic and ground pepper, and the Beachview Steak AI Forno is a www.south-seas-resort.com prime boneless sirloin covered with peppers, onions, tomato and shaved dry provolone, served with linguine. There's a savory Shine Roasted Rack of Lamb, tender Veal Porterhouse and pork, liver and chicken are also on the menu. Home Cooked 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Specialties The Surf and Turf offers a Florida lobster tail with your choice of Sanibel Island, FL Fabulous filet or strip steak. The excellent seafood includes Salmon or Local Fresh (941)395-2300 Breakfast Fish, .•.-••; • Buffet Swordfish (grilled, bronzed or crusted with horseradish or a pesto- Monday-Friday . Saturday Homemade 11 a.m,-9p,m, 7:30—11:00 a.m. crust), a Crunchy Grouper Platter, lobster or shrimp, which is avail- OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Pastas Sunday Saturday & Sunday 7:30—12:00 noon- able as Scampi, BBQ, Marmara and with feta cheese and penne. 11:30AM - 10:00PM Crisp 'N 7:30a.m.-9p.ra, FULL BAR Cool Salads The House Special dessert is a tummy-warming Granny Smith g Menu on the Island Apple Crisp, and there's also Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake and that 2499 Periwinkle Way Fun Food for the whole Family old favorite, ice cream. Located in Bailey's Shopping Center 37 Hems on the "Consider Hie Kids" Menu Regulars will be pleased to know that executive chef Mike Price is back for his winter sojourn in our area and he has added some tasty new items to the lunch menu, which even includes an omelette if you're catching a late breakfast- There are great specialty wraps and cold sandwiches plus a nice selection of hot entrees. Italian Restaurant & Grille Great Lunch & Dinner Specials Ifs definitely worth venturing off Periwinkle Way to find the great Authentic Italian Ctiuine 975 Rabbit Road (At the comer of Rabbit Rd. food served at Beachview Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant. 8f San-Cap Rd. rfext to the Bungalow) : ••.;• 472-8311 •••- .: ;; . Unlike many of the popular local eateries, Beachview accepts Dinner served 7 Days <* Look for Daily Specials Minutes From Captiva, Periwinkle 5pm -10pm Reservations Appreciated And The peaches! reservations. Luinch 1 lam-5 pm • Dinnner 4pm - Beachview Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant is located at 1100 A Non-Smoking Environment 1 I Opm • Reservations accepted Absolutely No Discounts, Sayings Par View Drive, just off Middle Gulf Drive and they're open from 10 1625 Periwinkle Way, SnibaL Island Booklets or Coupons can be accepted for above promotions. am to 10 pm daily. Call 472-4394 for reservation (but they are not required). 472-5453 Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 « 17 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation hosts annual open house photos by Michael Pistella Left: SCCF volunteer Eleanor Harris tells 4-year-old Elizabeth Slater and her mom, Ann, about some of the butterfly plants on Sanibel.

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"IT'S THE EXPERIENCE!" 4 i,L - 1 J Over 25 Year lsli Resldent/Rea|tor S(;gyg Pjf|w OT tile ISlatidS REMAX International Hall of Fame ^ Realtor € Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • 19 Wood Theatre closing if May f undraising goal not met ' if you' by Karen Nelson is to add 300 new members by May. The a lot of opportunity." The board is looking Staff Writer current membership is 300, down from for "anybody who feels that they can pro- thought 600 in 1997. Explained Overton, "each vide vision and leadership, who loves the The J. Howard Wood Theatre on member translates into five ticket sales, theatre and wants to support it. In a non- Sanibel has launched a major fundraising not just one or two. A member owns the profit, a director is an advocate for the that was campaign to raise $150,000 by May 1 in theatre, brings their friends to it. We're try- organization, shares responsibility for fis- order to keep its doors open; the total cam- ing to build momentum and we need peo- cal soundness and serves as an ambassador funny, paign goal is $ 1,000,000. ple to take leadership of things by becom- in the community to help put the word It has been an uphill battle winning ing members or subscribers." out... Winnie has served her last term as then pick up back the support and trust of the local The Wood is "out selling to groups," President and Carla Benninga is stepping community. The abrupt departure of popu- said Overton. "The projected group sales away from the Board after six years; the. lar artistic director Robert Cacioppo in for next season look good." And having an by-laws limit service to six years." JJw 1997 created a rift which has yet to heal audit clears the way for pursuing grant The Wood remains committed to chil- and this turbulence has been reflected in money. "You have to have the audit to get dren's theatre and education: "we're build- /Jwdoon Book the theatre's revolving-door staffing. the grants to meet the vision," says ing the next generation of supporters, it's a very critical mission," noted Overton. Also vital is the Congress Jewelers playreading at stores series, and "the playreadings have their own special audience." Asher's Command everywhere. was produced this year as a mainstage pro- duction because of the response received during the 2000-2001 Playreading series. "It's important to look not just at tomor- row but five and ten years ahead and what steps will get us there. But obviously, sur- viving to next week is important." The budget crisis is real and Schelhammer noted that "each thing takes v- a person to do it." Overton added that "the production staff has come in $7,000 under budget this year. They are working very creatively in trying to curtail costs. Most of our people are carrying two or three positions." Spring fundraising events being Karen Nelson planned include a series of themed 472-4592 Cindy Lee Overton, Robert Schelhammer and Jana Stone in front of the fundraising dinners in people's homes; J. Howard Wood Theatre. there will be a "Spring Forward Into Between 1997 and the arrival of general Overton. Shirley Jewell has been handling Fashion" show on April 7 with commen- manager Cindy Lee Overton early last grant applications for the theatre and she tary by the Downtown Diva; and part of year, there were six general managers and will be applying for stale grants lor ihe the proceeds from a buWrooni dancing, three artistic directors. 