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Ikki Matsumoto's "Catching a Big One" is goes to — you guessed it — O'Brien part of the exhibit, Pelicans in Paradise, a series Automotive.) One of his sister Mel's, "Shell-I- of 40 Larger-than-life, fiberglas pelicans that will Can," was installed Tuesday at Bank of the be on display throughout Lee County through Islands (heir second, 'The Word Bird," goes to April 3 prior the April 12th Pelican Gala auction Lee Memorial). : to raise funds for a hew oncology wing at The Coming to South Seas Resort will be "Joie- "Pelichic of the Sea" by Michelle Wilke, is slated Children's Hospital. Matsumoto's fishing peli- de-vivre" by Fort Myers artist Todd Babb. Babb's for BIG ARTS. can, which was sponsored by Chico's and will be sealife-therned pelican incorporates manatees displayed at Chico's World Headquarters, was and dolphins (the dolphins are "in" the pelican's Lucy and John Armenia backed Regan Keith's "modeled after Polly's Uncle Joe." pouch!). Audrey Heffner's "Pelifountain" goes to "Geisha Pelican" for Dolce Vita and island artist Sundial. Teresa Kostrubala's "Party Pelican" will be at the Eight of the rare birds will be exhibited on Hyatt Regency/Coconut Point (which will host the The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company's ""Casl a Sanibel and Captiva... gala auction). Of course, it goes without question Spell-ican" is by Tom Cardumone. It v.t-. .IM Chaiiene Ewen's "Hole-in-One" will be at that Pelican National Bank got one — Pat Bailey's General Store, "because June [Bailey] gested by renowned pelican researchci. Mi-1 Hert/ber»\ "Fun-7. Boy." likes golf so much." "Santa" by Pine Island artist Brown, and really liked by CEO Al ll.uiii 1 OUT .?.() of iIn. pelicans were on display al Nest David Meo (wrongly identified in last week's "because it implies financial wizardry." 1 He.!. Sponsor Chico's World Headquarters' in I'orl paper) is already contributing .some holiday cheer Bob and Ann Wigley sponsored two ui ilii 1 Myers on Tuesday, Dec. i, before movinj to llu-ir while enjoying the view ;it 'Tween Waters on lucky birds "Mai Tics" by Holly So HI > ill 1 new locations fur ptv-auction vicwiiis. ,. Captiva. (David's second winner, "O'Brien," adorn Ilic Old Schoolhuu.se Thcati' .mil AWB / KN
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Artist Profile Nancy Santeusanio — page 14 Lee Horton Center Stage _. Marsha Wagner VI - page 16 UP PERISCOPE Chamber of Commerce verywhere you turn there ance rates for..." well, who cares — rip along at the speed of light right through are any number of people you can't even finish reading the anything in their path and do not bend or "AfterHours" Etrying to get your attention. headline, let alone the story. deflect for gravity or anything else. Of course, TV advertising springs But in some fit of reverse logic The scientific dilettante in me confirms The next Chamber "AfterHours'" to mind in this context along with this ice thing actually worked; I that this is probably an important subject will he hosted under a tent on newspapers, magazines, billboards found myself rcadiii|z the story to puisne hi-Liiusi- il c;\tt add }'u\itly U> our 1 Moiuluv, Doe. U> from iv \O • 7 n.m and car bumpers. Kvon il you'tv |iisl to si-f tl it rouWl u-Mly hi- :v, uiiili-i'.lnuil'm;.! nt \v\\n\ in.vW -. lln- uinviwi- \ .it SVu- Sell'. Si-.i S\w\\-. WtivM\i\.V composing something lor the non- bounjj, and uminporlaul as it tick. It also makes me realize thai NCYVIUI Way (.across iuun ltaik-y1:, Market). advertising portion of a newspaper, appeared. (Perhaps I should add hundred years ago the intellectual world Additional parking will be available it is still a good idea to do it in a way RI.NNY that it was a very short story.) was convinced that there were roughly at Bank of the (stands and Sun Trttsl that will separate it from the unend- SKVKKANCK Au contraire it tinned out to lour elements: earth, air, fire and water. In Bank. ing gray background. Editor be one of the more interesting different combinations these made up just Here in the trade we call it stories of the day. Scientists were about everything you could touch or feel. Complimentary lions d'oeuvres will "headlines." "Man bites dog" or "Octopus not trying to make the clearest martini or Science hasn't really changed thai be provided by Island Cow and wine found flying at 5,000 feet" are some of the the. perfect iced tea — they were trying to much... we just have a much higher num- & beer from Sanibel Spirits will be gimmicks we use to get you to read the make a telescope out of ice for use at the ber of elements to account for everything, served. •story. But every now and then the journal- South Pole. As any good bartender can tell and that number keeps getting bigger while the pieces get smaller. The Chamber Ambassador Com- ism industry gets it backward and the you, ice is never really clear; it has bubbles mittee raffles door prizes donated by headline puts the reader to sleep before or clouds in it, no matter how trendy or But, in all seriousness, as science tells local businesses. Chamber mem- i getting to the first sentence. new your ice-maker might be. us more, a growing number of humans hers, prospective members, and The Gannett empire recently put forth The ice-scope, if they can perfect the becomes increasingly concerned about guests are invited. There is $5 guest such an enticement: "Scientists trying to technology, will be a cubic kilometer of being careful with what we have left on fee fornon-members . create perfectly frozen ice in test." At first perfectly clear ice on Antarctica which will this planet. If the world's largest perfect glance, this was right up there with be the lens of a telescope used to detect ice cube can help in that direction, I'm all Please RSVP for "AfterHours" by "Extensive actuarial studies show life insur- neutrinos. 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Dec. 19, at The Grand Court, 8351 College 5, Monday-Friday) and Saturdays from 9- provoking speakers and leaders to the 1 at the Orchid Plaza and Camelot Isles islands. The series will include John Strong, Those of us who have been here for a Parkway in Fort Myers. Cape Coral locations. David Audretsch, David Broder, Jose A long time know that nothing on Sanibel In announcing the upcoming ITT pro- Gomez-Ibanez, Marvin Kalb, Lawrence S. operates without volunteers. They're gram, Bert MacCarry, of Sanibel, said: In addition to regular business hours, Davidson and Senator Dick Lugar. everywhere — the refuge, SCCF, the city, "This month we extend a special invitation the North Fort Myers Merchant's Crossing CROW, the school. to those in our community who would like and Bonita Springs-The Prado at Spring Tickets are on sale at $15 each or, for Creek locations will be open on Saturday, There's nothing more fulfilling than to share stories about their celebrations of the seven-lecture series, the special price Dec. 14, from 11-3 only to accept dona- seeing the look on a youngster's face when family holidays within a particular ethnic of $90. Call BIG ARTS for more details tions for Toys for Tots. Donations will be that math concept finally takes on meaning group." and to order your tickets 395-0900. accepted through Dec. 17 to ensure ample or a reading assignment becomes a joy or TTT storyswap sessions are held the time for distribution. a science project is actually completed and third Thursday of each month at The Grand Annual Christmas party looks great. If you would like to sense that Court and are free and open to the public Lawton states, "We are excited to be satisfaction, why not consider volunteer- with both listeners and tellers welcomed. able to help out in any way we can. It feels ing one morning or afternoon weekly at From 4 to 6 p.m., also at The Grand good to be a part of a cause so noble, espe- the Sanibel School? The school is always Court, TTT is sponsoring a workshop for cially around the holidays. It's also nice to looking for people who desire to work actors, storytellers and educators. For infor- see how much people in the community with children and, currently, is in need of mation on either event, plume 472-1781. are willing to give to others in need. That's several volunteers to help start up the mid- what this season is all about." dle school band program. Or, you may be more suited to assist in the Geracr teams withToysforTote Ho|id House office. Stop in before the holidays and com- MarinM;innce* Toylovs lofor Totlols Foundation, an / ' plete an application. If you come here for the IRS recognized, 5()l(c)(3) not-for-profit This year, Holiday House at (he Hdison- winter, if you're retired, even if you're only public charity is the fund-raising, funding Ford Winter Hstates has dramatically on the island temporarily, remember that vol- and support organization for the U.S. increased in size, filling new areas around unteering is not just for the parents of school- Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots the Banyan 'free and research gardens as age children. Program. well as the 14 acres of the Estates. New St. Isabel ('lunch, tnj'.etluM with John also for this year is an expanded area for Questions? Call 472-1617 and ask for The primary goal of the Foundation is and Debbie Naiiinann and John's stall and the nightly live musical performances, as Volunteer Coordinator Linda Reynolds. to deliver, through a shiny new toy at sales associates ,it Culdwell Banker well as evening hours for the museum, the She is the new guidance counselor on staff. Christmas, a message of hope to needy Pieview liileinalinn.il will host the 15th youngsters that will motivate them to grow store and the garden shop. annual ('hiislmas pail\ loi childieu of into responsible, productive, patriotic citi- Tickets lor I foliday I louse .'OIL' may be inigiaut woikeis on I >ec. ,)?inl al I: Ul p.m. TTT plans holiday stories zens and community lenders. purchased in advance or al the door in the chinch lull. Stories about calendar holidays repre- In support of this foundation, Geraci adults S(i, childien $1. Special rates aie senting all cultures will be the theme for Travel-Ports of Call will be accepting new available for sunups who schedule in this .month's meeting of the Tamiami Tale and unwrapped toys, books, and clothes advance by callum ,U.| V-l-1 «>.
