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Week of August 21-27,2003 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 30, NUMBER 34, 20 PAGES 75 CENTS Soldiers to receive supplies donated Janes seeks by shoppers at local grocery store reelection By Donna T. Schuman By Erik Burriss Staff writer Managing editor It could be four more years for Lee A Fort Myers soldier and his buddies in County Commissioner Bob Janes. Iraq will soon have their lives made a little The District 1 commissioner announced Tuesday that he plans to run for re-election easier thanks to the generosity of Bailey's in 2004. shoppers. A major concern A drop off for various and sundry sun- for Janes is the dries is sitting by the Bailey's front door. reconstruction of the Sanibel Cause- Store manager Jessie Burke organized the way. drive to provide items to her nephew, 19- "I am anxious to year-old Pfc. Joshua Swan. A photo of get the Causeway Swan in uniform and a list of items needed replaced as soon as adorn the display. possible," Janes said. Swan and his comrades in the 173rd Janes is very Airborne Brigade have been in the Middle interested in work- East since March, ing with the people Janes "They need lots of this stuff," Burke said, of Sanibfl and holding up a tube of lip balm. "And sun- hopes that he is seen as someone who will work with the community and listen to what screen." they want. While the items collected will be sent to Over the past four years, Janes has haH Swan, many will end up in the hands of his hand in the development of sever"' fellow soldiers, she said. grams throughout the county such a "•Everyrime I send him a box, he shares Growth. As Lee County continues tu Siuw Janes felt it would be important to get a han- it, so he's always saying, 'Sendrnore stuff,"' dle on" regulating growth. In order to Burke said. achieve that, a citizens committee has be The drive began last week and "is going Erik Burriss photo appointed to take a look at different com- pretty good," she said. She expects to have Jessie Burke collects items donated for troops in Iraq at Bailey's. munity characteristics. enough stuff to send by next week. Bailey's 'We need (this program) to avoid all the • Deodorant evils of urban sprawl," Janes said. is picking up the $7 or $8 it costs to have the Items needed by the • Deodorant wipes Another major project that Janes and the U.S. Postal Service ship two grocery bags troops include: county commissioners are working on is the worth of goodies overseas. • Snacks, as long as they don't melt, acquisition of the Babcock Ranch in like cookies and beef jerky Burke plans on keeping the drive going Charlotte County. Janes said the Lee • Sunscreen County Commission is working with once the collection for her nephew is • Bug spray and Skin So Soft • Lip balm Charlotte County to purchase the 91,000- shipped out, and is asking members of the • Body powder, foot powder • Razors acre ranch. If acquired, Janes said the coun- community to contact her if they know a • Dark T-shirts and socks ty could do a number of things with the soldier they would like to have things col- • Shaving cream • Toothpaste and toothbrushes land. lected for. • Crossword puzzles and magazines • Books "It could be used for environmental pur- "We'll collect supplies and we'll send it • Stationary • Letters See JANES • Pencils and pens page 3 to the troop," she said. • All personal hygiene items

By Donna T. Schuman this project into this year's budget. Staff writer Following the Aug. 5 council meeting, city staff looked into sever- Council Community Housing and al alternatives to fund the project. Resources, Inc. came one step closer "We pursued additional grants to starting its Woodhaven project and, in addition to that, we have our Tuesday. lobbyist looking to see if there is any ponders In a special meeting, the City emergency housing funds available Council and CHR reached an agree- in the state that we qualify for," said ment on the projects funding. City Manager Judie Zimomra. She Woodhaven However, this was not a final added that that avenue was still being approval. Instead, council unani- pursued. mously approved the direction the See WOODHAVEN funding city's staff should take while figuring page 3

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• CLASSIFIEDS .page 17 2 3 Week of August 21-27, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 21-27, 2003 • 3 CITY • COUNTY • STATE Shell Museum offers WOODHAVEN Cop car, cop car, County making tollbooth compatible discount for residents From page 1 With summer winding down, the num- burning bright... ber of vacationers slowing, and children The proposed budget for theCommunity Housing Resources would that. This is all in the family. This is the with state's other transponder systems back in school, it's a great time to visit The Woodhaven project comes to $1.8 mil- start making those payments to the citizens of Sanibel's money; this is not By Erik Burriss Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. lion. The debt issued by the city City from 2004 until 2013. CHR's money, it's not the Council's Managing editor by early 2004. Then, any transponder be no discount for travelers from other During September, residents of Lee includes $1.05 million. A $390,000 The counter proposal was accept- money." Causeway, Cape Coral, holders in Lee County will be able to parts of the state. County will receive a discount of half off on state grant will also help fund the pro- able to the City's staff, but there was Following that discussion, The Sanibel Police Department is short a cruiser Midpoint bridges should travel through any of the state's integrat- "(SunPass holders) will not be able to all paid admissions. Just show your driver's ject. CHR will pay more than $373,000 still the question of whether the Councilman Jim Jennings suggested after a case of spontaneous car combustion. ed toll systems. The new system will get the discounted program and LeeWay license or Florida identification card to ben- toward the project. That figure is two $10,000 in Casa Mariposa rent would that the payment period be extended to Officer Oscar Basora was in the middle of a traffic be tied in by early '04 also enable travelers from other cities to holders will not be able to get theefit from this opportunity. and a half times more than CHR has be included in those payments. 2015. With that agreement, the city stop on Sanibel-Captiva Road at about 2 p.m. Monday use their transponders on any of the Lee SunPass discount," Davies said. Regular admission is $5 for adults and ever contributed to a project according Pavelka said there would be no way would receive $50,000 a year for 11 when he noticed something odd. By Donna T. Schuman County bridges. Hale, a former member of the island's $3 for children 8 to 16 years of age. During to CHR board member Ray Pavelka. CHR could do this project under those years including the rent from Casa "Smoke began to come in through the air condi- Staff writer "We are participating with all thetraffic committee said charging the September, Lee County adults will be The terms of this agreement, how- terms. Mariposa. tioner vent," Basora said in his report, and then flames other toll agencies throughout the state," SunPass holders the normal $3 toll admitted for $2.50 and children for $1.50. ever, caused some debate between the "We've done more than what we Pavelka said that CHR could agree began coming through the passenger side floor board. Lee County has taken the first steps to Davies said "They won't have to wait in might discourage an overflow of people Children age 7 years of age and younger are Council and the CHR board member think would be reasonably expected for to that. Basora called the fire department and was able to integrate its toll structure with the rest of line." from coming to the island. Hale added admitted without charge. present at the meeting. the approval of this project, and "We can make the contribution for a put out the flames with a fire extinguisher. The pas- the state — and they started with However, Sanibel resident Dick Hale that visitors who simply visit the island The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is Currently, CHR pays the City an $50,000 including Casa Mariposa longer period of time as long as we feel senger side panel, the fuse panel and several wires Sanibel. feels that island residents would not take and "wander around" have a tendency to located at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, one average of $10,000 a year from the net stretches us." Pavelka said, adding that comfortable with the amount of cash were damaged by the fire, which the fire department On Tuesday, the Lee County advantage of the SunPass system. hold up traffic. mile west of Tarpon Bay Road, on Sanibel rents collected from Casa Mariposa, $60,000 would make it impossible to we have to put in each year is not going determined was caused by an electrical short. Department of Transportation began "There may be a few people on Steve Greenstein, executive director Island. It is open Tuesdays through another CHR housing facility, hi the move forward. to be detrimental to the program," Additional damage was caused by the chemicals in installing the equipment needed to even- Sanibel that regularly use the toll road," of the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily showings City's initial proposal, CHR would-be Mayor Steve Brown questioned the Pavelka said. the fire extinguisher. tually make the county compatible with Hale said. "It would be very interesting Commerce feels that there is a big mis- of a new, half-hour video, "Mollusks in required to pay $50,000 a year plus the sincerity of that statement and remind- The next step is for Zimomra and Paramedics treated and released Basora for smoke Florida's SunPass and other integrated to find out how many people on Sanibel conception that this new system will Action," take place at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., net rent from Casa Mariposa starting ed the CHR board that this discussion City Attorney Ken Cuyler to prepare a inhalation at Fire Station 1. Police Chief Bill toll agencies. The equipment, which would benefit from this. It's a bunch of bring more tourists from the east coast 2 p.m., and 3 pan. this year until 2010. CHR offered a is just the first "bite of the apple. contract to be brought before the City Tomlinson was unsure Tuesday if it was worthwhile includes antennae and transponder read- nonsense as far as the islanders are con- during the island's busy season. For further information, please call 395- counter proposal that included a pay- 'This is our program and you all Council at a later date. to repair the cruiser or