2002-2003 season. The Wood has received class that Overton will be teaching at the There was no continuity from one man-' encouraging feedback on a $25,000 grant SCA will go to the theatre. FOR MANATEES ager to the next, and one of Overtoil's first from the McCormick Foundation; that Schelhammer, who was named artistic tasks was to get an audit. Assembling four application will be submitted this May. producer at the start of the 2000-2001 sea- years' worth of numbers took six months Feedback to the fundraising campaign son, has been with the theatre for four and the audit was just recently completed. has been "very positive. People have been years. He said that they are "moving ahead The Wood had "a negative financial inher- asking what they can do... The feeling with summer plans and we'll contract once itance," she noted wryly. "There was we're1 getting is that nobody wants to see it we know the funding is in place." If there $140,000 in debt which had to be dealt close." is a summer season, the line-up will be with, over and above the mortage, while Artistic producer Robert Schelharnmer Swingin' on a Star, a 1940s radio musical You can help: keeping the theatre active... We have a added, "People have called and asked what with an edge; Bullshot Crummond, a par- $99,000 mortgage and two other lines of we need materially. We're talking to one ody of low-budget 1930s detective movies • Wear polarized sunglasses. credit totaling $105,000, plus a loan from couple who may donate a computer" typifmg British heroism; and Brighten • Stay in deep water channels. Winnie Donoghue for $100,000." which would be used for publicity and Beach Memoirs, part one of Neil Simon's Avoid running you motor over The theatre has made great strides in marketing graphic design. autobiographical trilogy. Joe Simmons, seagrass beds. 4 paying down the inherited debt. "We have "If we can get to May, we know we who directed last summer's shows, has • Look for the manatee's snout, C taken care of a lot of vendors, partly with have an initial positive community res- expressed an interest in returning this year. back, tail, or flipper in the the help of Winnie's loan. We still have ponse," said Overton. "No theatre can In announcing this fundraising drive, water. A swirl or fiat spot sig- one open debt that we continue to pay on exist unless the community thinks it's the the "decision was made to tell the commu- with Sanibel Print & Graphics and we best thing since apple pie." Adds Stone, nity exactly what was going on," explained nals a manatee may be swim- appreciate the support and understanding "the community has to embrace the theatre Overton. Stone added that "Good commu- ming below. of Lee and Dave Horton." and feel part of it., We .are finally in a situ- nication is being honest with constituents. • Watch for posted speed zone If the May goal of $150,000 is met, ation where the theatre- is really function- To build trust through honesty, you have to and sanctuary sign. there would be funding to cover a portion ing well, administratively and artistically, let people know what's going on...This • Don't discard fishing line,' of the existing loans plus cash flow while starting with Lion and Asher. will be the test, if the community comes hooks, or trash into the water. the Wood works to rebuild the audience. "We know the problems and we have a forward to support us and make the state- • Look but don't touch. Resist ment, 'you're of value to Sanibel.' If not..." After 9/11, funding dried up and Twain game plan. I've been on the board since the urge to feed manatees or by the Tale opene'd with no underwriting. May 2000 and this is the first time that all. Overton pointed out that "the house has Overton explained that "it has a direct the elements are coming together. There's increased for the playreadings and for give them water. affect if we open the season with no under- a cohesiveness and a real sense of stabili- Asher. The Shuberts and the Kennedy • Call 1 -800-DIAL-FMP or use writers. To properly fund a show — the ty.. . Last year it was felt that we had to Center are looking at Asher, as are some VH F Channel 16 if you spot an cost of sets, costumes, director and actors appeal to strictly pure entertainment, that other theatres. Asher is being published injured manatee^ — we need sponsors to cover $25,000 for we were not in the position to take risks. and the published version will always say each show." Asher's Command was com- Without fiscal stability it was difficult and that the first performance was at the J. Provided by: pletely underwritten but The Lion in there was no clear picture. This year, the Howard Wood Theatre and our cast will be Winter and Driving Miss Daisy were, fund- level of artistic product is far superior/' listed." The pride and emotion were evi- ed at $10,000 each, well below the budget- The Wood is also looking for board dent. "The community should be so ed amount. members. Stone notes that "there have jazzed." A second goal of the current campaign been big changes in the board and there's OPERATE WITH CARE 20 • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • Islander The world is even smaller than you think By Sarah Darmody Special to the Islander tem' *sto ° mucnt0 kea5- You want to feel With a child facing death from organ sorry for John and his family, but the In high season on Sanibel it often feels failure, what father wouldn't go a little ovJheaxi histrionics of these scenes like half the world is here. Last week I crazy? Well, it looks like that's what hap- ^ . h^d d { h{ } deSperate discovered that it just might be true. In pened to director Nick Cassavetes, as well the last edition of the Islander, I reviewed the second half of the film, when a movie that deeply impressed me: In The John is driven to breaking point and holds Bedroom, starring Sissy Spacek, Tom John Q. Cassavetes' daughter, Sasha, to an ER under siege, the audience whom the film is dedicated, has Wilkinson, and Marisa Tomei, now show- begins at last to get value for ing at the Island Cinema. I have received battled a congenital heart defect money. At times the action, is since birth and was the inspira- briefly gripping, and a lot of great feedback from Islanders tion for this well intentioned but Cassavetes injects humor to who also saw and loved this Academy artless diatribe against the evil great affect at least twice, in a Award nominated film, but I could never HMO's, the evil hospitals, the way that is unexpected and have expected that one of our visiting evil media, and the evil people greatly appreciated by thereaders should happen to be the actual, with money or even a skilled viewer (perhaps he should be factual, producer of the film, British-born profession. In fact, there are so making lighter, comedic films.) Graeme Leader. Sarah Darmody many 'bad-guys' to choose from In the final stages of the film He read with interest what our little corner of the globe was saying about his Graeme Leader, producer of In the that the strength of Cassavetes' there is a fresh twist on this stale Bedroom. underlying message is mangled, Sarah tale that is truly suspenseful and 10 year labor of love, and generously as John Q's ire is dissipated Darmody engaging, but it is largely too took the time to call our esteemed editor success when he opened the New Yorker through what comes across as a late to save the storyline itself at the Islander, to offer to talk with me magazine to discover that not only had rather extreme socialist death-to-anyone- briefly about his film and his Sanibel from arrest. Denzel Washington they actually reviewed his small release, with-money-or-glasses ideology. This is best with a preachy and overwrit- vacation. they had devoted most of their attention to does In The Bedroom has had phenomenal unfortunate, because his message of screenplay, and he does manage to lauding it over much larger, flashier pro- health care reform is timely and of grave jj £ . 