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By Erik Burriss up with changes in the Land Development. can be done objectively at this point." Staff Writer Code. City Manager Judie Zimomra requested City staff is changing the phrase to "appro- the removal and the matter will again come up priately sized houses" in the work program to Although their hiring has been delayed for June 18. eliminate the perceived bias. two weeks, the city's big house consultants However, the lack of action did not translate "We're trying to be neutral," Rogers said. will not be big house consultants. into a lack of discussion. In addition to renaming the problem, the A measure hiring the "appropriately sized Councilman Steve Brown objected to the lit'iiii t' Si'ri'runcc photo staff is also looking through the budget to find house" consultant moved from the consent "disproportionately large" label which has where Clarion's fee will come from. Simply LSI City honors Urban agenda completely off the table Tuesday as city been attached to the matter saying it looks like reducing the amount of work the company will Sanibel celebrates 100 staff continues working on what the company's the city already has its mind made up on what do would mean less opportunities for public years with Urban Palmer, scope of work will be and how it will be paid. it wants its consultant to find. this week in the Islander. Tuesday's agenda included an ordinance "I think the slate would have to be wiped See CI' hiring Clarion Associates to help the city come complete clean," Brown said. "I do not feel this page 1 111 Niff $ ISLAND •2002 CLASS cleanup over aniily creates out of respect For lost brothers.

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Zero in dona, marked by a Islanders expressed their memorial service Sunday No. 1 concern — where the World Track: Center law enforcement. once stood, close to nine —See page 2 months after terrorism hit its U.S. target on Sept. 11, 2001. Respite centers for emer- gency workers are no more. A few American Red Cross ser- vice centers remain open in Nativescape anew New York City for families of Columnist Ron Sympson victims, the displaced, unem- comes out with a new ployed and underemployed. column for native Red Cross of Lee County planters. pulled out in March. Keith —See page 7 Denning, director of emer- Amy Fleming photos gency services, left with the Congrats to the grads of the island's eighth-grade graduating class at The Sanibel School, which attends to last of his crew in January. He the moment — tlien celebrates — with a full house of family and friends at the Sanibel Community House was last there in March. on Periwinkle Way. "Our major job was feed- ing, yet it was much more than Goss applauds feeding. There were mortages Historic commitment and living expenses for fami- protects Florida. lies'of victims that needed to be paid." —See page 6 Red Cross reached 55,000 families affected by the tragic three-way hit on America. "The emotional and finan- cial struggle will go on for Show of shows quite some time," Denning said. Edison College brings in "But we're in it for the long Mercer Cunningham. term." —See page 9 Eighth graders come together one last time. Sales up for island retail shops, restaurants, resorts • POLICE BLOTTER page 3 • OBITUARIES page 3 By Amy Fleming to do most of their summer shopping. Local always, around the holidays, we have some islanders came out to enjoy the long weekend, kind of deal going on." • OP-ED PAGES page 5 Staff Writer PA GE Inn status O as did visitors from as close as Fort Myers to as In the Forever Green Shopping Center, the • ISLAND ALMANAC ..page 6 They came to shop, • 8 • far away as Miami. Eileen Fisher Boutique enjoyed a good week- and they came to eat. How the "It was wild. It was really, really busy," said end, and manager Pam Burrill is looking for- • ENVIRONMENT page 7 Dena Fischer, manager of Chico's at ward to a good summer. 9 By most accounts, it resorts fared BUSINESS page 8 was a successful Me- Periwinkle Place. Chico's had their sidewalk "For us, the entire weekend was very good. • DATELINE page 12 morial Day weekend for the island's retail sale as part of Periwinkle Place's annual We always do a sidewalk sale — our customers shops and restaurants. Sidewalk sales abound- Memorial Day event, drawing in customers • TV LISTINGS page 13 ed, and proved to be a reliable way to gather in from all over south Florida ."We get a lot of See SALES • CLASSIFIEDS page 17 customers, many of whom wait for those sales people from the Miami area and Tampa - page 18 2 • Week of June 6-12, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER SANEBEL BRIEFING SAN-CAP SAMBEL City • Erik Burriss City • Erik Burriss }j [J jij jj ! xJ J. ;\J1LJ J [ J Council in brief Tower hearing continued- Sanibel's finest Originally scheduled for June 14, The city honored members of the the council postponed its hearing on a Police Department Tuesday for their cellular phone tower Verizon Wireless response to the May 10 suicide at the wants to build on the west end of the fishing pier when they "demonstrated island. Several home owners associa- their total dedication and profession- tions in the area oppose the idea. alism," City Council will instead have the A they arrived on the scene, Ofc. hearing, which Councilman Dick Dave Jalbert, Det. Scott Ashby and Walsh expects to take two days, in Acting Cmdr. Michael Murray dove mid-August. into the 20-foot-deep water off the City Attorney Doug Wyckoff pro- pier in an effort to save the victim. posed an outline for evidence submittal "They swam until they became procedure where the opponents would exhausted," Acting Chief Bill list their objections, Verizon would file Tomlinson said. "It is difficult for its supplemental material, the oppo- police because we like to think our nents would respond to that and job is saving people. We don't like to Verizon would file its rebuttal. lose." Evidence not exchanged would be Dispatchers Stephanie Dowd and barred from the hearing. Sandra Wall — who maintained the A Community Prayer Breakfast drew 1,400 Lee County residents to a morning "No one's going to be ambushed or communications links during the roundtable review of terrorism and the importance of prayer in its defeat. surprised," Wyckoff said. incident — and Auxiliary Lloyd Lentz — who was the first on the Ask and you shall receive early history like a scene — were also cited in the LJ Religion and war man recalling the City Council cleared the way for the mayor's proclamation. joys and pains of building of Woodhaven, a below mar- "I think we have the finest police Saving America growing up. He ket rate housing complex Tuesday with force anywhere around," Councilman fought the same the approval of two amendments to the Steve Brown said. By Dawn deBoer battles in a Land Development Code and a condi- Sanibel's finest 2 Editor modern world. tional use permit. Community Housing Boykin posed a and Resources, Inc. wanted the code The council also honored Urban £ f^lHt he enemy question once asked changes and permit to build a 12-unit Palmer, who Mayor Nola Theiss i to this nation of Benjamin complex on Casa Ybel Road. called "SanibePs latest practicing JL is after the Franklin in the sum- One code change allows below mar- centenarian." very soul of America." mer ol 1787 in the ket uitc housing 200 feet farther from Palmer turns 100 June 18 and his A 31-year cateei major stieels of Philadel- Periwinkle Way, the other allows below list of accomplishments and contribu- general in the U.S. Army and phia alter the writ- market rate complexes to have 12 tions to the city was so Jong the trainer of the country's ing of the U.S. instead of 10 units. The conditional use mayor had to stop and take a breath Special Forces in the war Constitution. permit allows the complex to exceed halfway through. on terroiism, faced a solemn Benjamin Franklin the site's allowed density. "The happiest day of my lite is 1,400 county residents was asked, "What right here, right now," Palmer said. Monday at Harborside Dawn deBoer photos kind ol government A big jump for sewer "What more can I say than that." Convention Center. have you given us?" Maj. Gen. William G. Boykin, connection fees Maj. Gen. William G. Franklin's answer Sanibel's finest 3 U.S. commanding general of in 1787 was, "A The council declined to extend a 10- Boykin, commanding general special warfare year old program that allowed those Long-time planning cammissloi»t /> Republic—'if you Ma fqigjedyjoj! ijb.e U.S, Army who prepaid sewer connection charges and one of the authors of the Land * ""Special Forces Airborne and can keep it." to pay an annual fee in exchange for Development Code Dick Downes currently of the John F. Kennedy Special Sept. 11 jolts such letoits, once con- hooking up latei. teceived the third of Tuesday's Warfare Center, spoke of active service in sidered history, to the foiefront of When the city took ovei the island proclamations. Downes stepped the Joint Special Operations Command Boykin's mind. sewer system, residents of vacant lots down after six and a half yeats on the and Central Intelligence Agency at a "Benjamin Frankin did not know we in unsewered areas had the option to commission last month. community interfaith prayer breakfast *would face a major crisis for the very prepay at 1991 prices as long as the "Dick has been my mentor in city feeding unity in a state of diverse parts. It heart and soul of our nation today, but he annual payments were made. Of the government," Theiss said. "I'm is an annual affair that turns away knew that as long as America existed, 200 who initially signed on, about 45 pleased we've had his services for so increasing numbers each year for lack of there always would be those who would have not hooked on and will have to long." space to accommodate more. come against it to destroy it," he said. pay the current fee. The annual fee "Sanibel is at a crossroads," The message from this war hero was "I want you to understand what I am, increased by 3 percent each year and is Downes said. While there may have no exception. See AMERICA now about $150. been one vision for the city at incor- Maj. Gen. Boykin recounted Ameria's page 16 "They bought an option for 10 years poration, now "we have a lot of ideas and it ran out," Councilman Dick of where we should go." Walsh said. With an experienced staff and a Extending the program could cost City Council that will tackle issues, the city up to $150,000 Councilman "I think you've got the tools here to Steve Brown said. do what you want to do," he said. "It may be a little selfish, but you've got an excellent Land Development Code." LJ Flagging U.S. history

Boating issues On July 14, 1777, the Stars and A Marine Advisory Committee Stripes was adopted as the official flag survey of Sanibel's boaters found of the United States of America. One the number one concern was law hundred and eight years later, B.J. enforcement. Second was keeping Cigrand, a Wisconsin schoolteacher got the canals and waterways open. the idea to designate our flag's birthday Education also made the list", "but as a day for celebration and remem- always for the other guy," committee brance among school children in his member Tom GilHs said. district. President Woodrow Wilson The committee also discovered officially established Flag Day by that 90 percent of island boaters do proclamation on May 30, 1916, until President Truman signed an Act of not use the boat ramp since they have Awarded the Purple Heart, Maj. Gen. Boykin drew thankful Americans forward. their own facilities. Congress designating June 14 of each year as National Flag Day.

ceremony with readings by is held at sunset, but to retire speaks on issues before the Lee Legion officers and prayer by the number of flags expected, County School Board. Contact Legion chaplain. the ceremony will begin at 7 Jim Jennings, 395-1208. The ceremony will close p.m. After the ceremony, mem- with the respectful burning of bers and guests will gather in The Sanibel-Captiva flags worn and faded. the Legion Hall for a late din- Republican Club changes its • fws® 17 « meeting place for June only. In prior years, unserviceable ner and entertainment, For seminar flags entrusted to the island information, call 472-9979. Next meeting is 7:30 p.m. June On Flag Day, the Sanibel- 13 at the SambeLCojmrnunity post for proper disposal aver- Unserviceable flags may be - The Sanibel Police Captiva American Legion Post aged several dozen. This year, brought to the Legion Hall Center, 2173 Periwinkle Way, No. 123 holds an annual obser- in the front meeting room. Department holds a hurricane because of the events of Sept. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, preparedness seminar 9 a.m. to vance of the day. Legionnaires, 11, the number of flags 4249 Sanibel Captiva Road, First speaker Marshall Sons of the American Legion Bower is running for state 11 a.m., June 17, at Sundial amassed thus far is four times Mile Marker No. 3. Beach and Tennis Resort, 1451 and Auxiliary members will that. attorney. Gene Able, candidate assemble for a somber outdoor for School Board District 1, Middle Gulf Drive. For more Traditionally, the ceremony information, call 472-3111. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June £i

