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WEEK GFT MAR, ip - 16, 2005 SAN IB EL & G APT! VA, FLORI DA VOLUME 32, NUMBER I 1 32 PAGES: FEC re-affirms 'Good Morning America'visits Jennings ruling by JENNY BURNHAM / By KEVIN DUFFY [email protected] kduffySbreezenewspapers^om A production crew of three from ABC- Councilman ji'n Jennings will weigh TV's Good Morning America spent his options before deciding whether or not Monday Mar. 7 interviewing Sanibe! to appeal the final ruling of the Florida ceiebritics and touring "Ding" Darling Elections Commission regarding cam- and the beaches for a future program seg- paign violations he allegedly commuted ment about the island. while running for office. Brad Lautcnbach. a producer with The ruling, which was posted on the Good Morning America, (old the Island commission's Web site Monday, realfinns Reporter that when network staff sug- its Nov. 17 finding that Jennings violated gested a feature about hurricane recovery, Section ]06.07(5)~of the Florida Statutes he immediately said, "i ve got the perfect on two occasions, with a tine of $1,000 place." Lautenbach, whose aunt Carol for the first count and S500 for the second: Lautcnbach is an inland resident, has vis- Section 106.190) (b) on 24 occassions ited Sanibel several times for family wed- (counts 3-26) at .S200 per infraction; and ' dings, and also toured the hurricane Section 106.021(3) on 30 occassions destruction first-hand. (counts 27-56) at Si 00 per count. He was "We're giad to see the extent of the ordered to pay a civil penalty of S9.300. recovery." he said. "This is such a beauti- That ruling found that Administrative ful island." Law Judge Jeff B. Clark had been in error The crew began their day by interview- Sept. 24 in dismissing counts 27-56. in ing Kevin Godsea, chief park ranger at which Jennings allegedly signed checks on J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge, and his campaign account when he was not the taking a tour along Wildlife Drive. They campaign tieasurer or deputv treasurer. visited the bald eagles nesting :it the Dairy The commission ruled, therefore, to over- Queen, where one of the eagles cooperat- turn Clark's decision and reinstate the ed b\ posing in a tree. They wound up by charges. interviewing Anne Joffe of She Sells Sea Shells about shelling on the island, and Above: Sam and Francis Bailey are inter- While the commission agreed vith 1 c viewed outside Bailey's General Store. Clark that an amendment to Section Sam and Francis Raiie\ o ' Bal!ev" 106.25 incorporated into law in 2004 that General Store about island hislorv Lautenbach informed the Bauejr * '- joffe is visited by 'tiv IV limits the commission's investigative crew at She Sells Sea Shells. power to violations specifically noted in before their interview that he wanted to the compiaint was valid, the question hear about the history of Sanibel. became whether it applied to pending Francis immediately corrected "Then "bul" on the end. San-bul." cases. Also at issue was whether the Lautenbach's pronunciation. Sam agreed. "That's the way we amendment is procedural or remedial, and "It's not San-e-belle," Francis said. always said it when I was growing up.'" the commission determined that it was nei- "It's 'San' with an accent," he said, chop- The date that the network will air the ping his hand to show the emphasis. See FEC segment has not been determined. page 15 Islanders cut ribbon on Chrissy Brown oncology ward By AMY FLEMING [email protected]
No more long drives to Miami or Tampa for in- patient pediatric oncology care— Southwest Florida now has a unit to call its own. At a gala reception and ribbon cutting last Thursday evening the Lee Memorial Health System officially opened the new Chrissy Brown Hematology/Oncology Unit at the children's hospital. The SI.8 million unit contains eight licensed beds, plus two observation beds, an infusion room for out- patient treatment, and a piocedtire room for invasive treatments such as ihe placement of intravenous catheters. In this ward, (he beds are legarded as 'islands' of saiely, where no invasive procedures are performed. Moreover, the rooms are equipped with VCRs, PlajStations, and in-ioom monitors. Families arc encouraged to stay with ihe children, with sofa beds and comfortable lounge chairs provid- ed in each room. When parents need to be off-site, they Photo by Amy Fleming Photo by Amy Fleming are provided with laptop computers so they can receive Steve and Lena Brown view a portrait of their daughter Daphne and Myton Ireland Chrissy at the opening of the new oncology ward. updates on their child's progress. There is a dedicated L ClT¥ 1W» playroom for the kids, and a lunch room where fami- 1IV lies can enjoy meals together. Sanibel School Sanibel to win it's time again to The ward has a nautical decor, with hardly a speck • UP PLRIStOPh page 4 Beacon nat'i award for vote for your of clinical white in sight. Even the nurses' station is • LETTLRS page 6 made to look like a sand castle. The blue and tan floor- Hurricane favorites. ing has a gentle wave design, with the occasional skate • PERMITS page 21 response or fish motif. Ceiling tiles are even embossed with •TVL1S11\(,S page 22 The school "s student The Best of the Islands is fish, starfish, and other undersea forms. new spapcr • OBI it Mt> P'-'ge 2-J ior March is coming to benefit CROW. Sanibel"s former mayor Steve Blown and his wife here Nat'l HurriciiDC Conference in New Orleans to recog- Lena hosted the even!, referring to the rpeniny t;s "a • L(X)Ki\(, R\c.\ continuing miracle." Named af'er their duu^hiw -vho nize Sailibel's work. 1 • Sl'OKIS M£t> -" died of breast cancer in 200!. die Biov.ii>. MUG ilv.:- Mir- acle began when I hey iiad another ninu ."n-iilis lo spcski • Cl \-SII-,. i,-. . .. p^i\ 28 W p;i;_ie !8 — See page ? -— Sec page i3 * DAILUM ...... i,.!S,( 30 2 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER
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Six months same as cash with your Robb & Stucky card. See store for complete details. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 3 Johnston says goodbye City to receive award for hurricane work to Planning Commission By KEVIN DUFFY [email protected] By KEVIN DUFFY [email protected] Hurricane season is a mere three months away, but Sanibel is still being recognized for its performance under Councilwoman- fire during last year's hellish stretch of storms. elect Carla Johnston The island community will be honored for making its waved goodbye to citizens aware of hurricane threats and for its outstanding the Sanibel Planning effort in coping with their aftermath during this year's Commission this National Hurricane Conference, to be held March 24 in week, but she won't New Orleans. go very far. The city will receive the 2005 Outstanding Johnston, the for- Achievement Award for Hurricane Public Awareness dur- mer commission i ing the 27th annual conference, said Stan Tait, president of chair who garnered the National Hurricane Conference, based in Tallahassee. the most votes Singling-out Sanibel for top honors was an easy choice, March 1 in her quest he said, as all of Sanibel's governmental entities seemed to to secure a council come together in preparing for Charley's visit Aug. 13. seat, will take her "Usually you see a situation where the public informa- place alongside tion office or emergency management office take the lead," newly-elected Mick he said. "But in this case it was the city council, law Denham and Tom enforcement, and the whole community that seemed to Rothman during the If pull together, and it was impressive from that standpoint." 9 a.m. public hearing Carla Johnston City Manager Judie Zimomra, one of four city officials of Tuesday, March 15 at MacKenzie Hall. making the trip, has been asked to participate as a panelist. File photo "It's been a pleasure being a member of the commis- She will address the subject of re-entry following evacua- tion. Sanibel set up a temporary City Hall off-island at the sion, and I look forward to hearing all of your ideas," she Holiday Inn until island roads were cleared. said at the end of Tuesday's sparsely-attended commis- Sanibel was selected by a three-member committee sion meeting. including Neil Frank, former director of the National has learned much from its experience with Charley, and And she will have an opportunity to hear those ideas Hurricane Center; Billy Wagner, director of emergency that some things will be done differently should any hurri- quite soon, as the planning commission and council have management for Monroe County; and Tait. The commit- canes threaten Sanibel this year. a joint workshop scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, tee, Tait said, recognized the island for its efforts before, Next time, islanders will be asked to empty their refrig- March 16 at MacKenzie Hall to address concerns with during, and after Charley. erators before leaving the island, she said. And extra the Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Sanibel Plan Tait said that, while there may have been other cities garbage collections will be conducted prior to evacuation raised by the Department of Community Affairs in a let- worthy of recognition, Sanibel's work stood out. to lessen the amount of debris on the island. ter to city officials dated Feb. 15. "I'm sure there were but they weren't nominated," he "We do not think we were perfect, we learned many Commission Chairman Jack Samler said having said, acknowledging Sanibel's nomination by Sanibel & lessons," Zimomra said. "We don't think we came close to Johnston on council will be invaluable in meeting the Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce Executive the pinnacle of public service." requests made by DCA. Director Steve Greensteih. "The response was so compre- She said the committee was most impressed with how A replacement for Johnston on the commission will hensive and that's what got our attention. Sanibel utilized technology such as "real-time" updates to only be identified after the city has a chance to solicit "We thought maybe other communities can take a les- communicate with its residents. The city's Welcome Back applicants. Residents who had previously expressed son from this." packet, a bullet-point list of important considerations interest in serving may no longer be interested, Samler Zimomra, who will make the trip to the conference with handed-out to residents as they crossed the causeway to said. Rothman, he said, was among them. Chief of Police Bill Tomlinson, Maj. Mike Murray, and return to their homes, was singled-out as well. Samler also said that being short a member in the Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin, said that the city interim will not represent a hardship, mentioning the two-month void between the passing of the late Commissioner John Dillon Oct. 30 and the appointments Council and Planning to meet jointly on EAR of Mike Billheimer, Tony Lapi and Patty Sprankle on By KEVIN DUFFY report identified by DCA. j Decs28. Meeting BCA> May-1 deaifiae-fcr trahsmittal of the EAR with: only%ix "members -^ and three who [email protected] Ken Pfalzer, the city's acting planning director, saidhe were appointed following the EAR review process — spoke with representatives of. DCA about their letter dated will not be a problem either, he said. The Sanibel City Council will meet with the Sanibel Feb. 15, in which those problems are discussed. Planning Commission to address concerns in the "The report that the planning commission adopted indi- Samler, along with Vice Chair Mike Valiquette, spoke Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Sanibel Plan iden- warmly of Johnston before the commission adjourned. tified by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. See EAR "I appreciate her chairmanship Jast year with the lS Si: 4 The joint workshop, which will begin at 9 a.m. on EAR, it was yeoman's work,';Sarnlr * id- . Wednesday, March 16 at MacKenzie Hall, will give both Johnston, who took a leadership during the EAR bodies an opportunity to work out problems with por- process and kept residents informed^ forthcoming dis- tions of the report concerning environmental health, car- cussion topics by writing weekl columns in the rying capacity of beaches, and intergovernmental coordi- Spacious loB^%WM§8with room for ISLAND REPORTER, secured -1,91 votes on election nation. 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High Low Rain The 68 percent turnout for last slings and arrows of the recent week's election was first, surpris- campaign. Efforts to right the Wednesday 66 56 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded rom e ing; and second, thought provok- wrongs, real or imagined, of that Thursday g-| 54 o.6O f ^ morninog g of the day given to ing. Islanders typically show up in contest will only serve to delay the Friday 68 53 0.00 fo"owin9 mornin9- force to vote — substantially more healing that the community needs. Saturday 69 59 0.00 so than other Lee County voters The new city council will face who produced an anemic 16 per- the very real challenge of imple- Sunday 72 62 0.00 cent turnout this time. But this menting the changes called for by Monday 75 64 0.00 election produced the kind of Renny the voters in ways that will make Severance sense, stand the tests of time, and Tuesday 71 63 0.07 Source: Island Water Association turnout that is more normally Executive Editor associated with presidential elec- be equitable. They will .have to work with a planning commission made NOT FOR NAVIGATION. tions (70 - 80 percent since 1992), not just This informa'jpn is furnished as a service but without any warranty. the municipal ones. up largely of appointees from the previous These predictions are mathematical calculations based on average The votes for candidates and questions administration. The business community March 11-17,2005 conditions. They do not include the effects of storm surge causecTby were close for the most part, yet defini- still wants to do business, Realtors still Feet 3 tive. No one can argue that there's a silent want to sell property with the unique 2 majority lurking somewhere whose appeal this island offers, residents still want to enjoy those special qualities that Tidal 1 uncast votes would have turned every- Range at thing around. everyone pledged to preserve over the Redfish ° It was a hard fought battle to say the past weeks — oh yes, and the raccoons Pass least — OK, nasty sometimes — which still want to rummage in our Dumpsters. only reflects the intensity on both sides. Life is short, so let's all take a giant Sunrise 6:42 a 6:41 a 6:40 a 6:39 a 6:37 a 6:36 a 6:35 a But now it's time to get back to the busi- Rolaid and remove the bile that has built Sunset 6:35 p 6:36 pr 6:36 p 6:37 p 6:37 p 6:38 p 6:38 p ness of everyday life and living together. up of late. That does not mean COTI and SGGC Exciting times are ahead and everyone holding hands and singing "Kumbaya." on all sides of any issue will be needed to Redfish Lo 12:38 a Nor does it mean an overwhelming man- make it all work, whether it's replanting Pass JHt date from the people to dismantle the Periwinkle Way or launching a new blimp ferry service from the mainland with on- Lo 7:29 a 7:50 a 4:07 a 3:59 p causeway and turn the whole island into the nation's largest raccoon refuge. island rickshaws to ease the traffic jams, What it does mean is that the different or coping with the vicissitudes of cause- Lo 7:44 p 8:34 p 2:57 p interests calling this island home need way construction. very much to leave behind the campaign The critters at CROW still need our Punta Lo rhetoric and listen to reasoned arguments help, the arts still need our support, and 12:33 a about real concerns from all parties. volunteers are always in demand. Let's Rassa :Mi £*'•&-."••")•;•"•"' It's still a small island with little room remember why we're here and pull Lo 3:01 a 4:02 a '8:11 a 3:54 p for nose-thumbing or even re-hashing the together. Hi Lo 8:29 p 2:27 p 2:52 p 11:16 p Rothman on council when they take then- places during the public hearing at 9 a.m. EAR on Tuesday, March 15 at Mackenzie Hall. Sanibel Lo 12:39 a Pfalzer, who met with representatives of Light From page 3 U.S. Fish & Wildlife on Monday along with Lo 1:31 a 2:22 a 4:26 a Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin, cated that the city would consider.revi- conceded there is a lack of data to. support a sions," he said. "During my discussion with problem with the carrying capacity of the Lo 7:45 p 1:30 p 1:52 p 2:55 p them, I pointed out it would be inconsistent island's beaches. Looking for ways to with the public planning process —-1 didn't incorporate a scientific basis for such Captiva Lo want to promise anything until a public claims^ he said, is one of the challenges that (Outside) hearing." the city will face in meeting DCA's request. Outgoing Commissioner Carla Johnston Pfalzer also suggested indicating to agreed. DCA that the city's lawsuit with the county "It's not a place to lock everything in over the Sanibel Causeway has now been granite, it's a step along the way," she said. settled as a way of addressing intergovern- Pfalzer said that the answers to many of mental coordination. DCA's concerns are already within the "Jt was difficult to say more about the report and perhaps could be identified bet- causeway during the lawsuit, but now that ter. Revisions to the EAR have been high- time has passed we can clear it up," lighted for the benefit of new commission- Johnston said. ers Patty Sprankle, Tony Lapi and Mike Pfalzer also said he would include sug- gestions previously made by Rothman per- SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Billheimer — members who were not part of the commission during the adoption taining to storage and disposal of hazardous 2340 ?«&7$$fck Vfojy P.O. Box VSSfS^t^ FL 33957 process of the report. waste under the heading of environmental 77ze Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper Commission Chairman Jack Samler said health. of record, published each Thursday with he wasn't overly concerned about meeting Johnston said that the focus of both the " more than 2,600 paid subscribers, and is DCA's May 1 deadline for transmittal of the commission and council leading up to the the primary news source for islanders. report with a largely-freshman commission deadline should be addressing DCA's con- that will be without Johnston, who will take cerns rather than "rehashing" the entire document. Member . Advertising Deadlines her place on council next week after secur- • Florida Press Association ing the most votes during the March 1 elec- Pfalzer said that the city has a certain • Sanibel-Capliva Chamber of Display: degree of wiggle-room in meeting the dead- •• Commerce i tion. Noon Tuesday line. They can request an addendum to the Tonya ''•Affiliate member mTerri Johnston, who Samler recently replaced Squibb - • Board of Realtors Classified: Blackmore as chairman, will be invaluable in helping report if any portion of it is still deemed Group 4 p.m. Monday Sales insufficient by DCA, he said. Publisher council and the commission get through the FPA award-winning Holidays: Manager "if the city needed more time I think that newspaper process, he said. Johnston will be joined by (Schedule changes) new members Mick Denham and Tom the sanctions would be minimal," he said.