if it would be replaced. ers, will cost $450,000 for thecerned. It is benefiting the SunPass hold- "The reality is that the bulk of the 2233. ment of $50,000 a year, which would are the agents and board. We are all Causeway, Cape Coral and Midpoint ers but not the people on the island." SunPass traffic comes over during our include the rent from Casa Mariposa, trying to work together on this. It bridges; The funding for the project will In the proposed toll structure revision, traditional Florida drive market which is Optimists award The proposal terms also stated the seems to me that this arrangement does come from surplus tolls. SunPass and LeeWay transponder hold- the summer," Greenstein said. Although this equipment will be ers would have received a discount on Greenstein also stressed out that the scholarships installed at the Midpoint Memorial and tolls while traveling throughout the integration is not a discount for SunPass The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club has Cape Coral bridges toll plazas by the state. For example, residents from holders. awarded scholarships to three students: Captiva beach renourishment plan fall, the county thought it would be best Orlando traveling to Sanibel would only "It does offer convenience, but does- Michael Ehrhart, Joanna Theiss and Jordan to start with Sanibel. pay $1 to cross the Causeway. Sanibel n't seem to make any significant impact Henning. "It is the smallest facility and weresidents traveling on state toll roads in on anyone's travel plans," Greenstein The three recipients all showed exem- includes new groin at South Seas, want to see how the installation goes at a Orlando would also pay a discounted said. plary academics as well as many communi- smaller facility." said Amy Davies, toll. The installation on the Sanibel toll ty service hours. The Optimist Club is director of the county's transportation Many islanders saw that as-an open plaza will be completed Friday. The extremely proud of these diree. There were You can help: program. invitation for an over abundance of peo- DOT is asking transponder customers to 8 applicants to choose from and it was a dif- more sand for Bowman's Beach • Wear polarized sunglasses. The integration should be complete ple to visit the island. However, since the be patient as the bugs are worked out of ficult process said the Scholarship • Stay in deep water channels. rejection of the revised plan, there will this new system. Committee. By Amy Fleming 1990s, and constitutes approximately 40 rent Blind Pass dredging and beach Avoid running you motor over Staff writer percent of the erosion on Captiva. renourishment project, relocating some seagrass beds. Engineers have determined that part of of the sand now clogging the pass to • Look for the manatee's snout, Representatives of Coastal Planning the problem stems from a channel run- Bowman's Beach. Since this is still back, tail, or flipper in the and Engineering, Inc. presented an ning just off western shore. The groin highly uncertain, the plans to re-open water. A swirl or flat spot sig- overview of the next beach renourish- will extend into the channel, at a length Blind Pass and the upcoming renourish- nals a manatee may be swim- ment project at Tuesday's regular meet- about equal to the Blind Pass groin, but ment project are being permitted, ming below. ing of the Captiva Erosion Prevention several feet deeper. Because of theplanned, and funded as two separate • Watch for posted speed zone y Donna T. Schuman showed elevated mold spore counts in pliant -with the Americans with problem, they decided to wait on the and sanctuary sign. District. The project, which encompass- problems with the SanibeL causeway projects. Itaff writer certain areas. Once the results came Disabilities Act. As of now, the bath- repairs until it received Oie fundtng- for • Don't discard fishing line, es all of Captiva and Bowman's Beach and the use of 10,000 tons of rock in the The Federal Emergency Management back, the facilities were shut down. rooms are the only facilities with mold the ADA compliance. construction of the groin, engineers hooks, or trash into the water. s the Parks and Recreation that will need the ADA updates. "We didn't want to use and spend on Sanibel, is slated to begin in Agency recently reversed their denial of • Look but don't touch. Resist Phillips said that the city does have a November of 2004. ' were looking at potential barge sites for funds for the beach renourishment, .artment prepares for the beginning procedure.to follow and that no. repairs However, Public Works Director. money to put something up that wasn't the urge to feed manatees or 3 In other news, CEPD administrator importing materials. Engineers plan to approving enough money to cover the s of its recreation facility renova- will be made until the area is examined. Gates Castle said an architect will deter- compliant if there were funds available bid the groin project in February, and give them water. mine if any other upgrades need to be for that purpose," Phillips said. "If we Alison Hagerup, Hans Wilson of Hans placement of 80,000 cubic yards of • Call 1-800-DIAL-FMP or use it is getting a first hand look at the "We need to have the experts tell us Wilson and Associates, and representa- start construction in the summer. sand. The state budget allowed for ty of the mold in the offices, con- whether repairing sections is possible," made at the facility. had rebuilt it the way it was, it wouldn't Eroded dunes on the South Seas proper- VHF Channel 16 if you spot an The architect must first determine if meet the current standards." tives from Lee County government flew increased funding of renourishment in injured manatee.^ in stand, and the bathrooms. Phillips said. "We will make a decision to Tallahassee yesterday to offer a"pre- ty are also targeted for improvement. the South Seas Resort area after battling >wever, the amount of mold discov- once all the information is gathered. the layout is ADA compliant and then The Public Works Department will be Provided by: proceed with redesigning the facilities. accepting date- specific bids for the pre- application" presentation to the The fill edge for the Bowman's over public versus private beach issues. _ — which became visible following "We want to make sure the facilities state Beach and Wetland Resources and Beach renourishment was moved sever- The state decided that South Seas was a . removal of the drywall and insula- "He is starting from scratch basical- ADA project on Sept. 4. The decision are safe for the public. City Council ly because everything has to be torn out will be made on the affordability of the Submerged Lands departments regard- al yards down from Blind'Pass, to pre- "beach front resort" and therefore much n from the facilities — was some- wanted to take extra precautions.. Now, ing the opening of Blind Pass. vent any backflow into the pass. of it eligible for the increased funding, ng that Parks and Recreation Director because of the mold," Castle said. bid and the competency of the bidding we are trying to determine if we can company. Plans for the renourishmenrt include Whether the pass will be opened or although some sections are still regard- OPERATE WITH CAR lene Phillips expected. remediate without removing the roof." The city has already received a grant building a groin, similar to the one at closed at the time of the renourishment ed as privately owned. "It wasn't a surprise that there were to fund the ADA upgrades. The repairs "We will then recommend that the Blind Pass, at the north end of Captiva project is still an unknown, but current Other federal and county The city is essentially killing two on the bathrooms, and any other mold City Council reward the contract to iitional areas," Phillips said. birds with one stone with this project. In off the South Seas Plantation property. plans are designed around a closed pass. funding agreements are infested facilities in need of compliance them," Castle said. The South Seas area of the island has CEPD commissioners are hopeful that still being worked out. The sub-structure of the roof was the addition to the mold problem, the city . at the recreation center, will also be M7ERFR0N7 RESTRUR ea most affected by the mold. been an erosion hot spot since the mid- some money may be saved by a concur- must also upgrade several buildings — funded by the grant. Summer Lunch Specials In the fall, the city tested the facilities including the Recreation Center — When the city learned of the mold for microbiological growth. The study throughout the city to make them com- 11 AM -3PM M-F ONLY $5.95 Early Bird Spe JANES 4PM -7PM M-F O^ Complete Dinner From page 1 J poses, camping or hiking," Janes said. "It could also provide land. Showing All access to different types of wildlife. This is valuable land for "We are trying to move this project along before the fund- Bratwurst the people." ing disappears," he said. u Janes said the acquisition is a definite possibility. Janes is also interested in fine tuning the arts programs in However, restoration of the land will still depend on avail- Lee County. He said that the focus of the arts programs has ' Over 25 years of safe air charter experience able funding. The land has been designated a part of the always been Fort Myers, and he would eventually like to have the entire county incorporated in those programs. Based at Palm Beach International Airport In the near future, Janes hopes to establish a mental health "Working with my fellow board court program. He and the commission have currently been & Operating out of all South FL Airports working with the Lee County Sheriffs Department and Court members has been educational and Services. inspirational. We need to take a look "It's based on the reality that 16 to 18 percent of people in into the future and get together more jail shouldn't be there because they suffer from mental prob- lems. The mental health court is an effort to provide them in terms of representing Southwest with treatment." VIDEC SCENE 1 ;/ Florida." — Bob Janes Aside from wanting to continue these pursuits, Janes said Our beautiful }aguar Special Edition" he has thoroughly enjoyed the past four years as a Lee King Air GOAProp Jet is ideal for County Commissioner. "Working with my fellow board members has been edu- Business or Pleasure Everglades Restoration Area. Through that designation, the cational and inspirational" Janes said. "We need to take a 1 county acquired funding to aid in the restoration of the land. look into the future and get together more in terms of repre- Long Range Sabrelinet Jet also available Janes said there is about $31 billion available to clean up the senting Southwest Florida."