Lee Island Coast Blotter • Anne Bellew

Roger C. Schneider REMEMBERING FOREVE That's a big one Fort Myers resident Roger A Dunes' resident reported a Schneider, 75, died June I, large alligator in his yard. Officer 2002. After moving to Bill Dalton responded to find a 12- Southwest Florida 26 years foot 'gator next to the man's drive- ago, he was employed with way, but it retreated as Dalton Super Pails Automotive approached and did not exhibit Warehouse. He attended the signs of aggressiveness. First Christian Church. Schneider is survived by his wife Blanca Schneider; four Idle speed is idle speed children — Mark Schneider and Jane Marie Cechman, both Edward A. Kovach, Jr. of of Fort Myers, Peggy Ann Dunedin was cited for violating the Taber of Con way, Ark. and ^wm,,? idle speed zone west of the cause- Kent M. Schneider of Cape way in San Carlos Bay. He was Coral; and 10 grandchilsren. also warned for having no Type IV Services were held At left, father personal flotation device. Wednesday followed by and daughter remember entombment at Coral Ridge through the Lost and found Cemetery. years as the Color Guard • A Gumbo Limbo resident Stella Heinstein was honored reported that her son's bike had at Shell Point been stolen from the bus stop at by the U.S. Dixie Beach and Bunting on May Long-time Sanibel and Fort Marine Corps. 23. She said they had been search- Myers resident Stella ing the neighborhood since then, Heinstein died on May 26, thinking they might find it. The 2002 after an extended battle month later. "That was a terrible time for me," said bike is a blue and black Raleigh with ovarian cancer. She was • Flagging the future mountain bike with straight han- 80 years old. Kemper. "My brother was a special person, and while we occasionally fought like broth- dlebars and a ripped seat. It's She is survived by her hus- Husband, wife create in love worth about $450. ' band, Warner Heinstein; two and respect for lost brothers ers often do, it was a devastating blow to daughters — Connie Walters lose him." • A visitor from Stratford, Conn, and her husband, Tracy, and hell Point icsidents Kcmpcr and When the terrorist attacks occurred last reported he had lost eight $100 Nancy Nolan and her husband, Elizabeth Lorraine raised the flag yeai, Kempu and his wife, Elizabeth, were bills. He said he had paid his toll Thursday to commemorate Ihe spuired to lake action and create a memorial on the way to the island, then put John; two grandchildren — S the money between his legs. He Amanda and Tracy Walters; establishment of The Farinash-Lorraine to their brotheis and fathers who served this American Flag Memorial Fund by Shell country so faithfully in the World Wars'. then went to East End Deli; he and five brothers and six sis- speculated that the money might ters in Canada. Point residents Kemper and Fh/abeth Kempei's lather, Alfred Lennox Lorraine Lorraine. The U.S. Marine Corps provided Sr., was a seigeant with Company F, the have fallen out of the car at that Contributions honoring the Color Guard on the east flag court in The 104th Ammo Train in World War 1. His time but no one in the neighbor- Stella's memory may made to Woodlands. brother, Alfred Lennox Lorraine Jr., was a hood had seen it. Hope Hospice, 9470 lieutanent in the U.S. Naval Reserve. HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers Kemper Lorraine, a retiree now living ut. • A Sanibel woman culled police The Woodlands at Shell Point Retirement Lorraine Jr. received the Distinguished on May 31 to report thai on May 33908 or to Church of the Community, still thinks back with deep fond- Flying Cross, an Air Medal and a Purple 13 she had lost her $4,000 white Resurrection, 8121 Cypress ness to the older brother who gave his life Heart for his heroic efforts during the war, and yellow gold diamond bracelet. Lake Drive, Fort Myers 33919. for this country. which led In his death. She described it as having, 112 dia- Please, no flowers. In September 1944, Kemper was 17 and a I'.li/.ahelli Lorraine s laUicr, .lames SkTliii monds we'iy.hirni, ahoul l) carats, A memorial service will be freshman in college when he heaul llie news I ariaasli, was in iln QuarU'i master ('MIJ, , • A LaKc N'ltiK'X loidenl K-poil- held July 16, at 6 p.m. at the jjbout his older brother. tbo 5tb Fidd Army in World War 1 and her Church of the Resurrection. Following in his beloved brother's foot- brother served as a captain in ihe Air Force stolen sometime between 5 p.m. an steps, and against his mother's wishes, in World War II. Capt. Farinash received a June I and 7 a.ni. June 2. Kemper enlisted in the Naval Air Corps a Purple Heart during his years in service. Homelessness Plain and simple granted reprieve Officer TC Tyus asked the For Lee County's esti- Public Works Department to re- mated 2,000 homeless, the install the plain-spoken and obvi- Florida Department of ous "N.o Alcohol on Pier" signs Children and Families which were removed when the sends aid in the way of On Record • Sanibe! Wildlife Committee's more aes- $227,098 to the Salvation thetically-pleasing signs were put Army, Lutheran Services As of April 28, 2002, new M. Jeromin—213 Daniel. Marie Jensen—Loggerhead in place a year ago. The report stat- and Department of Human home and/or property -own- $811,000: Charles D. & Cay-Unit 351. ed since that time more people Services. The money is ers on the islands include: Patricia A. Young—1743 $242,000: E22 Tennis Place " claim, "I didn't see the sign," than part of a $3.8 million (Addresses are Sanibel unless Jewel Box. LLC—Tennisplace-Unit E22. he did before. - grant awarded statewide otherwise indicated.) $350,000: Christopher J. $303,000: Peter C. & Ellen programs and services. Millard, Trustee; Tim Millard Scrivner—Sanibel Sunset-Unit On the road Lee County Human Non-Condos: Trust, et al—638 Lake Murex; 102. Services received $49,760 $460,000: Glenn L. Fischer $400,000: DeVasconcellos Casa Ybel & Causeway Road for its LIFT Supportive and Douglas E. Fischer—4570 Jayme Smith & Sarah Smith— Permits issued by Sanibel (30 mph) Housing program. The Panama Shell, North Captiva. 2596 Roosevelt. Building Department from • George B. Austin,. Lakeland, department received $385,000: John S. & Sandra $422,500: Stephen L. & May 17-24 included the fol- Fla.: Violation of a traffic control $17,245 for a Homeless L. Glass—0 Ardsley Way. Kathleen A. Elliott—5773 lowing: device—48. • Donald Lee O'Brian, Management Information $2,300,000: Ernest W. San-Cap. $8,940: Moscarello, 700 Greeley Col.: 53 mph. System. Salvation Army Moody—1196 Bay. Nerita; and $14,400: Jenks, • Saundra G. Healy, Sanibel: 51 received $114,660 for $810,000: Joseph C. & Joyce Condos: 5838 Pine Tree—screen enclo- mph (The report noted that she was medical outreach and tran- A. Gifnotti—832 Birdie View. sure by Screen Enclosure on her cell phone as well. sitional housing. Lutheran $586,000: Tracy L. Meinson, $440,000: Lee Roeder—3825 Trustee— Services. Services received $45,433 Coquina. See POLICE for two outreach vans. Oceans Reach-Unit $B 1. See DEEDS $565,000: Michael E. & Alice $487,500: Erich K. & Ann page 4 page 14'

who spend hours reeling through old microfilm do find. • A PeepSe's view Call it a clip-note verison of Florida politics, because in less than an hour, Peeples ventured from 1821 when Telling it like it is Florida first became a possession of the United States to By Dawn deBoer statehood in 1845 and the juicer costs of setting up state Editor government. But facts always remained the course of his entertainment and intrigue. man of history let .A favorite Sanibel story for Peeples puts a group of loose a familarity with New York promoters on its shores in 1830 after con- A, Florida that few get a chance to experience vincing the Legislative Counsel to incorporate not just unless you befriend him or tune in for his Monday one city, but two, for this barrier island. morning radio show at 90.1 on the FM dial, 7:30 a.m. "So you have the city of Sanibel in the 1830s, but the sharp. first night people were "there, a thunderstorm fell several It was National Public Radio's Vernon Peeples at inches of rain washing away their crude cabins and per- Shell Point, reminiscing about the way things were in See PEEPLES the Sunshine state with historical gossip only those page 10 Listeners left their radios at home Dawn deBoer photo 4 Q Week of June 6-12, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

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Dawn deBoer photo Redfish Pass While the bells rang out last week at Barnes and Nobles, the dollars almost Hi 12:12a 1:15a 2:13a 3:12a 4:14a rolled in for the Canterbury School Handbell Chorus after a request from Lo 4:42a 5:09a 5:31a 5:48a 6:04a — — a Fort Myers' bride-to-be for a wedding song got the couple interested in Hi 11:10a 11:31a a wedding performance as well. The band's leader and school instructor, 11:56a 12:24p 12:58p 1:38p 2:24P Cathy Truesdale, reported she had first to check on school policy before Lo 6:13p 6:55p 7:35p 8:16p 9:00p 9:46p 1Q:34p committing. No pressure there. In on the performance was Sanibel 10th- grader Setn Gleeson, third in from the end, ringing in his second year with the chorus. .-•••••' '; . .J island REPORTER Canterbury students quality for TIP • SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Two Sanibel high schoolers got a jump Schultz and Scott Steele. Johnson and 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 on college this summer when the Morris will attend Davidson to take Canterbury School offered the SAT I, Algebra I. [email protected] which is normally not given until the Four fellow high schoolers are also The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper of record, junior year of high school. taking on college courses this summer, published each Thursday with more than 4,500 paid The results sent seven Canterbury including two young Sanibelers. This summer Stephanie Hon, a rising subscribers, and is the primary news source for islanders. School 7th Graders to Duke University this year. 10th grader, will attend Duke to take con- EDITORIAL Phone: (239) 472-1587« Fax: (239) 472-8398 With them also go Jane Fisher of troversial politics. Sanibel, a rising ninth grader, who will Mike Rubenstein, also a rising 10th Jack attend Duke University Marine Lab for a grader, will take a three-week genetic- Glarrow e course on Behavioral Ecology. scourse at Duke.

Publisher .*-•* Jacob Fisher of Sanibel, a rising 11th Founded in 1964, Canterbury School grader, will attend Duke University to in Fort Myers is an independent, college $ take Game Theory: Economics. preparatory school accredited by the

r "•; 1 « i The students took the test and qualified Florida Council of Independent Schools t - -1 Dawn Erik to attend academic summer programs and a member of the National Association Karen Amy Mike of Independent Schools. With students deBoer Burriss Nelson Fleming Hannan held at Duke and Davidson College. Editor •• Reporter Reporter Reporter Copy Editor Attaining the honor are Hannah from intermediate kindergarten through Brothers, Alex Johnson, Josh Kushner, Grade 12, Canterbury's enrollment is Elise Mantell, Daniel Morris, Scott about 650. Tonya ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY Squibb Group Advertising Publisher Deadlines Display: $19,000: Thistle Lodge, 2255 West Gulf- NoonTuesday DEEDS roof by West Coast Roofing and Classified: Waterproofing. 4 p.m. Monday From page 3 $13,000: Torpey, 1716 Jewel Box—window Holidays: replacement & tile work by Matthew A. Marguerite John (Schedule Michael Burns $31,800: Sanibel Arms West, 827 East Kirchner. Christmas changes) Pistella $13,225: Cleary, 1156 Golden Olive- Acct. Exec. Acct. Exec. Staff photographer Gulf—roof by Sutter Roofing. Renny $1,500: Sanibel Moorings, 845 East Gulf- screen enclosure by Fabri-Tech. Severance CLASSIFIEDS » SUBSCRIPTIONS PRODUCTION demolition of boat lift by Sunray Marine. $17,000: Sanctuary Golf Club, 2801 Executive Editor $12,000: Klaskin, High Tide-Unit B302— Wulfert—golf cart paths. Subscriptions demolition of interior finished by Lawrence $6,000: Herman, 799 Casa.Ybel—window L" Mail delivery for 1 year — Thomas Enterprises. replacement by John E. Tharp. Florida taxes included: $800,000: Hanson, 1834 Woodring; and $5,722: Reilly, 940 South Yachtsman—roof Lee County, $25; $700,000: Cimiluca, 2287 Starfish—single by Camp-Rigby Roofing & Sheet Metal. U.S. or. split, $31. family residence w/impact fees by The $11,040: Kauffman, 615 Lighthouse; and Wolter Group. $10,595: Ospa, 2154 Starfish—screen enclosure by Freedom Screening. Shirlene Postal Information Jo $4,000: Burns, 1552 Royal Poinciana— fi Grasgreen Periodical-rate postage paid at Roofing by Infinger Professional Roofing. $150: Mangino, 888 Rabbit—LP tank by t'. Nicholas Anne Classified Sanibel Post Office, FL Amerigas. Supervisor $20,000: Siderys, Sundial East-Unit Bellew Subscriptions Postmaster: L404-—interior remodel by Homes. $8,500: Kindt, 561 Lake Murex—addi- Associate Send address changes to the tion/remodel by Sandpiper Homes. Editor $80,000: Bachman, Clamshell-Unit E— Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 Printed on M recycled paper addition/remodel by Dan Hahn Custom $12,150: Eger, 1770 Dixie Beach—demoli- Member • Florida Press Association Sanibel, FL 33957 with low-rub, Carpentry. tion of singte family residence; and $100: • Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce soy ink. septic abandonment by Cougar Contracting. Affiliate member • Board of Realtors $200: Hetmanek, 448 Glory Circle—LP ©2001 BREEZE CORP. tanks by Ferrellgas. $4,900: Filosa, 1873 Farm Trail—shutters FPA award-winning newspaper by Seminole Wind. ISLAND REPORTER • Week

