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Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright 1996 Inc. All rights reserved. publication may be reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily 6 7 PUBLISHERS LETTER SINGING PRAISES OF SUMMER he first sign summers arrival me comes day throngs winter visitors depart Florida. Im sure my year-round neighbors agree our much appreciated it pleasure only showcase, also share, sparkling beaches waterways with them, well join occasional round golf bicycle ride. Yet once they primary homes, another side life emerges. During summer we welcome more travelers from Midwest Southern states drive. And notice growing number families children out school discovering shores ideal playground. doubt days slowly hotter, humid even hazy. Yet, there always constant Caribbeanstyle trade winds combat heat barefoot stroll sands soothing ramble. change climate temptation while away hours floating sleepily bath-warm Gulf waters delightfully indulge freshly picked juicy mango Pine Islands bounty. We know too punctual regular afternoon rains almost daily during months can considered blessing. They signal its time slow down enjoy siesta serve reminder get blazing sun perhaps explore one air-conditioned museums. Bailey-Matthews National Museum Golisano Childrens Naples both worth visit. addition, theater programs fun events. Who resist tapping toes music outdoor Summer Jazz concerts where sea breezes cool Or sampling variety exotic mangos Cape Corals Mango Mania festival Then theres Ding Darling Doc Fords Tarpon Tournament, anglers rush adrenaline snag Silver King. Our great youngsters. Parents dont deal roaring ocean waves because shallower quite gentle. Swimming having picnic shore area parks summertime ritual families. I could continue sing praises, many us already experienced delights season. So when temperature starts rise, head beach front-row seat revel sunset glow horizon brilliant rainbow streaking sky power storms thunder lightning cracks core soul. TOP LEFT PHOTO BY NICK ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY Group Publisher, Media 9 PROFILE JEFF LY TLE artist Robert Heier explores fauxtography fallen angels n quickly made name himself work angels. Earthly no wings. These colorful, mesmerizing images photographs makes obscure, aging architecture Europe, Latin America South America. Some buildings falling apart, explains. So, actually, timeless. Not baroque, rotten baroque. calls art fauxtography, catchy although entirely accurate. There nothing faux fake pictures making mostly out-of-the-way venues. serious, hard does Photoshop computer--to add ranges color often multiple copies same doorway, window, street scene faade completed, framed work. PHOTOS AND ARTWORK ON THIS OPPOSITE PAGE COURTESY ROBERT HEIER observer, finding essence each piece Heiers take time. His ability photograph turn into beautiful, colorful abstract unbelievable, says Jacke McCurdy, leader Centers Springs, CFABS, fellow artist, ink. Truly talent past few years, expanded paper working high-quality canvas metal. He allows advanced works--up feet wide tall--to employ elements than photograph. Pictures arches example, accented clouds local skies strikingly global effect. metal increasingly vivid gloss shine material increased. Heier, 75, Brooklyn, York, native worked anti-trust prosecutor defense attorney, financial planner syndicated Money writer. moved five combined new tools art--computers, software programs, etc., initial, traditionally captured imagery. result new, very different portrayal original subject. --Susan Bridges, president Springs years ago, Fairfax County, Virginia. tall, sturdy, outgoing didnt long bond scene. taken major shows sponsored CFABS given back offering deep discounts fundraiser saleexhibition was held January. believe organizations ambitious approach--with education people seminars older people, says. Bridges terrific state. Plus, shes sweetie. returns praise Throughout time, weve seen artists edge exciting ideas processes, pushing forward, challenging us. Weve choose remain steeped traditions training hold onto process innovators. tremendously creative, artistic mind viewpoint. Each artworks reflects journey. Theyre breathtaking. magic moment led him path photography easy recall. credits mother, sent Canon camera replace everyday point-and-click Kodak, assure she had good photos child. When opened box, protested This pros. mother replied, But man said coupled lifelong interest art--including painter Tho Tobiasse, master Paris School--and rest history. 