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Last we ek 's weather Spanish governor, because ultimately afterwards, the Indians, responding to the • A Workforce Development Board repre- becomes Second Spanish Florida was going to be annexed by the blandishments of the English, killed sev- High Low Rain Renewable energy sentative United States. If they joined in now, eral hundred Americans who were gath- • Three public safety representative Period Mclntosh guaranteed them land, the pro- ered at Fort Mims near the confluence of workshop Sept. 18 tection of the U.S. Army, religious free- the Alabama and Tombigbee rivers. The August 14 93 79 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded • A judicial representative The Florida Energy Office will have a publicity When the British evacuated Florida, dom, and payment of any claims against attack set off the Creek War, which ended August 15 88 76 0.81 from the morning of the day given to workshop to discuss renewable energy, • A United Way representative Spanish colonists as well as settlers from the following morning. Spain. Meanwhile, Matthews was recruit- when General Andrew Jackson defeated August 16 92 78 0.22 energy efficiency, conservation, alternative • Other philanthropic oganizations the newly formed United States came ing an army, offering them land appropri- the Indians at Horseshoe Bend on March August 17 92 78 0.02 fuels and clean energy technology from 1-4 pouring into the territory for a number of ate to their rank and to some even offices 27, 1814, and forced them to forfeit two- p.m., Sept. 18 at the Southwest Florida • Three faith-based organizations represen- director August 18 91 74 1.03 tatives reasons. Foremost among them was that in the territorial government. thirds of their lands in Georgia and Regional Planning Council in North Fort Spain had forbade American access to the Alabama. Some of the Indians refused to 91 76 • A media representative On May 13, a force of 70 Georgians August 19 0.00 Source: Island Wafer Association Myers. The Department of Environmental By Donna T. Schuman Mississippi River, cutting off trade from go further west and joined the Seminoles • 11 business leaders Staff writer and nine Floridians bypassed the Spanish August 20 91 75 0.61 Protection and the Florida Energy Office are New Orleans up to the Ohio River. In an settlement at Fernandina on Amelia Island in Florida. having workshops mound the state seeking attempt to placate the Americans, Spain The love Sanibel resident Jeri Magg has and marched on Castillo de San Marcos at In August, two English warships public input on meeting Florida's future The Council will meet on the fourth offered them favorable terms for acquir- St. Augustine. They issued a manifesto, anchored at Pensacola, landing Nicholls, energy needs. for history, the island and writing makes her Sanibei^Capfiwa Tides NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Wednesday of each month. The first meet- ing property, called land grants. Even citing their grievances, raised the "Patriot Lieutenant George Woodbine of the Royal ing is scheduled for Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in more than qualified for her new position as Seminoles were encouraged to set up August 22 • 28, 2003 This information is furnished in the hope publicity chairwoman for the the Sanibel Flag," and invited all who "love liberty" to Marines, and 200 heavily armed marines. that it will be useful, buiwithout any warranty. the Lee County Communin farms, because the Spanish believed they Cats, clogs for cheap Historical Village and Museum. join the movement for independence from Andrew Jackson, now a major general Development/Public Works Building, 1500 could be useful allies. Escaped slaves also Spain. Plans went awry, however, when watched these developments with interest Sunrise 7:03 a 7:04 a 7:04 a 7:05 a 7:05 a 7:06 a 7:06 a With kitten and puppy season in full Although Magg has volunteered at the Main Street in downtown Fort Myers. entered Florida, trying to reach a place Commodore Hugh Campbell, in charge of Sunset 7:59 p 7:58 p 7:57 p 7:56 p 7:55 p 7:54 p bloom, space at has reached a truly critical village since 1999, she has only recently and, tired of waiting for authority to drive 7:53 p where their U.S. masters had no authority the U.S. naval forces, refused their hoped- situation. The Animal Refuge Center is acquired her new position following the the English from Pensacola, marched over them. The second Spanish period, for naval support. against the town on his own authority. Tidal Feet .. .4m - %. overflowing and the shelter is no longer able DOT to have retirement of Jean Downes earlier this year. however, was more of a transitional peri- Magg, who orga- Matthews then returned to Fernandina When the Spanish fired on Jackson's mes- Range at 2 l, l f jjifi||k / to accept and house any additional animals. od than it was a time of a clearly defined Kim ' workshop on nizes the muse- where Campbell did provide five gun- senger who carried a note saying, the Redfish 1 | ^k _.| With a current population of 375 cats and 40 Spanish colony. Spain was weaker now Pass 0 f•«SIHfcli _J§L_JiiLi_ dogs, the ARC is holding a two-day um's newsletters, boats, justified perhaps by the location Americans meant no war against them, Summerlin projects than when Florida had been lost to being on the international boundary, and but the English had to go, he stormed the I iBiiti^rtiiiiiij "Adoption Extravaganza" Aug. 23 and Aug. press releases and newspaper arti- England two decades earlier, and the new captured that settlement. Matthews then town the next day, while the English 1m'im 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption fees will threatening forces it faced were far more Redfish Pass be $65 for two cats and $75 for two dogs, The Lee County Department of cles, says she real- went back to St. Augustine demanding sailed away. Transportation will conduct a joint public ly enjoys promot- formidable than its previous challengers. surrender, claiming he now had the sup- The English then established a fort on Lo with single adoptions discounted to $35 for Instead of becoming more Spanish, the one cat and $40 for one dog. These adop- information workshop for two design pro- ing the museum. port that had been previously denied him. the Apalachicola River. They stocked it Hi 8:29 a 9:44 a 2:28 a 2:31a 2:39 a 2:48 a 2:59 a two Floridas increasingly became more tion fees include spay/neuter, rabies shot & jects being developed for the widening of Governor Estrada, unconvinced, refused with arms, ammunition, and supplies. Summerlin Road. The limits of the projects However, what "American." Finally, after several official to meet with him, thinking that the Then they left the fort to the Indians and Lo 5:06 p 6:00 p 4:06 a 5:08 a 5:57 a 6:45 a 7:33 a vaccines to date, feline leukemia and aids Magg likes most are from San Carlos Boulevard to Gladiolus and unofficial U.S. military expeditions English and the Seminoles would support Negroes who had come with them from Hi 10:49 a 11:43 a 12:30 p 1:16 p 2:04 p.; test, heartworm tests, heartgaard and about working Drive and from Cypress Lake Drive to Boy into the territory, Spain formally ceded him even if Matthews' claims were real. Pensacola. The Indians left and moved Lo Frontline for dogs/Advantage for cats. with the Historical 6:43 p 7:20 p 7:52 p 8:23 p 8:52 p Scout Drive. The workshop will be held on, Florida to the United States in 1821, Matthews was joined by re-enforcements, eastward. The fort then became known as Pi infa R^cca Please consider opening your heart and your Society is definite- according to terms of the Adams-Onis but without naval support and the previ- ruiiLd ndooci home to one of these wonderful four pawed Aug. 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Westminster ly the people. Magg the Negro Fort and was later renamed Fort Lo Presbyterian Church, 9065 Ligon Court in Treaty. ously promised financial support from Gadsden. Andrew Jackson wrote the companions so that space is created to help "The people Washington (up to $10,000), Matthews' Hi 8:23 a 9:38 a 2:22 a 2:25 a 2:33 a 2:42 a 2:53 a save the lives of other orphaned and aban- Fort Myers, next to Lexington Country Spanish governor at Pensacola demanding Club. that I work with plan was doomed. On June 18, 1812, that the fort be dismantled. The Lo 5:01 p 5:55 p 4:01 a doned Lee county animals. The shelter is 5:03 a 5:52 a 6:40 a 7:28 a are a very nice group," Magg said. The American Prelude Congress declared war on England but Governor's replay was unsatisfactory, and located at 18011 Old Bayshore Road. For Engineers have been developing "Everybody enjoys it; it's a happy group." Hi 10:43 a 11:37 a 12:24 p 1:10 p 1:58 p refused to support the occupation of Jackson ordered the fort destroyed and the directions call 731-3535 or 633-0021. improvements for Summerlin Road that Through her work at the village, Magg Lo 6:38 p 7:15 p 7:47 p 8:18 p 8:47 p While there is an actual date when Florida. Matthews had been abandoned. slaves returned to their owners. The inci- consist of widening the existing four lane has formed a great appreciation for the Spain ceded Florida to the United States After some negotiation, the Spanish gov- dent strengthened the American demand Sanibel Lighih< corridor to a six-lane divided roadway with- Sanibel residents of the 19th and 20th cen- in the project limits, the addition of an two (February 22, 1821), events leading to that ernor allowed Matthews and his men to that the Spanish either police Florida's Lo Human services turies. Magg said although life was so diffi- decision began some 30 years earlier. Of leave Florida. urban interchanges for the intersections of cult for these people, they persevered. unruly inhabitants or cede the territory to ;B:10a ..-.:• 9:16 a 2:56 a 2:51 a 2:25 a 2:06 a 2:11 a council needs people San Carlos Boulevard and Summerlin Road the two Floridas, West Florida was the the United States. "They formed a helping community," more vulnerable. So, encouraged by the Things only got worse though for the Lo 4:58 p 5:53 p 4:13 a 5:04 a 5:47 a 6:30 a 7:16a Lee County's new human services coun- and College Parkway and Summerlin and Americans. England finally defeated The Spanish era in Florida finally •'•"•.V •" • r- '•'• •' ..: Magg said. "They had it tough but they possibility of annexation by the United ".••",••••.'•••; -.•-•"", '. cil has extended its deadline for applications '•/•;: ;:.:,. •• ;; ended on February 22, 1821. President : 10:16 a;; 11:08 a 11:55 a 12:40 p 1:26 p the addition of a flyover interchange at the made it work." States, sixteen delegates and four agents Napoleon and could now turn its attention Lo through Aug. 22. intersection of Summerlin and Gladiolus to the American question. England began Thomas Jefferson had foreseen the end 6:38 p 7:16p 7:50 p 8:20 p 8:48 p The county is in need of more applicants, Perhaps one of Magg's favorite exhibits from the four districts west of the Pearl Captiva (Outsi Drive. The four-laning of Winkler Road at the village is Bailey's General Store. The River, which forms the present-day south- to use Florida as a base from which to when Americans were permitted to settle particularly from the business community. from Summerlin to Gladiolus and improve- attack the Colonies. In May, a squadron of in Spanish Florida, predicting that they Lo The county commissioners approved the building, though the second incarnation o eastern border between Louisiana and ments to Gladiolus from Winkler Road to the neighborhood market, hus been lull; Mississippi, met in convention near Bulun British win ships equipped with invasion would secure the domain for the United Hi 7:04 a 8:19 a 1:03 a 1:06 a 1:14a 1:23 a 1:34 a creation of the new public-private council Summerlin are included as part of one pro-, barges appeared off the mouth of the St. States without a wan Spain owed citizens f July 1. similar to the way the public-private restored to its original 1926 likeness. Rouge. Two months later, they organized Lo 3:52 p 4:46 p 2:52 a 3:54 a 4:43 a 5:31 a 6:19 a ject. The purpose of both projects is to "The Bailey store has so much history,' themselves into a government and with 80 Mary's River, the border between Georgia of the United States some $5 million dat- Horizon Council brings together the com- improve roadway capacity to accommodate and Florida. English sympathizers wel- ing back to the illegal closure of the Hi 9:24. a. 10:18 a . 