Renny . ;\l- r Kevin Laura Ron Shirlene Severance ;Z ~ \ Duffy Nickerson Weisburg Grasgreen Recently an alert reader caught a mis- In other words, only when City •?<-;•: Executive :'.;' " Staff Writer Staff Writer Real Estate Classified take in one of our articles and wrote to us Council would pass an ORDINANCE to ;•>;,; Editor .:*t,C. Acct. Exec. Subscriptions saying: change the. RULES about lot coverage Postal Information would that ORDINANCE have to go to Periodical-rate postage paid at In the front page article about the elec- the vofers for approval. Individual situ- Sanibel Post Office, FL tion results (Week of March 3-9, 2005), ations where vegetation would be ,. (USPS 481-400) the Island Reporter says, "Amendment 6 removed on a lot would NOT be sent to ?• Postmaster: ...mandated voter approval for vegeta- the voters. ^ Send address changes to the tion removal..." Any variance for vegetation removal : Island Reporter, P.O. Box 809 That is not true. Amendment 6 says that could have been approved before this Jenny ^V* Amy Joy v Sanibel, FL 33957 Simpkins "Ordinances to increase the permitted amendment was passed could also be Burnham ; Fleming Production Staff Writer , ,.•*';£-; Staff Writer maximum land area to be (1) covered with approved now, and it would not have to Phone: (239) 472-1587 Manager impermeable surfaces, (2) cleared of veg- go to the voters. A variance is not an Fax: (239) 472-8398 etation and/or.(3) used as developed area, ordinance. Subscriptions E-mail: sancapnews® as established in the Land Development Mail delivery for 1 year — breezenewspapers.com Code as constituted on May 4, 2004, shall We thank the reader for correcting and Florida" taxes included: Website: www.breezenewspapers.com Lee County. S25 ' become effective only upon approval by a clarifying this, U.S. or split. $31 Hours: Monday - Friday majority of qualified City electors at the 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. No refunds ottered on subscriptions. next general election or a special election — Renny Severance © 2005 BREEZE CORP. called for such purpose." Executive Editor ISLAND REPORTER U Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 Community forum on Periwinkle re-planting Fire & Rescue classes pay off Sanibel's Fire Chief Rich Dickerson was pleased to By KEVIN DUFFY receive the following letter from a former student at one [email protected] of the many CPR/defibrillator training classes offered by Fire & Rescue. Residents will have a chance to provide input as to how the island's primary corridor should look during a commu- nity forum planned for later this month. Sanibel Fire Department The city, along with consulting firm Vanasse-Daylor, will Chief Rich Dickerson host the forum addressing the replanting of Periwinkle Way to be held from 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 at the Dear Chief Dickerson, Sanibel Recreation Center,-3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road. In the past I have been a student of the Ken Pfalzer. the city's acting planning director, said dur- CPR/Defibrillator training that the City of Sanibel has ing Tuesday's public hearing of the planning commission offered to employees which the Fire Dept. has spon- that the event will give residents an opportunity to have a sored. I had the opportunity this past weekend to use say in the preparation of a master plan that will guide what I learned in class in a personal situation. Vanasse-Daylor, chosen by council earlier this month to On Sunday as we were singing for a friend's birth- oversee the replanting, in conducting their work. day, "Grandpa" who is 84 years old, started coughing, "When they leave, we don't want to know that they were then vomiting, eyes rolled back, then passed out, etc... here," he said of representatives from Vanasse-Daylor. "All I did what I was taught really without thinking. I had they will do is hold the pencil." someone call 911, someone else to move cars and wait The program will begin with a brief power-point presen- for the ambulance outside. I didn't have to do CPR as he tation, Pfalzer said, and then attendees will be asked to go came to after about 30 seconds. He is currently in the Photo courtesy of Sanibel Fire & Rescue to work by suggesting ideas. hospital and will be fine. (l-r) Matt Scott of Sanibel Fire & Rescue works with "We're asking do you want bike paths, or combined dri- It was not until afterwards when I was on the way to Officers Kurt Schulte and George Krivas of the Sanibel veways in commercial districts," he said. "They will then the hospital that I realized I was calm, had taken charge Police Dept. demonstrating rescue equipment to a come back with a plan that reflects the best of those com- and did exactly what I had learned last month in the class. ments." class. City Manager Judie Zimomra said the city is looking for I felt it was important to write and thank you as it Thanks so much for the classes; they certainly helped input on what types of vegetation should be used; was something that I would have reacted differently to our family in a very frightening situation. streetscape ideas; and suggestions related to fund-raising in the past. I can't say it saved a life, but I had 25 guests and maintenance. that were not panicked, but organized in an efficient Sincerely, 'The goal of the restoration project is to restore the land- manner, and I felt good knowing that 1 was able to Debi Almieda scape character of the community," she said. respond the way I did. Such restoration will have to be conducted without the ambiance of Australian Pines, whose canopy characterized much of the three-mile stretch from Periwinkle Way to Tarpon Bay Road prior to Hurricane Charley. State law strictly prohibits the replanting of exotics, which also includes melaleuca and Brazilian Pepper. Volunteers needed for Information gleaned will be used by staff to draft a report and community plan to present to the public for considera- tion, Pfalzer said. It will be reviewed by both the planning commission and the vegetation committee before going before council for final approval. Zimomra said she hoped Great Island Pick Up the comments could be analyzed quickly enough to allow for some plantings prior to the beginning of rainy season. The Great Island Pick Up is scheduled for Saturday, zone. Teams of two, four or six people will be given bot- "We'll have a blank slate going in," Pfalzer said. March 19 at 8:30 a.m. Sponsors for the pick-up this year tles of water and garbage bags before heading out to their are Keep Lee County Beautiful, Sheila and John Morley, assigned areas. After cleaning assigned areas, everyone is and the City of Sanibel. invited back to the Nature Center on Sanibel-Captiva Volunteers have three different locations to choose Road for refreshments and a chance to visit with fellow Weissbach honored for 10 from to receive their site assignments. They should meet volunteers. Please wear hats, gloves, and sunscreen for at either the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's your protection. years of committee service Nature Center on Sanibel-Captiva Road, meet at Join in to make the islands a better place for both McCarthy's Marina on Captiva, or meet at the south side wildlife and people. For more information, please call The Sanibel Vegetation Committee honored Dr. of the main causeway island near the restrooms. If you SCCF at 472-2329. Arthur Weissbach for his more than f 0 years of service want to help on the causeway islands, please contact the to this volunteer organization. site coordinator, David Lowden, at 472-2635. The site Each of the eleven members attending acknowledged coordinator for Captiva is Sam Landry and he will be in his contributions by signing a leaf from a Clusia rosea the parking lot of McCarthy's Marina the morning of the cleanup. tree (autograph tree) with a personal greeting.This WANTED! native tree will be planted in Art's new yard in Fort Volunteers will be assigned either a road or a beach Healthcare Professionals Myers. Seeking a BACHELOR'S or As a reminder of his enthusiasm for native plantings, MASTER'S DEGREE he was given a silver trowel engraved with the date of 1 BS this celebration. Art was instrumental in revising the con- i lip your kir-fii' j tractors vegetation examination j Healthcare Leadership No i !iiiiii i w i irtt i s i s;\.:U' iii"ii)ov ! 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Well-deserved applause for Marty Harrity getting the new Recreation Center that will on what plants can survive and be best for We began with two amendments drafted be built soon — or so we hope. He also our Sanibel. by team member Larry Schopp - the ones In January I was asked to be on Marty worked hard with county to get additional Or, how about the person who has devel- limiting height and density. I suggested we Harrity's re-election campaign committee. I funds to build it. oped severe arthritis and needs an elevator in include another, on lot coverage. The team have never been involved with politics. I During the time of Hurricane Charley, his/her house. Oh, by the way, the only place agreed, and Larry drafted a third amend- said yes to Marty because I know what a Marty was an outstanding leader, standing it can go is beyond the setback lines of the ment. I then offered two amendments I had good man he is, how much he loves this beside our outstanding city manager, Judie property. Well 1 guess that person now has to drafted, one to ensure the integrity of the* island, and how much he has been willing to Zimomra. Countless hours, countless meet- get enough signatures on a petition so it can Planning Commissipn, the other to prevent contribute over the many years he has lived ings, countless sacrifices to make sure that go to a vote to the public. Then that person Causeway Road, Periwinkle Way, and San- here. 1 was honored to be asked and willing our town and its people would be protected will have to WAIT... and hope that people Cap Road from being three or four-laned. to do what I could to try to influence people from harm as much as possible. This Marty who don't even know or care about him/her The team adopted them, and we had our five and help out the campaign. — totally unselfish in regards to giving to will allow for that elevator. If you own a proposed amendments. Of course I was very saddened at the this town. non-conforming dwelling, you better pick Contrary to the claims of the Sanibel result of the election. I was especially sad- There are people here that are still angry out your lawyers now if you need to do any- Good Government Coalition (SGGC), we dened that this man, who has been, loved and that after the hurricane they were not thing to improve your dwelling. did not meet in a smoke-filled room. None appreciated for years on Sanibel, had been allowed back on the island sooner. One other thought... Has anyone of us environmentalists smokes! We met in so trashed by opponents that many people Considering the hardship and trauma this noticed how only two days after the election the spacious living room of Vice Mayor did not appreciate him any more. island was going through, it was selfish of there was a guest commentary in the Island Dick Walsh. And when we were done with He did not deserve the trashings, so I am those to only think of their desires. We were Reporter from the president of the Earth our work, Dick submitted all five amend- writing this letter to let Marty know that this declared by our governor to be in a state of Charter group? They want us to revisit and ments to the City Council, for full public person, and many others I am sure, do emergency, There were live power lines review the Earth Charter again? I have a hearings. appreciate what a great and generous person hanging from trees and on the roads. Many feeling many interesting things are going to Councilmember Judy Workman and leader he has been. of the roads were inaccessible. happen in the next few years. I just hope and endorsed the proposal to submit the amend- Marty has been on Sanibel for 14 years. The National Forest Division was here pray our island can survive all this. ments to the voters. But Mayor Harrity and He has given much of his time to the chil- trying to quickly get our town cleared of all In conclusion, thank you again Marty Councilmembers Steve Brown and Jim dren on this island by coaching, umping, the trees that had fallen. It would have taken Harrity for standing up for so many of us Jennings voted to deny the voters a chance and sponsoring teams. He has coached from them much longer to do their job if we had and upholding the beliefs of the Sanibel to weigh in. T-ball level all the way through high school our cars and our bodies in their way. My bet Plan and Vision Statement. It was at that point that Tom Gilhooley level. He did not limit his coaching to teams is that the same people who complained and and COTI stepped in, spearheading a peti- his children were on. He gave his time and threatened law suits would be the first to sue — Maureen Valiquette tion drive in the dead of summer which nev- effort to all children on this island, and in our city if harm had come to them on the ertheless quickly gathered over 600 hundred Fort Myers also. island. signatures to place the amendments on the His wife Brenda was actively involved in And let us not forget that Marty was not — •- ballot as citizen-initiated referenda. the PTA of the Sanibel School system, act- the only councilperson who made the deci- That is one reason they were called the ing as president for two years. She was also sion to keep us off the island. The entire "People's Choice" amendments.,A second president of the Sanibel School Fund. Marty council — united — with the city manager To the Editor: reason is that they ensure that the rules lim- has had an active part in the school fund and the chief of police, made this decision. iting development on Sanibel can never be raising for many years. People's Choice Amendments: It was the right decision. In fact, it was so give credit where it is due changed without prior voter approval. If CROW or SCC or BIG ARTS, or just right that our town is receiving a national Now there is a third reason. On March 1, about any organization on this island needs award for the way our leaders handled the In the week preceding the election, the citizens of Sanibel wisely chose to incor- financial support, Marty is always there. If hurricane and we are being used as a model Mayor Marty Harrity ran a full-page ad stat- porate these safeguards into their City there is a community function that needs for other towns to learn about our strategies. ing "once again I find myself running, by Charter, alongside the Forever Wild tables or supplies, Marty is ready to con- Is Marty a man who would want to proxy, against Andrew Reding and the Amendment I drafted and submitted to the tribute. Marty has contributed numerous destroy the beauty of this island? Is he a man COTI-sponsored referenda." We all know voters five years ago. The new amendments times in many ways to the Senior Center on who. would try to bring more density and what happened in the interim. extend the scope of protection from the wild the island. high rises on this island? Would he do any- The mayor flatters me. But he grVes me areas to encompass 'the developed areas as Recently, the U.S. Army Corps Chorus thing to destroy the wildlife of the island? I way too much credit. In the first place, he well. performed at BIG ARTS. Marty was the one think not! I know not! needs to give himself some credit. It was his In an Island Reporter guest opinion the who generously donated their dinner at his He moved here because he loves Sanibel choice to oppose the proposed City Charter week before the election, Councilmember restaurant, once again showing that he is the way it is, j ust as we all do. And his career amendments. Steve Brown denounced the Forever Wild always there to help out. Through my life I as a leader proved that his mission was that Moreover, the successful effort to place Amendment — which he has opposed all have always noted that there are givers and the people and the environment would live key safeguards against overdevelopment in along — as a mistake, because the city, .has takers, Marty is definitely a giver. in harmony with each other. That is the the City Charter was a team effort. I was a already twice had to submit referenda to the As a leader for this island, I think Marty Sanibel Vision. member of the team, but not the team leader. people in order to swap environmentally- is the one responsible for the lawsuit being What has frustrated me the most about The team was the Committee of the sensitive lands with the National Wildlife dropped1-by felii-'Sanibel ;arrd Hie" county Islands (COTI), the very same citizen group f this election is that the people won on a Reftlge and with Island Water. But both concerning the bridge issu&'¥le knrj\ys' how campaign that was based on scare tactics. that led the effort to incorporate Sanibel 31 measles passed by wide margins, thanks in to negotiate and work with p^p]e.«rH^Js One vote of council is not going to allow years ago. The team leader was our but- large" part to me.fact that both entities made willing to listen to;all sides, wt^he knows high rises or more density here. Where are standing president, Tom Gilhooley. a binding commitment to keep the swapped how to starid firm on the impprKiift'fesiies. these monsters who want to attack and Likewise 1 was a member of the team that land "forever wild." Marty formed the Recreation Cbrhmittee change Sanibel to a Marco Island? I don't drafted the five People's Choice The system has been tested, and it works ANTIQUE SHOW Come In For A ON SANIBEL ISLAND THIS WEEKEND - MARCH 12 & 13 Free Gift From Us I SANIBEL ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 2173 Periwinkle Way MANY NATIONAL DEALERS Everything Priced to Sell I CRYSTAL REPAIR AVAILABLE AT SHOW! BUY-SELL-TRADE! BEACHFRONT Wide Range of Fine Antiques & Taste of The Islands 2004 Winner Collectibles Taste of the Taste for the Home and Office Best: Appetizer and Meat • Entertainment • Weds thru Sat • Chuck Coughlin ADMISSION $4 - GOOD BOTH DAYS Sushi Bar Now Open ONLY $3 WITH THIS AD 2255 W. Gulf Drive ~ Casa YBel Resort A Silver Chest Shaw by Pete Clapp (239) 472-9200 ~ www.thistlelodge.com PARKING (813) 228-0038 (813) 287-1835 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 7 Ding Darling Refuge staff honors volunteers Koss, grandson of 'Ding' By CHELLE KOSTER WALTON Darling to speak at refuge 250 hours Christopher "Kip" D. Koss recently pub- "We brag about you tremendously Iver Brook Harry Gleitz lished A New Ding Darling Sampler, when we go to DC and other refuges," William Hupfeldt Peggy Hupfeldt archiving 200 of the 15,000 cartoons with Rob Jess, manager of J.N, "Ding" Darling Audrey Holman Maryan Hurtt which his grandfather, Jay Norwood National Wildlife Refuge, told some 200 Alys Kerns Herb Lieberman "Ding" Darling, chronicled "the history, gathered refuge volunteers at a Feb. 25 Peg McEwen Tom Mustachio trends, thoughts, and politics of the United awards luncheon held at Sanibel Martin Pokedoff Esther Pokedoff States for the half-century from 1912 to Community House. William Pugh Clint Rivenburgh J962." He called the refuge's volunteer set-up Koss will make a guest appearance at 1 "a model program" and commended the 500 hours p.m. on Thursday, March 17. in the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS) William Cramer - Michael Dcnham Education Center at Sanibel's J.N. "Ding" that established it as '"a tremendous part- Lois Greenberg Jerry Halweg Darling National Wildlife Refuge, his ner that helps us in ways that couldn't be Cleora Keeley Barry Litofsky done otherwise." Susan Moore Arthur Pore Volunteers at "Ding" Darling con- Helen Richmond Shirley Schiffman tribute hours equivalent to 14 fulj-time Whitman Smith employees, says Mike Cuscaden, DDWS president. 