11 Its addiction, miss lot meals. explains hes backing main sales places, such big around country, favor leisurely paced galleries. Hes branching providing works Embassy Suites Kennesaw, Georgia, Ruths Chris Steak House located hotel. website, heierart.com, lists exhibits Colorida Gallery Lisbon, Portugal Sausalito Art Festival California Michigans Arbor Fair, Northern Virginia Festival. been Center Fine Photography Fort Collins, Colorado McBride Annapolis, Maryland Trowbridge-Lewis Middleburg, Virginia, Lakeside Reston, gets aptly thoughtful summary Ehren Gerhard, exhibitions director Coast University adjunct professor Roberts design rich layers translucent imagery inspires thought reflection. created large-scale encapsulate viewer--as intimate, small-scale reveal themselves through closer observation. Picture Seldom before provided so enrichment enjoyment. Lytle retired editorial page editor TV host Daily News. now lives Springs. apart. --Artist Artists Words Whenever travel abroad, am simply captivated awe. truly wonderland. My photographic images, done traditional vastly contemporary modes, merely attempt recall, recapture reconstruct joy traveling. Over 25 so, these travels consisted mainly exploring haunting haunted obscure backstreets small towns villages throughout Western Europe America, search call once-proud beautiful streets, forgotten forlorn, occupy unforgettable oblivion. classic majestic lines glorious past, combination peeling stucco weathered paint grim present, create special magic. Despite ravages retain ageless dignity radiate engaging mystery, serenity spirituality. effort capture wonder subjects, digitally using latest computer techniques equipment. enhancements then two ways. One way traditional, effect romanticized 12 subject matter. other approach subjects virtually unrecognizable, replaced thought-provoking timeless actual subjects. either case, enhancement image conversion up several per image. results printed archival pigmented inks designed convey grace scenes romantic way. Just year, humbled four-page spread International Masters Photography, coffee-table compendium practitioners countries. recently honored invited Architectural Digest magazine participate exclusive Design Show, annually Pier City. appeared featured publications, including lan SPACES awardwinning Savant Group. 13 benefit community-wide success Performing campus above bottom Beach Road. Below, flamenco dancer Clarita Filgueiras her Miami-based troupe, Flamenco Puro, perform center May 12. arts Sounds like short story. how visual performing between Myers Actually, think. longer mere spot north-south road, offerings impressive. Under auspices single organization--Centers CFABS--there going on, peak season, disseminates info include newsletter issued monthly winter, annual listing live in-season performances, website artcenterbonita.org email alerts ticketholders. campuses offer opportunities learn kinds artwork, produce music, dance, film. Both feature fully equipped workshop classroom space. CENTERS BONITA SPRINGS 15 classes appeal adults, wish try something different. --CFABS chairman Herm Kissiah Also listed were workshops drawing painting, mini-workshops glass, jewelry mosaics, few. Multi-week included calligraphy, beading, photography, poetry, pottery, sculpture, musical instruments singing, forget Holiday Fun Camps, laden pursuits. tag modest 2.4 million. As leading authority regions puts depth breadth, place. series spans everything drama improv, groups never stop. Add plus film festival, one-stop source entire area. Harriet Heithaus, longtime writer second Visual third fourth performances cater groups. Below entrance Arts, Old 41 16 room edit own movies, shown public entered competition prizes. Road built scratch 2000. purchased church emphasized big-stage presentations--an fit CFABS--in 2014, theaters seating 200 400 respectively. synergy evident, last Decembers It upcoming festivals adult youth improvisational comedy shows, holiday folk concerts, symphony jazz concert, exhibitions, foreign lunch-and-lecture on--what else--art. big, outgrown homey touches, inviting patrons films reserve shaded tables brown bag lunches dinners. Also, retirees, passionate youth. notes mission service communities residents, provide programming over 15,000 at-risk annually. Last awarded 100,000 scholarships. Artist volunteers visit middle elementary schools free hour-long programs. 