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Office ll \-:Z2."-yy ••"^-•••.•xjrrnrn^^ Holiday Closings • FLORIDA 1 AW • Sanibel City Hall offiees will be elosed Tuesday and VEHICLES MUST YEILD TO Wednesday, Dee. 24 & 25, and again Dee. 31 and Jan. 1, PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS They will re-open Thursday, Dee. 26 and Jan. 2 at 8 a.m. AND INTERSECTIONS All garbage, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Florida Recycling Services scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be one day later. Therefore, We Pick Up if your normal pickup day is Wednesday, your waste will & Deliver be picked up on Thursday and one day later the remain- der of the week. The normal waste collection schedule FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT Inc will be followed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 & 31. All City of Sanibel Recreation facilities (Civic Center and Recreation Center) will be closed Tuesday and We buy or consign Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 25. and again Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. nice new and The facilities will resume normal operating hours used furniture Thursday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2. (239) 267-3994 For further information, please call Cily Hall at 472- HOURS: MON-ffil 9-6^00 SAT 9-4:00 3700 or access the city's website at mysaiiibd.com. 17274 Son Carlos Blvd • FORT MYERS BEACH* FL 33931 Arthur Partington Sanibel resident: Arthur Parliiigton died Dec. 6, 2002 in Fort Myers after a lengthy illness. Born on March 6, 1928 in Maplewood, N.J., lie FAMILY was a leading dancer on Broadway and the recipient INTERNAL UEDIC1HE/PRIMARY CAM of the very first Gypsy Cloak, an honor bestowed on the best: Broadway dancer of the year. He appeared in MEDICINE MICHAEL LOWREY, M.D. - many Broadway shows including Carousel, Must Happy Fella and Call Me Meulatit, among others, and WlWOfHtEIOCAHOW on major television shows in New York and Europe. I'niLil Ci. D,..:_, r 454-6868 p. -n -. • Indian Creek Plaza Partington was also director of the dance department Internal Medicine rr i ii 'ily JL'! • J* I (Near Summerlin & San Carlos) at Choate-Rosemary Hall Preparatory School and 1 Primary Care Physicians • Most Insurance Accepted owner/director of Connecticut Academy of Dance & 17284 San Carlos Blvd. #105 1 Urgent Care for All Ages 1 X-Rays and Lab Tests Michael Lowrey, M.D. Theater. Fort Myers Florida 33931 Internal Medicine He came to Sanibel in 1980 with his life partner, John Bartis, to open Pinocchio's Ice Cream Shop at * Appointments Accepted/Walk-Ins Welcome the east end of the island. Arthur and John loved Italy FLU SHOTS $15 as much as Sanibel and owned a home in the hills of * Most Insurance Accepted Tuscany by the village of Monte San Savino. 16970 San Carlos Blvd., #7 • Ft. Myers, FL 454-9797 Partiruilon leaves a brother. Robert, a sister in-law, Albertson's Plaza • Corner of Summerlin & San Carlos L i Jinny, and two nieces, Kimbri le\ and I ins, along with his companion ol 52 years, John, and a family of loving friends from around the world. Memorial services will he held at a later date. I) ISCOUNT BED OUTLET Paid Aclveirtisemenl Florida's Mattress Outlet LET'S TALK REAL ESTATE WHOLESALE PRICES TO Presented by THE PUBLIC Margie Davison The Factory Outlet Store for Quality Name Brand Mattresses PUZZLING POINTS Question: Which offers you the best deal, a low interest rate mortgage with "points" or a higher interest rate loan with no "points"? Answer: It depends. Consider a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage for $300,000 at 6 Vi% interest and no points. Monthly princi- to OFF pal and interest payments would be $1,896. To qualify for an 6% loan, you have to pay three points, or $9,000. Payments • Every Interspring Mattress • Every Futon on this loan would be $1,798, a savings of $98 per month. • Every Latex Mattress • Every Accessory How can you determine which loan is best? First, calculate how long you will have to live in the home • Every Bedroom Set • Every Lamp in order to recoup the $9,000 that you paid in points. Divide $9,000 by your monthly "savings" of $98, then divide that • Every Day Bed • Every Picture answer (approximately 92) by 12 months per year for the NO DEALERS PLEASE number of years it will take to recoup the points (approx- imately 7/; years). If you are fairly certain you will live in your new home for THESTORt seven years or more, then the loan with points is the better 40% to 70*o OFF value. Other factors may influence you decision, however, EVERYQNI such as how much cash you have for closing and your monthly budget. Such calculations will give you the data you WAITED 15600 San Carlos Blvd. need to make a decision. Specializing in Sanibel and Captiva real estate since 1991, Margie is FOR Gulf Point Square, Next to Big Lots currently serving a second term as President of the Sanibel & Ca'pliva Association of Realtors. She was named Realtor Of The. Year in 2000 and IS HERE!!! is a continuous award winner with Priscilla Murphy Railty, Inc. Call Margie 415-9255 afPMR, 472-1511, or e-mail her at [email protected] 8 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander nental birtl populations. The Christmas Bird ometimes strange shells show up brown-lined latirus. The best I can Christmas Bird Count Count is a perfect example of how volunteer- in the darndest places. Today my describe it is like an elongated dove generated data are important. S daughter came into ray office with shell. Only, not quite. It doesn't exactly Saturday The count is open to birders of all skill a new find. She was playing "stump the match anything I've found so far. This On Christmas Day, I WO, ornithologist levels as well as to those of you who just expert" with me and, when I saw the one is about an inch tall, slim and a uni- Frank Chapman organized 27 of his friends like to get up and out early with friends shell, I really had to dig valve. It has a sharp top and in 25 locations and sent them out to count (there has to be someone keeping the tally into the tech books to four distinct whorls coming birds - the first Audubon Christinas Bird after all!). Indeed, more volunteers arc come up with an answer down. Count - a protest against the traditional needed this year since several people have for a shell which could That's one of the prob- holiday "side hunt" in which teams com- dropped out-and/or moved away, and the be several hundred years lems with matching fossils peted to see who could shoot the most birds State Botanical Site/Pick Preserve, old. to present clay shells. and animals in one day. Framiie's Preserve and the Dayton Preserve That's the trouble with There isn't much new This year, during the 103rd Audubon arc now included in the traditional Count identifying fossilized under the sun, as you have Bird Count, some 50,000 volunteers around areas. For additional information or to sign shells like this one. heard, so I expect some- the world about 1,800 individual Bird up. call June Patinkin TODAY at 395-1353. Although they had color where this shell has a Counts between Dec. 14 and Jan. 3 will originally, all of them are name. The modern latirus be out and about with their binoculars and Holiday Arbor Lights now sandy colored. is shown in one book as tally sheets. Close to 100 people will be Since all of Florida was ranging from South Florida participating on Sanibel and Captiva tomor- at Calusa Nature Center once underwater, these to the West Indies. It is a row, Saturday, Dec. 14, according to bird shells eventually became CAPT. MIKE FUERY moderate to shallow water count coordinator, June Patinkin. On the first three weekends in buried with sand and shell. The opening where "Backed with over a century of partici- Decembei, the Calusa Nature Center & even clay and wound up in what is now the once living shell would come out to pation and collected data, the Christmas Planelaiiuin is hosting its new Holiday the interior of the state. Ultimately, a feed is long and narrow, which usually Bird Count is the longest running ornitho- Arbor Fights sponsored by Clear Channel product which becomes roadbed mater- means it didn't have an operculum. At a logical database in the world, spanning radio stations Oldies 05, Dream 98,5, ial forms — we call it marl. nearly white color in this specimen, the three human generations of volunteers," and Cat Country 107.1. The music and Marl roads can be a combination of book's description of them being green said Geoff LeBaron, Audubon's Count lighting, is being, piovidcd by Tech-Tronics. many things, but mostly it is shell, sand doesn't do me much good. director. "The CBC has evolved into a pow- Fxpeiietuv a spectacular display of hol- and a binder. When I was a boy, most The present day latirus are in the erful and important tool, one probably iday lights as \ou walk along the one-half rural roads were paved in mined marl. tulip family which has quite a lew inter- inconceivable to any of the 27 participants mile boanlwalk on the Cypress Swamp Even today, we still use it. In my neigh- esting shells including (he horse conch, on the first Bird Count. With continually li.nl. Traditional holiday songs will be borhood, in south For! Myers, we have a (he largest .shell found in North America grow ill}: environmental pressures, il seem pl.iMiig .ill along the tiaii. but the lighting mar! road and, just the oilier day my which appears in our waters fairly lie likely that today's participants cannot fath- will .idd .i leehiio edge lo the displays. And daughter, Tess, picked up an old, well- quently. Tulips are predators (hat leed om the value of their efforts in the next cen- no mallei how w.uiii the weather is in preserved left-handed lightning whelk off oilier shells, mostly the two-sided tury either." I iivi-iiilvi, il will lii' snowing at the Nature bivalves, which include all of the clam as well as a fighting conch. ( )\ci the \r.ir. the Vudtiboii llud ( 'HUM < Vulei! Reiik-mbcL, mosl mail is mined lai itiiuik. Still. ,i' IIUM' ,i-. I •..in Imil, ilu , I a-it wivl.ciiil'1. sound and-light show one llml'lcs* pul in my Ir.uui is just u lit has become a cmcial pad ol Ilk- govern was spoir.med b\ ( ildies 45. This week- •*<&.« Atfferent from the various tatirus meat's mutual history monitoring database. end's luniglii iliioui'li Sunday, Dec. 15 jnvewny material caiue from centi.il shells found around Florida and the Count data from I'HK) to the piesent are i-. '.poii'in.