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I he students documented the varied components ol the lood chains that e\isl within the preserve, which is located across the street liom the school. Students dis- .•??• coveied how producers, herbivores Photos and carnivores are interwoven into a provided Pick, see page 12J by Chris I Andrews Mariah Budd shows off her food iJ web poster. j 1 Clockwise from top left: Malcolm & Sue Harpham as a warbler and bluebird; ' Hugh Verry as a parrothead; . 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DON'T YOU THINK Health: THEY ALL JUST TASTE LIKE CHICKEN? Fit lN Trim by Claudia Burns Hnrtni) Heulth Notebook by Carol Simontacchi Chamber candidates answer questions 16A e t JCO Center Stage by Marisha Wagner /1L Music Scene I.e by Harold Lieberman Performing Arts Calendar Shoot the songbird ally listening to each other and working out Fitness Center at 395-2639 and join in the a compromise? How did we get to be so is week - light for a cure. T am a morning person. Always have certain that we are right? It is the very rare been. LateJy, I've been waking up with the occasion in life when there is only one SaturdayLMafch20 ' J first songbird of the morning. I haven't point of view and one correct answer. Silent auction for Multiple Sclerosis Sanibel island couple to chair seen it but it's been a different bird each Larger issues, like the Causeway — rife The second annual silent auction to Heart Ball day — or a mockingbird — because the with history, accusations, mistrust and jus- benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society will Sanibel Island residents Tom and song cycles through different variations on tifications — do not lend themselves to be held March 20 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Linda Uhler will chair this year's different days. In the past month, it has simple solutions. Mired in frustration, Sanibel Fitness Center, on Rabbit Road. American Heart Association Lee County been my wake-up call: I'm here. I'm alive, advocates for both sides reach for inflam- For the past five years, Sanibel Fitness Heart Ball. I feel reasonably well in my skin and the matory phrases. Any reasoned point of Owners Meta and Chris Luckenbill have The couple, who has lived on Sanibel sun is coming up once again, bringing the view goes unheard by opponents who are, been raising money for M.S. The disease Island for 26 years, are actively involved gift of another day. understandably, deafened by outrage. is a common neurological disorder that in the American Heart Association. This morning, someone said to me, Polarization is a slippery slope. Retreat affects 350,000 Americans a year. Patients "I feel that I'm alive today due to the "Did you hear that bird? Boy. he was loud. is difficult when the wall of words — experience visual problems, numbness, technological advancements discovered Some of the neighbors are even talking cemented by repeated use — has caused speech, memory and gait problems. Meta through AHA funding." said Tom Uhler. about shooting it." unused channels of communication to currently works with seven clients that "The proceeds of our heart ball will help I don't know if these neighbors are seri- wither and die. have this disease. After seeing the horribJe continue the research which saves lives and improves quality of life for people ous and 1 don't know speciJically who they It is the connections between people effects, she knew she wanted to help sup- like me." are but, of course, it's perfectly logical: if a that define a community. When there are port the M.S. Society. bird wakes you up for ten minutes at 6:15 no connections, is there still a community? Every year Meta and Chris ride 150 Besides planning this year's ball, both in the morning, shoot it. Sanibel is facing serious issues — on miles in the Maroone MS 150 bike tour to also lead busy professional lives. Tom is a If a tree is in your way, cut it down. If a several fronts — that cut to the heart of raise money. Along with the silent auction partner in a financial planning practice in person disagrees with you. shout him or what ••Sanibel" means. These arc issues and generous pledges, they were able to Fort Myers and Linda is District Deputy for Congressman Porter Goss. her down. If you don't like the rules, that demand intensive, reasoned self-exam- raise $54,000 last year. request a variance. As long as I get what 1 ination and a forum for open discussion. I Auction items being sought are jewel- The American Heart Association's Lee want, the larger issue is irrelevent. would hate to believe that we're at the ry, artwork, furniture, services, etc. If you County Heart Ball will be held on What happened to dialogue, to both point where the only solution is to shoot are interested in participating or in mak- Saturday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and is sides meeting on neutral ground and actu- the songbird. ing a donation, please contact the Sanibel Island Scene, see page 4 ONE BITE AND YOU'RE HOOKED Exclusive Members Only Boat Club SFATOOI) • SPOKIS • SPIRITS Boat Glah of Sanifoc FOR LUNCH at Sanibel Causeway-Mainland side Snapper /Grouper / Sole/ Swordfish - • Unlimited anytime use Yellowtail / Salmon / Cobia • We pay for a variety of boats • We do all the work- Dolphin / Softshell Crabs / Scamp You have all the fun! Shrimp / Oysters / Clams / Scallops }\ • Less than the cost of boat Tilapia / Lobster / King Crab dockage-guaranteed! 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This year's Heart Ball will be held eases, the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, James Dobson of Focus on the Family has In case of rain, the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point claim more than 930,000 American lives a called Steve and Annie Chapman, "musi- on March 28 itistead. Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. year. The association invested more than cal ambassadors to the family." Upcoming at Randell Research Center The black-tie gala event will include a $348 million in fiscal year 2002-03 for Sanibel Community Church is at 1740 for the weekend of April 2,3,4 we will be cocktail reception, an extraordinary culi- research, professional and public educa- Periwinkle Way.