1,000 hours Refuge Manager Rob jess congratulates After updating the crowd on refuge Theresa Baldwin Arthur Cramer Mary Lou Schadt and Betty Hess for happenings, Jess and Jeff Combs, refuge Mary Cramer Bart Cuderman their 20 years of service at a recent volunteer coordinator, presented 84 Bruce Miles Volunteers Award Luncheon. awards to volunteers for years and hours of service, beginning with Betty Hess and 1,500 hours Mary Lou Schadt, who received their 20- Dan Davis Judy Davis 5,000 hours year awards. Is Gotti Jean Larimers Richard Hulit Bill Rankin Below is a complete list of award Jim Sprankle recipients, who received certificates, pins, 2,000 hours and glasswork etched by Sanibel artist Carroll Branyon Ann Wollschiager 7,000 hours 8,500 hours Luc Century. Jeanne Rankin Molly Krival 2,500 hours 2005 Volunteer Awards Norm Honest Jack Rushworth 10-year award Bill Wollschiager Caroline Adams Joanne Claassen 150I hourho s Betsy Doonan Edward Elmendorf Iver Brook William Cruickshank 3,000 hours Lucille Exworthy Joe Fisher Bonnie Dale Maggie Hanson Jim Sprankle Maryan Hurtt Carolyn Johns Herb Lieberman Fred Monick Irmgard Lampron Rudolph Lampron Bruce Miles Joan Miller grandfather's namesake. Marie Monick Joyce MuU 3,500 hours 4,000 hours He will speak about his distinguished Sam Patrino Marian Pool Jim Sprankle Jim Sprankle Sharlene Myatt Georgia Nef Emily Palmer Carole Stark ancestor, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Anne Scott Jim Scott Prize for his political cartoons in Iowa's Des Denny Souers Dennis Wahl 20-year award Moines Register, frequent island visitor, John Wolf Martha Wolf 4,500 hours head of the U.S. Biological Survey (fore- Betty Hess Mary Lou Schadt Victor Young Richard Hulit Jim Sprankle runner of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service), and designer of the first Federal Duck Stamp in 1934. magnificently. But please let's give credit To the Editor: the Causeway issue before the people. Koss will be on hand following his pre- where it is due. Here are a couple of my thoughts about Instead some members of the council sentation to sign copies of his new Sampler. Ultimately, it was the people of Sanibel the Sanibel Council and the way they have decided to listen to outside parties which Admission is free; the event is sponsored who had the foresight to found the city and conducted themselves the last few weeks. created a large split among the citizens of by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, the back an environmentally-oriented land use I have appeared before the council and Sanibel. This reeks of dirty politics. The refuge's non-profit "friends" organization, code that has become a model to the nation have written letters to the newspapers asking council is elected to lead and to provide a as part of its 13-week Thursday Afternoon and the world. And now, faced with the pres- the council to slow down and let the people fair and just government for the citizens. It is Lecture Series. For more information, call sures of development in a rapidly urbanizing of Sanibel have a say in their future. The the basics that this country is founded on. 472-1100 ext. 241 or log on to www.ding- county, the people of Sanibel have wisely council refused to listen and signed an Sanibelians got their voice on March 1st darlingsociety.org. chosen to safeguard that model in their City agreement with Lee County right before the and said loud and clear that they did not Charter. election, which had very heavy political approve of the actions of the current council. March 24 overtones. Now Sanibel has three new council mem- Tom Allen, author of "Field Guide to —Andrew Reding The cost of this decision has yet to be bers who combined with the two returning Caterpillars" - caterpillar lecture and Sanibel determined but the residents of Sanibel and members will, hopefully, understand that book-signing Andrew Reding served on the Sanibel City they are elected to provide a fair and just all of Lee County will bear the burden. The March 3l" Council from 1996 to 2000. council refused to help educate the people government for the people and not to bow to on the amendments, even after the council outside interests. Joyce Mazourek, "Ding" Darling ranger originally agreed to do it. The council serving as Comprehensive Everglades refused to survey the residents or even put — Bob Fodor Restoration Plan (CERP) Liaison - Sanibel Everglades restoration lecture wr GREAT SOLUTIONS! Sanibel/Captiva Meal Mstate Seminar Thurs. Mar. 18, 2005 GREAT SERVICE! Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank 2475 Library Way • Licensed workmen and installers and AM • Some Topics coordination of your projects fey our decorators. Effect Of Hurricanes On Real Estate •;i ••''••r'Ca^etin^^n4iTiie>-^/""Liglitingif Wall Art Island Sales & 2005 Forecast ,/-,•••./ •vWallCoyeriiigs ^.Interior^Paintingr- .•..;.' 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She "Each month, there is typically one 239-283-3900 learned about CROW from a former or two new faces at CROW, and Krangh t Toll Free 1-888-969-itH CROW extern, Dan Peske, who stayed and Fowier are examples of the diversi- Sunbelt #1 Realty, Inc at CROW for six weeks, and helped ty of interests and backgrounds, of our f with the evacuation for Hurricane students"' says Ann Moran. President of Charley. He shared with Fowler what a the CROW board. "They are a wonder- great experience he had working and ful addition to our team, and I know t learning at CROW and encouraged they will learn a lot, bringing their new Fowler to apply. Fowier loves animals wildlife knowledge and experience back f and is excited about her time at CROW. with them when they leave CROW. While she is considering graduate "The challenges are many in treating f school. Fowler is in the job market the ever-growing wildlife patient load at looking for a position with a non-profit CROW and the students are an integral f animal welfare organization. part of caring for our patients. In 2(K)4. •" ' ••' • •••*. Chatarina Krangh, from the country- CROW had 42 students from around the side of Siokholm. Sweden, arrived on world come to Sanibel and help with f Sanibel for her first visit to the United Lee County's wildlife. It looks as if States ready to learn from Dr. PJ and the CROW will have a similar number of f entire CROW staff. Krangh has been students in 2005" said Moran. working in wildlife rehabilitation for Established in 1968. CROW is one f more than 10 years, having worked at of the nation's leading wildlife rehabili- the West Hatch Wildlife Hospital in tation hospitals for tropical native and f England and then going back to Sweden migratory wildlife. A nonprofit veteri- to start her own wildlife rehabilitation nary hospital. CROW provides medical WOW! 1 PRIVATE LOT! hospital. Sormlands Vilt Rehabilitation care for nearly 4.000 injured, sick and f Hospital. This is the first rehabilitation orphaned wildlife patients each year hospital in the history of Swedish gov- from all of Lee County, seven days a f 1.8 ACRES OF WATERFRONT ernment to receive EU funding. They week, 365 days a year. • accept nearly 300 patients each year, CROW relies exclusively on private f most of whom are birds. Krangh found donations to operate. Gifts can be SAILBOAT CANAL JUST CROW through the internet and knew mailed to CROW at PO Box 150: f she could learn a lot from Dr. PJSanibel. FL 33957. For more informa- because of the 160 different species tion about CROW, contact Birgie SECONDS TO OPEN WATER! cared for each year at CROW, the Vertesch. Director of Development at t majority of whom are also birds. 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BEST OF THE 6191102002,2003,2004 St-a-.it.ltv Saloon SERVICE ORGANIZATION/CLUB_ Umnei of 14 I.T-U- ol llic TRUST COMPANY hl.nuK "Aw.mK" VACATION RENTAL- (Jin liilcM win l'or MUST BE FILLED IN FOR VOTE TO COUNT .Votes are only accepted if "THE PtOPLF'S CHOKF are on the official ballot, Name: : • AWARD" found in the Island Reporter, (The Island's Paper of Record) *and the Captiva Current* Telephone:. 12 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER Seahorse Festival at Sanibel School Optimist Club Golf Outing the Sanibel School will host its annual 12:30 - 1:30 Concert by Katie Phillips Seahorse Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on on the Outdoor Stage This year marks the Second Annual snacks, beer and soda on the course. Sunday, March 13. The occasion will start 1:45 - 3:45 Paradise Steel Drum Band Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club Local Throughout the course there will be a with a ribbon cutting ceremony to open on the Outdoor Stage Celebrity Golf Outing. It begins from variety of betting holes offering such the new Pavilion and be followed by silent 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 challenges as Beat the Celebrity Pro and and live auctions in the Cafetorium to 2:00 Pie-Eating Contest at Ellington's Jazz Bar & Restaurant on a Hole in One contest. raise funds for the Sanibel School PTA. under the Pavilion east Gulf Drive. Guests will enjoy an The day will end with a premium buf- The festival will also introduce a kids' 3:00 First Annual Kids' Taste evening of smooth, live jazz, gourmet fet, awards and a raffle. Golfers are version of the Taste of the Islands in of the Islands Award hors d'oeuvres, two-hour open premium invited to bring guests to the afternoon which students will get to vote on their announcement bar, and the excitement of a live and fun for an additional $25. favorite dishes from The Island Cow, on the Outdoor Stage silent auction. The cost of the two-day event is $125 Rassa Steaks and Seafood, Doc Ford's, 3:15 Announcement of the This elegant evening is included as per contestant. East End Deli, Lazy Flamingo, Seafood Sanibel School Fund part of the golf package, however, it is For hole sponsorships or to make a Factory, Schnapper's Hots, Great White Car Raffle Winner also available to the public for a $25 contribution, call Richard McCurry at Grill, Beachview Steakhouse, and the entrance fee. 472-5882 or Randy Carson at 464-6508. Sanibel Grill. The following morning the games For ticket sales call Dan Alton at 472- Kids, bring $10 for a day of fun — par- Games will include: Bungee Run, will begin at the Dunes 3861 or Stan Howard at ents get in free! Laser Tag Arena, Bounce House, Radar Golf and Tennis Club on 472-0836. Howard may Speed Pitch, Pedestal Joust, Velcro Wall, Sandcastle Road. also be contacted for fur- 12:00 Ribbon Cutting Sack Races, Pie-Eating Contest, "She Registration will be from ther information. for the new Pavilion Ain't Heavy, She's My Wife Race" and 7 to 8:15 a.m. followed by The Sanibel-Captiva Football Toss. 2:00 - 3:30 Silent and Live Auctions Parking will be provided by the Rotary a shotgun start at 8:30 for Optimist Club is an all- in School Cafetorium this Handicap Foursome volunteer, not-for-profit Club of Sanibel-Captiva Scramble. 501(c)3 where all funds 12:00- 4:00 Fun Rides & Games Also included is a con- go directly to better the on the Fields tinental breakfast, com- lives of children in the plimentary golf balls, golf community. cart, goody bag and free Arctic explorer to speak at SUSAN BLUEHS Community Church dinner Health Care Services Sanibel Community Church is hosting Studies International in Chaska, Minn- an outreach dinner at 7 p.m. on Monday, esota. He has authored two books and o March 14 at the Lexington Country Club. numerous scientific articles. He is a regu- A FULL RANGE OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY AN ISLAND RESIDENT Following a full course buffet. The lar winter visitor to Sanibel. Bathing & Personal Care • Companion Care Beacons, a male singing group from the The public is cordially invited, reserva- Meal Preparation • Transportation • 24 Hour Care church will entertain. tions required. Call the church office at Don Bierle, a scientist and former skep- 472-2684. Medication Management • Safety Management tic, will share his life-changing discoveries Worship services at Sanibel Community Blood Pressure, Cardiac & Pulmonary Management that led him from doubt to faith. Church include Traditional Services at 8 Dr. Bierle is a former academic dean a.m. and 10:45 a.m.. and a Contemporary Diabetic Care • Wound Care • Colostomy & Ileostomy Care and college professor. As a research scien- Service with Praise Band at 9 a.m. Alzheimers Care * Terminal Illness Care & Management tist, he was a team member of expeditions The multi-denominational community to both the Artie and Antarctica regions. Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Susan Bluehs, R.N. (239)472-3327 Currently, he is the president of Faith (Next to Jerry's Market). Lie, 5021 1 154 MATTRESSES • MATTRESSES • MATTRESSES CALL US FIRST! MUST CALL AT 9:00 a.m.| Best Quality & Lowest Prices on Name Brand Bedding in SW Florida! PUBLIC NOTICE QUEENSIZE dOMMERClAL The Sanibel City Council will SETS Prices Start convene a Joint Meeting with the as low as Adjustable $198.00* Beds starting -, ,«, Sanibel Planning Commission at $899.95 #» Wednesday, March 16, 2005 BEDDING OUTLETS AT SOFA BEDS & RECLIMERS OUSTED at 9:00 a.m. 14910 N. CLEVELAND AVE. 2022 N. TAWISAMI TR. N. FORT MYERS NAPLES at MacKenzie Hall (239)995-7632 ,366-8020 or ,«,765-1110 800 Dunlop Road Public is welcome. Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: www.mysanibel.com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the PUBLIC NOTICE bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment. The City Council is currently taking applications for the following Council appointed Committees: HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL (Must have special knowledge, skills or interest in historic preservation) ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. VEGETATION COMMITTEE (Applicants must have passed the Vegetation Competency Test) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, WILDLIFE COMMITTEE PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT JIM ISOM, MANAGER OF DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IS 5:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FRIDAY, MARCH 11,2005. A FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 239-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD, ON THE CITY WEBSITE, IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711. WWW.MYSANIBEL.COM OR CALL 472-4135 ISLAND REPORTER J Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 J 13 Best Of The Blues S9 Sanibel Community Association Trophy Best entry in class 4 23. Limited To Previous Blue Ribbon Single Florida-Caribbean shell - self- Winners: Any exhibit which previ- collected Shell Fair winners ously has won a blue ribbon at any past Sanibel Shell Show. • Leslie Allen Crnkovic th Eligible For Special Awards 510 Shell of Show: any source from last week's 68 annual Shell Fair SI, S2, S3 And S13 Only Best single shell included in any 1st-Barbara Hansen exhibit SCIENTIFIC DIVISION 10. Sea Life (Other Than Shells) - Coral, SCIENTIFIC DIVISION ••• Marilyn Northrop Exhibit Classes Echinoderm, Etc. - Any Source SPECIAL AWARDS 511 Shell of Show: self-collected 1st - Emily Savage 51 DuPont Trophy Best single self-collected shell in any exhibit Student Classes 2nd - Evelyn Spencer Most outstanding entry in classes 1-23 • Robert Masino 1. Grades 1-6 - Shells And/Or Sea Life 3rd - Eugene Spencer Sponsored by Delaware Museum of - Multiple Or Single - Worldwide - Hon Men - Irene Longley Natural History 512 Shell of Show: fossil Any Source • Hal & Marguerite Pilcher Best single shell included in any fossil 1st - Anna Fastenau Multiple Shell Classes 52 C.O.A. Award exhibit 2nd - Mitchel Lee Deynzer TWO Or More Specimens Entry which best furthers interest in • Rusti Stover shells & shell collecting 513 Best of the Blues - only one award to 2nd - David Fastenau 11. Sanibel-Captiva - Self-Collected Sponsored by Conchologists of 1st - Phillip Holland outstanding past blue ribbon entry in 3rd- Ryan Greenplate America class 23 Hon Men - Katherine Strange 12. Florida-Caribbean -Any Source • Harry & Lillian Berryman • Barbara Hansen Hon Men - Taylor Strange 1st- Hal & Marguerite Pilcher 53 P.R.I. Trophy 514 Master Trophy 2. Grades 7-12 - Shells And/Or Sea Life 2nd - Jim VunKannon Best presentation of fossil shells illus- Most outstanding entry in masters - Multiple Or Single - Worldwide - 3rd - Leslie Allen Crnkovic trating features of ecology or evolu- class 24 Sponsored by Bailey- Any Source Hon Men - Georgette Laforet tion of mollusks - previous winning Matthews Shell Museum 1st - Mark Fastenau exhibit ineligible 13. Any Area Or Areas - Any Source Sponsored by Paleontohgical • Marilyn Northrop 2nd - Peter Fastenau 1st - Bud Rogers Research Institution 515 Judges' Special Awards 3rd • Theodore Baker Clauss 2nd - BJ. & Lowell Bingham • Jim VunKannon One award by each scientific judge to 14. One Family Or Subfamily -Any any exhibit Source 54 Sanibel Shell Fair Perpetual Gold Single Shell Classes - One Cup Best entry in class 11 • Phillip Holland Specimen Only 1st - Gene Everson Sanibel-Captiva shells - self-collected • Harry & Lillian Berryman 3. Sanibel-Captiva - Self-Collected 15. One Genus - Any Source • Phillip Holland 1st - Harold Payson III 1st.