-.! h\ ' DriMin 48.5: Cat Florida and contained several species ol i arihhc ,n. iiiiii-iilh .i\;ii!.iHe lliioii"li ilit- iiiii'i.u uw Miid.Soui.v ui-bsili-. I if E| i.//\v uu bml Comiiiv ID/ I will be spoiisiii'nui llie dis- shells that, to this day, 1 can't really Don't uorry. I ini not headed loi the 1 play inM weekend. Dec. . O-22. identify. I take shelling charters just patent oll'ice. lint, it is kind of interest SOIIICC.OIg, ,| COopcl.lllVC piilji'i | ol about daily and have a long way to go to ing to find something in my backyard Nation,il Aiuliibon ,uul [lie Coiuell liu- horn-, .we fniin o to 9 p.m. get surprised, but what 'less came up which causes such interest. l.alioialois ol ( >inilholog\. flu-, will be thi• \diiu-. .ion !•, V i'tu adult.*.. S4 for children with as she played under the big Java lil'lh season (hat all Count ilala will be ivu liom < io I.', kills age three and under are crated online tliiough HiulSoiuve. IKV Member, ol the Nature Center are plum trees in our backyard was a hi I of Have a question or comment'.' Call Compilers of the individual cnuni1-. will be iu-.-. i loin as a l.iiniK member the night of a mystery. The closest I can come on 46()-J()~IV <>r reach Ctipl. Mike h'ucrv l>v identifying it is what today we call a e-mail ui junoiiia4(* aol.com able to go on line to iiirdSoiirce and enlei tin- e-.eui .uid ihe members of your house- aud review their own data, although paper hold .Hi- dee. P.niiilv membership is $45.) forms may still be used. 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The Out-going board president Marge Nature Gilt Store will be stocked with Meek opened the annual meeting of the many unique science and natural history Sanibel-Captiva conservation Foundation gifts for the holidays and some unusual with a few notes from the very first set of stocking stutters! annual meeting minutes — 35 years ago. They were talking about buying land, she All proceeds from the event help fund said, in fact, this property on which we the care and feeding of the Nature Center's stand. They were looking to locate a animals. For more information, call 275- marine lab somewhere on Tarpon Bay. 3435. "Some things never change!" There was a The Center is located at 3450 Ortiz erand total of 100 members in 1967. Avenue at the intersection of Colonial and Ben Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Expressway in On Dec. 6, 2002. there are 2,700 mem- Fort Myers. berships representing about 5,000 individ- uals. Lixeeutive Director liriek Liiulhlad Kayaking Buck Key who celebrated 15 years willi the The Sanihel-Captiva Conservation Foundation last tall, picked up Meek's 'Vf Foundation, in cooperation with Captiva theme, commenting on the very lust Kayak Company is offering naturalist-led Foundation brochure that urged islanders to "Enjoy, rather than destroy." The new board of directors holds its first meeting. Karen Bell, Linda kayaking outings in the local estuarine Logan, Bob Wigley, Dean Skaugstad, Art Weissbach, Bruce Avery, waters. These kayak trips will help fund the "We've had 30 years of trail tours, Warren Schwab, Bill Hillebrandt, Robin Krivanek, Hal Patinkin, and Conservation Foundation's environmental sponsored 49 interns and been to hun- Armand Ball. dreds of public hearings," he said. "This is ed programs while educating participants of in," he said. about the natural and cultural history of the 25th year for the Nature Center; we have had staff housing since 1989, own "Ron Gibson was always working for Pine Island Sound. No kayaking experi- us," Lindblad continued, "especially on ence is necessary for these exclusions, just a 1,826 acres, including 14 miles of shore- line, and could not do what we do without Captiva. And this year he chairs the ABC sense of adventure and a willing spirit. Very Sale... which will benefit the Marine stable kayaks are used and paddling our 250 volunteers and the 22,000 hours they give to us and to the island each year. Lab!" instruction is provided. Craig Albert, the outgoing treasurer, is The next Buck Key Kayaking adventure I figure that, over this past year, we've reached 65,000 people with our educa- also leaving the board. "He has been a real will be on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 1:30 asset during this time of economic tur- p.m. The cost is $35/person. tional outreach activities." He thanked the three outgoing hoard moil," Lindblad said. "I cannot thank him Space is limited, so reservations are enuu"h lni- ilv.u." ivquiied. Additional information and ii'.sri members Meek "who sin faced ;il |ii'.t the right lime with a backyiound in The inanayiT i»l '.lie N.im.- I'Luii vutiuns can be obtained by calling the Nursery, Kathy HOOHL-, reined recently Foundation's Nature Center at 472 -232'). finance anil great marketing expertise. She's really kepi us focusing out, instead afler 17 1/2 years to open her own busi- ness. Periwinkle Cottage, on McGregor Boulevard. (Yes, periwinkle as in flower... plus-plus-plus). "I have been particularly fortunate to have had Kathy She's home! here," Lindblad said. "She has grown this Incoming SCCF president Dean SCCF, see page 26 Dear Friends, Terri Blackmore for printing our lost-pel Skaugstad takes the podium. Our darling golden retriever, article on November 8th, and to this Cheyenne, missing since October 31st. wonderful community for all the tips, was returned to us on December 5th. phone calls, and unbelievable support. We'd begun to doubt we'd ever see her Thank, you from the bottom of our again, but thanks to Sanibel Police hearts. Orthodontics Department Scott; Ashby's efforts, our dog is home. 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Awards in the 18-hole, Low Gross category went to Barbara McGulTin with a 92 and second to Kandi Sanger with a 95. Marilyn Schroer shot a 68 to win Low Net and Ginny Reeves took second place with a 70. In 9-hole play, Ginny O'Neill was the top winner in Low Gross play with clockwise: Barbara Kirkland and ABWA President a 51 and Nancy Ruedig second with a McGuffin, Fay Carney 55. Doris Weaver took top honors in Kandi Sanger Low Net with a 41 and Betty Puff took and Marilyn Salli Kirkland, a member of the Sanibel- second honors with a 42. Captiva Chapter of the American Business Schoroer Women's Association was recently present- ed with the Protege Award, given to a new member who has completed one year of Michael Billheimer and Mary Lee County Women's Tennis League Ann Williams were married on membership and has shown outstanding Sunday, Dec. 1. service to the chapter. Kirkland is the editor 50 Phis Gold Division • Dec. 6,2002 of the newsletter, the club's secretary and X Winner T Michael's children, Kyle, 14, and sits on the membership and publicity com- Erica, 8, participated in the wedding. mittees. She is also a delegate to the region- Dunes Landings II Marc Giattini, local resident and clear al council and has recruited two new mem- (Home) (Visitor) Nifty Niners friend of the bride and groom, officiated bers in the past year. ABWA's mission is to 1. Irmingard MarKusch 1. Beth Berhrorst at the ceremony that was held at South help women grow personally and profes- Teresa Kostrubala Lyne DeCesare Results for Dec. 5 Seas Resort. Michael is (he owner of the sionally through leadership and education. 6-2, 6-3 ' x 8 Four Person Scramble Lighthouse Cafe and Mary Ann is an The local chapter has contributed $67,000 interior designer. in scholarships since 1997. 2. Marcia Feeney 2. Dee McCaffrey 1st Place Debby Paveik'a Niki Janus Lois Smith 43 X 7 6-3, 6-3 Mary Tacklenburg SHip 3. Judy Pearlstein 3. Pat Reid Joan Sprinkle Bonneo Woodward Anna Veedur Ton! Bracco 6-2, 6-4 X. 6 -ctU-s FedEx 2nd Place • I '.ill/- " ':" ' ' •'''"*'l'-'-'i'f?f •'J.Sue Norpell 4.Muriel Hackney across from Jerry's Lynn Klann Helen Britton Ginny Arthur 44 • I >llK-L- .NVlMiV- G we n Tra u t we i n (239) 472-0288 1 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) x 5 Hintiiuie shipping Nancy Hopkins (Fax) 472-0809 Fruit Shipping Points: 7 Points: 19 Jane Devaney Medicare is offering Austrian Cuisine Lunch * Dinner new services to people 17274 San Carlos Blvd. Tel. (239) 437-8664 INDIAN CREEK PLAZA 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. age 65 and older Closed Sunday CredU Cards Accepted who smoke. 18 Different Schnitzel^ Soups • Pastas To learn more, call toll-free Sandwiches • Burgers Salads * Desserts 1-866-65BEGIN. Homemade Apple Strudel (652-3446) Every Friday & Saturday Sauerbraten Good Food — Best Service Austrian Friends Welcome You 20% OFF DINNER ENTREE for 2 PEOPLE EXCEPT MONDAY m Islander • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • 11 Perfection at Kiwanis Optimists say, "Thank you, Sanibel!" Photos and captions by Bob Wimbush Twelve Kiwanians were recognized for their years of perfect attendance at Wednesday's business meeting: Dick Muench - 29, Bill Boswell - 20, John Friedlund -19, Steve Mullins - 8, L Stan Kucaba - 5, Bill Traum - 4, Bob President Stan Kucaba explains Wimbush - 3, Walt Hadley and Bob the responsibilities of member- Laswell - 2, Don Feiner, Lee Derleth and ship (including parking duties Senior Member Roger Gunnerfeldt -1. and blood rites) to new member Kevin McCune. -SM- i 1 !• i I if I! Don Feiner presents our own Padre Roger (Junnerl'eldt with a check for the. Nations Association Che Wigley: Bob Wigley models that feeds and otherwise assists The weather was im-Haum:... i.iin. sonu.- and 10 Jr. Optimist1- 'i lu- VMIIIICI ot (In. 'n!,' i{) the official headware of one local the homeless in Lee County. limes(orrenlial... wind, ^itmeiiuicssiimiy . citv council campaign- ticket drawing was |i\e MMI old \hi.iiuLi Nonetheless, many luiucil mil to suppml ilie Greenberg from Wilton, < \mu < >n \ii'iiil.i\ Optimist Club l',iin.-akc Hu-aUasi on Amanda and her paii-ul, u^ ci\cd '• 'i ' • imin Sunday, Nov. 17th. We would like to iliimk Optimist i'tesidenl lotin lias'ii i ami mmn1 all. who attended. AiuI special thanks to those dialely opened a s.r. 1111". ai • oim< Ini who supported the rio/'SO ladle from which Amanda at Bank ol Auiciic.i. the real winner will be childhood eaneer. 