4,700 students participate. Young able Saturday Activity Days whole family, opportunities, recitals ballet, modern, lyrical juried camps mentor adds At-risk recommended parents faculty, administrators counselors Things That Fly, Eager Engineers, Global Explorers Earth creatively link various academic curriculum components fine arts, helping struggling environment. Even remarkable achieved dedicated cadre 21 employees, augmented 2,100 volunteers, roughly dues-paying members. common do double duty teachers, daytime return evening weekend 17 play role bringing together segments community. deeply affected see engaged creating did think ever do. Looking ahead, enthuses some list progress. Included inaugural light venues across November December. hoped event. culinary program permanent facilities adults. possibilities delicious. Membership fees--and donations--are crucial efforts growing. Annual dues start students, 80 individuals More Call 239495-8989 cfabsartsbonita.org. Above left, popular. News right winter. publishes below left performances. right, performers bow--as should involved wonderful --Harriet 18 19 EXPLORER MANDY CARTER W hether vacation here, if kids visited referred acronym, need plan trip soon. museum learning daughters heart mind. Cmon near North Collier Regional Park sidebar, easily spend enjoying museum, adjacent playground fossil dig site. BRAIN-BUILDING EXHIBITS unique hands-on sections learn--including Produce Market World Cafe pretend-play based food. chance experience seasons natural environments Journey Through Everglades, Banyan Tree, At Mother exhibits. Other areas give youngsters creative building. stay indoors--young outside Johnsonville Backyardville hedge maze, green space yard toys, amphitheater, chalk water-play hands wet. cost admission children, teachers members, full entertainment family. four-year-old daughter boldly grocery favorite exhibit. She says, feel grown-up shopping cart, checking myself TRAVELING set aside temporary exhibits, frequently changes traveling pass through. visit, meet Sunshine State standards, accessible developmental, hearing, physical, socialemotional challenges. China, immersion Chinese culture. current exhibit Big League Fun, experiences baseball simulations, sports trivia little fans. Little Leaguers Future Technology, running June 2-September 1. encourage thinking, collaborative build technology. IMPORTANCE PLAY Play vital childs development. fun, senses explore, develop social skills, stimulate key motor development problem solve physical activity. designer Jack Rouse Associates, conceived model three learn. Clockwise top plenty romp walk Everglades Can U Dig contraption garden maze interrelated principles appreciation childrens behavior, knowledge environment influence learning, understanding developmental milestones. beliefs transformed landscape looks feels playtime children. CMON EVENTS addition offers casual Backyard Bash Night gala fundraiser. museums sand-sculpting place LaPlaya Golf Resort August memberships, 135, access member-exclusive Halloween Trick Treat, Easter Eggstravaganza previews. mom passion travel, popular blogger, blog acupful.com, managing Media. IF YOU GO 15080 Livingston Road, 239-514-0084 cmon.org CAN DIG IT PLAYGROUND visiting check large parking beyond Sun-NFun Lagoon Water Park. playground, Park, equipment fossildig extend inside activity outdoors park. 15000 colliercountyfl.gov Open Monday Sunday, a.m. p.m. 22 23 PETS ANN MARIE OPHEL AN choice perfect B ig dog Long hair Short Personality things consider choosing dog. looking pet, commitment foremost, advises Karen Fordiani, information specialist Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Next, expenses. dogs require check-ups, vaccinations licenses, grooming. food vary greatly, depending size Of course allowed residence. Check lease andor association information, homeowner insurance breed restrictions. Additionally, home periods might cat type pet. Dogs nearby exercise. Certain breeds, border collies Labrador retrievers, Breeds basset hounds less. If apartment, large, high-energy would fit, Fordiani adds. Be pets consideration. money train puppy, adopting housebroken, Fordiani. puppy went shoes, Brenda White housebroken. --Karen Lastly, temperaments better others pets. pet space, patience adjust surroundings. resident contributor MORE INFO 5600 Banner Drive, 239-533-7387, leegov.com animalservices ONLINE BREED SELECTORS akc.orgfind-a-match animalplanet.combreed-selector dog-breeds.html breeders.net commercial ago visionary tone. preteen boy dance gentleman, despite teasing sisters. talents came when, reunion dinner party, crossed patio asked grandmother dance--at Point, retirement Myers. heart-tugging followed ads featuring grandpa huge white mustache grandson fishing boat knots. Togetherness sharing buzzwords industry associated separation loneliness. evolve comprehensive independent assisted skilled nursing memory care, clients figure prominently business plans. Area responded queries proudly say grandchildren warmly meals grounds. SHELL POINT LYTLE Bruce Rosenblatt owner operator Senior Housing Solutions, brings 30 advising housing finger pulse industry. research stage, questions guest policies, facilities, private dining options asked, Rosenblatt. Families want still gatherings. goes explain significance. wants group. Activities interacting helps young, Panoramic view Point. Local memorable actors portraying dancing fishing. 