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VOL. 8, NO. 50 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JUNE 15,2001 JUNE: SUNRISE/SUNSET: 15 06:36 20:21 16 06:36 20:22 17 06:36 20:22 18 06:36 20:22 19 06:36 20:22 20 06:37 20:23 21 06:37 20:23 SCCF Sea Turtle Program Hinds To Leave Watching Refuge For Over Nests Atlanta Position by Brian Johnson ou Hinds, refuge manager of the nge Glissman has been J N "Ding" Darling National volunteering for the sea LWildlife Refuge, announced last Iturtle program for the week that he has been selected for a past eight years. She position in the Region IV office in started coming to Sanibel Atlanta as Refuge Supervisor for the Island in 1980, and it State of Florida. wasn't long before she He starts his new position in August, heard about the efforts to almost 11 years to the day from when he « protect these creatures. came to Sanibel. His tenure on the island "You can't live on Sanibel is second only to that of Tommy Wood, and not know about the the first refuge manager, who was here sea turtle program!" she from 1949 to 1971. Lou Hinds said. During Hinds' watch, the refuge was Inge and her husband, closed on Fridays "to get the cntters a Society. In 1998 he received the Walter Henry, are still getting up Sea turtle head- break," multiple partnerships between Klie Award, the Sanibel-Captiva Islands at the crack of dawn to ing back to Gulf organizations were arranged, the area saw Chamber of Commerce's highest award walk the island's beaches after nesting on increased land acquisition programs (often for community service and outstanding citi- in search of sea turtle Sanibel. guided by Hinds' knowledge and exper- zenship, and in 1999 he received the tracks. "This morning we saw what we SCCF volunteers count egg shells 48 hours tise), weirs were constructed to help build Regional Director's Honor Award for believe was a false crawl," said Inge. "We after hatchlings are bom. up the interior wetlands, and a new Outstanding Performance planted a red flag and reported the loca- Education Center for the refuge was built The process of finding a new refuge tion to a permitee." Foundation (SCCF) As of Monday, June with private funds. manager starts with a published announce- Sea turtle season is in full swing. 11 - Ball's last count of volunteers - SCCF In 1997, Hinds was honored with the ment to qualified federal employees with Volunteers monitor the beaches from May had 102 people signed up to walk the Paul Kroegel Award - which honors the the appropriate education and work expe- 1 through August, said Bev Ball, the volun- beaches, serve as permitees and help with top refuge manager in the country - given rience, and can take anywhere from four- teer coordinator who runs the program for other miscellaneous duties. jointly by the National Wildlife Refuge to-six months to a year. the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation continued on page 14 Association and the National Audubon continued on page 46 be at 50 percent," Sanibei Making he added. A new state-of- Effort To Increase the-art recycling facility is nearing Recycling completion. At by Camille Kucaba 60,000 square feet, double the old one, t's a common misconception. Sanibel it will be set up to is such an environmentally conscious accept office Iisland, everyone must be recycling, papers and what right? Smith refers to as Not exactly. "junk mail" in addi- While most residents do recycle, most tion to all the other businesses and condominium complexes recyclables current- do not, according to the Sanibel ly handled. "We Stewardship Committee. Charged with anticipate a real big tackling recycling and litter issues on the increase," he said. island, members recently visited Lee Four County's recycling plant for a look at what Stewardship Members of Sanibel's Stewardship Committee (right) listen as Emory Smith (left), recycling coordinator for Lee happens with the island's recyclables. Committee mem- County, explains how "lumber" is made from recycled plastics. Susan Dunn, chair, and Marie Gargano, Leslie They received a tour of the facilities bers observed first- Godley and Darla Letourneau toured the plant last week to learn first-hand what happens to all the glass, metal, from Emory Smith, recycling coordinator hand a daily portion plastic and paper discarded on the island. with Lee County Environmental Services, of the approximate- who noted that Lee is at the top of the list ly 35,000 tons of glass, plastics, tin, alu- gle- and multi-family residential units, But only about five percent of condos of Florida counties, reaching 38 percent of minum, newspapers, cardboard, maga- Smith reported Ninety to 95 percent of and maybe five to 10 percent of offices the state-mandated 30 percent recycling zines, even phone books dumped at the Lee County condominiums recycle "We and retail businesses recycle on Sanibel, goal. "And there's no reason we shouldn't plant each year Most of it comes from sin- don't get a lot of commercial," he noted. contnued on page 6 field Registration for the Road Rally is Road Rally $30 per vehicle and begins at 11 a.m The official start is at 12:30 You can buy Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Connection f you're looking for something to do tickets for the picnic, buy a Road Rally T- LO on the Fourth of July, you've found it shirt and pre-register for the Road Rally at right here on Sanibel The Sanibel Use Bryant CO 1X1 Bank of America or Bailey's Hardware or Begins To Look As Though Captiva Optimist Club is sponsoring the Z the Chamber of Commerce. by Brian Johnson 22nd Annual Road Rally and the soon We've Been Unnecessarily Worried This years Road Rally is dedicated to The Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club to be traditional Fourth of July picnic ¥ T Then Lise Z Optimists were spotted Saturday dri- the memory of Graver Arp who died ear- 2001 Official Entry Form lier this year. He was a supporter and \ /I /Bryant to ving around the island marking a route V ¥ responded Q For an early starting time, bring this form, along with your entry fee to organizer of many Road Rallies.^ Bank Of America (Drive Thru Attn Diane) and coming up with questions such as a to an ad in the 2450 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, Florida favorite from last year, 'How many peo- newspaper about a or mail to: ple are canoeing at Tarpon Bay?' or position as book- Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club Aftn: Richard McCurry 'What color is the pig who gets mail?' store manager at P.O. Box 1370 • Sanibel, Florida CPR Course You can be a part of all this Road Rally the "Ding" Darling fun. Pick up a registration and gather he Sanibel Fire and Rescue National Wildlife Tsam Nams- District, Station I, 2351 Palm Duvfir's IMamfi' , your team There are great prizes for the Refuge, it didn't winners and every team registered Ridge Road, will offer a CPR Naviqator's Name: T take long for mem- receives an official Road Rally T-shirt, course on June 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. bers of the Wildlife which sports those adorable island ani- This course will include one-rescuer car- Society to realize mals who made their first appearance last diopulrnonary resuscitation (CPR) and they had hit the Name the management of foreign-body airway Address: year. jackpot. With 20 As an added attraction the Riverdale obstruction. The course will consist of years of experience Citv State ZlD lecture and practice on CPR man- Dav Phone: Eveninq phone: High School National Champion in the industry and Cheerleaders will be appearing in the nequins. a friendly Pre-registration and payment of Time Out Time In Total Time parade and co-sponsoring a picnic. They demeanor, Bryant have their own rolling smoker house course is required prior to class date. could hardly have Cost of the course is $10. Mileaae Out Mileage In Total Mileaae where they'll prepare a bar-be-cue pork been better qualified dinner with corn on the cob, baked Be sure to wear comfortable clothing, for the job. because you will be working with train- Raw Score Penalties Total beans, bread and a drink. You can pur- It's been one chase the meal for $8.00. The team uses ing mannequins on the floor. Also bring year since she filled the position, and during that time she has become part of the "fami- a towel or pad for your knees if you Penalties: • Five points deducted for each mile over or under computed mileage the proceeds to pay expenses of travelling ly" of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service officers and volunteers. • Two ponts deducted for each minute over or under computed course time to the state and national competitions. need it. "She's just done a real bang-up job," said volunteer coordinator JD Bolden. "She's • Entry disqualified for exceeding posted speed limit You can join the crowd under the tent or For further information and pre-regis- brought in new hats, shirts and expanded the wildlife items. But more importantly, she's • Entry disqualified If not back In 2 hours take your dinners to go. There will be per- tration, feel free to call the Sanibel Fire gotten along very well with the volunteers. They took to her right away - they just love ENTRY FEE $30.00 and Rescue District at 472-5525, Includes Car, Driver, Navigator, Unlimited Crew, 1 Official Road Rally T-Shirt formances by the cheerleaders and door her." Additional entry forms are available at Bank of America • 2450 Periwinkle Way, The Chamber of Commerce prize drawings. Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. "She's a nice lady, real nice," said volunteer Frank Kik, who works the front desk on or at the registration booth Pirate Playhouse • Periwinkle Way All this fun starts after the parade at and 4 p.m.# Tuesday mornings. "She's great. I like working with her." Registration 11 a.m. to Noon • Wednseday, July 4th • Race Starts at 12:30 p.m. Sharp the J. Howard Wood Theatre parking Conducted by the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club • All Proceeds To The Optimist Club's Island Youth Activities Bryant was born in Decatur, Illinois and grew up in the town of Belleville, located near St. Louis. Her career got off the ground when she went to work at the Nebraska Bookstore, one of the largest in the state. "I had a great manager, Sandy Johnson, who taught me the business," said Bryant. THE DOWALD MAC MUXAN From 1985 to 1990 she ran the general bookstore at the University of Missouri. EXPEDITION TO MEASURE VHS GIVE YOUR DAD When her husband took a position at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center in Key ICE AT THE NDKTHPOLE TO West, the family moved to Florida. Bryant landed a job at Walden Books, which operat- HOW SOON VH& CQOLIN& or TOESU N L4 THE TIME OF DAY. ed in a picturesque free standing building with a view of the bay. "It overlooked the Key ON -ANOTHfR. ICE ERA AND FRtttf West Yacht Club," said Bryant. "It was a gorgeous view. I loved it." OS All To HEATH FATHER S DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 17. She was in Key West when Hurricane Andrew ravaged the east coast of Florida. porty Being cut off from the rest of the state during the hurricane, she said, was an eye-open- ISN T IT TIME er. "You did feel much more isolated than here on Sanibel because it's 115 miles from Miami, or the mainland, and there's only one road " Courtesy ol the J N Ding' Darling Foundation TO REMEMBER DAD? eahorse Shop In December of 1994 the family moved to the more populous area of Bradenton, a change from the sleepy streets and tropical vistas of Key West. "I worked at a Walden ankind has always been worried about the weather and climate change. While Books in Sarasota Square in a mall - it was culture shock!" said Bryant. "I walked we now speculate that human activity and the use of fossil fuels is leading to t ; Ladies gepartirieht around like a kid from the country with my mouth open It took a while to get used to." Mglobal wanning, it was not so long ago that many scientists theorized we were ROLEX By the time she got acclimated, they moved to Miami to an area blasted by headed into another Ice Age. "Ding" drew this cartoon in 1923.^ Tommy Bahama, Koret and Royal Robbins Hurricane Andrew. In August of 1998 Bryant came to Sanibel, where she worked at 1 i >: Macintosh Book Shop. ©Christopher D. Koss "I like that it's an island, yet much closer to the mainland than Key West," she said. "I like the small-town atmosphere, and I love The Sanibel School." Tommy Bahama, Cross Creek and Sportif Bryant has three children. Colin, 12, Taylor, 11, and Logan, 7. IN. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Working at the bookstore in the Center for Education has been a unique experience One Wildlife Drive (off San-Cap Road) Sanibel, FL. It opens into the main hall of exhibits, and there is a feeling that the bookstore is part of a greater whole. The bookstore includes glass art by Luc Century and miniature dol- Saturday - Thursday phins, turtles and pelicans. The great birding author David Sibley is expected to speak at Wildlife Drive Is closed Fridays Uliililllllii "Ding" Darling Days this October. From now through August, "I had to give up a lot as far as general books, but I love being able to specialize in Wildlife Drive will be open until approximately one-half Enzo, Sperry and Aerosoles nature books," said Bryant "There is enough to interest everyone in a family. hour before sunset, which places the gate closing at Grandparents can look in one area while the children look in another. 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HOME OF THE SANIBEL DIAMOND"" Sanibel, Fl 33957 J.Part 2 of 2 I Sanibel's Bike t Paths: How To I Fund Them by Camille Kucaba s wonderful as Sanibel's bike ^ #_— *paths are, there's always room for S AJ. SiimprovementE . 'More paths, wider ~ paths, better-maintained paths - cycling enthusiasts are optimistic the City will continue to upgrade and expand these • -v ,•'•• island "crown jewels" for the enjoyment of all. No one disputes the fact that the bike trails "have seen an explosion of use in the past several years," in the words of James Drotleff, president of the Sanibel Bike Club. Respondents to a recent survey of Sanibel property owners ranked cycling above beach activities when asked about Portions of the bike path from Tulip to Lindgren graduate down Between the Chamber of Commerce and Bailey Road, the bike The sharp corner at East Gulf Drive and Elinor is termed "extremely dangerous" by the Excellent — that's the term for a fairly new stretch of bicycle path adjacent Periwinkle favorite pursuits, and rental companies from eight to six feet in width. Heavily used, the eight-foot portion path measures only 24 inches wide. Known as a "flat tire area," it's Sanibet Bike Club. It's also heavily traveled, and there's no room for passing, so all knowl- Way in front of the Old Schoolhouse Theater. agree biking Sanibel is one of the top is cracked and the six-foot portion well worn. comprised of sand and stones. edgeable cyclists use the road, according to the club. "things to do" for visitors on the island. Safe, wide, well-paved and convenient would be willing to accept a modest What about the joggers and rollerbladers paths benefit everyone and encourage Maintenance is ongoing, several areas Many want to see the expenditures to the City's Five-Year Budget Projection In its report to Council, the Five-Year nary meeting with about a dozen rental are in need of repair, nearly 12 of the 25 increase dramatically, and a five-year capi- Review Committee. Numerous cases of Budget Committee suggested that a sepa- venues to brainstorm ideas. increase. The group consensus does not who use the paths?" use, Drotleff believes. The Chamber of favor a proposed bicycle sticker or tag Commerce long has been an advocate of or so miles are recommended for widen- tal improvements program reflects that. general deterioration, edge deterioration, rate category be established for all bike "The Council has asked us to look into Kirkland, who stocks 400 bikes for "better, wider and more" as well. Billy ing to eight feet, and the Bike Club has The Bike Club lauds City Engineer cracks and ridges from root growth, grass path expenditures - reconstruction, main- sustained sources of revenue for bike arrangement, said Kirkland, who ques- rental, suggested trying to get some dol- Kurkland of Billy's Rentals noted that a ambitious ideas for an "ecological" loop Gates Castle for his prompt attention to encroachment, rough surfaces and dan- tenance of existing paths and cost of new paths," Ackley notes. The rental people tioned how compliance would be lars from the Tourism Development decision to bicycle means not going out and additional paths to complete the areas that create a potential safety hazard. gerous intersections were documented. paths, as well as delineating the portion of were told that $210,000 per year for the enforced. Council, since visitors make up a large onto the roadway. "Every time a family "transportation system." "We get excellent cooperation from "Bikers, joggers, surreys, bladers and road repairs applicable to bike path recon- next three years is projected as the figure "Anything you do has to be fair. In a portion of island bicyclists. He also says gets on a bike, they're not in a car." The big questions: what improvements, Gates," who sometimes can complete pedestrians all vie for space on a path that struction. The committee also said a that needs to be raised, with $275,000 way, by helping get cars off the road, he's willing to pay a little more in property So as the City of Sanibel wrestles with when and how to pay for them. repairs the very next day after a problem for the most part was built in the 1970s potential user fee related to after that, according to Kirkland. "That's a we're being penalized" with higher fees. taxes to fund bike paths. its perennial traffic problem and its bud- When it comes to overall bike path is brought to his attention, Drotleff says. and has not improved since," the club bicycle/moped rentals on the island might big burden." "Resorts that provide 'free' bikes don't The public works director said widen- getary requirements, bike paths are a hot maintenance, City expenditures have Early this year the club inspected the president wrote to the City Council. be appropriate, and Interim City Manager He said his occupational license now have to have an occupational license, and ing of the paths is on the capital improve- I yet those bikes are on the bike paths. topic of discussion. declined steadily since fiscal 1997-98. bike paths and presented a pictorial survey O. 