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The Shellcrafters have created a variety of decorations ranging from animals This outstanding centerpiece by (including a dinosaur) to lavish floral Audrey Hostetter is all shells except the long blades. It took a arrangements. The centerpiece on the din- blue ribbon two years ago at the ing table is made of small angel wings Shell Fair. hanging from artificial green blades with fish scale flowers around bubble shell cen- Monday from 10 a.m until 3 p.m. ters. Sprigs of yellow nerite offer contrast. "Morning Glories" and the other five This piece, crafted by Audrey Hostetter buildings thai make up the historical vil- won a blue ribbon at the Shell Fair two lage at 950 Dunlop Road are open years ago. I'holo hy Michael Pislrlla Wednesday through Saturday each week Hostetter also produced a twig wreath "Morning Glories" a mailorder cottage from Sears & Roebuck. from 10 until 4. but closed on major holi- with shell angels for Morning Glories' days. An antique toy show is in place dur- front door and another of bundled blueber- with cushions patterned in the 1930s style. Mayer, has provided a taxidermied tarpon One bedroom houses a dark wood bed set thai graces one wall of the living room and ing the month of December throughout the ry branches with red berries over the fire- Village. place. She points out that "earlier islanders while the other exhibits fishing memora- a number of pictures. would have used Brazilian pepper because bilia and authentic old photos of "Morning Symroski himself called "Morning it was plentiful,11 but hers are artificial. Glories" and il.s environs. Glories" home from 1967 Under the guidance of display chair Ty Symroski, whose mother, Gay until last year, although his Milbrey Rushworth the cottage is fur- Mayer, grew up in a larger Sears home full time residence in nished primarily in antique white wicker next door and was a niece of Martin recent years has been Key West where he is Director of the Planning I\-pai"lment. Oilier shellcraflers who contributed art are Betty ISalon by Design and Clair Gardner and Wanda Will, chairperson of the group, working with Formerly of Pat's Hair Kair, Carol Fowler who heads up floral decorations at the Now in Sanibel Tanger historical village. Shell Outlet Stores creations can be purchased Milbrey Rushworth, an Historical Village vol- at Community House on unteer, holds a tarpon trophy fish in Morning Follow Your Favorite Periwinkle Way any Glories' living room. Ladies to Your New n 2 " Story Additions Family Rooms Storm Protection Florida Rooms Full-Service Salon! 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Myers 482-6333 -Charlotte 639-3341 • Naples 774-5522 Islander • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • 13 Iw^icfii Florida Rep Amateur radio team & city join forces A I'mi-lilled day of Irionlly competition place on the lawn at South Seas Resort The Sanibel Amateur Radio Team and instructors. is slated tor Sunday, Jan, 5, when crews immediately after return to the dock at the City of Sanibel are joining forces to In announcing the course. City aboard six Colgate 26s vie fur position in approximately I :'M) p.m. train additional volunteer HAM radio Manager .Indie Zimomra said, "We are Pine Island Sound off South Seas Resort in Colgate, who sailed in the l%8 Olympics operators. Amateur radio operators (or very proud and grateful for the service support of the Florida Repertory Theatre. in Acapulco. Mexico and on two America's HAMs) often offer the first and most our existing Amateur Radio Team pro- Coinciding with the final races of the Cup trials in 1967 and 1970, is an avid ocean timely emergency communications. vides. We hope a few good citizens will America's Cup held in New Zealand, the Ya racer. In 2001, he and his wife/business part- especially during" weather emergencies step forward to augment their ranks." iiotta Regatta lias already atlracted several ner, Doris, participated in the 150th such as hurricanes. Hurricane Andrew Acting Police Commander Michael key area businesses as boat sponsors and a Anniversary Jubilee of the first America's provided an excellent example of the Murray, who oversees the Sanibel waiting list of individuals eager lo crew. Cup in Cowes, England. "I was aboard service - HAMS provided the only Emergency Preparedness Program, "Enthusiasm for this first-of-a-kind fund- Americiin Eagle -•-- the same boat 1 raced on communications in the South Miami added, "Over the past years we have taken raiser is terrific," said Olympic and in 1967," Colgate recalled. "Racing was a area for two days after the storm hit. The several steps to enhance our existing America's Cup competitor, Sieve Colgate, thrill then, it still is today, and the Ya Gotta City has been a sponsor of the Sanibel HAM program. This course is another whose Foil Myers -based Offshore Sailing Regatta is just a little taste of that excitement Amateur Radio Team for 1 1 years. step in our continued efforts to always he School is donating the boats and coaches for .that gets the adrenaline flowing!" The The upcoming training begins prepared for a disaster." Murray also said the event. South Seas Resort, Strayhom Law Colgates will be aboard the Uuly Chadwick TODAY at 9 a.m. and continues every that individuals who are interested in the Firm, and Merrill Lynch's Payson-Moossy to answer questions and place their bets with other Friday from 9 lo II, with approxi- course, but are only now rinding oul about team are already on board as boat sponsors, the rest of the spectators. mately 26 hours of total instruction. it, can still join. "We'll get them up lo and Capttva Cruises is providing its l48-pas~ Offshore Sailing School has been at Instructors will use FCC-sanctioned speed." sertger Uidy Chadwick for spectators. Crew South Seas Resort since 1975 and moved its textbooks and video presentations. uniforms will be provided by 11.OOutfitters, Individuals interested in enrolling headquarters to Fort Myers from New York Radio Team members Jerry Deutschcr should contact Murray at 472-3 Ml. a premier retailer on Captiva and Sanihel. City in 1988. The Colgate 26, designed by and John Jones will be the primary Bach of the six boats will have a crew ol Steve Colgate and noted naval architect Jim four and a coach aboard. "Competitors do Taylor, is used exclusively in all eight not need to know how to sail," explains Offshore Sailing School locations. It won Colgate. "Our instructors will coach them in Cruising World Magazine's Boat of the Year a pre-race warm-up session and around the Award in 1997 and is used by the U.S. Naval Second Annual Holiday Magic Show race course during the regatta. We do this a Academy (which has 22 in its fleet) to train lot with corporations in our regular pro- midshipmen. Close to 170 Colgate 26s have If you missed last year's sold out magic show at the Wood Theatre, grams with great success," Tristan Sanders been sold nationwide. the Fort Myers Ring 8031 of the international Brotherhood of of WINK TV's Goad Morning Southwest Florida Rep, a 501(c)3 organization, is Magicians will be creating their magic at the Arcade Theatre in Florida will join one of the crews. hoping to raise close to $ 15,000 through this downtown Fort Myers. 1 Aboard the Ludy Chiulwick, spectators event - with boat sponsors at $1,500, crew The .show is on I)<>e. 211 at 8 pin, with flu prr-show iuu#ic 5t» tin* lobby will enjoy a box lunch and the repartee ol positions aboard those boats for $150, and beginning at 7 pin. Ticket prk;<\s: $15 for adults: $10 Cor children Kevin Wensley, who appeared on WINK spectator passes for the Uuly Chadwick at under 12. TV as Sander's sailing instructor this sum- $35 per person. Crews, as well as the spec- .Reservations may be made by calling the Arcade Box Office at mer, Kevin, who hails front Great Britain, tators, will be provided a box lunch by 332-4488, will narrate the races and encourage specta- South Seas Resort. tors to "bet" on their lavorili" crew all in ,ii li lii/.ii nil liuii •. il« •.uppi>tI ol i'lorida Hrp. lii I 'II ill' '.I'll' I- All "bets" arc actually chances to win (onus in du' spon^oi chosen color, one Ih-V prizes donated by a host of Fort Myers busi- crew position and an e\peit Offshore nesses. These include a three-night stay at Sailing School coach aboard, four spectator South Seas Resort, two three-day Learn to boat tickets, a recognition plaque, and logo Sail courses donated by Offshore Sailing leeognilion iii the piogiam, on raffle tickets, School (valued at over $2,(M)0), jewelry and elsewheie. For an additional $-100, a from Congress Jewelers, theater tickets boat spoiiMii may piovide its own full I'our- from Mann Mall, sailboat-etched wine peison crew. RalUe/helling tickets aie on glasses from Lucas Century, a cooking class sale at (lie I lorida Repertory Theatre now at at Blue Pepper, restaurant-theater packages lo pei ticket, or six lor $25. from Bistro 41, La Brasserie, "I'etley's and The Florida Repertory Theatre is the only the Veranda. "But that's not all," event co- professional regional theatre south oi Sara- chair Carrie Lund said. "I've just begun to sola. Currently celebrating its fifth season, its REPUBLIC get the prizes together!" educational and developmental projects con- The starting gun for the first of the two- tinue to greatly impact the economic and race regatta will fire at 11 a.m. Spectators communal growth of Southwest Florida. are asked to board the Uuly Chadwick at 10. For sponsor opportunities on the remain- A trophy reception for 1st, 2nd and 3rd ing three boats call Carrie Lund at 432- places winners, with engraved silver plates 9714. Spectator and raffle tickets are avail- "Men's Night" awarded each member of the crew, will take able at the box office — 332-4488. December 1/th, 6-8 PM NEWER IS NICER Carefree living in this better than new $589,000 At Peach Republic! 