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100 YEARS AND COUNTING cited for nudity B Related column/page 7 By Gwenda Hiett-Clements News Editor As of Tuesday, Sanibel police had ticket- ed six nude sunbathers in the Bowman's Beach/Silver Key area. Officers issued three notice-to-appear citations for breach of peace/disorderly conduct Sunday, two list Wednesday and one Tuesday. The action came in response to repeat*, d complaints by citizens of nude sunbathing in the area, the island's "unofficial nude beach." At the Jan. 19 Sanibel City Council t> See Nudity, page 4 PU&Ua (1 to r) Catherine Nawnann, Kim Egsley, and Don vice counter Tuesday* afternoon. The three are Im'press'ive Jewel share a few laughs at Bailey's customer ser- long-time employees of the 100-year-old store. improvements Bailey's celebrates a century of business To our readers: • Business inside store turns 1 year old/page 13 cents a pound; veal, turkey and beef were 10 cents a pound; and For the next two weeks, we will be bacon was 12 cents a pound. In produce, potatoes were 35 cents rebuilding our press units, which will result By Gwenda Hiett-Clements a dozen, oranges and lemons 15 cents a dozen, eggs were 12 cents in better print quality for the Island News Editor a dozen and butter was 18 cents a pound. Reporter. However, people on Sanibel, mostly farmers when Frank The work will be done over the week- Back in 1899 when Bailey's General Store, or the Sanibel Bailey opened the store, didn't need those items. ends and should not impact the Reporter's Packing Company as it was then known, started in business, the Francis Bailey, who took over the store from his father in 1952, deadline. However, backups and delays going rate for a cup of coffee was a nickel. Today if you shop at said, "When we started out, we wouldn't be selling chickens or may be possible due to unforeseen prob- Bailey's you can get a cup of coffee for free. Just head for the cof- vegetables because the people here raised their own. So ... why lems. fee pot in the deli area and shop away at the family store cele- would they get that from us? We carried sugar, coffee, farm sup- Please bear with us, if necessary, and brating its 100th year of business. plies ... plows, overalls, seeds ... things people needed to run their know that when the work is complete, you After those 100 years, expect the same friendly, family service farms and things for the home like soap and meat they couldn't will see a marked improvement in the qual- but don't look for some popular 1899 items. Things like witch get like bacon." ity of our photo reproduction. hazel, bromo seltzer, corn plasters, castoria and lye are names Among those staples, coffee was 15 cents a pound. You could Thank you for your continued support of from the past as is the green turtle meat at $2.75 a can. get 100 pounds of sugar for $5.80 and 100 pounds of salt for 20 your island's only news paper. And don't even think about 1899 prices when a chicken was 7 — Editor Dawn Grodsky t> See Bailey's, page 5 FOCUS Tower talk continues ON By Pattie Pace Staff Writer SAFETY Residents concerned with telecommunication towers on Armin and TJlla Sanibel formed a group called Save Our Skies, or SOS, and Joerg, visiting from filled city hall Tuesday. The group urged the Sanibel City Frankfurt, Council to place a moratorium on tower construction and Germany, cross offered to hold a workshop to secure a second opinion and Periwinkle Way at encourage further debate. Island Moped "This ordinance may not be in the best interests of where they rented Sanibel. We're concerned that this ordinance, which sets two bicycles. standards on which all future applications will be judged, Sanibel police and may not be strict enough," said Wayne Ponander with SOS. fire officials are For the past year, Planning Director Bruce Rogers has stressing bicycle been working with a consultant on a city ordinance that will safety this week. bring Sanibel in compliance with the 1996 Federal For the full story, TelecommunicatioHS Act. The law prevents local communi- please see page 10. ties from prohibiting towers or passing laws that unreason- Michael Fisfeila t> See Tower, page 5 2 • FEPRUARY4, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER e a t h e r Correction High Low Rain In the Island Reporter's Jan 21 edition, an article "Diet height in inches squared. Then, take that number and multi- Jan. 27 86 59 an important part of any fitness regiment" included infor- ply by 705. Jan. 28 84 59 mation on how to figure one's Body Mass Index that was Jan 29 84 60 incorrectly reported The normal range is 20-26, the moderate range is 27-29 Jan. 30 84 62 and anything over 29 is high risk. Jan 31 80 63 The Reporter regrets the error Feb. 1 80 60 There are two ways to figure your BMI. One is to take Feb. 2 84 63 your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared Rain fall for January was 2.2 inches. Rainfal The other way for those who are "foreign-measure" We want to corect our mistakes as soon as possible If you for February is 0 inches so far. impaired, is to take your weight in pounds, divided by your see an error, please give us a call at 472-1587. Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the morning of the day given to the following morn- ing. Source. Sanibel/Captiva Islands The hland Reporter is your Chamber of Commerce. only source for news!
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The master bedroom drawers and and Collier counties, Burglars wait until closets were open. The cost of lost or dam- Following a tip by a citizen, Sanibel the house is empty, when owners have aged property as unknown. police arrested a couple for grand theft gone out for tins evening, tsnter by breaking Also on Wulfert Road, the Brodbeck Monday afternoon just as they were headed glass in sliding doors or windows, Mt residence was broken into Thursday, Jan. off island. But not befoie one of them put up quickly, and take mostly jev/eliy and cash 28. While the couple was out to dinner, the a fight. -*• items that can fee easily earfieil, At the house alarm went off just before 8 p.m. It Maria Pacakowska, 62, of Tampa tried to end of last year, four burglaries at home* was set off by glass being broken at the stab Detective Scott Ashby with a screw- on Oie east urni of the island fit this pattern. master bedroom sensor. Lower screens lo driver. She was anested on charges of grand Last week's burglaries moved up island. the pool area were also cut. Closets in the theft, resisting arrest with violence, aggra- Maria Alfred Detective John Slater said, "We're master bedroom were ransacked, diaweis vated battery on a law enforcement officei Pacakowska Wolski workiog with the county on this. We'te pulled open and the alarm system panel and possession of burglaiy tools. Alfred checking neighborhoods and looking at torn off and smashed. The estimate in dam- Wolski, 68, of Tampa was arrested on cash," Ashby said. everybody If "we see anyone, any cars, that age and loss was at $! 0,000, charges of grand theft, resisting arrest with- Police are woiking on identifying where we feel should not be to a particular area On Tuesday, Jan, 2ft a Gulf front home out violence and possession of buiglaiy all the items weie taken from and did not wlierj they are, we're checking tliem." at-the end of West Gulf Drive was burglar- tools. know at this time if it was all from stores or Friday, Jan. 29*, the Thomas residence at i?ed. Wolski is already free on a $50,000 if some was fiom homes Woodring Point was broken into just after Slater had this warning lor islanders: bond. The FBI has identified him as the Ashby pointed out that the important 9 p,ra« Police responded to an alarm and "Be sure to use your alann systems and eastern United States "king of the gypsies." thing was citizen involvement in reporting discovered glass broken on the French tutn on lights, radios „. make it look like He's wanted by U.S. Marshalls and the the incident and describing the suspects, doofr loading" tfy the living room. The mas- you are how" Nassau County Sheriff's Department. and good police work on Thompson's part. ter bedropm had b^eeB ransacked. T/h& Lee Commander John *Terry said, "Be sure Pacakowska, one of Wolski's 11 wives, "Anytime you see any suspicious activity :Co«iaty Sheriff's £Mm was called and a to call if you see any unusual activity, if remains in jail. 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They can appear prior to court date and settle the last November." because of the citizens' concerns relating to the sexual fine. The penalty is at the judge's discretion. It can be up to She explained naturists are generally retiring people and assault of a woman on Bowman's Beach in November and 60 days in jail or up to $500 fine. They have the right to the group wants to stop anyone who is bringing a negative increased reports of lewd behavior. Citizens also expressed plead guilty or to contest the charge. If they do not show, a image to naturists. Sanibel Naturists are offering, along with their right to enjoy these areas of the public beach and their bench warrant for non-appearance is issued." state and national naturist groups, a $1,000 reward leading inability to do so because of the nudists,. Phillips said those cited were cooperating with police and to the arrest of the attacker in November. On Sunday, Officer Robert Feliciano ticketed Alfredo there had been no resistance. He added police are getting Ahlert also pointed out that she did not understand the Fabian Portela of Cape Coral and Milagros Morales and positive comments from citizens who believe they can use connection between the November sexual assault and the Jack Milan, both of Lehigh. Officer Anthony Thompson the areas now because the nudists are not showing up. nude beach. ticketed David Joel Waldman of Dallas, Texas, and William "We hope the presence of police is going to arrest the "First of all, the assault happened on Bowman's Beach Hurd fiom Centcrville, Ohio, Wednesday, Jan. 27. activity," he said. which is (two miles) from the area at Silver Key. And, as I No violations oi incidents were reported by officers Priscilla Ahlert of Fort Myers, a member of the Sanibel understand it, I think he should have been charged with patrolling Friday and Saturday. On Thursday, Jan. 28, Naturists, said, "It is really tragic that people were arrested. attempted murder, not rape. He tried to drown the woman. Officer Jane Cechman and Lee County Sheriff's Deputy Joe I would like to work with them. Anyone who wants infor- And the sexual penetration was oral, not genital." Poppalardo were informed of a naked man in his late 50s mation about his rights should contact me for any help. It is She made it clear that the naturists don't condone anyone with gray hair looking through binoculars at people on the so unfair for someone to come all the way to Sanibel for a who is committing acts that are lewd and lascivious. beach. They spotted the man in a blue, 16- to 17-foot boat, vacation and then be arrested. The main point is, we need to "They are just making it bad for all of us. We certainly but he pulled anchor and left when he saw the police. On educate people. Being a naturist is not threatening to the don't consider someone waving his private parts at a woman Tuesday, Thompson ticketed John Michael Duchesne of health and safety of people." innocent," Ahlert said. "My husband and I have only seen Fort Myers. one sexual act in the time we have been going to the beach. Most of those ticketed arc scheduled to appear4 Feb. 16 at The group secured a lawyer for three people arrested on A woman was performing oral sex on a man. It was just at the Lee County Clerk of the Courts office in downtown Fort Sanibel in April, 1993. Under the charge of lewd and lasciv- dusk. We exercised our right to turn away and not look and Myers. ious, exposure of genitals, their charges were dismissed. leave." City notes By Puttie Pace Corporation, running private sailboats up to 1985 to 1997, he worked with AMF the matter was set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Staff Writer 72 feet in length for charter and yacht deliv- Consultants, an international consulting March 2. eries from Barbados to Maine. Prior to that, firm hired by companies wishing to out- The Sanibel Planning Commission has she worked as a senior drafter for E.I. source the business of corporate financial passed a resolution recommending the city Wasfewater research DuPont De Nemours and Co., in charge of management. He has also worked in public- council deny the request. preparing designs and drawings for the ity and design in California, and as a foreign committee appointed removal of plutonium waste from Tank 15 in news correspondent in Guayaquil, Ecuador, The Sanibel City Council agreed to the Savannah River Plant, Waste Removal South America, Civic association appoint interested volunteers to four of the Facility Project, Atomic Energy Division. five positions available on the new Hulit is a graduate of Rutgers University Two public hearing set resolution passed Wastewater Commission Committee. With and has experience as an electrical contrac- H A public hearing on a resolution to The council unanimously approved a res- Councilmember Steve Brown absent, the tor, in managing a lighting testing laborato- pass an ordinance that adds two city-owned olution supporting the petition by the vote on the fifth nominee remained dead- ry and in manufacturing test equipment. parcels to the Environmentally Sensitive Council of Civic Associations to the U.S. locked and was continued for a final deci- Deuber has lived on Sanibel for more Lands Conservation District Map has been Army Corps of Engineers. The petition sion at the March 2 meeting. than 11 years, is a Committee of the Islands set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. serves to protect wetlands from "widespread Shelly Starves, Richard Hulit, Warren board member and a member of the city's B The first reading has been set for abuse of the wetlands mitigation project," Deuber and Steve Duffy were appointed Historical Committee. He served on the Tuesday, Feb. 16, to consider a proposed which is designed to trade wetlands in one Tuesday by open-ballot voting. IWA board for six years, has a bachelor's ordinance to amend the Sanibel Plan and area for those in an area under construction. Storves is a staff engineer at the Island degree in engineering, and served in the create a Special Use District for a self-stor- Ann Hauck, association secretary, told Water Association and has been with the U.S. Air Force during World War II. age facility on Sanibel-Captiva Road at the the council local wetlands are vital to pro- company since 1989. From 1983 to 1989, Duffy is a business consultant for a Fort abandoned Island Water Association site. tecting the area from storm surges and she served as a captain for Charteryacht Myers corporation and is also working with The second reading and public hearing on flooding caused by hurricanes and tropical Expense Reduction Consulting, Inc. 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Sincerely, David Errtmons, Group Manager ER ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • 5 9 jf Oll/€>f S From page 1 Bailey s From page 1 ably restrict providers from doing business. Uhle said. cents. Most canned goods were 10 cents. Janet Walker of Lake Murex countered by asking Pritt if But, according to long-time Bailey employees, it's not public comment would have any impact on applications in the stock that makes the store. The main thing that hasn't Moratorium call areas where towers were a permitted use. He said that if all changed is the service and feeling of "family" at the store. City Attorney Bob Pritt said experi- the conditions were met by the applicant, the city would be Don Jewel, store manager for 13-1/2 years, said, "The ence with a construction moratorium in bound by law to approve the permit. Bailey name and the way they do things keeps this going. the 1980s proved moratoriums were not • Mayor Bob Janes added, "There is no presumption that It's Fiances Bailey mainly. The Baileys have always treated legal. Instead the city filed a notice of standards have, in fact, been met. Be aware that the public everybody fair and they have always done good for the pendency about two years ago, which hearing is a critical step in the process." community. You ask for something, we do our best to get it notified applicants that a telecommuni- and if we can't carry it, we'll go somewhere else and bring cation tower ordinance is pending and, it here." if they proceed with the application Lighting requirements Catherine Naumann, who mans the service desk, will process, they do so at their own risk. At the request of the council, Rogers had changed the have been working in the Bailey's center for 16 years in The action effectively serves to place ordinance to include provisions that all towers 150 feet or December. applications on hold. taller must be lit by a red, blinking light, controlled manu- "It's a family-type thing. Some people when they first Pritt also cautioned councilmembers ally. shop here, ask if there are still Baileys involved. We get to to take care not to violate Florida's Bob Pritt Bob Slayton with the Sanibel/Captiva Audubon Society know the people who shop here. When winter residents Sunshine Law if they attend the workshop. The law states sent a clarification letter and Charley Morrison of Lee leave, they let us know; and when they come back, they tell that two or more council members can't talk to each other County Mosquito Control addressed the council, informing us they are glad to see us because workers out here are so about issues on the agenda except during public council members that a white strobe light would be less harmful to transient. People like see a familiar face. They feel real meetings. local birds. comfortable knowing Baileys and the people are here." In a 4-0 vote with Steve Brown absent, the council decid- Though the issue is still under discussion, Kim Essley, operations manager who has worked at ed to continue the public hearing on towers until its March Councilmember Nola Theiss asked that whatever type of Bailey's on an off for 17 years, has seen a lot of changes just 2 meeting. light is used, it be shielded from below to lessen the impact in that time, let alone 100 years. on people. "When I started, the entrance was on the other side and Jim De la Roche with Sprint PCS objected to manually there were just three cash registers. But the store is the same SOS workshop controlled lighting, but agreed it could be workable if con- no matter what changes. The Baileys (Sam and Francis) are SOS in turn decided to move forward with its privately trolled through the 911 operator at the Sanibel Police still here every day," she said. "Those two guys are amaz- funded