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Landing a "couple keepers Islanders enjoy a successful fishing trip Since 1961 Still first on Sanibel and Captiva islands VOL. 33, MO. 34 TUESDAY, A b ^ . ^3, 1994 2 SECTIONS, 32 PAGES 50 CENTS An island on the horizon Sanibel Island ap- pears to be only a thin strip of land when viewed, or in this case photo- graphed, from the beach on the east side of the Sarrifcai Causeway- Photo by Christopher Strine .^5 W 1 J ' Down to four Harrity decides notto runfor seat on Sanibel City Council By Christopher Strine Islander editor It was announced in last week's Islander that there would be five candidates vying for the two seats open on the Sanibel City Council during this November's election. ' As of Friday, that race is down to four candidates. 1 Martin Harrity, the mystery man among the candi- dates, announced Friday, Aug. 19, after a week of dis- cussions with family, friends and supporters, that he would not be seeking one of the council seats in 1994. Harrity was somewhat of a mystery to all those in the know, and to thecurious, because he had declared his intentions to run and had filed the preliminary paperwork to enter the race. Upon stating his inten- tions, however, he left the islands on a vacation with his family. With little information to work with, there was never really an official public declaration with its accompanying personal background information. Well, he has now returned, he is not a candidate and he has told The Islander a bit about himself. Revealing why he decided not to run, Harrity said Friday, "I need to know a little more about the city, how it works." Politically speaking he add, "I have strengths in certain areas, butI need to develop strengths in other areas." Concerning the chance of running in the future, Harrity admitted that he will likely run some day. "This is my community and I want to be an active part of it," he said, noting that he would like to be an active part, among other things, by serving on the council. Now to offer a bit of the background about Harrity - the man and potential future council candidate ... A visitor to the islands since the late 1970s, Harrity bought a condominium on the island in the mid-1980s, "so we could escape to paradise every chance we could." When the family wasn't on Sanibel, it resided in St. Louis where Harrity owned his own manufactur- ing firm - Betallic, a company that made Mylar bal- loons. .•..--•• Then in June 1991, theHarritys visited and virtual- ly never left. After six months, the kids had been enrolled at Sanibel Elementary School, the family condo had been put on the market and a home had Please see HARRITY, page 3A Man drowns at Lighthouse Point By Anne Bellew Islander staff writer Despite a heroic rescue attempt by visiting Colombian resident Susan Magdalena and CPR administered by an unknown resident and Sanibel Police Officer Feliciano, a 32-year-old Kentucky man drowned off Lighthouse Point on Sunday dur- ing the early afternoon of Monday, Aug. 15. Larry R. Ballard was apparently rafting with his fiancee, Dolly Hall, off the east end of Sanibel in choppy water when he fell off his raft and was pulled away from shore by the current. A beach walker went to call for help after hear- ing screams from approximately 100 yards off- shore, and another passerby, Mike Strike of Fort Myers swam out with Magdalena to help. An exhausted Magdalena dragged the by then uncon- scious Ballard to shore at which point an unidenti- Please see MAN, page 12A Arts & Leisure 4B Business Briefs 6A Classifieds 12B Commentary 10A Crossword 15B Environment 14A Police Beat 2A Recreation 9B Weather Watch 4A What's Playing 5B 'Ding 1 Darling Wildlife Refuge welcomes volunteers, staffers from around! the U.S. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge recently became a hands-on classroom for more than 35 volunteers and staff from the nation's wildlife refuges. Participants in a Tampa workshop on volunteer cooperating associations, the visitors spent an extra day observing operations at the refuge on Sanibel Island as guests of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. Widely regarded as the most success- ful cooperating association in the national wildlife refuge system, the Darling Wildlife Society raises money for projects ranging from educational brochures and video presentations to interpretive signage along Wildlife Drive and support programs for the refuge staff and more than 150 volun- teers. Society fund raising is done large- ly through annual dues from more than 800 members and through the operation of the book shop in the refuge Visitor Center. Co-sponsored by the society and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges, Office of Training and Education, the Tampa session was the brain child of society board member and past president Joe Kelley. He and fellow board member Molly Krival, along with "Ding" Darling Refuge Manager Lou Hinds, were among the speakers. Board members Marilyn Kloosterman, Art Kri- Please see REFUGE, page 4A

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Landing a "couple keepersIslanders enjoy a successful fishing trip

Since 1961Still first onSanibel andCaptiva islands

VOL. 33, MO. 34 TUESDAY, Ab^ . ^3, 1994 2 SECTIONS, 32 PAGES 50 CENTS

An islandon thehorizonSanibel Island ap-pears to be only athin strip of landwhen viewed, or inthis case photo-graphed, from thebeach on the eastside of the SarrifcaiCauseway-

Photo by

Christopher Strine

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Down to fourHarrity decides not to run for seat on Sanibel City Council

By Christopher StrineIslander editor

It was announced in last week's Islander that therewould be five candidates vying for the two seats openon the Sanibel City Council during this November'selection.' As of Friday, that race is down to four candidates.1 Martin Harrity, the mystery man among the candi-dates, announced Friday, Aug. 19, after a week of dis-cussions with family, friends and supporters, that hewould not be seeking one of the council seats in1994.

Harrity was somewhat of a mystery to all those inthe know, and to the curious, because he had declaredhis intentions to run and had filed the preliminarypaperwork to enter the race. Upon stating his inten-tions, however, he left the islands on a vacation withhis family.

With little information to work with, there wasnever really an official public declaration with itsaccompanying personal background information.

Well, he has now returned, he is not a candidateand he has told The Islander a bit about himself.

Revealing why he decided not to run, Harrity saidFriday, "I need to know a little more about the city,how it works."

Politically speaking he add, "I have strengths in

certain areas, but I need to develop strengths in otherareas."

Concerning the chance of running in the future,Harrity admitted that he will likely run some day.

"This is my community and I want to be an activepart of it," he said, noting that he would like to be anactive part, among other things, by serving on thecouncil.

Now to offer a bit of the background about Harrity- the man and potential future council candidate ...

A visitor to the islands since the late 1970s,Harrity bought a condominium on the island in the

mid-1980s, "so we could escape to paradise everychance we could."

When the family wasn't on Sanibel, it resided inSt. Louis where Harrity owned his own manufactur-ing firm - Betallic, a company that made Mylar bal-loons. .•..--•• •

Then in June 1991, the Harritys visited and virtual-ly never left. After six months, the kids had beenenrolled at Sanibel Elementary School, the familycondo had been put on the market and a home had

Please see HARRITY, page 3A

Man drowns at Lighthouse PointBy Anne BellewIslander staff writer

Despite a heroic rescue attempt by visitingColombian resident Susan Magdalena and CPRadministered by an unknown resident and SanibelPolice Officer Feliciano, a 32-year-old Kentuckyman drowned off Lighthouse Point on Sunday dur-ing the early afternoon of Monday, Aug. 15.

Larry R. Ballard was apparently rafting with hisfiancee, Dolly Hall, off the east end of Sanibel in

choppy water when he fell off his raft and waspulled away from shore by the current.

A beach walker went to call for help after hear-ing screams from approximately 100 yards off-shore, and another passerby, Mike Strike of FortMyers swam out with Magdalena to help. Anexhausted Magdalena dragged the by then uncon-scious Ballard to shore at which point an unidenti-

Please see MAN, page 12A

Arts & Leisure 4BBusiness Briefs 6AClassifieds 12BCommentary 10ACrossword 15BEnvironment 14APolice Beat 2ARecreation 9BWeather Watch 4AWhat's Playing 5B

'Ding1 Darling Wildlife Refuge welcomesvolunteers, staffers from around! the U.S.

The J.N. "Ding" Darling NationalWildlife Refuge recently became ahands-on classroom for more than 35volunteers and staff from the nation'swildlife refuges. Participants in a Tampaworkshop on volunteer cooperatingassociations, the visitors spent an extraday observing operations at the refugeon Sanibel Island as guests of the"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society.

Widely regarded as the most success-ful cooperating association in the

national wildlife refuge system, theDarling Wildlife Society raises moneyfor projects ranging from educationalbrochures and video presentations tointerpretive signage along WildlifeDrive and support programs for therefuge staff and more than 150 volun-teers. Society fund raising is done large-ly through annual dues from more than800 members and through the operationof the book shop in the refuge VisitorCenter.

Co-sponsored by the society and theU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Divisionof Refuges, Office of Training andEducation, the Tampa session was thebrain child of society board member andpast president Joe Kelley. He and fellowboard member Molly Krival, along with"Ding" Darling Refuge Manager LouHinds, were among the speakers. Boardmembers Marilyn Kloosterman, Art Kri-

Please see REFUGE, page 4A

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All of the following information came directly fromSanibel Police Department reports.

On Saturday, Aug. 13, police responded to twocalls concerning shattered sliding glass doors - one onCausey Court and one on Sandpiper. There was noapparent damage other than the door at either house.Island Home Watch was notified for one and anunnamed key holder for the other to arrange repairs.

The 7-Eleven East reported the theft of a 12-packof Budweiser on Aug. 13. Five days later the 7-Eleven West reported the theft by the driver of a of abrown and wood-panel car of $16.91 in gas duringthat evening's downpour.

A pair of brown-frame prescription sunglassesfound Aug. 13 at the fishing pier were turned in toSPD

A wallet belonging to a Jackson, Mich., residentwas found on the beach at Casa Ybel Aug. 13 andturned in to the SPD.

At 9 p.m. Aug. 13, a Sanibel resident calledrequesting assistance in getting post office personnelto meet him at the post office so he could pick up an

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overnight delivery. He was told he would have towait until Monday morning.

On Sunday, Aug. 14, an officer assisted aColumbus, Ohio, resident whose right front wheelhad come off his van. The officer called a wreckerand no further action was needed.

A Pennsylvania resident reported the theft of aMagnavox video camera Aug. 15 from the hallwayoutside his unit at Pointe Santo de Sanibel. The theftoccurred during the few moments he went backinside to get something.

A loose dog on Serenity Lane was corralled Aug.15 and the owner was advised of Sanibel's leash law.

On Aug. 15, Sanibel police filed an incident reportof the theft of $2,000 worth of Bose speakers from ahouse under construction on Dinkins Lake Road. The

Causeway, island street patrolsnet numerous traffic offendersBy Anne BellewIslander Staff Writer

Although technically under the jurisdiction of LeeCounty, the Sanibel Causeway is routinely patrolledby the Sanibel Police Department and nobody else,according to most islanders. SPD officers are depu-tized by Lee County for the purpose of writing trafficcitations and responding to other types of problemsthat occur on the spans.

On Monday, Aug. 15, the day that Sanibel MayorJerry Muench was apparently cut off himself andrequested added enforcement on the causeway forpassing on the right and cutting people off whenmerging back, there were in fact no such infractionsobserved by officers from 6 to 8 p.m. However, three

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On Saturday, Aug. 13, Brian P. Henry of FortMyers was pulled for going 61 MPH on the cause-way; Richard Glenn Tinker of Maryville, Tenn., andSanibel resident David V. Erlacher were cited forgoing 59 mph; Christopher M. Hendrick of CapeCoral was cited for going 56 mph; and Colin LattimerCopeland of Orlando was stopped for driving 88mph.

The next day, Aug. 14, officers on the causewaystopped Joel P. Cohen of Franklin Square, N.Y., forgoing 50 mph; Esaam El-Dean Ismail of Lake Alfred,Fla., was cited for driving 72 mph.

On Aug. 15, Salvador Sotomayer of Miami wascited for driving 55 mph, Christopher AlexanderJohnson was ticketed for driving 50 mph and drivingon a suspended license and John F. McLeod of FortMyers was stopped for driving 63 mph.

Believe it or not, no tickets were issued during thetime the causeway was under surveillance on Aug.16, and there are none recorded for the next two days.

There was one other speeding citation of note.Robert Anthony Priebe, a Sanibel resident, was citedfor driving 70 mph on Periwinkle Way as he passedthe Dunlop Road intersection.

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complainant said the incident occurred Friday, Aug.12, at approximately 1 p.m.

Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehi-cle Aug. 15 in the 300 block of Periwinkle Way. Thecar's lights were on and the officer was unable to turnthem off or locate the owner.

A door at Sanibel Elementary was found unlockedat 2 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16. A key was retrievedfrom dispatch and the door was locked.

At 7:40 a.m. Aug. 16, Mitchell Phillips McCradyof Fort Lauderdale was cited for driving 53 mph onSanibel-Captiva Road.

On Aug. 16, Austrian and Swiss money and airlinetickets belonging to a resident of Switzerland werefound under a mattress at Kona Kai. The individualnamed on the tickets was a guest of the motel in April1994.

On Aug. 16, a parking citation was issued for anabandoned trailer parked on West Gulf Drive. Thetrailer had no ID numbers or license place.

The manager of Pick Kwik stated she had a $21.50gas drive-off at 11:40 the morning of Aug. 16. Shedescribed a lone 20-ish white male in a two-tone blueand white Camaro/ Firebird -type car. The vehiclewas not found.

On Aug. 16, shortly after noon, Sanibel residentJimmy Jerome Burnsed was stopped for driving 51mph and Bernard J. Fisher of Ocala for going 57 mphon Sanibel-Captiva Road.

A resident of Belgium reported his wallet with $50in cash missing from his motel room Aug. 16.

A caller reported an orange 10-foot Ocean KayakScrambler capsized at Mile Marker 3 on the gulfbeach Aug. 16. The caller said the vessel had beenthere since 1:30 p.m. The Coast Guard was notified. <

At midnight Aug. 16, a woman called from SignalInn to report that her husband had left to walk on thebeach after an argument at 9 p.m. and had notreturned. Two officers searched the beach for themissing man but could not locate him. Upon return-ing to the resort they found that he had returned to hisunit at 12:15 a.m.

The manager of 7-Eleven West reported an aban-doned, blue, 14-speed, 26-inch GT Terry bike in frontof the store Aug. 16.

At 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, Jeffrey ArthurArchambault of Sanibel was cited on Sanibel-CaptivaRoad for driving 57 mph; at 11:06 a.m., Jean AnCostain of Ft. Lauderdale was stopped for driving 61mph on San-Cap Road; and at 11:45 a.m. CharlesMichael Diveto of Tallahassee was ticketed for dri-ving 56 mph on the same roadway.

On Thursday, Aug. 18, a Sanibel resident reportedthat an unknown person(s) had punctured his left rear

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An officer performedan area check on MiddleGulf Drive Aug. 18 inresponse to a complain'of someone sleepingunder a building. Thesleeper was gone uponarrival of the officer.

On Aug. 18, a Sanibelresident reported topolice that a Cape Coralresident known to himhad just passed himgoing east on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The Cape

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School's openParents, students attend annual Sanibel Elementary open house

By Anne BellewIslander staff writer

On Thursday evening, Aug. 18, SanibelElementary School invited all island students andtheir parents to its annual before-school-starts openhouse. Over 350 parents took the opportunity to meetwith the staff, tour the facility, meet with their child'steacher and learn something about the curriculum forthe coming year. And the kids got to find out whowould be in their class and who their teacher wouldbe.

Monday, Aug. 22, was the first day of school forthe 1994-95 academic year. According to BarbaraWard, principal of the island school, approximately285 children were expected to be on hand for thatfirst day of classes.

And with the start of the new school year, islandersand visitors are being urged to remember that fromnow through early next summer, children will beboarding busses and walking along the roadways, andto drive carefully.

To protect the children from roadway dangers, allfour Sanibel school buses were escorted by AuxiliaryPolice in marked cars both to and from school.

Sanibel Police Chief Richard Plager reminds thepublic that drivers approaching a stopped school buswhich has its STOP signal displayed are required tostop until the sign is withdrawn. Anyone who violatesthis provision of the law will be fined $100. For asecond or subsequent offense within a period of fiveyears, the person's driver's license will be suspended.

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Martin Harrity

been purchased. The Harritys movedinto that house in March 1992.

To add an interesting twist to thestory, while Sanibel was home to theHarritys, Martin commuted back andforth between the island and St. Louis,where he continued to oversee his firm.

"I'd fly out on Monday and return onThursday or Friday," Harrity said. "Itwas an easy commute really, only twohours one way."

Harrity admitted that his friends andcolleagues often questioned him abouthis weekly trips, but he said he reallydidn't mind them. In fact, when it cametime to head back to Sanibel he said,"It was like going on vacation everyweek."

Harrity continued that commute forthe next three years. He finally settledon the island along with his wifeBrenda and sons Clark and Joe this pastApril when he sold Betallic toEnterprise Capital Group, a division of

Enterprise Leasing Company.Although officially retired, Harrity is

still a consultant with the company.Already an active islander in the

recreational area where he has helpedcoach his sons in Little League, basket-ball and a few other areas, Harrityhopes to become even more active, andmore involved, in the community in thefuture.

As of Monday, Aug. 22, son Clark isa third grader at Sanibel Elementaryand his younger brother Joe is a firstgrader at the school.

Harrity also has two daughters:Meliss is living in Philadelphia alongwith his granddaughter Alissa, andAshley is a student at SouthwestMissouri State University in Spring-field, Mo.

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A man's watch witha black band and aSanibel Police Depart-ment seal was foundon an Aero CharterBus when the busbroke down and wastowed to WinterGarden for repairs. Itwas received by SPDon Aug. 18 from anemployee of ABCBus, the servicingcompany.

A suspicious malewas reported onHurricane Lane at10:30 a.m. Aug. 18.Despite a thorougharea check, no onewas found.

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A sheared signThis bike path warning sign at the entrance to theRitz Diner Islander Center was shredded somewhatrecently by an unidentified vehicle. We can ontyhope the driver was looking for bicyclists when heor she failed to see the sign.

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Father Dodd named deanof the Fort Myers Deanery

The Rev. William P. Dodd, rector of St. Michaeland All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, hasbeen appointed by The Rt. Rev. Rogers Harris, bishopof the Diocese of Southwest Florida, to the dean ofthe Fort Myers Deanery, effective immediately.

There are 17 Episcopal churches in Lee andCollier counties which make up the Fort MyersDeanery. As dean, Father Dodd will be the bishop'srepresentative in the deanery, responsible for carryingout the policies and programs of the diocese and ofthe bishop.

Father Dodd became rector of St. Michael and AllAngels in September of 1986 upon the retirement ofThe Rev. James Hubbs. Father Dodd has beenordained for 30 years and is a graduate of Seabury-Westem Theological Seminary in Evanston, 111.

Father Dodd is also very active in the Sanibel com-munity, serving as president of Community Housingand Resources, the below market rate housing pro-gram for the city of Sanibel. That program currentlyoperates 41 housing units with a staff of four undercontract with the city of Sanibel.

Davison's campaign team announcedBob Davison, one of five candidates running for

two vacancies on the City Council in November,has named some key members to his campaigncommittee.

Davison is an eight-year veteran of the SanibelPlanning Commission and is currently serving aschairman.

Francis Bailey and Steve Mullins have beendesignated campaign co-chairmen, with ErnieKlaudt as campaign strategist and Dick Downes

handling publicity. Jim Hermes will serve as trea-surer.

Those wishing to contribute to the Bob DavisonCampaign Account can mail their donations toHermes at 1001 Kings Crown Drive, Sanibel, FL33957.

Other members of the committee, according toDavison, are Jody Brown, Margie Davison, RayFenton, Olga and Urban Palmer, Ray Pavelka andTracy Walters.

Refuge manager Lou Hinds (in the doorway) and "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society President Molly Krival (with herback to camera) field questions from volunteers and staff members from other national wildlife refuges during afield trip to Sanibel.

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val and Donna Rosenheck provided valuable assis-tance.

More than 90 participants came to the workshopfrom refuges as far away as California, Minnesotaand New Mexico. They spent three days in Tampalearning the ins and outs of establishing and runninga successful non-profit support group for localwildlife refuges. Many elected to take the Sanibel"field trip" after the workshop concluded.

On the island they toured the Visitor Center and"Ding" Darling Wildlife Society offices, enjoyed aguided tram tour along Wildlife Drive and visited theTarpon Bay Recreation Area and the Marine HabitatFoundation research facility.

"Considering that our goal was to help otherrefuges and volunteers in setting up their own cooper-ating associations, I think we can regard this work-shop as a highly successful project," according to

Krival, the society's presi-dent. "Participants wentback to their respectiverefuges with helpfuLinfor-mation about everythingfrom setting up bookkeep-ing and inventory controlto public-relations andspecial event planning."

At left, Darling Wildlife So-ciety board members ArtKrival, left, and Joe Keliey,right, discuss cooperatingassociation options withMaggie Brlggs, a staffmember from BlackwaterNational Wildlife Refuge inMaryland,

Fire singes Captiva's She Sells Sea ShellsBy Anne BellewIslander staff writer

According to Captiva Fire Control District, somekind of electrical cause is still suspected in a fire sohot that it blew out a window and totally destroyedthe inside of the Joffes' Captiva location of She SellsSea Shells early Saturday, Aug. 13. While the statefire marshal and insurance investigators have notmade final reports, there appeared to be no reason tosuspect arson as a cause.

Anne Joffe, in business on Sanibel for 20-plus

years, opened the small, easy-to-manage Captivastore a year and a half ago to fill the needs of herSouth Seas and 'Tween Waters customers who dislikedealing with seasonal traffic on Sanibel.

"And," she said, "I've been amazed at the largenumber of people from Fort Myers and Fort MyersBeach who come to Captivaibr the day. I tell them,'You know, you drove right by two of our stores onSanibel,' and the invariable response is, 'Yes, but wecame to Captiva for the day and to have lunch (ordinner, or whatever).' They 'by-pass' Sanibel com-

Gatorspotted inBemidji?

Islander subscriber Lenora Hoffmann wrote to us from "up north" that Bemidji, Minn., now has its own resi-dent alligator. It has been sighted by several reliable sources and may have arrived in a freight-carload oflumber from Louisiana. Potlatch is a local wood fiber manufacturing plant Just outside of town. The make-dogator crossing sign above, created by a concerned but unknown sign maker, was photographed by MonteDraper and offered to The Islander for publication by Brad Swenson, the managing editor of the BemidjiPioneer and Advertiser newspaper.

pletely."For the time being, however, they will have to

avail themselves of the shells and shell creations inthe Sanibel stores.

"There is absolutely nothing left," said Joffe, whowas on vacation at the time of the fire. "No shelves,no cabinets, even the shells are cracked and burned.Everything that's not burned up completely is charredso badly you can hardly tell what it is."

Joffe went on to say, "It is a terrible shock. I trulythought I had fire as well as burglar protection - in allmy stores. Unfortunately, we get complacent whenthings go well for a long time, you know, the it-won't-happen-to-me syndrome. I'll be honest withyou, right now I'm very nervous, and this veryunpleasant event will get me to re-evaluate how myhome and businesses are arranged and protected."

Joffe added, "I feel terrible for the other businessesin the center. Gina Stephens at Muk-A-Luk's wants tostay open, but look at the eyesore right next door toher! And I feel bad for the two employees at thatlocation who have been with me for awhile. I'm try-ing to work them into one of the other stores. Andwhat about John Beggs, our landlord, look what he'slost."

Joffe is waiting to hear from the investigators also,but assumes from what she has heard that the fire waselectrical in origin. She does not know what Beggs'plans are, if any at this point, for rebuilding and shehas not completed an estimate her losses.

The Paradise Center has an interesting back-ground. It was a fishing camp consisting of six orseven separate little cottages for many years, startingback sometime after World War II. As the Dove'sNest it eventually became a typical Sanibel/Captivaexample of cluster housing - little cottages inhabitedby a bunch of people who all knew each other orwere related ... Rick Manderscheid in this one, hisbrother across the way, LuAnn from the Mucky Duckin another. It's only been a shopping "center" for thepast three or four years.

"It's kind of ironic," Joffe mused, "but I came tothe conclusion a long time ago that I should own theland and building as well as my business, and onSanibel that is the situation. This Captiva opportunitycame along and I thought, 'Well, if this is the onlyway to do it, I guess I can lease. What can gowrong?'"

ObituaryBenjamin Fran Win Price

Sanibel resident Benjamin FranklinPrice, an Iowa-born newspaper man,died Friday, Aug. 12, 1994, at his sum-mer home in Charlotte, Vt. He was 74.