27 Points aquatic hit friends. appreciate generation share. find true teach computers, smartphones Facebook Twitter. organize proms usually all. engage veterans Holocaust survivors share real-life war stories lasting impression everyone, notes. Sara McDonald, lifestyles manager Bentley Care Vi Village Naples, participation encouraged. lifestyle department sends invitations theme parties. meetings, reiterate any group maintain sense continuity adds, Having loved ones venue sets stage quality friends Being active every strategic maintaining higher life. Friday hour. cocktails, soft drinks, snacks clothing week. sit regularly form friendships. McDonald established wall served attendance. services Center, together. Dana Eikenberg, Terraces Bonita, on- off-campus emphasis forthcoming. help word out, closed-circuit developing online app prod up--or reservations themselves. Family-friendly run gamut Barbara B. Mann Hall outings gourmet restaurants brew pubs, Bonitas Riverside tours Shangri-La Spa downtown grounds Terraces, family-primed magicians, lectures, birthday parties mealtimes. designed, Eikenberg explains, todays prospects future. Dr. Ronald T. Garry, geriatric physician connectivity medicine. essential aspects aging, importantly nature leads institutionalization. simple example structured breakfast a.m., lunch noon types rigid schedules 28 pools Naples. game underway continuing-care BOTTOM BRUCE ROSENBLATT OTHER VI AT BENTLEY VILLAGE working. seniors home, errands--to supermarket, picking meds--for lead meaningful visits. Most dissuade joining actively promote well. advises, incorporate tai chi, specific. dementia becomes important. Alzheimers patient agitated doesnt understand immediately comforted seeing familiar face--even cant recall persons name. Garry supportive complimentary Support nonprofit organization caregivers, in-home care. marketing Lynn Schneider reports twist Rather being planned, family-friendly connections happen spontaneously. grandchildren, great- THERE ARE SOME COMMUNITIES THAT ORGANIZE PROMS INCLUDE RESIDENTS CHILDREN. THESE USUALLY BIG HIT ALL. --Bruce Rosenblatt, Solutions 29 great-greats, scattered country difficult varied interests, waterfront location filled amenities attract holidays vacations. 90-year-old plays tennis day. son grandsons come month here Another pair twin boys attend Cypress Lake High School team. practice after school. talking driving range, etc. instance summer, Vacation Bible put residents. fun-filled week recreational activities, teachings, games, snacks, crafts, science experiments more. Meanwhile, concerning theme, currently numerous previous generations past. words, grandparents, aunts uncles, lived recalled fell love Often, multi-generational fact, decade, independently interesting Every Christmas birthday, writes cards us, Thank boasts stylish architecture, courts lush courtyard. TERRACES Waterboys Keeps Friendships Flowing IN NORTH NAPLES PROVIDES quintessential vignette term friendly. Resident Mike Stanton, 90, helper longest-tenured member Waterboys. team under supervision professional staff, don caps tags deliver pitchers ice water patients campus. glad Stanton leave. War II Korea military pilot, experience--he doing years--is contact someone resonates level whose wife, Ann, 82, center. moment--a real treat--to together, visits Anns room. connection step further, Sarah Andre, Bay, weekly hours, example. Mom Friday--unless theyre lockdown flu, couple weeks, highlight week, chatting guests. Theyve extended routine somehow. singing dancing. zany high energy focused laughter, Andre speech pathologist homes --J.L. get-together taking positive cocktail hour ours fun. MIKE STANTON volunteering years. 