1998 home in popular Gumbo Limbo Lovely lakefront home with beautiful Shop Tor Your Special Person's . views 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, w/many Christmas Gifts Prom Their "Wish added features - spacious, bright & spotless List"... Store Will Be Closed to Men Over 1800 Sq.Ft. living area - total 3881 Onlu. Champagne Will Be Served. • Split floor plan - vaulted ceilings i *-' • Beautiful landscaping -room for pool 2075 Periwinkle Way John Periwinkle Place #50, Sanibel Island Office 239-472-4900 472-8444 Jerry D. Mundt Cell 239-565-9826 R® Realtor® 14 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander Island writers read their works £X)Ccll cirtist Dot M. McSherry of Sanibel was induct- ed into the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) at its annual meeting in November at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. She joins a national mem- bership of approximately 750 accomplished women artists who are making significant contributions to the ongoing history of American art. Headquartered in New York City, the NAWA is a source of culture and education 1 - r, Bob Maxeiner, Bill Hallstead, through its national exhibition schedule and Don Brown and Joe Pacheco, pub- its permanent collection at the Jane lished island authors and readers Voorhees Ziminerli Art Museum at Rutgers at the program. University. Most members are listed in Who's Who in American Art and are repre- By John Jones Audience shops for Island writer's sented in museums, corporate collections Special to the Islander books. and traveling exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at BIG short stories both humorous and seri- ous. Berdenna Thompson read her story A not-for-profit, non-political, member- ARTS Phillips Gallery about 90 people supported organization of women in the fine gathered to hear members of the Island for children. Several folks in (he audi- ence closed their eyes and smiled dur- arts, NAWA was loundeed in I8S9 by five mixed media oil on canvas and metal. I use Writers Groups read their latest work. innovative women .seeking exhibition tools other than a paint brush, such as bray- Fourteen island writers presented prose ing this piece ~ no doubt watching in their' imaginations the laces of granil- opportunities for gifted artists. Early annual ers, scrapers, files and dental instruments. and poetry, memoirs and a performance shows displayed the works of Rosa These enable me to create often lost details poem to the appreciative audience. children flanging on each word. Al the back of the room, four of (he Boulieur, Mary Cassalt, Suzanne Valadon under the surface of the paint, revealing new The writers who read were Bill and Gerturde Vanderbilt Whitney. As the forms, colors, and surfaces. Hallstead, Jessie Dover, Peter Hilger, writers had their recently published hooks for sale Joe Pacheeo's The organization grew. Louise Nevelson, Judy "Good painting comes to me now when I Sidney Simon, Claudia Burns, Bob Chicago, Janet Fish, Miriam Schapiro, seek not to know or preconceive a goal, but Maxeiner, Chuck Higgins, Bev First of the Nityoricans/Sdilin^ to Sd/tfhcl; Don Brown's h'loridii Scrub Marison, and Audrey Flack were among [when I try to] create an awareness of the Postmus, Joe Pacheco, Berdenna (hose selected for membership. ideas served up by process," she continued. Thompson, Tanya HochscliiJd, John ('(iiintrx (in,l Other f'oetn.w Bill Ilallslead's Corn/hikes with HW/>. McSherry, a line ait professor who has "My abstract sense is now masquerading as Jones, Nancy Carlile and Don Brown. taught in colleges ami art schools in nature. Because the subject has become Of particular note were (lie poems of Murder with liurr: ami Bob Maxeiner's J'nuix/iltiiil. The books are also available Chicago. Denver, New York and Santa Fe, more internal, the sense of place feels less Don Brown, Tanya llochscliild. Joe began p,Milling in earl\ childhood. The like limitation and more like freedom." Pacheco and Sid Simon. Claudia limns al island bookslores. uvipit'iil ol N.ilmual I'.udow iiieiil loi the McSherry recently purchased an apart- read her performance poem with help These peifonuaiu.es are pii'scnled Arts scholarships HinHigliout ha ,n..idemii- ment and studio in Nice, I'Vance, where she L'rom three of the other pelicans, er, twice each year, usually* in December «sd Pfltetustty. The t»«xt re&diag wttl be career, i»he earned double master's degrees will be living for several mouths each year. in pafrfhn^ irtd ctoftaral studies. McShcrty "Tin- juxtaposition of living on a pristine Chuck Higgins and Nancy Carlile remi- at 7:30. Tuesday evening. Feb. ?5 ( nisced about times and persons pasl. everyone is iiniled. li has been said thai was menlored in the l )7()s by denigia hauler island like Sanibel. so emphasi/iim Bill Hallstead introduced us to his firs!, the "Reads" are the best kepi entertain- O'Ki-efc and R.C. Cionnan. Her paintings nature, and in a city on the French Riviera, reluctant Japanese automobile. John ment secret on (he Islands. Come find are exhibited in Australia, Canada, and in that has attracted so many world class Jones and Bob Maxeiner presented out. gallery and corporate collections from artists, is very exciting to me," she said. "I California to New Hngland. expect my work to be very positively influ- When asked to describe her work, enced by this dual experience of different McSherry said, "I am currently experiment- cultures and people.'1 ing with metal flakes mixed with oil and : »4.oo off on Film Developing! 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Go On" gala, she wondered, "What can I If you want to help Papa and Mama possibly do with all these ivory and white Corleone as a ball sponsor for this cloths?" Ginger being Ginger, it didn't Cinderella wedding of their Gina to Joey take long for an idea to come bubbling to Capone, call Wedding Director Ginger the surface... immediately jumped on by Lollobrigida (466-5100) or Sponsor Phil Johnson, creative director for several Committee Member Rico Riley (489- galas: an outrageous wedding between 0100). To reserve a special table for 10 two Italian semi-friendly "connected" with your name on it, or to make single families would use as many heavy reservations, call Ellyn (332-4665) at the damask tablecloths as they could possibly Florida Repertory Theatre. Tickets are get their hands on. $ 125 per person; tables for 10 are $1,500. Parker went scouting for the perfect If, by some unfortunate circumstance, bride and groom and soon found two you were not among the lucky 3,000 to Florida Rep actors who were excited receive a personal invitation, call about playing -the parts of Gina Corleone Lollabrigtda and she'll "special" one to and Joey Capone in this zany celebration you. Gina wants a BIG wedding and with billed as From Wedding Vows to Wedding foii'WI.) and mother of the groom (the bride's par- all this planning, she may have skipped a TZake from "Here Comes the Bride" to name! "Arrivederci, Roma." The big event takes Luigi's Ristorante & Sports Bar isn't ents have already signed on), the wedding usually booked for wedding receptions cocktails, an enormous Cinderella-wed- Despite the fun and frivolity inherent place on Jan. 25th at Sanibel Harbour in this wedding production, theatre is Resort & Spa. but Luigi, Gina's uncle, has agreed to ding wedding cake, decorations for the hold the reception at his restaurant. This chapel, decorations for Luigi's, the hon- serious business and the success of the Gina, who has always dreamed of a gala will help the Florida Rep continue traditional Cinderella wedding, and Joey, is not a fancy place — incidentally, Uncle eymoon in Las Vegas... Weeds & Things Mario was shot there in 1954 — but at has already picked up the tab for the wed- its high quality productions, education who is overwhelmingly in love with Gina programs and childen's shows under the despite Momma Capone's notion that least now it's not a front for anything and ding flowers. However, sponsors for the the feds no longer watch it. souvenir program, wedding gift de-reg- guidance of Producing Artistic Director Gina isn't good enough for her Joey, are Robert Cacioppo. Before Gina and Joey planning their wedding at St. Angela's in Luigi's is a Joe DiMaggio/Rocky istry, rehearsal dinner, the photographer, Graziano/Lefty Gomez kind of place but, the limo, contribution to St. Angela's in take their vows and before the Chianti is the Woods. (For security reasons, one of passed, Wedding Director Lollobrigida the stipulations is that all guests must with imaginative decorations, it's being the Woods, the organist, the soloist and transformed into a romantic setting. special guest tables for ten, are still need- asks you to consider not only if you will agree to a firearms search before being help but at what level. admitted to the chapel.) The traditional Guests will enjoy a sumptuous Italian ed. No wonder Papa and Mama Corleone dinner nhhoiulanzti and, to add to the lev- can't sleep nights! This may he one ol the first events of ceremony will he performed by Father llu- POU \ M-.i'.im. \n\\ li'w wiN siir\i;vss IIV- FalhiM ( iilisi-|)|)i' will ilaiuv lln- I.II.IIV I IK- wriUliny mv'il.iliiuv. ;nr ',\u^'larvi Giuseppe willi Mr. Gnmlvlii as int'aiiisi; tclla v\ilh all tin.- Lulies. Antonio lar and dramatic. Nui only ;ue thev being /'/;<• U'CCMIM.H Kdll lui HH\\\ IIAU-.IVHV, •AyW- Giua's good friend, Diane, has begged to Deleoni's 10-piece dance band plays the mailed to 3,000 of the Corleone.s*"elo.sesit and fun. sing "O, Promise Me." Of course, Gina music and, during one of the breaks, auc- couldn't refuse and now Diane is taking tioneer Tomas Looinis conducts a live more voice lessons at Gina's expense. auction to further augment the cash flow. (What else could Gina do?) With all these exuberant people this is no Immediately following the ceremony, conservative reception and who knows while Gina and Joey are having their pic- what can happen? Phil Johnson, known tures taken, they have arranged lor a as Filippo Giannifiglio. for the evening, "Wedding Gift De-Registry," better bills this as a highly interactive parly with known in some circles as a silent auction. the guests a part ol the action. Both are convinced that cash is so much Right now Papa C'orleone's business is more useful than lots of the presents and down, and with the escalating cost of a offer their apologies to anyone who may big wedding, he needs some financial take offense at seeing their Waring help. (He can't disappoint his Gina who blender put up forauction . To create the wants only the best on her wedding day.) De-Registry mood and to lighten up the Grand sponsor, Mrs. J. Howard Wood, evening, Gina and Joey have also planned has pledged her generous support but a most generous cocktail hour during the much more help is needed. Sponsors are De-Registry. (Posing for pictures takes needed for big ticket items like the father Donations Needed C<#t»tittf# Itfoweiwber 2« St. Vincent de Paul Thru January 4, 2003 •».. Super Thrift Store In (his joyous musical for (lie season (Ici^eil on Mr- holiday movie, Miravlv <>n '.i-lth Strvvt). tin: Ma NAME.. Annual STREET _API NO. Subscription WELLS • PUMPS Lee County CITV_ _ZIP $22.00 PHONE_ SPRINKLER SYSTEMS U PAYMENT ENCLOSED "J BILL ME J VISA -I MASTERCARD Annual FREE POSTERS u PLEASE MA|L <»•<» FOR POSTAGE & HANDLING) WATER CONDITIONING Subscription WlTli'r'AII) SUMIMIMION IJ |ILL PICK UP AT OFFICE Florida PLEASE ALLOW 3 WEfcKS TO START DELIVERY $28.00 ACCOUNT NO.. INSTALLATION & SERVICE EXPIRATION DATE. Annual SIGNATURB Subscription Youngquist Brothers, Inc. USA i mail tii: 15465 Pine Ridge Road Ft. Myers, Fl 33908 U W) 4721IH~> • Fax U TO Bi>\ 36, Sambi'1,1-L 1 W57-40fl A sampling of what's available at the 2002 Constantly Changing Small Picture Sheila Hoen is Artist of the Month at The Bean for Exhibition: BIG/small Buy It Off the Wall — art show, through Jan. 4, in Phillips December. She is one of the artists who regularly displays Gallery. Great place to do some Christmas shopping, here work at the Tower Gallery.. "Sway in Warm Light" — Julian POTPOURRI Stanczak: The Art of Perception teller from Providence, R.I, will explore runs through Actors, storytellers and Jan. 2, at Eekert with workshop participants the areas of Fine Art Naples. educators workshop talent, skills and techniques shared by The opening both theatre entertainers and story- reception is Where Theatre and Storytelling iHllTS. 