I f."—> _ -t COMMENTARY: Showers, ENVIRONMENT: RECREATION: highs in Evacuating Pehistoric Soccer star ' Sanibel in a Sanibel recreated coaches island the mid-90s hurry... 2A 6A by burns... 15A youth.... 8B 1961-1988 Still first on Sanibel and Captiva VOL. 27, NO. 32 TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1988 TWO SECTIONS, 48 PAGES 50 CENTS City committee rejects chamber causeway beautification plan By SCOTT MARTELL trees and emphasizing native species Islander staff writer which offer low-maintenance in labor time and costs. What should the first, dramatic im- Underlying the arguments about pression be when people first drive onto specific types and numbers of plants the islands? appeared to be the age-old conflict bet- That question was argued intensely ween "Sanibel, the resort", and in the City of Sanibel's Vegetation Com- "Sanibel, the residential area in a mittee meeting last week when the nature preserve." Another underlying Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Com- theme appeared to be whether tax- merce presented beautification plans payers should help to make Sanibel an for the Causeway Road for approval. even more attractive tourist, mecca. While no one in attendance appeared But as Ken Meeker, director of the to oppose the start of some kind of Chamber told the committee: "We are beautification work, the specifics and not looking for a black or white answer their alleged philosophical implica- from you. We are willing to look at tions drew much debate. modifications. And I'm sure a com- The Vegetation Committee promise can be reached." unanimously gave thumbs down to the Chamber plan and instead recom- Please see BEAUTIFICATION, mended fewer plantings using larger page 4A Captiva road unlikely to get additional protection approved by county By SUZETTE BEIGEL sion until the beach is fully nourished. Islander staff writer The device would protect that section of the road on the northern tip of the While Captivans await the first signs island near 'Tween Waters Inn on of beach restoration to begin this week, Sanibel-Captiva Road. they also await word on whether pro- The temporary device, placing sand- tection will be provided for a section of bags at an angle to the beach, was the county road leading into Sanibel. orginally estimated to cost no more Medic Vicki Kelley calls for help in Periwinkle Way last week. Photo by In the upcoming weeks, Lee County than $200,000, county engineer Ron treating accident victim Saffiantha Ricki Kosakow Cooper. commissioners will decide whether a Brown said. But the sole proposal was Robertson during an accident on sandbag breakwater, a temporary pro- Careless driving in tropical rainstorm tective device, can be used to halt ero- Please see ROAD, page 3A Community effort needed for causes accident on Periwinkle Way By FRANCES ADAMS the right rear hitting the left rear of muscular dystrophy walkathon Islander staff writer the Chevrolet, pushing it 29 feet backward from the point of contact By SCOTT MARTELL Kelley needs to begin signing up par- A heavy downpour was a con- to rest in the trees on the side of the . Islander staff writer ticipants, sponsors and volunteers. tributing factor, in a two-car acci- road. If you're community-minded and dent Monday, .Aug. 1, at 2:15 p.m. Snearly was cited by the Sanibel Community efforts on Sanibel have wish to help this effort in any way, then in front ;of;.Huxter's Market and Police,Department for careless driv-^.. helped create a city, form environmen- give Kelley a call at 472-6565 (days), or Deli onJSajtiitiel. ing andjfailure to use a seatbelt. She^ - tal organizations and even started lit- 472-9357 (evenings). Ajmel^K. Snearly of Captiva and^the passenger in her car, Cajp^, ter clean-up campaigns. was driving her 1982 Ford east-- tivajflfesident "Steven Champagne^: Now islander Vince Kelley hopes that bound on! Periwinkle Way, whei\ were\firanspprted to SqiithwesfcJ a community effort will grow on INDEX she braked to avoid a collision with Regiqnal Medical Center* in Fort**-.. Sanibel to help children stricken by the vehicle in front of her. Her car Myers, Both were treated forserious muscular dystrophy. Arts 5B then skidded across the center line injuries and released Friday. But you don't have to walk. You can Calendar._. 