•.• «^^«;^,^, ,,_. 5 new subscribers this week Since 1961 Still firslon Sanibei and Captiva islands VOL. 34, NO. 9 TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 1995 2 SECTIONS, 36 PAGES 50 CENTS Show Biz As It Wuz By Frank Wagner Leonard Sillman and 'New Faces of 1968' During the summer of 1967, Marsha and I had driven to the Goodspeed Opera House in Moodis, Conn., to see a summer stock package of Leonard Sillman's "New Faces" (scheduled for Broadway in 1968). Leonard was one of those well known Broadway names most always associated with revues, especially his New Faces series. The most famous edition and the one that launched the greatest number of new Broadway personali- ties was "New Faces of 1952." In the company Photo by Kathleen Blasa were such potential star-personalities as Alice Parade participants Ghostley, Eartha Kitt, Paul Lynde, Ronny Sanibei Mayor Waily Kain and his wife, Joan, were two of the special participants at the recent Edison Graham, Carol Lawrence and Robert Clary Pageant of UgbtParade In downtown Fort Myers. ' ,. It was always rumored that the profits from this production were used to buy his town house in the East 70s. This stylish edifice became his residence, production offices and an extra apart- ment for rental income. Sanibei officials want In the business it was a well known fact Leonard had for some time been trying to raise enough money to put on a 1968 edition. He had IWA franchisee! with city done literally hundreds of backers auditions that By Steve Ruediger expires this summer. It was a 30-year franchise. resulted in a certain amount of the glorious green Islander staff writer Price said Sanibei will insist that when the fran- stuff being stored in the till. But, the remaining Sanibei plans to insist that the Island Water chise expires, instead of the county franchise being monies needed simply weren't forthcoming. Association be franchised with the City of Sanibei renewed, a franchise of the water'company under rather than with Lee County, City Manager Gary A summer stock package had been put togeth- Sanibei regulation be established. Price told the members of the Condominium er and booked to stir up new interest. He could The regulation includes setting water rates. also get an audience's reaction to some new Associations of Sanibei Inc. at their monthly meeting Asked later for IWA's position on this, IWA material he intended to use and, quite simply, it Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Loggerhead Cay Condomini- would help pay some back bills. um's recreation room. General Manager Roger Blind said attorneys for Leonard just happened to be checking the Price also discussed a wide range of Sanibei issues IWA, Lee County and Sanibei were currently looking Show on that fateful Sunday matinee. Marsha at the meeting, including the beach plan, Australian into what the options are regarding the franchise. and I went backstage to talk with some members pines, the Sanibei Sewer System expansion and the He said the issue is complicated by the fact that Lee County Regional Water Supply Authority. IWA provides the water service on Captiva, which is Please see 1968, page 11 Regarding IWA, Price pointed out that the IWA franchise providing for regulation by Lee County Please see IWA, page 7 ^Zontaganza .razzle-dazzles Arts & Leisure 16 Calendar 12 Island club's annual entertaining fund raiser called a success CItyside 6 By Anne Bellew was a recipient) and public affairs scholarships for under- Classifieds 25 Islander Staff Writer - graduate women actively involved in community service Zonta International is a service organization dedicated to and politics. Commentary 8 the advancement of the political, social, economic, educa- But 90 percent of the local chapter's profit from its major Crossword 26 tional, legal and health issues of women. As such it supports fund-raising project, the annual Zontaganza, is disbursed Police Beat 2 both nationally and internationally a plethora of projects locally among Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Lee Recreation 20 ranging from UNIFEM, the United Nations program work- County's shelter and outreach programs for victims of abuse ing towards the economic independence of third world and domestic violence; Lee Association for Responsible A- What's Playing 14 women, to Ameila Earhart Scholarships presented to women What's Cooking? 17 seeking graduate degrees in aeronautical fields (Sally Ride Please see ZONTA, page 9 2 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Feb. 28.1995 Tuesday. Feb. 28.1995 THE ISLANDER 3 All of the following information came directly from patrolman was sent to check and reported he could Sanibel Police Department reports. POLICE not find anybody doing that. Come to the fair A Southwinds Drive man asked police Wednesday, A missing person on the beach was found by Feb. 22, to determine what caused the red stains that BEAT police Feb. 23. 