^^:^^^'i^g^^#^j^^^fe'ftg^;^- if %$$& .it, ' t * jr v " *ffii' ' » ! JaAi ^jia, $A "fi V * 15 new subscribers this week Since 1961 Still first on Sanibe! and Capflva islands VOL 34, NO. 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 2 SECTIONS, 36 PAGES 50 CENTS Show Biz As It Wuz By Frank Wagner The openingof 'New Faces of 1968' The cast has been assembled and rehearsal dates set when a bomb dropped. Ronny Graham, who had directed the sketches for the summer slock tour and was signed to direct the show, had been slapped into jail by one of his ex-wives, Ellen Haniey. Why? For non-payment of child support and back alimony payments. Who knew how long he would be in the slammer? It was far too complicated to discuss further here, but I can tell you it became a cause celebre and a delicious bit of dirt for the gossip mill in theatrical circles. I received the full impact of the incident when Leonard Sillman asked if I'd be willing to take on the assignment of directing in addition to choreographing the entire production. I think I may have deliberated a total of 30 seconds before replying, "Yes." One of the dancers, Robert Lone, who had studied with me, and I was quite familiar with his style of work, willingly accepted the job of being my assistant. The musical direction was being handled by a fine pianist/composer/arranger Ted Simon, who I had worked with on a number of industrial shows. The other two members of the company I had worked with previously were Madeline Kahn and Dotty Frank. I was utterly beguiled by Madeline. She had been in several industrials I had worked on and I found her singing and comic abilities completely winning. There was no doubt... she always became an instantaneous audience favorite. She had a keen way with line readings and impecca- ble, natural timing. I also greatly adored the fact Please see NEW FACES, page 15 r ^ ^ 'V • •' * ?* - •'?' ' '• r. • f . 5 :; • I 1 .: - * i abuzz recently with seasonal activi- ties, iihciudingthei first>e\ter Ward! Gras Parade and ceiebraiilon at Periwinkle Park, above, a!nd the 58th Annual Sanibel Shell Show & Fair at the Sanibel Community Center. Featured at left, is one of the award-winning displays at the show, created by Goz GosseHn. For additional coverage of the Mardt Gras fun, see page 10. Shett Show coverage can be found on page5. islander staffer Anne Bellew took the Mardi Gras photo and. Editor Christopher Strine took the Shell Fair, picture. Arts & Leisure Calendar Cityside Classifieds Commentary Crossword Police Beat Recreation What's Playing What's Cooking? 12 8 6 17 4 18 2 20 14 13 Not a peep CROW board elections held at quiet annual meeting By Steve Ruediger Islander staff writer Members of the current board of Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife were overwhelmingly re-elected at the organiza? tion's annual meeting Wednesday, March 1, at the wildlife hospital. Almost no signs were seen at the meeting of the months of controversy that had taken place over the dismissal last year of the previous executive director, John Kubisz. A slate of six directors seeking re-election and three new candidates had been put forward. One of the new candi- dates, Joe St. Cyr, withdrew his name from consideration. Members of CROW could vote yes or no on each of the remaining eight candidates by either mail-in ballot or in per- son at the meeting. Yes votes ranged among the candidates from 50 to 60 in- Please see CROW, page 10
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Since 1961Still first onSanibe! andCapflva islands
The cast has been assembled and rehearsaldates set when a bomb dropped. Ronny Graham,who had directed the sketches for the summerslock tour and was signed to direct the show, hadbeen slapped into jail by one of his ex-wives,Ellen Haniey. Why? For non-payment of childsupport and back alimony payments. Who knewhow long he would be in the slammer?
It was far too complicated to discuss furtherhere, but I can tell you it became a cause celebreand a delicious bit of dirt for the gossip mill intheatrical circles.
I received the full impact of the incident whenLeonard Sillman asked if I'd be willing to takeon the assignment of directing in addition tochoreographing the entire production. I think Imay have deliberated a total of 30 secondsbefore replying, "Yes."
One of the dancers, Robert Lone, who hadstudied with me, and I was quite familiar withhis style of work, willingly accepted the job ofbeing my assistant. The musical direction wasbeing handled by a finepianist/composer/arranger Ted Simon, who I hadworked with on a number of industrial shows.
The other two members of the company I hadworked with previously were Madeline Kahnand Dotty Frank.
I was utterly beguiled by Madeline. She hadbeen in several industrials I had worked on and Ifound her singing and comic abilities completelywinning. There was no doubt... she alwaysbecame an instantaneous audience favorite. Shehad a keen way with line readings and impecca-ble, natural timing. I also greatly adored the fact
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abuzz recently with seasonal activi-ties, iihciudingthei first>e\ter Ward!Gras Parade and ceiebraiilon atPeriwinkle Park, above, a!nd the58th Annual Sanibel Shell Show &Fair at the Sanibel CommunityCenter. Featured at left, is one ofthe award-winning displays at theshow, created by Goz GosseHn. Foradditional coverage of the MardtGras fun, see page 10. Shett Showcoverage can be found on page 5.islander staffer Anne Bellew tookthe Mardi Gras photo and. EditorChristopher Strine took the ShellFair, picture.
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Not a peepCROW board elections held at quiet annual meeting
By Steve RuedigerIslander staff writer
Members of the current board of Care and Rehabilitationof Wildlife were overwhelmingly re-elected at the organiza?tion's annual meeting Wednesday, March 1, at the wildlifehospital.
Almost no signs were seen at the meeting of the monthsof controversy that had taken place over the dismissal lastyear of the previous executive director, John Kubisz.
A slate of six directors seeking re-election and three newcandidates had been put forward. One of the new candi-dates, Joe St. Cyr, withdrew his name from consideration.
Members of CROW could vote yes or no on each of theremaining eight candidates by either mail-in ballot or in per-son at the meeting.
Yes votes ranged among the candidates from 50 to 60 in-
Please see CROW, page 10
2 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. March 7. 1995 Tuesday. March 7. 1995 THE ISLANDER 3
AH of the following Information came directly fromSanibel Police Department reports.
A man reported to police Thursday, March 2, thathe had left his wallet in the basket of a rented bikewhen he returned it to the rental company. When hewent back to look for his wallet, he found that thecompany had rented out the bike again. He planned tocheck when the bike is brought back by the secondrenter to see if his wallet is still there.
James M. Nolan of North Fort Myers was chargedFriday, March 3, with going 61 mph on the SanibelCauseway.
A portable radio was found on Lindgren BoulevardMarch 2.
A cat was lost on Cardium Street March 2.
A person was warned March 2 not to violate thelaw banning the taking of live shells. The shell hadbeen cleaned by the time police arrived.
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Joseph J. Crisco Jr. of Woodbridge, Conn., wascharged Wednesday, March 1, with going 65 mph onthe Sanibel Causeway.
David Joseph Lovell of St. Louis, Mo., wascharged March 1 with going 61 mph on the SanibelCauseway.
A walking cane was lost on Sanibel-Captiva RoadMarch 1.
Kenneth A. Bono of Leawood, Kan., was charged
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58th Shell Show & Fair features outstanding exhibitsBy Anne BellewIslander Staff Writer
1995 Shell Show Chairman Ray Windt and his co-chair, Vivienne Smith, must be more than proud ofthe spectacular exhibits and artwork displayed at thisthe 58th Annual Shell Show & Fair.
The longest running shell show in the UnitedStates, Shell Show & Fair boasts outstanding worksin both scientific and artistic fields. The outdoor ShellFair not only showcases island shells and the talentsof island shellcrafters but also introduces fair-goers towhat live shells and marine creatures look like in thestudent-run Live Shell Exhibit and the Marine HabitatFoundation display.
Judges for the Scientific Division of the Showwere William G. Lyons, curator of the Florida MarineResearch Institute in St. Petersburg, and GerritDeGraff, a native of the Netherlands and a scientificjudge for 20 years.
Lyons is a native Floridian whose researchincludes mollusks and lobsters. He has advanceddegrees in marine zoology and conchology, hasdescribed nine new species of marine mollusk andhas published 10 papers.
DeGraff started collecting shells in 1952 aftermoving to Miami where he served in many capacitiesin the Greater Miami Shell Club when it was stillcalled the South Florida Shell Club. As an interna-tional airline engineer for 45 years, he had the oppor-tunity to collect shells from all over the world and hasa international collection specializing inCancellaridae and Bursidae.
June Bailey of Longboat Key and Gertrude Mollerof Jacksonville served as Artistic Division judges.
Bailey, a former islander and member of theSanibel-Captiva Shell Club, has served as shell showchairman in her present home for two years. In 1980she won an award for self-collected shells in theSanibel show and has received many other prizesaround the state in both artistic and scientific divi-sions.
Moller, a native of Hamburg, Germany, had acareer in opera and musical comedy and continues tobe active on the music scene in Jacksonville. Hershell collection spearheaded the founding in 1959 ofthe Jacksonville Shell Club which she served as pub-licity chair for the first 17 years and historian for 32.She has exhibited in Sanibel shows since 1973 and isproud of her DuPont Trophy, awarded in 1977 for heroutstanding exhibit of six classes of angel wings.
Both the artistic judges said they enjoy judging.After years of exhibiting, they feel as though theyknow what to look for in terms of both technical skilland creative talent.
"But it's so subjective," added Bailey. "You maylike something the firsttime you see it and notlike it a couple of hourslater - or even worse, notlike something whenyou're judging and, thenext day after you'veturned in your decisions,change your mind!"
Moller interjected,"The work at this show isso magnificent, we haveto be really picky. Atleast, some of the cate-gories have enoughentries that extra ribbonscan be awarded."
The judging processtook almost all dayWednesday, March 1.
"We took about an
hour out to prop our feet up and have some lunch,"Bailey said, "but because of the way some of thepieces have to be shown - on a wall or free-standingon the floor - you can't just go along saying 'Yes,''No,' 'Well, maybe' as you walk the length of atable."
They both expressed pleasure in the fact that theSanibel show encourages young people to enter. Mostother shows do not have categories for studentsand/or don't have the active school cooperation thatSanibel does.
In the Scientific Division the DuPont Trophy wasawarded to Kermit and Gloria Pearson for their edu-cational exhibit on the Button Industry in the Upper
Mississippi. The display showed how mother-of-pearlblanks are drilled out of fresh water shells and madeinto buttons - once a thriving industry along river-banks throughout the mid-west. The prize is given bythe Delaware Museum of Natural History. ThePearsons also took one of the two Judges' Trophiesfor their exhibit of cone shells from Kwajalein Atollin the Pacific.
Steven Duena's world-wide collection of perfectcone specimens received the Conchologists ofAmerica Award as best furthering interest in shellcollecting and Carole Marshall received the Paleon-
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Tuesday. March 7.1995 THE ISLANDER 5
The new major league baseball?The major league baseball strike is still with us. It
just keeps hanging around. But imagine what thegame will be like if the owners go through with theirthreat to replace striking major league players withreplacement players.
Replacement players. Can you imagine the caliberof the game with replacement players? I hear that theowners are preparing to run ads in our local papersasking anyone who has ever played in Little Leaguegames to bring their gloves to the Lee County SportsComplex for tryouts.
And as a gracious gesture to the women's move-ment, they're encouraging female participants aswell. But the owners are no dummies. They realizethat replacement players don't have the talent ofstriking major league players. So the owners are plan-ning to change the rules of baseball a little to make ita more interesting spectator sport.
First, they plan to make home runs easier to hit.No more mammoth 400-foot home runs. They plan tomake the outfield walls shorter so that a home rundoesn't have to travel more than 150 feet. They'regoing to change the strike zone to make it easier forreplacement players. The strike zone will now befrom the toes to the head. And it'll be five strikesyou're out and six balls you get a free ride to firstbase.
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Oh, and if a player disagrees with an umpire'sdecision, the umpire can change his mind immediate-ly. Another rule change is this: there will no longer bea category called errors. The owners feel that if the
players try hard enough to field ground balls andcatch fly balls, that the "E" in the scorecard should befor effort not for errors.
You must admit that major league baseball will bea far different game than before. The skills may notbe there, but after all, it's still the national pastime. Sowhat if a Taiwan Little League team can beat next"year's World Series winner? After all, the team own-ers have our own best interest at heart.
Art Stevens, a Sanibel homeowner for 10 years, is afull-time public relations executive with Lobsenz-Stevens Inc. in New York City.
LettersGettingthe factsrightTo the editorThe Islander
How sad that inparadise we haveto have a paperthat speaks onlyabout the nega-tive! I am refer-ring to the IslandReporter articleon parking on Jan.6, 1995. This arti-
cle was so one-sided, we wonder "why?"Both the Island Sun and The Islander did a fine job
of reporting the facts, both pro and con, but theReporter's story was all negative. We went to theTarpon Bay beach on West Gulf Drive Monday, Jan.9, and Wednesday, Jan. 11, and talked to more than20 people to ask them:
1. Are you enjoying Sanibel?2. Would you like a bag for your shells (we gave
them bags if they needed them.)3. Is this your first trip to Sanibel?4. (If not first trip) Did you notice that there is paid
parking now?5. Do you mind paying to park?One hundred percent of the people we talked to
were more than happy to pay. Four people from NewJersey said it was a bargain. These people were fromnine different states, Canada and two foreign coun-tries; they were all having a great time and indicatedthat it was only fair to pay to use our beaches. Of the1,000 people who paid to park during January, a verysmall percentage have complained. I don't think any-one is going to call City Hall and say "Thank you formaking us pay to park to save the beaches," but ifthey don't understand or get a ticket, I am sure wewill hear from them.
We also talked to Joe Regan, one of the officerswho drive around and give tickets; he was a mostfriendly and helpful policeman. He told us that thefirst week they had lots of complaints and problems,but the second week was like night and day witheverything going smoothly and with good things said,not complaints. The people we watched at the lotwere all happy and willing to pay this user fee. Joesays, "It is going great".
So, Island Reporter, this is not the first time youhave only reported one side of a story and I am tiredof reading it, so I will cancel my subscription. I willkeep getting the facts from The Islander and the Sun,two papers who belong with our little island paradise.However, I know one can never argue with the press;they always have the last word!
Don Fleming for RUFF(Raise User Fees First)
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Letter shocks condo ownerTo the editorThe Islander
Usually we expect Realtors and developers toengage in the practice of "block busting" but seldom,if ever, is it carried out by community organizations
using public tax dollars. However, on Sanibel thatmay not be the case. You can imagine the shock andsurprise we, as homeowners at Lake PalmsCondominiums experienced when we received theenclosed letter from the president of CommunityHousing and Resources, Inc. (CHR) this past week.
The surprise comes from the knowledge that CHRhas sufficient funds to adequately reimburse ourhomeowners for their investments ... and the shockthat a community organization committed to housingfairness and paid for by public funds might attempt touse the same divisive technique to accomplish theirgoals that Realtors and developers have been accusedof over the years.
, Homeowners were delighted when the City ofSanibel purchased our four, one-bedroom units forCHR housing. These units were purchased at consid-erably below market value in bankruptcy proceedingsagainst the land developer, Scott Naumann, who nolonger resides on Sanibel. The long-term owners ofour condominium association bore the financial bur-den of these units for years until the City of Sanibelpurchased them in 1993 for CHR. We now feel, forthe first time in several"years, that we are on a solidfinancial base. Now this!
One can imagine what it is like to retire, invest inthe most expensive piece of property you have everowned and then to be solicited along with otherhomeowners to contact CHR President "in confi-dence" if we are interested in selling our unit. Theinquiry need not be "in confidence" if CHR wishes topurchase all the units at fair market value. However,they may wish to purchase one or two units with thethought that then others could be purchased at areduced price ... or they may want to buy enough sothat they have enough votes to control the condo-minium board of directors and budget. There was talka couple of years ago of turning over the CHR unitsto Lee County ... wouldn't that be wonderful!
All of these issues involve public funds and thusshould be brought to the attention of the public.Owners at Captains Walk Condominiums, CasaBlanca and other "reasonably priced" units on theisland should take notice ... you might be next. Whatare CHR's intentions?
Dr. Thomas V. TedderSanibel
Perhaps its timeto form a S.O. P. groupTo the editorThe Islander
Here we go again...."Removal of Australian pines on the beaches"A decision made for all of us by a few people. The
Australian pines not only make our beach beautiful tobe on, they offer shade, they are wind protectors, theygive shelter to birds and other living creatures. Irecently saw an indigo snake rush from the hot sandto its burrow under a beach pine tree, and please donot feed us the line about the pines interfering withthe sea turtles, these pines have been on the beach formany, many years and this year the sea turtle popula-tion was happily gaining ground.
The "chain-saw gang" that sanctioned the
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Captivans split over proposed safety corridorBy Steve RuedigerIslander staff writer
A difference of opinion regarding the proposedCaptiva safety corridor was obvious at the meeting ofthe Captiva Civic Association, Tuesday, Feb. 28, atthe Civic Association building on Chapin Lane.
On Feb. 17, the board of the CCA sent out aninformation sheet and a ballot in order to take a sur-vey of island opinions on the safety corridor proposal.
The results are to be passed on to Lee County andwill be announced at the March 28 CCA meeting.
The residents of Captiva last year asked that asafety corridor proposal be put together by LeeCounty. That proposal was presented at a Novembermeeting by Lee County Transportation DepartmentDirector George Crawford, a consultant and membersof Crawford's staff.
At that time, Crawford pointed out that Captivahad rejected a previous proposal developed by LeeCounty, that budget money was tight and that if therewas not overwhelming support for this proposal onCaptiva, Lee County would not build it and wouldnot develop another alternative proposal anytimesoon.
In effect, he was saying there are enough people inother parts of the county who know things they wantthat the county does not need to spend money doingstudies for people who cannot agree on what theywant.
Considering how unanimous the support needed tobe to satisfy Crawford, just the opposition expressedat last week's meeting may be enough to kill the cor-ridor plan.
Nolan Murrah, who had been a member of thecivic association's Safety Corridor Committee, saidhe had met with residents of the 'Tween Waters areaand they unanimously opposed the plan.
Murrah and Liddy Smith, another Safety CorridorCommittee member, wrote letters to property ownerssaying "We disagree with the proposition that thisproposal will enhance the safety of the road and feelthat the failure of the Captiva Civic Association toencourage public discussion by holding meetings ofhomeowners in the various sections of the road vio-lates commitments made to you last year. We plan tovote no." -
The plan would widen Captiva Drive by four feeton each side, resulting in the cutting down of morethan 30 of the Australian pines lining the drive, andput in two bicycle crossings in the 'Tween Watersstretch, including one right at Jensen's curve.
It was pointed out a couple of times by PaulGarvey that when Crawford was on Captiva inNovember it was thought the widening would be sixfeet on each side, but it was found later it would onlybe four feet on each side.
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curves, Mopeds and alcohol and drugs that cause 85percent of the accidents on Captiva. None of thosethings are addressed in the plan, the man said.
He said the idea that the taking down of so manytrees was not harmful to the beauty of Captiva was adisservice to the intelligence of the people being toldthat.
A woman said calling it a safety corridor is a mis-nomer because it will increase bicycle and rollerbladetraffic.
Bill McKenzie suggested that instead of the safetycorridor proposal thereshould be a lower speedlimit and a ban on bigtrucks and Mopeds.
Fran Sorenson said shemoved to the islandbecause it is charming. Ifthe trees are removed itwill look like a speedwayand she will move off theisland.
Carl Asner said theboard of governors givingthe impression they sup-port the safety corridorproposal is creating adivision in the civic asso-ciation membership.
Joe Baer said he was
speaking on behalf of the board. He said the proposalis not perfect but is the best that can be done.
Dick Jacker, another member of the board, imme-diately rose and said he wanted to disassociate him-self from the remarks of Baer.
A woman suggested that Captiva does not lenditself to the creation of a bike path.
Doris Bowen said a better approach would be tocontrol traffic with lower speed limits and not allowbig beer trucks on the island.
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Asen seating proposal tabled until AprilBy Steve RuedigerIslander staff writer
Sanibel restaurateur Matt Asen will have to waituntil 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, for further consid-eration by the Planning Commission of his proposalto increase the number of seats allowed per parkingspace at Sanibel restaurants.
The proposal to allow three seats per parking spacewas continued until that date.
The current regulations require 15 parking spacesfor the first 20 seats in a restaurant, unless the restau-rant has carry-out in which case 20 spaces arerequired. One parking space is required for each twoseats over 20.
Asen said most restaurants on Sanibel would notbe affected by the proposed change because most arerestricted by fire codes to their current number ofseats.
He said only a few would be able to increase theamount of seating and in only two of those would theincreases be significant: The Timbers and Matzaluna,both of which are owned by Asen.
Asen pointed out that theaters are allowed threeseats per parking space and that all seats at a theatercan be occupied while even when a restaurant is fullabout 35 percent of the seats are empty. That isbecause two people sit at a table that could seat four.
Asen said changing the number of seats won'tincrease the number of people at the restaurant.. It willjust mean that instead of standing waiting for an hour,people will sit down.
He commented that the traffic jams on Sanibel arenot from people trying to get to restaurants but frompeople trying to get off the islands before dinner time.
Asen said his proposal actually would not addseats because restaurants all over the island, includinghis own, currently have more seats than they arelegally allowed. Asen gave the impression thatemployees put chairs in closets when the codeenforcement officer shows up and puts them back outwhen he leaves.
He said he was just trying to legalize what alreadyexists.
Asen had with him at the hearing several otherSanibel restaurant owners.
Commissioner Edith Slayton said if what Asensaid is true, "then we have a lot of scofflaws on theisland."
Larry Thompson, owner of both Lazy Flamingoesand of the Sunset Grill, said the proposal woulddecrease congestion on the island by allowing restau-rants to provide more efficient service to people sothat they can be seated, eat and leave.
Commissioner Louise Johnson said the proposalcould have a harmful effect regarding future restau-rants built on Sanibel.
Charles Epranian of Calamity Jane's said moreseats at least should be provided for people waiting toeat at a restaurant.
Planner Ken Pfalzer said it is really a question ofbalance. In his staff report he included quotes from aplanning magazine in which it was pointed out thatsome communities had switched from requiring aminimum number of parking spaces to requiring amaximum number. In some cases the new maximumis smaller than the old minimum.
His recommendation of no change was based onthe maxim, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Asen asserted, "It is broke."He also said he was willing to compromise, specif-
ically mentioning that he would be happy with twoand a half seats per parking space.
Asen, who created controversy at a recent hearingby wearing a T-shirt denouncing consumption of thenation's assets by lawyers, wore a shirt at this hearingwith only the name of a restaurant on it and shortswith only the name of a shorts manufacturer visible.
Planning Commission Chairman Dick Downessaid parking ordinances are really somewhat arbi-trary. He said his preference was to continue the hear-ing for more consideration.
There was some discussion regarding what infor-mation the commission wanted gathered by the nexthearing.
The only specific information mentioned wasDownes asking for the total number of additionalrestaurant seats that could be added on Sanibel if theproposal were adopted, and Slayton asking for num-bers on how many people arrived at restaurants bybicycle and other means other than cars.
After the hearing was over, as Asen went out thedoor, he turned to the representatives of the press andsaid to put in the papers that anybody who showed upat the next hearing to support him would get a freemeal.
Planner presents moving caseBy Steve RuedigerIslander staff writer
"I guess we might as well throw in the towel. Thisis unfair," kidded Planning Commissioner Jim Levyas the board's first hearing of the day began Tuesday,Feb. 28.
What they were commenting on was the appear-ance before the commission of Sanibel City PlannerJim Jordan, who was seeking a development permit
Permit to replace deterioratingseawall denied by commissionBy Steve RuedigerIslander staff writer
An application to replace a deteriorating woodenseawall on Anchor Drive was denied by theSanibel Planning Commission Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Commission Chairman Dick Downes saidapproving the application would be taking a ham-mer to the language of the land development codeto get it to do what it clearly forbids.
The request was to use a vibrating jack hammerto push corrugated aluminum panels in flushbehind the deteriorating seawall along the propertyof Fred and Elizabeth Stanback.
Wanda Bray of Bray Marine Construction toldthe Planning Commission the existing seawall hasdeteriorated to the point that tides are going underit to erode the yard of the Stanbacks.
Planner Jean Isely told the commission^ "This isa major policy consideration for the city, an envi-ronmental consideration."
Seawalls can be replaced in several subdivisions
named in the city code, but other seawalls in thesame areas cannot be replaced. Isely said rip rapwould be allowed at the Stanbacks.
Downes said the code Is now far from evenhanded with seawalls protected in some areas andnot protected in others. But the solution, he said, islegislative, the the code needs to be changed.
Planning Department Director Bruce Rogerspointed out if the Stanbacks are allowed to replacetheir seawall, then neighbors who don't have sea-walls could argue they should be allowed seawalls.
Commissioner Louise Johnson said the legisla-tive change, rather than allowing the rebuilding ofall existing seawalls, could just add a small sectionof Sanibel Estates to the list of places where sea-wall replacements are allowed.
Commissioner Jim Levy said he considered itthe job of the applicant to present the proposed leg-islative change.
The denial was unanimous. The hearing was leftopen and will resume on March 14.
on his own property.Jordan not only appeared before the commission
himself but also had his wife, Marguerite, and theirtwo beautiful children, Alicia, 7, and Angelica, 5,seated with him ready to give testimony.
Chairman Dick Downes commented tongue incheek that he didn't see anything unusual about appli-cants bringing their children to a hearing.
Jordan is having a house moved from West GulfDrive to a currently vacant lot on Old Trail Road. Allhouse movings require Planning Commissionapproval.