The cause of death was heart failure.Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Mr. Price

had a career in newspaper publication,starting in high school in Des Moines,Iowa. He was called early into WorldWar II and helped establish the armedforce's newspaper, Stars and Stripes.As its editor, Mr. Price worked as a cor-respondent in London, Paris andGermany during the war, helping tobuild the important publication whichwas read throughout the EuropeanTheater during the war.

After being dischargedfrom the service as amaster sergeant after thewar, Mr. Price thenworked for the New YorkHerald-Tribune as its pic-ture editor until thenewspaper's demise in1965. He continued hiscareer as an editor withthe Chesapeake and Ohio

System railroad company, retiring in1980.

He then worked with Air North andits successor companies in Burlington,Vt.

Mr. Price was a summer resident ofThompson's Point in Charlotte since1956 and he moved permanently toCharlotte in 1974. He and his wifespent six-plus months a year onSanibel, calling it their permanenthome, and spent the summer months attheir Vermont home.

He is survived by his wife, Jane, ofSanibel and Charlotte, Vt.; and twosons, Andrew of South Burlington, Vt.,and Jeff of Wycombe, Pa.

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6A Business Tuesday,Aug. 23,1994

James Agency now offering Sotheby's BIDThe James Agency Ltd. Inc. of Sanibel, the

exclusive affiliate for Sotheby's InternationalRealty for Lee, Charlotte and Hendry counties, isnow offering Sotheby's BID, a computerizedbrochure information display system.

Tailored specifically for and offered exclusivelythrough Sotheby's own brokerages and affiliates,BID will provide clients of the James Agency withan easy and effective way of segmenting and view-ing Sotheby's inventory of properties both in thelocal area and worldwide.

The announcement of the new BID servicecomes from Richard and Barbara Garcia, the own-ers of the James Agency.

"We are very excited about the installation of thissystem in our office," Richard Garcia said. "Thoseclients that we are working with in the marketing ofproperties through Sotheby's International Realtysystem gain an immediate and ongoing exposurethroughout the world for their properties. Those

who may be looking for properties gain the sameaccess to worldwide properties by simply visitingour office and reviewing the properties at theirleisure. It allows us to provide our clients with aneven greater level of service and exposure, whilestrengthening our representation within Sotheby'snetwork of affiliate brokerages."

Operating on a specially equipped computer,BID displays high resolution photos and informa-tion for properties listed through Sotheby's The sys-tem is easy to use - even for those that are noviceswith computers.

BID is presently up and operating in the Sanibeloffice of the James Agency at 2410 Palm RidgeRoad. It is also available in Sotheby's New Yorkand London auction galleries, Sotheby'sInternational Realty's Manhattan, Palm Beach, EastHampton and Boston offices and many affiliatelocations.

"Once again Sotheby's International Realty has

shown its extraordinary ability in staying on thecutting edge of the finest of marketing systems forthe international exposure of fine real estate,"according to the Garcias. "We are proud to be a partof this system."

Kenn Karakul, vice president of Sotheby'sInternational Realty, said, "We at Sotheby's arepleased to be able to offer this additional service toour clients through our affiliate broker, the JamesAgency. We look forward to continuing our long-term relationship with the agency and our mutualclients."

Based in New York, Sotheby's InternationalRealty was founded in 1976 and is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Sotheby's Holdings, the parent com-pany of Sotheby's worldwide auction, real estateand finance operations. Sotheby's, the world's lead-ing fine arts auction house, held its first auction in1744.

Business Briefs

Steve and Julie Potts of RE/MAX of the Islands

Steve and Julie Potts leadsales at RE/MAX in July

RE/MAX of the Islands has announced that Steveand Julie Potts have been named the top producersand top listers at the island RE/MAX office for themonth of July.

Steve and Julie have been associates withRE/MAX for over seven years and have been hon-ored consistently both locally and nationally for theirsales expertise. For five consecutive years, they havereceived the distinction of being members ofRE/MAX International's 100 Percent Club, an honorwhich is reserved for the top 1 percent of RE/MAXRealtors worldwide.

In addition, the Potts led RE/MAX of the Islandsin sales in 1993 and were named the top producingassociates of the year at the office.

"Steve and Julie are a tremendous asset to ourorganization," according to David McCagg,broker/owner of RE/MAX of the Islands. "Their

commitment and dedication to their clients and cus-tomers continually set them at the top of their field.We are proud of their achievements and wish themfurther success."

For additional information about RE/MAX of theIslands, call the office at 472-2311.

Gagnon earns topsales ranking amongDecorating Den franchises

Carol Gagnon, a Sanibel resident and a franchiseowner of the Decorating Den of Sanibel/CaptivaIslands, is currently ranked #1 in sales among the1,300 Decorating Den franchises. In 1993, she earneda #4 ranking in sales.

Gagnon receiyed her top award during the compa-ny's recent conference in Washington, D.C., when thecompany celebrated its 25th year in business. JamesS. Bugg, the chairman, CEO and president of theDecorating Den, presented Gagnon with the honor.-

The Decorating Den brings its clients highly per-sonalized service, offering carpeting, tile, wall cover-ings, draperies and windows treatments, furniture,home accessories and interior coordination.

For additional information, call the DecoratingDen at 472-6551.

South Seas earnssixth Gold Key Award

South Seas Plantation Resort & Yacht Harbour onCaptiva was recently named one of Meeting &.Conventions magazine's Gold Key Award winnersfor the resort's excellence in the meeting industry.

Ntort Silverman, Meeting & Conventions' publish-er, said, "A 1994 Gold Key Award winner epitomizesthe high standards our readers demand from a meet-ing facility. Gold Key winners can be proud of join-

South Seas Plantation to offercomedy-filled Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend is guaranteed to be filled Island Comedy Club, the islands* only comedywith fun and laughter on South Seas Plantation on club, which is located next to Loco's Island GrillCaptiva as Chadwick's restaurant welcomes andCantina. , ••••renowned comedian G. David Howard for two Chadwick's, featuring a scrumptious seafoodshows nightly Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. buffet on Friday and the Taste of Captiva on2, 3 and 4. . Saturday and Sunday, is open for dinner prior to

A versatile entertainer,- Howard incorporates ' _ .. -audience interaction, impressions and music in hisact.

"I'm kind of a freewheeling entertainer," hesaid. "I do what makes me laugh and that usuallymakes the audience laugh."

Howard appeared on the A&E cable network's"Comedy on the Road" series and in comedy clubsnationwide. He also recently performed at Sanibel

the performances. Complimentary snacks are pro-vided; appetizers and an open bar are availableduring the show.

Performances are 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. inLindbergh Hall, adjacent to Chadvvick's restaurant,located at the entrance to South Seas PlantationResort & Yacht Harbour.

Tickets are $8.50 and should be reserved, bycalling (813) 472-7520.

ing a very select group of properties recognized fortheir emphasis on service. The award, which contin-ues a 17-year tradition of excellence, pays tribute tothe management and staff of each winning property."

Established in 1978, the Gold Key Award is givenannually to the finest hotels, resorts and conferencecenters, nominated and chosen by Meeting &Conventions' subscribers; 80,105 corporate, incentiveand association planners, each of whom are eminent-ly qualified to recognize and select the best meetingfacilities. This year the balloting was conductedthrough a direct mail effort. Meeting & Conventions'subscribers were asked to consider which propertywas the best of seven categories: meeting staff, meet-ing rooms, guest service, food and beverage services,reservation handling, recreational facilities and A/Vand other technical/support equipment.

South Seas Plantation has over 27,000 square feetof meeting space and the ability to serve groups of upto 500 people. South Seas Plantation is a six-timerecipient of the Gold Key Award.

For additional information about the resort, call(813)472-5111.

Island engineer amongFES award winners

The Florida Engineering Society presented awardsto two engineers from Lee County at its 78th annualmeeting at The Registry Resort in Naples Saturday,Aug. 6,1994.

Harry D. Bertossa, P.E., of Sanibel, was presentedwith the Outstanding Service to the EngineeringProfession Award. Bertossa is principal engineer withHNTB Corp. in Tampa, He was recognized for hisoutstanding performance of service to the engineeringprofession over the past 41 years of his career, havingconsistently demonstrated the qualities of leadership,technical competence, high moral and ethical stan-dards and unselfish service to his profession and hiscommunity.

John R. Musser, P.E., president and project manag-er of Duane Hall Engineering Inc. in Fort Myers, wasrecognized as a fellow member of the society. Fellowmembership is an earned honor that is afforded toonly 5 percent of the society's membership.

The 4,000-member Florida Engineering Society,founded in 1916 and headquartered in Tallahassee,serves both engineers and the public through promot-ing the professional, ethical, economic and socialinterests of the engineering profession.

For additional information, call (904) 224-7121.

1994 sales increase forThe Prudential Florida Realty

Real estate buyers are back in a big way in theNaples/Fort Myers area, according to David Conn,executive vice president and general manager of ThePrudential Florida Realty's 11 offices in Lee andCollier counties.

Conn reported sales volume up by 39 percent forPlease see BUSINESS, page 7A

Gigi Rogers named executive assistant to general managerat South Seas Plantation Resort & Yacht Harbor on Captiva

South Seas Plantation Resort has named GigiRogers as executive assistant to the general manager.

A five-year veteran of South Seas PlantationResort and the executive office, Rogers joined theresort assisting the executive vice president. Sheassumes the role of executive assistant to FredHawkins, general manager of the resort.

"I'm basically the general manager's right hand,"Rogers said.

Among other duties, Rogers manages corporatecorrespondence, organizes executive meetings andtravel plans, assists guests needing special attentionand provides guidelines for the resort's secretarialstaff.

"I actually look forward to coming to work,"Rogers said. "I'm not happy unless I'm going 100mph with my hair on fire."

Gigi Rogers of SouthSeas Plantation Resort

"Gigi's working knowledge of the resort and South

Seas Resorts Company is a benefit to us all,"Hawkins said.

Formerly an Ohio resident, Rogers first visited theresort as a vacationer.

"I never thought I'd be working here," Rogerssaid. "It's like working in paradise."

Just prior to joining the resort staff, she returnedto the islands to be married on the beach. A notarypublic, Rogers now coordinates and performs mar-riage ceremonies locally during her free time. She hasmarried couples from around the world in a variety offashions - from barefoot-on-the-beach to fairy tale-type weddings at sunset.

Located on the northern tip of Captiva, South SeasPlantation is an award-winning vacation destinationfor travelers from all over the world. For additionalinformation, call (813) 472-5 111.

Business continued from page 6A

the six months ended June 30,1994. Gross sales vol-ume was $271.6 million for the first half of 1994,compared to $195.5 million for the same period of1993.

The number of units sold increased by 28.5 per-cent, to 1,339, for the same period. The average salesprice for homes sold by The Prudential Florida Realtyin Lee and Collier area was $202,800, up 8.1 percentfor the prior year.

The Prudential Florida Realty's Lee/Collier officesincreased the number of listings secured by 10 per-cent, to 1,482, through the first half of 1994.

Statewide, The Prudential Florida Realty is ontrack to eclipse its record-setting pace of 1993. Grosssales volume for the first half of the year is up 9.5percent, to $2.04 billion, as of June 30, 1994, com-pared to $1.86 billion for the same period in 1993.The number of units sold increased by 5.6 percent, to13,744.

The Prudential Florida Realty is the state's largestindependent real estate brokerage, with 65 officesthroughout the state. More than 2,650 licensed salesassociates generated $3.6 billion in sales in 1993. Thecompany has more than 300 employees.

Jay Richter of Sanibel'sPrudential Florida Realtyoffice.

Prudential Florida Realtynames new Sanibel manager

The Prudential Florida Realty, Florida's largestresidential real estate brokerage firm, has announcedthe appointment of Jay Richter as the new branchmanger for the Sanibel Island office.

Richter began his duties at the office at 1020Periwinkle Way July 1. He is very familiar with the

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His background includes extensive real estate salesand management experience.

"Jay's hands-on management style and knowledgeof the real estate business are sure to be a very posi-tive influence on our sales staff," said David C. Conn,general manager of the Prudential Florida Realty's12-office, Lee/Collier region.

A graduate of Florida State University's College ofBusiness, Richter is a state licensed real estateinstructor. He is married with three children and islooking forward to settling into the island paradise ofSanibel.

"Sanibel is truly an internationally recognized des-tination, and with our firm's emphasis on marketingour properties overseas, it will make for an excitingopportunity for the Sanibel office," Richter said.

The Prudential Florida Realty operates 65 officeswith 2,650 sales associations throughout Florida, andhad a total sales volume of $3.6 billion in 1993. Thecompany is headquartered in Clearwater. for addition-al information, call 463-4488.

Courtside Sports Bar & Grillbecomes official 'home' forCowboys and Jets fans

The Courtside Sports Bar & Grill at the SanibelHarbour Resort & Spa has announced that it will wel-come the fans of not one, but two, NFL teams - theDallas Cowboys and the New York Jets - to its facili-

ties this season.The annual membership for either teams' fan club

is $15 per person. Those becoming members willreceive a team T-shirt, a weekly newsletter during theseason and 15 percent off food and drink at the barand grill during the respective team's games.

All of the action began when the teams startedtheir pre-season games a few weeks ago. Regular sea-son action in the NFL is set to begin Sept. 4.

For additional information, call Kevin Harris at466-2138.

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is located at PuntaRassa, to the north of the Sanibel Causeway tollplaza.

Lee County Co-op reminder:island office to close Sept. 2

Islanders are reminded that the Lee CountyElectric Cooperative's Sanibel/Captiva office willsoon be closing. A few months ago, the co-op, in itsreported continuing efforts to streamline the compa-ny, decided to close the island consumer office"because residents are not using the office to pay billsor conduct other utility business in sufficient num-bers."

The closing of the office, according to co-op offi-cials, will reportedly save the company more than$200,000 annually.

The effective closing date for the facility, which islocated at 1101 Periwinkle Way, will be Friday, Sept.2. For additional information, call the island office at472-3511 or the main office at 656-2139.

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Featured here are the winnersof The Islander's "Picture This"photography contest. Because allof the entries were in the amateurcategory (no children or profes-sionals participated), we haveselected a first place winner, arunner-up and a third place fin-isher. Two other photographersalso received honorable mentionnotice for their entries.

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In addition to the award win-ners featured here, The Islanderwould like to thank all those pho-tographers who entered our con-test: Rita Evans, Sally Hodgkins,Beth Crisp, Karen Nikkola,Kevin Anderson, Barbara Reilly,Maxine Bourne, J.B.Honeycutt,Gerri Much, Michael Scheffer,Daniel Walters and HuldaWalters.

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10A Commentary Tuesday,Aug. 23,1994

Closedmindednessoptional

There has been some pretty strong Sanibelcitizenry language lately in the local headlines,namely that Sanibel, as a ... "responsible com-munity" is in imminent danger of a possible"invasion of deviates" who are "not decent peo-ple" and who by "offering us an unobstructedview of their bodies" will "batter the sensibili-ties and values of the large majority of people","causing psychological and emotional harm toothers", resulting in "destruction of religiousand moral values", unless we "stop this at thebeginning ... taking action immediately" and"putting a firm foot down", or, as one citizenhas done,... perhaps by "taking a shotgun".

Good Lord! Who knew?!

Guest CommentaryLee and Dana Mehlig

As full-time, year-round Sanibel residents,my wife and I had no idea of such impendingperil. We thought that here - of all places - wewere neatly tucked away, staunchly hiddenfrom such hideous risk by trustworthy, stalwartprotective forces that would never let us sufferfrom these George Orwell and Orson Welles'extra-terrestrials. How were we to know that allis not well in paradise?

Anti-nudists describe nudists as miscreantsand deviants who undermine our moral fiberand wreak havoc upon our society.

It has always been interesting to me toobserve those persons opposed to nudity. I'venever understood what they're challenging andtruly opposed to.

Are they against the naked body?Or are they resistant to the idea of being

naked?Do they object to public openness within

nature?Is the affrontity one of implied promiscuity

that nudity might lead to?Is it a deep-seated fear within themselves

that, unfortunately, such physical candor isbeyond their realm of human understanding?

Or are they really threatened by the self-examination of their own sexuality?

An old philosopher has sagely noted ... "Whoyou are ... speaks so loudly ... that I can't hearwhat you're saying."

My experience over the past 65 years hasbeen that such persons seem to have the biggestproblem with sexuality in general. Gender is amystery and a major dilemma for them.

It seems to me that the name-calling "anti-body-ist" is essentially crying out against his orher own discomfort in coming to grips with thefirst aspect of our persona's Trinity, namelybody, mind and spirit.

In not accepting our body (the temple ofGod) as the primary gateway to a full realiza-tion of mind and spirit, we deny ourselves entryto the ultimate pathway of soul. For these threecomponents comprise the ultimate destiny foreach of us - from whence we were born and towhence we shall ultimately reside.

If we are to believe that the anti-nudistsmake up the "majority" of our society, then weare making mighty slow progress, indeed,toward comprehending the basic first tenet ofhuman understanding, that of human sexuality.

With wife beatings, incest and rape abound-ing at a steady clip in our daily news, we would

Please see OPTIONAL, page 11A

Two beach walkers respond ...The following letter was sent to me in response to

my column in The Islander Aug. 2,1994, and Ithought our readers would like to know about it.They make a valid point. Let me know what youthink.

Dear Betty O'NealThe Islander

We may possibly be two of the three ladies youmentioned in your Aug. 2, 1994, Islander article enti-tled "Thanks For Taking Time To Pick Up Litter." Weare happy our efforts were noticed, although that wasnot our intent.

We reside off island and our Sunday morning treatis to arrive at one of our favorite Sanibel beaches at 6a.m.. We walk three miles one way and three milesback to our car, picking up debris along the way -usually at least several plastic bags apiece.

We will probably continue to do the same, eventhough it will cost us more money in parking fees, on

ISLANDER'S NOTESBy Betty O'Neal

top of the causeway toll.We are not complaining. We simply do not under-

stand why we, as Lee County residents, have to payto walk your lovely beaches when Sanibel residents,who are also Lee County residents, are able to useand enjoy Lee County's off island facilities.

To put it simply, we just think we have been slight-ly overlooked in the decision to have meters on thebeaches.

Again, thanks for appreciating our efforts.Sincerely,

"Two of the three Sanibel beach lovers"

LettersSmiley'sopinionssupportedTo the editorThe Islander

My wife and Ihave vacationedon Sanibel forfour years in arow. We now sub-scribe to TheIslander. It's awelcomed friend.

I have neverwritten to an edi-tor of a news

journal prior to this, but after reading the letter fromRon Smiley (Letters, 8-9-94) regarding McDonald's,I felt a duty.

He's right! "Sanibel does NOT need aMcDonald's."

Saint Louis has so many McD's, they even retro-fitted a barge (disguised as a paddle-wheeled river-boat) to serve the mediocre fare. The point is, if youallow McD's an arm, they'll take more than a leg andprobably serve it on a bun.

Sanibel/Captiva are unique. There is nothingunique about McD's.

Perhaps the islands' residents, who may not beaware of the big-city blight caused by a "franchisegiant," should travel around and experience whatcould be their fate. There is enough eye, ear and nosepollution on the mainland. And there is the problemof trash. As up-standing as an owner or manager maybe, the transient guest is not as likely to owe respectto the environment.

Mr. Smiley's letter should be read and re-read bythe residents and property owners of the islands. Youall should be grateful that one of your own has thevision and purpose to let the giant see the stone in thesling. There will be no need to fling the stone if youall take the step forward and stand fast.

With the diversity of restaurants presently locatedon Sanibel/Captiva, and knowing the cyclical pros-perity of the current businesses, a McD's will not cre-ate nirvana. It would only add to the dwindling seren-ity of "paradise". The citizens of the islands don'tknow how fortunate they are to have staved-off thegiant thus far.

Mr. Smiley, we wish you the best of luck in yourendeavors.

Ron and Sharon ParadoskiSaint Louis

Say yes to no live shellingTo the editorThe islander

I strongly support the proposed ban on liveshelling and cannot understand how any "thinkingmachine," which is what people are supposed to be,can do otherwise. We already accept that it is wrongto kill otters, raccoons, porpoises and turtles, yet our

most valuable and beautiful animals of all can bekilled with impunity. It makes no sense at all.

Once, our impact upon nature was minimal, but nomore. One has only to attempt to get out onPeriwinkle from any other street or road to see theincrease in traffic. Where once we could count ourvisitors by the hundreds, now thousands come, eachperson in each car headed for the beaches. If eachperson in each car takes his legal number of liveshells each day, it still adds up to disaster.

Even the windrows of dead shells, many so beauti-ful and unique, would disappear if the live ones didnot die of natural attrition. On the bay side of Sanibel,we once had bay Chinese alphabets and large yellowand orange bay scallops. No more. Even the pink rosepetals have become scarce. How many times I haveagonized as I watch - but cannot stop - the "shellingpigs" who take all of my "pets", most of which willdie, stink and be discarded at motels and along thehighways just a day's travel from Sanibel.

As for the "commercial interest" who insist thatthey have to kill to get the perfect shell, there is nosuch thing.

So, the call goes forth to responsible, caring resi-dents of Sanibel: Say yes to no live shelling!

Elinore M. DormerSanibel

Clearing up a littlemisunderstandingTo the editorThe Islander

There has apparently been a misunderstandingregarding our editorial of Aug. 9, pertaining to thenudity at Bowman's Beach.

In Judith Hick's editorial Aug. 2, we totally agreewith her on the issue of discarded whiskey bottles,beer cans, etc. That is against the law. So is her men-tion of smoking pot. Nude couples engaging in sexualacts would be considered lewd and also unlawful. Butwhat does all this have to do with nude sunbathers?

We live in the resort town of Wildwood, N.J., andall of the above offenses and more go on here on ourbeaches every day in the summer and every one ofthese people are Clothed!

Bowman's Beach would be governed by the samelaws that pertain to all of the beaches of Sanibel.Since none of the beaches are patrolled by the police,when/if you see someone breaking the law you reportit to the police and they in turn will check it out.

We too have many gays on our beaches, both nude•.ad clothed.

When we occasionally see a nude couple, homo orhetero, engaging in a sexual act, we, as in the majori-ty of us, will go to these law breakers and tell them toknock it off! They usually readily comply becausethey are outnumbered!

Judith, we want you and all the people of Sanibelto know that if anyone nude or clothed is breaking alaw, and the key word is LAW, then they should bedealt with by the police department. But we have

Please see LETTERS, page 12A

The 'Police Beat' you'll never read aboutEvery week readers of The Islander are treated to

the files of "Police Beat," reports of island incidentsthat are taken directly from Sanibel PoliceDepartment reports.

Your intrepid columnist has gone through thosereports over the past three months and found that thejuiciest incidents were not always printed in thisnewspaper.

It seems that some fear that if we learned aboutthese mysterious incidents that haven't been madepublic, we'd have a few more sleepless nights. Butthe public has a right to know and it is my duty as ajournalist to keep you awake at night.

Here are "Police Beat" items that were found in afile marked "too hot to handle."

A 6-foot-long alligator was arrested for drivingwithout a license. The alligator protested his inno-cence and claimed that he had been manacled beforehe had a chance to produce it. He was released at anearby watering hole under his on recognizance.

A Michigan woman reported that her pet elephanthad disappeared while shopping at the Bailey center.After a frantic search, local law enforcement officersreported that the elephant had been found shaggingfly balls with the Fort Myers Miracle at the LeeCounty Sports Complex in South Fort Myers.

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SHELLSHOCKEDBy Art Stevens

Elementary school students reported that a tinybeing resembling E.T. was hogging one of the tenniscourts by playing a match with himself. They claimedthat the tiny creature would hit a ball over the net andwould then run to that side of the court and hit it backbefore the ball would bounce more than once.Responding officers found no such creature on thecourt and said they would patrol the area.

Jeffrey Smith of Ohio was arrested for driving 55mph through the Sundial lobby.