workshop, set for Wednesday, Feb. 24. The time and Department. ing. It's like working for two dads!" place have yet to be determined. Each individual coun- Essley said, "Season does get hectic. A lot of people are cilmember will decide whether to attend the workshop. pulling double shifts, not to mention the traffic. It's hard to SOS was formed by newcomer Elizabeth Kramer, who Creative alternatives keep cashiers because of our location and the fact everyone distributed more than 1,500 flyers throughout the island. Degnan Walker called for the city to is hiring off island, but we can't cut back. That would be Kramer said the group intends to pay consultants Kreines investigate creative alternatives to cutting back on service," and Kreines, a husband-and-wife team who publish a "Godzilla towers." He sited a tower in Essley believes Bailey's has been successful because of newsletter and do consulting work on telecommunication Pompano Beach disguised as a big its home-town, personal service. "We cater to our cus- towers, to attend the workshop, answer questions, suggest American flag on a pole that housed the tomers. Anything we can do ... there ate no rules ... if some- alternatives and provide a second opinion. wires and antennas. Other suggestions body wants it, we do it for them," she said. "During hurri- Rogers said he was familiar with the work and opinions included disguising a tower inside a tall cane threats the store has always stayed open. Sam leaves of Kreines and Kreines and that, in fact, the city's consul- water tower or as a forest ranger lookout his phone number in case anyone needs anything." tant Mike Kurtis had worked with the couple in helping tower. She also pointed out Bailey's is more than just the store. Lakeland develop its ordinance. Though he wouldn't vali- Rogers said he was aware of these "There is great camaraderie here, and Sam and Francis date the couple's opinions, he said he wouldn't say anything alternatives, but that low buildings on are so island oriented. They do so much for Sanibel. They drive us ciazy for weeks before those things (Island Night bad about them either. the island combined with 150-foot tall D. Walker Rogers also explained that Lakeland is different from Australian pine trees presented a unique and Baileyfest) come up. But they show appreciation for Sanibel. The 'city's downtown area is free of tall trees, problem. While towers need to be tall enough to transmit island people year round." allowing officials to limit the height of towers to between 75 over the trees, some of the suggested structures would look About his employees, Francis Bailey and 150 feet. But in outlying areas where trees and hills out of place on Sanibel and require additional height to sup- said, "Good employees are very impor- abound, Lakeland's ordinance allows towers from 75 to 200 port the camouflaging. tant. ... It's like the chicken-and-the-egg feet in height. Janes added, "I don't think there's anything in this ordi- thing. Which comes first? II we didn't During Tuesday's 3-1/2-hour public hearing, residents nance that stifles creative solutions." have the customers, we wouldn't need continued to raise questions about visual aesthetics, legal the employees, but if we didn't have rights, health, the environment, property values and hurri- good employees, they wouldn't come cane safety. Co-location and applications back. And a good employee tends to Sprint Florida currently has an application on hold with business. We've had so many good peo- the city to tear down its existing tower on Sanibel-Captiva ple over the years who do what people Public hearings Road and replace it with a taller, 199-foot tower. Grouping call today 'random acts of kindness,' Matt Uhle, attorney for the local telephone provider at least five or six providers together on one tower would They do all those things they know I F. Bailey Sprint Florida, asked the council to reconsider the change it reduce the total number of towers on the island. want them to do!" made requiring all applicants to file a long-form application Councilmember Andrew Reding To celebrate their ] 00 year anniversary the Baileys plan and present their cases at public hearings, whether they suggested limiting towers on Sanibel to to come up with different items throughout the year. The plan to build in the preferred, permitted- the monopole type, which would have first commemorative item — a calendar that traces the use zones. the least visual impact on the skyline. store's history in black-and-white photographs — is on sale He said emotional testimony from Doing that would limit the height of at the store for $12.95. It was created by Mary Irving of residents could put tremendous pressure towers and limit the number of compa- Lifeline Designs. Sanibel photographer Charles on the planning commission to deny nies that could co-locate on each tower. McCullough aided in restoration of the photographs, which applications regardless of merit. In response to a question by Theiss, show the three Bailey stores through the ages and family "I urge you to incorporate clear stan- De la Roche said that advanced satellite photos including ones of the three sons — Francis, Sam and dards rather than put the decision off to telephone technology, which works John. There is also a water bottle with a 100-year label. a public hearing, which could result in without towers, now costs between Bailey said employees are giving suggestions for ways to the ultimate outcome being decided by $3,500 and $5,000 and won't be avail- mark the anniversary and some of those ideas are already in some judge in some jurisdiction that able or affordable for at least 10 years. A- Reding the works. doesn't know anything about Sanibel," (1899 prices source: Time-Life This Fabulous Century J. Walker 1890-1900.) P A local baiik You don't have to travel out of state to visit our headquarters, It is right here. In town. And the people that work here are your 'fteighhors. That's what a local bank should be all about. 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Just as I thought, I count two of you. doctor and then the pharmacist on Thursday. enough to attend the pre-Super Bowl party It seems a horrible superflu has been racing At the HealthPark clinic, a nurse told me when Sunday afternoon at Jensen's Twin Palms on across Sanibel and Captiva, knocking down oth- this flu first struck, everyone there was infected Captiva. erwise robust islanders and putting them out of by the first patient to come in with it and it hit so . We all owe John, Jimmy and Dave Jensen a commission for days. hard they had to close the clinic for a day or two. huge thank-you for putting on such a great time. My own version struck last Tuesday. One To say this bug is contagious is an understate- I hope you guys don't wait a whole year to do it minute I was Fine; the next I was coughing with a ment. again. sickening feeling in my chest, and I knew what I caught it compliments of my boyfriend, who If you missed it, you should be kicking your- was coming. also passed it on to his roommate and to his friend self. The music was simply phenomenal. The That's the worst; knowing what's ahead and visiting from Delaware (what a vacation, eh?). food prepared by Vanessa Viglione was outstand- knowing there's nothing you can do about it. Pre- At our office, Pattie Pace, Michael Young and ing, or so I heard. (I still wasn't well enough to Dawn flu symptoms are unlike pre-cold symptoms, Michael Pistella also came down with it and now eat more than crackers and am sorry I missed that which you can fight with Echinacea, vitamin C, it's racing around our production office with most gastro-opportunity.) Grodsky orange juice and the like. I can't explain what of those workers out sick this week. Plus, it was great to see so many people I had- exactly the difference between the two is, only Now that I'm about 85 percent recovered, n't seen in so long. that you know it and think, "Uh-oh." looking back on last week is odd. What did I do Still contagious or not, I'm just sorry I had to By Wednesday morning, I was. delirious but I during those solid days I was at home, from reject all those hugs. As I trudged into the office and somehow (I'm still not Wednesday to Saturday? I have no idea. I slept a sure how) got the paper out. lot and moaned a lot and tried to drink a lot of flu- Then I went home and collapsed, and there I ids. (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island see it Island v o i c es be less free than the rest of us in this democ- cable channels 2 (NBC) and 7 (ABC) and Sexual McCarthyism? racy to live his life and to* pursue happiness now the News-Press decide that this was To the editor: as he chooses? "news?" " B What individual(s) of bruised ego and • Can we afford not to refrain from the I am appalled at the recent act of the twisted mind needed to resort to this most use of this most unhealthy and destructive invasion of privacy of Sanibel's despicable kind of personal smear? He/she method of dealing with public business and Your comment^ die welcome' Councilmember Andrew Reding which I should apologize immediately, not only with each other? encountered on local television the other because it is the right thing to do, but to dis- Please join me in openly deploring this Please addiess torrespoiulctu-e tn: night and later in the News-Press. courage others of similar leaning from repli- kind of act right now in the hope that we "Letters to the fcditor" The News-Press got it all wrong, by the cating the example. may see no more of it here on Sanibel or Island Reporter way. Andrew Reding did not cause a furor; • Do we really want to give importance elsewhere in Lee County. Our civic health P.O. Box 809 it was made by those who made a personal to smear, rumor and innuendo put out by a and our quality of life will otherwise be at Sanibel, fL 33957. crusade of invading his privacy by distribut- few of our disgruntled neighbors? risk. ing irrelevant and personal information as HI Is Andrew's (or my, or your) personal The editor will endeavor to print widely as they could. life anyone's business but his (our) own? Yours truly, as rqan> letters, ai possible. Many questions are raised in the face of • Has sexual McCarthyism arrived at Arlyn Stein this kind of public attack: Sanibel's shores? Sanibel • By what standards, besides those of • Is Councilmember Reding deemed to sleaze and sensationalism, did our local [> See Island voices, page 8 -.3 THI IM.AHD REPORTER fl17i n g reporter The Island Reporter is Sanibel's official city newspaper of record, published each Question: Thursday with over 4,500 paid sub- scribers. 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One of those days I while any kind of violence 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA decided to get away from against another is abhorrent the resort beach — you behavior, Silver Key and the know the kind where people who frequent this Americans lounge around beach sans clothing are the 9:00 AM 1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of January 26, 1999. on beach chairs and drink scapegoats. margaritas until they pass This past weekend, I was 2. Public Comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum out — and try one of the there again. The usual time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). locals favorite beaches. groups of people were there. So in my boxer-style Some were scantily clothed 9:10 AM 3. Adoption of Resolutions. swimsuit I walked out on to while others opted to stay the beach. I felt like a leper. nude — almost daring the a) Consideration of a resolution approving a request for a variance to Land Everyone stared because I police to stick to their word Development Code Section I.E.7. Accessory Docks, Boat Davits, and was clothed and they were that they would write cita- not. I felt uncomfortable and tions for breach of peace. It Boat Lifts, Subsection c. (23) and a development permit to allow a new took off my clothes. A week Mark was about 11:30 a.m. boat dock to be located 10' in lieu of the minimum 15' setback required later, I was on a plane back Saturday when the first from side property lines (as extended in the water); accessory to a single to the states with a perfect Kzros police pickup came bound- family residence (under construction) located at 660 Anchor Drive tan — golden brown with no ing down the beach and (Sanibel Estates Subdivision, Lot 27, Block 3, Unit 5 - tax parcel no. 20- tan lines. issued the first citation. The 46-23-T4-00020.0550). Submitted for property owners Joseph C. and While many believe nude beaches are unlucky couple was cited while the rest of Barbra A. Ziccardi by Timothy J. Murty, Esquire. Application Nos. 98- about sex and perversion — I can assure the naturists quickly covered up. When the 395 V and 98-12035 DP. you that they're not. Since moving to this police left, many took off their clothes again while others left, vowing to never return to area five years ago, I heard of this beach on This hearing was closed by Planning Commission motion of January 26, Sanibel where naturists would flock to get Sanibel. one of these ideal tans. Eventually, I made it But if targeting peaceful people, who 1999. out there. I walked two miles from have no motive other than getting a good tan Bowman's Beach to Silver Key and after is bad, Sanibel's politics are even worse. b) Consideration of a resolution approving a request for a variance to Land hiking through dense vegetation, the path- Andrew Reding, a vocal Sanibel City Development Code Section I.E.7. Accessoiy Docks, Boat Davits, and way opened to a beautiful crescent of sand Councilmember, who from day one vowed Boat Lifts, and a development permit to allow the construction of a new and aqua-marine waters. to change the "good ol' boy" network, has boat lift at less than the required 15' setback from side properly lines Along the shoreline, about 100 people become the target of hatemongers and those within an existing boat slip accessory to a single family residence located sat around in groups, talked, ate lunch, who lost the stranglehold they once had in at 1006 Lindgren Boulevard (Shell Harbor Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 21- swam and absorbed the sun's hot rays — all Sanibel politics. tax parcel no. 20-46-23-T4-03901.0210); as submitted for property owner without clothes. A few weeks ago, Reding's website, Nancy LoDuca by Florida Marine Construction, Inc. Application Nos. The beach there was not unlike the one I where he is nearly naked and admits his 98-399 V and 98-12147 DP. frequented on St. Martin. People were warm homosexuality, was given anonymously to and friendly. They would talk about foot- the press by some of these despicable peo- ball, their boats, their 9-to,-5 jobs, the dinner pie. This hearing lemains open by Planning Commission motion of January they had last night, whatever. Sex was never These cowards, and I know many of 26, 1999. part of the equation and it still isn't. them from my years as a reporter on the There is nothing wrong with nudity. We island, will smile to your lace and then min- c) Consideration of a resolution approving a request for a variance to Land were born naked. We bathe naked and some utes later, you could be pulling a knife out Development Code Section I.E.7. Accessory Docks, Boat Davits, and of. us sleep naked. Lewd and lascivious of your back. They are the ones who don't Boat Lifts, and a development permit to allow for the reconstruction of a behavior is another story and any naturist want people from Cape Coral or Fort Myers boat dock and the addition of a boat lift at less than the required 15' will tell you, a beach is no place for sexual visiting "their" island. The ones who want setback fiom side propeity lines; all accessory to a single 1'amily behavior. to raise the toll to $6 to keep others who But for some, reason, the puritanical may not have a bank account of six figures , residence located at 1450 Royal Poincmna Diivii (Watci Shadows Sanibel snobs have it in'their minds that off. '• ." Subdivision, Lot 31 -tax parcel no. 18-46-23-T4-00001.0390); as being naked constitutes lewd and lascivious While the island itself is a beautiful submitted for property owners Gerald D. and Elaine L» Mundt by Florida behavior. Again, it does not. place, some of its people — with their Marine Construction, Inc. Application Nos. 98-398 V and 98-12141 DP, Over the course of the last five years, I mean, pinched, bitter, evil faces — have have been back to this beach on numerous destroyed the Sanibel way. This hearing remains open by Planning Commission motion of January occasions, so many I can't even begin to The island used to be a lovely place, now 26, 1999, count, yet I have never seen anything it's a nationwide joke. approaching lewd or lascivious behavior — 9:30 AM 4. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding issues raised and neither has the Sanibel Police (Mark Krzos is a staff writer at the Cape during the Sanibel Causeway and Bridge Workshops of June 9, 1998, Department. Not one has ever been convict- Coral Daily Breeze. He used to cover ed for lewd conduct. Sanibel government for the Island July 14, 1998, August 11, 1998; September 8, 1998, October 3, 1998, A recent attack on a woman at Bowman's Reporter. He can be reached at 574-1110.) November 12, 1998, and December 8, 1998; and formulation of the Commission's findings, pursuant to City Council Resolution no. 98-117 directing the Planning Commission to conduct fact finding public hearings on the replacement of the Sanibel Causeway and provide a list of those facts to the City Council. 5. Report from Director of Planning or staff. 6. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. 7. Report from the Commission Members. 8 Report from Commission Chair. Appointment of Commissioners to standing Planning Commission subcommittees: • Capital Improvement Review Committee. • Below Market Rate Housing Review Committee. Rare Opportunity For Your Buyer • Permitting Process Review Committee. • Land Development Code Review Committee. Pristine 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo - literally, you're just steps out your front door to the boardwalk and on the beach. Unit is nicely ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA decorated and appointed and offers a great rental income. 