- Harry & Lillian Berryman 2nd - Sheldon Flowers 55 Florida-CaribbeanShell Award HOBBYIST EXHIBIT 3rd - Kitty Arnold 16. One Species To Show Color, Form Best entry in class 12 Hon Men - Darla Ross And/Or Growth - Self-Collected Florida-Caribbean shells - any source CLASSES 1st- Donna Carey • Hal & Marguerite Pilcher Artistic Division 4. Florida-Caribbean - Self-Collected 2nd - Ethel Sinow 1st - Leslie Allen Crnkovic 3rd - Mary& William Shufelt 56 Howard Sexauer Perpetual Silver Hobbyist Classes - see rules 1-11 & 20-27 2nd - Marilee McNeilus Bowl Best entry in class 13 - 3rd - Emma Marrero 17. One Species To Show Color, Form any area or areas - any source 25. Flower Arrangement Made Of 5. Florida-Caribbean - Any Source And/Or Growth - Any Source Sponsored by Sexauer family Shells - shells only - table top only 1st - Marilyn Northrop 1st - Rusti Stover 2nd - Bud Rogers ••• Bud Rogers 1st - Albert Sanders 2nd - Rusti Stover 2nd - Norma King 3rd - Evelyn Spencer 3rd - Donna Carey 57 Sanibel Community Association 18. Educational - Intended Primarily To Trophy Best entry in classes 1 -2 3rd - Reva Moritz 6. Any Area Or Areas - Self-Collected — students 1st - Gene Everson Teach - Any Source 26. Flower Arrangement - sea life with 2nd - Rusti Stover 1st - Harry & Lillian Berryman • Mark Fastenau or without shells - table top only 3rd - Eugene Spencer 20. Unusual Variants (Albino, Freak, Etc.) 58 Sanibel Community Association 1st - Audrey Hostetter 7. Any Area Or Areas - Any Source - Any Source Trophy Best entry in class 3 2nd - Christa Josupeit 1st - Marilyn Northrop 1st - Doris Foss Single Sanibel-Captiva shell - self- 2nd - Fay Mucha 2nd - Dotty & Lowell DeVasure collected See SHELLS 3rd - Irene Longley 3rd - Martha Howard • Harold Payson III page 17 8. Unusual Variants (Albino, Freak, Etc.) Hon Men - Jim VunKannon - Any Source 21. Fossils (Shells And/Or Other Sea 1st • Fay Mucha Life)- Any Source 2nd - Phillip Holland 1st - Jim VunKannon 3rd • Eugene Spencer 2nd- Rusti Stover 3rd - Emily Savage 3rd - James Brumley Jr. 9. Fossil (Shells And/Or Other Sea Life) 22. Sea Life Other Than Shells - Coral, - Any Source Echinoderm, Etc. - Any Source PUBLIC HEARINGS 1st • Rusti Stover 1st - Ellie Sachs 2nd - Irene Longley CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on March 22,2005 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following application: 9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearing: Shuttle departs dock everyday at 9:30am, 12 Noon, 3:30pm & 6:30pm. Bring this ad & receive... • FREE Boarding Pass Consideration of a request for a development permit and •FREE Well Drink i preliminary plat approval for a major subdivision to Drink ^ .FREE Deli Sandwich subdivide a 7.9 acre parcel of land into a unified residential UP TO A $4© VALUE (cluster) development consisting of seven lots for single SIZZLING SLOTS family dwellings, a common area tract for a vegetation HOT TABLE GAMES I Free Casino Cruise I Blackjack • Roulette • Craps • Let It Ride buffer, a tract for a private roadway with drainage and utility 3 Card Poker • Oasis Poker • "Live" Poker easements, a 5 +/- acre tract for conservation and 'Present this coupon at ticket office upon check-in. preservation of wetlands areas, including areas adjacent to Coupon valid for up to 10 people per cruise. the Sanibel River, and a tract dedicating an additional 25' of No cash value. Reservations required, must be 21 or older. Exp 3/25/05. public right-of-way for Periwinkle Way. The subject parcel CASINO Leisure Lady Casino Cruises is located at 1881 Periwinkle Way previously occupied by the 2080 Main St., Ft. Myers Beach • For Reservations (239) 765-1777 • www.leisureladvcasino.com Sanibel Landscape Company (Tax Parcel No. 25-46-22-T2- 00017.0010). The application is submitted by property owners Spring and Ronald Rosen. Application No. 04- 2465 DP. ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ( army, I'rivmUx If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. persons needing a Man V I special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Formerly on Staff Isom, Administrative Services Director, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance, if hearing impaired "We're Here For vou" telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. 14 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER San Cap Trust names when you fill out at least 20 categories \2006\ ¥ No photocopies accepted. AM ballots must be postmarked NO LATER than April 4, 2005. Fill ot ty f ildig y Craig Holston VP. address and phone number, and mail to the island Reporter. THE ISLANLTS OFFICIAL BALLOT The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is pleased to PICK THE BEST OF EACH announce that Craig Holston will join the senior manage- ONLY ONE BALLOT PER PERSON ment foam as a vice president. "Craig has extensive Wall Street experience," said FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Saaibel Captiva Trust Company Chairman and CEO Al Hanser. "His relocation to join our team will enhance the BAR- Cocktails, Fine Wines & Select Beers investment management expertise we offer our clients." LUNCH • HAPPY HOUR • DINNER CHEF. Innovative bistro BARTENDER, DELI DAILY SEAFOOD SPECIALS Chef Michael Patnode GOLF COURSE. HAMBURGER Jewelry • Clothing • Books HAPPY HOUR. Gift Baskets • Home Accents ICE CREAM LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT. 1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel i/Jamd PIZZA. BEST WAITER/WAITR.ESS_ BEST RESTAURANT FOR: Our BREAKFAST Experience! • Learn the "Local Secrets" LUNCH : • The Best Family Adventures & Romantic Getaways DINNER- • Guest First Treatment "TO GO"/FAST FOOD. Longest Established Vacation Rental Company on the Islands. 'Over a quarter Century Making Vacation Dreams Come True" ROMANTIC DINNER RETAIL BAKERY. BOOR STORE. CONStGNMENT/THRIFT STORE. Craig Holston, «ecentty named VP at San Cap Trust. JEWELRY STORE Mr. Holston has wbm than nine years experience in Sanibel Gaptiva LIQUOR STORE. institutional equities trading and order execution on Wall M-EN'S CLOTHING STORE. Street. Prior to joining The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, he was an Associate Trader at Deutsche Bank J SHOE STORE and then JP Morgan, where he was responsible .for man- SHO*. aging fte exedation of client equity orders on the New 1 *X «>."ov. York Stock Exchange. From his location on the trading WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORE. floor, he provided valuable insight and market informa- SERVICE/MEDlCAL/REAt ESTATE tion to senior traders, Erom 1996 - '99, Mr Holston was ,-*: an assistant- tenter arWagner Stott Bear Specialists in Why? ACCOUNTANT _._,. NewYork. We offer the best interest rates on ART HAJIFRY Mr. Holston holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University and has completed courses in Portfolio deposit accounts; the best customer ATTORNEY ""' Management at New York University. He lives in Fort decisions Myers with his.||iifcP|!tricia, and their two children. ales. BANK -^p ~-S Th S^byfl£|prust Company offers world-class Bill! DFR/RFMOnFI PR /. . .. - portfolio feSld trust services to individuals, (families* "Isf ^ations, and other non-profit tsOMPUTER SERVrCES— organization^ ttjt.be reached ~by calling 472-8300 ELECTRICIAN or visiting w*w% >.com. PRACTIONER. ENTERS OF FLORIDA COMMUNITY-BANK FWANCIAL SERVICE— FISHING GUIDE 2495 Patm Ridge Road Clearfyjffie Might Choke (239) 472-61Q0' fes (239) 472-5678 HAIR SALON/BARBER. P.O. Box 187 Samfael, florida 33957 www.SanCap8ank.com Member HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. FDK HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE. HOTEL/INN -# EyeDtssaSe Evaluations Including; INTERIOR DESIGN. $ .^selifcing therWe« Optomap System LAWN SERVICE (eliminates the need far dilation} MASSAGE THERAPIST. Christine Dee, O.D. MAIL SERVICE Board Certified Optometrk Physician . MORTGAGE BROKER/AGENCY. Summtritn Square EYE CENTERS NAIL SALON 17105 San Carlos Blvd. OF FLORIDA OPTOMETRIST. (239)454-6444 Clearly, The Right Choke. PHARMACY PLUMBER^ POOL. SERVICE. PRINTER AGENT. REAL ESTATE AGENCY, SERVICE ORGANIZAT1ON/CLUB_ TRUST COMPANY VACATION RENTAL MUST BE FILLED IN FOR VOTE TO COUNT THE AWARD WINNERS WILL BE | Name- ANNOUNCED IN THE APRIL "BEST OF THE ISLANDS" BOOK Address: mas! your e- '37 Years of Local Customer References Island Reporter 2340 Periwinkle Way, unit K Sanibei, FL 3395; Member of Sanibel/Captiva Telephone:. " Chamber of Commerce Sanibel Lie 05413 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 15 CROW seeks logo artists for 25th 'Taste of the Islands' In preparation for CROW's 25th The design should include the follow- PUBLIC NOTICE Anniversary Taste of the Islands to be ing event elements: Several foods repre- held on Sunday, April 24 the Taste of the sented, tropical music or musical instru- Islands Committee is seeking an artists' ments, animals (native wildlife only) design to be donated for the 25th either actual or caricature, artist signa- Anniversary event logo. The 2005 ture and "CROW's 25th Taste of the The Sanibel City Council is accepting applications for the design will carry the artist's signature Islands, Sanibel Island, FL." Planning Commission. Deadline for submission is March 25, and be the only design sold on tee shirts Preliminary designs received will be at the event and the signed donated orig- reviewed by the committee and selection 2005 at Noon inal will be a featured item in the Taste made by March 10. The artist and design raffle taking place at the event. chosen will be asked to have the final Any resident wishing to apply must fill out a Volunteer Skills Bank form available at City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, call 472-4135 or go to the City's website www.mysanibel.com to download an application. 1 Advance publicity will feature a story piece ready by March 25. '-_-j-.•?"••"'- - *' "~"T~ _-_^_j ""- • •! :•• '•• *•• * • • 7" "-•."—-" —•_•- 1J'~'~' ' **** "'"'"'""'"•' ^ about the artist providing the design, Thank you for considering our along with mentions in all event public- request for CROW's 25th Annual Taste. ity. The design, either part or whole, will Please contact Anita Pinder at the , Keep right except to pass. be used in all advance print media CROW office 472-3644, VM#5, to advertising, be the cover of 10,000 Taste arrange pick-up of your design or with When passing, say "on your left." booklets printed and distributed by the any questions you might have. Breeze Corporation and be used by local Ringing bells gives no indication where you are. television sponsor, NBC-2, in event pro- With sincerest thanks, motional segments. Ann Arnoff, Event Chairman -v .."TV-: :::• .- FEC From page 1 ther. ruling that !he Jiuy ) amendment a;;;s:iu!;es a subsuimi'o •,:,.:;•;:;= to . Horidu s i^iccliOii over," fi<=> t i r* i proces1 i ' The «ir us i, u,. x" . who defeated Mayor Nola Theiss In March 2003, has heretofore maintained that his mistakes were those of a newcomer to politics who had never before sought office. He said Wednesday that he believed he was with- in the law in signing the 1,1 checks even though he had designated his wife, Christine, as his campaign treasurer. "You can appoint some- body as treasurer, but you can also appoint yourself," he said. Council, during its March 1 meeting, tabled the matter of censuring Jennings until the commission's ruling was final. Dick Walsh, whose term on council ended fol- lowing that meeting, said he intends to bring the matter up as a private citizen during the 9 a.m. public hearing Tuesday at MacKenzie Hall. "It's on the agenda, I'm hoping they will (discuss '1: \r •-•.• > it)," he said. "I intend to speak to the issue when it comes up." BOAT RENTALS • •"••*'.- •' Fishing • Cabbage Key * ' '" l V : " Dolphin Watching Capt. :.• fl "c.^r 16 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER ous home to plant life, because FT" ' they are hospitable not only to naturally subtropical flora, but also to extratropical and tropical vegetation - any of which may be Native plants define the real Southwest Florida either native or exotic in origin. Average temperature is the sec- Nothing induces a sense of tranquillity and oneness ond factor. The USDA has divid- with nature more than the abundance and variety of lush ed the country into what it calls native vegetation that make the communities of South "hardiness zones." Collier and Florida unique sanctuaries. It is the sea oats that line the coastal Lee counties are in zone beaches, the gumbo limbos and live oaks that tower 10A, with average minimum win- beyond the dunes and inland, and the water-loving man- ter temperatures of 30 -to 35 groves dipping their woody toes into the bays and estuar- degrees; and Charlotte and inland ies. Lee counties are in zone 9B, with Together, this ensemble of native flora helps solidify average minimum winter temper- the pact between mankind and the environment in which atures of 25 to 30 degrees. And it has chosen to work, play and live. within South Florida, three spe- As part of that pact with nature, South Floridians take cific ecosystems dictate the type great pride in protecting and preserving their sanctuaries Ron Sympson and quality of native plant life: by ensuring that native plants take the starring roles in the beachfront, where vegetatiog n their landscapes. But if you are a transplant from Ohio or must withstand assaults of wind, water and salt; the inte- New Jersey who may not know the difference between a rior; and the mangroves that grow at the edges of the pigeon plum and a cocoplum, an introduction to growing brackish estuaries. native may be in order. Unfortunately, ecosystems that are natural homes to The first question, of course, is: Just what is a native Florida natives have also proven quite hospitable to inva- plant? And the' second one is: Why is it so important to sive exotic plants, which prosper and grow rapidly keep the non-native - or "exotic" - plants in check? because of the warmth and the rainy seasons. Photo by Kathleen Blase Since much of Florida once lay at the bottom of the Not all exotics are invasive, of course, and many - Seagrape sea, none of the native plant life we treasure today has most notably the coconut palm - have become quite wel- personal with local flora and to seek professional been here forever. But throughout the eons, as the land come additions to our landscape. The dangerous exotics advice. emerged, plant life from the north, south, east and west are those that proliferate so rapidly that they choke out arrived by nature's own special delivery service - the A Design wisely - Consider the mature height and the naturally occurring flora, and with it the abundant canopy of big trees, know which shrubs require full wind, the sea, the birds, and the animals. wildlife, including birds, butterflies and the endangered The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council defines a native sunlight or partial shade, and learn how you can attract animals. wildlife by planting the right flowering and fruiting Florida plant this way: "a species whose natural range Dozens of exotic plants are considered invasive. But included Florida at the time of European contact (1500 plants. If you are on the beach, make sure the plants here are the most notorious of them all: the Brazilian pep- and trees you install are salt-tolerant. A.D.)," when Spanish explorers first colonized parts of per, Australian pine, and melaleuca. the state. The council defines an exotic plant as "a species The STAR in maple or walnut with inlay •*•»-•-• Queen - $999 • King - $1,189 The URBANA The P. VESTERGAARD STERLING In cherry or maple - made in Denmark 2000 series in teak or maple - with Queen - $499 • King - $599 storage headboard, storage drawer & 2 nightstands Queen - $1,185 • Twin - $637 Twin not shown - with trundle drawer and storage headboard. CLASSIC EUROPEAN DESIGN From the Sun Cabinet Home Collection Made in Denmark - KING with headboard, storage teak platform bed ...' > *. -.',., drawer & nightstands in maple (teak sold out) - $1,265 Queen - $2,369 • King - $2,699 The CELLINI SALE ENDS in black leather oh so ... sleek! March 31st Queen - $899 • King - $999 FORT MYERS . 561-5656 DenmaRK N. E. corner of Metro & Daniels NAPLES • 513-1544 ^ mremons Greentree Center, corner of Airport & Immokaiee" SIMPLY FABULOUS www.denmarkinteriors.com ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10 - 16, 2005 • 17 1st - Christa Josupeit . 2nd - Dr. William M. Black SHELLS 3rd - Rusti Stover 34. Shell Related Needlecraft - includes From page 13 all forms of sewing, quilting, knitting, needlepoint, etc.- no kits - maximum 3rd - Mary Burton 36 in high x 24 in wide - table top Hon Men - Irene Doughty only 1st - Judith Kerl 27. Single Flower - shells and/or other sea life - table top only 2nd - Penny Chrysler 1st - Sharon Thomas 35. Holiday Decoration - any holiday of 2nd - Pam Burke your choice. - maximum 36 in high x 24 in wide - table lop only 3rd - Christa Josupeit 1st - Sharon Thomas 28. Single Stem Of Flowers - shells 2nd - Lili Legg and/or other sea life - table top only 3rd -Albert Sanders 1st - Carol Allemang Hon Men - Dorothy Harper 2nd - Christa Josug0, 3rd - Sharon Thomas1 36. Single Sailor's Valentine - octagonal case - shells and/or sea life - table Hon Men - Dr. William M. Black top only - max 30 in x 30 in 1st - Sylvia Homer 29. Miniature Flower Arrangement - 2nd- Cynthia Lamb small shells and/or other sea life - 3rd - Winifred Blacklow max 3 in x 3 in x 3 in - table top only Hon Men - Carol Judd 1st - Christa Josupeit 37. Double Sailor's Valentine - pair of Photo by Laura Nickerson 2nd - Barbara Witty hinged octagonal cases - heart and Students from the Sanibel School arrange their exhibits. 3rd • Dorothy Harper flowers on one side and sentimental Hon Men - Albert Sanders message on the other side - table top 1st- Deborah Yamin For a complete list of winners 2nd - Dr. William M. Black 30. Miniature Picture - small shells only - max 20 in x 40 in please see this week's edition 3rd - Billie M. Walker and/or other sea life - maximum 6 in 1st - Carol Judd of the Islander x 8 in - table top only 38. Novelties - animals, caricatures, etc. 44. Shell Table - must be a decorated 1st - Valeda Orme - on single base - maximum 36 in shell or shell/sea life table 2nd - Christa Josupeit 41. Mirror - shells and/or other sea life 1st - Cynthia Lamb high x 24 in wide - table top only or fossils - maximum 36 in high x 24 3rd- Norma King 1st - Donna Carey in wide - wall hung only 45. Miscellaneous - not applicable to any Hon Men - Albert Sanders 2nd - Norma King 1st (tie) - Sylvia Homer of the other classes - maximum 36 in 3rd - Sharon Thomas high x 24 in wide - table top or wall 31. Lamp - shells and/or other sea life - 1st tie) - Loretta Kotasek hung table top or floor standing 39. Flower Picture - shells and/or other 3rd - Robert Taylor 1st - Carol Allemang •1st- Donna Carey sea life - maximum 36 in high x 24 in Hon Men - Norma King 2nd - Bonnie Pedersen 2nd - llona Corbett wide - wall hung only 42. Wreath - shells and/or other sea life 1st - Mary Burton 3rd - Rusti Stover 32. Tree Or Topiary - shell and/or other or fossils - maximum 36 in high x 24 Hon Men - Mary Burton sea life - maximum 36 in high x 24 in 2nd - Christa Josupeit in wide - wall hung only wide - table top only 46. Novice Exhibit - has never entered a 3rd - Carol Judd 1st- llona'Corbett 1st - Bette Anderson shell show exhibit anywhere - exhibit 2nd - Diane Zimmer may be as described in any of the 2nd - Albert Sanders 40. Picture Or Mosaic Other Than Flowers - shells and/or other sea life 3rd - Christa Josupeit above classes 25 through 44 - table 3rd - Joanne Durst - max 36 in high x 24 in wide - wall Hon Men - Norma King top or wall hung 33. Jewelry - one or more items in cov- hung only 43. 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Carl Von Harten , 7th Grade Reporter lo help earn monev to sponsor the Amanda Steele. 7th Grade Reporter Each grade did something special for William DuPont. 