Planner Jean Isely said the house was reviewed asif it were a new house and it conforms to applicablestandards.
Jordan said he did not object to the 27 conditionssuggested by the Planning Department.
A discussion was held regarding whether or not abond was needed on the house move. It was decidedit was not needed. In addition, when codes arerevised, the Planning Commission will considerremoving the requirement of bond on all future housemoves.
Nobody spoke in opposition to the approval, whichwas unanimous.
Entomologist takes swat at explaining skeeter controlThe various physical, chemical and biological
methods of controlling mosquitoes were explained atthe Friday At the Center Talk March 3 at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation building.
Dr. Jonathan Hornby, an entomologist with LeeCounty Mosquito Control, said Abate, the district'sprimary method of controlling mosquito larvae, stillcannot be used on state lands but can be used thisyear in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National WildlifeRefuge on Sanibel.
Hornby went into detail regarding every biologicalcontrol method for mosquitoes, from fish to nema-todes to bacteria to fungus to viruses. If diseases of
mosquito larvae are your cup of tea, his talk was theplace to be.
The discussion was filled with names such asBacillus Sphaericus 2362.
In answer to a question, Dr. Hornby said a personwith a decorative pond can use fish to control mos-quito larvae or can buy a mosquito dunk, which isavailable at stores such as Home Depot.
Hornby said the tests of Abate conducted on behalfof the mosquito control district by Mote Marineshowed that it was not retained in the environmentand did not hurt fish or other animals that would bepresent when the chemicals were being used.
Plager issues anotherwarning about solicitors
Sanibel Police Chief Richard Plager onFriday, March 3, repeated his previous warningthat anyone calling soliciting funds by telephoneon behalf of the Sanibel police is being mislead-ing. The Sanibel police do not solicit funds bytelephone.
Two citizens complained last week that theyhad been called by people who said they wereselling tickets to a concert in Fort Myers onbehalf of the Sanibel police.
One of the complainants identified theFraternal Order of Police as the organizationdoing the calling and said the solicitor claimedthe FOP represents the Sanibel police.
It doesn't.A spokesperson for the FOP said Friday the
organization has been calling Sanibel but all thecallers have been told not to mention the Sanibelpolice. He said the prepared script reads thatthey represent "the Fraternal Order of Police,Lee County District Three" and that perhapsbecause the term police is used people assumethe Sanibel police were mentioned.
The tickets being sold are for an "oldies"show to be held at the Lee County Civic Center.
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tological Research Institution's Trophy for her exhibitof fossil shells collected from the now closed QualityAggregate Pit in Sarasota.
Miamians Alice and Bob Pace took the secondJudges' Trophy for their extensive exhibit called"Panhandling the Panhandle" - a display of the hun-dreds of different species of shells that can found bysystematically sifting through the enormous moundsof shells discarded by the scallop industry. Severaldisplay cases long, the exhibit included a large cen-terpiece depicting the ocean bottom with recreatedlive shells (the animals sculpted by Bob Pace) livingthere.
The Shell of the Show ribbons were awarded toMarilyn Lucarelli for her typhis cleryi (petit) - anextremely rare miniature shell; to Bob and Alice Pacefor their enaeta reevei - another very rare miniature;and to Lois Dunnam for her fossil cowrie displayedon a pedestal in a 3-4 inch tall bell jar.
The Masters Trophy, donated by the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, is the most coveted scien-tific award. It is given to that exhibit which has previ-ously won one of the other top prizes - the DuPont,the CO.A. or a Smithsonian award - whether atSanibel or at another show. This year's Masters wentto Greta and Andy Murray for their display of FossilFauna of the Alum Bluff Group - N.W. FloridaMiocene Sea.
Last resident environmentalorientation program slated
Only a few places remain open for the finalResident Environmental Orientation program of theseason sponsored by the Sanibel-CaptivaConservation Foundation. The program is scheduledfor Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The six-hour orientation starts at SCCF's NatureCenter and includes a visit to City Hall, the Care &Rehabilitation of Wildlife, the Native Plant Nursery,a trolley trek and lunch. It is free of charge to resi-dents, property owners and SCCF members, but doesrequire reservations.
This overview of wildlife, habitats and protectionof natural resources is intended to open new doors,introduce sources for further information and pro-mote fellowship among those in the community whoparticularly celebrate the special nature of the.islands.
Reservations can be made by calling 472-2329.
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A rather unusual exhibit was brought fromDurban, South Africa, by Val Van Der Walt. On this,her first visit to the United States, she had a non-com-petitive exhibit of South African shells. It was partic-ularly notable because every shell in the display hasonly recently been found and described by Dr. R.N.Kilburn of the Natal Museum in Pietermartizburg,Natal, South Africa. Some are quite rare and none canbe found, so far as anyone knows, anywhere else inthe world.
Van Der Walt's daughter and son-in-law havefounded a shell museum in Natal and she came toFlorida especially for the Shell Show and the openingof the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. She donatedher own world collection to her children's new ven-ture and now concentrates on South African shells.
In the Artistic Division (Hobbyist) retiredConnecticut florist Goz Gosselin's previous lifeshowed through in his shell flower arrangements -perfect depictions of every kind of flower from lilac
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to pear blossom, and the creation of an award-win-ning fantasy flower. His mirror, lamp and tabledesigns had the touch of a fine decorator. He receivedseven blue ribbons, three reds and two trophies.
Gertrude Ford, current president of the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club, took the coveted Myrtle WilliamsWeinstein Trophy for her flower arrangement usingdyed tarpon scales, snook scales and white squillaclaws.
As one might expect, Jo and David Stark's worktook several ribbons in the Commercial Division.Jean Kempfer's exquisitely detailed quilt depictingmermaids and other forms of underwater lifedeservedly took one of the Judge's Special Awards.
Beautiful weather contributed to the success of theoutdoor fair, and sales of mirrors, wreaths, flowerarrangements and "ordinary" Sanibel shells werebrisk. Windt heralded this year's Show & Fair a suc-cess and was profuse in his recognition of all the helphe had received as chairman of the event.
Islander survey award winners announcedFour subscribers to The Sanibel -Capt iva
Islander Newspaper have been selected as win-ners of $20 gift certificates to island restaurants forparticipating in our reader survey. The names of thewinners were selected in a random drawing of sur-vey respondents.
Sue and John Stephens were selected as the win-ner of a gift certificate to The Jacaranda on SanibeL
Dr. and Mrs, H.R. Craig receive a gift certificatefrom Chadwick's on Captiva.
Betty Steinert was chosen as the winner of thecertificate from Loco's Island Grill and Cantina onSanibel.
And, Frances Roberts was the winner of the giftcertificate from the Greenhouse Grill to Sanibel.
The winners can pick up their gift certificates atThe Islander office at 2407 Periwinkle Way in theGreenhouse Grill Islander Center,
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Early Bird Special — "Ding" Darling Refuge tourbegins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
Caregivers — FISH-sponsored Caregivers SupportGroup meets at 10 a.m. at the home of TopperSchram on Bunting Lane on Sanibel. Call 395-0130 or472-0404.
Quilling Demonstration — Island Seniors programbegins at 10 a.m. at the Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743.
Learning More About Yourself — Dr. Jay Oberman'scourse for BIG Arts begins at 10 a.m. at the center.Call 395-0900.
'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Paint Along 1995 — Carol Hagerman teaches water-color course starting at 10 a.m. $12.50 per class. Call395-0900.
Friendly Faces — FISH-sponsored group meets forlunch at noon at Sanibel Community Church.
BODYWALK — Sanibei Fitness Center program runsfrom 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Free to members; $3 for non-members. Call 395-BODY.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644.
Sculpture for Adults II — Marjorie Bronsted's courseat BIG Arts begins at 1 p.m. $12.50 per class. Call3965-0900.
Bridge for Fun — Island Seniors session begins at 1p.m. at the Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743.
Shell Island Garden Club — Island group meets at 1p.m. in the meeting room at the Sanibel Library.
Great Books III — Frank Vaughn's discussion courseat the BIG Arts Center begins at 1:30 p.m. $3 per ses-sion. Call 395-0900.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300.
Bingo — Weekly bingo games continue at SanibelCommunity Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.; play beginsat 7:30. Call 472-2155 for information.
Introductory Nature Photography — BIG Arts classby Bob Lindholm runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the center.$12.50 per class. Call 395-0900.
Life Drawing — Bob York's BIG Arts class starts at7:30 p.m. $50 for the series; $12.50 per class. Call395-0900.
Shell Club — Island organization meets at 8 p.m. atSanibel Community Center.
AA — Closed discussion meeting at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ at 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Kiwanis — Club members meet for breakfast at 7:30a.m. at the Hungry Heron. Visiting Kiwanis welcome.Calf 472-1537.
Commerce Committee — Captiva Civic Association'sCommerce Committee meets at 8 a.m. at the CCA onChapin Lane.
A A — Open step meeting at 8:30 a.m. at SanibelCommunity Church.
Tap Technique II — Merle Rauscher's BIG Arts classruns from 8i15 to 9:15 a.m. at the center. $55 forseries. Call 395-0900.
Intermediate Tap II — Merle Rauscher teachescourse at BIG Arts from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Call 395-0900.
Early Bird Special on Foot—"Ding" Darling Refugetour begins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
Preschool Story Hour — Sanibel Public Library storysessions for youngsters ages 2-5 - accompanied by anadult - begin at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Call 472-2483.
'Walk in the Wetlands* — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Current Events — BIG Arts-sponsored discussiongroup meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the center. $3 asession. Call 395-0900 for information.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644.
Income Tax Assistance — Islanders 60 and over canget help with their income tax returns from noon to 4p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library. The program issponsored by the IRS and AARP.
Line dancing — No partners needed to enjoy coun-try/western line dancing with Island Seniors' instructorDavid Bennett. Beginners at 1 p.m., advanced at 1:30p.m. at Sanibel Community Center. Wear loose, com-fortable clothing. $2 for members; $4 for non-mem-bers. Call 472-5743.
Bridge Course — Play of the Hand and DefensiveStrategy Bridge course continues at the SanibelCommunity Center from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 472-2155 for information.
Great Decisions — BIG Arts workshop runs from 2 to4 p.m. at the center. $4 per session. Cail 395-0900.
Visually Impaired Group — FISH-sponsored groupmeets at 3 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of theSanibel Public Library. Call Eileen Joy at 437-0047.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call472-5300.
Dinner Meeting — Sanibel Community Associationmeets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the CommunityCenter. Call 472-2155.
Lions — Island club's board of directors meets at 7p.m. at NationsBank on Sanibel.
Marine Biology — Marine Habitat Foundation slideshow and lecture will be held at Barrier IslandResearch Laboratory on Tarpon Bay Road at 7 p.m.Cail 472-3558. :
Legion — American Legion members meet at 7 p.m.at Post 123 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Call 472-9979.
Color for Watercolorists — Liz White's class at BIGArts meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $12.50 per class.Call 395-0900.
AA — Wednesday Women's group meets at 7:30 p.m.at the Sanibel Congregational Church.
THURSDAY; MARCH 9Zonta — Island club meets at 7:30 a.m. at the HungryHeron Restaurant on Sanibel. Visiting Zontians wel-come. Gall 472-1222 for information.
Bike Club — Island bike club meeting at 8:30 a.m. atthe Quarterdeck Restaurant on Sanibel. Call 472-2700for information.
Explore the Bailey Tract — Tour of "Ding" DarlingRefuge section on southern end of Tarpon Bay Roadbegins at 8:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
Beach walk — Touch tank presentation and guidedwalk begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Sanibei-CaptivaConservation Foundation. Bring your car. Fee bydonation. Call 472-2329 for information.
'Step' in Shape — Marie Mailloux's low impact exer-cise class for all levels and ages will be held at 9 a.m.at the Sanibei Rec Center. $3 donation requested/freebabysitting available. Cail 395-2543 for additionalinformation.
COTl - Island group meets at 9 a.m.in Fellowship Hallat Sanibel Congregational Church. The guest speakeris Lee County Commissioner John Manning. Call 472-0553.
CONA — Island organization meets at 9:30 a.m. at theGulf Pines Clubhouse. The guest speaker will beChamber Director David Besse. Call 472-0826.
Early Bird Special — "Ding" Darling Refuge tourbegins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
More Unsung Women — Ingeborg Mauksch's classat BIG Arts begins at 10 a.m. Call 395-0900.
'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Living Again — FISH-sponsored support group forgrief recovery meets at 10:30 a.m. at the SanibelCommunity Church. Call Topper Schram at 395-0130or FISH at 472-0404.
Spring Garden Party — Sanibel-Captiva ChristianWomen's Club's luncheon runs from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.at the Sundial Beach and Tennis Resort on Sanibel.$11 per person. Call 466-5085.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644.
Self improvement — "Twelve Steps for Everyone"meets at 11 a.m. at Sanibel Community Church. Call472-2684 for information.
AA — Closed men's discussion meeting at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ at noon.
Duplicate Bridge — Director Sterling Bassett opensthe season of bridge play at the Sanibel CommunityCenter at 1:30 p.m. $3 donation at the door. Call 472-2155.
A Brisk Gallop Through Art History — BIG Artsclass with instructors Anne Badgely, Jack Jaqua andArline Leven begins at 1:30 p.m. $10 for single class.Call 395-0900.
School Age Story Hour — Sanibel Library programfor youngsters in kindergarten, first and second gradesbegins at 3 p.m. Call 472-2483.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation's one-hour natural history boat cruiseaboard Captiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4p.m. from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Pleasecall 472-5300.
Weight Watchers — Group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. atthe Sanibel Community Center. Call 936-0306.
AA — Open meeting, 11th step discussion, is held at6:30 p.m. at Sanibel Community Church.
Country/Western Dance — Island Seniors fund-rais-ing dance runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sanibel CityCenter on Library Way. Open to all - all ages. $5 perperson. Call 472-5743.
Audubon — Island society meets at 8 p.m. at theSanibel Community Center. Open to the public. Call472-2155.
AA — Closed discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at St.Michael and Ail Angels Episcopal Church.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1QReservation Deadline — Today is the last day toreserve your spot for the March 14 Friendly Faces lun-cheon. Call Elinor Dunham at 472-4861.
Rotary — Island club meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m.at the Hungry Heron restaurant. Visiting Rotarians wel-come. Call 395-0512.
Advanced Tap — Merle Rauscher's class at BIG Artsruns from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. $55 for series.
Drop-in — Island Seniors gather for coffee and con-versation at the Island Civic Center on Library Way at9:30 a.m.
'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Memoir Writing Workshop — Marianne Dila Strick-lands writing course meets from 10 a.m. until noon.Call Marianne at 395-2457 for location of meeting.
the Modern Novel — Tom Merrill teaches readingand discussion course at BIG Arts Center from 10 a.m.to noon. $7 per session. Call 395-0900.
FACT — Friday at the Center Talk at the SCCF beginsat 10 a.m. $2. Call 472-2329.
Arthritis Water Exercise — Class meets at thebanibel Rec Center pool at 11 a.m. Call 472-0345.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (excepttor members and children under 12). Calj 472-3644.
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Creative Writing — Annie Cook's course for BIG Artsbegins at 1 p.m.- $10 per session. Call 395-0900.
AARP — Island chapter meets at 1:30 p.m. at theIsland Civic Center. Guest speaker Ray Cummings willdiscuss "Castles in Spain." Call 472-5517.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call472-5300.
Sailing McPhees — Islanders Scott and GretchenMcPhee will present slide show and talk on theiraround-the-world sailing trip at 'Tween Waters Innfrom 7 to 9 p.m. $5 per adult; children under 12, $2.50.
Country Line Dancing — The American Legion Post#123 on Sanibel offers country line dancing everyFriday from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions are under thedirection of Sandra Dee. Call 472-9979.
AA — Open meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michael and AllAngels Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11Junque and Treasure Sale — Sanibel Congrega-tional Church holds annual sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.on the church grounds. Call 472-0497 for additionalinformation.
Yard and Bake Sale — Sanibel Community Church'sannual sale runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 472-2684for information.
Birding the Beach — Audubon program begins at 8a.m. on the causeway island closest to Sanibel. Meeton the east (lighthouse) side of the roadway.
A A — Closed meeting at 9 a.m. at Captiva CommunityCenter.
Children's Art — At BIG Arts, Marjorie Bronsted con-ducts two separate classes: for 6 to 8 year olds from 9to 10:30 a.m"., and for 9 to 12 year olds from 10:45a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $10 per single session. Call 395-0900 for information.
'Step' in Shape — Marie Mailloux's low impact exer-cise class for all levels and ages will be held at 9 a.m.at the Sanibel Rec Center. $3 donation requested/freebabysitting available. Call 395-2543 for information.
Early Bird Special — "Ding" Darling Refuge tourbegins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
lyengar Yoga — Pamela Woertzel's course at BIGArts begins at 9:30 a.m. The cost for the series is $48or $10 per session. Call 395-0900.
Craft Show & Sale — Southwest Florida Craft Guildholds annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Sanibel Community Center. Call 267-6038.
'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Water aerobics — The pool at the Rec Center onSan-Cap Road is reserved for an Island Seniors wateraerobics program at 10 a.m. Call the Rec Center at472-0345 or Island Seniors at 472-5743.
Arthritis Water Exercise —- Class meets at theSanibel Rec Center pool at 11 a.m. Call Coby at 472-0345 for information.
The Calusa: Society in the Mangroves — "Ding"Darling Refuge program begins at 2 p.m. Cail 472-1100.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please cail472-5300.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Bailey Tract Bird Walk — Birding expedition of BaileyTract on Tarpon Bay Road begins at 7:30 a.m. Call472-1100.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 1 p.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644 forinformation.
Lecture — Robert Holcomb will give a free lecture onChristian Science at 3 p.m. at the Sanibel CommunityCenter. Public is invited.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call472-5300.
Sanibel hams — Sanibel Emergency Radio AmateurUnit is on the air at 7:30 p.m. Sanibel frequency:146.79, pi of 173.8. Unit welcomes check-ins by visit-ing hams. Call Jerry Deutscher, KC4PTX, at 472-5130.
AA — Closed step meeting at 8 p.m. at St. Michaeland All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel.
MONDAY, MARCH 13Early Bird Special — "Ding" Darling Refuge tourbegins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
'Walk in the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Portraiture — BIG Arts class taught by Tito Gay runsfrom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $200 for series; $50 perclass. Call 395-0900.
A A — Closed women's meeting at 10 a.m. at SanibelCongregational United Church of Christ.
Orchid Course — Tom Tucker's orchid growing/careclass begins at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library.Call 472-6940.
Canterbury Tales — BIG Arts course with instructorBob Miller begins at 10:30 a.m. $40 for series or $5per session. Call 395-0900.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644.
Episcopal Church Women — Island group meets forlunch at noon in the Parish Hall. The guest speakerwill be the Rev. Sharon Lewis. Call 472-3498.
Seniors Bowling — Island Seniors bowling grouptakes to the lanes at Fort Myers Beach Bowl on SanCarlos Boulevard at 1:30 p.m. $5.50 per person. Call472-5743.
Painting & Drawing A-Z HI — Class taught by GaleBennett meets from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at BIG Arts, 900Dunlop Road. $12.50 per session. Call 395-0900 forinformation.
Beginning Conversational Spanish — Mario Patriziteaches course at the BIG Arts Center from 1:30 to3:30 p.m. Call 395-0900.
Friendship Bridge — Sanibel Congregational Churchhosts weekly bridge game from 1:30 to 4: p.m. $2 perperson. Call Gertrude Ford at 395-1770.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please call472-5300.
AA —- Open discussion meeting at 6:30 p.m. atCaptiva Community Center.
Pajama Preschool Story Hour — Sanibel Libraryhosts special story time session at 7 p.m. Childrenages 2-5, accompanied by their favorite stuffed toyand an adult, are welcome. Call 472-2483.
Yoga •— Murari Brian Healey teaches stress reduction,relaxation and flexibility program from 7:30 to 9:30p.m. at the Sanibel Fitness Center. $10 for single ses-sion. Call 395-1787.
Duplicate Bridge — Joyce Truitt directs bridge gameat 7:30 p.m. $3 at the door. Calf 472-2155.
St. Isabel's Women's Guild — St. Isabel CatholicChurch group meets at 9 p.m. Guests are welcome.Call 472-1092.
TUESDAY, MARCH 14Birding the Bailey Tract— Birding expedition ofBailey Tract on Tarpon Bay Road begins at 8:30 a.m.Call 472-1100.
Beginning Tap — Joy Schein's course for beginnersat BIG Arts runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the center.
Beach walk — Touch tank presentation and guidedwalk begins at 8:45 a.m. at the Sanibel-CaptivaConservation Foundation. Call 472-2329 for informa-tion.
Basic Bridge — Class taught by Ann Green begins at9 a.m. at the Sanibel Community Center. Call 472-2155.
'Step' in Shape — Marie Mailioux's low impact exer-cise class for all levels and ages will be held at 9 a.m.at the Sanibel Rec Center. $3 donation requested/freebabysitting available. Call 395-2543.
Early Bird Special — "Ding" Darling Refuge tourbegins at 9:30 a.m. Call 472-1100.
Caregivers — FISH-sponsored Caregivers SupportGroup meets at 10 a.m. at the home of TopperSchram on Bunting Lane on Sanibel. Call 395-0130 or472-0404.
Quilling Demonstration — Island Seniors programbegins at 10 a.m. at the Island Civic Center, Call 472-5743.
Learning More About Yourself — Dr. Jay Oberman'scourse for BIG Arts begins at 10 a.m. at the center.Call 395-0900.
'Walk In the Wetlands' — Exploratory trips throughthe Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation areoffered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m.. Meet atthe foundation prior to the walk.
Paint Along 1995 — Carol Hagerman teaches water-color course starting at 10 a.m. $12.50 per class. Call395-0900.
Friendly Faces — FISH-sponsored luncheon beginsat noon at Sanibel Congregational United Church ofChrist. For information, call 472-4861. See March 10listing.
BODYWALK — Sanibel Fitness Center program runsfrom 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Free to members; $3 for non-members. Call 395-BODY.
CROW Tour — Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife offersguided tour at 11 a.m. $3 donation requested (exceptfor members and children under 12). Call 472-3644.
Sculpture for Adults II — Marjorie Bronsted's courseat BIG Arts begins at 1 p.m. $12.50 per class. Cail395-0900.
Bridge for Fun — Island Seniors session begins at 1p.m. at the Island Civic Center. Call 472-5743.
Shell Island Garden Club — Island group meets at 1p.m. in the meeting room at the Sanibel Library.
Great Books 111 — Frank Vaughn's discussion courseat the BIG Arts Center begins at 1:30 p.m. $3 per ses-sion. Call 395-0900.
Nature Cruise — Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foun-dation's one-hour natural history boat cruise aboardCaptiva Cruises' Lady Chadwick, departs at 4 p.m.from South Seas Plantation on Captiva. Please cail472-5300.
ABWA — Island group meets for dinner at 5:30 p.m.at the Dunes. Call 472-5187 for information.
Bingo — Weekly bingo games continue at SanibelCommunity Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.; play beginsat 7:30. Call 472-2155 for information.
Introductory Nature Photography — BIG Arts classby Bob Lindholm runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the center.$12.50 per class. Cail 395-0900.
Life Drawing — Bob York's BIG Arts class starts at7:30 p.m. $50 for the series; $12.50 per class. Call395-0900.
Shell Club — Island organization meets at 8 p.m. atSanibel Community Center.
AA — Closed discussion meeting at SanibetCongregational United Church of Christ at 8 p.m.
To have your island activity featuredin THE ISLANDER'S Community Cal-endar, mail the appropriate informationto:
THE ISLANDERP.O. Box 56,
Sanibel, FL 33957
Or FAKit to 472-5302.
10 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. March 7.1995
Periwinkle Parkers celebrate Mardi GrasBy Anne BellewIslander Staff Writer
The first-ever Annual Periwinkle Park &Campground Mardi Gras Parade and Festival tookplace Thursday, Feb. 23, 1995. Commencing withthe boom of several large firecrackers and led byKing Al and Queen Mid in Al Muench's elaboratelydecorated yellow Mini-Mote, the masked and cos-tumed mummers romped through the park to thesound of typical New Orleans parade music.
Long-time ark winter resident Thelma Millercame up with the idea. She had arrived in NewOrleans the day after Mardi Gras last year and hadgone to the celebration in Biloxi where her brother
lives. She bought a few of the fancy masks and asampling of other typical paraphernalia while there,in the hope of bringing Mardi Gras to her winterhome. Someone else discovered that the party shopin Fort Myers across from Phar-Mor had a goodlysupply of signs, beads and other things necessaryfor a "real" celebration.
But most of the masks and almost all the cos-tumes were made by a crew consisting ofMarguerite Frick, Eloise Barton, Odell Davis, OmaCarnahan, Judy Auble, Helen Fry, Mid Kramer andMajorie Hart. Martin L, Frick and Harry Bartonwere responsible for the "sounds of New Orleans"on tape.
To finish off the celebration, everyone was invit-ed to a street party with red beans and rice, gumbo,jambalaya and other New Orleans fare - includingnot one but two King Cakes flown in from Biloxiand Pass Christian. The King Cake is a 300-year-oldtradition that requires all party-goers to eat a slice ofthe purple-and-gold frosted confection in search ofthe toy baby that has been baked inside. The searchrepresents the Three Wise Men looking for theChrist Child and the baby in the cake resembles theBaby Jesus. The person who finds the baby hoststhe party the following year and buys that year'scake. Bill Hefty was the finder, so he and Joan willhost the celebration next year.
