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Volume 2 Number 4 march 2010<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

<strong>Out</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong>,<br />

In <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> New Two<br />

On Saturday, February 6, late in <strong>the</strong> afternoon,<br />

<strong>the</strong> long drawn-out negotiations between <strong>the</strong><br />

Turnover Committee and <strong>the</strong> Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Group<br />

ended <strong>with</strong> a signed agreement.<br />

For a cash purchase price<br />

of $11.5 million, <strong>the</strong> “New Club”<br />

will acquire all five golf courses, all<br />

clubhouses and tennis and fitness<br />

facilities. Each existing golf member<br />

who chooses to join <strong>the</strong> New Club will<br />

pay a conversion fee of $10,000. The<br />

conversion fee for tennis – $3,000; for<br />

fitness – $2,000; and social – $1,000.<br />

All members who pay a refundable<br />

initiation fee and decide to join <strong>the</strong><br />

New Club must sign a waiver releasing<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Properties, Inc. (BBPI)<br />

from fur<strong>the</strong>r liability. In addition,<br />

liabilities for refunds to resigned<br />

and downgraded members will be<br />

retained by BBPI who will make a<br />

cash settlement offer of 30% of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

initiation deposits.<br />

Roughly 1,900 people attended four<br />

town hall meetings held on February<br />

16 and 17. There was a thorough<br />

presentation delivered by <strong>the</strong> Turnover<br />

Committee followed by a questionand-answer<br />

session. Some of <strong>the</strong> areas<br />

of concern brought up were:<br />

• The negotiated purchase price is too<br />

high. The TOC responded that it is<br />

conceivable that a better deal could<br />

have been achieved through more<br />

protracted negotiations but, in its<br />

judgment, this agreement would be<br />

acceptable to <strong>the</strong> vast majority of<br />

members and fur<strong>the</strong>r delays would<br />

be counter productive.<br />

continued on page 25<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

Beach Park<br />

Under Attack<br />

By John D. Spear, PA<br />

City Council Member<br />

receNT news items of particular<br />

relevance to Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> residents may<br />

have gone unnoticed.<br />

First, a January 30 article in <strong>the</strong> Naples<br />

Daily <strong>News</strong> entitled “Citizen launches<br />

effort to bring end to private beaches<br />

in Bonita Springs”.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> almost 30 years that I have lived<br />

in Bonita Springs, property owners<br />

fronting on <strong>the</strong> Gulf have repeatedly<br />

and systematically tried to claim Bonita<br />

Beach exclusively for <strong>the</strong>mselves and<br />

to exclude or limit access to <strong>the</strong> beach<br />

for <strong>the</strong> rest of us. They use <strong>the</strong> phrase<br />

“our beach” as an exclusive ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />

inclusive way.<br />

continued on page 12


Editors’ Notes<br />

as The TraNsiTioN to a member-owned club<br />

nears completion, we feel that every resident in<br />

our community should explore <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />

to join <strong>the</strong> New Club. Whe<strong>the</strong>r your interests<br />

are golf, tennis, fitness or social, <strong>the</strong>re are<br />

numerous health and lifestyle benefits to being<br />

a member.<br />

In addition, a financially solid, viable club enhances<br />

<strong>the</strong> real estate value of all our homes. Please give full<br />

consideration to becoming a member or upgrading<br />

your membership so that we can once again be <strong>the</strong><br />

premier community in Southwest Florida.<br />

To those members who choose to pursue litigation<br />

against Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Group or accept 30% of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

original membership deposit, we wish you well in<br />

your endeavor. We hope to welcome you back into<br />

<strong>the</strong> New Club at some future date.<br />

In closing, we ask every resident in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> to<br />

consider joining <strong>the</strong> New Club – <strong>the</strong> future of our<br />

piece of “paradise” depends on it.<br />

Yours,<br />

Don and Valerie Gorman<br />

Editors<br />

Please contact us at<br />

<strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>@aol.com<br />

or<br />

Valdon Publishing<br />

P.O. Box 1604<br />

Bonita Springs, FL 34133<br />

Website: www.<strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>.com<br />

Phone: 239.498.9507<br />

Contents<br />

Page 1 <strong>Out</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong>, In <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> New<br />

Page 1 BB Beach Park Under Attack<br />

Page 5 Letters to <strong>the</strong> Editor<br />

Page 6 Who’s Who in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

Page 7 Computer Tips<br />

Page 8 Champagne Tony Lema<br />

Page 9 Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing<br />

Page 10 In <strong>the</strong> Doctor’s Office<br />

Page 11 The Golf Guys<br />

Page 13 Community Calendar<br />

Page 14 On <strong>the</strong> Bookshelf<br />

Page 16 Living on <strong>the</strong> Course<br />

Page 19 Bridge Lesson<br />

Page 20 Right on Red<br />

Page 20 Super Bowl Contest Winner<br />

Page 21 Fun BB Crossword Puzzle<br />

Page 22 Academy Awards Contest<br />

Page 24 Super Bowl Contest Winner<br />

Page 26 Restaurant Talk from Phyllis<br />

Page 28 Table Talk<br />

Page 29 Superior Interiors<br />

Page 30 Golf Instruction<br />

Page 30 Real Estate Transactions<br />

Page 31 What in <strong>the</strong> World …<br />

Page 32 Curious Photographer<br />

Page 36 Masters Golf Tournament Contest<br />

Page 37 Movie Talk<br />

Page 38 Answers Fun Crossword Puzzle<br />

Page 39 Hope Hospice Ball<br />

Page 40 Travel<br />

Page 40 Irish Humor<br />

Page 42 Dentist Chair<br />

Page 44 What’s Happening in Real Estate<br />

Page 44 Random Thoughts<br />

Page 46 Sudoku<br />

Page 48 Classifieds<br />

Page 50 Crossword Puzzle<br />

Contributing Editor: Tommye Fleming<br />

<strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> <strong>News</strong> Banner Photo: Ed Corvelli<br />

Feature Writers and Contributers: Elaine Brotman; Dick<br />

Connelly; Bob Curry; Tommye Fleming; Shirley Gorman;<br />

Mike Hanson; Pat Harrington; Pat Hazen; Jeff Heilman;<br />

Attorney David P. Browne; Paul Hoecherl; Gary and Jeff<br />

Jaarda; Phyllis Liebman; Jim Papandrea, DDS; Norm Roberts;<br />

Attorney John Spear; Jack Sullivan; Judy Underwood<br />

3


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Letters to <strong>the</strong> Editor<br />

Norrie – Operation Smile<br />

“Angel”…<br />

we haVe such a wonderful, talented<br />

and interesting group of people here in<br />

BB. That’s why we have to fight for our<br />

community. Kudos again for bringing us<br />

all <strong>the</strong> good news.<br />

Etta Smith, Ibis Cove<br />

Editor’s Note: Norrie Oelkers was profiled in <strong>the</strong> January issue<br />

of “Who’s Who in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>”. <strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>.com followed<br />

Norrie”s experiences while on her mission to Haiti. You can still<br />

read on <strong>the</strong> website <strong>the</strong> incredible emails Norrie wrote from that<br />

devastated country.<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Wild Life …<br />

he was siTTiNg in <strong>the</strong><br />

driveway. I was only 20 yards<br />

away and he wagged his tail<br />

at me! I had no time to set<br />

<strong>the</strong> camera – so not <strong>the</strong> best<br />

quality – but fun for all to see<br />

what’s lurking around Bonita<br />

<strong>Bay</strong>! It was very exciting to<br />

see such a beautiful animal<br />

up close. I am still alive!<br />

Maryle Barbe, Spring Ridge<br />

Club Turnover Reaction …<br />

by Now you have all received <strong>the</strong> new TOC notification<br />

about our future purchase of <strong>the</strong> club. I for one want to<br />

thank <strong>the</strong> TOC, but I also feel it is very important that we<br />

are all are on board <strong>with</strong> this agreement. We will need to<br />

contact our friends and neighbors to tell those in doubt<br />

that this is truly <strong>the</strong> best thing to do for all <strong>the</strong> owners in<br />

this development. We need to get those owners who are<br />

not members to think about becoming at least social<br />

members. The future of our property values depends on<br />

this agreement and if you decide to “procrastinate” or<br />

take a “wait and see” attitude or “let everyone else do it”<br />

approach we may all suffer for this type of neglect. BB will<br />

take much longer to recover its property values. If this deal<br />

does not work, it will be because of <strong>the</strong> lack of numbers;<br />

those who “stay away” from this deal will hurt everyone.<br />

Let’s show Mediterra and Shadowwood we too are a solid<br />

committed community. Thanks for taking <strong>the</strong> time to read<br />

my thoughts.<br />

Jim Papandrea, Riviera<br />

Kudos to <strong>the</strong> TOC …<br />

ThaNks For The incredible hard and difficult work by<br />

<strong>the</strong> TOC.<br />

Dick George, Hamptons<br />

Wait and see …<br />

i would like to add to <strong>the</strong> chorus of Thank You’s<br />

that have been extended to <strong>the</strong> TOC for finalizing an<br />

agreement <strong>with</strong> BBG. They worked long and hard <strong>with</strong> a<br />

difficult adversary and should be commended for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

professionalism. Clearly, <strong>the</strong>y did not always agree <strong>with</strong> one<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r but <strong>the</strong>y maintained that level of professionalism<br />

necessary to get <strong>the</strong> job done.<br />

...<strong>the</strong> TOC did all that was<br />

asked of <strong>the</strong>m and did<br />

it extremely well. They<br />

deserve our Congratulations<br />

for a job well done!<br />

In <strong>the</strong> process of <strong>the</strong>se negotiations I have taken a very visible<br />

position of devil’s advocate and clearly ruffled some fea<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

along <strong>the</strong> way. First in my support of <strong>the</strong> TOC when outside<br />

interference was threatening to derail <strong>the</strong>m and, second, in<br />

asking some of <strong>the</strong> tough questions that needed to be asked.<br />

Good or bad, subtlety has never been my style.<br />

But we are now at <strong>the</strong> end of a long and difficult journey.<br />

Can <strong>the</strong> agreement <strong>with</strong> BBG be called Great, or even Very<br />

Good? It is <strong>the</strong> best deal <strong>the</strong> TOC could manage, <strong>the</strong>re is<br />

no reason to believe anyone could have done better and it<br />

is what it is.<br />

The only question now is if it is good enough? We’ll soon know.<br />

Ei<strong>the</strong>r way, <strong>the</strong> TOC did all that was asked of <strong>the</strong>m and did<br />

it extremely well. They deserve our Congratulations for a<br />

job well done!<br />

Art Herman, Marina Isle<br />

Submissions to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> <strong>News</strong> should be in writing, typed<br />

and emailed, if possible, or mailed to <strong>the</strong> address below. All material<br />

must be clearly identified <strong>with</strong> a contact person and phone number<br />

for verification or elaboration. Phone numbers will not be published.<br />

All submissions are subject to editing.<br />

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<strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> <strong>News</strong>, P. O. Box 1604, Bonita Springs, FL 34133<br />

5


6<br />

Who’s Who in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

you wouldN’T ThiNk a 6’8”<br />

former NBA player would frighten<br />

easily. But when Fred Hetzel, of <strong>Bay</strong><br />

Harbor, found out I was from St.<br />

Louis, <strong>the</strong> first thing he revealed to<br />

me was that “Zelmo Beaty used to<br />

scare me to death.”<br />

When <strong>the</strong> San Francisco Warriors<br />

went to play <strong>the</strong> St. Louis Hawks in<br />

<strong>the</strong> mid-60’s, Zelmo started a fight so<br />

ferocious that <strong>the</strong> temporary seats in <strong>the</strong> arena went flying<br />

and Fred ended up under <strong>the</strong> scorer’s table.<br />

Fred, who now lives in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> and in Leesburg, VA, was<br />

recruited by Lefty Driesell to play college ball at Davidson<br />

(NC). He was named a first team All-American and was <strong>the</strong><br />

first pick of <strong>the</strong> 1965 NBA Draft. He spent six years in <strong>the</strong><br />

majors, playing for five teams.<br />

The summer after college, he represented <strong>the</strong> USA in <strong>the</strong><br />

World Games in Budapest. Senator Bill Bradley was among his<br />

teammates. They played on a month-long State Department<br />

tour, and went behind <strong>the</strong> Iron Curtain to Czechoslovakia<br />

to learn <strong>the</strong> international version of <strong>the</strong> game. They finished<br />

<strong>with</strong> a victory over <strong>the</strong> Russians to win<br />

<strong>the</strong> World Games and <strong>the</strong> Gold Medal.<br />

The first half of 1965 was as good as it<br />

gets – a great senior year … <strong>the</strong> NBA<br />

draft … a Gold Medal.<br />

The second half was not so good. His<br />

first NBA training camp resulted in<br />

hospitalization. Playing <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> big<br />

boys was not an easy transition.<br />

He played behind “Nate The Great”<br />

Thurmond, who blew his knee out early<br />

in Fred’s first season. Fred’s parents<br />

got to see him play center in his rookie<br />

appearance and guard “Wilt The Stilt”<br />

Chamberlain. “I held Wilt to just 62<br />

points my first time out.” Even so, he<br />

was named to <strong>the</strong> NBA’s All-Rookie<br />

First Team.<br />

“I watch <strong>the</strong> NBA now, and those<br />

guys are so big, so athletic, so balletic<br />

… <strong>the</strong>y seem to play in <strong>the</strong> stratosphere. I frankly think<br />

that professional basketball has risen to a level where it is<br />

going to become an international league. The NBA teams<br />

will soon be playing in Europe and Asia, competing for<br />

world titles. I read where China is building itself 80,000<br />

new basketball courts.”<br />

Fred didn’t find basketball very economically fulfilling.<br />

As <strong>the</strong> first-round draft choice, his starting salary was $20,000<br />