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The DOT received a special permit lion projected for public works/parks, and church properties to the City com- A crushed shell path would encourage Work Done On from the South Florida Water Rotarian Of including roads, bridges and bike paths. plex. It would establish a corridor from slow riding with pedestrian access to Management District to be able to have Cost estimates to widen the paths from the east end and north side of the island areas of special interest, perhaps with the outfall from the drainage system flow The Year Award six to eight feet hover around $40,000 that would provide safe transportation not educational displays. Andy Rosse into Pine Island Sound at the end of Andy only to the City complex, including the Why bicycles? per mile; new constaiction comes in at by Barbara Linstrom Rosse Lane by McCarthy's Marina. library, BIG ARTS, the Historical Museum : ID Cars are obviously eliminated because W$$^W™J ' ' '•• ^-:•••"••• CO around $120,000 per mile. The project includes a special catch Where the Periwinkle Way path has and City Hal!, but also on to the Sanibel of the nature of the areas, and walking is lien the rains basin-that will filter and clean the storm Q School and recreation complex on been widened and moved away from the usually limited to perhaps three to five make it to runoff before it dumps into the bay, snsi Sanibel-Captiva Road, Drotleff explained. road, "it's a joy to use," noted Drotleff. miles for the average person. By bicycle, Captiva Island, Cerchie added. .The club's report also proposes that a the entire loop could be experienced with- The Bike Club, with 200 dues-paying they'll have a place to The current portion of the project will r ^p|||| members, is the only advocate for bike safe bikeway be included in engineering in a several hour period. And bikes take be completed with county funds at the WELCOME studies for Causeway reconstruction and up little space, the report noted, and can go instead of pooling Vvfl paths on the island and by proxy has "an up in front of the fire cost of $120,000. The installation of the obligation to represent the interests of all that the Dixie Beach bikeway be contin- be parked easily while riders walk to areas storm drains along Captiva Drive and the the other users," he said. ued from Albatross to the bay. of interest. (See the map). station. paving of the entire stretch of road at the OOTTER: Portions of the paths on Donax Street, A second, long-range goal - "worthy "It's obviously controversial," said "The drainage work end of 2000 cost the county about Periwinkle Way and Dixie Beach of thought and planning for the future" - Doug Dietrich, another Sanibel Bike Club is done," said Randy $600,000. Boulevard are scheduled for repair over is an extension of the bike paths to pur- member. "We just want to plant the seed" Cerchie, construction manager with Lee While confident that the system will be County Department of Transportation the next month, Castle reported. sue educational objectives, according to of an idea and hope the community will able to accommodate drainage after a d Wehner, (right) member of the Improvements to Periwinkle between the club. The island's extensive public see the outstanding opportunity that (DOT). "It's ready for the rainy season." "normal" rainfall, the county engineers For the past few weeks, the bayside Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club, Palm Ridge Road and Meridian Drive lands, representing "an amazing example exists.* have voiced concerns that five inches or receives the coveted "Rotarian of of ecological diversity," offer an opportu- portion of Andy Rosse Lane has been E include widening of the bike path from more may still result in some pooling. the Year Award" for District 6960. The the roadway west of Dunlop and con- nity to link these areas through bike paths closed off while DOT workers placed pipe The current project has been uninter- and a special catch basin. For the next few District, which has 51 Rotarian Clubs structing a new eight-foot path on the for an environmental education rupted. and boasts over 2,650 members, north side of the road from Dunlop to the unmatched anywhere in the county, the weeks, they will repave the road down to Binder Lane. "It's been going very smoothly," says encompasses all of Southwest Florida, Community House crosswalk. club believes. Cerchie, adding that worrying about rain Sarasota to Marco Island. Nearly 400 Completing the bike path transporta- A bicycle provides a quiet, non-pollut- Prior to Christmas last year, the county hasn't been a problem. Rotarians from District 6960 witnessed tion system "would make Sanibel one of ing means of transportation, so "there July 4th Fireworks started the drainage control project by However, the completion of the job, the presentation made by District would be minimal impact on the environ- placing drains and pipes along the stretch the most 'bike friendly' communities in he fireworks display will last including the paving of Andy Rosse and Governor Gary Wilson, at the annual the country," Drotleff wrote. Besides ment," Drotleff said. of Captiva Drive north from Andy Rosse clean-up, will probably take another conference this year held at South Seas The proposed 15 to 20 mile loop approximately 23 minutes. Best Lane up to the turn before South Seas completion of the Periwinkle path, the viewing from the Sanibel month to complete. And, if we do start Resort.^ Bike Club proposes a bikeway that starts would encompass the upland fresh water T Plantation. experiencing rainy season, it might take a Causeway. Show will begin at dusk. That area traditionally would pool at the Causeway Road, through the environment of central Sanibel. little longer. Friends In Service Here Connecting to the existing "Ding" Darling In case of foul weather the rain date is heavily, especially in front of the fire sta- Chamber of Commerce property to set for July 7.# In the meantime, traffic to McCarthy's Bailey Road, continuing on the public five-mile drive, the path would lead to the tion. Marina and Wildside Adventures is being roads through The Dunes to Dixie Beach, bay, estuary and mangrove community. "I believe the locals used to call it Lake directed by signage along Captiva Drive. FISH Lines where it would traverse Gumbo Limbo on Crossing back over the central island, it Louise," said Cerchie. "Hopefully, we've During the construction, DOT workers f you or someone you know is lonely Bunting Circle. would continue to West Gulf Drive, where done the job and the pooling won't hap- have found people to be patient and and seeking companionship and would accommodating. Ienjoy a luncheon get-together once a "They're a good bunch of people out month, call Mary Ann McCormick at there," said Cerchie.^ 472-5916 or call 472-0404.& WISS ing" experience, or discover the won- Ik What's New At ders of the ancient world with our fossil llllliiii touch table. Browse our unique gift shop 50% OFF The Children's and see lots of new, inexpensively priced Diamond & Gold Jewelry items. The museum is open 7 days a STOREWIDE CLEARANCE SALE Distinctive Apparel, Accessories Science Center week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and noon to & Gifts For The Discriminating ome by The Children's Science 5 p.m. weekends. Cost is only $4 for SAVE 40 • 50% ON EVERYTHING!! 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Discover Science, discover membership to our museum, discounts IS A WISE INVESTMENT in our gift shop, and more! The Science | Sculptures • Paintings • Sunbursts Center is easy to find on Pine Island Road between Del Prado and U.S. 41 Now featuring Sonya's and is open seven days a week. Please Hand-painted Accents Summer Fun call 997-0012 for more information or for home or corporate decor tart your summer off right with visit our website at hours of educational fun at The www.cyberstreet.com/csc!# AKT&fRAME COT"' Custom orders accepted San-Cap Rd 1025 Periwinkle Way SChildren's Science Center! See live 2460 Palm Ridge Road Call for an appointment iguanas, pythons, tarantulas, scorpions, 2460 Palm Ridge Road (across from the Lazy Flamingo) 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax -1H1-6836 • 9280-4 College Pkwy turtles and hermit crabs! See the magic 472-1266 • Mon. - Sat. 10-5 Jt McGregor Blvd., Fl. Myers of static electricity and have a "hair rais www.sanibelartandframe.com 472-0909 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.nlphaarts.com ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: •gBargain-Hunters Flood Noah's Ark Churches/ 3559 San-Cap Rd., Administrator Rev. George Ratzmann, Parqchiai Vicar Rev Carmen Caruso. Temples Sunday Mass - 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Sat. Vigil - 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass, Shabbat worship services will be held at 8:30 a.m., Confession - Sat. - 4:30 p.m., the Sanibel Congregational Church every 472-2763. Friday evening at 8 p.m. 472-4446. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 4115 San-Cap Road 2304 Periwinkle Way, 472-2173 Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m. The Rev; Dr. Donald A. Fishburne, Rector FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Sunday: 8 & 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist Weekdays: Wed., 9 a.m. Eucharist with SCIENTIST: Healing 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday -10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sat., 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: room open Wednesday, May through 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rabbi DAILY EARLY BIRD SPECIALS October, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 472-8684. Bruce Diamond. F/i., - 8 p.m. g3 $ 95 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF UNITARIAN UN1VERSALISTS 3-6 P.M. -$8 ~ 12 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA: SOCIETY OF THE ISLANDS: Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse, Presbyter (UU OF THE ISLANDS) YOU ASKED FOR IT! YOU GOT IT! Orthros 9:30 a.m. Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Enjoying the last minutes of calm before the storm of opening day at Noah's Ark are, left Carol Manulskl wasn't sure how she'd pack The "Barnes & Noah" book corner Is always 481-2099. Services First Sunday of the month at 8 Great Lunch Specials For Only §^99 $JSL 99 to right: Dale McGinley, Bob Howard, Bettie Modys, Fr. Donald Fishburne, Anne Hall, Penny this lovely shell mobile and other artistic a popular spot at Noah's Ark. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: 7:30 p.m. Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Fellowship Hall. (until3 p.m.-Take-Out Available) TT 4J* Chrysler 0^ Lunch 11:30-3pm - Gall for free catalog. Mon - Sat 10-5:30pm 21 Dinner 5-30-10pm ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. PATIO DINING • NEW MOTOR SALES • REBUILT POWERHEADS • • FACTORY TRAINED. Offering Eclectic Foods, Mermaids and Native Legends k Tom Abdalla & Dave Doane Authentic Fresh Mexican Food MERCURY - MARINER-JOHNSON - EVINRUDE & BEST Margaritas SUZUKI - YAMAHA-OMC - I/O'S - MERCRUISER HOME OF THE SANIBEL DIAMOND" Courteous Professional Marine Repair Service Reservations and Dockside Service walk-Ins are welcome 941-472-1454 www.friclaysjewelers.com 472-3380 * 466-3344 2055 Periwinkle 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fl 33957 V Phone. 472-1242 in Jerry's Shopping Center gCROW Case water to make a soft meal for the bird when you don't haveta place to 17 The ace student didn't use a blender, but take an injured animal" CO tenderized the shnmp with his own teeth The babies have gained a Of The Week: to mimic nature "I chewed it up in my weight, especially the second mouth," he said.' I knew their mothers one, who arrived at CROW in an Mel Fisher's en 5 Yellow Crowned regurgitated their food for them I didn't emaciated state They were Night Heron do it like that, but pretty close " hand-fed the first week and are Z The Gorovoy family kept the bird in now picking up silver sides and c by Brian Johnson their home overnight, and the following pieces of mice on their own z day Ian's mother, Linda, drove the little "They're doing well," said Treasure Co. m n Fort Myers there fellow into CROW. Deitschel "You can see them en [is a lagoon with a On June 2 the family got another call arguing with each other. One will ro l!large pine tree ris- from a neighbor who had spotted a sec- sit smack on the pile of food and ing nearby so that its ond baby floundering at the base of the the other will peck at it. There's Come See The World's limbs spread out over pine tree. "This is like a neighborhood a lot of talk Herons are very the water. Each year project," said Patricia. "Everyone keeps vocal - there's lots of squawk- the tree is home to watch of these birds. ing " Grtatest Treasure Hunter's Exhibit yellow-crowned night Baby night heron #2 also received a The herons will move into the th herons making their seafood dinner "We cooked scallops in stilt cage outside when their Authentic "Atocha" 17 Century nests Some years, said Patricia the microwave and then then fed him with feathers come in enough for Tofflemire, there are as many as 15 nests kitchen pincers," said Patricia them regulate their own body in the tree. Patricia woke up the next morning at temperature From there they Shipwreck Treasures On May 29 one of the nestlings was 5 a m. to check on the baby and give him will move to a larger complex, found on the ground. Sometimes a baby another meal. When she saw that he was where they will get the chance to bird falls out of a nest by accident, other cold and unresponsive, she wrapped him test their flight. Deitschel said times he or she is pushed out by a larger in a towel, sat down in a chair and pressed CROW gets a big influx of baby sibling In a litter of three chicks, the last him to her chest. She sat with him for night herons in June and July. one - the tiniest one - usually gets over an hour and together they watched "Last year we had great success Two baby Yellow Crowned Night Herons Purchase Genuine Artifacts bumped out into the world, where death is the sun come up "When he finally with them. Most of the babies rarely more than a day or two away. warmed up he tried to nip me, which was pulled through. It all depends on Patricia. "When you look around at all the "The older the juveniles get the more a good sign!" she said their condition when they arrive," cement, .and the new development, it's From The "Atocha" aggressive they are," said CROW veteri- That morning she drove him to Patricia, Ian, Linda and the rest of the clear that there are less places for them to narian PJ Deitschel CROW, where the staff put him in a cage family continue to keep an eye on the live. It touches your heart to help them in Ian Gorovoy, one of the top students in inside the clinic with night heron #1. The pine tree. Ian said he scared off a raccoon even a little way."3^ Multi-Million Dollar Display the junior class at Fort Myers High two babies are not believed to be siblings - the other day who wis heading for one of CROW is located across the road School, took charge of the orphaned just from the same tree. the nests. from the "Ding" Darling National night heron. "He's enthusiastic about "CROW is so terrific," said Patricia. "When you hold jne of those little Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel-Captwa View Working wildlife - he's a budding naturalist," said "It's such a blessing to have a place like birds in your hands, or have a towel Road. Tours run at 11 a.m. Volunteers Patricia, his aunt. that. I've lived in places where you didn't around them, and can feel their heartbeat are always welcome and can reach Ian created a puree out of shrimp and have resources like CROW, and it's sad - you know it's a living being," said CROW at 472-3644. Conservation Lab eW "An Ocean Boutique" foUttd&u. Send APPY Sanibel 6 Worldwide Shells at Furniture World Corals & Exotic Sealife • Shell Mirrors SERVINGiTHEILEElCOUNTYlCOMMUNITYiFORTOVERmWEARS Gifts * Jewelry • Lamps • Hats Sweats • T-Shirt5 « Cover-ups Solitudes® Tapes & CDs Craft Supplies • Handmade Xmas Ornaments * LOWEST PRICE WltlWi>>l«l0nCI«w«lralAv«f41|soOiirlJWrtoainiU«<>r 'AY! 