1 Meet," a workshop sponsoicu by I ho 'I'hi' workshiip .i iv.ii limn in .i-i \ in i'roni (> to 8 p.m. Tamiami Tale Tellers, is scheduled for course for educators, is also open to KSVP to (239) Thursday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., at librarians, media specialists, actors, sio- 261-1100. the Grand Court on College Parkway in rytellers, and anyone else inieiesied in Fort Myers. Marilyn Meardon, actor and story- POTPOURRI, SEE PACE W r WEEKEND FORECAST FOR DECEMBER 14 & 15 PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY SUNDAY 62/71 Sat CHARLOTTE A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. \ 48/70 Sun COUNTY PUNTA GORDA 61/72 Sat 40/71 Sun A few clouds may linger in the A cool start, then a nice day LEE morning, then mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures. BOCA COUNTY and nice. GRANDE r;iii[- Me -M i Darren Sweeney 63/71 Sat LEHIGH ii. (r." 'i.'-r ;IC,-I Meteorologist 50/70 Sun ACRES CAPE 61/72 Sat Get your Forecast first on Fox. PINE CORAL 48/72 Sun City Sat.HIgh Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low ISLAND Watch Fox 4 News at 10. 03/72 Stit eg/71 Sat Cape Coral 12:17 a.m. 6:43 a.m. 1:36 a.m. 7:34 a.m. 49/70 Sun 50/71 Sun ^ J STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY Bridge 11:30 p.m. 6:01 p.m. 11:53 p.m. 6:37 p.m. MYERS CAPTIVA Captiva at 10:07 a.m. 3:27 a.m. 11:26 a.m. 4:18 a.m. Bg/71 Sat IMMOKALEE ISLAND 49/70 Sun CAPE- CORAL 6Z/Tt Redfish Pass 9:20 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 9:43 p.m. 3:21 p.m. 64/70 Sat 80/73 Sat DAYTONA BEACH 4S/6S I r LAUOIIMOALh Fort Myers 1:1Qa.m. 7:25 a.m. 12:23 a.m. 8:16 a.m. SO/70 Sun 47/72 Sun 52/72 rr WVERS BCAOK 64/70 :•«•'/• •• 6:43 p.m. 2:29 p.m. 7:19 p.m. SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS ISMMhSVILI I 3B/62 SATURDAY 11:45 a.m. Matlacha Pass 6:09 a.m. 1:04 a.m. 7:00 a.m. ISLAND FORT MYERS 63/73 Sat JACK^OWlLl T 4O/62 SUNRISE KI-IYWr.SI 10:58 p.m. 5:27 p.m. 11:21 p.m. 6:03 p.m. 63/71 Safe BEACH SO/71 Sun BO/72 7:08 AM Gulf KISaMUr/E-L 45/65 Pineland 10:43 a.m. 5:07 a.m. 12:02 a.m. 5:58 a.m. SO/71 Sun B4/7O Sat- ' 31/71 Sun MIAMI 55/75 9:56 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 10:19 p.m. 5:01 p.m. COLLIER ORLANDO 4S/6S Point Ybel 9:12 a.m. 3:29 a.m. 10:31 a.m. 4:20 a.m. Mexico COUNTY '-WNAMACMY . 4O/62 PENSACOLA 40/60 8:25 p.m. 2:47 p.m. 8:48 p.m. 3:23 p.m. BOATING FORECAST NAPLES SAHASOIA . 43/65 Punta Rassa 10:01 a.m. 3:22 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 4:13 a.m. 65/73 Sat 3T r-t£TF Hf-.DUnC 45/65 Wind: NW 10-15 Knots SI/73 Sun 9:14 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 9:37 p.m. 3:16 p.m. TAI-LAIiARSrf:' 38/63 Seas: 4-6 Feet MARCO ISLANt) 1AMPA . 45/65 SATURDAY St. James City 10:32 a.m. 3:57 a.m. 11:51 a,m. 4:48 a.m. Bay & Inland: Choppy 65/73 Sat < 48/60 SUNSET 9:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 10:08 p.m. 3:51 p.m. 52/72 Sun \ WFST PAl M Dl AC:H 48/72 5:38 PM 18 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander Willy Wonka run already extended Broadway Palm Children's Theatre has brought the gates of the factory, but Charlie must keep on the land of everlasting gobstoppers, the great gum his toes, for the world of Wonka also holds great machine and the chocolate river to Fort Myers! perils. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will be A buffet lunch before the show includes pizza, playing for selected matinees throughout the holi- hamburgers, French fries, and macaroni & day season and, due to overwhelming advance cheese, among other delectibles. Willy Wonka sales, performances have already been added on and the Chocolate Factory opened yesterday at Thursday and Friday, Jan. 2 and 3. the Broadway Palm plays today, Dec. 13, 15, 17, The story centers on Charlie Bucket, a poor 20-23, 27, 28 and Jan. 2 & 3 with lunch at noon starving waif. After finding one of the "golden and the show at 1 p.m. tickets," Charlie becomes one of just five chil- Tickets for are just $13 and include lunch and dren in the whole world who will learn the the show. Group rates are available for parties of secrets of Mr. Wonka's fabulous chocolate facto- 20 or more. Call 278-4422 for reservations or ry and win a lifetime supply of the most sensa- ticket information, visit the box office at 1380 tional, scrumptious, irresistible candies and Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, or order tick- chocolates on the planet. Marvels wait beyond ets online at www.BroadwavPalmn.com, Here Comes HolHolHo! J.T. Smith's HolHolHo! The Christmas drums. It promises to be a fust-paced Show flies onto the Old Schoolhouse roller-coaster-ride evening of unique, inti- Theater stage on Monday, Dec. 16 at X mate musical theater presented in J.T.'s p.m. for only 18 performances. This is the clever and creative style, and starring top- 12th year Ho! Ho! Ho! has played at the notch versatile actors. Don't miss this Old Schoolhouse Theater. Needless to funfest! Reserve your tickets now. Sealing say, it is extremely popular with islanders is limited. Performances are Monday and visitors. Many people say, "It just through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with sunset wouldn't be Christmas without Ho! Ho! performances at 4 on Saturdays, Dec. 21 Ho!" J.T. adds, "The name may be the and 28. same, but the show is always fresh and Don't forget! there are performances exciting because of new performers bring- on New Year's Eve, too. Tickets are still ing their creativity and talent to it." available for the 6 p.m. show and the 9 [endued in (hi1, veal's shew are the p.m. Gala. Tickets may lie ordered by east ol Tintypes including Jell' Mauh, calling -I7.1 dXfi.1 ur by shipping by I hi' Mike Hedges, Samantha Rolella and bn\ oil ice at I1M)M IViiumkle Way. Knslcn Uot'eii. J.I. will be .it the piano Ml i \ iiii iinvpli'il with funny man Miguel C'inimn on /To l^eep your family & friends dose for the Holidays the ... Sanibel Gateway is p[eased to extend very special Anniversary! Family & Friends The Italian Kitchen! 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FREE In-Room Coffee & Mini Refrigerator Try the New "MATZARtTA FGRTWO*, Only $8.88 Per H Rio's Bar & Grille offering Poolside & Room Service Couple Dining During Celebration Days. | • PETS WELCOME' SEAFOOD • VEAL • CHICKEN I ' • • FREE' HBO . . - "Home ofSanibel's Only Wood-Burning Pizza Oven!" rf Pay per View Movies & Nintendo Games J'" 472-1998 •• 1200 Periwinkle Way j/j Direct Reservations or Information Call 941-466-1200 Serving Dinner from 4:30 PM, 7 Days a Week / ^ . Toll Free Reservations 800-333-3333 | 20091 Summerlin Road Fort Myers, Fl. 33908 Islander • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • 19 form two major conceits a year, in addi- POTPOURRI, FROM MCE If tion to this one and other holiday perfor- mances. "The Youth Orchestra always VACATION RENTALS out w i m\> i UDAOOID w-ttoiir mmm. the use of storytelling in business, com- delights their audience. They are the munity recreational activities, cultural stars of tomorrow" commented Shirley AVAMLIWOT/iONMV festivals and events, and at family holi- Furry, executive director of the day and ritual gatherings. The fee is $5. Southwest Florida Symphony. The charismatic David Eccles will conduct. Drama instructors at local area high Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management schools and colleges, are encouraged to Cynthia Prentice, event coordinator Local: <2M) 472-EOW • Toll Free: (0/7) 3B0-E0E0 sponsor for free two students each to for Bell Tower noted that "this year the Email: MlffflLf@HHIMl(flnifflffl Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The program Licata, a vocalist, will join the I] •«• •••• «!.-i! oiis Is-• -i• includes ensembles — brass, strings and Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Choruses in A Very Merry Pops on SliCCLSS BASED ON woodwind — and over 60 young people SEKVICI: Ann imtfiKir playing all the holiday favorites. Dec. 20 and 21 at Barbara Mann Hall. SAN!HI 1 AMIX-AI'I'lVA l-iI Linda Gornick The Youth Orchestra is an important For further information or dinner NA"iA Coffee Shop & Deli Featuring Everything From Lattes & Smoothies to Groaning, Hearty Sandwiches to Vegetarian Plates to Seafood with Flair! WANT TO mm Ot HOT DMKIOJ! MMICM Let Us Custom-Cater' Your Party (Any Size) - Now For the Holidays - TREE Girr WRAPPING Picnic Box Lunches Available For the THE VILLAGE Beach or Pool Side... Located on Andy Rosse Lane, Across From Key Lime Bistro. 254O PERIWINKLE WAY Turn Left at the Only 4-Way Stop on Captiva. 20 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander Signs of Christmas around the islands Throughout the holiday season this year, Bank of America's lobby Christmas tree will be decorated with magnificent shell ornaments from She Sells Sea Shells. All the ornaments are for sale with the pro- ceeds to be donated to the The Optimist Club of Sanibel-Captiva. i* Susan Peck, center, directs kids from . " |lu> ('hiMrcn's r: Call (239) 472-1587 today! litr Ikhi M.ilsiimolo piinl foi (In- ({ifl-f|iiri .IIKI flu- <|i(l-iru|>it'iil! Sim/(•ill "iili-i i i|i|inii In •sun * | HI | | VII' I I I VI" I . < in - I'll. 11 mi 11 .In-ill lii. .1., \l«\ ,M,lr|'il.u \>lll III Illl I ^ |IM>4- III- illll 1X1*. I) Ml- n id- l>: ^liirl m> cilt iiliTri|ilinii In llilliii- Ir-lnmIrlnml ltr|nirti-r'. I mnlcr-tiiix! |iilWi-*-i|iiriil hill • IM- .