By Tommye Fleming, Mahogany Ridge<br />

… compared to <strong>the</strong> $20,000,000 (that’s three extra zeros if<br />

you’re counting) that today’s pros can make. And truthfully,<br />

playing at <strong>the</strong> NBA level was somewhat humbling. It wasn’t<br />

<strong>the</strong> glory days of college competitions and World Games.<br />

It was physically punishing, rarely rewarding and frankly<br />

more like a real job.<br />

He opted out of basketball and made a career in real estate<br />

development in Virginia. He made a good living, but called<br />

it quits when <strong>the</strong> RE market evaporated recently. He and<br />

his wife Karen bought in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> five years ago, after 15<br />

years of vacationing in Naples. Karen’s children visited <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

grandparents in Woodlake; so Fred and Karen were exposed<br />

to Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>’s lifestyle over a period of years. They originally<br />

bought in Waterford; and later moved to <strong>Bay</strong> Harbor. All <strong>the</strong><br />

children and 14 grandchildren of <strong>the</strong>ir blended family are<br />

frequent visitors.<br />

With March Madness upon us, I asked Fred if he plans to<br />

watch. Of course. Two years ago, when Stephen Curry, <strong>the</strong><br />

newest star to emerge from Davidson, took <strong>the</strong> team to <strong>the</strong><br />

NCAA Dance, Fred was in <strong>the</strong> student union when his team<br />

battled <strong>the</strong> Wisconsin Badgers. Suddenly, he could feel <strong>the</strong><br />

rush of 40 years ago; he could taste <strong>the</strong> excitement.<br />

When asked about his bracket picks<br />

for 2010, Fred says that <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong><br />

competition is structured (“one and<br />

done”), any number of teams can win.<br />

“In <strong>the</strong> pros, <strong>with</strong> a best of seven<br />

series, it’s all about <strong>the</strong> depth of <strong>the</strong><br />

bench. The Lakers have a complete<br />

competitive second team, and an ability<br />

to outlast most opponents for seven<br />

games. But in March Madness, avoiding<br />

injuries is critical. And after that, a team<br />

like Kentucky <strong>with</strong> two superstars (Wall<br />

and Cousins) has <strong>the</strong> upper hand.”<br />

Does he still play basketball? “I gave<br />

that up at age 50. For now, I’m grateful<br />

to be ambulatory, playing tennis and<br />

golf and enjoying a great life here in<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>.”<br />

“It is not how big you are,<br />

it is how big you play.”


Computer Tips You can even see <strong>the</strong>m!<br />

we haVe eNTered a New Time in technology and<br />

communications. With <strong>the</strong> expansion of high speed internet<br />

and better computers, we can now talk and SEE our family<br />

and friends via our computers. All you need is a computer<br />

<strong>with</strong> high speed internet access, a Web Cam and FREE<br />

software to make it work.<br />

Most computers even going back to Windows XP will work<br />

just fine. You can get a Web Cam for around $50 or more<br />

at most office or electronics stores. The software can be<br />

downloaded for FREE. Probably <strong>the</strong> most common software<br />

to use for communicating <strong>with</strong> voice and video is Skype at<br />

http://skype.com, but you can also use Yahoo Messenger,<br />

Windows Messenger and o<strong>the</strong>rs. Skype is entirely FREE for<br />

communicating computer to computer. You can use it to call<br />

regular phones but that does involve a cost. I have many<br />

customers who call people in Europe and throughout <strong>the</strong><br />

USA for FREE and <strong>the</strong>y can SEE <strong>the</strong> grandkids or whoever<br />

else has a Web Cam and <strong>the</strong> same software installed.<br />

So if you are interested in this and have high speed internet,<br />

<strong>the</strong>n purchase a Web Cam (or, if you have a laptop, check<br />

to see if you already have a Web Cam built-in). Follow <strong>the</strong><br />

directions and install <strong>the</strong> Web Cam. If you have someone who<br />

already is set up, ask <strong>the</strong>m what program <strong>the</strong>y use to video<br />

chat. Then download <strong>the</strong> program and create an account to<br />

identify yourself in <strong>the</strong> program. If it’s early and before you<br />

have coffee, you may choose NOT to use <strong>the</strong> video feature<br />

but still talk to whomever you want. So if you want to save<br />

on your phone bill and even SEE who you are talking to,<br />

<strong>the</strong>n give it a try. I do believe it will be built into all phones<br />

eventually and it really does make for better communications<br />

when you can SEE <strong>the</strong> person on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r end.<br />

Paul Hoecherl<br />

Computer Systems Services<br />

239.498.1138


Champagne Tony Lema<br />

maNy years ago, a friend, knowing I knew Bob<br />

Rosburg, asked me to ask him if he ever remembers losing a<br />

golf tournament in California because his shot to <strong>the</strong> green<br />

on <strong>the</strong> last hole had so much backspin, it pulled off <strong>the</strong><br />

green and rolled into a pond and <strong>the</strong> penalty cost him <strong>the</strong><br />

tournament.<br />

I asked Bob about it when I next saw him and he said it did<br />

happen but he didn’t lose <strong>the</strong> tournament (<strong>the</strong> Costa Mesa<br />

Open) but it threw him into a tie <strong>with</strong> Tony Lema. He said<br />

Lema had been playing poorly for several weeks on <strong>the</strong> tour<br />

and was going to go back to his club pro job. But he played<br />

very well that week and wound up tying Rossi. So <strong>the</strong>y went<br />

into a sudden-death playoff.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> third hole, a par 5, Lema hooked his tee shot badly and<br />

<strong>the</strong>y thought it was out of bounds. So he hit a provisional.<br />

When <strong>the</strong>y got to his first ball, it was in bounds by only a few<br />

feet. He hit his next shot back to <strong>the</strong> fairway and hit a great<br />

third shot to <strong>the</strong> green and rolled in a long putt and won<br />

<strong>the</strong> tournament. Encouraged by his play, he stayed on <strong>the</strong><br />

By Dick Connelly, Woodlake<br />

tour and went and played in his first-ever British Open and<br />

won! That’s when he bought <strong>the</strong> press champagne and was<br />

dubbed “Champagne Tony.”<br />

A short time later, while touring <strong>the</strong> Midwest doing<br />

exhibitions as <strong>the</strong> toast of <strong>the</strong> golf world, his chartered plane<br />

crashed in a storm and he and all aboard were killed.<br />

Many years later, Rossi was walking a course as one of ABC’s<br />

commentators and a man came up to him and introduced<br />

himself. He asked Rossi if he remembered a tournament<br />

many years ago in California when he and Tony Lema were<br />

in a sudden-death playoff. Bob said he’d never forgotten it.<br />

The man asked Rossi if he recalled Lema’s tee shot that was<br />

almost out-of-bounds. Bob said he did.<br />

“Well,” <strong>the</strong> man said, “it was out of bounds, but I felt sorry<br />

for Tony so I kicked it back in bounds.”<br />

Rossi said he just stared at <strong>the</strong> man for a minute, unable<br />

to talk. He <strong>the</strong>n said, “If you hadn’t done that, Tony Lema<br />

might be alive today!”<br />

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Wolves in<br />

Sheep’s Clothing<br />

The headlines of <strong>the</strong> seminar ads are enticing:<br />

• “Eliminate <strong>the</strong> downside risk of market correction.”<br />

• “What you don’t know could cost you millions!”<br />

• “Free review of your estate planning documents.”<br />

• “Florida’s most popular seminar for retirees.”<br />

• “Keep your life insurance and never pay premiums again.”<br />

• “Free gourmet dinner – no products will be sold.”<br />

• “Learn what your estate planning attorney, trust office and<br />

CPA don’t want you to know.”<br />

almosT eVery day during “season”, a full-page ad<br />

or mailing exhorts you to attend a free financial planning<br />

seminar. Who are those people who promise you <strong>the</strong> world?<br />

Many of <strong>the</strong>m hold <strong>the</strong>mselves out as “financial planners” or<br />

“retirement income specialists”.<br />

However, many of <strong>the</strong> promoted techniques involve <strong>the</strong><br />

purchase of life insurance or annuities. Some of <strong>the</strong> “experts”<br />

have no real ties to <strong>the</strong> Bonita Springs community. Some<br />

come from outside Florida several times a year to devour<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir prey and sell <strong>the</strong>ir snake oil but fail to disclose <strong>the</strong> high<br />

surrender charges and exorbitant commissions. Still, o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

boast of offices throughout <strong>the</strong> country representing some of<br />

America’s wealthiest families. In reality, many only have a<br />

host of executive suites offices <strong>with</strong> little or no local staff. I am<br />

personally aware of three local so-called “financial planners”:<br />

one who filed bankruptcy, one who is a disbarred lawyer and<br />

one who was charged <strong>with</strong> a felony.<br />

During my 20 years of legal practice, I have attended some of<br />

<strong>the</strong>se seminars and seen <strong>the</strong> hype, pressure and herd mentality<br />

utilized by some of <strong>the</strong> best speakers known to man. These<br />

alleged professionals are trying to recoup <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong>ir ads<br />

and mailings to <strong>the</strong> tune of thousands of dollars. The January<br />

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it was absolutely freezing in <strong>the</strong>re,” Betty<br />

says. “It was <strong>the</strong> most wonderful thing,<br />

when he opened his eyes. He was in<br />

a deep coma and when he opened his<br />

eyes, we knew he was going to live.”<br />

Lee Memorial Health System implemented<br />

<strong>the</strong> practice of inducing hypo<strong>the</strong>rmia for<br />

cardiac arrest patients approximately<br />

two years ago, after cooling <strong>the</strong>rapy<br />

was endorsed by <strong>the</strong> American Heart<br />

Association. In fact, Lee Memorial Health<br />

System was one of <strong>the</strong> first non-teaching<br />

hospitals in <strong>the</strong> nation to start using <strong>the</strong><br />

treatment. The treatment is currently<br />

offered at Gulf Coast Medical Center and<br />

HealthPark Medical Center – two of Lee<br />

Memorial Health System’s hospitals <strong>with</strong><br />

major cardiac programs.<br />

Two physicians extremely close to <strong>the</strong><br />

subject of <strong>the</strong>rapeutic cooling are Dr.<br />

Kenneth Tolep and Dr. Jeffrey Scott,<br />

Medical Directors of <strong>the</strong> Intensive Care<br />

Units at HealthPark Medical Center and<br />

Gulf Coast Medical Center, respectively.<br />

According to Drs. Tolep and Scott, despite<br />

all of <strong>the</strong> advances in cardiac care, <strong>the</strong><br />

chances of surviving a cardiac arrest that<br />

occurs outside of <strong>the</strong> hospital remain<br />

very low and <strong>the</strong> chances of waking up<br />

<strong>with</strong> good neurologic function are even<br />

worse. This cooling technique improves<br />

<strong>the</strong> patient’s chances of waking up and<br />

eventually resuming a normal lifestyle.<br />

“This is not a life-saving procedure, but<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r a brain-saving procedure,” says Dr.<br />

Scott. “If <strong>the</strong> brain is injured, <strong>the</strong> person may<br />

survive, but <strong>with</strong> a poor quality of life. The<br />

cooling process works to preserve <strong>the</strong> brain<br />

from injury due to lack of blood flow.”<br />

Not all cardiac arrest patients are eligible<br />

for <strong>the</strong> cooling treatment. Eligible patients<br />

continued on page 46


The Golf<br />

Guys<br />

By Mike Hanson, Sanctuary<br />

For maNy years, The Golf Guys/<br />

Golf Balls store has been a familiar<br />

retail landmark in Bonita Springs,<br />

doing business in The Pelican Plaza<br />

on <strong>the</strong> east side of U.S. 41 a few miles<br />

north of Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>.<br />

Now, challenged by a difficult economy<br />

and faced <strong>with</strong> increasing competition<br />

from <strong>the</strong> internet and national golf<br />

retailers, The Golf Guys is expanding and<br />

moving across <strong>the</strong> street into 6,000 square<br />

feet of new space in The Renaissance<br />

Center, just south of The Ship.<br />

Mike Hanson discussed <strong>the</strong> move <strong>with</strong><br />

The Golf Guys owner Fran Bailey.<br />

How long has Golf Guys been in business in<br />

Bonita Springs?<br />

We opened in February 1998 as Golf<br />

Ball Warehouse. Our original plan<br />

was to focus on selling used balls and<br />

equipment. We soon realized that <strong>the</strong>re<br />

was a need for a more complete golf<br />

store. So we changed our name to The<br />

Golf Guys to be able to offer golfers full<br />

lines from all manufacturers, as well as<br />

club fitting and club repair.<br />

Do you have o<strong>the</strong>r locations as well?<br />

We opened a store in Fort Myers in<br />

2000 and one in Naples in 2004. We<br />

closed <strong>the</strong> Fort Myers store in May<br />

2009. Naples continues to operate.<br />

Tell me about your new store in The<br />

Renaissance Center.<br />

We are now open for business <strong>the</strong>re,<br />

just selling clothing and shoes while we<br />

continue to sell “hard goods” (clubs,<br />

balls, bags, accessories) at our old<br />

location. Ultimately, we will have over<br />

6,000 square feet in our new store, <strong>with</strong><br />

about 3,000 square feet dedicated to<br />

hitting, fitting, clothing and shoes. We<br />

expect to be totally into <strong>the</strong> new store<br />

sometime in May.<br />

What precipitated <strong>the</strong> move?<br />

First off, we had permitting issues in<br />

our existing store and found that we<br />

couldn’t expand <strong>the</strong>re. Also, we were<br />

experiencing a drop-off in business<br />

due to <strong>the</strong> economy and national<br />

competition. Selling “hard goods” is a<br />

low-margin business. There is a higher<br />

margin in “soft goods” (apparel and<br />

shoes) and we wanted to expand in that<br />

area of <strong>the</strong> business.<br />

Selling apparel is a lot different than selling<br />

clubs and balls. Who, for instance, will<br />

select your merchandise?<br />

I’m fortunate to have three women<br />

working <strong>with</strong> me. Linda, E<strong>the</strong>l, and<br />

Mary Jane have each been <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

store for more than nine years. They<br />

will be doing most of <strong>the</strong> buying,<br />

selling, and displaying. We’ve been<br />

selling apparel in our new location<br />

since early February and have already<br />

experienced a dramatic increase in this<br />

area of <strong>the</strong> business.<br />

What are some of <strong>the</strong> lines you are carrying?<br />

EP Pro, Tail, Jamie Sadock, DKNY,<br />

Nivo, Nike, Adidas, Foot Joy, Greg<br />

Norman and many more.<br />

What else new can customers look forward<br />

to in your new store?<br />

We will be able to do a far better job<br />

of club-fitting, using <strong>the</strong> electronics<br />

and swing analyzers that our larger<br />

competitors have.<br />

continued on page 31<br />

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Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Beach continued from cover<br />

