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Democratic Club Wine & CheeseA member of the Democratic Club at Shell Point is

hosting an Italian Wine & Cheese Party with an eclec-tic silent auction fund-raiser on Saturday, Feb. 21 from5 to 7 p.m. at her home, 14871 David Drive, PalmAcres (which is to the left off Shell Point Boulevardjust before the entrance gate to the Island).

Items for the silent auction include jewelry fromSanibel's finest shops, gift certificates from finerestaurants on Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland, anda variety of other offerings including art objects, giftbaskets, and numerous store gift certificates.

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at thedoor. Everyone is welcome! Call 466-7587 for infor-mation. Ciao!

Classic vehicle cruise at Mel's DinerClassic vehicles will be on display in the parking lot

of Mel's Diner in San Carlos on Saturday, Feb. 21 from4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds raised during the car show will ben-efit St. Jude's Research Hospital. There will be a cook-in,door prizes, giveaways and live entertainment by Mild 2Wild. There will be a charity drawing to benefit Kidswith Cancer. There is no admission charge.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by thelate entertainer Danny Thomas, is the largest childhood

research center in the world in terms of the number ofpatients enrolled in research study protocols and success-fully treated. The hospital's daily operating- costs areapproximately $715,200, which is primarily covered bypublic contributions. Families without insurance are neverasked to pay, and St. Jude also covers travel, meal andlodging expenses. St. Jude scientists focus their work on avariety of life-threatening diseases including pediatricAIDS, cancer, sickle cell, cholera, tuberculosis andinfluenza and the research done at St. Jude is freely shared.

Mel's Diner in San Carlos is on U.S. 41, two milessouth of Alico Road.

Toledo reunionThe Toledo Area Reunion will be held on the down-

town waterfront of Fort Myers on Saturday, Feb. 21 fromnoon - 4 p.m. at Toucan Charlies Riverside Bistro, adja-cent to the Holiday Inn on West First Street. All presentand former residents of northwestern Ohio and south-eastern Michigan are invited to join Toledoans in cele-brating this fifth annual regional gathering. For furtherinformation contact Joe and Marcia Goldberg at 239-454-2714.

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Elephant Sale on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12noon. The RV Resort is located at 19681 SummerlinRoad in Fort Myers. Coffee and donuts will be availableand the public is invited to attend. I

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Mark your calen-dars for the TenthAnnual SouthwestFlorida Cast NetRodeo, to be held onSaturday, Feb. 21 atThe Bait Box.

Activities beginFREE cast net demon-strations & lessons.The Youth competitionwill begin at about 11a.m. (registration isFREE for anyone

under 16 years of age).The Adult competition will begin at about 1

p.m. (registration is $25 in advance or $35 theday of the event). The First Place winner willreceive $500. There will be a raffle drawing(you do not have to be present to win).

The Tenth Annual Southwest Florida CastNet Rodeo will be held at The Bait Box at 1041Periwinkle Way; for additional information,please call 472-1618.

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First Optimist celebritygolf outing

The First Annual Sanibel-CaptivaOptimist Club Local Celebrity Golf Outingwill open with a Saturday, Feb. 21 eveningreception at Ellington's Jazz Bar &Restaurant, with Beachview Golf & TennisClub hosting the Sunday.

The 5 to 8 p.m. reception will feature anevening of smooth live jazz, gourmet horsd'oeuvres, two-hour open premium bar andthe excitement of a live and silent auction.This elegant evening is included with thegolf package but it will also be offered to thepublic for a $20 entrance fee.

The following morning, rendezvous atthe Beachview Golf & Tennis Club, withregfstration from 7 to 8:45 and continentalbreakfast on the menu. The shotgun start isat 9 for this Foursome Scramble formatContinental breakfast, golf cart, golfersgoody bag, free snacks and beer and soda onthe course are all included in the golfer'sfee.

Throughout the course there will be avariety of betting holes to challenge yourskills, Beat-the-Celebrity-Pro and Hole-in-One Contests. The day will come to a closewitha delicious premium buffet, awards anda raffle. Golfers are invited to bring guests tojoin in the afternoon fun for an additional$35. The cost for this all-inclusive two-dayevent is $125 per person.

The Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club isan all-volunteer, not for profit, 501 (c) (3),and all funds go directly to better the livesof children in our community.

For ticket sales please contact DanAlton at 472-3861. If you wish to con-tribute or sponsor a hole, call RichardMcCurry at 472-5944,

Serving size and portiondistortion

Sanibel's three parish nurses offer aspecial program every year as part oftheir efforts to do things for their respec-tive churches and the community. The-first in this year's three-part programwill be held at Sanibel Congregational

Church on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m: inthe sanctuary.

The speaker is Celia Hill from theUniversity of Florida, a Family andConsumer Sciences Agent. Hill has aB.S. in Home Economics Education anda Masters in Consumer Affairs and shewill be speaking on Portion Distortion.She has a unique way of teaching aboutfoods, nutrition, and the food guide pyra-mid and her presentation is very informa-tive and entertaining. The other two pro-grams to be offered will be announced ata later date.

Children's book collectionat Sanibel School

Katie Riemenschneider, the media spe-cialist at the Saaibel School, is collectingbooks for an adopted school. The adoptedschool has Pre-K through high school stu-dents and tiie school is desperate forbooks to~give the children. Most of thechildren do not have any books of theirown and they are not allowed to takehome library books from their school.

The school mascot is the Koala bear,so Riemenschneider has named theSanibel School program, "Books areKool-ala." She will be delivering thebooks the&st week of March, along withKoala Book-Sacks.

If you have any books that you wish todonate, please drop them off at theSanibel School office by the end ofFebruary.

A Russian tea party. The Horticulture and Tea Society ofSanibel-Captiva is presented a RussianTea Party on Monday, Feb. 23 from 1-3p.m. at St. Michael's and All AngelsEpiscopal Church at 2304 PeriwinkleWay.

Violinist Oksana Pavilionis will beplaying; Amy Williams, editor of theNews-Press magazine, Tropicalia, willspeak; and Seininole uses of plants willbe discussed by-Dr. Susan Enns Stans,professor of Anthropology at FGCU andauthor of "Healing Plants, Medicine ofthe, Florida Seminole Indians" and Alice

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Fundraiser for U.S. Senatecandidate Castor

A campaign fundraiser for UnitedStates Senate candidate Betty Castorwill be held on Monday, Feb. 23 from 3- 5 p.m. at the home of June Patinkin.3225 West Gulf Drive.

Since Senator Bob Graham'sannouncement that he would not run forreelection, a lively field of candidateshas developed in this race. LastDecember, the Florida ChamberPolitical Institute, an arm of the FloridaChamber of Commerce, polled 800 like-ly voters and Castor lead the pack with32% of the response. Her twoDemocratic challengers received 8%each, while the principal Republicancandidates polled 15% and 14% each.

When questioned about her goals,she described the enormous amount atstake in this race — continuing the banon off-shore oil drilling, maximizingfederal support for the Everglades, seri-ous federal funding for our uniquehomeland security needs, maintainingour military bases in the face of expect-ed cuts and security for Florida's largesenior population. "These are impor-tant issues and I want to continue thework that you counted on SenatorGraham to do," she said.

Last month, the Florida EducationAssociation, one of the state's mostpowerful educational organizationswith a membership of 120,000. gave

their endorsement to Betty Castor, aformer teacher and two-termCommissioner of Education for thestate of Florida. She has also served inthe Florida Senate and as President ofthe University of South Florida.

For reservations or further informa-tion, call Robin Krivanek, 395-0927.

Coast Guard Safe Boating courseBoating Safely is a eight-hour, eight-

chapter course designed for anglers, per-sonal watcrcraft operators and otherboaters who would like to become belterinformed on our ever changing boatinglaws, safe boat handling, required onboard equipment and general navigationrules on Southwest Florida waterways.The eight-hour course will be followed bya written exam entitling those that suc-cessfully complete it to be awarded a cer-tificate and a card. They may also be eli-gible for a discount on their boaters insur-ance. Conducted by The Coast GuardAuxiliary, an agency of the USDepartment of Homeland Security, thecourse is a thorough introduction tonovice boaters and a comprehensiverefresher for the experienced seaman.

Classes will be held at Edison College.8099 College Parkway in the Fort MyersRoom (Building J; Room 103) from 7 - 9p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23; Thursday, Feb.26; Monday, March 1; Thursday, March4; and the test will be on Monday, March8. The cost of $35 per person includes allcourse materials. Students are to supply anautical chart of the area.

According to the US Coast Guard's lat-est statistics (2002), Florida has the mostboating accidents and the most boatingfatalities of any state, although it is onlythe fourth largest in registered recreation-al vessels. Most boating accidents takeplace in the month of April between noonand 6 p.m. and occur because of a colli-sion or a man overboard. Over 70% of the

accidents occur to males between 22 and35 years of age (followed closely bythose 51 and older), in the owner's ownvessel. 88.7% of the accident victimshave had no boating instruction. LeeCounty has the ninth largest rate of acci-dents in the state, with the number onecause cited as carelessness.

To register for the class, contact theEdison College Registrar's Office at(239) 489-9235.

Tuesday, Feb 24

Shell Club: Shelling in theTurks and Caicos

"Shelling in the Turks and Caicos" isthe topic of the meeting of the Sanibei-Captiva Shell Club on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at7:30 p.m. at The Bailey-Matthews SheiiMuseum on Sanibel. Jim VunKannon ofFort Lauderdale, Florida, will give thepresentation.

VunKannon has been active in shellingfor more than 30 years. During this timehe was involved in yacht manufacturingand has visited most of the islands of theBahamas and the Caribbean.

His slide show on the Turks and Caicoswill be equally devoted to each islandgroup. He and his wife. Carolyn, have vis-ited those islands three times.

Mr. VunKannon is a retired Navy cap-tain and has a B.S. degree from AuburnUniversity and an M.S. in industrial engi-neering from Georgia Tech. He is semi-retired from the yacht manufacturingindustry and now able to devote moretime to his favorite hobby, shelling.

He and his wife have exhibited at theSanibel-Captiva Shell Club Show for thepast six years. They also exhibit at six orseven shows a year around the country.Mr. VunKannon notes, "We have won alot of major trophies but it is strictly ahobby with us. The most fun is traveling

to the islands and lookingfor the shells!"

The Shell Club boardwants to remind club mem-bers and the general publicthat all meetings of theShell Club are held at theMuseum, unless otherwisenoted. Programs are spon-sored jointly by the Shell

Club and the Museum, and the Museumhelps support speaker honoraria andexpenses.

. There is no admission charge and mem-bers of the public are invited to attend. Lightrefreshments will be offered at the meeting.

The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum islocated at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road onSanibel Island. For further informationcall the Museum at 239-395-2233 or 888-679-6450.

ECOSanibel study circlesECOSanibeJ (Earth Charter of Sanibel)

has resumed the popular study circlesbegun last summer, and the series willcontinue on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m.at me clubhouse of Monterey Apartments,Summed in Road. The two-hour discus-sion topic is Earth Charter principle #5:"Protect and restore the integrity ofEarth's ecological systems, with specialconcern for biological diversity and thenatural processes that sustain life."

The Earth Charter is a declaration offundamental principles for building a just,sustainable and peaceful global, society inthe 21st century. Worldwide in scope andwith the support of more than 800 leadingorganizations, the Earth Charter Initiativeseeks to inspire a new sense of globalcooperation and interdependence.ECOSanibel, the isiand-based organizationdedicated to studying, promoting andupholding the spirit and aims of the EarthCharter — particularly as they apply to thesanctuary island of Sanibel — is holdingthe study circles to encourage open discus-sion, invite opinions, and facilitate a widerunderstanding among those interested.

The off-island location was chosen tofacilitate attendance by the growing num-ber of Fort Myers and Naples members.The March circle, on Tuesday, March 23,will be 7-9 p.m. at Sanibel CommunityChurch.Study circles are open to the pub-lic at no charge. No prior knowledge orexperience is required: for a copy of theEarth Charter, visit the website atwww.earthcharter.org to download a copyor call 472-8998 for information.

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Anna Z. MatherNan, (Mrs. George) Mather, nee Ann

Zabriskie, of Sanibel and Indianapolis,joined her beloved late husband on Feb.10, 2004. She leaves behind two broth-ers, William Zabriskie of Naples,Florida and Dr. Franklin Zabriskie ofOrkney, Scotland and four children,George Mather, Jr. of Hot SpringsVillage, Arkansas, Marcia and MarianC. Mather of Indianapolis, and CandaceMather of Sanibel and Indianapolis. Shealso leaves two grandsons, Ben andDavid Mather, and two great-grandchil-dren. She will be missed by her familyand all those whose lives she touched.

A private burial will take place atWoodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio.Contributions may be made to theSanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation, 3333 Sanibel-CaptivaRoad, Sanibel, Florida, 33957 or toHope Hospice of Lee County, 9470Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, Florida,33908.

Julianne Mayfield OatleyJulianne Mayfield Oatley, 92 of

Sanibel, entered the presence of God onFeb. 10, 2004. She was born Jan. 7,1922 in Akron, Ohio. She was a gradu-ate of Old Trail School in Akron andattended the University of Akron. Shemarried Lewis M. Oatley on August 29,1942. Her brother, Captain Fred A.Mayfield, Jr. was killed in action in Julyof 1943. Her husband, "Lew" Oatleydied in 1982.

She was a member of Kappa Kappa

Gamma Sorority and remained activethroughout her life. She ws a member ofthe Pink Lady Service Guild atVincennes Community Hospital inVincennes, Indiana where she and herhusband lived for 18 years. .

She is survived by her four children;Roger and Susan York of Grand Rapids,Michigan, Julianne "Lani" and RichReam of Half Moon Bay, California,John and Jennifer Oatley of Bangkok,Thailand and Sallye Oatley of. MillValley, California; her brother and sis-ter-in-law, Richard and Eileen Mayfieldof Las Vegas, Nevada; sister-in-law andhusband, Everett and Beverly Gibbs ofAtwater, Ohio; eight grandchildren,Marguerite Talfar, Tucker and MichaelYork, Katy York-Stankewicz, Melissaand Jon Oatley, Chris Oatley, CrissaOatley and Andrew P. Ream. Also sur-viving are three precious great-grand-daughters, Arya, Taylor and Emma.

Julianne "Sis" was a wonderfulfriend to many throughout her life andknown for her great cooking and gra-cious hospitality, her love of music, the-ater, bridge and animals. Her family wasalways the center of her life. Her legacywill be one of love for family andfriends, especially Fred and CathyGerasin, Barbara Fales, JudyBloomhall, Doris Southertori, KayCondit and many others.

A memorial celebration of her lifewill be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at lonaHope Episcopal Church, 9650 GadiolusDr., 2 p.m. The family will receivefriends from 1 p.m. until the time of the

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service on Tuesday at the church.Memorial contributions may be made toeither lona Hope Episcopal Church9650 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers,Florida, 33908 or to Hope Hospice,9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers,Florida, 33908. Cremation arrange-ments have been handled by Harvey-Englehardt-Metz Funeral Home andCrematory, .1600 Colonial Blvd., FortMyers, Florida.

Donald Melvin PearsonDonald Melvin Pearson, 86 years old,

died Feb. 11, 2004 in Shell Point, FortMyers, Florida. He retired from VassarCollege in 1982 after a tenure of 36-1/2years as Professor of Music and CollegeOrganist. He was the conductor of theVassar College Choir for 18 years, andserved : term as chairman of theDepartment of Music. In 1967 hedesigned the specification for the 106rank Gress-Miles organ in the VassarCollege Chapel. He was a graduate ofRochester earning the Bachelor andMaster of Music degrees and wasawarded the Performer's certificate. In1956 he received a Master of Artsdegree at Harvard University under aDanforth Foundation Teacher Grant,and for twelve consecutive summers hewas on the faculty of the DanforthFoundation National AssociatesConferences. He was awarded twoVassar Faculty fellowships which werespent researching and playing 60 extantorgans of the 17th and 18th centuries.He was a founding member of theCentral Hudson Valley chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists. A veteranof World War II in the European theater,he received the Bronze Star.

He was born March 19, 1917 inChicago, Illinois and grew up in Denver,Colorado. The son of Gustave and EdithPearson, he was married for 62 years toKathleen Funk Pearson whom he met ingraduate school at the Eastman Schoolof Music. He is survived by his wifeKathleen and three sons, Randall(Patricia) of Poughkeepsie, New York,Stephen of Cambridge, Massachusettsand Timothy (Maria) of Tilton, NewHampshire. He is survived by threegrandchildren, Erica, Patrick and Lydia,and two foster grandchildren, Hannahand Noah. He had two sisters, both of

Dawson, Georgia: Eveline Johnson,deceased, and Elaine Carlson, who sur-vives him. >

A memorial service is scheduled forSunday, Feb. 22, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. atSanibel Congregational United Churchof Christ. Donations in lieu of flowersmay be made to the Church WorldService, c/o Sanibel CongregationalVCC, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel,Florida, 33957. Arrangements byHarvey-Englehardt-Metz FuneralHome.

Robert C. PeckRobert C. Peck of Shell Point

Village, Fort Myers, Florida died, onFeb. 11, 2004 at 91 years of age. He wasborn in New York Gity on June 2, 1912to Allen J. Peck and Nellie Bogart Peck.He is preceded in death by his parentsand his brother, Alfred.

Robert was employed for many yearsby Lionel D. Edie & Co. in New YorkCity, an investment counseling firm. Hewas a graduate of New York Universityand a veteran of World War II, servingin the-U. S. Army. In 1949 he moved toBoonton, New Jersey with his wife,Edna Hunt Peck, who was deceased in1965, and son Robert C. Peck, Jr. In1966 he married Gene Dixo« Wilcox.He retired in 1972, and in 1977 the cou-ple moved to Captiva Island, Florida.He was a member of the island's CivicAssociation.

Robert is survived by his wife, Gene,his son, Robert and daughter-in-law,Ann Murphy Peck of Houston, Texasand granddaughters, Megan Peck ofBoston, Massachusetts and Amy PeckHorton of Houston, Texas.

Services are to be held on Feb. 17 atthe Captiva Island Chapel by the Seacemetery at 11 a.m., followed by amemorial service at the Shell PointVillage Church at 3 p.m. Followingthese, a reception will be held at Robertand- Gene's residence at 4400 SundialCourt in Shell Point Village. In lieu offlowers, contributions may be made tothe Hope Hospice at Shell Point.Arrangements are by Kiser FuneralHome, 9231 Cypress Lake Drive.

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The next Condominium Associations of Sanibel(CASI) Members Breakfast will be on Friday, Feb. 27.The topic will be Redevelopment After a Disaster and theguest speakers will be David Schuldenfrei, president ofthe Sanibel Board of Realtors; Jack Samler from theSanibel Planning Commission and Steve Greenstein,executive director of the Sanibel & Captiva IslandsChamber of Commerce.

The breakfast will be held at the Clubhouse at theSanctuary. Registration is at 8 a.m.; the breakfast buffetstarts at 8:30 and the program will run from 9 to 10 a.m.For reservations, please call 334-2138 by Feb. 25.'

Charles E. "Bud" FreyCharles E. "Bud" Frey died Feb. 14 in Fort Myers,

Florida after an extended illness. Son of the late MaryStarke Frey and the late Charles Elmer Frey. Mr. Freywas born on Jan. 19, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.He was a longtime resident of Avalon, New Jersey.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Mack Frey, former-ly of Newport, Arkansas, now of Avalon, New Jersey, sonCharles Lee Frey of Sanibel, Florida and a host ofcousins, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Frey was a 1956 graduate of the Upper DublinHigh School in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and waseducated at the Wharton School of the University ofPennsylvania and Temple University, receiving aBachelor of Science degree in Education.. Mr. Frey alsowas a teacher recruiter for the Philadelphia SchoolSystem. He served in the advertising department of LitBrothers of Philadelphia, and operated gift and bookstores on Sanibel. He taught middle school at theShawmont School and Biology and Science at theParkway High School in the Philadelphia school system.He resided in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. In 1995 heretired with his wife to Avalon, New Jersey where heworked as a real estate agent. Hobbies included boating,gardening and Russian history.

Mr. Frey was a member of the Ridge AvenueMethodist Church in Roxborough, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania and a member of Kiwanis of Sanibel,Florida. A memorial service ws held for Mr. Frey onMonday, Feb. 16 at the Sanibel Community Church.Friends who wish to send gifts in lieu of flowers maymake donations to their favorite charities.

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SWFIA at MOAAThe Sanibel/Captiva Chapter of the Military Officers

Association of America (MOAA) will meet Monday,March 8th at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel.The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with cocktails and socialgathering, followed by dinner (dinner is $22.50 per per-son) and then a presentation by Susan Sanders from theSouthwest Florida International Airport. Sanders willdiscuss the new airport design, timing, and significantupcoming changes that can be expected. All current andformer military personnel and spouses are welcome.Membership is open to any military officer. Reservationsare required and must be made by Thursday, March 4thby calling Alex McKinzie at 395-9232.

Page Field Open HouseLee County Port Authority invites Southwest

Floridians to celebrate aviation during Page Field OpenHouse 2004 on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. The free event will include airplane rides, staticdisplays of aircraft, military-aircraft flybys, airporttours, demonstrations by airport rescue & fire fightingand airport-police canines, aviation-safety seminarsand historical exhibits. Visitors will have the chance tobrowse the aviation flea market, try the U.S. Navyflight simulator, and learn how they can fly withoutpilots' licenses. The Collings Foundation will sell tick-ets for rides in World War II B-24 and B-25 bombers.

Aircraft on display will include classic and antiqueplanes, modern military-training aircraft, ultralights,new aircraft from Cessna, Diamond, Cirrus and oth-ers, and a variety of aircraft used by local agencies tokeep Southwest Florida safe. Historical exhibits willexplain Page Field's role in World War II and cele-brate local residents who were World War II flyingheroes. Representatives of area flying clubs, theExperimental Aircraft Association, Civil Air Patrol,the military, and government agencies that use air-planes will be on hand.

"There are thousands of aviation enthusiasts inSouthwest Florida, and this event will provide hoursof entertainment and education," said Coleen Baker,manager of Page Field General Aviation Airport. "The

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Sewing Guild Fashion ShowThe 12th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon of the

Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Sewing Guildwill be held on.Saturday, Feb. 28, in. the Grand Ballroomat Heron's Glen in North Fort^Myers with vendor areaopening at 10 a.m. Lunch will be" served at 11:30.

The theme of this year's program is "Helping Hands& Hearts." Members are sewing for many communityagencies and will model some of the articles they havecreated. The cost for tickets is $25 for members and $30for non-members and guests. Call Dorothy Holeman at543-6473 for reservations and information.

The American Sewing Guild is a national non-profitorganization dedicated to the advancement of homesewing. Membership is open to anyone who would liketo learn moire about sewing. Chapter meetings are heldthe fourth Saturday of each month. Dues are $40 per yearand include the chapter newsletter as well as special dis-counts from local merchants. For further information,call the Club President, Diane Stramel at 458-2858.

Economist to AddressJntgrest Ratesand the Economy "~~~~~ "~~~~

Ted Jones, Ph.D., a nationally recognized economist,will discuss "Oil Prices, Interest Rates, Real Estate andthe Economy" at a free seminar at 1 p.m. on Monday,March 1. Presented by Executive Title Insurance Service,Inc. this seminar will be held at Schein Hall at BIGARTS, Schein Hall, 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel.Parking available at BIG ARTS, Historical Museum, St.Michael's Church and City Hall.

A well-respected real estate analyst, Jones has givenpresentations on real estate and the economy to manyorganizations, including the National Association ofRealtors and Fannie Mae. He serves as director ofinvestor relations for Stewart Information ServicesCorporation (NYSE-STC) and is senior vice president-chief economist for Stewart Title Guaranty Company.

Executive Title has been a preferred provider of realestate title insurance in Southwest Florida 21 years. Thecompany has 11 closing offices and an in-house titleplant that services several southwest Florida counties.For more information regarding the seminar, please con-tact Gilda Suarez at 239-472-8228 or email:gsuarez@exectitle.com.

Lee County Heart BallThe Lee County Heart Ball will be Saturday, March

20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut PointResort and Spa in Bonita Springs. Chairing this year'sevent are Tom and Linda Uhler, and NBC-2 AnchorCraig Wolf will be the evening's emcee. The presentingsponsors are Lee Memorial Health Systems andSouthwest Florida Regional Medical Center, and pro-ceeds will benefit the American Heart Association, LeeCounty Division.

The cost is $200 per person; $2,750 to purchase atable of six and $5,000 to purchase a table of eight. CallMichelle Schweber at the American Heart Association,239-498-9288 for tickets.

Over 600 social, business, medical and communityleaders are anticipated to attend this black-tie eveningfeaturing gourmet dining, dancing, a silent auction, andoutstanding entertainment by the Susan Taylor StarlightOrchestra.

Items up for bid include a lease on a Lexus, donatedby Scanlon Lexus; a cruise to Polynesia, donated byBetty Maclean Travel; and designer jewelry, donated byCongress Jewelers.

Heart disease and stroke are the number one and num-! ber three killers of people in this country. Nationally,• every 33 seconds someone dies from cardiovascular dis-i ease.By conducting fund raisers such as the Heart Ball,

Thurber on presidential politics Evensong service on Ash Wednesday

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The Forum at BIG ARTS will host nationally recog-nized authority on campaigns, elections, and presidentialand congressional politics, James Thurber on Sunday,Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Schein Hall located at BIG ARTSCenter, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are $20. .

His timely subject is 'The Politicsof the 2004 Presidential Election:Strategies, Tactics and Issues." Dr.Thurber is currently a professor ofGovernment and founder/director ofthe Center for Congressional andPresidential Studies at AmericanUniversity. He is the principle inves-tigator, with a grant from the PewCharitable Trusts, to study campaignconduct. The author or co-author ofnumerous books and over 75 articles

on Congress, lobbying congressional/presidential rela-tions, campaigns and elections, Dr. Thurber was honoredas the University Scholar/Teacher of the Year in 1996.

The Forum's final speaker of the season, Mr.Lawrence J. Korb, will appear Sunday, Feb. 29 at 7:30.The subject to be addressed by Mr. Korb will be"National Security in an Age of Terrorists, Tyrants and-Weapons of Mass Destruction."

The FORUM at BIG ARTSendeavors to bring the finest in dis-tinguished scholars to our islands.The expertise and insights of thesecarefully chosen speakers are meantto challenge the thinking, hone theperceptions and broaden the under-standing of their island listeners.Support for this year's program hasbeen phenomenal, with many schol-ars speaking to sold out crowds. TheFORUM is generously supported by series sponsor,Northern Trust as well as by Chico's, and The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company. Please call now to make yourreservations for these final speakers as tickets are verylimited, 395-0900.

Donations for March 13 Junque &Treasure Sale

The Sanibel Congregational Women in Mission(SCWIM) recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of thefounding of the group, which has donated $127,000 tovarious non-profit missions in the Fort Myers area sinceits founding, including Brightest Horizons Day Care,Hope Hospice, Habitat for Humanity and the CCMISoup Kitchen. A good part of the money raised has beenfrom the Junque and Treasure Sale, held every March.This year is no exception. The sale will be held at thechurch on March 13 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Clean usable clothing, new shoes, household goods,working small electronics with instructions, jewelry,books, toys, pictures, collectables, lamps and furnitureand other saleable treasures are being accepted in thelower level of Sanibel Congregational at 2050Periwinkle Way on Mondays. Not acceptable for safetyreasons are mattresses, box springs, baby equipment,hide-a beds, plumbing, building materials, or exerciseequipment. Donations are being accepted until March 1.

To arrange for furniture pick-up or if you have anyquestions, call Dee Hunter (395-9511) or the churchoffice (472-0497).

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the American Heart Association is rafting money to fightheart disease and stroke — specifically in the areas ofresearch and. education. Research funded by theAmerican Heart Association has yielded such discover-ies such as cardiac catheterization, openheart surgery,angioplasty, pacemaker and CPR. Additionally,American Heart Association education programsreached nearly two million Floridians last year.

There will be an Evensong service on AshWednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of theSanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050Periwinkle Way.

Choral Evensong is the oldest continuous form ofmusical expression in Western Civilization and it hasbeen practiced in the monastic communities of theBritish Isles since Roman times. The diary of a sixth cen-tury Anglo-Saxon warlord, who had conquered EastAnglia, records his command to his boatmen, "Hurrywith your oars so we will be at Ely in time to hear themonks singing their Evening Vespers "

The public is invited to attend. For more information,please call the church office, 472-0947.

At the Sanibel Community ChurchAsh Wednesday Service

Sanibel Community Church will host an intergener-ational Ash Wednesday service from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00p.m. on February 25.

The LOGOS children and the Youth Group will partic-ipate, along with the adult choir. The service will be ledby the Pastors of the church. Ashes will be distributed.

The church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, nextto Jerry's Market. All .inlanders and guests are wel-come. For information, call 472-2684.

New community cookbookThe Sanibel Community Church Women's Guild has

collected the best recipes from church members, fami-ly and friends and compiled them into a new communi-ty cookbook.

Cookbooks may be purchased from DesignerConsigner, The Sporty Seahorse or The Cheese Nook.They are also available at the Carpenter's Shop at thechurch, from any guild member and at the March 27yard sale (see below). The price is $8 each, 3 for $22.All proceeds will be used to benefit the local benevo-lences served by the SCC Guild.

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Annual Yard SaleSanibel Community Church will be holding their

annual yard sale on Saturday, March 27, from 8 a.m.until 1 pm. There will be bargains galore and theirwidely acclaimed-bakers will be busy creating theirtempting tidbits for the bake sale. Meals, beverages andsnacks prepared in the church kitchen will be available.

Donations of general yard sale merchandise as wellas white elephants can be brought to the church afterFeb. 26; they should be brought to the back of thechurch. Large upholstered furniture, badly worn cloth-ing or large exercise equipment will not be accepted.

Artists and crafters are invited to display their waresin the courtyard during the yard sale and spaces areassigned to up to 10 pre-registered vendors. The ven-dor cost is $15; please bring your own table.

For further information, please call Zola Loizeau at395-3296 or Gail Shuford at 395-0693.

Men's Winter ReunionThe Sanibel Community Church Men's Winter

Reunion with Reggie Dabbs will be on Friday, Feb. 27at 6:30 p.m. Reggie is one of the most in-demandspeakers helping teenagers meet and overcome theirproblems with drug use, depression, hopelessness,suicide and much more and he travels the world deliv-ering a message of hope to students in the publicschool systems.

Reggie is even more effective addressing men bychallenging and stirring their hearts Do not miss out onthis terrific opportunity, bring a friend, and bring yoursons. Suggested cost for the meal is $5.00. We willreceive a love offering for Habitat for Humanity.Seating is limited — call the church office at 472-2684for reservations.

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Fundraising Walk to Cure DiabetesThe Third Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held

on Saturday, Feb. 28 at FGCU.Sponsored by the Florida Suncoast Chapter of the

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the walk willconsist of a two-mile walk around the FGCU campus,beginning in the Student Plaza.

A complimentary light breakfast will be offered priorto the walk and lunch with entertainment follows.Commemorative T-shirts will be provided for partici-pants who raise over $100.

The walk will take place rain or shine, so please comeand turn in your donations that morning. Teams fromfamilies, businesses and organizations are forming tofundraise and participate as a group. Individual walkersare also needed to seek donations. On-line registrationand fundraising are available at www.jdrf.org.Complimentary team photos will be taken.

JDRF's mission is to find a cure for diabetes. Walkssuch as this one will be held in more than 225 citiesworldwide over the year. For more information, callJDRF at 239/992-3840.

World Day Prayer of 2004Seven churches of Captiva, Sanibel and

Shell Point are presenting the World Day ofPrayer, 2004 on March 5 at 10 a.m. at theSanibel Congregational United Church ofChrist, 2050 Periwinkle Way. World Day ofPrayer is an international event that unitesProtestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox andother Christian women and men in 179 coun-tries in prayer the first Friday of March everyvear. Throughout the day, from the first sunriseto the last sunset, prayers, spoken in hundredsServing on the local World Day of Prayercommittee are, left to right standing, EdSieber, First Church of Christ Scientist;Barbara Hoggatt, Sanibel CommunityChurch; Beverly Warren, St. IsabelCatholic Church; Judy Maurer, SanibelCongregational UCC; Susan Stuart,

of languages and dialects, follow the sun's patharound the globe. Each year the women of adifferent country write the service. The womenof Panama have written the service this year. Atthe Sanibel service, a dialogue by the formerSanibel School's Spanish teacher andEpiscopalian, Nisla Tolp and Susan Stuart ofCaptiva's Chapel-by-the-Sea will be part of theservice. All are welcome to attend the service,and a fellowship hour will follow withPanamanian food. Child care/nursery is avail-able from 9:30 to 12:30. For more information,please call the church, 472-0497.

Chapel-by-the-Sea Captiva. Seated left toright are Miriam Armstrong, VillageChurch of Shell Point and Hazel Schuller,Sanibel Congregational UCC, coordinat-ing chairman. Other committee membersof the host church are Vivian Pike, KateDietrich, Phyllis Duty and Moon Price.

St. Isabel Women's GuildThe St. Isabel's Women's Guild will hold its monthly

meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9:30 in the Church Hall.After the business meeting, the guest speaker will be

Jennifer Benton, executive director of ACT, AbuseCounseling and Treatment, Inc. Benton will discuss themeasures being taken at the center to end domestic abuseand the many needs shared by those who are victims.Like last year, the Guild is encouraging all the women inthe parish to fill a basket, box or other creative receptacleof their choosing with personal care items for those whomust have shelter - including children. As a suggestion,just think of some items you would like to have with youif you had to spend the night in a strange place. They canbe brought to the Church Hall on the morning of the 24and Benton will take them back to a shelter after themeeting. All of the women of the parish are invited to par-ticipate and to bring a friend.

Workshop at St. isabel'sOn Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, St.

Isabel's Church will be hosting an IntroductoryWorkshop on Centering Prayer. All persons of faith arewelcome to attend. We will meet in the Parish Center,adjacent to the Church at 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Rd.Centering Prayer was a common practice in the earlydays of Christianity, but then fell into disuse. Fr. ThomasKeating, a Cistercian priest, monk, and abbot and sever-al of his friends are responsible for its strong renewal inthe present time. Contemplative Prayer appeals to manypeople today who wish to deepen their relationship withtheir Creator. It is an answer to the basic human longingto draw closer to God,

Please call the Parish Office at 472-2763 to register.Drinks and snacks will be provided. Bring a bag lunch. Adonation of $10.00 is requested.

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Fashion Show at the Sanctuary clubhouse onMonday, Feb. 16, the costumes ranged from 1880stwo-piece bathing suits to flapper dresses to thelovely Victorian wed-ding dress pictured.

About 200 attendeesenjoyed a deliciouslunch followed by ashowing of over 32 vin-tage outfits. The flower-bedecked birdhousesmade by the Hammer-heads for the event *"made for perfect table Icenterpieces.

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Chamber AfterHoursBy Renny SeveranceExecutive Editor

The monthly AfterHours for the Sanibel& Captiva Islands Chamber oi' Commerce

was held onMonday. Feb. 16 atGreen EarthLandscape on theSan-Cap Road.

With music lorthe ears suppliedby theTroublestarters andmusic for thetongue provided byIsland Cow.Chamber members

circulated on the lawn and enjoyed thecool clear weather of the evening.

Dr. William C. Merwin, president ofFlorida Gulf Coast University was invitedby Executive Director Steve Greenstein.

Dr. Merwin cir-i. ulated amongI he members,i n t r o d u c i n ghimself andmanaging toI'hat with nearlyL-\cryone pre-sent beforemaking a fewi'. marks duringihij brief busi-ness portion of

the gathering.He especially wanted to thank the

islands community for its financial supportof the fledgling institution, noting thatFGCUVs growth has been heartwarming.He commented on the school's athleticachievements, participation in someNCAA events, and the growing number ofgraduates. None of this would be possiblewithout extraordinary support from thearea's communities he said.

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Staff and board of director representatives for Sanibel Captiva TrustCompany, newly announced master sponsor for Sanibel Cares' 2004Island Celebration of the Arts auction: front row, left to right, Terry Igo,Bob Wigley, Sylvia Hutchison, and Dick Pyle; back row, John Burden,Mike Vargo, and Betsey Herman.

San-Cap Trust to sponsor Sanibei CaresSanibel Cares' 2.004 fundraising

efforts got a boost last week with theannouncement of chief sponsorship fromSanibel Captiva Trust Company by AlHanser, chairman of the firm. With itscontribution of SI0,000. the island trustcompany becomes master sponsor for theFourth Annual Island Celebration of theArts auction to benefit The Children'sHospital of Southwest Florida atHcalthPark.

"Many on our board of directorsalready are involved as board membersof the Children's Hospital, so it's a natur-al," said Hanser. "It's just ingrained in allof us to give back to the community. Andwhat better way to invest in the futurethan through children. Our board is verycommitted to kids."

Hanser, along with fellow board mem-

bers Steve Brown and Ginny Fleming,serve on the advisory board for TheChildren's Hospital; Brown chairs theboard. Fleming and Brown's wife, Lena,are also a part of Sanibe! Cares, a groupof concerned mothers that united in 2000to support the children's hospital.

Lena Brown served as the group's hon-orary chairperson in 2003. when Sanibe!Cares raised S220.000 toward the ChrissyBrown Inpatient Cancer Unit, named forthe Browns" daughter, who lost her life tocancer in 2001. Fleming was honorarychairperson for 2002.

"We deeply appreciate this gesture ofsupport and the benefits it creates for thewell-being of our children," said ToniShannon. Sanibel Cares sponsorship

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Island volunteersSanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

'Tis the season to honorvolunteers. On Friday, Feb.13, the Sanibel-CaptivaConsen. at ion Foundationturned out in force — volun-teers and stall" alike — lor agala parl\ held at BIG ARTS.Tahle>> of sumptuous hor.sd"oeusres were laid out onthe boardwalk outside ScheinHall where the crowd couldmingle, nibble, and enjoveach other's companv

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Monday. Feb. 16 was not onlyPresidents" Day, it was a day for theBai lev-Matthews Shell Museum to gath-er lor lunch at the Sundial Beach Resortin honor its volunteer staff for all thehard work performed in 2003. All wererecognized lor the hours put in, withsome recei\ ing pins for 500 accumulatedhours and others for 1,000 hours. In sodoing, l.ibby Grimm, volunteer coordi-nator for the Shell Museum, noted that(he 75 volunteers donated a total of 7,732hours last \ear and the grand total for alltime came to 54,239.

(•mum also reviewed some of thechanges and accomplishments such asthe success of the Calusa Exhibit as wellas the change to opening the museumseven days a week.

She also touched on the success of themuseum's outreach program whichbrings the special enjoyment of the orga-nization to nursing homes for those whocannot get to Sanibel. Additionally, the

• museum's Adopt-a-Class program hasbeen an on-going success as well. Thisallowed 19 groups of fourth gradersthroughout the Lee County School sys-tem to get to the museum and learn aboutshells and marine life first-hand. Grimmcommented that the program has been sowell received that they are searching foradditional docents to help expand it inthe future.

Following the lunch, Lisa Oxton and

Anna Marie Nvquist presented two ten-minule underwater videos shot hv Lisa'shusband. Rick. The lirst was shot in JohnPenneiikamp Stale Park off Ke_\ Largowhile O\ton was snorkeling. and itoffered wonderful and up-close views ofqueen conchs. lace murcx. coral, sea fansand even a mora> eel. It was refreshingto see some of the coral coming backafter years of damage and devastationfrom humans walking on it. touching it.and even picking it. to say nothing ofdamage from anchors and grounding.

The second \ ideo was shot in (he dull"of Mexico some 3°miles nlT Sanihelwhile scuba-diving.W hile the underwatersceners is not quiteas clear as it is off theeast coa.st. il was slillextremely interestingand cincmaticall)steadier, since the\ ideographer did notha\e to keep surfac-ing for aii. The \idenprovided wonderfulshot*, of conchs. tur-tles and more, includ-ing some seen rarels.if ever, mil of thewater.

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Islander * Week of February 20 - 26, 2004 * 13A

Thursday Night Auclubon LectureSeries

Our beloved manatees are the focus of the Thursday,Feb. 26 lecture entitled "Manatees and Florida's Qualityof Life: Six Degrees of Manatees" presented bySuzannah Lindberg at the Sanibel-Captiva AudubonSociety's weekly 8 p.m. lecture at the SariibelCommunity House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. A suggesteddonation is $4 and all are welcome to attend.

Ms. Lindberg, executive director of the WildlifeAdvocacy Project, will be highlighting the inherent con-nection between the health and sustainability of theendangered West Indian Manatee, its habitat and

Florida's quality of life. Specifically,she will focus on six elements thatdemonstrate how the deterioration ofwildlife such as the manatee has adetrimental impact on the greaterquality of life for all in Florida.

Prior to directing the WildlifeAdvocacy Project, Lindbergworked for the State Public InterestResearch Groups in California,

T • AV. Missouri, Massachusetts, anduna&erg Florida. As Executive Director of

the Wildlife Advocacy Project, Ms. Lindberg currentlycoordinates the grassroots and media outreach of an 18-organization coalition dedicated to improving protections

for the endangered West Indian manatee throughoutpeninsular Florida. She has delivered over 50 presen-tations throughout Florida, generated over 30 editori-als, guest columns and articles in the media, foundedan intensive internship program and recruited a 500+volunteer network to advocate for stronger manateeprotections.

Come and understand the various myths regardingmanatee protection and the truths behind such mythsfrom the winner of the 2002 leadership fellowshipaward of the Environmental Leadership Program.There is plenty of parking both at the CommunityHouse and at the parking lot across the street in frontof the Periwinkle Playhouse (formerly the J. HowardWood Theater). For additional information, contactElaine Jacobson at 395-1878.

Celebrated wildfowl sculptor Jim Sprankle(left) poses with his son, James, and the eaglecarving he has donated to Sanibel Cares'Island Celebration of the Arts gala auction onApr. 3. The sculpture is the prototype for a life-sized bald eagle carving that is headed for theWhite House later this year.

Sprankle Goes To Bat for Sanibel CaresJim Sprankle, this year's Sanibel Cares featured artist,

has donated the prototype of his "American FreedomFighter" sculpture, which he carved for the White House,to the 2004 Island Celebration of the Arts on Apr. 3,2004, to benefit The Children's Hospital of SouthwestFlorida at HealthPark in Fort Myers.

From pitching fast balls as a former big-league teambaseball player to patiently sculpting the details of a baldeagle's wing, Sprankle makes an all-American statementwith his life, in a big way. His career as a celebrated birdsculptor reached its pinnacle in summer 2003 when rep-resentatives from the U.S. Department of Interior askedhim to create a life-sized bald eagle to come perch in theWhite House.

"Being asked to carve that eagle was a highlight of mylife," says Sprankle, who became acquainted withSecretary of Interior Gale A. Norton when she visited"Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in April 2002.He was serving as President of the "Ding" DarlingWildlife Society at the time, and escorted the Secretary

around the refuge's Education Center, which exhibits anumber of his realistic carvings.

Sprankle carved the prototype for the sculpture, whichhas come to be known as the "Sanibel Cares Eagle," aspractice for "America's Freedom Fighter," the first life-sized bald eagle he ever sculpted. The "Sanibel CaresEagle" measures 27 inches high with a 22-inch wingspanand will make one lucky bidder an incomparable keep-sake of .patriotism and exquisite workmanship.

Sprankle's eagle is one of more than 70 works of artsand other prizes to be auctioned at the Fourth AnnualIsland Celebration of the Arts, sponsored by SanibelCares,' a group of more than 30 concerned mothers thatformed in 2000 to support The Children's Hospital.

"This year's auction promises to be the best yet," saysJulie Smith, Sanibel Cares' art subcommittee chair. "Forthe first time we are presenting a juried selection of art,and attendees will find the finest treasures in.every genre— painting, prints, jewelry, glass, pottery and more."

"As a father, I believe firmly in what Sanibel Caresstrives to accomplish for our children," said Sprankle."Every parent and grandparent on the islands should getbehind this cause."

For information on purchasing tickets to the 2004Island Celebration of the Arts, please contact SanibelCares co-chair Heidi Marinello at 239-472-1540. Ticketsare $150 each and include cocktail; supper and live enter-tainment.

Birdhouses auctioned for SCCFIsland artists have created one-of:a-kind birdhouses,

which will be auctioned off on March 8 to benefit theintern programs of both BIG ARTS and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.

The Swing Like a Bird auction and concert, to be heldat BIG ARTS, will kick off at 5 p:m. with a cocktail partyand silent auction of unique birdhouse works of art. Thebirdhouses, created by island artists, can be seen at theFoundation as well as in the Bank of the Islands.Following the auction and buffet, the Larry ElgartOrchestra will kick up the beat at 8 p.m. in Schein Hall.

Tichets for the evening are $40 and are available by call-ing the Foundation at 472-2329 or BIG ARTS at 395-0900.

San-Cap Trust, from page ncommittee member. "Sanibel Captiva Trust Companyhas proven over and over its dedication to the communi-ty aiid we are grateful the board members decided toonce again extend its generosity through Sanibel Cares."

For information on other levels of corporate and pri-vate sponsorship, please contact Julie O'Neill withSanibel Cares at 239-472-8627.

Sanibel Cares-funded pediatric ERopens

The concerned caring and generosity of islandmothers, artists," sponsors, and contributors came tofruition on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, when The Children'sHospital of Southwest Florida at HealthPark heldgrand opening ceremonies for its Pediatric EmergencyDepartment. With its 2001 Island Celebration of theArts auction, Sanibel Cares raised $150,000 toward thenew $3.6-million emergency center, the largest in thecounty.

The new emergency center expands pediatric-dedi-cated facilities with seven emergency treatment bays,an X-ray room and a separate children's waiting roomin a family-friendly environment filled with colorfulmurals. It is the only children's ER in Lee Countybacked by a fully staffed children's hospital.

The hospital has hired a pediatric, emergency depart-ment medical director, Dr. Deanria Soloway-Simonfrom Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, to overseethe addition. A staff of registered nurses and a full-timechild-life specialist will work the emergency bays. Atpeak times, two doctors and two practitioners will beon hand. ;

The emergency department is expected to serve upto 60 children per day. It will also supplement currentadult emergency needs because a portion of the centeris adaptable to adult use when not needed for young-sters. Separating children into their own waiting roomalso benefits adult ER patients who require ,quiet andrest while awaiting treatment.

Left: From left areShannon,

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ToniLibbyAmandaLenaMatthew(who inspired thefounding of SanibelCares), JulieO'Neill, HeidiMarinello, andDorit Fisher. Theywere present onJan. 23 for thegrand opening ofits PediatricE m e r g e n c yDepartment atHealthPark.

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Dunes 18-Hole Women's GolfResults: February 13

February 13th marked the date of theAnnual Dunes Women's 18-Hole 2004Sweetheart Scramble. The format of theday was a Four-Person, (3 ladies & 1gentleman), Screwy Scramble — only

gross score counted. A riotous time washad by all, followed by a superb lun-

cheon. The men were guests of theladies, all played from the Red Tees.

Event: Four-Person ScrewyScramble

Score1st Place

Jim George89

Joan KentMargaret DwyerJinny Kelby

2nd PlaceJohn Hendricks

90Jpdi CothranElaine AugustMildred Hasselman

3rd PlaceHoward Dwyer

91Daphne HellmuthLinda KramerPat Wenthng

4th PlaceKen Grosse

93 ScorecardClaudia Finzen

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m .Don Weymouth

Closest to the pin#11

Marvin SeiboldClosest to the black cat

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Ed ShultsWomen's Division

Closest to the pin#9

Debbie FairbanksClosest to the pin

#11Jinny. Kelby

Closest to the black cat#13

- Nancy McConnellLongest drive

#18Karen Hendricks

Chip-insClaire Bowie, Margaret Dwyer, Mary

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Member - GuestEvent: Two-Person, Better Ball

Score1st Place

Ginny Burgoyne 16Maxine Shevline (guest)

2nd PlaceMary Condit 17Peggy Hogg (guest)

3rd PlaceNaacy Hopkins 18Pat Whitaker (guest)

Closest to the Pin Winner:Julia O'Neil

Longest Drive Winner:Jeannie Lindman #1

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Duplicate Bridge games every Monday,starting at 7:30 p.m. Fees are $4 for SCAmembers and $5 for non-members.Partners can be provided if necessary.

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International volleyballexchange

The Sports For Youth Foundation isnow accepting High School volleyballteams, Club volleyball teams, and individ-ual volleyball jjlayers for the 2004Goodwill Ambassadors InternationalVolleyball exchange program. The pro-gram is open to both Canadian andAmerican boys and girls.

Members of this year's team will rep-resent their country, community and theGoodwill Ambassadors teams, in volley-ball tournaments, and local competitionsin, London, Paris, Geneva, Venice andRome.

Additional information and playerapplication can be found on the VolleyballTours -v , Websitfe . atwww.volieyballtours.com.

Bridge Blitz score cardLee County's law enforcement agen-

cies periodically team up to conduct spe-cial traffic operations. This saturatedenforcement is done in an attempt toremind citizens to obey traffic laws andreduce accidents, injuries and fatalities.

An example of this is the speedenforcement "Bridge Blitz," which theLee County Sheriff's Office organizedTuesday, Feb. 10, on the five areaCaloosahatchee River bridges.

Spotters fr6m the Sheriff's Office,Florida Highway Patrol, Fort MyersPolice Department and Cape Coral PoliceDepartment participated.

The bridges were selected because ofcitizen complaints, traffic crashes and theknowledge that speed is often a primarycontributor to accidents and injuries.

From 7 to 9 a,m., 162 citations wereissued at the following bridges:

Sanibel: 4 speeding citations, 1 othercitation

Cape Coral: 55 speeding citations, 15other citations

Midpoint: 20 speeding citations, 11other citations

Caloosahatchee: 16 speeding citations,3 other citations

Edison: 29 speeding citations, 8 othercitations .

Islander • Week of February 20 - 26, 2004 • 15A

Kiwanis: These islands aren't built onshells

- Submitted by Bob Wimbush

It's widely speculated that ossified and shattered50/50 tickets, not shells, compose the soil of theseIslands. So on Saturday, Feb. 28, Sanibel CaptivaCommunity Bank. Century 21 J.B. NovelliInternationale, Bailey's and the Sanibel Captiva TrustCompany will bring you the very stuff of which theseIslands are made: Sanibel and Capliva's largest indoorevent, the Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner. Replete with goodfood, camaraderie, 50/50 tickets and sponsors, this isisland-building at its best.

Island camaraderie — neighbors seeing neighbors,not 300 pounds of dry spaghetti, thousands of meatballs,and gallons of sauce (however exotically flavored byRich Calabrese) — has made the Kiwanis SpaghettiDinner a tradition. One goes to see rather than to be seen.Absence is noticed because presence is assumed.

Come to enjoy the islands' natural beauty. Let's faceit. Without their ladies, Kiwanians aren't all that excit-ing, so both Kiwanis girlfriends and wives (organizersare careful not to have them working next to each other)also support the dinner's tradition of camaraderie, funand success. They sell tickets, pour wine, clear tables,shovel desserts and make up for the maitre d' by addinggrace, beauty and sparkle to the evening.

For 30 years, The Spaghetti Dinner has nourished therichness and texture of life on the Islands. Glad (and sad)news will be exchanged. Views shared. Neighbors com-mune with neighbors; kids see their pals. You'll be intro-duced to people you've heard about and always wantedto meet. Did I mention there will be 50/50 tickets and anauction? It is island building. It is renewal.

And by Sunday, Feb. 29, the islands' fabric will havebeen renewed for another year, and those now used tick-ets will have melded with other Sanibel traditionsstrengthening the very soil on which our Island is built.

Buy a piece of the Islands. Dinner tickets are $7 inadvance from any Kiwanian, Periwinkle Park, and spon-sors Baileys. Community Bank of the Islands, Century21 JB Novelli Internationale, and Sanibel-Captiva Trust.They are S8 at the door. Kids under 10 eat free from 4:30to 10 p.m. Proceeds go to island kids.

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Between the Lions: Lions Club announces mid-winter fundingSubmitted by Jim Graham

Contributions, raised by selling Christmas trees and otherfund-raising events to date, have enabled the Sanibel-CaptivaLions Club to fund the following donations:• $5,000 to the Edison Community College Foundation to

provide handicapped scholarships. The State ofFlorida matches each contribution dollar-for-dollar,thus doubling the amount and the effect of each con-tribution. The local Lions have contributed to thisfoundation for many years. Total amount to be donat-ed this fiscal year is $10,000.