6 success for Leader, who first optioned the ductions. Leader describes how movie deliyer a fi e erformance Robert D Uval rights to the story almost 10 years ago. importance in this country as ± chief hostage negotiator, brings giant Miramax "smelled blood in the The film begins as a contemporary hor- wi(h hima n unde* tatecf charisma that He pitched it fruitlessly for six years, dur- water" as the wave of positive public reac- ror story for middle America. Your child b[ ^ _bette r __ film> Mm Q ing which time he made another film with tion created a huge buzz surrounding his lies unconscious and breathless in your hh *> anandd whe whenn usuausuaUU ^^^ British director of note, Alan Bates. It long struggled-for film, and then bought fe fe was critically well received, but became a armsarms , his life hangs m the balancbalancee , and actors under-perfordf m togetherh , you really the distribution rights, setting their formi- you cannot help hihimm . The people who can ^ ,k { h ^ fi* d fJ financial disaster during which time he dable wheels of promotion rolling. demand seventy five thousand dollars O()k h QI tQfi d fauJ 'literally lost the shirt off (his) back." Jn higearnestnes s to in arthi s im It has been a long and crazy ride for cash that you don't have, or they will let message _ .What we \KM ^^ m He continued to believe in his script Leader, who, after years of trying to get for In The Bedroom, previously - and him die. coimtry jsn»t vaiues ifs value...We his project made, now finds himself in the As the film none too subtly points out, h ^ w d , more accurately - titled Killings. When position where he can call anyone - any- fledgling American director Todd Field who's holding who to ransom here? Who ^ ^ one - in the industry and have his call took the first hostage, the health care sys- we haye { k m came to see him, Field had little more _ returned within minutes. To escape from tem, or (later) a desperate John Q? Cassavetes belMes than a cheaply made student film to pre- the hype, he traveled to Sanibel for the Leader first time last week with his girlfriend, to attempts foestabJisn John g as iis*"increciiBierpasMSn'* for the pro- visit with her parents who have a house in John Q, the census Everyman. At one point, John Q announces to tele- vision cameras 'When people are sick, ject. The two of them then embarked on the East End. Sitting in the gentle morn- The first twenty minutes of the film is they deserve a little help.' He then looks an odyssey of Hollywood movie propor- ing sun and enjoying a coffee outside devoted to praising the true-blue whole- straight into the camera and motions to tions to find a way of financing their Rosie's Deli, he marveled at the peace someness of John Q's blue collar world the right with one hand 'Sick' and the dream picture. and beauty of Sanibel, describing the of factory workers, little league baseball, other hand 'Help' and then again (one Made on a shoestring budget, In The rejuvenating power of his respite from pick up trucks, and the simple pleasures more time for us dummies) 'Sick' one Bedroom features a truly astounding cast Hollywood mayhem in our gentle island born of hard times. The truly obnoxious hand, 'Help' other hand. If it wasn't for that Leader admits was 'accidental,..we home. soundtrack delivering a melodramatic the gun, you'd think it was celebrity just had to take who we could get at the So, be careful what you say around gospel lament over scenes of John selling Sesame Street. Clumsy and patronizing, time really', who have gone on to receive these parts, is the moral of this story, off his possessions, praying in church, John Q shoots wide of what should have Oscar nominations for Best Actor .and because you just never know who might and being pushed down, over and over been an easy mark. Best Actress. actually be at the next table, or behind again by a pathologically unfeeling sys- Leader first became aware of his film's you in the coffee line at Rosie's.

Rep. debut as Dr. Cook's nurse, Bea Schmidt. She plays her character with warmth and conviction, while Lee C OOk, from page 15 Otto turns in a convincing performance as Dora Ludlow, garden, which is tended by gardener and town consta- Miller's Dr. Cook is a wonderful combination of the the doc's homespun housekeeper. ble, Elias Hart, well-played by Florida Rep veteran, delightfully creepy and the curiously cuddly. Don't ask The well-appointed, vintage set by Laurence Imbert, John Brothers. Doctor Cook's unlocked medicine and me how this versatile actor does this, but I believe it's lighting by Annmarie Duggan and costumes by Sadie* records cabinets contain the dark secrets of his selec- years of professional know-how and extremely well Treese add warmth and charm to the mysterious doings tive, yet lethal, practices, which the curious young thought out acting technique laced with a huge dose of in Dr. Cook's home. Yet the real credit for pulling this urban doctor unearths. Ah, and therein lies the poiso- talent that go into the prescription. melodrama together and turning it into a a rock-solid nous plot of murder and mayhem. As the affable, inquisitive young doctor Treese is tragicomedy goes to Producing Artistic Director credible and engaging. His fast-paced changes of emo- Cacioppo. tions are timed perfectly to the mounting danger of His deft, sure hand sparks this play, making it yet unraveling the mysterious deaths of certain patients, the another fun evening of theater. The perfect spot to enjoy terminal illness, the hopeless deformity, or the just plain Dr. Cook's Garden is at The Arcade Theatre in beautiful disagreeableness of some of the townspeople. downtown Fort Myers, where it plays 'til March 10. Fill Furniture Rounding out the cast are a pair of charming actress- your prescription for merriment and mystery by phoning Consignment, inc. es. Broadway actress SuEIlen Estey makes her Florida 332-4488. Don't forget tell 'em Marsha sent you. Tlease callus to buy or consign yonrnke new & used RETIRED TOO EARLY!! Elegant Encore Thrift Shop jtimiture. BOBCAT SERVICE Sponsored by St. Raphael's Episcopal Church Seawall Erosion TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED! ty Restoration Ft. Myers Beach Plaza Monday thru Saturday 10 to 3 p.m. (941) 267-3994 CALL - Next to Dunkin Donuis *W d£ fl£ •y •• mt m 17274 San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931 19051-12 San Carlos Blvd. Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 21

