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mm ARTS » LEISURE: EVERY WEEK: i Islander readers Life's a beach 1B Calendar 27A I say the damdest Ostrich eggs, . Classifieds 18C i things... 7A anyone? 4B Island map 25A 1961-1986 Still first after 25 years VOL. 26, NO. 13 TUESDAY, MARCH 3>, 1987 THREE SECTIONS, 76 PAGES 50 CENTS Who's the wiser? Michael Welngart, staff member at Care and ed howl back in Its nest on Captiva last weekend. The strong winds last week. Story on page 1C. Photo by Rehabilitation of Wildlife, placed this baby great horn- owl was one of two that was blown from the nest by Rlcki Kosakow Cooper. INDEX2 •-,•.•. ALSO THIS WEEK How do you Executive women Westall isn't discouraged Arts-Leisure 4B organize new chapter when osprey parents Brldae 13B combine computers Club news 14B with seashells? of service club on Sanibel vent their indignation Fishing tips 10C Long-time Island, shellers President Kappy King Cole in- In his first osprey chick banding Nature programs 3C Margaret Thorsen and Ede vites interested Island business expedition of the season, Mark Obituary 15A Mugridge have found a way - and women to learn more about the "Bird" Westall suffered minor in- juries to his arm when an angry Police beat 4A their efforts will benefit the Sanibel fledgling Sanibel-Captiva Zonta Club. osprey mother dove at him. Shelling tips 11C Shell Museum and Research Foundation. 23B 10A The ISLANDER Tuesday, March 31, 1987 3A City hopes to gain endorsement of Realtors Tuesday for sales tax to help purchase sensitive wetlands 2A Island Shorts March 31,1987 By BARBARA BRUNDAGE directors, as do city councilmen, view a recreational facilities would not be inherent obligation and responsibility Islander staff writer real estate transaction tax as the most included. to maintain and preserve the en- viable method of funding purchase of Valtin said the average real estate vironmentally sensitive land and Religion and politics will be addressed in April State Rep. Keith Arnold (D-Fort sensitive wetlands on the Island. sale on the Island is $200,000 and the delicate ecological system of our bar- WEATHER Myers) will introduce in the 1987 rier island," Hermes wrote the mayor. Sanibel's Bob Maurer has chosen a timely topic for sponsorship of The Islander he will lead similar SCCF Chairman Jack Thomas in a total real estate sales annually exceed WATCH discussion sessions from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday Legislature a general law allowing letter to Arnold stressed that acquisi- $100 million. "Also, it is fundamental to our the subject of his first in a series of discussions about organization that the private property the media's effect on issues that affect us all. in April. The meetings will be in the Fellowship Hall at governments or municipalities on bar- tion of wetlands for preservation in A tax of % of 1 percent would Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. Ad- rier islands such as Sanibel to levy a their natural state is the foundation's generate nearly $500,000 yearly if the rights of the citizens of Sanibel be This Wednesday evening, April 1, Maurer will protected." Cooler temperatures under partly cloudy discuss how religion — Fundamentalist evangelists in mission to each session will be $5; those who want to tax of up to 2 percent on real estate top priority. (For the past five years annual sales price level remains skies are in the forecast for Southwest Florida particular — are treated by the media. The session pay for all five sessions at the first meeting this week transactions. the city has donated $10,000 each year stable. Over 10 years, the life of the bill, There was concern also by the local this week. Highs should be in the lower 70s and will be supplemented by videotapes produced by the can do so for $20. Revenue produced from the tax to an SCCF fund expressly for wetlands $5 million would be raised by the tax. membership that, "No studies have lows should dip into the 50s. There is a chance People for the American Way and by segments from All proceeds from the sessions will benefit the would be earmarked to acquire and acquisition.) Valtin said City Manager Gary Price been made by the city to determine the of showers through Friday. Ted Koppel's "Nightline" television show. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. preserve wetlands and public recrea- Now the council is looking for more has researched property assessment amount of land in question." Nor has a Last week's weather according to records tion areas. unlikely backing. * rolls and found that all the eligible land budget been determined, or a schedule Maurer is the retired president of a multi-media For more information call The Islander, 472-5185. of priority for such lands to be ac- kept by the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Com- communications firm in Washington, D.C. Under the Arnold is sponsoring the bill in the Mayor Fred Valtin reported to his remaining on the Island could be merce was as follows: House of Representatives at the re- colleagues last Tuesday that the bought for $5 million. Price arrived at quired, Hermes said. quest of the Sanibel City Council. He is Sanibel-Captiva Islands Board of this figure by calculating the purchase She said the consensus was that, HIGH LOW RAIN '55 Alive' course for older drivers offered one more time this season seeking a co-sponsor in the Senate. Realtors might be persuaded to sup- price of each parcel at five times the "Without such defined information the Monday, March 23 78 61 .12 The bill is patterned after the port the passage of a local tax bill. tax appraised value. imposition of a tax for the purchase of Tuesday, March 24 80 61 -15 The "55 Alive/Mature Driving Course" sponsored focuses on the aging process and how it affects a per- Massachusetts Land Bank Law, which Valtin said Arnold has indicated such It was council consensus that a com- such property is premature." Wednesday, March 25 82 61 .00 by the Sanibel-Captiva chapter of the American son's ability to drive. gives Nantucket Island the right to levy an endorsement would "enhance im- promise was fair exchange for local The board will be pleased, Hermes Thursday, March 26 82 68 .00 Association of Retired Persons will be held from 9 Enrollment is limited to 30 drivers and costs $7. To a 2 percent tax on all real estate tran- measurably the chances of the bill be- real estate support for the legislation. added, to appoint a committee to work Friday, March 27 80 79 1.49 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 and 8, at Sanibel Community register or for more information call instructor Ken sactions on that island. ing passed by the Legislature this Valtin stressed that his version would with the city in gathering facts, deter- Saturday, March 28 84 69 .00 Church. Higbie, 334-4473. You need not be an AARP member to In Florida as in Massachusetts, such year." have to be approved by the SCIBR mining specific areas for acquisition Sunday, March 29 83 71 .03 Designed for drivers over 50, the two-day course enroll. a tax would have to be mandated by a At their request Valtin met with membership. "We have no guarantee and establishing realistic values for the special act of the state Legislature and SCIBR directors directors earlier this that will happen, but it's worth a try," lands involved, as well as determining A check back to last year's temperatures in approved by a referendum of Sanibel month to discuss the proposed he said. the most appropriate method for late March shows this year's weather is about residents. legislation, Last week Juanita Hermes, presi- generating a source of revenue to par for the course, with the exception of last The bill first introduced by former To make the plan more palatable the dent of the SCIBR, reported to Valtin achieve the purpose. Thursday's heavy rain: Sen. Frank Mann, bucked by a strong mayor suggested reducing the tax from that a special meeting was held with Hermes said that recent increases in real estate lobby in Tallahassee, never "up to 2 percent to % of 1 percent." the general membership to discuss the the documentary stamp tax have been HIGH LOW RAIN moved out of committee in the 1985 and Valtin said the directors indicated proposed bill. earmarked for the purchase of such en- Monday, March 25,1986 76 61 .00 1986 sessions. they would prefer limiting the land She said that although the board op- vironmental property and have Tuesday, March 26,1986 76 61 .00 This time around city fathers are eligible for purchase with such poses the bill in its present form, the already generated $56 million a year Wednesday, March 27,1986 77 61 .00 looking for support close at hand. revenues to tidal flats and adjoining directors would be willing to suggest for such purposes in the state of Thursday, March 28,1986 80 73 .00 Not surprisingly, the Sanibel-Captiva backlands, fresh and saltwater mar- possible alternatives to be pursued. Florida. Friday, March 29,1986 78 65 .10 Saturday, March 30,1986 Conservation Foundation has come out shes, wetlands and mangrove forests. "Both the local board and the Florida 80 67 .00 strongly in favor of the measure. SCCF Lands suitable for beach accesses or Association of Realtors recognize the Sunday, March 31,1986 82 68 .00 While Islanders might have had to dig out raincoats and umbrellas to battle last Thursday evenings downpour, it could have been a lot worse.