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If hearing impaired, (941) 472-6669 telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) (800)741-4752 or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. www.coldwellbanker.com 8 • FEBRUARY 4,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Island voices From page 6 That she must be very brave to walk the half mile it took to Sanibel's beaches remain available to individuals who Stop 'Midwinter Madness' stand a foot away from the potential disaster while scolding choose to sunbathe nude. It also seems fair and appropriate To the editor: me; and this wasn't just a generation gap, it was a chasm. to me that other individuals respect that right and require I'm going to admit something else that will probably get themselves and others to behave lawfully and respectfully. As one who worked on both Andrew Reding's and Wally me shunned from island society for the duration. I like nudi- Kain's campaign committees, I hope I have achieved a state ty. I like nudity in sculpture. I like nudity in painting. I like Sincerely, of neutrality concerning the current brouhaha. Of course, nude babies. I like nude old folks. Fat or thin, ugly or attrac- Genevieve Ehlers there were political machinations as Councilmember tive, I like them all. I know this must make me some sort of Worcester, Vt. Reding endorsed candidates whom he believed felt the same an indiscriminate pervert but I find incredible beauty in the way that he did on most issues. Unwise for a sitting coun- human form, and if it wasn't for the fact that my sketches cilmember, in my opinion, but not illegal or immoral. It is look less like Rodin and more like my own, I'd try to cap- Council must act on causeway called the democratic process. ture them all on paper. (Editor's note: This was presented Tuesday to the As a consistent council observer since September, I wit- Oh yeah, I'd like to add one more thing while I've got Sanibel City Council and given to the Island Reporter for nessed Councilmember Reding's persistent challenging of your attention: I've actually hiked the two miles it takes to publication.) City Manager Gary Price (who never did suffer challengers get from a legal parking place to Sanibel's infamous Silver To the editor: gladly). Most of the tune Reding's thinking was good, his Key. Amazingly enough, I was not accosted, threatened or research impressive; nevertheless his sense of righteousness exposed to anyone engaging in lewd or lascivious acts. On 1 am writing to request that the council take a specific and was obviously offensive to others at times. the contrary, it was a very pleasant four mile hike and I immediate action regarding the Sanibel Causeway. I am Regretfully, City Manager Price evidently decided that returned refreshed and enlightened by the site of all of God's writing today because we are almost out of time to negoti- the prospect of continued aggravation by the new council's creatures "au natural" in that pristine environment. ate successfully with Lee County commissioners in the insistence on policy differences indicated a change for him. political arena, as opposed to in the courts. Still, part of the democratic process. Leslie Cook The Sanibel Planning Commission's Causeway Fact- What is really astounding is what followed: personal Sanibel Finding is over. It has been over since last November, but attacks in letters and interviews in the process, and on to the misleading and outright deceitful statements by various rep- exposure nationwide of Reding's website and sexual orien- resentatives had led us to believe that public outreach would tation. He has become the object of jokes, hate letters and Allow peaceful naturists be continued until this spring. In the meantime, Lee physical threats because of his politics and lifestyle. One To the editor: Division of Transportation was quietly breeching its may disagree with either or both, but what possible justifi- promise to us and accelerating the beginning of the project cation is there for this vilification and privacy intrusion? I was surprised and saddened to read the recent articles in for early replacement of the Sanibel Causeway — the so- Sanibel has suffered because of this. Have we become a the local press regarding the debate over public nude sun- called "PD&E." community where people of strong opinions or diverse bathing over Bowman's Beach. As a long-time visitor to As a citizen and resident I must insist that the council lifestyles or unappealing qualities to some can be intimidat- Sanibel, whose family home is a mile south of Bowman's on must insist to the Lee commissioners that permission to ed or run out of office by continuing attacks, many anony- the Gulf and with several family members making Sanibel begin early replacement of the Sanibel Causeway be mous? Those attacks are not just attacks on Councilmember their permanent home, I am in support of individual's rights rescinded on the grounds that the main arguments for it have Reding; they are attacks on Sanibel itself, making our city to discreetly and lawfully sunbathe nude on Sanibel. not been justified. the object of derision. Further, I am very concerned about the tone taken, not to These primary claims were of "substantial cost savings" Let's call a halt to this "Midwinter Madness" and resume mention the logic used, by some Sanibel officials and resi- and "significant environmental improvements." our tolerance and appreciation for being able to share this dents in expressing their feelings on this subject and how From last spring, both the Sanibel city manager and even favored place. I believe that our council is united in its desire these expressions may harm the image of Sanibel Island. Lee DOT themselves admitted — in writing — that some to preserve our natural resources and our way of life, but we Vice Mayor Andrew Reding is quoted in the Fort Myers' important cost figures were questionable. Last summer, both all have a responsibility in achieving this goal. paper with the following remark: "It's only by enforcement the public and city council challenged both the figures and that you show people that if they're weirdos, if they're per- underlying assumptions, and the council officially asked Louise M. Johnson verts, they don't come to Sanibel." Frightening! The recent Lee DOT for a re-calculation. These requests were conspic- Sanibel sexual assault at Bowman's was a tragic event. However, to uously ignored in all subsequent "fact-finding;" both by Lee make the connection with public nude sunbathing and this DOT and our own planning commission. What is becoming event seems obviously erroneous. Sexual assault is a nation- apparent is that Lee DOT's economic argument is question- On fig leaves and all that al epidemic. It has occurred on Sanibel many times before. able at best and falls apart completely under the assumption To the editor: Although it may make some people more comfortable to of replacing the drawbridge with a similar bascule design. In assume that if nude sunbathing were not legal, such events failing even to respond to the above questions, Lee DOT "I am offended by your nudity. In fact, I am so offended wouldn't happen with the same frequency or would some- clearly and obviously has failed to justify early replacement by your nudity that I'm going to walk two miles out of my how be prevented is simply not true. of the causeway on economic grounds. way through subtropical insects and scrub to tell you so." Throughout my life I have walked the stretch of beach On environmental grounds, Lee DOT's argument cen- It reminds me of the time I was swimming my dog at the from Bowman's to Blind Pass. In my childhood, my siblings tered on modification of the causeway islands. However, beach one hot spring day, Sam is a big golden retriever mix and I would make that trip often, occasionally passing peo- during last summer's fact-finding we ourselves assembled and was then voiced trained to "sit," "come," "heel" and ple who chose to sunbathe nude. However, it has never been several experts on San Carlos Bay ecology who all testified "stay." (Now he's deaf so he's allowed to ignore me, final- a large number of people or represented a group of individ- that no one can say what, if any benefits would result from ly-) uals that I felt I had to fear. And for good reason: nude sun- modifying the causeway islands. Even before that, we were Well, it's not exactly safe to swim your dog with an bathing does not make someone a pervert or a weirdo. the first to unearth the existence of the South Florida Water entangling leash floating along so I admit it, I broke the law Sanibel is increasingly a vacation destination for Europeans Management District's circulation modeling study — an and took it off. Sanibel being what it is, it wasn't long before whose views on public nude sunbathing are very different effort to answer precisely this question, and only now get- a self-confessed canine-phobe came along to inform me that than some individuals in our country. I hope we can remain ting under way. We learned that the required findings cannot my dog was ruining her pleasant beach experience from half a community that resolves its disputes without resorting to possibly be available for another two years (at least). So not a mile away. While she was speaking in a less-than-friendly prejudicial or unfair attitudes that pigeonhole us as provin- only did we find early replacement of the causeway to be tone about my criminal behavior and the terror she experi- cial and reactionary. enced just looking at my large beast, I realized two things: It seems appropriate and fair that a very small section of E> See Island voices, page 9 Gulf breezes. Waterfalls. Panoramic vistas. M that without leaving Home Mi 111 in! The .unmatched natural beauty of Sanibel Island plete with cascading waterfalls and a dramatic is a fitting backdrop for the equally stunning arched gallery. Inside, designer furnishings architecture of Frey •;& Son's ThePalencia, ,-.': beautifully decorate the home, including its fo • •• \ ••' •'•- ••:. •;.•••. .•' •:••'. \ / •"• •'',:••".>:•' •••'• •::. .;'..•'. bedrooms and baths. ,•:'•:'.•:'.•• t\:?..s'-'' :[•. .•••.'••.'. : 7'{"\ '-.'.. mm ,v o ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • 9 Island From page 8 unjustified, we found in fact that, on environmental grounds To the editor: • Recreational facilities, bicycle and walking paths. a delay in replacement of the causeway is justified. And that • Theater, music and arts by and for the citizens. Lee DOT's policy to the contrary is the height of environ- In getting caught up with the mail I read through your • A progressive, pro-ecology outlook on development mental irresponsibility. Jan. 14 edition. We never say enough how much we appre- that promotes purchases of land for safekeeping. The council needs to officially insist to the Lee commis- ciate your coverage of island church life. More and more, • City statutes preventing sprawling, gingerbread hous- sioners that they revoke Lee DOT's permission to begin a there is a spiritual awakening afoot. More lives are being ing, high-rise buildings and high-density neighborhoods as PD&E unless and until they can produce a true, net justifi- offered hope and being changed. in Miami Beach or Marco Island. cation for early replacement of the Sanibel Causeway. From Really liked your "Houses of worship" sidebar. • A limit to retail shopping proliferation. the beginning last spring, we have been given very little time • No traffic lights, no four-lane roads. to make any such response; now, within about a month that Thanks • No huge, high-rise causeway threatening the pristine time will be up. Lee DOT's acceleration of the PD&E is an Denny Dennison bay waters with major dredging operations for cruise ships obvious attempt to cut the people of Sanibel — and this Pastor, Sanibel Community Church and the fuel and oil spills that attend ocean-going shipping council in particular — out of the decision-making loop. If traffic. this is allowed to happen, it will practically guarantee that we will have to resort to a lawsuit. • More that builds a community, not just an address. Is cheaper really better? All of these things we were and still are willing to pay According to islander Jay Halcrow, after passage of the To the editor: for. Sanibel is not yet the grubby, greedy wide spot in the 1990 ordinance committing Sanibel to sue Lee County if road that so many barrier islands have become. Will it pressed on this issue, one of the Lee commissioners said: Waste! Fraud! Abuse! Reforms are sweeping the city. remain the Sanibel we know? How many new city manag- "Passing that ordinance was the smartest thing you folks Key officials and employees of long standing are resigning er/officials will we have to go through who know little or ever did." Today we have just a little time left to do some- or retiring in droves. nothing about our island and its people? How many "other thing even smarter: to ensure the right future for the Sanibel Why? This is what we hear: They are overpaid; there are agendas" imported from totally dissimilar circumstances are Causeway without having to end up in court. too many of them; they've been here too long. the driving force behind our recent changes? That's odd. That's why we bought here in 1986 and If anyone really believes that getting rid of our expert Sincerely, moved here permanently in 1990. administrators and reducing the city staff and police force Matt Stein We wanted: will save us money and reduce our taxes — all while mak- Sanibel • A large police force resulting in negligible crime. ing a better run, more gentle Sanibel — then we have a • A first-class, experienced, responsive administration bridge we want to sell you. for city affairs. Nancy and John F. Jones Coverage appreciated • A first-class elementary school. Sanibel City notes acquisition is complete. Tarpon Bay wetland acquisition Easement trade At Councilmember Andrew Reding's request, the coun- The council unanimously approved an easement trade cil directed City Attorney/City Manager Bob Pritt to move Music at Matzaluna worked out between the city and Periwinkle Park Partners. forward with eminent domain proceedings, taking whatever The sounds of solo entertainers will soon be heard at The resolution accepted the abandonment of an easement lots in the Tarpon Bay Subdivision the city has been unable Matzaluna Restaurant since the council unanimously for the maintenance, operation and repair of a to buy because of title complications. Reding urged the approved owner Matt Asen's request for a solo entertain- Dumpster/compactor and service vehicle access from council to start the project before budget talks begin in May, ment license at his eatery. Conditions attached to the license Periwinkle Park Partners. In turn, they granted an alternate when the money could be reallocated to other projects include keeping the music indoors, limiting it to solo enter- easement to the company at the city's request and for the because it wasn't used. tainment, making the license non-transferable and requiring city's benefit. Pritt said his only concern was that the property in ques- a review in one year. tion was safe from development and other, more pressing BMRH point system approved Council authorizes tasks acquisition projects have come up each year on which the Community Housing & Resources Director Jan Hyatt The council dropped seven projects from its ongoing city has spent its allocated funds. was ready to step up to the hot seat to answer questions agenda Tuesday because the matters are either being han- Reding said that wetland and habitat restoration could about the point system used to govern the city's Below dled by staff or are ongoing and will appear on future agen- begin once the properties are acquired. Market Rate Housing program. But, having read her written das. He said Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin told him proposal, the council passed it unanimously without discus- he could apply for grant money to fund the project once the sion. — Pattie Pace PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on Tuesday, February 23, 1999 beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following applications: 9:15 AM Consideration of a request for a variance to Land Development Code Section I.E.7. Accessory Boat Docks, and a development permit to allow for the construction of a new boat dock to extend waterward a distance greater than 20 percent of the width of a waterway that is adjacent to the vacant subject parcel located at 5673 Pine Tree Drive (Castaways Estates Subdivision, Lot 24, Block B - tax. parcel no. 12-46-21-T4- NEW 00010.0420). Submitted for property owner Darlene C. Bryan by Wetland & Environmental Services, Inc. Application Nos. LOCATION 98-401 V and 98-12175 DP. Aachor Point 1633 Periwinkle Way ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, ¥ 395-2277 ¥ Across From LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA rfeart of tie Island O O O O O If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 99 *** Co In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding o o o o o[ should contact the City Manager Bob Pritt at (941)472-4359 no Swimwear later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) For or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. Every Woman 10 • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Safety officials promote 'common-sense biking' By Gwenda Hiett-Clements News Editor One of the first things a motorist sees when he crosses over the bridge on to Sanibel is the sign that says: "Florida Law: Yield to pedestrians and bikers in cross- AT LEFT: This sign walk." meets motorists on But as with any law, its interpretation dif- Causeway Boulevard fers and nothing is black and white, right or as they approach the wrong. That's why those in charge of first crosswalk on responding to biking accidents on island are the island. advocating defensive biking. AT RIGHT: Sanihel Mary Hickey, Sanibel Fire Station when you approach a crosswalk, you stop, Bicycle Club mem- administrator, said, "We are concerned with look both ways and if the way is clear, ride bers (from fore- the life-safety factor. It's not who is right across. If traffic is coming, put your front ground to back) Bob and who is wrong. It would be so tragic if wheel out and when they stop, you proceed. Lynd, Dale we lost someone to a bike/auto accident." Also, we try to make eye contact with dri- Armstrong, Frank SPD bike patrol Officer Anthony vers. Most of the drivers are courteous," he Rosen and Nancy Thompson said, "It just takes common said. "We don't advocate darting out into the Lynd paint impor- sense We have to work m harmony. On a path. We can't control all the bikers on the tant warning to bicy- bike I'd rather be wrong and alive than right island." clists on a portion of and dead." The bike club also emphasizes wearing a SanibePs bike paths. Thompson and Hickey think one of the helmet even if you are over 16, riding single The club recently major biking problems — bikers versus cars file on the right-hand side of the path and painted the warnings at crosswalks along Periwinkle Way — warning when passing. on approximately 20 could be solved with cyclists stopping to "Not warning is the one thing people