The Prairie Winds Blow Into Town y Harold Lieherman It is obvious that this is not a "pick-up" tions. It is a very demanding work, at Special to the Islander group as their blend and precision can times Stravinsky-like with jagged only surface with a well rehearsed and rhythms, leaping intervals and virtuosic BIG Arts and sponsor, Gary David seasoned ensemble. Even with the piano runs. Designs, presented "The Prairie Winds" Darnase's asymmetrical rhythms and odd with pianist, Ralph Votapek at Schein Hall meters, the playing was clean and very on Saturday, Feb. 16. A warm and appre- professional. The next composition, "Duo ciative crowd gave the artists a for Flute and Clarinet" by Robert His playing, with his standing ovation at the conclu- Muczynski, was Gershwin-esque, sion and was rewarded with an complete with bluesy bending of resonant sound, encore — the familiar Barnum & notes and jazzy phrasing and soreness of attack and Bailey Circus March. The musi- accents. The two performers cians, Jonathan Keeble, flute, established a good rapport with intonation, is really Johanna Cox, oboe, Susan each other and communicated Warner, clarinet, David Griffin, this quality to the audience. extraordinary. French horn and Timothy The last piece before the inter- McGovern, bassoon all have mission was "Sextet" by Francis impressive credentials and have Harold Poulenc and brought out the gold Beethoven's, "Quintette, op. 16" performed together since 1989 Lieberman medal winner in the First Van exhibited a finely executed trench horn with concerts throughout the Cliburn International Quad- triplet obligatto that was most impressive United States, Canada, Japan and Europe. rennial Piano Competition, pianist Ralph and allowed Mr. Griffin to display his Although the pianist's technique was Their opening selection, "Seventeen Votapek, to join the quintette. excellent tone and clean articulation. His extremely clean and precise, it was my Variations" by Jean-Michel Damase was The Poulenc is very vibrant with mixed playing, with his resonant sound, sureness feeling that the dynamics could have been performed precisely and with great meters and the bassoon cadenza, played of attack and intonation, is really extraor- somewhat less abrupt and the phrasinge< aplomb. Balanced tonal quality and excel- by Timothy McGovern, was executed dinary. The pianist displayed a virtuosic perhaps more subtle and passionate. I was lent phrasing was exhibited throughout with commanding accuracy. To my ears, performance of Chopin's, "Nocturne in in the mood to be swept away with the this piece and, for that matter, all works to the ensemble's precision in the Poulenc F# Major" and also, de Falla's, romanticism of Chopin and de Falla. follow. was not as precise as in previous selec- "Andalucia" from "Four Spanish Pieces." The Prairie Winds concluded their pro- gram with Szervansky's, "Quintette for Winds." Like Bartok, Hungarian folk melodies abound with lots of shorl-to- long notes and modal harmony and melodies. It was well performed and a nice conclusion to a well presented con- By Charlotte Heimann the opening and used again later to con- cert. Special to the Islander I'usc (?) a soloist. 'V\\e vusVi'\\i\M.Mi\;\Us\s '.we Urs:\.«v,iU" ;\ni\ The linulc, coming, alter repeated displayed; excellent technique and cama- Who would expect to see a ten-gallon clamors for encores, was the ••finishing .-•raderie.'- ft'was a-treat to'.hear: the .various' cowboy hat suddenly appear in the cen- touch of humor. As they played the sec- timbres of the different instruments and ter of a thoroughly Russian 70-member ond encore, the musicians started to hear a polished and well rehearsed pro- orchestra? leave one by one, section by section, gram. Also, I should add that they all were A minor incident, certainly, but that waving good-bye until only two drum- not only a delight to listen-to but a visual hat is a clue to the sense of humor with mers and the conductor were left on delight as well. which the serious Ossipov Balalaika stage. The drummers made a hasty exit. It was another successful BIG Arts Orchestra spiced their program for the Maestro Kalinin turned to the audience, conceit. Viva BIG Arts and its sponsors! packed house at Barbara B. Mann Hall shrugged, and walked off to continuing on Feb. 11. applause from the captivated audience. As the curtain rose, applause was It was an evening of pure audible and immediately inspired by a visual ban- visual pleasure, thanks again to the Fort quet of reds, golds, blues, silvers and Myers Community Concert Association. shining white satins. The sound of a musical fantasy coming from these roy- Charlotte Heimann is a well-known ally-clad instrumentalists quickly local actress and has been the critic for silenced the audience. There began a the Islander in the past. kind of respectful joy that lasted throughout the program and ended with •bursts of exuberant appreciation.. For the second presentation in this 52nd season of The Fort Myers Community Concert Association, Mann strument. Hall resounded with unfamiliar but mag- The impressive conductor, Nikolai ical cadences. There were massed bal- Kalinin, obviously had a close rapport alaikas up to the size of bass viols, aided with the orchestra. He and the charis- and abetted by their round cousin dom- matic baritone Eugeni Polikanin are ras, the bayans (Russian chromatic but- both honored with the title of People's ton accordions), the Vladimir wooden Artist of Russia. Polikanin's Figaro horns, plus a number of recognizables cavatina brought the house down as did including drums, reeds, tambourine, his emotional encore, the familiar "Dark Comin trumpet. Eyes." It takes a Russian to pull those n An audience favorite was the gusli, of teary strings to the limit. which there were three placed center The cowboy hat appeared appropri- March 22 \ stage and played by clearly virtuosic ately during American Souvenir near the 1 ladies. Two of them played on guslis end of the program. It was worn with TJb Mailboxes, Homes & Resorts mounted on legs. The third held hers on obvious pleasure by the domra soloist. Another light-hearted touch was the her lap. Too bad the piano has largely & replaced this genuine Russian folkin- repeated birdcalls which had preceded 22 • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • Islander