Sn View ® THE EDITOR 472-1587 DAWNDEBOER Island insights and perspectives have a voice here. THE OP-ED -PAGE voice AS OF *5T7 Sanlbel gov gets WHAT "TO P© WtlH THAT t'lL the job done

ur City officials and staff are all grown-ups and capable of Otalcing care of themselves. But they are generally gracious and well- mannered people, not inclined to com- plain (or make what could be interpreted as self-serving remarks) in response to- public criticism. So it may be time for others, in the light of such criticism, to rise to their defense on the job they have been doing on behalf COTl of the rest of us. Committee Let's stipulate at the of the Islands outset that none of our Board of City officials or staff is, or claims to be, Directors perfect in all aspects. We often use the word * 'famous last quotes' LETTERS TO THE EDITOR "paradise" in describ- ing our island, but it is VERNON PEEPLES Forcing the issue of the planning board. The issue of "large a paradise that needs sewers, debates the National Public Radio host • Hazel Schuller, Sanibel houses" is being addressed because of merits of beach renourishment, struggles Sanibel residents' complaints to the with mounting traffic, must regulate to To the editor: Planning Board. Some of her comments protect the environment without "There's a lot of fiction were taken out of context in his letter. encroaching on our basic liberties, and being told about Florida, and Early Saturday morning on May 18, We live on a very special island. Not on top of all this, has to find the money that's rather annoying. In people on bikes were forced into the only is it one of a kind, but it is a very, to do the job without over-taxing its citi- fact, it's probably a disad- street three times. The Sanibel Bike Club very, small island. The closest analogy is zens. vantage to know the facts congregated on the bikepath at Middle Nantucket Island. The residents there With a menu like that, decisions will because you can't catch up Gulf Drive at the Holiday Inn entrance have very tightly controlled the develop- be questioned and policy will be made with the stories that are and again on Casa Ybel Road. A large ment of their island from the very begin- and carried out by imperfect human being told about Florida. puppy on a leash interfered with safe bik- ning. All building on Nantucket, residen- beings. So there will always be reasons ". . . . Sen. Bob Graham ing also. tial and commercial, are subject to very to criticize or second-guess the govern- has referred to Florida as the Perhaps the best future solution, strict zoning and conforming codes. ment — which is true not only here but mistress state, and to some besides sharing the pavement, is a path Nantucket has a history of the old whal- throughout the state and across the extent that's true. People for bikes on on,e side and a sidewalk-trail ing town that it was and it still has nation. In our little corner of the world, have a great love affair with at the opposite side of the streets. retained that look of the past — and however, we sometimes wonder if ample Florida, but they don't make always will — because the residents want credit goes to the continuing end-product a commitment. it that way! of Sanibel governance. Let's review the "Charlotte County alone Homing in views The residents here also want the build- has a 50 percent turnover in bidding: • Barbara Anderson, Sanibel ing on Sanibel to keep the tradition of a They said it couldn't be done, but we its population every eight sanctuary island that has natural lush years. Essentially that is true Editors' note: In correcting an inaccu- will keep our causeway islands, the racy of a letter which first appeared in foliage, natural beautiful beaches, and drawbridge and low bridges with open for all of Florida. There is no "beachy. Old Florida-style" homes thai institutional memory here. the May 23 Island Reporter, the letter is railings — thanks to our city's negotiat- published hclow in correct form. are an appropriate si/r. tor this liule ing skills and the efforts or" ordinary citi- Population turnover is too island. '1 lieiv Is a "lucliuu" ol nWl - nwMjind.4t.jias enormous "Mtts who servejdbn the Bridge-CaiW-fr* To the ediiQEf> ~ ,.. . Siuubol. The residents here are conserva- way committee. • •'HffiplWhiffins.politically, -• :-• " . tive find low key.. Even though there in . The city acquired the Mariner com- socially, economically and 1 was surprised by Stephen Sxnith.'s wealth here, the residents here do nor mercial strip at our island's entrance to every other way. words in the May 16 Island Reporter in need ro dispJay it. Those that have it do ensure that natural habitat will not be "You really can't have the reference to a Letter to the Editor from not need to flaunt it. replaced by a development that threat- same feeling for an area Marie Gargano, in which she asked Ostentatiousness is not appropriate on ened to exacerbate our already-difficult where you live, that you Sanibel residents to live in peace and har- Sanibel in any form, including houses. It traffic problem. And it succeeded in might have had where you mony even when they disagree with their is just plain tacky! The new faux man- winning a grant from the state thai will grew up, if you 're only going neighbors. sions popping up everywhere are ruining pay some $2 million of the cost. to be here six or eight years. Mrs. Gargano has been a longtime res- Sanibel, and we don't like it: All garnish A master plan has been approved to You simply cannot have the ident of Sanibel and a respected member homes belong somewhere else like Miami upgrade and expand our island's recre- same emotional feeling, or Beach. Not Sanibel. ational facilities, taking into account cur- feeling of responsibility, rent and future needs and all age groups, when you are a transit:" from seniors to children. • For the first time in our history, the Reporter's Notebook Send your letters to Letters to the Editor • The Reporter city is moving pro-actively, with the help Dawn deBoer of the City Traffic Committee, to engage P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957. Fax: (239) 472-8398 •_ the issue of mounting traffic and conges- Letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. We reserve the tion. There is no guarantee of success, right to edit letters for style, grammar and length. but neither is the problem any longer being ignored. See VOICE james Bovard • America's pro-terrorism aid program page 10 Jamesfames BovardBovard TT^. residenrpcirlpnt BusRnch finnniinr-pannounceHd organizations in the world, with fingernails, and punctures with is with The he plans to boost respect to racking up impressive sharp objects." Sen. Paul Future of American foreign aid by body counts. Foreign aid has been Wellstone (D-Minn.), who sup- An apology due Freedom P ports the aid to Uzbekistan, Foundation 50 percent — to more than $15 aptly described as handouts "from based out of billion a year. While Bush's governments, to governments, for stressed that it is "terribly impor- • Referring to an op-ed page governments." tant that we not uncritically align article ["For islanders only," Fairfax, Va. proclamation was widely praised as a sign of American generosity, The U.S. government will give ourselves with governments which March 7 Island Reporter] little attention is being paid to the more than $120 million this year torture citizens," discussing Letters to the Editor hypocrisy behind his policies. to the government of Uzbekistan, a But what is the difference from off-island residents, Stephen Unfortunately, American foreign convenient ally in the war against between uncritically and critically Smith of Sanibel attributed the aid could result in new chains and the Taliban and al-Qaeda. The nit- using U.S. tax dollars to under- issue raised to Marie Gargano, . fetters for downtrodden foreigners. pickers at Human Rights Watch write torture? who was not quoted in the article. The U.S. government gives have complained about Uzbek Many regimes with dubious Comments made were by Phyllis more than $10 billion in foreign government officials seeking to human rights' records collect wind- Bogen of Sanibel, not Gargano, aid each year to foreign govern- enlighten dissidents with methods falls from American taxpayers, as Smith stated in his letter. We ments and foreign and internation- such as "beatings, electric shock, including Egypt (which routinely apologize for not catching the al organizations. Tyrannical temporary suffocation, hanging by inaccurate reference.' the ankles or wrists, removal of See AID regimes are the worst terrorist page 19

It's oor gov residents. The city uses a staggered elected in or out at one time. Mayor's Office 472-4135 The Council hires the city timeframe, electing two council The city's mayor is elected City Manager^ Office 472-3700 On Sanibel, the island's gov- manager who hires the staff members every four years, and annually from council. ernment is run by city manager to run the city's day-to-day another two.the alternative four • Online, City of Sanibel, Sanibel Police 472-3111 backed by five city council mem- services. years. City Council is never City Rec Department 472-6477 bers elected-at-large by island i/Veekof June 6-12, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