different locations walk their bikes across. complain the most about," Armstrong said. with city-supplied "Stop at the intersections and, for safety's Thompson said, "Problems are not from paint and stencils. sake, walk your bike across. More trouble is bike club members. It's the people just out caused when motorists stop suddenly when foi a ride and not aware of the rules." they see a biker at the edge of a cross walk," Michael Brennan, manager of Island Thompson said. "Those on bikes or foot Moped said, "We give a map of the island don't have the right to just bolt into the bike paths to everyone who rents and the crosswalk. They must allow the motorist rules of the road, including the helmet law Photos I Michael Pistella time to stop. If anything we have too many for those under 16 and riding on the light the bike path on the back side would provide automoblies yielding." ceed as far as you can when you don't sec side of the path." any bikers. This lets the biker know you are access for those walking or biking. However, Thompson emphasized Thompson said, "People are riding along there and are not purposely invading theii motorists would be ticketed if the car travel- "We have really just begun to explore the path talking, visiting. If you want to ride area. Then the bike rider can go around the that. In the community it has overwhelming ing opposite them has stopped at a cross- as a family, go to the wildlife refuge. There motorist." walk and they do not stop, or if the pedestri- support and we have had so many positive is plenty of room there to ride and visit, and Councilmember Andrew Reding, who comments about the new bike path (near) an or biker is already in the crosswalk and plus you can enjoy all the scenery and the motorist does not stop. relies on his bicycle as his only mode of the Old Schoolhouse Theater. People won- wildlife." transportation, said, "I am a strong believer der when that will be extended," Reding Thompson also said that if a motorist Concerning another biking problem — in defensive riding and defensive driving. I said. stops for a biker, the cyclist should make the motorists exiting from businesses along personally never assume the other person is Reding explained there is no money in crossing, not wave the motorist on. That Peiiwinkle — Thompson said, "Motorists going to do the right thing I am always pre- this year's budget for the proposed path causes further confusion. should pay attention to the T-signs that warn pared for what might happen, that's proba- changes, but he sees the five-year budget After their meeting Tuesday morning to look both ways for cyclists. When cars are bly why I haven't had an accident in 15 committee taking up the issue and recom- Dale Armstrong, president of the Sanibel pulling out of drives along Periwinkle Way, years of serious bike riding. There are mending it to council to deal with during Bike Club, said his group basically agrees they must be able to see to get out. It's give aggressive bikers and drivers. Both are dan- next year's budget process. with Thompson, "We tell our members and take. Motorists inch out to see and pro- gerous. You can't legislate good sense." 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"You been simply working full time. Before owning Photo know how many small businesses fail m the first year? A lot. Express, Bilske raised her and David's three children; And I'm still here." Stephanie, 11; Tina, 9; and David 7. She was and continues Bilske didn't have too many doubts she would make it. to be active in many organizations on the island. She is a "I knew I was going to succeed because I'm in this member of the PTA, has a spot on the board of the (Bailey's) shopping center," Bilske said. "I have the best Sanibel/Captiva Optimist's Club serving as youth activities spot on the island." director; is a Girl Scout leader; and helped charter the Junior Bilske got her shot at owning Photo Express over a year Optimist's Club and serves as an advisor. Last year, she also ago in the midst of the remodeling of Bailey's General had the daunting task of putting together the Sanibel Store, which is celebrating its 100th year. Elementary yearbook. "Mr. (Sam) Bailey offered us a spot here and we invest- "It's really hard juggling a job and a family," Bilike said ed the money," said Bilske, who also owns Photo Express "But I have my family's support as well as the support of the with husband David, assistant manager at Bailey's "Dave Baileys behind me " had his own lab in Illinois for foui years before we moved Photo Express is located inside Bailey's Geneial Store at here." the cornei of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road and is You would think a first-time business owner would find open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and it quite difficult to get through the first year. Foi Bilske, from 9 a.m. to 4 p m. on Saturdays. Foi more information, i n u 16 s Realtors have Michael Pistella membership meeting Lisa Bilske works in her Photo Express film The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors developing lab inside Bailey's General Store. recently held its first membership meeting of the year at Beachview Inn with more than 100 members in attendance. years. The PAC addresses issues relating to the leal estate Association President Susan Andrews conducted the industry as well as legislation affecting property lights of business meeting and the breakfast was sponsored by affili- citizens. ate member Tim Murty. Janet McBee of Barrier Island Title received recognition Tom Louwers, MST, addressed the membership about for her Capitol Club contribution in 1999 along with mem- changes to the 1998-99 tax laws and federal tax liabilities, of bers Chapin and Steve Harrell. foreign investors. Louwers, also an associate affiliate mem- ber, has been practicing accounting on Sanibel for nearly 30 years Chamber news Education Chairwoman Hap Connelly inducted 14 new M Occupancy rates members into the association. New members are required to The Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commeice has Special to the Reporter attend onentation training which includes computer tiaining new figures on occupancy rates foi last yeai, which show New members of the Sanibel & Captiva on the use of Multiple Listing Service, review of the Code continued growth over 1997. The highest occupancy month Islands Association of Realtors are: (1 to r, top) of Ethics and Professional Standards of Practice of the was March with 96.1 percent and when the average rate is Education Chairwoman Hap Connelly, Kevin National Association of Realtors, and contract preparation. $182. That was followed by February with 94.5 percent Cotter, Glen Simmons, Liz Baker, Bob Juria, Barbara Chapin, past president and chairwoman of the ($174 average rate) and April with 88.7 percent ($151). The Joe Logan and Jean Jefforts. (1 to r, bottom) Realtors Political Action Committee, said the island associ- lowest occupancy rate for 1997 was September with 57.2 Rose Jung, Clo Whitney, Carol Papson, ation had reached 475 percent of its goal for 1998. percent and an average rate of $106. Marilyn Gary, Barbara Rich and Debbie Marlene Donaldson was awarded the Capitol Club Almedia. plaque for her contributions to RPAC for the past three E> See Minutes, page 14 SANIBEL FIRE COFVTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE Duplicate bridge results in COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Duplicate bridge is in full swing at the B East/west — Carroll and Jeanne SANIBEL FIRE STATION ONE Sanibel Community House. Games are at Byler, first; Kay Trumbur and Murr 2351 PALM RIDGE ROAD, Sanibel Fire Control District 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. Mooney, second. FEBRUARY 11, 1999 • 1:30 P.M. AGENDA: Winners in play Jan. 28 are: The cost is $3.50 for SCA members and 1. General Business $5 for non-members. B North/south — Ginny Reeves and For infoimation, stop by the SCA at INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR Alaine Jass, first. 2173 Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155. REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FIRE STATION AT 2351 PALM RIDGE ROAD. If a person decided to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such the purposes they may need to ensure that a verbatim Biking From page 10 record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. P _ ^^J^p--* Last month Sanibel Bike Club members Castle said the only other work being P Charles Frederick painted "keep to the right, and warn to pass" done on the bike paths, other than routine signs along paths as part of a city/bike club maintenance, is the raising of a section agreement. along Sanibel-Captiva Road at Tarpon Bay. Gates Castle, city engineer, said, "The agreement was if the bike club provided the manpower, we would provide stencils and However, much of the bike path along materials for them to paint the legends on Middle Gulf Drive is unusable due to Island the bike path." Water Association and sewer projects. BAILEY S 2-Pk. Bent Tip Bulbs Candelabra base. 25 or 40 general store watts, x 335 158/430 B10. 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Mer — single-family residence by Frey & The following businesses recently joined the week ending Jan. 24 include: $660,000: Robert Charles Mueller to Sons. • the chamber: Tuttles Seahorse Shell Shop; Non-condos: James J. Carey — Compass Point-Unit 121. $27,000: Rappsilber, 1824 Farm Trail — Billy's Bait and Tackle; Florida Advertising $1,450,000: Mary Lloyd Lee; Mary $437,500: West Gulf Drive Associates to pool & deck addition by Coastal Custom Services; Manor Care; Gulf Coast Lloyd Lee, trustee; E. Dandridge, Michael C. & Carol A. Miller — Sand Pool & Spa. Vacations; Sid's Mafket-Fishhouse & McDonald; E. Dandridge McDonald, •Pointe-Unit 124. $2,400: Nutmeg Village, 2777 West Gulf Steakery; Island House Restaurant; and trustee; Susan McDonald; Susan $437,500: Miller Eads Co., Inc. to — repairs by owner. Professional Nurses Register. McDonald, trustee; Tin Lizzy trust 2; Thomas G. & Carol L. Chastain — Captiva $10,000: A&S Builders, 5431 Osprey — Edward L. McDonald, III; and Edward L. Shores-Unit 7A. pool & deck by Coastal Custom Pool. McDonald, III, trustee, to Ronald E. Gibson $335,000: Howard J. & Ada M. Seyffer $15,000: Fafnularo, 1825 Middle Gulf— New chef at Dunes and Michael Weiner — Par. in G12, 35-45- to Marietta G. Burton — Nutmeg Village— pool & deck by Bahama Pools of Southwest The Dunes Golf & 21e (Captiva). Unit 103. Florida. Tennis Club has $675,000: Dorothy P. Wakefield to $235,000: Carmel Boudreau Newcomb $7,020: Burke, 1390 Albatross — after- appointed Russell Thomas H. Loomis — 16525 Captiva Drive, to Susan D. Dopp — Sand Pebble-Unit 3A. the-fact screen enclosure by Screen Chervin as executive Captiva. $200,000: Eleanor P. & Dexter S. French, Enclosure Services. chef. The 20-year food $365,000: Robert L. & Susan C. Cox to Jr. to George J. & Geraldine H. Podlin — $2,250: Chipman, 1609 Sand Castle — and beverage, veteran Brent M. Buckley and Michael J. Dicorpo Sundial-Unit D406. concrete slab beneath duplex by Michael will oversee all food -—310 East Gulf. $135,000: Susan D. Dopp; Ruth S. Reik; McGinn. service operations for $322,500: Carmel Casale and Paul and Ruth S. Reik, trustee, to William E. & $20,000: Morgan, 5438 Shearwater •— the restaurant and ban- Savage to Robert A. & Laurie Fodor — 640 Ethel E. Pink — Captains Walk-Unit 3E5. shutters by Rolsafe. quets. Periwinkle. $3,000: Krusa/Curry, 225 Violet — Most recently, $314,000: North. American Contracting Permits issued by the Sanibel Building enclose lower level by Daniel Wayne Chervin was at the R. Chervin Corp. to Sherry L. Bright — 1166 Sand Department for the week ending Jan. 28 Homes. Cleveland Playhouse Castle. include: $8,000: Tabern, 488 Lighthouse — Club in Cleveland, Ohio. He has also held $310,000: Eric D. & June E. Nepsky to $6,225: Jass, 3347 Twin Lakes — addi- enclose porch by Sanibel Glass & Mirror. chef positions with the Qivail Hollow Resort Steve & Betsy Herman — 11461 Old Lodge tion by Joval Builders. $250,000: Carrington, 1878 Woodring — and County Club, Concord, Ohio; Lake Lane, Captiva. $145,000: Adams, 667 Spartina — sin- remodel by Kennedy Construction. Sure Country Club, Erie, Pa.; and The $106,000: William & Mary A. Mullin to gle-family residence by J.F. Smith Building Perfect Match Restaurant in Mentor, Ohio. the. Wolter Group — 1220 Sand Castle. Contractors. Permits issued by the Lee County Chervin holds an associate of science $15,000: Munkenbeck, 235 Daniel — Building Department during the week end- degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Condos: elevator by Benchmark. ing Jan. 24 include: Wales University in Providence, R.I. He is a $1,350,000: Donald L. & Judy L. Kotula $8,200: Rosenberg, 5435 Osprey — boat 1 $212,766 each: Living Waters LLC, member of the American Culinary to Judith E. Tentler, trustee; Lynn A. Tentler, dock by Sunray Marine. 11533-11535-11539 Andy Rosse, Captiva Federation and is a Certified Executive trustee; and Tentler trust — Captiva Beach $20,000:. Walter, 1244 Periwinkle —- — single-family residences by Lake Plaza Chef. Villas-Unit 1A. demolition of five structures by LaPlaya Custom Homes. $900,000: John J. & Arlene M. Chiaro to Construction. Seniors MRP to meet Members of ihe Sanibcl/Captiva chapter of the American Association of Retired -Persons are in for a spe- cial treat at (ho Feb. 12 „ meeting from Merle Rauscher and the Sanibel Steppers. The group has cnlertainiid the seniors t'oi the past several yeais at the meeting/Valentine's party. The meeting gets under way at 1:30 p,m. and the group meets at the island Civic Center at the intersection of Palm - Ridge Road and Library, Way. Refreshments will be served and all are invited. For information, 'call Dorothy Slielton at 472-5517. , . Friendly faces The next Friendly '•, -Facas luncheon will be at ;tK>on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at St'Michaej'& AUAngels EpiscopaTChtirch. • ~ •j Those who ars.alpne fpr who, want §orae co'm- "gaity;are invited fof food, ~-1 It's the heart of every hospital, the cardiology department. We've got a staff of expert cardiologists, along with access to the very latest equipment. In many ways your good health begins with a healthy heart and we can help you keep it that way. Make an appointment for a heart check. Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center 2727 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers 939-1147 ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Q 15 Bob Las well Police match DUI/drug arrests Baftery/dornesfk violence announces H Donald John Lococo of Boulder, Colo., was arrested for driving under the influence when he was pulled over for B Jennifer Ann Allen and Christopher Lee Elchuk were failing to stop at the stop sign at Palm Ridge Road and both arrested as a result of a domestic confrontation. Allen Periwinkle Way. Lococo failed a field sobriety test, reports called SPD Thursday, Jan. 28 from 359 Periwinkle Way. She candidacy said. A search of the vehicle also turned up 8 grams of and Elchuk admitted to hitting each other and causing A second candidate has announced cocaine. He was taken to the Lee County Jail. injury. Both refused attention from medics on the scene. A that he will run for the Sanibel City • Richard Lee Ryals of North Fort Myers was given a police investigation showed Allen hit Elchuk' and he hit her Council seat vacated by George notice to appear for possession of marijuana Saturday. back. A check of Elchuk's driver's license revealed he had Madison last month. Sergeant Michael Murray noticed a plastic bag in Ryals' car two outstanding warrants for driving with an expired tag and Bob Laswell, who manages a clin- when he stepped from his car parked at Huxter's. Ryals a suspended driver's license. Both were taken to the Lee ic for the Lee Memorial Health admitted the bag contained marijuana. During the same County Jail. System and sells real estate, has been vehicle check, Daniel Dennis Meyers of Fort Myers was a part-time resident since 1989 and ticketed for possession of a suspended driver's license. moved to Sanibel full-time in 1996. He currently serves as president of the Sanibel Island Fishing Club, vice Crashes Ticketed president of the Southwest Florida • Thomas White of Delta, Colo., was ticketed for viola- • Thomas Marshall of Kensington, Conn., was ticketed Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club B. Laswell tion of right of way at Periwinkle Way at Casa Ybel Road for traveling 52 in a 35 mph zone on Periwinkle Way of America and is a participating member of the local Sunday. White hit the car driven by Christine Palma of Cape Tuesday. chapter of the Retired Officers Association and the Coral. • Richard Schneider of Elk Grove, 111., was ticketed for Sanibel Community Church, as well as a volunteer at the • Hartmut Conradi of Berlin, Germany, was ticketed driving 57 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road Barrier Island Group for the Arts. Saturday for following too closely. Conradi hit Albert Sunday. Laswell is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at Shilling of Cape Coral on Periwinkle Way at Bailey Road. West Point and earned a master's degree in U.S. history at • Samuel Pierre of Fort Myers was ticketed for follow- • Oleg Machine of Fort Myers was ticketed for driving the University of Colorado and in business from Murray ing too closely Friday. Pierre hit Lorraine Anzivino of Fort 59 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road at 8:40 p.m. State University in Kentucky. Myers Beach on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Anzivino was given Friday. After eight years of active duty in Vietnam, he served a ticket for failure to produce her registration. • Juliana Dacosta of Captiva was ticketed for traveling in the U.S. Army Reserves for 20 years and retired at the • Mario Brecino of Naples was ticketed Friday for fail- 59 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road Saturday. rank of lieutenant colonel in 1996. For more than 15 ure to use due care when he hit Jaxon Franzone of Fort years, he worked as a Chicago health care executive with Myers on Periwinkle Way at Meridan Drive. • Jennifer Resolvato of Fort Myers was ticketed Friday experience in program development, finance, budgeting, • Barbara Hansen of Sanibel was ticketed for violation for improper passing on Sanibel-Captiva Road and not hav- quality assurance and medical practice management. of right of way Wednesday, Jan. 27, when she hit Carl ing a driver's license. Laswell explained his reasons for running in a press Embrey of Fort Myers at the intersection of Periwinkle Way • Harvey Schein of Sanibel was ticketed for driving 55 release. and Casa Ybel Road. in a 