Those efforts have included:<br />

• Attempts to privatize <strong>the</strong> public right<br />

of way to <strong>the</strong> beach parks south of<br />

Barefoot Beach<br />

• Installation of high-fee parking meters<br />

on all public accesses<br />

• Encouragement to Lee County to shut<br />

down Doc’s Beach House<br />

• Proposed City ordinances strictly<br />

regulating conduct on <strong>the</strong> beach but<br />

exempting beach homeowners from<br />

those regulations<br />

• Frequent complaints to City code<br />

enforcement and law enforcement<br />

about non-resident use of <strong>the</strong> beach<br />

and <strong>the</strong> beach parks<br />

Second, <strong>the</strong> most recent effort, which<br />

has been mischaracterized as protection<br />

of <strong>the</strong> public’s right to beach access,<br />

has as its stated goal to shut down<br />

<strong>the</strong> beach facilities of Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r inland communities A petition is<br />

being circulated that includes language<br />

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use of land on Little Hickory Island for<br />

several years,” “private commercial<br />

membership beach clubs are in violation<br />

of <strong>the</strong> zoning ordinances of <strong>the</strong> City”<br />

and “unlawful uses by <strong>the</strong> wealthy<br />

owners of unlawful private commercial<br />

membership beach clubs.”<br />

In <strong>the</strong> past, <strong>the</strong> Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Group,<br />

and before that Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Properties,<br />

monitored and advocated to defend<br />

<strong>the</strong>se facilities; recent developments<br />

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much right to use <strong>the</strong> words “our beach”<br />

as do <strong>the</strong> folks fortunate enough to own<br />

property fronting on <strong>the</strong> Gulf.<br />

My good friend Marge Ward, who<br />

was laid to rest on <strong>the</strong> day I wrote this,<br />

reminded elected officials from City<br />

Council to County Commission to state<br />

and Federal legislators what <strong>the</strong> Florida<br />

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those who wish to take away your right<br />

to use <strong>the</strong> words “our beach.”<br />

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Barbara’s Friends - The Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund<br />

march 5 - 6<br />

Celebrity Tennis Event – Fred Stolle, Michael Pernfors and<br />

Jared Palmer among o<strong>the</strong>rs to play in <strong>the</strong> event. For more<br />

information, contact Denise Markovits at 239.985.3550 or<br />

denise.markovits@leememorial.org<br />

2010 Susan G. Komen Event<br />

march 8, 2010<br />

Bridge / Mah Jongg and Luncheon<br />

march 9, 2010<br />

Golf Tournament followed by<br />

Lavish Cocktail Party and Silent Auction<br />

march 10, 2010<br />

Home Tour<br />

march 12, 2010<br />

Fitness Walk/Run<br />

For more information,<br />

call Linda Ramsey, 239.947.9762<br />

or Susan Mulligan, 239.992.4441.<br />

Avow Hospice – Presents “Let Us Be <strong>the</strong> Music”<br />

march 8, 2010 - 7 pm - First baptist church of Naples<br />

Featuring: Emily Pulley, Metropolitan Opera Soprano;<br />

200-voice choir; 40-member orchestra; Billy Dean & Dawn;<br />

Cahlua & Cream. Purchase Tickets on-line at<br />

www.avowhospice.org or call 239.649.3683.<br />

Bonita Springs National Art Festival<br />

march 13 and 14 - 10 am to 5 pm<br />

The Art League of Bonita Springs’ second of two fine arts/crafts<br />

events to be held at <strong>the</strong> Promenade.<br />

Bonita Springs Historical<br />

Society Luncheon<br />

march 19, 2010 - 11:30 am -<br />

Three-course luncheon - $40<br />

Nan Colton will portray Harriet<br />

Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle<br />

Tom’s Cabin). Tales of <strong>Old</strong><br />

Florida will enrich <strong>the</strong> story<br />

of Ms. Beecher’s life. For more<br />

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The Naples Committee for Heritage<br />

march 23, 2010 - 4:00 pm - panel discussion; 5:30 pm -<br />

reception; 6:30 pm - dinner<br />

Karl Rove - Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor<br />

to President George W. Bush, 2000-2007, and Fox <strong>News</strong><br />

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invitation, contact Dria Graham at 202.608.1524 or email at<br />

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Market Pulse/2010<br />

march 25 - 8 am at Florida gulf coast university<br />

Keynote speaker is Federal Reserve Bank President and<br />

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or to purchase tickets for Market Pulse ($50 each, including<br />

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“Show Me Shindig” (Missouri Club)<br />

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ON THE BOOKSHELF<br />

South of Broad by Pat Conroy<br />

Bob Curry, Wild Pines<br />

The eagerly awaiTed NoVel, South of Broad, by Pat Conroy (Prince of Tides, The Great Santini,<br />

Beach Music, The Lords of Discipline, My Losing Season, etc.) is being received by readers <strong>with</strong> a mixed bag of<br />

comments: “Not up to previous books”; “Enjoyed reading this book and wish <strong>the</strong>re were more”; “Flowery<br />

language and needs a stretch of imagination”; “A good yarn”; “Very entertaining, could not put it down”;<br />

“Better than Beach Music”.<br />

I very much enjoyed this compelling story of Charleston, SC high school classmates of disparate characters,<br />

growing up and coming toge<strong>the</strong>r later in life to rescue one of <strong>the</strong>ir own. Conroy continues his expertise like<br />

an artist <strong>with</strong> a many colored palette. The word pictures bring such enjoyment that I found my pleasure<br />

increased by re reading some lines several times. The character development is lush, sparkling and mixed<br />

to form a bouquet of words that few authors ever achieve. Innocence, guilt, prejudice, internecine struggles<br />

… all surface in this complex tale.<br />

Charleston is a special, mysterious, beautiful place that Conroy portrays and for which he has a<br />

deep understanding.<br />

Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin<br />

Norm Roberts, Creekside<br />

The iNside sTory of how Wall Street and Washington fought to save <strong>the</strong> financial system –<br />

and <strong>the</strong>mselves.<br />

Sorkin has written a fast-paced, lucid narrative of <strong>the</strong> recent financial crisis. It starts <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> governmentorchestrated<br />

takeover of Bear Stearns by JP Morgan, and finishes <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> government forcing nine major<br />

financial firms to accept a substantial capital infusion.<br />

The strength of <strong>the</strong> book is that it provides an opportunity to see how <strong>the</strong> major players at each institution<br />

struggled to find solutions to <strong>the</strong>ir problems. It also recounts <strong>the</strong> often frantic efforts of Paulson, Geithner,<br />

and Bernanke to “save <strong>the</strong> system.”<br />

Sorkin provides rich detail on <strong>the</strong> battle to save Lehman Bro<strong>the</strong>rs, on <strong>the</strong> sale of Merrill Lynch to Bank of<br />

America, <strong>the</strong> troubles at AIG and much more.<br />

This has been a deeply troubling period for all of us, <strong>with</strong> many different views about <strong>the</strong> actions of<br />

<strong>the</strong> companies and <strong>the</strong> government. Sorkin has given us a better understanding of what happened. In<br />

<strong>the</strong> last chapter he raises some questions, and offers a few tentative thoughts. The section could have<br />

been stronger.<br />

Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay<br />

Shirley Gorman, Oakwood<br />

Julia JarmoNd-Tazac has been writing for Seine Secrets, a weekly American magazine, for six<br />

years. She is given <strong>the</strong> assignment of <strong>the</strong> 60th commemoration of <strong>the</strong> Vel’ d’Hiv’.<br />

The Vel’ d’Hiv’ was <strong>the</strong> Velodrome d’Hiver, a famous indoor stadium in Paris where bike races were<br />

held. In July 1942, thousands of Jewish families were rounded up and taken to <strong>the</strong> stadium by <strong>the</strong> French<br />

police. After being locked up for days, <strong>the</strong>y were sent to Auschwitz. Among <strong>the</strong> prisoners <strong>the</strong>re were<br />

4,000 children between <strong>the</strong> ages of two and twelve. It was an incident <strong>the</strong> French wished to forget.<br />

One of <strong>the</strong> families included in <strong>the</strong> round up was <strong>the</strong> Starzynski family. The Starzynskis had two children<br />

– Sarah and Michel. When <strong>the</strong> police arrived, Sarah locked her little bro<strong>the</strong>r in a cupboard planning to<br />

return to free him. She placed <strong>the</strong> key in her pocket. When she returned, she found <strong>the</strong> Tezac family living<br />

in <strong>the</strong> apartment and <strong>the</strong> body of her bro<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> cupboard.<br />

Julia wonders how her husband’s family came to live in <strong>the</strong> apartment. Did <strong>the</strong>y know what had happened<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Starzynski family?<br />

As Julia pursues <strong>the</strong> mystery of what happened to Sarah Starzynski, she learns she is pregnant. Julia<br />

and Bertrand have a ten-year-old daughter Zoe and had always wanted more children. When she tells<br />

Bertrand her news, he replies that he does not want to be an old fa<strong>the</strong>r. He is approaching 50 and wants<br />

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Living on <strong>the</strong> Course by Jack Sullivan, Riviera<br />

It’s Not All About Golf<br />

The digiTal secoNds on my<br />

computer screen dropped from 15<br />

to 14 to 13 and on down to 1. Then I<br />

watched <strong>the</strong>m jumped back to 15 – 14<br />

– 13 – 12 until again reaching 1. Onand-on-and-on<br />

and down-and-down,<br />

<strong>the</strong> process continued as I watched<br />

this yawn-prompting process continue<br />

for 20 minutes. The first day of ticket<br />

sales for <strong>the</strong> Minnesota Twins spring<br />

training games is a test of any baseball<br />

fan’s patience as well as a test of loyalty<br />

to <strong>the</strong> sport. To get tickets to a Red Sox<br />

game is no different. When tickets go<br />

on sale, you ei<strong>the</strong>r get up at dawn’s<br />

wee hour, grab a folding chair and<br />

drag yourself to <strong>the</strong> ball park to get in<br />

line, or you can follow my example<br />

and sit in front of your computer like<br />

a lizard waiting for a fly and watch <strong>the</strong><br />

15-second reduction until you finally<br />

win <strong>the</strong> chance to pick a game. Your<br />

reward is <strong>the</strong> right to purchase two<br />

standing-room-only tickets at <strong>the</strong> cost<br />

of a dinner for two at Carrabba’s.<br />

Why is getting a ticket to a baseball<br />

game that has no competitive meaning<br />

so difficult? It’s a matter of age. That’s<br />

right. Only old people love baseball so<br />

much that <strong>the</strong>y’d stand in line or squirm<br />

before a computer screen to earn <strong>the</strong><br />

right to buy a ticket to a meaningless<br />

game. Believe it. If you ever do get a<br />

ticket and go to <strong>the</strong> City of Palms Park<br />

or <strong>the</strong> Lee County Sports Complex to<br />

see a ball game, look around and make<br />

an estimate of <strong>the</strong> average age of <strong>the</strong><br />

fans. You’ll find that <strong>the</strong> ticket takers<br />

and ushers are <strong>the</strong> youngest people<br />

<strong>the</strong>re – and most of <strong>the</strong>m retired when<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> was a rattlesnake-infested<br />

swamp. You see, only <strong>the</strong> oldies come<br />

out en-masse because <strong>the</strong>y love <strong>the</strong><br />

game. They learned to love <strong>the</strong> game<br />

when tickets were easy to come by and<br />

cost about <strong>the</strong> same as a haircut or two<br />

ice cream cones.<br />

They remember a time when a baseball<br />

player made about <strong>the</strong> same amount of<br />

money as <strong>the</strong> local plumber and <strong>the</strong>y<br />

were not treated, nor did <strong>the</strong>y think<br />

of <strong>the</strong>mselves, as <strong>the</strong> reincarnation of<br />

King David. Oh, <strong>the</strong>re were exceptions<br />

like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Bobby<br />

Feller and <strong>the</strong> great DiMaggio; but for<br />

every Joltin’ Joe, <strong>the</strong>re were dozens of<br />

big league ball players who made “local<br />

plumber” money. Many had winter<br />

jobs to keep bread on <strong>the</strong> table or beer<br />

in <strong>the</strong> icebox. They were our touchable<br />

heroes. I remember one.<br />

* * * *<br />

It was a hot August night in 1942. Close<br />

to midnight. Comiskey Park’s field<br />

lights were out. The sweepers pushed<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir brooms under <strong>the</strong> grandstands.<br />