11:05 a 11:51 a 12:39 p Magg said. "Not only the exhibits, but the armed men captured Baton Rouge. munity's varying business and economic future transportation needs. comed the British on Amelia Island, Mississippi River to their traffic late in the Lo 5:29 p 6:06 p 6:38 p 7:09 p 7:38 p development interests. This council would fact that the Bailey store was the center of President Madison and Secretary of The public information workshop is the island itself is historical. People would State Monroe, however, had other plans where they began to organize Indian sup- 18th century. Additionally, Florida had do the same thing in the human and social being held to present the revised design port elsewhere in the colony. On July 1, become a refuge for runaway slaves, rene- services areas. Among other things, it meet there, go there to pick up their mail for West Florida. On Oct. 27, 1810, plans based on public comment received at and get the latest gossip there." Madison proclaimed West Florida from Vice-Admiral Alexander Cochrane sent gade whites and Indians, and foreign would be charged with designing a commu- workshops held last year. Colonel Edward Nicholls to organize the adventurers and pirates, all of whom the nity-based plan for the current and future Morning Glories is another one of the Perdido River, which forms the pre- In addition, the public workshop is being Magg's favorite exhibits at the Village. The sent-day border between Florida and Indians of West Florida. He supplied two Spanish could not keep in check. island human service needs in Lee County, incor- held to solicit public comment regarding a field pieces, 2,000 guns, and 1,000 swords Moreover, travel on international rivers, porating service coordination and resource prefabricated Sears and Roebuck house was Alabama to the Mississippi River as part proposed amendment to the Lee County and promised more arms with which to necessary for the welfare of the United planning. A strategic plan would promote brought to the island in 1925. The house, of the Louisiana Purchase. Resolution that designated Summerlin Road which has been restored to its original con- fight the Americans. The Indians were States was no longer secure. Finally.. SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA the strengthening of private-public partner- Perhaps the acquisition of West Florida as a controlled access road and established dition, Magg said, is unique. also to encourage slaves to flee the planta- Spain could not prevent powers hostile f 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 ships, collaboration and integration of com- had been too easy for the Americans, for it 1 permanent access points along the road cor- "It was something in 1925 that you could suggested that Spanish authority in the tions, promising them food, clothing, sup- the United States from using the colon munity services, and elimination of frag- plies, and arms. mented service delivery systems. ridor. Design plans for the widening of buy a house like that." Magg said. "People rest of Florida might yield the same way. a base from which to attack the T' The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper of record, Summerlin Road available for review at the still think they could live in it. It's really However, the approach of the War of 1812 On April 15, 1813, General James States. The only answer under the published each Thursday with more than 4,500 paid An application for appointment and workshop includes changes to access points something else." raised new apprehensions that England Wilkinson marched into the American stances that would satisfy Amer' subscribers, and is the primary ne\vs more information about the council is avail- at Summerlin Lakes Drive and the Hilton However, her work at the Historical might seize the occasion to occupy garrison at Mobile without a fight. Shortly annexation. source for islanders. able from the Lee County Human Services Hotel. Society is not the only volunteer work Pensacola and Saint Augustine as bases Department at 652-7930, located at 83 The proposed changes will be presented Magg has done. Shortly after moving here, from which to attack the American fron- Phone: (239) 472-1587 • Fax: (239) 472-8398 Pondella Road, Suite 1 in North Fort Myers. for approval by the Board of County she became involved with BIG Arts where tiers. Accordingly, in January of 1811 The membership of the council will Commissioners at a public hearing sched- she would assist with the .children's theatre Congress authorized the President to HOLIDAY Tonya e-mail: [email protected] appointed by the Board of County programs. Magg has also been an active occupy the Floridas, peaceably if possi- website: www.flguide.com uled for Sept. 23.. Squibb Commissioners and initially will be com- The workshop will be conducted in an member of the Gulf Coast Writers ble, forcibly if necessary. Group posed of 29 voting members with a com- Association — of which she is now presi- DEADLIN1 Publisher Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. "open house" format; no formal presenta- The first approach was one of sub- missioner acting in an ex-officio capacity. dent. tion will be given. Persons may attend the terfuge: General George Matthews from Appointments will be from the following workshop anytime from 5 - 7 p.m. Anyone Originally from New York, Magg moved categories: Georgia was to act as an agent to negoti- Labor Di needing special accommodations under the to the island 23 years ago with her husband ate with the East Florida governor, Juan Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Karl and daughters Carotin and Kathy. She de Estrada. Matthews made no effort to Monday, Septemt • One city council representative from each should contact Vicki Griffin at and her family had fallen in love with see Estrada; instead, he spent his time city [email protected] or phone 239-337-1071 Sanibel three years earlier on a family vaca- planning the East Florida Rebellion. The 2003 • A School Board representative prior to the workshop. tion. plan was to find a well-placed resident of "We ended up buying a couple of condos Spanish Florida, one with wealth and mil- and moved here in 1980," Magg said. itary experience, who could organize the SANIBEL SHOPPER'S GUIDE THURSDAY, SEPT Renny Erik Marguerite John In her spare time, Magg enjoys her work landowners. He found those qualities in PROOF Ad Deadline Thursday, / Severance Burriss Burns Hessler as a freelance writer, which she has been John Houston Mclntosh. Frida' Executive Managing Real Estate Account Final Ad Deadline Editor Editor Acct. Exec. Executive doing for the past 13 years. She and her hus- Their plan was simple. Mclntosh was Classified Ad Deadline Frid Blotter • Erik Burriss failure to produce registration, an expired band also enjoy frequent trips to Denver, to convince other landowners that it was Member • Florida Press Association • A Sunrise man reported Sunday tag, an expired drivers license, and failing Col., where her daughters are now living. in their best interests to rebel against the • Sanibzl-Cdptivii Chamber of Commerce morning his car had been broken into and to cover a load. Arliliciw member * Board of Realtors ISLAND REPORTER THURSD^T items stolen. FPA iuvard-winning newspaper Pontoon Rental $95.00 PROOF Ad Deadline • Miguel J. Gonzalez, 33, Miami, was Accidents BOAT r arrested and charged with driving under Final Ad Deadline Postal Information • Christian A. Connelly, 18, Stafford, DEEBOLD'S MARINA Classified Ad Deadline Periodical-raie postage paid at Sanibei the influence Aug. 13 after police spotted Va., was cited for failure to stop at a stop his car in a ditch along Dixie Beach Road. Post Office, FL Pat Shiriene sign following a Monday evening acci- Charter Boat Headcruarters of Ft. Myers Postmaster D'Onofrio Grasgreen • A contractor building a house on dent at the intersection of Causeway Road By the Hour Send address changes to the Special Classified Farm Trail Road reported on Aug. 12 that and Periwinkle Way. Frances K. Price, 36. Sightseeing ISLANDER Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 Projects Subscriptions a table saw and mitre saw were stolen 1595 Serenity Lane, was the other driver. Dolphin watching PROOF Ad Deadline Sanihel. FL 33957 Cabbage Key Lunch from the construction site. • William I. Myers, 46, 16131 Captiw Final Ad Deadline Drive, was cited for following to closeh 18500 "San Carlos Blvd. Advertising Deadlines 4K-580O 1/2 Day - Full Day - Over-NIte Classified Ad Deadline Display: Noon Tuesday On the road after a Saturday morning accident on Classified: 4 p.m. Monday Sanibel-Captiva Road. The other driver. Jensens Marina 466-3525 910-3045 Holidays: (Schedule changes) Citations - Edwardo Ramirez, 45, Fort Myers. ;.va- captlva island When You Catch A 101b. Fish, Your Trip Is FREE CAPTIVA CURRENT (SAM From xA.ug. 12-Monday. police issued cited lor not having a Florida drivei- '•?• 2003 BREEZE CORP 55 citations for speeding and one each for license and having an unassianed tag. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of August 21-27, 2003 • 7 6 • "Week of August 21-27, 2003 Q ISLAND REPORTER LETTERS TO OPINIONS THE EDITOR • guest commentary Bar should clears own house

To the editor: I am writing regarding your article about President has opportunity to show me in your last issue. Since I was not con- tacted by your paper for comment prior to the story, despite the fact that my phone number was left at your paper, I would like to set out the facts for your readers: conservation credentials out West 1.1 am not a "Sanibel attorney." I have a national and international business and have Tongass National Forest to unprofitable have gone to wild extremes. With 95 per- water, block the spread of invasive happily not practiced law in over two and TR would he good role timber sales, drilling for oil on the Rocky cent of America's ancient forests long species, offer unparalleled recreation 1/2 years, which the Florida Bar was model for W Mountain Front and the Arctic National gone, why would any conservative con- opportunities and hold a treasure trove oi advised of over two and 1/2 years ago in Wildlife Refuge, ending protection of sider it "balanced" to destroy the 5 percent flora, fauna and scientific knowledge. writing. Mr. Stephen Whalen of the Florida "prairie pothole" wetlands, or letting that remain? Wildlands are a stock of capital. Bar, however, conveniently chose not to dis- President Bush is visiting Western 1 Managing capital conservatively produces close this fact to the press. Instead, he has states this month, talking about the" envi- snowmobile noise ' TT" Luntz's memo may be a sophisticated a steady flow of benefits. Depleting capi- chosen not to disclose this fact to the press. ronment, A hundred-years ago, President and fumes sully > . ' " Instead, he has chosen to make self-serving, Theodore Roosevelt did the same thing. Yellowstone, the | " * •," ' tactical primer, but it is a poor substitute tal is a fool's path to a spurious, fleeting for conservation leader- prosperity. unprofessional, gratuitous, and personal He explored Yellowstone, hiked Yosernite administration's ' -"\- attacks upon me in the press. and marveled at giant redwoods. At the agenda usually •t - ship. Republican leaders We call on Bush to open his eyes and rim of the Grand Canyon, he said: "Keep matches the agen- — including the president see,the wildlands he visits this week foi 2. I was never contacted by the Florida it for your children, your children's chil- das of the same • — who adopt its lingo are what they truly are: not just a source oi Bar to defend against the alleged and ridicu- dren, and for ail who come after you." selfish special • doing the American peo- commodities to be extracted but an intrin- lous "Bar violation," despite the fact that the Florida Bar knew exactly where to contact Bush, who professes to admire interests that " " ~~ pie a disservice. sic part of this nation's patriotic her- Michael Hannan Roosevelt fought Overwhelming numbers of Americans itage-—a symbol of our national vigor and me. Is it right that the Bar should rule on the Roosevelt, has used similar rhetorical matter in my absence? flourishes in speeches in Arizona and throughout his say they want our nation's land, air and freedom and an irreplaceable trust for oui There are some things I just don't understand: Car ads Colorado, and he will likely use them career. water protected. Americans believe the future. 