30 mph zone on West Gulf Drive Wednesday, Jan. 27. "There isn't an election if there is only one candidate. I am concerned about our community's future and am willing to serve to ensure that the future is bright," he said. "Sanibel faces three major issues: redevelopment, the e a t h e r or not causeway and stability of the city work force. ... "The Sanibel Causeway is our lifeline. It needs to be safe, reliable and aesthetically pleasing. It should not be The dying coral reefs come chiefly from rebuilt in a manner that will stimulate an increased level Dyinq coral reefs problems created by man and can be of commercial shipping in the environmentally fragile The world's coral reefs are out of sight addressed directly. Perhaps the dead reefs estuarine waters that surround our island. Recreation is a for most people but are critically important cannot be restored, but at least the rate of legitimate causeway function that should be enhanced to the population of the earth. The problem dying can be slowed by battling pollution and rather than diminished by any replacement structure. In is that the coral reefs are dying. Besides global warming. order to control its own destiny, Sanibel should pursue the protecting vast areas of the world's shore- Most of us are aware that the fight to limit possibility of purchasing the causeway." line from storms and wave damage, the the burning of fossil fuels will have the Laswell also addressed the running of Sanibel's gov- reefs play a gigantic role in the world's biggest impact on global warming, but the ernment. ecosystem and man should be alarmed at pollution tight is> just as important. "City government represents a relatively small portion the rate they are dying, Scientists around In the Florida Keys., it is estimated that as of the homeowner's property tax bill. Nevertheless, the the world are studying the decline of the many as 25,000 septic tanks leak, and eventu- reefs to determine the cause and methods to, ally the leakage ends up in the ocean. The city needs to be cost efficient. Trained and experienced use1 in the battle to save the reefs. using of non-degradable plastics and mefaJ is employees with a low turnover rate are the most effec- Estimates are that two-thirds of all the also harmful to the reefs. Plastic bags often tive," he said. "Maintaining a stable employee base Rick end up around coral, The result is that the bags requires an adequate, fair compensation system. Sunshine earth's coral reefs are in trouble. In our own backyard, some sections of the reefs in « suffocate the coral and portions die as a result. doesn't pay the bills for our city employees." Mmmons ^ i -developed areas of the world are Laswell joins candidate Bill Hillebrandt in announcing Florida Bay are projected to be dead in 10 Q ess his candidacy for the March 30 election. years. What has caused the death and what even more guilty of pollution. In Jamaica, the All candidates must qualify at the Lee County can be done about it? > See Weather, page 25 Supervisor of Elections office by Friday, Feb. 19. Madison resigned immediately following the Jan. 5 council meeting, citing contentious meetings and "mean spiritedness" as his reasons. This is your "I look forward to meeting and exchanging ideas with the people of Sanibel and with the other candidate," newspaper! Laswell added. LOVE "I appreciated the personal service I received at Furniture World. The location is convenient and I Makes the World So tomtit found what I wanted at a price I wanted to pay." PLAYING NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 28 — Elsie Myers - Sanibel You'll laugh yourself silly as you fall in love "We furnished our first winter home with Furniture World. Furniture World helped us decorate our home all over again with JT Smith's with everything from carpet and wallcoverings to sparkling tribute to the greatest love songs of accessories.' . Jan & Paul Smith - Ft. 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Take Mm IVIlBMltS PLAZA todtoNOWIWwYbu i (941)278-4422 1S5CNI MSG858S3SSR BWD the pfh^ imskie Broadway Palm 16 • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER School notes r School lynch menu Monday Lettuce & tomato Mexican pizza or Fresh fruit nity \ i deli sandwich Tossed salad Whole kernel corn i Oven-baked fries Thursday Orange slices Oven-baked chicken or returns country fried steak Mashed potatoes Whole wheat roll I Tuesday Fresh vegetable cup Roast turkey or Orange freezie i cheese ravioli to Sanibel Mashed potatoes Whole wheat roll By Jill Goodman Peas & carrots Friday Staff Writer Photos I Jill Goodman i ABOVE: Island youngsters Jeffrey Richter, Mixed fruit No school The countywide annual Infinity program celebrated its Andrew Moen, Zach Gulnac and Zach fourth year at the Sanibel Elementary School Saturday. Faraone give the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation's Kristie Anders More than 150 fifth-grade youngsters from 24 elemen- Wednesday Meal prices I tary schools signed up for the daylong educational program. full attention as she stresses the importance of the environment. Taco or barbecued rib $1.60 —elementary 1 Initiated by former Principal Barbara Ward, the program i sandwich $1.85 —middle/high • has continued with the enthusiastic blessing of current Tatertots $.35 — extra milk Principal Barbara Von Harten. BELOW LEFT: WBBH-TV weather forecaster • Tatertots $.35 — extra milk g "The children get to meet experts in their fields and expe- Jim Syoen gives media pointers to students. rience hands-on learning. This program exposes the kids to new things and perhaps careers or hobbies," Von Harten said. She added that Tice Elementary School sent the largest School news number of youngsters, including many who had never been the sixth grade, there will be some programmatic changes in to Sanibel before. Middle school assured the curriculum, staff and buildings. In addition, the after- The students chose from one of five categories: literary Applications to sign fifth-grade students up to remain at school recreation program will be changed to have some arts, performing arts, visual arts, science frontiers or envi- the Sanibel School for sixth grade next year were distributed new offerings fofall ages. ronment. to pajents at the meeting held last Tuesday, Jan. 26. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting at 8 a.m. They must have registered in advance and were required Principal Barbara Von Harten said the response to date has Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Island House restaurant at Rabbit to pay a nominal fee, which covers the cost of the buses, T- been tremendous with 40 seats now filled for the sixth Road Center. Members of other island service groups are shirts and lunch. grade. She noted that if parents have not returned their especially welcome. Of the 31 instructors, several have participated every child's application to the school, they should do so as soon year. According to PTA member and co-chairwoman Illona as possible. Sanibel School Wolanin, "The instructors that have been here before are At the meeting, parents also had the opportunity to meet • Citizens of the week — Citizens of the week for anxious to come back." Among the new faces were Channel Louise Taylor, a Lee County Golden Apple Teacher, who Feb. 1 are: Andrew Ambert, Emma Wheeler, Andrew 2 News anchor Craig Wolf- and weather forecaster Jim has been hired to work with the middle school program Adams, Dominique Eidem, Amanda Waggoner, Tajana Syoen. An islander, Wolf's own youngster is several years beginning March 1. Pettinato, Blake Sobczak, Sam Ravenna, Scott Schultz, away from participating in the program. Impressed by the Von Harten said, "We are excited about seeing the plans Alexis Healy, Kenny Smith and Katherine Boorujy. school's audiovisual equipment Wolf said, "I've seen TV for a middle school become a reality and for the opportuni- • School Checks — This is the final week for School stations that don't have this kind of equipment. We are hav- ty to continue to provide an exceptional educational pro- Checks. Money or unsold books must be returned to the ing the children read scripts from a TelePrompTer, teaching gram for our students in the sixth grade." school by Friday, Eeb. 5. The class that sells or returns all of them to communicate verbally. Some of the kids are shy." their coupon books first will get a pizza party. To date, Ms. ,PTA mothers Toni Shannon and Wolanin restructured the. Tops in FCAf scores Mumm's class is in the lead. Winners of a two-liter bottle of program this year to allow for longer and more in-depth ses- Sanibel School had the highest fifth-grade math score of Pepsi for the week of Jan. 25 are: David Bilski, Taylor sions. Shannon said she believed this year's program was any other regular elementary school in recently published Bryant, Chloe Daubenspeck, Greg Gleason, Zach Gulnac, one of the best and, she added, there was a nice mix of FCAT scores. The Florida Department of Education pub- Kaitlyn Herman, Alex McDaniel, Natalie Oriente, Max youngsters. lished scores of the more than 1,500 elementary schools in Rehder, Brandi Rider, Brett Shannon, Jackson Stone, Blake Florida and the only two schools that topped Sambel were" Sobczak, Brittany White, Lauren White and Sarah Kukol. specially designated as magnet or for accelerated students. Zach Gulnac is the top seller to date. Fourth-grade reading scores were in the top 2 percent of • T-shirt design — Everyone is invited to enter a all elementary schools. design for the 1999 Sea Horse Festival T-shirt. Entry forms Principal Barbara Von Harten said, "We are extremely are available at the school office and are due by Thursday, proud of our students and teachers for this exceptional Feb. 11. accomplishment. Thank you to our supportive PTA for pro- • After-school rec program — A Valentine's Day viding a math workshop for teachers and math manipula- popcorn party is planned from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. tives for each classroom. Thank you also to our many par- 9, for fourth- and fifth-grade students currently registered ents who work with their children at home to support the and attending the after-school rec program. educational program here at school." • Rain Stick sought — Mrs. Crosby is looking for a rain stick to use in her classroom. Anyone who may have Changes to be discussed .one to lend should call the school at 472-1617. The Optimist Club of Sanibel & Captiva is hosting an • PTA committee chairs — Copy for the spring PTA informational meeting to discuss the changes that will be newsletter is due Monday, Feb. 8. Anyone wanting to-sub- made at the Sanibel School next year. With the addition of mit a committee report should send it to Chelle Walton. Her fax number is 472-3499, Her e-mail is Woodland [email protected]. Her phone number is 472-3499. RENT • Girl Scouts — Lee County Girl Scouts are offering Custom Spring Day Camps April 5-9 at two locations: the Calusa BOATS Nature Center & Planetarium and the Cape Coral Yacht Club. All girls in grades 1-12 are welcome. The cost is $50 Homes Rsfilng 8. Shelling for Girl Scouts and $60 for other girls. Registration deadline I» Courtney Dr., Unit 1A Closest to , is March 15. Call 561-1800. Ft. Myers, Fl 33901 Outer Islands (941) 939-9241 Canterbury ( "-.' PU BUILDERS & REMODELERS 472-5800 BRING US YOUR PLANS • Island student to go to leadership contest COASTAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS Jensen's Marina Amanda Reynolds, a junior at Canterbury School and the O£cL 9-tozUa Zbe& Family Owned & Op«ratee d Since 1984 Priced from the $90's Lie. #CBC1045550 1 Captiva Island t> See School, page 17 ,1, FORT MYERS 11850 South U.S. 41 2754080 Next to Ha?erty3s Montl.iv - RdturiUt lM0a to T:50 ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARYS 1999 Q 17 Society plans challenging year The board of directors of the "Drag" Darling Wildlife Society had its first meeting of the year Jan. 22 at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Many activities filled the agenda, the most impoitant of which was the com- pletion of the new Education Center now under construc- tion. It is being built entirely through private donations. Ground was broken a year ago and the basic structure is on schedule, with topping out expected in March. Completion of the main building is planned tor October to coincide with National Wildlife Week and the annual Special to the Eeporter "Ding" Darling Days celebration Oct. 15-17. Full comple- tion including exhibits is expected by the year end and will Ed Wehner, Jeff Gavin, FGCU President Roy be marked by a grand opening ceremony. Plans for these McTarnaghan, Mark Minoui and Jim Reid events are in the works and will be the major topic of board gather to announce the new scholarship. meetings. The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society is a non-profit cooperating association dedicated to preserving wildlife From page 16 habitat in the "Dmg" Darling refuge on Sanibel. Although School the refuge is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, daughter of Steve and Betty Reynolds interested citizens formed this local, independent society to of Sanibel, has been invited to attend a assist the service in its educational efforts and to provide leadership program for outstanding additional services to local residents plus the ever-growing high school students. The conference, number of visitors. Special to the Reporter to be held in Washington, D.C. this (1 to r, front) Gene Steele, Marilyn Hooper and summer, will focus on the world of SCA news John Carney. (1 to r, second row) Mike political decision making and interna- • Valentine dinner dance Cuscaden, Molly Krival and Marilyn tional conflict resolution. The Sanibel Community Association is hosting a Kloosterman. (1 to r, third) Dick Hulit, Mary Amanda is one of 160 students from Valentine dinner and dance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Ruth Stegman and Frank Fallert. (1 to r, around the world invited to participate. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. fol- fourth) Jean Rankin, Art Krival and Pete She'll attend special workshops lowed by dancing to the music of Harry Boyce and Ingham. (1 to r, fifth) Jim Sprankle and Don designed to help develop communica- Amanda Company. Heidon. (top) Dale McGinley. tion and negotiation skills. Special The cost is $12 for members, $16 for non-members and guest speakers will include senators, congressional repre- $5 for children 11 and younger. Reservations are required sentatives, ambassadors, federal and state judges, and by Monday, Feb. 8. Stop by the community house at 2173 Pentagon and White House officials. Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155. This Week Only! • Nutrition seminars • Students qualify for "Brain Brawl" Nutrition seminars by Terry Baldwin continue this month Four regular participants and two alternatives were cho- from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Everything Must sen from Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry and Glades coun- The Feb. 9 session is "food and mood;" the Feb. 16 ses- ties to participate in the upcoming "Brain Brawl," including sion is "pros and carbs;" and the Feb. 23 topic is "fats of life. 1 a Sanibel student. Jackie Fawcetl along with classmate • Community square dance I FEB. 15.19991 Brian Schneider of Bonita Springs, both won the right to The SCA is hosting another community square dance at 7 compete in the April event. 7:30 p.m. Fiiday, Feb. 26. Square dance callers Bill and SELF PROPELLED Irene Bartsch will guide, entertain and humor the crowd. U Valentine stories There will be snacks, beer, wine and non-alcoholic bev- On Friday, Feb. 12, Fort Myers resident Bud Millei will erages. The cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. talk to Canterbury students about a very memorable Rcscivations aic tequiied Call 472-2155 Valentine's Day On Feb. 14, 1944, his Amencan transpoil • Dmit Dim litminiMion bomber was shot down over Italy. About to ciash into a Preparing for Y2K -Direct air for Snmoflh Opemlion farmhouse, the pilot was able to diveit the plane and clashed How a community can picpaic lor potential Ycai 2000 System * ton An Syilcm a short distance from the occupied home. One of the few problems will be the subject of a talk at the Sanibel Public -Triple ^ EUREM crewmembers to survive was Miller. Library at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The speakers will be Dr. Filter Last summer, Miller visited Italy and found a woman Norman Kurland, a Y2K expert, and Jeff Webb, the author System SELF PROPELLED who was in the farmhouse that day. of several computer programming books. -On Board flMVIROVAC He'll talk about that day and other days during World They'll suggest steps that everyone can take to help pre- Tools War II, when he was also a Russian prisoner of war. His talk pare the community and their families during the remaining begins at the 9:45 a.m. assembly. 10 months until Jan. 1, 2000. They'll present a series of questions that should be put to local governments, emer- • Oean AIT System With TrueHEPAFillrntiiisSyslerri gency planning officials, power and communications com- • 0 reel Drive Iiansnissi:n Rotary establishes scholarship panies and more. For Smooth Operation The Rotary Club of Sanibel/Captiva Trust Fund has cre- Kurland and his wife are regular winter visitors to ated a scholarship plan foi island students to attend Florida Sanibel who live in Delmar, N.Y. Gulf Coast University. Webb lives with his wife and two children on Sanibel. He tNYiRo STEAMER The Rotary Club of Sanibel/Captiva Endowed returned to his home state after working for Microsoft in Scholarship Fund in memory of William Angst will provide Seattle. wwm •Steam Cleans Hard need-based scholarships to selected full-time students who Allergy Sufferers- kk about Surface Floors live on the islands or who have a parent or guardian who Vera Bradley trunk show I 'Kills E coll and Salmonella when works on the islands. He Crocodile will host a trunk showing of Vera Bradley Eureka hut Hepo filtration.' used as directed Club officers recently presented $30,000 to FGCU designs Thursday, Feb. 11. President Roy McTarnaghan and the FGCU Fo. nda'ion.' Bradley is an exclusive collection of handbags, acces- EUREM The gift will be matched by the state. sories and lightweight luggage using quilted fabrics and Recipients must agree to enroll in and satisfactorily com- border prints. The 17-year-old company is owned and oper- TheBoss® Victory™ 123301 plete an ethics in business course at FGCU. They must also ated by women, employs mostly women, and makes prod- 10.0 Amps demonstrate service to the community. Awards are available ucts for women. Clean Air Design Has Built-in mightymite for a maximum of four years. Jackie Godfrey, the company's Florida salesperson, will Motor Fan Protection System 9 The fund is named tor the late William "Bill" Angst, a present the entire line including two new handbag styles, a & Quieter Operation Rotary trust fund officer and long-tine member of its schol- new glass case and a group of linen handbags. Back Saver* HandfeS $119 arship committee Angst, a Paul Harris Fellow who received The patterns for spring 1999 are watercolor garden flow- Light Weight Reduce True HEPA System a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the ers, French blue and French yellow. Prizes will be given dur- Cleaning Eflorl Compact, Powerful University of Michigan, where he championed the universi- ing the show, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day. He Us Seen On TV 10.0 Amp Canister ty's fund raising — was retired vice president of TRW. Crocodile is at 2330 Palm Ridge Road. Call 472-9166. 