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person votes and from 245 to 252 mail-in votes. Thisgives each candidate about 300 yes votes.
There were 11 to 15 no votes by those present and21 to 29 no votes mailed in, in other words, about 40no votes per candidate.
The winners in the voting are: Anne Arnoff, a pastco-chairman of the Shell Fair; Nancy Frank, CROWvice president; Dick Lussier, immediate past presi-dent of CROW; Pat Lussier, CROW treasurer; ScottMartell, CROW secretary; Anita Pinder, CROWoffice manager; Valerie Pool, past president ofCROW; and Jim White, an assistant manager at
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President Phyllis Douglas was asked if CROW boardmeetings are open to the public. She responded theyare open to all CROW members.
Douglas was asked if the ballots could be exam-ined. She answered they would be kept and would beavailable to be examined.
The meeting was attended by about 70 membersand was held outside on the lawn. Folding chairswere provided. Rain threatened throughout the meet-ing. A few drops fell several times but each time was
a false alarm and the rainsnever came.
Douglas told the mem-bership that directorsserve two three-yearterms and then are off theboard. She said all theboard members were vol-unteers who were the typeof people who "didn'tquit when the going gotrough."
Lussier reported that over the past year incomewas about $210,000 and expenses were about$217,000 for an approximately $6,700 loss for theyear.
Executive Director Marc Elie reported that overthe previous five months of his service, CROW hadbeen removing Brazilian pepper from the property,had documented a canine distemper outbreak in foxesand raccoons in Fort Myers, developed informationon an illness currently affecting cormorants, investi-gated the death of 25 tree swallows for the State ofFlorida and provided educational opportunities forpeople coming to CROW every day.
Elie said there are currently two interns at CROW.There were 1,604 members when Elie came in as
executive director and there are now 1,557.Dr. David Nichols reported as head of the over-
sight committee that CROW now has "the best care Ihave ever seen" from two Florida licensed veterinari-ans, Elie and Brian Novak.
Martell said CROW is open to input from the pub-lic in regard to long-range planning. He said estab-lishment of a regional advisory board of veterinariansis being considered.
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Hello to Morocco!At Anna's Moroccan on Sanibel Islandyou'll find a whole new look of fashion
Tuesday. March 7. 1995 THE ISLANDER
Visit Anna's Moroccan locatedat Forever Green Center onPeriwinkle Way on Sanibel andyou will experience a whole newlook of fashion - one that travelsfrom across the Sahara Desertin Africa to the balmy shores ofFlorida.
Hello to Morocco!As we start our second year in
business on Sanibel, you willsee that we have many styles tochoose from that will suit yourown individual lifestyle.
For those of you not familiarwith Moroccan clothing, it ismade of a handwoven blend of60 percent cotton and 40 per-cent rayon. It comes in manyunique and exclusive designsand colors. We suggest washing
the fashions in cool water andhanging them to dry.
Whether you are on uptowngirl from New York or a lady liv-ing the good life in Florida, you'llcome to know and love the look,comfort and price of ourMoroccan lines.
Come in and have Joanne,who is the manager of Anna's,show you the latest styles andcolors for the year. She willselect something that is right justfor you and accessorize with justthe right items to make that outfitcomplete from head to toe.
We look forward to seeingyou. We're open Mondaythrough Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5p.m.
Glitz, glitter, glamour - diamondsshine in spring fashion trends
Spring shines on - with anemphasis on satin, new syn-thetics, diamonds and sequins.Glamour, shape and shine arthe buzzwords of the season.Once again, fashion designerslike John Galliano and MarcJacobs wowed one and all withtheir fantasy collections - anddiamonds supplied the shine.Jacobs' diamond hearts andanchors and Galliano's dia-mond dragonfly provided theperfect accent for designsinspired by retro, sexy glam-our.
For spring, everything old isnew again. Fashion is all aboutcurves - from Galliano's bias-cut dresses and hip-paddedsuits to Karl Lagerfeld's jacketwith a built-in bra. Shapes thatshow off - or accentuate - thefeminine form are the call ofthe season. As a tribute to the'50s, accessories take theircue from the past. Images of
Marilyn Monroe singing "Dia-monds are a Girl's BestFriend" sum up spring's theme.Diamond suites beckoningscenes from "Breakfast atTiffany's" signal spring's auraand allure.
Supersleek accessories areonce again in the forefront offashion and reflect the returnto ladylike elegance and moviestar style. Clutch bags, tophandles, hats, superskinnybelts, patent-leather corseletsand diamond pins signal therage for anything retro.
Haute grooming is sleek andfeatures hairdos - combs,clips, pin curls and barrettesare back in vogue. "Glam" iswild for anything reminiscent ofthe '30s, '40s and '50s - andthat means elaborate. A paleface, strong eyes, dark lipsand blush that does anythingbut, say hello Hollywood, meetand greet the new glamour girl!
Beautiful, washable silk clothingwith a unique flair - for the
ABC Sale once again enjoyable - especially for bargain hunters(Editor's note: The following is onebargain hunter's personal account ofthe excitement of ABC Sale day onCaptiva.)
By Tracey MarkwalterIslander staffer
It was another exciting year at theannual ABC Sale and Captiva Car-nival, which was held Saturday, Feb.25, at the Captiva Civic Association.
Throngs of people covered everysquare inch of the area in and aroundthe Captiva Library. Food booths set upand manned by local eateries servedsome of their most intriguing fare inthe atmosphere of a delightful outdoorfood court. Shells from local waters,including numerous fossil specimens,lined the walkway leadingto the bargain-filled aislesindoors. Shoes, sweaters,bed linens, formal wear,and men's, women's andchildren's clothing filledthe room. An incrediblesweater escaped mygrasp, much to my dis-may and it was only $3!
In anticipation of whatmay lie hidden some-where in the vast array,we moved slowly on.Bargains were at everyturn. Numerous friendstold me of the treasuresthey snagged. Fabulousdesigner jewelry, knick-knacks and decorativepieces filled the nextroom as well as enoughbooks to create an incred-ibly well stocked library.
Moving on to the out-doors ... in tented"booths" were tableslined with undeniable bar-gains: TVs, stereos, vacu-ums, yard equipment,kitchen appliances, dish-es, flatware, lamps, Tarotcards, candle holders, thelist is endless. Definitely abargain hunter's paradiseand all for a very worth-while cause.
Shoppers at the ABC Sale on Captivasearch through the clothing "barn,"above, and the shell tables, left, for thebest bargains. In addition to the sale,the festival also featured food, musicalentertainment and general fun for allthose in attendance.
Photos by Tracay Markwalter
How incredible it is to think thateverything was donated, including acar!
Once more, the ABC Sale proved tobe more fun and enticing than ever, itjust gets better every year.
Sale, festivalraises big bucksfor Captiva Library
The gross income of the ABC Saleand Captiva Festival at the CaptivaCommunity Center Saturday, Feb. 25,as of early last week, was $47,684,with some scattered receipts still possi-ble.
Considering that expenses wereabout $10,600, that means the final netfrom the sale should be somewherebetween $36,000 and $37,000.
The exact amount to go into theCaptiva Memorial Library expansionhad not yet been determined.
The campaign for the library hadalready raised $120,000 toward the$225,000 goal.
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Just as the British Pirate Brewster Baker sought out the secluded tropical shores of Bokeetiain 1798 for rest, relaxation and to hide his treasure, you too can find the tranquility of trueisland life in an unhurried atmosphere.
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Hello to Morocco!At Anna's Moroccan on Sanibel Islandyou'll find a whole new look of fashion
Tuesday. March 7.1995 THE ISLANDER
Visit Anna's Moroccan locatedat Forever Green Center onPeriwinkle Way on Sanibel andyou will experience a whole newlook of fashion - one that travelsfrom across the Sahara Desertin Africa to the balmy shores ofFlorida.
Hello to Morocco!As we start our second year in
business on Sanibel, you willsee that we have many styles tochoose from that will suit yourown individual lifestyle.
For those of you not familiarwith Moroccan clothing, it ismade of a handwoven blend of60 percent cotton and 40 per-cent rayon. It comes in manyunique and exclusive designsand colors. We suggest washing
the fashions in cool water andhanging them to dry.
Whether you are on uptowngirl from New York or a lady liv-ing the good life in Florida, you'llcome to know and love the look,comfort and price of ourMoroccan lines.
Come in and have Joanne,who is the manager of Anna's,show you the latest styles andcolors for the year. She willselect something that is right justfor you and accessorize with justthe right items to make that outfitcomplete from head to toe.
We look forward to seeingyou. We're open Mondaythrough Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5p.m.
Glitz, glitter, glamour - diamondsshine in spring fashion trends
Spring shines on - with anemphasis on satin, new syn-thetics, diamonds and sequins.Glamour, shape and shine arthe buzzwords of the season.Once again, fashion designerslike John Galliano and MarcJacobs wowed one and all withtheir fantasy collections - anddiamonds supplied the shine.Jacobs' diamond hearts andanchors and Galliano's dia-mond dragonfly provided theperfect accent for designsinspired by retro, sexy glam-our.
For spring, everything old isnew again. Fashion is all aboutcurves - from Galliano's bias-cut dresses and hip-paddedsuits to Karl Lagerfeid's jacketwith a built-in bra. Shapes thatshow off - or accentuate - thefeminine form are the call ofthe season. As a tribute to the'50s, accessories take theircue from the past Images of
Marilyn Monroe singing "Dia-monds are a Girl's BestFriend" sum up spring's theme.Diamond suites beckoningscenes from "Breakfast atTiffany's" signal spring's auraand allure.
Supersleek accessories areonce again in the forefront offashion and reflect the returnto ladylike elegance and moviestar style. Clutch bags, tophandles, hats, superskinnybelts, patent-leather corseletsand diamond pins signal therage for anything retro.
Haute grooming is sleek andfeatures hairdos - combs,clips, pin curls and barrettesare back in vogue. "Glam" iswild for anything reminiscent ofthe'30s,'40s and'50s - andthat means elaborate. A paleface, strong eyes, dark lipsand blush that does anythingbut, say hello Hollywood, meetand greet the new glamour girl!
Beautiful, washable silk clothingwith a unique flair - for the
ABC Sale once again enjoyable - especially for bargain hunters_ — • • . • _ . _ _ * _ _ • • " I / _ I I ! . » . . . .(Editor's note: The following is onebargain hunter's personal account ofthe excitement of ABC Sale day onCaptiva.)
By Tracey MarkwalterIslander staffer
It was another exciting year at theannual ABC Sale and Captiva Car-nival, which was held Saturday, Feb.25, at the Captiva Civic Association.
Throngs of people covered everysquare inch of the area in and aroundthe Captiva Library. Food booths set upand manned by local eateries servedsome of their most intriguing fare inthe atmosphere of a delightful outdoorfood court. Shells from local waters,including numerous fossil specimens,lined the walkway leadingto the bargain-filled aislesindoors. Shoes, sweaters,bed linens, formal wear,and men's, women's andchildren's clothing filledthe room. An incrediblesweater escaped mygrasp, much to my dis-may and it was only $3!
In anticipation of whatmay lie hidden some-where in the vast array,we moved slowly on.Bargains were at everyturn. Numerous friendstold me of the treasuresthey snagged. Fabulousdesigner jewelry, knick-knacks and decorativepieces filled the nextroom as well as enoughbooks to create an incred-ibly well stocked library.
Moving on to the out-doors ... in tented"booths" were tableslined with undeniable bar-gains: TVs, stereos, vacu-ums, yard equipment,kitchen appliances, dish-es, flatware, lamps, Tarotcards, candle holders, thelist is endless. Definitely abargain hunter's paradiseand all for a very worth-while cause.
Shoppers at the ABC Sale on Captivasearch through the clothing "barn,"above, and the shell tables, left, for thebest bargains. In addition to the sale,the festival also featured food, musicalentertainment and general fun for allthose in attendance.
Photos by Tracey Markwalter
How incredible it is to think thateverything was donated, including acar!
Once more, the ABC Sale proved tobe more fun and enticing than ever, itjust gets better every year.
Sale, festivalraises big bucksfor Captiva Library
The gross income of the ABC Saleand Captiva Festival at the CaptivaCommunity Center Saturday, Feb. 25,as of early last week, was $47,684,with some scattered receipts still possi-ble.
Considering that expenses wereabout $10,600, that means the final netfrom the sale should be somewherebetween $36,000 and $37,000.
The exact amount to go into theCaptiva Memorial Library expansionhad not yet been determined.
The campaign for the library hadalready raised $120,000 toward the$225,000 goal.
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PINE ISLAND'S PREMIERWATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL RESORT
Just as the British Pirate Brewster Baker sought out the secluded tropical shores of Bokeetiain 1798 for rest, relaxation and to hide his treasure, you too can find the tranquility of trueisland life in an unhurried atmosphere.
Each Bocilla townhome is more than 1500 square feet with twobedrooms and two and a half baths and some with an additional
study. They're all fully equipped, all have screened porches andceiling fans and a spectacular surrounding island resort atmosphere. Prices
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Silks by Lahja offers unique wardrobe additions | ABC Sale once again enjoyable - especially for bargain huntersThe creations of "Silks by Lahja" are often
referred to by many satisfied customersacross the country as the most wearable,distinctively designed and colorful additionsto their wardrobes. The items includes two-piece dresses, cap sleeve and 3/4 sleeve
blouses, slacks of all descriptions, cocoonchiffon coats, patchwork jackets and coats,scarves, evening clutch bags, glassescases, etc.
There is good reason for customers' satis-faction. All of the silks used by Lahja are
imported from China. The fabricpaints used in the hand-paintingprocess are the finest the Frenchmake and a wide selection of fab-ric brushes are used in theprocess. The finished productsare hand washable.
Lahja's made-to-order outfits are carefullymeasured and fitted in the shop, then cutand sewn by an accomplished dressmaker.
Lahja, who was born in Finland and latermigrated to Canada where she studied theart of fabric painting, and her knowledgeablestaff specialize in clothes for customers withchallenging figures. They are always experi-menting with new and different designs toadd to the classic fashion styles that arealways available.
Silks by Lahja is located in The Villageshopping center on Sanibel.
The Beautiful BodysuitSleek, smooth stretch shaping with a hidden underwirebra that will never show under clothes is what this body-suit is all about. Olga does it in a two-tone Violet Duskplus four body-matching shades. The double-fabricmidriff and tummy panels assure a smoother, slimmerlook with lots of comfort. To locate a store near you, con-tact Olga at Dept. 89, Box 7797, Van Nuys, CA 91409.
Spring '95: Bare essentials for womenFootwear for spring '95 is as close
to barefoot as one can get - shoeshave straps so whisper-thin, materi-als so crystal-clear and delicate thatthey are almost invisible. It's a per-fect look for the season's ultra-lady-like retro influences.
Everything is lightened up, higher-heeled and dressier. There are lots ofJackie O strappy retro sandals andpool sandals.
Straps are the must of the season,cross-straps, ankle straps, cage-strapping. The big band continues tobe a strong contender, providing analternative to the skinny, strappylooks.
There is a return to the classics,especially spectators. They are popu-lar in pumps, oxfords and mocs.Black and white is emerging as thehottest combination, followed by redand white, beige and white, brownand white and silver and white.
On the casual side, the flashy retrosneaker is making it big in patents,canvas and also suedes.
Espadrilles return for an encore innew interpretations. Booties, slingbacks and mules are in the spotlight,but new fabrications like jute, stretchlinens, embroidered canvas andsummery patterns add a refreshing
touch. Ankle straps dress up theespadrille, while high wedges anddelicate accents add a touch of femi-ninity.
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By Tracey MarkwalterIslander staffer
It was another exciting year at theannual ABC Sale and Captiva Car-nival, which was held Saturday, Feb.25, at the Captiva Civic Association.
Throngs of people covered everysquare inch of the area in and aroundthe Captiva Library. Food booths set upand manned by local eateries servedsome of their most intriguing fare inthe atmosphere of a delightful outdoorfood court. Shells from local waters,including numerous fossil specimens,lined the walkway leadingto the bargain-filled aislesindoors. Shoes, sweaters,bed linens, formal wear,and men's, women's andchildren's clothing filledthe room. An incrediblesweater escaped mygrasp, much to my dis-may and it was only $3!
In anticipation of whatmay lie hidden some-where in the vast array,we moved slowly on.Bargains were at everyturn. Numerous friendstold me of the treasuresthey snagged. Fabulousdesigner jewelry, knick-knacks and decorativepieces filled the nextroom as well as enoughbooks to create an incred-ibly well stocked library.
Moving on to the out-doors ... in tented"booths" were tableslined with undeniable bar-gains: TVs, stereos, vacu-ums, yard equipment,kitchen appliances, dish-es, flatware, lamps, Tarotcards, candle holders, thelist is endless. Definitely abargain hunter's paradiseand all for a very worth-while cause.
Shoppers at the ABC Sale on Captivasearch through the clothing "barn,"above, and the shell tables, left, for thebest bargains. In addition to the sale,the festival also featured food, musicalentertainment and general fun for allthose in attendance.
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Sale, festivalraises big bucksfor Captiva Library
The gross income of the ABC Saleand Captiva Festival at the CaptivaCommunity Center Saturday, Feb. 25,as of early last week, was $47,684,with some scattered receipts still possi-ble.
Considering that expenses wereabout $10,600, that means the final netfrom the sale should be somewherebetween $36,000 and $37,000.
The exact amount to go into theCaptiva Memorial Library expansionhad not yet been determined.
The campaign for the library hadalready raised $120,000 toward the$225,000 goal.
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12 Arts Leisure Tuesday,March 7,1995
Reviewing two Pirate Playhouse productions'Cocktail Hour' offers theater patrons
a fascinating and entertaining eveningBy Frank WagnerIslander staff writer
Once again, a truism is a truism is atruism.
You begin with an extremely well-written, witty and highly literate scriptsuch as A.R. Gumey's "CocktailHour."
Then, you add the expert perfor-mances of four highly accomplishedactors. In this particular instance, NielsMiller as Bradley the father, DavidRuckman as John the son, Sallie Lavinas Anne the mother and KathrynGraybill as Nina the daughter,
Third, you let a skillful director, inthis case, the gifted Robert Cacioppo,meld these four players into a power-
' house ensemble who keep the storymoving forward at a marvelous clip.
Fourth, you have a dedicated techni-cal crew to keep everything rollingalong at a neat, professional pace.
Put them all together and you haveanother solid hit for the PiratePlayhouse - four in a row, and that'sanother truth.
Gumey has deadly aim when writ-ing about White Anglo SaxonProtestants, always referred to asWASPS. He is one of them and knowstheir workings well. Somehow healways manages to give his charactersa heart and soul that gets to you as anaudience, even though you may vio-lently disagree with their ways of life
and principals.The basic premise of the plot is
quite simple. Son John has written arevealing play about the family. He hascome home to get the family's permis-sion, mainly his father's, to have theplay produced.
As seemed most fitting, John hascalled the play "The Cocktail Hour." Itis at that particular time of the daywhen the family gathers for their weedrinkie that he tosses the bomb shell -in the form of a script - onto the cock-tail table. A WASP family chaosensues.
I will delve no further. The remain-ing details will be much clearer to youwhen you see the play. And see it youmust, or you will have missed a mostaccomplished and stylish playhouseproduction.
Cacioppo's sensitive direction getsto the heart of the matter with a mod-icum of inventive stage business.What's there is natural and a pay-off.His actors are good, and he knows it,so he gives them full reign.Fortunately, not one of them takesadvantage of that liberty.
And what a cast.Miller plays the father as a typical
patriarch who feels positive he's incharge of everything. He never letsanyone in the family forget that Ms
Please see COCKTAIL, page 20
'Mama Drama' tackles the problems ofmotherhood, multiple female relationships
By Frank WagnerIslander staff writer
I am strongly in accord with the the-ory that there comes a time in theater-going when everything doesn't have tobe laughter, comedy business and NeilSimon one-liners.
A probe into the worries and con-cerns of women living in the '90s iswell worth our attention. The problemsof conception, birth, adoption, abor-tion, divorce, parental concerns andsimple friendships can sometimesbecome overpowering and need to beput on the public platform for assess-ment and further examination.
That is exactly what directorAnthony Ridley and his six talentedactresses - Nancy Antonio, GingerParker, Carrie Lund, Evelyn Mercado,Stephanie Davis and CharlotteHeimann - have attempted to do.
Ridley takes his excellent castthrough numerous monologues andensemble scenes. The ladies meet eachchallenge admirably as they portraycertain specific roles and an amazingassortment of lesser characters.
Then why did I remain uninvolvedand untouched? For me, the fault liesin the script: too much ground isexplored with a redundancy of theme.Even though there were consistentlybuilding interrelationships and nicecross references, the script is far tooepisodic. I was never given the time or
opportunity to get interested, thentotally involved with any one of the sixladies and their personal traumatic,shocking, touching or emotional situa-tions. Just when I was almost hooked,we were off and running to anothercalamity or soul searching situation.
It soon became like watching a con-glomerate afternoon of soap operasthat were on a remote operated by afervent clicker.
I feel "Mama Drama" would havegreatly benefitted by liberal use of thered pencil. The theme is obviously set,so hold the concentration on maybeeven four variations. Did Ridley everconsider doing "Mama Drama" in oneact lasting maybe an hour and 15 min-utes or hour and a half - tops? Twohours and 20 minutes, including inter-mission, is a tad lengthy for suchheavy soul searching.
In the final analysis for me, "MamaDrama" is a play about women, writtenby women, for women and its greatestboosters will be women.
I urge you to attend because of theoutstanding performances. Audiencecomments all around me on Thursdayafternoon were favorable.
"Mama Drama" will be performedat 2 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays,and 8 p.m. on Sundays through March26. Evening shows are $19, matineesare $14. Please call 472-0006 for reser-vations.
'20th Century Songbook' opensat the Old Schoolhouse Theater
A new musical revue by J.T. Smith opensThursday, March 9, at the Old Schoolhouse Theateron Sanibel. "20th Century Songbook" features thiscentury's most melodic and memorable music from1900, to today. , .:. .
.The' show features Smith at the piano. The twofemale stars are Angela DeCicco, who played RenoSweeney in the recent smash hit "Anything Goes,"and Jill Colgan, who was last seen in " 'sWonderful, The George Gershwin Songbook."
The male leads are Paolo Montalban, RobertWilliamson and Victor Legarreta - all of whom
were featured in "Anything Goes.". The show plays March 9 through April 22.
-Performances are Monday through Saturday at 8p.m.; a, Wednesday matinee at 2 p.m. and aSaturday Sunset performance at 4 p.m. Tickets are$19 for evening performances and $17.50 for mati-nees and Sunset shows. Call 472-6862 for reserva-tions. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
The Old Schoolhouse Theater box office at 1905Periwinkle Way is open Monday through Saturday,10 a.m. toSpjn .
A review
A fast-paced '42nd Street' roars onto thestage of the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
By Frank WagnerIslander staff writer
One thing you could never accuse the young,enthusiastic cast of "42nd Street," which openedFriday, March 3, at the Broadway Palm DinnerTheater, is a lack of adamant and fervent determina-tion to please an audience. They hurl themselves intothe many production numbers with toothy smiles,arms changing positions on every beat of the musicand their feet shuffle, hop-steppin' as if their livesdepended on it. They're having a great time andinvite you to join in the fun. It is an irresistible invita-tion.
I can't imagine there is anyone alive who has hadanything to do with show business that isn't familiarwith the old story: "Star fails to appear. Newcomersteps in at the last minute and becomes the newestand brightest light in the Broadway constellation."All of the highlights of this familiar story's stairway
to stardom are chronicled for you on stage at theBroadway Palm Dinner Theater.
"42nd Street" has the help of a familiar, hummablescore by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin.You'll hear "You're Getting To Be A Habit WithMe," "We're in the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway,""About a Quarter to Nine," "Shuffle off the Buffalo"and, of course, the famous title tune "42nd Street."
You'll get to know the lovable Peggy Sawyer fromAllentown, Pa., in the person of the adorable PattieFord. Yes, she is the one who goes out a chorus mem-ber and comes back a star.
Then there's the ever so stylized and likeable per-formance of Whitney Wilcoxson as the juvenile leadBilly Lawlor.
Liz Boswell's performance as Dorothy Brock, theBroadway star, was one of the most successful of theevening. She played with great style. There was a cer-
Please see 42ND STREET, page 13
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NationsBank to sponsorSanibel Music Festival's'Salute to Broadway'
"Salute to Broadway," sponsored by Nations-Bank, is a new look at the Broadway of KurtWeill and Leonard Bernstein. This special eventwas prepared for Sanibel Music Festival by JulieSpangler. The performance date is Saturday,March 18 at 8 p.m. at Sanibel CongregationalUnited Church of Christ on Periwinkle Way.
For further information or ticket reservationsfor any of the festival's attractions, please call336-7999.
Please try celeriac, it is a very versatile vegetableWhenever you see celeriac, sometimes called cel-
ery root, purchase it. Most good supermarkets carry itduring the winter and early spring months. It is a ver-satile vegetable.
My favorite way to serve it is as an appetizer,served on a bed of watercress or nasturtium leaves.The spiciness of the greens seems to accent the flavorof the celeriac.
By the way, you can raise nasturtiums here nearlyall year round. Not only are the leaves delicious, butthe flowers are excellent in salads or as a garnish.