~»i! i>»in-n h»r jii-it fi'.il |..nt ni i in -pin liii iiiiiimi 2."> for fiill-liilir rrsiilllll'- ail |.i-<- ( iiimli: Sanibel Schocil eighth-graders I.aiirsi Tuiiiiisky and Kli/aheth S'>."i fur 4 iiiiiiili.in -ulihi'i-ilii-i-.. Ihe SaiiilMl School seiuls shoppers ., nrsl place for Hiis ' Hun I - I in. in mi urn . 11| -ini, In ili, i.l11., . M( )onollKh woll at the Village a holiday message, window al Ihe Village shops. 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X-Press to Key West Most Homes $155-$195 Call for your special program today!! $\ (239)791-5555 765-0808 , . 2-5266 BUS. 731-5868 Voice Pager: 335-8920] To| F| ee (877) 87 1 (800)273-4496 www.keywestferry.com TT^ for il I ii i IB iiTT . 706 Fisherman's Wharf, Ft Myers Beach, next to the) Bridge Restaurant, 24 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander The students ot'Gulfshore Ballet, along atch a with guest stars from the New York City meet Ballet (NYCB), will present the th Nutcracker, Acl II on Saturday, Dec. 21, at goal. On wall of th Schein Hall. More than 50 Gulfshore s Ballet students, including eight young b u i I d i ii g ' girls from SanibeJ, will have the unique auditorium is experience of sharing the stage with a painted map NYCB stars Sebastien Marcovici and of Sanibel with a Janie Taylor. Marcovici and Taylor, both comet soaring over Principal Dancers with the world famous it trailed by a shower Company, will be featured as the Sugar of falling stars. The Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. In addition stars are designed to to the NYCB stars, Gulfshore Ballet's have the sponsoring newest faculty member, Christine name or names in Simpson, former Principal Dancer with their centers. Chicago's Hubbard Street Dance, will The Community guest in the role of the Arabian dancer. Association is Sariibel students participating in the depicted as a shiny performances include Nicole Benzrihem, heart in the center of Samantha Biddle, Kelsey and Dana the island, which it Congress, Tricia Garmager, Christianna has been for 75 Messinger. Jordan Rich and Deanna Taub years. This is a won- BIG ARTS and Gulfshore Ballet are derful addition to co-sponsoring this fabulous holiday pro- luring the NYCB stars, are $ 15 for adults [ | your community house for many gram as a community event that the entire and $10 for children. Guests at the Sanibel Community Association has family can enjoy. The 4 p.m. matinee per- evening performance are invited to a com- years to come. There are live levels of owned the land on which the former commitment available • - all tax formance will be an all-student perfor- plimentary "Nutcracker Sweets" cham- Pirate Playhouse/J. Howard Wood mance and will be free for children, com- pagne reception following the perfor- deductible, as S.C.A is a 50l(c)3 organi- Theater is situated for many years. zation. pliments of a grant from the Sanibel- mance on the veranda, sponsored by the In August, 2002, the Wood Theater Captiva Community Foundation. Matinee Friends of Gulfshore .Ballet. closed its doors making the Community prices for adults are only $10. Please note There are only'a limited number of Association liable for the mortgage on GOLD STAR $5,000 that, although there is no charge for chil- tickets remaining for both performances, the building along with all the financial SILVER STAR $2,500 dren's tickets for the matinee, you must so call BIG ARTS now at 395-0900 to obligations inherent in its upkeep and BLUE STAR $1,000 call lo reserve a ticket for each child. reserve your seats. It's (he best possible maintenance. RED STAR $ 500 Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance, fea- way to start the Holiday Season! This theater was built by the commu- YELLOW STAR $ 250 nity, for the community, as a theater for Sanibel Community Association is thi" community (o enjoy. SC'A intends (o located al 2173 Periwinkle Way. Please keep a ihculcr loi ilic cninmiinily un I col free to slop by and see the island with Sihl i'- comet and if'-; shower of star, in (hi1 in older to do so, the noii-prolil orga- auditorium. Au\ suggestion-, can ,bc c nization has created a star-studded fund- mailed to sanibelconiinunitylHiiise.org.. raiser — Catch A Falling Star — to help Art, Wine and Music Lovers Join us for an exhibit of critters created from junkyard and scrap heap items by Florida artist, Ke|lj]j3rarJjey. Reception: Friday, December 20, 4 to 7 PM Show continues through Decemlser 31. Wine tasting from SW Florida's own Eden Vineyards. Live music: by Tom Marcellis Matsumoto Gallery in the Village Center 2340 Periwinkle Way... 472-2941 Sanibel Library Children's World To enter the library's magical realm of childhood, turn right at the top of the stairs, or as you leave the elevator. There, at the east end of the building, is a charming spot where the furniture and the book shelves are appropriately-sized and the atmosphere is happy and relaxed. Distanced from the adult areas, the youngsters participate in reading programs, story-telling sessions and puppet plays, as they learn to love and appreciate the world of books. For more information, call 472-2483 Islander • Week of December 13-19, 2002 25 "- '* —„**• IRS Island Cinema Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Buckingham Community Center Naples Dinner Theatre Bailey's Shopping Center -472-1701 1380 Colonial Boulevard ~ 278-4422 Buckingham Road off Orange River 1025 Piper Boulevard ~ (239) 514-7827 Blvd. (941) 626-5399 • Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) • Here '$ Love • Evita • Die 'Another Day faka Bond) (PG 13) Through Jan. 4th • Basically Blueqrass Concert & Pick In Through Dec. 15th, 8 p.m., $37.50-$45 • Analyz That (R)" Dinner & Show, $21-$40 Jan. 5th", $5 Ice Cream Theatre Members of the Acoustic Music Society • Lord of the Rings opens Dec. 18th Off Broadway Palm • Hansel and Gretel Call for times & prices and ask about the & kids under 12 admitted free Through Jan.24th, 11 a.m. lunch & show • Fuhqedaboutit! Festival seating Frequent Movie-goer Program Through Dec. 22nd, $2()-$33 $16/$ 13 SeniinoleGulf Railway Dinner Train Old Schoolhouse Theater Florida Repertory Theatre Colonial & Metro, Fort Myers ~ 275- Philharmonic Center for the Arts 1908 Periwinkle ~- 472-6862 @ The Arcade 8487 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard (800)597-1900 • Ho!Ho!Ho! 'The Christmas Show Bay Street between Jackson & Hendry • P lay in g for Ke eps Dec. 16th-31 st 332-4488 Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. • Holiday Pops Monday-Saturday, 8 p.m. • Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap Sundays, 5:30 p.m. December I7(h, 19th - 22nd, 8 p.m. plus select matinees Through Dec. 22nd, 8 p,in.,$15-$32 5-course dinner + show, $49.98 Matinees Dec. 21st & 22nd, 2 p.m. $40/$ 16 • Hollywood Hullabaloo BIG ARTS Theatre Conspiracy 5-course dinner + show • Fosse 900 Dunlop ~ 395-0900 @ The Foulds Theatre Fridays, 6:30 p.m., $49.98 December 27th - 29th, 8 p.m. Schein Hall 10091 McGregor ~ 936-3239 Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. $59.98 Weekend matinees, 2 p.m. $60/$33 • Violinist, Etnil Chudnovskv • The Eight Reindeer Monologues Dec. 14th, 8 p.m., $25 Dec. 2()th & 21st, 8 p.m., $16/$7 Island Hardware & Marine Supply • The Great American Songbook • The Company presents... 3187 Strinefellow Road, Pine Island New Year's eve at the Phil Conside r Christmas! Kids Conspiracy 283-2998 *' December 31st, 10 p.m., $150 Dec. 13th, 8 p.m., $15 • A Christmas Carol @ the Foulds • Music on Pine Island • Queen of Spades Dec. 14th, & 21 st, 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Various local & nationally known Les Grand Ballets Canadieus de Kids Conspiracy ~ 936-3239 Dec. 13th, 7 p.m., $5 musicians play the blues under the stars Montreal • A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol @ BIG Arts for donations from the audience January 4th & 5th, 8 p.m., $55/$3l December 15th, 2 p.m. $5 Dec. 15th, 2 p.m., $5 Festival seating, coolers OK • Rita Coolidge & Riders in the Sky BBQ sandwiches available January 7th, 8 p.m., $45 Saturdays, 6 p.m., call for dates. NiteLife Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall • Crow's Nest @"Tween Waters~Captiva 8099 College Parkway ~ 481-4849 Quazi Mojo—Friday-S u nday • Sarasota Ballet's The Nutcracker Tanaiiemy Bav—Tuesday-Thursday Southwest Florida Symphony &. Chorus Crab Races--two shows Monday Dec. 13th & I-Uli, 7;.H) p.m. & • Jacaranda ~ 1223 Periwinkle Dec. 14th, 2 p.m., $15-$43. NOW OFEIC Tropical Breeze—Friday-Saturday • George Carlin in Person! Bohemian Rhapsody w/Marci G. Dec'15th, 7 p.m., $40-$50 Sunday & Tuesday-Thursday » Meredith Willson's incomparable FOR SEASON • Thistle Lodge ~ 2255 West Gulf The Music Man Chuck. Coughlin, piano & vocals Dec. 28th, 29th & 30th, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday Dec. 29th, 2 p.m. , $28-48 • Beaches ~ Sundial Resort flit Gallery Richie Bartolo, keyboards & vocal Harborsidc Convention Center Thursday-Saturday On the River in Downtown Fort Myers The Hirdie Girdic Danny Morgan @ the Pool Bar 278-4400 Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. • 12th Annual Holiday Carol Sing noui sHounnn • Dolce Vita ~ 1244 Periwinkle Tuesday, Dec. 17th,"6:30 p.m. 2490 Library Way Skip Haynes Black Tie Band—Sunday Community Cooperative Ministries STfiTlflG ffll., DfC. 13TH McConnick & Ventura—— Monday Benefit Sanibel Island McCormick & Moore-Kelly—Tuesday Admission: 1 or 2 cans of food ANALYZ THAT SCCF from page 5 Native Plant Nursery into a nationally known facility... I met her the Jay I inter- viewed for (his job. Thank you, Kalhy," LANIKAI Beth DeC'irauwe, who has been with (he Nursery lor four years, has been named BEACH FRONT the new manai;ei. New board member and incoming lien •.iiier Mrucc Avery assured the member -.hip that the Foundation was in good « <• t • Carmel Ken FIL'V Tom Wiley Bob Davison Chuck Jjick Sai tiler Casale Judy Cook Margie, Davison BLM-gstnnn John Smith Andy Gelberg Claudia Frey Janie Prilchard Jt)y Wright George Glen Elisabeth Smith Loretta Judy Susan Kosicu Simmons I>(-;h Cileason Mary L.011 Sieve Petty Veillette Geiger Reddinglon Barbara Lawson Bailey George K oh I tire nner Tho Finest KoaI l^tnto On The Islands CASUAL UNDI RSTAFT.I) M.I C.AISCL See the lnnci delights uf iln, supeihly kepi .MHV.'UA IH'NI s doll ( ouise IAK1 SID1 HOMl WITH ELEVATOR! home Open any inteiuit, lollv cat lied tal tellings, loim.il living mom, This )BIV!B\ punl Imnu is lotiml on beautiful l.itile Lake Murcx. .sepaiate family mom, spaiklmg he.iieil pool witli tueisired pool dei k that Complete with < levatoi and leaturinga beautifully maintained yard, makes t'tueitaiiung a delight Swaying palms, atomatii citm.s trees, restfuI pool aie.i and quiet nt'ighhoiliood surrounded with conservation Mary Lou Margie dramatic lake 6J goll louise views INSPIRING VIEW CAPTIVA ISI AND KIIU llii'ilicauulul lot OKI AMINt, i (HIK \\ VHISI ui alcd in luii.illuui 1 I Ills lull) llM III >iu i\ ' Ills muiuint it \i Vt mi in iw " mi. iiiait.mu »i)',in \niv,\ii .'