549391 The trust fund was founded in 1981 to enhance and SUHOCI Model 3685 enlarge the club's humanitarian and educational commit- ,1233 We Also Can Supply ments. It is funded chiefly through the club's annual arts and 'Model crafts fair. AUacTimenf Conversion 433S Eureka Built-in Vac Systems! Officers are Jim Reed, president; Gary Sowers, secretary; Jack Norris, treasurer; and Mark Minoui, president-elect. 6> THEBOSS MINUTE CLEANERS EUREKA Other officers include Ed Wehner, Jeff Gavin, Scott & Tailor Shop Powerline Victory™ Congress, Dan Cohn and Frank Hagan. Clean Air Design Pmiecls Motor Fan LI The club meets at 7:30 a.m. Fridays at the Hungry Heron. ""— motfss For information about the scholarship, call Judie Cassidy DRIVE THRU SERVICE ' Revolving Brush Roll at 590-1058. 16970-1 San Carlos Blvd • Ft. 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Steeple Jason Island, it was incredible to see ovei 166,000 The guests of honor are former Mayor Wally Kain and breeding pairs of black-browed albatross. The noise from former City Manager Gary Price. these colonies was sometimes deafening," she said. "And yet, sometimes there was an eerie silence." She also photographed geese and elephant seals "One of Newcomers/Oldtimers lunch the most interesting sightings was the blue-eyed or imperial The monthly luncheon to meet and greet new and old cormorant. It has such gorgeous, vivid blue eyes." friends is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Sundial The slide presentation is part of Audubon's continuing Beach & Tennis Resort. program series at 8 p.m. each Thursday at the Sanibel On the menu is a choice of beef tenderloin Mexiwrap, Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Suggested dona- chicken salad pita, grouper sandwich or fruit, nutbread and tions is $2. yogurt, and a choice of soda, tea or coffee. The cost is $12. For information, call Meardon at 472-2346. Jan Lipman from Jan's Antiques & Art will bring some of her antiques while Elizabeth White will show her unique art designs. Butterfly behavior slide show For information about Newcomers/Oldtimers or to make The Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation is plan- reservations, call Bettie Cattell at 472-9332, ning a slide show titled "Interesting Butterfly Behavior" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the SCCF auditonum. Special to the Reporter Participants will learn about butterfly mating, egg laying Garden club to meet Penguins are the topic for the next Audubon and survival behavior. They'll learn which butterfly cater- The Shell Island Garden Club will present two events meeting with photos by speaker Liz Keery. pillars feed communally and which adults roost communal- from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Sanibel Public ly. There will be slides of a threatened butterfly, the Florida Library. Leafwmg, and pictures of a new Florida butterfly, the Blue The first will be a flowei show, "Weather Forecast," fea- Audubon to meet butterfly. There will also be live caterpillars and chrysalis on turing entries by members that will be received between 10 Photographer and world traveler Liz display. a.m. and noon. Entries will remain on display until Feb. 13. Keery will present a slide show on pen- The cost is a $5 donation to be used to support other edu- The arrangements will be called: misty morning, hurri- guins at the Sanibel/Captiva Audubon cational programs. cane approaching, tornado watch, after the storm, sunny Society's program at 8 p.m. Thursday, For information, call Dee Serage at 472-1932. skies again and Sanibel sunset. Dried or treated plant mate- Feb. 11, at the Sanibel Community rial may be used but no artificial flowers or foliage. House. Horticulture exhibits will also be displayed. Glenda Keery traveled over 4,000 miles in SCCF plans open house Campbell and Skippy Strehlour will act as consultants for the converted Russian research vessel, Banks are closed. Schools are closed and city hall is the design division. Jean Klein and Campbell are the shows "The Professor Multanovsky," in a closed. What's the occasion? The Sanibel/Captiva chairwomen. month-long trip to Antarctica in Conservation Foundation's open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program for the day, "Springtime Gardens in France December, 1997 Her stunning visuals Liz Keery Monday, Feb. 15. Actually, it's also Presidents' Day but the and the Netherlands," will be presented by Ginny Krauthein. of the largest wilderness area on earth island community is invited to celebrate its conservation Members and guests can take an armchair tour of the combined with hei tales of adventure should make an heritage through this special event at SCCF and the Native famous gardens of the French Riviera, Provence, Monet's engaging presentation, according to program chairman Plant Nursery. Gardens at Giverny plus the Kaukenhof Gardens of Holland. David Meardon. Along with exhibits on habitat restoration, sea turtles, Krauthein, a former island resident and avid gardener, 'The lure to this part of the world was to photograph the marine invertebrates and landscaping for wildlife there will spends the winters at her Fort Myers home with her hus- penguins," Keery said. "They have no fear of man. These be face painting, free hot dogs and lemonade, ice cream and band, Ed. They spend the summers at their Michigan home comic little birds waddling along in their formal attire often the Nature Sounds Contest. The contest signup is at 9 a.m. and traveling Europe. They are noted photographers of gar- walked so close to the camera it was impossible to photo- with contestants vying for the best hoot, howl or growl in dens with an eye for the unusual. graph them." both adult and children's divisions. Prizes and medals will They will take the group to places the average traveler She photographed more than seven varieties of penguins, be awarded to the top three contestants. rarely sees, through a slide show. including the king and rock hopper. The SCCF is at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Overflow Krauthein will be introduced to the club by member Pat "At Salisbury Plain, thousands of king penguins greeted parking will be available at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Neitzkc. our zodiac. Hitting the beach in this ciaft was at times a Museum. All members are encouraged to invite guests and every- challenge to jump out of the boat before the next wave hit For information, call 472-2329. one is asked to bring a sandwich for the lunch table. the beach," she said. Desserts and beverages will be provided by the hostesses, With its extieme cold, dry and windy conditions, Ann Deignan and Marion Isakson. Antarctica is by definition a desert. The ice and snow which Fashion to benefit hospice Reservations are required. Call 482-6009. make up the polar ice cap have accumulated over many mil- A fashion show to benefit Hope Hospice will be hosted lions of years. by Red's the Salon at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, and will fea- tuic outfits from Jennifer's and Mallie Montgomery. The second annual fashion show by Red's will include Obituaries "Collectibles in Country Charm" champagne, hors d'oeuvres and desserts along with a silent Antiques auction. The theme is "love, romance and groovy hair." Jaquelin Goeller Giattini, 70 and The cost to attend is a $5 donation. The show will be at Jaquelin Goeller Giattini of 1141 Wales Drive m Fort Myers. For information, call 437- Sanibel died Feb. 1, 1999. She was Collectibles 0405. 70 years old. Mrs. Giattini moved to the island permanently in-1991, hav- ing been a frequent visitor for many CPR course to be offered years with her husband, Dr Joseph FEATURING The Sanibel Fire Control District is offering a CPR Giattini. "heartsaver course" from 6-10 p.m. today at fire station No. A lifelong resident of New York Buyer's Choice Carolers 1 on Palm Ridge Road. until her retirement, Jacquic was a The course will include background information about psychologist who also ran her hus- heart disease and risk factors. One-rescuer cardiopulmonary band's oithopedic surgery practice. Liliiput Lane Cottages • Candles • Antiques resuscitation and the management of foreign-body airway She is survived by her husband; her mother, Vera; her son, Marc; and his J. Giattini -"t obstruction will also be taught. The course will consist of New Selection oj Teddy Bears • Tlffamy lamps lecture and practice on CPR mannequins. Lecture material wife, Cheryl. needs to be read prior to class and skill testing will occur. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, lizzie High Dolls * Scatter Rugs The cost is $10 and pre-registration is required. at St. Isabel's Catholic Church followed by a reception. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a Contributions may be made in her memory to the Sanibel & Captwa Afghans towel or knee pad if necessary. Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation or St. Isabel's. For information, call 472-5525 between 8 a.m. and 4 1446 Periwinkle Way 395-0888 p.m. weekdays. Bursley memorial planned The family of the late, long-time Sanibel resident Mon.- Fri. 8-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5 WE SHIP UPS Gilbert Bursley invites all islanders to attend a memorial Bike club potluck dinner service for him at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The service The Sanibel Bicycle Club is having a potluck dinner on will be at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of the verandah of the Barrier Island Group for the Arts at 6 Christ with the Rev. Randall Niehoff presiding. A recep- tion will follow in the church's fellowship hall. W Santa ?e Studio^! Gil Bursley died last September on the eve of - • -• • AN Hurricane Georges after a brief illness. Many islanders INVITATION Zonta were away when he died and asked for a memorial. • MEETARTIST GREG GOWEN. GREG'S.-.'. XYZ Sale SCULPTURE AND WALL-ART IN DAZZLING BRASS AND COPPER APPEARS IN GALLERIES AND FINE HOMES ACROSSTHE COUNTRY. THE Sanibel Community Center BRIGHT COLORS AND METICULOUS CRAFTSMANSHIP HAVE PROVEN SO POPULAR V THAT HE HAS DEVELOPED A SERIES OF «•* February 6,1999 FLORIDA DESIGNS AT OUR REQUEST; 8tol TRULY EXTRAORDINARY FUNGTIGNAL 8i FUN Bargains for Everyone ft Proceeds benefit literacy, scholarships, and other wm&m projects of concern to women and children. ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Q 19 Check 0 U f Community letic equipment and children's items such as toys and cloth- Subversion and ing on sale at garage sale prices. - Money from the sale goes to aid women and children's subterfuge organizations. Did 'you know that quiet Raffle tickets are also on sale for $2 each or $10 for six little Useppa Island was from Zonta members and the day of the sale. Heading the once headquarters for train- lists of items on the raffle is a week's stay at a cabin in North ing Cuban rebels to fight in Carolina. In addition, there are tickets to the symphony, the the Bay of Pigs attack? Florida Repertory Theatre and the Pirate Playhouse. Author David Truby can Weekend get aways at the Sanibel Inn and Waterside Inn, art tell you all about it. He will from the Sanibel Gallery, a 14K sanddollar pendant and speak 'at Sanibel Public chain from Congress Jewelers, and a gift from He Crocodile Library at 2 p.m. are also on the List of items donated by local businesses for Wednesday, Feb. 3, about the charitable cause. paramilitary activities and smuggling, especially as Anyone who still has donations to make or questions they pertain to the barrier should call Jane Hudson at 561-6926, Sandy Scheer at 395- islands, including their role 0464, Linda Uhler at 472-3817 or Sally Webber at 472- in the Bay of Pigs. 9143. Truby, a retired editor for Jill Goodman National News Service syn- (1 to r) Victoria Wolanin, Stephanie Bilske, — Gwenda Hiett-Clements dicate, has written 25 books about various subjects and is Tim Goodman and John Turansky are newly also knowledgeable about the Kennedy assassination. elected officers of the Junior Optimist club. Flowers in February Sanibel Public Library shall be all a-bloom this Optimist club February, as the Shell Island Garden Club presents its annu- al juried flower show during the beginning Feb. 9. Please launches junior version come and smell the roses. The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club focuses its efforts on the community involvement of local youngsters. In this Art sportif behalf, they are sponsoring a Junior Optimist Club for chil- Nationally acclaimed sports illustrator Don Moss, dur- dren in grades five through nine. ing his February visit to Sanibel Island, will show his work These youngsters will meet .bi-monthly to formulate at Sanibel Public Library and teach classes at BIG Arts just plans to assist the community. As a reward and for social down the road. , interaction, monthly dances, field trips and other events are Moss, a former artist for Sports Illustrated magazine, being planned. will hold a reception at the library beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. Please, come join us in welcoming this tal- Officers elected at the fust meeting are: Tim Goodman, ented artist. president; Stephanie Bilske, vice president; John Turansky, Shutters for wildlife treasurer; and Victoria Wolanin, secretary. Gwenda Hiett-Clements The library board voted in January to donate a set of hur- The club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the (1 to r) Linda Logan, Maggie Mullins and Barb ricane shutters to the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Sanibel Recreation Center. Dues are $6 and all fifth through Priborsky collect items for the annual Zonta Foundation. The shutters, which the library replaced last ninth grade youngsters are welcome. •-• ABC Sale which is this Saturday morning. spring with the roll-up type, will be used for the SCCF nature center in the event of a big blow. "The junior club is a good idea because there isn't a lot to do on the island. Most events are held off island," Pafs picks Goodman said. "We will plan field trips and community Since word of mouth and the media often introduce activities such as the table painting last summer at the com- readers to popular books and authors such as Tom Brokaw's munity house and serving Thanksgiving dinners to the "The Greatest Generation," I like to introduce books which seniors." ftfBULOUS might otherwise be overlooked. The next social event will be a field trip to the Everblades Photomosaics by Robert Silvers is such a book. Arena on Friday, March 12. The children along with adult Q1FTS Photomosaics are pictures made up of numerous photo- chaperones will meet at the Sanibel/Captiva Islands graphic "tiles" or smaller pictures. In this book, one can see Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 6 p.m. The fee, wliich the unique art and be amazed by how familiar pictures can includes transportation and entrance to the arena, is $18 for be puzzled together to recompose as a large delightful com- Junior Optimist Club members and $23 for non-members. posite. In another book of photographs, "Cracker," John Krai For club information or field trip reservations, call Lisa catches Florida's enduring cowboys in much the sdme way Bilske at 395-0788. that Charlie McCullough captures Sanibel. Fishing, described by author William McCloskey, as the — Jill Goodman world's most hazardous job and the last of the hunting occupations, is the subject of his latest book. In "Their Fathers' Work, Casting Nets with the World's Fishermen," McCloskey exposesthe reader to prosperous fishermen and Zonta XYZ Sale this weekend UNBfUEVfiBLE others who barely subsist, often working within sight of on RE another. Patio furniture, lamps, boxes of fabric, a treadmill All of these undersung works glimpse interesting books, linens, loads of clothes, an electric organ, sin ill aspects of the world that exists on the flip side of glamour appliances, decorator items — these are just some of the and fame. Give them a look and enjoy. "treasures" that can be found at the Zonta XYZ Sale rhjs (Patricia Allen is library director for the Sanibel Public . Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Sanibel Community House. The •> ik Library, Her column appears periodically in the Island open at 8 a.m. and goes until the donated items are sold Reporter.) Thrifty shoppers will also find original works of art, uh faith Logos begins ks's Square •\ new Shopping Center k-gun Wednesday, b. 3 and continues A UNIQUE COLLECTION until \pnl -1 Meeting time tm chiJdien in OF SPECIALTY STORE& through filih e J:45>15 p m : tliuiL1 fioni si\ih The Beach House thioudi eighth gwde wiih meet from 4:45 7 1^ Captiva's Finest p.m , and high school suicloni meet iiom 6 X .M) Candace Arnold's p.m. Chico's Christian women Chico & Lucky's The Sdnibel/Captiva Chtisiian Women's Club || Footloose of Captiva imilcs all women to its "Follow \cnir heait" lun- Frangi-Pani cheon from 11 a.m. to 1 Departing 7 days a week pjn. Thursday K'h. 11, Cash bar and full galley H20 Outfitters at "lw uen-Waters Inn. Free continental breakfast round-trip Island Style Gallery & Stein Man will pre- Live entertainment same day return sent a fashion show. Ann Brand new HI-SPEED ferry $5 OFF Key West discounts with this ad! Kelly's Cocoons Hariis will >peak on "the Free on-site parking Adult fare only language of loW while Accommodation packages no photocopies Mama Rosa's Dorothy Kawask.1 will Senior and group rates limit one per person sins "heartfelt songs of Shops ate open daily from 10 00 T m to 6 00 p xn love.''The cost is $1350 Looted duectly across from the entrance to Foi lcwrvauons. call Code BO 466-675^ or 472-2017. 706 Fisherman's Wharf, Ft Myers Bch, next to the Bridge Restaurant South SMS. Plantation 20 Q FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Island Reporter's 'Best of promotion to be kicked off Readers will get to pick their favorites in the Island 2340 Periwinkle Way. Ballots may also be faxed to 472- Islands' has proven to be a wonderful promotion that allows Reporter's "Best of the Islands" contest. 