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Congressman Goss ISLAND ALMANAC Historic commitment protects Florida ecosystem. U.S. Rep. Porter Goss applauded last week's agree- Historically, Big Cypress National Preserve's Shell 'animals' ment to buy back the oil and gas leases in Destin Dome 729,000 acres next to the Everglades National Park, the and the Big Cypress National Preserve. 26,400-acre Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in "Many of us have worked diligently with the admin- Collier County and 35,000-acre Ten Thousand Islands on video istration and Governor of Florida for many years to National Wildlife Refuge in Collier County were estab- make this happen," Goss reported. "This is a tremen- lished partially on land donated by the Collier family. dous boost for Florida's natural resources." The Collier family retained its rights to oil and gas 25 years ago • June 3, 1977 The agreement reached by President Bush and the exploration and still owns 72 percent of the oil and gas U.S. Departments of Interior and Justice essentially pro- rights in these areas. tects the fragile areas offshore from Pensacola and in To some, the possibility of burly Sanibel native Under the recent agreement announced, the U.S. Ralph Woodring being cast in the starring role of a the Florida Everglades ecosystem, Goss said. Department of Interior will buy out the Colliers' oil and "Florida can breathe a huge sigh ol relief for this children's television show could be equated with gas rights in Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Don Ricldes being acquiring the lead role in the delicate environment now protected from oil drilling so Panther NWR and Ten Thousand Islands NWR. that future generations can enjoy what we in Florida "Bishop Fulton Sheen Story," but on Monday and Further development within these areas will be pre- Tuesday, Woodring was a star. have come to cheii.sh. This is an historic partnership cluded once the rights are acquired and retired," Goss and makes the preservation of the Floiida's unique envi- A commercial bait fisherman and owner of the said. The Colliers will receive either cash or credits that Bait Box, Woodring will be a feature performer on ronment a No. I priority." could be used toward other federal oil and gas leases The agreement is the second made for the Everglades an upcoming ABC-TV presentation of "Animals, subject to Congressional approval. Animals, Animals." The segment featuring Woodring deals with shells on and around the island. • •i%'?'ffi«S;»*&•••-!•••'''•'•'$*{>?•• ffi~'• V -'• •-K: "We found Ralph to be a most impressive guy," producer Jake Haselkorn said. "He was not only And ringing our bells, Just riding our bikes knowledgeable on the area, but he translated that Song of the island I'm riding my bike Love riding our bikes and ringing our bell, information to the cameras — and I'm sure to our That old bike trail On Sanibel, On Sanibel. Later on I'll find viewers — in a manner that was above and beyond Just riding my bike A real swell shell, our expectations." We've heen coming lo And ringing my bell, We're riding our bikes With Katie Ash Sanibel for 30 yews, Our Love riding my bike On Sanibel, And Taylor Michelle. 10 years ago • June 12, 1992 girls. Ash and Tay, will go On Sanibel, Watching gators and nowhere else, so we will Jitsl riding my bike birds and jelling swell. I'm riding my bike Landmark accidently burns leave Atlanta at 3:15 a.m. And ringing my bell. It's Heaven on a stick, On Sanibel, tomorrow for another 10 In Sanibel, Just riding my bike The Gavin Telegraph House on the J.N. "Ding" days on Sanibel. Here is I'm riding my bike Love riding our bikes And feeling swell, Darling National Wildlife Refuge grounds was our bike-riding song. 1 on Sanibel, On the old bike trail. Love riding my bike accidently destroyed during a controlled burn. would like to surprise the With Katie Ash On the old bike trail, The structure was a 10-foot by 10-foot tin build- girls with their song. Dad And Taylor Michelle, Just riding our bikes It's easy to tell ing which the city was considering naming to the We're ridding our bikes On Sanib&l, You're on Sanibel. National Register of Historic Landmarks. "It was totally a mistake, and we are very sorry it happened," said Lou Hinds, the refuge manager. "It had some historic significance for the city, and we are really embarrassed." 5 years ago • June 6, 1997 Hurricane Season is Here! Renter dedicates building The building is not hot pink and doesn't have flamingoes but it will be known as Thompson Hall, named for the owner of Lazy Flamingo USA, Inc. ARE YOU READY? Larry Thompson was recognized for his efforts in completing the renovation of the new building at • Residents the Children's Education Center of the Islands Sunday. • Business Owners Parents and children gathered to celebrate the completion of the building that had been donated • Employees and Visitors and relocated on the school grounds four years ago where it sat waiting repairs. "At a parents' meeting I opened my big mouth City of Sanibel's and said 'I'll get that done,'" Thompson said. 1 year ago • June 7, 2001 Hurricane Hinds leaves 'Ding' Lou Hinds, refuge manager of J.N. 'Ding' Preparedness Darling has been selected for a position in Atlanta as refuge supervisor for the state of Florida. He starts in August, 11 years after he came to Seminar Sanibel. His tenure on the island is second only to that of the first refuge manger, Tommy Wood, who was here from 1949 to 1971. "This has been one of the most rewarding expe- June 17, 2002 9:00am - 11:00am riences any refuge manager could possibly have," Hinds said, "mainly because of the enormous com- Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort munity support. Islanders truly care about the 1451 Middle Gulf Drive refuge, they treat it as their own." Sanibel, Florida 33957 COUNTY IT IS A MATTER OF LIFE From page 2 completed in the last three years include Daniels AND DEATH - Parkway (from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy.); McGregor Boulevard (from Iona Road to Griffin Boulevard); BE THERE! College Parkway (from McGregor Boulevard to U.S. 41); Bonita Beach Road (from Arroyal Road to Old 41) — design completed; Colonial Boulevard (from U.S. 41 For further information please contact: to Evans Avenue); Corkscrew Road (from U.S. 4] to Sandy Lane) — design done, construction this summer Sanibel Police Department LeeScape is the name given to Lee County's Roadway Landscaping Master Plan, approved by the County Acting Bureau Commander Michael Murray Commission in October 1998 after the citizens' Roadway Landscape Advisory Committee spent 11 months holding public meetings and drafting the 181- 239-472-3111 page plan. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of June 6-12, 2002 Q 7 Sanibel recycles • info 472-1179 THE ENVIRONMENT Growing • nativescape hydrangeas Doing the ear Ron: As a subscriber, I Denjoy youi gar- gumbo limbo dening column. I have a inend who lives in Fort Laudeidale and is a trans- By Ron Sympson plant fiom the Cape Cod Special to the Reporter area. She loves and misses hei hydrangeas, which The gumbo limbo (Buisera simaruba) is a native oi" thrive in the Cape Cod cli- the coastal South Floiida hammocks, as well as the mate and sandy soil. Is it Bahamas, Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. possible to plant The name 'gumbo" is likely derived from the fact that hydrangeas in the hot Fort the Miccosukees of South Florida once used the sap Laudcrdale climate? If not, Island from the tree to trap birds by spreading it on tree limbs is there a hybrid or similar and boiled the sap to create a gum they used in building plant that can act as a sub- canoes. The leaves were used to make tea and as a rem- Gardening edy for snake bites. stitute? Appreciate your help — Kathleen Ron Sympson The gumbo limbo is known as the "tourist tree" Fitzgerald, Sanibel because its bark peels away, revealing a leddish trunk, similar lo a tourist's sunburn. It is moderately salt-toler- // you have a ant and drought-tolerant and will grow in practically any Deai Kathleen: My question jot Ron answei is a guaided soil, but is very sensitive to frost. It can be propagated Sympson to answer by simply sticking a branch into the ground and water- "maybe." And since Fort in his column, you Lauderdale and Southwest ing faithfully until leaves emerge. In fact, gumbo limbos can reach him via e- are planted as "living fencer," in some countries by Florida are both in USDA mail at ronsymp- Zone 10, my comments are sticking limbs close together in the ground and keeping [email protected], the tops trimmed. applicable to our area, as or by snail mail at well. P.O. Box 809, The fruit is a favorite of many birds, including fly- There are two species of Sanibel, FL 33957. catchers, mockingbirds, naturalized parrots and vireos. hydrangea that grow in the The larva oi the dingy purple-wing butterfly feeds on its Sunshine State — the one leaves. The gumbo limbo is deciduous and in its natural setting loses its leaves once a year. Leaf drop can be of which your Cape Cod Gumbo limbo tree transplant friend in so greatly reduced by regular irrigation during periods of fond, and the other a drought. It also is helpful to apply a thick layer of mulch canopy. While the gumbo limbo tree is practically main- out a couple of feet from the trunk to the drip line, or Florida native. The problem is that both species tenance-free, semi-annual fertilization is helpful. are better acclimated to more noithern aieas of our state, so that growing either in South Florida would tequire a trifecta of good luck, TLC and Check out some natow© facets optimum giowing conditions. Hydrangea macrophylla is the lypc with which Name, gumbo limbo (Burseni dingy puiplc-wing buUeiily Si1 I'd oi buuv I) most ol us aie lamihai, eithei liom oui |omiei simaiuba). Foliage: Clustered and p . uUni"s lives up Noilh, in iiom Hie polled 1 lyili.in»i_a, Family Buisei.icae No known with "lossy j'leeu Ic.iik-ts \o \ S.ilt InUl ma MoiU'i \\\ AVUHI 1 with then thcciy dusk i •- o! MUL OI pink llowcr icl.itives Also known as \in\u\l niches Ion* lVn<\uou . 1 t. ,\\ \u>\i available Irani lloiists loi Eastei and Mothers in i , Wi ,1 IIKIWIII Iliu \i \M "in m w uiti i m v M n • i\\ Day. This Hydrangea is a native of Japan and produces mounded heads of flowers that may be — % -r T ~t ^Cy' TIPS Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Central Fruit: Angled, dark-red pock, nig (Fie dry season. Apply mul blue, pink, or a dirty white. The color differences America and the West Indies. 1/2-ineh long, which split when are not produced by different varieties of the one foot from trunk to edge of leaf USDA zones 10B and It ripe, Develops late summer. canopy. Fertilize once or twice a species, but rather as a sort of a floral litmus reac- Wildlife value: Fruit is a Soil requirements: Almost any. tion to the soil in which they are planted. Flowers year. favorite of many birds, including Light requirement: Full sun to Pests: Caterpillars, borers. will be blue with acid soil, pink with alkaline soil, flycatchers, mockingbirds, parrots « light shade. and white with a soil of neutral pH. and vireos. Larval host plant of Growth rate; Fast. If you want to try your hand at the hydrangea in our area, plant it in a shady area blocked by walls and other plant life that will provide a cool- er micro-climate. Be aware that both the buds and young leaves are poisonous, and that the plant is The Snowy Plover Nest Countdown • Week 13 deciduous, meaning that it is likely to lose its leaves at least once a year. , the biids and the eggs are so And finally, if you live near the beach, your By Karen Nelson well camouflaged that if the chances of success are even further reduced, Staff writer H Nest recap sand-colored birds aie not mov- because this hydrangea is not salt-tolerant. But ing, they aie almost impossible then again, neither is the Florida native One new nest was found, Total nests: 21, including 4 failed and to see. Hydrangea quercifolia, known commonly as bringing the total to 21 nests, including the four failed nests. 2 probable second clutches To protect the nests, please Oakleaf Hydrangea because of its oak-shaped Now with eggs: 4 nests leaves. The same cautions and planting advise There are now four nests with eggs observe the following guide- apply to this plant as to the common Hydrangea. and 13 nests have hatched and/or lines: 1) Observe the warning fledged. Of the four newer nests, it signs and stay out of ienced-ofi The Oakleaf Hydiangea is a shrub that can appears that two of those nests are double-clutches, or areas. 2) Keep your dog on a leash. 3) Minimize your leach 6 feet m height and likes shady areas. Its the second nest for pairs that have already fledged one disturbance to shoicbiids by walking aiound them 4) flowers are produced in the summer on upright set of chicks. Keep beach furniture below the lower dune vegetation panicles and perform a seasonal transformation in line at all times. 5) Do not rly kites neai a nest; the birds color from white to pink to brown. With fewer than 200 pairs of snowy plovers in of mistake the kite for a big laptor and panic The leaves aie colorful, too, changing from Florida, the bird is on the state's endangered list. The green to shades of red and orange during the fall. SCCF will post and stake off nests and track them • To leam moie about the SCCF snowy plovei Hack- The Oakicaf Hydrangea requires rich, acid soil. throughout the March-to-July nesting season. Snowy ing program, call Brad Smith al the Sambel-Captiva plovers nest on the beach just below the grass line. Both Conservation Foundation at 472-2329 (If you have a question for Ron Sympson to answer in his column, you can reach him via e- mail at [email protected], by snail mail at P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957, or by fax at (239) 415-0577.) PAT'S BARBER ON PREMISES' i&aK:-^' '?CO>t(o-i -Kind! U FACIALS! MANICURES! FINE FURNITURE & ANTIQUES Sanibel PEDICURES! Chiropractic • LEATHER AND IRON DESK Style Cuts ^17* Blow Drv 1> 17 Call Anytime • MAITLAND SMITH Shampoo and Set $17 • Men s Cut $11 • Body Waxing • 1'enm & Specialty Peims 472-0900 SOFA TABLE • Acrylic i Sculpted Nails 17\7 Periwinkle Way 13101 McGregor Blvd. MATRIX, GOLDWELLAVEDA, {across from ]erry's) Ft. Myers, Fl. 33908 PAUL MITCHELL DR. MICHAEL TOUSANO • DR. DAREN FITZPATRICK OPLN Mori -Sal Ham Spin • Headaches • Neck Pain • Backaches 224SPERIWINM I \V\Y IN SAMH1 I SQl \RI « Arm/Leg Pain • Tingling/Numbness 8 • Week of June 6-12, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

BUSINESS &• FINANCE Summer going strong for island resort accommodations

By Amy Fleming repeat customers, many of whom live in Staff Writer other parts of Florida, and that the inter- net has been crucial in attracting new It used to be that Memorial Day people to the resort. "The European fac- marked the end of season and the unoffi- tion seems to have dwindled even prior cial beginning of a long, hot but quiet to September 11 - that's been a down- summer. On the islands though, the sea- trend anyways. The internet has been son is just getting its second wind. The phenomenal — the chamber website has current lull in traffic and slowdown in been so helpful for us in taking up any business is just until the kids get out of slack that may be occurring." school, and Mom and Dad can get the Back on Sanibel, Rick Flanagan, SUV's and mini-vans packed up and on owner of The Parrot's Nest, is looking the road to Sanibel and Captiva. forward to a brisk summer business after "Things have happened recently that a slow spring. "We have half new and will have an impact on the summer sea- half repeat business. We're expecting a son," said Steve Greenstein, Executive good summer filled with lots of folks Director of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber from the east coast coming for long get- of Commerce. Last month, the Travel away weekends and a week's vacation." Flanagan added that Superior Small Channel picked Sanibel as one of its Walking the islands to shop Michael-Pistella photo "Top Ten Florida Beaches," and the seg- Lodgings, an organization with about 45 ment will be aired repeatedly beginning to make our summer and fall seasons mertime success to advertising in other members in Lee County has poured in early fall. "This month, we were con- more successful." Florida cities. advertising dollars into Florida's east tacted by WSVN, Channel 7 (a Fox affil- The folks at the Sundial Beach Resort Business seems to be pulling out of coast cities in an effort to attract busi- iate) in Miami and informed that their are confident that this summer will be a the downturn experienced after ness from those cities. viewers had selected Sanibel and Captiva good one. "As schools start to go into September 11. "Advance bookings for Business was up six percent over last as the best getaway weekend destina- summer break, we get very busy again," the summer are up from last year," said year for Billy's Rentals, according to tion." The segment aired in Miami on said General Manager Pete Adania. Adania. "From here on out, we're going owner Billy Kirkland. "We're getting May 16, 17, and 18. Also, USA Today is "June 15 to mid August is looking very to be back to normal." more internet orders, as people arc plan- doing a story on Sanibel and Captiva's strong — we're even ahead of last year." Things are looking up for the small ning trips on shorter time- we have a lot choice as one of "America's Best Adania noted that most of the summer motels and cottages as well. "We look of last minute bookings." As with other Beaches," and recently contacted the guests are families that live within dri- really good compared to last year — business owners, Kirkland is seeing sum- chamber for video clips. "The exposure ving distance, including visitors from we're right on track," said Dave Jensen, mer visitors from other parts of the state. from these types of stories is incredibly neighboring states, while winter guests of Jensen's Twin Palms Resort and "The rule of thumb is that more people valuable to us as a vacation destination," tend to come from the Northeast corri- Marina on Captiva. Jensen noted that from within Florida are coming in and said Greenstein. "It will hopefully help dor. Adania attributes much of their sum- much of his summer business consists of finding out about Sanibel."