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Astrological Forecast NORMA HAGAN, ASTROLOGER PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION DATES ZODIAC SIGN ARIES MARCH APRIL decisions. ruler, Mars, pace. finances rethink budget. probably staying improving reorganizing. Sagittarians, Leos Aquarians advice. TAURUS advantage positions. Think initiate actions enhance whatever Jupiter gives Venus, trine, astrologys aspect. enjoy. GEMINI JUNE Mercury, zodiac pace, overwhelmed commit realistically manage. urge trip. CANCER JULY always, Cancers preferably vacation. you, cooks. pastimes. beach, resorts relaxed easy. serene happy. LEO AUGUST Sun, happiest sunshine. Golf, walking Plan friends, Sagittarians Leos. happy, active, whats happening. VIRGO SEPTEMBER done. to-do finished. Youre particular do--and perfectionist. article, now. Virgos writers. LIBRA OCTOBER Libras fixing clothes cheers Scheduling beauty style. class indicated. SCORPIO NOVEMBER Jupiter, number-one planet, expansion abundance. marker Getting promotion doable anything new. SAGITTARIUS DECEMBER market, frame buy. corporations investments Sagittarius. lay CAPRICORN JANUARY Saturn, extremely impact come. Marriage, college, job town carefully. AQUARIUS FEBRUARY planets keeping ultra-active--with for. Surprises expected, opportunities. Aquarians, spur-ofthe-moment companions. period minor nevertheless vibes. PISCES Pisces favorable trine. order. favors sending Schedule astrologer Professional Federation Astrologers PMAFA. articles astrology magazines appearances Maury Povich Show. 1972 Puerto Rico Navy Air Force Aquadilla. 1976 horoscopes, read tarot pro bono Homicide Division. horoscopes telephone readings. reached 239-2840272. 103 NATURES NOTEBOOK sandhill crane prefers shallow wetlands. photographed Harns Marsh eastern WILLIAM COX Protected threatened FWC split subspecies, Grus canadensis pratensis migratory greater G. c. tabida. former subspecies nests latter region. Okefenokee Swamp Georgia peninsula. population early 2000 estimated 4,000 birds. cranes October March. distinguished behavioral differences. disturbed human encroachment, roosting feeding flocks crane. migration flies tight V- U-shaped flock. loose linear fly legs neck wing upstroke snappy, downstroke slow. comparison, herons heron downstrokes upstrokes, curled flight. 6-foot wingspan. Females males weigh 10.4 pounds, sexes gray plumage stained reddish cheeks crown. Juvenile birds necks heads achieve adult-like age. sex listening male unison calls. voice pitched females. females shorter duration males. mated duets dusk dawn nest. Adults sexual maturity successful clutch nesting January June. Nests diameter standing Clutch normally incubated 29-32 hatch hatchlings precocial Accessory 150 sites brooking capable flight 2-2.5 months, months. averages 1,100 acres. defended territory 300 625 Mating productivity highest winters rainfall, suitable sites. Productivity spring rainfall flooding wetlands unsuitable nesting. Shallow dominated maiden cane pickerelweed forages uplands prairies, 18-20 tall. observed woodlands, pastures, ranchlands, sod farms, suburban subdivisions, airports courses. feeds animals acorns, tubers, roots, peanuts, dewberries, blueberries, mice, birds, frogs, snakes, dragonflies, crayfish grasshoppers. state-threatened Commission reproductive potential, vulnerability predation, nonnatural mortality loss habitat. Egg predators crows raccoons. preyed bobcats, coyotes predators. free-roaming cats dogs. Adult non-natural diseases, collisions utility lines, road kills entangled fences. Nesting sensitive encroachment 400-foot buffer prevent abandonment caused disturbance. Everyone aware wild dangerous Cox photographer ecologist williamrcoxphotography.com. 105 SAVE COVER Years SUBSCRIBE FIND HIDDEN CROSSWORD RECEIVE FAVORITE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION ADDITIONAL INSULATED LUNCH BAG. 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Doing reminds composers wealth centuries waits engage--or re-engage--with deeply. describing possessing Rutters profound person. listeners recipients works, participation--singing choir, studying instrument, potential rewards, justifying discipline require. others. gift, prodigies seem Mozart Mendelssohn, exposure beginning future child, apparently gifted. parents, position cultivate ones, lifetime. friend composer 80th birthday. contrast ephemeral excerpt illustrates Would strength Oh vanish, fade, passing parade. Is contemplating offer, gratifying yes, fact Pianist, instructor musicologist Entwistle received undergraduate degree Dartmouth College. post-graduate piano performance Washington St. Louis. doctorate musicology California, Santa Barbara. 141 Y J NE 01 VOL. NO. 4.95 BO NIT EST ERO Display Published BE_Cover_MJ18.indd 1026