3. The allegations from a client of again as lie visits Oregon and Washington. Conservation- federal government should play a focused So, Mr. President, throw away the approximately four years ago, are com- But the question on the minds of conser- minded Republicans despair at an admin- but substantial conservation role. If they Luntz lingo. You'll get far better advice pletely false and ludicrous. The client istration so willing to cede the moral high cared to, Republican leaders could make from Roosevelt. Dig out a few of his signed a legal agreement with me. vation-minded Republicans is not what he There are some things I just don't under- clear out all the cars. Regardless of the pitch, and an air conditioner that couldn't cool its will say, but whether his deeds will ever ground to the Democrats, caring for noth- political hay with positive, pro-environ- books. Soak up his love for the West's Approximately 100 hours were spent on this individual's matter. The client never stand. Oh, I don't mean the virtual text of they have to sell 100 to 500 (pick any num- heels; but I guarantee you had anyone match his words. ing but the way environmental concerns mental actions. But the American people breathtaking beauty. Reflect on his amaz- offered me $10,000 less than what I origi- know fakery when they see it. They are once complained about the legal work or deconstractionism or the asymmetrical rela- ber) cars this month, and they want to pass Roosevelt uttered powerful words; then will play in the next election. GOP poll- ing insights about the land's central nally paid for the car, I would have gladly looking for honest, meaningful efforts, importance for maintaining a strong fees whatsoever while I represented him. tionship between matter and anti-matter, I the savings on to you. How beneficent of he lived up to them. National parks, ster Frank Luntz's now-infamous leaked delivered it to them even if they were 20-30 memo teaches GOP candidates to spin not cynical photo ops. secure America. During your Western trip However, for other important reasons, I mean everyday stuff like car ads. Now I them! forests and wildlife refuges that we enjoy found it necessary to withdraw from repre- know I've already written about buying a The Sir John Gielgud approach is used miles away. today are the fruit of his expansive vision. environmental issues with empathetic lan- We conservation-minded Republicans look around and appreciate how much we guage that won't scare off voters. The see Bush's Western tour as a rare chance benefit today from his foresight. senting a client such as this, as any attorney car, but this segment of American life is so by dealers hawking luxury, "pre-owned" How about buying a car for $5? Believe Will future generations say the same would, and was in fact obliged to do so bizarre, it warrants more than one piece, In driving machines, especially Lexus, but that, huh? Where were you when I was sell- about Bush? We conservation-minded apparent goal is to advance former for him to set things straight. With a few Think legacy, Mr. President. Protecting Interior Secretary James Watt's agenda^ well-chosen words and subsequent the last American places that are still under Bar 'rules.' I advised the client of this fact, writing about its curiosities could sup- other nameplates as well. I love that phrase: ing encyclopedias? Fifty percent off on new Republicans aren't optimistic at this point. in writing, on the telephone and communi- without using Watt's crude, off-putting actions to give the words substance, Bush largely free of man's imprint would be a port a cottage industry. sounds so royally appointed. The hawk is cars: same question! Hail-damaged cars? Peel away the administration's feel-good cated with his new attorney and then with- directed toward making you believe you've language, and its record shows a depress- language, which at least had the virtue of could begin returning conservation to an gift for the ages. We conservatives ought In the very broad sense, there are three They put demos out on driving ranges at drew in accordance with all pertaining approaches, which I guess are geared to the arrived — well, maybe not completely — automotive executive golf weekends, and let ingly narrow vision for America's public- being honest. honored place at the Republican table. to conserve such things. 'rules.' Take Luntz's pet word "balance" for We call on Bush to dedicate the rest of perceived intelligence of the target clien- because, after all, they are hawking used them have at it. The guys love the tension lands heritage. Its vision is dominated by cars: regardless of how they try to dress up commodity extraction, often at taxpayers' example. Broadly speaking, balance is a his term to strengthening and expanding Martha Marks is president of REP 4. The article also refers to the only other tele, all of which — I think you'll agree — release, and the dealers (why do you think their cars' chronology, they ain't new. If you expense and always with reduced public good thing. But Luntz's script encourages protection of parks, forests and wilderness America, a Republican environmental matter involving me with the Bar, which must be extremely low. There is the WWF they are called that?) knock off $300 from input and oversight. GOP politicians to use "balance" to false- lands—for their intrinsic practical value, advocacy group should have been totally dropped. It should approach, the Sir John Gielgud approach, have really arrived, you'd be next door the already inflated price and make you feel and the time-honored, tried-and-true (in scoping out the new models. Whether the issue is opening Alaska's ly imply that efforts to conserve nature. if nothing else. Wildlands produce clean be pointed out here that: like you've just outwitted Monty Hall. a) The client admitted under oath to the spite of legislation) bait-and-switch- The cultured, Oxionian voice — a redun- What do you think your resale is on a judge in his court healing that he had lied in approach. dancy, I know; but I'm talking about car dimpled demo? And $300 off what? More his complaint against me to the Florida Bar. The WWF approach involves a lot of dealers here, not Rhodes scholars. No pun' people know where Jimmy Hoffa is buried b) In spite of the admitted lies, Mr. yelling, as it is modeled after World intended. Anyway, the Sir John Gielgud than know the actual cost of a car. I mean the Stephen Whalcn peiiisted in continuing Hie Wrestling Federation elocution. Humm. let sound-alike tenders an "offering" of late- honest-to-God, real cost. Forget rebates; for- Corrections model "driving machines." Translation: Sir matter and seemed to be \ery personally RIB rethink that word choice. You know, the get promos; forget financing, bonuses, vol- John wants to sell you something that uses Blease send your letters to: involved. voice is loud, deep bdie. and husky, the ume purchases, incentives, rewards, perks, gas and that was built anywhere between 5. In my entire experience with the tempo manic; punctuated by a lot of gestur- allowances, trips to Hawaii for the manager The Island Reporter I lorida Bar and with Mr. Whalen, it certain- 1901 and whenever the car's lease ran out, ing to drive home the point that you are and his wife, even lagniappes. What does wants to correct mis- Letters to the Editor ly appears to me that the only two specious going to get the "deal of a lifetime." Iknow for the "unbelievably" low price of slightly complaint instances —one where the client less than what you paid for your first house. Detroit charge the dealer for the car? I guar- takes as soon as possi- you can't see the gesturing on the radio, but antee you shortly after you find out the exact Island Reporter I in court admitted lying in his written com- I'll bet anything it's there. Why the antics? Quoting "spaciousness," "luxury," and ble after publication. figure, there will be a couple of guys from P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 ' plaint and the other where I was not What perception are the ads trying to create? "sheer driving exhilaration." Now, I don't Should you spot an Detroit boarding a plane to visit you, and Fax:(239)472-8398 I informed at all of any complaint, I can only Whatever it is, it's emotional, which should know about you, but I've rarely experienced error, please call 472- Letters must be signed and conclude with one question — Is Mr. always start you to thinking. driving exhilaration — sheer or otherwise — while they may be affiliated with the auto- 1587. Whalen and the Florida Bar participating in While this approach has no strict geo- with the possible exception of successfully motive industry, they won't in sales. include a telephone number ' some sort of personal attack on me and if so, Car rodeos! You know those sites where for verification. graphical limitations, it is the one favored by negotiating the Ran Ryan in Chicago: for what reason? Southern car dealers. Now, the WWF — for Whew, I made it again! there are 15 different dealers "vying for your ! 