58th Annual Sanibel Shell Fair & Show runs from March 2-5 at the SCA he found on the mat at his front door. Police deter- mined they were animal dung. Nereo Valadez-Salas of Captiva was charged with If you like shells, then the place you want to go cially opens. As always, judges will be available school year will help with this exhibit and answer Feb. 23 with going 58 mph on the Sanibel Causeway. careless driving Feb. 23 on Periwinkle Way after this weekend is the 58th Annual Shell Fab- & Show, during the show to answer questions about their visitors' questions. Three men asleep in a car at 4:08 a.m. beside being involved in an accident. which will be held at the Sanibel Community decisions. In addition to the shells and shell items being Tarpon Bay Road in the Bailey Tract were issued a Clyde A. Burkhardt of Larchmont, N.Y., was Center Thursday through Sunday, March 2-5. The Also featured will be displays of sea shells from sold, there will also be commemorative Shell Club trespass warning Friday, Feb. 24. charged Feb. 23 with going 56 mph on Sanibel- John Francis McDougall of Fort Myers was fair's grounds will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. collectors from all over the world, exhibits of items T-shirts available. And, as always, the fair will fea- Captiva Road. charged Feb. 23 with failure to yield for a pedestrian each day. made from sea shells and tents selling sea shells, ture food and liquid refreshments. Ronnie H. Elkhatib of Captiva was arrested on an in a crosswalk on Middle Gulf Drive. More than 200 entries from all over North including many varieties which are hard to find. There will be a $2 donation entry fee for the outstanding warrant for failure to pay a fine Feb. 24. Thomas Jefferson Ray of North Fort Myers was America will be featured in the 1995 edition of the There will also be handcrafted shell items - created Shell Show. Admission to the Shell Fair is free. He was stopped on West Gulf Drive for driving off charged Feb. 23 with going 63 mph on the Sanibel fair. The Sanibel Shell Show, run by the Sanibel- by creative island craftsmen and craftswomen - for All of the proceeds from the Shell Show & Fair ; A Bunting Lane woman complained of harassment the road and was also charged with that offense. Causeway. - Feb. 23. She had been the subject of numerous com- Captiva Shell Club, is known far and wide as one of souvenirs and gifts. will go toward the funding of educational grants and plaints in December and early January regarding a the largest and most prestigious shows in the U.S. Another annual feature will be the display aquari- research at the University of South Florida and oth- Both scientific and artistic entries will be shown. ums stocked with living, local marine creatures and ers such as Mote Marine. A building was reported shaking Thursday, Feb. A ring was lost at Gulfside City Park Feb. 23. barking dog. She had suggested to the complainers at 23, at Sanibel Surfside. Police could feel a vibration The judging of the shells and shell displays will plant life. Youngsters from Sanibel Elementary For more information about the Shell Fair, call that time that they call her rather than call the police. be held Wednesday, March 1, before the show offi- School who have studied marine life during the 472-2155. but could not determine its cause. There was a complaint Feb. 23 of people on the The harassment complaint resulted from them calling Sanibel Causeway straddling the center line between her. The police suggested the couple disturbed by the Donald F. Moss of Ridgefield, Conn., was charged two lanes making it difficult to pass on the right. A dog resume calling the police rather than the dog owner. Police also again explained to the woman the Sanibel dog ordinances. Island churches to participate in World Day of Prayer Five Sanibel and Captiva churches ferent church. ers Glenna Telder and Ellen Yorke of arrangements. Joseph G. Basawa of Captiva was charged Feb. 23 will join the observance of World Day This year's service was written by Sanibel Congregational, scripture read- The ecumenical planning committee with going 58 mph on the Sanibel Causeway. of Prayer with a service at Sanibel an ecumenical group of Christian er Doris Larson of Chapel by the Sea includes chairperson Nina Klaudt, Congregational United Church of women from Ghana. It calls partici- and Jean Wood of Sanibel Community. Glenna Telder and Martha Ryckman of Christopher Paul Hamm of Cape Coral was Christ starting at 10:30 a.m., Friday, pants to recognize their inter-connect- Van Park of St.