7th Grade Reporter sporls teams. the volunteers. Kindergarten made Main people from the team were Volunteers at the Sanibel School were Valentine cards for the volunteers, First The Sanibel School boxs" and girls' verv happv with their record and some honored with a breakfast, on Februarv grade sang "'Iwinkle. Twinkle Special basketball teams have ended their game seventh and sixth graders are looking 11 tli. 2005. There are many hardworking Stars", and 2nd grade made a tribute for season. The basketball bovs" record this forward lo next x ear's season. Kris \olnntcers at our school, and they needed the volunteers! season was ° and 3. and the girl's record Kilgore. a seventh grader, said "The lo be recognized. Third eradc did a routine called "V-O- was (•> and 6. best lime over the season was when I Mrs. Me I3ole, assistant principal, L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S What Does It Spell?" I he slarlers for the boys were Jimmx scored m> fust and favorite point." He said. "Our \olunleers are being honored Fourth grade did a poem called "We Shannon. Joev liarle. John-Michael also stated that he thought the season for the service thev provide through Love Our Volunteers!" Fifth grade did a Hodge. Bron/c Winters, and Justin went preltv well and that he will try out countless hours of help for the school." poem called "Volunteers Are Shining Messinger. The starters for the girl's next vear. This was Kris's tlrsl year on Shawn McC'arney plaved songs on the Stars." team were Kimbcrlv Greenplate. the team. Allison I.ohncs. a sixth grad- piano while volunteers caught up with Mrs. Reynolds announced that the Megan Phillips. C'atie Pinaull. Tajana er, said "1 enjoved the season and learn- each other and while oihcrs started to volunteers would all be getting awards Petinatto, and Stev ie Fisher. The coach ing all the new things about basketball I enter the cafetorium. for the valuable and important service of the the box's team was Ron Rich and never knew-." After all the volunteers were in the thai thev have done, F.ach and everv vol- the coach of the girls' team was Jamie This v ear's teams exceeded expecta- cafetorium ' (he Middle School unteer received a gold pin. Phillips. tions and set higher goals for future Performing Arts sang a song called Also Mrs. McMcnamv, school secre- The teams' last games were at home teams, and is never going to be forgot- "Thankful for Our Volunteers." and a tary, announced a special award to the against Canterbury The teams both lost ten. A special thanks should be sent to song called "I hank vou." Thev also did a volunteer who organized the appreciation their first games against this team and Coach Ron Rich also manager of the spoof. "Mrs. Revnokls lias The Patience breakfast. during their last game ihe girls won 30 Lazv Flamingo and Coach Jamie of job." Teachers provided the food for the to 10 and the boys won 57 to 28. The Phillips. Sanibel Police officer The Skidenl Government president breakfast such as bagels, donuts, juice, bovs' team at home had a record of X Lieutenant ranking, as well as Mrs. Megan Phillips and Student Government coffee, and other breakfast items and and 0 which was great. During the last Hall, second grade teacher at The Vice President C'alie Pinaull lead the hex erages. home game pi//a was sold at the game Sanibel School. Fourth Quarter Interims A new sport at Drawing Ever Near The Sanibel School Max Rehder. 6th Grade Reporter grade, and lliev are telling me \xlut Dominique Eidem. 7th Grade Reporter Mrs. kridle e-mailed the other P.E. ihev "re going to do to improve their Ellie Barfield. 7th Grade Reporter teachers from oilier .-.clvols to see if L'udes and what thex hope lo Lict next the} have an archer, club at iheir school I he third quaricr interims have Febniiirv 1. 2(105. wa* the first meet so that our school could ha» e competi- lii'.'-iJx jinne >iit to Miuii-nt-to show their «.| i Killer Students .loe> Almeida and \mcha lor die archcrx club at 1 In- Sanihel tions. pivLMV*.-. in school belore Ihe end ol the School. Ihe .ircherv club i- loi anx middle ijik'.riei l-.xerv lime ink-rim- come on! Wlight are going lo improve :heii ^ladc- bv .-tudving harder lor k-ls and making ! lie -poiisiT of the archerx club is school student xvho enjovs archery. students are quivering and hoping lo have \!rs. Kndle. the school's PK teacher. Scott Richardson, a Tth grader, good grades to .shoxx to their parent-. -lire lo turn in their homework when it is The reason Mis. kridle -inried the bugged Mrs. kridle about an archery I hi- quarter in.niv -.i\ih grader- due. xlso next quarter when interims cume out thev both want lo ^el straight club xvas because a !i>i of students want- club because he wanted to do archery showed ,i decrease in their interim nol only for P.h. but also outside of A'-, just like anxone else who wants to ed lo have an archerv club JI their grade-. 1 his is because ihe students are school. please their parents and know ihev luxe school. nol turning in homework when il is due. K-bruarx IOth archerx club meeting iiul for ne\l quarter, the teachers as xxell good grades before the end of each quar- I his is the first archerv club at our icr. school. was canceled due to rain. The club is as Ihe students are hoping to see higher stationed on Ihe Held without any cover grades. And parents, if vou think that it lakes The archerv club is available for stu- the teachers a long lime lo organize all dents in middle school. ox er head. So anv dav s that lux e rain in The fourth quarter interims will be ihe forecast on the daxs of the club, the the interim reports, think again. Using The club will lasl for about two handed out. as usual, bv the teachers on months, because she doesn't want it club meeting will be canceled. April ISth. When parents see a child's the lechnologv oi' todav ihev can orga- nize everv one in fifteen minutes. So interfere w iih track and Held. Jordan Stevenson, seventh grader, interim, and it looks that there are a cou- slated. "Archerv club is like mx second ple of zeros don't pin it on the teachers. when vour son or daughter comes in The club is ex erx Thursdav from 2:15 lo through the door and savs that interim 3:15 on the fields. Kxcept for the first meet- favorite sport, and I was rcallv bummed The reason I'm idling vou this is because that il was canceled on Thursday." the teachers update everv student in the reports were handed out. check them ing which was on Tuesdax. ex cry meeting whole schools' grades continuously. thoroughIv and ask them win thev have after that is going lo be on a Thursday. The archerv club is for students who those urades. "We got three new targets and new want to practice more archerv than just I talked to two students from the sixth compound arrows." stated Mrs. Kridle. during P.E. The Mask Messenger" comes to Sanibel School Kim Greenplate, 7th Grade Reporter He also has several other shows called Fanstwork In Concert, Voice of the Wood, On Friday February 11th at 1 p.m. and Carnival Knowledge all done by Kindergarten through eighth grade Rob. watched a play called The Mask Rob told me that "you get your body Messenger performed by Rob Faust. Rob movements from the mask's expression." Faust also performed on Saturday This explains the way he moves and acts February 12th, at 8 p.m., at BIG ARTS on while presenting his work. Rob also told Sanibel. me "I like to get hands-on with my Rob Faust is a former movement stu- work." dent studying dance and mime. In the At the school he "walked into the audi- performance he did various skits with one ence" and asked for two volunteers to go or numerous masks which was quite up and put on masks just like he did. entertaining for the students and teachers After talking to a few spectators I got here at The Sanibel School. He used a few opinions about The Mask many different masks all made by him- Messenger. Seventh grader, Maura self. So far throughout Rob's mask mak- Dowling told me that "his performance ing career he has made 300 different was great, very professional. It was very masks since 1978. He has performed all interesting." over the nation, 48 U.S. states and Another seventh grader, Amanda around the world over 20 years. Steele said, "The play was very humor- Rob Faust stars in Faust is from New Orleans and is the ous and was realistic." The Mask Messenger brings many charac- founder and artistic director of the If you would like to learn more about The Mask Faustxvork Mask Theatre in which he Rob Faust and his work around the coun- Messenger. ters to the Sanibel Schooi. makes all of his masks for performances. trv and world no to vvvvw.faustwork.com. ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Mar. 10T 16, 2005 • 19 Back In Action FCAT Writes Allison Lohnes, 6th Grade Reporter auction will be held in the cafetorium. The students in every grade will be asked Jordan Stevenson, like it and onlj a few don't. This year The Sanibel School PTA is to bring in something to be placed in 7th Grade Reporter 1 spoke with two 4th graders who once again hosting the 22 annual their class baskets. Some of the themes had their first "FCA'l Writes!" test this Seahorse Festival. There are many great for the baskets are storybooks, arts and On February Stli, students took the year. Augustus and Carolyn both liked things to do from playing games for crafts, games, dogs, fishing, _ hurricane annual "(•"CAT \Vrilcs'"tcst. Fourth, the review. Augustus staled. "If I had to prizes to putting a bid in at the silent auc- survival, beach, sports and high school eighth, and tenth grades look part in do it again. I would. It was easy" tion. shirts. this writing assessment. Mosl students Carolvn also agreed. "The formats were In the beginning of the festival the For entertainment there will be a stage aren't fond of (he e\am, but ihey take it easy and I wasn't nervous. 1 think I did school will have a ribbon cutting cere- located right outside of the cafetorium. with an open mind every lime. The fine." The two kids looked like they did mony for the new pavilion. The ceremo- From 12:30 until 1:30 the school's very Florida government requires every pub- well and they're read) for the ne\t test. ny will be held at twelve o'clock at the own Kacie Phillips will be performing. lic .school in the 67 counties oM'lorida They will have to wail though because pavilion. The Mayor, City Council, the She has had experience with Broadway to take the test. Kach student receives a Sih grade is a while away City Manger, and head of the Palm, school plays, and The Fourth of writing prompt tor the written Slli grader (Catherine Herman also Department of Park and Recreation will July Festival in 5th grade. Also that day response. Students are given 45 min- was ready and excited for the lest. She be at the ceremony to cut the ribbon. we will get to enjoyi great music per- utes tii read the prompts independently, slated, "Vhe 1 CAT Writes! gives Sih The games on the first baseball field formed by The Paradise Band from 1:30 plan their responses, and write their and 4lh graders a heller understanding will be games such as a Potato Sack race until 3:30. responses in the prompt. In IW5. the of how lo properly write an essay II and an Obstacle Course which will both The raffle winners will be announced Florida Writes!, the original name of prepares us tot a better education in be run by Mrs. Kridle, the school's phys- at the festival. In the rjaffle there are two the test, was first admini>lercd The high school and gives us a reason to ical education teacher. On the second cars: a 2005 Mini Cooper Convertible, Sanibel School has been participating build a better vocabulary and practice field there will be rides. 2005 Nissan Titan, Or 20,000 dollars for 11 years now. paragraph structure and grammar." She On the perimeter of the pavilion there cash. The Sanibel School counselor and seemed to know what all of ihe essay will be booths of restaurants. The restau- The price for the festival is five dol- test coordinator. Linda Reynolds, does w as about. rants will be The Island Cow, Doc Fords, lars for kids, including rides, and adults a lot lo prepare. She has lo sharpen the The kids at the Sanibel School will East End Deli, Lazy Flamingo, Seafood enter free. 'V2 pencils, gel the snacks, and run test pass the test with Hying colors. Thev Factory, Schnapper Hots and Great If any middle school student would security She feels that I he purpose of now have lo get read) for the next White Grill. like to volunteer for community service this exam is to check if students get e\am. flic next 1C Vis testing reading, Another great feature of the Seahorse hours, you can contact Mrs. McDole at writing skills. She stated, "I think it math, and science will be coining up on Festival is a silent auction. The silent 472-1617. gives 4th and Xth graders confidence in March 7th, and kids will have to have their writing abilities." their thinking hats on. The school 7 lie ScinilieJ .School does well on .should be readv for this challenge. these tests each year, and most of them Sanibel spells Katherine Herman and reached their 16th birthday bv or on the Movin' On Marina Celano, dav of the National 1 inals. May 31st. 8th Grade Reporters 2005. Last year 14 year old David Scott Tidemarsh of South Bend Indiana won Joshua Benzrihem, dents named Anny Mejia who is going Tor the past four years, the middle the Spelling Bee. lie advanced all the 7th Grade Reporter to Ft. Myers IB quoted, " The Sanibel grades have been participating in the way lo the l6th category, after correctly Zach Bermudez, 7th Grade School is an awesome school and ever Annual Lee County Middle School spelling the woid "autochthonous" in Reporter since kindergarten I've met a variety of Spelling Bee. Students at The Sanibel the 15th round. people, and we definitely have bonded Middle School are required to lake a At The Sanibel School, a child Sanibel School 8th graders are mov- together. It will be tough to let go of all qualifying lest to see if thev have what from each middle grade was picked and ing on to high school in a few short my friends and teachers and move to a it takes to actively compete in the bee. asked to join the competition. The three months. Since they've been busy mak- new school." The Lee county Spelling Bee will selected scholars are Anna Craig from ing choices about where to go, the Only a few 8th grade students are lake place on Ma'rch 17. of 2005. at 6th grade. Tad Caldwell from 7th. and Beacon wanted to know what choices going to Estero High and Cypress Lake Three Oaks Middle School. If students Marina Celano from 8th. These students they made and how they feel about The High. • meet and exceed the criteria, the stu- met ihe criteria and proved themselves Sanibel School. Some students like Bronzen Winters dents will move on to more difficult and worth) of entering the competition and Most of the eight graders were sad and Rio Winters are not going to a more advanced levels in the contest. representing The Sanibel School. All to leave but a few, on the other hand, school in Florida; they are moving to '1 he district levels are 6th. 7th and Sih three of ihe children state thai thev aiv are ready and wanted to leave. Most of Hawaii to go to Kuai High. Bronzen grades, and only middle schoolers are cxlrcmck excited about the Bee and the 8th graders are either going to Winters said, "I think that The Sanibel allowed to participate in this event. can't wail lo participate. The students Bishop Verot or the Ft. Myers High school is just another part of my amaz- This is ihe 78th anniversary of the were surprised but eager to hear that School International Baccalaureate pro- ing life. Even though I am moving, I Lee Count) Spelling Bee and for years they had been chosen to enter the com- gram. will always remember this place." this event has been sponsored by petition. Tad plans on going further in Cassi Almedia is going to Bishop Many of the students are mostly only Seripps. The purpose of this occasion is the spelling bee than the year before Verot, and she thinks that this school sad to leave this school because of their to aid students in their spelling, and stales. "I put all my efforl in every- has greatly grown with wonderful friends and teachers. They don't like to increase their vocabulary and develop a thing thai I do." Out of the three only, teachers who are dedicated to not only be split up and be going to different correct usage of ihe Lnglish language. one, lad Caldwell has taken part in it teaching but to helping others. "I will schools even though they will probably Spellers who plan on attending the Bee before. Last year, there were 4 rounds miss this school very much," she said. see their friends on the weekends since must meet nine different requirements: and Tad made ii into the 3rd. Good luck Another one of the 8th grade stu- some of them live close to each other. participants must be under the 8th grade to Sanibel's competitors! level of education and thev can't have 7th grade field trip to the pick preserve Dominique Eidem, 7th Grade dents on the field trip was Mrs. Chin, the Three different stations were set up serve they were split up into three groups. Reporter & Ellie Barfield, 7th Grade middle grades science teacher at The using nets to see what was in the water. Each group went to three different sta- Reporter Sanibel School. This was the first trip to The more animals in the water, the tions. After about twenty minutes the the Pick Preserve this year. healthy the water was. Another station groups switched to a different station On February 16th and 17th, the 7th One class went on the 16th, and the the students did was to see how much Kim Greenplate stated, "My favorite graders went to the Pick Preserve to learn other class went on the 17th. water goes through the soil in five min- part was using the nets."Kim also learned about different kinds of soil, how the The reason why the 7th graders went utes. The last station was to check three that there are different types of soil and number of different kinds of species in on the field trip was because the students different kinds of water: one from the water on the island. the water tells how healthy the water is, were learning about chemistry in their Pick Preserve pond, another from a dif- Ms. Chin stated, "The Pick Preserve is and different techniques that scientists science class, and Mrs. Chin wanted to ferent pond, and one from Tarpon Bay to privately owned land and is not open to use to test the water. apply it to the real world and that was a see which of the locations was healthiest. the public." She also said, "I learned a lot The teacher who went with the stu- way to do that. 