Mary Jones of Fort Myers reported that a blacksuitcase containing $500,000 in $100 bills was miss-ing from her rented Greyhound bus. She explainedthat the money had been sent to her personally bySaddam Hussein to purchase a retirement villa onSanibel. The suitcase was later found in an empty

seat in the Island Cinema. When the money wascounted, the suitcase was found to contain $500,100.No explanation was given for the discrepancy.

A man wearing a skin-tight red and blue outfit witha cape and a large letter "S" in front was reported fly-ing around the Sanibel beaches. An early morningshell collector described the conversation she hadwith the man: "He asked me if I knew if there wasany kryponite on our beaches and I told him Iwouldn't know one kryptonite from another. He gaveme a dirty look and flew away."

Responding to a complaint of loud talking at night,two circus barkers agreed to continue their conversa-tion the next morning.

And, finally, Jack and Jill Murphy of St. Loutswere reported seen going up the hill to fetch a pail ofwater. Jill fell down and broke her crown and Jfickwas never to be seen again. •'-

Art Stevens, a Sanibel homeowner for the past sixyears, Is a full-time public relations executive withLobsenz-Stevens inc. in New York City. He is ajso theauthor of Sanibel Shell Shocked, a collection of hishumorous columns, many of which have appeared inThe Islander. *

appear to be still back at "square one" in dealing withthe acceptance of our own sexuality.

Have we, as an "advanced and highly civilized"modern society really decided to duck the key issuesof existence by picking on naturists/nudists as easytargets to escape facing ourselves?

As one of those persons in his twilight years, I hateto think that our four daughters and five grandchil-dren will be inheriting such a cloistered, backwardand Neanderthal world. I choose to be more opti-mistic.

The enlightened w h o have accepted sex generallymove on to confront the next biggest fears ofmankind - the search for knowledge of personalityand human spirit. Without sex to decry, the confronta-tion of true substance is a tough one indeed.

Who am I? Really. What character core and sub-stance'marrow do Tpossess "arid stand for? What is •the true root essence of my internal being? There 's nomore hiding behind the facade of the exterior body.

My wife and I regularly practice nudity of body,mind and spirit in our home. If others choose to use adesignated "clothes optional" beach area, as is thecase in hundreds of locations throughout the world,why would or should w e take offense. We do not feela need to walk several, out-of-the-way miles to viewnaked bodies down Bowman ' s Beach to Silver Key,unless we have some innate need to confront theinner fears of our own sexual beings.

Exposure of the inner self 's shortcomings and fail-ings is very painful.

"When we ca l l . . . Fate doesn ' t respond to us fromthe outside, but comes forth from within" (Rilke)

During the 20 years before w e moved to Sanibel,we lived year-round on an Atlantic Ocean, U .S . gov-ernment, national seashore barrier beach island, nottoo unlike Sanibel. A naturist/"clothes optional"beach area existed there long before w e arrived in1965 and still functions today, 30 years later.

No known moral , religious or psychologicalcalamities or catastrophes are on record because ofthis beach area's existence. Over the years, on ourwalking occasions to pass by the area, the preponder-ance of resident sun partakers there were two andthree generational families, and thence they fell agood deal short of being characterized as "irresponsi-ble deviants."

Our country was founded upon differences, notuniformity. America 's fundamentals s temmed fromforbearance, tolerance and wide expression.

Students learn at different rates; no two personslook alike, nor taste things in exactly the same way,feel the same, hear or see precisely the same.

We all enjoy different hobbies , different books,different religions. Why would it not be logical then,pray tell, that some people choose to experience thebeauty of nature, water, sun and sand in a way that isnot exactly the same way that you or I might chooseto?

If clothes and swimming suits inhibit those personsfrom obtaining the full exper ience of their body, andthey do so in an area that is so designated, whyshould we deign to intrude, deny or bar them fromthis experience?

Correlat ing nature 's beauty wi th the body ' s beautysatisfies an innate drive and need in m u c h ofmankind.

It 's pretty hard to be "injured" by someone ' s nudi-ty, unless you seek out naked pe r sons to assure thatyou will be "injured."

W h a t kind of moral and spiritual legacy do w ewish to leave to our future generat ions?

O n e of secrecy, fear, instability, anguish, misunder-standing and a lack of being in touch with the t ruelove of self and thus all humankind? Is it better thatwe should espouse and promulga te that greed, lustand power will win out over all? That position, statusand influence is license to ma im, injure, and evenmurder spouses because there never was a loving

upbringing to engender and nurture caring, tendernessand unconditional love. %

D o w e wish to send the lesson that too manyj lead-line "heroes" are putting forth today, that they elmbuy attorneys, investigators and public opinion % anattempt to cover a tortured soul? W h a t kind of rboralvalues are we examining here as a family platfojm?

What is our life purpose, aim and goal if not toinspire a sense of personal well-being, pride, seff-esteem and genuine caring? i

O n e very encouraging sign of the times is th&pub-lic 's wide interest in the current fast-selling booktitled "The Celestine Prophecy." I t 's #3 this w e f t onthe Wall Street Journal 's best seller list, #6 on l j , S A .Today 's weekly book chart and # 3 on Sanibel 's locallist of best sellers. \

" T h e Celestine Prophecy" asks us to experiencelife. I t offers n ine key insights into life itself t h ^ eachof us is predicted to grasp very shortly. jj£.

T h e message author James Redfield sends usjiss trong and heartening. As humans, we are the highestforms 6f life on this planet. All of us are here ojfearthto consciously evolve. After 500 years, we ' re sfowlyreturning to the mystery of our existence - howjbeau-tiful and spiritual the natural world is with trees,rivers, mountains and beaches supplying us witt} tem-ples of great power. '•;•

Rather than distract ourselves with the pettiness o fnudity, le t ' s put forth that very same energy to '*•embrace the richness o f all persons who seek outnature 's beneficence, no matter what manner of Isearching is chosen.

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spent many weeks on Sanibel's clothedbeaches and have smelled the odor ofburning pot and have seen people leavetheir trash behind, and yes, even cou-ples being passionate with each other!

Discarded condoms? Surely youmust not be looking hard enough. Theycan be found just about anywhere. It isgood to know that at least people areusing them!

In closing, the point is, laws are bro-ken everywhere by just about everyone,and the littering of any article is mostappalling to us both. This is a sad situa-tion and we agree with you, Judith, thatsomething should be done about it.

Sanibel is too nice a place to coverwith litter of any kind, by anyone, butlet's not single out the nudists. You saythat leader-cutting mackerel frustrateyou more than the nudists, but

methinks the nudists do bother you andyou are using these other offenses to tryto rid the beach of them.

If any of the residents of Sanibelwould like to write to us pertaining tothis situation, please do so. We wouldbe interested-in how you feel. To thegood folks at The Islander, please feelfree to give our address to anyone whowould like to respond to this matter.

Jim and Cynthia ElseyWildwood Crest, N.J.

Once overagain ... lightlyTo the editorThe Islander

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Food ForThought

By Paul Gaeta

Ratatouille, the summer harvest dish, is a perfect filling forlasagna. Saute together zucchini, eggplant, red and greenpeppers. Set aside. In a saucepan, sizzle an onion, thensimmer with a 28-ounce can tomatoes. Build layers of noodles,vegetables, sauce and grated mozzareila. Bake.

* * *To keep Bloody Mary cocktails from turning watery and bland,you can freeze cubes of spiced-up tomato juice beforehand.

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* * *Skewer marinated scallops with squares of red and yellow bellpepper and grill briefly-about fives minutes total. Simplysuperb!

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harmony.A splendid letter from Gus Pappas

of Sanibel to Lou Hinds, whichappeared in the local papers concerningthe use of Abate (making Sanibel habit-able and safe for over 25 years)... Letus not forget that aside from the nui-sance problem, mosquitoes causemalaria and encephalitis, which arelife-threatening to humans ... The sizeof the refuge makes up approximatelyone third of the land mass of Sanibeland one of the largest mosquito breed-ing areas on the island. As such, youredict to ban the use of Abate has asevere impact on those of us who liveon the rest of the island.

In the June 21 issue of The Islander,William Opp of the LCMCD gives acompelling case for the use of Abate.By contrast, your article offers no proofthat any wildlife (except mosquitoes)have been harmed by Abate. It onlyrefers to the department's unsubstanti-ated policy statement. On this basis,you and your department are forcing usresidents and taxpayers to endure dis-comfort, not venture outside and a besusceptible to a potential health hazardso an experiment of some less effectiveand more costly agents are tried. So,we are to be put at risk of health tomake sure that no wildlife "might beharmed," signed C. Gus Pappas,Sanibel.

Mr. Honest, you don't write asthough you might be a taxpayer. Theypay the costs for the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service. I am a 10-year tax-payer helping pay those costs.

You inquire why I moved toSanibel? Because, at that time it was arare, unique, more primitive island ofshells. I am a conservationist when itcomes to shells (and on our island, Idon't know of any poisonous ones yet -unless Tucker is brewing some in aresearch bowl!)

Mr. Honest, something good andbeneficial comes out of disgusting mat-ters - even a letter that some peopleappreciated, because ABATE has beenrestored for awhile.

Please take a good long look at thecity of Sanibel's seal, with its loftyideals for all: taxpayer, tourist andhappy shell-seekers like me. The keyword is harmony. And the keynote is"quality of life" ... "for we humanbeings".

"Why didn't Noah kill those twomosquitoes when he had the chance?"(a summer resident's query)

Eileen NashSanibei

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Education should beour most importantasset for the futureTo the editorThe Islander

We can't predict what might happenin the future but, we can take educatedsteps to, maybe, help ourselves in thefuture. One way to do that is througheducation. Education should be ourmost important asset for the future.

"Wildflowers", a grass roots organi-zation founded to help our local schoolchildren have the tools necessary tobecome our future leaders, would liketo have the entire community becomeinvolved in its September to Marchprogram. Our objective is to raisemoney in order to purchase lap topcomputers for use as a check-outlibrary item through the SanibelElementary School. This will enableour students to have their parents checkout a computer so that the student canbecome computer literate at home.

Imagine what type of education wewould have received if we didn't havetext books to take home. Unfortunately,computers cost a heck of a lot morethan a text book thus the reason for"Wildflowers." .

Even though over 30 percent of ourstudents are in an economic conditionthat will never allow them to see acomputer at home, this program willhelp all students.

One way all Sanibellians andCaptivans can help, aside from dona-tions of money and/or computers, is tohave dinner at The Timbers Restaurantor the Sanibel Grill during the week ofAug. 22 through Aug. 28. Both restau-rants will be donating a percentage oftheir sales to the "Wildflowers" pro-gram for the benefit of The SanibelElementary School students.

Matt Asen., proprietor of TheTimbers will also take an extra step byoffering a "Back To School Special"where parents and students who savetheir receipts from The Timbers orSanibel Grill during this week can thenturn those receipts in to the school bySept. 1 upon which Matt Asen will per-sonally donate 10 percent of the totalaccumulated receipts from the schoolto the "Wildflowers" program. This isin addition to the money donated by thetwo restaurants.

This is a perfect chance for the com-munity to enjoy an excellent meal andhelp each other in the process. I strong-ly urge every member of this communi-ty to partake in Mr. Asen's offer to helpby having dinner at The Timbers or theSanibel Grill during the week of Aug.

22 through the 28.In the months to come

"Wildflowers" expectsmore community involve-ment and will notifyeveryone through pressreleases and newspaperstories. In September wehope to bring you anapparel campaign and inOctober, Bailey'sComplete Supermarketwill be doing a casrf reg-ister receipt campaign(more on that in a fewweeks).

In the meantime, if anyother businesses wouldlike to participate, pleasecontact me at 395-0278.We can have fun and helpeach other at the sametime! Anyone who wouldlike to volunteer to helpwith making contacts,please call me too!

Ron SmileyCaptiva

Remains of slaughtered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles foundBy Jeff HardisonSpecial to The Islander

The remains of a slaughtered Kemp's Ridley seaturtle were discovered on Don Pedro Island nearGasparilla Monday, Aug. 15, bringing the toll of"suspicious deaths" to three for the number of turtlebodies found on bridgeless barrier islands recently.

Brenda Starr, a member of the turtle patrol onDon Pedro Island, said she thinks these decapita-tions and flipper removals are the work of people.Starr is among the people in the area who are certi-fied to check on turtle nesting sites.

Don Pedro Park Ranger Linda Hose and Starrfound two loggerhead sea turtle heads and theKemp's Ridley sea turtle head. They found the bod-ies of two turtles, with flippers removed, Starr said.

Starr discovered the head of a loggerhead on thebeach at Palm Island Resort July 28. Hose found aloggerhead sea turtle's head on property just southof Don Pedro Island State Park, on Little GasparillaIsland, on Aug. 6.

Hose went to Starr to report the discovery. WhenHose and Starr returned to the area where the ranger

saw it, the head was gone.Allen Foley, a researchassociate with the Florida Department ofEnvironmental Protection's Marine ResearchInstitute, said it is possible that people killed theseprotected species.

State law provides a maximum jail sentence of60 days and a $500 fine for any person convicted ofkilling an endangered sea turtle.

Federal law provides a civil penalty of $25,000.A federal criminal penalty of $50,000 and one yearin a federal penitentiary is the maximum sentencefor people who kill sea turtles.

The Kemp's Ridley, Foley said, is the mostendangered species of sea turtle.

The recent slaughter of sea turtles may haveoccurred to allow a person to use turtle flippers forfood, Starr said.

A person who hates sea turtles may have per-formed this senseless act, Foley added. Foley hasfound sea turtles with bullet holes in them. Theseare the first reports of violent sea turtle deaths onthe west coast this year that Foley has learned of, hesaid.

He monitors licensed permit holders, who areallowed to touch sea turtles on the west coast ofFlorida.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity around asea turtle or a sea turtle nest is asked to call theFlorida Marine Patrol at 1-800-DIAL-FMP. Thatnumber is 1-800-342-5367.

"There is nothing wrong with reporting suspi-cious activity to the Florida Marina Patrol," Foleysaid. "Sometimes, when I'm handling a sea turtle, Iwish people would call. Then, I would know theyare watching."

Starr said another species of sea turtle, the greenturtle, has made four nests on Don Pedro Island.Another two nests are confirmed on the state parkproperty on the same island.

It appears to be a good year for nesting logger-head sea turtles on the west coast as well, accordingto reports.

Sea turtles are a species endangered by extinc-tion. Anyone with information about people molest-ing or killing sea turtles is asked to call the FloridaMarine Patrol.

San Carlos Boulevard widening project set to begin Oct. 1By Patty Jacobs-BernardoSpecial to The Islander

More than a half dozen officialsfrom the Florida Department ofTransportation and Lee County metwith interested Fort Myers Beach citi-zens Monday, Aug. 15, to discuss theupcoming San Carlos Boulevardwidening project.

FDOT engineers taped down photo-copied aerial views of the constructionsite on the conference table top at theFort Myers Beach Chamber ofCommerce conference room, where cit-izens came to ask questions.

About 20 interested beach residentsand business owners stopped by during;the two-hour workshop.

Lee County Chief Traffic EngineerJohn Davis said, "This project will starton Main Street at the foot of the bridgeon the east side. There is a lot of utilityinvolvement in this project."

He continued, "The project involvesthe replacement of drain lines, whichwill be done at the same time. We don'twant to have the classic situation ofjust finishing the project and then see-ing the roadway torn up again for utili-ty lines."

would be blocked or hindered."Absolutely not," Davis said. "Our

top priority is to have the lease amountof disruption to local businesses."

Traffic engineers said that a newtraffic light will be added at San CarlosBoulevard and Buttonwood, and thelight at Pine Ridge Road will be recon-figured.

No more rights-of-way will betaken, Davis said.

"We have acquired the small amountof right-of-way we needed at some ofthe curved area of the road, but nomore property will be taken for theimprovements," he stressed.

Because San Carlos Boulevard doesnot have curbs in many places, manybusiness Owners think their propertyruns right'to the edge of the road. Infact, many of them use this area forparking and much of that space will beused for the five-lane improvement.The placement of utility poles tellswhere the right of way is, according toMike Rippe, FDOT project coordinator.

The project is slated to begin Oct. 1,when the Notice to Proceed is issued toFlorida Underground Construction Co.The project is scheduled to take 460

mangroves grow but they will not dis-turb the wetlands that are adjacent tothe road, according to Rippe.

"The project between Main Streetand Hurricane Pass will go ratherquickly - about six months," Rippeadded.

Businesses with existing drivewaysonto San Carlos Boulevard will receivedriveway aprons and curbs and guttersinto their establishments, according toRob Register, operations administratorfor FDOT.

Construction barricades, temporarypaving, temporary striping and policecontrol where traffic signals are dis-abled will assure that the project runsas smoothly as possible, Rippe said.

The project will cost $5.1 million,but that does not include the cost of thenew traffic signal. It does include bicy-cle lanes and sidewalks on both sides,however.

Concerns about the traffic backingup at the bridge, which is only one lanein either direction, were expressed byjust about all of the local residents whoattended the meeting.

Debbie Towers, FDOT public infor-mation officer, responded by saying,"The road had to stop somewherewhether it's at the beach or at thebridge. Besides, look at how quicklypeople will be able to leave the beachonce they get over the bridge."

State inspectors will be at the con- days to complete, according to Davis

The Sanibel-Captiva Islanderwas the only island-area newspaper to receive a 1993Better Weekly Newspaper Contest Award from theFlorida Press Association.

And T h e Is lander won tWO awards!

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There were concerns voiced by theSan Carlos Boulevard business ownersthat access to their establishments

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Island conservation council hears refuge, SGGF,CROW9 alligator count updates at monthly meetingBy Anne BellewIslander staff writer

The J.N."Ding" Darling National Wildlife Con-servation Council met with fewer than its normalcomplement of organizational representativesThursday, Aug. 18.

Lou Hinds, J.N. "Ding" Darling National WildlifeRefuge manager, announced that Thomas MarineConstruction had begun work on the two water con-trol structures slated for repair this year. The projectis being funded jointly by the city of Sanibel, LeeCounty Mosquito Control and the Fish & WildlifeService.

"The work needs to be done before the migratorybirds arrive in great numbers," he said.

Plans are for Wildlife Drive to remain openthroughout the two weeks required to do the work,but visitors to the refuge should be aware that therewill be equipment and trucks on the roadway, someof them moving against traffic.

He also reported that long overdue work on theVisitor Center air conditioning system would startThursday, Sept. 1, and would necessitate sporadicclosings of at least the exhibit area of the center, ifnot the whole building.

"They are replacing the system itself as well as theassociated ducts, which means that ceilings will beremoved from the exhibit area and the office," hesaid. "The goal is to keep as much of the center openas possible while the work is going on. The sales areaand auditorium will not be affected structurally, butthey also won't have air conditioning, just large fansto keep the air moving. When the Visitor Center deskis not open, volunteers will be staffing the booth atthe base of the ramp to dispense information."

Alligator countSeveral people reported and commented on the

first of two alligator counts (August and September),the numbers from which were slightly above lastyear's initial survey at 62 reptiles on the regularroutes (Sanibel River, the Dunes, Gulf Pines and sev-eral other areas) and 13 in the refuge. Last year'sAugust totals included a higher number in the refuge(21) but fewer (44) on the routes.

There was a marked increase in the Gulf Pines-Gulf Shores area which surprised and pleased TimGardner who has been in charge of the annual countfor the past five years.

"I was really concerned about that area," he said."There used to be anywhere from three to ten alliga-

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Audubon takes stand on issuesBy Anne BellewIsland® Staff Writer

Thdtfeoard of the Florida Audubon Society actedrecently on two issues of concern to conservation-minde4jf voters.

On July 24, in the first action, the society voted tosuppofl 1000 Friends of Florida and the FloridaLeagujj'of Women Voters in their opposition to the

gnt of the following four amendments on thesr ballot:

3ter approval of new taxes - Should new taxestoter approval in this state?ix limitation - Should two-thirds vote be| for new constitutionally-imposed taxes/fees?pperty rights - Should government compen-lers when damaging the value of homes or

pperty?jvenue limits - May people's amendments

government revenue be allowed to coverI subjects?

Thephumbers used above are just for clarity andare ndfthe official numbers for the amendments.

The* board also voted to join the other two organi-zations in filing briefs before the Florida SupremeCourt opposing placement of the amendments on theballot, and filing a Petition for Writ of Mandamus tothe court seeking to prohibit the secretary of statefrom certifying petitions which combine the fouramendments on a single petition form.

The second position adopted by the board was sup-port of the so-called Save Our Sealife amendment to

the Florida Constitution. The amendment would ineffect prohibit the use of gill or entangling nets in allFlorida waters and prohibit the use of other nets larg-er than 500 square feet in mesh area in near shore andinshore waters.

Citing the frustration expressed by many otherindividuals and organizations who have attempted to"go through proper channels" to get protective regu-lations for Florida's marine resources, the Florida Au-

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tors in there and the last two years we've only foundtwo. This year 27 were counted. That's about whatthe count was in 1985, the first year the survey wasdone."

Mark "Bird" Westall who with his wife Janie usu-ally surveys the Sanibel River from Island Inn Roadto Rabbit Road by canoe, reported sighting only onealligator before having to discontinue his count at theObservation Tower because "it was like trying to pad-dle across a wet sponge. Bill Mills who does part ofthe Panama Canal area and usually has the highestaverage only saw five. It's really been dry."

Several people commented that the relatively newBeachview pond and the Gulf Pines section were theonly places with significant water and that water iswhat the mammoth reptiles look for, particularly dur-ing the hot summer months.

"Just wait till we get a period of really good rain,"Westall speculated, "bet we'll see them movingaround this island en masse, going back to their oldhaunts."

SCCF reportErick Lindblad, representing the Sanibel-Captiva

Conservation Foundation, reported that the sea turtlenesting period is over and that the early morning-latenight surveys are now for hatchings. "We've had veryfew reports of disorientation (hatchlings going towardbeach-front lights instead of toward the water) and nonest disturbances, despite the fact that we moved veryfew nests away from congested areas. We've hadsome raccoon predation and some predation by fireants but, in general, it's been a very good year."

He went on to tell about a mitigation grant in theJohnston Tract that is requiring a local developer toclear the area around a 1 1/2 acre pond on the SCCFproperty.

CROW updateJohn Kubisz, DVM, the director of Care &

Rehabilitation of Wildlife, thanked the USF&W for,as he put it, "finally actually giving us the grant wegot months ago to get rid of Brazilian pepper onCROW property! The board of CROW has voted thatthe number one priority for next year is to get thepepper out all the way back to the river."

Kubisz also wants to re-establish a gopher tortoisecolony that was once thriving on the property. It maybe that the refuge's Hinds will be able to help withthat project also.

The rehabilitation hospital presently has foureagles in residence and three ospreys.

"We don't have the facilities for that many largebirds. You can't put them all in one flight cage andyou can't put a healthy, flying one in with birds thatare permanently crippled," Kubisz said.

He also reported on taking the now almost-adultotter that Debbie Kubisz has been raising from infan-cy to Canada with them on vacation so he could learnto be a real otter, instead of a furry human.

"It was amazing!" Kubisz said. "He immediatelystarted learning to fish and soon had one stashed onthe bank. Several gulls came around eying his catchand he knew to run them off. He'd go back and checkhis fish every once in awhile until he was ready toeat. He liked pike better than perch."

He continued, "Seeing all those instincts comeright to the surface was just wonderful. If we'd hadanother week, we would have left him up there."

Just one a dayMore environment-assisting suggestions offered

By Anne BellewIslander staff writer

Want to help the environment? Try these helpfulhints. They may make a difference.

Sunday - When you change your car's oil, pourit into a rinsed milk bottle and take it to a local gasstation that will recycle it for you.

Monday - Instead of pesticides indoors, investin some fly-swatters - one for each member of thefamily - and have target practice.

Tuesday - Wash your windows with yesterday'spaper and vinegar and water.

Wednesday - Share those magazines you just

can't bear to throw out with someone in youroffice with similar interests.

Thursday - Buy locally grown food and locallymade products whenever possible.

Friday - Turn off your water heater before yougo away for the weekend. When you come back,drain a quart or two of sludgy water from the valvefaucet near the bottom of the heater to improve itsefficiency.

Saturday - Avoid trampling fragile beach-frontdunes when heading out for an afternoon in thesun. Please use boardwalks or maintained pathsonly.