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, i ' T HE GO U T Cunningham main feature at Edison Gallery to July 3

By Amy Fleming lower Manhattan. I asked him to make Staff Writer something for me •— something for the middle of the stage, which the dancer Edison Community College's Gallery could move around, under, or through." of Fine Art has opened the third of their Two weeks later, Cunningham went to the series featuring the works of John Cage, studio, and saw what he described as "a Robert Rauschenberg, and now, choreog- very beautiful object." Unfortunately, he rapher Merce Cunningham. Cage, couldn't use it. The object had been Rauschenberg, and Cunningham are designed to hang down to the middle of widely regarded as the triumvirate of cut- the stage, but there was no structure above ting edge art, music and dance, having the stage from which to hang it. Another collaborated on several major dance two weeks later, "he made an astonishing works. Cunningham, along with Laura object, made of wood, paper, cartoons Kuhn, Director of the John Cage Trust, from the Sunday paper — not in any way and Trevor Carlson, Director of a definable object." The undefinable Communications for the Cunningham object was exactly what Cunningham Dance Foundation spoke to the dancers, wanted, so he, Rauschenberg, six dancers artists, and arts supporters who crowded and two musicians piled into a into the gallery, relating stories of his 50- Volkswagen bus to go on tour. year friendship with Rauschenberg and Rauschenberg made a special box for the discussing "Other Animals," his new stage set, which had to be placed on top of series of drawings. the bus along with the dancer's food and clothing. "We prayed it wouldn't rain," Cunningham was born in Washington Cunningham laughed. "One of the mar- in 1919, and began formal dance training velous things of working with Bob is his at what is now the Cornish College of the incredible theatrical gift." Arts in Seattle. From 1935 to 1945, he was a soloist with the Martha Graham In "Other Animals," a book of draw- Dance Company, while exploring chore- ings, it is Cunningham who crosses over ography independently. Cunningham and into exploring another art form. It all Cage presented their first New York col- began several years ago, while on lour in laboration in 1944, and continued to pre- Los Angeles, that he was told the bus sent annual concerts until Cunningham scheduled to pick up the group would be formed the Merce Cunningham Dance a few hours late. "I looked out the win- Company in the summer of 1953 at Black dow, and there was this very beautiful At* Mountain College in North Carolina. He tree. 1 scrounged up n pencil and ti piece has since choreographed pieces for of paper and started U> draw." As lov llu- numerous ballet and modern dance coni- drawing itself, "it was a mess." However, p throughout the world, garnering flearly every major international awara for fcnned jtyh Center THonorJEi s in T985d,d "arumalshas come from magazines that along with the Laurence Olivier Award in also focused on the environment. Reading London and a MacArthur Fellowship. He articles about some of these creatures has won the Golden Lion at the 1995 Venice led to an interest in conservation. "I have Biennale, and in 2000, Cunningham was an enormous interest in the environmental recognized as a Living Legend by the situation," he said. Driving to Captiva, Library of Congress. where he is staying with Rauschenberg, 1 Over 25 years of safe air charter experience One of the aspects of Cunningham's has further sparked his interest in conser- work that has set him apart from other vation. "You get a greater awareness, a 1 choreographers is his use of the visual greater sense of it all." Based at Palm Beach International Airport arts. Cunningham has collaborated with The drawings themselves capture his & Operating out of all South FL Airports several important artists, including Jasper fascination with form and movement, Johns, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, often combining various elements into and Robert Rauschenberg. one drawing —bright red lace coral with Cunningham met Rauschenberg at a green line drawing of a spider, or a Black Mountain College in the early human hand alongside an animal. Not 1950's, and "I knew that we would some- only are viewers treated to several of how work together." One of their first col- Cunningham's drawings, but the exhibi- Our beautiful "Jaguar Special Edition" laborations came about in the dining hall tion also includes dance costumes in 1952. "Cage was playing the piano, I designed by Rauschenberg and Johns, as King Ak C90A Prop Jet is ideal for was dancing, and Bob was playing well as photographs and videos of Business or Pleasure Victrola records. 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mous) public support, individual decisions lular towers from disfiguring our skies, and efforts. affecting individual citizens often entail to encourage the acquisition of the Mariner We also like the fully transparent nature VOICE conflict. parcel; Dick Walsh, who campaigned on of government on Sanibel, and the open- Our city leaders have done a remarkably and led the successful effort to preserve the ness and accessibility of our elected and From page 5 good job in respecting the share values of character of our neighborhoods by diligent appointed officials and City staff. the entire community. enforcement of short-term rental laws; Sure, there will be problems and, yes, The inevitability of employee turnover And who is behind all this? People we Judy Workman, ever watchful-and proper- there will be public complaints. But the — as people retire or pursue different consider to be friends and neighbors»iiard - ~\y so—over the well-being of our City names and numbers of all the key people in career paths — is being handled with skill at work on our behalf to~pfotect the envi- employees; Marty Harrity, with his tireless our government are readily available from and diligence by City Council and staff. ronment, provide for the public safety, run and enthusiastic efforts to help ensure ade- City Hall. If you haven,t contacted them One outstanding result has been the suc- the City day to day, and preserve the sanc- quate recreational facilities for our island; personally, explained the situation, and cessful hiring and excellent performance of tuary character of our barrier island com- and Nola Theiss, an enduring proponent of asked for their help, you,re not really being our new City Manager. munity. fiscal discipline and a mayor who has fair to yourself...or to them. Give it a try. worked with skill and diligence on a coun- And as a kind of litmus test, ask yourself Day to day our elected officials, paid These people include City Manager Judie Zirnomra and her city staff; City cil that chooses cooperation over con- these questions: employees, and volunteer committees make frontation to get the city's business done. difficult decisions under the umbrella of Attorney Doug Wyckoff; members of the Do most people like what they see and the Sanibel Plan. Planning Commission; volunteers on City We kind of like these people and the have here? Is the City working effectively to help preserve and protect it? While we believe that adherence to the committees; and the members of City way they work as a team despite the dif- Sanibel Plan and respect for the Sanibel Council: Steve Brown, who worked hard ferences they may have. And, at the end The answer on our behalf is a resound- Vision Statement enjoy broad (if not unani- and successfully to help keep oversize cel- of each day, we like the result of their ing " YES"! • COTI Board of Directors

for Punta Rassa is its ever put into Florida." the hip, Peeples just talks, going to cost $90,000 to claim to fame as the Flager built the over- politics and all. operate the state govern- PEEPLES receiver of the message of seas highway from Miami "Politics is an integral ment for the first year. the sinking of the Maine to Key West for $90 mil- part of everyday life and The Democrats estimated From page 3 in Havana Harbor, Cuba, lion in 1911. Less than 25 certainly an integral part $12,000." at the beginning of the years later, what was left of the life of any nation. Actual cost — $35,000. sonal property," Peeples Neighboring Punta Spanish-American War. of the highway after the Without politics, without Other facts and figures related. "They also were Rassa makes up for it with The message was sent hurricane of 1935 was the proper motivation and in his collective brain: At gieeted with hostility by its start in 1820 and claim around the country sold to the state of Florida purpose, you're not going the time of statehood, insects which disenchant- to fame as the first deep- through the telegraph for $6 million, he said. to have much progress." state residents numbered ed them about Jiving on water port in Charlotte office at Punta Rassa, The oldest Florida tid- Politics had the 45,000. At the time of the Sanibel in the 1830s." Harbor. Peeples said. bit kept alive by Peeples Northeast and Mid- Civil War in 1860, One of the earliest real One of the first anti- People-wise, nobody for the fun and truth of it Atlantic states opposing Florida's population num- estate promotion .schemes pirate fleets established in seems to know the state's came from a book pub- the U.S. purchase of bered 140,000 — 75,000 that failed in Florida was Key West toured the people better than lished in 1702 London: Florida for Spain's $5 mil- whites and 65,000 blacks. on Sanibel — that second Southwest Florida coast- Peeples. Take developers "The air of this country lion selling price for Of that 75,000, 15,000 city (hat never was. line, targeting in on Punta Henry Flager, who built is of extra-oridinatry tem- "worthless swamp of alli- men served in the Sanibel didn't make the Rushu, to investigate the Florida East Coast perate that its inhabitants gators and mosquitoes," Confederate Army and news again undl the third Florida's activities on Railroad to Miami in live to a ripe, old age. The Peeples said. 2,000 in the Union Army. SemJnole War between behalf of pirates. 1895, and Henry Bradley natives of this country are When Congress later Florida has grown from 1855 and 1858 when the "There's an account in Plant, who built the South great adulterers worship- approved statehood for 1 million people to more U.S. Amiy recorded their the captain's log of the Florida Railroad to ping the whole host of Florida in March 1845, than 16 million in biggest fire on Sanibel. fleet staying in this area Tampa. heaven, especially the sun, Peeples turned to a letter Peeples' lifetime alone. • "But they couldn't get for about six weeks, only "They never competed to whom they attribute the written by an ancestor and "What we have seen in the mangroves to burn," they didn't findany , with each other. They good fortune of all their Territorial Counsel mem- waves of people — first Peeples said of efforts to except a large, mounted made a deal between them victories." ber who described in the Indians, then the burn the Indians out. gun on what's now Cayo not to," he said, "but He updates this with a detail what those first Spaniards, English, And that's the way it Costa and a nine-pound Flager spent more money more contemporary quote Floridians did from firing American South, the was, until the railroad grenade," Peeples report- in Florida than he ever taken from an 1882 publi- guns and cannons to dis- North and now in more came to Punta Gorda in ed. made back, and Plant cation published in East cussing how the new con- recent times Hispanics VS&6, An historical footnote tn&de more money than be Orange, N.J,, resounding stitution would work and and Asians — is a mix of the opinion of the North who would run for public people which would imply to the South after the Civil office, Peeples said. Florida is a melting pot, Mamas Inn Beach Piersicle Grill "Loggerheads" Papa Monde Restaurant Johnny Leverocks War and Reconstruction: "What all state legisla- but it's more of a simmer- "Florida Crackers tures do in any country ing pot," Peeples said, were so ignorant and throughout the world is "because these groups SUNDAY JUNE 9 stupid and uneducated decide what the govern- have not comingled to the and dirty that they all ment is going to do, what extent it is necessary for should be driven into the it's going to cost and them to be a part of the HAM TO 5PM sea and drowned." who's going to pay for it. larger society. In time, I'm Shooting straight from The Wigs estimated it was certain that will occur." GULF WATERS RY RESORT VACATION RENTALS (Corner of Pine Ridge & Summerlin Rd.) Furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Gulf-front properties. Come and sample some great food Available weekly /monthly from area restaurants and cast your >li CDli ijMCS Usfc Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management vote for the "People^ Choice Award" Local: (239) 472-5050 • Toll Free: (877) 388-5050 Web: sonibelcaptivavacation.com • Email: [email protected] Enjoy the 'Florida Fish" Famous Posters are IS" x 2O" MUSIC Each signed by the artist. Waiter/Waitress $40.00 each Race c plus shipping and a HOStDJ EliCT Chefs Challenge Order from MATSUMOTO GALLERY ODTaylor 234O Periwinkle Way B3 (In The Village) Christian Lee Bring: Lawn Chairs, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Phone: 239-472-2941 Blankets and Umbrellas Poster also available at SCCF OR Brenda Sit under our shade tent Funk Bone No Pets or Coolers m&ife^-r5= Please PUBLIC NOTICE SPONSORED IN PART; SUMMERLIN RD.

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YOUR COMMUNITY There is healings hope Power of the mind, body when lost in crisis to affect conception