• flat hour. A gated (,a|Hiva 2BD/2HA htmif das clifctlut, I lu.s is .i winiUcjlul uiu(, kuclicii li«is Ih'fii urrniiy updati'il. community ol(ei ing I. iifiKfd vt'ty filcM' to pool, lentil*! t'uiirts W the littii-li, $H4«^00(t. f;«H lentils clubhouse and it all. pool, htMtdoili, tennis, liB(^ (sr beadi IWarylou Bailey at 472-1511. community pool. SOU III SEAS RESORT Minutes to Inter Coastal access, all within walking l'.n|ny waichuiu the yachts from your porch in your Marina Villa at Waterway. Home to he distance to ihequaml IVIIIIWIICCI .Soiiih Seas Ri'sort. Your 2 B0/2HA newly tvnovalcd conclo built separately, see C aptiva lesuiurants and also offers good rental ineonif. MLS# 101037. shops. $380,000. Call Mary O'Lerny at 472-5154. $749,000. Call Judy $750,000. Call George STUNNING BAY/CAUSKWAV VIEWS . . . Reddington at Kolilbrenncr at In close proximity to very private unit. Unit has no common walls BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Premier unit at the Promenades, the front corner! 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Call Jack Samler at 472-3571 or 472-1511. SANIBEL WATERFRONT ESTATE INTERNET Stunning, newly renovated home overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. www.pmrrealty.com Three spacious bedrooms, high ceilings, spectacular kitchen and 2.5 baths. Private heated and Frist ilia caged swimming pool and spa. Toll Free (300) 233-8829 Walking distance to Gulf Ridge Main Office (239) 472-1511 community amenities. Call Maiy Lou Bailey or Causeway Office (239) 472-4121 Chuck Bergstrom at REALTY 472-1511. Captiva Office (239) 472-5154 PO BOX 57 • SANIBEL, FL 33957 28 • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • Islander Four-hour service to Key West launched •*>"• 1 "IT. The Whale Watcher, the new shuttle to Key West, at her berth in Fort At its cruising speed of 38 knots, the Key West Shuttle brings up an Myers Beach. impressive wake, but a very smooth ride. Story and photos departing Fort Myers Beach at 7:45 a.m, whale watcher, powered by five Hamilton Shuttle. He and his crew had hoped the by Karen Nelson arriving at the downtown Key West City jet drives, offers indoor and outdoor seat- begin the year-round service this time last Staff Writer Marina at 11:45. The return trip departs ing with a third-level sun deck. Food and year but found themselves ferrying com- Key West around 5:30 p.m. for a 9:30beverages are available on board. muters from New Jersey to New York City Key West Shuttle launched service arrival back at the Beach. "Southwest Florida has been waiting a due to a transit system destroyed by the from Fort Myers Beach to Key West on The average round-trip ticket price is long time for fast and reliable service to Sept. 11 attacks. Nov. 25 with an introductory sunset" $129 but a limited-time special offer Key West, and we're thrilled to begin For information, tickets and reserva- cruise. 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Since I was never any Countess Jacoba of Bavaria, which is how the good at keeping secrets, I decided to share gardens got their Germanic name, «#'! this with you. There are many rare plants Keukenhof, which means "Kitcheji Garden." here and the gardens vary from classical to David, and I agreed that the best time to modern motifs. An event lakes place each visit would be April 30th, Queen's Day. We year, sponsored by Museum Willet- certainly weren't disappointed. Acres and BARBARA GANZ Holshuysen, where these rare plants are dis- acres of dazzling flowers and blooms greeted played in full bloom. Refreshments are us as we walked through the gardens and greenhouses. served and the trip to these off-the-tourist-track gardens The vivid colors were simply breathtaking and the air is well worth it. was filled with perfumed scents. "Zomerhof" takes Hortus Botanicus is located near Waterloo place in August, when the visitor can see beautiful Plein/Plantage Parklaan. These gardens are open to the blooms from lilies, dahlias, and begonias. public from April through October and are among of the Each fall, many of the major Dutch growers plant oldest gardens of their kind in the world. Dating back to Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, the Netherlands their own bulbs in greenhouse displays and, in the 1638, it is said that a coffee plant, once smuggled out of of plants, you would have to see at least 50 each day to spring, over 8 million flowers are thrust into life, creat- Ethiopia, was planted in Hortus gardens — the begin- get to them all in a season. ing the spectacular displays we saw in April. The green- ning of the world's coffee craze. When many plants are Located just outside the city of Amsterdam, is the houses are ablaze with amaryllis, bluebells, crocus, threatened as endangered species, they are brought to hyacinths, and, of course, tulips. Hortus to preserve the species. 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Large (941) 656-5440 HANDYMAN kitchen with breakfast nook by or 56S-2486 sliding glass doors. Large den with sliding glass doors. Stone fire- place facade and cedar back wall. LARRY'S HANDYMAN Den/living room and bedroom car- Steps to Gulf, 3 Br/2Ba, two SERVICE peted. Lois of windows in all car garage, washer/dryer. Six months to one year lease, 23 Years of rooms, carpat steam cleaned, and REPUTABLE Experience white walls freshly repainted. $1500/month plus utilities. (239) 390-9540. In former contracting Central air. Washer-dryer hook for ups. Sanitation fees and water Three Oaks area, 2'Bedroom, '2 Bath Residential/Commercial paid. Annual rental with year's plus loft!! Fenced in back yard and •Renovations 'Kitchens lease $850/month. Deposit and pool, $1200. month plus utilities, • Bathrooms, etc. references requirsd. Homeowner Call Robert (239) 634-3292 •Licensed -Insured here to show. Call Nick, 472-1681 REASONABLE MOBILE HOMES ESTIMATES PROMPT call beck. FOR RENT 549-0088 office • V I >MK*w 2br/2ba, VWD, screened lanai central A/C, froe cable. $595./ mo. w/Jenn-Air, garage, pool, hot tub, clubhouse, tennis courts, large annual, Seasonal rate availble. No deck, boat-slip available, pots. Turnkey. (239) 949-2089 PLUMBING Protected bay, direct access. "Mobile Homes for Rent" Weekly Yearly- $1150/mo, Seasonal- rent. Children welcome. Includes Sanctuary event chair Susan Cassell and board chair Bob Berendt pre- $2500/mo. 3-monlh minimum. Ask water, garbage, pest control, lawn about furnished or unfurnished. care. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N. AAA sent Paul Flynn (left) a check for $2,500. Public service workers from Corporations Welcome. (239) Ft. Myers (941) 543-5828 PLUMBING SERVICE Sanibel and Captiva have teamed with The Sanctuary Golf Club to 542-0404 SEWERS HOOK-UPS WATER HEATERS, raise $2,500 for island charities. The donation to the Community CAPE CORAL REPAIRED & REPLACED. Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva is the result of the second annual golf SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING Riverfront-Condo HOMES LEAKY PIPES outing sponsored by The Sanctuary to honor public service employees. 3Bd/2Ba unfurnished Cape Coral Area, 2Bdr/2Ba Split, HOUSE REPIPING Forty firefighters, police officers and workers from Sanibel City Hall, at Harbour Isle. large closed in lanai. Completely 24/HR SERVICE AVAILABLE SCCF, CROW, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and IWA Great f toorplan remodeled. New Roof. 100% STATE CERTIFIED and river views. Financing. Call (239) 461-0499. CFC041710 enjoyed a round of golf and a barbecue at the club in October. Each par- Dock available. JEFF MCWHORTER ticipant made a voluntary contribution to the Foundation with the $1,500. month. 472-0377 Call David LaBonge, FORT MYERS 694-7043 Board of Governors contributing additional funds. Broker, Harbour Isle Realty, Inc. HOMES (239)482-0218 Waltrnan Street or Cell: 850-4746 2 bdrm/1 bath/finished porch/ CAC/Yard • ANTIQUES • Asking $85,000. • COLLECTIBLES • Sanlbel View Willard Street • YARD SALES • Brand New! 3 Bdrm/1 bath/CAC/Carport/Yard • COMPUTERS * 2 Br, 2Ba condos. Asking $72,000. Enclosed garage, • SOFTWARE • pool, fitness center, Palmdale Court • REAL ESTATE • Clubhouse. 3 Bdrm/1 Bath/Driveway/ Gated Community. CAC/YardAsking $85,000. • PETS • 2 miles to causeway! Adams Avenue • AUTOMOBILES • $1450/month 2 BDR/1 Bath/Big Yard • BOATS • Hussey Realty Asking $39,900. (239)463-3178 • MISCELLANEOUS * Luray Avenue • CONDOS• 2 houses for one price 3 BDR/1 Bath and • APARTMENTS • 2 BDR/1 Bath HOMES FOR RENT Asking $79,000. • PLANTS • • TREES • Call Broker (239) 690-3232 ALERT!! ask for Victor Roldan • HELP WANTED • • SPORTING GOODS * $390. MOVES ~FT MYERS BEACH YOU IN YOUR Call Gloria Today OWN HOME HOMES BY CHRISTMAS! FOR SALE BY OWNER - 2br/1ba, To Place F.C.M. elevated, on pilings, easy access to (239)461-0499 beach, freshly painted, newer roof Your Ad Laura and Thomas Rizzo, LL.M., Attorney at Law and Certified Public Lie. Corr. Lender & deck, bathroom remodeled. Accountant, present a $500 check for the Children's Education Center $229,900. No realtors! Call (239) of the Islands' Feb. 8th Reach for the Stars fund-raiser to Melanie 463-1857 472-5185 Congress, president of the school. Islander • Week of December 13-19, 2002 • 35 Holland from page 29 — REMINDER — will be held at The Sanibel Community ... . . ,. ,. , Church, near Jerry's. There will be Floriade Flower Festival. Mark your calendar for the second unj speakers, a special tea, raf- special pprograg m of the Horticulture and ^i & more Call Barbara today for This is one of the most Tea Society of Sambel-Captiva on reservation m s at 472-8334. spectacular flower shows I TeMondaya Societ, Jany . 1o3f froSambelCaptim 1 to 3:30 vp.m o. 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