8398. There will also be ballots, boxes and posters at vari- readers to recognize their favorite people, places and ser- Ballots listing almost 100 categories from accountants to ous locations throughout the island. vices, and to let others know what's out there." yard services will be published in the Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 Ballots are due March 5 and the winners will be notified issues of the paper. Readers can mail in ballots or drop them March 10. A celebration is planned for mid-March. For more information, call the Island Reporter at 472- in the ballot box at the Island Reporter in the Village Shops, Sales Manager Stan Kucaba said, "The 'Best of the 1587. Historical notes Island volunteers are honored last week at NationsBank. Special to the Reporter Jinny Wheeler stands in front of "Wild Flower," a quilt she helped create as a raffle prize for the Sanibel historical village. By Jean Dowries Special to the Reporter Michael Pistella Kelly Greens Quilters have designed and created a "Wild Flower" quilt and donated it as a fund raiser to Sanibel's Historical Village & Museum. The combined Volunteers recognized with reception work of 12 members, the piece measures 85 by 108 inches, which is large enough to topcovef a king-sized bed, and Last Tuesday, Jan. 26, NationsBank hosted a recognition enthusiasm, warmth and intelligence. presents a dozen individual blocks, each with its own col- party for 12 island volunteers. Selected by their organiza- • Sanibel/Captiva Rotary Club: Bill Angst — orful wildflower. tions, they included representatives from environmental, Involved in every Rotary event, from club picnics to the Cal Greene, Pat Robertson and Jinny Wheeler of the cultural and service organizations. Cancer Society's Relay for Life, operated soft-serve ice quilters brought their prize to the museum recently and H Sanibel/Captiva Lions: Richard Hulit — cream machine at annual art fair which he donated to other helped Jody Brown hang it from a tall shelf in the 1927 Member for seven years, chairman of the Lions Arts & island groups for use, created computer database to cata- Bailey store, where it will remain on display until April. 13. Crafts Fair, leader in getting the Lions rest gazebo along logue all visiting Rotarians. Chosen posthumously because A key on the back identifies the flowers and names the bike path on refuge property. Chosen because of his organi- he stood out as a Rotarian who really understood the prin- quilters, each of whom stitched a square. The quilting and zational skills. ciple of giving back to the community. surround were a group effort. • Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva: Linda Uhler — • Sanibel Music Festival: Maurice Oshry — Vice The quilt is offered as a raffle prize to benefit the histor- President, member for four years, chairman of the finance president of marketing and public relations, a part of the ical village; tickets are available in the old store or from committee, •instrumental in organizing club's book fair. festival since its inception, supervises all festival publica- volunteer docents. A drawing will take place April 3 and the Chosen because of her strong leadership and organizational tions, works with local media. Chosen because his promo- winner need not be present; it can be shipped to an out-of- tional efforts have resulted in sold-out seasons and his : skills and talents in public speaking,, fund raising, teaching, town winner,. , . • . .. . motivation of others" and creative thinking. infectious enthusiasm is stimulating and inspiring. For several years, Kelly Greens Quilters have been reg- • American Business Women's Association: • Old Schoolhouse: Cherie Pierce & Louise M*- ular participants in the historical village's annual quilt Tracy Kimbel — Member for 15 ye&rs, past-president, Danforth — Both active in the past five years, coordinate show, with members demon stating the", art of quilting one served as co-historian and secretary, on membership com- and manage flyer distribution, assist in marketing, cos- day each week. It has proven a popular adjunct to the show, mittee. Chosen because of her service and contributions to tumes, manage gift shop, hospitality committee, host din- where feJJow quilters can ask question and observe tech- making casino night successful. ,' ners for cast and staff. Chosen because they always drop nique. H Kiwanis Club of Sanibel/Captiva: Armand Ball whatever they are doing to help out. This season, the Quilt Show will open March 3 and con- — Secretary, guiding force in distribution of Kiwanis funds • Gulf Coast Symphony: Gene Nibbelin -<- With tinue through April 3. As in the past, it will showcase a vari- to local organizations in need, instrumental in establishing the orchestra since beginning, principal clarinetist, librarian ety of styles and skill levels of coverlets, old and not-so-old, assistance fund, which aids children in city's Below Market and treasurer of the board, sets up rehearsal space and con- borrowed primarily from private collectors but including Rate Housing, and dental assistance fund, which provides cert venues, helps with fund-raising efforts. Chosen because several that are part of the museum's stock. And Kelly preventative dental care to island youngsters. Chosen he goes above and beyond the call of duty, serves as inspi- Greens Quilters will be on hand one day a week, plying' because he epitomizes volunteerism on Sanibel with his their craft for visitors. For information, call 472-4648. See Volunteers, page 33 Neptune's WHO SHOULD BE THE BENEFICIARY OF YOUR IRA? 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(941) 472-0996 -* I Val Mike Rosanne Carolyn Bob Lynn Mike Barbara Joe Ponl PaDanicoIas Qndarcho Musgrave Matistic McVeigh McMurrav Lawson Kellev ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARYS 1999 • 23 Stepping out flrts On the island BIG Arts 900 Dunlop Road Trish Matthews: leading 395-0900 Ongoing workshops in art, crafts, music, dance, yoga, lady is a real life saver liberal arls and classes for By Jill Goodman ing from leukemia. youngsters Staff Writer "He was 17 and barely starting his life Fine arts and he had hopes and dreams and had this Phillips, Schein & Trish Matthews is playing Alma disease that could kill him," Matthews Founder's Gallery Winemiller, the lead character in the Pirate explained. Art exhibits Playhouse's production of "Eccentricities of She gave a blood sample and was entered Through Feb. 27 a Nightingale." into the international bone marrow donor Open 1-4 p.m. daily And Matthews also is a leading lady to registry program Matthews said she was Free two young brothers — she saved their lives. not a match for the young man but someone Both youngsteis suffered from Wiscott- else was and he is doing well. Pirate Playhouse Aldrich, a rare, fatal blood disease that She explained that the process for regis- 2200 Periwinkle Way affects the immune system. In the past, tration is simple. 472-0006 "Eccentricities of a these children would have been lucky to live "Your blood gets typed and put into the Nightingale" into their teens. computer, becoming part of an international Through Feb. 13 But with the advances in bone marrow bone marrow donor program." 8 p.m.; matinees select transplants over the last 15 years and a The telephone call she received a year days young woman's generosity, these children and half later was to irrevocably change her $15 students; $25 adults look forward to a full lite. life. The Sarasota Blood Bank told her she "They play sports and do all the things was a potential match for a 5-year-old dying Old Schoolhouse Theater kids do," Matthews said. from an incurable blood disease. 1905 Periwinkle Way Matthews, a former Californian now liv- "At that time, they ask if you are willing 472-6862 ing in Fort Lauderdale, was a student at the to take further tests to narrow down the "Broadway Rhythm" Through March 6 Oslo Conservatory in Sarasota five years match variables," she said, adding that often 8 p.m. ago, studying for her master's degree when people back out at this point. $23 an appeal for bone marrow donors caught Determined as an ideal match, just three her attention. months later Matthews had the surgical pro- island Cinema She was touched and moved by the cedure that would save the failing young- Michael Pistella Bailey's Shopping Center newspaper story about a young man suffer- Trish Matthews relaxes before 472-1701 I> See Matthews, page 33 "Civil Action," "Life is "Eccentricities" curtain time Tuesday night. Beautiful," "She's All That" Call for show times Tickets $6.50 adults, $4.50 for matinee, seniors & chil- Vignettes dren under 11 Vale, Mimi Von Litoff, Annissa Wiggington and Toe-tappin' 'n' dancing Barbara Yocmans. Live music In addition to the art, there will be music by 7pm to close Giammy award nominee flautist Kat Epple and Daily food and drink. R.C. Otter's Andy Rosso Lane Towei Gallery is at 751 Taipon Bay Road Laptiva 595-1142 Arts events On the town The Baiiici Island Group toi the Aits has a slew oi upcoming events. They IIKIUIL Florida Repcrtoiy Theatre • Inquiring Minds Arcade Theatre Frank Tachau opens the First and Hendry streets Inquiring Minds lecture 332-4488 Special to the Reporter series from 1:30-3:30 p.m. "Breaking Legs" Friday, Feb. 5. Through Feb. 6 "Having Our Say" opens Feb. 12 at the Tachau is professor emeri- 3 p.l Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers. tus of political science at the 61 B University of Illinois at Broadway Palm Dinner 'Having Our Say' Chicago. He'll discuss the Theatre Florida Repertory Theatre continues its inau- Arab-Israeli conflict. 1380 Colonial Blvd. gural season with "Having Our Say: The Delany The second session Feb. 278-4422 Sisters First 100 Years," written by Emily Mann. 12 will feature Joel Katz talk- Special to the Reporter "Oklahoma!" "Having Our Say" is the true story of Dr. ing about the differences F. Tachau Through Feb. 20 Bessie and Sadie Delany, two African-American among African nations in Kaye Daphne as Mrs. Buchanan and Matinees select clays sisters bom before the turn of the century and terms of political, social and W.C. Green as her son John Tickets from $20 show whose tales of the 100 years of American history economic development. Buchanan, Jr. are currently playing only; trom $33 with dinner they lived is delightful and enlightening. The He has extensive experi- in Tennessee Williams' "The daughters ot slaves, Sadie and Bessie went on to Eccentricities of a Nightingale" at the ence in Africa and will con- Pirate Playhouse. Call 472-0006. Off-Broadway Palm great success and lived to tell about the infamous tinue the discussion Feb. 19 1380 Colonial Blvd. Jim Crow law, segregation and the adversities and 26. 278-4422 they faced. Wilson Hawthorne, Barbara Linstrom and Chris The cost is $5 a session Nealson. The cost is $60 for the six weeks or $14 "Love Makes the 'World Co The play, which was a Broadway hit, contin- and pre-registration is per session. 'Round" ues through March 6. The production is being required. Through Feb. 28 Finally, Bernadette Hurley will teach a pastel From $18 sponsored by an anonymous donor who has ded- workshop from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 18-March 25. The icated it to Breast Cancer Awareness month. Joel Katz cost is $60 for the series or $13 a session. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday- Barbara B. Man Performing • Great Decisions Arts Hall 1 Saturday with 2 p.m. matinees Wednesday and The next Great Decisions Sunday. Tickets are $18-$25 and parking is free. • 'Belie' coming 8099 College Parkway „" talk will be from 1:30-3:30 Emily Dickinson is coming at 8 p.m. Tuesday, 481-4849 * The Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, and the Feb. 16. America's famous 19th century poet- "The Phantom of the Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers between topic is "Foreign Policy in the recluse will be reincarnated by actress Mary Opera" Hendry and Jackson streets. Information Age." Duke Andreyco in "The Belle of Amherst," a play by Through Feb. 27 For tickets or information, call 332-4488. Frederick, professor emeritus William Luce, which Julie Harris first made pop- Call for times and prices in history at Northeastern ular in 1977. Illinois University, is the Foulds Theatre Andreyco spent years researching Dickinson's 10091 McGregor Blvd Comedy workshop set speaker. life and poetry, studying her legacy of nearly The Barrier Island Group for the Arts presents 936-3239 The second talk will be 1,800 poems, most of which were not published Theatre Conspiracy Hal Brand's comedy workshop from 10 a.m. to Feb. 15 and will feature Fred in her lifetime but preserved and published "How I Learned to Drive" noon Tuesday, Feb. 9. Brand, a long-time Deming, former F. Deming posthumously by her sister Lavinia. She provides Thurs.-Sat. islander, has collected one liners and studied Undersecretary for Monetary a sampling of the better-known works, such as Feb. 18-March 7 standup comedy for 50 years. Affairs of the U.S. Treasury. He'll present a video "I'm Nobody. Who are You?" and "I Heard a Fly 8 p.m. The cost is $4 a person or $7 a couple and speak about the market fluctuations over the Buzz when I died," while tracing her develop- $14 For information, call Brand at 472-5979. past year. ment as a poet from her girlhood to adulthood The cost is $5 a session and pre-registration is and her becoming legendary recluse at her home Philharmonic Center for required. in Amherst, Mass. the Arts Tower Gallery news 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Naples The artists of the Towei Gallery invite the pub- M Workshops planned door. (800)597-1900 lic to a Valentine's "Eve" show" featuring inter- Polly and Bonita Matsumoto will give a work- Tom Tennilie pretations of "the nude." The open house will be shop on a triangular shawl Saturday, Feb. 13. The H Winner's Circle show "Victor Victoria" from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, and will featuie cost is $75. Every other year the Art Council of Southwest Feb. 3, 4, 6, 7 the works of 20 local artists in a variety of medi- They'll also give a two-day workshop on Florida sponsois the Winner's Ciicle, an exhibit Tango Buenos Aires ums. mosaics Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27. The cost is, made of paintings and sculptures thai have won Feb 8, 9 Aitists include: Joanne Bedient, Rod Busch, S60. major awaids in art shows of atea member groups Call for times and pi ices Ten Causey. Lalita Cofei, Gisela Damandl. Phil Fiom 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 25-Apnl 1, in Chsulotte. Lee and Collier counties Fisher, Natalie Guess. Kelly Hams. Sissy Janku. BIG Aits will give workshops on home video BIG Arts is host for the exhibit this year and Jud\ loiu-s. Chaihc iWCullough. Patsy Reeves. pioductions The emphasis will be on shooting t> See Vignettes, page 24 Rob Sebum:. Many SuA.--, Cathy Taylof, Shaky ynd .samtuii! .skills. The thice in 1 .vuivl "li'jjytfoWi oi GflO^tfCnU e 24 Q FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Julie Wilson: Her life is a cabaret By Jill Goodman are out of the nest, I haven't stopped. I came back to New Staff Writer York to open up Michael's Pub Jan. 3, 1984, and I literally have not stopped." A veteran performer, Julie Wilson is the classic image of Wilson's act is never stereotyped; she strives to keep it cabaret. She's been on the stage in musicals ("Kiss me fresh and new. Kate," "South Pacific," "The Pajama Game") in films, has "It has to be new all the time. I'm constantly looking for cut several albums, was a regular at New York's Algonquin a new angle ... something I haven't done before ... I go Theatre and is a regular at Woody Allen's old stomping backwards and forwards from one composer to another ground, Michael's Pub. looking for a new concept to please the audiences," she said. Wilson is coming to Sanibel in March as part of the "It's like juggling a ball and keeping it in the air ... it's never Sanibel Music Festival's month-long gala. peaceful and I'm constantly revising." Designated a "Cabaret Classic" at the first Cabaret On Sanibel, Wilson will pay tribute to two great names in Convention held in 1989 in New York and honored by the an evening titled, "The Ziegfeld Era/The Sondheim Era." Mabel Mercer Foundation in 1992 as well as the recipient of By her own admission, she adds a touch of her Nebraska several other awards, Wilson rubs shoulders with the greats. roots to her shows. In a recent telephone interview from her home in the "I do some corn-ball things. I have to get a little of the New York area, Wilson's innate humor was evident as she down-home number in there some times," she laughed. jokingly called herself "campy." Wilson says of herself, "I never get done learning and "I'm very campy. That's a show business term that's been training. That's another reason why (performing) is so cap- around for-years," she said. tivating. ... You are never good enough never know After 50-plus years in the business, Wilson, at 74, has no enough." intention of slowing down. For the past seven years, Wilson has been a master A native of Omaha, she hit the stage in 1942 as a chorus teacher at the O'Neill Theater in Waterford Conn. There, girl in a traveling burlesque show. She did a stint at the Wilson and a dozen or so other teachers share their experi- "Copa" and Latin Quarter in New York. In the days of inti- ences and talents with young artists in an intensive, week- mate supper clubs, Wilson beguiled audiences in places long crash course. such as the push Maisonette Room at the St. Regis Hotel and "The people that come work their bottoms off," Wilson the Persian Room at the Plaza. Wilson likes the one-on-one said. "We try out new plays, new operas and all kinds of atmosphere of being close to her audiences. concepts. I get so involved with these young people that I "The audiences are two feet in front of you ... you can spend most of my free time running to see these students pat their hands," she said. "On stage there is a certain ener- perform. They all send me their fliers and I run myself into Roy Blakely ISpecial to the Reporter gy that one automatically feels along with the adrenaline the ground going to sec them whenever I can. I watch them Julie Wilson will perform at the music fest. that comes with the space. It's hard to describe because it's grow ... it's exciting.? ward to meeting you all. I love people," Wilson said. a feeling ... that feeling transmits to an energy." Wilson is looking forward to visiting Sanibel for the first Wilson will perform at the Sanibel Congregational In the mid '70s, Wilson took a hiatus from her career to time in March. Her latest CD, including songs by Gershwin, United Church of Christ at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20. raise her two teen-aged sons. Sondheim and Porter and Arlen will be released at the same Tickets are available at Bailey's or Macintosh Bookshop or "I wanted to be with my boys night and day and it was time. by calling 336-7999. the best thing I ever did," Wilson continued, "Since the boys "Come and have a good time. Be entertained. I look for- Vignettes From page 23 the show will begin with a reception open to the public from The band's repertoires includes the available for $20. Tickets my be purchased at the Broadway 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The show will be open during all classics of -the original orchestra and Palm Dinner Theater Box Office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or performances at the hall and from 1 to 4 p.m. daily after that. popular music. by calling 278-4422. Members of the Sanibcl/Captiva Art League participating Morrow is considered one of the all- in the show are Bea Pappas and Cathy Taylor. time-great trombone players. ' Tickets are $30 and available at BIG Musicale to meet • Aureole Trio Arts and Bailey's General Store. The fifth meeting and concert of the Calusa Musicale for The Aureole trio •will per- the 1998-99 season will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at form at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. 