Paper beer cups bounced ahead of<br />

<strong>the</strong>m, sending a sound of tinker bells<br />

echoing off <strong>the</strong> cavern walls. The stale<br />

stink of spilt beer and cigarette smoke<br />

hung in <strong>the</strong> air like a fetid fog. The 35th<br />

Street streetcar could be heard clanking<br />

its way west to Halsted Street. I should<br />

have been on it, giving my 4¢ to <strong>the</strong><br />

conductor and asking for a transfer<br />

ticket. Instead I sat on <strong>the</strong> hard bottom<br />

step of <strong>the</strong> of <strong>the</strong> clubhouse staircase.<br />

My three pals, all ten-years-old like<br />

me, had gone home. They left telling<br />

me that I was crazy to stay. My parents<br />

would worry. Said I’d be in big trouble.<br />

My mom might call <strong>the</strong> cops. My dad<br />

might get <strong>the</strong> old razor strap out when I<br />

got home. I told <strong>the</strong>m to go. Told <strong>the</strong>m<br />

I’d take my chances. I had autographs<br />

of every player on <strong>the</strong> White Sox team<br />

except one: Luke Appling, <strong>the</strong> White<br />

Sox shortstop and future Hall of Famer.<br />

He had a special place in my heart.<br />

Special places <strong>the</strong>re were reserved for<br />

my mo<strong>the</strong>r, my fa<strong>the</strong>r, my sister, and<br />

Luke – not necessarily in that order,<br />

depending on <strong>the</strong> day’s box score.<br />

They remember a time when a baseball player<br />

made about <strong>the</strong> same amount of money as<br />

<strong>the</strong> local plumber and <strong>the</strong>y were not treated,<br />

nor did <strong>the</strong>y think of <strong>the</strong>mselves, as <strong>the</strong><br />

reincarnation of King David.<br />

continued on page 34


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Bridge Lesson<br />

Limit Raises<br />

lasT moNTh, we looked at two pairs of hands and saw<br />

that game was a very good bet <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> first pair, but had less<br />

than a 40% chance of making on <strong>the</strong> second pair. Here are<br />

<strong>the</strong> hand pairs:<br />

PAIR 1 PAIR 2<br />

Opener Responder Opener Responder<br />

♠ 9 4 ♠ A 7 6 ♠ 9 4 ♠ A 7 6 2<br />

♥ A K 7 5 3 ♥ Q 6 4 2 ♥ A K 7 5 3 ♥ Q 6 4<br />

♦ K Q 7 5 ♦ A 6 2 ♦ K Q 7 5 ♦ A 6 2<br />

♣ 6 3 ♣ J 7 5 ♣ 6 3 ♣ J 7 5<br />

The only difference between pair 1 and pair 2 is that we<br />

changed <strong>the</strong> fourth trump in pair 1, <strong>the</strong> ♥ 2, to <strong>the</strong> ♠ 2 in<br />

pair 2. Both hands could lose 2 clubs, 1 spade and 1 diamond<br />

(<strong>the</strong> 6 missing diamonds are not very likely to split 3-3.) With<br />

pair 1, declarer could probably draw trump in 3 leads, saving<br />

<strong>the</strong> fourth trump in dummy to ruff <strong>the</strong> diamond loser and<br />

make 4♥. With pair 2, declarer is likely to be stuck <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

diamond loser and end up making only 3♥. (See February<br />

column for details.)<br />

Both opener and responder have <strong>the</strong> same strength in both<br />

pairs of hands. How can <strong>the</strong>y reach 4♥ <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> first pair of<br />

hands and stop in 3♥ <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> second pair? It can be done<br />

if your partnership agrees to use an immediate jump raise<br />

of opener’s major to show a limit raise <strong>with</strong> 4-card support.<br />

With pair 1, responder raises 1♥ to 3♥ to guarantee 4 hearts<br />

and a good 10-12 points. With pair 2, responder still plans<br />

to raise to 3♥, but must do it in two steps to tell opener he<br />

has only 3-card heart support. Knowing how many trumps<br />

responder has can help opener know whe<strong>the</strong>r or not to<br />

accept <strong>the</strong> 3♥ game invitation. Here are <strong>the</strong> two auctions<br />

so far:<br />

Auction 1 Auction 2<br />

(4-trump limit raise) (3-trump limit raise)<br />

Opener Responder Opener Responder<br />

1♥ 3♥ 1♥ 1♠<br />

2♦ 3♥<br />

By Pat Harrington<br />

In both pairs of hands, opener has only 13 points (12 HCP<br />

plus 1 point for <strong>the</strong> fifth heart.) The bidding indicates that<br />

<strong>the</strong> pair has a combined strength somewhere between 23<br />

and 25 points. The usual strength suggested for 4♥, 4♠ and<br />

3NT is 26 points.<br />

Opener should bid 4♥ in Auction 1, where responder promised<br />

4 hearts. When responder makes a 4-trump limit raise, opener<br />

should go to game if ei<strong>the</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> following is true:<br />

1) Opener knows <strong>the</strong> pair has at least 26 total points<br />

or …<br />

2) Opener cannot add up to 26 points, but has an<br />

unbalanced hand.<br />

Here, <strong>the</strong> latter is true. Opener has an unbalanced hand<br />

and knowing that partner has 4 hearts means it’s likely that<br />

opener has fewer losers in his second suit, diamonds.<br />

In Auction 2, opener should pass 3♥. The pair does not<br />

have 26 points toge<strong>the</strong>r and responder has only 3 trumps.<br />

Opener could be forced to trump when one of his short suits<br />

is led. With only 8 trumps, <strong>the</strong> pair might run out of trumps.<br />

Opener also has less chance of safely ruffing diamond losers.<br />

When you have only an 8-card trump fit, your combined<br />

point total is a good judge of how high to bid. Opener knows<br />

<strong>the</strong> pair doesn’t have 26 points and passes 3♥.<br />

Agreeing to differentiate between 3- and 4-card support<br />

for opener’s major when making a limit raise will let you<br />

bid and make more games. Reaching more good games<br />

means winning more often. Talk about doing this <strong>with</strong> your<br />

regular partners.<br />

Pat Harrington has been teaching bridge since 1986. Pat works for<br />

<strong>the</strong> American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and is a regular<br />

columnist for <strong>the</strong>ir monthly Bridge Bulletin magazine. Pat and<br />

her husband, Paul, teach at <strong>the</strong> Bonita Bridge Club.<br />

Email <strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>@aol.com <strong>with</strong> questions or suggestions for<br />

future topics.Check www.bonitabridge.com for Pat’s lesson schedule.<br />

Belated Congratulations to LOUISE HOUGH!<br />

oN JaNuary 29, <strong>the</strong> Friday Bridge Group met as usual. But, that Friday was very unusual. Louise Hough earned 10,700<br />

points in five rounds of six hands per round! Her partners were as follows: Joanna Davies, Patty Temple, Mary Injain,<br />

Donna Brookins and Andrea Palmer.<br />

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What you Need to Know<br />

About RIGHT on RED<br />

and STOP SIGNS.<br />

cauTioN is adVised when traveling in Collier<br />

County as <strong>the</strong>y have installed 12 cameras at <strong>the</strong> following<br />

intersections to catch “RIGHT on RED” violators:<br />

• Northbound on Airport-Pulling Road at Davis Blvd.<br />

• Eastbound on Pine Ridge Road at Livingston Road<br />

• Westbound on Pine Ridge road at Livingston Road<br />

• Northbound on Airport-Pulling Road at Immokalee Road<br />

• Eastbound on Immokalee Road at Airport-Pulling Road<br />

• Northbound on Collier Blvd. (CR 951) at Golden<br />

Gate Parkway<br />

• Eastbound on Golden Gate Parkway at Collier Blvd.<br />

(CR 951)<br />

• Eastbound on Immokalee Road at Livingston Road<br />

• Westbound on Pine Ridge Road / Seagate Drive at US 41<br />

• Westbound Vanderbilt Beach Road at US 41<br />

• Eastbound Pine Ridge Road at Airport-Pulling Road<br />

• Westbound Pine Ridge Road at Airport-Pulling Road<br />

Additional cameras will be added bringing <strong>the</strong> total to 24<br />

by February 2011.<br />

In effect, <strong>the</strong> law states that you must STOP AT THE<br />

WHITE LINE (not after it) and <strong>the</strong>n to slowly creep<br />

forward until you can clearly view <strong>the</strong> intersection.<br />

This reporter actually had to practice stopping BEFORE<br />

<strong>the</strong> white line. I did not know <strong>the</strong> sequence for a proper<br />

STOP and always did <strong>the</strong> creep before <strong>the</strong> STOP – a traffic<br />

ticket waiting to happen!<br />

For those of you who have <strong>the</strong> unique ability to understand<br />

legalese, <strong>the</strong> following is <strong>the</strong> actual Florida State Statute for<br />

“RIGHT on RED”:<br />

F.S. 316.075(c)1.a.<br />

The driver of a vehicle which is stopped at a clearly marked<br />

stop line, but if none, before entering <strong>the</strong> crosswalk on <strong>the</strong><br />

near side of <strong>the</strong> intersection, or, if none <strong>the</strong>n at <strong>the</strong> point<br />

nearest <strong>the</strong> intersecting roadway where <strong>the</strong> driver has a<br />

view of approaching traffic on <strong>the</strong> intersecting roadway<br />

before entering <strong>the</strong> intersection in obedience to a steady<br />

red signal may make a right turn, but shall yield <strong>the</strong><br />

right-of-way to pedestrians and o<strong>the</strong>r traffic proceeding<br />

as directed by <strong>the</strong> signal at <strong>the</strong> intersection, except that<br />

municipal and county authorities may prohibit any such<br />

right turn against a steady red signal at any intersection,<br />

which prohibition shall be effective when a sign giving<br />

notice <strong>the</strong>reof is erected in a location visible to traffic<br />

approaching <strong>the</strong> intersection.<br />

The rules are similar for STOP SIGNS (F.S. 316.123(2)(a).


Fun Crossword<br />

Puzzle<br />

1<br />

14<br />

17 18<br />

20<br />

24<br />

27 28 29 30 31<br />

32 33 34<br />

35<br />

40<br />

49<br />

58<br />

61<br />

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />

50<br />

ACROSS<br />

1. *He doesn’t remember<br />

6. Eagerness<br />

10. Satsfied<br />

14. Unmoving<br />

15. Cake finisher<br />

16. Despise<br />

17. Med. Isle<br />

18. Florida lake<br />

19. Paradise<br />

20. *Marsh Neighbor<br />

23. Mining target<br />

24. A laugh<br />

25. French summers<br />

26. Negative<br />

27. *Eastern pro<br />

29. British John<br />

32. *4th biggie<br />

34. Roadside helper<br />

35. _____’s Apple Juice<br />

37. Right Fliers<br />

40. Own<br />

43. Write on metal<br />

44. Mimicker<br />

46. Metric feet<br />

49. Swiss mountains<br />

53. Flyer<br />

54. Love (Ital.)<br />

55. Type of dog<br />

56. Constellation<br />

57. Tie up<br />

58. *Killer from <strong>the</strong> blues<br />

60. Direction<br />

61. Prayer endings<br />

62. Les Paul was one<br />

64. *It was first<br />

65. “_______ __ Treat”<br />

21 22 23<br />

41<br />

64 65<br />

15 16<br />

19<br />

25 26<br />

37 38 39<br />

42 43<br />

44 45 46 47 48<br />

51 52 53 54<br />

55 56 57<br />

59 60<br />

62 63<br />

DOWN<br />

1. 52<br />

2. One (Sp.)<br />

3. Coin<br />

4. ___ Fleisher<br />

5. *Smiley guy<br />

6. Metal<br />

7. French school<br />

8. Do nothing group<br />

9. Move about<br />

10. Her<br />

11. Italian ladies<br />

12. Relating to female organs<br />

13. Transmits character<br />

21. Not Yea<br />

22. *It has many stories<br />

27. Comment after a shank<br />

28. Creative things<br />

30. *Nearby Court<br />

32. electrical unit (abbrev.)<br />

33. Animal collection<br />

38. Ga<strong>the</strong>red<br />

39. Rhymes <strong>with</strong> hat<br />

41. *Last of five<br />

42. Manning throws it<br />

50. Wooly critter<br />

51. Opposite of collector<br />

52. What a golf ball does<br />

59. “Be quiet !”<br />

60. Facial cramp<br />

62. Ma<strong>the</strong>matical sign<br />

63. Fight result<br />

Note: Clues marked <strong>with</strong> an<br />

asterisk relate to Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>.<br />

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10 Points<br />

“Avatar”<br />

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“An Education”<br />

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“Inglourious Basterds”<br />

“Precious”<br />

“A Serious Man”<br />

“Up”<br />

“Up in <strong>the</strong> Air”<br />

BEST ACTOR<br />

5 Points<br />

Jeff Bridges, “Crazy Heart”<br />

George Clooney, “Up in <strong>the</strong> Air”<br />

Colin Firth, “A Single Man”<br />

Morgan Freeman, “Invictus”<br />

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Matt Damon, “Invictus”<br />

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Tie Breaker Number One<br />

“Ajami” (Israel)<br />

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“The Milk of Sorrow” (Peru)<br />

“The Prophet” (France)<br />

“The White Ribbon” (Germany)<br />

BEST SONG<br />

Tie Breaker Number Two<br />

“Almost There” from<br />

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Open to residents of Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> ONLY.<br />

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Winner is person <strong>with</strong> greatest total<br />

number of points.<br />

If <strong>the</strong>re is a tie,<br />

we will go to tie breaker number one.<br />

If <strong>the</strong>re is still a tie,<br />

we will go to tie breaker number two.<br />

Should <strong>the</strong>re still be a tie,<br />

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<strong>Out</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong>, In <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> New continued from cover<br />

• The Community Association should<br />

be turned over simultaneously. The<br />

Homeowners Transition Committee<br />

has been working diligently but is not<br />

yet ready to conclude negotiations.<br />

• The three-year restriction to rejoin <strong>the</strong><br />

Club is unfair. BBPI insisted on this<br />

provision; o<strong>the</strong>rwise everyone would<br />

be seeking <strong>the</strong> 30% redress.<br />

• The new initiation fee of $45,000 -<br />

$50,000 used in <strong>the</strong> projected financials<br />

is too high and not competitive <strong>with</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> market place. There is flexibility<br />

in establishing <strong>the</strong> fee and any needed<br />

adjustment can be addressed by <strong>the</strong><br />

Board of Directors after take-over.<br />

For <strong>the</strong> agreement to be effective, it is<br />

necessary to obtain 1,050 golf members<br />

by March 8. As of press time, February<br />

22, approximately 500 members have<br />

signed up. The Turnover Committee is<br />

very optimistic that <strong>the</strong>y will achieve<br />

that goal.<br />

An election of <strong>the</strong> New Club’s Board<br />

of Directors is expected to take place<br />

in early June.<br />

For more details of <strong>the</strong> agreement, go to<br />

www.bbtocwordpress.com<br />

The TOC will be available until March 8 to accept membership applications.