CELERIAC REMOULADE FOR SIX1 pound celeriac, peeled, sliced thinly and then
cut into julienne1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 cup mayonnaise (if you do not make your own,
use Hellman's)Salt and pepperFresh minced dill for garnishNasturtium leaves or watercress, trimmed,
washed and patted dryIn a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mus-
tard, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in the celeriacand toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for two hours.When ready to serve, divide the greens and mixbetween six plates, garnish with the dill and serve.
One of the basics that every "wannabe" cook
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WHAT'SCOOKING?By Bobbie Sharp
should have in their freezer is basic brown sauce. Imake up batches and freeze it in one-cup jars. Justremember to remove it the day before you are goingto use it. It is so easy to make and so much better thanthe stuff you buy in cans or packages.
BASIC BROWN SAUCE(Demiglace)
6 tablespoons butter11/2 cup onion, minced1 cup carrot, trimmed and minced3 tablespoons flour4 cups beef stock2 tablespoons shallots, minced4 medium garlic cloves, minced1 stalk celery with tops on, minced3 bay leaves4 teaspoons tomato pasteSalt and pepper1 teaspoon meat glaze or Bovril
Melt the butter in a heavy pan. When it's hot and
foamy, add the onions and carrots. Cook over highheat for five minutes, stirring. Whisk in the flour andcook about 15 minutes (you want it brown notburned). Remove the pan from burner and whisk inthe stock and all the other ingredients. Bring it backto a boil, turn to simmer, cover and cook for onehour, stirring occasionally. Place a chinois or finesieve over a bowl and pour the mix in the chinois.Press the mix with a wooden spoon and try andextract as much liquid as possible. When it's cool,ladle it into one-cup containers and then freeze them.This makes about three cups.
Occasionally, I go on strike and one night recentlyI did not want to cook nor did I feel like getting"twitched up" to go out for dinner. I wanted a pizza athome. Tom is not fond of that dish but I told himabout a type that Anne Costanza had had and theingredients sounded divine. We ordered one from"Johnny's Pizza" on Palm Ridge Road. This was defi-nitely not the ordinary run-of-the-mill pizza. This wasa creation of feta, shrimp and artichokes - all favoritefoods. It was so good that "we ate the whole thing"and will order it again.
Cooking takes imagination and flair, this had both.I like and admire creative cooking.
Bobbie Sharp has been cooking for family andfriends for over 50 years. She has studied underChef Tel and Julie Dannenbaum at the CreativeCooking School in Philadelphia. She and her hus-band, Thomas, moved to Sanibei in 1980 fromBerwyn, Pa.
tain amount of '30s vanity, mixed with a touch ofpersonal sincerity that made her bitchy Broadway starvery human and yes, extremely likeable.
Boswell's singing of "A Quarter to Nine" was oneof the most satisfying moments of the evening.
The other actor who scored big was Paul GregoryNelson and his full blown characterization of JulianMarsh, the Broadway show director. The audiencenever for once doubted that he would guide hisprospective hit show "Pretty Lady" into hit stature.
The practical and peppy overall direction is by Ray
Odgen and the fast and furious choreography byMarian De Witt and Ogden.
It looks as if the Broadway Palm Dinner Theaterhad better gear up for another hit. If you have have achoice seat location, be wise and call 278-4422 nowand reserve that particular spot.
"42nd Street" plays through April 16.This is the 10th production of the Broadway Palm
Dinner Theater, which is located in the Royal PalmSquare on Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
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All concerts performed at Sanibel CongregationalChurch, 2050 Periwinkle Way 336-7999
• Pianist Ralf Gothoni (a Gilmore Award winner) will per-form in concert at 8 p.m, March 8. The performance issponsored by Robb & Stucky. Single admission is $19.• Lyric Ensemble wilt perform at 8 p.m., Saturday,March 11. Single admission is $19. The concert is spon-sored by Friends of Chamber Music of Sanibel MusicFestival.
Pirate Playhouse2200 Periwinkle Way 472-0006• A.R. Gurney's 'The Cocktail Hour", directed by RobertCacioppo, offers a witty look at a Northeastern upperclass WASP family. Regular performance schedule:Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday mati-nee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $19 for evening performancesand $14 for matinees.« "Mama Drama," a beautiful, warm and touching dramaabout women and motherhood in the 1990s, is beingperformed Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. andSundays at 8 p.m. until March 26. Evening shows are$19, matinees $14.• On Saturday, March 11, immediately following the 2p.m "Mama Drama," a panel discussion withwriter/actress Cynthia Adler, Carmel Casale, IngeborgMauksch, Vicki Pierre, Hoily Rose the actresses anddirector of "Mama Drama."
Old Schoolhouse Theater1905 Periwinkle Way 472-6862• J.T. Smith's new revue, "20th Century Songbook,"opens Thursday, March 9, at 8 p.m. It will feature thiscentury's most melodic and memorable music from1900 to today. Regular performance schedule is 8 p.m.,Monday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. Wednesdaymatinee and a 4 p.m. sunset performance. Tickets forevening shows are $19; matinees and sunsets, $17.50.All major credit cards are accepted.
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In the galleries:• Phillips Gallery - New exhibition of work by AnthonyRice and Craig Rubadoux.• Founders Gallery - Work by Mark Doleys and AudreyKirschner.
Both shows and run through March 26. Gallery hoursare 1 to 4 p.m., daily.
Island Cinema25 Tarpon Bay Road 472-1701• "Nobody's Fool" starring Paul Newman. Rated R.Show times are 7 and 9:15 p.m.• "Just Cause" starring Sean Connery. Rated R. Showtimes are 7:05 and 9:05 p.m.
Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.Tickets are $6 for adults, $3.75 for seniors and chil-
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Sanibel Island Comedy ClubSanibel-Captiva RoadLoco's Island Grill and Cantina 472-8833• Opening Wednesday, March 8, will be comedy head-liner Killer Beaz. Show time is 9 p.m., Wednesdaythrough Sunday.
FORT MYERSBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall8099 College Parkway 481-4849• "Camelot," with its beloved score including "If Ever IWould Leave You" and "Camelot," will be performed at7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9. Tickets are $42, $32 and$26.« Kenny Rogers, the entertainer who has dominatedAmerican Music for over 25 years, will perform at 7 and9:30 p.m., Friday, March 10. Tickets are $50, $40 and$36.» Victor Borge, the Danish King of Comedy, brings toMann Hall his unique brand of wit and superb music thathas made him an international star at 8 p.m. Tuesday,March 14. Tickets are $46, $36 and $26.
Harborside Convention Center1373 Monroe St. 334-4958• Roger Williams, the Icon of the Ivories, will perform inconcert at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 7. Tickets are$18.50 and $15.50. Tickets can be purchased at the boxoffice or call Ticketmasters at 287-8844 or 334-3309.
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Off Beach Players Premier Season of ComediesKiwanis Theater1630 Woodford Ave. 472-9357
Coming attraction:• "On Golden Pond" opens March 16. Tickets are $12for adults and $6 for theater-goers aged 17 and under.Special note: Please call for information and price ofspecial dinner theater evenings March 17 and 18.
Arcade Theater2267 First St. 332-6736
Coming attraction:• J.T. Smith's hit revue "Showstoppers" takes to thestage at 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March16, 17 and 18. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee, Sunday,March 19. Tickets are $15.50 for all performances.
Lee County Civic Center11831 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers543-7469• Vince Gill and Patty Loveless will perform in concert at7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9. Tickets are $24.50.
In the Philharmonic galleries:9 Currently showing are "A Tibetan Experience" and"Paintings" by Robert Vickrey. (Through April 8). Docentguided tours are available Monday through Saturday at11 a.m., theater schedule permitting. Gallery admissionis $3 for adults and $1.50 for students.
Naples Dinner Theatre1025 Piper Boulevard North 337-1101• "West Side Story," the Tony and Oscar award-winningmusical with a score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics byStephen Sondheim., opens Wednesday, March 8.Remember the Naples Dinner Theater dress code - menmust wear jackets.
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to catch the first whiting of the season, especiallysince we figured they had just about vanished fromthe beaches. These are very silvery fish, a large onegoing perhaps 16 inches with an average of 12-14inches. There isn't any state law which deals withcatching and keeping whiting, primarily because veryfew fish for them.
However, whiting are very good to eat and muchstronger than similar sized sea trout for their battlingability. They can be caught from beaches where thewater is not badly riled and boaters along the beachesor passes can catch these fish.
They are very selective as to where they live andfeed and usually it's over clear sand bottom veryclose to shore. In the summer in the waters fromBowman's Beach on west and north for many miles,small schools of the blunt-nosed juvenile whiting areeasily seen. The adults remain a few yards off shorein deeper waters. That makes them a possible surffishing target when water conditions are calm.
Their main diet is sand crabs, we call them sandfleas. Hardly anyone sells them, but you can catchyour own with a special sand flea scoop used in thesurf. If you don't care for that, then buy fresh shrimp.If the shrimp are over three inches in length, cut them
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Beach anglers should use a very light weightsinker of a quarter or half ounce at the most. It's not along throw, maybe 60 feet or so.
Boat anglers fishing around the swift waters of thepass will need to bring several weights of sinkers upto 3/4 ounce. Fishing the passes, I always like to lookfor small deeper pockets just on the outside of the cut.
If you can time your arrival at Redfish Pass, makeit just before high tide. The water slows down andyou won't need that much sinker. As the tide starts
out and the waters become more swift, you'll need togo up in weight.
Occasionally, bottom fishing anglers will reel in awhiting in the bay waters and these fish will usuallybe very dark silver. They adapt to the surroundingconditions. Over the grass flats they are dark, overclear white sand they are nearly a white-silver color.They fillet easily and cook quickly, so it doesn't takemore than a few minutes to pan fry whiting.
Before the last dredging of a shoal near RedfishPass (several years ago), catching large whiting wasfairly common. Soon after the dredging, catchingthese fish became quite difficult. It's taken someyears to get the fish back to where catching one isn'ta major news event.
Along with whiting come pompano. These saucer-shaped fish are also great fun to catch and very goodeating, too. If you've never had pompano, try it inone of the local restaurants, if you don't catch yourown. It's far less popular than snapper or grouper, butlong-time Floridians know that pompano and deepfried white meat from mullet are two of the best eat-ing fish in the waters.
Good fishing this week and perhaps a few whitingwill find your bait.
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that the lady was fearless and would try almost any-thing.
At that point in her career she was devastated byLeonard's idle criticism during rehearsals and pre-views. He would constantly be at her about certainline readings. He and I almost came to blows on sev-eral occasions as I always agreed with Madeline.
Dotty had taken classes with me. She was anexcellent dancer with a wicked sense of humor wait-ing to be unlocked and used.
Other members of the company were Robert Klein(who has become most successful as a stand-upcomic, actor and television personality), BrandonMaggart (often seen on current cable television showsand reruns), Michael K. Allen, Suzanne Astor, RodBarry, Gloria Bleezarde, Trudy Carson, MarilynChild, Elaine Giftos, Joe Kyle, George Ormiston,Rod Perry and Nancie Phillips.
In between classes and other assignments, I did asmuch pre-rehearsals as possible with my assistant,Lone, and pianist Simon. It was a full schedule: pri-vate lessons in the morning, two or three classes dur-ing the day, rehearsals whenever possible and attend-ing Plaza 9- four nights a week to keep that showclean and in good running order.
During rehearsals I always try to keep a low andcontrolled profile. I have always found I got a greatdeal more from a performer with sugar, father thanvinegar. Calmness was my preferred atmosphere forcreativity, not incessant agitation.
Leonard didn't understand this way of working ashis was exactly the opposite. He always said I wastrying to make certain everyone in the company lovedme and that was no way to conduct rehearsals.Leonard hawked rehearsals and I was aware he wastaking mental notes. This was a great source of irrita-tion to me and I informed him of that situation sever-al times.
One afternoon I was having a difficult time tryingto make a number work by using children's toy musi-cal instruments. It was one of those crazy ideas thatcould pull a so-so number into the category of a win-ner. The company had been restless all day, noisy,questioning and in general, a pain in the a—. Theyhad gotten to me and they knew it. I had taken severaluncalled-for five-minute breaks to pull me witstogether.
My temper is that of a raging tornado when it isunleashed and that is why I don't like to lose it. I lit-erally become a screaming maniac. One of the gentle-man, I think it was Brandon Maggart, said or didsomething that switched my key. I tore loose andscreamed, ranted and raved. The air was blue, I wasexhausted and the theater was so deadly silent youcould hear a pin drop. \
From the wings I heard Leonard's gleeful voice ashe left the theater, "Everything's going to be all rightnow, Thank God, he's finally lost it."...
Another memorable episode dealt with being ontime for rehearsals. Lateness was one of Leonard'spet hates and he often quoted Noel Coward as saying,"To be on time is one of the first requisites to being mthe theater. If you are late, you not only waste yourown time, but that of your fellow actors. That is trulyunforgivable." .
After one dinner break, Leonard stood at the stage
door entrance of the Booth theater with his watch inhand, clocking in late comers. He made a public dec-laration, as if braying to the Broadway moon. Anyonein that area heard that you, and you were addressedby name, were 15 seconds late or 30 seconds late.
Most of the company apologized but Robert Kleindid not take kindly to this outburst. He had entered afew seconds late and was duly publicly reprimanded.His fellow performers calmed him down or otherwisefisticuffs with Herr Sillman would have been a defi-nite possibility.
I had been forewarned that at least once during therehearsal period Leonard would make a great pro-nouncement that he was leaving and washing hishands of the entire project because he was not beingappreciated. He did and it worked. As was expected,the entire company and I threw ourselves at his feetand begged the master to forgive us and please stay.
A wonderful story from "New Faces of 1952" wasthat he»tried the same stunt with the overall directorJohn Murray Anderson and it backfired. Not only didAnderson tell him - go and good riddance - butbanned him from the theater for the remainder of therehearsal period or he himself would walk.
To save money, the basic scheme of "New Faces of1968" was that the show would be, in actuality, abacker's audition taking place in Leonard's livingroom. In that way there was no need for elaborate setsor costumes, and the props and furniture used insketches would be make-do. The accompanimentwould be Simon at the piano offstage and Leonardwould make the opening speech exactly as he did atan actual backer's audition.
The only real costume expense was the finalegowns and they had been promoted by Leonard. Hehad gotten commitments from 10 of the world's topdesigners to design and donate a gown for programcredit. Each gown was designed and fitted to one ofthe female performers and they were exquisite. If pur-chased, each creation would have easily cost $3,000to $5,000
We finally opened for previews and things seemedto be going fairly well. The news on the street wasgood and most encouraging. It was not uncommonfor one of Leonard's old buddies to call out to him asthey passed him on 45th Street on the way to a restau-rant for dinner, "Hear you've got a big hit on yourhands."
An article in the New York Times just before weopened gave me great pause. It was the announce-ment that "Hair" (which opened April 29, 1968)would be using a number of nudes on stage in theirfirst act finale. The rush to the box office was phe-nomenal.
My concern: we were primarily a format revuewith songs, sketches, new personalities and fullyclothes performers. Would we be considered outmod-ed? Was "Hair," with rock music, flower children,love and nudity, the trend Broadway musicals hadrecently been searching for?
On opening night, May 2, 1968, my questionswere answered.
It was a full house of friends, relatives and back-ers, with a few I told-you-so and smart-asses who hadalready pronounced the show's certain doom.
I only wish I could explain what happened. Marsha
and I have discussed it over and over again but to thisday cannot come up with an answer to that age oldquestion - Why?
Leonard walked on stage, welcomed the audience,the first number began and the strangest thing hap-pened. The entire Booth theater was enveloped in atime warp dating back to the late 1930s. Everythingseemed old hat, dated, trite, out of context, average,commonplace - you name it and it was there. Eventhe intermission had a pall over it that could never beexplained.
Leonard felt it strongly backstage and kept scream-ing at Simon: "Faster, faster, play the music faster!"Tempo had nothing to do with it. Fortunately,Leonard will never know how close he came to join-ing the heavenly choir on that time-warped openingnight. Ted swore he almost strangled the s.o.b. todeath twice, once in each act.
The opening night party was a dreary affair, whenthe reviews were read it became even drearier.Everyone departed knowing "New Faces of 1968"would have a very short run.
"NewFaces of 1968" closed on June 15,1968,after 52 performances.
Next Week: Monk leaves Plaza 9- and a look at theBroadway of the late '60s and early '70s.
Kiwanis SpaghettiDinner a record-breaker
The Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Saturday,Feb. 25, at the Sanibel Community Center was areal record-breaker, according to Steve Green-stein, the chairman of the annual event for theKiwanis. Greenstein said this week that the previ-ous financial high for the dinner was around$4,000. This year's meal and party raised approx-imately $6,000.
"The guys did a great job," Greenstein said ofthe Kiwanis team effort on the evening, which,for the first time featured table service. Past din-ners were served more in-line, buffet-style. Thisyear, the Kiwanis served the seated diners.
In addition to the spaghetti dinner with all thetrimmings and liquid refreshments, the evening'sfestivities also included a raffle drawing and afollow-up dance/party.
ObituaryCodman Hislop
Codman Hislop, who was born Jan. 5, 1907,passed away Sunday, Feb. $6, 1995, on CaptivaIsland, where he had been a'long-time resident. Healso lived in Dorset, Vt, Mr. Jfislop had been head ofthe English Department al Union Col leg^inSchenectady, N.Y^anc! he was instrumental in;theorganization of the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Mrs. GeojrgeHanson, of Alsted.N.H. .' ••.;• -\
Plans for a memorial service will be announcedlaterJn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to theBailey-Matthews Shell Museum, P.O. Box 1580,Sanibel, FL 33957.
16 THE ISLANDER' Tuesday. March 7.1995
Shelling is now a bit like catch-and-release fishingWe're entering a new age of shelling here on
Sanibel Island which you might equate to catch-and-release fishing. It might be called find-and-relocateshelling and it's brought great pleasure to collectorsconcerned with the future of living shell populations.
With the passage of the city's complete ban on tak-ing any live shells, there is a new found wonder onthe beaches. Finally, people are discovering there areliving things inside those shells and for once they aregetting an opportunity to examine - and photograph -big, live shells.
By stopping the taking of large numbers of livingshells, the city hopes to preserve one of the main rea-sons why many visitors come here: to look for shells.All shells die of natural causes and their remains aretreasured by shell gatherers. However, taking the liv-ing, reproducing shells is illegal, as it is on most ofNorth Captiva and Cayo Costa Island. That's why onthose northern islands, where it's been illegal to takeliving shells for years, some whoppers show up topose for the camera.
Recently, Roy Ferree of South Carolina was withme and trudged up to the boat, holding a heavy plas-tic bag with an obvious large bulge inside. We put iton the deck and photographed a horse conch a littleover 14 inches long. It's the state shell and it's been a
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long time since we've seen one that size.The same thing is going to happen on Sanibel
Island as the living population begins to recover fromover-harvesting. Here's what you're going to see overthe next few years. You're going to be seeing a lot ofpictures of living shells, big and small. You're goingto hear shellers brag about how many they put backinto the water, not how many they found. It's a bigchange for this island city.
During a storm in the middle of February, manypen shells were washed to the beach and it gave col-lectors an interesting lesson on just how strong thewell named "muscle" of the shell can be. These cof-fee colored shells live with their point down in thesand and the wide semi-circle top at the surface of thesand. High seas can dislodge them and send hundredsto the beach to die.
PHILLIP G. DAVIS, M.D.Board-Certified, Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with the Southwest FloridaMedical Group's Sanibel Island office at Island MedicalCenter, Dr. Davis is board certified and has more than
seven years experience in emergencyOY medicine. He works hard and enjoys
being in an "island" atmosphere wherepeople are laid back, much like those inhis hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.
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A graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School,Dr. Davis completed a 3-year residency at University
Hospital in Jacksonville where he began working in theemergency department of several area hospitals. Heenjoys the outdoor activities that Florida has to offersuch as fishing, boating and golfing.
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The pen shells aren't so valued for collectors asothers and once dead and opened on the beach, theycould be taken. But, if you ever find recently deadpen shells, carefully try to open the two sides of theshell with your fingers. It takes some strength! That'sbecause the pen, like most bivalves has a very stronginside muscle which is attached to each side of theshell. Its function is to move the sides open for feed-ing and closed for protection.
You might have another use for this most strongmuscle - eating. That's where scallops and oystersRockerfeller come from. You're eating that muscle.
The pen shell seems to have a muscle which lookslike a sea scallop, it is so developed. If you find a pendead on the beach, have a peek at the muscle, then tryand move it. That's why it's called a muscle.
Good shelling this week and while you are here,you might try a raw bar at one of the local restau-rants. The clams and oysters are quite good this yearand they are a lot easier to open than a pen shell.
Capt. Mike Fuery is a professional shelling and fish-ing guide.
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tie cry is: "Give us a beach that would surpass all theother barren beaches in Florida." Harsh words forsome very nice people who I realize are zealous intheir quest to bring the island back to it's natural ori-gins, but one must take into consideration that whatwas here as a barrier island several hundred years agoor more is not what has been the accepted view ofislanders for a long time ... the blend of natures pastand its meaningful beauty with our nature present.
The decision to cut down the trees, which aresacrosanct to "Lovers of the pines," seems to havethe off-balance quality of the queen in Alice inWonderland who felt she had the ultimate duty andright to shout "off with their heads" and to continuethe game no matter what the consequences.
Perhaps the time has come to start a movementand call it S.O.P. (Save Our Pines) and tell the neo-experts to go build the kind of beach they want inCape Coral, there would not be any problems aboutany trees.
Jay Halcrow1 Sanibel
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German Shepherds, the best large-boned European imports. IPO I,SCH I adults, $2,500/up. Solid blackimport conformation IPOI male,$3,500. Young adults, pupsavailable, custom importing. 543-2252, 543-6378. 945-1800.3/21/95 —tttt—21085277-1
Bad Pet odors • Amazingdeodorizer formula eliminatestoughest smells on contact. Evenyour pets bad breath! safe-natural.Send $3.00 for details - discounts:D.V.F. 19505 Quesada Ave., #923,Pt Charlotte, FL 33943.3/11/95 —t t> t— 21086201-6
SPORTING G"OODS~1Bodysmith by Parabody Olympicweight set with accessories, likebrand new, weekdays 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p m 597-7122, evenings 591-0392 (Naples)
— t l t t — 21084494-1
GENERAL-HELPWANTED
Stay Home Make $145 A Day IProcessing mail for local companyin your area. Work dropped off I Paiddaily. Call Brick Processing 1-313-458-6161 Ext. 58.
3/10/93 —tttt—21076675-1
$300 DAILY -Don't work for others.Let me put you in your own businessFREE!!! Fastest growing business.Send Lg., S.A.S.E. to Mr. Van Stiver,P.O. Box 9697, Naples, FL 33941-9697.3/18/93 — t t t t — 21O8110II-6
HELP WANTEDDISPATCH DEPT.
FULL TIME/FULL BENEFITSPERSON MUST BE AVAILABLE
TO WORK NIGHTS ANDWEEKENDS.
HARD-WORKER, RELIABLEAND WORKS WELL WITH
OTHERS.APPLY AT: BREEZE CORP.
2510 DEL PRADO BLVD.CAPE CORAL
a/31/95 — t t t t - 210B1624-1
- HELP WANTED -GRAPHIC ARTIST/AD
SUPPORTFULL TIME/FULL BENEFITS
MUST BE CREATIVE,ORGANIZED, MEET DAILY
DEADLINES, HARD-WORKER,RELIABLE AND WORKS WELL
WITH OTHERS.MAC EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED3:30-12 MID. SHIFT M-F.
APPLY AT:BREEZE CORP.
2510 DEL PRADO BLVD.CAPE CORAL
3/31/95 — t t i l — 21081636-1
• • • • • •PART TIME
WORKERS WANTEDTO HAND PREPAREMAILING LABELS.YOU MUST HAVE A
TYPEWRITER, COMPUTEROR
GOOD HANDWRITING.IMMEDIATE OPENINGS.
1-809-474-2709(L.D. RATES APPLY)
* * * * * *3/17/95 - t t t t - 21O84017-S
"POSTAL JOBS"$12.68/hour to start, plus benefits.Carr iers, sorters, clerks,maintenance. For an application &exam information call 1-800-819-5916, Ext. 77.9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 7Days.3/11/83 - I l l l - 21084818-1Foliage Service needs self-motivated tech. Must take pride inquality of work. Experience helpful.Lifting necessary. Good drivingrecord & references. Calls takenfrom 8:00-5:00 M-F only. 768-3388leave number.3/10/95 —tttt—21084975-1
Fine dining - Wait staff, kitchen he!p,experience only. S42-43333,'9/85 —tttt—21083394-1
Stay home make $145 a dayprocessing mail for local company.Work dropped off. Paid daily! CallBrick Processing 1-313-458-6161,Ext. 47.3/11/85 — m t — 21088178-1
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GENERAL - HELPWANTED
Assemble costume jewelry at home.400-500 dollars weekly. We sendeverything. Free information, writeJax Julry, 3404 Palm, Suite B, SanDiego, Calif. 921543/CJ95 -KU—2108 i«0 * . 1
POSTAL POSITIONS - $12.26 anhr. + Benefits. Carriers, Clerks,Sorters, S Maint. Jobs. For Examinfo & Application call (708) 264-1600 Ext. 1952. Also OpenEvenings.3ISIBS — t t t t — 2fO85tOi-1
Young adults & high schoolstudents to work in marketingdepartment. Excellent incomepotential & perks. Flexible hours, fulltime or part time. Ask for Pierce 561-4647
3IH9S —USE—21085619-1
Security officers needed - $6.00 perhour. Class D license required. Fullor part time. Call U.S. OmegaSecurity 765-76263/g»5 »»tt
Wildlife/Conservation Jobs - Gamewardens, security, maintenance,etc. No exp. necessary. How Hiring.For Info Call (219) 794-0010 ext.7601, 9 A.M. 10 11 P.M. 7 days.3/Hf8 5 — tlH—210B5«5B-J
Roberts Lawn Service looking forexperienced lawn person. Call inevening after 6:00 p.m. 337-7178.3/10/85 - t tH -21085730 -1
Cocktail servers, experienced only.Top O1 Mast, Fort Myers Beach463-9424.3/10/H —»«»—210S5817-1
"SPEND THE SUMMER IN MAINEI"Quality restaurants in the seasideresort town of Bar Harbor, Maine ishiring experienced broiler androunds chefs. Excellent salary,housing available. Must be able towork May t - Oct. 31. Send resumeio: Cottage St. Restaurant, 1847Englewooc1 Rd. Box 29, englewood,FL34223.3MC/B5 —1»»— 21085865-3
Earn SiOOO's weekly processingmail at home. No gimmicks II! Verylucrative. Send SA.S.E. to: Hazoo,Suit 248, 1712 Marsh Rd.,Wilmington, DE19810.imiti -im-nwiiin
PT/FT PEOPLE NEEDED TOPREPARE LABELS.