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Somewhere out there is an internationalbuyer looking for a property just like yours. Theprice is right, the space in the house, the type ofarchitecture - even the lifestyle that it repre-sents. The hard part is matching up the propertyand the foreign prospect.

You could put a for sale sign on the lawn andhope the right vacationer/potential buyer mighthappen by. A local newspaper ad might havewider circulation. But it could take forever -and a lot of uncomfortable visits with mis-matches or unqualified buyers.

There's a better way. When you list with aninternational broker you get several advantages.First, the prospective buyer expects that the bro-ker can show an appropriate property. That'swhere buyers look first. Then there is the exper-tise of the international real estate agent whospends time interviewing the foreign prospect todetermine just the right kind of property. If yourhouse is right, we'll show it. If not, we don'tbother you. The extra-added advantage is yourhome's exposure to the foreign market!Prospects are seeing your property before everboarding a plane.

J.B. Novelli is President of VIP/International RealEstate Company Inc., and can be reached at 433-0038.

Building permits recorded at Sanibe! City Hall dur-ing the week ending Friday, Aug. 12,1994, included:

$210,000: Alfred and Doris Cappuccilli, 3239 TwinLakes Lane, single-family residence by Bella BuildersInc. (8-15)

$125,000: Island Nominees Limited, 4662 RueBayou, single-famiiy residence by Michigan Homes Inc.(8-15)

$96,550: Sandpiper Beach Club Condominium, 1919Old Middle Dr., repairs by South Florida Painting/Water-proofing. (8-15)

$25,000: C. Bake and S. Strong, 5418 Osprey Ct.,alteration/remodel by Lake Plaza Custom Homes Inc.(8-15)

$23,115: Mr. and Mrs. Gill, 4117 West Gulf Dr., shut-ters by Rolsafe. (8-16)

$20,000: George Kohlbrenner, 2407 Periwinkle Way,#4, repairs by The Damex Corporation. (8-18)

$12,000: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kowitch, 3013 TurtleGait Lane, pool by Quality Crafted Pools & Spas. (8-16)

$10,000: David Wolf, 2356 Troon Ct., pool deck andstem wall by Gary D. Waldrop Inc. (8-17)

$4,881: Thomas Phelps, 760 Sextant Dr., #321, alter-ation/remodel by lona Glass and Mirror Company. (8-17)

$4,100: Herbert Rosenberg, 200 Periwinkle Way,#221, alteration/remodel by Nicholas Enterprises Inc. (8-18)

$4,000: John and Maureen Luiszer, 1287 SandCastle Rd., addition by owner. (8-12)

$3,897: Kathryn E. Boone, 922 Main St., repairs byGail Reynolds Inc. (8-17)

$3,181: Mr. and Mrs. Gajarsky, 1501 Middle Gulf Dr.,#A-206, alteration/remodel. (8-17)

$2,382: William and Helen Craig, 993 Sand CastleRd., shutters by Rolsafe. (8-16)

$1,100: Donald W. Frye, 3743 Coquina Dr., drivewayaprons by owner. (8-18)

Deeds recorded at the Lee County Courthouse formore than $80,000 during the week ending Saturday,Aug. 6,1994, included:

PERMITSDEEDS

$405,900: Sanctuary Residential Properties andSanctuary Development Corporation to Leguizamon E.Enrique, lot 86, phase 3, The Sanctuary and WulfertPoint.

$290,000: Constance S. Clancy to Shark SystemsInc., tract in portion of government lot 6, section 20,township 46 S, range 22 E.

$265,000: Emily Nakao to John L. Bisson andLawrence Hastings, lot 4, block 2, unit 1, SanibelEstates.

$190,000: Jean Lorraine Isley and Jean L. Nichols,f/k/a, to Robert and Carrie Lund Cacioppo, lot 5, blockA, Gumbo Limbo.

$115,000: Barnett Bank of Lee County Na to GitaDev, lots 8-10, block 9, Sanibel Highlands.

Condominium sales recorded at the Lee CountyCourthouse for more than $80,000 during the weekending Saturday, Aug. 6,1994, included:

$557,500: Ecoventure Sanibel General Partner andEcoventure Sanibel Inc. General Partner, to George N.and Ann Maguire Keches, unit 6-3, Sanctuary GolfVillages 1.

$320,000: Robert M. Perry Trustee and Robert M.Perry Trust to Charles R. Laurie Jr. and Donald C.Nugent and Peter H. Hull, unit 107, building C, SouthSeas Plantation.

$232,500: Edmund S. and Carolyn W. Fine toKathleen M. Thorn and Ann Louise Ropp, unit 623-F,Coquina Beach.

$210,000: Peter Maneri Jr. to Gerald R. and ConnieK. Murray, unit 1E, building E, Sanibel ArmsCondominium.

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dubon board somewhat reluctantly added its name tothose backing--the" measure.

TJieir'position paper states, "The Marine Fisheries'Commission is the principal regulatory agencycharged with managing Florida's commercial andsport fisheries and other non-endangered marinespecies. Critically important regulatory recommenda-tions issued by the professional staff of the MFC havefrequently been' rejected by ther governor" and cabinet- For the most part, lobbying against MFC regulato-ry efforts has come from commercial fishing inter-ests. Sportfishing groups have accepted and oftenadvocated restrictions on taking certain species,including sport catches ... However, commercialgroups have successfully blocked many, if not most,regulatory efforts to limit netting."

The paper goes on to agree with many critics ofthe amendment that this option "is certainly not a per-

fect remedy to the state's marine resource problems."Stating that there is not scientific consensus that

enactment of the amendment will address either com-prehensively or equitably the fisheries managementneeds of the state, the document continues that theissue is not whether the amendment is the preferredalternative or an ideal form of law or even whethersome other approach might be better.

" "The singular relevant question is whether the pro-tection of marine resources and the environment willbe better served by a 'yes' or vno' vote on the propo-sition as presented on the ballot," Audubon stated.

According to Audubon board member and Sanibelresident Bob Slayton, "When you look at it that way,there are some significant benefits that will result ifthe people vote 'yes.' Elimination of entangling gearwill reduce the number of ensnarements, deaths orinjuries (usually unintentional) suffered by some

Former Corps district engineer to head SouthFlorida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

The Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers hosted a change of command ceremonyAug. 5 transferring the responsibility of districtengineer from Col. Terrence C. "Rock" Salt to Col.Terry L. Rice.

Salt departs following a three-year assignmentin Jacksonville during which the district coordinat-ed federal involvement in the response and recov-ery effort following Hurricane Andrew. The dis-trict also increased its involvement in environmen-

tal ecosystem restoration and recovery areas.Salt's next assignment will be as executive

director of the Department of the Interior's newly-formed South Florida Ecosystem Restoration TaskForce, His appointment re-enforces the corps'commitment to the protection and restoration ofthe nation's natural resources and highlights soon-to-be-implemented changes in methods of federalland management - a team approach among agen-cies instead of competition.

marine animals such as turtles, manatees and porpois-es, to name a few.

"So-called vby-catch' will be reduced. The fish andother marine life forms not retained for processingand often killed in the netting and retrieval processwhich, in turn, supply an important link in the foodchain for other forms of marine life. And, by thesame token, an increase in the numbers of certainspecies of fish that are important components to thepredators at the top of the food chain should result.Netting is the only practical method for the captureof, for example, mullet, herring and other baitfishwhich are important food sources to a number ofbirds like ospreys, pelicans and eagles."

Slayton concluded, "It was a very difficult deci-sion. The final position paper was something like thesixth or seventh draft we discussed. I would ventureto say that when we left Casselberry (the location ofthe society's headquarters), we all still had reserva-tions about this form of regulation as well as aboutthe ultimate results of a constitutional amendment."

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Madness withthe 'ZiegfeldFollies' of '57

Last week, I had just taken my seat in a the-ater in Washington, D.C., the house lightswere dimming and the overture was justbeginning.

I tried to take a few notes as the show pro-gressed from scene to scene. Beatrice Lilliehad the audience roaring with laughter. BillyDe Wolfe was his usual wonderful self. Hewas a true delight as Mrs. Murgatroyd, whousually got blind drunk in a corner bar. In thefollies she was in a supermarket sketch withMiss Lillie.

The two stars had a ball with a sketchcalled "Milady Dines Alone." Lillie dinedalone at a huge table eating a lobster, servedby her butler, De Wolfe. With each course DeWolfe got progressively drunker as he tasted,toasted and drank wine with the lady of themanor who continued devouring her lobsterwhile wearing long white gloves.

Show BizAs it WuzBy Frank Wagner

In a very funny sketch, "High and Flighty,"Lillie played an airline stewardess. It was purecamp and sheer madness. She constantly madepronouncements to the passengers of a littleexpected turbulence, the certain gloom anddoom to be encountered during the flight,crash landing instructions in case of theinevitable engine trouble, how to cope with anemergency evacuation and all of the other pos-sible impending disasters that might occur inthe air or while landing.

In "Song of India," the first act finale, sheplayed the imperial princess and made herentrance sliding down the royal banister.During the number she was carried around ona bed of nails, then posed on a couch as babydoll.

She was a shameless clown and would doanything for a laugh. She constantly changedand added business to the certain chagrin ofher fellow performers.

Miss Lillie repeated her legendary moonfrolic and sang her well known "moon tune"while seated in a huge decorated curved halfmoon. The moon was mechanically crankedout over the first few rows in the orchestra. Asthe urge moved her, she would take off agarter and shoot it at some eager recipient.

The word had spread backstage like wild-fire that I was in the audience. It was a delightto see the dancers who knew me and spot mein the second row. Their faces would light upand as they moved upstage you could see theword being spread to other members of theensemble.

Jane Morgan, Micki Mario and CarolLawrence stopped the show in the second actwith "Salesmanship."

You would be hard pressed to find two bet-ter dancers than Harold Lang of BalletTheater, Pal Joey and many other Broadwayshows. And Helen Wood, who had been danc-ing professionally since she was a teenager.She had a bag full of tricks and flawless tech-

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Sanibel Grill now featuresNTNEntertainment NetworkBy Anne BellewIslander staff writer

Matt Asen, the well-known proprietor of TheTimbers Restaurant and Sanibel Grill, has installedthe interactive NTN Entertainment Network at hispopular watering hole on Sanibel.

On Saturdays and Sundays from noon on duringfootball season, customers will be able to play QB1,a football game in which grill patrons pit their quar-terbacking talents against the pros. QB1 players callthe play before it takes place on screen and areawarded points for successfully guessing the realquarterback's strategy. Bar winners then compete

against each other in play-offs.The network, which is on-line nationally from 11

a.m. to 4 a.m. and at the grill during Tfs •businesshours, features all kinds of trivia games in additionto the weekend football. Prime time games are.Showdown (general trivia) on Tuesdays, Passport(travel trivia) on Wednesdays, Sports TriviaChallenge on Thursdays, Spotlight (celebrities, leg-ends and heroes) on Fridays, Playback Music Triviaon Saturdays along with a rotating schedule of theothers on Monday nights.

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2B THE ISLANDER Tuesday: Aug. 23.1994Tuesday;? Auo. T;Hg;tSLAJ4BER ,v3B

Is this the year the islands get hit by a hurricane? Ark shells are common on the islands' beachesWe are monitoring the weather channel almost

hourly now, watching for swirling masses to forminto tropical storms or even hurricanes. It's that timeof the year when anyone who lives here becomes justa little uneasy.

We are all wondering if this is the year of thedirect hit, or will they slide past, sparing our littleisland? Someone said we have it better than someparts of the country, where earthquakes or tornadoesstrike without warning.

Now we can watch on television as a tropical wavebecomes a depression and then possibly a hurricane.It was just two years ago this month that HurricaneAndrew swept south of us.

We travel down to the Florida Keys each May for afew days of vacation and we travel through the backroads of Homestead, taking the short cut to KeyLargo rather than going through Miami.

A year ago much of the community still lookedlike a bombed-out war zone. House after house hadsevere roof damage, or no roof at all. Many houseshad the words, "You Loot, We Shoot" spray paintedon the sides. There was also the name of some insur-ance company scrawled there, too.

This summer, our trip was again through the ruralcountry of this farmland southwest of Miami. Nowyou see house after house with bright new roofs. Thefoliage is back on most of the trees and there are newplantings all over town.

Yet, on the side roads, miles of dumped trash fromthe clean-up is still evident. Plastic bags are wrappedtightly, high in the trees along the road.

ON THEWATERBy Capt. Mike Fuery

I take two families out shelling and they livedthrough Andrew. Now one has moved up to centralFlorida and the other will follow this fall. Both werelong-time residents of South Florida and both fami-lies will never ride out another hurricane inHomestead.

We are currently tracking a storm between Africaand South America. The weather people are calling itChris. Perhaps by the time you read this, it will be afull hurricane. If not that, then the next storm will beone. It's that time of theyear.

We buy a few extracandles each time weshop and we are startingto top off spare fuel tanksand check the plywood,wondering if it's enoughto protect the house fromthe winds.

Those of us with boatsstart inspecting the auto-matic bilge pump to make

sure it's working and we gather extra dock lines to bestored on board, just in case.

We went to about half a dozen stores before locat-ing the old standard kerosene burning lantern. Theseare as good as the Coleman lanterns and much lessexpensive. The trouble is, hardly anyone sellskerosene anymore. Hardware stores sometimes stocka scented version of kerosene. They are sold by thepint or quart and will burn nicely in the new lantern.

Still, no one is really prepared for a hurricane. Thebest thing is to get on a plane and get up north andride it out there. With everyone very hurricane shy inSouth Florida, thousands of cars will be on the roads,headed north. Chances are, you'll spend most of thehurricane stuck in traffic.

For the next few weeks, the most popular stationon radio or television will be the weather channel.And the big unanswered question will be: Are wegoing to get it this year?

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The Islander Tides are presented as a publicservice to readers and are obtained

from Priscilla Murphy Realty.Tides have been computed at the Sanibel

Lighthouse. For Upper Sanibel andCaptiva, subtract 30 minutes for high

tide, 16 minutes for low tide.

TIMETABLEMAY 1-OCT. 31 NESTING SEASON

By Lee County' & City of Sanibel Ordinances, GulfBeach Lights are to be turned off from 9pm to 7am.

HATCHING PERIOD IS 60 J O 65 DAYS"SOME BABIES HAVE HATCHED - BE EXTRA CAREFUL"

A law change dictates that nests are not to be moved,but locations are to be marked. Turtle Watchers

monitor nests everyday.

If you find a nest, DO NOT DISTURB!If you are concerned about a sea turtle nest, you may

call 472-2329.

What's the most commonly found shell on SanibelIsland's Beach? Probably the tiny, living coquinashells would, in sheer numbers, be first, but secondplace has to be the family of ark shells. Two of thesearks are worth carefully searching for as you walk thebeaches.

Two arks, the transverse and the ponderous, arevery common shells on our beaches. Sometimes theyare all you can find.

The ponderous has a black covering on the outeredge and many people, at first, think the shell hasbeen in an oil spill. That's just the way it grows andeven this common shell, if found with both sides, isworth a spot on your collection table.

The ponderous might reach two inches, but the lit-tle transverse ark is half that size.

The transverse has just a slight darkened outer lipand is mostly white. All arks are edible - if you'rethat desperate. The amount of food inside such asmall clam is hardly measurable.

The two which collectors look for are the turkeywing and the mossy ark.

The two are easily confused, because of similar

SHELLINGTIPS

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markings and colors. These are nearly rectangular inshape on both sides of the body.

The turkey wing, also called a zebra ark, has dis-tinct stripes on the sides. It can reach about 2-3 inchesin length. The mossy ark is about half that size.

How can you tell the difference between a halfgrown turkey wing and a fully developed mossy ark?

The mossy will have a more pronounced hump onthe top of its shell, near the hinge, and it will usuallybe a light color, compared to the rest of the shell.

It's not difficult to find halves of these shells butthe trick is to come up with both sides still attached.This can happen at times during winter storms whenhundreds of shells are washed to the beach with

strong seas.Speaking of zebra, do you recall the invasion of

the zebra mussel? This is a freshwater clam which iscausing all sorts of problems with water suppliesfrom the Great Lakes to nearly north Florida.

It seems the little zebras like to clog intake lines ofwater plants and are causing a lot of expense to citiestrying to make water for people.

However, the other day I had another person fromChicago say that the beach waters along the shorethere have never been cleaner or clearer, thanks towhat many believe are the filtering abilities of thezebra.

It will be interesting to find if this little mussel isthe saviour or the devil of our water supplies. It mightbe highly optimistic to assume that the shells willsolve water pollution problems for rivers and lakes sohard hit with bad water.

Good shelling this week and please observe thelive shelling limit. Many concerned with shell popu-lations would ask that you not take any living shells.

Capt. Mike Fuery is a professional shelling and fishingguide.

Dolphin rescue attempt off Gasparilla failsBy Jeff HardisonSpecial to The Islander

A stranded bottlenose dolphin died while beingtake from Gasparilla Island to Mote MarinaLaboratory Tuesday night, Aug. 16, despite an extra-ordinary rescue attempt by volunteers and FloridaMarine Patrol officers.

Louie Pierson and volunteers from Amber LakeWildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Refuge ofEnglewood, retrieved the porpoise from the surf ofthe Gulf of Mexico at the west end of 17th Street onGasparilla Island.

Florida Marine Patrol officers Donna Caro andcontacted Pierson just after 8 p.m. Aug. 16, he said.Roy Waldorf took his Royal Pools truck, becausePierson's "mammamulance" is not in service yet.Revis Flowers of Boca Grande was at the beach nearBayard Sharp's estate when Waldorf, Louie Pierson,Rhonda Pierson, and Amber Lake Youth Auxiliarymembers Megan Hays and Riley Pierson arrived.

Calvin Coggins of Avon Park and Konan Stephensof Ohio found the stranded dolphin at about 7:20 p.m.They called FMP.

The dolphin was about 6-feet, 4-inches long. Itwas very thin, weighing about 150 pounds.

Pierson took the bottlenose dolphin from the surfand found its left eye was injured and it had a "death

rattle." The muscle structure in its throat had becomeflaccid, Pierson said.

This rattling noise is a sign of the marine mammalbeing in serious distress.

After stabilizing the animal, the stranded dolphinwas on its way to Mote Marine Laboratory inSarasota. Jeff Brown of the National Marine FisheriesCommission told Pierson Mote had space availablefor the injured mammal.

Barry King, another Amber Lake volunteer, andFlorida Department of Environmental ProtectionMarine Mammal Stranding Biologist Tom Pitchfordmet the rescuers at Amber Lake.

The dolphin died as Waldorf turned on the VeniceBypass near McDonald's, about an hour away fromMote Marine. It was about 10:10 p.m. when themarine mammal died, he said.

Pierson said biologistsasked him to draw bloodfor research.

Pierson left his kit atAmber Lake. King hadWaldorf drive to VeniceHospital, where King'swife, Linda, works.Blood was drawn in theparking lot of the emer-

gency room for the hospital — within about five min-utes of the animal's death.

"The dolphin was extremely emaciated, suggestiveof a long-term illness or problem," said JayGorzelany, coordinator of the Mote Marine MammalStranding program.

Pierson and volunteers went to Mote MarineLaboratory, where they had just received a pygmysperm whale. The Amber Lake team was allowed tosee the whale after delivering the dolphin.

A necropsy will be performed to determine whatkilled the male dolphin. It had an estimated agebetween 18 months and three years.

Mote's Marine Mammal Stranding program relieson volunteers, as does the Amber Lake program. Thenumber to call to volunteer for Mote's program is(813)388-2369.

Photos by Anne Bellaw

One of the television monitors in the Sanibel Grill shows the accumulatedscores.

Grill continued from page 1B

NTN has a gift certificate programto entice players to get in on theaction.

The program awards winners ofinternational NTN competitions andevents with gift certificatesredeemable at the locations wherethey were won. NTN then reimbursesall establishments when they send inthe certificates for redemption.

There are 10 small computer key-

boards called Playmakers presentlyavailable in the Sanibel Grill, whichis located within The Timbers Centeron Tarpon Bay Road on SanibelIsland,

"If we find that people are havingto wait to play, we'll get more," Asensaid.

Access to games and a Playmakerare free to bar customers.

It's fun! Try it!

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A retrospective look atthe New Arts Festival '94and its numerous bountiesBy Frank WagnerIslander staff writer

This year's New Arts Festival '94 made giantstrides. I saw every concert -18 in all - and can attestto the fact that many bold and exciting projects cameto full bloom in the fifth year of this special festival.

It was a festival season of miraculous happenings.What a pleasure it was to be a part of it. And it wasdoubly sweet after following the festival from its firstyear birth pangs through its ensuing three years ofgrowth.

One marvelous thing about a festival of this type isthe incentive and freedom to intermix the artistic dis-ciplines: dance, chamber music and drama.Innovators can let their creative urges soar.

Another important factor, you don't have to satisfythe demands of the commercial market. The glint ofan idea may be taken to total realization and fall a tadshort of its expectations.

The results?Fortunately, not disastrous, but the creators have

benefited from seeing an idea produced and realizewhere changes are needed.

All of these facts help to justify the festival's newmotto: "Redefining the American Arts FestivalExperience."

Dalton and Hartel In "The Second Circle."

After a year's absence, the Drama Division headedby Victor Talmadge, opened the season with a power-ful drama "The Gate of Heaven." This gripping playwas written and performed by Talmadge and LaneNishikawa.

Both actors took full advantage of the many possi-ble situations that could come from an interracialfriendship between a victim of the holocaust who wasrescued by a Japanese American soldier.

Talmadge played the holocaust victim, LeonEhrlich, with a touching reality.

Nishikawa's character, known as Sam to hisfriends, was totally compelling. His rapport with anaudience was immediate.

The message of the play deserves to be brought toa wide audience. It would be an ideal project for PBStelevision.

The festival's Dance Division had a banner year.For me the initial pyrotechnics happened in the firstFaculty Collage Concert. It was a solo "Black Elk -The Vision" performed by Matthew Rodarte (a mem-ber of the Parsons Dance Company) that caused all ofthe excitement.

The Dance Duo of Dalton/Hartel presented theworld premier of "Harmonie Arlene." This uniqueand daring presentation fully utilized the musicians

Anton Miller and Lawrence Koernig as on stageaccompaniment and dancing partners. The numberwas inspired by the imagery in the paintings of MarcChagall.

The piece had been planned by the artists involvedfor two years. Contributions from New Arts Festivalpatrons made it possible for several months rehearsalin New York.

The movement expertise from the musicians wasastounding and of course Lisa Dalton and AustinHartel are nearing status as the eight wonders of thedancing world.

There is unbelievable ease as they perform eachextraordinary feat of physical strength, balance andleverage.

Dalton/Hartel were the unmistaken hits of theFaculty Gala presented at the Barbara B. MannPerforming Arts Hall on the final festival night.

An evening of dance with the Miami-based"DanceWave" left me strangely unfulfilled. DancersElaine Wright and Gary Lund were exceptionallygifted but I was not impressed with the company'srepertoire.

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A review

Festival's finalperformancesare interesting

By Frank WagnerIslander staff writer

In many ways the consistent excellence ofmost of the New Arts Festival's previous con-certs eclipsed the impact of the two final GalaPerformances. Both the student and faculty galashad their high spots. But in both gala perfor-mances, the contributions from the DramaDepartment were a tad baffling and left audi-ences dazed and unfilled. More about that later.

Student Gala,.<--"" Arcade Theater

Friday, Aug. 12The Music Department got the evening off to

an excellent beginning.Violinist Lisa Ramirez and pianist Yvonne

Lau played a rather staid, unemotional renditionof Beethoven Sonata in F Major.

Brahms Piano Quartet in C min (Adagio) wasnicely performed by violinist Charmian Stewart,violist Barbara Beechey, cellist XI Chen withKristen Nakagowa at the piano. The cello soloswere neatly executed by Chen.

Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in C Minor show-cased the talents of violinist David Todd, cellistRachael Brown and especially the excellentpiano technique of Esther Cheng.

The musical portion of the evening closedwith a masterful ensemble playing of theBeethoven Quartet Op. 59 by violinistsCharmian Stewart and Eric Pritchard, violistBarbara Beechey and cellist XI Chen.