Restaurant Talk from Phyllis<br />

By Phyllis Liebman, Woodlake<br />

The Results You Expect<br />

The Service You Deserve<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

Members<br />

Since 1998<br />

There’s really a problem<br />

when <strong>the</strong> free samples of food at Publix<br />

taste better than that of a restaurant. And<br />

that is what four of us found to be <strong>the</strong><br />

case at <strong>the</strong> newly opened Rudi’s, on 41<br />

across from Marshall’s near Immokalee<br />

Rd., and also, unfortunately, at <strong>the</strong><br />

little Bohemian Schnitzel House, in <strong>the</strong><br />

Pavilion Shopping Center. Enough said.<br />

There are o<strong>the</strong>r non-stellar newcomers,<br />

but still worthy of ano<strong>the</strong>r visit. They<br />

will, for now, remain nameless.<br />

Come to think of it, <strong>the</strong>re are a number<br />

of “oldies but goodies” that ARE<br />

outstanding for being special in some<br />

way and have almost always presented<br />

AT LEAST average or above average<br />

meals. Here are a few.<br />

Alexander’s … <strong>with</strong> a charming<br />

little outdoor garden courtyard for<br />

al fresco dining, so close, yet so far,<br />

from <strong>the</strong> hustle and bustle of route<br />

41 traffic. The primary dining room<br />

offers a pleasant setting <strong>with</strong> its deep,<br />

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warmly colored walls, comfortable<br />

chairs and “old-fashioned” acoustics.<br />

A few tables, including a table for ten,<br />

are in a small, informal area near <strong>the</strong><br />

bar. (Only wine and beer are served).<br />

An “A” for service! While Joe, who has<br />

been <strong>with</strong> Alexander, <strong>the</strong> chef-owner,<br />

ever since <strong>the</strong> restaurant opened 16<br />

years ago, is “exceptional”, <strong>the</strong> entire<br />

wait staff has always been professional,<br />

yet friendly. Several of <strong>the</strong>ir specialties<br />

are miso-crusted butterfish (as <strong>the</strong><br />

name suggests: very rich); free-range<br />

chicken farci … herb-roasted, semiboneless,<br />

half chicken, <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> leg<br />

deboned and stuffed <strong>with</strong> apples and<br />

pecans; and crispy, but moist duck <strong>with</strong><br />

lingonberries and port wine reduction.<br />

All dinners include an ample salad <strong>with</strong><br />

a mustard-basil vinaigrette dressing.<br />

<strong>Old</strong> Europe Bistro … a small,<br />

welcoming and “happy-feeling” casual<br />

restaurant serving German-style food<br />

continued on page 41<br />

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arbara duFraNe To hosT march 16<br />

TableTalk Featuring Local Celebrities<br />

how abouT luNch <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> former president of Good<br />

Morning America, a best-selling author or celebrity artists <strong>with</strong><br />

featured works in galleries around <strong>the</strong> globe? Bonita <strong>Bay</strong><br />

resident Barbara DuFrane is chairing a new event called<br />

“TableTalk” to benefit Jen’s Kids Fund – a newly established<br />

fund at <strong>the</strong> Lee Memorial Health System Foundation to<br />

support <strong>the</strong> renovation of <strong>the</strong> General Pediatrics Wing at<br />

The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.<br />

The event will be Tuesday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to<br />

1:30 p.m. at <strong>the</strong> Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Table<br />

sponsorships, which include two preferred seats at <strong>the</strong><br />

sponsor’s choice of celebrities table are $1,000 each, and<br />

individual tickets are $75 each. Reservations are required<br />

and can be made by contacting <strong>the</strong> Lee Memorial Health<br />

System Foundation Office at 239.985.3550. When making<br />

reservations, participants will be asked to include <strong>the</strong>ir first,<br />

second and third choice of celebrities <strong>with</strong> whom to dine for<br />

an up-close and personal luncheon experience.<br />

“We wanted to do something a bit different,” says DuFrane,<br />

who is <strong>the</strong> owner of DuFrane Jewelers, LTD at <strong>the</strong><br />

Promenade in Bonita Springs, and a well known community<br />

supporter. “Many are tired of <strong>the</strong> traditional black tie affairs<br />

and galas, and we wanted to provide people <strong>with</strong> a simple<br />

lunch <strong>with</strong> some fascinating and interesting people right here<br />

in our own community.”<br />

Celebrity “TableTalk” hosts to date are:<br />

Phil Beuth – Retired president of Good Morning America;<br />

Karna Bodman – TV news anchor; Wilson G. Bradshaw,<br />

Ph.D. – President of Florida Gulf Coast University; Lucas<br />

Century – Glass artisan; Janet Evanovich – best-selling<br />

author; James Humphrey – City of Fort Myers Mayor;<br />

Norman Love – Normal Love Confections; and Leoma<br />

Lovegrove – recognized artist.


Superior Interiors<br />

Today’s New homes of large rooms <strong>with</strong> soaring<br />

ceilings and expanses of glass can present daunting challenges<br />

to even <strong>the</strong> most creative homeowners. Since most residential<br />

furniture is no more than 3-4 feet high, a common decorating<br />

dilemma is what to do <strong>with</strong> all <strong>the</strong> “nothingness” above that<br />

level. Additionally, guests are always more comfortable when<br />

<strong>the</strong> scale is felt to be more relative to <strong>the</strong> human form.<br />

One solution: ceiling height can be visually lowered by<br />

applying a molding on <strong>the</strong> wall below <strong>the</strong> ceiling. A rule of<br />

thumb is to place <strong>the</strong> molding at about <strong>the</strong> nine to ten foot<br />

level. The wall above this detail is <strong>the</strong>n painted <strong>the</strong> color of<br />

<strong>the</strong> ceiling, thus lowering its perceived height. This can even<br />

be done on <strong>the</strong> gable end of a vaulted room, minimizing <strong>the</strong><br />

height in <strong>the</strong> tallest end of <strong>the</strong> room.<br />

Since light colors appear to recede and dark colors advance, a<br />

ceiling will also look lower if painted a deeper hue of <strong>the</strong> wall color.<br />

But don’t use too dark or too bright a color in a smaller room, as it<br />

may become oppressive. Light <strong>the</strong> lower areas of <strong>the</strong> room more<br />

intensively so that attention remains closer to eye level.<br />

By Judy Underwood, Allied ASID<br />

What Goes Up Must Come Down<br />

Drapery and window treatments in <strong>the</strong>se rooms need to<br />

be carefully designed to insure <strong>the</strong> decorative interest<br />

of <strong>the</strong> design is at an optimum height. Framed wall art,<br />

mirrors, and tapestries serve to focus interest at a midlevel<br />

height, while corner voids can be filled <strong>with</strong> well<br />

lighted trees for softening, texture and interest.<br />

Volume ceilings in bedrooms can be transformed into<br />

a cozier scale through <strong>the</strong> careful use of canopy bed<br />

treatments. An actual canopy bed is not necessary to<br />

accomplish this trick.<br />

Kitchen ceilings can be brought into a more human scale<br />

through <strong>the</strong> careful use of wall coverings and accessories,<br />

or <strong>with</strong> ceiling fans or pot racks. The inclusion of crown<br />

moldings at <strong>the</strong> top of cabinets serves to suggest that <strong>the</strong><br />

ceiling is at that level. A slightly darker color than <strong>the</strong><br />

walls will again help to fool <strong>the</strong> eye.<br />

The reverse of <strong>the</strong> ultra-high ceiling situation is <strong>the</strong><br />

standard eight-foot ceiling in older condos needing an<br />

updating “lift”. Vertically striped wall coverings lead <strong>the</strong><br />

eye to <strong>the</strong> ceiling where bordering can be used to fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />

continued on page 41


30<br />

The abiliTy To maNage our<br />

escapes from greenside sand bunkers is<br />

an important defensive tool in saving<br />

strokes. Avoiding disaster from <strong>the</strong><br />

sand is always a good plan.<br />

There are so many scenarios in sand<br />

play that <strong>the</strong> entire subject would<br />

require a full textbook to cover all<br />

situations. I am going to discuss some<br />

Standard Fundamentals that all golfers<br />

should know, <strong>the</strong>n bring to your<br />

attention Some Fundamentals You May<br />

Not Know or understand completely.<br />

Standard Fundamentals:<br />

The word “wedge” has been assigned to<br />

our sand wedge because <strong>the</strong> leading edge<br />

of <strong>the</strong> flange is above <strong>the</strong> trailing edge.<br />

This design allows <strong>the</strong> club to bounce<br />

through <strong>the</strong> sand under a golf ball.<br />

For a right-handed golfer, <strong>the</strong> stance<br />

line and swing path should go slightly<br />

left of <strong>the</strong> target. The clubface should<br />

be opened to <strong>the</strong> right of <strong>the</strong> stance line<br />

but still aimed at <strong>the</strong> target. The opening<br />

of <strong>the</strong> face in this manner increases <strong>the</strong><br />

angle of <strong>the</strong> wedge (or flange) on <strong>the</strong><br />

bottom of <strong>the</strong> club.<br />

Golf Instruction<br />

Lesson Series By Jeff Heilman<br />

Lesson #4: Greenside Sand Bunker Play<br />

The forward swing of <strong>the</strong> club should<br />

enter <strong>the</strong> sand approximately 1”<br />

behind <strong>the</strong> ball. The explosion of<br />

sand pops <strong>the</strong> ball up so we get over<br />

<strong>the</strong> edge of <strong>the</strong> trap in front of us,<br />

but more importantly, we are given a<br />

margin of error. A club entering <strong>the</strong><br />

sand 1-2” behind <strong>the</strong> ball produces<br />

little difference in <strong>the</strong> result and both<br />

are acceptable escapes.<br />

Some Fundamentals you<br />

May Not Know:<br />

In addressing <strong>the</strong> ball in a greenside<br />

bunker, you should stand in a position<br />

that places your sternum (or body<br />

center) at a right angle to <strong>the</strong> sand<br />

under <strong>the</strong> ball. Imagine an upside-down<br />

“T-square” <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> cross part of <strong>the</strong><br />

square on <strong>the</strong> sand and <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r part<br />

of <strong>the</strong> “T” pointing up to <strong>the</strong> sternum.<br />

The Benefits:<br />

• The orbit of <strong>the</strong> swing around <strong>the</strong><br />

body produces <strong>the</strong> same size divot<br />

under <strong>the</strong> ball on all lies.<br />

• This gives adaptability to all <strong>the</strong><br />

possible lies in sand traps, keeping in<br />

mind that traps are essentially bowl<br />

shaped.<br />

A typical example would be a ball lying<br />

on an uphill slope on <strong>the</strong> greenside of<br />

<strong>the</strong> trap. Most likely, your left foot is<br />

higher than your right foot. Setting <strong>the</strong><br />

sternum at a right angle would call for a<br />

right handed golfer to tilt <strong>the</strong>ir body to<br />

<strong>the</strong> right. The divot is more up <strong>the</strong> slope<br />

and not into <strong>the</strong> wall of <strong>the</strong> sand trap.<br />

The placement of <strong>the</strong> ball in relation to<br />

<strong>the</strong> feet is unimportant.<br />

Ano<strong>the</strong>r critically important fundamental<br />

is that on <strong>the</strong> downswing,<br />

<strong>the</strong> inside of <strong>the</strong> right elbow or <strong>the</strong><br />

heel of <strong>the</strong> right hand must lead <strong>the</strong><br />

clubhead into impact. This is <strong>the</strong> only<br />

way that you can hit your spot in <strong>the</strong><br />

sand consistently and at <strong>the</strong> same time<br />

preserve <strong>the</strong> angle of <strong>the</strong> flange.<br />

For golfers who understand <strong>the</strong>se<br />

fundamentals, when given a choice of a<br />

sand shot or a ball in <strong>the</strong> rough beside<br />

<strong>the</strong> green, <strong>the</strong>y will take <strong>the</strong> one in <strong>the</strong><br />

sand because it is a known, predictable<br />

surface where <strong>the</strong> rough is not.<br />

Knowing this, I don’t want you to start<br />

aiming for <strong>the</strong> sand bunkers, but maybe<br />

escaping <strong>the</strong>m will be easier for you!<br />

Good Golfing!<br />

Go to www.<strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>.com and<br />

click on “Golf” to see a demonstration of<br />

Jeff’s sand shot.<br />

Jeff Heilman is a PGA member and has been<br />

a golf instructor at Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> Club for 23<br />

years. He began teaching in 1972. During this<br />

time, he has given more than 50,000 lessons,<br />

helping players representing a wide range of<br />

abilities, from PGA Tour players to beginners.<br />

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What in <strong>the</strong> World…<br />