CALL NOW1-809-474-2873 LD TOLL
3/31/85 —tsss- ;ioaeo28-i
Front desk a bellman positions nowopen at the Sanibel Inn. Apply inperson or call 395-6030.3/11/95 — tltt—31086M1-3
MANAGEMENT -HELP WANTED
ASST. MANAGERResort start - Metis, women& gifts - Located on Captlva,
Exp. requiredsales, visual and mgrnt.Call Lynn 813-454-1644
3/7/83 —SilS— !1060493-3
PART TIME - HELPWANTED
Domino's Pizza in South Cape Coralis hiring order takers, 15 years orolder, 2 or 3 nights a week. Pleasecall 549-5500.3/8/95 —tt>t—21085311-1
Wanted, quality day shift people,need two people who can lift fifty lbs.& at (east five people who can worklunch shifts. Good workingconditions. Apply Forty One (41)Hancock Bridge Parkway. Next toPuWix.3J8/85 — tttt—210B5m-1
PT/FT PEOPLE NEEDED TOPREPARE LABELS.
CALL NOW1-809-474-2873 LD TOLL
3!l1l*i — t t t t — 210M037-1
PROFESSIONALHELP WANTED
CONCERNED, CARING ANDINTROSPECTIVE WRITERSt NEEDED FOR A NEW,• ' LIBERATED MAGAZINE
GEARED TO PROFESSIONALWOMEN IN LEE COUNTY ON A
CONTRIBUTING BASIS.TOPICS RANGE FROM
PROFILES, TREND PIECES,FEMINIST ISSUES, ADVICE,SHORT FICTION AND MORE.LITTLE PA Y BUT A LOT OF
HEART. AS MAGAZINEGROWS, SO WILL OUR
BUDGET. INTERESTED?CALL DAWN AT 482-6860 ORSEND RESUME TO: P.O. BOX08730, FORT MYERS 33908.3710/95 —tttS— , ,lfipS2B6i-1_
SALES - HELPWANTED
Medium Size Real Estate Office(12 Associates)
is looking for 2 more individuals who .desire flexible floor time and a
friendly work environment.Call John Gee at Sanibel and Marco
Island Properties, Inc.For a confidential interview.
(813) 472-48083/28/85 — Ittt—21876t»2-3
ON AND OFFSHOREHas excellent full/PT
opportunities available in highvolume resort stores on
Captlva.Top pay A comtn., incentives,
tolls pd. Room for growth.813-454-1644
3)7/95 —t t t t— 310804B4-3
Anna's Moroccan Unique LadiesBoutique - Forever Green Center,Sanibel and Bell Tower - Nowlooking for full time and part timesales help. Call Joanne, 395-2433Sanibel, Norma, 482-5600, BellTower.3/11/85 —tttt—210B3000.3
MOMSIf you enjoy shopping for yourkids, why not help others find
exciting clothing for theirchildren in our Captlva store.
Join our team.FT I PT available.
Call Lynn,813-434-1644
3/7/»5 — t t t t - - 21085132-3
Insurance sales, life, health andannuities, career opportunity,training program, salary - to $425 aweek, plus company benefits. Forinterview call 482-7474.3/10/85 — tilt—210B5B03-1
Sales Consultant: Retailfurniture store seeking to fillsales consultant positions.Qualified candidates will
possess a high school diplomaor G.E.D. & minimum prior
experience In Retail Selling or. related field. Applicants mustpossess good human relation &
organizational skills, propertelephone etiquette and aworking knowledge of til
standard office equipmentIncluding personal computersis • plus. Competitive salary &
benefits.Send resume in confidencewith salary requirements to:
Farmer's FurnitureDistrict Manager
14125 S. Tamiaml TrailFort Myers, FL 33912.Only those selected for
interview EIOIE3/11/95 — t t t t — 21086187-5
SKILLS & TRADESHELP WANTED
TYPESETTERMac Experience Preferred
Apply at:THE BREEZE CORPORATION
2510 DEL PRADO BLVD.CAPE CORAL, FL
HMltttt - H i ! - 1040756-1Diesel mech. on heavy equipment,experience a must. 549-0060. Part-time.3/BJ8S —ttlt—21088821-1
Tractor operator for residentialgrading, experience a must. 549-00603/a/»3 — H i t —21085522-1
Experienced auto upholsterer. Yourshop or ours. Send detailed resumeto: C.J. Co., Suite 3, 16450 S.TamiamiTrail, Ft Myers, FL 33908.3/9(»» —tttt—21085803-1
Wanted, experienced upholsteryseamstress. Call 482-39003!»lt5 — m i —21065622-1
Chamber person: Must be honest,reliable and available mid-dayhours. 15-20 hours per week CallTropical Winds, 472-1765.3/10/aa —tltt—21088148-3
DOMESTIC A D T O T I92 Camaro, loaded, low miles,
1990 Beretta GT, V-6, auto, red and9£? * t h i s °n«-. Can 332-0448 Dir
3/H/85 -tlt l-ai.TMJf.-
• • • • *Diamond Jubilee Edition
1978 T-Blrd.351/400 Modified. All electric.
$799 O.B.O.481-3094
3/15/95 - t i l t - 21Q830O2-3
'92 Geo Storm, teal green lowmiles, extra dean, only $569. downCall 332-0448, Dlr.3/10/B5 — t i t t — 21083677.1
1993 Chrysler New Yorker, almostbrand new (selling due to death).7,500 miles, white with tan interior,mint condition, $13,500 or bestoffer. 549-4664 after 5:00 or leavemessage..a/if.?.8— i.~* * * *~ j- °a<7 ?8-1
Youil find real estate classifieds TRUCKS & VANS"! | POWER BOATS \
inserted in today"s ISLANDER
1990 Lincoln Continental SignatureSeries, 60,000 miles, gold withcream leather interior. Dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, keylessentry, cellular phone. Loadedl Greatbuy at $9,950. 813-472-66873/8/93 — t m — 21085462-3
1978 Buick Century Station Wagon,runs great! Good island car. $600.472-01683/7/95 —tttt—21083463-3
Warning - Don't buy - Sell - thatvehicle without knowing its value orcondition. Accurate Auto Appraisalsto your location For writtenevaluation. 20 yrs. experience -Autos, Classics specialties. Mobile910-45583/30/85 — tttt—210S5S30-1
1983 Cadillac Seville Roadster, allservice records. All power acces.plus Touring suspension - Levelride, Integral CB, 84K miles. $4,500.Call 945-2590 leave message.3/8/B5 —ttn—21085820.1
We Buy Used Cars - Running or not.Free towing - Top prices paid. 542-6136, 542-55403/9/95 —tttt—21085(131-1
1984 Cadillac Sedan Seville, mintcondition, all power, silver with redleather seating. One owner, $3,100.656-0897.3/10/95 —tttt—21085752-1
Automobile Warranty. Find out ifyour automobile is elligible for anExtended Warranty or PaintProtection. Ask for Mrs. Romano atJohn Scanlon, S - Ft. Myers. 1-800-226-5462.3/31/83 — t t t t — 210B583«-1
1993 Chevy Cavalier, 2 dr., 4 cyl.,automatic, low mileage, factorywarranty, lady-driven. Like newinside, out. All power. Must sell,leaving state, $8,500. 549-3542leave message.
3/UI95 —»»«»—21086017-1Like new! $9,500. Only 2,800 miles,always garaged 1993 MercuryTopaz, GS. 4 Door, full power, air,loaded with extras. Phone 768-1746after7pjn.
3/10/85 .—tttt—21086023-11991 Eagle Premier LX. Loaded.47K miles. Absolutely beautiful.Asking $4,400 or offer. Call Carol267-5018.3/1Q/95 — tttt—21086049-1
SPORTS & IMPORTS IAUTOS 1
• • • • • •MOST FUN ON 4 WHEELS!
•76 MG MIDGETCONVERTIBLE
RUNS LIKE A TOP,CUTE AS A BUGII
A CLASSIC ISLAND AUTO!$2,495 OR BEST OFFER.
CALL 472-4595 OR 472-51853/15/95 — S t i t— 21065312-3
Toyota Supra, 1988. 70,200 miles,new tires, $6,300. 433-4808.3/10/95 —Hit—21083731-1
'76 Mercedes 300D, excellentcondition, rebuilt motor with verylow mileage, 3 yr. specialty paint,white iridescent, priced right)$5,500. Call 768-3878.3/7/85 ~t t t t—21085274-1
1988 Ford Thunderbird TurboCoupe, 5 speed, clean, car sharp.$5,500. Will consider partial trade in:542-6136, 772-56413/8/95 —tSSS—21085533-1
1994 Toyota Supra, twin turbo. 13Kmiles. Has all options includingleather & CD player. Sticker price$48,321, sell $32,500. 472-9643.3/10/85 - l l i i - 21085732-1
CLASSICS &ANTIQUE AUTOS
Corvette Stingray L-82.1975 T-top,4 speed, manual with P/S, P/B, P/W.75K miles. Fire red, black leatherinterior. Good tires. Very nice car,$7,900 O.B.O. 813-945-4680 or850-4999.3/7/95 —»t»t—21082813-1
Chevy Pick-up, 1952, body solid,engine needs minor work, $2,500.invested. Will take $1,200. O.B.O.574-43803/9/95 —tttt—ai 085624-1
•Cadiilac Eldorado convertible. 1973.Brown metallic, tan leather interior,all the toys, boot, hard cover for top.Nice interior. 500 cu. in. motor,$3,900 or offer. 813-945-4680 or850-4999.3/10/95 —USS—21082915-1
1965 Pontiac Bonnevilleconvertible, maroon with whiteinterior and top, excellent condition,asking $7,500. make offer. 481-6991.3/8/83 —IISj—21085510-1
1959 Chevy step-side pickup,showroom condition, black lacquer,6 cyl., oak bed floor, 83,000 miles.Fun to drive, must sell, $"0,000O.B.O. 772-1245 or 334-44673/10/S5 — SiSt—210B6034-1
4-WHEEL DRIVEVEHICLES
1991 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer, 4dr., excellent condition, alarmsystem. $14,200. 945-1900.
| TRUCKS & VANS \'92 C1500 full size Chevy Pick-up,low mileage, auto A/C. Only $689down. Cair332-O448, Dlr.3/10)85 —Sttt—2107943B-1
1991 Ford Ranger XLT, low miles,super sharp, only $529. down. Call332-0448, Dlr.3/10/95 — t i « i — 21083676-1
1991 G.M.C. truck, 3/4 ton, 4x4,$8,500. 565-4922 or 772-0575.3/10/95 — SSSt—21OB4890-1
1991 GMC Jimmy S.L.E., A/C, alloptions, very reliable, $8,425. 772-2257 or Pager 476-7620.3/10/95 —SSSS—21035750.1
Aerostar 1993, XLT. Loaded. Dualair, ABS, air bag, excellent condition,39K miles, $14,900. 574-9365.3/10/95 - S S S S - 21085808-1
1985 Ford Century wrecker,hydraulic dual line wheel-lift,$15,000. Rebuilt diesel engine Feb-95. 1984 Chev Century wrecker,hydraulic single line wheel-lift,$10,000. 350 Target motor Dec-93.Phone 995-6625 or 995-5126.3/10/95 — SSSt—21OB5810-1
1990 Chevy Pick-up, 1500 Sport.350/5.7 L automatic, 4 speed. A/C,all power, loaded, many extras. Lowmiles and immaculate. Must see.$13,500. 433-56603/10/95 —tS»—21086013-1
1989 Chev. C30, 14' box truck,45,000 warr. On new diesel. Only$9,500. 625-2723 days, 637-9230Eves.3/18/95 —SitS—21086187-6
1990 Ford Hi-Top conversion van,one owner, 57,000 miles. Wellmaintained & loaded. XLT package,TV, VCR, ear phones, dual air, rearsofa bed & alarm. Must see toappreciate. $12,000. Call 489-4398.3/11/85 —SSSS—21086242-1
REC. VEHICLES |
'89 Couchman 22', Catalina. ClassC, Chevy 350, cruise, CB, awning,cold air, not shower, color TV, VCR,microwave, very clean, 27K miles,all works, $18K. OBO, 693-1132.3/12/85 — SSSt— 210B55B1-1
1989 Pace Arrow, 34' motor home.Must sell. Will accept best offer over$30,000. 463-48553/10/85 —t»tt—21BB5840-5
1995 35' Travel Trailer. A/C,awnings, washer, dryer, patio door.Private bed & bath. Much more.Used 4 months. Must sell soon aspossible. $11,000. firm. 765-8649.Will deliver.3/10/83 —t t t t— 21085867-5
For sale R.V. Country Aire, clean &liveable. Must sell. $1,200.813-694-7035 or 813-693-6491. 2 half beds,couch sleeper.3/11/85 — t t t t — 21086188-1
HOUSEBOATSNew 1995 30 ft. trailerablehouseboat, head, shower, air-heat,50 HP Nissan O.B., more. List$30,800. Only one $21,900. Plusfreight & tax. Other models to 55 ft.CalTCapt. Dick Ludwig (813) 772-9657 or 1 (800) YACHT-553/9/95 —tttS—21078371-1
25 ft. Belboy I/O, twin I/O's, C B .Fiybridge, galley, trailer. Set to go$4,900. O.B.O. 813-637-94813/8/95 — tttt—21084468-1
Freell Pickup of your boatlll WestCoast Boats on Ft. Myers Beach isthe "Used Boat Price Leader." Can'tsell your boat?? Call usll We havecustomers waiting!l 454-8043.3/8/85 — tttt—210B52B2-1
1994 Bayliner 23' Rendezvous deckboat with 150 H.P. Mercuryoutboard, live well; enclosed headwith porta-pottl and many otherextras. Like new, with or withouttrailer. Warranty. 542-3732. '<3/B/B5 —tttt—21085308.1
| POWER BOATS ,22 ft. Mitchell dual console, 1984235 H.P. Evinrude. 433-3520.22 ft.Mitchell dual console 150 H.P.Mercury w/trailer. 433-35203/8/85 —tttt—21035502-1
Grady White 25' Sailfish. Newcondition. Twin 200 Yamahas. Elec.anchor, new Loran, fish finder,radio, preservers. Shore power.New bottom paint, In water.$33,000. 454-16393/10/95 —tttt—21085713-1
1990 Capri bowrider, 20 ft., 120O/B, galvanized trailer, electronics,AM/FM cassette, full canvas, lowhours. Must see condition, need tosell, new boat arrived. $5,385.540-2863.3)10/88 -tttt—21083748-1
15 Nimbi16 Adored one17 Obstacle18 RLS, e.g.19 majesty20 Food for a
carpenter?22 Kerrigan item23 Actor Jack
of old24 Coquettish25 Kind of fastener28 Food for a small
scout?32 A feast
famine33 Hurt36 Ethereal37 Open farm
wagon39 Savers'program40 1925 or 195041 Sicilian volcano42 Display clearly45 ETO
commander46 Breathe48 Eliminates50 " to Billy
Joe"51 Block of glacial
ice53 Hot condiment56 Food for
Gabriel? (var.)60 Pink wine61 Greek mall62 Redact63 Army need64 Mutineer65 Epsom or table66 Auxiliary word67 EEG, EKG, etc.68 Dec. 31 word
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20' Fibercraft W/'SS Johnson 150(lower unit needs repaired). $1,500"as is." Includes fish finder, loran,radio and off-shore life vests. 945-1868.3/10/85 —tttt—21086009-1
1990 Aluminum 16 ft. Fisher BassBoat, 45 H.P. Mariner outboard (20hours) S/S prop, electric trollingmotor. Matching deluxe trailer.Circulating live well. Bilge pumpComplete rig $3,795. Call (813)283-74373/10/85 —t t t t— 21086041-4
Aquasport 25 ft. model 250 ExpressFisherman. 1986 with 1987 Johnson275 H.P., V-8 outboard. Loran, fishand depth finder, cuddy cabinw/sink + ice refrig. Exc. condition,$18,500,945-1580.3/10/93 —tttt—21086074-1
24' Columbia sailboat. New mainsail, 2 jibs. 6 H.P. outboard. Runninglights, battery. Life jackets. Anchor,etc. Call 693-2598, leave message.Asking $3,400.3/8)95 - S t t t — 210B5526-1
Sail boat, 27' Live-A-Board.excellent shape! Auto pilot, radio$8,900. or best offer. Call after 6:00or on week ends 283-83973/10/95 —tttt—21085T21-1
Complete sailing pkg! VentureNewport 23' sailboat, trailer, newmotor, electronics, anchors, stove,head, docklines, fenders, lifejackets, dinghy. Everything verygood to excellent condition. Asking$5,500. 813-458-88933/10/95 — t t t t—2100728-1
CARPETINSTALLATION &
REPAIR
I UTILITY TRAILERS [4 X 8 ft. with 16" sides, expandedsteel construction, tail gate ramp.New tires, bearings & spare I $750.458-87873/8/95 — mt-210B5<85-1
Utility trailers!!! I Sell-Um, Buy-Em,Swap-Urn. New - Used - Abused.New ride-on trailers w/gate, from 6'to 16' long. "Littie out-of-the way,but less Toupee." Gary 283-4444Pine Island.3/10/95 —lt«t—21086088-4.
RETAIL STORE PRICESTOO HIGH?
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REMODELING!IS OUR ONLY BUSINESSIf you are already living in the perfect home, why not make theimprovements that -will bring you satisfaction and Increase thevalue t>f your property?We specialize in custom remodeling of all types;•Kitchens • 2nd Floor Additions • Bathrooms• Enclosed Porches • Room Additions • Concrete W>rk• Driveways/Sidewalks "Fireplaces • Siding•Garages •FloridaRooms • Recreation Rooms• Closets & Shelving •••Dens •Painting 'WindowsBeacon Building will work with, you to design your remodeling Ineeds and Beacon is a fully licensed, insured, bonded, state certi- |fled contractor. Please call Wayne Neldlgh to discuss any remodel-ing you may have in mind* (813) 2 8 3 - 1 6 4 2 Us. CBC039050
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20 Recreation Tuesday,March 7,1995
Brucebilt continues to lead the way in volleyball leagueThe Brucebilt Hit Squad continues to roll along in
the 1995 Sanibel Coed Volleyball League. The HitSquad currently holds a five-game lead in the stand-ings with a sterling 25-2 mark.
Holding down second to date is Kennedy Studiosat 20-7. Third belongs to the Sundial Snappers at 15-12, and one game back of that unit at 14-13 is theSanibel Fire Department.
Rounding out the standings are Sanibel Aims West
at 10-17, Island Condo Maintenance at 9-18,Gilligan's at 9-18 and Sanibel Community Church at6-21.
In games Tuesday, Feb. 21, Sanibel Arms Westhanded the league-leading Brucebilt unit only its sec-ond game loss, winning the finale of the three-gameset 15-9. The Hit Squad won the first two games, 15-2 and 15-1.
In other matches that night, the Sundial Snappers
took two of three from Island Condo Maintenance, 4-15, 15-9 and 15-13; Kennedy Studios took three fromthe Sanibel Fire Department, 15-12, 15-12 and 15-8;and Gilligan's swept Sanibel Community Church, 15-5, 15-0 and 15-0.
All of the games are played on the courts at theSanibel Rec Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road, next toSanibel Elementary School. Call the Rec Center at472-0345 for information.
SPORTSSHORTS
Dunes women holdchampionship tourneySue Richard, second from left, recently captured thechampionship in the Dunes 18 Hole Women'sAssociation. Pictured with Sue were flight winners,left to right, Barb Bornhorst, Jan Baker and PatMoloney. The other flight winners (not pictured)were Sandie Sultar and Marilyn Lorenson.
Grace Jackson of Toledo, Ohio, scored a hole-in-one at the Dunes Golf and Tennis Club Monday, Feb.27. The ace was scored on the 100-yard ninth hole.Jackson, playing from the red tees, used a nine iron toscore her ace. Witnessing the feat were Dallas
Andrusko, Wayne Jackson and Tom McNabb.Jackson was also participating in the Million DollarHole-In-One Contest which is held at the Dunes andsurrounding golf courses. For a $5 fee, you can enterthe contest, proceeds from which benefit the DiabetesResearch Institute Foundation in Hollywood, Fla. Foracing the hole, Jackson received a $1,000 check plusan all-expense entry into the Million Dollar Shootoutwhich will be held at the Hilton Resort in Las Vegas.For more information about the contest, call (800)583-4452 or 336-4205.
Here's something new from the Sanibel RecDepartment. "It Can Only Happen on Sanibel," AGathering of Friends, will be held Saturday after-noon, April 1, at Jory Dahmer Field at the SanibelRec Complex on San-Cap Road, next to SanibelElementary School. There will be men's andwomen's softball team registrations for the upcomingseasons and an all-day barbecue. There will also berecreational softball games starting at 1 p.m. Foradditional information about the event, call FrankVetter at 332-9137 (work) or 482-6484, or SteveWalters at 472-4505.
There will be a Teen Flea Market and Bake SaleSaturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at theSanibel ball fields and the Sanibel Rec Complex onSan-Cap Road. Funds raised at the event will benefitthe Teen Club of Sanibel. Islanders can contribute byrenting table space for $10, donating unwanted itemsto be sold by the club members, donating baked
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days on this earth may be limited and he is to behighly appreciated while he's here. It's his attitudeand the family's reputation past, present and futurethat remains first and foremost in his mind. His is anagging but lovable performance.
Lavin as his wife Anne is ever and always thepower behind the throne. That command is neverpushed or forced. It's long established and just theway of things. The interrogation scene between sonJohn and her in the second act is wonderfully deftand quite touching.
Graybill as Nina displays a marvelous sense ofcomedy. She is a perfect physical type - lean, elec-tric, quixotic and vibrant. Her scene is a tour deforce where she is told by her brother that hers isonly a minor part in his script. She plays it withfierce conviction, as if her ego was been badlymangled. That makes the scene even funnier.
Ruckman as son John the playwright is probablyone of the most charming, charismatic and accom-plished actors seen on the island in many a year. Heis a total package that bespeaks class.
In "The Cocktail Hour" everything seems to
strangely revolve around him. His thoughts, hisprying, his instigations, his stored hurt at not hav-ing had more time, love and concern from hisfather and a multitude of other stinging searchesfor his own being keep the play moving on and on.
One could easily call Ruckman an actor's actor.It is always such a pleasure to watch him in variousscenes. Audiences sense he's always in a scene,being aware of what is being spoken to him as iffor the first time. His answers always spontaneousresponses.
He is a valuable addition to the Pirate Playhouseacting company and I hope to see him in plays nextseason that have been selected primarily for him.
A Guraey play demands that you listen. If youcooperate, you'll find the sheer pleasure of the spo-ken work is highly satisfying.
The Pirate Playhouse is located at 2200Periwinkle Way. The performance schedule isMonday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matineesat 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Seats are $19 for eveningperformances $14 for matinees.
Call 472-0006 for reservations.
Artist Jim Wagner's works on displayat the Matsutnoto Gallery on Sanibel
The banner headline says: Jim. Wagner! He'sBack! He's Great!
To verify, stop by the Matsumoto Gallery, 751Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, on Saturday, March4, from 5 to 8 p.m. and meet Wagner and see his
new works.It's all fun stuff such as paintings, jewelry,.
furniture and schools of his famous fish.This show will continue through March 31.
For information, call 472-6686
goods to be sold and attending the sale. For additionalinformation, call Dave DeFonzo, Teen Coordinator, at472-0345.
The Dunes Nifty Niners played a Two PersonBest Bail Thursday, Feb. 23. Finishing first in AFlight were Phyllis Ossie and Jody Cothran with a 40.Two shots back in second were Jane Devaney andJane Levine. In Flight B, Claire Bowie and HelenAnn Browning led the way with a 40. Taking secondwith a 45 were Marilyn Lorenson and Phyllis Harvey.In Flight C, Syril Rubin and Helen Craig were firstwith a 44. Lou Hill and Sigrid Akers were secondwith a 53. Louise Johnson and Vi Simonson toppedFlight D with a 53. Second went to Rosemary Cookand Peg Wilhoit, also with a 53.