6. Someone in the Tampa legal arena told reasons beyond the ken of my simple mind Sometimes the cars are new. I recently business," with a dozen different lending We reserve the right to edit letters me something alarming years ago. Is it true — is hallowed far and wide across this heard one ad that suggested that the vehicle, companies also "vying for your business." for style, grammar and length. , that the Bar has made a practice of 'going country, so perhaps I've mislabeled the a Nisson, was "intelligentiy appointed "for The suggestion of course is that the multi- * after' or 'targeting' sole practitioners from approach. Maybe instead of having its roots $31,000. I was looking for a new car, but I tude of dealers will cause competition for out of state, who they refer to as "carpet- in the WWF, it's actually of evangelical ori- was a little strapped at the time, so I called sales, resulting in savings for you, the buyer. baggers?" As a former sole practitioner, was gin. Praise the Lord, hity a Ford and save, the dealer to see how much I could save if it It used to be that you couldn't sell Fore1 that the case with me? Another question is save, save; be saved, my brother. I like it: were "idiotically" appointed, or "moronical- and GM or Chrysler from the same deale Mirji' B jincJsf also: If that is the case are they continuing both a temporal and spiritual deal. ly," "imbecilicly," "cretinously"... . For ship, let alone imports. Times have change this persecution now against other state m Participation Fees Lucidity! some strange reason he hung up on me. I though. Drive down car-dealer row in ye attorneys who practice law in Florida? hadn't even gotten to "stupidly," "inanely," There are currently many pending lawsuits Why would I buy a car from some guy area and see who owns what. Do you th screaming at me in a style that has long ago or "ridiculously." I wasn't trying to be a car dealerships are cheek by jowl becaus m Marketing Fees against the Florida Bar by attorneys and ex- smart aleck. I mean, you know me; there are attorneys. admitted "it's all faked and scripted" (pro- some friendly, competitive spirit? If yov fessional wrestling, that is, not evangelism)? so many things I don't understand. I was just check your appointment! Your readers should also know that I am ito Credit Card Fees' Besides, I'm too far-gone to be saved. trying to. knock a couple of bucks off the What do you think it costs the dea' happy to be in a successful and rewarding Ever go to one of those yelling dealer- selling price. national and international business field, get their cars to the vacant field: the ships? You know you're there when you see Bait and Switch. God it's beautiful! Even the drivers, the tents, the stickers, t! m Owners Linen Fees which is why I happily and eagerly left the all the balloons and pennants, and salesmen if Phineas Taylor never said it, there is a practice of law when I did. In addition, in balloons and pennants, new quote dressed as though they took fashion tips sucker born every minute. Tell me what this light of the continuing conduct I have designed by the Houston office of A from Herb Tarlick. What's with the balloons ad means, "would you drive 10 miles to save Ms Working Balance encountered, which some might call despi- $10,000?" Sounds like the dealer is going to Accounting? Why would a car that b cable, I am grateful not to ever be associat- and pennants? What are they celebrating? moved (perhaps both ways), carr They are overstocked. They are always tell you about significantly reduced over- ed with the Florida Bar again. head costs that exist just out of town. Listen cardboard, red tagged, and stru overstocked. You'd think after 100 years of bunting be cheaper in a rented pasL Very Truly yours industry experience, car dealers would be a little more and you realize (unless you are on the dealer's own lot? Peter E.Kelly able to divine the relationship among pur- moronically appointed) that the cars are Sanibel chases, sales, and inventory. But no, they used, excuse me, pre-owned. Now, I just There are some things I just don't just got a special deal or the manufacturer traded in a 12-year old pre-owned Honda stand. In this case, though, I'm glad Book online 24 hours Editor's note: Numerous calls over mul- keeps making increased demands on them that netted me $1,000. True, it had over I have a feeling that if I ever do figi tiple days by the Island Reporter to the num- or they just donated their lower lot to the 100,000 miles on it, bald tires, no exhaust one out, two guys from Detroit we Call 800-656-9111 or 472-9111 ber Peter Kelly provided were not answered. local little league for the spring and have to system, no aerial, a busted side-view mirror, paying me a visit

ROYAL||HELL, It's our gov residents The city uses a staggered elected in or out at one time. Mayor's Office 472-4135 vacations The Council hires the city timeframe, electing two council The city's mayor is elected City Manager's Office 472-3700 On Sanibel, the island's gov- manager who hires the staff members every four years, and annually from council. (jet The Royal Treatment ernment is run by city manager to run the city's day-to-day another three the alternative • Online, City of Sanibel, sanibel Police 472-3111 backed by five city council mem- four years. City Council is never 1200 Periwinkle Way #3 • Sanibel & 14970 Capciva Drive #4 •Capciva bers elected-at-iarge by island services. City Rec Department 472-6477 ' 'on Royal Shell bookings 8 rbJ-".Week of-August.21-27,2803-.-3-^SkAND'RBPGRTER ISLAND REPORTER •' Week of August 21-27, 2003'• 9

For a more extensive list of T events, see this week's islander, available free all over the islands. Deadline Notices of upcoming events on the islands run in Dateline with a cut-off date of Friday for the following Thursday's publica- tion; writeups received by Monday will arthritis research silver and green varieties appear according to space. Fax 472-8398 Looking ahead ... Upcowmg evenrs By Amy Fleming Foundation, causative agents may be Dear Ron: I have a Staff Writer virus-like elements that trigger the dis- small Bismarck palm that Sapodilla, THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY ease. There is a genetic marker that some has some yellow fronds in Strawberry Guava For everyone who keeps meaning to people with rheumatoid arthritis have, between non-yellow newer After School Potter at the Book start an exercise program, but also keeps and researchers are looking into other and older fronds. are invasive Dolphin Cruises Terrific Twos Hog Roast Enjoy the Island Studio Wheel Discussion finding reasons to put it off, you just ran genetic causes. Stressors may have a trig- Otherwise, the tree 395-0900 395-0900 out of excuses. gering effect as well. Meyer is the only appears healthy. Also, exotics If you get up early enough, you just one in her family to have this disease. none of the fronds are as mosaic, carving, and more at the ARTS for ACT Gallery with Cathy Oerter. Series Sept. 27 - Nov. 1. 9-9:30 a.m. 2- might see Sanibel resident Jean Meyer "blue" as I have seen on Dear Ron: I have some seeds and Studio. 939-2553 3 year olds. $40; 9:45-10:30 4-5 year olds, $48; 10:45- hoofing it along the island's bike paths, "I got it when I was 38," she said. " I 11:45. 6-12 year olds $54. 395-0900 had minor surgery on my feet the day other Bismarck Palms. from a Sugar Apple and Sapodilla • KIDS FITNESS CLASS at the SCA with Pam training for October's Chicago Marathon. Any suggestions? I had in my yard when I lived in • PAINTINGS BY THE SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE at Fischer Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 per class. 472-2155 • FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION two-day event Meyer was stricken with rheumatoid before my hands swelled up. They Sanibel. I also have seeds from the Sanibel Public Library through October 6. • SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SUM- Sept.12 - 13, Bill Jackson's Shop on US 19 near 49th St. thought I had a reaction to the surgery. I —Tom Denney arthritis a little more than two years ago, Boca Raton Star Fruit, Passion Fruit, • BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery presents art by Sanibel MER HOURS through Sept. 10 a.m. service with nurs- in PineUas .Park. (757) 576-4169. and hopes to raise money for the Arthritis called my podiatrist and said 'Did you Strawberry Guava and Passion and Captiva artist has more than 150 paintings through ery. No 7:45 Morning Chapel. give me some sort of weird medicine?' Octl. Foundation's research into this disease. Dear Tom: The beauti- Fruit. • ART CLASSES in acrylics, watercolor and oils, plus Meanwhile, she's About two months later, I was in so much ful Bismarck palm Currently, my home is in the • SEAWEED GALLERY featured artists are Beth children's programs at the Art League of Fort Myers. corne up with cre- pain. 1 had also been laid off at the same (Bismarckia nobilis) is a "gateway to Sanibel," and the Collette's fused glass, dolls by Katie Gardenia, stained 275-3970 ative ways to cope time." native of Madagascar, Island weather and soil is similar, glass by Carol Nahoon, painted furniture by Kassia • BABY & ME SWIM LESSONS August 16, 23, Fortunately, Meyer's arthritis has where it has become except that I use well water for Straus, paintings by Honey Costa. Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 13. 9 to 9:30 a.m. $5 per class. Beginner "First of all, 1 responded to medication, and exercise endangered. It does well in Gardening my plants. on Sanibel. Captiva gallery open every day 11 a.m. - 8 Swim classes Aug 5 through 8, 2 - 2:30 p.m. $10. • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE guided don't run — run- helps keep her flexible. South Florida, because it Can I expect to get plants to p.m., Sunday till 7 p.m. Advanced swim lessons Aug 5-8,3- 3:30 p.m. $10. tours.10 a,m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. ning is too hard likes alternating dry and Ron start from my fruit seeds, and if • ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS Exit/Enter, 2003 • CALLING ALL SINGERS! Southwest Florida on the joints — I "It's really important to keep moving Members Show on the theme of "Arrivals, Departures, and try and stay active," she said. Fatigue rainy seasons. Growing to so, how should I "cure" them? Symphony holding auditions for Symphony adult and race walk. There Should I let the seeds totally dry out, of Passages, and Transitions." Sept. 2 children's choruses Aug. 16 - 19 23 -.26. Auditions held are some days is what really gets to me, its like having a height of 40 to 70 feet, with a frond the flu all the time.*' spread of 10 to 15 feet, the Bismarck is should 1 start them in pots first? at Faith Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Pkwy, that are easier I am so excited to give this a try. Cape Coral. (239) 418-0996. than others." Sore feet and fatigue notwithstanding, drought-tolerant, moderately. salt-toler- Meyer said. Meyer still maintains a training regimen, ant and adapts to most any soil. —Karen McGee • DANCE AND ACROBATICS with Vanessa Stocker The typical Bismarck is noted for its South Fort Mxers • "THE UNDERPANTS" at the Florida Repertory at BIG Arts. Tap, Jazz and Funk for children, including a • AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG Arts. Art enrich- Meyer Rheumatoid with her eye on the October marathon., On weekdays, she does speed work, or striking silver-to-blue fronds. However, Theatre in the Arcade. Begins Aug 22. Show times are boys only tap class, beginning Aug. 19, through Dec. 16. ment activities from 2:15 to 5 p.m. 395-0900 arthritis is an there is also a green variety, and I sus- Dear Karen: First a word of caution 18 sessions, $170 per child. Discounts available for mul- auto-immune dis- short walks of less than six miles. Those Tuesday - Saturday 8 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday pect this is what you have. about the Strawberry Guava (Psidium Sunday 2 p.m. tiple classes and more than one child taking classes. at the Community House on Periwinkle. ease, meaning the immune system attacks are what she calls the easy days. cattleanum) and Sapodilla (Manikaru Times: 1:30 - 2:30, Preschool Dance; 2:30 - 3:30, Dance the body. -It usually affects the membrane As for the intermittent yellow fronds, • "THE BIG BANG" at the Old Schoolhouse Theatre. • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 a.m. -11:30 Saturdays are a little tougher, with dis- it sounds as if you may have fertilized zapota). Both are considered Class 1 K-2; 3:45-4:45 Acrobatics, grade 1 and up; 4:45-5:45 lining the joints, causing swelling and tance work of 18 miles or more. For Monday - Saturday 8 p.m., Tickets $25, 472-6862. p.m. $2 per child. For Moms and kids aged 1-4 years. 472- your palm within the last few months. invasive exotics, which means they "are • "FOOTLOOSE" at the Broadway Palm dinner the- Dance grade 3 and up; 5:45- 6:45 Boys Tap, all ages; pain. In more severe cases, enzymes these, she gets up a little earlier, and altering native plant communities by 6:45-7:45 Belly dancing, 12 and older, including adults. 6227. released by inflammatory cells that are Fronds that emerged prior to fertiliza- atre, July 10 - Aug. 30. 