Faculty member Pritchard may have giventhis group added confidence. Nevertheless, theirinterpretation was technically sound and emo-tionally satisfying;

After a short intermission the DramaDepartment presented students in an originalplay by Erik Ehn, "Totem" (a work in progress).It was directed by Victor Talmadge, head of the

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SANIBEL & CAPTIVAOld Schoolhouse Theater1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862« J.T. Smith's rollicking, all new, Sanibel SummerShowstoppers 1994, featuring bright, new talent will beperformed Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Thefinal performance Saturday,-Aug. 27. Tickets are $12.50for adults $10 for children (12 and under). The box officeopens at 10 a.m.

Island Cinema525 Tarpon Bay Road 472-1701« Tom Hanks is "Forrest Gump" (Rated PG). Times are7 and 9:40 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3.75 forseniors and children 11 and under.

Check Friday for new listing.

Sanibel Island Comedy ClubSanibel-Captiva RoadLoco's Island Grill and Cantina 472-8833• Opening Wednesday, Aug. 24, will be comedy head-liner Bob Baker. Show time is 9 p.m., Wednesdaythrough Sunday.

BIG Arts Center900 Dunlop Road 395-0900

Phillips and Founders Galleries• An exhibition by artists of the Sanibel/Captiva ArtLeague. The gallery hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. The final date for this exhibition will beFriday, Sep. 16.

Coming attraction:• The Jack Lewis "Jazztet" will perform in the air-condi-tioned Phillips Gallery, 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4.Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

SANIBEL & CAPTIVAPirate Playhouse - -2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006

Coming attractions:• 1994 fall/winter season opens with Neil Simon's come-dy 'The Sunshine Boys" on Friday, Nov. 11 —

Subscription tickets for the entire season are nowavailable.

FORT MYERSBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall8099 College Parkway 481-4849

No attractions scheduled« Watch for the announcement of the 1994/95 season'sattractions at Mann Hall.

Harborside Convention Center1373 Monroe St. 334-4958

Special attraction:» ARTS for ACT '94 Auction. The works of over 90 inter-national, national and local artists can be yours for thehighest bid, Saturday, Aug. 27; 5:30 p.m. registration,6:30 p.m. hors d'oeuvres and art preview, 7:30 p.m.auction begins. $25 donation is requested.

For further information, please call 337-1291.

• Watch for announcement of the 1994/95 season'sattractions

Arcade Theater2267 First St. 332-6736

No attractions scheduled.• Watch for the announcement of the 1994-95 season'sattractions.

FORT MYERSClaiborne & Ned Foulds TheaterMcGregor at Royal Palm Square Boulevard939-2787

No attractions scheduled.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre1380 Colonial Blvd.278-4422• Currently playing is "Annie," the Leapin' Lizards,Daddy Warbucks musical for everyone. Advance reser-vations are recommended. The final performance will beSaturday, Aug. 27.

Lee County Civic Center11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers543-7469

Wo attractions scheduled.Tickets for performances can be obtained through

Ticketmaster outlets (287-8844).

NAPLESNaples Philharmonic Center5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., 597-1900Wo further attractions for the remainder of the summer.

• Watch for scheduled attractions for the 1995-95 sea-son.

Philharmonic Galleries are closed until October.

Naples Dinner Theatre1025 Piper Boulevard North337-1101

Summer hiatus...Theater will reopen in the fall.

• Watch for the season schedule.

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The next startling discovery of the festival wasRobert Battle (a new member of the Parsons DanceCompany). His solo performance of "Crying" tomusic by Roy Orbison and choreography by GerriHoulihan was, in two words, liquid gold. He hasbeautiful body lines, a great kinship with space, legextensions that seem to be unending and an uncannygift of musicianship.

The David Parsons Dance Company proved whyits worldwide reputation is soaring. A powerful andfulfilling evening of dance might best describe thecompany's performance at Barbara B. MannPerforming Arts Hall to benefit the Lee County AIDSTask Force.

The performance of Parsons emotionally charged"Ring Around the Rosie" was the highlight of theevening. A highly complex series of choreographedmoves filled his dance/drama with the horrors ofhuman misunderstandings and man's inhumanity toman, especially during plagues, past and present(AIDS).

Fortunately, Parsons (who dances Black Death)manages to leave us with a message of hope and aglimmer of belief that regardless of what, mankindwill survive.

Parsons' signature piece "Caught" was danced atthe Mann Hall by Christopher Kirby and at theArcade Theater by Jamie Martinez. Both performerswere magnificent.

The matinee program by the Parsons company atthe Arcade Theater closed with one of my favoritedance pieces, "Nascimento." This choreographicgem, choreographed by Parsons himself, is one of thegreatest examples of how and why dancers revel bymoving in space. It also glows with the pure joy ofwhat it means to dance.

The Music Division, under the guidance of JamesGriffith, moved into high gear during this year's festi-val. The Diaz Trio featuring David Kim (violin)Roberto Diaz (violist) and cellist Andres Diaz gave aconcert filled with technical prowess, performanceflair and sparkling tempos. One can readily see whythis group-of-superior musicians has~become one of-the most sought after chamber music ensembles inthe United States.

The musical duo Anton Miller and LawrenceZoernig, having proven themselves as also a dancingduo, proceeded to affirm their musical excellence inconcert and as solo performers.

Eric Pritchard (violin) and Scott Rawls (viola)proved time and again their performance know-how.

I must give a special nod to Maria Kitsopoulos, thecellist who can and will try anything.

Who else would perform so magnificently whileperched on top of a concert grand piano?

Maria did!Who else would slap that cello in a country west-

ern number?Maria did!Who else would risk playing cello while perform-

ing a screeching vocalize of "Summertime" in animprovisation with dancer Christopher Kirby?

Maria did!No festival should be without its Maria!I could say almost the same thing for pianist Hugh

Sung.This year he was called upon to play piano, harpsi-

chord and harmonium, be a comedian with founderPatrician Gair as she calmed his festival burn-out andread a complicated story about which side of thebread the butter is on and in multiple voices. Youdevise it. Sung will do it!

Griffith's concept for a full evening of Vivaldi's"Four Seasons" with a large orchestra of musiciansand two soloists, Pritchard and Miller, was a resound-ing success.

The festival's musicians were/are fabulous per-formers and teachers but they also have an unusualand totally off-the-wall sense of humor, especiallyabout themselves.

The Drama Division tried many exciting and novelcombinations of drama, music and dance. Most ofthem were extremely successful and if nothing else,proved they are on the right path.

The .two original one-act presentations at theStudent and Faculty Gala may have been admirablein their concept, but for me they were off-putting inperformance. They represented good examples ofpretentious and esoteric drama, not usually to my lik-ing.

But, let's put aside the negative and accentuate thepositive.

Patricia Gair's New Arts Festival '94 has been acultural boon to Fort Myers and the surroundingareas. (A number of Sanibel's year round residentswere in attendance at many of the performances).

A membership drive and a loud and clear call forpatrons and volunteers is now under way for the NewArts Festival'95.

If you are interested, please write: The New ArtsFestival, 2267 First Street, Unit #8, Fort Myers, FL33901, or call (813) 332-4643.

Your support is needed and will be appreciated.

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Enjoying another informative cooking course Final continued from page 4B

On Aug. 8, my husband Tom and I enjoyed anoth-er informative and stimulating cooking class atChadwick's Restaurant at South Seas Plantation onCaptiva. It is not only fun to learn but you meet fasci-nating people.

As an added attraction, you have a great chance totalk to your teachers: Executive Chef Gary fromKing's Crown, Executive Sous Chef David fromChadwick's, plus the very best pastry chef in thisarea, Mike. His dessert was splendid and I don't evenlike fancy desserts, but I fell for that one.

The next class is to be September 12. If you areinterested, and you should be, don't dilly dally, shillyshally or procrastinate. Go to your telephone, callChadwick's and sign up. This past class was not onlyfilled, but there was a waiting list. Where else canyou go and have an excellent dinner, good company,learn and have fun at the same time?

The restaurants at South Seas Plantation haveaccess to the very best and freshest fruits and vegeta-bles all the year round. Many come from the numer-ous farms on Pine Island.

This past class featured "Florida Cuisine" whichhappens to be the "in" food right now. There are anumber of local restaurants who do "Florida Cuisine"but none as well as the ones at South Seas.

The appetizer was a conch fritter (no, it was notlike eating minced elastic bands). The fritter wasserved with a delectable sauce. Next was a mangoand peach sorbet with candied plantain slices. (I havenever known what to do with plantains but ChefDavid explained where I had gone wrong). Thiscourse was followed by a green salad with orangesegments tossed with a citrus vinaigrette.

The best was yet to come: pan-seared yellow tailedsnapper served with a beautiful sauce of tequila,

WHAT'SCOOKING?

toasted Macadamia nuts, Grand Marnier, etc. (How

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier6 Macadamia nuts, toasted1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into sections2 teaspoons lime juice1 tablespoon butter

Pre-heat the oven to 375. Mix the flour, salt, pep-per and cumin in a bowl and dredge the fish in themix. Heat the clarified butter in a saute pan and placethe filet in the pan and cook to just brown it, turningonce. Do not over-cook the fish. Place the pan withthe fish in the oven for eight to 10 minutes, accordingto the thickness of the filet. Remove the fish from thecould you go wrong on a combination like that). to the thickness of the filet. Remove the fish frorr

Then came Chef Mike's "killer" dessert. It is sin- pan to a warm platter, cover it with foil and set itfully rich, but what a way to go! No, I am not giving aside. Place the pan back on the burner and add theyou the recipe as I have no intention of making it. Go jalapeno and shallots; let it sweat, do not brown. Addto Chadwick's and order it. You can diet the next fewdays.

Now for the entree recipe. If yellow tail is notavailable, use mahi mahi, grouper or another firmfleshed fish. The following recipe serves one or two,according to what your appetite is and what else youwill be serving. This dish was accompanied by PuertoRican rice and a variety of lightly sauteed vegetables.

PAN SEAREDYELLOW TAILED SNAPPER

1 8-ounce fish filet1/2 cup flourSalt and pepper1 teaspoon cumin1 ounce clarified butter1/4 jalapeno, trimmed and minced

(wear rubber gloves)1 shallot, minced2 ounces dry white wine1 ounce tequila

the wine and deglaze the pan. Add the tequila andGrand Marnier, cook to reduce the sauce and then addthe grapefruit and nuts. Finish the sauce with thetablespoon of butter and the lime juice. Taste for fla-vor. You may want to add more salt and pepper. Pourthe sauce on a warm dinner plate and place the fish ontop. Serve with the rice and sauteed vegetables.

During the dinner, our wine glasses were neverallowed to be empty. (Not that we wanted them to bethat way). There was an endless flow of CorbetCanyon Chardonnay.

Now you should be enticed by the above. I certain-ly was and so was the rest of the class. Sign up for theSeptember class, you will love it. Hope to see youthere.

Bobbie Sharp has been cooking for family and friendsfor 50 years. She has studied under Chef Tel and JulieDannenbaum at the Creative Cooking School InPhiladelphia. She and her husband, Thomas, moved toSanibel in 1980 from Berwyn, Pa.

ARTS for ACT '94 Auction coming to HarborsideBy Frank WagnerIslander staff writer

Would you.like to own a piece of fine art createdby such artists as (to ."mention just a. few), Gregory,

"CVuaradi^rP^1 "Dean",' Jess'l Kilich, Leo Johnson, Mary Keogr.

Anne Kittel, Pat Eng Lavigne, Roy Lichenstein,Victoria Martinez, Jim Mazzotta, Thorn Millsap,Rene Miville, Kathleen Onda-Mazzotta, RobertRauschenberg, Harriet M. Ringel, JamesRosenquist, David Ruhe, Angela Savko, SheilaTardosky or others? •• . • • . '

If so, here is your opportunity to accomplish thatby making a winning bid on the art work of yourchoice. It will all happen on Saturday, Aug. 27, at

. Harborside Convention Hall in downtown F d fi -V./SL it '^>i^.j_ ?i'.£;<Li 'flip • • jn f 1 ^-"™'* -" 1 ' - '^

i?y many "national and international artists canyours for the highest bid.

The auction is for the benefit of the AbuseCounseling and Treatment Inc., a local non-profitagency serving victims of family violence, rape andthe newly and/or temporary homeless. / . '•

Registration begins at 5:30 p,m.

A reception that includes hot hors d'oeuvres anda preview of the art works will commence at 7 p.m.

The auction commences at 7:30 p.m.. An added attraction this year will be dancing tos> musiciof Roek -n- Soul Revue immediately fol-

Internationally known artist RobertRauschenberg has prepared a limited edition posterfor this year's ARTS for ACT '94. A signed postercan be yours for only $106, including sales tax.

Anyone wishing to register in advance - for $25 -.or seeking further information can call JenniferABenton at (813) 337-1291. . . ~

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Co-chairs of the planning committee are Philip ,Johnson, William Proctor and Lloyd Wright.

Watch for further details on this dramatic and note-worthy benefit for the Pirate Playhouse during thecoming 1994-95 season.

Class schedule now\n progress at theCape Coral Arts Studio

A mini-session of classes began Aug. 22 and willrun through Sept. 26 at the Cape Coral Art Studio.This mini-session will act as an introductory period tothe fall classes commencing on Oct. 11.

The most popular classes were chosen and arebeing offered for all serious and inspired students.

Classes include studies of Clay/Raku, Watercolor,Foundation Drawing and Painting A to Z, Animation,Stained Glass, Reverse Painting, Teen ClaySculpture, Basketry, Drawing and Glass Fusing.

Instructors include Taft, Bronsted, Bennett,Morrison-Averill, Meo, Deck, Kostelak, Prinkalnsand Loro.

Pre-registration is requested. Please call 574-0802

for additional information.. The Cape Coral Arts Studio is located at 4533Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral.

Schedules announced forupcoming Fort Myers BeachArt Association workshops

For all island-area artists who are interested inattending the Indoor and Outdoor PaintingWorkshops of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association,here is the schedule for the month of September,1994:

Indoor Painting WorkshopsThe Indoor Painting Workshops will be held at the

Fort Myers Beach Art Association building onDonora Street every Wednesday during September.The group meets from 9 a.m. to noon eachWednesday.

As usual, artists are urged to brown bag lunch anda critique will follow the sessions.

For further information, please call GretchenJohnson 463-1214.

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Lee County Allianceof the Arts seekingvolunteer British comedians

The Lee County Alliance of the Arts is currentlyseeking British-speaking comedians to volunteer toperform and/or emcee at the alliance.

The performance will take place at The LeeCounty Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd.,Fort Myers.

The date of the special performance will beSaturday, Nov. 12.

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Drama Division."Totem" got off to a slow start. It began as a pre-

tentious piece of fluff and swiftly deteriorated into anuncomprehensive, ostentatious bit of claptrap.

The message, if any, was deeply wrapped invagaries dealing with American commercialism,prevalent masculine dominance and the steadfastbelief that anything is for sale, including yourself, ifthe price is right.

"Totem's" one successful and most interesting con-cept was the musical accompaniment composed andperformed by Ray Castrey.

Fortunately, a festival encourages experimentationand will support this type of venture.

The Dance Department spun into action andunleashed "Unmeasurable Distance" with choreogra-phy by Gail Gilbert, the head of the Dance Division.

Gilbert's choreography is always interesting andnever lacks design, form and function. I keep con-stantly waiting to become emotionally involved inone way or another but I always end up an untouchedadmirer.

On the other hand, Lonne Moretton's "ComeTogether" immediately captured my fancy. Thedancers moved with a well planned urgency. Theyseemed fiercely compulsive and competitive.

The dancers worked well together but there weretwo young ladies with striking movements and fasci-nating performance qualities that caused them toalways be in focus.

Summation: All in all, it was a very interestingevening but certainly not as totally satisfying as someof the earlier presentations.

New Arts Festival Gala(Featuring Faculty Members)

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall,Saturday, Aug. 13

The Drama Department opened the show with ErikEhn's "Phorphyra" (A Mythic Beat Story in Process).It was directed by Victor Talmadge with music com-posed and performed by Ray Brooks.

The David Parsons Dance Company.

Faculty members Gloria Biegler, Erik Ehn,Michael French, Lane Nishikawa and Bill Randolphenthusiastically read their lines with as much panacheas possible.

The four brothers from the deep used wings ontheir heels in the form of skateboards to try and bringan action, tension and suspense to the proceedings. Ifear it was only a show of physical skill amounting tomuch ado about nothing.

I will not dwell on this precious bit of folkloretwaddle but one definite fact was solidly fixed in mymind, Lane Nishikawa is an expert actor and I wouldbe totally pleasured by seeing more of his work.

Dancers took center stage for the next segment. Itopened with "Someday" choreographed by GaryLund to music by The Benedictine Monks of SantoDomingo De Silos.

It proved to be a lovely piece danced extremely

Hugh Sung, at thepiano, performswith, front - left toright, LawrenceZoernig, AndresDiaz and MariaKitsopoulos dur-ing the New ArtsFestival '94.

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well by Jane Carrington, Mia McSwain, RobertBattle, Chris Kirby and Amy Marshall.

The unison work was outstanding and there wereseveral exciting combinations featuring turns andjumps. The entire piece conveyed a feeling of circularmovement, meditative moods and an unending followthrough in arm and leg movements and extensions.

The miraculous dance duo of Dalton-Hartel movednicely into another dimension, one with the slightesthint of commercial musical theater.

For the first time they allowed an outsider tochoreograph a work for them. It was another properand fortunate mix and match. The choreographer wasLonne Moretton. He used the recorded music ofDianah Washington in three sections: "A Cottage forSale," "Blow Top Blues" and "111 Wind."

The choreography not only utilized their leverage,lift and strength techniques but gave them an oppor-tunity to dance as personalities.

Dalton-Hartel retained their oneness in certainmoves but also had the opportunity to display a bit ofthe individual personality of Lisa Dalton and AustinHartel.

From the applause and intermission comments onededucted "A Cottage for Sale" with Dalton andHartel was the unmistakable hit of the evening.

Gail Gilbert's "The Orphans Tale" to music byShostakovich was danced by Patricia Kenny, MathewRodarte and Gail Gilbert. The accompaniment wasplayed live on stage by pianist Hugh Sung, violinistEric Pritchard and cellist Maria Kitsopolous.

Here was a jolly bit of character work looselybased on a folk idiom. The three dancers (all Parson'sCompany dancers) worked extremely well togetherand portrayed light, saucy patterns of movement thatdelighted the audience.

The Music Department closed the program with anelegant, emotional and technically satisfying perfor-mance of the Brahms Sextet in B flat for Strings.

The faculty members who performed were AntonMiller, Eric Pritchard (violins), James Griffith, ScottRawls (violas), Lawrence Zoernig and Maria

Kitsopoulos (cellos).Their ensemble play-

ing had attained a highlevel of excellence. It hascome from a consistencyof working together andobviously from the love,mutual respect and espirtde corps that have beenthe dominant factors inthis year's festival.

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TUESDAY,AUG. 23

'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered starting at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the foundation.

Moms' and Dads' Aerobics — Robin Grinsteadteaches an aerobics class (with child care provided)from 9 to 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room off the gymat the Sanibel Rec Center. The nursery open until10:30 a.m. $2 donation is requested. Call 472-0361.

Caregivers — The Friends In Service Here-spon-sored Caregivers Support Group meets at 10 a.m. atthe home of Topper Schram in the Gumbo Limbo sub-division. Call Topper at 395-0130 or FISH at 472-0404for information.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644.

Hurricane seminar — Island Seniors sponsor andhost a Hurricane Preparedness Seminar at 1 p.m. atthe Sanibel Community Center. Jack Primm will be theguest speaker. The program is free and open to thepublic. For information, call 472-5743.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South .Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

AA — Closed discussion meeting at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ at 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY,AUG. 24

Kiwanis — Club members meet at 7:30 a.m. at Mulli-gan's restaurant at The Dunes. Visiting Kiwanis wel-come. Call 472-3127.

'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered starting at 8:30 am. Meet at the foundation.

AA — Open step meeting at 8:30 a.m. at SanibelCommunity Church.

Drop-in — Island Seniors gather at 9:30 a.m. for cof-fee and conversation at the Sanibel CommunityCenter. Call 472-5743.

Body fitness — A low-intensity workout for those overage 50, led by Carla Ferrell for Island Seniors, will beheld at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. $1for members; $3 for non-members. Call 472-5743.

Preschool Story Hour — Youngsters ages 2-5,accompanied by a parent, will enjoy special stories atthe Sanibei Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Call 472-2483.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644.

Line dancing — No partners needed to enjoy coun-try/western line dancing with Island Seniors' instructorDavid Bennett. Beginners at 1 p.m., advanced at 2p.m. at Sanibel Community Center. Wear loose, com-fortable clothing. $1 for members; $3 for non-mem-bers. Call 472-5743.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

AA — Wednesday Women's group meets at 7:30 p.m.at the Sanibel Community Ghurch.

THURSDAY,AUG. 25

Beach walk — Meet at the SCCF at 8:30 a.m. for ahalf-mile guided beach walk. Tides, waves, islandgeology, beach vegetation, marine life and otherbeach topics are discussed along the way. Fee bydonation. Call 472-2329 for information.

Moms' and Dads' Aerobics — Robin Grinsteadteaches an aerobics class (with child care provided)from 9 to 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room off the gymat the Sanibel Rec Center. The nursery open until10:30 a.m. $2 donation is requested. Call 472-0361.

Living Again — FISH-sponsored support group forgrief recovery meets at 10:30 a.m. at the SanibelCommunity Church. Call Topper Schram at 395-0130or FISH at 472-0404.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644.

Self improvement — "Twelve Steps for Everyone"meets at 11 a.m. at Sanibel Community Church. Call472-2684 for information.

Out to Lunch Bunch — Island Seniors group meetsfor lunch at the Thistle Lodge at the Casa Ybel Resorton Sanibel at noon. Call 472-5743 for reservations orinformation.

AA — Closed men's discussion meeting at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ at noon.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

AA — Open meeting, 11th step discussion, at 6:30p.m. at Sanibel Public Library.

AA — Closed discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at St.Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.

FRIDAY,AUG. 26

'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered starting at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the foundation.

Drop-in — Island Seniors gather at 9:30 a.m. for cof-fee and conversation at the Sanibel CommunityCenter. Call 472-5743.

Body fitness — A low-intensity workout for those overage 50, led by Carla Ferrell for Island Seniors, will beheld at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. $1for members; $3 for non-members. Call 472-5743 forinformation.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

Retirement party — Chamber President KenMeeker's retirement party begins at 6 p.m. a theSundial Beach Resort. For information, call the cham-ber at 472-3232.

AA — Open meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michael and AllAngels Episcopal Church.

SATURDAY,AUG. 27

AA — Closed meeting at 9 a.m. at CaptivaCommunity Center.

Moms' and Dads' Aerobics — Robin Grinsteadteaches an aerobics class (with child care provided)from 9 to 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room off the gymat the Sanibel Rec Center. The nursery open until10:30 a.m. $2 donation is requested. Call 472-0361 forinformation.

Water aerobics — The pool at the Rec Center onSan-Cap Road is reserved for Island Seniors from 10to 11 a.m. every Saturday (weather permitting). Wateraerobics, water walking or water games. $1 non-mem-bers. Call 472-5743.

Kripalu Yoga — Murari Brian Healey teaches stressreduction and relaxation program from 10:30 a.m. tonoon at the Sanibel Fitness Center. $54 for six classesor $12 for single session. Call 395-1787.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

Potluck/movie — Island Seniors will enjoy a potluckdinner at 5 p.m. followed by the showing of "GrumpyOld Men," starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon, at6 p.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. Call 472-5743 for information.

SUNDAY,AUG. 28

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 1 p..m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for information or reservations.

Sanibel hams — Sanibel Emergency Radio AmateurUnit is on the air at 7:30 p.m. Sanibel frequency:146.79, pi of 173.8. Unit welcomes check-ins by visit-ing hams. Call Jerry Deutscher, KC4PTX at 472-5130.