The Dunes Men's Golf Association played a FourMan Scramble Wednesday, March 1. Topping the 18hole group were Skip Richard, Norm Goodwin, DickHarris and Ed Matousek with a 61. Second went toDave Sutherland, Erhart Becker, Max Friedersdorfand Bob Cope with a 61. Sharing third with 62s wereMarv Seibold, Dick Smith, All Cross and DaveMisner, and Don Sikkema, Dick Wilhoit and GeoO'Neill. In nine-hole play, Ed Ossie, DocCooperrider and Bob Rawlins were first with a 33.
The Beachview Men's Golf Association played aTwo Best Balls - Gold Tees - 80 Percent of Handicapon the back nine Tuesday, Feb. 28. Sharing first placewith scores of 57 were the teams of Stu Merz, BillWilliams, Lee Gibson and Dan Valentine, and BobMyers, Russ Bilgore, Marty Gallagher and WallyRahn.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Beachview Men playeda Two Best Balls - Net over 18 holes. Two teamsshared first place with 128s. They were Dave Spoehr,Bill Alquist, Marv Backus and a bind draw, and NateSheckman, George Sweet, Bob Arkins and Don Ray.
The Dunes 18 Hole Women's Golf Associationplayed a Beat the Champ round Friday, Feb. 24.Those topping the champ included Judy Wellons,Joan Kent, Millie Ford, Marge Yeaser, Joyce Rand,Bird Rosen, Gerry Schiavetti, Betty Gadient, EileenHarris, Mary Espy, Mary Vernon., Margaret Morgan,Jan Baker, Betty Long, Marge Moretzsohn, PatMoloney, Barb McGinley, Alex Iber, Jane Levine,Frankie MacNulty, Adrian Cross, Mary Jane Rawlins,Mercy Somers, Nancy Bird, Eva Barbour, BarbaraBornhorst, Ruth Westheimer, Helen Sullivan andSyril Rubin.
Arthritis Water Exercise Classes are held at theSanibel Rec Center pool. The joint flexibility coursebegin both Friday and Saturday at at 11 a.m. A doc-tor's release form is required. The classes, which willbe taught by Coby Amadio, will be held each week -weather permitting. For information, call the RecCenter at 472-0345.
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Sales of existing, single-family homesin Florida increase 10 percent in 1994
State sales of single-family, existing homes rose10 percent in 1994, compared to 1993, according tothe Florida Association of Realtors.
In 1993 there were 92,937 reported sales of sin-gle-family, exiting homes. In 1994, the numberjumped by just under 10,000 to 102,670.
Realtors across the state attribute the increase toseveral factors, the first of which is low interestrates.
"This year's low rates allowed buyers to affordmore home. Beyond that, widespread publicityabout the record-low rates enticed many renters toenter the market," said Marie Powell, FAR's presi-dent.
At the beginning of 1994, the average interestrate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 7.06 per-cent. Although rates increased two points during theyear, they still motivated people as buyers tried tomove before rates increased further.
"We also attribute the sales increase to healthyreal estate markets in the Northeast and Midwest,"Powell said.
She explained that many people living in thoseareas have wanted to move to Florida for quite awhile. As their housing markets picked up, theirhomes sold and they were able to move to Florida.
This activity is most evident in the NaplesMetropolitan Statistical Area, where resales jumpedan impressive 44 percent in 1994 compared to 1993.Throughout the year, local Realtors reported seeingan influx of buyers from the Northeast and Midwest,drawn to Naples by the climate and the lifestyle.Unlike many areas of the state, rising interest ratesdid not have much impact on this market wheremany buyers pay cash for their homes and, there-fore, are not affected by loan rates.
Another market with a large number of cash buy-ers, the Ocala MSA, experienced a 21 percentincrease in single-family, existing home sales during1994. Gcala also attracted many out-of-state buyersbut the main factor there is the low cost of living.The median sales price of $59,000 is over $10,000less than any other metropolitan area in Florida.Local buyers were also active in the market - both
first-time and move-up buyers - particularly duringthe spring, according to Gary Lowry, a Realtor withEllison Realty Inc. in Ocala.
Resales in the Daytona Beach MSA rose 19 per-cent in 1994 compared to 1993 where local Realtorscite interest rate fluctuations and the climate as twoof the main factors driving sales.
In the Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie MSA, resalesjumped 19 percent during the same time period.Local Realtors reported seeing a large number offirst-time homebuyers throughout the year.According to Gary Mealy, office manager ofCentury 21 Duncan & Associates, many buyerscame from South Florida and from the Northeast.He believes these buyers were attracted to the areabecause it offers a low cost of living and manysocial amenities,
Single-family, existing home sales rose 19 per-cent in the Tallahassee MSA, where first-time andmove-up buyers were active throughout the year.
Please see SALES, page 8
A bay-frontMediterranean estateThis bay-front Mediterranean-styleestate with two guest homes iscurrently being offered for $2,85million. The Sanibel estate featuresa panoramic view of the bay,custom-designed interior and specialappointments throughout. There aresix bedrooms and six baths, and twoguest homes. The estate is in a veryconvenient and private east-endisland location. Also featured are apool with entertainment patios alongthe bay side. For additionalinformation, contact Gtenn Carretta,broker/salesman, at John Naumann& Associates Inc., at 472-3121.
Tuesday. March 7. 1995 Sanibel & Caotiva REAL ESTATE 32 Sanibel & Caotiva REAL ESTATE Tuesday. March 7.1995
Marsha Clifford and Mary Lou Bailey of the IslandSales Division; Steve Petty and Ken Carroll of FortMyers; Marsha Asp of Sanibel Harbour/Punta RassaSales; Sheila Bouchard of Kelly Greens; and BeverlyCzachor and Madeline Davis of Cape Coral.
The event is held annually and it is held to recog-nize the top producers in each of PMR's sales divi-sions.
For additional information, contact PMR's corpo-rate office in Fort Myers at 482-5112.
Caroline Ebel ofVIP/Internationa! RealEstate Company Inc.
Priscilla Murphy Realty Inc. recently held a spe-cial event honoring the 1994 members of itsPresident's Club. Recognized were John Smith,
VIP's Ebel receives MillionDollar Producer Award
Caroline Ebel of VIP/International Real Estate waspresented her Million Dollar Producer Award at arecent luncheon. In her first three months as aVIP/International sales rep, Ebel has now sold morethan $1.2 million in real estate.
For additional information, contact VIP/Inter-national Real Estate Company Inc. in Fort Myers at433-0038.
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Fort MyersAssociationto offersresidentialsales course
A specialized course inadvanced sales and mar-keting strategies for newhomes will be offered inFort Myers on Thursdayand Friday, March 9 and
10, by the Fort Myers Association of Realtors. Theoffice is located at 2840 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers.
New home sales have become an integral part ofthe real estate industry. Now, more than ever, realestate professionals need the strategies to work effec-tively with builders and buyers of new homes.
Revised and updated for 1995, this course coversthe essential topics necessary for the new homes spe-cialist.
RS107: Sales and Marketing Strategies for theResidential Specialist is one of eight courses offeredby the Residential Sales Council that applies towardthe coveted Certified Residential SpecialistDesignation.
Those real estate professionals interested in takingthis course should contact the Florida Association ofRealtors at (407) 438-1400. For more information,call Ann Macrea or Rita Mariotti at the Fort MyersAssociation of Realtors at 936-3537.
1995 census test heldin selected areas across U.S.
Residents of Patterson, N.J.; Oakland, Calif.; andsix parishes in Northwestern Louisiana (Bienville, DeSoto, Jackson, Natchitoches, Red River and Winn)took part in the 1995 Census Test Saturday, March 4.The test was designed to help the Census Bureaudesign a new process that is simpler, less expensiveand more accurate for the national census of 2000.
The 1995 Census Test also evaluated new tech-niques designed to make it easier for everyone to par-ticipate in the census. Those techniques.includedusing questionnaires that are easier to fill out, makingquestionnaires available at convenient locations,mailing Spanish-language questionnaires to areaswith high concentrations of Spanish-speaking house-holds, allowing people to answer the census over thephone and working with shelter and food serviceproviders to count those people with no usual resi-dence. To reduce the cost of the census, the CensusBureau is working with the U.S. Postal Service toidentify vacant housing units saving the need for enu-merator visits, and is testing statistical methods thathelp account for those who still do not participate - tohelp make the census more accurate.
The Census Bureau had worked closely with cityofficials, chambers of commerce, school leaders, reli-gious and service groups, representatives from com-
Please see NEWS & NOTES, page 6
DON'T MISS THESE GREATISLAM) OPPORTUNITIES!:
This issue of Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate hasbeen produced by The Sanibel-Captiva Islander.This weekly publication offers real estate news andinformation from the islands, the area, the stateand the nation. It also features advertising fromlocal Realtors.
To advertise or for additional information aboutthe publication, please stop by our office at 2407Periwinkle Way or give us a call at 472-5185; fax472-5302.
PARK-LIKE SETTING wilt be yours with thisGULF RIDGE home. Enjoy this 3 bedroom, 2bath home, which comes oomplete with fireplace,vaulted ceilings, atrium, many decks, windowsand beach access. Shared swimming pool andtennis court. Offered at 5359,000.
FABULOUS NEAR BEACH LOCATION this lovelywell maintained 4 bedroom home located on .5 acreis within very close walking distance to the Gulf.Features include 3 baths, office, screened and opendecks, a "tree house" and healed swimming pool.AvaBable for $349,000. Gall Marsha at 472-1511.
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Does Sanibel's beach management plan go far enough?The City of Sanibel has issued its "Beach
Management Plan." They have had two days, orabout six hours of public hearings on it so far. Doesthe plan address the needs of the island residents,businesses and property owners? Does it enhance thequality of life and value on Sanibel? Does the planprotect both Sanibel's treasured wildlife and beachesas well as its citizen's recreational uses and its prop-erty owners' "private property rights?"
In my personal opinion and those of many in theRealtor community, the City of Sanibel has a planthat is very good in many ways but seems to beweighted too heavily toward conservation. It totallyignores the tourist-driven economics of Sanibel, citi-zen recreational uses and is dangerously close toinfringing on "private property rights."
In capsule form, the City of Sanibel's "BeachManagement Plan" is one of retreat from the issues ofbeach renourishment and protection of private prop-erty in favor of conservation, verses a fair and equi-table blend of the two. Sanibel's plan has done a goodjob in the area of beach preservation and restorationof the beach dunes areas. It provides for walkovers toprotect native vegetation, provides for planting ofmore native vegetation in the beach dunes areas, pro-vides for less commercialization of beach parapher-nalia and provides the basis for protection and contin-ued existence of Sanibel's wildlife. Sanibel's naturalstate is what brought most of us here in the first place.
The plan does not encourage beach renourishment,it encourages retreat from eroding beaches, whichadversely affects "private property rights." The planencourages moving houses back from eroding areas.
REALTORREPORTS
By David Schuldenfrei
Will the city ask condominiums to move their build-ings back when the beaches begin to erode in front ofthem? The City of Sanibel does not want to addressbeach renourishment. They claim that the citizenswill not pay the high cost of such a project and that itis a waste of money as there is no known or provenpermanent fix for beaches. I totally disagree. The Cityof Sanibel, to my knowledge, has never mailed aquestionnaire of any kind to the thousands of out-of-state Sanibel property owners. It has never askedthese property owners, who pay millions in propertytaxes, whether they would help support beach renour-ishment with slightly higher taxes of assessmentssimilar to the way Captiva has done in the past. TheCity of Sanibel does not seem to care or understandthat the underlying health of both Sanibel's economyand its wildlife revolve around the health and condi-tion of its beaches. If the beaches disappear so doesthe tourist dollar, property values, turtle nesting areas,bird feeding grounds, etc. There is nothing moreimportant than the health and continued protectionand maintenance of our beaches.
I recognize that there is no easy or simple answer
to this problem. I believe however, that the propertyowners of Sanibel would support a plan that providesfor ongoing beach renourishment and preservation ofthe island's beaches on an island-wide basis whennecessary. It should use state-of-the-art technology,which someday may even provide a permanent fix tothis problem. It should protect both private propertyrights and Mother Nature. This plan should be paidfor by a combination of assessments (Captiva CEPD-style), Sanibel and Lee County property taxes, anadditional 1 percent county-wide bed tax so that thevisiting tourists pay their fair share, and possibly adollar or two increase in the bridge toll, with thosefunds earmarked for this purpose.
Now is the time to speak up and let the City ofSanibel know what you think. If you cannot attendCity Council hearings - write letters, make phonecalls, insist that the city poll all Sanibel propertyowners for their opinion on this subject. Act now ...let your opinions be heard while there is still time forinput on this vitally important issue that affects all ofour livelihoods and property values.
(The above are strictly the personal opinions ofDavid L. Schuldenfrei and do not necessarily reflectthe opinions of the Sanibel and Captiva Associationof Realtors.)
David Schuldenfrei, CRS, GRI, is president of theSanibel and Captiva Association of Realtors. He isalso a real estate professional with VIP Real EstateInc. He can be contacted at his island office at 472-5187.
We do windowsRobb & Stucky can offer a few window treatment suggestions
My windows need help. What can I do with them?The answer is simple: ask a window.professional, likethose at Robb & Stucky, where the staff is alwaysready and willing to lend a helping hand.
Whether you're selecting window treatments for anew home, refurbishing your existing home or giving
a room a makeover, it can be an easy, pleasurable andconvenient experience.
Some Robb & Stucky customers do a double-takewhen they see the attached sign perched on a chest orbedside table in the furniture showroom, but beautifulwindows are designed and created in the showroom's
This sign can be foundin any of the Robb &Stucky showrooms.
design center daily.Unable to get to the showroom? No problem. The
furniture retailer offers a free shop-at-home service.When a customer calls and requests the shop-at-
home service, a window design professional willschedule a visit to the customer's home bringing hun-dreds of fabric samples and photos showing designideas and create custom window treatments and, ifdesired, coordinate bed, bath and upholstery treat-ments.
The windows "are .done" in-house at the Robb &Stucky drapery workroom in Fort Myers. It is thelargest in-house drapery and window treatmentdepartment of all fine furniture showrooms in theU.S., and is under the direction of nationally respect-ed drapery expert Joan Willis.
And Willis is not stingy with her ideas. In additionto giving seminars nationally and writing a monthlycolumn for Window Fashion magazine, she also giveslectures and presentations to local clubs and organiza-tions at no charge upon request.
To request a visit by a shop-at-home designer, or toarrange a speaking engagement, the number to call(813) 768-9580 in Fort Myers. Or if it is more conve-nient, stop by the Robb &Stucky showroom in FortMyers.
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Building permits recorded at Sanibel City Hail dur-ing the period ending Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995,included:
$1,200,000: Wulfert Point Properties, 5669 SaltusrolCt., six-unit condominium by B.T.S. Construction Corp.(2-24)
$1,200,000: Wulfert Point Properties, 5675 BaltusrolCt., six-unit condominium by B.T.S. Construction Corp.(2-24)
$24,000: George Page, 1495 angel Dr.,alteration/remodel by Lake Plaza Custom Homes Inc.(2-24)
$17,000: South Seas Resorts Company, 949 SandCastle Rd., fuel storage tank by Southern Tank andPump Company. (2-28)
$13,500: Michigan Homes inc., 680 Birdie ViewPoint, pool and deck by Jackson Pools Inc. (2-24)
$12,800: Michigan Homes Inc., 1236 Par View Dr.,pool and deck by Coastal Custom Pool & Spa Inc.
$7,899: Edward McClean, 283 Palm Lake Dr., shut-ters by Wrono Enterprise Corporation. (2-28)
$7,743: Louis Rapp, 6170 Dinkins Lake Rd., shuttersby Hurricane Shutters of Fort Myers. (2-27)
$6,377: Donald Hoel, 4791 Rue Helene, shutters byHurricane Shutters of Fort Myers. (2-27)
$6,200: David M. Semple, 1130 Seagrape Lane,alteration/remodel by owner. (2-28)
$5,000: Linda and Richard Elland, 750 Oliva St.,alteration/remodel by owner. (2-24)
$4,700: Robert and Mary Jane Hockensmith, 1254Par View Dr., screen enclosure by Abaco AluminumCompany Inc. (2-28)
PERMITS& DEEDS
$3,640: Patricia and William Lamothe, 1350 MiddleGulf Dr., repairs by John R. Price. (2-23)
$3,100: Loren Rank, 1119 Periwinkle Way, #87,mobile home roof-over by Quality Industries. (2-28)
$1,745: Ellen Marshall, 2777 West Gulf Dr., #100,shutters by Hurricane Shutters of Fort Myers. (2-27)
$1,384: Chuck George, 605 Donax St., #306, shut-ters by Hurricane Shutters of Fort Myers.
$1,275: Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gilinsky, 1350 MiddleGulf Dr., repairs by John R. Price. (2-23)
$0: South Seas Resorts Company, 949 Sand CastleRd., temporary tent by owner. (2-27)
Deeds recorded at the Lee County Courthouse for
more than $80,000 during the week ending Saturday,Feb. 18,1995, included:
$1,325,000: Harold D. and Christine M.T. Heidemanand Christiane M.T. Heideman, a/k/a, to Herbert R.Goldenberg, lot 1, Gulf Ridge East.
$185,000: Mildred M. Proske and Alma L. Smith toSusan E. Rosica and Dale A. Gray, lot 4, block 4, unit 1,Sanibel Estates.
Condominium sales recorded at the Lee CountyCourthouse for more than $80,000 during the weeksending Saturday, Feb. 18,1995, included:
$570,000: Charlotte A.G. Baker and Charlotte A.G.Baker Trustee and Charlotte A.G. Baker Trust andShirley Kay Strong and Shirley Kay Strong Trustee andShirley Kay Strong Trust to Joseph L. and Nancy J.Metzger, unit A-201, High Tide.
$290,000: John R. and Barbara J. Marotta to ClydeE. and Jean S. Opliger, apartment D-23, Pointe Santode Sanibel.
$93,000: Barbara R. Weeks to David C. and Karen A.Barker, unit D-31, Phase B, Tennisplace I.
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POUND RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) — Water is the rage ingardening these days. From simple containers toornate ponds, people are having a romp with growing
water lilies and lotusesand nurturing goldfish.
"When we gardenwith water we can in-dulge our fantasies,"says author James VanSweden in a new bookon the subject. "Watercan play a role in anygarden, no matter thebudget, no matter thegarden's, size." par
The' 205-page book,"Gardening with Water,"is published by RandomHouse, New York, hardcover, $40.
"All you need are afaucet and a hose," saysanother writer, HaydenMcKaskle, describing theusual source of the water.
McKaskle, publisherof "The Lily Pad," abimonthly newsletterdevoted to the pastime,enjoys three varisizedornamental ponds whichhe created himself at hisplace in Nashville, Tenn.
In a telephone inter-view, McKaskle said thewater fad took off in thelast five years as contain-ers, equipment, plantsand fish became easy tofind. "The Lily Pad"($15 yearly, P.O. Box3309, Brentwood, Tenn.,37024) now has sub-scribers in 29 states andalso abroad, McKaskle
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said. Hobbyists formedclubs, usually known as
koi clubs — from the Japanese carp, and these havemushroomed.
"A great thing to do is a container water garden,"McKaskle said. "These have become very popular,and they're great for decks, patios. You can get some-thing 36 inches in diameter, a polyethylene pot. Thereare also some terra cotta (pots), in color.
"And you can grow water lilies, dwarf lotuses andeven have one or two goldfish. I've seen a lot of peo-ple do that. And that's a great start. You can even puta small pump in there and get the sound of water."
McKaskle said most of the pots now "are sealed orthey have a plug. So no liner is necessary for a con-tainer that's made to be a water garden."
He emphasized that you need four to six hours ofdirect sunlight if you want water plants to bloom.Another thing to consider is "entertainment."
"If you have a deck or a patio and spend a lot oftime out there with company, you need to locate yourwater garden as close to that area as possible," ha.,said. "You'll enjoy it a whole lot more than if you putit 50 feet away."
Moving up from containers to small ornamentalponds, McKaskle said he has seen hundreds in thelast few years with typical dimensions of 6-by-8 or 8-by-10 feet and a depth of 18 inches to three feet.
Once you dig the hole and take out all rocks, rootsand other abrasives, it's a good idea to line it firstwith something like old carpeting to cushion and pro-tect the liner you're going to put in, McKaskle said.
This liner can be bought cut to size from watergardening retail facilities, McKaskle said.
Experts say one of the best on the market is theEPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) liner.Buyers are warned to make certain they obtain a fish-grade liner instead of an EPDM roofing liner whosechemicals may leach out and kill aquatic life. The lin-ers are expected to last at least 20 years.
After you've filled your pond and started your firstplants, you may want to graduate to a fountain pump,a filter for cleaning the water, an automatic refillvalve, a pool de-icer and lighting.
While the book discusses ponds and pools on agrandiose scale, van Sweden says, "The simplestwater forms built from simple materials are often themost beautiful."
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How and when to stake newly planted treesPHOENIX (AP) — Many newly planted trees
often need staking to hold them upright until theirroot system develops. But some are staked even ifthey don't need it, to their detriment.
So how do you make the determination and, whenneeded, stake correctly?
For starters, remember that it takes two to tango..Likewise, if staking is required, it takes two stakes.You always should have a justifiable reason for anystaking, such as trunk support, root anchorage orwind protection. In those cases, develop the habit ofchecking frequently for hazards such as girdling.
Properly set stakes are opposite each other,anchored outside the root ball and attached by a flexi-ble tie at only one point on the trunk. Such placementallows the trunk to move slightly in the wind anddevelop taper.
Trees sold in containers by commercial nurseriesusually come with only one stake. There is a reasonfor this. Such rigid staking increases productionspace, thereby cutting the initial cost to customers.However, it also can lead to landscape trees withweak, spindly trunks and little wind resistance.
If you doubt this, check trees growing in the wildand see how many you think would benefit from stak-ing. Their trunks usually are well tapered, with thegreatest diameter at the base and a smaller diameteras one moves up the trunk.
Such tapering allows for equal weight distributionalong the entire height of the tree. Many expertsbelieve the taper results from the gentle swaying oftrunks in the wind. Whatever the reason, field-grownnursery trees do have this desirable taper and usuallyneed no staking after transplanting.
On the other hand, a container-grown tree oftenwill be too tall and the trunk too weak to supportitself. When this is the case, experiment by bendingthe canopy slightly to one side. The point where thetree returns to upright will be where ties should beattached.
Unless the single-style staking is reworked, trunkdevelopment is slowed, top growth delayed and rootdevelopment set back. Unfortunately, if the improperstaking is continued, the unnatural growth habit alsois continued.
Not all newly planted trees need staking, of course,but fast growers — such as eucalyptus — almostalways do. Species such as conifers generally neverneed it. Multitrunked trees have good wind resistanceso they seldom need it unless for a particular effect.
Staking is usually necessary in formal landscapes,such as along roads, around commercial buildings,where space is often restricted, and in windy sites.
In those cases, limit the ties to the top. Ties nearthe bottom are not recommended. They actually pro-vide another point for damage from rubbing(girdling).
Support staking should be removed as soon as pos- can't stand by itself after a year, check for causes thatsible, usually the first year after planting. If a tree Please see TREES, page 7
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The Census Bureau will use the results of the test,in combination with other research, to decide how toconduct the 2000 census.
PMR's top Januaryproducers recognized
Priscilla Murphy Realty Inc. has announced its topproducing associates for the month of January in itsIsland Sales Division.
Mike and G.G. Robideau have earned the top sell-ing agents title for the greatest number of sales.
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For additional information, call PMR's islandoffice on Periwinkle Way at 472-1511.
The Prudential FloridaRealty named one of topU.S. real estate companies
The Prudential Florida Realty has been namedrecipient of the Gibraltar Circle Award, which isawarded each year to the 40 top companies in ThePrudential Real Estate network.
The award is based upon sales performance for theentire year, and The Prudential Florida Realty wasone of only 30 multi-office winners.
The Prudential Florida Realty was competingagainst more than 1,100 other offices that compriseThe Prudential Real Estate network. The network,which is the fourth largest and fastest-growing, hadsales of $52.4 billion in 1994.
Richard Cope, chairman and CEO of ThePrudential Florida Realty said, "We are delighted tobe named winner of this prestigious award. I'm proudof every one of our agents because it was their perfor-mance that earned this honor for us. It is evidence ofthe incredible service that our sales associates provid-ed to their clients during the past 12 months."
The Prudential Florida Realty is the state's largestindependently owned real estate brokerage, and theseventh largest in the nation, with over 65 offices.Headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., the company gen-erated $3.7 billion in 1994 and employs more than3,000 in sales and administration.
Prudential also recently recognized its 1994 topsales associates in Southwest Florida at the compa-ny's annual awards breakfast. This year's winners, allform the Naples South office, were top producer andtop lister Karen Van Arsdale, number two producerRuth Trettis and number three producer Ted Dudley.
Van Arsdale, a consistent top producer in South-west Florida, received the company honor of beingnamed 1994 Sales Associate of the Year. She sold
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more than $23 million in 1994, makingher the second highest producer amongThe Prudential Florida Realty's 2,600sales associates statewide for the year.Van Arsdale has more than 11 yearsexperience in Naples real estate sales.She is a member of the Chairman'sCircle, ranking among the top 1% of allreal estate agents nationwide.
Ruth Trettis and Ted Dudley, bothconsistent top producers and membersof the Chairman's Circle, were alsorecognized as 1994 performance lead-ers. Trettis has more than 19 years ofreal estate experience, all with theNaples south office. Dudley has 15years rel estate experience in theNaples South office.