278-4422. • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for children aged 3- plans a route around the island where she tion would be yellow because of nutri- displacing native species." So, in good • "SYLVIA" at Theatre Conspiracy. Performances • 2004 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS now on sale at normally present in our immune systems can stop for water or Gatorade. She's 5, Sanibel Library 10 a.m. Mon/Wed. can dissolve bone and cartiledge, leading tional deficiencies " particularly man- conscience, I cannot recommend you Thurs. through Sat., 8 p.m Sunday matinee 2 p.m. BIG Arts. $30. already done one marathon, Joints in ganese, iron and magnesium — while plant them. • SMALL WONDERS stories for children birth to age to deformities in the joints that result in through Aug. 30. $16/$7 student. 939-3239. 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m. Mon/Tue loss of movement. Flu-like symptoms, Motion, and is determined to raise at least fronds that emerged after fertilization As for your other seeds, viability $2,500 for the Arthritis Foundation this decreases when they become dry; the\ • EAST COAST SWING Basic dance class with Honey such as fatigue and decreased appetite are Larsen at Fame Dance Studios, Miner's Plaza, corner common symptoms. The disease primari- October. are best planted fresh from the fruit TAMIAMI TALE TELLERS "That reminds me while still moist. Still, you may be able McGregor and Gladiolus. 7 p.m. One course $60/person, ly affects women, usually in middle age. "It's really a running marathon, and about..." stories at the TTT monthly meeting, 7-9 p.m. at two per week $100/person . 415-1951 or Out of approximately 2.1 million not particularly walker friendly, but I'm to get some of the seeds started. the Grand Court, 8351 College Pkwy in Fort Myers. No Americans with the disease, 1.5 million Don't let them dry out any further. charge. 472-1781 kylehoney @ aol.com from Chicago and have a lot of family up • BIG ARTS KIWANIS COMMUNITY BAND „ flaere^lt really helps to have people cheer- Sort the seeds by species and place • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering naturalist Like most people with rheumatoid them in cups of very hot water. Change led tours on the Tarpon Bay portion of the 'Ding' Dialing rehearsal 7 p.m. $15 per month, in the Phillips Gallery. ing me on." the water after 12 hours, and let them " 395-0900 arthritis, Meyer's arthritis has affected What keeps her going, on those days National Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, and her hands and feet. soak overnight. This helps shock the curious people wljo^enjoy, bejng on the watqr and learn- • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK 9 a.m. every when it all just seems too hard? seeds out of dormancy. ing from an experietibecl'naturalist Thursday at SCCF Nature Center parking area to learn "One of the really weird things with "If I don't do something, I'm just about the forces that shaped this Gulf chain of barrier rheumatoid arthritis is that it reduces the Plant them at the depth of the seed in Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at 8:30a.m. going to stiffen up and get worse. I just Monday through Friday and 10:30 a.m. Monday through islands. 4?2-2329 • SPANISH CLASSES with Barbara Peterson. Sept. 8 • fat pads on the bottom of feet. My feet are a pre-dampened, highly organic potting Oct. 13. Beginning Spanish 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Intermediate want to fight this for as long as I can." mix, cover with plastic and place in a Sunday. 472-8900. • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9-10:15 a.m. Thursdays at A pretty bony- it really does hurt quite a bit the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, with 10:35 - 12:45. week class $60, BIG Arts 395-0900. on some days," she said. For inspiration, she looks to her father, warm location. Keep the soil most, but Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Wednesday and Friday, who developed Parkinson's Disease not wet. If the seeds germinate, they 6 p.m. Tour is about 2-1/2 hours. Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 Meyer compensates for the lack of • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel Public padding by piling on the socks, some while in his early 30s. should sprout after two or three weeks. Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 passenger pontoon "If he hasn't let Parkinsons stop him, When roots appear, you can transplant boat departs at 10,11:30,2:30, and a sunset tour at 6 p.m. Library, 6:30 p.m times wearing two or three pairs at a time. • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library 6:30 p.m. "I end up going to the podiatrist a lot I'm not going to let arthritis slow me them into individual containers. These tours also include a visit to the touch tank. Tour is • POTTERY AT THE WHEEL with Jan Budd, 6:30 - — Dr. Skupny is a very good friend of down," Meyers said. Good luck! Let me know what hap- about 90 min. Call for reservations for all activities. 472- 9 pm. Aug. 19- Sept.23. $72 plus clay. 395-0900 mine " she laughed. "My feet are just in To make a donation, visit Meyer's pens. 8900 • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK with Bonnie bad shape, but there are a lot worse things fundraising webpage at http://jeanfmey- • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE leaves at • ECOSANIBEL STUDY CIRCLE learn about the Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community Center. 9 a.m. that could be happening. No one ever' er.chariteam.com, or send a check made 10:30 a.m. ,1 p.m. and 3 p.m. except Friday. Wildlife Earth Charter. Aug 28 at The Bean, 7-9 p.m. 472-8998 Tuesday and Friday. $12 per session. 472-0116 died from having sore feet." out to the Arthritis Foundation to Jean Don't use chemicals Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except • SUDDENLY SINGLE Financial workshop for • KARAOKE NIGHT at the American Legion, 7 to 10 The causes of the disease are as yet Meyer, P.O. Box 1553, Sanibel, FL Fridays. Reservations, 472-1351 recently widowed. Aug. 28, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Hope p.m. unknown. 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(800) 794-7310 Editor government file HUD^FHA mort- as Advertising Sales 25 years ago inequitable, and it invoked ROGO's City Council members agreed to further gage refunds. No experience nec- Associate for the Tort Myers (239)340-1475. library and took over training the 40 or Protect Your Rights. A-A-A GET A BETIbk BUSINESS/ PER- Beach Bulletin. The Fort Myers Beach essary. Call toll tree I-866-537- Carpet Installer w/many remnants & August 18, 1978 reserve clause to award all 91 July explore the possibilities with Lee so youngsters aging from 5 to 14. Attorney Referral Service (800) SONAL LOAN below normal bank 2908 Prior outside sales experience 733-5342 24 HOURS rates, Combine all bills into 1 Observer seeks Editor to lead preferred. This Is a base plus first quality rolls, great deal 3- ROGO applicants a single housing unit. County. monthly payment! Min. $5K. Fast writing team. Candidates commission position with a rooms installed w/pad $379. (360 Islander bikes to reverse "I volunteered for the after-school DIVORCE $i75.-$2?5.' COVERS sq.ft.). Buy today, install tomorrow! The changes made by City Attorney children, etc. Only one signature & easy approval. Toll-Free (800) should good benefits package. Call Such a move would not affect the 207-9375 PROFESSIONAL "Robin Calabrese (239) 765- Laminate, 20 colors available brain damage and summer program just as a counselor required! 'Excludes gov't. fees! possess editing experience, $1.49 sq.ft. (239) 997-6595. David LaCroix and City Planning county's ownership interest of the Call Toll Free 1- (888) 998-8888, be familiar with the communi- 0400 or send resume: and saw two swim coaches go over the ext. 600. (8am-8pm) Divorce ty, and understand page lay- jjELPWANTED_ [email protected] DRY SINK for sale. Dark Pine Department Director Bruce Rogers were causeway, according to City Attorney fax (239) 76S-0846 wood, S95. Call 549-8128. The force is with Mike Donaldson. years. 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Company Owner Florida Statewide Quality Service. August 18, 1988 three-mile stretch. Wood's woes heavy on mind, heart Mortgages, Refinance or Purchase. NEWSPAPER Operators, Singles/Teams. Loads Call anytime 7 days (800) 835- Today, Donaldaon can ride his tricy- No money down. No income The Sanibel Police Department, LEGAL NOTTCF check; low rates. All credit consid- CARRIERS WANTED with Miles available immediately! 3155 cle several miles with relative ease. He Council pledges to blow whistle on ered No mobile homes. Call Editor Ask about our spouse - training through an interlocal agreement with "Chapter 7 bankruptcy is our last Accent Capital. (888) 874-4829 LOOKING FOR PART TIME program. Call (800) CFI-DRIVE can walk without the aid of crutches to nuisance sewage plants NOTICE UNDER Licensed Correspondent Lender in WORK? The Fort Myers Beach www.cfidrive.com MISCELLANEOUS" Lee County Sheriff's Office, also helps resort," said Jana Stone, president of the Florida Observer seeks Editor to lead Mechanic with experience and toots the Sundial resort, several hundred FICTITIOUS NAME LAW .OOKINC TO EARN writing team. Candidates wanted for field/shop work on Crease...Imagine...Dream, At the behest of Mayor Mike Klein, to provide enforcement, but Pritt faulted J. Howard Wood Theatres board of AUCH Al S100. A D Dress up your home or yards from his home. Even more mirac- NOTICE IS RYINQ C MR PAPEPAPERSR ? should heavy highway equipment. Full- the amended Comprehensive Land Use the sheriff's office for not patrolling directors. "But if we have to do it, we possess editing experience, time with benefits. Call Better business with murals, faux ulously, the former artist has begun to HEREBY GIVEN BUSINESS ENE =D WILLING be familiar with the communi- Roads (239) 567-2231 EOE finish, and interior design. Plan will include additional provisions more heavily. will." VISIBLE AND ty, and understand page lay- DFWP. Create something unique. Call paint again. that the undersigned, desiring OPPORTUNITIES Dll IERS out and design. The Beach (239) 466-2900(Ask for Rich) for a proactive city role in wastewater Its the last resort because once to engage in business under TO Observer offers the opportuni- or RSW46231 @aol.corn "My doctors said I would die," said the fictitious name of ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you ANTIQUES Donaldson, a Sanibel resident for two regulations. Chapter 7 is filed, all the property the earn $800 in a day? Your own ty to be active In the communi- VIAGRA-LOWEST PRICE r PATRIOT ACT local candy route. 30 Machines SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA ty, a good benefits package, Nineteenth & Twentieth Century Guaranteed. $3.60 per 10 The policy is one of many revisions theatre owns (the contents of the build- and Candy. All for $9,995. Call ana is part of the Breeze Nautical paintings, ship models, Why pay more? We have years. "But I love life too much. When I COMPLIANCE CORP. (800) 998-VEND. AIN# BO Newspapers community net- to the amended CULP. which council Five years ago 2510 DEL PRADO BLVD., antique maritime & decor items. answer! Vioxx, Celebrex, L ride my tricycle down the street I can ing - seats, costumes, lights, scenery) Located at 1619 Peri\vinkle 2000033 work of newspapers in Lee & Seaquest Nautical Gallery 1306 and more! Prescription Bi approved Tuesday to be sent to August 21, 1998 Way, Suite S 102 in the City or IT'S HOT!! Temperatures and sales ONE BLOC'k SOUTH Charlotte counties. SE 46th Ln. Cape Coral. Call (239) Group. (866) 887-7293 visualize a pyramid around me; I have a becomes the property of the court and are rising!! Professional Vending Call Robin Calabrese (239) Tallahassee by Aug. 31. The policy Sanibel, County of Lee, 541 -0066 WOLFFTAIMING 8EbS AFFi feeling of power, a feeling that I can do SWAT plans big meet Florida 33957 intends to reg- Route! Coke/ Lays/ Mars/ Water. 