or many adults and particularly that the "who I was before" is no longer for women, both personal rela- adequate to meet the demands of the new ontrary to popular belief, fertility There is a constant dialogue between our tionships and the situation in situation. is not determined solely by one's thoughts, images, beliefs and feelings that F leads to chemical, hormonal, neurological, which people act are constantly changing. Critical events disrupt the equilibrium C age or the quality of one's eggs. These changes, more often than not, of identity. It_is precisely at these times I am quite concerned that efforts to portray and muscular changes that can throw off necessitate redefinitions of identity. For that the individual is open to change, to women between the ages of 35 and 40 as the delicately balanced hormonal system some, changes in their life sit- new insights, awareness, and "too old" for motherhood or to conceive involved in reproduction. Hormones uations or social circum- self-understanding, to new undermines the confidence and emotional released in response to emotional upset, stances bring responsibilities health of millions of women concerning tension or anxiety disrupt the natural flow experiences and actions, and to then- fertility. It also places undue fear- which they arc unprepared to previously unimagined dimen- of important pituitary gland secretions nec- address. Heads of households based pressure on women in essary to produce and release sions of self on the one hand, their 20's and 30's to have fam- because of divorce, desertion, but equally vulnerable to fear, luteinizing hormone (LH) and oi widowhood, as well as dis- ilies when they are not ready to follice-stimulating hormone anxiety, depression, immobi- do so. placed bomcmakers, women lization, and rage on the other. (FHS). With the disruption, and men recovering from The critical event of my Understanding why millions mensuration may become irreg- addiction, a near-fatal acci- divorce after 24 years of mar- of women throughout the world ular or ovulation may be sup- dent, evenls related to dis- riage forced me to choose new deferred childbearing for 10-15 pressed altogether. crimination and attitudes of goals and forced me on to years, is very important. There For a period of time piqudicc, an unplanned another path and caused me to were complex social, political, researcheis have known that move, a failed business arc all examine my life. New compe- and psychological factors that chronic stress can cause examples of men and women tencies and renewed awareness gave rise to the Baby Boomers' unhealthy elevations in one's tin list by forces beyond their of potential skills needed to be decision to delay child bearing, heart rate, blood prcssuic, and altering the reproductive life create muscular tension, weak- control into alien and terrify- developed if the critical event Niravi B. Payne ing situations, for which little, Healthful was to be resolved successful- patterns familiar to their parents ening the immune system. il anything, in their previous and thousands of generations Now they believe stress may ly. For me, the development of Niravi B. Payne expenence has prepared them thinking a greater degree of indepen- before them. This was not a dampen fertility too, by ieduc- to understand. It is the suc- capricious decision based on M.S. is a practicing ing egg quality, delaying dence, assertiveness, and risk psychotherapist and cessful and productive resolu- Dr. Janice Caron taking were forged. . "wanting to have it all"! It was release of eggs, preventing tion of the critical events that born of a generation that did not biofeedback special- implantation of a fertilized egg /)/: Janice J. Because the critical event in want to repeat the often-frustrat- ist and an interna- leads to new identity and the my life was a significant turn- or lowering levels of hor- birth of new capabilities. Caron is a licensed ed lives of their parents (paiticu- tionally recognized mones needed for an embryo Menial Health ing point, 1 believe others have larly their mothers). With this pioneer and leader Although the identity for- had similar critical events as to thrive mation process is continuous, Counselor, a certi- understanding, women will be in the Mind/Body "Stress can hamper feitili- well. My goal is to solicit able to "opt" out of the "blame in the life of every person fied addiction pro- readers and others who wish to field of reproductive ty," says Dr. Simon Fishcl, there aic particular critical fessional and a hyp- game" ... themselves, mates, and health. director oi" the Center for contribute a story of their most body. events oi series of events so notherapist. Readers significant critical event for Assisted Reproduction poweiful in nature, so perva- can mail responses inclusion in a book I am writ- As a psychotherapist and (CARE) at Park Hospital at sive in scope, as to challenge to 1407 Sandpiper biofeedback specialist, I have reviewed Nottingham. ing on "CRISIS—Healing and countless of scientific studies that validate existing assumptions about Circle, Sanibel, FL Hope." "The ovary works in oichestration with self, roles and relationships. 33947 or E-mail the mind/body interconnection and interde- two centers then they have to knock-on pendence. Whether or nor our conscious elicct on the ovary Toi example, prohictin Critical events can provide jcaron@ spring- mind is aware ol what we aie lechng, our is it stress-related hormone, which can the occasion for the redefini- mail.com. • All conespondenec will bodies register our inactions. The mind is f a wovn.in's leitiUty (Sh.vyK\ tion of identity. Erick be the pmpeity oi l)i limim I •M\ uuv.i/ing, raouWi i>t cvciU d th "<.\m SUi-ss MU-U W\y Euckson, a prominent development theo- ('•lion l'lease include the tollowin^ rist, referred to such events as I timing Name or pseuclonyni if you choose, age, points or critical moments when previou!?- description of the major erMs k J>«nr Ijfe, ly-held notions about self arc called into coping skills you used in the succesSftiT * * question. Something happens, something resolution of the crisis, what^youwleawed*-* poweiful enough to cause the person to from the crisis, and, who you are now as a ask, "Who am I NOW?" There is a sense result of the crisis. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

HURRICANE SEASON FOR SANIBEL RESIDENTS

With the start of hurricane season on June 1st, the Sanibel Emergency The Below Market Rate Housing Review Committee [a standing Management Program is now issuing HURRICANE PASSES to property committee of ihe Sanibel Planning Commission] will conduct a owners and to business owners and their essential employees. The pass is public meeting on: valid for one year only. This pass allows the card holder immediate access back onto the island following an evacuation, at a time when return access could be limited due to any ongoing response and recovery efforts on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. Sanibel-Captiva in the aftermath of a disaster. Please come by this police department to get your hurricane pass, or, if you happen to be leaving town for the summer, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to the police at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), department with a request that your pass be mailed to your summer home. 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. The purpose of the meeting is Residents with a Florida driver's license that reflects a Sanibel address DO to discuss the Land Development Code-mandated annual review of NOT NEED a hurricane pass: their license will permit re-entry onto the island. the effectiveness of the Below Market Rate Housing Program, as required by Land Development Code Section 82-321. A HURRICANE SEMINAR has been scheduled for Sanibel residents at the Sundial Resort, June 17th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This seminar is sponsored by the City of Sanibel and will feature topics of interest, with ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA area/local experts giving presentations. If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with RADIO STATION WDRR-FM, 98.5 in cooperation with the city of respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, Sanibel, has been designated as the- City's official emergency Preparedness such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such Station. WDRR-FM will act as a public information resource for the City for any island-wide emergency, broadcasting official advisories and purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the information. proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Residents are reminded that WEATHER ALERT RADIOS are sold at the police department for a cost of $55. These radios have been converted to In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, person's use a Sanibel Police frequency for emergency broadcasts to residents; an needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding alert signal is first transmitted by the police department, and then followed should contact the City Manager's office at 239-472-3700 no later up with an advisory broadcast. This radio is programmed for Sanibel use than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, only. telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers, 800-955-8711 (TDD) The primary point of .contact for Sanibel's Emergency Management OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. Program is Acting Commander Mike Murray, 472-3111; or contact Wayne Blythe, 472-3111 12 0 Week of June 6-12, 2002 • ISLAND REPORTER

I: I for a more extensive list of events, see this week's Islander, available free all over the tslandSMeadline Notices of upcoming u . -s* events on the islands run in 'Da'feline-with-Ci cut-off date of Friday for the following Thursday's publication; writeups received by Monday will appear accordng to space. Fax 472-8398 Looking ahead . . . Upcoming

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY -91 '• &> Buck Key Yoga for Health Arts in Swimming Paullbdd Master Pajama Hour Gardeners Kayaking 472-2166 Healthcare Classes 472-0345 334-8937 472-2483 472-2483 472-2329 Sunday 9 •Paul Todd benefit concert at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd. Proceeds benefit the •The Sanibel-Captiva Art League's summer show at Holy Theotokos Monastery Food Pantry, please bring BIG Art's Phillips Gallery. Hours are 9-1 Monday non-perishable food item. 3 p.m. Call 334-8937 through Friday, and by appointment. If ,( Monday 10 Tarpon Bay recreation is offering a naturalist led sunset tour on the Tarpon Bay portion of the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge for birders, natural- • .? •Shellcrafters 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday at the ists, and curious people who enjoy being on the water Community House on Periwinkle. and learning from an experienced naturalist at one of It. • 'Fitness With Clara 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the the most beautiful times of the day. Tour departs 6 p.m. Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. 472-2155 Monday through Friday nights. For info calJ 472-8900 •Pajama Hour at the Sanibel Public Library 6:30 \ A tram tour of Wildlife Drive leaves at 10:30 a.m., 2 V p.m. Call 472-2483 p.m. and 6 p.m. everyday except Friday. Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak atlO:3O daily 472-8900 ! I On exhibit Wildlife Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The works of artist Merce Cunningham, above, Tuesday 11 except Fridays. will be on display through July 3 at Edison Community •Master Gardeners meets at the Sanibel Library, June is Adopt-a-Shel(er-Qit Month! Call Lee County College's Gallery of Fine Art. Gallery hours are first Tuesday of every month,10 - 12. Call 472-2483 Animal Services for info on adopting a feline friend. Monday to Thursday JO a.m. to 4 p.m. •Beginner's Yoga at Health & Harmony Center. $53 432-2083. Call 433-5995 •"Summer Camp Fun for Children" Pre K through 6. Myers String Band in the HealthPark Medical Center Through August 2. BIG Arts call 395-0900. lobby 7-8 p.m. Call Mary at 334-3330 or Sonia at 334- •Freedom From Smoking Clinic offered by the Thursday 6 5633. American Lung Association. 6-8 p.m. 1436 Royal Palm •Community Weigh-In at the Congregational Church Square. Call 275-7577. . A certified accurate scale is available to the public on • SEW INSPIRED' Sanibel Community brings June 6 from 11:30 to noon. quilting and Bible study together to make a quilt pat- •Casino Night Under the Stars to benefit the Make A terened in Biblical names L'or the church. Group meets I Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Houlihan's at Wednesday 12 p.m. every Thursday at the fellowship hall. 472-2684 The Promenade June 6 7;30 -10:30 p.m. Call 949-4000. • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK 9 a.m. every Ttansfiay at SCCF "Natvite Center parking area, to learn •NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and shoreline about fhe forces Ihm .shaped ihi.s Gulf chain of barrier exploration, departing 9 a.m. from SCCF. 472-2329 island!;. -172-2329 •Arts in Healthcare presents Sheryl Ruppert, actor •DISCUSSION GROUP Meets on the fourth • TAMIAMI TALE TELLERS Tell the tales of heros Wednesday of each month year round at 2 p.m. in the and heroines, sung and unsung, 7-9 p.m., at the Grand and singer at the HealthPark MedicaJ Center lobby. 7-8 p.m. Every Friday. Free admission. Sanibel Public Library's first floor meeting room. 472- Court, 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers. TTT 2483 story-swap sessions held the third Thursday of each •Friday Fest at Bell Tower Shops features jazz gui- •Childrens' Story Hour Sanibel Public Library 9:30 month. Meetings are free with tellers and listeners-com- tarist Bob Inkenbrandt, back by popular demand, today, &10:30 a.m. ing out from ages 5 to 95. 472-1781 Junel4, and 21, 6-9 p.m. •Buck Key Kayaking Adventure with the SCCF! at • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9-10:15 a.m. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. $35 per person, reservation required. Call at the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, with 472-2329 Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 Saturday 8 •Evening Clay with Marjorie Bronstead at BIG Arts • SW FLORIDA SINGLES second Thursday for Six week series. $72 Call 395-0900 monthly singles' dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Cape •Swimming classes at the Sanibel Recreation •Canvas Floor Cloth Painting and Decorative Coral Yacht Club. 772-3285 Center, baby through adult, For times and fees, call 472-0345. Furniture Painting with Lois Ferguson. Four-week • PILATES class for beginners at 9 a.m., Island series running through June - 26. $50 Call BIG Arts at Senior Center on Palm Ridge Road with instructor 395-0900. Bonnie Clancy. Cost: $5. 395-9060 •Ails in Healthcare free concerts by the City of Fort •Vacation Bible School June 5-July 17 6:30-8:30 at the Sanibel Community Church. Call 472-2684