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grove snapper were on the large side , thick as any year i can remember Dead around the islands looked a little crowded hours they decided that the tarpon were Kingdom, Telephone 01273 488005-Fax survive Seller Hang it under your Black with some of them weighing in at three to baits, live baits and anything else, laid on by boats this weekend, it was because of not going to show well, so they went 01273 478606 If you would like a free I do question his recommendations to spruce (Pices manana) four pounds The yellowtail snapper were the bottom will work in the 10 to 25 foot the Caloosa Catch and Release snook fishing and they ended up catching complete catalogue of their other publica- grow ferns and companion plants under Buyer You know that tree does not on the larger size too The answer to depths, just off the beaches and in the Tournament that was held out of South and releasing 20 really nice snook This tions, please utilize the above address orchids Common sense tells us that the grow on Sanibel catching these fish is lots of chum Keep backbay The beaches are more preferable Cover of Orchids Are Easy Seas Resort There were 118 boats that just goes to show that you might not be The biographical sketch of the author, possibility of diseases and insects, plus the Seller Neither does the as much chum floating down out of your so that you do not have to contend with entered in the tournament The first place able to target the fish that you want on a Tom Gilland, states that "in 1981, he air restriction, is not favorable to a healthy or soda, cut from the top leaving four Odontoglossum enspum orchid #= chumbag as you can Keep your lines and the large catfish If you do catch a catfish overall winners were staying at Jensen's certain day but target the fish that are returned to Scotland from a penod living orchid I do grow under my orchids, inches at the bottom, placed at ground Dr Granbefry is President of the leaders as light as possible and keep your he will make good bait for the sharks as Twin Palms and scored a total of 303 most likely to produce and eat on that in Canada, transformed a small, underde- placed high in trees, many bromehads level, filled with beer is an excellent control Sanibel Captiva Orchid Society She is a hooks small as well as your bait The well as the tarpon Speaking of tarpon, all inches That is the total length of their 2 day Listen to your guide and don't always veloped garden into a beautiful, plant filled The glossary of terms is short, simple, for snails and slugs They are more inter- well-known Orchid hobbyist, lecturer, smaller shnmp that are appearing at the of the guides have been doing real well on snook, two trout, and two redfish That is try to tell him what you want but follow his environment This success inspired an and easy to leam This is necessary to ested in the beer than orchids I wish writer, and a Master Gardener She holds mannas now are ideal for snapper fishing the tarpon along the beaches as far out as an inshore slam each of two days The advice That is what you are paying him interest in orchids, of which, Tom now understand "orchid language" grasshoppers had the same inclinations. aBS degree in Horticulture and graduate You might want to offer small white and 30 feet of water If you cannot find the ? winners were Capt Jerry Cleffi, Jason for Good Fishing & has a collection of over one hundred vari- The pnce of the book was worth it to Page 63 has a beautiful picture of the degrees in Psychology yellow feather jigs at the same time schools near the beaches or in the usual McCard, and Mark Miller, all from Punta eties" remind me that a plastic container, as milk oncidium papiho but no cultural sugges- We've Mastered The Art Gi THE LOBSTERFEST JACARANDA •• Vk pound Maine Lobster served with SEAFOOD * STEAKS * SPIRITS "GREAT SPECIALS*Saturday 7:30 am- II am-Sunday 7:30 am-Noon , , corn on the cob, french fries, coleslaw. Discover the If it Swims in Florida waters, (while supplies last) Ancient Flavors we probably feature it PRIME STEAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD Serving Fresh Native Seafood, Beef & Pasta Dishes Taste of the Islands: ALL YOU CAN EAT - 36 Dining Awards since 1988 including Every Tuesday Noon - Close CRAB FEAST .. the Unique Best Restaurant for seafood Freshness for the k bife out ofpritpe 3, & Best Restaurant Fried Shrimp \\ Wednesday and Sunday * Noon to Close Discriminating JEAH UBOEUf J The SanibelSteakhouse 'mtmds a 'ptre night o Food **** for all reasons. Coconut Fried ^ Palate. Atmosphere: ***•*• Service ***•* Enjoy "Garden Dining" on Almandine Fried Served with baked beans, coleslaw and com bread Sanibel's only outdoor screened-in Served with Swamp Cabbage, Potatoes au Gratin Patio with Raw Bar Served with Potatoes Au Gratin, Swamp Cabbage & Com on the Cob All Specials are Treasure Chest with .. to Smfully Tempt inner §'^JOfrrp, nightly Lounge open 4 p.m. • Happy Hour daily 4 -7 p.m. Subject to Availability Prizes For Good Kids! Your Mind MONDAY NIGHT IS Repervatfam suggested- Live Entertainment Nighdy Serving Lunch & Dinner PRIME TIME!!! Dinner Reservations 8:30-12:30 Mon. Raggae Allstars Accepted Sferyfng exclusively USJDA > 8:30 -12:30 Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Bohemian Rhapsody ASS ysa cam eau fe 8:30 - 12:30 Fri. & Sat. Reggae with Tropical Breeze 2407 Periwinkle Way, 37 items "Consider the Kids" Menu |U" • Sanibel 8:30-12:30 Sun. Charlie Jenkins Band tig nativeftsh i Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 941-472-6882 Dinner Daily 5:00 -10:00 p.m. Reservations accepted but not required 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel Island • (941) 395-2300 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT •J LJ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Served with Cole Slaw & Corn on the Cob Open 7 days a week 1 lam - 10pm 47&-57O0 1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • 472-1771 Served with baked Idaho potato and Corn on the Cob 20 Shell Islands Garden Club , , , , , _ : Ir : I think I told you about my mountain.^ ed that the phrase "long, long, long" used From page 14 Gardening mulch. Well, gradually I am working it earlier to describe one of his thank-yous II § Announces New Officers down, with the help of a hard working Business As Usual be changed. We decided "epic" was more Turtles CO to On Sanibel man who worked four hours on Saturday accurate. I and made quite a dent in it. Now it is up submitted by Bob Wimbush a.m. - the bonus is the sunrise, especially BobLaswell presented a check to Liz (near the Lighthouse)." O by Hulda Walters to me to complete the task but the mos- ften we Fowler of BIG ARTS -the charity named quitoes are not being very helpful in this Glissman said she also enjoys talking c lose by Ruth Iyengar at this spring's talent to people on the beach about the turtles. z "America's great- endeavor. I would rather work early mom- track of show — to support their ambitious summer est strength, and its ing and late evening but with little cooper- O She said people are usually curious about c the jewels in kids camp. Liz said it was open to children the work of volunteers and come up to m greatest weakness, is ation from those pesky critters so it is a our midst, so I of all ages, and several members from the our belief in second big decision - the heat or the bugs! I went ask questions. It is rewarding, she said, to en want to take back table indicated they might partici- help educate the public. chances, our belief to one of the nurseries Sunday but found this opportuni- pate. M 1 very little in the way of plants that can sus- Ball has worked tirelessly since taking CO that we can always ty to thank The meeting adjourned at 8:30.$ start over, that things tain our summer heat. I am always over the program. "There's a fascination 8 Roger between humans and turtles, a fascination can be better." amazed at the bountiful supply of plants Gunnerfeldt (Anthony Walton) that are available which do not take our with hatchlings," she said. "There are for the beauti- some large environmental issues that I hope you have summers. That is poor planning some- fully composed enjoyed reading where along the line for sure. So I am just can't affect, but maybe I can help a few prayer he baby sea turtles survive." Iabout the various taking care of what I have, watering and delivers at the landscapers we are so lucky to have on feeding and hoping for the best. This is a We mail to every home and Charles LeBuff got the sea turtle pro- opening of gram started in 1958. It is now the this island, those who make life easier for good time to check out our native plant each meeting. Roger Gunnerfeldt con- business on Sanibel and most of us and bring more beauty into our nursery and see what one can put in that sistently adds style and longest running sea turtle program in the Roger, thank Captiva every week United States. When LeBuff retired in lives. This week it is George and Walter of will be drought and heat resistant. I have you. grace to weekly meet- President Beary May presents Liz Fowler a Earth Care. Do you remember Laurel and several in my landscape and they are very ings. 1992, the program came under the aus- Early every check in support of the BIG ARTS summer Hardy? How about Abbot and Costello. easy to take care of, as I have mentioned camp for kids. pices of SCCF.# What I mean is that when you say before. I have a few favorites which are "month at one Wednesday morning meet- George, you say Walter and Visa versa. the Cherokee bean, Passion flower vine, ing there is no scheduled speaker. It is, These two, although not the fumy men wild Coffee bean shrub and Lantana. And instead, devoted to Kiwanis business. Here Mary Jo Kirkpatrick, Pat Neitzke, Hulda Walters, Lucille Dickinson, Faye Granberry that I mentioned are still two forever there is the large family of bromeliads that are some samplings from this morning's endearing men who are the definition of almost take care of themselves. Plant business: accomplishment and endurance. these and your problems are over! I try to The meeting belled to order at 8 p.m. he Shell Islands Garden Club has announced new officers for the 2001-2002 Roger's prayer. Pledge of Allegiance. "My Come and experience , term. They are: President, Pat Neitzke; First Vice President, Faye Granberry; Unsurpassed by any partnerships in the make most of my flower beds perennial history of Sanibel, well, all right Francis with plants that can .take care of them- Country 'tis of Thee." Muench works the TSecond Vice President, Lucille Dickinson; Secretary, Hulda Walters; and crowd into a frenzy. Treasurer, Mary Jo Kirkpatrick. and Sam Bailey have a few years on selves which surely makes gardening more them. That two men can build a sterling fun. HAPPY GARDENINGS Keith Trowbridge reminded us that he The Shell Islands Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of each month October reminded us last week that as he through May, offering a variety of programs, workshops and field trips geared to further partnership in gardening and put a couple of decades behind their belts is unprece- explained about a month ago, Kiwanis educate members in everything from flower arranging to horticulture. A special project was formed as a networking group for of the club this year is providing floral bouquets to the Sanibel Library.^ dented. Our hats off to Earth Care, George and Walter, for another founding business people, and that the word member of the Sanibel Hall of Fame. Kiwanis comes from the Algonquin Indian word for "Trading Place". Thanks for reminding us, Keith. Devoted catch and release'fisherman Doug Dietrich, who got skunked again last weekend, announced he has founded a GIVE DAD A TIE! new association for humanistic fishermen. One still reaps the benefits of regular fish- Then give him what he really wants ing including polluting, over consuming Casuaf fine d/n/ng gasoline, beer drinking with friends, and with entertainment nightly in the ^ unlimited purchasing and operation of Dinner at the... exotic and expensive fishing tackle, elec- Piano Bah and-Lounge, fle/cp MU. tronics and boats, but one eliminates all t"ot FntheiS Da>' |- •• ' possibility that a fish might be injured even Acccplinq world whk you «Kne in flSej if returned to the sea. It's called "no catch, no release". Steve Brown was quick Open daily for Dinnei 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lounge and Entertainiiient iirtttfli^d aSfe to point out that this was not a new con- All ml^jor credit cards accepted • Specializing Iw private parties»Reservations recommended '* *"'""' ~ '""' cept, and that he had, in fact, been doing that for years. Tom Louwers noted it had only rained Serving Dinner 7 Days once on his recent trip to Michigan. It JEAN LE BOEUF started on Friday and ended Sunday night. FT, MYERS NEWS PRESS 5:30pm - 10pm Beary May informed us that the play- Piano Bar • Private Parties 276 West Gulf Drive ground at the school must be replaced and Parking asked if club members would volunteer to, Adjacent to Nutmeg Village erect the new one. Steve Mullins agreed to Sanibel -472-1141 head that committee. Dick Muench sug- gested that since the problem was arsenic leaching into the ground, and it had taken ten years for it to reach unacceptable lev- els, that we just replace the sand. John Adler worried aloud about replacing the Open for Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30 - 930 PM pilings under his house. Outstanding Cuisine & Excellent Wine (Selection Muench and Trowbridge plugged Island Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 • Dinner 5:00 - 9:30 Night — June 21 — at the ball game and Open All Day For Beer & Wine engaged Beary May in. a discussion of Captiva Drive, Captiva Island • 472-1956 what Sam Bailey really had in mind for Closed Sundays • Credit Cards Accepted www.sancapdining.com/villagecafe beer sales. Walt Hadley told a gardening story. 472-3434 Bob Wimbush was fined for having his Located deep in the heart of downtown Captiva, Reservations Recommended picture in the paper. Steve Brown request- directly on the Gulf where the sun sets nightly. Chef/Owner Paul Minoui From the shores of the Riviera A Smoke-Free Restaurant to the Gulf Coast of Sanibel, enjoy Northern Now Accepting Reservations For Father's Days Italian Cuisine & Mediterranean Specialties 22 F™m page 5 improvements. "I want to go back once Commissioners. They don't know where From page '38 Maritime Trivia 23 more and say, 'Don't do anything until we stand on some of the finer points." He 53 § Causeway you're sure what you want to do.'" favored a "positive, constructive" Graduation by Bryan Henry ui litigation to prevent the County from mov- Council member Judy Workman approach, telling Council and the citizens I agreed. "Let's be at the meeting on the of Sanibel to attend the meeting on the Ceremony agfish ean tie themselves in knots. o [[] ing ahead with plans to rebuild the Span Fish use their mouths for many 2 B and C bridges. 