Teen social — Sanibel Rec Center hosts Teen ClubSocial from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sanibel Rec Center onSanibel-Captiva Road. Food, sodas, movies, musicand more. Call Dave DeFonzo at 472-0345 for addi-tional information.

AA — Closed step meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michaeland All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel.

MONDAY,AUG. 29

AA — Closed women's meeting at 10 a.m. at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ.

Drop-in — Island Seniors gather at 9:30 a.m. for cof-fee and conversation at the Sanibel CommunityCenter. Call 472-5743.

Body fitness — A low-intensity workout for those overage 50, led by Carla Ferrell for Island Seniors, will beheld at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. $1for members; $3 for non-members. Call 472-5743 foradditional information.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Call 472-3644 for informa-tion.

Foundation Painting — Class taught by GaleBennett meets from 1-4 p.m. at BIG Arts, 900 DunlopRoad. Students at all levels and in all mediums wel-come. $12.50 per session. Call 395-0900.

Seniors bowling — Island Seniors League bowls justfor fun at 1:30 p.m. at Beach Bowl on San CarlosBoulevard. $5.50 per person. Call Lloyd Kyllo at 472-1235.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for information or reservations.

AA — Open discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. atCaptiva Community Center.

TUESDAY,AUG. 30

Mammographies — Southwest Florida RegionalMedical Center's mobile mammography unit visitsBailey's shopping center on Sanibel today.Appointments are necessary for testing. Call 939-8678.

'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered starting at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the foundation.

Moms' and Dads' Aerobics — Robin Grinsteadteaches an aerobics class (with child care provided)from 9 to 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room off the gymat the Sanibel Rec Center. The nursery open until10:30 a.m. $2 donation is requested. Call 472-0361 forinformation.

CROW tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offerslecture, video and guided tour at 11 a.m. Admission is$3; children under 12 free. Please call 472-3644 forinformation.

Seniors' movie — Island Seniors can watch theshowing of the classic film, "Harvey," starring JimmyStewart at 1 p.m. at the Sanibel Community Center.Call 472-5743 for information.

Nature cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300 for additional information or reserva-tions.

AA — Closed discussion meeting at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ at 8 p.m.

Tuesday,Aug, 23,1994 Recreation 9B

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Soccer campA number of island and area youngsters turned out last week for the annual Sanibel Youth Soccer Association Summer Camp at the Sanibel Rec Complex on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For the third straight year, the camp was under the direction of Gordon Hili, a former international soccer player. Young soccer players met dailyMonday, Aug. 15, through Friday, Aug. 19. Through Hill's International Soccer Academy sessions, the youngsters learned everything from the basics to more advancedtechniques and strategies of the game of soccer. While many of the older kids in the program were preparing for their upcoming middle school and high school sea-sons, the younger players were making ready for the upcoming start of Sanibel Youth Soccer Association play.

Island Seniors Bowling action at the Fort MyersBeach Bowl continued on Monday, Aug. 15. For anyadditional information about the "bowling for fun"league, which is sponsored by the Island Seniors andmeets at 1:30 p.m. each Monday, call Lloyd Kyllo at472-1235.

On Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Beachview GolfCourse, the Sizzlin' Summer Swingers competed forhigh individual points. Leading the way was JeanReed with +4. Tide for second place were BarbaraDahlgren, Tommy Jaeger, Ruth Reik and KatieReynolds.

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The pool at the Sanibel Recreation Center onSanibel-Captiva Road will be closed for repairsfrom Thursday, Sept. 1 through at least Sunday, Sept.18. The exact date of the re-opening is not yet known.The pool will re-open when the work is completed.The other facilities at the center will remain open dur-ing the pool work. For information, call the SanibelRec Center at 472-0345.

Registration for the upcoming Sanibel YouthSoccer Association season will be held Saturday,Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel sportscomplex on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The fee is $25 foryoungsters 7 and under and $45 for those 8 and older.Those who have not registered before must provide astate certified birth certificate, the youngster's SocialSecurity number and the registration fee. For addi-tional information about the league, contact leagueofficial Gary Ruppel at 395-1887.

The Dunes is hosting its weekly WednesdayScrambles at 5 p.m. The cost is $15, which includesa round of golf followed by a buffet dinner. Thescrambles are open to everyone. For information, call472-2535.

Island Teen Club Socials at the Sanibel RecCenter are being held every other Sunday from 6 to 9p.m. The next teen gathering will be Sunday, Aug.28. The fun-time festivities include games, food andsodas, movies, sports activities, music and more. Foradditional information, call Dave DeFonzo at 472-0345.

The Sanibel Recreation Center holds special aero-bics classes for parents - with child care provided -in the gym at the center at 9 a.m. each Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. Robin Grinstead is theinstructor and "in-house" child care is provided byvolunteers. There is a suggested donation of $2. Forinformation, call 472-0361.

The 7th Annual Ronald McDonald House ofSouthwest Florida Golf Championship will be heldSaturday, Oct. 8, at the Worthington Country Club inBonita Springs. Proceeds from the event will benefitthe Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida.To register or for more information, contact tourna-ment chairperson Jill Ferguson, c/o The RonaldMcDonald House of Southwest Florida, 2139 DelPrado Blvd., Suite B, Cape Coral, FL 33990.

108 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. Aug. 23. 1994

SPD's Terry and Santella earn top finishesat the International Law Enforcement Olympics

Members of the Sanibel Police Department com-peted in the International Law EnforcementOlympics held in Birmingham, Ala., during theweek of Aug. 8-12.

The event attracted competitors from all states ofthe nation and many foreign countries around theworld. Participants from the U.S. must have won amedal in a state Olympics in order to be eligible tocompete at the international level. Foreign countries

also have prerequisites for competitors to be eligi-ble for international competition.

Commander John Terry won a gold medal in thekarate competition. He competed in the advancedcategory, heavyweight division. His opponentsincluded several Americans and two Australians.He won all of his fights which resulted in his firstplace finish.

Terry is also competitive on the open karate cir-

cuit in Florida and is currently ranked as a top ratedfighter by the Florida Black Belt Association.

Officer Jeff Santella also completed in the blackbelt category, light-heavyweight division. Hereceived a fourth place finish overall.

Terry and Santella are also state certifiedDefensive Tactics Instructors and they teach at theSouthwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy.

Sundial to host Summer Classic Tennis TournamentToday, Tuesday, Aug. 23, is the last day to register

to compete in the annual Sundial Summer ClassicTennis Tournament to be held at the Sundial Beachand Tennis Resort on Sanibel Friday, Saturday andSunday, Aug. 26, 27 and 28.

The tournament will consist of men's and women'ssingles and doubles for a 30 and Over category and a45 and Over category. The games are open to partici-pation by the public, and are sanctioned by both theUnited States Tennis Association and the FloridaTennis Association, with U.S.T.A. rules in effect.

The deadline for registration is today at 6 p.m. Theentry fees are $25 for singles and $15 per person fordoubles. Spectators are invited to attend the tourna-ment free of charge.

The Sundial, Sanibel's only full-service resort, fea-tures six clay and six hard courts, as well as a full-service professional tennis department. The resortwill award 50 percent off the registration fees as prizemoney for the winners in the tournament.

For more information about the tournament, callToni Halski, the tourney director and pro at the

Sundial, at (813) 395-6016.The Sundial is also offering special rates for tour-

nament participants, as well as a special ChampagneSips Tennis vacation package that includes deluxeaccommodations, unlimited tennis court time, half-hour daily electric ball machine, a one-hour tennisclinic, a Sundial logo visor and a free bottle of cham-pagne with fresh strawberries. For additional infor-mation about the four-day/three-night package orother reservation possibilities, call the resort at (800)237-4184 or (813) 472-4151 [FAX: (813) 472-1809].

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nical excellence at her command. She used themboth with confidence and performance panache.

I talked with the producers Mark Kroll andCharles Conaway during intermission and the dealwas set. I would redo as much of the choreographyand staging as time allowed.

It was a bit awkward after the show as the pro-ducers had called the company on stage toannounce the current choreographer Edith Barstowwas being replaced. After the company's farewells,I was introduced to the cast as the new kid on theZiegfeld block.

Marsha, who was curjcently performing in "MostHappy Fellow," had been wise enough to pack afu]] set of rehearsal clothes and my trusty sneakers.

The first two numbers to be restaged were"Honorable Mambo" and "If You Got Music." Thelatter was a rather catchy upbeat tune, costumed inblack and white, featuring Lang and Wood. Afterwe opened in New York at the Winter GardenTheater, this was the one number that eventuallywas performed on the Ed Sullivan's famous Sundaynight TV revue "Toast of the Town."

The dance captain and my assistant choreograph-er was a wonderful person, Merritt Thompson. Hehad a mind like a steel trap, the memory of an ele-phant and was an excellent dancer and performer.

He couldn't have been more helpful and tried topoint out certain things that had not worked. Therewere sections where dancers were very uncomfort-able and large segments in which dancers had beengiven a pattern and count, the steps were to be filledin later. Needless to say, they hadn't been.

I first experienced this while restaging/thejrirstact finale, "Song of India." I asked one of the maledancers who had studied with me what he did in thenumber.

He replied, "You're not going to believe this, buthere it is.... I walk to stage right eight counts, thenhold 16 counts. Next, I move upstage left on a diag-onal line for 16 steps and hold for eight counts ..."

This continued through the entire number - nosteps but many counts in different directions andmultiple holds. Most of the other gentlemen in thechorus gave the same description of their dancingrole in "Song of India,"

The chorus girls and show girls had been givenseveral uncomplicated turns and a few step-togeth-er, step-together, then walk - one, two, three touchand hold. This was in part for their own protectionas Miss Lillie would plow through any barrier,human or otherwise, that stood in her path.

Before I go ahead with this episode, I mustexplain that many our sets and costumes were sal-vaged from an earlier Ziegfeld Follies starringTallulah Bankhead with choreography by JackCole. It had bombed in Philadelphia during tryoutsand never came into New York.

Our producers bought the entire production. Therefurbishing of the old and design and building ofsome new sets and costumes had cost the producersof the current edition a total of $300,000 to pro-

duce. This was a lot of money in 1957. In today'smarket that amount might be easily spent on thesetting and costumes for one scene with our eightshow girls.

Most of its severest critics in Washington andNew York were put off by the lack of opulenceand daring in sets and costumes. They hadexpected many more show girls and a cast ofthousands. Obviously they had no concernwith the weekly operating expenses or theshow's stop-gap clause (the amount one musttake in at the box office to make it worthwhile for the owners of the theater).

You should also be aware that the actor'sunion, Actors Equity Association, governsthe number of hours their members canrehearse while performing. They are quitelimited and even if a variance is granted,overtime can kill a budget.

The company was super. Most of thedancers had studied with me and did anything to make my job easier and faster.

"Honorable Mambo" got the firstattention. I choreographed a short varia-tions for four girls as a sort of moodpiece, in one, before going full stage.The four girls were Mary Jane Doerr,Wisa D'Orso, Julie Marlowe and Carol Lawrence.They were to be dressed in the same costume invarying colors as the beginning moves were unison.

You can imagine my surprise when the numberwas first used in the show and Lawrence "appearedin a magnificent geisha costume. It was brilliant redin color and totally different from the other threedancers.

I almost had an attack and charged up to produc-ers to question why. Their explanation: Lawrencehad come to them and asked for a different costumebecause she was a featured player and should not berequired to do unison steps with the chorus orappear in the same design as one worn by chorusmembers. This meant I had to make many changesand adjustments.

If she had only come to me and explained ormade some fuss immediately, I could have savedmyself and the cast hours of precious time.

Another lesson hard learned."Honorable Mambo" was always well received

and the dancers had a blast doing it.I think my greatest compliment came from Billy

De Wolfe, who I actively adored. After seeing it forthe first time in rehearsal clothes he came to me andexpounded on who much he liked the number.

He said, "If I had any idea it was going to be thisgreat, I would have insisted on being in it."

My response to Billy was, "If I had more time,I'd immediately take you up on your offer."

"If You Got Music" gave me the opportunity touse the fabulous techniques of Lang and Wood.There was nothing I devised that they couldn't exe-cute almost instantly. What fast learners they were.In no time at all they had physically assimilated

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Another Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer number,"Two A Day On The Milky Way," opened the sec-ond act. It was a tribute to show biz personalities,many from vaudeville, who were still performing"up their with the stars."

The rhythm was unmistakenly soft shoe, thelyrics were sentimental, the costumes were on thebutton for swift recognition. You couldn't miss WillRogers, Fanny Brice, Carmen Miranda, SophieTucker, Eddie Cantor, Al Johnson and many others.

Restaging the Ziegfeld Follies was an exhilarat-ing experience but I don't think I have ever been sototally exhausted - physically and mentally. I'veoften thought, if I had just one dollar for every legand muscle cramp during this period of time andinvested it well, I'd be on Easy Street today.

The Washington run soon came to an end and weentrained for our return to New York and theu icoming opening night at the Winter GardenT neater.

Marsha was aware of most everything that hadhappened as I had called her nightly and gave herthe daily rundown.

Let me tell you it was good to be back home on54th Street, only four and a half blocks from theStage Door of the Winter Garden.

Next week: Opening night and comments on the123 performances given by the cast and crew of theZiegfeld Follies '57 edition.

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Due to popular demand, "TheSailing McPhees," Scott and Gretchen,will again be holding one of their spe-cial slide presentations in the WakefieldRoom at 'Tween Waters Inn onCaptiva. The presentation will takeplace from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4.

The noted circumnavigators will beshowing slides form their five-year,Captiva-to-Captiva sailing adventure.Covering a variety of topics from acyclone in Bora Bora to a camel marketIn Sudan, the McPhees' presentation isthe perfect way for future or armchairsailors to get the feel of an around-the-world sailing junket.

The slide show will be followed by aquestion-and-answer session.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50for children under 12.

A cash bar will also be available. Foradditional information, call 472-9018.

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Program TodayA special Hurricane Preparedness

Seminar, sponsored by the IslandSeniors group, will be held today,Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. at theSanibel Community Center.

The program will be conducted byCommander Jack Primm, the Directorof Emergency Management for theSanibel Police Department. He willgive a presentation about hurricanesand how to prepare for such a storm.That portion of the program will be fol-lowed by a two-hour film on HurricaneAndrew which was prepared by variousMiami television stations.

The program is free and open to thepublic. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information about theprogram, call the Island Seniors officeat 472-5743.

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Under WayRegistration for Edison Community

College's Fall Session, which runsfrom today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, throughThursday, Dec. 8, is now under way.New and continuing students may reg-ister through Aug. 26.

Fall courses cover all academic areasincluding Business & Technology,Health & Science, Communications,Humanities and Social Sciences.

Classes are available at theCharlotte, Collier and Lee county cam-puses and at various off-campus loca-tions throughout the five county collegedistrict. Applications are accepted on awalk-in basis. For additional informa-tion, please call (800) 749-2ECC.

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It 's Movie Timefor Island Seniors

The Island Seniors will hold itsmonthly potluck dinner/movie eveningSunday, Aug. 28. At 5 p.m., the potluckdinner begins, followed at 6 by theshowing of "Grumpy Old Men," star-ring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon.

Then on Tuesday, Aug. 30, theseniors will enjoy the showing of theclassic film, "Harvey," starring JimmyStewart at 1 p.m.

Both events will take place at theSanibel Community Center onPeriwinkle Way. For information, call472-5743.

ft ft ft •Islander Completes TrainingNavy Seaman Recruit Chad D.

Hatcher, son of William C. Hatcher ofSanibel, recently completed basic train-ing at Recruit Training Command,Great Lakes, 111.

During the cycle, recruits are taughtgeneral military subjects designed toprepare them for further academic andon-the-job training in one of the Navy's85 occupational fields.

Studies includes seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid.

Although the Navy is getting small-er, the state-of-the-art ships, aircraftand high tech systems in today's fleetrequire bright, talented young men andwomen to operate them. The Navy hasover 55,000 job openings this year,most of which include guaranteedtraining.

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The Railroad Museum of SouthFlorida Inc. is building Florida'sbiggest "little railroad" - the TrainVillage at Lakes Park in South FortMyers. When completed this fall, thetrack will be over a mile in length. Theminiature line will carry passengersacross lakes and through scenic wilder-ness and swamps. Scale replicas oftrain stations from Punta Gorda, FortMyers and Naples will provide historicstops along the way.

Funding for this major project hascome from the general public and localbusinesses. The Railroad Museum israising funds by selling 10 feet of trackfor $20. Each donor receives a TrackBuilders award in the style of an old-fashioned railroad stock certificate.Donors will receive special invitationsto Train Village events.

Trains are scheduled to run on week-ends, holidays and for special eventssuch-as birthday parties. The museum'sTrain Village at Lakes Park will openin late October as a joint project of themuseum and Lee County Parks andRec.

People wishing to donate to theRailroad Museum's Track Buildersfund can send a check for $20 or moreto the Railroad Museum of SouthFlorida, P.O. Box 7372 Fort Myers, FL33911.

The Railroad Museum of SouthFlorida Inc. is open Tuesday throughSaturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at theMetro Mall in Fort Myers.

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ABWA SupportsAdopt A Shore Program

The Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of theAmerican Business Women'sAssociation is participating in the LeeCounty Beautification program, AdoptA Shore, and cleaned sections ofSanibel's causeway last Saturday, Aug.13. The volunteer cleaners includedTrina Almas, Juanita Hermes, Terryand Cede Lawler and Eileen and EbenJoy.

ft ft ftVAC Still Needs Help

The Voluntary Action Center of LeeCounty Inc. is still searching for volun-teer workers for a number of the pro-grams it assists.

A wide variety of jobs is availablefor volunteers of all ages, includingteens to serve as clerks, bailiffs, attor-neys and jurors for the teen court to beheld in Fort Myers this fall, and adultsto assist the same teen court programand to handle clerical duties at a FortMyers agency that works with theelderly.

For more information about theother current volunteer opportunities,call VAC at 433-5301.

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Literacy Volunteers of America, LeeCounty, Florida, Inc. is in need of twovolunteers to help at the KenwoodLane office. One must have generaloffice skills, including computer, andthe other must have experience inaccounting procedures.

For more information, call DonnaLeeman at the LVA office at (813) 278-4400.

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If you are a Democrat between theages of 16 and 40 and are interested injoining the Young Democrats Club,please attend the group's next meetingWednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at theDemocratic Campaign Headquarters,12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 229-230, Fort Myers, Fla. (above Ben &Jerry's in the Outback Plaza).

For additional information, callLinda at 275-0050.

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for FilmmakersLots of people have a dream of mak-

ing a movie, but what they don't haveis money. Making a feature film todaycan cost a minimum of $1 million, butaspiring filmmakers in Florida can tapinto some free money to pay for that.

The Florida Humanities Council andthe National Endowment for theHumanities set aside money every yearspecifically for flimmakers, in additionto numerous other causes and pro-grams. Unfortunately, these funds goun-applied for year after year.

The FHC and 3NEH are sponsoring afree humanities grant writing workshopin Jacksonville^Fla., Thursday, Aug.25. It is hoped the workshop will clari-fy the application process for enterpris-ing filmmakers. Reservations are notnecessary and the workshop is open toanyone in the state.

For information, call JoanBraggington at FHC in Tampa at (813)272-3473. For those interested, theworkshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.to noon at Jacksonville University inthe Gooding Social Sciences BuildingAuditorium.

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Urbaniak Earns DVM Degreeat University of Pennsylvania

Beth Ann Urbaniak, daughter of Dr.and Mrs. Thomas F. Urbaniak ofYardley, Pa., and Sanibel Island, gradu-ated May 19, 1994, from the Universityof Pennsylvania School of VeterinaryMedicine. Dr. Urbaniak is a graduate ofthe Hun School of Princeton andLafayette College in Easton, Pa.

Prior to entering veterinary school,Dr. Urbaniak was an intern at the Careand Rehabilitation of Wildlife onSanibel. She has joined the ColumbusCentral Veterinary Hospital inColumbus, N.J., in the practice of vet-erinary medicine and surgery.

ft ft ftCitrus Expo '94 to be Held

The Southwest Florida Citrus Expo'94 will be held at the Lee Civic Renteron State Road 31 east of Fort flyersWednesday and Thursday, Aug. Si andSept. 1. Admission is free to 'tiiefiublicand lunch can be purchased at the cen-ter. :!

On each day, there will be a diagnos-tic clinic and lecture series on 'citrusculture, citrus varieties and pest man-agement for homeowners and, land-scape caretakers. The citrus leafminer,its effect and current recommendedcontrols - both chemical and biological,will be the topic of the program.:

On the first day the Citrus ClinicBooth will be manned by the CharlotteCounty Master Gardeners and the LeeCounty Master Gardeners will conductthe program. On the second day, theLee County Master Gardeners will manthe booth and the Charlotte CountyMaster Gardeners will handle the pro-gram. The daily activities run form8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, call the Lee CountyExtension Service at 338-3232. ' ;

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Wins National Award wThe Lee County Visitor &

Convention Bureau recently receivedthe Council of Area and RegionalTourism Organizations' first M^RTYAward for the "Nature Guide to we LeeIsland Coast." if'

The VCB's pocket-sized booklet is a38-page nature guide to help educatevisitors about the area's naturaj'envi-ronment and the importance of preser-vation along the Lee Island Coast.

The award was presented byCARTO to recognize creative market-ing in area and regional tourism. TheVCB entry competed with advertising,promotions, collateral material, publicrelations and special events from acrossthe country.

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Funnel factsSanibel and Captiva Islands are not tornado proof - be prepared

By Anne BeliewIslander Staff Writer

Although Sanibel is not as subject to tornadoes assome other areas of Southwest Florida, tornadoes dooccasionally strike the island, and having good infor-mation about what to do is essential.

A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favor-able for tornadoes to develop. In the event of a watch,you should take precautions to protect you and yourproperty and listen to the radio to keep informed.Tornadoes are most likely to occur in the late after-noon on a hot spring day, but have occurred in everymonth at all times of the day or night. When a watchis issued, stay alert for changes in the weather and beprepared to act quickly.

When a watch is in effect you can take certain pre-cautions to minimize both danger and destruction ofproperty.

• Move cars inside a garage or carport, if possible,to avoid damage from hail or flying debris. Keep yourcar and house keys with you.

• Move lawn furniture and yard equipment insideif time permits. Otherwise they could become danger-ous projectiles.

• Account for family members at home and keepchildren and pets inside.

• Have emergency kit ready.• Keep your radio or TV tuned in to the weather

reports.A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has actu-

ally been sighted and if issued for your area, youshould seek shelter immediately. There is little timefor closing windows or hunting for flashlights, so it'sa good idea to keep the applicable parts of your hurri-cane preparedness kit packed all year 'round.

When a warning has been issued either on AlertRadio or TV, seek shelter immediately:

• At home - In a small room such as a closet orbathroom in the center of the house. Stay away fromoutside walls and windows;

• At work or school - In a designated shelter area.Stay away from large open rooms like auditoriumsand gyms and rooms with windows. Lie low withyour hands covering the back of your head and neck;

• In shopping malls - In a designated shelter areaor in the center of the building on the lowest level.Never seek shelter in cars in the parking lot;

• In mobile homes or cars - Leave the trailer orvehicle. Seek a safe structure or lie down in a lowarea with your hands covering the back of your headand neck.

After a tornado, keep calm. Stay in your shelter

Photographic evidenceVirginia Gray of Manassas, Va., was staying at Pointe Santo de Sanibel in mid-October 1993 when a tornadotouched down and damaged the grounds of the island complex. In addition to uprooting trees, toppling cabanasand peeling back the roof on an aluminum storage area, the tornado also tossed about lawn and beach chairs.Many of the chairs ended up lodged in and on the trees and bushes on the grounds.

until after the storm is over. When you do leave yoursafe spot:

• Check people around you for injuries and seekhelp if necessary. Cooperate with local officials.

» Check utility lines and appliances for damage.Open the windows and turn off the main valve if yousmell gas, and don't turn on lights or appliances untilthe gas has dissipated. Turn off the power if wires areshorted out. . . -- - — •

• When you go outside, watch out for downedpower lines.

• Notify your insurance agent with as much detailas possible about damage and follow instructions forfiling a claim.

• Take steps to prevent further damage to yourhome and furniture by cleaning and drying bedding,rugs, carpeting and furniture as soon as possible andboarding up broken windows and holes in the wallsor roof.

• Don't be rushed into signing repair contracts.Make sure the person you hire is experienced inrepair work, not just new construction. Determinepayment terms and consult your insurance agent oradjuster before you sign any contracts.

• Keep receipts for living expenses beyond yournormal ones and for temporary repair costs so youcan seek insurance reimbursement.

Several myths about tornadoes still are heard andneed to be dispelled. 1) The best place to be during atornado is NOT the southwest corner of a building orany other corner, but in the center away from outsidewalls. 2) Opening window to equalize pressure doesnothing to reduce damage and may increase it byallowing debris and water to get in. 3) Don't bet yourlife on outrunning a tornado in a car; tornadoes areunpredictable and you can't know which way one isgoing to move or how fast. 4) A mobile home isNEVER safe in a violent windstorm such as a torna-do, even if it is tied down. When a watch is issued,leave a mobile home and go Jrnmediately to a safestructure.

Separating fact from myth can mean the differencebetween injury and safety or even between life anddeath.

Information in this article was provided by StateFarm Fire & Casualty and by the NationalCoordinating Council on Emergency Management.

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Cape Pkwy. near Publix, greatlocation, 1,400 sq. ft. Take OutRestaurant. Easy negotiable terms.All included pizza oven, hoodedgrill, fryer, freezers, $5,000 beginsyour business. 549-3436.8/28/94 — SSSS —21057726-1

How to make money al home withyour personal computer. Earn$1,000 weekly!I Begin NOW! Freedetails! Rush S.A.S.E. to: W & WEnterprises, 8951 Bonita BeachRoad, Suite #525 - Dept. #150,Bonita Springs, Fla., 3392311/26-1)4 — SSSS — 21058135-1

Wall known retail stare - Ownerwanting to retire - Good opportunityfor the right individual. Excellentterms and lease. Will train tocontinued success. Contact P.O.Box 2551, F.M.B. for details.8/26/04 —SttS—21059762-5

Pizza Shop - Ideal location. Servinglunch and dinner. Good reputation.Seats 24 & delivery service.Possible expansion. 542-3104 or772-8282. Principles only.8/26/94 —SSSS—21O60O70-1

Cape Pkwy. near Publix, greatlocation, 1,400 sq. ft. Take OutRestaurant Easy negotiable terms.All included pizza oven, hoodedgrill, fryer, freezers, $5,000 beginsyour business. 549-3436.B/31,'94 — «tt—31060361-1

BUSY CAPE CORALCOCKTAIL BAR

4 COP liquor license,attractive decor & atmosphere.

Located in shopping centerwith plenty of parking.Full price $119,900.

Call Bob White, Eagle Realty,542-2333 or 574-5948.

a/26/94 — tSit— 31060874-1

$1,000 a day or more poss. Hot newservice Checks By Phone - Only$150 invst. Free info 800-392-4325(24 hrs.).8/26/94 — SSSS—21060905-1

I WANTED TO BUY |/ want to buy your old books,old paintings, easels & artsupplies, old Oriental rugs, oldjewelry, old toys, old guns, oldswords, clacks, pocketwatches, silver, china cabinets,desk secretaries, book cases,dining room tables, dressers, &fishing tackle. 481-3999 or481-5150 anytime.9/16/94 —S5IS—21036344-1

SNOW VILLAGEDepartment 56 houses. 997-0251, ifno answer leave message.8/31/94 —SSSt—21060603-1

I WANTED TO RENT I

ANTIQUES

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Ail real estate advertised Inthis newspaper is subject to

the Federal Fair Housing Act of1968 which makes it illegal to

advertise any preference,limitation or discrimination

based on race, color, religion,sex, handicap, familial status

or national origin, or anintention to make such

preference, limitation ordiscrimination. This publication

will not knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate

which is in violation of the law.Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellingsadvertised in this newspaper

are available on an equalopportunity basis.

3/22/2012 —SSSS— 2072220-1

Want your own antique shop?Booths are available in large hightraffic mall/shop for antique dealers.Call Captain Bob 481-3999.9/16/84 —Sttt~2106077B.1

COMPUTERS &COMPUTER EQUIP.

Hewlett Packard LaserJet Plusw/512k RAM $275., HoustonInstrument DMP-52 D-sized Plotter$850. 386DX-20MHZ w/EGA colormonitor, 40 Meg HD, 1 Meg RAM$350,283-9201.9/26/94 — SSSt — 21060948-1

OFFICE &RESTAURANT

EQUIPMENT

Affordable Office Furniture. Qualityused desks, files, chairs and tables.Buy, sell, trade, lease. We deliver. InStar Plaza corner of Old 41 andPondel la. 997-5659. AirConditioned. Visa/Mastercard.8/2/84 — SSSS— 21050292-1

THIS IS A BOLD AND CAPITALAD. FOR $1.50 MORE YOUCAN HAVE YOUR CLASSIFIEDAD LIKE THIS.9/24/2013 —SSSS—21O5B966-1

| GARDEN EQUIPMENT |1994 Snapper mower 14 H.P., 33"with mulcher kit Retail over $2500 -will sell for $1,395. Call 574-2227.8/38/94 —SStS—2106082Q-1

ANTIQUESAnitque Furniture: Oak 5 leg diningtable with 4 chairs $400. Walnutdresser & matching amoire $300.Bow-front chest $100. Plusmiscellaneous chairs. 458-1274.8/24/94 — tst»—a

STORE FIXTURESUSED

WE BUY & SELL•Show Cases

'Clothing Racks•Counters•Shelving

•Display Gondolas•Glass

All Types of Ulsc StoreDisplay Items

1115 OLD 41N. Ft. Myers

997-5888Open 7 days

PRICE CUTTERNORTH

8/28/64 - M i l - 31058457-1

HOME FURNISHINGS \Model Home furniture

Ralph Lauren sofa/love seat -hunter green S cranberry

srlped, $735.Ralph Lauren sofa, hunter

green A cranberry flame, $395.White-washed 10 piece dining

room, $1,850.Pecan bedroom (queen)

$1,650.Sofa/love seat, teal, peach A

creme, $735.For appointment call

481-4471.B/26/94 —t$»»— 11041193-1

Day bed, white Iron & brass,complete with 2 orthopedicmattresses & trundle. Never used,still in box. Cost $1,000. Must Sell!$285. Cash. 278-33799/8/94 — I t U—21042976-1

Sofa - Beautiful off-white, 3 piececorner sectional - Less than 2 yearsold - Cost over $2,000. Sale $600.Set of dacron drapes, customembroidered in Italy - For 8 footdoor wall - Cost over $1,000.- Sale$250,945-04138/24/84 —SSSt—21057274-1

Amish built lawn furniture. Swings,gliders, wishing wells, picnic sets,and settees. Quality built. Fullyassembled. Free delivery.Waltman's, corner of Pondella &Moody, N. Ft. Myers, FL 656-4848.8/29/94 —till—21057439-1

White twin bedroom set, 5/ pieces +mattresses, $300. Formica 46"round table + four chairs $100.3/piece sectional sofa, $75. Blackleather arm chair, $75. Gate legtable $75.945-72746/28/94 —tttt—21060654-1

Moving Sale - Dining room set,living room sofa, 2 swivel rockers,end tables, coffee table, sofa bed,recliner rocker, high back swivelrattan chair, lamps, etc. All likebrand new. 731-95108/26/94 —tttt—21060667-1

Sofa w/queen sleeper $225.; Diningroom table, china cabinet & 6 chairs$800.; Estate refrigerator $250.;Colonial double bed & night stand$350.; Kitchen table w/2 chairs$150. ; Bookcases ; ! ventertainment center; Kitchen cart;Everything like new. 540-42108/28/84 —tlH—21060678-1

SALE - SILKS - SALE Designerof quality trees. One of a kind. 3-9*.-Weeping Willow, Palms, Ficus,Magnolia, Ledges, Flowers,Baskets. Sale of Sales, Tues.-Sat.1416 Lafayette (near Quality Inn)549-1881,9-5 PM.

TuesdayAug. 23,1994 Classified 13B

CLOTHING

^ -K ** +* +* **Hand-Loomed100% Cotton

Jackets from Nepal.Gray, red/white, black/red,

purple/red.SML Not all sizes in all

colors. Only $35.Call 992-2423

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MISCELLANEOUS jInvestment opportunity: Collectionof United Nations sheets of stampsin deluxe lighthouse album $1,000.Wholesale value, sell below facevalue. $499. Also other select mintstamps available. 656-11551)11)11 —tSSS-21O6007B-1

For Sale - Rich black top soil &regular top soil, fill dirt, shell & stonedelivered, 18 yard loads. Also dumptruck for hire. Call 731-60371/25/94 —SSSS— 21060622-1

Rich's Home Care. Pride Inworkmanship. Unbeatable prices.Call 267-38961/25/94 -SSSS- 21060637-5

Feel Goodll Look Good II Safe andeffective 11 Jenasol Miracle Bullets •Dedicated to the Good Life •Longevity and Happiness.Discounted Rate - under $10. CallWalt Really Cares, 813-637-2603.8/2J/94 —ISIS—21060794-6

MUSICPiano and violin lessons given. 40+years of experience. All ageswelcome. Please call 458-1265,leave a message.8/24194 -tttt-21060382-1

MUSICALINSTRUMENTS

Eplphqnt bass with maple neck' with case, $225.

Ampeg B-12 EX Pdrtaflex bassamp with 2-12" speakers,

Vintage 1960's model, flip-topwheels, $195.

482-0933 eveningsand weekends.

9/2/94 - m s - 2io6C69B-i

PETS & SUPPLIES!Holly's Expert, Loving Pet-sittingService - while you're away, HELPSvisits your home - providesprofessional, personal and lovingcare for your pet(s) - short/long term- icensed - pet taxi - 19 years inIsland pet care. 472-1176.1)24)94 —SStS-21021480.3

Learn to show your dog!!Conformation classes startingSeptember 13. For more'"'Ofmation call 481-1711 or 731-0028. Great Fort Myers Dog Club. Anon-profit organization.«/27)94 -SttS-31060955-1

HORSES &LIVESTOCK

Golden Palomino, 1980 15.1 hands,kids safe, western pleasure, AQHAReg. Excellent history for brood-T*'l .Also boarding, 1 stall left.»125. includes feed, wormer andPasture. 694-0538 after 5 p.m.-»/24/94 — stSS—210605B4.1

How to stay home and make over$100. a day. Excellent pay! Homeworkers needed. Over 400companies need home workersnow. Free details. Rush S.A.S.E. to:W & W Enterprises, 8951 BonitaBeach Road, Suite #525, Dept. 125,Bonita Springs.Fla., 339238)26/94 —SSSS— 21056801-1

Ft. Myers Beach, room, board &salary for man or woman to care forolder gentleman with Parkinson'sDisease. Please call 463-0230,leave message. Must havereferences.8/25/94 — SSSS— 21059398.5

Da-Boys, Inc. needing generallaborers and sanitation workers.Please apply in person at 136Pondella Rd. or call between 9:00a m & 2:00 p.m. at 997-1615.B/26/84 -SSSS— 21060761-1

Pizza cook, exp. Full-time 10:30 to6:00 p.m. No Sunday. Call 278-5556.B/26/94 —SSSS—21060837-1

INDEPENDENT SANIBEL BANKNEEDS TELLER. PREFEREXPERIENCE, BUT WILL TRAIN.BASIC OFFICE SKILLS A MUST.WORD PERFECT A PLUS. CALLPERSONNEL OFFICER AT 466-7500B/25/84 -SSSt-21061020-3

TRAVEL |Airline tickets: (3): 2 male; 1 female,non-stop to Cleveland from Tampa,gray a 2+ hour flight! for Aug. 30th,« 9 each. Cash only. Call 549-1629.

GENERAL-HELPWANTED

J 2 " AH Areas. Earn to 50%. Over»»2? p « r o d u c t s •» sell. Workplace,amity, hands, neighbors. No door-s ' 0 0 ' required. Discounts. Part/full3 - ' "surance available. Sandi 1-800-966-2166._»/8784 tSII—21041039-1

f the nation's fasting growingrr i£me s s e s n e e d s v o u ! L a r seincome potential, stuffing envelopesa t home. Send self-addressedP?,m?.e£ e n v e lope to: Envelope

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MANAGEMENT -HELP WANTED

Work America, Inc. seeking detailedoriented person for full-timemanagement trainee position.Please apply in person at 136Pondella Road or call between 9:00a.m. & 2:00 p.m. at 997-1615.8/26/84 —SStS—21060762.1

PART TIME - HELPWANTED

Part-time help wanted, no nights orSundays. Apply at Sanibel GoodwillBoutique, 2440 Palm Ridge Rd.8/23/84 — SSSS-21060562-3

Light maintenance, P/T - 20 hours -Thursdays, Fridays & 1/2 daySaturday, Ft. Myers Beach resort.463-1133B/25/84 —StSS—21060617-5

Mature, responsible person wantedfor part-time position at clothingstore on Ft. Myers Beach. Eveningsand weekends. $5. hour pluscommission. Call Kim 463-4600B/25/84 — SSSS— 21060638-5

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8/27)84 —1111—21061058-1

SALES -HELPWANTED

Excellent opportunity for qualifiedp e r s o n / I n c o m e $35,000+,company leads, managementpotential. Attitude, personality amust. Upward mobility for someonewho is determined to succeed.Confidential interview Ms.Lamphere, 813-433-1199.8/2/84 —SSSS— 21058171-1

SALES • HELPWANTED

SELL WHERE IT'S FUN!Dynamic, Motivated personnelto join staff In four of the finest

clothing A gift boutiqueson Captiva.

Sales experience required forFT/PT, including

weekends.Base pay + comtn.

Advancement & sailing opp.ON AND OFFSHORE

Call Lynn 813-454-16448/24/84 —SSSS— 21054525-3

Part-time sales person to take overestablished territory, car necessary.Great position for someone lookingfor additional income. 694-60998/25/84 — SSSS—2105B736-1

TWO GREAT STORES!Seeking specialists with

experience in kids clothingand lor womens swim for

KIDERIFFIC S SIMPLY SWIMon Captiva Island.

Good pay and benefits.FT/PT Including weekends.Advancement opportunity.Call Lynn 813-454-1544.

8/24/84 —StSS— 21060265-3

SKILLS & TRADESHELP WANTED

TYPESETTERMac Experience Preferred

Apply at:THE BREEZE CORPORATION

2510 DEL PRADO BLVD.CAPE CORAL, FL

8/28/2008 —SSSS— 2040766-1

"EXQUISITE"1985 Regal Limited, 2 door, V-

6, 39K original miles, powerwindows, power locks, tilt

wheel, cruise. Just spent $700.on new AIC system. This car is

BEAUTIFULill $3,995. Byappointment . 945-4858.

8/23/84. - t U S - 2105B70B-1

1985 Cadillac FleetwoodBrougham,

under 60,000 miles! $3,500.Call Randy 549-3522

B/DB4 —SSSS— 21060584-1

1988 Ford Tempo, am/fmw/cassette, power steering &brakes, air, 4 door, 5 speed. $4,200.Call 433-1155.8/28/84 —SSSS— 21060595-1

1986 Pontiac Parisienne 4 dr., 45Kcorrect mileage. Loaded with everyoption. V-8. Absolutely perfect. Mustsee. Asking $5,700.267-5011.8/26/84 —SSSI—21060816-1

1985 Plymouth Voyager, 53,000 mi.Custom wheels, excellent interior,good body. $4,500. O.B.O. 481-82128/2S/84 —SSSS—2106Q872-5

1990 Ford Escort Wagon LX, redtop rack, A/C, P/S, AM-FM stereo,front wheel drive, 26,000 miles,$4,500.481-8412. Many extras.8/26/94 —SSSS—21060914-1

1993 Four Winns 215 Sundowner,5.0L EFI, Cobra eng. w/100 hrs. oneng., full ski pkg., includes skis,tube, ropes & vests w/trlr,, $19,500O.B.O. 813-542-9118 Eves, or 336-9228. Must see.8/26)84 —SSSS—21060878-1

Sea Ray 240 Sundancer - 1976 inA-1 condition. Loran, AC7DCrefridge, AC/elec. stove, head,much more. BUC value - $13,000.Asking $8,900. Trailer available.945-48278/26/94 —SSSS—21060885-1

Experienced driver for tri-axle dump& tractor trailer. Clean license, non-smoker. Call after 6 p.m. 731-60378/28/94 —SSSS—21060623-1

Body shop crew - opening for bodypersons, sanders, tapers & paintersfor production auto body &. paintshop. Call 772-4131.8/26/94 —SSSS—21060722-1

| DOMESTIC AUTOS jCavalier 1993 2 dr. automatic, air,etc. Low mileage. We OK all typesof credit. $350 down or trade. CallRuss T. only at 332-0448. Dealer.aJ26/94 —SSSS—21058338-1

Firebird '91 coupe. Red, sharp.Must see. Terms arranged at ouroffice with $450 down. Call Russ T.only at 332-0448. Dealer.8)26/94 —SSSS—21058338-1

Buick 1989 Century. Clean. Extras.All types of credit okayed with $350down. We finance. Trade welcome.Call Russ T. only at 332-0448.Dealer.B/26/94 —SSSS-21Q5B340-1

1981 Olds 4 Door, good condition,ice cold A/C, new tires. New vinylroof- $995. O.B.O. 765-1353B/25/B4 -SSSI—21059816.5

Olds '85, Delta 88,4 door, new tires,full power, one owner, garage-kept,"like new," white with navy top. Mustsee, $3,500. 694-4036.8/24)94 —»SSS— 21060379-1

1979 Mercury Zephyr Z7, 2 dr., 4speed, manual, mechanicallysound. Good transportation, $600.772-8849 Dealer.S/24)B4 — SSSS— »1060421-1

1984 Pontiac Sunbird stationwagon, automatic, ice cold air,mechanically sound. New tires. Likenew inside and out, $1,800. 772-8849 Dealer.8)24/94 —SiSS—21060423-1

1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme,2 dr., 231 V-6, new paint and vinylroof. Custom wheels. Well-kept.Very good condition, $1,695. 772-8849 Dealer. - —- —•B/24/94 —SSIt—21060425-1

1985 Ford Escort EXP, 2 dr.hatchback, 5 speed, manual.Sunroof, buckets with console AM-FM cass., red exterior, gray intenor,new Michelin tires. Very reliable,$1,600.772-8849 Dealer.BI24/S4 — SSSS— 21080426-1

1986 Oldsmobile Dejta 88 Royaie, 4dr. sedan, 86,000 miles, air, AM-FMcass cruise control. Drives andrides like new, $2,295. 772-8849Dealer,8)24)94 —SSSS—21060429-1

1986 Mercury Lynx, 4 dr.hatchback, maroon with grayinterior, automatic, 42,000 originalmiles, interior and exterior are tikenew. Mechanically sound, $1,600.772-8849 DealerB/24/94 — SSSS-21060430-1

1972 Chevy Wagon 9 Passenger,good condition $750. O.B.O. 275-4122O24)B4 — SSSS—2106049B-1

SPORTS & IMPORTSAUTOS

1988 Mitsubishi Conquest TSlturbo. Great condition, $6,950. 433-1270 or 765-8080.8)27)94 — SSSS— 21059183-1

Mercedes, 1988, 300E. Loaded.Everything in excellent condition.Garage-kept, must sell. Considertrade. $13,900. 267-5011.8126)84 —SSSt—21059931-1

CLASSICS &ANTIQUE AUTOS

T-Bird 1968. auto., A/C, P/S, P/B.P/seats, P/W, tilt wheel. Landau top.2 dr., 429 engine. Excellentcondition. Can you take care of thiscar? $3,500. 694-5084, Eves: 334-1742.8)26/94 —SSSS—2106 0993-1

1 TRUCKS & VANS \Ranger 1989 pickup XLT. Auto, air.$450 down. We finance. Nounnecessary red tape. Call Russ T.only at 332-0448. Dealer.

6/26/84 — SSSS— 21058336-1

Chev. S-10 '93, sharp. Extras. Mustsee to appreciate. Past credit noproblem. $250 down plus tax. CallRuss T. only at 332-0448. Dealer.

" 8/26/94 —SttS—21058337-1 •

Sport van. One ton 1976 Chevy.Dependable workhorse. 350 v-8,automatic, dual air, good tires. CallRich at 472-0022. $1,000.8)27)94 —ISSS—21080237-5

1990 Chrysler Mini-Van Town &Country, all options + moon roof,premium sound & leather interior.$12,500. O.B.O. 813-267-5025B/24/94 —SSSS—21060554-1

1987 GMC 1/2 ton pick-up with toolbox, $2,700. O.B.O. 540-0895B/26/84 — SSSS— 210608B7-1

I REC. VEHICLES \Champion motor home, yr. 74, 26ft., sleeps 8, motor 440, new tires,great shape, must sell. Asking$6,500.458-40328)26/94 —SISS—21058727-1

MOTORCYCLEMOPEDS

&

SAIL BOATS j30 Ft. Newport 1969, goodcondition, atomic four engine, 10-1/2 ft. beam, 4-1/2 ft. draft. Sleeps 6,9 sails, electronics, 8 ft. fiberglassdinghy, $12,000. 772-1554 or 772-3160.

8126/94 — SSSS—2105B901-1

Honda V65 Magna. 9000 adultridden miles. New rear tire Sbattery, excellent condition. Mustsee to appreciate. 693-5959. 694-4875. Ask for Don. $2,350.8)25)84 —SSSS— 21060635-1

1988 KX250, excellent condition,ready to race, spare parts. AnswerEdge boots, chest protector,practice pants. Beady to go at$1,400,694-1408.8)26)94 —SSSS—21060760-1

1980 KZ-1000 shaft. With extras,$1,500.0.8.0.540-08951/26)84 — IttS—I10B08BB-1

| POWER BOATS |New 26 ft. all fiberglass trailerablehouseboat, head, galley, steeps 4.$9,995. with 40 -H.P-.-Nissan-outboard $12,995. plus freight andsafes tax. Call Catamaran CruisersDirect Outlet 772-9657 or 1-800-YACHT-55

8)25/94 —sstt—21057222-1

16' Cobiawith 40 horse, galvanizedtrailer & extras. $1,500 orbest offer.267-1686. x - r

8)26/94 —SStt—21058276-1

1990 34'LUHRSTwin 454 Crusaders, 180 hours, air,generator, walk-thru flybridgemodel, like new. $67,500.549-01299/1)94 —SStt— 21060610-1

26 ft. pontoon houseboat, 75 H.P.Mercury engine oil injected, kitchenwith sofas, $12,000. O.B.O. 542-41658/26/94 —SSSS—21060624-1

Center console 25 ft. Sea Sport. 235Evinrude. All extras, excellentcondition. Ready to go fishing.$5,000. 542-2747 leave message.B/26/94 — SSSS— 21060828-1

CANOES &PADDLECRAFT

14 ft. fiberglass canoe, includeselectric trolling motor. Excellentcondition, $350. Call 472-2278.B/26/B4 — SSSS—210607B1-3

BOAT PARTSSUPPLIES

&

Boat names in pre-spaced vinylletters for $25. Your choice of stylesand colors. Quality hand paintingand vinyl striping. Dan at Gulf StarMarina, 850-32888/27/94 —SSSS—21061028-5

[INTERVAL FOR SALE|Call me to purchase or sell vacationtime share weeks on Sanibel. HerbSimon, Broker-Realtor. Office 772-1010, Residence 574-5697,1-800-933-1458. Professional RealtyConsultants of Lee County, Inc.

8/23/94 —SSSS— 2081861-8

Sanibel Island. Casa Ybel. Week 38,September, unit 144F. All amenities,2 bedroom, 2 bath, Gulf beach.Modest price due to motivated olderowner. $6,000.613-947-6865.

9/30)84 —SSSS— 21060316-1

VACATIONPROPERTY

POINTE SANTO DESANIBEL

Luxurious Gulf front penthousecondo. 2 BR, 2 BA, screenedlanal, with spiral staircase to

private rooftop sundeck.Gorgeous sunrises and

sunsets. Beautifully decoratedand fully^ equipped.

Substantial savings.Call owner, 215-6S4-2371.

B/30/94 -SStS— 1966727-3

South Seas PlantationGulf Cottage

Direct through owner.3/BR, 3/BA, loft, porch,

beautifully furnished, washer,dryer, TV, VCR, pool, tennis,sleeps 2-8 people, etc. After

10:00 a.m.-11 p.m.1-800-227-1783

Or (714) 499-17838/30/94 —StSS— 2068168-3

CAPTIVA GULF FRONTLUXURY HOME

BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE BEACHAT YOUR DOORSTEP

Long driveway Into lushtropical estate grounds.

Exclusive, tastefully decorated.3/4 bedrooms or den. Sleeps

eight. 3-112 baths. Largeheated pool and spa.

Nominated for ArchitecturalAwards. Terraces and pool

pavilion. All amenities.Brochure available.

$3,600/week High Season$2,380/week Low Season

Days: 201-569-2111Weekends: 914-687-0360

8/30/94 —SSSt— 2083881-3

CAPTIVA - Luxury Gulf fronthouse - vaulted ceilings,

screened lanai and open deckoverlooking Gulf to enjoy

beautiful sunsets.Private, beach, heated pool,

all amenities.Weekly

617-483-17078/30/94 — t t t t — 20aS67»-3

January '95has just become available.

CHANGE OF PACEBeautiful Vacation Home

3 bedrooms, 2 bathsYour own private tennis court

A swimming pool, 100 yards toGulf of Mexico. Call for times

available.216/338-8031216/338-5281

8/30)94 -SSSS— 2094544-3

LUXURIOUS SANIBELPRIVATE HOMEAVAILABLE NOW

& INQUIRIES FOR 1995BEAUTIFUL GARDENS,

PRIVACY, SPECTACULARBEACH, DOMESTIC HELP.

MORE COMFORTABLE,LESS COST THAN CONDO.

COUPLE ONLY.(914) 737-6121 WEEKDAYS

(914) 528-8881EVENINGS A WEEKENDS

8/30)94 —SSSS— 2095371-3

A THREE BEDROOM AND 2BEDROOM, GULF FRONTWITH PRIVATE POOL AND

SPA. AVAILABLE FORVACATION RENTAL. SPECIAL

SUMMER RATES. OPTION TOUSE ALL SOUTH SEAS

PLANTATION'S RESORTFACILITIES.

CALL OWNER AFTER 3.00P.M. EST, 219-272-0889 OR

219-271-0115.8/23/94 —SStt— 21018634-3

CaptivaOn Gulf Estate home.

3 or 4 BR/3 BA, ultimate luxury,all amenities,

lap pool, exercise room.Weekly rentals available.Owner (813) 395-0162

a/30/94 —SSSS— 21024247-3

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONGulf Cottage

A+ Rating - Directly on theBeach.

3 BR/3 BA plus Loft.Available Thanksgiving Week

And a Few Choice DatesFor 1995 Season.

When Only the Best Will Do!Call 813-472-0225 or

813-395-9535Laava message.

8/30)84 —Sttt— 21031276-3

BOCA GRANDERemember Sanibsl

15 yre. ago?Try Boca Grand a this year.

Beachfront accommodations,villas and/or private homes

available.Call toll free for Information

1-800-881-2622Boca Grande

Real Estate, Inc.B/31/94 — t t t t — 210*8732-7

Sanibel Tennisplace Condo1 BR/1 BA, beautifullyfurnished, with piano!

Gorgeous waterfront view.Available for entire '94 - '95

seasonlCall Tony at 813-394-4192,

Ext. 44 - days.8)24)94: —SSSt— 21054524-3

Beacfi front Cottage" " 'Beach front Cottage ' 2/1screened porch!!! Full kitchenw/microwavelll Furnished, cable,central air! I!! Prestigious, quiet,North end of Ft. Myers Beach!!Beautiful sunsetslllll $500. weekly.Summer rate. Phone 813-463-55189/3/94 —«Stt—21057341-5

THREE (3) NIGHTS AT $99.Summer Special for 2 persons atSandbar Resort, on the Gulf OFMexico, Ft Myers Beach. 463-6992,Jet ski special $20. per 1/2 hone8/26/94 —tttS—21058029-1

Western NC vacation mountainhomes. Secluded 2 story with deck-fireplace - 2nd home airconditioned. Both fully furnished -bring toothbrush. Free brochure,-..$250/wk. Details 704-644-9470.8)31/94 — t t t t — 21059487-6

"Visiting Ashville North Carolina?Beautiful mountain viewsl 2 Milesfrom Blue Ridge Parkway. Largefurnished cabin with fireplace.Available Sept. 1st. Daily - weekly -Weekends. Call 704-665-0124 *

10)13/94 — tSt t— 21059BB1.1

Ft. Myers Beach - Seasonal 1 BR/1BA. Short walk to Beach. A/C, allappliances including microwave,T.v. & cable. Taking appiicatiqns for'94-'95 season. Availableimmediately. 3 month minimum.$1,600. per month & references.813-337-19558/26/94 — tSSt—2H»O0a4-S

Sanibel Island -Island Beach Club.

Gulf view condo,2 bedrooms, 2 baths,completely furnished,

with all amenities.Available 10/15/94.

Contact owner(404) 751-19S9

9)9)94, —tStt— 21060267-3

Sanibel-Captiva time share, ownersrent your week(s) for only a 25%commission through the vacationShoppe. Call 1 -800-237-7370 forinformation.

11/11/84 -Sttt—Z1061016.3

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REAL ESTATEDISTANT

COOL WESTERNNORTH CAROLINA UTS.

FREE BROCHURES:Homes - CabinsLots • Acreage

Lake front Views

IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS

RAPER REALTY, INC.P.O. BOX 619

MURPHY, NC 28306

1-800-438-31598/26.-B4 —SiSS— Z035Q9-7

1 LOTS FOR SALE |Builder has oversized lots

on canal in exclusivegated subdlvlson.

East End of Sanlbel location,with beach club and private

access. Surrounded bybeautiful existing homes.Call for more information

395-09098/23/94 —SSSS— 210S42S5-3

Two lots in The Dunes.One has beautiful expansive

lake view. Other looks onpreserve, For more information

call395-0909

8(24194 —SSSi— 21024258-3

Gulf front Homesite on Sanibel$499,000!

Magnificent Gulf of Mexicoviews and extra deep

quiet beach.Call John Gee, Realtor, atSanibel & Marco Island

Properties472-4808

after hrs. 395-12308)25194 — I8SS— 21044390-3

Gateway by ownerl Mahogany Runlot. Water sewer paid. $59,800.Days 936-1319. Evenings 549-7692.3/26/94 — » S S - 21056652-1

Sanibel Island. Canal lot. Large lotover 2/3 acre. $205,000. (813) 472-6109 or 472-2568 after 5:00 P.M.

»)25I»< —«S1—21057731-3Pine Island - 1.77 acres ready tobuild, S Bed/5 Bath Silt home,permit and impact fees paid.$53,000. Consider exchangeinvestment property Central FortMyers. Broker - Owner, P.O. Box717, Mailacha, 33909.8/26/94 —1155—2-1060659-4

Lots 51-52, block 520, unit 13 inCape Coral for sale by owner.$18,000. Call anytime (516) 326-1760.B/26194 — t i s i — 21080828-1

WATERFRONTPROPERTY

Lake front Paradise by Owner.Rare Sanlbsl find. Breathtakingview on beautiful lake inprivate community. Quiet cul-de-sac. Large water frontage.201-5S9-S033. Priced to sail.10/2SO4 — 5i5S— 1863370-3

FOR SALE BYOWNER

All you row need is $650. and goodcredit for this NEW 3 bdrm. homesin San Carlos, & Cape Coral. 334-8330.8/31/84 —SSSS—21048876-1

Bayside Estates - One person mustbe 55 or older. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths• Huge lanai * Dock ' Electric boatlift * Furnished or unfurnished * Forsale $115,000. or lease $850. + 25ft. Welicraft for sale * Call forappointment 466-8399, H-486-4417.8)26184 —SSSS—11060182-1

Location, location, location! 2 story,contemporary, 3 bedroom, 2-1/2bath, on cul-de-sac. Double oarage,all appliances, 180' seawall, 2 docksw/direct access to river. All cityutilities.. Call and see today! 772-3125. . :3/26)94 . —SSiS—21080944-1

p P E CORALf HOMES

3/2/2,.,cathedral ceilings, insideutility iroom, sprinklers, partialfenced-,- enclosed porch with vinylsliders'lind ceramic tile. Appraised$85,500, Sell $79,900. 542-0463leave message. Pelican, Gulf andCape High Schools.B/2/84 • ' —»S8S —21060767-1

Whiskey Creek, 5306 Selby Dr.4/BD, 2 BA, pool home on golfcourse. Vaulted ceilings, sun deck,living room, much more. 3 blocksfrom Elementary, $142,500 firm.Call 489-1767, Tanglewood.BI2I0* — »St» — 210591B0-1

FORT MYERS HOMES I

LEASE/OPTIONWITH 10% DOWN •

SAN CARLOS PARK -MUST SELL

3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths onoversized 3 lots.

Tinted windows, screenedpool, fenced yard with swing

set. Ceramic tile.Many other extras.

Great schools.$85,000.

Call Colleen813-267-7061

8/27/B4 —SiSS— 21060262-3

SAMBEL/CAPTIVAHOMES

Shell Harbor canal front, groundlevel home. 3 BR, 2 BA plus den oroffice. Newly decorated, newappliances, split floor plan,completely furnished. Steps toprivate beach. $327,000. 813-395-S269.B/30/94 —SSSS—21051349-3

GENERAL REALESTATE

GLENN CARRETTA'S

REAL ESTATE GUIDEFOR

BUYING & SELLINGPROPERTIES

ONSANIBEL & CAPTIVA

ISLANDS

CALL NOW BEFORE MAKINGA BUYING OR SELLING

DECISION.

GLENN IS A BROKERSALESWOMAN WITH

JOHN NAUMANN t ASSOC.,WITH 12 YRS. EXPRIENCE.

THIS 30 PAGE GUIDEINCLUDES INFORMATION ON:

1. FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WHEN BUYING AND SELUNG.2. SAMPLE CASH FLOW.

3. CONDOMINIUMBREAKDOWN OFINFORMATION.

4. TAX DEFERRED EXCHANGEINFORMATION.

5. COSTS TO BUYERS &SELLER AT CLOSING.

6. AVERAGE PRICE RANGESON MOST CONDOS AND

MUCH MORE-

TAKE ADVANTAGE OFGLENN'S 12 YEARS

EXPERIENCE IN SALES ANDLISTINGS:

$5 MILLION 1992$5.7 MILLION 1993

CALL GLENN CARRETTA AT472-3121/481-3553

1-800-232-6004B/23/84 — t i t s — 2101B837-3

Contractor wants to buy fix-uphouse. Will joint venture. 481-08838/26/94 —tISt—21060676-1

CONDOS FOR SALE \Marco Island - Beach front.

2 Bed., 2 Baths Condos.Fully Furnished and equipped.

Pool and tennis.312-665-9892

B/23/S4 —Sit ;— 31058598-3

MOBILE HOMES FORSALE

Old Bridge Park N.F.M., 24X52,carport, shed, comp. furn., fullyloaded, 1 owner, deceased.Sacrifice $29,000. Private sale. 549-5054.8/24/94 — SISS—21058B95-1

Mobile & lot in Fountain View AdultPark. Priced to sell fast. Only$25,000. Makeoffersl In excellentcondition & furnished. HomeHunters, Inc. 939-0001 - Eves.Henry Dilling 656-66548/26/94 —sttt—21059834-1

1993 Gulfstream Innsbrook traveltrailer. Furnished, ready to moveinto. At Sun & Shade Campgrounds,Punta Gorda. Call 813-575-8113,lot 9, but come lo tot 65. $10,500.B'26/94 —mt—21060041-1

Open House! Saturdays a Sundays.Lovely well maintained doublewide,.on two.(2) lots fenced, manyjinatyre_citrus trees. Furnished, ready tomove in. This is really a must see!Call owner (813) 283-2979, Pin©Island.8)26/94 —itSS—2106P656-4

Distress Sale. M.H. 12x56, 2 BD, 1bath, family park, fully furnished,new roof-over, awnings, carport,plus 10x8 utility shed. ADT securitysystem, central H/A. Plus more.Asking $7,995 O.B.O. 995-5730.8/26/94 — SStS—21060BS1-1

Sanibel Island - PeriwinklePark

3 Bedroom 12x58 - plus a12x16 addition - partially

furnished - quiet park. Walk tothe beach. Only $35,000 - or

owner will finance for less thanyou can rent.

Eves: John Kennedy 765-4852Century 21 AAIM Realty,

939-31118/23/84 - S S S S - 21061031-1

INVESTMENTPROPERTY

18 unit apartments, frontage onthree streets, zoned business,faces Red Sox Stadium. Steal at$300,000. Low down, ownerfinance. Call Libby Dahim, 481-0883after hours, or 939-0001. HomeHunters, Inc.9/2)94 —SStS — 21058990-1

COMMERCIALPROPERTY/SALE

PELICAN PLACEOffice or retail space available

in center containing BarrierIsland Pharmacy, Lagorio's

Pizza and Goodwill.472-1439

2440 Palm Ridge Road.8/31/94 —SSSS— 2063523-3

Commercial space for rent.Palm Ridge location.

Available immediately.All or part of spaca.

Contact Mike Robideau472-1511

B/2S/94 —SStt— 210a23>3-3

Periwinkle WayRetail Spaceisland's Finest

High Traffic Area1200, 1400, 2600 s.f.

Available Now472-2280

8)6)64 —SSSS— 21037663-3

Auto Repair Shop Or Light IndustryWarehouse for rent, Cape CoralIndustrial Park. Former successfulauto repair shop. 3,188 sq. ft. A/Coffice/ 2-12 ft. doors; Drive-thru.High traffic street. 1112 S.E. 12Court. For particulars - call 765-1908.9/1/84 —SSSS—31044B35-5

Commercial Property.Centrally located on

Periwinkle Way.Ideal tor offices or

commercial service business.Vacant & available

for occupancy.Call Ann

8:30-5:00 395-0888After 5:00 466-0330

8/25/84 — 1SSS— 210517S2-3

_RENTALjHARING_JBeautiful home in quietneighborhood, security patrol. Gulfaccess, elec. dock available, nicelyfurnished, non-smoker, $75. perweek on half utilities. 1 mo. security.Available Oct. 1st. References. 283-95158/25/94 —SSSS—21060631-1

Share nice 2 BR, 2 bath duplex inS.W. Cape. $250 plus 1/2 utilities.Contact Al, 574-1248 or 772-4238.9/2/94 —SSSt—21060758-1

APARTMENTS &DUPLEXES FOR RENT

Sanibel Studio. New carpet.$495/mo. 278-1063

8-/25/94 —tut— 21054740-3Southern tip of Pine Island, 1bedroom waterfront, with screenedporch at $550 mo. annual; seasonal$850 plus utilities. Cable, water &garbage included. Small pet O.K.Dock space available. Cai! 813-488-1732,813-772-8334.8/27/34 —t»tS—21056736-4

Cape Coral waterfront, large 2bedroom, 2 bath tri-plex, $450 mo.4520 S.E. 5th Place, Russellcommercial & investment property.939-5665.972/B4 —ttt l—21060708-1

| CONDOS FOR RENTPOINTE SANTO: 2 br/2 ba condo,completely furnished, gulf view.Weekly rentals available. Seasonalrates. Contact owner, 812/378-0567.B/30/94 —SSSS— 174992-3

| CONDOS FOR RENT |LOGGERHEAD CAY 2 BD/2 BA,Gulf view. $550/wk off season (May1st - Dec. 21st). Seasonal rents(Dec. 2st - April 30th) also available.Rates vary. 908-223-67488/30/84 —SSSS— 2009677-3

THE ATRIUM - 2 BR/2 BA condo.Beautifully decorated, overlookinggulf. All amenities. 2-week minimum.Owner (313) 886-4757.8/30)84 —SStt— 2010088-3

POINTE SANTO 2 BR/2 BA Gulfview. Sleeps six. OCEAN'S REACH1 BR/1 BA Gulf front. Sleeps 4. Pool,tennis, BBQs, screened porches,mint condition. Call owner fordiscount rates. 404-587-3120.8/30/84 —SSSS— 2082981-3

ATRIUM - GULF FRONT - 3 BR/3BA, DEN, RENT THROUGHOWNER AND SAVE. 2 WEEKMINIMUM. PHOTOS AVAILABLE.CALL 609-985-0322 OR 609-492-7389.

11/8)94 —SSSS— 2084667-3

Coquina Beach - 2 BR, 2 BA, Gulfside. Newly decorated, all amenities.Available weekly, bi-weekly, ormonthly. Call (813) 395-23618/30/84 —SSSS —21024250-3

Sand Pointe Condo - On Gulf ofMexico. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths.Clean and comfortable withreasonable prices. Call 1-800-804-73688/1 3/94 — Sttt—21038587-3

House for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,living room, family room, 2 cargarage, fenced-in yard, convenientlocation Cape Coral. $625 mo., 1st &last month plus security. 574-7040.8)26/94 —SSSS—21060780-1

CLEANING

Sanibel Condo2 BR/2 BA

Waterfront! $1,100/mo.278-1063

B/J5)94 —tiSt— 21054743-3

SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONLands End Village, 3 BR/3 BA.

Fantastic view of Gulf andRedfish Pass, weekly or

monthly rates. Save direct.Owner, Days 800-227-3633

and ask for Glna.Eves: (201) 627-1267

B/30/84 — tllS— 20B5677-3

South Seas Beach VillaFor Rent

2 BD/2 BA with "sleeping" loft,accommodates 6. Located on

Gulf of Mexico, spectacularview. Reasonable rates

through owner.Contact Mrs. M. Wrolole

(908) 747-5930.Now accepting reservations.8/30/94 —SSSS— 20B567B-3

SW Cape, 2 Bd/2 Ba, 1st floor,inside laundry, carport, approx.1,150 sq. ft. $450 per mon. Willconsider lease-option. Call 458-4160 or 813-399-8335 collect.8/26/94 —tttt—2105B45B-1

Handicapped accessible large 1bedroom condo with lanai, right onBeach. Available for season - ormonthly $2,500/ per month.Covered parking, pool & beachhandicap accessible also. Callcollect 312-477-77449)2/84 — t t t t —21060875-5

Office, house, others, cleaningservice available. Professional,European style. Commercial,residential cleaning. Thorough,honest & reliable. Very goodreferences & reasonable prices.Please call Alicia 813-542-19918/2/94 — t t t t —21057704-1

FURNITURE REPAIR &REFINISHING

HOMES FOR RENT §You can only get there by boat

or plane. Very private, veryspecial. North Captiva Island.Superb fishing, shelling andlegendary sunsets! Sort of

Sanibel before causeway. Btour guest in a luxury 3 BR/2 BAbeachfront home with tennis,

pool and a golf cart to explorethe Island. Off season rates

until Thanksgiving $1,500/wk.,then $2,100/wk. till Easter.

Call Elizabeth Falella at407-647-6111.

8/30/84 —SSSS— 20B4055-3

WICKER WORLDWE CUSTOM BUILD

WICKER AND RATTANFURNITURE ANDACCESSORIES.

ALSOREPAIR, REPAINT,

RECANE, REWEAVE.SERVICE COUNTER

FOR SALE, CASH DRAWER,COMPARTMENTS FOR BAGS,

ETC. $500.542-3832.

9/17/94 —SSSS— 2097689-8

HANDYMAN

The Atrium - Exclusive Gulf-frontluxury. 2 BR, 2 baths, den, wrap -around balcony. Sunsetsl Fall datesavailable till 11/10, $675/wk. 3/11 -3/25, $1,400/wk. Brochureavailable. Call owner, 800-484-7304 PIN 8286.8/30/94 — t t t t — 20B6531-3

King's Crown - Gulf condo, 2 BR/2BA, screened lanai, heated pool,tennis. 2 week minimum. 617-659-7460.8/30/84 —St t t— 2086535-3

If you have 30 days or more tospend at perhaps the nicest placeon Sanibal, are a owing person orfamily, we have the place for you!2,000 sq. ft. Gulf front condo. 2bedroom, 2 bath with den, Jacuzzi.Low density complex. 2 lap pools,sauna, 6 lighted tennis courts. Likenew S would like to keep it that way.Summer a Fall months available.(216)568-0109.8/30/94 —SSSS—21031785-3

ACROSS1 Out-of-date6 FDR's pet

10 Ethnic group.14 Throbbed15 Algerian city16 Norwegian saint17 Renders

senseless18 Weaken by

subversion20 Small amounts21 Black cuckoo22 Yeast, for one23 Make up one's

mind25 Hemingway or

Borgnine26 Take for granted28 Pouch29 Burmese gibbon30 TV pioneer,

Milton33 Bottle parts37 Doozy39 Meted out41 Faucet problem42 More extensive44 Performers46 Vane letters47 Rim49 Servitude class51 Grate noisily54 Swiss house55 Talks idly56 Turncoat57 Thailand, once60 Memory ability62 Make up for63 Roman way64 Coup d ' ~65 Five: prefix66 Hardy heroine67 Decomposes68 Ford's son

DOWN1 Gone by2 Judicial

proceedings3 Trembled

convulsively4 Sight and smell5 McMahon and

Asner6 Sank7 Golf's Palmer

3/2 split plan, 1,740 sq. ft. directaccess canal, pool, fenced yard,convenient location, first and lastmonth's security deposit. No lease,immediate occupancy, $750. plusUtilities. 574-47598)24/94 —SSSS—21060418-1

989 Ridgeway Drive, near NorthFort Myers HS. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath,freshly painted and new carpet,W/D. HUD approved. Available now$625.458-06918/26)84 —SSSt—21060700-1

For rent. Nice, newer 3 BR, 2 BA,double garage, Cape Coral home,Caloosa schools ! Greatneighborhood! Friendly neighbors I$665 per month. Available 9/1. Call574-9495 for viewing appointment.8/26)94 —SSSS—21060707-1

ANNUAL RENTAL/LEASE OPTION.Gumbo Limbo S.D. 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 cargarage, fireplace. $975 monthly.Call 472-3751 evenings &weekends.

8)25)94 —SSSS—21060760-3

FREE CONSULTATIONFREE ESTIMATES

'PAY WHEN SATISFIED-"THE BEST IN HOME

IMPROVEMENTS"Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Professional Repairsand

MaintenancePainting • Carpentry

Screen Repair • MinorPlumbing

•ROOF REPAIR-•References-

(813) 458-53788/31/94 —SSSt—21056530-1

LANDSCAPING |Frazee's Horticultural Service

Landscaping, Plant Doctor,Pruning.

Landscapes from 3 plantsto complete home gardens,I Identify and recommend

proper care of plants for thoseunfamiliar with our

sub-tropical foliage.For free estimates on

landscaping and pruning call772-0143.

Problem diagnosis and carerecommendation billed by the

hour.9/1)94 - S S S S - 21080702-1

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j* /\CINDYMALSZYCKI M l franchise independently owned & operated, 61994 DOSI.

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813 472-3311

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472-4808Trcctops Center

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Sanibel, FL 33957(813) 472-4808

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Incredible views from thisimmaculate 2380 sq. ft."Like New" bayfront home.3 BR, 2.5 bath plus a denfeaturing oak floors,fireplace, beautiful kitchenwith top of the lineappliances, security system,hurricane shutters, boatdock, and many otherspecial features. A "mustsee" to appreciate thiswonderful bayfront value!

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UNIQUE FAMILY home less than 200 yards from Gulf of Mexico (at high tide). OverlookingBeachview golf course and Gulf of Mexico. Beautifully landscaped pool area. Water view fromliving room. Two large screened decks, three bedrooms, 3 baths, den, fireplace and much muchmore. Peter O'Keeffe GRI, Realtor, 472-6844.

1101 Periwinkle WaySuite No. 106

472-4808Treetops Center

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Sanibel, FL 33957(813) 472-4808

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