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Purp. $8,125 Sanibel Beach Club Assocl 626 Nerita Street Belforr USA Group Inc Roofing $7,440 Frank Lyman H & Nancy H, 1752 Jewel Box Drive Colonial Roofing Inc McNew J Kent + Nancy P Single Family Roofing $7,100 Berlet Bruce L & Paula 677 Durion Court Above All Sheetmetal & Roofing 640 Periwinkle Way $655,000 Res. Alt'ns $6,382 Magg Karl G 630 112 Donax Street Lowes Home Center Inc Baldwin Michael A + Patrice J Condominium Roofing $6,165 Neitzel Leroy E & Diane L H/W 9236 Kincaid Court Affordable Roofing of SW Fla 2255 West Gulf Dr #108 $535,000 Repair Dock $5,000 Smaha Joseph P & 1561 San Carlos Bay Drive Saylor Robert A Welser Jayson Wexler David + Marks Marjorie T/C Single Family Roofing $4,800 Coughlin Charles 4631 Bowen Bayou Road 1350 Tahiti Dr $489,000 Roofing $4,536 Gestewitz H R & Jean D 983 Black Skimmer Way Camp-Rigby Roofing & Sheet Screen Enc. $4,000 Beston Edna M T/C & 595 Sea Oats Drive Freedom Screening Corporation Martin Glenn R Vacant Res. HVAC $3,078 McLeod Robert J & Joannk M 651 114 East Gulf Drive Modern Air Conditioning Inc Rue Belle Mer $429,000 HVAC $2,775 Abele Jospeh & Claire C 979 0271 East Gulf Drive Carroll Jerry Cope Larry C Single Family Dock Repair $2,450 Streckert Kenneth E 1850 Dixie Beach Blvd Stemic Enterprises Inc 1612 Serenity Ln $399,000 Roofing, $2,300 Fort Margary C Tr 2735 Wulfert Road Smart Roofing Inc Roofing $2,000 Tracey Gordon O & Patrick A 9239 Kincaid Court Owner Builder Shewfelt Robert L + Betty G Single Family Gen. Purp. $1,720 Fredericks Plaza Limited Co 2416 2D Palm Ridge Road Garage Doors by Roy North 1436 Sandpiper Cir $375,000 HVAC $1,700 Miller Joseph T & Bettye JJ 2840 23 West Gulf Drive Carroll Jerry Whitney Jonathan D + Regina B Single Family Gen. Purp. $1,495 Dorsch Robert & Judith A 1605 125 Middle Gulf Drive Hurricane Shutter Co of Ft My 1667 Atlanta Plaza Dr $360,000 Plumbing $1,100 John B McAllister 1208 1A Harbour Cottage Court Water Works Plumbing Corp HVAC n/v/g Anderson J Robert & Cardie K 760 0833 Sextant Drive Modern Air Conditioning Inc Fenicchia Joseph Single Family Electric n/v/g Janthina Condominium Aspoc 3025 West Gulf Drive Molnar Electric Inc 1452 Sandpiper Cir $338,000 Mitchell Thomas R + Cornelia A Condominium 1250TennisplaceCt#A24 $322,000 SEPTIC ABANDONMENTS Gunhlaugsson Thor B + Theresa Condominium By Rohaley & Son Plumbing By Oscar Gavin Plumbing 4752 Rue Helene Liebig Dorothy 561 Periwinkle Way #F6 $252,000 4819Tradewinds Drive Spillane Lowell T & Susah G 1313 Seaspray Lane Parsons Peter C Co-Tr & Jezebel Management Corporation Condominium 1365 Jamaica Drive Levy Edith R Tr 695 Tarpon Bay Rd #5 $100,000 Pine Island: PUBLIC NOTICE t Florida's The Sanibel City Council * Best Kept will convene the Secret! regularly scheduled meeting on f Tuesday, March 15, 2005 Realty, inc. at 9:00 a.m. Pine Island, FL Looking for at MacKenzie Hall SPECTACLIAR BAY \IIiVV Affordable Fenced storage business Boat dock and lilt 1 Two 80" lots Caged pool Island Living ? 800 Dunlop Road Total of 160'road and 3 bedrooms, 2 balhs canal frontage! 1.907 SF of living area To see all of our listings, visit us at1 Public is welcome. Seawall & dock in place • Great front/back acces www.sellstatepineisland.com 1 Complete agendas are available at the City Web site: www.mysanibel.com. A copy of the agenda is also posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall. Agendas subject to amendment. Over a two-acre site Direct sailboat access canal Only I/2 nautical mile to IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE open Charlotte Harbor COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS Borders the lake Oversized comer lot Sailboat access canal next door Lots of recent upgrades Many upgrades MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A Built-in boalhouse/lift Gulf access canal Beautiful views! New boat dock and lift Must see to appreciate! VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE Onlv $329,000 THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL Only $385,700 Only $675,000 Only $519,900 IS TO BE BASED. 3366 Stringfellow Rd, St James City (Look for the blue and yellow building 7 miles from the center) pj IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, Office: 239-282-5203 or Tollfree at 1-866-5-ISLAND PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT JIM ISOM, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 239-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE IF HEARING IMPAIRED. TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE AT 711. a v Nicole Lcvchat I ». Oeorgiarw Oavt Hyrc Karen tar) [urvis UTIII Rltk. Adnnmstfjtiim Uppnuiiii Stevenson Tpraiiiaii Berrcillcr 22 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER island REPORTER SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA 17 TV Guide 38 CNN Listings for '•••:*.•:•. ; s,l;;i .•.f».»-. «>ij<'^. rt. : < • ' ; •-: '• • ! 39 CNN Headline News !<.4«Sr^s!v*«^' "i'::,:.^- ••-•• •;• ••:••• .-w*i..-.\ v-'i^v'A ..-^w-*;--- ::•• --V-. ;/ •• ;-•••• •• • •• • 47 The Weather Channel Week of 26 VTV (Visitors Television) March 10 -16 21 C-SPAN 22 C-SPAN 2 2005 THURSDAY PRIME TIME MARCH 10, 2005 SCCF March Schedule 9:00 I 9:30 I10:00|10:30 Hie Contender (N) (cc 11:00 11:30 n' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's (California Dreamin': Manias and Charlie Rose IN) (S) (cc) Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Seinteld (S) The O.C. IN) IS) (cc) iPoint Pleasant IN)(CC) Edition Survivor: Palau iTV) N) ICSI: Crime Sen Without a Trace (W) fee) Nature Center, 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road (1 mile The Starlet (Sj (cc) Spin City Drew Carey ffl ABC Extreme west of Tarpon Bay Road), (239) 472-2329 (14) HBO Atlantic City Hookers Trails, Education Center, Nature Shop and Bookstore: •m Becker- (S) | Becker (S) in a Rides "Tonights RideCassidy Rides Again" $3/adult, children under 17 free, members free. Good Eats I Unwrapped Good Eats IGoodEats Fabulous Lite Of... (S) Wanted Strange strange Hours: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wildest Police Videos CSI: Crime Sen MXC (S) |MXC?S) Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Dr. 90210 Saturday Night Live (cc) Native Plant Nursery: (239) 472-1932. Open 8:30 Bullseye (cc) rheBioldel a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Making the Band 3 S) I NBA Basketball Los Ange es Lakers at Dallas MavencKs Buck Key Kayaking Adventures American Justice (cc) Cold Case Files (cc) When: Fridays, March 18 and 25, at 9:30 a.m. I SEC Tournament First Where: Begins at Captiva Kayak Company on SportsCenter (Live) (cc) [College : ACC Tourn. - Teams TBA Captiva. Seinfeld (S) [Seinfeld IS) I Raymond IRaymond Friends (SI I Friends IS) Jamaica: Hot n Spicy World's Best (cc) Battles on the Beach Fee: $35/person; reservations required; The Crocodile Hunter IThe Most Extreme (cc) call 472-2329. Yankers [Women I Daily Show |Mad T Presents Presents souln Park soutn Park Nio low Men Da vsnow uaiivsnow A naturalist will lead a kayak trip in and around Buck Key and discuss the importance of the estuary. No expe- rience necessary. Birding at the Preserves FRIDAY PRIME TIME MARCH 11, 2005 7:00 i 7:30 I 8:00 I 8:30 I 9:00 ! 9:30 110:00110:30 11:00 11:30 When: Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. 6:00 6:30 Dateline NBC Where: Butterfly House Viva Bam Damage Hide uamage nunKO fa; nam Fee: $1 donation Law & Order "Missing" City Confidential (cc) on Ice 2005 (N) (cc) American Justice (cc. A guide will teach you about the life cycle and behavior of butterflies. The house is also open to visitors without rt ICollege Basketball: SEC Quarterfinal a guide. College Basketball: Big East Semifinal Basketball: Biq East Semifinal - Teams TBA Seinfeld IS) Seinfeld (S) Raymond IRaymond Friends (S) IFriends (S) Cultural History of Florida's Native Plants The Most Extreme (cc) Crocodile Hunter Diaries Animal Cops Dailv Shaw I Yankers Presents I Presents When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Where: Ethnobotany garden at SCCF Nature Center. Fee: Free to members and children; $5 for nonmembers. SATURDAY MORNING MARCH 12, 2005 Learn how native plants have been used by humans 6:00 6:30 7:00 [ 7:30 I 8:00 I 8:30 9:00 I 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 ca NBC Paid Prog. WallSt Today (S) (cc) News News Shark Trading through history. LT| PBS Angelina Arthur Zoboo Zoboo Sagwa | Dragonfly America's Home Cookinc Appetizers 'S)(cc) CB FOX Paid Prog. Mew Mew Winx Club Sonic XW One Piece Turtles IF-Zero Winx Club Shaman C53 CBS Hometime Town Miss Spider Backyard Dora Saturday Ea ly Show (S) cc) Little Bill Basketball Dolphin & Wildlife Cruises (B WB Paid Prog. Pa'" Proa- Prog. iLibertys Scooby [Mucha Teen Titans Xiaolin Pokemon Batman Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh! Even So Raven Phil Lizzie When: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. CZ) ABC PildPi PiidPi Good Mornii Good Morning America Lito Stitch Proud Where: Pine Island Sound; departs McCarthy's Marina, Captiva. Fee: $20/adult, $12.50/children. Reservations, call 472-5300. Narrated by Conservation Foundation docents, Captiva Cruises' trips are excellent opportunities to view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. Life Along Our Trails When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. [5?) SUN Paid Prog. [Paid Prog. Body-Jake |Paid Prog. Paid Prog. IThor'bred uuisioe paid rrog. Paid Prog: Hamilton Seminoles Shipshape Where: Programs begin in Nature Center, rtscenter (Live)(cc) |Game proceed to trails. BosomBud BosomBud Saved-Bell Saved-Bell Paid Proa. Cardio Body-Jake Paid Prog. | Paid Prog Fee: Free to members; $3 for nonmembers. Doq Show "tukanuba Tournament of Champions 2004 From Houston, (cc) K-9to5 !K-9to5 Animals Animals Guided trail walks with discussion of natural and cultur- Paid Prog. |Paid Prog. IDuckman Duckman | Dilbert. {cc) | Creature al history. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 23 SATURDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 12, 2005 Native Plant Nursery Classes 1:00 2:00 I 2:30 3:00 I 3:30 I 4:00 1 4:30 1 5:00 1 5:30 Designing with Natives, NBC Enduranc12:00e | Strang12:3e 0 A-Tea1:3m0 Snowboarding: U.S. Cup PGA Golf Honda Classic - Third Round. (Live) (S) (cc) PBS Home Cooking Garden [old House j Workshop jPlay Piano in a Flash (S) lecj ~ |McLaughlin I Journal Wash Wk 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. $10/person FOX Autovision I Simpsons Movie: *% Married to It (1391) (Beau Bridges) IMovte: **~IlfiaWorf!fieWon (1$S9. Drama) I Will-GraceWill-Grac" e ML CBS College Basketball ^ jCollege Basketball: Big Ten Semifinal -Teams TBA College Basketball: Big Ten Semifinal WB WWE Bottom Line tfoyto: ••»» Carrie{WmfiSmwSpacekl . |Walker, Texas Ranger SheSpies (S) (ccj "'" ' |Stargate SGM (S) (cci Native Plant Propagation, ABC Animal [Kids News Inside Stuff [Healthy Paid Prog. [Ebert Movie: +*%Havy SEALS (1990. 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Call Beth, 472-1932, to register or for more information. Stars on Ice 2005 (cc) Minute by Minute (cc) | Investigative Reports | Investigative Reports Resident Environmental Orientation (REO) \tf$l Movie; **>,',-. Akpott 19751107% (cc) NBA Basketball New Jersey Nets at Miami Heat. I Miami Heat Golfing | Women s CollegeBasketball: Atlantic Sun Final When: Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2-6 p.m. College Basketball ICollege Basketball: ACC Semifinal - Teams TBA College Basketball ACC Tournament Semifinal -- Teams TBA. ; »i> Son-khtaw (1993) fag) .. Where: SCCF, Captiva, Pine Island Sound World Poker Tour "Grand Prix de Paris" (cc) Kings of the Road (cc) [Hawaii FAQ (cc) Travel Gear I Travel Gear Fee: Free. Open to residents only; Animal Face-Off (cc) Jeff Corwin Experience call 472-2329 for reservations. jMovte:** UptowiTGifts (2003) {:05^Movie:** Aoainstlhf :Bpp»$ (2004) m An introduction for island property owners to the conser- **LJMaKbs-1S002>IS} • |(:4S)Movie: *•* TheCom_(£OO3i(Aaron ErtPart)(S){&)_ vation community. Includes SCCF tour, trolley trip, and trip into Pine Island Sound. [SATURDAY PRIME TIME MARCH 12, 2005 i- Seagrass Wading Trip 6:00 6:30 _7i00 7:30 8:00 I 8:30 9:00 i 9:30 10:00110:30 Id] NBC News NBC News Law S Order Fixed" (S) Law Order: Cl Law & Order: SVU Ji;oo Sat. Night Fortune [Jeopardy! When: Friday, March ! 1, and PBS In Focus Eniv. 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(N Miami Animal Police and intersections. W--'JThe L Word "Lynch Pin ISLAND REPORTER J Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 25 The building will be placed on the why it appeared in the city calendar present City Hali property, with the when no other incomplete project is existing Historical Museum building as depicted. the anchor. "I want to know why this is here. The plan and model were conceived There is no excuse for this, especially Compiled by Jenny Burnham The monitoring has to continue for an by John Veenschoten. a member of the after all the public outrage concerning [email protected] extended period in order to record tidal committee. this project," Walsh said angrily. and wind effects of the winter and sum- His efforts show where each building Other members of the public were mer seasons before permanent improve- might be placed on the approximately equally upset. 20 years ago ments can be made, Noon said. two acres oi city government property. ''I'm not suggesting a witch hunt on March 7,1985 Modifications have helped some. Noon "When the committee needed some- this issue," Curt Stendhal said. "But I added; city crews have not had to work on one to conceptualize a model. I volun- am suggesting a quiet investigation on Public ramp being monitored the project since early February. The teered. I took all those ideas given to me how and why this ad appeared." for silting ramp, which cost $80,000. was officially from the members and built it. It's no Kay Strong said she felt that having opened last month. great model, but it serves the purpose." the picture appear was like an endorse- Additional work to inhibit the "silting he said. ment of the project by the city. in of sand and shell" on the new public But according to Dick Noon, a mem- Aiice Kyllo said she didn't want boat ramp off the Causeway will awail 15 years ber of the committee, "...a site plan is Sanibel to turn into another Fort Myers further reports of conditions there by joe just a piece of paper. When you can Beach. Ebner of Johnson Engineering Co. of Fort March 9,1990 actually see the buildings and visualize A guilty confession caine out of Myers. Historical complex plans are how each will connect with the other, Sanibel resident Maggie Greenbcrg Dick. Noon, Parks and Recreation that will help us not only in council but when this issue surfaced. Director, said Ebner is monitoring the unveiled with the State of Florida.'" "I want to confess that I own a small amount of silt. checking for A new conceptual model for a Sanibel The land was designated for histori- piece of the McDonald's Corporation Northwesterly winds, which tend to cause historical complex was unveiled last cal preservation and encompasses not and I do know that in terms of properly erosion, and taking aerial photographs Thursday by the Island Historical only the museum, but also the old owned, McDonald's comes in second to prior to making a report to the city. Museum Committee. Bailey store with a dock built into the only the Catholic Church, but they're "He has also been in contact with a The complex will include the following lake as it used to be into the bay to not on any stock exchange so 1 had to professor at the University of Florida at buildings: the old Bailey store, the old receive the goods shipped from the settle for McDonald's," Greenberg Gainesville, who is well versed in Post Office, the old schoolhouse and a mainland by ferry. explained. oceanography, and is waiting for his newly constructed building to house input," Noon said. Indian artifacts. 10 years ago 5 years ago March 10, 1995 March 9, 2000 Drawing in city calendar has Broken bridge can't stop 1OOFLNG McSPOIL flame broiling marriage celebration Opponents of the future McDonald's While stresscd-out motorists lined up filled the Sanibel City Council cham- on both sides of the Sanibel Causeway bers Tuesday and brought to the drawbridge Saturday after a malfunc- Council's attention an artist's rendering tion prevented the bridge from closing www.carlonroofs.com of the fast food restaurant appearing in for two hours. Sanibel visitors Ted the city-published calendar. Holland Mark Holland were shouting, FREE ESTIMATES "I was not aware that city hall "Get me to the church on time!" allowed for ads to appear in their yearly Ted Holland, a former island resi- 239-693-1776 calendar." Dick Walsh said as he blasted dent, and his son, Mark, who grew up in Council members and city staff for Sanibel. were back in town for y.^^ t**'^*-vt' or toil free *.£ii •}/>&«**&* Rooft - Flat (Roofe - 'Hie Roofs " •' *' allowing what he called an attempt to Saturday's wedding of Rebecca 866-693-1776 sway public opinion. Holland, who is Ted's daughter and Walsh suggested to Council members Mark's sister. Unfortunately, Ted and that they should conduct an investiga- Mark were in Sanibel while Rebecca tion to find out who is responsible and was in Fort Myers, where her afternoon SVE;R 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE QB#34058 Lic#CCC1326086 wedding to Michael Look was sched- uled at Covenant Presbyterian Church on McGregor Boulevard. ITUESDAY PRIME TIME MARCH 15, 2005 Glenn Caretta, a realtor with John 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! 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Justice Cold Case Files (cc) Cold Case Files (cc) Dog "[Dog | Crossing Jordan AS) fee; time." ?S>/ 'JIL USA JAG Deja Vu S< (cc) {Law & prder^SVU___ Moyte: +>. Big Daddy (1999) (Adam Sandi&i Nashville Star cA/,i /ccj ]Law Order: Cl While en route, the Hollands used a S3 AMC (5:45) Movie: + **~E-shape~Frorn~Alcatm (cci Movie: * • Death Hunt (1881) (Charles Branson) Movie: * * « The Bger Sanction (1975) SUN Breaking | inside Heat [NBA Basketball MiarnJ Heat_afNew_Yo;k Kmcks. |Miami Heat GatorZone I Auto Racing: U5AR Hooters Series cellphone to contact a taxi company in ESPN SportsCenter The People Have Spoken The Committee of the Islands warmly CONGRATULATES the newly elected members of the Sanibel City Council: CARLA JOHNSTON MICK DENHAM TOM ROTHMAN We also congratulate the CITIZENS OF SANIBEL for approving the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AMENDMENTS to the Sanibel City Charter. By this act, you have ensured that Sanibel will remain Sanibel for the benefit of all of us as well as our children, grandchildren, and all those who will come after us. Board of Directors, Committee of the Islands The Committee of the Islands was established in 1975 by those who helped incorporate Sanibel as an independent, self-governing city within Lee County. COTI has over 700 members. JOIN US! We would like to have you join us in our mission to keep Sanibel Sanibel. Memberships are $36 single and $48 family. Please send your check to the address below. For additional membership or other information, contact us at [email protected], or visit our web site at coti.org. Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for and sponsored by Committee of the Islands, Inc. (COTI), PO Box 88, Sanibel, FL 33957 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 27 Nifty Niners Beachview Beachview SPORTS RESULTS - MARCH 3,2005 Men's Golf Women's Golf LOW NET - SUBSTITUTE PAR FOR 2 WORST HOLES Association Association Dunes Men's A Flight By Ed O'Neil Hole in One for Amould st Carol Arnould, a new member of Golf Association 1 Place History has a way of repeating and Beachview Ladies Golf Association, MARCH Sue Tray 24 that's sad news for the Beachview Men's achieved what many long time members 2,2005 nd Golf Association. have hoped for. On Monday, March 7, 2 Place After 14 consecutive years a losing in 2005, she had a hole in one. 