"Karen, Ruth and Ted have allworked very hard to establish and
maintain their excellent reputations,"said David Conn, Executive VicePresident/General Manager. "They aresuccessful in this industry because theyknow how to listen to their clients,anticipate their needs, and get the jobdone right the first time."
Van Arsdale, Trettis and Dudley areair regularly recognized as top produc-ers among the Prudential Real EstateAffiliates in the southeastern region ofthe United States.
Sanibel's Prudential offices arelocated at 1020 Periwinkle Way (sales)and 695 Tarpon Bay Road (rentals).The phone numbers for the respectiveoffices are 472-4000 and 472-5141 .ThePrudential Florida Realty also has a tollfree number: (800) 633-0042.
Trees continued from page 5
can be corrected, such as shallowwatering.
To restore a balance between top androot growth, transplanted trees oftenneed pruning if their roots have beendamaged in the process.
Newly planted trees (and shrubs)also benefit from small amounts of
slow-release fertilizer mixed in theplanting hole, providing a steady, bal-anced supply of nutrients. Follow labeldirections.
If a slow-release fertilizer is notmixed in the backfill, wait to apply sur-face fertilizers until you are sure rootgrowth has started.
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Tuesday. March 7. 1994 THE ISLANDER 9
Local Realtor Jan Tallentsaid that the area benefitedfrom the election as turnoverin the capital caused move-ment in the housing market.She expects this movement tocontinue as Gov. Chiles reor-ganizes several departments.
Noteworthy increases alsooccurred in the Lakeland-Winter Haven MSA - 16 per-cent; Fort Myers-Cape CoralMSA - 14 percent; Tampa-St.Peters-burg-Clearwater MSA -12 percent; and the OrlandoMSA - 9 percent.
Sanibei and Captiva islandsare included in the Fort Myers-Cape Coral MSA, where sin-gle-family, existing home sales
StatewideFlorida
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)Daytona Beach
- - FortLauderdaleFort Myers-Cape Coral
Fort Pkxat-Pait SL LucieGainesville
Lakeland-Winter HavenMelbourae-Titusville-Palm Bay
NaplesOcala
Orlando•. IJ~, " Sarasota-Bradenton
Tallahassee- Tainpa-St. Petersburg-Qeanvater
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton
Single-Family, Existing HomesRealtor Sales
1993 1994 % Change
92,937 102,670 10%
2,54612,6233,69724531,8711,9594,056
3,039. 13,291
4,209
1,909-2^744,167
1,1191,797
11,92254261,700
19.9408,123
1,6092,167
13,030X&43"2,016
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Single-Family, Basting HomesMedian Sales Price
1993 1994 % Change
$87,100 S87.80O
$73,200-."$102,800
$83,300.'" $80,200
$83,600"; $67,600,
$75,100
.".,$98,300$149,500$59,000$87,300
• * 591,600$92,500$75,800
$116,300
S75.50O
$85,000580,200-:S84.600
575,800
$144,800' S59.000"
S87.70O
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S97,900
S76,4005117,600
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The FAR's MSAstatistical chart.Due to incompletedata, the FortWalton, Jack-sonville, PanamaCity, Pensacolaand Punta GordaMSAs are notincluded on thechart.
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jumped from 3,697 in 1993 to 4,205 in1994. In the Naples MSA, the salesincrease for the respective years was1,119 to 1,609.
An added note of local interest fea-tured on the chart are the median salesprices of homes, as mentioned in thenotes from the Ocala MSA.
In the Fort Myers-Cape Coral MSA,the median price increased 2 percentfrom $83,600 in 1993 to $84,600 in1994.
In the Naples MSA, where the medi-an sales price is the highest in the state,the sales price actually declined 3 per-cent when comparing 1993 to 1994 -$149,500 to $144,800, respectively.The Naples MSA is also the only areawhere the median sales price diddecline over the year.
The highest median price increase
was in the Tallahassee MSA - 6 per-cent: $92,500 in 1993 to $97,900 in1994.
The next highest increase - 4 percent- occurred in the Miami MSA: $98,300in '93 to $101,800 in '94.
Statewide, the median sales priceincreased 1 percent: $87,100 in '93 to$87,800.
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Landscaping for Wildlife plaques awarded bySCCFBy Anne BellewIslander Staff Writer
Tuesday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, 1995, theNative Plant Nursery staff hosted a party at Connieand Jerry Holsinger's house to celebrate the burgeon-ing success of the Landscaping for Wildlife program
canopy that towered above the jungle of Brazilianpepper.
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and to recognize sevenmore island homeowners'efforts toward habitatrestoration in their littlecorners of the world.
Receiving the distinc-tive Luc Century plaqueswere Lois Dunnam, Anneand Charlie McCullough,Jim Krieger, Betty andRichard Gadient, DeeFulk, Jerry and EllieJohnson and Holsinger.The presentation followeda tour of the Holsingeryard which, just over ayear ago, was a strangledBrazilian pepper "desert"- no birds, no gopher tor-toises, no visible shrubsor flowers, no life at allexcept for the pepper.
The property encom-passes two types of islandhabitat - uplands and wet-lands - and the new life(plant and animal) that isemerging is almost unbe-lievable. The Holsingershave moved some plantspecimens, brought inothers that are native ornaturalized and let thosethat wanted to be there allalong and-couldn't sur-vive spring up and flour-ish in the new-found airand light. There is not thesmallest sprout of Brazil-ian pepper anywhere.
Probably the moststriking example of whatrampant pepper does nowstands in front of theHolsinger house - a 50-foot tall gumbo limbowith no leaves or branch-es below 40-45 feet.Moved from the back ofthe property, the only partof the tree to get light andair in the past was the
Fact Is, The Best Island GolfIsn't Even On The Island.
It's right here... on the signature 9thand 18th island greens at the beautiful andprivate Fiddlesticks Golf & Country Club.Best of all, non-residents can now joinFort Myers' most prestigious club.Fiddlesticks boasts two championshipgolf courses, including the famed 7162yard, par-72 "Long Mean" course. In addi-tion to great golf, members enjoy tennis on
six lighted clay courts, swimming in the heat-ed pool and fine dining in the newly
designed and expanded clubhouse (inprogress). So if you want to enjoy thevery best in island golf, we invite you toget off the island and visit FiddlesticksGolf 8c Country Club today or call Janet
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L 3 H O S C 3 P i I ! Cf continued from page 9Tuesday. March 7. 1994 THE fSLANDER 11
provides nourishment for butterfliesand their larvae in the plants she choos-es. Butterflies will nectar on almost anyof the native trees, shrubs and herba-ceous plants when they're in bloom(and love over-ripe bananas), but theyare very particular about the species ofplants on which their eggs are laid andon which their caterpillars feed.Holsinger has, for example, coontiesfor atalas and corky stem passion vines
for zebra long wings, gulf fritillariesand the delicate Julias. Atop her drainfield she has put in native lantana andsalvia for still more variety in her "but-terfly collection."
The day was beautiful - sunny andwarm. To be in the midst of what canbe done - on Sanibel or anywhere else -to create green space for both humansand wildlife was a inspirational experi-ence for everyone there.
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3M company tackles roof staining problemWhat is the ugly, black staining on rooftops that
has homeowners worrying about the condition oftheir shingles or even the value of their homes? 3Mkndws the answer and has armed the roofing industrywith a solution.
What looks like dirt, fungus, mildew or oil onrooftops is actually a specific type of algae calledGloeocapsa magma. This hardy organism thrives inhumid conditions and produces a dark, slimy, outersheath resulting in unsightly, black streaks runningdown roofs. The algae exist on all roof types and con-tinue to spread in nearly all regions of the U.S.
A new product from 3M, called the 3M AlgaeBlock System, is a special roofing granule mix thatprevents the growth of algae on roofing granules ofasphalt shingles. The system, a combination of algae-inhibiting copper roofing granules with standard roof-ing granules, is sold to shingle manufacturers under acertification program that guarantees the properamount of copper granules needed for algae resis-tance.
Years of 3M's research lead to the use of a patent-ed coating process that incorporates copper oxide in alayer beneath the colored ceramic pigment of roofinggranules - the component in a shingle that givesvibrant colors of white, cobalt blue or hunter green,for example, to roof designs. Normal weathering
causes the copper ions to leach through the granules,providing a controlled release and long-term resis-tance to algae growth on the granules so that a roofretains its original, clean appearance.
The 3M Algae Block System is incorporated intothe shingle product lines of these manufacturers:Atlas Roofing Corp., Celotex Corp., CertainTeed
Corp.; Globe Building Materials, U.S. Intec Inc.,Malarkey Roofing Company and PABCO RoofingProducts.
For more information, write to 3M Industrial Min-eral Products Division, P.O. Box 33225, 3M CenterBldg. 225-2N-07, St. Paul, MN 55133-3225, or call(800) 447-2914.
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Questions and answers with Popular Mechanics magazinelocated in the attic, they would probably be forgotten, trician examined our service panel and told us it wasThe resulting buildup of grease would be a potential made by Federal Pacific Co., about 35 or 40 years
Q: The previous owner of my house installed akitchen range hood vent that exits into the attic. I willsoon have my roof replaced, and at that time, will runthe vent through the roof. However, the pipe from thehood into the attic has a 7-inch diameter, and I wantto reduce this to 4 inches before extending it throughthe rooF. Will such a reduction cause a dangerousbuildup of grease in the pipe?
A: Yes, it could be a problem. The particles ofgrease that are in suspension will be deposited mainlyon the reducing coupling and the walls of the 4-inchdiameter extension. All kitchen range vent pipesshould be inspected periodically and cleaned if neces-sary. But since the reducer and extension would be
fire hazard.The existing vent pipe should be extended through
the roof without reducing its diameter. In addition tobeing safer, your exhaust fan will operate more effi-ciently without the added resistance that would resultfrom the reduction. The pipe should be flashed prop-erly at the roof joint, and have a storm collar and arain hood. Also, if there is no damper over the fan,one should be installed.
Q: Recently, an electrical wall outlet in our homeshorted out and threw sparks around violently. To myamazement, the circuit breaker failed to trip. An elec-
ago. According to him, the split bus panel is illegalby today's standards and he recommends replacingthe entire panel box with a new one that would costbetween $600 and $700. Is there a better or more rea-sonable solution? We are concerned for our safetyand are looking for help.
A: There may be a more reasonable solution thanreplacing the entire electrical panel box. Your splitbus panel is not causing your circuit breaker problemeven though it is not in compliance with the latestElectrical Code.
Please see Q&A, page 13
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House approves compensation forproperty values reduced by regulations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The deregulation-mindedHouse wants to compensate people when environ-mental restrictions devalue their property, but the sen-timent is not as clear in the Senate.
The property rights bill, which the Houseapproved 277-148 on Friday, is aimed at providingrelief for landowners whose property values arereduced because of wetlands or endangered species-protection regulations.
"Americans feel they are being bombarded bydumb regulations," said Republican Whip TomDeLay of Texas. He said he is optimistic some formof property rights legislation would also emerge fromthe Senate.
The Private Property Protection Act wouldrequire a federal agency to compensate landowners ifan action to preserve wetlands or endangered speciesreduces the land's value by at least 20 percent.
The measure would broaden the traditional defi-nition courts have given to a "regulatory taking" ofproperty. Courts generally have ruled there is no gov-ernment "taking" unless all value of the property islost.
The legislation's prospects in the Senate aren'tclear. Senators have introduced several property-rights proposals more modest than the House version,but none has been examined closely.
Environmentalists predicted that if the Housebill — part of the GOP's "Contract With America"agenda — survives in the Senate it could amount todestroying wetlands and endangered species protec-tion programs. They reason that agencies would bereluctant to press enforcement, fearing compensationclaims they could not afford to pay.
The bill limits the compensation requirement towetlands and endangered species protection regula-tions as well as federal actions involving distributionof water rights — an issue especially important in theWest.
A property owner could seek compensation forland targeted by the regulations on endangeredspecies or wetlands, or where a rancher is deprived ofwater rights as long as the loss is at least 20 percentof the property's market value.
In two days of debate, supporters of the bill pro-duced a litany of "horror stories" in which small
landowners were deprived of maximum use of theirland by federal agencies because the land wasdeclared a wetland or habitat for an endangeredspecies.
"People believe government no longer is theirservant — it's their master," said Rep. Billy Tauzin,D-La.
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In 1981, the National electrical Code was modifiedto disallow the future installation of a split bus in res-idential construction. Electrical Code modificationsare not retroactive, and do not affect existing installa-tions. The purpose of the code change was to ensurethat the panel electrical box would have a master dis-connect.
After 35 years, if a circuit breaker never tripped, itis possible that corrosion deposits have formedaround the tripping mechanism which would causethe breaker to malfunction. As a precautionary mea-sure, a homeowner should — once a year — trip thebreaker (move it to the off position) and reset it foreach circuit including the master disconnect, if thereis one.
Since one of your Federal Pacific breakers mal-functioned, it would be prudent to replace all the cir-cuit breakers. This would be less costly than replac-ing the entire panel box. For your protection, the newcircuit breakers should be approved by Underwriter'sLaboratories (U.L. Listed) or other independent test-ing laboratory.
However, if present-day circuit breakers will not fityour panel box, you will have to replace the entirebox.
Q: My Kenmore washing machine seems to betaking longer for the tub to fill with water. I knowthere is no trouble with the water pressure in myhome, so what could be causing this problem?
A: If your washer isn't filling with water rapidly, itmay be that its supplyhoses are kinked, thesupply valves are not
. fully open or the filterscreen washers may beclogged by minerals ordirt.
The first step incleaning the screens isto unplug the washerand pull it away fromthe wall to gain accessto the water inlet mix-ing valve on themachine's back. Turnboth the hot and coldwater inlet valves off,and using slip joint pli-ers, unscrew the hosesfrom the mixing valve.A little water may leakout when you do this, sokeep an old towelhandy.
Next, using a thinblade screw driver orneedle nose pliers, care-fully remove the filterfrom each valve inlet.Clean each screen underrunning water with anold tooth brush.Reinstall the screenswith the rounded part ofthe screen facing you.
Before reattachingthe hoses to the in.etmixing valve, unscrewthe hoses from the hotand cold supply valves,and check for screens atthis end. If you findscreens here, clean orreplace them if dam-aged.
Rea.tach the hoses,check for leaks and fillthe machine to test for
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water flow.Q: What can I do to provide instant hot water to
every hot water faucet. My house is one level withthe water heater on one end and the bathrooms on theother end, some 60 feet away. The water pipes areattached to the floor joists.
A. If you want an instant hot water system, you'llhave to install a recirculation line in the hot waterpiping. However, whether you can easily install arecirculating system will depend on the accessibilityof the pipes. Most homes have a non-circulating hotwater system, which has the disadvantage of wastingtime and water.
In your case, assuming there is a 34-inch-diameterwater pipe between the water heater and the bath-room faucet, the 60 feet of pipe will contain about1.35 gallons of water which is wasted while waitingfor hot water (assuming you let this water run downthe drain). The disadvantage of a recirculating hotwater system is that it will result in a slight increasein your fuel bill. However, to minimize heat loss andconserve energy, the hot water distribution pipes canbe insulated.
To convert your system to a recirculating type, youneed to connect a 12-inch-diameter pipe to the hotwater supply pipe at the fixture that's farthest fromthe water heater, and run it back to the water heater.Several feet before the water heater, install a checkvalve, a globe valve, a recirculating pump and anoth-er globe valve. Next, remove the drain valve at thebottom of the heater and install a tee fitting in theopening. Reconnect the valve to one end of the teeand connect the return line to the other end.
The globe valves are needed to isolate the pump inthe event that a repair or replacement of the pump isnecessary. You can buy a recirculating pump at mostplumbing-heating supply stores. The check valve isinstalled so the water flows in one direction, towardthe heater. Otherwise, if the pump is not operating,comparatively cooler water from the bottom of thetank could enter the line, flow parallel to the hotwater supply line, and out the tap at the sink or show-er.
Q: I was wondering if you have a solution to myproblem. A leaky roof left water spots on my bed-room ceiling. I have had the roof fixed, and I havetried to paint over the spots, but they just showthrough,
A: There are a number of products on the marketthat will solve your problem. They are available athardware stores, paint stores and home centers, andare referred to as water stain blockers or sealers (alsocalled stain-Mocking primers and stain-blocking seal-ers).
The stain-blocking sealer-primer is applied to theceiling with a brush or roller, or it is sprayed on (it'savailable in aerosol cans). After the sealer-primer isdry, r/aint the ceiling.
Q; I've heard the term "marine boot glazing"applied to home windows. Can you tell me what thisis, exactly?
A: You would think you walked into a boatingsupply house to hear your local window retailer talkabout marine boot glazing. But the term is well suitedto the high and dry. It refers to a flexible vinyl bootwhich is stretched around an insulated glass lite(often referred to in the window trade as an IGU, forinsulated glass unit). It prevents moisture and air pen-etration. The boot is installed at the factory or can bere-installed with a new IGU in case the existing oneis broken by a flying object, such as a fish, forinstance.
Q: My concern involves the black mortar used onthe brickwork of my 10-year-old home. This mortarwas used to accent the bricks.
When it was new, the mortar was very black.
Please see Q&A, page 16
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Water plays a vital role in any gardenWater is the rage in gardening these days. From
simple containers to ornate ponds, people are havinga romp with growing water lilies and lotuses and nur-turing goldfish.
"When we garden with water we can indulge ourfantasies," says author James Van Sweden in a newbook on the subject. "Water can play a role in anygarden, no matter the budget, no matter the garden'ssize."
The 205-page book, "Gardening with Water," ispublished by Random House, New York.
"All you need are a faucet and a hose," saysanother writer, Hayden McKaskle.
McKaskle, publisher of "The Lily P a d , " abimonthly newsletter devoted to the pastime, enjoysthree varisized ornamental ponds which he createdhimself at his place in Nashville, Tenn.
In a telephone interview, McKaskle said the waterfad took off in the last five years as containers, equip-ment, plants and fish became easy to find. "The LilyPad" ($15 yearly, P.O. Box 3309, Brentwood, Term.,37024) now has subscribers in 29 states and alsoabroad, McKaskle said. Hobbyists formed clubs, usu-
ally known as koi clubs — from the Japanese carp,and these have mushroomed.
"A great thing to do is a container water garden,"McKaskle said. "These have become very popular,and they're great for decks, patios. You can get some-thing 36 inches in diameter, a polyethylene pot. Thereare also some terra cotta (pots), in color.
"And you can grow water lilies, dwarf lotuses andeven have one or two goldfish. I've seen a lot of peo-ple do that. And that's a great start. You can even puta small pump in there and get the sound of water."
McKaskle said most of the pots now "are sealed orthey have a plug. So no liner is necessary for a con-tainer that's made to be a water garden."
He emphasized that you need four to six hours ofdirect sunlight if you want water plants to bloom.Another thing to consider is "entertainment."
"If you have a deck or a patio and spend a lot oftime out there with company, you need to locate yourwater garden as close to that area as possible," hesaid. "You'll enjoy it a whole lot more than if you putit 50 feet away."
Moving up from containers to small ornamental
ponds, McKaskle said he has seen hundreds in thelast few years with typical dimensions of 6-by-8 or 8-by-10 feet and a depth of 18 inches to three feet.
Once you dig the hole and take out all rocks, rootsand other abrasives, it's a good idea to line it firstwith something like old carpeting to cushion and pro-tect the liner you're going to put in, McKaskle said.
This liner can be bought cut to size from watergardening retail facilities, McKaskle said.
Experts say one of the best on the market is theEPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) liner.Buyers are warned to make certain they obtain a fish-grade liner instead of an EPDM roofing liner whosechemicals may leach out and kill aquatic life. The lin-ers are expected to last at least 20 years.
After you've filled your pond and started your firstplants, you may want to graduate to a fountain pump,a filter for cleaning the water, an automatic refillvalve, a pool de-icer and lighting.
While the book discusses ponds and pools on agrandiose scale, van Sweden says, "The simplestwater forms built from simple materials are often themost beautiful."
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I INTERVAL FOR SALE]Call me to purchase or sell vacationtime share weeks on Sanibel. HerbSimon, Broker-Realtor. Office 772-1010. 1-800-831-4453. Residence574-5697, 1-800-933-1458.Professional Realty Consultants ofLee County, Inc.3/7)95 — t t i t — 2081861.8
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Lehigh - approximate 1/4 acredeveloped area. All utilitiesw/foundation for 3 BR, double
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._. „ „ , . , „ „ „ „ , „ BA, family room w/fireplace, doublegarage, complete w/plumbing. Tax 9ara9£ 2 n d caged pool on secludedassessed at $16,000. Partofimpact lotwith Gulf access. 481-6130., . . . . . . —1 . . f 3/10/95 — tttt-210B3»34-1
ACREAGE
Seasonal rental available now forMarch & April. Steps to the Beach.Weekly or monthly available.Includes cable & phone. Call now!Also listings for next year. 463-00593/9/95 —tStS—21084590-3
Western NC mountain home.Secluded 2 story w/deck & fireplace.Fully furnished - bring toothbrush.Privately owned & immaculatelymaintained. Sleeps 6. $275/wk.Free color brochure. 704-644-9470.a/n/as — tttt—2ioasi«5-6
Seasonal rental, large extra nice 1bedroom apartment on Ft. MyersBeach. Available March 15 - April'95. By week or month. 765-44133/9/95 —tttt—21085657-5
5 acres, Saddlewood FarmsSubdivision, near Trafalgar School.Cleared, ready for building. Zonedagricultural 2. Great for horses.$10,000, down, owner financing.$54,000. total or best. 995-36873/10/95 — t t t t — 2108405O-1
CaptivaOn Gulf Estate home.
3 or 4 BR/3 BA, ultimate luxury,all amenities,
lap pool, exercise room.Weekly rentals available.Owner (813) 395-0162
3/28/9 5 — t t t t — 21024247-3
• • • • • • *SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION
Gulf CottageA* Bating - Directly on the
Beach.3 BR/3 BA plus Loft.
A Few Choice Dates AvailableMar. 25 - Apr. 13
Also book now for Summerand Fall.
When only the best will dol813-472-0655813-472-0S25
Leave message.
• • • • • •3/21/95 —t t t t— 2103:276-3
EXTREMELY RARE: Approx.2.32 acre multi-unit near beach
parcel on Sanibel has justbecome available.
Should support 5 dwellingunitsl
Ideal minor subdivision orunique ESTATE setting
with mainhome/guest home/caretakerscottage/pool & tennis/& more.Beach access/lakefront andpriced to sell at $279,000.
Call Charles Sobczak,Realtor Assoc. with PMR
for additional details,(813) 472-1511or after hours at(813) 472-8162
3/7/95 —t t t t— 21084498-3
LOTS FOR SALE
Two lots In The Dunes.One has beautiful expansive
lake view. Other looks onpreserve. For more Information
call395-0909
3/7/95 —tt t t— 210242.58-3
CANAL LOTSSeawalled
$65,000 and Up.Walk to The Beach!
Sanibel S Marco IslandProperties, Inc.(813) 472-4808
Fresh waterfront S.W. area of nicehomes, 1140 S.W. 39th St., block3295, lots 7 & 8, $9,900 - terms.458-8551.3/10/95 — t t t t— 2108334Q.1
Waterfront Lots - For sale Blk1601, Lots 73 & 74. Gulf access$40,000. 945-25593/9/95 —ttt t— 21084543-1
Cape Coral - waterfront lot, unit 16,blk. 1478, lots 15 & 16. Also offwater lot, unit 16, Blk. 1421, lots 29& 30. Write owner 9816 S. CharlesSt., Chicago, IL 60643.3/10/93 —tttt—21084773-1
Waterfront lot, Cape Coral, directacceses to River, must sell. Pricenegotiable I 813-495-70353/8/95 -lttt-21088504.1
Cape Coral. Two (2) lot sites. OneVan Buren near Coral Oaks, (unit57). One new home area (unit 74).Can't use, wants package deal,$10,500 clear. 945-1864.3/10/85 —tttt—21085884.1
Cape Coral - Unit 64, 52nd Street,80-125, southern exposure.Seawall, dock, dual water line,sewer, direct access, sailboat canal,view length of canal. 482-56163/10/95 — tttt--21086042-1
Secluded! North Port CharlotteHomesite. Paved Road. Power.Near I-75 Exits 32 & 33. MapMailed/Faxed. Drive Out, Look ForSign. Only $2,900 Cash or E-ZCredit!! 1-800-329-3780.3/18/93 —tttt-21086062-6
Direct access on 70 feet of Riverand 120 ft. canal. Boat dock, on cul-de-sac. Ideal location. 10,500 sq. ft.of land. 2,800 sq, ft. Blue printavailable for construction. Someowner financing. Call now. 466-74564/6/95 — tttt—210B4662-1
Lakefront Paradise by owner. RareSanibel find. Breathtaking view onbeautiful lake in private community.Quiet cul-de-sac. Large waterfrontage. Priced to sell. 201-569-5033.4/27/95 — tttt-210B4692-3
TIRED OF DRIVING THE ISLAND?Selling waterfront estate - Sarasota... 3 BR 3 BA, 2000 sq. ft. +/-. Relax,walk in protected area w/o fear night/ day thru lush acreage adornedwith 100 varieties trees / plants.From the privacy of your groundfloor lanai, view spectacular sunsetsover water ... pool, boat, fish dock,bird sanctuary ... minutes to club,§olf, tennis, world reknown
eaches. Maintenance free turnkey and leave. Best kept secret of amillion dollar lifestyle in culturalCapital of Florida (opera, livetheatres, ballet, Big Bands, etc.)Appraised $235,000 w/ofurnishings. FAX Executor 813-966-7820 or reply P.O. Box 21232,Sarasota, 34276-4232.3/10/95 -tttt-21086149-3
FOR SALE BY.OWNER
GULF PINESPRICE REDUCED
Two contiguous oversized lotsin Gulf Pines close to tennis
courts, pool and beach.Electricity, water and sewersare in. Priced at $119,500 and$129,500 with 3 year owner
financing available at 7-1/2%20% down.