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE(S) what my values are and what motivates me as an CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA American and as a human being," Boykin said, "but it's important now for all of us as individuals and as a The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a second reading and public hearing June 18, 2002 at Sanibel nation to stand without compromise on what we hold City Hall m the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider dear." enactment of the following proposed ordinance(s) on Second Reading to be titled: On Sept. 11, realization hit Americans full force. Closure of the Cold War left the world more danger- 9:30 a.m. Second Reading and Public Hearing of ORDINANCE 02-12 AMENDING THE SANIBEL PLAN, ous, not safer, he said. The superpower with no peers, BY AMENDING SECTION 4.1.1 II COMMERCIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE FUTURE LAND USE he said, realized an enemy of destruction. MAP OF THE SANIBEL PLAN IN ORDER TO REMOVE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT "We are a nation of believers. We are a nation DESIGNATION FROM TWO PARCELS OF LAND PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF SANIBEL, founded on Judeo-Christian ethics, morality and princi- TOTALING 8.61 ACRES. THE LAND WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE REFERENDUM HELD ples. The enemy we seek is an enemy we can defeat, NOVEMBER 06, 2001 AND CONSISTS OF THE 2.43 ACRE EAST PARCEL (TAX PARCEL NO. but it is a spiritual enemy." 19-46-23-T3-01 IOE.0000) LOCATED TO THE NORTH AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION U.S. history takes 94 percent of its recorded past from scripture, Boykin said. OF BAILEY ROAD AND PERIWINKLE WAY AND THE 6.18 ACRES WEST PARCEL (TAX "Christopher Columbus believed God led him to FAUCI'S. NO. I9-46-23-T3-0110W.0000) LOCATED ABOUT 600 FEET TO THE WEST OF THE America. He wrote of his discovery, 'There is no ques- F.AST PARCKL. PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND tion my inspiration was the Holy Spirit.' " SEVERANCE.; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Boykin, a leader of soldiers who speaks from the fields in which he fought for these principles, took a Second Reading and Public Hearing of ORDINANCE 02-13 AMENDING THE LAND 50-caliber machine gun hit to his upper body during a DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 126-241 ZONING DISTRICTS, U.S. rescue effort of 1,000 medical students on the SUBSECTION (3) OVERLAY DISTRICTS, SUBSECTION h. COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS TO island of Grenade in a battle with Cuba. REMOVE COMMERCIAL ZONING (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION) "I had great reason to have tremendous faith I had FROM TWO PARCELS OF LAND PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF SANIBEL, TOTALING 8.61 lived out a miracle and lived out all the odds." ACRES; SUBSECTION e. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS CONSERVATION In 1993, as commander of the Delta Force on a mis- DISTRICT, TO ADD THE SAME TWO PARCELS OF LAND PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF sion in Somalia at the core of the book, "Black Hawk Down," Boykin again petitioned God. SANIBEL. THE LAND WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE REFERENDUM HELD NOVEMBER 06, 2001 "Six. times we went in, and each time it was a battle AND CONSISTS OF THE 2.43 ACRE EAST PARCEL (TAX PARCEL NO. 19-46-23-T3- of faith." 0II01.0000) LOCATED TO THE NORTH AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BAILEY - On the last chase into the tortured city of Mogadishu ROAD AND PERIWINKLE WAY AND THE 6.18 ACRES WEST PARCEL (TAX PARCEL NO. 19- in search of militia generalMohammed Farah Aidid, 46-23-T3-0110W.0000) LOCATED ABOUT 600 FEET TO THE WEST OF THE EAST PARCEL. after 18 hours of battle and 20 American soliders dead, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND Boykin watched their bodies dragged through the PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. streets and multilated. "I was broken as I stood in my faith and watched my soldiers being desecrated. I remember coming back Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and maybe inspected by the public at the City Clerk's office, Sanibel to base with a truck stacked up with bodies. We City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard dropped the tailgate of that truck, and the blood poured with respect to ihc proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Council on any out the back of it like water. My chest was heaving, matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the and my anger built. I said there is no God, because if proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. there was a God, my soldiers ..." His anger was answered, he said, by God's own In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding force. "He spoke to me — 'If there is no God, there is should contact Oiy Manager Judie Zimomra no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 941 -472-3700 for assistance. no hope.'" At that moment Boykin opened the Bible and If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, l-800-9"55-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (voice) for assistance. looked down to read Proverbs 3-.5: "Trust in lhc Lord with (ill thy heart and lean not on vour own iin(J("r.vlciiif/inJ4-" ' ''It was.Crod's way:'You cannoii TUESDAY ' '•" ? m'W bunk heUdtma prayed j 7:00 7:3Q 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Isaiah 40:3' 1. . News Frasler (S) Scrubs i "For they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their Journal ericiin Idol: Search strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; Friends (§) Metropolitan Opera Presents "NatiuccatN Subtitled AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions (N) (S) (cc) they shall walk and not be weary." New~ $.I?c~s leaf CBSN Blind Date I Blind Date Nanny ( browCarey illmore Girls (S) (cc) "Isaiah wrote that for me. He didn't know it at the News (cc) ABC Nows time." m StmetfWhmm. New Sideshow (N) In the Heat of the Wight Boykin tells the story, he said, "because all of you will come to a point where you will doubt. When you RockstorFoodnalloy n"Violence" [Best Of (N)(S) Rockstorv "Censorship" reach that point, trust, God is alive." Boykin said, "We have the years of faith that God has given us to win this war. Use the faith God has given you. It's an enemy we all can fight. Now is the time to fight. Pray for our nation."

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MISCELLANEOUS VACATION VACATION VACATION ANNUAL RENTALS Spa, 5 person with lounger, therapy RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS |ets, never used, $1,675 Call WATERFRONT CITY (941)571-5806 ATRIUM SANIBEL HOME Exclusive Gulf front condo resi- dence Two week minimum SHELL HARBOR WE LOVE DOGS! W/DOCK From page 1 PETS & SUPPLIES SANIBEL. Immaculate AVAILABLE NOW Please call A "FRITZ" CARLTON 2-Bedroom/2-Bath Cottage ALL NEW HAPPY JACK Kennel Dip (608) 363-7669 BEAUTIFUL CANAL FRONT HOME. UPSCALE COTTAGE: w/Dock on Deep Water Canal. II treats (leas, ticks, stable (lies, BEACH FRONT CONDO Two Steps to Beach. Few Minutes to Open Bay. input, Rogers said. hca & 'hot spots" without steroids Walk to Beach. Bedrooms and Two Baths Three Bedrooms, Two Baths. Two Bedrooms, One Bath. Great Fishing. It may turn out that Quicker kill Long residual At TSC Washer/Dryer Large Kitchen Heated Pool. Enclosed Porch. Very Private. Tractor Supply Pool - Tennis - Bicycles Now Lanai. Redecorated in 2001 Fenced Yard. house size is not the true www Booking Weekly and Monthly Completely Remodeled. BROCHURE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE FOR issue when things like lot happy|ackinccom Owner (330) 864-3094 Fully Equipped/Furnished ANNUAL RENTAL Garage, ANOTHER "FRITZ" CARLTON STARTING JUNE 15, 2002. sizes and height con- SUMMER SPECIALS. WEST GULF DRIVE $1,400/Month. tribute to the appearance, SPORTING GOODS (973) 347-7544 POOL HOME: Please call: BOARDWALK Three bedrooms, Erika Foye Councilwoman Judy Goli Clubs, Pro Bilt, starter set, good TO-BEACH three baths. Licensed Real Estate Broker condition, $40 (941) 543-7531 3BR/2BA home MONTHLY. (239) 472-3397 or Workman said. VERY PRIVATE $3,000/Month Cell-560-8514 "We may find out it DOMESTIC AUTO Fireplace, Paddle Fans, SOUTH SEAS RESORT Screened Lanais, BBQ , (239) 472-0534 isn't size at all," Workman Heated Pool, Tennis, Bikes BEACH VILLA: said. All amenities Two bedroom, two bath. COMMERCIAL GREAT RATES'" BEACH VILLAS: Feelings about house BUICK CENTURY 'B9 One bedroom, two bath 4 DOOR Call owner PROPERTY/RENT (314) 842-2147 BAY SIDE VILLAS: CAPTIVA sizes change over time, V-6, P/S, P/W, One bedroom, two bath, GINGERBREAD HOUSE Councilman Marty COLD A/C, THREE NIGHT MINIMUM. Two minute stroll from the PREMIER NEW BELT/BATT/ALT WEEKLY DISCOUNT. beach, library, Chapel by the COMMERCIAL SPACE Harnty said. 94-K MILES SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Sea, and restaurants. AVAILABLE FOR LEASE ON "Some of the small $2,500. O.B.O. DIRECT (800 899-7327 In Village- SANIBEL ISLAND. 2,000 sf 1982 HONDA 750cc 2B/2BA, screened veranda. prime commercial space houses, in their day, we're NIGHTHAWK, GULF-FRONT Totally furnished available on Periwinkle Way. RUNS GOOD, in Shaker antiques. Space currently probably considered big NEEDS TLC SPECTACULAR VIEWS! SOUTH SEAS RESORT Winter $1795 undergoing major houses," Harrity said. 3850. Summer $895 improvements. Under new CALL (239) 540-7134 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villas The issue is more also TWO BEDROOMS, 2 Bedroom & Henry Romersa ownership and ready for TWO BATHS. 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas 615-262-9859 occupancy in September, 2002. includes community CLASSIC & Seasonal Rates Will divide space. Prime involvement, Workman WEEKLY RENTALS. Amenities Optional Bayfront apartment for rent Captiva location, vaulted ceilings. ANTIQUE AUTOS 1-800-878-7495 395-0378 TCL zoned. For information said. Workman worried (630) 377-8078 www VacationVillasUSA com SANIBEL CANAL FRONT for rent contact 941-395-9300. that the kind of people Ford Mustang 1973 convertible by the month or longer. 4BR/2.5 302, V-8, new tires, dual exhaust BA, plus large pool. BUILDING suitable for child care who could afford the shocks trophy winner Call after center, store, offices, medical, etc 317-613-7444 Call 472-2807 largest homes would be 6pm $6,800 O B O or trade ? Sanibel (Gulf Pines), two bedroom, 2 283 1209 If you have SOUTH SEAS RESORT those who could afford 30 days or more Luxurious bath house, beach access, club- to spend at perhaps BEACH VILLA with house, tennis courts, pools CONDOS FOR RENT multiple residences and POWER BOATS the nicest place on Spectacular view $1500/month, May - December Two Bedrooms, Two Baths. (941) 542-5627 or connorjm Deluxe Condos- Riverfront 2 & 3- wouldn't be as likely to Sanibel, Sanibel spacious home with beauti- Houseboat lor sale 2-Slory 3br/1 ba, are a caring person 231-526-9511 (Owner) bedroom available Furnished & participate in the life of 1-800-572-6423 (Rental Mgmt.) ful canal view Beach access unfurnished Pool, clubhouse, spa, 3 suncfocks, oontral a/c 62x14, or family, the island. now appliances, plenty storage e-mail: [email protected] 3Br/2Ba ground level By owner, tennis courts, garage, washer, we have the place furnished, available short/long dryer, screened patio with Jenn- Live the qoocl lile with a Florida for you. Brown also felt the floating homo $39,500 o b o Call term through season Air grill, protected bay, direct 2,000 sq ft (317)398-4319 Leave message access, dock available 2- appropriateness of house 209 8854 Gulf front condo. Bedroom unfurnished- $1050, 2- Rigid inflHlablo 12ft boat Aluminum Two-bedroorns/Two-baths STAY-PLAY Bedroom furnished- $1350 (941) size is one part of larger hiird bottom New in 2000 with den & Jacuzzi. AT THE SANCTUARY APARTMENTS & 542-0404 matter thai needs to be Include; 16hp outboard motor, Low density complex. So Ft Myers, newly remodeled dealt with as a whole Innko seal, oars Light & sarong Two Lap Pools, Sauna, Brand new DUPLEXES FOR condo, 2br/2 5ba, tile & carpet, rxrollont (941) 4(36-<3672 (954) Six Lighted Tennis Courts. 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. heated pool, covered parking, instead of piecemeal. fi61 I fb'/ (roll) Available Now! Robb & Stucky decorated, RENT $725/month plus security. Small "There are so many Like new & would like in 2001. pet okay Call (802) 238-0082 EARLY SUMMER 2002 other issues," he said. to Ispep it that way. ANNUAL and MONTHLY • • * • • (330) 568-0109 TWO-BEDROOM VACANCIES RENTALS IN THE - HOMES FOR RENT But you have to start ARE AVAILABLE BELOW MARKET RATE somewhere, others DIRECT FROM OWNER HOUSING PROGRAM. BOAT APPLICATION REQUIRED. Rental, Jan 15, 2003-Feb. 15, argued. AND SAVEI 2003. Unique luxury home, LOGGERHEAD CAY ANNUAL LEASE ONLY. "You've got to put the SPECIAL NO PETS. beautifully furnished, Ask about Golf Privileges. CONTACT 3,750 sq. ft. on 2 landscaped puzzle together piece by STEPS TO BEACH COMMUNITY HOUSING acres on Sanibel River. piece," ~MayaiL Nola (913) 362-7237 AND RESOURCES, INC.-AT Prestigious neighborhood, *$27.95 Fully Furnished 472-1189 100 yards to private access Theiss said, "andTrnsHs Two bedroom/two bath FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Gulf beach. Includes Condo, membership and amenity an important piece." Pool H Tennis »,C*bla » VCR access to South Seas Elegantly Decorated Plantation Resort. Photos ANNUAL RENTALS available Price quoted THRU SEPTEMBER 2002 and Fully Furnished Third Floor Condo. On-site viewing arranged. *6 DAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS Sanibel View/Brand New' Never previously rented. BY OWNER Spectacular Gulf Views. Two-bedrooms/two-baths 2B, 2BA condos Call owner. 914-528-8881. *CAPE CORAL 1-516-628-1801 Enclosed garage, pool, [email protected] [email protected] plus den. BREEZE Sleeps six. fitness center, clubhouse SALES'" Screened Lanai. Gated community Sanibel, seasonal or annual. Canal *6 DAYS WEB Washer/Dryer 2 miles to causeway! front with dock, 3 Br/2 5 Ba, caged Full Resort Amenities $1450/month heated pool West End, steps to From page 1 RESERVE EARLY FOR Hussey Realty Blind Pass and Captiva beaches UNTIL BOAT LUXURY HOME DESIRED DATESl 941-463-3178 Available June Prices start at Weekly rates. $2000/month (239)395-1551 SELLS OCEAN FRONT Call Owner: Premier Country Club Lifestyle, 55 have come to expect it." SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 888-278-9604 ATTENTION PROPERTY gated community Fully furnished, Like Chico's, the Eileen OR PRIVATE POOL 651 -484-9148 OWNERS: 2br/2ba, carport, lanai, shed, UP TO AND SPA Website: We need more annual rentals! washer/dryer Amenities galore Fisher Boutique attracts ONE ACRE FENCED-IN LOT www.sanibel4your.com For more Information, call including 18 hole Executive Golf customers from all over. 3 MONTHS RESORT AMENITIES Dustyn at Course, tennis. Reasonable rent RE/MAX of the Islands. 941)731-0726 "We're slightly up, I'm &•*••• AVAILABLE NOW 472-5050. happy to say," said SPECIAL RATES SUNSET CAPTIVA Beautiful home with heated pool. 3 SOUTHWINDS DRIVE Burrill. " One of the things DIRECTLY FROM OWNER BEAUTIFULLY bedrooms, 2 baths overlooking ^-ACREAGE FOR A LIMITED TIME. BESIDE CASA YBEL RESORT I've seen is that people FURNISHED HOME. golf course at the Dunes. Lush 30 Second walk to Beach. Alva, Sjft»1/2 cleared, fenced acres, AVAILABLE WEEKLY' tropical gardens. Secluded sun- want more family time irnents include pads for PHONE: Two-bedrooms/two-baths. (S74) 272-0889 2-Bedroom, Loft, 2-Bath deck Fully furnished. Beautifully furnished. and are dressing up more tarn & round pen, lake and Screened Lanais, Professionally decorated. One of Fully equipped. i. Property has large oaks FAX: for what typically were (574) 273-5973 3 TV/VCRs. Sambel's finest rental properties Charming beach home. Bank appraised 2/2001- Pool-Tennis-BBQ Grill Call owner (305)461-9621 Near shops. less dressy occasions." . per acre, Offered for less Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, Availability: iraised value. Will sell 1 fl- And Morel Furnished apartment for rent Things went pretty well Captiva. 395-0378. Long or Short Term ies (941) 690-0135 Call owner at 395-1430 for local eateries, too. OCEAN'S REACH (314)872-9990 ona McGregor area, annual and sea- sonal rentals Villa, condo, and "It was a good one, bet- R SALE BY Gulf Front townhouses available. Call Rizzo- ter than we did last year One Bedroom Condos. Pittman-Page Realty Group Inc Each accommodates four SUNSET-CAPTIVA OWNER Rent My for details. (239)433-1100 3343 WEST GULF DR. for Memorial Day week- Non-smoking. 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath Home 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS. Capa.'1£f/2ba/2-car. Country Club Fantastic View end," said Gene O'Donnell -—''- '"Tiawly Diamond Brighted with SC amenities of BEACH ACCESS. Beach, Pool, Tennis, Bikes Pool, Tennis and FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED. of McT's Shrimp House //solar heat, citrus trees. Owner LARGEST SELECTION MB, LR w/cathedral, lanai, Beach Access. OF ANNUAL RENTALS MONTHLY RENTAL: and Tavern. Unlike the 10ft, total 3180ft, sprin- 330-783-9329 Alt The Extras $2,000. retailers, the restaurants 1134,000 OBO (941) 573- e-mail' jsl0422@aol com That You Want ON SANIBEL NO POOL. Plus Easy Walk to NO PETS. did not run Memorial Day 10 Restaurants. 27 YEARS OF ISLAND (239) 982-4170 „. acres 3,000sq.ft CBS POINTE-SANTO (910)457-9251 RENTAL EXPERIENCE (239)910-6430 specials to attract more s* Horse stall, workshop, e-mait: customers. ' ike new ready to move in. DE SANIBEL [email protected] Call living. Easy access to I-75 GULF BEACH However, it wasn't as Coral. $178,900 (941) LUXURIOUS PROPERTIES, INC. CONCRETE & 17 GULF-FRONT 472-6747 great a weekend for the PENTHOUSE CONDO THE VACATION HOME MASONRY grocery business. YOU'VE DRIVEWAY CRACKED??? ~"GlKfERAL REAL 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths, ALWAYS WANTED Luxury, Panoramic, Rivervlew Complete or partial concrete "It was off, but it was screened lanai with condoti 3bedroom, 2 5 removed and replaced. better than the weekend ESTATE spiral staircase to Most private beach. bath,Manna access, heated pool, Driveways, patios, sidewalks, private rooftop sundeck DOCK on Bayou. before" said Brian Ben- Gov't & Bank Foreclosures' $0 spa Priceless view!! Available lanais, and pool decks. 15 years Gorgeous sunrise Heated Pool. experience. Licensed and DOWN HOMES - HUD, VA, FHA. Wide Porches. immediately, long-term lease ham, general manager of and sunsets Rizzo-Plttman-Page Realty Group Insured contractors. Accurate No credit OK For listings Now! Open Sunning Decks. Concrete Cutting!! 574-8001 M- Jerry's Foods. (800)501-1777 ext 1699 Beautifully decorated Chateau Sur Mer area. Inc for details (239)433-1100 and fully equipped Idyllic luxury & comfort. 2550 SANIBEL BLVD Like the other shopping Call owner Easy care, no effort Convenient Location centers, they had sidewalk REAL ESTATE Substantial Savings Vacation Home. Small 3 bedroom/2 bath home (610) 664-2371 Three Bedrooms/Three Baths. Monthly Rentals. No Garage Call sales galore, but it didn't DISTANT or Storage, draw people in to buy gro- NC Smoky Mountains Best Buyi Five Call for rates. NO PETS acre tracts. Fantastic views1 Some (239) 472-8248 $1,200/month. 472-1587 ceries. waterfills, springs, on fishing creek (505 982-9242 $800/seaurity. It wasn't a banner or ndgetop Paved roads. Bryson (239) 472-2225 City $45,000. Owner Financing SANIBEL DELIGHT! to place weekend for sports either (300)810-1590 Lovely — "The tennis section was www 3 bedroom, 2 bath home arthurwilliams net in private community your pretty slow this year," said with swimming, tennis, TBMmSANIBEL.COM WESTERN MOUNTAINS Own cool and beach. 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Foundation, Bush declared, "Those who do business with majority of people in the world. terror will do no business with the United States or any- If the U.S. government wants to reduce funding for ter- AID where else the United States can reach." rorism, it should cease all aid to foreign governments and Unfortunately, the U.S. government does not pass the organizations such as the World Bank. In the same way that From page 5 Bush "one dime" standard. The U.S. government is proba- Bush is shutting down Muslim charities suspected of mis- bly spending far more to finance terrorist activities with its directing contributions, the federal government must aban- uses torture), Israel (which has a formal policy of assassi- foreign-aid programs than Muslim charities are raising in don its addiction to throwing money at foreign govern- nating suspected Palestinian militants), and Kyrgyzstan and the United States. The only defense for U.S. foreign-aid ments. There are much better ways to help the poor people Kazakhstan, two repressive countries with "poor" human programs is that terrorism is not terrorizing if it is inflicted of the world than throwing more money at their rulers. rights records, according to the U.S. State Department. In by people wearing government uniforms. But this is a dis- 1998, the U.S. government condemned the Kosovo tinction that guts human-rights protections for the vast Liberation Army for its "terrorist action"; in 1999, the United States christened the KLA "freedom fighters" and deluged them with arms and aid. The federal government is providing more than a billion NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING dollars in aid to the government of Colombia to finance its war on coca growers and on leftist guerillas. Human Rights The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District will conduct a regularly scheduled public meeting for the Watch reports that the "human-rights situation in Colombia has deteriorated markedly" since the Clinton administration Board of Fire Commissioners on: pushed through a package greatly increasing U.S. aid to Colombia in 2000. The number of massacres by paramili- Wednesday, June 12, 20002 at 1:00 p.m. tary ibices allied to the government is skyrocketing. The U.S. government is the largest funder of the World Bank — which slops out money willy-nilly to almost any at Station One located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, Florida. The purpose of the meeting government willing to sign a loan application. The bank has a long history of financing governments that terrorize their is to discuss general business for the monthly meeting of the Fire District, Board of subjects. It has financed the brutal forced resettlement of Commissioners. Tanzanian villagers, Ethiopian farmers, and Indonesian refugees. Millions of people have seen their lives uprooted or mined thanks in part to U.S. government contributions to AGENDA: the World Bank. Bush is not using the same standard to judge his foreign- 1. General Business aid programs that lie i.s using to crackdown on Muslim charities suspected of sending money to terrorist groups in the Middle East. When asked how much evidence or In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special involvement was necessary to shut down a nonprofit orga- accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the District at 239-472-5525 nization, he replied that "one dime of money into a terror- ist activity is one dime too much." no later than one day prior to theproceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay After the freezing of the assets of the Holy Land Service Numbers, 800-955-8722 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance.