• $2,500 to Visually Impaired Persons (VIP). Organizedin 1974 as a local self-help group, their mission is toprovide persons who are blind or severely visuallyimpaired with the skills necessary to achieve theirchosen level of independence. The program includesrehabilitation training and support services. VIP haslocations in North Ft Myers and Naples. The Sanibel-Captiva Lions will donate a total of $5,000 toVisually Impaired Persons this fiscal year.

• $1,000 to Special Equestrians. The Sanibel Chapter ofthis national organization provides therapeutic horse-back riding to disabled children and adults. SpecialEquestrians, Inc. was created to offer any physically,mentally or emotionally challenged person the oppor-tunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of horse-back riding. The local Lions will donate a total of$2,000 to Special Equestrians this year.

• $1,000 to the WGCU-FM Radio Reading Program. Byusing special radio receivers, pre-tuned to a subcarrierchannel of the FM radio station, blind and visuallyimpaired persons can listen to volunteer readers whoprovide immediate, verbatim audio access to maga-zines, consumer information, and other topical mate-rials such as news, features, sports, and classified ads.

• $2,000 to Brightest Horizons Child DevelopmentCenter in Ft Myers. This daycare center, located inthe Harlem Heights section of Lee County, has occu-pied a special place in the hearts of many Sanibellianswho have donated time and money to insure its suc-cess. Total Lions contribution this fiscal year will be

1 $4,000.• $2,000 to the Southeast Guide Dog School. This school

offers, free of charge, a unique opportunity to achieveindependent travel with safety and dignity to blindmen and women, through the use. of professionallyand humanely trained guide dogs. This worthy orga-nization has been on the Lions' recipient list for manyyears. Southeast Guide Dogs will receive a total of

$4,000 from the Sanibel-Captiva Lions this fiscalyear.

• $3,200 to the Sanibel School to provide two classroomswith auditory enhancement equipment. According toPrincipal Barbara Von Harten, classroom audio equip-ment is the #1 priority of teachers in her school, evenout-polling computer equipment. When Von Hartenexplained her need to the local Lions at a meeting lastyear, we stepped up to the plate and offered to outfitall of her new classrooms at $1,600 each. This contri-bution, which will provision two of them, is a goodstart.

• $2,000 to the Sanibel Historical PreservationCommittee to provide audio equipment for theSanibel Historical Museum. This portable equipmentwill allow the hearing impaired to enjoy the audio aswell as the visual portion of the famous guided toursat the historical village and museum.

Although these donations are sizeable, they representless than half of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club's givingbudget for the current year. In other words, the best is yetto come. I '•

Two large money-raising events are still to be held.One, the 21st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair will be held atthe Community Center grounds on Friday and SaturdayMarch 19 and 20. The other, the 7th Annual Lions GolfOuting will be held at the Beachview Golf Club onSunday, March 28. To be a Golf Outing sponsor, pleasecall Lion Don Peters at 810-4950.

You can help us achieve our contribution goals this yearby attending and supporting these events.;

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Manicures, pedicures, massage, facials, tanning andwaxing are all on the menu. Pedicures are offered at threeinviting pedicure stations, with treatments varying inlength from a half hour to an hour with options includingmassage, masks, reflexology and, of course, a soothingfoot soak. Everything from a standard manicure to nail artand acrylic sets (including the popular pink and white fullset) are available at the two private manicure stations.

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Waxing and tanning are offered: the Stand-Up Turbotanner from Holland is the latest and most powerful inindoor tanning technology.

Consultations are available at no charge from any ofthe great team of stylists: Sandy, Honey, Jewel, Julie,Linda, Dorothy, Joseph, and Tania. Services include cutsfor women, men and children, shampoo and setting, per-manent waves with cut and finish, reconstructive deepconditioning, and all types of permanent, semi-perma-nent, and highlighting color processes, including colorcorrection. Hair design offerings include formal updos,braids, comb-outs and even simple bang, beard, or mus-tache trims.

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Sandy and her husband, Jim, personally select all thegift items in the front of the store. Eye-catching hand-painted stackable tables, coasters, jewelry boxes, mirrorsand an amazing selection of handmade 3-D frames addflair to the front of the store. Sturdy, lightweight PicnicTime canvas coolers are craftily designed to tote wineand glasses, traditional picnic .gear, golf refreshments,coffee and there's even a white wicker wedding basketlined with white eyelet.

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Florida Association of Realtors® offers$41,000 in scholarships

The Florida Association of Realtors®' 2003-2004Scholarship/Essay Contest for High School Seniors offersa chance to win up to $6,500 in scholarship funding.

Students write a typed, double-spaced essay — 500words or less — on the topic, "How Does a RealtorProfessional Benefit the Community?" Students mightwrite about Realtor professionals, the benefits of home-ownership to society, or how the selling of commercialreal estate encourages economic growth.

Prize money will be awarded to both the first- and sec-ond-place essays in each of the Association's 13 districtsin the state. Students turning in the top district-winningessays will each win a $1,500 scholarship prize while thesecond-place entries will each receive a $500 scholarshipaward. The 13 district-winning essays will go on to com-pete for three $5,000 FAR scholarships on the statewidelevel, for a total of $41,000 in scholarship awards.

All essays, along with an official Essay Cover Form,must be submitted no later than Wednesday, March 17,2004, to the Florida Association of Realtors, 7025Augusta National Drive, P.O. Box 725025, Orlando, FL,32872-5025. Check with the high school guidance officeto obtain an application kit and essay cover form forFAR's 2003-2004 Scholarship/Essay Contest for HighSchool Seniors. Or go to http://media.living.net. FAR'sscholarship awards program is open only to high schoolseniors who reside in the state of Florida. For informa-tion locally contact Al DiNicola at (239) 390-5502.

Living Well With DiabetesThe next "Living Well with Diabetes" class will be

held from March 3 - April 7 on Wednesdays from 6 - 8p.m, with registration by March 1, 2004.

The Lee County Health Department and theUniversity of Florida/Lee County Extension Service areteaming up to offer a six-week series for those membersof the community living with diabetes. Diabetes is a dis-ease that affects more than 18.2 million Americans.Although there is no cure, diabetes can be managed.

Presenters for this educational series for self-managingdiabetes include a certified diabetes educator, a registereddietitian and a master's prepared family & consumer sci-ences agent.

Classes will be held at the Lee County ExtensionService 3406 Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers. Thecost $50. For information and registration, please callPamela at (239) 461-7523 or Celia at 461-7512.

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A t is my favorite foodby Claudia BurnsSpecial to the Islander

I love fat. In fact, fat is my favorite food.Like many people, I've tried managing

my weight by cutting out as much fat aspossible. But maintaining my weight was aconstant struggle - I missed my favoritefood and felt deprived.

Now I eat all the fat I want, and simplyavoid sugar and starchy foods. I've foundthat this approach makes maintaining myweight easier.

We all like fat, because it tastes good. It'salso a very satisfying food. And recentresearch has revealed that eating fat is notwhat makes us fat. In fact, our bodies needfat in order to operate efficiently. Some ofour vital vitamins are fat soluble. Fat lubri-cates joints and cushions organs. And fat isfuel for the human body, just as gasoline isfuel for a car.

But all fats are not created equal —there are the good, the bad and the ugly.If you decide to enjoy fatty foods, pleasebe cautious about the types of fat youconsume

The good: Omega 3 and Omega 6 fattyacids are the best fats to include in your diet— they can actually lower your cholesterol.Omega 3 is found in cold-water fish(salmon, mackerel, tuna), and in walnut,canola, wheat germ, evening primrose, andflaxseed oils. Omega 6 occurs in sesame,sunflower, saffiower and corn oils.

Most vegetable oils (all of the above,plus olive oil) are high in unsaturated fat,which is good fat. The exceptions are the"tropical" oils — palm and coconut —which are high in saturated fat.

The bad: saturated fat can clog yourarteries and lead to heart disease. Animalfats, such as butter, lard, and meat/poultryfat, are generally high in saturated fat,which is solid at room temperature. Try tolimit your consumption of saturated fat.

The ugly: trans fatty acids occur in oilthat has been hydrogenated to make it solid— such as margarine. If you must eat thistype of fat, choose a tub or liquid, ratherthan stick, version. Better yet, use a healthyoil instead.

Eating fat can help you, stick to yourdiet. Because fat is a very satisfying food,you'll feel less deprived. And consuminggood fat can actually improve your health,as well as help you manage your weight.

Warning Signs from theAmerican Heart AssociationStroke Warning Signs

Stroke strikes a victim every 45 sec-onds and each year kills more women thanmen. If a stroke doesn't kill you, you maysuffer devastating effects - problems walk-ing, talking, reading or eating, amongother physical or mental disabilities. Youmay recover after many therapy sessions,or you may not.

Time lost is brain lost in a stroke emer-gency! For every minute you wait to gethelp, more brain cells die. You only havethree hours after the onset of symptoms toget to an appropriate hospital to beassessed as a candidate for a clot-bustingdrug that may help reduce the devastationof many strokes.

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• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking orunderstanding

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or botheyes

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, lossof balance or coordination

• Sudden severe headache with no knowncause

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18A • Week of February 20-26,2004 • Islander

by Karen NelsonWhen the newly expanded Sanibel

Library opens, there will be a half-sizereplica of the Calusa glass panels by LucCentury that are in the Florida Museumof Natural History in Gainesville.

The magic of these panels is that theyare dominated by something that is notthere: the Calusa, Their tools, their art,the natural world that served and sup-ported them so abundantly... these seemto be frozen in time, as if the fishermanhas just left his nets, and the alligatorslips silently by.

The strangler fig anchors the firstpanel, starting the viewer's journeythrough this lost world. "The woodpeck-er [in the tree] is the storyteller," notesCentury. The woodpecker as well as themasks, dolphin, alligator head, bird headand spear are based on Calusa artifactsfound at Key Marco and at Pineland.Birds are associated with divination andbeads have been used for divining insome cultures, with the diviners spittingthe beads out and reading the patterns.This woodpecker drops four beads intothe water, creating a swirl that continueson into the next panel.

The element of four is carried fromthe woodpecker throughout the panels:

four masks, four mangrove seedlings,four seagrass seedlings, four mullet, fourlightning whelks, four footprints (of agreat blue), four dragonfly wings. .

The tourbillion (or vortex) in the sec-ond panel is not derived from Calusa artbut evolved from a design found in ReneLalique's work. This tourbillion blazes

energy into the scene, rich with estuar-ine life: mangrove seedlings, seagrassand dolphin. There are barnacles caughtin the shell-weighted net (plus the fourmullet). The swirling water carries theenergy of the tourbillion down into thewater, fitting for a culture that believedthat humans had three souls, one ofw,hich was a person's reflection in stillwater.

In the fourth panel, the sound andspirit of the Calusa rise from the conchshell: "a snakeskin representing regener-ation," a bird rising like a^rebirth, foot-prints ("being called home by the conchshell, as spirits leaving the plane"). Thelightning - whelk both summons, andembodies those spirits: the Calusa them-selves and the wildlife that dominatedtheir life and art, represented by thefooprints carried on the wave of sound.

There is a strong lyrical feel to theoverall design. Century and Serage"tried to be very loose and wanted theelements to overlap. Nothing is separate.The water isn't separate from the air, thelightning [from the tourbillion] isn't sep-arate from the water."

They spent two to three years evolv-ing the concept, based on a commissionto represent the Calusa in the estuarysetting. "The dynamics of it kept chang-ing and evolving," noted Century. "Wehad to keep simplifying the designbecause it kept getting complicated."Underlying the design is the realizationthat the work needed to look good fromthe distance as well as up close, and a lotof thought went into thinking about

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"what's going to move people as theywalk by the panel, without overloadingthem. They are about to enter an exhibitwith incredible detail."

They "wanted to leave it to thearchaeologists to depict accurately. I feltmore comfortable talking about the spir-it of the Calusa." Century is captivatedby the idea that a lot of Calusa art mighthave been spontaneous, like sand sculp-tures, things that were not intended to bepermanent. "Just our imagination is left,we want the imagination to work andcreate something." Century and Seragehave invited viewers' imaginations to dojust that.

There is also an element of fertility inthe scene. "The estuary is so active inregenerating. The artwork of the Calusadepicts that a lot, in their nurturing qual-ity and simplicity and power and the sig-nificance of wildlife... We are sorespectful of oar land here, and they hadthe same inclination! We may have morein common with them than we think."

Doing the work on a large piece oftempered glass presented technical chal-lenges, because the glass has slightcurves and bends; the process is mucheasier on a perfectly flat piece. The sheersize, six feet by six feet, also presented achallenge but the size had already beenset by the museum.

A handrail was also added to the pan-els, required by codes that had changedin the three years between design andinstallation.

"We're happy and proud," Centurysaid. "What gave me the most chills,when we went up for the opening, wasthat one of the major donors listed was'The people of Sanibel and Captiva.' The

involvement of the community in thisproject meant a lot."

Exhibit Coordinator Darcy McMahongave him a tremendous amount of free-dom in the design. Century noted that alarge public project like this "commitsyou to do your best work. You reallywant to put your heart out for this; withthat surrounding."

In the new Sanibel Library addition,the Calusa windows will be interior win-dows in the Old Florida Room. Sincethere is no jamp at the base of the win-dows ' (as there is " in" Gainesville),Century i& looking at ways to fill in thebottom right of the design.

Century had partially paid h"is waythrough school washing windows . At21, he had finished four years at Case

: Western Reserve but was two coursesshy 0 afdegree;, he was washing win-dows, trying to decide what, to do. "Ipulled the squeegee across the glass andsaw my reflection in the glass and hadthe idea of trying to put a graphic imageon glass; I never let go of the idea."

He had worked wj|J|^photography inhigh school but had^^wf particular artstraining and never tQok any glasses inglasswork. Rather, he began experiment-ing with different processes and spenttwo to three years trying to come up witha technique.

He developed the state of the art tech-nology in the industry because of thephoto imagery he was using and "hadthe great food fortune to help with theengraving of the -Vietnam VeteransMemorial in Washington, DC."

Century is well-known on the islandsfor his wildlife etchings and most of theoriginal drawings for the wildlife are

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In the spirit of the Calusa: the Gainesville pane!j _

done by Dee. He calls her a "natural talent and her lines are incredible... hei .iiiili-ty to simplify the gracefuHines of wildlife. It's a collaboration. Technicalh. I do .ilot of the ongoing design work but she's the one with the grace."

Luc's wildlife etchings are available at a number of places on Sanibel: in I!Kshops at "Ding" Darling, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and theShell Museum as well as at He Crocodile, Valhalla, Pandora's Box and The U riieStuff. His work with Calusa motives is also available.

Right: Century (with grey-hound Grade) and « full-size (white on black) illus-trat ion of the second imm-l.Left & below: Glass biovksetched with Calusa

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It MUI would like to learn moreabout the ("alusa. llieie is aspondid opportunity througlil-:CJCr\ RenaUsiiiiec:

!'.'•. j.:!iii \\v)llh. C.H idi-ii.ti-.)! at the RundollResoiiich Center in I'in.-land. held iho fir^i sos-

on ! oiv I 7. Newcoineis ;nvWeli'Ollk. U) euillO Ui silhsO-que;il eia»-os. The llr-i olasspiowded an D\er\ie\\ ol thei i i i i i\e tribes ol' ilie Sousheasiernl.'.S. and some geologic history oliho esuiaries.

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Doors...A Gateway to openJoin Arts for ACT Gallery at 2265 First

Street in Historic Downtown Fort Myersfor the opening reception of Doors ...AGateway to an Alternative Perspective byCape Coral artist Cheryl A. Fausel thisevening, Feb. 20th, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Fausel was born in Rochester, N.Y. Shestudied art at the Rochester Institute ofTechnology and State University of NewYork. In 1971 Fausel moved to Germany,where she worked as an artist-in-residencefor a recreation facility and continued topaint and exhibit her fine art. During thistime Fausel managed an Arts & Craft facili-ty for the military, teaching various artforms. Since 1999 Fausel has been a part-time resident of Cape Coral andSwitzerland. Her work has been exhibited inNew York, Florida, Italy and West Germany.

"The creative process is a combinationof the internal or emotionalimpact on theexternal or visual concept." Fausel says,"which is then internalized through theintellectual or the emotional. All of theseinfluences come together when creating apainting. When viewing a piece of work,all of our experiences and emotions play arole in how we perceive the artistic cre-ation before our eyes. A result of thisprocess is the total subjectivity of theopinion of the viewer.

'"Photos taken this summer in Francehave influenced many of the pieces youwill view in this exhibit. I have thenextracted a door, which has become a

recurring motif in my present work. Thedoor as a symbol has many connotations.It can be a beginning, an ending or createa sense of mystery — most of all, it ispleasing in itself as a form."

Proceeds benefit Abuse Counseling &Treatment, Inc., a non-profit agencyestablished to provide shelter, 24 hourhotline, counseling and education to vic-tims of domestic violence and their fami-lies and survivors of sexual assault. Foradditional Information on ACT, contactClaudia at 939-2553.

Book signings & workshopsJim and Linda Salisbury, publishers at

Tabby House and authors of'Smart Self-Publishing: An author's guide to produc-ing a marketable book, will present a free,how-to-self-publish-successfully work-shop tomorrow evening, Feb. 21, from 5to 7 p.m. at the Sanibel Island Bookshop.The book is now in its third edition.

Among the topics the Salisburys willdiscuss are new printing technologiessuch as print-on-demand; important stepsin producing a quality book for the retailtrade, and finding satisfaction in produc-ing small quantities of a poetry book,genealogy, family or local history for per-sonal use. The Salisburys will also discussmarketing, editing, essential referencebooks and cover design, and will answerquestions.

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On Thursday, Feb. 26th, from 6 to 7 p.m.the bookshop will host Bonnie Michaelsand Michael Seef who created a book thatdocuments their yearlong renewal experi-ence that encompassed six countries. Theyshare their experiences and inspiration in AJourney of Work/Life Renewal — ThePower to Recharge and Rekindle thePassion in Your Life and will be available tosign first editions on Thursday.

Michaels, an internationally recog-nized work/life expert, has been helpingcompanies and individuals with work-lifestrategies since 1987. When she experi-enced severe burnout, she took her ownrisky advice of "taking time off" torecharge and, along with her husband,embarked on an unusual renewal journey.

Readers are encouraged to examinetheir own day-to-day existences and todetermine how they too can take a time-out to explore deeper into their psychesand their spirituality, perhaps (but not nec-essarily) while experiencing life in anoth-er country. You'll find yourself answeringthe questions posed about your own hopesand dreams-and making plans for "someday" to become "tomorrow."

You will learn how to plan your voy-age, how to leave your life for an extend-ed period, how to find volunteer opportu-nities abroad, how to stay connected withfamily and friends, how to plan "re-entry"...and, most importantly, how to findyourself once the layers of responsibilityhave been peeled away.

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On Feb. 27th from 12:30 to 2 p.m., cer-tifiable nutcase Serge Storms and Lenny,his spacey, marijuana-addicted sidekickwill appear again at Sanibel Bookshopalong with their creator, Tim Dorsey. Thisis Dorsey's sixth screwball crime-spree

novel (after The Stingray Shuffle) — thistime on the trail of a stash of missinggems.

As the novel begins, Serge escapesfrom Chattahoochee, Florida's state psy-chiatric hospital, and heads for Miami,obsessed with the idea of clearing up themystery surrounding his grandfather'salleged suicide, which is tied to the leg-endary dozen diamonds still missing afterMurph the Surfs infamous 1964 jewelheist from the Museum of NaturalHistory. Serge's ambitious crusade getsoff to an ill-omened start when he awak-ens the interest of both the mob and theFeds after getting into a graveside alter-cation with Tony Marsicano, the mob bosswho was alone at the deathbed of RicoSpagliosi, a deceased fence reputed tohave a part in the jewel heist. In a typicaldisplay of off-the-wall buffoonery, Sergestarts a specialty Miami tour service, andhis first booking is a group of drunkensalesmen who, out to play a practical jokeon a colleague, mistakenly kidnap Tony,with dire results.

Sporadically moving back and forthbetween time present and nostalgic flash-backs to Miami Beach in the 1960s, thenovel chronicles the methodical murdersof Serge's grandfather's old cronies asSerge tracks his grandfather's movementsat the time of the infamous gem heist andthe return of the most famous of the stolenstones. Studded with psychosocial obser-vations and dopey gags, this latest episodeof Florida's hottest helter-skelter, hallu-cinogenic freak show will delight legionsof Dorsey fans.

A Barbra Streisand Evening

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On Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m., the GulfCoast Symphony pays tribute to one of

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America's most extraordinary and versa-tile performers, Barbra Streisand. Over acareer spanning decades, Streisand hasbrought her unique style of vocal interpre-tation to popular music over the past fivedecades from the Silver Screen toBroadway. A Barbra Streisand Evening: AMusical Tribute features singers ShiraIissek and Christine Marie Heath. Thiswill be an unforgettable evening full ofgreat memories. Tickets are $15-$30 andare now on sale at the Barbara B. Mann BoxOffice. They can be purchased in person orby calling 481-4849 or (800) 440-7469.

The Gulf Coast Symphony's musicdirector and founder is Dr. Andrew Kurtzwho is also artistic director of the CenterCity Opera Theater in Philadelphia andheads up Synergy Productions of Sanibel,a new musical theater company. Kurtz isconductor of the Metropolitan RepertoryBallet in New York City and programdirector of OPERAREZZO, a summeropera festival in Arezzo, Italy. He receivedhis doctorate from Peabody Conservatory.

The Symphony is Southwest Florida'sonly non-professional community orches-tra. It performed to sold out audiences,with rave reviews and critical acclaim forits creative, popular, and entertaining pro-graming.Gulf Coast Symphony also spon-sors a comprehensive arts education pro-gram, Musical Gateways, dedicated toproviding ongoing educational opportuni-ties for adult and youth alike and includ-ing two-week long guest artist residenciesthat has the artist perform with the sym-phony, in solo recital, and in area schoolsand retirement communities.

For more information on orchestramembership or its concert season, call theGulf Coast Symphony office at 472-6197or e-mail info@gulfcoastsymphony.org

Author to speak at BIG ARTSMembers of BIG ARTS women's issues

discussion group, Women Reflecting onWomen, are pleased to welcome author,Connie Brown, to speak about her book,In a Man's World: Faculty Wives andDaughters at Phillips Exeter Academy,1781-1981, Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m.

Brown was a faculty wife at Exeter for35 years from 1962 to 199?. While there,she and her hus-band, Dick, livedin dormitorieswith adolescentboys who were notmuch youngerthan they were inthe beginning. Asa wife she enter-tained the studentswith birthday par-ties, Saturdaynight cookies andoccasional dinner parties. A year afterthey came to the Academy, Connie andDick purchased a small fishing shack on asmall pond in the White Mountains inorder to have some quiet time away fromthe constant pressures of a boardingschool. They retired to "The Pond" in1997.

In a Man's World came about asConnie listened to other wives, especiallythose who came to the school in the 1930sand '40s, tell of their experiences living atthe school and in town. Connie decidedthat these stories were too precious to belost and interviewed both the wives andtheir daughters. This book distills theirstories and presents a picture of what aprivate school life was like, a life littleknown to the outside world.

It was through friends that Connie and

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Dick discovered Sanibel in 1995 and fell inlove with the island, as so many others hadbefore them. She soon began volunteeringat BIG Arts where she continues to help atthe front desk and at evening events.

Everyone is welcome to attend her talkand the discussion to follow.Refreshments will be provided. Pleasecall 395-0900 if you would like to attend.

Opera and the Magic DoorA reminder that the Chamber invites

you to attend a reception and special after-noon of music entitled Opera and theMagic Door, next Thursday, Feb. 26$ from4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at BIG Arts, 900 DunlopRoad. Sponsored by Dave Owens ofIsland Financial Services, it will be amusical, vocal and multi-media presenta-tion by Dr. Ron Bowman, Dean of

. Students at International College.Admission is free, dress is casual and

but seating is limited. We hope you willbe able to find the time to attend thisevent. Refreshments will be served bothprior to and after the performance. PleaseRSVP by Feb. 23rd to Tamara at theChamber at 472-1966.

The evening will also honor JosephPoppalardo who has been awarded thehonor of Management Student of the Yearby International College. Poppalardo is aresident of Sanibel and a member of the LeeCounty Sheriff's Office assigned to Captiva.

Open Mic next FridayOn Friday, Feb. 27th, between 4 and 6

p.m., the second Open Mic Reading of theyear will be held at The Bean on Sanibel,2240 Periwinkle Way. Writers, residentsand visitors to the islands are invited toread and/or listen to original and favoriteselections of poetry and prose.

Open Mic readings are informal andvery entertaining. The only requirementsare that performers sign the Reader's Listand limit their reading time to five min-utes. If you choose not to read, you arewelcome to listen.

In their first two seasons, Open Mies atthe Bean on Sanibel have become so pop-ular that poets from Fort Myers, PineIsland, Florida Gulf Coast University andCollier County are frequent participants.

For further information, please callJoseph Pacheco, 472-1280 or the Bean,395-1919. ;

Island writers at BIG ARTSThe Sanibel-Captivai Island Writers

will perform selections ifrom their proseand poetic works on Tuesday, March 2nd,in the Phillips Gallery at BIG Arts from7:30 to 9 p.m. The Fall and Spring eveningReads have been an island tradition for 16years, and the most recent one inDecember was a huge success, with anaudience of more than 100 friends, neigh-

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bors and lovers of the spoken word. The March 2nd eventpromises to be just as memorable.

Island Writers, established in 1984, meet weekly.Members read and critique each other's work and sharewriting-related information. Currently, there are fourgroups that comprise Island Writers.

The selections have been carefully chosen by a panelrepresenting each of the four groups. The readers for theMarch read will be Mike Derechin, Tanya Hochschild, PegMcEwen, Don Brown, Ruth Yonan Iyengar, Mary LaVelle,Berdenna Thompson, Nancy Carlile, Laura Barr, BillHallstead, Winnie Donoghue, Joe Pacheco, Hal Iyengar,Vince Faraone, Marcia Rudin, Niravi Payne, CecieMunkenbeck, Peter Hilger.

There will be an intermission with refreshments and achance to speak with the writers, some of whom may havetheir publications available for sale. Admission is only a $3donation to BIG ARTS. For further information, call JosephPacheco, 472-1280.

FridayFest benefits SWFASSouthwest Florida Addiction Services will benefit from

Bell Tower's FridayFest which, this month, takes place onFeb. 27th. J. Robert & Caxambus will be the featuredmusicians at the 6 to 8 p.m. event which is often host to asmany as 700 weekend-ready guests.

Admission is free. A portion of the beverage sales iswhat goes to the selected charity. Beverage tickets aresold by the POLO Club of Lee County ProfessionalsOrganized for Leadership Opportunities).

SWFAS is the region's largest and oldest comprehen-sive suibstance abuse treatment program and treats morethan 5,000 people per year from the ages of nine to 90.

Writers Association to meetThe Gulf Coast Writers Association will present

Courtroom, -a two-act comedy by club member JulesMorreal on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Thepresentation will be at Beacon Executive Suites, 8359Beacon Boulevard in Fort Myers. (Take 41 North pastCypress Lake. Right on Crystal to Beacon. Left onBeacon to Beacon Executive Suites on left).

The Gulf Coast Writers meet the last Saturday ofevery month, except December. All are welcome and noreservation is required. First time guests are free. Formore information, call 489-1673 or check on-line atwww.gulfwriters.org.

'Round the world in 80 minutesThis show, full of wonderful pre-war songs and a com-

plete patriotic revue will be take place on Saturday, Feb.28th, with performances at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at BishopVerot High School. Talent from Collier to Charlotte coun-ties will be featured in the cast. Advance tickets are avail-able by calling 543-6939 — adults $15, students $10,children 12 and under free. Uncle Sam and Miss Libertywill meet you at the door!

Call Verda Campbell at 543-6939 for more information.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival coming upThis year dogwood fans will enjoy extended hours at

Atlanta's oldest and most established event —"Springtime Celebration of the South" — which takesplace on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd through4th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. Friday and Sunday thefestival is open from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

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The festival embraces allthat is artistic in an effort todeliver spring to Atlanta in aburst of vibrant color andunparalleled imagination.Creativity is around everycorner — from breath-takingsculptures and one-of-a-kind jewelry to spoken wordartists and talented musicians. Over the years, genera-tions have passed through the gates of the DogwoodFestival, making it one of the truest of southern tradi-tions.

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2001 Drama Desk, 2001 Outer CriticsCircle Awards for Best Musical Revival isnow on tour and coming to Mann HallMarch 9-11.

Dubbed "the Broadway Musical forpeople who love Broadway Musicals" anda Broadway legend, 42nd Street definedmusical comedy — a star-is-born story,spectacular design, score of hit standards,remarkable show chorus, and the most-admired ensemble tap dancing to evergrace trie Great White Way.

A true "Lullaby of Broadway," JohnSimon of New York Magazine said, ".. .Anabsolute knockout! From grand effect tominute detail, executed with savvy and sen-sitivity. Prodigious sets, splendiferous cos-tumes, caressing and coruscating lights, andintoxicating configurations of dancers... AsI write this, the songs are buzzing in myhead, and my feet have to be restrainedfrom tapping. 42nd Street is back!"

Featuring song standards such as"We're in the Money," "You're Getting toBe a Habit With Me," "Lullaby ofBroadway," "I Only Have Eyes For You"and, of course, the spectacular title num-ber, danced down a flight of steps — theoriginal 42nd Street ran for more than 8years and is one of the 10 longest-runningshows in Broadway history. Itwon theTony Award for Best Musical 20 yearsago. This new production opened May2nd, 2000 in the Ford Theatre, the jewel inthe crown of a renewed and reinvigorated

42nd Street in New York City.Starring in the 42nd Street tour are

Marcy McGuigan as Dorothy Brock,Daren Kelly as Julian Marsh, and intro-ducing Shannon O'Bryan as fresh-from-Allentown Peggy Sawyer.

From the source material of 1930smovies including 42nd Street (1933), GoldDiggers of 1933, Dames" (1934) and GoldDiggers of 1935, Michael Stewart andMark Bramble wrote the book (based on anovel by Bradford Ropes), Harry Warrenwrote the music, and Al Dubin wrote thelyrics, for the 1980 stage premiere.Bramble directed the new Broadway pro-duction and is directing the NationalTouring production. Randy Skinner whocreated new choreography and stagedGower Champion's signature dances forthe Broadway production, will likewisechoreograph the touring production.

Dodger Theatricals, known for stagingadventurous new works like Into TheWoods, The Who's Tommy, and Tiiantic,along with acclaimed and popular produc-tions of classic musicals — Guys andDolls, The King and I, How to Succeed...,and The Music Man, among others, are theproducers. Dodger long-time partner, Joopvan den Ende, recently produced 42ndStreet in Holland to great success. ThisNational Tour is produced under a specialproduction agreement with Actors' Equity

Bramble is presently working on sever-al projects: a stage adaptation for WaltDisney Theatrical Productions based on

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the film Dead Poets Society; Lily & Lily,an intimate musical based on the Frenchfarce Barillett et Gredy; and Gold Diggers,a traditional musical comedy. He recentlycompleted the direction of 42nd Street inAmsterdam and has directed productionsin London, Tokyo, Sydney and elsewherethroughout Europe. His writing creditsinclude Barnum, which introduced GlennClose as a leading actress and received 10Tony nominations, for Best Book and BestMusical, and the original 42nd Street,which received the 1981 Tony Award forBest Musical, the Laurence Olivier Awardfor Musical of the Year and numerousother recognitions.

Stewart scored on Broadway his firsttime out when he won a tony for the Bye,Bye Birdie libretto. Subsequently he wasthe librettist for Carnival, for which hewon the Drama Critics' Circle Award, andHello, Dolly!, which won him both theTony and the Drama Critics' prize. He alsowrote the books for George M, Mack &Mabel, The Grand Tour, both book andlyrics for / Love My Wife, and lyrics forBarnum. Stewart died in 1987.

Warren and Dubin are legendary tune-smiths both as a team and as individuals.Between the two, their prodigious careersspan six decades. They wrote Broadwayshows, revues, and were pioneer songwrit-ers for sound pictures. Their combinedoutput of songs can only be described asastonishing. Dubin, born in Switzerland in1891, died in New York in 1945. Warrenwas born in Brooklyn in 1893 and passedaway in 1981.

Gower Champion... the name is syn-'

onymous with some of the greatest musi--cals in Broadway history.; He was thedirector and choreographer for Lend anEar, Bye Bye Birdie (for which he wonTonys as director and choreographer),Carnival (Tony nomination for direction),Hello, Dolly! (two more Tonys for direc-tion and choreography), / Do! I Do!, TheHappy Time (again, two tony Awards),Sugar, Irene and Mack & Mabel. He diedsuddenly, just before the ppening nightcurtain of 42nd Street in 1980 and wasawarded a Tony the Drama Desk Awardfor Best Choreography for the show.

Skinner (choreographer) is an award-winning director and choreographer whosework has encompassed Broadway, regionaland Los Angeles productions: On Broadway,he co-directed and choreographed the worldpremiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein'sState Fair, he choreographed Ain'tBroadway Grand? and assisted Championwith the dances for the original 42nd Street.Skinner also staged the London, Australiaand two_U.S. national companies and therecent Amsterdam production.

42nd Street plays Tuesday. March 9tb.and Sunday, March 14th,, at 7:30 p.m.;Wednesday, March 10th, through Saturday,March 13th at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, March13th, and Sunday, March 14th, at 2 p.m.

Ticket range from $38 to $58 and areavailable at the box office, by calling 481-4849, online at www.bbmannpah.com andthrough Ticketmaster at 334-3309. Groupsof 20 or more, should call 489-3033, Ext.

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BIG ARTS On Stage to present Tallulah"Call me Tallulah,

dahling." Ah, yes, theunmistakable TallulahBankhead will come to lifewhen Will Stutts presentshis one-person perfor-mance on Saturday," Feb.28, at 8 p.m. each can bereserved by calling BIGARTS at 395-0900.

With theexception ofHal Holbrook,Will Stutts hasworked longerand more in thegenre of one-person playsthan otheractor. For morethan three decades, he has appeared in well over 1,000 sin-gle engagements before audiences estimated to total morethan one million. Among productions he has written ordevised aad starred in are Mark Twain's America, JourneyThrough the Mind... Edgar Allan Poe, and Noel Coward atthe_ Cafi de Paris, to name a few.

Stutts' second cousin was the legendary Tallulah. Shewas a brilliant comedienne and dramatic actress whoseseductive beauty and natural talent galvanized a war-wearyand jaded audience. Tallulah in her heyday was describedas "a blonde stick of dynamite with the mind of a racing carengine!" She was among the glamour girls of the GoldenAge of Hollywood that included Garbo and Dietrich. Herprivate life has been called "irrepressible, unpredictable andshocking."

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She was indeed a star.Stutts has appeared at BIG ARTS in three

previous incarnations — Frank LloydWright, Judge Frank Johnson of civil rightsfame, and Tennessee Williams. He research-es and writes his own material, then assumesthe character of the individuals so wellthrough make-up and mannerisms that audi-ences believe they are seeing the real person-ages on stage.

On Stage at BIG ARTS is a series of the-atrical programs designed to promote enjoy-ment of theater arts and to provide live,enriching theatrical experiences of a profes-sional nature to the residents of and visitors^to Sanibel and Captiva. Ruth Iyengar andJohn Kramer co-chair this exciting new pro-gram.

The next production is Talking Heads onMarch 7th. This piece originated as sixmonologues written for BBC Television andwas adapted to the stage. Dorothy and Reuben Silver, "thereigning theatre couple of Cleveland," reprise two uniquecharacters of this recent London and tMf Broadway hit —Graham, an aging bachelor frantically attached to his addledmother who has just rediscovered an old boyfriend and isplanning to leave jher son, and Susan, the repressed, alco-holic vicar's wife who finds temporary refuge in the arms ofan Indian grocer. |

Tickets for Tallulah and Talking Heads are available at$25 by calling 395-0900 from 9 a m to 4 p.m. Monday thruFriday and 9 to 1 Saturday.

$1,000 raised for for Adonis CenterTheatre Conspiracy's opening night performance of

Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show was a fundraiser forAdonis Center for Autism inSouthwest Florida. The the-atre's $1,000 ticket and con-cession proceeds were pre-sented that evening toMaureen Bashaw of theAdonis Center by TheatreConspiracy's ArtisticDirector, Bill Taylor.

Theatre Conspiracy'sopening night fundraisershave benefited communitycivic groups since 2002.Giving back to the commu-nity is Taylor's way of sayingthank you to the communitythat has supported theTheatre Conspiracy missionto bring innovative qualitytheatrical productions that

Carousel plays at Broadway Palm through April 11th.-

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would otherwise not be produced to Southwest Florida.Adonis Autism Center of Southwest Florida is sched-

uled to open next month as the area's first residence to pro-vide safe and nurturing homes where adults with autism-related disorders can live, work, and play.

To learn more about the center and about autism, visitthe Adonis Center website at www.greatmarketingtools.com/sites/adonis/. To learn more about TheatreConspiracy, call 936-3239 or visit its website — www.the-atreconspiracy.org.

Revue benefits Brightest HorizonsEric "Travelm' Man" Watters and his gorgeously cos-

tumed friends strutting down the shining staircase forBrightest Horizons' generous supporters on a magical•mystery tour of the entire USA in an energetic song anddance revue that spans almost 50 years and scores ofnational places.

Tickets for the Brightest Horizons' Child DevelopmentCenter benefit show are $50, with the State of Floridamatching dollar for dollar from its Childcare Partnershipprogram.

This year's Musical Revue takes place on Sunday, Feb.29th, at 7 p.m. at the Arcade Theater, the musical roster isrich — romantic old favorites vie with Sha-Boom and Sha-Na-Na as beautifully costumed backup dancers vampthrough Esther Williams-style floor exercises and CarmenMiranda-clone showstoppers... barbershop nostalgia withthe Dum Dee Doo Wah Trio.,. ballroom, comic soft-shoeand rat-a-tat tap dancing... the whole shootin' match.

Watters and his friends are donating their talent and ener-gy. Brightest Horizons is most grateful to Florida RepertoryTheater for providing the Arcade Theater Feb. 29.

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Do Not Be MLJ ValentinePlease, do not be my Valentine,Not if you need another's rimeUpon a perfumed Hallmark card,Not if you need a diamond heartOr gift-wrapped box of chocolateAnd proof of purchase from your mate.

Please do not be my ValentineIf fancy dinner is on your mind,If money must this way love buyThen let another your love tryBut up his ante to Corvette,Or villa, mink or bedroom set.

Please do not be my ValentineIf once a year for auld lang syneNew lover's passion I must reviveTo keep our love affair alive,Then on the morn of Feb. fifteenReturn our love to where it's been.

But if these shows you won't requireThen Baby, you can re-light my fire,Just find and wear that negligeeGift from another Valentine's Day,Tip-toe to my door, bring some wine.Come in and be my Valentine. -

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Inhabitants inhibited the moon:We traveled through its eye of love tostars,And quantum leaps instantly infiniteCreated for us a special space and timeFar from the Hallmark hype, the dia-mond heart,The unopened box of chocolates leftbehind.

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Two \cr> talented artists mezzo-soprano Keri Alkema and pianistMichaelBait/er — presented a program olsongs l'oi voice and piano on ThursdayFeb. 12. ai Scliein Hall. Sponsored bv theMarilyn Home Foundation, which is ded-icated to encouraiiin" the art ol the vocal

iccilal and. in association with Bid Ails,the concert was. in all aspects, a most pio-lessional and musical presenta-tion.

Alkema. an emerging youngartist, is not yet known by thepublic. However, it is just a mat-ter of time before .she is discov-ered and recognized as Ihe ' 4superb vocalist that she i.s. Her .voice is beautifully centered. ' , "**"*elloillessly produced with warmand shimmering overtonesresult ing in exquisite nuances.This quality i.s sustained in allregisters and dynamics, whether it bepianissimo or Joitissimo. She is also asuperb actress and a pleasure to watch asshe captures and communicates subtleemotions with her facial and bodilyexpressions.

Accompanist Michael Bail/er is equallytalented, a superb pianist. This peifor-mance was the thud lime that I have heardhim at Schein accompanying MarilynHome iccipienls (Keith Phaies. March 24.2002 and Simon O'Neill. Jan. 23. 2003)and what I wrote then is still true - - "thebalance between piano and voice was per-

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leti. Michael Bail/er is a sensitive accom-panist who supports the artist's singing like

a cushion, anticipating eveiyphrase and nuance."

During their residency inSanibel. the artists visited vari-ous schools in the area, demon-strating their abilily to makemusic and encouraging youngpeople to experience and appre-ciate classical singing.

The first selection on lastThuisday's progiam was "PaitoLa Clemen/a I)i Tito." an aria byWolfgang Amadous Mozart.

•\lkema produced convincing operaticMozai1i.ui inflections couched in a classi-cal esthetic. Her mn.s and technique wereclear as a bell and supported her keenphrasing and nuisieality. This was demon-stiated again in her inleipretalion ol twochansons written by Georges Bi/el —"Vielle Chanson" and "Chanson D' \vril."

hive songs Irom "C'inco CancionesNegras" by Cuban composer. Xav ierMonlsalvaige were ne\t. "Cuba Dentro DeUn Piano." "Punto DeHabaner.1.""Chevee." "Cancion Do Cuna Para Doimiia I'n Negrito." and "Canto \egio" weie

all based on poems written by Spanishpoets.

Allei intermission. tout limilyDickinson poems, set to music by a new•\meik.an composer. Lori I aiiman. weieintroduced — "Will There Really Be \Morning''" "Tin Nobody" "She Died." and"If I..." The last one was very poignantwith harmonies and form that resembled acurrent pop ballad. "Three poems ol JamesAgee" by composer Thomas Pasalieri washeatd next.

The final selections of the evening weresongs composed by Leonard Beinstein.l-rom a lesser known Bernstein opera.I't'lci Pan. Alkema sang a superb lenditionof "My House." This was followed by "SoPretty" and "Silhoutie." the latter based onan old Lebanese lolk song which hadAlkema singing the last lew lines inArabic. 1 he final song, "Take Care of ThisHouse." was written for another Bernsteinopera. 1600 Pcniisvlvimui Avenue.

Perhaps an English text of the songsperformed would have been a bit heip-lul... However, it was a wonderfulevening ol quality vocal and piano musicand it was obv ions that Ihe audience thor-oughly enjoyed eveiy moment.

Keep the last Saturday of this month open for a Captiva EVENT!The Captivn Civic Vssociation held a pre\ie\\ party

Tor the \BC Auction at the Captivn home of Harry andPuniphy SiKerglidc last Sunday. About 200 peoplewere on hand For the reception which highlighted useries of "Adirondack" chairs, each uniquely decorat-ed and donated by six local artisl.s. The chairs will he aspecial feature of the auction on Feb. 28th at the CivicCenter on Chapin Lane.

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Dionne Warwick to appear for SCCFSuperstar and international musk" legend Dionne

Warwick will bring her celebrated uical lalenls inBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Mall lor a March ISconcert benefiting the Sanihel-Captiva ConservationFoundation. Warwick w ill be joined b> her band andbacked by a 24-piece orchestra. The concert is being pre-sented b>- Mack Avenue Records, a Detroil-ba.sed inde-pendent record label. Label artist and \ocalist llon.iKnopfler will open the show.

"Grelchen Valade. one ol our most supportive LifeMembers, owns Mack Avenue Records.'" said SCCFExecutive Director Erick Lindblad. "That she can bringtalent of Dionne Warw ick's caliber to our benefit is veryexciting. It's going to be a great night."

A limited number of benefit tickets, which include VIPseating and admission to the private post-show receptior.are available to SCCF members and supporters. All bene-fit tickets will include the best front orchestra seating torthe concert. The post-show reception will be more thaithat — i ts gonna be a partv. according to SCCI"Development Coordinator Marti Fiivanl. Open bar andfood stations dancing to Mack Avenue Records" reggaestars. Anthem and a chance to meei Ms. Warwick. Aguaranteed good time will be had hv all.

Onlv I'M) tickets, tax-deductible and priced at SI 7^each, are av.iil.ihle lor great trout orchesna concert scat-ing and admission in ilte alier-partv. The evening isblack-tie optional for benefit ticket holdeis. Tickeis canbe purchased hv contact ms: Bivant at 472-2.^2l) or CheivlGialtini at .W5-276X.

"Grelchen \.il.ide and Mack Venue Records h.iv..*graciouslv undeiwritten all expenses associated with thisexciting event.'" Bivant said.

"We are really hoping the communilv will show itssupport for SCCF and appreciation of Grelchen's gen-erosity by filling the best seats in the house and slayingto party."

Tickets lor the performance onl\ range in price fromS40 to S70. and are now on sale and available from theBarbara B. Mann box office or bv calling 481-4849.

In'an illustrious career that has spanned four decades,multiple Grammy winner Dionne Warwick has accumu-lated an astounding sixty charted hits since her break-through hit "Don't Make Me Over"" first entered thecharts in 1%2. As a performer, she has charmed andentertained audiences on every continent, amassing aworldwide following. Her legendary and long-runningcollaboration with Burl Bacluirach and Hal David hasresulted in countless classics, including "Do You KnowThe "ay To San Jose1.'"" "This Girl's In Love With You."and "Til Never Fall In Love Again."

Dionne"s humanitarian work has long kept pace withher status as a musical icon. In recent vears. her pio-neering efforts have focused on leading the music iiuius-irv in the light against AIDS. Her Grammv-winning,chart topping, single "That's What Friend* \re Hir." leadthe way bv raising, litcmllv. millions ol dollars for AIDSresearch. Throughout the world. Dionne has devotedcountless houis to a wide unite ol humanilariaii causes,serving .is the l . S . Ambassador for Health thr"ugliiu;tthe Eighties. On Ocioher 1ft. 2002 she wu* named a glob-al Ambass.idoi toi the I nited Nations' Food and\grieulturc Oigaiu/aiion (FAO). b.ised in Rome. It ilv.She continues hei woik as a sociallv conscious and con-cerned global CIII/LII.

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Tommy Tune put on anever-to-be-forgotten show on Tuesday ii'vj/i/

with the Manhattan Rhythm Kings, piani-i /<••/'• f.1

Hirschhorn, drummer Ray Marchica and a 16- /'•" •• •• o:< <•'.,- jorchestra to the utter joy and delight of a sold--' •' m.i.'.v

Anderson Theatre on the Bishop Veroij n'fp'-i-,Vmshaking my head in wonder, tears still in my eyes, n1 i!i> />•: i / i . MOM H/ '.,;

perjorrnance and his consummate joy in and obvious k m ••/ Jn'iiperfection of his presentation and choreograph* !•« iivi.-niiVi-.:

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Peter Max to showcase new exhibitWorld-renowned pop artist Peter Max is

bringing his latest exhibition, Colors of aBetter World, and introducing his new book,Jlie Art of Peter Max, at Kensington Arts this

Max treaffirming his standing as a pop iconand the United States' "painter laureate."Over the past 12 months, he has created theofficial artwork for the New York return of

ihe Grammy Awards,the 87th running of theIndianapolis 500, andthe 75th Anniversaryof CBS. In addition,he was commissionedto create a 200 by 400-foot mural for theAtlantic City Board-walk, as well as por-traits of such notablesas U2's Bono, JerrySeinfeld, StevenSpielberg, NorahJones, Nicolas Cage,Harrison Ford andothers.

Since the late1960s, Peter Max'swork has been theartistic symbol of

evening, Feb. 20th, from 6 to 9 p.m., tomorrowfrom 4 to 7, and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.Kensington Arts is a new gallery located at 604Fifth Avenue South in Naples.

The exhibit is free and open to the publicbut reservations are requested. Those whowish to attend are asked to call (239) 263-2994. The Peter Max event at Kensington Artswill benefit the NCH Regional CancerInstitute and Eden Florida, an organizationwhich provides services for children andadults with autism.

Colors of a Better World features more-than 100 pieces of Max's art, including orig-

inal paintings, drawings and limited-editionprints. Subject matter ranges from his well-known "Cosmic" images to his famousiconic paintings such as the "Statue ofLiberty" and "Flag with Heart."

In addition to his appearance at

American pop culture. His imagination andvision can be found in over 100 museumsand galleries throughout the world and on avariety of unique "canvases," including theBerlin Wall and a Continental AirlinesBoeing 777 jumbo jet. Max has paintedportraits of numerous world leaders,including the last six U.S. Presidents, theDalai T.arna and Mikhail <^orhachev. He

Kensington Arts, Max will besigning copies of his new book,The Art of Peter Max, atBorders Books.- & Music - inNaples, 10600 Tamiami TrailNorth, tomorrow, Feb. 21, fromnoon to 2 p.m.

Max, who is well known forhis philanthropic endeavors,gives more than 1,200 works ofart a year to charitable causesfrom coast to coast in support ofthe environment, world peace,human and animal rights, andwomen's and children's causes.In Naples he will donate a pieceof art to the NCH RegionalCancer Institute.

2003 was a stellar year for

has also been designat-ed official artist ofnumerous internationalevents, including sixGrammy Award broad-casts, three World Fairsand six Super Bowls.

Max's website iswww.pelermax.com.

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March 6th-20th, $25

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Marilyn Home Foundation Resident ArtistFeb. 12th, 8 p.m, $25

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Various local & nationally knownmusicians play under the starsFestival seating, coolers OK,Bug spray recommendedBBQ sandwiches availableCall for dates & times

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Through March 7th, exc. Monday eves.$40-$47.50

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Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall8099 College Parkway ~ 481-4849• Linda Eder

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Feb. 29th, 8 p.m.

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MultiAd Creator a plus.Must be familiar with

i Apple Computers.Must be deadline oriented!

FAXRESUMETO:Attn: Dave Warren ;

Breeze Corp,(239)574-3403

No Calls Please2510 Del Prado Blvd.Cape Coral, FL 33904

PRODUCTIONMANAGERSANIBEL ISLAND

TO SUPERVISE SMALLNEWSPAPER PRODUCTION

DEPARTMENT.

ATTENTION TO DETAILESSENTIAL!

Must be familiar withQuark Express, AdobeAcrobat, Photoshop,

MultiAd Creator a plus.Must be familiar with

MustApple Computers,t be deadline oriented!

FAXRESUMETO:Attn: Dave Warren

Breeze Corp.(239)574-3403

No Calls Please2510 Del Prado Blvd.Cape Coral, FL 33904

EDITORThe Breeze Newspapers

seeks Editor tolead weekly newspaper.

Candidates should possessediting experience,

be community oriented,and understand page layout

and design.

Quark and prior newspaperexperience preferred

Responsibilities includepagination, editing, and news

coverage of local area.

The Breeze Newspapers offersa good benefits package,

and is part of acommunity network ofnewspapers in Lee &; Charlotte counties.

Call Robin Calabrese(239)765-0400

or send resume:RCalabrese@flguide.com

fax (239) 765-0846

Ft/Pt sales, help. Retail experiencerequired. $10.00/hour. 432-9242.Help wanted on Sanibel. Retailclothing sales manager. Ft.Salary commensurate with.experience. (239) 432-9242.

RESTAURANT-HELP WANTED

MUCKY DUCK on CAPTIVA- is now hiring experienced:

WAIT STAFFBUSERS

Apply in person:MUCKY DUCK RESTAURANT

ANDY ROSSE LANECAPTIVA472-3434

SALES HELP WANTED

Looking for aREWARDINGCHALLENGE

The BreezeCorporation

Publisher of over24 Publications

in theFt. Myers/

Gape Coral area.Seeks enthusiastic

& ambitiousOutside SalesProfessionals.

We offer:•Base*

Commission• Paid Vacations

& Holidays401K Plan•InsuranceBenefits•IncentivePrograms

•A GREAT PLACETO WORK

So if you are aself-motivated team

player who strives forexcellence contact us!Previous experience

preferred,but not required.

Please sendresume to:

Group Managerat Breeze

Newspapers2510 Del Prado

Blvd.Cape Coral,

FL 33904Fax:

(239)574-3403EOE

SALES $5,500 Weekly GoaPotential! If Someone Did It, SoCan You! 2-3 ConfirmedAppointments Daily! BenefitsAvailable. Call CatherineMcFarland. (888) 563-3188

SKILLS 1TRADESHELPWANTED

Driver - COVENANT TRANSPORT.Teams and Solos check out ournew pay plan. Owner Operators,Experienced Drivers, Solos,Teams and Graduate Students.Call (888) MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) .

DRIVERS: BEST gets Better!Company up to .45 cents. Teamsto- .53 cents O/O to .93 cents permile! New Lease Purchase Planw/ $0 Down! Call (800) CFI-DRIVE.www.cfidrive.com

DRIVERS Food Grade TankCompany Owner/ Operators &Company Drivers. Class A CDL, 2Years OTR Experience, ExcellentBenefits, Equipment & More. CallTbday ,1-877- 882-6537 EOEOakley Transport Inc.

WANTED TO BUYWANTED:: Purchasing DirecTV sys-

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ANTIQUES""HUGE ANTIQUE FAIR Held the 4th

Saturday, of each mdfith in down-town ;f read ia - over 100 outsidevendors - this month's fair isJanuary 24th Sam - ? Call for info

•; 863-494-2500 . :Nineteenth & Twentieth Century-•Buy •SSIK'Appraise Nautical paint-

ings, ship jnodels, antique mar-itime & decor items. SeaquestNautical Gallery 1306 SE 46th Ln.Cape Coral. Call (239) 541-0066 .

We Buy AntiquesAlways looking for quality antiques:furniture,1 oil paintings, bronzes,antique dolls, etc. (Please call orsend photo). Ask for Nancy,Wooden:Horse Gallery, 1622Periwinkle. Way, Sanibel, Florida,33957. (239) 472-3300, (239) 985-

• 7 2 7 2 . • • > ! • . : • • ; ' • .

COLLECTIBLES"^

Paper Currency Wanted,U.S., Confederate, Foreign,

Military Scrip,Other Paper

Money Related Items.Highest prices paid.1 Bob McCurdy;JP.O. Box 150495;

Cape Coral, FL 33915-0495.Cajl (239) 574-3583i after-6:00P.M.

"WWII: - Military CollectiblesBiggest in Florida. Shirley StreetAntique Mall. 5510 Shirley, St,Naples, Florida. Visit all theHistory. Buy/Sell/Trade - (239)592-9882 - Mon-Sat - 10AM-5PM

BUILDINGSUPPLIES

Cypress 1X6 BoardsNo. 2 @ .70 & Select:•' @ 1.05 per ft.

: Other Widths Avail.:• .- f Great prices on .

• • - • - • ' • ! . ; 1 X 6 T & G: V-Jnt. or Beaded; (239) 980-2796

LUMBER LIQUIDATORS HARD-WOOD FLOORING from .99CENTS SQ. FT. Exotics, Oak,Bamboo, Prefinished &Unfinished. Bellawodd w/ 50year prefinish, plus A Lot More!We Deliver Anywhere, 5 FloridaLocations, 1-800- FLOORING(356-6746)

JEWELRYDiamond Solitaires!! 5.20ct. pear,

appraised $31,000. only $9975.Also !2.54ct. round appraised$17,000. only $5575. Private(813)728-3871 _ _

COMPUTERS&SOFTWARE

Computer- Desktop

Windows 98Intel Pentium Processor

64.0 MB RamUSB Ports

3 1/2 inch Floppy Disk5 1/4 inches Floppy Disk

CDRom52X! 17" Monitor NEC

"HP Deskjet Color PrinterConnecting cables: Price $175.

After 6:00 pm., eveningsSaf. 9-12 noon;(239)542-9131

Cape Coral

TV. STEREO& VIDEO

FREE, 4 ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEMINCLUDING INSTALLATION. 3months FREE HBO (7 premiummovie channels) w/ subscrip-tion. Access 225 + Channels.Digital - quality picture &sound. Limited time offer. Callnow for details, 1-800- 223-6290

16B • Week of February 20 - 26, 2004 • Islander

HOME FURNISHINGA brand new queen" pillow-top mat-

tress set $130, king pillow-top$240. 5-Pc. bedroom set $750. 6-Pc. cherry bedroom set $990. Allin boxes, never used! (239) 340-1475.

ALL STILL BOXED, NEVEROPENED! 11-Pc. CherrywoodHeritage Dining RoomCollection, 96 ? Table,Chippendale Chairs, Buffet/Hutch Cost $7,000... Sell...$1,450. Cherrywood Sleigh. 4-Poster Bedroom, Dresser,Mirror, Nightstand. Cost... $6K...Sell... $1,450. (954) 553-5924(407) 660-1415 (813) 294-0687

Carpet Installer w/many remnants &first quality rolls, great deal 3-rooms installed w/pad $379. (360sq.ft.). Buy today, install tomorrow!Laminate, 20 colors available$1.49 sq.ft. (239) 997-6595.

Couch 34x82 pastel celery, whiteand gold. Great condition. $49.00482-5504

Robb & Stucky furniture. Solidknotted pine entertainmentcenter $500, 5 drawer armoire$500, burgundy velvet classic

-sofa-$400, round glass coffeetable $120, yellow retro couch$400, 5 drawer dresser $30.Call (239) 395-5304.

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Diabetes? Medicare pays for dia- 'betes testing supplies for qualifiedbeneficiaries. Liberty deliversthem to your door. No shippingcharges. Satisfaction guaranteedDeductibles apply. Call 800-426-8190 _

HEALTHCARE FOR ENTIRE FAMI-LY, $89.95 monthly. No agerestrictions, includes dental,vision, pre-existing conditionsaccepted, unlimited usage,500,000+ doctors, 800- 832-9542, limited time offer

Health for entire family, $89.95monthly. No age restrictions,includes dental, vision, pre-exist-ing conditions accepted, unlimitedusage, 800,000 doctors, (800)738-1916, limited time offer

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MISCELLANEOUSCassino slot machines direct fromimporter. $199. and up. Fully war-rantied (239) 458-3117

If you think crime doesn't affect youlet us give you the facts! FACTFloridians Againsi CrimeTaskforce, P.O. Box 9235,Glenwood, FL 32722 (386) 801-4740 Fax (386) 740-8330

PGA ladies golf clubs, bag, 4 woods,7 irons, $25. 418-0197

POOL HEATERS - FACTORYDIRECT: Solar, Heat Pump orGas. Complete do-it-yourself poolheater kits. Phone quotes, installa-tion available in most areas. 1-800-333-9276 ext. 218.www.solardirect.comLie #CWC 029795, Insured. Dealerinquiries welcome

PROBLEM ROOFS WANTED!!!Model Homes Needed! To showOff our New Lifetime Roof. CallNow to See if You Qualify. CRC015276 and CCC 049367 1-800-937-6635 Ext. 208

SONY INTEGRATEDPHONE / ANSWERING

SYSTEM WITH MANUAL,ONLY USED ONE MONTH-

JUST LIKE NEW,S80/OBO.

KYOCERA CELL PHONE,NEW, STILL IN BOX,

$50/OBO.VERY LARGE ROUND

MIRROR WITHDRESSER ATTACHMENTS,

BLACK LACQUER,$35/OBO.

CALL:(239) 242-2180

Between 2pm-8pm only

SPA! HOT TUB! 5 Person w/Lounger * 5-HP * Shoulder,Back & Hip Jets * Cedar Cabinet* Underwater Light * Warranty.Retails $4,295. Sacrifice $1,650.1-888-545-9592 * 727-480- 0514

WOLFF TANNING BEDS.AFFORDABLE * CONVENIENT.Tan At Home. Payments From$25/ month. FREE Color- Catalog.Call Today (800) 711-0158

MUSICALINSTRUMENT

Bass Amp TraceElliot HSAD, 300

watts with 7band EQ. EV

bass cabinet. D.O.D.compressor effects

box. $450

Bass GuitarYamaha 5 string

active electronics.$450. Firm

(239) 267-5878(239) 671-3313

ELECTRICKIMBALL ORGAN

LIKE NEWFOR SALE$700yOBO

CALL(239) 242-2259

PETS & SUPPLIESHAPPY JACK ProDog ® & ProPup

® dewormer: Recognized safe &effective by U.S. CVM against ALL:4 major worms. Chewable.Flavored. Convenient.Economical. At farm, feed & hard-ware Stores

SPORTING GOODS8-FT. PROFESSIONAL POOL

TABLE 1" Slates, K66 SpeedRails, Solid Wood, DoubleBeam, Hand Carved Legs,Cost... $5K... Sacrifice... $1,450.Slot Machine + 200 - Tokens$250. (954) 422-9991 (407) 660-1415, (813) 294-0587.

GARAGE SALESNeighborhood tag sale, East Endon Ferry Fid. Diverse collectionof furniture, household items,estate treasures and two autos.Saturday, Feb. 21 9:00 am tol:00

Pool and patio furniture, kitchenset, stuffed chair, baseball cards,weight bench and weights, muchmiscellaneous. 9 AM to ? Sat.Feb. 21. 1525 Wilton Lane,Sanibel.

sTFTMyersBAZAAR

Sunshine Mobile Village. Davis Rd &Mcgregor Rd., behind TangerOutlets. Feb. 21st, 8a.m.-12p.m.White elephants, crafts, bakedgoods, lunch & etc..

DOMESTIC AUTO1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S,carnival red, power windows, powerlocks, 4 cyl 3300, automatic 28.34mpg, 169,000 miles, air, cruise, TIHsunroof, interval wipers, exc tires,exc condition. Great little car!$2250,Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 1999, 4-dr,

sunroof, cd, alloys, all power. 63K,original owner. $7250. Call (239j283-0630.

Wanted Dead or Alive: Title or notitle: Trucks, Cars, Vans. Cashpaid for some. Seven days aweek. (239) 633-5080. Ask forChris or leave message.

1999 white Buick RegalLSE, sun roof,

leather, new tiresand battery. $8500.

(239) 841-2095

SPORTS & IMPORTSCHEVROLET CAMARO RS, 1996,

BRAND NEW TIRES, NEW CD,NEW POWER DOOR LOCKS,NEWLY PAINTED, EXCELLENTCONDITION INSIDE & OUT.CARFAX REPORT AVAILABLE.$6,000. OBO, (239) 822-5511

Toyotas wanted!! Any price, anyyear! Instant cash on the spot.•^Advanced Automotive™ Call:(239) 437-8588, or after hours:(239) 225-8667

SPORT UTILITYVEHICLES

Explorer Sport 2001'Two/door SUV.

Fully loaded, all options,leather interior,

CD-player,remote keyless entry,

PW, PS, cruise control,factory tinted windows,

compass,outside temperature

gauge,alloy wheels,

less than 25/mileson new tires,

3500/lb tow package,56,000/easy

highway miles.Extremely welltaken care of.

Showroom condition.$11,900.

(239)542-7315,cell 470-0886

TRUCKS & VANSDodge Decauter, 1999, extended

cab, V-6, 69K miles, like brandnew. $6,900. Call (239) 433-5788

Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 1999,deluxe 4 door, new tires, dual a/c,79K miles, like brand new $6,900.Call (239) 433-5788

RECREATIONVEHICLES

Georgie-Boy, 2000, 35Ft. Class A,freightliner chassis, Alison6speed, 300HP Cummins.Kitchen/living slide, 24K miles. 6Year, 50,000 mile warranty. Mustsell, health!! $95,900. (239) 823-0769 •

POWERBOATSTiara 27' 1987 Open Express, twin

270 horse Crusaders, freshwatercooled, 930 hours, nice condition.$39,500. Call (239) 945-7973.

BOAT PARTS &SUPPLIES

Twin 1992 Outboard Mercuryengines. 135 horsepower. Goodrunning condition. $5,000 for both.Gall 352-347-P016

WATERFRONTLOTS

ACREAGEAcreage

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITYAll real estate advertised

in this newspaper is. subject to the

Federal Fair Housing Actof 1638 which makes itillegal to advertise any

preference,limitation or

discrimination basedon race, color,religion, sex,

handicap, familial statusor national origin, or anintention to make such

preference,limitation or

discrimination.This publication will not

knowingly accept anyadvertisement for real

estate which is inviolation of the law.

Our readers are herebyinformed that all

dwellingsadvertised in this

newspaper are availableon an equal opportunity

basis. If you feel.you have been

discriminated againstyou may file a

complaint by callingThe Florida Commission

on Human Rights at1-800-342-8170 or

HUD at 1-800-669-9777.For more info pleasecall the Lee County

office ofEqual Opportunity

(239) 335-2267

Near exit 141, of I-75. 10 Acres,great location for horses. Fenced,2 frame houses, large Oak trees,county water. $400,000. Call (239)775-1370

LOTS FOR SALECape, direct sailboat access, by

owner. Unit 3, block 186. Twobuilding sites, 80ftx125ft. 5 min-utes to the river. Seawall anddock, western exposure.$329,000/each. (618) 939-8485Capelots@Yahoo.com

Lots!! 3 cleared and improved lots inupscale rapidly growing area.Dead end street, close to shop-ping. New upscale homes, sur-rounding area, Great investment,no restriction. (239) 229-1281

Cape Coral, 1920 SE 13th Terrace,sailboat access, seawall in, havedock permit. Less than 10 minutesto river. Call for information. (239)872-2638 or (239) 573-8555

WATERFRONTHOMES

A Steal! SECape, sailboat, -1/2/mileriver! Recently completed."Beautiful!" 3/2/2, dock. Newporcelain, carpet, roof, paint,countertops, garage door, appli-ances, 200/AMP. $315,000. OpenDaily. (239) 549-0036, 330-697-4715.

Deep water, quick gulf sailboataccess. 2Br/1Ba, 1 car garage,Pine Island, excellent neighbor-hood, seawall, dock, boat oasin,lift, 80x120 lot, $264,900. Owner:(239) 283-1137, cell (239) 292-3518

Fabulous! Direct sailboat, TarponPoint area. No Locks, Bridges.Recently completed! 3/2/2, pool,.,dock. Mediterranean style. Highend: cabinets, stainless, granite,porcelain! Real Buy! $535,000.(239) 549-0036, 330-697-4715.

For Sale By Owner on Sanibel Blvd.,St. James City. 2 year old stilthome w/pool on Henley Canal.Very quick access & a gorgeousview. $429,900. 283-8433.

Gulf Access: lowest priced, SWCape, unit 70, 3/2/2, 2012 sq.ft.,plus lanai. All appliances, windowtreatments. Sprinkler, alarm, tile,carpet. 1 year old, $259,000.(630) 697-7850

FOR SALE BYOWNER

A Million $$$ View S.E. Cape ...great location^ 146' on freshwaterbasin ... all assessments paid...CBS 3 BR/2 BA, 2/car.... 2,349 LA,cathedral ceilings.... ceramic tilethroughout.... 430 S.E. 21st Ave....$229,000..s. by appointmentonly... (239) 242-2300 ... realtor/owner

Beautiful house on Ft.Myers Beach.Waterfront, 2bedroom/2bath,garage; huge living room, 6-cardriveway, nice landscaping, fruittrees, boat lift, all equipped. Mustsee. $495,000. (239)463-2066

Kelly Greens, first floor manor withsunset, lake and golf course views.2 Br/2 Ba, furnished. (239) 481-0692.Sundial, Gulf view, top floor,preferred rental. $529,000.Call (239) 561-2089.

GENERAL REALESTATE

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(239)549-9868GENERAL REAL

ESTATEDo you have a property in Sanibelon canal or within walking distanceto a beach? We will be here untilFebruary 29, 2004 and areinterested in buying or trading. Wehave property in Southeast Ohioin tracts from 50 to 300 acres.Prime small, game, whitetail, deer,turkey and fresh water fishing.Commercial property also availablein fast growing area. Phone (239)395-2792 or (740) 517-3410 andask for Brent or Cindy.

FORECLOSED' HOMES $0 or LowDown! HUD, VA, FHA. No CreditOK! For Listings, 1-800-501-1777Ext. 16t8

FREE VIDEO of spectacular newhomes & land bargains on 18 holecourse in Carolina Mountains nearAsheville NC. Enjoy mild climate,great golf, low taxes & low cost ofliving! New golf front home$199,900. Huge savings going onnow. For video, call toll-free (866)334-3253 X 624

Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! $0DOWN HOMES! HUD, VA, FHA.No Credit OK! For Listings, 800-501-.1777x1601

GOV'T HOMES! $0 Down! TaxRepos & Foreclosures! Low or $0Down. No Credit OK. For Listings(800) 501-'1777 ext. 8371

GOV'T HOMES! $0 Down! TaxRepos & Foreclosures! No CreditOK! $0/ Low Down! Call forListings! 1-800- 987 -6647 Ext.8684

$299k Sanibel home. You arereading it right. 2br/2ba hugegarage, water views, close

to beach.Call Wil Compton at

(239)209-6171.Call for list of Island properties.

RE/MAX of the Islands.MORTGAGE LATE??? Have an

Unwanted Home? You get cashfor a fresh start! We take over allyour problems. Guaranteed offer!Pickup the phone and call now! (7-days/ 24 hrs) (888) 590-1935(Joe)

MORTGAGES QUICK CASHS Fastclosings, 1st and 2nd$. Good/Bad Credit. Self-employed? NoIncome . Verification.Foreclosure, Bankruptcy all OK.Mortgage Corp. Network.Licensed CorrespondentLender. Call 888- 999-8744

TRUST YOURLISTING TO

MARSHA CLIFFORD

of the Islands

(239)472-2311 (239)472-2902(800)388-2311

marsha@sanibelcaptivareaitor.net

REAL ESTATEOPPORTUNITIES

• HIGH TIDELuxury Condominium:Gulf front panoramic views.Beautifully furnished.

. $1,695,000• KING'S CROWN

Condominium:New furnishings.Good view.Only $795,000

• SHELL HARBORCanal homesite:Dock and lift with waterand electricity.$675,000

• DUNES GOLF ANDCOUNTRY CLUB

Beautifully furnished 3/2Pool home.Terrific value.$615,000

• SHOREWOOD of SANIBELLuxurious 3/2 Condoon the Gulf of Mexico.Pool, Tennis, GarageFine furnishings.$1,375,000

• WEST GULF DRIVEGulf FrontSingle FamilyGround Level Homewith Pool$2,942,000

• NEW LISTING3 Bedroom/3.5 BathFamily RoomUltra Luxurious Condo. .Call for details.

Call Marsha forVacation Home & CondoRentals.

CONDOS FOR SALE

ATRIUMFOR SALE BY OWNERGULF FRONT CONDOLow Density - 24 Units

Over 2000 sq. ft.3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

DenNewly remodeled kitchen

$1,495,000(239) 395-9433(856) 985-0322

Islander • Week of February 20 - 26, 2004 • 17B

CONDOS FOR SALE

SANIBEL CONDOBy Owner

Completely Renovatedand Furnished.Two Bedrooms,Two Tiled Baths

(One Handicapped).New Maple and Cherry

Hardwood Floors.Tiled Kitchen and Lanai.

Dockage Available.READY:

LIVE IN IT -OR

YOU CAN RENT IT.$248,000

(239) 472-2783

REAL ESTATEDISTANT

Sanibel Island, Florida condo onGulf. 2 Br/2 Ba. $550,000. Phone(239) 482-4740.

Spanish Cay, completely redone.1 Br condo. New kitchen, newbath, new lanai enclosures. Verynice and priced to sell. Pool,beach parking and Sanibel riverviews. Broker owned. (239) 826-1041.

Waterfront condo by owner, new list-ing, Cape Coral, 2bed/2ba, 200'canal, sailboat access, first floor,garage, shutters, heated pool, hottub, steam rooms, clubhouse,$289,000. (239) 945-3215appointment.

WATERFRONT CONDO

PUNTA RASSA -With viewtiful sunsets.

Two Bedrooms, Two Baths.Screened Lanai

andLow Monthly Maintenance.

SANIBELHARBOURSIDE REALTY

(239) 466-3313

SANIBEL BIZ -IT'S WHERE IT IS!

. MANUFACTUREDHOMES

Del Tura adult country club, elegantlarge 2BD/2BA/2Car, kit., DR, LR,great room, den/office, glassedFlorida room, waterfront lot, allceramic tiled. $74,900. Owner,(239)731-5921.

Escape the City & Wake up on vaca-tion everyday! Dixie CountyManufactured Home on 2 acres$37,500 to $78,900.Carri-'Anne Powell, AgentC.F. Thompson, II,Lie. RE Broker/ Owner352-378-4814,352-222-9590ttgcarri@aol.comwww.NFLLAND.com

MOBILE HOMESFOR SALE

N. Ft. Myers, river view, 1br/1ba,central air, new appliances. 16ftboat & motor included. $19,900.Call (239) 656-5702.

ASHEVILLE AREA (6) Tracts, 10acres or more. Some w/ boldstreams & Mountain Land. (2)Lakefront Lots, GatedCommunity. Also, 4,000 sq.ft.,4ba, Brick home on 1-acre 828-683-3601 828-776-6411 (cell)

ASHEVILLE AREA Western NCMountains large mountain viewproperties bordering the beautifulCatawba River & the PisgahNational Forest. For maps, prices,& financing info call 1-888-398-4479

- COME TO THE MOUNTAINS!RE/MAX Mountain Propertiesoffers the best properties avail-able in Western NC. Mountainviews, creeks, cabins & acreage.Call Toll Free, 1- 877-837-3002 toreceive more information

FOUR ACRES/ NEW RIVER-FRONT LOG HOME - $94,900 -NC MOUNTAINS. New 2100sq.ft. log home materials package& 4 acres with long river frontageon a trout river. (800) 455-1981.Ext. 525

FREE LIST- Tennessee Norris Lakeand Golf Course Properties.

— Homes and Land, Locatedbetween the Cumberland andSmoky Mountains. Call LakesideRealty today. (423) 626-5820www. lakesiderealty-tn .com

Grand Opening Land Sale! MAR-TIN COUNTY FLORIDA 20 +acres only $395,000. Huge sav-ings on big ranch acreage inSouth Florida! Gorgeous mix ofoaks/ pasture, miles of bridlepaths. Located in desirable MartinCounty. Quiet, secluded yet closeto I-95, West Palm Beach & coast.Great financing, small down pay-ment. Call now! (866) 352-2249,ext. 107

MURPHY, NC FREE BROCHUREInvestors Realty 1-800-497-3334Lake Lots $79,000. New LogHome On Pond, 1 Ac $119,500. 1Ac. Wooded Lots Starting @$15,000 Vacation Rentals,www. lnvestorsrealtyinc.com

New 1,600 sq. ft. Log Cabin shellwith lake access & free boat slipon 35,000 acre lake in Tennesseehills. $89,900. Terms (800) 704-3154 ext. 537 Sunset Bay, LLC

New 1600 sq.' ft. Log Cabin shellwith lake access & free boat slipon 35,000 acre lake in Tennesseehills. $89,900. Terms 800-704-3154, ext. 536, Sunset Bay, LLC

Ten Acres high & dry near McAlpin,FL. 23 miles west of Lake City, FL,$32,995. $495. down, $339.month. Jim Jean Real Estate 1-800- 722-5326www.jimjean.com

TENNESSEE MONTEAGLE -SUWANEE Beautiful MountainProperties. 600 + Acres, tracts 5acre & up. 4 miles from I-24, gated& secluded! Gorgeous Bluff, creek& wooded lots. Near hospitals,schools & University of TheSouth. Call George, 423-949-6887

WATTS BAR LAKE NEARKNOXVILLE, TN 39,000 acres tvalake. 4 miles off I-40. All utilities,dockable, spectacular views,Hardwoods, level to rolling lots(800) 492-3720

REAL ESTATEDISTANT

VACATION RENTALS

WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS NorthCarolina Where there is CoolMountain Air, Views & Stream,Homes, Cabins & Acreage. Callfor Free Brochure of MountainProperty Sales. 1-800-642-5333Realty of Murphy, 317 PeachtreeStreet, Murphy, N.C. 28906www.realtyofmurphy.com

WINTER SEASON IS HERE. Callfor a Free Brochure on Homes,Acreage and InvestmentProperties. Cherokee MountainRealty, Inc. 1285 West US Hwy64, Murphy, NC 28906 1-800-841-5868

TIME SHAREFOR SALE

CasaYbel Resort, 3 consecutiveweeks in December. Time sharefor sale. Buy all three at reducedprice, by owner. Call office:(410) 472-2844 or Florida:(239)415-0425.

GET JAMMIN'!KEY WEST

FSBO.NORTH SIDE.

FLOATING WEEK.EXCHANGEAVAILABLE.2 BR/2 BA.

SLEEPS SIX.FULL KITCHEN,

LANAI,2 POOLS, HOT TUB.

OCEAN ACCESS,BOAT SLIP.

TERMSCALL

(239) 415-2035

Timeshare Resales! Sell today forCash! No commissions or brokerfees. Don't delay. Got towww.freetimeshare.comor Call 1-800-640-6886

VACATION RENTALS

ALL 3 DIRECT OCEANFRONT2 Br/2 Ba Condominiums

Sundial Beach ResortVilla Sanibel

Coquina BeachDiscounted rates

directly fromowner.

1-800-505-5200www.sanibeloceanfront.com

Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condoon the Gulf. All amenities. Twoweek minimum. Owner,(313) 886-4757.

Available March. Sanibel cottage,2 Br/2 Ba, furnished, half blockto beach. $3600/month. Callowner, (206) 545-4170.

3 BR/2 BA home inIsland Woods.

Tennis,community pool.

$1850/month,furnished

orunfurnished.

Call Jamie at RE/MAX ofthe Islands. 472-5050

CASA YBEL RESORT2 Bedroom, 2 Bath

OCEAN FRONTFOR RENT OR SALE

BY OWNERS.(239) 561-6972

www.casaybel.comIsland Retreat. 3/2 home inbeautiful Chateau Sur Mer.Few steps to beach. Veryprivate. Available Januarythrough May, 2004. (305)235-0762, (239) 472-2490.

PUNTA RASSASANIBEL HARBOUR

HERITAGE COVESANIBEL VIEW

One call does it all!

SANIBELHARBOURSIDE REALTY

(239) 466-3313

IT'S WHERE IT IS!SANIBEL BIZ

QUIET TAHITI SHORES3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home;

Private Beach Access;on Beautiful Lagoon

with Seawall.Monthly RentalsAPRIL SPECIAL:

$3,000ALSO OPEN:

MAY and JUNE(512) 402-0656

www.stidman.com/sanibel

Sanibel 3 Br/2 Ba home on golfcourse with pool, furnished, nearbeach and causeway. Monthly andannually. .Owner,(239) 472-7834.SMOKY MTNS. New Log Cabin

RETREAT. Full Amenities. 56Secluded Acres. INTRO special 4nites $299., TIL MAY 1VisitLANDSCREEK.COM(888) 346-9793

South Seas Resort 2 Br/2 Babeach villa, sleeps six, direct onGulf of Mexico, all amenities,A rated. Easter and other weeksavailable. (973) 263-1748 or(239) 472-8747.

SOUTH SEAS RESORT

GULF-FRONTPRIVATE

LUXURY HOME

POOL-SPASCENIC ACREAGE

WEEKS AVAILABLEFOR ALL-SEASONS

FOR-SPECIAL-RATESCONTACT OWNER

DIRECTLY

Call: (574) 272-0889Fax: (574) 273-5973

E-mail: crosscult@aol.comWeb Page: www.pullapillyvil-

la.com

SEASONAL RENTALSFMB, Looking for nice people to

enjoy our private single familyhome next year. 2/Brd 1/Ba. Onwater- bay view, large sundeck,northend. Close to everything!Call US. (352)-584-3471)

VACATION RENTALSWest Rocks subdivision. 3 Br/2 Ba, large screened porch,lakefront property, completelyfurnished, near beach. Monthlyrentals only. Available afterMarch 1. (513) 232-4634.

APARTMENTS &DUPLEXES FOR RENT

Near Sanibel, 2/Bdr., 1/Ba.,screened • porch and laundryhookup, walkin closet. New car-pets, very quiet. No pets, annual$580 per month (239) 433-2448

ONE & TWO BEDROOM APART-MENTS, CLOSE TO SCHOOLS,BUS STOPS & SHOPPING.WATER, SEWER AND TRASHPAID. CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT.POOL AND LAUNDRY ON SITE.941-275-4587.

ANNUAL RENTALS

GOLF - GOLF - GOLF

Two Bedrooms, Two BathsPLUS DEN!!!

LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUBGolf Privileges.Annual Lease

$1,100/monthly

SANIBELHARBOURSIDE REALTY

(239) 466-3313

SANIBEL BIZ -IT'S WHERE IT IS!

Sanibel ViewBrand New!

2 Br, 2Ba condos.Enclosed garage,

pool, fitness center,Clubhouse.

Gated Community.2 miles tocauseway!

$1450/monthHussey Realty(239) 463-3178

CONDOS FOR RENTCondo at Punta Rassa for saleor rent March and April on Bay,waterfront view of Sanibel-Captiva. 2 Br/2 Ba, fullyfurnished. Call office: (410) 472-2844 or Fl: (239) 415-0425.

Kelly Greens. 2Bdr/2Ba, furnished.Golf transferable. Available6/mos. April to September.$1,000./mo. No Pets. NoSmoking. (352) 382-4935.

Punta Rassa, waterfront gatewayto Sanibel. 2 Br/2 Ba, full utilityroom, gorgeous interior, fullamenities. Available from April on.Direct from owner. (440) 779-1567.

•Sanibel Sunset Villas(FM-before Sanibel Bridge)3-2 Villa, washer & dryer.

$1,050. annual.Call Fizer Realty, Inc.

(239)939-2414or

910-0916

S.R.Myers New beautiful 2br/2bawith den condo. Close to beach-es, gated entry, club, pool etc...$1175/mo. Annual. Becky (239)344-6973 Iv message.

HOMES FOR RENTGOV'T HQMES! $0 Down! Tax

Repos & Foreclosures! No CreditOK! $0/' Low Down! Call forListings! 1-800- 987-6647 Ext.8682

NO RENT! $0 Down! No Credit OK!Government Foreclosed Homes!$0/ Low Qown! Call for Listings! 1-800- 987-6647 Ext. 8681

SANIBEL ISLAND

West Rock, 2/2 w/den,on lagoon.

Prisciila Murphy Realty(239) 482-8040

MOBILE HOMESFOR RENT

"Mobile Homes for Rent** Weeklyrent. Children welcome. Includeswater, garbage, pest control, lawncare. Quiet, safe. 7760 Bogart, N.Ft. Myers (239) 543-5828.

CLEANINGCELEBRITYCLEANINGSERVICECommercialResidential

Post Constructionand much more.Weekly, Monthly

& one time cleaning.Licensed & Insured.We beat any price.

Call275-9428

or878-9081

WINDOW CLEANING

ALL DAYWINDOW CLEANING

$3.00 a window.Residential & commercial

Up to 3-Story10 yrs. exp.

Pressure washingavailable

Free estimates.Reputable, prompt &courteous service.

Satisfaction guaranteed.Family owned & operated.

Lie/Ins.(239)567-3419

ClassiiicdsWorlv!Call Gloria Today

To PlaceYour Ad!

" 472-5185

TREE TRIMMINGSERVICE

PROFESSIONALDIRECTORY

Serving theResidents ofSanibel and Captiva

Build Your BusinessFor Advertising

Information Call 472-518!

MANGROWMANGROVE SPECIALISTS

'TIS THE SEASON TO TRIM MANGROVESLicensed mangrove trimming on Sanibel,

Captiva & anywhere in Florida

Please call 482-2002

GOLF INSTRUCTIONGOLF SIMPLIFIED

Richpr angegolf @aol. comRich Prange is one of southwest Florida's mostexperienced golf instructors. 19 years with the largestgolf school in the country has given Rich the tools tosimplify your game at whatever level you play.

Individual lesson $75.00Series of 3 , $210.00

Other Instructional packages available

Sumroerlin Ridge Golf Center

Call: 432-0000 Cell: 980-2971

18B • Week of February 20 - 26, 2004 • Islander

SERVICEServing theResidents ofSanibel and Captiva

PROFESSIONALDIRECTORY Build Your Business

For AdvertisingInformation Call 472-5185

HOME SERVICES ]

Planning To Sell orRejuvenate Your

Island Home

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We'll come and spruce upyour buildings &

landscaping for trie quicksale or enhanced

litfability you desire.

472-1286i ' • . . . . ' • . . '

l_ WINDOW & PRESSURE CLEANING J

Mark Sedlak4724400

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING

AND REMODELING

SPECIALISTS• Custom Woodworking

• Committed to Excellence- • Phone: 472-5444

Lie. #CGCO13441

M a r k /"•.•"•McQuade, GENERAL CONTRACTOR

THE ISLAND'S LONGESTESTABLISHED

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

Lewis L. Phillips, 111.Tret and Landscape Service

A Name You Can Trust

910-1875Hone

466-0761SANIBEL, FL 33957

"I L w t Ihtts and Trees Low* Me!"'

Residential PlumbingRona!cl K. Gavin, Inc.

Repairs and Service...• Kitchen & Bath remodel

• Sinks - Faucets Tubs* Showers - Toilets

•Repipes

Eugene Gavin• is now heading up the Sewer Division

of Ronald K. Gavin, Inc. Rememberno job to Mg or small so give us a call.

We'll be happy to come out and helpturn your dreams into reality.

"k Straight Flush Beats a Full House Anytime!"

437-5366Lie. 9MP-001428 (Licensed and Insured)

ALLERGIES-DUST

MITES-PETSSMOKE-MOLD

• BACTERIA-ODORS

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Our patented, fler-iess unit will not only

AFTER 25 YEARS IN KEY WEST-& IT'SHISTORICAL RESTORATIONS....

i» Brushmasferbrings Old World Craftsmanship to Sanibel & Captiva.interior and Exterior Painting for the Discriminating,

Calf for Consultation 472-1286

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Cleaning Service

15 Years Serving The IslandsWeeklyBi-weeklyMonthlyPeep Cleansspecial Requests

HANDYMAN SERVICEHome Repairs &

Complete LandscapingHonesty • Dependability• Quality with every Job

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TRISHAiVAREZRtf; BOX 1251

Sanibel, FL 33957239-849-1633

Pool Service

(239)699-6279Swimming Pool Cleaning &> Maintenance

Weekly Cleanings • Storm CleanupsFebruary Special

* Month FREE wltli 6 mo. contractSpecializing in Rental Properties

Professionally Serving Sanibel & Captiva

EXECUTIVE TITLE I H i i239-472-8228

695 Tarpon Bay Rd, Suite 7 Sanibelwww.exectitle.com •!*•;

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24 Years ofHorticulturalExperience •

AwSrd WinningLandscapes

\ Jim QosW, OwnerMioat (239) 472-1370

fax (239) 540-73&7Sanibcl-Captiva Road

f FL 33957?greeu6artli@zebis.co

Installatioa'Maintenance

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ing residential towers stand watch over the

coastal waters of uptown Fort Myers.

Enter your residence via a private

ator access which opens to endless views.

:ious floor plans await starting at over

3 sq. ft. of air-conditioned living space with

insive balconies.

Downtown Fort Myers beckons with

>s, galleries and unique dining experiences,

y manner of enjoyment and convenience is just

jtes away with easy access to I-75 and

.hwest Florida International Airport.

High Point Place. Reservations are now

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iterfront residences. Call (239) 334-4164.

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Located three blocks north of theEdison Ford Estates One block offMcGregor Blvd. on West First St

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