1 In a first for Florida audiences, eight benefits Gulfshore Ballet, Southwest Concertant. Wendy Whelan principal dancers and soloists from the Florida's only non-profit classical ballet Since joining the company, Borree has dances Verdi's world-renowned New York City Ballet training school. Sanibel's Melinda Roy, danced numerous leading roles from the • The Four will •perform in Fort Myers on the evening former NYCB ballerina, and Tomislav Company's vast repertory (The Four Seasons of March 1, 2002. Their repertoire will Vukovic, former principal dancer with the Temperaments, Symphony in C and Swan choreographed feature selections from Balanchine's Hamburg Opera Ballet, are its directors and Lake are but three), including principal by Jerome Swan Lake and the complete choreogra- primary instructors, along with Glenda roles created for her by La Fosse and Robbins. phy of his Who Cares?, Peter Martins' Lucena who most recently served as Ballet Miriam Mahdaviani. Violin Concerto by Samuel "Barber, and Mistress of the Miami City Ballet. She appeared on television in the Photos by the most critically acclaimed new ballet The performance will take place at the Dance In America broadcast of George Paul Kolnik performed at Lincoln Center last season, Anderson Theatre on the Bishop Verot Balanchine's Western Symphony and has Christopher Wheeldon's Polyphonia. campus. Tickets are available locally at toured extensively with the company. Called the "best ballet of the season" by Bank of the Islands or (for phone orders the New York Times, the performance of only), by calling Gulfshore Ballet at 590- Philip Neal Jennie Somogyi its pas de deux by Jock Soto and Wendy 6191. Tickets for the performance are only Whelan marks the work's Florida pre- began his dance began her ballet $30, an incredble bargain, according to the training at age 11 miere. The other dancers will be Yvonne co-chair of Friends of Gulfshore, Cheryl training at age Borree, Philip Neal, Jennie Somogyi, at the Richmond seven with Giattini. "To see these dancers in New York, Ballet School. In Kipling Houston, Benjamin Millepied you'd be paying $165 per person for mezza- Madame Nina and Ashley Bouder — all of them gradu- 1985 Neal woii a Youshkevitch. She nine seats. Here, for $30, people will have silver medal in the ates of the School of American Ballet, the seats some of the best seats in the house." entered SAB when official classical training center, of International Prix she was nine and "We are very honored to have Congressman de Lausanne ballet was cast as Marie NYCB.(So did dancer and theatre critic and Mrs. Porter Goss as our honorary co-chairs Marsha Wagner.) competition. He in Balanchine's The for its event," said Gulfshore Ballet's Executive graduated magna Nutcracker the fol- BRAVO! Ballet is presented by and Director Jan Egeland. cum laude from lowing year. She St. Paul's School was made an Jock Soto began Wendy Whelan in 1986 and was apprentice with studying ballet with was bom and raised named a NYCB at age 15, promoted to the rank of local teachers after in Louisville, Ky. Presidential Scholar of the Arts by the Soloist in 1998 and became a Principal seeing where, at the age of National Foundation for Advance-ment in Dancer in December 2000. sp three, she began tak- the Arts. As part of that honor, he performed Since joining New York City Ballet, Edward ing dance classes. In at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Somogyi has appeared in many works 1984 she danced as In addition to his training in New York and from the Company's repertory, dancing Balan- an apprentice with Richmond, Neal has trained at the school of numerous principal roles in works by In addition to lead- NYCB, moving up to the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. Bananchine, August Bournonville and ing roles in many of He has appeared in many principal roles, Richard Tanner, and she originated roles the corps de ballet in 1 George Balanchine's January 1986. She from Balanchine to Robbins, from Tanner in Robbins Brandenburg and West Side ballets, Soto's exten- was promoted to to Dove, and originated principal roles in Story Suite; Martins' Quartet For Strings ISiaitins' To4d Buenos Aif&$ and. Kevin and'Swan Lake; Kevin O'Day's 2000 spring season and to * O*Day*s Swerve Fams, berth" created for the Diamond Project ballet, Swerve Poems; roles in Agon, the rank of Principal company's 2000 Diamond Project. and Wheeldon's Polyphonia. Firebird, Mozartiana, in 1991, Neal has appeared with New York City Somogyi is a recipient of the Mae L. Scotch Symphony, Whelan appeared Ballet at their home in Lincoln Center's Wien Award, the Princess Grace Afternoon of a Faun in the film version of New York State Theater, in their summer Foundation Award and the Martin E. and other Jerome Balan-chine's home at the Saratoga Performing Aits Segal Award. Robbins'works, as well Nutcracker, pro- Center, and on tour in Athens, The Hague, as those of Peter duced by Elektra Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Italy, Martins and Robert Entertainment/ New Paris, Osaka, and Tokyo. Benjamin Millepied was born in LaFosse. Soto made his Regency Enter- Bordeaux, France and began his ballet Broadway debut in the prises, as well as his training at the Encore Series of Ziegfeld Follies, also choreo- Agon, Apollo and Concerto Barocco, Kipling Houston was born in age of eight with graphed by Wheeldon, at City Center. among others. Cambridgeshire, England but grew up in his mother, a for- In December of '94, she performed as a the United States. He mer ballet guest artist with The Royal Ballet at Covent studied at the Boston dancer. He began Born in Carlisle, Pa., Ashley Bouder Garden and has toured extensively Ballet School and his studies at began her ballet training at the age of six at throughout the United States, Europe and danced for a year and a SAB with a the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She Asia. half with John scholarship from was named an apprentice with NYCB in Clifford's Los Angeles the French June 2000 and Ballet before joining Ministry (Bourse became a mem- Yvonne Borree's interest in dance NYCB in 1975. Lavoisier)in the ber of the corps developed very early, due in large part to Houston has danced fall of 1993. de ballet the fol- the influence of her mother, Susan Borree, featured roles in a vari- In 1994 he lowing October. who danced with ety of ballets from the originated a prin- Since joining Jerome Robbins' Company's repertory, cipal role in Jerome Robbins' world pre- NYCB, she has Ballets: U.S.A., including choreography miere of Two & Three Part Inventions set performed sev- NYCB and by Balanchine, to music by Bach at SAB's 1994 Spring eral ballets from American Ballet Robbins, Martins and Workshop. Millepied received the 1994 the Company's Theatre. In 1987, John Taras — Tl-ie Cage, The Goldberg Prix de Lausanne Award and, in the spring repertory as she became an Variations, and Vienna Waltzes to name but of 1995, the Mae L. Wien Award for well as the title apprentice with a few. Outstanding Promise. In the fall of that role in NYCB and was In 1989, Houston appeared in a princi- same year he joined NYCB's and was pro- Balanchine's invited to join the pal role in the Broadway production of moted to the rank of Soloist in 1998. Firebird and soloist roles in his Ballo Delia corps de ballet in Robbins' Broadway . He has been seen on Millepied has danced many principal Regina, A Midsummer Night's Dream 1988. During the television in a number of specials, as well as roles in works by NYCB's greatest chore- (Butterfly) and La Source, and Wheeldon's Company's 1992 in the Live from Lincoln Center broadcast of ographers, including Balanchine and Mercurial Manoeuvres. She originated a Spring Season, Borree was chosen by A Midsummer Night's Dream as Lysander. Robbins. He originated roles for Robbins, principal role in Richard Tanner's Soiree. Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins, to Houston has appeared as a guest artist Martins, Helgi Tomasson, Wheeldon and Bouder is a Mae L. 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The Gallery represents over 100 local 4 artists, who have kindly donated a per- centage of the sale of each piece of art- TO BUY! A On writers and writing work to Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. W Main Receiver • On Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., 13 Island Writers will read their poetry • Hirdie Girdie Gallery No frames, no and prose in the Phillips Gallery at posters. The island's premier gallery of BIG Arts. This event has become one award-winning Sanibel art and artists. of Sanibel and Captiva's finest tradi- Oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics tions. In 1984, # small group of baskets, tiles, and wood carvings in Sanibel and Captiva writers began the island-style building at the comer meeting weekly to read and critique of Tarpon Bay Road and Library Way. their work and share information about Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 the world of publishing and literature. p.m. At present, there are three groups, each with 10 writers, meeting weekly. 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ACREAGE NORTH CAPTIVA CONDOS FOR SALE MOBILE HOMES REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT Five acres in Alva!! Cleared, partial- HOMES TWO MAGIC WORDS FOR SALE DISTANT ly fenced, culvert, well, pond, pad RE/MAX OF for house. Lots of trees, private SANIBEL & BEACHES Furnished 2b/2b, screened porch, NEW LOG CABIN on 3 acres with THE ISLANDS road at end of Packing House NORTH CAPTIVA OR AFFORDABLE AND FUN! w/d, immaculate, new roofover, free boat slip & private lake RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS SOUTH PREMIER PARK vacant, can move in now, access. Tennessee mountains. WWW.SANIBELCAPTIVA Road. $60,000. (941)694-7781 900 FEET TO BEACH. TROPICANA3 MILES FROM Tropicana Park, 55 + park, Near 18 hole golf course. VACATION.COM New 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath CAUSEWAY PARK OFFERS 2 $23.500. 454-0344 or 454-5575 $69,900. Terms Call (800) 704- LOTS FOR SALE with cupola. SWIMMING POOLS, SPA, 3154 ext. 231 LARGE INVENTORY OF Partial Beach views. SANIBEL LIFESTYLE SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS, North/Central Florida Land for Sale VACATION HOMES Marble floors. CRAFT CENTER, CLUBHOUSE. FOR AN AVAILABLE FOR THE WINTER/ Many extras. 1-5 acres available. Easy owner FOR SALE BY OWNER ANNUAL FEES OF $4,500 TO UNBELIEVABLE financing. Low down, low monthly SPRING SEASON. ALL PRICES Completely furnished. $5,000 INCLUDES WATER, ARE NEGOTIABLE! 100X105 ft. $525,000 PRICE payments fixed at 9% 352-378- DESIRABLE SEWER, TRASH, GARBAGE 4814 or 941-481-7721 COLLECTION AND ANNUAL RENTALS EAST END CANAL LOT. Premier manufactured home www.northcentralfloridaland.com LAWN MOWING. 2BR/2BA WITH DEN, LAKE- BEACH ACCESS. community, 55+ only three miles CAPTAIN'S WALK. RV lot for sale on North Hutchingson FRONT. $1550/MONTH from sanibei causeway, featuring Island near Vero Beach & Fort Please — no realtors. FORT MYERS LAKE new swimming pool and spa, SPACIOUS AND COMPLETELY Pierce. Heated pool overlooks the 941-482-4992 tennis courts, bocce ball, croquet 2BR/2BA W/SCREENED-IN FURNISHED, DECORATOR ocean, great beach, tennis courts, HOMES and shuffleboard courts, too. POOL & JACUZZI. SHORT LOOK! 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH marina, great fishing, co-op own- Annual fees range from $4,200 WALK TO BEACH. DEN, FRONT BAY WINDOW, ership. Will consider lease. 352- $1450/MONTH to $4,900, indue, water, sewage, 347-4470 FACES LAKE. CIRCULAR garbage collection and lawn SOUTHERN COLORADO MOUN- SANIBEL RIVER LOT FIDDLESTICKS HOME KITCHEN PLAN, NEW STOVE, mowing. Now available. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TAIN RETREAT! 35 acres with 100X175 Feet. FRIDGE, TILE FLOORS, Spacious and beautiful CALL TOLL-FREE: well-$99,900. Pristine acreage On Junonia Street. GOLF COURSE LIVING CARPET AND WINDOW 2/2 with sunroom. Large corner lot. 1-877-388-5050 East End of Island. TREATMENTS. $52,000. near thousands of acres of recre- AT ITS FINEST! completely furnished. ational land. Fabulous mountain No Realtors Please. $68,000(630 Gemini Court) RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS BY OWNER: 3 bedrooms and den. SUPER FLOOR PLAN views, fields, trees. Near world- • RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS $325,000 3 full baths, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH EAT IN class flyfishing & rafting. Year 2400 PALM RIDGE ROAD, heated pool with spa, KITCHEN WITH BAY WINDOW, DOLLHOUSE round access. Excellent financing. 941-395-2422 1/1 with family room. All new bath, SUITE C-1, SANIBEL, email: fulmersanibel and the finest ONE OF A KIND LAP SIDED Call now (866)696-5263 FLORIDA 33957 36 holes of golf in this area. ROOF OVER NEW A/C $34,000 carpet, kitchen cabinets and @ mindspring.com appliances. Lap siding with Tallahassee, FL - Walk to Stadium. EMAIL: RENTALS This magnificent home 2 BR, 2-1/2 BA Townhome in CAPTIV&VACATION.COM is priced to sell at 4HOI u DER garage. $26,000. f§o oo (320 Appollo Dr.) Gated Community. 4 Car Garage. WWW.S AN IBELC APTIVA $339,500. Next to Swimming Pool. $67,000. VACATION.COM CALL FOR DIRECTIONS TO SEE Call (3521 281-5590 PARK AND HOMES, LOCATED ONE OF A KIND WATERFRONT SANIBEL All drywall. 