26th armed with the facts: this is what we 26th. "They want to listen to you," he gram or signing them up for the school cCO want and why. Be ready," she said. said. year can contact Miss Susan at 472-4538. Hthings that people perform with z -> "Now's the time to stop the momen- their hands: gathering food, building ^ turn," said Council member Steve Brown, Jon Liljequist, chairman of the Sanibel Based on the system, the County will The school said goodbye to Diane Causeway Study Group, suggested the have the final word, regardless, Ackley Barone, the assistant director, who homes and taking care of their babies. z> who spoke out in favor of legal action dur- 3 Canada has 15 percent of the world's Q ing the special session called by the County be encouraged to "go back and noted. !? returned to New York with her family. read our report thoroughly," His group Miss Diane worked at the school for nine coastline. Ol z mayor. "We've tried all kinds of nice ways A sea turtle nest is called a clutch. ro still challenges the cost estimates prepared years and was widely admired for her o 5 to do it," Brown said. Once the Coast About Sea Turtles on The sex of sea turtles is determined by o — Guard is involved, they may mandate a by the County's consulting engineers. teaching skills and her soft-spoken man- "It's time for innovation. Create some Sanibel & Captiva Islands ner. the temperature of the sand during the fixed high-span bridge and "throw it up in gestation period. The colder sand pro- short order," he added. "We need to take new law here," Liljequist told the Council. -AJ|. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation The school welcomed Lisa Manfredi, Speaking from the audience, Peter monitors Loggerhead sea turtle nesting on who worked with the two year-olds, The duces males, the warmer sand females. a very, very strong stand." A pregnant goldfish is called a twit. Theiss had called the meeting after Pappas termed the controversy a "political Sanibel and Captiva from May thru October. Gainsville school system is still wondering fight. The people on Sanibel don't want -^ Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as threat- how they let Miss Lisa get away. Miss Lisa Green sea turtles are the only sea tur- attending the June 4 Board of Lee tles that eat plants. County Commissioners planning and the bridge changed. It's also in the best ened under the Endangered Species Act. is creative, patient and a hard worker. Her interest of this entire County. We need to J^. Pollution, lighted beaches, loss of nesting habi- husband, Michael, ran the sound system at There's a disease called ichthyosis that management work session at which turns the skin scaly like a fish. Commissioners indicated they would pass tell the Lee Commissioners that and get tat, boat collisions and entrapment in shrimp graduation. them to believe it," he said. nets and other fishing gear have caused a dras- The school also added three new part- Sailfish can leap out of water into the along to the Coast Guard the County con- air at 50 mph. sultants' recommendations for bridge "The successful county tomorrow is the tic decline in sea turtle populations. time teachers in 2000-2001: Maria county that preserves its geographical -^ Adult Loggerhead sea turtles can grow to Cruikshank helped Miss Lisa with the The largest known jellyfish had tenta- reconstruction. cles that werell8 feet long. Council adopted a resolution asking assets today," Pappas continued. "We more than three feet in length and weigh twos, Nikki Amadio worked in the after- won't be ignored if we make the proper between 250-400 pounds. noon program, and Coquina Frederick Shock treatment for epilepsy was once the County Board not to reach a decision administered by electric catfish.^ on Causeway improvements prior to the political argument." -^ Female Loggerhead sea turtles emerge at night (mom to Tadem) assisted from 4 to 6 p.m. He also favored taking "immediate to lay 40-180 leathery, ping-pong ball sized eggs Once again Miss Karen spearheaded June 26 meeting and requesting recogni- and usually nest 2 or 3 times in a single season. Friends In Service Here tion of the City Council to speak on behalf legal action...to get the County to listen the Spring Festival, a major fundraiser for and show us respect as taxpayers." J^ The incubation period for Loggerhead sea the school. of the citizens of Sanibel. turtle eggs on Sanibel and Captiva is approx- Theiss said at least two County Board Former Council member Andrew imately 56 days. Parents made big contributions, bring- FISH Lines Reding said he heard "no hostility in the ing snacks and driving kids to special members expressed doubt June 4 about -^ Sea turtle hatchlmgs emerge after dark using f you or someone you know has lost a which way to proceed with Causeway voices of any of the Lee County the light of the horizon to orient them to the events, such as the seining trip. The Board of Directors included Betsy Ventura (presi- loved one or has had a traumatic event water. Artificial light near the beach can lead occur and would gain comfort and sup- the hatchlings away from the water where dent), Cindy Sitton (vice-president), I port from others with similar experiences, Taste Of The Islands Best Pizza they soon die from dehydration, exhaustion Stephanie Strange (treasurer), Dawn or are crushed by cars. Gorka (secretary), Kathleen Wolter call Diane Shepard at 395-2440 or call 1995-2001 472-0404. 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Seasoning The Affections Of May Is A Real Charmer bors is apt to attract uninvited guests. should enhance, not take over the deli- | Add Variety A long-handled grilling basket is sug- cate fish flavor. r^e< by Di Saggau . gested for easy handling, and the fish is If you have questions about your loridic a Rep kicked offering to work in exchange for a bed | To Grilling more likely to stay intact if the skin is not equipment or grilling or barbecuing, call ' off their summer and a home cooked meal. May questions aul that grill out of the garage — removed. It's also a good-idea to spray the Weber hot line: 1-800-GRILL-OUT season in grand his intentions but Quinn assures her "I'm the grid and the basket — while they're (1-800-474-5568). 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Combine but- servings. leaves her with the pickup truck and a ther one is feeling any pain due to their ers, and justice prevails in the end. directorial debut of resident Production ter, pepper, salt, rosemary and ver- GRILLED PINEAPPLE mountain of worries over how she'll make friendly imbibing at the party. Hank starts Each actor does a remarkable job in Manager, Rebecca Tomlinson. Hopefully ! Contact Marianne Chance, Sanibel Resident mouth. Stir in mushrooms and scallion. Cut whole unpeeled pineapple into 6 ends meet. putting the moves on May, but it's hard for their role and they exude a marvelous rap- it will not be her last. For tickets call the i BUYING OR SELLING IN SANIBEL-CAPTIVA • 415-5329 Divide mushroom mixture over salmon; to 8 wedges. Remove core from each May doesn't even have time to adjust to her to take him seriously when he looks port between each other. Their timing is box office at 332-4488 or toll free at seal each foil packet tightly. 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December 21) Continue to build from the U.S. Military Academy at oi 3 LAW: What is the Wagner Act also known as? your self-confidence by taking addi- West Point, N.Y Flipper, who was CO UJ 4 HISTORY: When was the League of Nations formed? tional steps to assert your rights. never spoken to by a white cadet 5. MUSIC: What is a madrigal? Cheer up. The process gets easier during his four years at West Point, 6. MEASUREMENTS: What is the customary length of a cubit? with each clear-cut victory. was appointed a second lieutenant in c CAPRICORN (December 22 to the all-African-American 10th m CO ANSWERS January 19) Despite your keen Cavalry. oi Q •SBipui 21 jnoqv '9 'saoioA aaoiu xo aaiqj DUOS paiueduioDOBUfi Capricornean sense of what's right • On June 14, 1940, with the N3 D 'sauBqdojsuy '\ 0261 t? '1 V suoijBjay ioqeq jeuocretvj 'g and what's not, you still need facts to Allied defenders of France evacuated Everything's on-track. Meanwhile, back up your suspicions about a co- to the British Isles, the German My gather your family and friends foi a worker. Bide your time. The truth army, facing little resistance, cap- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) lovely summer outing. will come out. tures and occupies Paris, the French Keep a lid on your temper, despite LEO (July 23 to August 22) You AQUARIUS (January 20 to capital. Later in the day, a giant attempts made by someone who might feel that you're being virtuous February 18) A relationship you Swastika banner was hoisted onto MODELS OPEN DAILY • 10 - 5 might be trying to goad the Sheep dedicating all this time to your pro- hope to save might seem too far the Eiffel Tower. into flaring up. Staying cool helps ject. But a little time off for summer gone to be rescued. But continue • On June 12, 1942, Anne THE SANIBEL THE ASHLAR II put your adversary into a deep fun with loved ones will help you working with your partner to try to Frank, a young Jewish girl living in freeze. relax and refill your energy reservoir. mend the misunderstanding. Amsterdam, receives a diary for her TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) VIRGO (August 23 to September PISCES (February 19 to March 13th birthday. Anne's father sur- All you Ferdinands and Fernandas 22) Your emotions might mislead 20) You need to keep your emotion- vived Auschwitz and published need to take time to smell the flow- you, but not your instincts Do what al side in check and let your logical Anne's diary in 1947 as "The Diary Principal Barbara Von Harten, Kelsie Macray, Lars Bredahl and Ted Tyson ers. You've worked hard. Now stop you know to be right, even if you'd self sort out the problem that threat- of a Young Girl." The book has been ars Bredahl and Kelsie Macray, 7th grade winners of the Sanibel-Captiva and indulge yourself with the vaca- rather make other choices. Time will ens a longtime association. Expect translated into some 30 languages. show that you chose well. some hidden truths to be revealed. • On June 16, 1966, the U.S. Retired Officers Association, (TROA) 2001 Patriotic Essay Contest, are shown tion you so richly deserve. leading the pledge of allegiance after receiving their $200 U.S. Savings Bond LIBRA (September 23 to October Supreme Court hands down its deci- L GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) from past Chapter President Ted Tyson. "The Sanibel-Captiva Chapter TROA is 22) This could be a good time to re- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY There's good news for single sion in Miranda v. Arizona, establish- pleased to have provided these awards to outstanding students attending the Sanibel evaluate some of the business deci- "The Sanibel" is a southern casual golf mansion viewing Award winning "Sater Group" design, features Geminis who feel incomplete with- • On June 13, 323 B.C., ing the principle that all criminal sus- School, for the past 20 years," said current Chapter President Dr. D.E. "Doc" sions you've made over the past sev- 3 t "wildlife lakes" and golf course, yet a block or 7 minute 3BR plus den, High quality and impeccable out someone special in their lives. A Alexander the Great, the young pects must be advised of their rights Cooperrider. w eral months. A new adviser offers walk to the Gulf • exclusive club Classic beauty in home construction, attention to detail. Saturnia peek at Cupid's checklist reveals that Macedonian military genius who before interrogation.# some much-needed counsel. features walk in wine cellar, sound sytstem, fitness room, stone floors throughout, stem to wall elevated a Scorpio or Virgo will soon be forged an empire stretching from the lavish master suites, separate private guest suite with liv- pool. All this one block from water and on knocking on your door. SCORPIO (October 23 to eastern Mediterranean to India, dies \ ing room loft. Fully furnished at 51,170,000. May close golf course at $659,900. Call today, J.B. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) November 21) A personal challenge in Babylon, in present-day Iraq, at May 2002 with this year's price AskJ.B. Novellt Novelli, Century 21 J.B. Novelli International Don't fret if things at work might be involving someone close to you the age of 33 for details, Century 21 J,B, Novelh Internationale at 941-395-1200. at 941-395-1200. going too slowly for you. needs precisely the kind of courage • On June 15, 1877, Henry THE CAYMAN THE BIMINI Raffle Winner Loves Her Lexus TAKE OUT usan McColl of Fort Myers drove her shiny new Lexus SRX300 across the Causeway Crunchy Grouper & Steak Sandwiches recently and stopped for a photo Full Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar c *e«» Famous House Special Grilled Cheese at Bank of the Islands. McColl Daily Lunch Specials won the luxury SUV that was raf- A superb design. Lovely veranda, An extraordinary work of craftsmanship. Cold Beverages Reuben, French Dip, Grilled Chicken * Homemade Soups & Salads fled off last spring by the Sanibel short stroll to Gulf of Mexico, golf course, This Palladian tropical golf mansion has BAILEY S Call us for your cookout, picnic and party Q ° School Fund:« , < • tennis courts. 3 bedrooms, formal soaring ceilings. Golf, pool, spa, vistas, Catering & Box Lunches needs. We'll take care of you! 472-4394 "1 loved crossing the Causeway dining and nook. Pick your lot. $1,012,500 tile, dream kitchen and den. All a block Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Road Take Donax St to Middle Gulf Dr., Complete Lunch Menu even when I had to drive my 10- with extras. Lease back available at from the Gulf. Better build now!! Right to Beachview Estates Available for Take-Out I year-old Jeep," McColl said. "But $6,500 per month $750,000. Call J.B, Novelli at 395-1200. 472-1516 the view is better than ever in my new Lexus!" McColl purchased one of the Take Causeway Road, nearly 800 Lexus raffle tickets sold Restaurant & Deli Gramma Dot's by Sanibel School Fund volunteers Daily Lunch Specials • Salad Bar • Take-Out The Only Dockside Dining on Sanibel This was the second year the raffle Right on Periwinkle Way, or Eat In. • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Located at the Sanibel Marina \ was held to raise money for a for- Open Daily 6am. - 10p.m. Specializing in Local Seafood eign-language program at The Left on Donax, Right on Middle Gulf Drive. DAILY SPECIALS We also feature Petite & 10 oz. Filet Mignons Sanibel School Plans already are being made for the 2002 raffle Susan McColl and her Lexus RX300 Follow signs to 804 Birdieview 1700 Periwinkle Way 472-93OO Dining Awards'6 years running ' 472-8138 "The raffle has been an excellent project for us, and we plan to keep it up," and anyone interested in helping raise lorn Shannon, incoming president of the funds to enhance educational opportuni- at Beachview Estates or call 395-0093, Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, Pasta and muth much BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER banibel School Fund, said Board mem- ties at the island's K-8 public school are more. Takeout menu available on all menu items, bers working with Shannon for the 2001- welcome to join in activities of the Sanibel Century 21 J.B. Novelli Internationale • 959 Periwinkle Way • 395-1200 BEST VALUE ON THE ISLANDS! School Fund including our daily $5 lunch specials. 4 Homemade Soups/Chowders Daily &m school year are Monica Albert, Don't forget Sanibel's newest Sports Bar "The Uoug Allen, Jean Baer, Colleen Bauer, "This is an exciting and very important ''fo^EF*'p"~ I Deli Sandwiches • Fresh Baked Breads • Espressos, Inga Bredahl, Mary Greenberg, Brenda time for us as The Sanibel School pre- Bungalow" featuring raw oysteis, steamed snow crab v-^uGMfel ZS Cappuccinos, Lattes & Mochas • Awesome Desserts^ legs and clams and lots pf Happy Hour Specials. rarnty, Jim Herman, Susie Holly, Jacque pares for major expansion," Shannon *-«—_—~*^ Located in fte feart of Periwinkle Place Shopping Center Owens, Diana Perez, Cindy Pierce says. Call her at 395-2879 for informa- turday 11am til 10pm • Sunday 9 am til 10 pm :omer of Rabbit and San-Cap Road • 472-8311 Open 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily •- 472-2525 ipnng Rosen and Birgie VerTesch. tion about committees, projects and sanibel School parents, grandparents upcoming meetings # 2 receive athletic awards at The Island against other schools. I'll never forget this 33 i Sanibel House at 11:30 a.m. group." CO At the restaurant, Debra Kridle, the With the help of Chris Hall, Jennifer I | Students Put Athletic Director, was waiting for them Hall, Tyler Compton and Nancy McDole, O with trophies, special t-shirts and a cake. she called up the athletes. The sports en \ On Talent Show When all the kids and parents took their included volleyball, basketball, soccer, seats, Kridle addressed the group. "I've cross country, track and field, tennis and -> by Brian Johnson been looking forward to this banquet for a. golf. Kridle also thanked the parents, who logged countless hours driving the kids ine years ago second grade teacher long time," she said. "I am so proud of rm CO you. You are pioneers. You are the first around the county to sports contests.