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The times are estimated, but public hearings will not commence prior to the times stated.

9:00 AM 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approval of Minutes of the May 28, 2002 meeting. 3. Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). 9:10 AM 4. Consideration of requests for a continuance by applicants with items scheduled on this agenda. 5. Adoption of Resolutions: a) Consideration of a resolution approving a development permit to demolish and remove the existing building and underground luel tank and to construct a 2345sf commercial building for retail use on a 0.54 acre parcel of land located at 1215 Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no. 19-46-23- T3-00014.003B). The application is submitted for property owner, Doris Mae Estep, Trustee by Gene Rebeor. Application no. 02-1249DP. The public hearing was closed by motion on May 28, 2002. b) Consideration of a resolution approving an application for conditional use (revising conditional use approval granted by Planning Commission Resolution no. 99-13) to increase the floor area of the restatirant to 3600sf and the number of restaurant scats to 80 seats prior to 5 PM and to 119 seats after 5 PM, at Traders Store and cafe (a 8250sf commercial building on a 1.8 acre commercially-zoned parcel) located at 1551 Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no. 30-46-23-T1-00004.0020). The application is submitted for property owner, Captiva LTD c/o Offshore Trading Company, LLC by August Landl, Application no. 02-1277 CUP. The public hearing was closed by motion on May 28, 2002.

6. Commencement of scheduled public hearings: (The following applications will be heard in the ordei they appear on this agenda.) 9:15 AM a) Continuance (from April 9, 2002) ol consideration of a request for an interpretation of language to determine the exact meaning of the provision of Ordinance no. G A-77-6 (that amended the Development Intensity Map of the Semite! Plan) which states that "ifi<« aiea of Phase IT (ol Sanibel Bayous Subdivision) "Noith of Sanihd-Caplna Road is allocated 05 density" The icquestt-d lntciprctation is to determine the size and configuration ol that area of Phase III North ol Sanibcl-Captiva Road and to calculate the maximum number ol dwelling units permitted on the subject paiccl. The applicant contends that the 76 acres, contained in the lands that have been assigned the following tax parcel numbeis, ate subject to the density of 0.5 units/acre assigned by Ordinance no. GA-77-6. Tax Parcel Numbers: 12-46-21-T3-00007.0000 12-46-21-T3.00007.0Q30 ^

12-46-21-T3.00007.0060 12-46-21-T4-00007 0070 12-46-21-T4-00007.0080 13-46-21-T2.00002.0000 13-46-21-T2-00002.6000 13-46-21-T2-00002.7000 The application is submitted for tlieproperty owner, Sanibel Bayous Development Corporation,byAlanS.Woiizel,CClM,ALC. Application no. 01-

b) Consideration of requests: for conditional use approval • to enlarge the seating area in the Sanctuary (by partially removing walls of adjoining office areas within the existing building) • to add 1600sf to the family life center building •to add 1280sf to the fellowship hall for a certificate of appropriateness to remove portions of walls that were at one time exterior walls of the historic chapel; and is for a development permiUo remodel and construct the additions requested in the application for approval.

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Comaaa ChOTch DP ^ by Tim O'Neill. Application no, 02-1307 CUP, 02-1317

c) Consideration of an ordinance amending the Sanibel Code, Part II, Subpart B. Land Development Code Section 126-152 (^conforming Uses), Exceptions and prohibitions and Section J26-172 (Nonconforming Structures) to™ „ relocatxon prohibited; exceptions, pertaining to providing building access for persons withdisabilities provingfor or Sfflf S^fSSS^^^ ffd ^ L

2:00 AM 7. ^^-^-^theParksand^ 8. Report from Director of Planning or staff. 9. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. 10. Report from Commission Members. 11. Report from Commission Chair.

12. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding Commission Functions and Goals and the methods and procedures for achieving them 13. Contmuation (fromMay 28,20)2) of ^^^ ALmL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA