Ready to go 24 restaurants sign up for the Taste VOL. 33, NO. 13 TUESDAY, MARCH 29,1994 3 SECTIONS, 32 PAGES 50 CENTS Captivan charged with fleeing scene Moped rider dies after l.MSff.} being struck ''»if ;r# on Periwinkle By Steve Ruediger Islander staff writer A Minnesota high school student died Friday, March 25,from injuries suffered Thursday night, March 24, when the moped he was riding was struck by a reported hit-and-run driver on Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Thomas Johnstone, 16, of Minneapolis died Friday at Lee Memorial Hospital. Another teen was struck in the accident. He too was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. Kevin Michael Hall of Captiva was arrested later Thursday on a charge of leaving an accident involv- ing personal bodily injury. He also was reportedly charged for driving on,a suspended liceasg. •„_.,„„„ The.teens, heading west on Periwinkle, had' Photo by Kathleen Blase stopped in the correct manner in an attempt to make a Another near miss left turn into Huxter's Market when they were hit This angler, fishing off his boat just to the east of the Blind Pass Bridge in the pass between Sanibel and Captiva, from behind, according to Sanibel Police Chief had several near misses one recent afternoon. When this photo was taken, a large fish had just struck the fisher- Richard Plager. man's lure but the necessary solid connection - by the angler or the fish - never occurred. Please see ACCIDENT, page 3A Annual chamber auction gala an entertaining affair By Christopher Strine went the more traditional route of donning typical at night's end. Included in the Baileys' stash were Islander editor semi-formal island attire for the affair, others took dinners at a number of restaurants, a stunning gold Over 150 islanders and visitors turned out advantage of the theme and came dressed very low bracelet from the Cedar Chest and, obviously, much Saturday night, March 26, for the Sixth Annual key. Comfortable slacks, plain blouses and shirts, more. Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce Gala and blue jeans, sneakers and such helped create a more The fun-filled evening featured for the first time Auction at the South Seas Plantation Conference relaxed atmosphere for the event. (the event was loaded with "firsts") island celebrity Center on Captiva. The gala is held to raise funds - through the auc- auctioneers doing their very best to sell the items up The chamber event has become one of the social tion and raffle drawings - for the chamber's building for grabs. Quick tabulations show that they did their events of the year and Saturday's gala was indeed fund. As expected, many came with spending and job rather well, chalking up approximately $12,000 special, featuring excellent food, lively silent auc- buying on their minds and nearly everyone, who in live auction sales. tion and live auction bidding and good, old-fash- made bids walked off with bargains. Those serving as live auctioneers included Matt ioned fun, To the delight of the crowd, perhaps the top pur- Asen, Carlene Brennen, Francis Esquerre, Paul "Old-fashioned" was the key for the 1994 auction, chasers were Francis and June Bailey, regular sup- Gaeta, Mia Holler, Rodney Jobe, Victor Mayeron since, for the first time, the gala carried a more laid-' porters of the function. Not one to let bargains go and Paul McCarthy. back, Florida cracker-style theme,, And while many by, June made sure that Francis had plenty to carry Pfease see GALA, page 7A Heavy traffic, large crowds, record number off Arts & Leisure 5B exhibitors highlight Lions Arts and Crafts Fair Captiva's Corner 4A By Frank Wagner inside, exhibitors outside, exhibitors completely encircling the Islander staff writer Community Center. They numbered some 130 or more, each Cityside 8A A few of the wonderful troop of volunteers assisting in the peddling his or her arts and crafts. Classifieds 4C guidance of vehicular parking were throwing both arms into You name it, it had been crafted and was being sold at the Commentary 1C the air. It was a sign meaning there were no parking spaces Lion's Fair. There were booths selling paintings, metal sculpt- Crossword 5C left in the assigned areas and, where do you go from here? ings, shell crafts, ceramics, needlework, jewelry, country Police Beat 2A That away! crafts, fiber arts, mailboxes, jellies and condiments, orchids, That's how good the attendance was at the 11th Annual bromiliads, wooden signs, special combs for ladies' coiffures, Recreation 8B Lions Arts and Crafts Fair, held Friday and Saturday, March special decorative and functional potties, early Christmas Weather Watch 4A 25 and 26, at the Sanibel Community Center on Periwinkle images of Santa, the Wise Men and other holiday goodies, on- What's Playing 6B Way. There were exhibitors here, exhibitors there, exhibitors Please see FAIR, page 11A 2A THE ISLANDER Tuesday. March 29.1994 Tuesday. March 29.1994 THE ISLANDER 3A All of the following information came directly from March 24 with going 55 mph on the Sanibel Annual food festival to be held May 1 Sanibel Police Department reports. POLICE Causeway. Taste of the Islands S94 to feature 24 Island restaurants There was a complaint at 1:20 a.m. Friday, March Zeddie Hickman Suggs the Second of Clarksville, 25, of people in the pool at the Sanibel Recreation Term., was charged March 24 with going 53 mph on BEAT By Christopher Strine have also come up with a specialty In addition to the food and drink and the Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Center. Police found nine females in their early 20s the Sanibel Causeway. Islander editor item or two to tantalize Taste-goers. general fun under the sun, there will be the Kiwanis Club and Zonta will be from Midwestern states in the pool. They were Spread the word ... the 1994 Taste of The restaurants will be offering their live musical entertainment from noon overseeing the various operations dur- removed. Norris Lavant Thompson of Dania was charged March 24 with going 53 mph on the Sanibel the Islands food festival on Sanibel will wares from booths setup under rows of to 6 p.m., the much-anticipated ing the Taste. March 24 with going 55 mph on the Sanibel Causeway. again feature some of the top restau- tents on the grounds of The Dunes Golf Waiter/Waitress competition and more. Sponsors for the 1994 Taste include A loud party on Windward Way was quieted at Causeway. rants on the islands. and Tennis Club, the host site of the The entry fee for the Taste is $5 per the Dunes, The Islander, Visitors 1:41 a.m. Thursday, March 24, by police. Robert J. Logan of Alton, 111., was charged March Last week when the deadline for Taste. The Dunes is located on person. Complimentary parking and Television, Budweiser, 96 K-Rock, Thomas Peterson of Chicago, 111., was charged 24 with going 58 mph on the Sanibel Causeway. restaurant participation ended, 24 of the Sandcastle Road on Sanibel. preferred parking - at $3 per auto - will Molnar Electric, The American Richard McQuire of Miami was charged March 24 March 24 with going 50 mph on Sanibel-Captiva islands' best eateries had signed up. Additional tent/booth space will be be available on the Dunes grounds. Express Card and Ralston Purina with going 62 mph on the Sanibel Causeway. Road. A license plate was lost on Sanibel Wednesday, Those on the list for 1994's Taste set aside for beverages (beer, sodas, Special Taste sponsorships, which Company. March 23. are: Tarwinkles Seafood Emporium, wine coolers, bottled water, specialty includes VIP treatment and up-front Proceeds from the Taste will once Robert S. Schrader of Medina, N.Y., was charged Wendy Tara Shepherd of Fort Myers was charged Jacaranda, McT's Shrimphouse, drinks and more), commemorative '94 parking, are also available. again benefit CROW, the islands' Frederick G. Uhlmann of Highland Park, 111., was Manatee's Cafe and Grill, Loco's Taste T-shirts and hats, raffle ticket pur- Volunteer workers from the Dunes, wildlife hospital. charged March 23 with going 50 mph on Sanibel- Island Grill and Cantina, Isabella's, chases and more. Captiva Road. Pippin's, The Bean, Bubble Room, During the Taste, food items and Jerry's, Bailey's, East End Deli, drinks will be purchased with tickets. continued from page 1A Chadwick's, Mulligan's, Sundial, Accident 7:30 AM Serving David H. Deming of Oyster Bay, N.Y., was Tickets are 50 cents each and they will charged March 23 with going 50 mph on Sanibel- Gramma Dot's, Greenhouse, Hungry be sold in $10 packets. At each booth, The accident happened at about Captiva. He reportedly had been Easter Sunday Captiva Road. Heron, Timbers, Mucky Duck, Sanibel Taste-goers will exchange the tickets 8:48 p.m. charged on Feb. 27 with DUI. Blood 472-1701 Grill, Sunset Grill, Lazy Flamingo and for the food or beverages. No cash will The vehicle that hit the two young alcohol content tests have been con- LOCATED IN BAILEY'S SHOPPING CENTER, SANIBEL Dinner A pink bicycle was found at Periwinkle Way and Wil's Landing. be exchanged between customers and people then struck a car while mak- ducted. 43© to Close Lindgren Boulevard March 23. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., each restau- the restaurant employees or the bever- ing its escape from the scene of the The accident was the third fatal NOW rant will be serving - for a nominal fee age tent workers.