^ Laurie Sanders was inspired to en ^Q_ organize a talent show by her athletes from The Sanibel School to play <| daughter, Ashley, a budding young gym- o w nast. Why not have an event, thought Sanders, to showcase all the gifts of the students, gifts often not seen by parents and classmates? Ashley is now in tenth grade and a graduate of The Sanibel School, but her ome Loans mom is still running the talent show. "It H keeps getting bigger and better," said Bee Weatherby and Brandi Rider Sanders. In the past two years, with the addition - of the sixth and seventh grades, Sanders But we remain \ has been able to delegate authority to the Chris Hall hands out letters at awards ceremony at the Island House older students. This has eased some of the Anna Craig plays the piano EFFICIENT • RELIABLE • ACCURATE • DEPENDABLE burden of the job from her while encour- Barbara VonHarten, the Principal of find Brandi Rider wore bright pink and whose daughter Lauren is in kindergarten aging the students to develop leadership at The Sanibel School. "It was-a diverse The Sanibel School, took the stage at the skills. blue wigs. Kari Fowler and Elizabeth conclusion of the show. "I'm very proud Sitton wore jazzy dance outfits. Logan and program, from the piano concertos to the PINNACLE Holly Copeland took command as MC cute dance songs by the little kids." of what a great audience you've been," of the talent show, announcing all the acts Blake Sobczak amazed the crowd with she said to all the students. She also complex renditions of classical music on The talent show came to a rousing fin- and praising the performances. "She did a Shea Barfield as Dorothy ish when Rachel Galante and Kacie thanked the participants for putting on terrific job," said Sanders. "Holly is very the piano. The fifth graders dedicated such a "wonderful show" and the parents Recreation Complex on Thursday, June their version of Funky Town to their Phillips sang "Proud To Be An LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKERAGE BUSINESS responsible. She wrote all the comments 7, the day before the end of school. All American." Parents had brought minia- for supporting it. She encouraged every- down ahead of time." teachers. Shea Barfield, accompanied by one to attend a City Council meeting on Dave Maddock • Glenn Ristine • Suzie Freeman age groups participated in the event, her grandmother Lois Warner on the ture American flags and distributed them Amanda Gergin handled the sound sys- which lasted two hours. Parents and to all the students at the end of the pro- June 19 at 9 a.m., when proposals for air 1711 Periwinkle Way, Suite 1, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 • 941-472-8400 tem, playing the appropriate music for piano, made a sweet picture singing conditioning in the gym as well as a skate teachers sat on chairs in front of the "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," and gram. So in a sea of red, white and blue Mailing Address: P.O. Box 334 FAX 941 -472-8440 each act. It was a big job, but she did it stage, filling the gym to near capacity. flags, everyone stood and joined in. There park on Sanibel will be discussed. well. amused the audience by taking a little toy 2nd Home « Condominiums • Jumbo & Super Jumbo Loans Most of the students sang and danced dog out her basket which did a flip. were some misty eyes before the song VonHarten then dismissed the stu- The talent show got underway at to their favorite songs. Bee Weatherby came to a close. dents, starting with the students due to Primary Home • Construction/Permanant • Refinancing 9:30 a.m. in the gym at The Sanibel Holly Copeland and Laurie Sounders "It was great," said Kathleen Wolter, Cash Out • No Income • Investment Property ADA SHISSLER SELLS.. DINKINS BAYOU Students myth that socioeconomic status is a factor Later this year, we will be distributing www.firn.edu/doe and click on the 2000- in a child's ability to learn. Our children cash awards to high performing schools. 2001 School Accountability Report.) 941-472-5187 ext. 254 • 800-553-7338 ext. 254 DIRECT GULF ACCESS are learning that "F" doesn't mean "fail- Schools that earned an "A" or improved Our high standards and accountability Continue To ure" - it means "future improvement." at least one letter grade from last year are system place Florida on the cutting edge e-mail: [email protected] Credit for these accomplishments must eligible to receive a reward of $100 per of school reform. While not an end in Meet Learning go to our hard-working public school student as part of the state's School themselves, school grades are a means to teachers. They understand the value of Recognition Program. Currently there are an end. The result is increased achieve- Gorgeous home, Challenge teaching the core subjects of reading, writ- 568 schools that earned an "A" and 629 ment for our students. As Education submitted by Charlie Crist, ing and mathematics covered by the schools that improved by at least one let- Commissioner, I am pleased to congratu- Florida Education Commissioner Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test ter grade. (To find out more about school late our students, teachers and principals fantastic views (FCAT), on which school grades are partly grades, log on to www.myflorida.com or for a job well done.$ his year's school grades are good based. on estate size lot news for parents, students and We must also recognize our students. Tteachers who met the challenge of They have repeatedly met the challenge (1.38 acres) high expectations. of high expectations. Children want to do For the third straight year, the number well in school, to achieve at high levels, he prepared is halfthevictory of "A" and "B" schools increased and to be rewarded for their efforts. The —Miguel De Cervantes statewide, from 21 percent in 1999 to 41 school grading system, an element of the percent in 2001. This marks a steady rise Bush-Brogan A+ Plan for Education, does in the number of "A" and "B" schools, just that. while the number of schools receiving "D" It's important to remember that school \ >>.•'• and "F" grades has steadily declined. In grades, while recognizing high achieve- q fact, no schools are currently rated "F." ment, also serve to identify those schools Here are some other highlights of the where many students are performing at PROGRAM... Undeveloped near beach lot in Move on up to this spacious (1,933 sq. ft.) recent school grades: $1,449,000 average and below average levels. A low For ONLY West Gulf Drive lovely 12 lot 3 bedroom King's Crown condo! It's • The number of high schools receiving grade serves to alert administrators, princi- an "A" has increased five times from last pals, teachers and parents that students subdivision. 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A major before storm season hits. 1 schools has declined to a three-year low, improvement will be seen in next year's total sq. : 20,655. $699,000. elevators, covered parking. $799,000. information 472-8178 Don't leave your down to 12 percent this year compared to grades through the implementation of LEE COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, IMC home unprotected! 28 percent in 1999. annual learning gains. This means that we 941-997-SAVE or Fourteen schools showed tremendous will be able to determine how individual 1-800-201-SAVE Thomas Realty a improvement by increasing their grades students in grades, three through ten are from "D" to "A." This fact debunks the progressing from one year to the next. www.lcec.net 34 Part 3 of 6 plus miles of the island was built over 50 *•' ,'." r.~\ '*< could get in some batting practice. "cowpies" that dotted the infield The out- Vinales may not have a real "little league", years ago. It's four lanes, divided by a . The bus pulled off the road onto a field was more of the same, with the addi- but thanks to Dick Meunch and the § The Cuba Diaries- sometimes grass median, are quite nar- grassy knoll overlooking the field All play tion of potholes and rock mounds that Sanibel Little League, they have metal row, bringing to mind the old bridges that stopped as the curious ballplayers and the gave it the feel of an obstacle course. The bats and leather gloves and catchers D ^ Day 3 "Oxen In I remember driving across on past trips ,f; *-t# * ' .'•."-ft-r. - several female spectators watched as our home team scored five runs before the masks and thanks to Randy White and VEHICLES MUST CO through the Flonda Keys While our large ragtag group of foreigners came off the long first inning ended, aided with the dis- The Hooters Restaurant Group, they have YIELD TO Z 1 The Outfield" bus just manages to fit in one lane, it is bus and started unloading some boxes traction of me chasing two pigs (oink oink) fond memories of the "crazy Gringo not much of a problem, as there is very lit- Senor White, armed with a catchers mask who had wandered towards second base, Biesbolers" who shared a spring afternoon PEDESTRIANS IN z by Matt Asen tle vehicular traffic on the road There are and shinguards, made the initial peace off of the field. After three innings and no on their "field of dreams. "# 2 offering. He was followed by Jon Warden major injuries later, and the visitors lead- CROSSWALKS m even-thirty a.m comes way too more people hitchhiking, usually at the Cn quickly when you've been out few intersections, than there are autos who had a box of ball hats and then the ing 8-7, the game was called by the old AND INTERSECTIONS _ drinking rum in Havana's many We pass an occasional horse drawn cart rest of the team, who had gloves, balls, umpire. It wasn't the horse and her new ^3 clubs until 3 a.m the night before. As on the shoulder along with Polish and bats to pass out to all the local ballplayers I foal that was learning how to run near the our bus is leaving at 8:30,1 need the Russian made vehicles that make a VW had two big bags of authentic Sanibel foul line that stopped the game It wasn't hour to shower and finish packing as we bug look like a limo Stopping at a road- Island Softball League jerseys that I had the pair of oxen in left field that Bill Lee are checking out of Ambos Mundos and side gas station for the required "pit stop" accumulated over my 20 plus years of was trying to convince to leave Cuba and heading to the mountains of Vinales and I notice the noise of the highway, or playing and sponsoring. It wasn't long come to America. And it wasn't the two Pinar del Rio, about two hours west of should I say lack thereof It is as quiet as before the Tinkers-Evers-Chance infield of pigs that had come back to mark THEIR Havana. My teammates and I gather in my dead end Sanibel street on a our soon to be opponents was sporting area near second base, despite my threats September evening The gas station is matching Sanibel Rental/Sanibel Grill of calling Oscar Meyer. It was the cows Phaedra Velarde | the 16 foot high lobby of "Hemingway's Realtor Hotel", awaiting the arnval of our bus. nearly empty until two old cars pull off the shirts along with Detroit Tiger baseball coming home to their pasture in right They look like I feel, ready for a greasy highway and pull up to the pumps The hats. field, that put an end to our first (and in jimply trie most luxurious waterway home on janioel hamburger, fries and a coke and then a first is a green Plymouth, circa 1952, the Before you could say "play ball," a my opinion, best) game of baseball on this tanoramic views from tne rooftop "widows walk", a game had started complete with a 60-plus trip. As we left the field, handshakes were long nap. At 9 the bus shows up and it's year I was born. The second is a fifty 50' dock, a IO,00Olk boat lilt, an elevator and not until 9-30 that we are loaded and on something black Buick, just like my Uncle year old umpire who used a cane to walk exchanged, cervesas were passed out, our way out of Havana. Julie from Brooklyn had, complete with onto the field (and probably to keep the along with more balls and bats to the mature tropical vegetation accentuate tne attractive About 20 minutes into the trip, Randy the little holes on the side of the hood. I Mart's new teammate in baseball? players, including us in line) We batted younger children who had watched the architecture style. $849,000 mentions to Bill Lee that we will be stop- was expecting Ozzie & Harriet or perhaps first and scored a couple of runs on some game and a good time truly was had by Beaver Cleaver to hop out of these into the hills where our hotel was located. bad hop singles and a crowd pleasing blast all. We had learned our lesson from last ping again at the Hemingway Museum to Many of the same workers were still there, Call Phaedra Today! JOHN NAUMANN shoot some more footage. Bill (who has dinosaurs of the past and was brought in their same chairs, hand rolling the same We passed a pick-up baseball game being by "The Spaceman" Bill Lee. When we year, and made sure that a majority of the Phone 941/472-3121 been to Cuba several times) mentions to back to reality when some two Cuban cigars to be exported to every country in played on a makeshift field in front of a took the field, we realized that all balls hit equipment would be handed out in the & ASSOCIATES Randy that he ought to check with the bus families emerged, chatting to each other the world, except of course, America. small village and commented on the fact were going to be bad hops. Taking countryside, before we met with the "offi- Toll Free 800/232-6004 driver as we were heading west out of in their native tongue. Smiles were the rule of the hour as the that wherever we had gone, there was ground balls at my second base position, I cials" in Havana to "distribute" the rest. Eves. 941/472-4411 town and the museum was to the east. We continue on our trip, stopping at a workers recognized us crazy "Beisbolers" always baseball being played We soon had to pay more attention to the many This small fanning village outside of Good thing, as our driver knew nothing cigar "factory" in Pinar del Rio. The facto- from America, and were happy to receive arrived at the restaurant our guide had about going to the museum and was head- ry is actually a sweatshop located in the the few gifts we passed out. chosen for us, only to find that it had ing to Vinales! After a two hour "film town's old jail We had been there last It was getting past lunchtime, so we re- closed as it was now after 3 p.m. We stop" at the museum we finally head out year and brought hats and "pelotas" (base- boarded the bus, armed with more rum took a quick vote and decided to go back of Havana. Oh the life of an actor! balls) to pass out to the hard working men and boxes of cigars. We headed to to the pick-up baseball game to see if we CAPTIVA ISLAND The main highway that bisects the 500 and women who we had met previously. Vinales, a smaller town about 15 minutes "The Driftwood" in Captiva's Village. Walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Excellent rental income. KINGS CROWN CONDO JOE & JO AN PRESENT wmam UNIT 215 IIII Three units. First floor, corner unit with view of the Gulf 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, TAX CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES remodeled in 1999. 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Here is Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 to the island ambience, try sipping a "mon- sparkling in 14 kt. gold. Weighty gold what's happening this week: 12 p.m. 55 ster margarita" or The Jacaranda Bloody anchor, Figaro and cable neck chains and After Hours Thursday McT's Two-for-one from Wednesday Seafood Factory. | S Here's To You, Dad! matching bracelets are more excellent gift Mary while you sample shrimp, oysters, by Damon Craig 10 p.m to close, enough said! Happy Hospitality night. On this night all of the O 2 by Camille Kucaba tuna, a recent weekly chef's selection. crab legs and more from the fabulous choices. A few Atocha replica pendants Hour 4 to 7 p.m. people that work on the islands will be (As an appetizer, I adore the oysters patio seafood bar. Oh, and did I mention and cuff links are available as well. And [would first like to Friday Hungry Heron. If you come in rewarded by receiving 1/2 price drinks Tune 17 is almost here - our major happy hour? Reduced drink prices daily don't miss the handsome silver key chains say thank you to and say you read this article I'll personal- poured by one of my favorite bar- i Jacaranda baked with onions and bacon, cz [ opportunity to treat dad special at seasoned with bread crumbs and topped from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring Gene Gargiulo's limited-edition PLall the well wish- ly give you-two-for one on domestic beer tenders, Lena. z least once during the year (some of us Norman, a culinary graduate of commemorative Sanibel coins. Visit in ers that responded or a house wine plus tell you what's Answer to last week's clue: I was at Barrier Island JS with Hollandaise sauce. Yum!) But this is m feel pressured to do it more often, but I'm all about him, so chances are the New Johnson & Wales University and former Bailey's Center or phone 395-3899. so kindly to my first going on that night on the island. the Sanibel Grill. Title Services, Inc. not telling any tales, Stan). York strip steak or a juicy 20-ounce sous chef and chef, has devoted his entire Talk about a bonanza just in time for publication. The Saturday Sundial-Beaches. Yes it's This weeks clue: Where would I go if cn If you plan to wine and dine your porterhouse (certified Angus, naturally) career to the restaurant industry. He hails Father's Day! There's a huge "retirement" summer is here and open to the public! Good old Richie I wanted watch a big screen TV with an (941) 472-3688 favorite man under the stars, call now for would appeal to his hearty appetite. from Miami Beach, where he was sale going on at Stanley & Livingston's the island is ours Bartolo will be playing from 8 to 12 Oscar? "You'll Appreciate the Difference" reservations at The Jacaranda, Sanibel's On Friday and Saturday nights, The involved with the Morton's of Chicago in The Village, and everything in the once again. The p.m. He plays a little bit of everything so Drink of the week: Cosmopolitan- popular seafood house at 1223 Jac also features prime rib, "freshly group. "I love the environment on the store is 20 to 50 percent off - including question still be ready for anything! Happy Hour 4 to 1 1/2 oz. to 2 1/2 oz. of Absolute Periwinkle Way. cooked to a perfect medium rare," says west coast of Florida, especially the friend- loads of terrific sports stuff for him Rush remains, what the 7 p.m. vodka, 1/2 oz. Triple sec, splash of The delightful outdoor patio offers the Norman. "We love to hear suggestions liness of the people," he smiles. over for the bargains: 40 percent off Ex heck are we going to do besides give Sunday Jacaranda. You know him, RosesXime and a splash of cranberry. perfect setting - casual and relaxed - and from our guests and often can change the The next time you visit The Jacaranda, Officio sport and travel clothing (shorts, directions to the brave souls that endure you love him, yes it's Charlie Jenkins. Enjoy!* Executive Chef Brad Kilbum prepares an whether on Father's Day or any evening pants and vests), plus a 30-percent reduc- the heat with us. I have the answer. Do It's nice to see someone that's done well menu to suit their specifications," he adds 1 absolutely outstanding menu. What more Interested in dining early? "Early Bird" you're in the mood for award-winning cui- tion in shirt prices. as little as possible! Yeah, you heard me; that's not forgetting where he's from could a guy ask?! specials offer a tantalizing selection, sine, be sure to welcome Norman to our Check out the wonderful values in you have a few choices to pick from. God love him! He starts when he feels The restaurant's new assistant manag- including seafood creations, steak and island paradise. Kahala and Reyn Spooner "island" print The first being lay on the beach all day, like it and stops in pretty much the same er, Norman Guigui, and a terrific staff pasta dishes. Want a late-night bite? And the next time you're planning a shirts and Columbia's comfy fishing shirts, which leaves you with absolutely no manor. Just kidding he plays from 9 promise a memorable experience any Snacks, sandwiches and steak are served private party - whether an intimate gath- too energy for the nightlife, plus it hurts the p.m.-? time you dine at The Jac. Could dad be You'll find swim shorts and sunglasses, next day. The second is renting a bike in the bar from 5 p.m. on .also on the ering for eight or a larger group to cele- Monday Crows Nest a.k.a. 'Tween Phaedra Velarde tempted by tender twin lobster tails or per- patio after 10 p.m. brate any special occasion - call The Jac t-shirts and fly-tying equipment, belts and and doing the "Periwinkle Tour" which Waters (On Captiva). If you have never haps the surf 'n' turf — a six-ounce filet at 472-1771. fishing caps, rugged Fossil watches, so is great for the ladies but please do your Realtoi Your favorite libations - cocktails, attended a "Crab Race-" this is a must! A peaceful island retreat situated on over Vz an acre mignon served with either succulent Ah, more tummy-busters: a wondrous much more. A visit pronto is a must! husband a favor by leaving him at a local Starting at 6 p.m it's the family Crab frozen tropical specialties, a wonderful 1 & located just steps from the beach A rare find, 3 jumbo shrimp or a nine-ounce lobster tail? selection of wines and beers - they're all brunch buffet at Windows on the Water Being a really focused shoe freak, I bar and picking them up on the way Races bring the kids, they'll love it They spacious bdrms, 2 bths, cathedral ceilings, a Of course the sauteed lump crab cakes waiting at The Jac. And there's more. at Sundial Beach Resort Sunday, June never think of him when 1 browse back from shopping The third is my also have another race for the adults remodeled kitchen with maple cabinetry & Italian with honey mustard and tart-sweet plum Live entertainment and dancing continues 17,11 a.m. to 2 p.m , including compli- Comfort By Design. Dad, however, favorite; these are simple steps to fol- starting at 9 p.m , it's all of the fun but ceramic tile. Enormous storage area below, sunny sauce are legendary, not to mention the probabk/would love a new pair of low. southern exposure, easy access on & off the island nightly in the patio lounge between 8:30 mentary champagne for dad and mom. without the kids. & plenty of room for a pool make this home a fine Florida snapper en papiUote, fresh Florida to 12:30: contemporary music from The The a la carte dinner menu, served from Birkenstocks, especially the best-selling 1.) Go to the beach in the morning Tuesday Sanibel Grill. Oh yeah! The investment. All sewer assessments paid & now grouper, blackened mahi mahi and shrimp Malibu Group on Mondays and Bohemian 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., features a complimen- Arizona and Milano sandals Or maybe for just a few hours. drink of the night is a cosmopolitan! It's waterproof Birks? hooked up $429,000 with island salsa, seafood linguine and Rhapsody Tuesdays through Thursdays; tary dessert for dad. All this, plus a spec- 2.) Stop and have a little lunch after- the hottest drink sweeping the nation as Call Phaedra Today! shrimp fettuccine Alfredo (Stan's big reggae with Tropical Breeze on Fridays tacular view. Reservations are recom- Now here's where I need your advice. wards. well as the "Drink of the week" I have JOHN NAUMANN downfall). Norman tells me guests simply For two weeks I've had my eye on a mag- and Saturdays; and rhythm and blues and mended; call 395-6014. 3.) Head back to the house/condo one word for this drink, WOW! For Phone 941/472-3121 & ASSOCIATE raved about the peppercorn pan-seared The Island House Restaurant on nificent piece of raku pottery in the win- for a little siesta. three bucks you can drink it all night. Toll Free 800/232-6004 SOTHEBY'S Rabbit Road gives guys two chances to dow at Sanibel Gallery. 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AWARD WINNING • SINCE • 1984 REALTY CROUP, INC 'ZZ2*®£< ^3? o Education Center 8 Holds Graduation D Ceremony C by Brian Johnson c Z arents, students and teachers filed m CO into the Sanibel Community House a Pthis past Sunday at 1 p.m. for the i graduation of the Children's Education £2 Center of the Islands. Sheila John Susan Peck, the director, started off David Dorothy Kathleen H Cn Carmel Ken Frey Tom Bob Andy Dave Bates Deb George Kohlbrenner the event by thanking parents for helping McLaughlin Sprouse ° sKr Wend, Casale Claudia Wiley Davison Gelberg Eaton Campbell Gleason Brian Jim Humphrey organize the ceremony: Dawn and Keith Linda Charlie Sherrill George Frey Margie Sandy Koch Karen Murty Janie Branyon arbara Gorka, the DuPre family, Karen Aulino, McLaughlin Sobczak f Elisabeth Sims Kip Lawswl Veillette Loretta Geiger . Davison Janie Bell \v"estall Peggy Smith Liz Fowler, Cindee Axness and Paul Joy Mary Lou Bailey Buntrock Flesher. Pritchard Wright Miller John Smith Miss Susan then thanked teachers for their work with the kids as Betsy Ventura, the board president, handed out flowers to THE FINEST REAL ESTWTE PROPESSlMNAIaS ON TMEiSLANl3S them. Mitchel Deynzer with his mother and father The 13 graduates, wearing caps, took MONTHLY PERFORMANCE LEADERS Alex Petrikas did not want to limit himself lets are blue, sugar is sweet the stage to sing their favorite songs. They TOP USTEH TOP SELLER sang Baby Beluga, The Spooky Walk to one vocation so chose three: a pilot, a and so are you!" Christina and Bongo Joe, among others. garbage man and a school bus driver. Aulino added: "One time at Before handing them their diplomas, Alex added at the end of his interview: the beach my sister saw a crab." Miss Susan played a tape of the kids talk- "I'm having a birthday party and I'm going Graduates Christina Aulino, Alex Petrikas and Rachel ing about what they like about school, to invite Taylor, Mario, Ryan and I guess Teachers Lu Sares and Pat Gomez-Peck with teachers Karen Muench and Lisa Hartman handed out the what they expect at kindergarten next Rachel." Manfredi NEAR BEACH-LAKEFRONT CAPTIVA VILLAGE VALUE Samantha Fowler said she is looking diplomas and gave the gradu- Walk to glorious Gulf beachesl Ground-level 3 bedroom, Wonderful opportunity-Andy Rosse Lane, Old Captiva year and what they want to be when they its doors open the following day as the grow up. forward to kindergarten because she ates hugs. The kids then filed off the stage 2 bath pool home located in a wonderful Island cottage In the heart of Captlva's "Village," Stroll to beach, Mitchel Deynzer said he wanted to be a wants to go on the "big, humongous play- to rejoin their families as the music from summer program got underway. The sum- neighborhood close to deeded beach easement and shops, and restaurants, Property has great possibilities, ground." Selena Wycoff said she is look- Pomp and Circumstance played. mer schedule will run from June 11 to lake front. $495,000. Call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-151 i. $1,250,000 Call Jim Branyon at 472-5154. scientist and a movie star. Mario Garcia Judy Reddington Charles Sobczak said he wanted to be a soldier, Ryan ing forward to coloring. "We're going to miss them very July 27. The 2001-2002 academic school Flesher a policeman. Jem Radwan, who When asked if she had anything else to much," said Miss Susan. "We've gotten to calendar will start - early this year - on came from England last year with his sis- say, Rachel Gomez-Peck, in her interview know them well and they are all special." August 13. Those with an interest in send- ter Daisy, said he wanted to be a cowboy. with her mom, said: "Roses are red, vio- The Children's Education Center had ing their children to the summer pro- h '•-•> Continued on page 22 GULf FRONT COMPLEX, ; ; This bright, cheerful comer unit has q spacious floo; pfan , and-offers.beautiful Gulfivlews and great fumlshingC - , Separafe'garage and oversized storage" area, Sunsef South Is aw.etkeptunferbwdea' condomWum development BEACHFRONT - LOGGERHEAD CAY 141 1 NEW CAPTIVA GULF TO BAY ESTATE EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Wtih limtecj r#ntdtel559,OO0 Call Loretta Gelger of #2-4121. HENDERSON Walk out of your screened Priceless panoramic view from every room of this unique There is exceptional value in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath • •••-:-.• FRANKLIN porch to the beach! location. 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Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer • This luxury condominium offers not only spectacular sunsets but golfing on Sanlbel's only private championship golf course, Over 2,500 sq, ft, of air conditioned space. This condominium Offering a full range of legal services for over 75 years including "AMON" To Please cost per square foot Is the lowest on the Islands, OF THE ISLANDS Barbara Amon Chapin, CRS $498,000 Call Fred Mueller at 472-1511. • Real Estate Broker-Salesperson/REALTOR" 2400 Palm Ridge Road • Tifle Insurance Your Certified Residential Specialist PEACEFUL SECLUDED TWICE AS NICE GULF FRONT THREE BEDROOM CONDO 941/472-2311 Office This charming home on an easy access canal has all Rare Firrd - Captiva Village duplex with 2 BR & 1 BA on each Luxury Gulf front three bedroom, two bath corner unit. • 1031 Like Kind Exchanges 800-388-2311 Toll Free the comforts, Large screened pool & entertainment area side. Great corner lot location. 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Box 57, Sanibel, FL 33957 41 With a $10,000 cash prize being Part 1 of 3 offered for the Hole-in-One, the event will us 8 _ Was Pete Rose ever named the Most Valuable Player of a World Series? kick off on Monday, June 11, with shot- Summer Tennis 2. Which major-league team gave up the fewest home runs last season? gun at 8:30 a.m. at Grandezza Golf i CM Course, situated on Ben Hill Griffin Fun: Commit D 16 3 When was the last bowl game played in the Houston Astrodome before the galleryfurniture.com Bowl in 2000? Parkway (behind Teco Arena). 4 Which side has had the longest NBA All-Star Game winning streak? This year's tournament promises to be And Get Fit —3 5 How many consecutive seasons have the Colorado Avalanche won a division bigger than ever with great prize pack- by Steve Robinson c z title? ages. For more information, or to register any of you CO 6 Who holds the Olympic record in the shot put? teams or individuals players, please call pi Q 7 True or false- Golfer Gene Sarazen was the first winner of the Masters? Chef Nico at 941-590-6772; or Dan have just Shultz at 941-980-6401.# Miworked a taxing season here on the islands. Golf Tournament Some of you have jo UBUUSUJLUIJ, J|fi '9 been playing tennis p uoisiAip BAunoasuoo uanas UOM scq opBJopQ -q '(-[78-O86T)mcu B u! sJesfi SAIJ To Benefit all winter and are jt uom psnbs JSB^ aqj_ -f> '£861 ui siuopoajsv sq; ui ppq sem jmog jauuoqanjg ^Ml 'there' in terms of g 'uoseas }ss[ sum aoioq iq\ f,\uo psMojp sjaqajid ODspu&y usg z 'SSOIES USASS Alzheimers hitting the ball. ai U3 m u 3SO UI uojsog ;eaq spay lysuupuQ P H 9Z.6I ! P->EAIB JAW 3LR UOM H 'I Awesome — keep it up! For those of us anibel Court at The Lakes is hold- who have not been playing so much, the ing a golf tournament to benefit the summer offers lots of opportunities to Chefs Golf SAlvin A Dubin Alzheimer's reinvest in ourselves, join in the fun of Resource Center on Sunday, July 21. The this great game, and get terrific exercise Sanibel Rental Tournament tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. at at the same time. Service San Carlos Golf Club, 7420 Constitution To increase the likelihood of a joyful Benefits Hope Circle, San Carlos Park. tennis experience, I have a few basic sug- A contribution of $60 per person THE ISLANDS' FIRST AND MOST gestions: Hospice includes eighteen holes of golf and lunch. • Work on base fitness. Lay a founda- DEPENDABLE RENTAL SERVICE Golfers will be paired in teams of four. Serving Sanibel & Captiva for 16 years he Southwest Florida Chef's tion with at least some power walking, Sponsorships are available for businesses light weight lifting, and stretching. By Contractor St Homeowner Equipment Available Association popular event - its interested in participating in this fund annual golf tournament - is back in adopting a simple fitness plan, your tennis Cribs • Playpens * 30"X39"Rollaway T raiser. will be more fun, you're less likely to get Porta Cribs • High Chair • Car Seat • Booster Seat full swing this year and Hope Hospice is The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's the charity selected to benefit from the injured, and you'll play better. Small Strollers »Large Strollers • Twin Stroller Resource Center, a United Way agency, • Warm up gently prior to play. Swing Jogging Stroller • Bed Rail • Child Gate event. Proceeds from the day's event provides informational, educational, and Beach Umbrella • Beach Lounge • Beach Chair will go toward the agency's Campaign your racquet and move your body slowly, supportive assistance to individuals with forward and back, side-to-side. Tell your We Rent TVs, VCRs & Microwaves for Hope for its second inpatient facility, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders Hospice House North, that is being built body what you're about to do by fluidly DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE and their caregivers in Lee County. shadowing your strokes. Conveniently Located at 2246 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Square in the Cape Coral/North Fort Myers Services provided include caregiver and area. • Start slowly on court, hitting in the 472-5777 or 472-3900 earlystage dementia support groups, a forecourt with very short strokes and an bimonthly newsletter, a lending library of emphasis on 'finding the ball.1 This exer- books and resource materials, educational cise will increase focus and dial you into seminars, and training programs for pro- Voted Islands Best your racquet, the ball, and your partner. fessionals as well as family caregivers. The • Instead of running each other madly Golf Course 2001! Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center also from side-to-side, hit cooperatively to an offers a Safety Program with emergency agreed place, such as cross-court from plan kits for caregivers and identification forehand to forehand. This can be gradu- bracelets for memory impaired persons. ally extended back. If the control to do For more information about the golf that is not yet feasible, try playing general- join the DUNES this summer tournament, please call Lona at The ly toward a court area. That's not work- Golf & Tennis Club Lakes, 941-454-4100.^ ing? Feed each other a bag or basket of balls with the hitter intending to focus on Social Member Benefits Include: hitting toward an agreed area. About Sea Turtles on • Keep rallies going and play the balls Parade starts 6:30 p.m. • Game at 7:00 p.m.. Complimentary Greens Fees, May. - Oct. Sanibel & Captiva Islands that are out. TRY to get to every ball - even if you don't, it will make you stronger 50% off Tennis Court Fees, May - Nov. j^. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation monitors Loggerhead sea turtle nesting on and faster. The more consistently you hit, FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE FINE ISLAND BUSINESSES: Year-round Use of Swimming Pool Sanibel and Captiva from May thru October the more exercise you'll get, so keep the Amoco Sanibel Servicenter • Arundel's Hallmark • Bailey's General Store • Bailey's TrueValue Hardware • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum -^. Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as threat- ball in play. Your heart rate may even stay Only $325/Family • $300/Single ened under the Endangered Species Act up in a nice cardiovascular training range. Bait Box • Bank of the Islands • Barb's Cleaning Service • Barrier Island Title • Beach Floor & Decor • Beachview Golf Club 8 e -^ Pollution, lighted beaches, loss of nesting habi- For less down time, bring more than three Bikes, Boats & Beach Stuff/Billys Rentals Brown k Brown Insurance • Bubble Room • Captiva Cruises • Cheeburger Cheeburger City of Sanibel st tat, boat collisions and entrapment in shrimp balls (six or more). Every time a ball is Now through October 1 nets and other fishing geai have caused a dras- missed, put the next one in play forthwith. Colonial Bank • Congress Jewelers • Coral Veterinary Clinic • Dairy Queen • Dolce Vita • Essley Roofing Inc. • Executive Title tic decline in sea turtle populations Have Fun! Next week, Part II of 5 Flower Shop of the Islands • Forever Green Ace Hardware • Gramma Dots • Grog Shop»Henderson Franklin • Interdata, Inc. Junior Golf& Tennis Memberships - ages 7-16 J^1 Adult Loggerhead sea turtles can grow to Summer Tennis. !? 9 more than three feet in length and weigh You can reach Steve at: Island Beach Co,, Inc.* Island Cinema • Island Cleaners • Island Condo Maintenance • Island Financial Services • Island Graphics Printing Junior Goif - Free greens fees between 250-400 pounds [email protected]. Island House Restaurant • Island Inn • Island Sun Newspaper • Jensens Twin Palms Marina • John Naumann & Assoc. • Joval Builders -a^. Female Loggerhead sea turtles emerge at night & 50% Off Club Rental to lay 40-180 leathery, ping-pong ball sized eggs LaVigna Restaurant • Lazy Flamingo • Lifeline Designs • Lighthouse Cafe • Mariner Properties • Molnar Electric • Mucky Duck and usually nest 2 or 3 times in a single season. Nave Plumbing«Nick's Frozen Yogurt • Old Schoolhouse Theater Foundation/JT Smith Encore Productions • Periwinkle Park • Junior Tennis - Unlimited court usage -sjf The incubation period for Loggerhead sea B turtle eggs on Sanibel and Captiva is approx- Priscilla Murphy Realty • Pro Com Security Services«RE/Max of the Islands • Riviera Restaurant Robert D. Thompson/Merril Lynch & 50% Off Racquet Rental imately 56 days Ron Urkovich, Atty»San/Cap Chamber Of Commerce • San/Cap Islander/Island Reporter/Shoppers Guide • San/Cap Kiwanis Cub -4f Sea turtle hatchlings emerge aftei dark using i San/Cap Lions Club • San/Cap Power Squadron • San/Cap Rotary Club • Sanibel Accommodations • Sanibel Air Conditioning • $100/Each • $150/Combination the light of the horizon to orient them to the KODtT water Artificial light near the beach can lead Island Health Foods Sanibel Barber Shop • Sanibel Beauty & Nail Salon • Sanibel Coin & Jewerly, Inc. • Sanibel Community Church • Sanibel Creative Tile the hatchlings away from the water where 472-3666 • And much more!!! they soon die from dehydration, exhaustion Sanibel Fire Control • Sanibel Historical Village & Museum • Sanibel Island Chowder Company • Sanibel Marina/Ireland Yacht Sales or are crushed by cars. Sanibel Shell Station • Sanibel Spirits • Sanibel Square«Sanibel Steakhouse • Sanibel Taxi • Seafood Factory •Shell Net • Thomas Louwers MST Call Cecilia at 47^5355, at 223 To learn more, visit the Nature Center, 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road or call 472-2329. Tim J. Murty, PA Atty. • Timbers Restaurant • Times of the Islands Magazine • 'Tween Waters Inn & Marina • Video Scene For more informatioflLor to join today! VIP Realty Group Inc. • Visitors TV/Naples Inc. • West Wind Inn 42 Next Thursday is Islands Night - Miracle versus St. Lucie. Wedgwood, Meissen, Sevres, side influences of French and o Florida State League All-Star We hope to see all of you Thursday night at the Eighth Annual Islands Night at Antiques Hepplewhite and Stradivarius. Such Chinese pieces. The cabinet- o Hammond Stadium. It's the fun night of the year as evidenced by the fact that more names are also associated with fetching makers of the day used this Baseball Game Returns than 4,000 fans attended the game last year. And Auctions large amounts of money at auction book and its following editions, Free tickets are available from many Sanibel and Captiva businesses, from Bailey's by Roxanne Kelly, Licensed Florida around the world. Van Gogh, Monet, and a new name was given to General Store and at the ticket office the night of the game. Auctioneer (Honorary Colonel) Currier and Ives, Dali, Picasso, Toulouse- the English furniture of the Tomorrow; Festivities Begin Tonight Proceeds go to Hope Hospice, The Children's Hospital and special causes. Lautrec also have secured their place in 1750-1785 period — by Ed Frank June 29 is another special night at Hammond Stadium - the Ft. Myers Beach ntiques, fine art and collectibles auction history and we know their names Chippendale. Despite the vari- Community Night. The Miracle will play Jupiter that night and there will be many golf are very much a part of our well. There are lesser known artists and ous styles of Chippendale — he future stars of baseball's Major Leagues will play here tomor- prizes such as free rounds of golf given away that night. Aworld. Especially now, since the craftsmen, sculptors, furniture makers, art Gothic, French and Chinese, row night (Saturday)'when the Florida State League All-Star Sea Dragons Move Into Final Stretch of Basketball Season: mark of the millennium, old and interest- glass manufacturers, porcelain and pottery several characteristics are evi- TGame is held at Hammond Stadium in the Lee County Sports The Florida Sea Dragons, with a 14-9 record, move into the stretch of their 30-game ing pieces from our multi-cultured her- makers, along with the names mentioned dent in all of them: the propor- Complex. season playing four games in four nights next week. itage have even greater significance. above that we all know, who have also tion of the chair changed and It marks the second time in three years that the "mid-summer clas- On Thursday night, the Sea Dragons play host to the Maryland Mustangs coached by Having ancestry from a line of classical created fine examples of their craft in their the back became lower, and sic" has been played here - a tribute to the interest and support locally NBA legend Robert, "The Chief" Parish. Parish has guided the Mustangs to a 15-7 artists, architects, fine antique collectors, time, and are bringing record prices at the measurement from the top for professional minor league baseball. record this year in his first year of coaching - tops in the United States Basketball sculptors, musicians, designers and auc- auction. If you have seen the public televi- of the back to the floor has a The All-Star Weekend festivities begin at 6 p.m. tonight with a League's Northern Division. tion buffs, our family has relentlessly, sion antiques road shows, you have been specific measurement. Later block party at First and Hendry Streets in downtown Fort Myers. "The Chief" holds the NBA record for most seasons played (21) and most games albeit almost subconsciously, pursued a 30 made acutely aware of the accelerating chairs are lower in measure- There will be live music, activities for the children, food and autographs by the all-stars. • played (1,611). Teamed with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, the legendary trio won year career of collecting, buying, and sell- interest in antiques and of the importance ment and earlier ones are At 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, the all-stars will compete in a home run derby at Hammond three NBA titles with the Boston Celtics. ing fine art, antiques and collectibles. It of preserving our heritage and legacies much higher. There are two Stadium sponsored by Century 21 - Sunbelt Realty. The game itself starts at 7:35 p.m. Bird, a resident of Naples, has been invited as a special guest to the game. was beyond our control I guess! An educa- here and abroad. types of legs to be found — the And following the game will be a gigantic fireworks show. The next night, Friday, June 15, the Sea Dragons play the Brooklyn Kings at TECO tion in fine art including graduate studies Let's look at one of the most famous ball and claw foot, on a curved The All-Star Game in 1998 drew more than 4,000 fans and an even larger crowd is Arena. Both games start at 7:35 p.m. in history and art in Europe, also honed styles of furniture — Chippendale. The leg and a square leg, which is expected tomorrow. Good seats are still available. Box seats are $7 and reserved grand- The Sea Dragons travel to Lakeland for a game on Saturday, June 16, and then appreciation and knowledge of things chair pictured is representative of the dis- quite straight. There are no stand seats are $5. return to TECO for a Sunday contest against the Dodge City Legend. antique. Having been in the antiques liqui- tinct school of the mid 18th century in stretchers. The gifted cabinet- Two pitchers from the Fort Myers Miracle have been named to the West Division All- Arena Football Firecats Also Home at TECO Saturday. dation/estate sale business for many years America, centering in Philadelphia, makers in America during that Star roster — Juan Padilla and Ronnie Corona, both with 3-1 records. Padilla has a The struggling Florida Firecats, with a 3-7 record in this their rookie season of Arena of many large and important estates in Pennsylvania. First a little history. Prior to • time, especially in the eastern sparkling ERA of only 1.70 and Corona's ERA is 3.16. Another Miracle hurler, Jon Football2, are home tomorrow night against the Tallahassee Thunder. Game time is Westchester County, New York, together 1750 in England, furniture styles were cities, were finally developing designs of on-chesf and large upholstered sofas. The McDonald, had been selected but he has since been promoted to the AA New Britain 7:30 p.m. The Thunder has a season record of 5-5 and are fighting for a playoff spot. with buying and selling fine art and fine named for the ruler of the country, hence their own. Such as the chair shown here, large and heavily carved polished • team. The Firecats lost last weekend to the Macon Knights, 59-39 at Macon. antiques at the largest and most important "Queen Anne" style (1715-1750). In it would be possible to tell that it is a mahogany pieces created by the Selections to the All-Star rosters are made by sports writers, official scorers and field It will be a busy weekend at TECO. The Sea Dragons have home games Friday and New York auction houses, the antique 1754, furniture designing was revolution- Philadelphia piece and know it was not American craftsmen during this time, real- managers. Sunday and the Firecats on Saturday.^ and auction quest continues for us here. In ized when Thomas Chippendale of from another city due to the use of ornate ly works of art, were some of this coun- The All-Star Game signals the end of the season's first half. Teams start anew next this new column, we will discuss antiques England, a renowned cabinetmaker, pub- carvings and certain design characteristics try's finest furniture. week playing the second half of the season. At mid-week, the Miracle was tied for third and auctions and try to lead you through lished a book, The Gentleman and such as the Philadelphia "peanut" motif. // you have any particular questions place in the West Division with a 30-34 record, but had won three of four games over this fascinating world with examples and Cabinet-Makers Director. The 160 The Chippendale period also used big concerning antiques or auctions for the weekend on the road from first place Vero Beach. Vero Beach has the best record discussions encompassing different peri- designs featured in the book were based brasses, being not just useful, but an Roxanne, or wish more information, in the entire league. We are the only independently owned and operated newspaper ods in furniture, art, jewelry, collectibles upon the Georgian period or Queen Anne important part of the decoration of the you may reach her by email at: and things old and interesting. piece. :1 on the islands (1715-1750) with the slight changes in [email protected], fc We have probably all heard names the.Queen Anne style that was to be Designers in the Chippendale period such as Tiffany, Chippendale or expected, plus designs based on the out- developed the 'piecrust table', the 'chest- CRAIG R. HERSCH Accommodations on the islands WELCOME TO Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney . couldn't be more suite. 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Condominium. lO Sales Associates ee County Courthouse recorded the following real estate deeds: $380,000: Strondil Bruno to Dierker & $725,000: Kelly Paul M. and Ruth Bill and Ann, U623-b, Coquina Beach L ?>•• .,, l.U X U ,R I 0 U 5 M. to Young Stephen T., Gil, Par In 5- Condominium. A T E R T R 0 N T I -1JW ^ f^}^^| 45s-21e, Upper Captiva Island. $359,800: Boecker Dietrich to $535,000: Gaddis Raymond M. and Lerchen John E. Jr. and Sue R., U504, France S. to Jones Virginia L. and George Bldgd, Phase 3, The Seascape Condo. WITHOUT Co ^l'i,'.o.;.i^MS|' E., L143, Sanibel Bayous, Ph-1. $283,000: Fairfield Gail P. to cn $475,000: Rautiola Clifton A. Trust McCarthy Phillip D. and Waggoner Nancy and Rautiola Clifton A. and Rautiola and Waggoner Harry J., U210, Bldgc, fefl*%*.f.^ "/• Clifton Trustee to Mackenzie Brent, L10, Bayside Villas Condo Phase Ii. 1 Peter O'Keeffe 11, Ba, U4, Del Sega Subdivision. $280,000: Neopolitan Carmen and 7: .A ' $420,000: Stewart Shirley A. Trustee Hershey Kevin F. to Merrill Wayne R.a nd Judy Reddington Charles Sobczak entury 21 J.B. Novelli and Stewart Shirley A. Trust and Stewart Donna J., U109, Bldgb, AkaublO9, Parade of Homes Internationale' is proud to Shirley A. to Humphries Barry K. and Bayside Villas Condo Phi. Best Livability • Best View announce that the top selling Marilyn C. L3, Gulf Pines. $275,000: Valan John M. and riscilla Murphy Realty would like to C Melinda J. to Dunton Jake and Norma, • Best Overall Design ° congratulate its top producing agent at the, Sanibel Office for May, $270,000: Molnar AtHla and Patricia $ • Superior Home • A. to Weinrich Brian and Kolleen, Par In U103, Bldgc, Bayside Villas condo Phase WITHOUT E Q U A I Island Sales Division associates for 2001, is Peter O'Keeffe. r A • Best Architectural Detail • P Nwl/4 Sec25-462-22e, Sanibel bland •» t the month of May. We are pleased to announce the top Tired of the ordinary? Come see the extraordindi^ Unrec. ,S • Best Terrace • \ Judy Reddington has achieved the Top listing agent for the month of May, 2001, From page. 5 Winner of 17 awards in the Parade of HOIIIPS % • Best Kitchen • Best Bath • 1-1 listing agent status for the greatest num- is Roger Stening.& $129,500: Gaddis Raymond and France to Schneider James H.; and "The Castille" is a must see. Your dream of eleijant ••' t • Best Interior Design • ber of listings developed. waterfront, yacht and golf course living has risen on * '-% • Best Outdoor Living • Charles Sobczak earned the Top Shaunna H., L137, Sanibel Bayous Ph-i, Transponders J Sub. the shores of the Intracoastal Waterfront in tho com- ' j J\ • Best Landscape Design i Selling agent title for the greatest number of sales.& Condominiums Midpoint Memorial Bridge. Express Lanes munity voted Best Waterfront Community. 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The Metrogel I have used seems The adult heart beats about D known virus — a strain of coxsackie — to make it redder. 40,000,000 times a year. In one hour, For Sea Turtles Prevent Bad mutated from "Jekyll" to "Hyde" in seleni- Power Volunteers iPharmacist FG Lake City the heart works hard enough to produce ea turtle nesting season Z um-deficient mice This April, the two he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ' What is the Rosacea is a chronic skin condition and enough energy to raise almost one ton of is going on now Viruses researchers and their colleagues reported Wheelchairs on Sanibel Island is seeking people number one drug researchers believe it has something to do weight, one yard from the ground. through October 31. 2 that the Bangkok strain of influenza virus S nce again, a relatively benign to volunteer as education docents prescribed of all with how often and how strongly a person This information is not intended to Please turn your lights out on CO also caused a much more severe case of T Available time? blushes. That's because people with treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Q virus has mutated into a nasty a few hours each month. Docents are beaches for nesting turtles Oi pathogen in laboratory mice that flu in seleniumdeficient mice than in ani- needed to give a 30minute slide pro- EP Orlando rosacea have what looks like blush or a Always consult your physician. Suzy O mals given adequate selenium in their iracle on Wheels makes available and hatchlings, and remove ro sunburn at first. Later, inflamed pimple- i were raised on a diet deficient in seleni- Power (Electric) Wheelchairs to gram on mollusks found in local waters, Viagra. The super sex pill still holds first Cohen is a registered pharmacist. You beach furniture after feed In the new report, they explain why. like pustules and red lines may appear on can contact her at: www.dearpharma- 8 to um, a potent antioxidant This time the nonambulatory Senior Citizens A complete script is furnished, so you place with a record breaking 29,000 pre- dark. 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The Museum also hosts weeks and I take a lot of medicine. What flushes, the worse their symptoms get. So Sanibel-Captiva Conservation adequate mice. It shows that the host's to those who can not walk and can not it is wise to avoid coffee, alcohol and spicy severe case of flu than the original strain. selfpropel a manual wheelchair in their older students and adult study groups such advice do you have for me? Foundation at 472-2329.^ nutrition can have considerable influence as Elderhostel. DH Miami foods since these can cause a flush. Try to A report on the study, by researchers with on the virulence of viral pathogens and home or independent living quarters and the University of North Carolina, the For further information, please call Always keep medication on you, not in do away with heavy sweets and refined that the virulence persists in well-nour- who meet the additional qualifications of sugars because these contribute to the Nestle Research Center in Switzerland the program. This service may also be Anna Marie Nyquist at the Museum at any suit case or your pjlls could wind up in ished animals and, presumably, people. Chicago even though you flew to San problem. and the Agricultural Research Service, will The findings have global implications, available to the permanently disabled of 3952233, or at her home office at appear online in The FASEB Journal any age. 466-6391 # Diego! Carry enough medicine for your Interestingly, many cases of rosacea according to Levander, who is at the entire stay plus a few extra days. You are associated with low stomach acid, a AFTERAMASTECTOMY Express at: Beltsville (Md.) Human Nutrition Research Please call 1-800-749-8778 or visit hftp://www.fasebj.org/express Friends In Service Here never know when an airline will go on condition known as hypochlorhydria. From Radical to Reconstruction Center. 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Ceiling fans, HVAC, granite a sea wall canal. Large screened pool, publish, or cause to be made, 1W7-BM-6B3 rooms. 3/3, veranda, heated with tropical landscaping. Small pets are welcome. counters, Italian tile, extra quiet, rooms are oversized. 3 bedroom, Car available. Sanibel S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 screened pool and spa near beach. HADRIAN'S AUCTION printed or published, any notice, SERVICES OFFERED For further information and photos, click on screened patio and outside deck to 2 bath home, kitchen opens to Mos. rental starting April 2002. www.teamsanibel.com. Call 1-415-731-3748 for references. Preferably GALLERIES, INC. enjoy the lakefront. in the heart of family room with canal views. statement of advertisement with Clubs & Organizations (800)538-5136 monthly rates and availability. AB# 2035 respect to the sale or rental of a the island. 2050 Sunrise Circle. 9/15 thru 10/15. For more AU# 2773 • AU# 2774 AARP (Dorothy Shelton) 472-5517 O8-BM-TFN The monthly lease rate would Please call dwelling that indicates any pref- JANIE PRITCHARD info call Lyn @ 604-947-9214. (941) 395-8882 ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) 466-0548 SIMPLY ELEGANT include electric, water, cable and erence, limitation, or discrimina- ANNUAL RENTALS beautiful furnishings. Monthly at Priscilla Murphy American Legion 472-9979 CLEANING SERVICE Large Heron model, Realty, 1-800-233-8829, tion based on race, color, Complete cleaning for your $1,295. First & sec. deposit, total Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) 472-8394 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo SUMMER VACANCIES to move in $2,795. Please drive locally at 472-1511, national origin, religion, sex, HOME - BUSINESS - OFFICE - CONGO. JS FOR SALE Audubon Society 339-8046 by and if interested log onto the or cell at 941-980-7474 physical or mental handicap or Call Pam at 395-1122 overlooking the Sanctuary available for 2 bedroom ROBBffiS ANTIQUES web site and contact us. Also, for complete details Sanibel Beautification inc. 395-8881 for your free estimate. Golf Course. 2,512 square units in the Below Market Antiques • Collectibles • Finp Art because there are children in a 1 bedroom residence available ^^ and listing' 5/25-PP-B/24 Rate Housing Program. OFF ISLAND CONDOS the family. The Island Sun does Community Foundation of Sanibei-Captiva 274-5900 feet under A/C. Pool, with the same finishes and Estate Sales • Appraisals Bonita Beach Condo not knowingly or intentionally CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) .472-3644 enclosed parking, beautiful Annual lease only. furnishings in the same building for "ALWAYS BUYING & SELLING" Application required. For Short term rentals permitted. Gulf & accept advertising in violation of FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 walking or biking neighbor- . $1,195. Call 877-414-7333 (toll free). 945-1642 • 4705 Viiicennes Blvd., Cape Coral VACATION RENTALS sunset views. Lots of amenities. more information, please Drive by and check it out and visit (comer iiFVinccmies Blvd. K 47 St.)' Mim • S.u, III a.m. • 5 p.m. federal, state, and local laws Fishing Club 472-7257 hood, close to beaches. AAA investment. contact Community Housing us.on the web at 4/20'BM-TFN prohibiting discrimination in con- Golfing available at an addi- South Ft. Myers - The Cypress Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 and Resources, Inc. . StayOnSanibel.com RECYCLE YOUR nection with the sale or rental of tional cost. Fully furnished. 5/4-AMEX-TFN 2 BR, 2 BA extra large w/upgrades. Kiwanis Ciub .395-0328 472-1189 Golf out your back door. real estate. All housing adver- Island Vacations BUSINESS STATIONERY PETS Lion's Club (Tom Nachazel, President) 472-3829 Seasonal or annual rental Call for your private showing. tised for sale or for rent in the Of Sanibel & Captiva available. Call Ken Frey The Sanibel School is con- Call Brokers/Consultants of Sanibel Inc. Island Sun is subject to applica- Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 Million $ Views Await You! 910-3549. Realtor PMR. ANNUAL RENTALS cerned about the environ- 472-2255 ¥ 1-800-553-2246 ble fair housing opportunities, Newcomers 395-2457 ¥ Cottages ¥ Condos ¥ Homes ¥ WANTED you may contact the Lee County Optimist Club 395-0691 CHARMING 1 BEDROOM 2BR, 1BAHOME with den, garage, VWD, partially ment and uses recycled busi- Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths Persons to take care of pampered furnished cottage offered for year furnished on San-Cap Road. Avail. 7/15. $1,600 Office of Equal Opportunity PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 ness stationery and Shin Tzu dog in your home for 1 to 2 round rental. Located off Periwinkle mos. Call Steve @ 770-606-9095,1-888-883-7813 COMMERCIAL SPACE at 335-2267. fS* Rotary Club 472-1038 941-472-7277 Way in Sanibel. Immediate occu- or email [email protected]. • envelopes to help conserve weeks. Summer or winter. For pay or VELVET BEACH Sanibei-Captiva Orchid Society 472-6940 1-888-451-7277 pancy. $800 mos plus utilities. KB-V-6/29 paper, They would like to reciprocal service. 472-6229. Big Pelican Lake, Minnesota CallJim 472-1447 for details. Sanibei-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 LARGE 1 BEDROOM. East end of island. thank the many businesses FOR LEASE Available August 16 to 31 5/18-BM-6/15 Sanibei-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 Canal front. Washer & dryer. No dogs. Immediate 1000 square feet -Town Center - 2BR house, sleeps 6 plus that have donated paper occupancy. $695 mos. Call 339-2337, please leave Palm Ridge Road. Next to Johnny s FREE HIMALAYAN CAT TO A GOOD HOME - due The Retired Officers Association 1BR guest house. 3 1/2 acres, to move.Sierra is 10 years old, Same owner for life. 160 private white sand beach with message. and envelopes that are no and Subway. Call 395-0422 (TROA, Alex MacKensie) 395-9232 12-3 p.m. Monday - Friday Shots and care up to date at Coral Vet Clinic, dock, billiard table, ping pong, ATTENTION INVESTORS longer of use to them, if you Indoor cat. Sierra is a sweet little girl with a shy bul Zonta Club 472-1345 2 BBQ s, dog run. Great sunsets, Brokers protected Gov t owned HUD and VA houses in have paper to contribute, loving personality. She speaks only when spoken fishing, & watersports. Average Lee and adjoining counties. Also lots on to. Call Anita at 454-6107. island Attractions daily temp - 78!! Great for family Sanibel and 1031 exchanges. please bring it to the school Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum 395-2233 -SANIBEL get-together. Will consider house STORE FOR LEASE. Tahitian Gardens. C21 J.B. Novelli International. Ask for office located at 3840 J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 Sanibel & Captiva swap for Sanibel/Captiva area. Chet Podgomy Broker-Associate 800-1,200 sq. ft. available. Call 1-877-561-0725. Island Reservations Contact Thomas Cook 941-395-1200 or 800-883-0210 Sanibei-Captiva Road. Sanibel Historical Village & Museum 472-4648 at 1-800-447-6043, M-F, 8-5 SCCF (Sanibei-Captiva Conservation Foundation) 472-2329 CONTRACTORS-.-. 53 521 The Chow Chow, apart from the Polar The Chow Chow Bear, is the only animal to have a blue- 8 PUZZLE ANSWERS by Marlon Smith black tongue. His continually scowling appearance gives the constant impression PROFESSIONAL D T I Then the of ferocity, however facial expressions in PAINTING SERVICE PAINTING CO LU I A /infamously animal life are not indicative of their true V V renowned temperament. For dogs a happily wagging Ghengis Khan was tail shows joy, bristled back hairs may RON'S CONSTRUCTION CO. c show anger, and a tucked tail between the ravaging cities and Michael J. Valiquette m plundering villages, legs often denotes fear, so the face of the PAINTING GENERAL CONTRACTOR en Q very often found Chow Chow should not (pardon the pun) "The owner does the work." with the tribes was a be taken at face value 1 1 Phone:(941)472-0200 1 Superior service and commitment to exceptional work are the foundation of Ron's Painting As a small business fierce looking dog The appearance of the Chow Chow is owner, Ron Rooker places a great deal of value in personally meeting each of his clients Customer attentiveness runs called the Chow often likened to that of a lion with his deeper than friendliness and a positive attitude Ron works closely with his customers in choosing painting products HOME BUILDING Chow which was very adept at killing beautifully luxuriant red coat which can and techniques that meet a >anety of unique and creative painting needs Trained as a residential and commercial & REMODELING wolves, cougars and the many other also be black, fawn cream or blue. painting contractor, Ron brags his painting skills to all interior, exterior and decorative ftux painting assignments ?: ; V; A full service contractor predators that so often plagued the war- His cat-like feet and straight hind quar- 482-1695 • 15 years Experience te™»2M.s flw»o ||} ' vi^ oc>ii:yi ^-'G)ver,,i80Q.:islancl';[-{eferen;ces"\:;.: t^-fij^m riors of the Khan. ters give a stilted appearance to his gait. Bll dedicated to exceptional Subsequently, when the Kublai Khan, Height should be around eighteen inches quality at a reasonable price. the grandson of Ghengis Khan invaded and the dog should have dark almond ADDITIONS • KITCHENS • BATHS China the Chow Chow was assimilated shaped eyes and small thick erect ears LAW SERVICES REMODELING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION FREE ESTIMATE into that country and has henceforth been At one time when the Chinese were lit- Island Resident Lie. #CGCO569O9 considered a native dog of China. erally starving to death, the peasants Hurricane Protection Consultant Ancient chronicles show that at one resorted to killing any dog for food, and time a certain Chinese Emperor who was when it happened to be a Chow Chow Richard John Brodeur, P.A. Fax:(941)395-1587 surrounded by lavish luxuries, had a mon- they used the pelts for garments. Serving the Islands for 31 years Cabinetry & Dining Furniture 2B umentally gigantic kennel housing as The Chow Chow was admitted to the unheard of 2,500 dogs, the majority of Amencan Kennel Club in 1903 and won • Contemporary • Traditional • Classic LOCKSMITH / 3 3 16 which were Chow Chows. In this way his best of show at Crufts in 1936. He makes Trusts... Lets Talk • Remodels • New Construction • Multi-units ? huntsmen were always well supplied with an outstanding appearance in the show Creating a Total Environment • Design & Installation 6 2 ? B 25 dogs when they went off to hunt for ring but is never seen too often in the obe- game, the Chow Chow showing great dience ring. 941-472-1734 Sunset Plaza • 17689 Summerlin Rd. dexterity and skill for the kill. Lots and lots of patience is needed in (Just minutes from the causeway: near Pine Ridge Rd.) 0 / 27 1640 Pei nvinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 ¥ vtww.Biodeiirrompiimes.com ? ? In later years when trading began training the Chow Chow, however the 489-3611 -472-6227 between China and Great Britain several results are well worth the effort. To the Ty''''''">3»T'^^^ / 3 % 7 of these dogs were imported to the U.K. casual observer this dog may seem aloof 16 17 and soon found favor with King Edward but to his master he is ardently devoted UPHOLSTERY CONSTRUCTION 15 11 5 W who was a great dog fancier. Once and will do his utmost to please.^ Royal interest was evident the popularity of Marion Smith is a professional pet A Friendly Personalized Service From Owner-Operator the Chow Chow grew rapidly. groomer on Sanibel. 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