765-0400 or send resume: can be auctioned off to the highest bid- Financing Available with $7,950 [email protected] ABLE • CONVENIENT Ta would signal the state that the city is ister the said name with the k Home Payments From anything." der to settle debts. Deposit. Professional Equipment C M E T O 0 R F F lC E fax (239) 765-0846 • APPLIANCES Division of Corporations of & Income (877) 843-8726 T.iDO A Y T O FFL L§ U T A N month. FREE color catalog working to develop efficient wastewater It will be wet and wild at the Sanibel today (800) 711-01S8 management on the island. "Ideally, someone will come in and the Department of State. LOG HOME DLALERS WANTtU. IND Washer & dryer, Recreation Complex Saturday when the Dated at Sanibel, Florida, this Great earning potential, exceltent runs great, $100. City Manager Gary Price said there island's swim team hosts a regional take it over as a theatre and use all those August 15, 2003 profits. Protected territory, lifetime NO PHONE CALLS, RESTAURANT Please call 849-2902. SPORTING GOODS" theatrical assets," Stone said. "For about warranty. American made - honest PLEASE 20 years ago are three major problem areas with meet. PATRIOT ACT value. Call Daniel Boone Log HELPWANTED Bowfiex XTL Power Pro, brand i wastewater package plants: Jerry's Swim Florida teams from Bonita $225,000 a group could come in, give us COMPLIANCE CORE Homes (888) 443-4140 • '•• •• Lat tower attachment, leg ext August 18, 1983 Springs, Cape Coral, Golden Gate, the money, and we would give every- 1619 Periwinkle \tay, Suite 102 BREAKFAST KITCHEN TV, STEREO sion / curl attachment, sliding s Supermarket, Gumbo Limbo and Sea Sanibel, FL 3395 MANAGER Sorrowing, $1,000. Call (239) 8; ROGO criteria: Location, GENERAL - & VIDEO 5191 Oats subdivisions. Naples Marco Island and Fort Myers thing to them. Their payment would be Thomas R. Louwers, President Work in the midst location, location area pools will strive for excellence, to used to eradicate our debt and acquire (owners name) HELPWANTED of a tropical GET A DIRECT SATELLITE TV TIMOTHY J, MURTY P. A. TELEMARKETER setting. Hourly SYSTEM TODAY, no charge for break records and go for the ribbons. the contents of the theatre." eBay Opportunity! 3>11-$33/hr. position. Non- the equipment, free delivery and SPORTS & IMPORTS It will not be the quality or type of 1633 Periwinkle Way,#A, Possible. Training Provided. No NEEDED smoker. Apply at installation, free two monfns of Sanibel Water Attack Team Coach Without rehashing history suffice is Sanibel, FL 3395 Experience Required. For More Morgan's Forest programming. Call Direct today home you build that will matter in the John Barden said, "We really don't Information Call (866) 621-2384 Experienced. Restaurant (800) 352-9992 PONT1AC TRANS AM 10 years ago to say that previous boards have made 239-472-1000 Ex. 1997 Full or Part-time. 1231 Middle Gulf Dr. 1995, future if the new ROGO changes stick - compete against each other - kids try to GOVfcRNMEN I and POSTAL JOBS Hourly plus Commission. Sanibel BLACK - VERY FAST! it will be your home's location that will August 20, 1993 set records to compete in state events." disastrous decisions about the manage- "* PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Work on beautiful LAWN & GARDEN LOTS OF ENGINE ment of what used to be known as The Now hiring up to $47,578. Full/ Sanibe! Island MODIFICATIONS, be important. Sanibel boundaries may grow a bit Barden, who with bis wife Gail own FINANCIAL SERVICES Part positions. Benefits and train- Selling: EQUIPMENT AUTOMATIC, Pirate Playhouse. The name of the the- ing. For applications and info. Island Reporter COLD A/C. The three city councilmen present at larger the Sanibel Five and Ten, began coach- AVAILABLE: PRIVATE AND CON- (800) 573-8555 Dept. P-335 8AM- Captiva Current SALES HELP WANTED POWER EVERYTHING! atre was changed to reflect the magnifi- VENTIONAL FUNDS for hard to 11PM/7 Days islander Lesco1999 37,300. O.B.O. (his week's meeting had a first look at a ing the team last year after after he Place mortgages! AA credit thru Shopper's Guide SALES $5,500 Weekly Goal 32" walk behind DAYS (239) 694-2003 cent donation made by Mrs. Howard J. aclive foreclosure, Investors wel- Ideal Gifts by Friendly has openings and Potential! If Someone Did It, So Mower. EVES (239) 772-5SB3 redraft of the Rate of Growth law they The City of Sanibel is considering noticed turnover in swim coaches. for party plan advisors. Call about Special Products. Can You! 2-3 confirmed appoint- Excejient come, Se Habla Espanol. Call our New Manager Proqram. annexing the causeway and toll booths. 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many wildlife, raccoons also do especially before eating it and well in urban areas. wash their hands as Raccoons are found statewide in Florida well, but scientists in ever-increasing numbers. Urbanization aren't sure what and agriculture often help their population this behavior really because food usually becomes more avail- means. One theory able in these conditions. suggests that they There is no mistaking a raccoon for any lack sufficient sali- other animal. Its stout, bear-like body, vary glands. prominent black mask and heavily furred, Most rac- tinged tail are all distinctive. Adult raccoons coons lead solitary are about 2 to 3 feet long (including their 10- lives, but they can inch tail) and weigh anywhere from 10 to 35 group together for Gary Hooper photo pounds. Larger animals sometimes are food or shelter and illustration recorded (the record is 62 pounds), but the young stay with ? Florida raccoons tend to be smaller than their mothers through the summer and into j those further north, usually between 10 and fall. Most seen in one place (other than 25 pounds. Their color is a grizzled salt-and- under my deck) was in Minnesota where a I1 ' r. pepper gray and black with a light-belly. trapper entered his cabin one winter night to photo curtesy of Raccoon Gallery Often the "white" hairs are noticeably yel- be greeted by 23 pairs of eyes staring back lowish. Both all-black and all-white animals at him. By Michael Hannan There are seven species of rac- sometimes occur. Breeding occurs when they reach Staff Writer coons in the new world, five live on tropical Raccoons in colder climes are active one year of age, usually during December or islands, one in the Yucatan and then there is mostly during the evening hours. In Florida, January, a little later in warmer climates. Captain John Smith played a roll in the our friend Aroughcun. They are related to however, they are almost as active during the After mating the males wander off in search naming of the raccoon, which is native to the lesser panda of Asia; to ringtails and day as they are at night. Individual raccoons of another mate. A Litter of three to four kits North and Central America, hi 1612, he cacomistles of the Southwest; and to coatis normally have a home range of one to three is born about 60 days later. The female is wrote, "There is a beast [here] they call and kinkajous and olingos of Central and square miles and are somewhat territorial, very protective of her offspring. Aroughcun," which the Indians prized for its South America. especially the males. Raccoons seen hi Normally, one litter is born each year. In meat and fur. The name Aroughcun means Raccoons are found commonly in every small groups most likely are females with Florida, this generally occurs in March and "he scratches with his hands." The scientific one of the lower 48 States, in much of south- young or unassociated adults from neigh- April. While litters average about three to name, however, for the most common North ern Canada, and throughout Mexico and boring territories brought together by a large four young, as many as seven have been American raccoon is Procyon lotor. Lotor is Central America. They are very adaptable food source. Where food is plentiful, rac- recorded. Newborn raccoons' eyes remain Latin for "washer." Washing its food and animals and thrive in all kinds of habitats coons may travel more than a mile from closed until about 20-days old. They are front paws when water is available is one of from the desert Southwest, to tropical their home range to feed. They also can tol- weaned at 10 to 12 weeks. The offspring the animal's most common traits. forests, to northern hardwoods. Unlike erate severe reductions in territory size. may stay with their mother until they are 10 Raccoon densities of 100 per square mile months old. can be attained around abundant food hi the wild some raccoons may live up to sources. 12-15 years, but the average is closer, to 6 Raccoons are not fussy about their living years. Their predators include man, dogs, A Beauty quarters. Under normal conditions, they bobcats, panthers, and great horned owls. In usually select a den in a hollow tree, usually built up areas, more raccoons are killed by in a large limb instead of in the trunk. Dens vehicles tfian by their natural enemies. in trees may be anywhere from just above Problems with raccoons often arise ground level to 60 feet up. In urban and because we find it so difficult not to "do ^ other areas where tree dens are scarce, rac- something" for them. Feeding raccoons is / coons choose a wide variety of "cavities" one such case. Because they eat just about including rock and debris piles, chimneys, everything imaginable, raccoons are almost-'"' attics, crawl spaces beneath mobile homes, never in danger of starving - especially in PRINT culverts and sewer drains. Florida's mild climate. Even in urban land- The raccoon is omnivorous and oppor- scapes, raccoons find plenty to eat. By with each subscription tunistic. Its diet includes fruits, nuts, seeds, putting food out for them, we condition vegetables, roots, amphibians, clams, cray- them to lose their "respect" for people - a fish, termites, ant larvae, mice, insects, rep- Be first with the latest news and trait that aids greatly in their ability to sur- tiles, fish, birds, dog and cat food, and veg- vive. It also causes local populations to happenings etables. It also forages in garbage and pos- become denser than the habitat can ade- | on Sanibel and Captiva. Subscribe now sesses an uncanny ability to open coolers quately support. At these times, raccoons and other camping equipment. Food plants to the Islands best, award-winning begin to look more closely at your home to include sea grapes, beautyberry, grapes, provide them shelter, and also they are more newspaper pawpaws, Crataegus, Rubus, acorns, mul- likely to become ill and to transmit diseases. The Island Reporter.. .#1 berries, cabbage palm, saw palmetto, per- Raccoons are known to carry a wide vari- simmons, and cactus. Pick up your poster ety of diseases. Most of which are harmless Raccoons have a reputation for clever to them and to people, but a few, such as dis-^_ at our office or add nighttime raids on garbage cans and because temper, can kill raccoons when their popula- $3 postage & of their almost hand-like front paws with tions get too dense. These diseases also can their long, thin mobile fingers they can learn handling and we infect pets that are not vaccinated. Rabies is to open cans, latches, turn on faucets and get another such disease. The risk of rabies is will mail it to you. into all kinds of fun (for them) and trouble small, but the risk should never be taken (for us). They use these hands to catch then- lightly. Raccoons are wild animals and food and often appear to wash their food should never be treated as pets.

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