For The FirsT Time, <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watch</strong> <strong>News</strong> has stumped our readers! We did not<br />

have a winner last month … although we did have a guess: “A fish urinal at Back Water<br />

Jack’s”!! The photo has been uncropped – hope it helps. It is something you see in<br />

Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>. Log on to www.<strong>Bay</strong><strong>Watch</strong><strong>News</strong>.com and click on “Mystery Object” and be<br />

<strong>the</strong> first to correctly identify <strong>the</strong> photograph. Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate.<br />

Contest open to residents of Bonita <strong>Bay</strong>. One entry per person – online entries only. Decision of <strong>the</strong> Editor is final.<br />

The Golf Guys continued from page 11<br />

What would you say differentiates you from<br />

your competition?<br />

Service. We know our customers. Unlike<br />

many o<strong>the</strong>r stores, our staff is stable. We<br />

have skilled employees <strong>with</strong> overlapping<br />

talents. We all wear all <strong>the</strong> hats. Also,<br />

we participate in <strong>the</strong> community by<br />

supporting many local charities.<br />

A PGA Tour Superstore recently opened in<br />

Naples. Edwin Watts also has a big store in<br />

Naples. Golf Galaxy is nearby. There are<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r local golf stores, numerous on-course<br />

pro shops, catalogs, internet websites, and<br />

on and on. All of this is happening in an<br />

industry experiencing flat or declining sales.<br />

What does it mean for you?<br />

National competition is picking off<br />

<strong>the</strong> independent stores one at a time.<br />

Pro shops are getting more aggressive<br />

in <strong>the</strong>ir pricing and smarter in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

buying. And <strong>the</strong> internet is <strong>the</strong><br />

800-pound gorilla in <strong>the</strong> room.<br />

Still, we feel fortunate to be where we<br />

are. This area is doing better than most<br />

of <strong>the</strong> nation in terms of equipment sales<br />

and rounds played. Our demographics<br />

are favorable. That’s <strong>the</strong> good news.<br />

But we’re no longer under <strong>the</strong> radar,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> majors have moved in and<br />

continue to move in.<br />

Having said all that, for <strong>the</strong> first time<br />

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Curious Photographer<br />

“Red light” cameras have been installed at major intersections in<br />

Collier County (see p. 20). What is your opinion of <strong>the</strong>se cameras?<br />

Pati Patrick OAK KNOLL (whose birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day!)<br />

I think it is a sad situation that our world has come to this ... people disregarding laws, safety of self and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs to <strong>the</strong> point where we need cameras to police our every action. That being said, I reluctantly agree<br />

<strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong>se cameras to help protect <strong>the</strong> people in this area, if in fact, evidence proves this point.<br />

Let’s hope it isn’t one more “fleecing of America”.<br />

Anita Johnson CREEKSIDE<br />

I’m in favor of safety. A driver who runs red lights, endangering <strong>the</strong> lives of pedestrians and o<strong>the</strong>r people<br />

in <strong>the</strong> vicinity, deserves to be sent a ticket. If you’re obeying <strong>the</strong> law, what’s <strong>the</strong> problem? However, if a<br />

camera is not functioning properly, an innocent person could be ticketed.<br />

Nick Romano RIVERWALK<br />

I understand that some may view this as an infringement on <strong>the</strong>ir privacy. However, I feel that any<br />

safety measure that could prevent accidents and limit <strong>the</strong> number of fatalities is a positive contribution to<br />

our community.<br />

Al Grigaliunas RIVERWALK<br />

I don’t like <strong>the</strong> red light photos but would prefer to have police do <strong>the</strong>ir job and catch some runners.<br />

I really don’t know what keeps <strong>the</strong> police busy.


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Living on <strong>the</strong> Course continued from page 16<br />

When I wasn’t pitching, I played<br />

shortstop for our nameless 57th Street<br />

team. I learned to charge a ground<br />

ball like Luke. I could throw to first<br />

like Luke – a lunging sidearm motion<br />

that looked almost underhand. Slick.<br />

But I couldn’t hit like Luke. But who<br />

could? His batting average nestled on<br />

top of <strong>the</strong> American League or close<br />

to it every year. A magician <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

bat who could foul off enough pitches<br />

per time at bat to make even <strong>the</strong> most<br />

competitive of pitchers eventually give<br />

up and give him a pitch to hit. And<br />

hit it he would – right field and rightcenter<br />

mostly. Once in a while to left, if<br />

he got a fat one to pull. Luke, <strong>the</strong> pure<br />

hitter and fast enough on <strong>the</strong> bases, but<br />

a real slowpoke out of <strong>the</strong> clubhouse.<br />

He liked to be one of <strong>the</strong> first guys off<br />

<strong>the</strong> playing field, but always <strong>the</strong> last to<br />

go home. A hard guy to catch if a kid<br />

wanted his autograph. It was August.<br />

How many more games could I attend<br />

before school started? I waited.<br />

Second thoughts are tough to handle<br />

when you’re ten years old. I heard<br />

Then Appling said <strong>the</strong> words<br />

that have stuck <strong>with</strong> me for<br />

68 years. “Yes, I’m coming<br />

and we’re going to give this<br />

kid a ride home.”<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r streetcar go by and wondered<br />

how often <strong>the</strong>y ran. I didn’t have a<br />

watch and lost track of <strong>the</strong> time. I<br />

pictured my mo<strong>the</strong>r looking out <strong>the</strong><br />

front window of our apartment, hoping<br />

to see me. Pictured her getting my<br />

fa<strong>the</strong>r out of bed to go and find me.<br />

Figured she’d probably call one of my<br />

pals’ homes. Get Mrs. Parrington out of<br />

bed. Ask if Bernie made it home. Then<br />

all hell would break loose. Maybe this<br />

is a dumb mistake. Maybe I ought to<br />

forget it and get on <strong>the</strong> next street car.<br />

Then a fat guy in a tan suit and smoking<br />

a cigar walked through <strong>the</strong> open gate<br />

and stopped right in front of me.<br />

Looking down at me, he took off his<br />

straw fedora, pulled a handkerchief out<br />

of his back pocket and wiped <strong>the</strong> sweat<br />

from his brow and pink cheeks.<br />

“This heat is something, ain’t it, kid?”<br />

“Yeah,” I said, happy to have someone<br />

to talk to, but afraid this guy might<br />

be an official. Maybe someone of<br />

importance. Maybe throw me out.


“What’re you doing here? Kind of late,<br />

ain’t it? How old are you?”<br />

I figured I’d better act like it was a<br />

perfectly normal thing for me to be<br />

<strong>the</strong>re. So I moved my fanny up a<br />

couple of steps and stood up. Now at<br />

eye level <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> fat guy, I said <strong>with</strong><br />

all <strong>the</strong> authority I could muster, “I’m<br />

waiting for Luke.”<br />

The fat guy put his fedora back on and<br />

laughed. He moved closer and gave<br />

me a wide, tobacco-stained, brokentooth<br />

smile. He said, “Oh yeah. Is that<br />

so? You a friend of his? You know Luke<br />

pretty well, do you?”<br />

A bead of sweat trickled down my back<br />

as I realize my autograph hunt was over.<br />

But <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong>re were footsteps behind<br />

me and <strong>the</strong> fat man’s smile moved up.<br />

I turned in time to come face-to-belt<br />

buckle <strong>with</strong> Luke Appling.<br />

“Whatcha you doing here, young fellow?”<br />

he asked <strong>with</strong> a gentle Sou<strong>the</strong>rn drawl.<br />

“I’m waiting for you. I want your<br />

autograph. I had to get it tonight<br />

because . . .”<br />

“Okay,” he said, taking <strong>the</strong> book from<br />

my hands and signing his name on <strong>the</strong><br />

page I’d saved for him.<br />

This irritated <strong>the</strong> fat guy. He said<br />

something I couldn’t hear under his<br />

breath. Then he said, “Come on Luke,<br />

for Christ sake. Let’s get going.”<br />

Appling looked down at him. Put up<br />

his big right hand and said, “<strong>Watch</strong><br />

your language in front of this boy.”<br />

Then turning to me he asked, “Where<br />

do you live, son?”<br />

Not thinking I’d ever have a conversation<br />

<strong>with</strong> Luke Appling, I stammered, “Fi,<br />

fi, fifty-seven hu, hu, hundred Peoria<br />

Street. Se, se, second floor.”<br />

“Luke, are you comin’ or not?” The fat<br />

guy asked as he turned to leave.<br />

Then Appling said <strong>the</strong> words that have<br />

stuck <strong>with</strong> me for 68 years. “Yes, I’m<br />

coming and we’re going to give this kid<br />

a ride home.”<br />

The car was black. I think it was a<br />

Buick. I’m sitting in <strong>the</strong> front seat<br />

between <strong>the</strong> fat guy who is driving and<br />

<strong>the</strong> greatest ball player that ever lived.<br />

I’m telling <strong>the</strong> fat guy to turn left on<br />

Halsted Street. Turn right on 57th. Turn<br />

left on Peoria. All <strong>the</strong> time I’m looking<br />

at Luke, but not believing it. The ride<br />

takes 15 minutes. Luke talks to me.<br />

What’s my name? What school do I<br />

go to? Stuff like that. Finally he smiles<br />

when he opens <strong>the</strong> door to let me out.<br />

“Nice meeting you, Sully,” he says. I<br />

say “Thanks” and start to run for <strong>the</strong><br />

front steps. Then I remember <strong>the</strong> fat<br />

guy and run back and thank him for<br />

<strong>the</strong> ride. They both laugh.<br />

I run around <strong>the</strong> building because kids<br />

don’t use <strong>the</strong> front door. I take <strong>the</strong> back<br />

stairs two at a time, sounding like <strong>the</strong><br />

milkman’s horse on <strong>the</strong> run. The door<br />

flies open and I’m in my mo<strong>the</strong>r’s arms.<br />

“Whose car was that?” she asks. I tell<br />

her. Then I tell my fa<strong>the</strong>r. I tell my<br />

sister. I tell Bernie Parrington. I tell<br />

Billy McHugh. I tell Danny Tynan. I<br />

tell everyone who will listen. Now I’m<br />

telling you.<br />

They didn’t all act like kings.<br />

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✰ ✰ ✰ ½ Crazy Heart<br />

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and sketchy background, but like C & W, you will enjoy.<br />

Bridges – favorite to win Best Actor Academy Award.<br />

✰ ✰ ✰ ½ Broken Embraces<br />

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starring Penelope Cruz unfortunately played only one week<br />

in our area. A good and interesting story – worth seeing.<br />

✰ ✰ Book of Eli<br />

Denzel Washington (who often is in enjoyable movies but this<br />

is not one of <strong>the</strong>m) plays a quiet stranger in a post apocalyptic<br />

world. His mission is to deliver a “Book” and on his perilous<br />

journey, he encounters tremendous obstacles.<br />

✰ ✰ ½ Edge of Darkness<br />

Mel Gibson tries to revive his career after a few off screen<br />

fiascos. In this, he plays a Boston cop who seeks revenge for<br />

his daughter’s murder involving industrial conspiracy. Pure<br />

escapism <strong>with</strong> Gibson as an indestructible force.<br />

✰ ✰ Lovely Bones<br />

Peter Jackson directed this film about a murdered young girl<br />

who narrates <strong>the</strong> story from some place in <strong>the</strong> “after life”. As<br />

a suspense story, it works well but it is marred by <strong>the</strong> dream-<br />

like scenes in her “heaven”. Based on <strong>the</strong> best selling novel<br />

by Alice Sebold.<br />

✰ ✰ A Single Man<br />

Colin Firth (Best Actor nominee) as a closeted homosexual<br />

professor whose “love of his life” has just died. The story is<br />

about his ability to cope <strong>with</strong> his loss. Based on a 1964 novel<br />

and seemed dated.<br />

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40<br />

Travel Taboos...<br />

If you want to make your<br />

vacation more enjoyable<br />

and full of unique travel<br />

experiences, you must<br />

do a little research<br />

before you travel.<br />

Irish Humor<br />

six reTired irishmeN are playing poker in<br />

O’Leary’s apartment when Paddy Murphy loses $500<br />

on a single hand, clutches his chest and drops dead at<br />

<strong>the</strong> table. Showing respect for <strong>the</strong>ir fallen bro<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong><br />

o<strong>the</strong>r five continue to play standing up.<br />

Michael O’Conner looks around and asks, “Oh, me boys,<br />

someone’s got to tell Paddy’s wife. Who will it be?”<br />

They draw straws. Liam Gallagher picks <strong>the</strong> short one.<br />

They tell him to be discreet, be gentle, don’t make a<br />

bad situation any worse.<br />

“Discreet??? I’m <strong>the</strong> most discreet Irishman you’ll ever<br />

meet. Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me.”<br />

Gallagher goes over to Murphy’s house and knocks<br />

on <strong>the</strong> door. Mrs. Murphy answers and asks what he<br />

wants. Gallagher declares: “Your husband just lost<br />

$500 and is afraid to come home.”<br />

“Tell him to drop dead!” says Murphy’s wife.<br />

“I’ll go tell him,” says Gallagher.<br />

i’ll beT you ThoughT kissing on <strong>the</strong> cheek as a<br />

greeting was just that, a greeting. Did you know that <strong>the</strong>re<br />

is an actual etiquette for this, depending on <strong>the</strong> country you<br />

are visiting? Do you kiss on one cheek or both? Do you<br />

repeat <strong>the</strong> first one, making 3 kisses? Does it matter if you<br />

start on <strong>the</strong> left or right and is it YOUR left or right? Do <strong>the</strong><br />

rules change if you are married or single? Or, should you<br />

shake hands?<br />

Oh yes, <strong>the</strong>re are rules to follow that are very different. Do<br />

you really care? You should. In France, it’s <strong>the</strong> handshake<br />

<strong>with</strong> everyone present, even children. Unless you are very<br />

familiar <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> person, <strong>the</strong>n it’s a cheek-to-cheek offering<br />

as you actually kiss <strong>the</strong> air and not <strong>the</strong> cheek. If you want to<br />

make your vacation more enjoyable and full of unique travel<br />

experiences, you must do a little research before you travel.<br />

Where would we be <strong>with</strong>out <strong>the</strong> internet and Google? It’s<br />

very easy to type in your travel country followed by <strong>the</strong><br />

word etiquette.<br />

What about different cultures? What is acceptable? A<br />

very large part of European society and social culture is<br />

called <strong>the</strong> “Café Culture”. We really don’t have anything<br />

like it here in <strong>the</strong> US and it’s a shame. Europeans love to<br />

sit for hours sipping an espresso and people watching in<br />

an outdoor café. They talk <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir companions about<br />

anything from wea<strong>the</strong>r to politics for hours. Restaurant<br />

owners do not rush guests out to turn over <strong>the</strong> table; <strong>the</strong><br />

check is never given unless asked for it and people smile<br />

more often than here. Very little business is conducted at a<br />

café lunch; it’s a time for socializing. Their work schedules<br />

permit longer lunch hours in exchange for a later end of <strong>the</strong><br />

work day. Be sure to allow time in your touring schedule<br />

to relax and enjoy <strong>the</strong> afternoon in any large town or city,<br />

especially if it’s an outdoor café and <strong>the</strong> sun is shining. Talk<br />

about people watching!<br />

What o<strong>the</strong>r customs should you know? The list is quite<br />

endless. There are actual courses you could take on<br />

English Table Manners, How to Dine in a Castle, and How<br />

to Avoid an International Incident, Proper Etiquette for<br />

Airline Travel (a pet peeve of mine!). The list goes on.<br />

Emily Post is alive and well. In fact, her relatives live right<br />

here in Bonita Springs.<br />

There is no question you should do some research before<br />

you travel. At <strong>the</strong> very least, try to learn a few phrases in<br />

<strong>the</strong> local language, know if you should shake hands or kiss<br />

cheeks and enjoy your vacation. Remember, you travel to a<br />

foreign country to enjoy <strong>the</strong>ir culture, not to expect <strong>the</strong>m to<br />

know our culture.<br />

By Pat Hazen, CTC<br />

Pelican Landing Travel<br />

239-948-1000


Restaurant Talk continued from page 26<br />

(and beer and wine only), located in<br />

Naples Walk Plaza at <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>ast<br />

corner of Vanderbilt and Airport Roads.<br />

Though some of <strong>the</strong> food tends to be<br />

a little too salty for my taste, it’s still<br />

been quite flavorful. I’m sure that <strong>the</strong><br />

extremely pleasant owner, often server,<br />

would certainly be more than willing<br />

to accommodate anyone’s wishes, if<br />

possible. As for dessert … if you like a<br />

crisp apple strudel, don’t order it here.<br />

By <strong>the</strong> way, this is a restaurant where<br />

your little dog can accompany you if<br />

you’re dining outside.<br />

<strong>Bay</strong> House … beautifully set by nature<br />

and enhanced <strong>with</strong> lighting, this<br />

restaurant offers views of an enchanting<br />

old-Florida waterway. The smell of freshburning<br />

wood from <strong>the</strong> restaurant’s<br />

fireplace is especially welcome at this<br />

time of year. The restaurant seating in<br />

<strong>the</strong> main dining room is on two levels;<br />

this can be a major drawback if your<br />

table is just below <strong>the</strong> top one. Not<br />

only do you have voices from ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />

side of you, but ones from above; this<br />

only amplifies <strong>the</strong> ordinarily high noise<br />

level. Probably everyone familiar <strong>with</strong><br />

<strong>Bay</strong> House requests a window table.<br />

With luck, you may get one.<br />

FOLLOW-UP ON AZN: I took my<br />

own advice, and <strong>with</strong> my husband<br />

and our friends who held <strong>the</strong> $75 gift<br />

certificate from our infamous previous<br />

experience, ventured into <strong>the</strong> unknown.<br />

As we walked past <strong>the</strong> extremely bustling<br />

BRAVO! to <strong>the</strong> “quiet” AZN, we felt that<br />

ano<strong>the</strong>r disastrous evening was at hand.<br />

How wrong we were. Our comfortable<br />

booth awaited our 7:30 arrival. The<br />

staff has been culled to capable, friendly<br />

and efficient help. Michael O., our<br />

server, is one. You remember <strong>the</strong> hot<br />

water incident described in last month’s<br />

column? Well, this time <strong>the</strong> water<br />

arrived hot, was refilled <strong>with</strong>out even<br />

asking … and <strong>with</strong>out <strong>the</strong> previous<br />

$3.00 charge. Each of <strong>the</strong> five entrees<br />

and one appetizer that we ordered was<br />

attractively presented and so-o-o good.<br />

Positively amazing! We have a feeling<br />

that <strong>the</strong> older Asian gentleman who<br />

was briefly at <strong>the</strong> reception desk, and<br />

not working in that capacity, may have<br />

been Mr. Hsu, AZN’s owner and one<br />

of <strong>the</strong> creators of three popular Pacific<br />

Rim restaurants in Atlanta; if not, he<br />

was presumably someone sent to correct<br />

obvious problems that this restaurant<br />

hopefully HAD.<br />

Superior Interiors continued from page 29<br />

expand <strong>the</strong> feel. Next, paint <strong>the</strong> ceiling <strong>the</strong> background color in <strong>the</strong> border to<br />

give it <strong>the</strong> feeling of extending <strong>the</strong> space by minimizing contrast. Borders or<br />

moldings can also be placed directly on <strong>the</strong> ceiling abutting <strong>the</strong> wall ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />

on <strong>the</strong> wall itself. This will make <strong>the</strong> ceiling seem higher by appearing to be part<br />

of <strong>the</strong> wall and softening <strong>the</strong> demarcation between <strong>the</strong> two.<br />

Crown moldings are a wonderful way to lift attention to ceilings. For a low ceiling,<br />

crown molding can extend more on <strong>the</strong> ceiling than on <strong>the</strong> wall by simply having<br />

<strong>the</strong> molding reversed when installed. Paint <strong>the</strong> molding only a shade lighter or darker<br />

than <strong>the</strong> wall (but <strong>with</strong> more sheen) to avoid defining <strong>the</strong> ceiling too sharply.<br />

Don’t overlook <strong>the</strong> effects of lighting. Chandeliers and sconces which reflect up<br />

onto <strong>the</strong> ceiling and are just a bit brighter than <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> room will give you<br />

<strong>the</strong> feeling of a larger space.<br />

Ceilings should be an important and attractive part of your design plan. A little<br />

bit of thought and creativity can add a whole new dimension to your living<br />

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“What are <strong>the</strong> negatives of having implants?”<br />

• The time in <strong>the</strong> dental chair is longer than o<strong>the</strong>r procedures<br />

• The cost<br />

• The length of time from start to finish<br />

“What are <strong>the</strong> positives of having implants?”<br />

• Implants are 90-95 % successful, which makes this procedure<br />

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Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing continued from page 9<br />

13-14, 2007 weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal<br />

addressed <strong>the</strong> high pressure seminars targeting retirees<br />

and warned of unscrupulous sales tactics.<br />

Please do not misunderstand me. I am not implying<br />

that every financial planning seminar is <strong>with</strong>out merit.<br />

Some financial planning seminars offered by local banks,<br />

trust companies and brokerage firms are high caliber,<br />

informative and worthwhile. However, rarely are <strong>the</strong>se<br />

quality seminars part of a recurring large newspaper ad<br />

program or mailings that lasts throughout <strong>the</strong> “season”.<br />

One must question <strong>the</strong> capabilities and commitment of<br />

a financial planner who is purely dependent upon <strong>the</strong><br />

seminar circuit for new business development. Why are<br />

<strong>the</strong>se financial planners’ current clients not referring <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

friends and family? There are many factors necessary to<br />

develop a successful professional business, such as longterm<br />

commitment, relationship-mindedness, technical<br />

capability, responsiveness, community involvement and,<br />

most importantly, character. I believe word-of-mouth<br />

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44<br />

What’s Happening in Real Estate?<br />

One major difference I’ve observed <strong>the</strong> past<br />

nine years as a Florida real estate broker,<br />

which contrasts <strong>with</strong> my previous 30 years<br />

as a broker in Michigan, is <strong>the</strong> buyer’s<br />

attitude toward wanting a new home versus<br />

an older used home.<br />

iN michigaN iT was easier to sell a home, regardless of<br />

its age, if it was located in <strong>the</strong> best school district <strong>with</strong> convenient<br />

proximity to <strong>the</strong> buyer’s workplace.<br />

By contrast, our typical customer in Florida is retired or close<br />

to retirement and is past <strong>the</strong> need for schools for <strong>the</strong>ir children.<br />

Overwhelmingly, <strong>the</strong>y want a brand new or nearly new home.<br />

Today, we are all excited <strong>with</strong> hope that a deal to buy <strong>the</strong> golf<br />

club will close soon. That event is critical for Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> real<br />

estate to return to its days of grandeur.<br />

Whenever <strong>the</strong> deal finally closes, however, <strong>the</strong> next challenge<br />

our property values will face is that our community is beginning<br />

to age. I remember visiting Palm Springs, California some 20<br />

years ago. I observed that <strong>the</strong> homes in a 20-year-old gated golf<br />

community a couple of miles from hot selling PGA West were<br />

bringing about one half <strong>the</strong> selling price per square foot.<br />

To get any kind of a good price in Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> going forward, you<br />

will need to keep your home or condo feeling as close to new<br />

as possible. This means you may need to remodel your kitchen<br />

and baths, put in granite counters, new kitchen appliances, new<br />

carpet and perhaps new tile, redecorate, new hot water heaters,<br />

a/c compressors, etc. I predict <strong>the</strong> sellers who do <strong>the</strong>se things<br />

will experience far fewer “days on <strong>the</strong> market” before finding a<br />

buyer and will enjoy a much better selling price as well.<br />

The club’s board of directors and club management will face <strong>the</strong><br />

same challenge <strong>with</strong> our club’s facilities. Once we own this club,<br />

we will inherit a pretty sizeable deferred maintenance capital<br />

expenditure requirement. We will need to make a substantial<br />

investment in this property in order to compete effectively for<br />

new members and new residents. It won’t be easy and it won’t<br />

always be fun, but continued success is certainly achievable if we<br />

work toge<strong>the</strong>r as a community of friends and fellow members.<br />

When <strong>the</strong> dust settles, Bonita <strong>Bay</strong> will still be <strong>the</strong> best chunk of<br />

gated golf land in Southwest Florida. We have a wonderful asset<br />

here and must all work toge<strong>the</strong>r to keep it that way.<br />

Gary & Jeff Jaarda<br />

Gary L. Jaarda and Jeff Jaarda are Broker-Associates <strong>with</strong><br />

Premier Properties.<br />

Random Thoughts<br />

why do some of <strong>the</strong> best songs of our generation<br />

have obscure meanings like Simon and Garfunkel’s “Sound<br />

of Silence” or Don McLean’s “American Pie”. I still don’t<br />

know what Jimmy Webb (author of “Mac Arthur’s Park”)<br />

meant by <strong>the</strong> lyric, “Someone left <strong>the</strong> cake out in <strong>the</strong> rain.”<br />

Can someone please explain it to me?<br />

Now ThaT some airlines charge $8 for a pillow<br />

and a blanket – how much extra would it be for a<br />

bedtime story?<br />

doN’T you JusT haTe iT when someone jumps<br />

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just hung a “HANDICAPPED” sign on <strong>the</strong>ir car?<br />

iN The “TeN or Fewer” lines of <strong>the</strong> supermarket,<br />

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“Eleven or More”.<br />

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In <strong>the</strong> Doctor’s Office continued from page 10<br />

are those who have been resuscitated and regain <strong>the</strong>ir pulse<br />

after <strong>the</strong> episode, but remain in a coma-like or unconscious<br />

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better brain function after cardiac arrest.<br />

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The Dentist Chair continued from page 42<br />

Technical Aspects<br />

of Implants<br />

Most implants today are made of<br />

titanium. To replace a missing tooth,<br />

<strong>the</strong> dentist creates a hole in <strong>the</strong><br />

bone (called a pilot hole) for implant<br />

placement. Before he decides <strong>the</strong> size<br />

of <strong>the</strong> pilot hole and thus <strong>the</strong> size of<br />

<strong>the</strong> implant, <strong>the</strong> dentist must take<br />

several records. A scan of <strong>the</strong> jaw is<br />

taken which locates vital structures.<br />

The scan also tells <strong>the</strong> dentist <strong>the</strong><br />

anatomy of <strong>the</strong> jaw so he can measure<br />

what angle he will use when placing<br />

<strong>the</strong> implant. This is very critical.<br />

Once <strong>the</strong> implant is placed into <strong>the</strong><br />

pilot hole, <strong>the</strong> dentist places a healing<br />

cover over <strong>the</strong> implant. This cover is<br />

necessary to protect <strong>the</strong> implant against<br />

harm while <strong>the</strong> patient chews food for<br />

<strong>the</strong> next 3-6 months. It takes that long for<br />

<strong>the</strong> implant to attach to <strong>the</strong> bone. This<br />

attachment is called “osteointegration,”<br />

which means bone fusing to metal. It<br />

is <strong>the</strong> shape of <strong>the</strong> implant that allows<br />

this integration. Some implants actually<br />

have cadaver bone already pre-fused<br />

to <strong>the</strong> metal when <strong>the</strong>y are made to<br />

allow for better integration. This allows<br />

bone-to-bone integration. If <strong>the</strong> dentist<br />

has just extracted <strong>the</strong> tooth, <strong>the</strong>n<br />

many times <strong>the</strong> implant can be placed<br />

immediately.<br />

Once <strong>the</strong> implant has fused to bone<br />

(3-6 months), <strong>the</strong> dentist can remove<br />

<strong>the</strong> protective cap, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> new crown,<br />

partial or denture can be placed. You<br />

must be aware that although <strong>the</strong>se<br />

implants are all metal or porcelain and<br />

do not decay, you still need to take care<br />

of <strong>the</strong>m by brushing and flossing. If<br />

you do not, <strong>the</strong> periodontal structures<br />

(gums and bone) break down and<br />

loosen <strong>the</strong> implant. That would be a<br />

costly mistake.<br />

When considering implants, be aware<br />

that all dentists are licensed to do<br />

implants, but experience is critical,<br />

as it would be in all surgeries. Some<br />

general dentists do implants and also<br />

do <strong>the</strong> pros<strong>the</strong>sis (crown, bridge,<br />

partial or denture). I must admit I am<br />

uncomfortable <strong>with</strong> this. There are three<br />

specialists that do implants:<br />

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• The Periodontist who only does <strong>the</strong><br />

implant and sends you to a general<br />

dentist to do <strong>the</strong> pros<strong>the</strong>sis<br />

• The Oral Surgeon who only does<br />

<strong>the</strong> implant<br />

Stick <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong> specialists. If you want<br />

to go only to one place, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong><br />

Prosthodontist is <strong>the</strong> answer. The o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

two specialists are very experienced<br />

and can also give you a great result.<br />

You should always get <strong>the</strong> most<br />

experienced doctor whenever you do<br />

any type of surgery. Ask o<strong>the</strong>r people<br />

who have had implants for referrals.<br />

Ask <strong>the</strong> doctor how many implant<br />

surgeries he or she has done. Be leery<br />

of <strong>the</strong> “faster and cheaper” procedures.<br />

They usually fail.<br />

47


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Houses for Sale<br />

Sanctuary: 4br, 4ba like-new, great room/<br />

dining room <strong>with</strong> marble floors, wet bar,<br />

paver deck, pool & spa, outdoor kitchen.<br />

Kitchen <strong>with</strong> maple cabinetry, granite<br />

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Condos for Sale<br />

Wild Pines: 2br/2b, 2nd fl, <strong>with</strong> large<br />

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<strong>Bay</strong>view II: For Sale or Rent. 10th Floor<br />

Spectacular Views. 3BR 3BA, Newly<br />

Decorated. Enclosed Garage. Seasonal or<br />

Annual Rental. Owner can finance sale.<br />

239.992.8441 or cell 239.273.1227<br />

* Sandpiper: 3br/2ba 2nd fl, faces west<br />

overlooking a lake, new heat/ac, new<br />

water heater, and new carpeting 2008,<br />

freshly painted, new roof, community<br />

heated pool and tennis courts. Furnished<br />

<strong>with</strong> Thomasville furniture, turn key.<br />

$299,900. Call 239.948.1135<br />

Condos for Rent<br />

Wild Pines: Lake view 2br, 2ba quiet and<br />

clean 1200 sq ft end unit is available on a<br />

weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis. Pictures<br />

available at www.vrbo.com/139135. Please<br />

contact Dave or Carolyn at 239.949.0949<br />

or 703.785.3605<br />

Wild Pines: 2br/2b, 2nd fl, <strong>with</strong> large<br />

living room, dining area, kitchen, lanai<br />

overlooking lake; 1,000 sq.ft. Call:<br />

845.494.6659<br />

Greenbriar III: Beautifully furnished 2<br />

bedroom plus den, 2 bath condo for rent...<br />

April only. Golf course view, elevator and<br />

indoor parking. Please call 239.390.2049<br />

Greenbriar: Pristine 2 bedroom, 2 bath<br />

condo <strong>with</strong> elevator and indoor parking<br />

space, high ceilings, top floor, newly<br />

furnished and renovated, incredible views,<br />

pool and tennis courts, available monthly.<br />

847.234.0603<br />

Wedgewood: 2 br/2ba condo + den<br />

across from Wedgewood community pool.<br />

Large lanai overlooking <strong>the</strong> 18th hole of<br />

<strong>Bay</strong> Course. Two tennis courts. Elevator.<br />

Approx. 2000 sq ft. For rent seasonally or<br />

monthly. 312.914.4111<br />

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<strong>Bay</strong> Pointe: 1st Floor overlooking<br />

preserve. For rent seasonally or monthly.<br />

3br/2b. Call: Patti 847.207.3765<br />

<strong>Bay</strong> Pointe: 2nd floor overlooking<br />

preserve. For rent seasonally or monthly.<br />

3br/2b. Call: John 847.274.3883<br />

Furniture for Sale<br />

Sofa: soft aqua, 3 cushion (89” long x 39”<br />

x 35” high) Excellent condition. $225.00,<br />

Please call Carolyn - 239.949.0949<br />

Oriental Rug and Furniture: Perfect<br />

condition - almost never used. Lexington<br />

Tommy Bahama Entertainment Unit.<br />

Karastan 8’x10’ Samovar Collection<br />

Oriental Rug. Ethan Allen Black Wrought<br />

Iron Daybed <strong>with</strong> Trundle and custom<br />

bedding. Call 239.949.1174<br />

Metal Bed Frame Full/Queen on wheels<br />

$45. Topper - Queen Size, 3-inch memory<br />

foam <strong>with</strong> cover. Seldom used. $95. King<br />

Size Quilt and 3 Shams. Liz Claiborne -<br />

cream <strong>with</strong> soft greens and rose/pinks. King<br />

complementary green bed skirt. All excellent<br />

condition. $100. 239.992.8125<br />

* Computer armoire by Hooker. Piece<br />

sold for $2400 new. This furniture has its<br />

own power supply to power all of your<br />

office equipment. <strong>Out</strong>standing condition<br />

$1200. 239.948.1135<br />

Cars for Sale<br />

2000 Mercedes Benz SL500. Excellent<br />

condition, very low mileage. Both soft and<br />

hard tops <strong>with</strong> stand and cover. Desert<br />

Sand <strong>with</strong> dark brown cloth top. Original<br />

owner. Never missed a service. Call<br />

239.495.1606<br />

Boats for Sale<br />

2004 Glacier <strong>Bay</strong> 26ft: Canyon Runner,<br />

twin Yahama 150s, stainless steel T-top W/<br />

upper seat, canvas includes dodger plus<br />

3-sided helm enclosure, windless, full<br />

cushions, Garmin 2010C, equiped to fish<br />

and cruise. $54,900. 239.948.3940<br />

Miscellaneous<br />

Lladros: Collection of 190, most have<br />

original boxes, many no longer available<br />

in stores. Sell individually or all at 40% off<br />

current list price. Inventory list available.<br />

Donglaser@comcast.net or 239.768.0463<br />

Aqualung Dive Suits: Two almost-new,<br />

long-sleeve, long-leg, size xxl and xxxl.<br />

Call Leslie at 239.438.4020<br />

Steelcase File Cabinets: Two Matching<br />

black (Heavy Duty) locking <strong>with</strong> keys.<br />

$100.00 for both. 239.498.1925<br />

Pressure Washer Mi-T-M. 2,500 P.S.I.<br />

$200. 239.948.1971<br />

Golf Trainer Orange whip-like trainer.<br />

$50. Please call 239.992.8441<br />

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Framed, Matted 18x30 Douglas London<br />

Numbered Golf Prints: Arnold Palmer<br />

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Bear Return to Glory”. Call John or Linda<br />

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Disc computer installed. Fully restored by<br />

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50<br />

Crossword Puzzle<br />

Puzzle #1 — ENCOURAGING WORDS by Andrea Carla Michaels<br />

ACROSS<br />

1 Actors Sharif and Epps<br />

6 Battle reminder<br />

10 Inter ___<br />

14 Three trios<br />

15 Pennsylvania port<br />

16 Dozes off<br />

17 “Bravo!”<br />

20 Jacob’s twin<br />

21 Alternative to <strong>the</strong> pill<br />

22 Jack of “The Apartment”<br />

23 Sugar unit<br />

25 Beatles woman <strong>with</strong> “a<br />

little white book”<br />

26 Frighten<br />

28 “Way to go!”<br />

32 Use plastic<br />

33 Figure eight surface<br />

34 “___ Stone,” ABC<br />

drama<br />

35 Mister Ed, for one<br />

36 Publicity<br />

37 See things <strong>the</strong> same way<br />

39 Lennon’s lady<br />

40 Machine <strong>with</strong> OS X<br />

41 Reign of ___<br />

42 “Good job!”<br />

45 Zones<br />

46 Debtors’ letters<br />

47 You may put a tree in it<br />

48 Does well on an exam<br />

51 ___ Paolo<br />

52 Certain tide<br />

56 “Take a bow!”<br />

59 Healing plant<br />

60 Israeli airline<br />

61 Green pasta sauce<br />

62 [Bo-o-oring!]<br />

63 More than serious<br />

64 Really bo<strong>the</strong>r<br />

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A puzzle that provides some figurative pats on <strong>the</strong> back.<br />

DOWN<br />

By Andrea Carla Michaels and Miles Callum<br />

Edited by Will Shortz<br />

1 T.H. White’s “The<br />

___ and Future<br />

King”<br />

2 Cattle calls<br />

3 “___ Karenina”<br />

4 People a bartender<br />

recognizes<br />

5 Orchestra sect.<br />

6 Arrange<br />

7 “Rats!”<br />

8 Be under <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r<br />

9 Come to understand<br />

10 Alternative to<br />

vegetable or mineral<br />

11 Weaving machine<br />

15 MINUTES / 78 WORDS<br />

12 “___ idea!”<br />

13 Guild: Abbr.<br />

18 Singer Mann<br />

19 French bean<br />

24 Not just suggest<br />

25 Pool ball holder<br />

26 Glowed like <strong>the</strong> sun<br />

27 “O Little Town of<br />

Bethlehem,” e.g.<br />

28 Chop finely<br />

29 ___ firma<br />

30 Margarines<br />

31 Zwei + zwei<br />

32 Camp food<br />

36 Writer Fleming and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

37 Pilot’s prefix<br />

38 Japanese beverage<br />

40 Sassed, <strong>with</strong> “off”<br />

41 Nevada/California<br />

lake<br />

43 Lend an ear<br />

44 “Stop dawdling!”<br />

47 Luxurious fur<br />

48 “An apple ___ …”<br />

49 Pepsi or RC<br />

50 Sufficient, in poetry<br />

51 One <strong>with</strong> top billing<br />

53 Orient<br />

54 Neighbor of Sask.<br />

55 Scheme<br />

57 Rumble in <strong>the</strong> Jungle<br />

victor<br />

58 Imitate<br />

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14 15 16<br />

17 18 19<br />

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Combining Talent <strong>with</strong> Technology for<br />

Active People in Bonita & Estero.<br />

Our orthopedic surgeons are at <strong>the</strong> forefront in <strong>the</strong>ir �eld. We’ve combined <strong>the</strong>m <strong>with</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

latest technological advances available, newly expanded surgical suites and a nursing and<br />

rehabilitation team of specialists highly trained in <strong>the</strong> care of <strong>the</strong> orthopedic patient. It’s<br />

this winning combination that helps us treat thousands of people <strong>with</strong> bone, joint, muscle,<br />

and spine problems each year. And, it’s why we’ve been chosen as one of <strong>the</strong> Thomson<br />

Reuters Healthcare “Top 100 Hospitals” for orthopedics.<br />

Our All-Star Total joint Center is one of <strong>the</strong> busiest hospitals for joint replacement in <strong>the</strong><br />

U.S. and one of only a handful of wellness based joint replacement centers in <strong>the</strong> country.<br />

Lee Memorial Health System and our expert physicians and care team continue to provide<br />

solutions to keep you active <strong>with</strong> less pain.<br />

World class health care is closer than you think.<br />

www.HealthyBonitaEstero.org

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