'Tm not PRESIDENT'S CUP Janice McNeal 25 their annual home-and-home with the that good of a golfer," said Carol. "I just 3rd Place - tie Dunes Men, Beachview broke through last aimed for the hole, and the next thing I PRESIDENT'S CUP Gay Nichols 28 year to defeat the north of Periwinkle folks. knew it went in." Julie O'Neill The joy didn't last long. In the first half Using a five wood on hole #12, Champion of this year's duel at Beachview, the Dunes Carol achieved her ace. Her playing Bob Rohl 143 B Flight built a commanding lead in points, 43 to companions, Mary Jane Proctor and st 23. The visitors did it by winning 14 Shirley Mackay witnessed her feat. Runner-up 1 Place matches and tying in two others. "What made it so much fun is that we Dick Jones 144 Ginny Burgoyne 22 Beachview salvaged six matches. were able to see the ball drop into the VICE PRESIDENT'S CUP 2nd Place - tie The concluding round at the Dunes will cup," said Shirley. Champion Roberta Rohl 26 be reported next issue. Congratulations, Carol! Hank Humphrey 131 Nancy Hopkins Runner-up David Dyke 132 C Flight Back in their own circle the Beachview the elimination. Same thing on numbers 9, 1st Place group held an unusual tournament on 13 and 17. GOVERNOR'S CUP march 5. Anyway, at 8 a.m. this may be the same Champion Joan Sprinkle 21 as calisthenics for the brain. Someone nd It was called "Sucker in the Bucket" and Max Friedersdorf 128 2 Place was probably developed by someone with understood it though because Stan Sheft, Runner-up Carol Larson 22 too much time on his hands. Stu Mertz. Rene Lohser and Jerry Mader rd The way it is played a foursome plays teamed for a net 49... an amazing string Bill Arthur 133 3 Place hole one and records all gross and net that included only one four on the front TREASURER'S CUP Sigrid Akers 24 scores. On hole two the winner of number nine and several ones. Champion Birdies one plays, but is not counted in the score. Bill Stell, Bill Sadd, Ed House and Jack Lee Southard 121 The winner of the second hole also sits on Tukey were second at 53. Tom Maggio, Joan Sprinkle the third, and two continue. As you can see, Roger Cogswell, Bill Pritchard and Don Runner-up Chip-Ins a lonely soul is left to play the fourth hole. Hummel were third with 56 after a score- Play starts over again on No. 5 and repeats card playoff. Andy McKelvey 135 Joan Sprinkle Be A Part Of History By Helping HELP WITH A HISTORICAL EVENT 8c BE A PART OF HISTORYI Sponsor CROW'S * It's CROW'S Taste of the Islands Taste of the Islands 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY!!! Sponsor Levels range from $500 - $5,000 C.R.O.W. 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Tax repos and FLORIDA 10+ ACRES Only view, in a small quiet community. 2 443.9 + /- Total Acres 3 Tracts intercqastal waterway. This bankruptcies! No Credit O.K. $0 to $294,900. Huge savings on big CAPTIVA ISLAND BR, fully furnished, turnkey, pool, Offered in 16 Parcels. Preview: 1- exclusive property is in a gated low down. For listings (800) 501- ranch acreage in South Florida! tennis, fishing. Long or short term. 5PM, Sat. March 19 Call for community w/central water/sewer. 1777 ext. 1299 Gorgeous mix of mature oaks, One bedroom cottages Reasonable rates. (239) 415- details: (800) 257- 4161 Only $499,000. Barbara Ware palms, & pasture. Miles of bridle on 7565. Pine Island Sound. Higgenbotham Auctioneers Realty (239) 694-3271. paths. Near Lake Okeechobee. Small 2 BD/1 BA, completely www.higgenbotham.com Quiet, secluded, yet close to I-95 & Village area. Magnificent direct sailboat access, GLENN CARRETTA Walk to Beach. remodeled at East end of island. ME Higgenbotham, CAI FL coast. Also, 5 acres $174,900. Monthly. (239) 940-9700. triple lot, intersecting canals with and TEAM SANIBEL Great financing, little down. Call Flexible scheduling: beautiful Vi mile views, SE Cape now. (866) 352-2249 x379 Nightly Coral. Unit 18. $425,000 o.b.o. PRESENT.... the best properties for sale Weekly WANTED TO RlNT GARAGE SALES (239)549-6104 LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Monthly Free boat slip! High elevation CONDOMINIUMS WANTED TO RENT MOVING SALE beautifully wooded parcel. Across AMERICAN REALTY GARAGE SPACE WATERFRONT HOMES from national forest on 35,000 acre OF CAPTIVA, Inc. SANIBEL ARMS recreational lake in TN. Paved 1-800-547-0127 1 or 2 cars Treadmill, dining table, ping-pong Waterfront Homes One bedroom beach side. table, kid's desk, coffee table, roads, u/g utils,. central water, for Apr.thru Oct. On-site weekly rentals. sewer, more. Excellent "financing. stereo, artwork, I Mac, Can't do better call 472-2170 Playmobel dollhouse, extension Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 609, than this for Sunset Bay, LLC .' DROP DEAD ladders, games, toys, videos, WWW. $369,000 furnished. camera and lenses, clothing, NEW MEXICO- 20 Acres $24,900. SUNSET VIEWS APARTMENTS & books galore. LIGHTHOUSE POINT Scenic region, views, canyons, Sanibel Bay Front; trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Enjoy Mint Beachy Contemporary. ANOi 2nd Floor bayside with Very Private. DUPLEXES FOR RENT Heron's Landing 2, Sanibel beautiful views hunting, hiking, horses, great Bayous off San-Cap. climate. Power, great access. White Sand Beach. 1 BR/1 BA, ifully furnished on Palm from 2 porches. Pool-Hot Tub-Dock. 5429 Shearwater. Very spacious floor plan 100% Financing. Call (877) 822- Ridge in adult Sanibel complex. Saturday, March, 12th, 9:00-5:00 LAND! 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. Available iMay through Octgber, with 2 bedrooms plus den. Kayaks; p.m. $609,000 mostly furnished. 2005. Prefer six month lease. NORTH CAROLINA LAKEFRONT Birds, Dolphins, Manatees - Security deposit required. Cable ONLY $39,900. Great All Sports All day, every day. and water iincluded. $650/monthly. HOMES lake to fish, boat, swim or just Monthly Rentals. (239) 472-8719. DOMESTIC AUTO relax. Call for details, MLC (866) Call Owner: REALTY DIXIE BEACH - 920-5263 . (212) 288-6089 San Carlos Park/ South Ft. Myers, Domestic Autos DIRECT ACCESS duplex, 2BR/2BA/1car garage, Savor Breathtaking Mountain 1200sq.ft,i, washer/dryer, Light and bright contemporary Views & Golf Livipg at Cherokee GULF PINES BEACH FRONT .COM Olde Florida style dishwasher, tile. Available Valley, a premier mountain golf COMMUNITY. 3-bedroom/2-bath immediately. Pets With approval. deep water canal home community set amid PB Dye completely furnished home. located moments to the Bay. $775./mo., $775./security. (239) UPPER CAPTIVA designed 18 hole course in Private beach access. Lake- 272-8120 Pool, dock, Carolina Mtns. A sanctioned Golf view. Club house. Two pools. ISLAND open and screened porches. Digest Teaching Facility too! Tennis courts. Available Shows great! Impeccable mtn view homesites monthly thru June 2005. Call ANNUAL RENTALS NO BRIDGES TO $1,295,000 from $59,900. Financing Call (866) Broker/owner: (239) 395-1985 THIS UNSPOILED 334-3253 X822 PARADISE. PAR VIEW DRIVE www. Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo. 2 BR/2 BA, close Classic Beachview beauty cherokeevalleysc.com One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly to shops, dining CHRYSLER LeBARON HOMES AND with large decorated. Shelling, pool, tennis. and Periwinkle. 1993, one owner, HOMESITES screened pool WE DC) RENTALS! Southern Top floor for best view. Call owner $1500/month. 4 door, auto, pw, pi, pm, FROM $180,000 TO overlooking golf course. Vermont's rental, center. Mount for discount. (612) 730-2728 or tilt, cruise, AC, $2,250,000 Over 2,000 sq. ft. Snow, West Dover, Vermont. By email: [email protected] Call Jamie at RE/MAX of 114,000 miles, never in Large family room. week/ weekend/ month or season! the islands. 472-5050 an accident. Good $779,000 Includes recreational/ cultural condition, runs great. (239) 472-3000 activities. We offer hillside condos, $1,900. SANIBEL-LIGHTHOUSE FMB newly remodeled 2/Bdr., 1/Ba., LOTS townhouses, chalets, (large/ small WALK TO BEACH Call (239) 549-8128 Direct access 222ft. canal front, homes.) Mountain Resort Rentals, garage, new furniture,. Cozy or 910-2088. Deluxe condo, beach access. All utilities. minutes to Gulf. Completely PAR VIEW DRIVE P.O. BOX 1804, West Dover, 3 Bedroom/3 full Bath Condp. (Cape Coral) remodeled ground level home. Vermont 05356. Open 04-05 $1,700 Paul (608) Two near beach remaining. Newly Furnished. 347-6999 Features 2/Bdr., 2/Ba., faux finish Beachview lots available www. Near Lighthouse. Clean, Sweet, Caddy. 1999 Cadillac walls, stainless appliances, tile with expansive views. mountainresortrentals.com Pool-Tennis. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Catera, less than 55,000 miles, flooring, new roof & windows, 1832 Priced at email: Fully Equipped Kitchen. FOR THE NEW white exterior, beige leather Sqft., overall 1041 under air. Enjoy $399,000 [email protected] Spacious-Furnished WOODHAVEN APARTMENTS interior, fully loaded, excellent beach nearby without the traffic and (888) 336-1445, Screened Porch. OR POSSIBLE condition. $9000. Call (239) 415- $449,000 (239) 826-6795 $419,000 (802-464-1445) GREAT RATES! FUTURE VACANCIES IN 4555. WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. North OWNER: THE BELOW MARKET RATE 'Check out my website Carolina Where there is: Cool (216) 932-5136 HOUSING PROGRAM. Rare LIDO Canal Home for virtual tours, pictures Mountain Air, Views & Stream, email: [email protected] RENT BASED ON INCOME. WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE Great view from large and all properties Homes, Cabins & Acreage. CALL NO PETS. Title or No Title: wrap-around railed dock listed in the FOR FREE BROCHURE OF SANIBEL, SEAGULL ESTATES. CONTACT Trucks, Cars, Vans. w/10k lift. Sanibel Captiva MLS at MOUNTAIN PROPERTY SALES. COMMUNITY HOUSING & Cash paid for some. All tile 3/2 with Three bedroom, two bath www.teamsanibel.com (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy. furnished house with private RESOURCES, INC. Seven days a week. Fantastic lanai & 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, N.C. 2401 LIBRARY WAY (239) 633-5080. great room. beach access. Screened porch. I list the BEST 28906 Washer/dryer. Clubhouse, pool 472-1189 Ask for Chris Kurt A. Gearing because I sell the BEST! www.realtyofmurphy.com or leave message. Keller Williams and tennis courts. Minimum World Class, four-week rental. (239) 472-0196 CONDOS FOR RENT^" REALTORS® TIME SHARE FOR SALE (239) 246-3547 GLENN CARRETTA Condo for Rent Broker/Associate SUNSET CAPTIVA 2 bd 2bath condo available St 4g|ames City- Enclosed st t Coldwell Banker Previews TORTUGA BEACH CLUB Luxurious Apr thru Nov Call 239-395- TRUCKS & VANS 3br/2.5ba/2car, computer (239) 395-3100 TIMESHARE FOR SALE Three-bedrooms, two-baths. 2845 room/office, pool, lift, davits, (800) 784-2616 WEEKS 3 AND 4 Large screened porch. vaulted, ceramic, Corian, large [email protected] Private Gulf and Dodge Ram tool/storage, river rock, numerous www.teamsanibel.com CONDO RENTAL Conversion Van Two story condo. Bay-front community. Quiet Sanctuary,while yours is additional pluses. Gorgeous, a Two bedrooms, two baths. Pool - tennis - boat docks. 1995 must see! $650,000. (239) 283- being renovated. New battery, tires, Three Building Lots Sleeps six. Gas grills, and more. Newly remodeled Middle Gulf 5019. off Bowman's Beach. CALL OWNER: brakes, hoses. Call owner: Condo, 2Bd, 2B walk to the 87,000, $299,900 each, (517) 321-6324 Beach Flexsteel seats- FORSALEBYOWNER~ Discount all three (386) 445-3883 Available Apr. Rent negotiable Clean interior, for 2 Or 3 months wood trim. Alva home 2/2, 10/ft ceilings, mature Five acres zoned RS 1 call 508-785-1134. Great Family Van trees, 2.5 acres, horse stable, tack VACATION RENTALS SUNSET-CAPTIVA or Work Van!! room, Hickey Creek Rd. $335,000. Call Wil Compton at Newly renovated Only S5.300/OBO. (239) 945-7331. (239)209-6171. ATRIUM 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Call for list of Island properties. in Gary 565-1160 Ft Myers Beach condo at Harbor Exclusive Gulf fron^ Sanibel condo HOMES FOR RENT RE/MAX of the Islands. residence. Two week minimum. Private Pointe 2/Bdr., 2/Ba., boat dock Beachfront-Community. Cape. SE, gulf access pool home. with 10,000 Ib lift, furnished with AVAILABLE: AFTER APRIL 9. 1 Please call (608) 363-7669 Fully furnished. 4br/2 /2 ba/2car, great custom updates 4 th floor CONDOS FOR SALE 2CATVS, VCP, neighborhood. Move-in condition, $429,900 beautiful Bay view (239) carpet/tile, davits to 26' boat, RECREATION VEHICLES 765-6996 CD/Stereo, W/D. Atrium. Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba condo Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. Available immediately! Pool & lawn NATION'S #1 SELLING RV ATRIUM on the Gulf. All amenities. Two care included. $1,595./mo. Call BRANDS - Florida's Motor Home Pine Island Real Estate. Free FOR SALE BY OWNER Call owner Report: "Pine Island - Things to week minimum. Owner, (615) 371-9029 (239) 470+0626, 540-9216 & Towable Headquarters. Great GULF FRONT CONDO (313) 886-4757. Service - Fair Prices. Giant know before you buy". Call Low Density/24 Units http://mywebpages.comcast. Recreation World. 'Melbourne - Sellstate Pine Island. Toll Free- 1- Over 2000 sq. ft. net/sallytom SANIBEL/CAPTIVA HOMES" (800) 700- 1021. 'Orlando - (800) 866-5-island or visit: 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths 654- 8475 *Daytona - (800) 893- www.sellstatepineisland.com Den BAY/BEACH-VILLAS 2552. click on: "Things To Know" Newly remodeled kitchen SOUTH-SEAS-RESORT THE-VACATION-HOME DUNES COUNTRY CLUB www.grwrv.com $1,295,000 1-3 Bedroom Bay Villa. SALE OR RENT MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE (856) 985-0322 2 Bedroom & YOU'VE COMPLETELY UPGRADED (239) 395-9433 2 Bedroom w/Loft Beach Villas. ALWAYS WANTED 3BDS/3BTHS/POOL. POWERBOATS Seasonal Rates. SPECTACULAR VIEW, Own your own land, SAVE THROUGH OWNER! Most-private-beach. OVER-LOOKING plus home! 1-800-878r7495 Dock-on-Bayou. Great location , REAL ESTATE DISTANT Heated-Pool. THE LAKE, ALUMINUM Minuets ATTENTION INVESTORS: Wide-Porches. 13TH FAIRWAY JON BOAT, to Waterfront lots in the Foothills of Open-Sunning-Decks. AND PRESERVE. 16'. Ft Myers Beach NC. Deep water lake with 90 miles BEAUTIFUL Chateau Sur Mer area. PRICED TO SELL, ASKING $375. & Sanibel. of shoreline. 20% predevelopment POINTE-SANTO Idyllic luxury/comfort. AT $895,000 CALL (239) 574-1364. Gated community. discounts and 90% financing. NO GULF-FRONT Easy-care, no-effort CALL 937-416-0756 LEAVE MESSAGE IF Outstanding amenity, PAYMENTS_ FOR 1 year. Call now PENTHOUSE-CONDO. Vacation-Home. I AM NOT THERE. Indoor & outside pools, for best selection, 2-Bedrooms/2-Baths. Three-Bedrooms/Three-Baths. & more. www.nclakefrontproperties.com Screened lanai with Monthly Rentals. Low monthly fee. (800) 709- LAKE spiral staircase to ROOFING $49,500 private rooftop sundeck. Call for rates. (239) 463-6661 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Gorgeous sunrises/sunsets. (239) 472-8248 LOTS FOR SALE (239) 565-3892 WINTER SEASON IS HERE! Luxurious. (505) 982-9242 All Assessments Paid! 3-Lot site MUST SEE BEAUTIFUL Fully equipped. CAPITAL $140,000. 1129 SE 37 Street. S. Punta Gorda, 35ft Park Model PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF w/full Expando, 1BR/1BA, Call Owner: ROOFING Block 528, Lots 20-22. City water WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Substantial savings. sewer Irrigation. (239) 823-8058. furnished, pets o.k._ $8500. Call Homes, Cabins, Acreage & WEST GULF DRIVE (419)651-9104. (610)664-2371 & Please leave a message, I will Investments. email: [email protected] CONDO return call. Cherokee Mountain SHEET METAL, Realty GMAC Gulf view. REAL ESTATE WANTED" Real Estate, Murphy Two bedrooms, two baths. Fully furnished. INC. Discrete home buyers will buy your cherokeemountain CAPTAINS WALK METAL, TILE, SHINGLE WATERFRONT LOTS property. All cash or lease with realty.com Contact owner: EXPERTS!! SANIBEL (770) 751-1999 DEFER CAPITAL GAINS TAX. option to purchase. All price Call for Free Brochure [email protected] •Commercial & Residential Trade your direct access home for ranges. (561) 667-3237 (800)841-5868 One bedroom condo. -Free Estimates- my oversized triple (16,880sq.ft.) Newly remodeled. State Certified LAND WANTED Land Investment COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA. Short walk to beach. CCC1325992 sailboat access lot, Cape unit 19. company seeks large acreage in Phase I sold out. Now offering new Lease back while you build. $600- Beautiful courtyard. YOUR ANSWER; CALL TODAY Florida and Georgia. Interested in homesites in Phase II at Shine AVAILABLE MONTHLY: Lee: (239) 242-7663 $700K. (239)209-1948 waterfront, timber, and agricultural Landing, a gated waterfront Modern Condo APRIL-$1,600 for March 13-April 3 Ohariotte^JSWI] 629-080S lands. Must have road frontage or community. Be a proud owner in ALSO AVAILABLE: good access. Cash buyer with this upscale community with MAY THRU NOVEMBER $200 Off Any Re-Roof ENDANGERED? quick closings. Call (877) 426- boating access to the Neuse River, Contemporary condo 1-800-499-1392 w/adult appeal. With This Ad! Last chance 2636 or email: Pamlico Sound and Atlantic www.sanibelonebedroom.com to purchase [email protected] Ocean, plus clubhouse, fitness Overlooks *************************** the largest and center, tennis, swimming pool and tropical lagoon. very private private marina. Homesites as low Art deco look/full equipped kitchen & laundry. Bay Front peninsula parcel WANTED as, $29,900. Financing available. on Sanibel Coastal Marketing & Development CD, DVD,VCR, TVS. ROOFING WATERFRONT GULF PINES HOME Master Bdrm/den guest. COMMERCIAL before it's subdivided. Company, New Bern, NC (800) Three Bedrooms, Two Baths For more information: PROPERTY 566-5263, 2 baths. RESIDENTIAL www. shinelanding.com Plus Den. 2-week minimum: CONDOMINIUMS Call BECKY WILLIAMS CAPTIVA New Kitchen. "SHE SELLS SANIBEL" . $3600. 3 weeks: $5000. Shingles. Meta! and Modified Wish to purchase FREE LAND LIST- NC Well Appointed. Grand Island Vacations: 472- Licensed, Insured. Cqldwell Banker waterfront property Close to Preview International MOUNTAINS- Custom built log 5322 or 20 years experience on Captiva. homes, river frontage and beautiful Beach, Pool, Tennis Courts. 800-551-7788. FREE ESTIMATES Direct line: Direct from owner. secluded land off Blue Ridge AVAILABLE: (239)579-1165 PRO-LINE ROOFING Some storm damage expected. Parkway. Call now. (800) 455- APRIL 2005 1-239-765-7663 oi Quick closing possible. 1981, ext. 133 (239) 481-2441 1-868-92E-6275 (757)253-1143 30 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER • For a more extensive list of events, see ttusweek's Islander, available free Dateline • Week of March 10 -16 all over the islands. Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices received by Monday will appear according • > • Upcoming events to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY -1 O Jam Session San-Cap San-Cap 1 I O Stars over 10 Yoga 11 Fit'n'THm 12 ** American 14 Weeds & Seeds 15 Power Audubon Legion Squadron Sanibel Schoolhouse Theatre, 2200 Periwinkle Wildlife Refuge for birders, naturalists, On exhibit:- Way. March 10 - April 30, 472-6862 and curious people who enjoy being on • MATSUMOTO GALLERY featuring 10 • TOUCH OF RAPTURE at Theatre the water and learning from an experi- new canvases by Ikki Matsumoto 2340 Conspiracy, Fould's Theatre, 10091 enced naturalist. Call for reservations for Periwinkle Way, in The Village. Every week- McGregor Blvd. March 3-19. Call for all activities. 472-8900 Silkscreeen demonstration Mar. 19, 2- 5 times and prices. 936-3239 Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak: • SHORELINE DISCOVERY with the • RITA TARR MCLAIN forty six paint- Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Found- • FOREVER PLAID at the Off Broadway Tuesday - Thursday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 1 ings of Sanibel and other tropical scenes ation. Explore the fascinating marine Palm, 1380 Colonial Blvd. Jan. 13 - April p.m., 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m.; Monday and at the Sanibel Library, through April 1. creatures that live in this dynamic ecosys- 2. 278-4422.- Friday 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Saturday • VISIONS at Arts for ACT Gallery, new and Sunday 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. 472-8900. tem. Starts at the SCCF on San-Cap Rd, • GYPSY at the Broadway Palm, 1380 work by Mel Meo. 2265 First St., down- Sunset Paddles tour Monday - Friday, 5 then proceed to Gulfside Park. 9 a.m. Colonial Blvd. Feb. 24 - April 23. 278- town Fort Myers. Opening reception $5/adult, children free, plus $2 beach 4422 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours. March 11, 7 -11 p.m. Everglades Day Tour all day Monday - parking. 472-2329. • THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S • ABOUT FACE at the Alliance for the Saturday meet at 8 a.m., return around • YOGA with DR SUSAN PATAKY at the WIFE at the Florida Rep., Historic Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, 6:30 p.m. Includes air boat ride, swamp Senior Center on Library Way. 10-11:15 Arcade on First Street, Fort Myers. portraiture by Peg Cullen and Leona buggy tour, and more. Call for reserva- a.m. AH levels $13/member $15/non. March-18 - April 10, 332-4488 Lovegrdve. March 11 - April 2. Opening tions. 472-0101. Public welcome, 466-1558 reception March 11, 5 - 7 p.m. • BE A CLOWN at the Florida Rep Spring • YOGA at Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 W. Break Workshop. Held at the Riverside Sealife and Nature cruise on the 26 pas- • POSITIVE STORM-RELATED PAINT- Gulf Dr., with Dr. Susan Pataky on the Community Center, suitable for kids aged senger pontoon boat Monday - Friday 11 INGS by Lauri Kaihlanen at RedFish lawn behind Thistle Lodge. Public wel- 11 and up. March 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday come. Noon-1 p.m. $15 BluFish on Captiva, March 20,4 - 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. tour is approx. 90 minutes. $15, includes lunch. 332-4665 X 20. • YOGA at Sunset with DR SUSAN • THE BITTER YEARS at the Bob Evening cruise daily at 5 p.m. These tours • SW FLORIDA SYMPHONY SANIBEL PATAKY at the Holiday Inn, 1231 Rauscheaberg Gallery at Edison College. also include a visit to the touch tank. Tour Photographs from the Martin Z. SERIES at BIG ARTS. March 13, 7 p.m. Middle Gulf Dr. All levels, classes held 418-1500. is approx. 2 hours. on the beach. Public Welcome. 4-5 p.m. Margulies family collection of photogra- Breakfast cruises include includes coffee, phy produced through the Farm Security • SOUNDS OF FLORIDA CHORUS at $15.466-1558 juice, and pastry. Also includes visit to the Administration from 1935 to 1951. the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, to • GAMES DAY at the Senior Center, 2401 March 11 - April 16. Opening reception benefit American Association of touch tank. Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. Library Way. Bridge, Mahjong, and March 11,6 - 8 p.m. University Womens Scholarship Fund, Touch Tank Exploration at 11a.m., 1 p.m. more. All levels welcome. $2 members, March 14, 11 :30 a.m. $25 277-0942 and 3 p.m. Program approx. 1/2 hour. $4 non-members. 472-5743 On stage: Kayak/canoe rentals daily 8 a.m. — 6 • BOOKWORMS Stories, songs, and • THE SANIBEL MUSIC FESTIVAL an Through the month: p.m., last rental goes out at 4 p.m. crafts for children 3-5 years old. 10 a.m. island tradition. March 12- pianist Orion • SUNDAY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI DIN- Motorized 20' pontoons available for Sanibel Library 472-2483 Weiss ($25), March 15- The Amadeus NERS at the American Legion Post 123. rental, holds 8 people. 472-8900 • PILATES WITH MARSHA at the Senior Trio ($25); March 19- The Prazak The first Sunday of the month, 5-9 p.m. TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE, Center Beginner & Intermediate 3:30 Quartet ($25); March 22- International Mile marker 3 on San-Cap Rd. Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 472-5743 or 472-0493 p.m. 1 p.m., 2 p.m. 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sejong Soloists ($30). www.sanibelmu- • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering • HEALING HEARTS, support group for sicfestival.org or 336-7999. naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Bay Saturday and Sunday 10 ajn., 11:30 p.m. loss from suicide meets the second • NOW THATS BROADWAY at the portion of the 'Ding' Darling National 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Wildlife Drive is ThuEBday of each month at 9470 now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. HealthPark Circle. Sponsored by Hope Saturday through Thursday. Wildlife Hospice 6 - 7:30 p.m. 489-9149 Drive is closed on Friday. Reservations, 472-1351 Coming soon SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE • EASTER BRUNCH AND FASHION BAY: The naturalists at Tarpon Bay SHOW with the San-Cap Christian Explorers will started up free lunchtime Women's Connection at the Grand talks at 12:30 p.m. on the observation Cypress Room at Shell Point. March 17, NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT deck overlooking the most beautiful set- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $11.454-6948 OF ORDINANCE 05-004 ting on Sanibel and last about half an • TAP DAY at BIG ARTS performances hour. form students of all levels. March 17, CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the lla.m.m to 12:15 p.m. 395-0900. north end of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Call for reservations for all activities. The Sanibel City Council will meet and have a Second Reading and 472-8900 Public Hearing March 15,2005 at Sanibel City Hall in the Council ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: at the Friday 11 Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, at Port Sanibel Marina, a mile past the toll 10:00 a. m. to consider proposed enactment of the following booth, trolley service available: Every week ordinance(s) to be titled: Backwater Fishing, daily 9 a.m. - noon FIT 'N TRIM weight management 11:30 Sealife Encounter Excursion, daily 12:30 - noon, 11 a.m weigh in. Congregational -3:30 Church, Heron Hall on 2050 Periwinkle Champagne Sunset Dolphin Cruise; Way. $5 donation/meeting plus one-time a. ORDINANCE 05-004 ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF departs 5 p.m. daily Shelling & $5 for materials. 472-5133 SANIBEL GREASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; Snorkeling Cruise Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB PROVIDING FOR SHORT TITLE, PURPOSE AND a.m. - 3 p.m. meets every Friday in the finest restau- Dolphin Watch 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. rants in the area. For more info, call 332- TERRITORIAL SCOPE; PROVIDING FOR Eco Canoe and Kayak Tours, naturalist 8191 DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR GREASE led 9 a.m. -'11 a.m. Mon.- Fri.; BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AT FOOD SERVICE Interpretive Nature Boardwalk open Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 daily. a.m.-l 1:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING FOR ENTRY, Power boats available for rental, starting 2173. INSPECTION AND MONITORING; PROVIDING FOR at 8 a.m. 472-8443, or www.adven- TERRIFIC TWOS stories, flannel board ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; tureinparadiseinc.com stories, songs, for two year olds, Sanibel PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIVA CRUISES offers a variety of Library. 10 a;m. 472-2483 cruises and sailing charters depart from KWLF (Kids Who Love Fun) stories, REPEAL OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR McCarthy's Marina on Andy Rosse Lane. activities, games, for K - 3rd grade grade CODIFICATION AND INCLUSION IN THE CITY CODE; Call 472-5300 for reservations and infor- at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. 472-2482 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. mation. PE.ATES MAT CLASSES with Bonnie Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruises— Clancy, OTR Beginning to intermediate daily 4 p.m. 1 1/2 tour. Narrated by SCCF level, Casa Ybel Resort 9 a.m., sign-in at Said proposed ordinance(s) are on file and may be inspected by the public at 8:50. $10/session, please call ahead to the City Clerk's office, Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. docents $20/adults, $10/kids 4 -12,3 and under are free. register, 472-0116. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinances. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by Island Beach i£fe§helling — 9 a.m. and 1 Council on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may p.m! 3 hourftrip to Cayo Costa. soon need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, to include the $35/$17.50 BUCK KEY KAYAKING with the testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based. Cabbage Key or Useppa trips will begin SCCF. No experience necessary. Explore in mid Octobe.n;$27.50/$15 our local estuarine waters with guided In accordance wkh_ the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a Sunset Serenade with live music. tour. $35/person RSVP 472-2329. March special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim $17.5O/$1O 18, 9:30 a.m. Isom, Director of Administrative Services no later than one day prior to the EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOUR proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assistance. -If hearing impaired, meets at Summerlin and San Carlos, telephone the Florida Relay Service number 711. daily trips from 7:45 a,m, - 5 p.m. $99 ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • 31 Every week Coming soon Saturday 12 • TUESDAY NIGHT SWING AND LATIN DANCE with • ST ISABEL GUILD MEETING at St. Michael's and All • SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY birding outing. Buddy Stotts of First Dance Productions, at Ron Dao's, Angels on Periwinkle Way. Program is annual Mad March 12— Bunche Beach. Cross causeway to third light 15320 McGregor Blvd. 8:30 -11:30 p.m. $5/person. 415- Hatter's Tea. March 22, 12:30 p.m. 395-9250 and turn right on John Morris Rd. Wear shoes that can get 1951 wet. • MINDFUL YOGA WITH MURARI AND BARBARA at the SCA. Kripula yoga, Tues/Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. -10:15 Wednesday 16 Every week a.m. Member $12/ non $13. 395-1100 • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guided tour of • YOGA/PILATES FOR FUN AND HEALTH at the Every week Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 a.m. RSVP 472-1100 x222. SanCap Medical Center, 4301 San-Cap Rd. 6 p.m. $10, • STARS OVER SANIBEL Learn about our night sky with space is limited. 472-0116 the SCCF, Wednesday evenings through March. RSVP • PILATES WITH MARSHA Beginner & Intermediate 472-2329. Sunday 13 BIG Arts Phillips Gallery 8 a.m. and the Senior Center, • PELICAN KNITTERS GUILD Knit caps for kids and 3:30 p.m. 395-0900 or 472-0493 preemies all over the country. Exchange patterns, yarn, Every week • YOGA with Dr. Susan Pataky, Senior Center on Library and good conversation. Every Wednesday at-9a.m. at Sun • SUNDAY JAM SESSIONS at the American Legion Post Way. Moderate level, 10 - 11:15 a.m. $13/member Trust Bank on Periwinkle Way. 472-9120. 123. Bring your instrument and join in the fun. 3 p.m. $15/nonmember. • SMALL WONDERS for newborns to children aged 12 until closing. Mile marker 3 on San-Cap Rd. 472-9979 • OPEN PORTRAIT STUDIO 1-4 p.m. $4 per session, months. Lap sitting, finger plays and songs. 10 a.m • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE guided tours. 10 open to all artists. Model provided. 472-5267. Sanibel Library. 472-2483 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per vehicle. • TROUBLESTARTERS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION • TINY TOTS for children 12 to 24 months, no longer lap Every Tuesday evening 7:30 pm. to closing. San-Cap babies but resist sitting still. Stories, flannel board activi- Monday 14 Rd. at mile marker 3.472-9979. ties, songs, finger plays. 11-11:30 a.m. • WEEDS AND SEEDS walks for amateur botanists who love to learn about Sanibel's plants. This week, Pick Preserve, Hike along the loop trail. Meet at SCCF porch at 8:35 a.m. • RESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ORIENTATION with the SCCF and Captiva Cruises. Free orientation to resi- REPORTER dents, property owners and business community. Mondays through the winter months, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Limited to 25 people. 472-2329. Every week • CPR/AED classes 2nd Monday of every month, with the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District. Classes at the Sanibel Library, 770 Dunlop Rd. Register on the first Monday of the month, $20/person. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 472-5525. • SMOOTH SWING AND FOXTROT lessons at the Waterford Ballroom in Cape Coral. Mondays 6-7 p.m., $6/person 945-0034 • HEALING MEDITATION at the SCA. 7-8 p.m. AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING PHYSICAL THERAPY Members $12, non $13. • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 Library Way. $2 Your local members, $4 non-members. No partner needed all levels specialists in welcome. 472-5743. COMPANY •' SHELLCRAFTERS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday at EMERGENCY SERVICE orthopedic the Community House on Periwinkle. • Family owned & operated Since 1988 rehabilitation. • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for children aged 3-5, • Major Appliances Repair Sanibel Library 10 a.m. Mon/Wed. 472-2483 • Duct Cleaning 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road • 4TH TO 8TH GRADERS, read, play board games, fun contests at the Sanibel Library. 3 p.m. Sanibel island, Florida 33957 • STORY TIME for all ages at the Sanibel Library, 6:30 472-3033 For evaluation, Call: (239) 395-1097 p.m. 1213 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Florida 33957 www.physicaltherapyofsanibel.com • SCA DUPLICATE BRIDGE at the Sanibel Community Association on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. The game is open to all regardless of ability. Partners will be provided if ROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVERTISING necessary. Fees $4 for SCA members, $5 for non-mem- bers. Cement & Clay File, Shingles & Metal New Constructioii/RoRoof ?,o Tuesday 15 1'rpr fei SAN-CAP POWER SQUADRON dinner meeting at the WVestern Hoofing S. Sheet Metal, Inc. SCA, guest speaker John Henshaw, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. 6 p.m. 395-1364 239-430-3655 AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASSES at the Senior Center c 1 on Library Way. Tuesday March 15 and Thursday March li, r n i <(.u-,- V. , S.m '•'') • \ ot s r , !.'<• 4i(l'i 17, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Must attend both for certificate. 1 -v"1-, ,-' FORECAST FOR MARCH 12 & 13 SATURDAY SUNDAY PORT CH4RL01TE 72/3S Sat CHARLOTTE FOX A.AJ. P.M. 70/44 Sun : i COUNTY PUNTA GORDA 72/53 Sat 72/44 Sun f. Cool and clear weather Mostly sunny and breezy LEE ML should make for a pleasant today with mild temperatures. BOCA COUNTY weekend. GRANDE 71/57 Sat LEHIGH 71/52 Sun ACRES WEEKEND TIDES CAPE 7253 Sat GET YOUR FORECAST FIRST ON FOX. PINE 73/48 Sun City Sat High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low ISLAND CORAL WATCH FOX 4 NEWS at 10:00 22/94. 3at- Cape Coral 3 41 a.m. 12:21p.m. 4 07 a m. 12-04 p.m. (STATE FORECAST-SATURDAYl Bridge 6:44 p.m. 10:51 p.m 6.46 p.m. 1Q:05 p.m. CAPTWft Captiva at 1:31 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 1:57 a.m. 8:48 a.m. ISLAND 71/48 Sun CAPECORAL' . ., -. .7204 Redfisti Pass 4-34 p m 7.35 p.m. 4:36 p m 6:49 p m. 67/60 Sat DAYTGNA BEACH .... 7O/5O 71/53 Sim, 73/48 Sun FT. LAUDERDALE" 74/56 _ Fort Myers 4'34 a m. 1:03 p.m. 5:00 a m 12.46 a.m. FT. MYERS BEACH 7»S5« 7:37 p.m. 11:33 pm. 7:39 p.m. 10:47 p.m SANIBEL B0NBftSP#teS& ' GAINESVILLE" 69144 SATURDAY MatlachaPass 3:09 a.m. 11:47 am. 3:35 a.m. 11:30 a.m JACKSONVfLLE ....." JS7/40 ISLAND ; FORT MYERS 74/58 Sat ->' -n : SUNRISE 6:12 p.m. 10:17 p.m. 6:14 p.m. 9:31 p.m. Gulf 78/64 Sat BEACH- i \ -7fm6^m - -.- KEY WEST 7»®3 7:16 AM 78/64 Sun 72/S6 Sat--,, WSSUWMEE" 72/5O Pineland 2:07 a.m. 10 45 a m. 2:33 a m 10:28 a.m. u ESTEflOiSAHeftHt.ds 72/50 Sun MtAMJ....; 74/57 510 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 5-12 p.m 8.29 p.m. 76/S5Saf 71/50 Sun '-, ORLANDO 7&/50 Point Ybel 12:36 a.m. 9.07 a.m. 1 02 a m. 8.50 a.m. Mexico PANAMACITY 68/55 3:39 p.m. 7 37 p m. 3-41 p m 6.51 p m PENSACOLA~... 6»55- BOATING FORECAST COLLIER SARASOTA .. . .» 69/55 Punta Rassa 1:25 a.m. 9:00 am 1:51 a.m. 8:43 a.m. Wind: N/A ST. PETERSBURG TOMS 4:28 p.m. 7'30 p m. 4:30 p m. 6 44pm COUNTY Seas: TALLAHASSEE .. . > . -6W47 St. James City 1-56 am 9 35 a.m. 2-22 a m 9-18 am. MARCO ISLAND NAPLES TAMPA „, ,,7Q/5? SUNDAY 70/58 Sat 4 59pm 8:05 p.m. 5 01 p.m 7:19 p.m. Bay & Inland: 72158 Sat VERO BEACH ...... -WtSO- SUNSET 73/56 Sun 73/54 Sun WESTPAtM BEACH 7303 6:03 PM 32 • Week of Mar. 10-16, 2005 • ISLAND REPORTER I • • •'*!. .<.• *r Most builders think in black and white. We dream in shades of green. Perhaps the greatest luxury Veridian provides is the feeling you've chosen a healthier place to live. Every grand residence is designed and built with your unique, energetic lifestyle in mind. Drawing inspiration from the tranquility of the land, Gulfstream Homes is creating a neighborhood where only 49 families will •share 24 glorious acres, with generous estate-sized lots, private park and pristine lake. In this superb setting, the custom residences will provide every comfort and convenience you desire, with the added satisfaction of Healthy Home feature^ that reduce eneryv hills while making the internal environment ot rhe house better lor you and tho>e sou love. 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