Call 472-60973)31/95 - t t t i - •».....•,,, .,
Owner must sell immediately!3/2-1/2 duplex in Dunes C.C.
Great primary residence_ or rental income.
No R.E. commission putsprice below F.M.V. All
reasonable offers considered.Brian 505-344-7383
31SISS - t l t t - 21039417.3BUY OWNER - 1000's of propertiesfor sale all areas/ prices - Call forfree list. No commissions. 1-800-408-1999 - T.V. Show Sun. 10 A.M.Ch. 26 or 7.
3/15/95 —tttt—21061388-1
Real Estate
TuesdayMarch 7,1995 Classifieds 15
FOR SALE BYOWNER
Sanibel - Mariner Point. Two leveltownhouse. 2 BR/2-1/2 BA.Upgrades, furnished. Bay view.Tennis, pools, fishing pier. Boatdockage available. Clear access toGulf. $265,000. 813-395-1672.3/9/95 — t t t t —210B3006.3
Beautiful Bay Village Condo (F.M.B.)2 BR/2 BA, low-rise on Bay - Shortwalk to Beach. Large heated pool,tennis, shuffleboard, fishing dock,under-building parking, elevator,$96,500. Unfurnished stunningview. Owner 765-59633/7/B5 —tttt—210B4874-5
Sanibel Inn Condo2 BR/2 BA, top floor unit. Fully
furnished, superior rentalhistory, gross revenues, 1993
$48,000+, 1994 $44,000+Listed at $349,000.
Agents welcome612-926-7976
3/10/85 —ttt t— 21085121.3
Sanibel-Rabbit Rd. near beach anddeeded access 2 BR/2 BA, volumeceilings, assumable loan. Greatvalue and rental. Only $183,900.For appt. 395-20253/8/95 —tttt—21085464-3
By owner, selling 2 bedroom, 2bath condo. Completelyremodeled 1994. Completelyfurnished, second owner neverrented. Quiet, adultneighborhood. Pool, tennis,nature walk, etc. Must see.Must sell. 813-731-23033/8/95 —tttt—21085527-1
Custom three bedrooms, two baths,pool, fenced, satellite, kitchen
sewers, impact fees paid. Close toCaloosa School & hospital. $98,900.
458-23843/10/85 - t t t t — 21085800-1
New 3/2 w/pool bath, 2,319 sq. ft,,appliances, carpet, floor tile, citywater. Only $87,900. S.E. 7th St.near Sun Splash. 997-8789, 768-0564..3)10/95 —tttt—21085894-18 Lakes - Gulf access - 5011 S.W.Skyline - 2043 sq. ft. Custom Split3/2.5/2. Din. & llv. rms., kitchen,family room, M. bath w/Jacuzzi.Newer roof & cupboards, sprinklersystem. Dock & lift. Freshly painted -Immaculate. $189,900.540-13893/17/88 —tttt—210B6037-1
Ft. Myers - Fabulous location onWhiskey Creek. River access.Superb surroundingsl 4/3 ranch,fireplace, marble, nail entrance,sunken bath, screened lanai, pool,dock. Incomparable view, extras.$325,000.(813)482-5594.3/11/85 —ttt t— 21086230-1__
BOCA GRANDEHOMES
GULF SHORES NORTHLuxury 4 bedroom, 2 bath home inne only undeveloped Subdivisioni f " m Boca Grande. ExcellentGrowth Potentiall Overbuilt qualityappointed residence on largelandscaped lot with 360s waterviews; sunset views from largescreened porch and MBR deck.Deeded Gulf and Lake access hugeBeach! Gourmet kitchen, fireplace,Anderson, Koehler, Jacuzzi andmuch more! Flexible, expandable°esign for use as a private home,rental property or both. Fullyjurnisned turnkey. Price reducedfrom $659K. Anxious to Sell $629K.gall Owner: 813-697-4339 for appt.serious buyers may inquire within at16241 Sunset Pines Circle.J'31/95 — t t t i — 21074727-7
CAPE CORAL• HOMES
3 BD/2 BA, approx. 1800 sq. ft., 2far garage, split, immaculate, newlyremodeled, spa, fenced, dual water,sewer, owner finance. Lease optionPossible. $79,900. No realtors. 940-<•*» mobile phone,f ii2 -mt-21085798.1 ,"•locating - must sell - byi"2f- Appraised Jan. 93*}[93,800. Priced to sell atI'74,900. Direct accessWlbt l fi
ect acesWlboat canal, fireplace, pool,3 BD/2 BA.' Call forappointment, 939-0455.•3/18)85 -tttt-210B5B77-1P'e ooim H o m e ( o r ^ e b a r g a i n
"1850 sq. ft. living area.'3s, den, possible 4th bdrm.
ng room w/French doors. 'Twocar garage & corner lot. $101,900.Call ASAP, Bernie Braden Realty,ftc. 574'6300. Al Rizzl or AnnMaiorella.J/1B/9» -tttt-210B603B-1
CAPE CORALHOMES
• • • • • • • • • •4 BEDROOM/3 BATH CUSTOM
BUILT HOME.FIREPLACE, ALARM,SPRINKLER SYSTEM,
INTERCOM, SPIRAL STAIRSWITH VERY URGE 2NDMASTER SUITE WITH
BALCONY. HUGE CLOSETSTHROUGHOUT, LOTS OFTILE. POOL, SPA. EXTRA
LARGE LANAI WITH LUSHSHRUBS & ROCK WATERFALL
ALL LIGHTED. SKYLIGHTS,CATHEDRAL BEAMED
CEIUNGS, TRIPLE LOT SITE.GOOD LOCATION • CLOSE TO
SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, NOBRIDGE TOLL TO PAY.
LOCATED ON HANCOCKBRIDGE PKWY.
FORMER MODEL HOME.SOME OWNER FINANCE.
$125,900.CALL FOR APPOINTMENT
AFTER 5:30 P.M. WEEKDAYSAND ANYTIME WEEKENDS,
574-7077.3/8/85 —tut— 21073781-1
5 BR & 3 Bath$99,900
902 S.E. 30th St. C.C.TIME RUNNING OUT!
Price going up!
IDEAL LAYOUT FORINLAW SUITE
15X28 GREAT ROOMW/WOODEN BEAM
CATHEDRAL CEILING.7 PADDLE FANS,
TWO CAR GARAGE,FENCED CORNER LOT,
ALL UTILITIES.LOTS OF FRUIT TREES,
NICE PALMS,NEW UPGRADED CARPET -
FRESHLY PAINTEDINTERIOR.
MOVE-IN CONDITIONBrokers Welcome
Call 772-7756 Todayfor appointment
3/8/95 - t t t t - 21073318-1
PRICE REDUCEDBY OWNER
$73,900LOVELY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
SPACIOUS HOME IN CAPECORAL 2-CAR GARAGE,
LARGE SCREENED LANAI(34'XIT), VAULTED CEDARCEIUNGS AND SKYLIGHTS
ADD TO THE BEAUTY OF THISBRIGHT S AIRY HOME.OVERSIZED FENCED
CORNER LOT. 1 BLOCKSSOUTH OF HANCOCK
PARKWAY.2225 S.E. 1ST TERR.. SHOWN BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY
458-08613/20/95 - i f « « - - 21086140-1
|FORT MYERS HOMhS|$39,900. Nice retirement or winterhome. Close to everything, centrallylocated. Reasonabley Priced. 3BD/2 BA, central heat, a«v Manyextras. Move-in condition. 334-6386
™?iy
FT. MYERS BEACHHOMES
By Owner: Financingavailable, toqualified buyer - 2 BH/1 BA, nicerocation, Mid-Island. 463-9620 after6 P M. or leave message. No agents
^ ? f cDrastically reduced. Builder's home,245 Natureview - Ft. Myers Beach -4 800 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2fireplaces, security system, zonings for 2 family. Best location on theIsland. Call 463-6382. PricedI to sell.3/10/85 -Mtt-2mB09B9.5
I LEE COUNTY HOMES |
EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised Inthis newspaper Is subject to
the Federal Fair Housing Act of1968 which makes it Illegal to
advertise any preference,limitation or discrimination
based on race, color, religion,sex, handicap, familial status
or national origin, or anintention to make such
preference, limitation ordiscrimination. This publication
will not knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate
which Is In violation of the law.Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellingsadvertised In this newspaper
are available on an equalopportunity basis.
3/22/2012 —t t t t— 2072220-1
Free,... List of Homes For Sale byOwner - Prices/ Address/ Phone #"s.Ft. Myers 482-0555. Cape Coral542-3333 Help-U-Sell R.E.3/24/15 —tttt—21070034.8
Free information on how to sell yourhome before you buy or build. Thechoice is yours. Don't wait, call now.Bob Bosler, 337-5611. NancyJackson Realty, 543-6677.3)31/85 —tttt—21085826-1
SANIBEL/CAPTIVAHOMES
Shell Harbor canal front groundlevel home. 3 BR/2 BA plus den oroffice. Newly decorated, newappliances, split floor plan,completely furnished. Steps toprivate beach. $327,000. 395-9269- owner.3/28/85 —tttt—21081973-3
SOUTH FORTMYERS HOMES
Brand spa king new!312, tile roof, loaded with
extras. No realtors - we passthe savings onto you!
Around comer from HealthPark
Exclusive neighborhood.$205,000.
Call 433-3123.3/B/85 —t t t t— 21085332-1
GENERAL REALESTATE
BOCA GRANDERemember Sanibel
15 yrs. ago?Try Boca Grande this year
Beachfront accommodations,villas, and/or private homes
available.Call toll free for Information
1-800-881-2622Boca Grande
Real Estate, Inc.3)17/85 - t t t t — 210B3832-7
Are you Interested In saving$$$ on your mortgage without
refinancing?Call for no-cost consulation.Tharp Financial Services, a
Fountain View RV Park: Furn. 12"Wunit + Fl rm.. carpeted, vinyl siding,shingle roof, on pet row, 55+ park.Asking $39,995 or best offer. 813-275-2024. •3/10/95 -tttt—21082600-1
By Ownerl 2 BR/2 BA, kitchen,dining, living & porch w/louverwindows, utility shed W/D. 2 carcarport, good condition, gatedcommunity, 55+ Buccaneer Estates$39,500. Serious buyers please call283-88733/8/95 —Hit—21084495-1
North Fort Myers Lake FairwaysCountry Club. Gated community. 2BR, 2 BA, large enclosed lanai,maintenance & lawn contractincluded. Extras! Low lot rent.$53,000,731-1302.3/10/85 - t t t t -2 t0860ia .1
MOBILE HOMES FORSALE
New 3 Bd, 2 Ba mobile homes onland, with county water, septic &power. Price includes set-up, A/C,skirting steps. Limited spacesavailable. $39,900. Jamie 995-1883Dlr. Under $400 per mo.3/22/85 —tttt—21081865-9
2 bedroom, 1 bath, 12x56 mobilehome, new vinyl siding - windows.Bathroom remodeled. Drywallinterior. Freshly painted, centralheat & air, 12x20 screened porch,family park, possible ownerfinancing. Nice. $8,900. 466-0770.3/8/95 — tttt—21082137-1
Indian Creek Mobile Home Park,F.M.B. Corner of Pine Ridge & SanCarlos. Double wide - 2/2, largekitchen & master bath on a lake,furnished, excellent condition.Active adult community. 466-61663/9/95 — tttt—210845B4-3
Double wide Fleetwood, 3/BR,vaulted ceilings, split plan, familypark, kids/pets. Own your land. Pool,N.F.M. Two screened porches,conditioning system, fruit trees,$42,500. $7,500 down. Owner carry.543-2252, 543-6378.3/21/95 —tttt—21085276-1
Periwinkle Park - Sanibel -1991 2ffMobile Home. Fully furnished with24' X 10' Florida room, $32,500.1988 36' X 12' Mobile Home. Fullyfurnished with 34" x 10' Floridaroom. $52,500. Call Bill 395-67463/8/95 — t t t t —21085507-3
12 X 56 Mobile Home, central heat,and air. Shade and fruit trees. Mustsell A.S.A.P. in process of beingremodeled. Located San SouclLakes, $5,00O. Call 997-28533/B/95 —tttt—21085525-1
Old Bridge Village - Single wide 12 X64 - Unfurnished - Roof over, 2porches, enclosed and carpeted,washer-dryer, freezer, refrigerator,drapes. Asking $11,000. Must sell -Make offer. 543-36723/10/95 —tttt—21085725-1
Sacrifice Sale, $38,000. PuntaGorda, Beautiful 2 BR/2 FullBath Mfg. Home on Lake innice Retirement Community.Close to everything. Fullyfurnished, new appliances,fans, many extras. 1-813-575-7835.3)11)95 — l l » - 21OB6188-6
LEASE/OPTION j3/2 split S.W. Cape, exclusive areawith pool & spa. Owner will finance.For details call 945-2619 from 5:00p.m. to 9;00 p.m.3/9/95 —tttt—21083804-1
INVESTMENTPROPERTY
Small strip center, main road, 11stores, 100% leased. $600,000. with$200,000. down, might accept realestate for down payment. ChuckBundschu Inc. Realtor, ContactChuck 481-0300.3/9/93 —tttl—210765B3-1
22 unit apartment/motel,$1,000,000. owner will finance,might accept real estate for downpayment. Owner wishes to retireand will carry unpaid balance.Chuck Bundshu Inc. Realtor.Contact Chuck 481-0300.3/9/93 — t t t l — 21076584-1
COMMERCIALPROPERTY/SALE
Warehouse reduced to $98,500,corner of Market & Alicia - 3overhead doors, security system,multiple offices + 2 bathrooms. Askfor Libby Dahim or Marlene Wild,Home Hunters, 939-0001.3/10/93 —tttl—21079120-1
Two office buildings for sale.College Parkway, $1,075,000w/assumable financing - no bankinvolved. 10% CAP rate. Also CapeCora! Parkway, $400,000.10% CAPrate. Mark Alexander & Company,433-0400.3/15)85 —tttt—21083387-1
COMMERCIALPROPERTY/RENT
Downtown Cape Coral •Executive suites, 108 to 883sq. ft., electric, water t, trashservice Included. From $150.Also available 2690 sq. ft. forRetall/office/warehouse, 17 It.ceilings, $1350. 542-5436 or481-95483/14/95 — tttt—210B0T4Q.1
Lease prime Periwinkle Wayretail, 1238 or 3358 s.f.Free standing building.
472-22803/28/95 —t l t t— 210tt963-3
FREE RENT - FIRST MONTH -1,400 SQ FT. CAPE COLAL,CARPETED - DESK • CABINETSINC., PROFESSIONAL OFFICE.$700yMO. 549-2970.3/8/85 —Hit—210B2523-1
Store, office, 1,000 sq. ft. DowntownCape, Lafayette St. $395. firm. 549-3978. Available March 1st.3/10/95 —till—21084518-1
1,000 sq. ft. office or store space forrent. $500 plus tax. 4632 VincennesBlvd., Cape Coral. Call 549-0555 or542-8714.3/17J95 —tttt—21085731-1
Must sell. Auto garage on Fowler, 4bays, 2 lifts, 14 ft. high doors, veryclean, owner financing. Call forappointment 772-1246.3/10/95 — tttt—21086036-1
Cape good downtown location, 750S.F. $325/mo. 549-2939.3/10/95 —tttt— 21086076.1
PELICAN PLACEOffice or retail space available
In centar containing BarrierIsland Pharmacy, Lagorlo's
Pizza and Goodwill.472-1439
2440 Palm Ridge Road.3/29/93 —ttt t— 2063523-3
Commercial Property.Centrally located on
Periwinkle Way.Ideal for offices or
commercial service business.Vacant A available
for occupancy.Call Ann
8:30-5:00 395-0888After 5:00 466-0330
3/9/95 —tt t t— 21051752-3
BEST BUSINESSLOCATION
One mile West of 1-75 onCOLONIAL BOULEVARD
Stores w/Warehouse2,700 sq. ft. w/AC & Overhead
1,350 sq. ft. - w/AC & Office1,350 s<j. ft. w/small office.
482-68793/22/95 — t i l l — 21063135-1
ROOMS FOR RENT |Master bedoom and bath, cableT.V., laundry and kitchen privileges,$75 week. 772-1097. Smokers O.K.3/8/93 —tttt—21085322-1
APARTMENTS &DUPLEXES FOR RENT
Ft. Myers Beach Apartment for rent- Completely furnished w/utilities,cable TV. Boat dock & private drive.Weekly or monthly. $295. per weekor $975. per mo. 463-97973/31/95 — tttt—21079»42-5
ABIDE at furnished efficiency onwater, pool, dock, quiet, clean, lowrates. Also large 1 bedroomapartment. Available March & April.542-3464.3)17)95 — tm-210B3381-1
Ouiet country atmosphere, N.F.M. 2BD, carport, washer-dryer hook-ups, hall acre lot, includes water -trash -septic, $465/mo. Also 1 BDcottage, E>M., $315/mo. Also 3/BD,double wide, N.F.M. $500/mo.Deposits required. 945-1800, 543-2252, 543-6378.3/21/93 —tttt—21085278-1
Jackson St. & Canal, Ft. Myers, 2BR/2 BA includes water, garbage &lawn care. $425. plus sec. of $250.543-24923/15/9 5 —1111—21085523-1
South Cape Duplex, 3 bedrooms, 2bath, garage, blinds, fans all rooms,dome kitchen, stove, fridge,dishwasher, disposal. Trash pickupincluded. No pets!! Walk to library,$540. plus security. 813-575-40333/9/95 ~ t » i » —2108J6B4-1
South near Ft. Myers Beach, 1bedroom, 1 bath unfurnished,includes garbage & lawn care. $450plus $250 security. 543-2492.3)10/85 —tttS—21OB5B48-1
] WANTED TO RENT |Enlisting the help of all angels to find3 or 4 bedroom house to rentannually on Sanibel or will house sit.Call Shirley, 216-645-4108 or Tara,804-721-7413.3/2B/95 —t t t t — 21081878-3
CONDOS FOR RENT]
SOUTH SEAS PLANTATIONLands End Village, 3 BR/3 BA.
Fantastic view of Gulf andRedfish Pass, weekly or
monthly rates. Save direct.Owner, Days 800-227-3633
The Atrium - 2 BR/2 BA condo.Beautifully decorated, overlookinggulf. All amenities. 2-week minimum.Available January. Owner (313)886-4757.3/28/85 —ttll—2H65884-3
Captiva Shores, spa, 2 BD/2 BA,bay to beach, pool. Available April,May & summer. Call owner fordiscount rates. 914-967-3023.3/28)»5 —ttft—21069242-3
If you have 30 days or more tospend at perhaps the nicest placeon Sanibel, are a caring person orfamily, we have the place for youl2,000 sq. ft. Gulf front condo 2 BFl/2BA w/den, Jacuzzi. Low densitycomplex. 2 lap pools, sauna, 6lighted tennis courts. Like new &would like to keep that way. March,April & summer months available.Call owner 216-568-01093/28)95 —tttt-21077915-3
Covered parking - 1 bedroom, 1bath, large unit, 2nd floor withbalcony overlooking pool andgarden, near Edison Mall.$425/month, first, last and $200security deposit. After 6:00 p.m. 772-9265.3(9/95 — ISSt—21083564-1
Direct Gulf view w/golf privileges atthe Dunes. 2 BR/2 BA, top floor,newest building at Tortuga Beach.Available 1 st week of Apri((Mar. 31 -Apr. 7) $1950. Call owner, 813-395-
, 0638.3/7)9 5 —tttt—21088203-3
San Carlos Park. Large 2 BR/2 BAcondo, pool, tennis, $525. mo. plusdep.267-6439 V . V . •3/C/85 —Ittt—21085332-1
Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo forlease. Just reburbished, lots of whitetile. New carpet, security shutters onscreened porch. Pooi. South FortMyers $550/mo. 481-6125 / 768-53473/9/95 — tltt—210B5616-1
HOMES FOR RENT"!
fou can only get there by boator plane. Very private, very
special. North Ctptlva Island.Superb fishing, shelling andlegendary sunsets! Sort of
Sanibel before causeway. Beour guest in a luxury 3 BR/2 BA
beachfront home with tennis,pool and a golf cart to explore
the Island. Off season ratesuntil Thanksgiving $1,500/wk.,
then $2,100/wk. till Easter.Call Elizabeth Faiella at
407-647-6111.3)28/95 —tttt— 2084055-3
West Sanibel. Fully furnished iargehome. Boat ramp, short walk tobeach and Blind Pass Bridge.Excellent condition. For info, call810-954-1718 evenings &weekends.3/9/95 — llti-~i10BS133-3
Bokeelia, nice two bedroom homefor rent. Direct access canal front.The right renter who will mow.maintain, gets a fair $500. permonth rent. No pets. 574-34803/9/9 5 —tttt—210B5623-1
Large canal 3 BR pool home.$1500 I mo., w/ cooperativeshowings or lease / option.
Call Hap Connelly for details,472-5187
VIP Realty inc.3/10/93 —tttt— 21061144-3
MOBILE HOMES FORRENT
Sell/Rent - Adult Park near WarmMineral Springs, 1990 Park Model,8 X 40" Furnished. Exc. Condition,$10,500 or Rent Seas. $500/Mo.Annual - $375/Mo. 813-426-4183.3/n/»i —tttl—21085243-6
. Double wide 2/2, cent. A/C, closedin porch, storm windows & screens,W/D. Fully furnished. $300. and I'llpay all the utilities. 1 mth. sec. 995-8747 or 995-60193/15/93 —till—21088819-1
Single wide, central A/C, 2/1, screenporch, Hilly furnished, $60O, plussec. I'll pay utilities. 995-8747 or995-60193/15/B5 —tttt—21088520-1
16 THE ISLANDER Tuesday. March 7. 1994
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Is there anything I can do to restore the black? Inevery home I've seen with similar mortar, it hasbecome faded.
A: Although nothing can be done to restore theblack in the original mortar, there is something youcan do to produce black mortar joints.
You can either stain the joints or tuckpoint them.Both of these methods are tedious and labor-inten-sive, so, unless you do the work yourself, it canbecome quite an expensive undertaking.
The original mortar mix probably had carbon blackto produce the black color rather than a mineraloxide. They say that carbon black is sensitive to ultra-violet light, not stable, and has a life of about sevenmonths to a year.
If you want to tuckpoint, you will have to grind outthe existing joints to a depth of about five-eighths of
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an inch and then fill them with new mortar containinga black mineral oxide pigment.
The other method of producing black joints is tostain them using a water-repellent, penetratingmasonry stain. The stain can be applied using a one-half-inch brush. You must work carefully, however,so as not to smear stain on the bricks.
Q: There are dark lines on the drywall ceilingbelow the attic in my house. The lines coincide withthe ceiling joists. Someone suggested it is due to thelack of insulation. However, we have 6-inch batts inthe attic. Do you have a cure for this problem?
A: Although you have insulation between the joistsin the attic floor, the top of the joists are exposed tothe cold winter temperature in the attic. Since thewood joists are not effective insulators, they act asthermal bridges. Consequently, the temperature at theunderside of the joists {at the drywall ceiling) is cool-er than the adjacent sections of the ceiling which arecovered with the insulation batts. Because of the
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lower temperature below the joists, condensation(however slight) tends to form along those areas.Over time, the moisture traps dust and also results inmildew growth which shows up as shadow lines.
To prevent this from reoccurring, first paint theceiling. Use a paint containing mildewcide. Next,install insulation batts over the exposed ceiling joists.Ideally, the insulation should fill the spaces betweenthe joists and cover the top of the joists as well. Thislast layer of batts is often installed perpendicular tothe floor joists.
However you install the insulation, make sure touse a type that does not have a foil or kraft papervapor barrier. And be sure additional insulation doesnot cover soffit vents or recessed light housings(unless the housings are IC types rated for direct con-tact with insulation).
Q: We own a 195Os-era house that has asbestosshingles on the sides and back and vinyl siding on thefront. The shingles are in good condition, but we are
concerned that they wouldbe a factor in selling ourhome. If the shingles areremoved, will their dis-posal be difficult?
A: Although the shin-gles are referred to asasbestos, they are reallyasbestos cement shingles.That is, the asbestos fibersare encapsulated incement. As long as theshingles are in good con-dition there is no problem.However, if they areabraded or sawn, asbestosfibers can be released.
If these shingles are ingood condition, they aregenerally not a factorwhen the home is sold.Nevertheless, there willalways be buyers who willtry to make the shingles apart of the sales negotia-tion. Even if the shinglesare in poor condition, theydon't have to be removed.You can install new sidingover them.
Removing the shinglesis expensive, since thework must be done by alicensed asbestos removalcontractor. The waste willhave to be disposed of in alandfill designed to takethis material.
To submit a question,write to Popular Mech-anics, Reader ServiceBureau, 224 W. 57th St.,New York, N.Y. 10019.The most interesting ques-tions will be answered in afuture column.