3A run or bike the route too. And he's and swerved into the left front of a Damage to Soearly's vehicle was Classified 18B westbound 1988 Chevrolet contain- estimated to be $5,000. limiting the walk to a 7-mile loop begin- ing a British family arriving for an ning and ending at the Algiers Beach. Cityside 10A island vacation. The four passengers in the east- The date for this community effort Commentary 6A has been set for Saturday, Nov. 5. Now, Shelling tips 11B Snearly's car continued to turn, Please see ACCIDENT, page 3A -j^^^ffflp^ CO Bailey runs for fifth term > By BARBARA BRUNDAGE Sanibel resident, and four current <D Islander staff writer members of the Planning Commission - 55 Tuesday, August 9,1988 2A Chairman Bob Davison, and Commis- Island Shorts Veteran Councilman Francis Bailey sioners Bob Janes, Mike Miracle and O will seek re-election to the Sanibel City Mark Westall. m Council for a fifth term. Wegryn and Miracle will compete for Humane society joins On July 28 Bailey filed a letter of in- Seat No. 2, being vacated by Klein, WEATHER tent to run again for Seat No. 1 which he while Davison and Janes are running CO has held since December 1974 when the for Valtin's empty seat. a WATCH program to match fledgling city elected its first council. Westall could not be reached for com- CD Bailey says he is philosophically op- ment on whether he would challenge posed to starting a political campaign seniors with homeless pets Bailey, the 14 year veteran. W in a community this small so early in Bailey scored a major victory in the Partly cloudy skies with scattered afternoon The Lee County Humane Society has announced its CO thunderstormsarepredicted for theweek.Highs the game. 1984 election race with a low-key, no part-time summer participation in the Surina Pets for CO will be in the lower 90s and lows will be in the But to comply with the new rule that spending campaign. He was the highest oo People Program, a national campaign that matches candidates must indicate their intent to vote getter polling 2,056 votes to turn 00 mid-70s. There will be variable winds less than senior citizens with homeless shelter pets. 10 mph during the week. run for office 45 days prior to the back his challenger, Attorney Richard The pets for People program, sponsored by the deadline for qualifying, Bailey went to Donlin. Donlin, a newcomer to politics, Last week's weather as recorded at the Ralston Purina Co., enables qualifying seniors, 60 City Hall and signed the necessary Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce was as polled 640 votes. years of age or over, to adopt a dog or cat from the papers well in advance of the Aug. 9 All candidates must file their qualify- follows: Humane Society shelter completely free of charge. deadliine. Orphaned by auto: This six-week-old spotted skunk or- ing papers between 12 noon on Monday, The program covers adoption costs, initial veterinary Bailey, a native of Sanibel, is the only Sept. 19 and 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 23. HIGH LOW RAIN care, including inoculations, spaying or neutering, phaned when his mother was hit by a car in LaBelle will Monday, Aug. 1 94 73 .10 one of the three incumbents seeking re- To qualify, the candidate must pre- and provides the senior with a starter kit that includes be at CROW for some six months before being released election. Tuesday, Aug. 2 92 73 .50 a leash, collar, food and water bowls and a starter sup- into the wild. Photo by Ricki Kosakow Cooper. sent to Deputy City Clerk Renee Lynch Islander staff from left to right Scott Martell with Bill Terry sitting Wednesday, Aug. 3 92 75 .00 Councilmen Mike Klein and Fred at City Hall a statement of financial in- Suzette Beigel, Frances Adams, outside Islander offices In the psly of Purina Dog Chow or Cat Chow. Valtin have already announced their Thursday, Aug. 4 93 75 trace The Lee County Humane Society will provide these For more information, please contact the Lee Coun- terests and a petition for nomination Ricki Kosakow Cooper, Wendy Islander Plaza on Periwinkle Way. Friday, Aug. 5- 95 74 .00 ty Humane Society located at 4220 Anderson Ave Fort intentions to retire from public office. identifying the seat they are seeking. McMullen, Barbara Brundage and services to qualifying senior citizens adopting a dog or Five candidates, all political Saturday, Aug. 6 95 75 .00 cat during August and September. Myers, or call 332-0364. The nomination must be signed by at Sunday, Aug. 7 96 76 .00 neophytes, have filed letters of intent to least 24 certified Sanibel registered run for the three council seats up for voters. A loyalty oath will be ad- Islander wins first place award grabs on Nov. 8. ministered to each candidate at the Plenty of rain hit the islands last year at this Causeway decals may soon be available by mail They are: Roz Wegryn, a 14-year time the petition is filed. time. Here's a look at last year's temperatures in state journalism contest When Sanibel causeway toll decals expire Oct. 31 and rainfall. tion from previous label sales to issue renewals. c ntinued fr m 1A continued from The Islander won a first place Another result was an honorable motorists will be able to renew them by mail, Harry He commented this procedure would not only be Road ° ° Accictent page 1A award and two honorable mentions mention award from the Florida HIGH LOW RAIN Glaze, director of the Lee County Department of more convenient for the public but will spread out the in the recent statewide Florida Press Association for in-depth repor- Monday, Aug 3,1987 93 74 .09 Transportation, said recently.