2/2 lap sided, roof over, TIMESHARE RESALES The most HARBOURSIDE REALTY ON MCGREGOR BLVD. PROPERTY (941) 466-4616 great floor plan. $38,000. effective way to buy, sell or rent! 466-3313 ASK FOR SHIRLEY CAPES (474 Appollo Dr.) No commissions! Closimg & CONDOS FOR RENT NFM Waterway Estates 80x100, CENTURY 21 COMMUNITY financing provided Free info. 1 w/seawall and dock, direct LAKE 888-997-6668 access, no bridges. Recent sur- Large renovated 2/2 with 12'x22' www.timeshareresalesi .com vey. Full service marina, golf and CONDOS FOR SALE glassed-in sunroom facing the WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Cool WATERFRONT CONDO country club. County water and lake. Great spot to'watch the Mountain air, views & streams. sewer. $68,000. 941-337-7340, Ft. Myers Beach Sunset Condo DUPLEXES FOR Free brochure of Mountain FOR RENT cell 941-246-4564 Beautiful gulf views, 2bed/2bath, wildlife. Completely furnished. $64,000. (375 Lunar Dr.) Property Sales call (800) 642- St. James City Bayfront lot. many upgrades, fully furnished. SALE 5333, Realty of Murphy, 317 Drive through then call Shirley for Seawalled with beautiful view Serious inquires only. $585,000. Cape Coral, new construction. Peachtree St., Murphy, NC PUNTA RASSA across San Carlos Bay to Sanibel. 941-481-5715 3Bdr/2Ba, 1/car garage each side. an appointment. (941) 466-4616 28906. Annual Lease available 100'x140',. ready to build. Must 3 sites left. $173,000. Call Don Century 21 Community Western North Carolina - Escape to on this lovely Sell!! $395,000. (941)704-7984 Hindle, 941-850-3060, Century 21 16271 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers the country & relax. Free informa- 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo Gulf Front Sunbelt Realty. A MUST SEEl tion on mountain properties, cab- with panoramic views GENERAL REAL spacious luxury three-story (941)466-4616 ins, homes & investment. townhome in a quiet 11-unit Appalachian Land Company 800- Furnished or unfurnished, ESTATE complex set in a tropical garden. 837-9199. 5510 W. US 64, Available for • it feels more like a private WATERFRONT CONDO Murphy,, NC 29906. immediate occupancy. FORECLOSED HOMES $0 or Low Check us out! home than a condo. It has 2 REAL ESTATE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Down! HUD, VA, FHA. No Credit bedrooms and 2.5 baths, FOR SALE OK! For Listings, 1-800-501-1777 DISTANT MOUNTAINS. Enjoy cool NC cathedral ceilings, magnificent Mountains and relax. Homes, SANIBEL Ext. 1618 wrap around screened porch, PUNTA RASSA ARIZONA ACREAGE NEAR Lake cabins, acreage. Cherokee HARBOURSIDE REALTY Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! $0 private garage with a dumb Fabulous views Mead 1.00 - 6.00 acres. New Mountain Realty inc. 1285 W. US 466-3313 DOWN HOMES - HUD, VA, FHA. waiter; huge master suite with from this roads, surveyed. Power Coming!! 64, Murphy, NC 28906. Call for No credit OK. For listings Now! separate vanity/dressing area; Building 2 beauty! Perfect for mobile R.V. $150. free brochure (800)841-5868 the master bath has separate (800) 501-1777 ext. 1699 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and down. $55/mo. Owner finance, no BOCA GRANDE. What Sanibel tub and shower. The flooring Western North Carolina properties. Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! $0 Completely furnished. fees! 8% starting @ $3450. used to be. Uncrowded, west is imported Italian tile Quiet, peaceful small town, low DOWN HOMES! HUD, VA, FHA. Newer A/C and appliances. www.lakemeadland.com coast barrier island. Waterfront throughout. The kitchen has crime and taxes. Carolina Low or no down! No credit OK! And all the great amenities 1-800-519-0444 condo, 2 BR/2BA, screened deck, Sanibel maple custom Mountain Homes Real Estate, For Listings 1-800-501-1777, Ext. at Punta Rassa. pool, tennis, fishing, miles of cabinetry, Corian counter tops CABIN BY THE LAKE - 1 plus 5530 W US 64 Murphy, NC 1601 Come see this beach. Owner discount rates. and sink and all the usual ACRE PARCELS STARTING AT 28906 www. carolinamountain- MORTGAGE PYMTS MADE! Have Spotless Condo $19,900. Covered Boat Docks. homes. com Call for free brochure 607-273-2191. amenities. A full size washer Priced at $407,500. an unwanted house you need to and dryer are in the kitchen for Build to suit. Call for land list 1 -800-747-7322 Ext. 14 sell now? In foreclosure? Bad added convenience. The and floor plans. Lake GOT A CAMPGROUND MEMBER- Tenants? Divorced? Estate Sale? homels tastefully decorated SANIBEL Developers Partnership 877- SHIP or timeshare? We'll take it! APARTMENTS & Vacant? Ugly? I pay CASH and in an off white modern decor. HARBOURSIDE REALTY 505-1871 Ext. 1175 Financing Selling, buying or renting? Call the DUPLEXES FOR close fast! End the stress! (800) Furnished. Avail. best. Don't use the rest! World 397-1596 (J^ 466-3313 All rooms have gulf view. DISCOVER NORTH CAROLINA Wide Vacations (800) 423-5967 RENT Weekly rentals provide mountains. Low taxes & cost of www. resortsales.com STOP RENTING!!! Own For Less! incredible income. living, cool summers. Log cabins, Cape Coral 2-bedroom/2-baths plus $0 or Low Down! No Credit OK! By appointment: Saturday, homes, acreage, creeks & views. extra room, in great location, For Listings! 1 (800) 501-1777 12-2 p.m. Call (941) 246-6683. "We have everything!" For free HOMES FOR RENT lanai, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Ext. 1604 Please no brokers. color brochure, $600/$625. Available now. Call 1- 1st TIME HOME BUYERS $0 MANUFACTURED Beautiful vacation home, heated 888-628-3573. Down! No Credit O.K.! HUD, VA, www.murphymountainlandco.com pool. Three bedrooms, two baths. HOMES or 1-800-837-7656 Magnificent view overlooking Matlacha Bayfront with dock, 1-bed- FHA. For Listings, Call 800-501- room, 2nd floor, $700. a month. 1777x 1619 Enjoy Cool NC Mountains & Relax. Golf Course. Tropical gardens, KELLY GREENS Island Vista Estates, 3BR/2BA, Free Brochure on Acreage, sundecK, professionally decorat- First, last. (941)690-1789 washer/dryer, glass top stove, Cabins & Investments. Call ed and furnished. One of ONE & TWO BEDROOM APART- Sanibel's finest properties. MENTS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, * HOMES * TERRACE microwave & many extras. Cherokee Mountain Realty, Inc. WE ARE YOUR 1285 West US Hwy 64, Murphy, Available 2002 and 2003. BUS STOPS & SHOPPING. HOME FEATURES $44,000. Call 941 -652-0650 NC 28906 1-800-841-5868 Call 305-461-9621 WATER, SEWER AND TRASH PRIVATE HOME SPECIALIST! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths LAKE BARGAIN! 3 +ACRES Dunes huge house. Four bedrooms, PAID. CENTRAL AIR AND with exciting lake and $24,900. Free Boat Slip. three baths. Nice yard, garage. HEAT. POOL AND LAUNDRY 2 to 8 bedroom homes, golf course views. ANNUAL RENTALS Beautifully wooded, spectacular Available annually $2500 per ON SITE. 941-275-4587. New carpeting and paint, views, deeded access to 35,000 month starting January or Completely furnished. 1 bedroom/1 most with pools. all appliances, lona area, 3b/2 1/2b Townhouses, acre recreational mountain lake in February. 472-6865. bath, mid Sanibel apartment On and Off Beach. covered parking R.P.P Realyty Group. 433-1100 Tennessee. Near 18 hold golf available Aprii 15 through and the best price at course! Paved roads, utilities, November 15. Prefer six month Some with boat dock. $129,000 perked. Excellent financing. Call rental, but are flexible. Adult com- Monthly & weekly rentals. CAPTIVA ISLAND now 1 -800-704-3154 Ext. #274 plex. Sorry dogs not allowed. RENTAL PROPERTY $600. Security deposit required. SANIBEL LAND - $500 DOWN, OWNER We are booking 2br/2ba/2-car 472-8719. HARBOURSIDE REALTY financing, 1 & 5 acre tracts, in 2002 & 2003. Permanent Easement North Florida, 30 miles north of 466-3313 100 ft. to beach Gainesville, near Suwannee Call 472-0457 or Partial Gulf View River. Call for colored brochure, 800-325-1352. Excellent Rental history 1-800-545-3501, or www.flguide.com Let Freedom $995,000 www.dicksrealty.com www.captivacharm.com Ring. 941-472-6943 God Bless America. 30 • Week of February 22-28, 20G2 • Islander

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CAPTIVA GINGERBREAD BY OWNER SOUTHWINDS DRIVE SANIBEL HOME GULF FRONT UNIT MARCH RENTALS SANIBEL GULF CONDO HOUSE 3 consecutive weeks 2Br/2Ba, very spacious. SANIBEL WEST GULF DRIVE Two minute stroll from the in January. Same unit, VIEW AND VALUE About 1500 square feet. BESIDE CASA YBEL RESOR One minute to beach. beach, library, Chapel by Roofed porch, 4 x 28. Great 30 Second walk to Beach. Completely furnished. the Sea, and restaurants. upper level, 2 Br/2Ba. 2,000 sq. ft. Sanibel Beach Club 1. PUNTA RASSA. room, 18 x 27. Lanai, 9 x 27 Two bedrooms, two baths. In Village- screened with 37 feet of Beautifully furnished. Two bedrooms, three baths. 2B/2BA, screened veranda. $69,000. Only 2 bedroom, 2 bath Great room. seriously interested. Waterfront condominiums glass sliders. Incredible Fully equipped Totally furnished views from all windows. Charming beach home. SEASON: $3,600/monthly in Shaker antiques. Call 472-2083. that offer OFF SEASON: $1,800/monthly panoramic views of the Sunrises, sunsets. Wide Near shops. Winter $1795 Gulf and Bay. open spaces surrounded by AVAILABLE: Summer $895 large court yards. Typically FEBRUARY THRU APRIL 419-447-5402 days Henry Romersa 615-262-9859 SANIBEL DELIGHT! A limited number of March rentals 15 miles per hour sea 941-395-1430 Lovely breezes, the relaxing sound 3 bedroom, 2 bath home are available from $3,500 Monthly. of waves lapping on the wide, in private community sandy beach. Excellent with swimming, tennis, shelling and fishing. THE CLASSIFIEDS WORM TO PLUOE YOUR and beach. SANIBEL 472-1722 or toll free, AVAILABLE FOR HARBOURSIDE REALTY 1-866-389-9719 MONTHLY/SEASONAL RENTAL CLASSIFIED HD CALL 472-5185 Call 732-842-5943 466-3313 D

Sanibel & Captiva The Dream Comes True... CENTRAL Live RESERVATIONS, Inc. Shelling '£, Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands with over 4,000 one to seven bedroom homes, condos, cottages, <•«• Restriction efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach. The BaHey-Matthews Shell Museum Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. Florida law prohibits the taking of live on Saolbel Island new open Open Tues.-Sun, 10am - 4pm' ***Let us do the searching for you. *** shells on Sanibel Island to conserve this Lie Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-0457 Children t a under free, aaes 8 • i6 $3,00, »ao» if ft m SS.OQJ precious marine resource. 3075 San-Cap Road, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957

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MEMBERSHIP AND DONATIONS AND FORTY-FIVE CATS ARE ALSO BORN. 472-1027 or 472-9383 Pet overpopulation is a BIG PROBLEM as these sta- P.O. Box 63, Sanibel, FL 33957 tistics show. In order to keep up with the current I Name flood of puppies and kittens, every person would Address. have to own two dogs and six cats during their entire State lifetime (assuming that people live for 75 years, and !City_ Zip dogs and cats for 10). A household of five would i • Yes! I can volunteer. Call have to harbor ten dogs and thirty cats! Adoption Enclosed is my contribution for: alone is obviously not the answer; altering is. • $10 Individual • $100 Supporting PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOGS AND CATS • $25 Family • $500 Sponsor "There aren't enough homes for them all. • $50 Associate • Other $ Please spay or neuter" Please make checks payable to P.A.W.S. Inc. All contributions are tax deductible. Call Your Local Vet Or Humane Society Islander • Week of February 22-28, 2002 • 31 Serving the Residents of Sanihel and Captiva SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SCREEN REPAIR] fTREE SERVICE* [ CLEANING DIRECTORY Lewis L Phillips, III. FOR Tree and Landscape Service (DOA ADVERTISING Custom A NameYou Can Trust Homes • Condos • Business OPPORTUNITIES Screen Doors 15 Years Experience Work

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING AND REMODELING Sattllbel SPECIALISTS • Custom Woodworking "Over 50 styles Tile Co® • Committed to Excellence to choose from" • Phone: 472-5444 Free Estimates Serving Y&ur Installation Meeds Lie. #CGC013441 Lie. #8008X6 "Mark McQnacle , GENERAL CONTRACTOR WINDOW CLEANING THE ISLAND'S LONGEST Specializing in ESTABLISHED Re-screening and fast courteous service dependable CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS New Enclosures Window Care San-Cap Winctovy Geaning 839-8429 " Commercial • Free Estimates 941-489-0342 • Residential • Screens 472-aaoo " Storefront • Mirrors Insurance Claim Specialist • Windows • Service Contracts Free Estimates • windows, screens • residential Fast Friendly Service! Licensed • service contracts available • commercial Florida Native E-mail; [email protected] • free estimates • storefronts

CONSTRUCTION CO. Michael J.Valiauette GENERAL CONTRACTOR HOME BUILDING & REMODELING SANIBEL HOME Morning Glory A full service contractor dedicated to HANDYMAN SERVICE exceptional quality at a reasonable price. SERVICES Home or Yard Repairs Handyman Service "d" Voted Best Of The islands in Call Bob, A Local Sanibel Resident For Honesty • Dependability • Fast Professional Service • Quality with every Job 1999 and 2001 • Residential Painting Experienced Repair Services For Island Resident Lie. # CGC056909 • Anything Around The House Residential and Rental Properties Hurricane Protection Consultant • No Joh Too Big Or To Small Bill Spencer call 454-1294 Phone:(941)472-0200 395-2786 or Cell: 822-4987J Licensed & Insured 472-6172 1 Mike license # 01-087621 license #00-08429

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