13. The trio features the BIG Arts is at 900 Dunlop Road. For Calusa Musicale is organized to aid and advance musical flute, viola and harp with the information or to legister lor any of the education and (he allied arts, to encourage high musical players specializing in the events, call 395-0900. B.Morrow standaids and to promote American musicians, American music of the impressionists music and scivicc through music. and the 20th century. For furthei information contact Marion Whitcomb, pro- They have performed Best of Broadway gram chairperson, at 542-7676. throughout the United States The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra will present the and abroad. "Best of Broadway: A Valentine's Pops" at the Broadway Individual members are Palm Dinner Theater Monday, Feb. 15. The event will fea- Mrs. Edison's sing Laura Gilbert, Mary ture music from "West Side Story," "Guys and Dolls," Celebrate'the Edison Festival of Light by attending "Mrs. Hammann and Stacey "Phantom of the Opera," "My Fair Lady," and many more. Edison's Hymn Sing" Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the historic Shames. They all have active Pianist Blair McMillen will join the full orchestra, a jazz First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers. There is no charge solo careers as well. The Aureole Trio quartet and- singers Camille Kowash, soprano and baritone for the event. Tickets are $22 and avail- James Dernier. In its 10th year, the event has attracted larger audiences able at BIG Arts and Bailey's General Store. The symphony's third annual live and silent auction is the each year with more than 4,000 people attending last year at featured highlight of the evening. Auction items include two performances. The performances this year will be at 4 • Tommy Dorsey Orchestra weekend getaways, dinners, designer jewelry and artwork, p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, under the direction of plus local services. Auction proceeds benefit the The event which last about an hour and a half will feature Buddy Morrow, will perform at 4 and 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.. Symphony's education programs. the 45-member Sanctuary Choir and instrumentalists of the 15. The afternoon performance is planned to accommodate Tickets are 40 which includes dinner, auction, and pops First Presbyterian Church. the overflow. The orchestra is one of only a few dance bands concert. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.. Limited tickets for Doors open a hour before each performance. For infor- still doing one-night stands around the country. the auction and concert only, which begins at 7:30 p.m. are mation call 334-2261. PUBLIC NOTICE AGENDA MEETING: SANIBELBOARD OFTRUSTEES OFTHE MUNICIPAL POLICE Edison art Five-Year Budget Projection Review Committee OFFICERS'RETIREMENT TRUST FUND The docents of Edison Community College Gallery of Fine Art are presenting a major exhibition of 62 works by February 5,1999 DATE: February IS, 1999 Southwest Florida artists through Feb. 28. ART '99 features MacKenzieHan TIME: 9:00 A.M. work in all media by artists from Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties including those from Sanibel and Captiva. LOCATION: MacKen/le Hall Sanibel City Hall The opening reception was Sunday, Jan. 24. The Gallery 9:00 1. Chairman Ball calls the 800 Dunlop Road of Fine Art is located in Humanities Hall on Edison's Lee Sanibel, floridn 339S7 1 x v meeting to order. campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday AGENDA through Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 1. Call to order by. Chairman, 9:15 2. Police Department Interview - The gallery is closed Mondays. 4* 2. 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With Edison Community College's School of Fine Arts as a starting point, Jeffcoat's talents led her to schools and institutes around the United States, France and Canada, and her highly acclaimed work is in collections and galleries aiound the world. Currently, she is collaborating on a H. Jeffcoat massive undertaking commissioned by the New Yoik City Port Authority, which will be displayed in the immigration section of JFK International Airport. "When I studied at the New Yoik Studio (in the 1970s) I Photos I Michael Pistella met sculploi Deborah Masters. She had the commission to do a bas relief in the immigration section and asked me if I ABOVE: Hollis Jeffcoat looks at one of her would work with her," Jeffcoat said. creations. The completed piece will be 240 feet long consisting of 30, eight-foot square panels. Each panel displays a vignette AT RIGHT: Hollis Jeffcoat sets up her work of life in New York City, table inside her home in Fort Myers. "It's quite a challenge because it's not my own imagery. I take her imagery and I make a painting out of each sculp- My parents were always against it because they felt artists ture," she explained. didn't do well in our society and they were afraid that I Commuting periodically to her former home for 10 would be a starving artist," Jeffcoat said. As a landscape artist, she paints wherever she goes and years, Jeffcoat said the New York project would take two understand that painting is out?' years to complete. She spent last Thanksgiving in the city "from wherever I am." Jeffcoat said she has never strayed from her basic semi- "Sorry, that's what I do. There is always hunger for paint- working on two of the panels. ing. If anything, we need more." Jeffcoat returned to her roots after responding to a call abstract style other than switching from oils to charcoal from time to time. Along with Orangewood Elementary School teacher and from a former teacher, artist Gale Bennett. fellow artist Leo Johnson, Jeffcoat will conduct a lecture "When I came down here to teach about a year ago, I was "Some people call me a purist because I use all die old stuff — oil paint and it had been linen canvasses. I have series in art appreciation of 20th century painting at the overwhelmed by the Florida nature again. I loved it here, so SyZyGy Gallery in Fort Myers. I stayed," she said. been using vellum for the past few years. Now I use oil on velum to have the translucence. She has strong feeling about exposing young people to Jeffcoat, who completed class instructions at the Barrier "So there is evolution (in my work) in that way," she said. art. Island Group for the Arts in December, is considering teach- "It's so unbelievable that the cultural programs get cut in ing again at BIG Arts and at Edison Community College. "Of course there is evolution in the imagery. I wouldn't say I have a way of going from figurative to non figurative. the school as though they are superfluous. I have friends She admits she paints all the time and has turned her who tell me how glad they are their parents dragged them to house into a studio. "A lot of times students ask me if it's wrong to have many types of looks. I say if you are true to yourself that is the museums. This subject has been my soapbox since I was "I always live where I work because I have to be able to all it is about." a child. be available to my painting all the time. It could be 2 a.m. "A society cannot exist without culture," she said. ... that's what I do." Staying with her high set of standards, Jeffcoat reflected upon friends who have settled for less. Jeffcoat work was recently at the SyZyGy Gallery, is cur- That's what she has always done. From childhood, rently in Toronto and will be m the Miami Art Fair. Jeffcoat never had a moment's doubt regarding her vocation. "I have a lot of friends in New York and Paris who are "I announced to my first-grade class that T am an artist.' searching for something that is hip ... that will get into the magazines. And I think it is tragic. They say 'Don't you Rick Skwiot's 'Flesh' a page turner "Flesh" Struggling to prove himself, Nick rebels against his par- By Rick Skwiot ent's cutting logic and failed attempts communicate. He Eaton Street Press scorns the world of the scholar, does a hitch in Vietnam, and chooses to become a journalist. By Jill Goodman As time passes, father and son tread lightly, sidestepping Staff Writer volatile emotions never far from the surface. Nick reflects on his father's invitation to join him on ising head and shoulders above 200 competi- what turned out to be his last dig. tors, Rick Skwiot won the Ernest Hemingway When his father fails to return from the last ill-fated First Novel Award at the first Hemingway con- excursion, Nick is driven to find out what happened to him FLESH tference held on Sanibel in 1997. and bring him home dead or alive. ThRe contest judges made a good choice with Skwiot's Arriving in the tiny Mexican village, he struggles to novel,Am "Flesh"i . A page-turner at the least, the novel digs communicate in Spanish. Proof his father was there turns up deep into the gut of an errant son. In a study of the rite of when Nick finds the professor's books at a small hotel. In passage, Nick Petrov searches to find and ultimately learns spite of local officials avowing to death by natural causes, to understand his father and the relationship they had. he suspects foul play and begins asking questions of the KWICflf Nick takes a leave from his New York City job and his townspeople. glamorous, but vacuous wife, to find his father believed It becomes clear the village has a secret to keep from him dead and lying somewhere in Mexican soil. ... a secret the professor must have learned and one that cost In one of the many well-placed flashbacks, Nick recalls him his life. the final farewell meeting with the elder Petrov ... waving Suffering shut outs from local authorities, and beatings his last good-bye as, Nick, once again frustrated by the heat- from unknown thugs, Nick is determined to expose the vil- ed exchange of words drives away. lains. Evidence of a drug ring and illegal trade in Indian arti- Nicoli Petrov, a professor and scholar in Mayan Indian facts compels Nick to take great risks to prove his suspi- culture, combed the hinterlands of Mexico probing for cions. ancient artifacts. A single parent, Nicoli often took his son With the help of a beautiful young woman who possess- on summer excursions to various Indian digs, hoping to es supernatural powers and a friendly taxi driver, Nick per- A NOVEL BY severes and uncovers the conspiracy, while learning about infuse him with a similar interest in Mayan history. A RICK SKWJOT staunch disciplinarian Nicoli often questioned his about his himself and the bond he will always have with his father. schoolwork and general motivations pressuring him to "Flesh" is a good story, with just the right amount of excel. intrigue, interesting lore and sex. with Pancho Villa," also published by Eaton Street Press, During one parental lecture Nicoli said, "To discover the This is only the first step for author Rick Skwiot. Not was released in December. Both are available at local book- truth, you must dig. That is what I do, both literally and fig- resting on any laurels and within months of the publication stores. uratively: I dig. Into the earth, in to the past, into myself." of "Flesh," Skwiot's second noverl went on press. "Sleeping Weather From page 15 I tourist industry causes sewage to be poured efforts to battle the dying of reefs. By pro- I into the ocean. The sewage treatment plant viding funds to restore damaged reefs; in Ocho Rios was designed to treat 500,000 restoration on a limited basis is possible. I Of Sanibel gallons per day but 1.5 million gallons are Efforts are also under way to reseed large created daily. The result is that bacteria and areas of mangroves that play a huge role in I Cordially invites you viruses in the surrounding water are formed the ecosystem. Mangroves are the home of from the sewage. many small fish and shellfish, and are pro- I to enjoy one Periwinkle But the pollution battle is only part of the tected by state and federal laws. I story. A huge impact on coral reefs comes For the good of mankind, the battle to COMPLIMENTARY \ from man's urge to be near the sea for plea- save the coral reefs should be intensified. I sure. Boating causes severe damage when The dire predictions can be addressed SIX INCH SANDWICH careless boaters go into shallow waters that before they become reality, and hopefully I contain coral. Not only do the boats do dam- restoration will create a rejuvenation mira- When a Six Inch Sandwich & age, but the anchors thrown overboard also cle. inflict a ceitain measure. When people (Rick Ammons moved to Florida in I Fountain Drink is purchased. snorkel around the rccfv they stand on the 1979 and began a teaching career in the SUBWAY * Lee County School system. The environ- I coial. MlimjJ ntniions ot it at. well. I Valid Anytime C By Gwenda Hiett-Clements sports aienas. News Editor "I leally got tired of being indoors. Tennis should be On a typical day in season at the Dunes Golf & Tennis played outside. I put the Club, Terry See, tennis pro there foi just over 13 years, bare- word out to all my buddies ly has time to grab a sandwich after his morning tennis «rfe^ucai'ohi UnivwMy OT^Iilorrtifi/bavis and ' that I was looking for some- lessons and before his afternoon sessions begin. #*PfS thing in the Sunbelt. Greg And during that time See is replacing grips, signing up Parker — other island pros players for the coming round-robin play, and just "being like Toni (Halski), John there" for club members. (Williams) and Barry During his time at the Dunes, See has seen the club grow (Waddell) will remember Terry See from three women's teams and no men's to being just about him — called me and told me "maxed out" this job was available. He told me to be there in a week if I "We are just about at saturation for our membership. A movement," he said. wanted it. I was also coaching the men's team at the Lot of days every court is booked all day," he said. Personally he sees his tennis strengths in doubles' play University of Montana at the time. But I buttoned up loose Tennis at the Dunes has also changed from six hard where he goes for the "high percentage plays." He competes ends and took off!" courts to seven clay courts. in a doubles competition once a year in the Fort Myers- During the off-season, See is able to slip in vacation time See said, "I remember very clearly when we opened with Naples pro challenge. with the help of his assistants Chris Fecitt, head pro, and the clay courts 10 years ago because it was the same day my "I want to keep the ball low and down the middle ... try Katie Roberts, assistant pro, who handle summer programs son Zach was bom. not to set up the opponent for a return shot," See said. including the juniors. They, along with pro shop manager "I want the Dunes to be the hotbed of tennis in the area. See, who was born in Colorado, has always been an out- Diane Marotta, are on hand throughout the year. When people want anything from a racket restrung or to try doorsman. During his undergraduate work at the University Ever the outdoorsman, during his off time See enjoys out a demo racket, I want them to come here Where do you of California-Davis he specialized in doubles tennis play. fishing, golf and archery. He hones his bow-and-arrow hunt- go to find out about tennis? Here!" See said. He received his master's in physical education with a focus ing skills in Palrndale, this side of Lake Okeechobee. He See says his teaching philosophy has to do with economy on exercise physiology from Stanford in 1975. After that, holds size records in the Pope and Young hunting records of motion. See taught school in the San Francisco Bay area and book for bear, elk and deer. "With the older players we have, I try to get them to coached tennis on both the high school and college levels. "Archery gets me away from the phones. I have been make the best of what they have .. use compact, efficient Then he went to Missoula, Mont., to help open an indoor hunting all my life and I really enjoy the quiet and solitude strokes. Because of my study of exercise physiology I am sports facility with tennis, racquetball, swimming and other of bow and arrow hunting. Theie's something about using aware of muscle, joint action and work on efficiency of guns I don't like," See said. Shorts Beachview men The Beachview Men's Golf Association played a two-best-balls-on-the-back-nine tournament Jan. 26 and winneis are: • Don Hummel, Jack Harrington, Jerry Paulsey and Frank Mardis, fust with 58. • Bud Ristow, Nate Sheckman and Lee Gibson, second with 61, • Phil Grace, Clyde Rockwood, Bob Cushman and Stu Merz, third with 61. Second and third place were determined Mary Mather /Special to the Reportei by a "sudden death" playoff on the first hole. (top, 1 to r) Pat Sawin, Barbara The association played its annual mem- Bornhorst, Helen Craig, (front, 1 ber/guest, net-best-ball-on-18-holes tourna- to r) Jody Cothran and Judy ment Jan. 30 and winners are: Wellons. • A flight — Merz/Lebo, first with 59; McCarthy/McCarthy, second with 60; Redford/Hiens, third with 60 in a scorecard Hole-in-one playoff. Rudy Hanslmaier got a hole-in-one on • B flight — Ristow/Robertson, first No. 9 at the Dunes golf course Jan. 29. He with 59; Becker/Rielly, second with 60; used an 8-iron to make the 145-yard drive. Gwenda Hielt-Clements DeFabio/Newman, third with 61. Mary Mather I Special to the Reporter This is his second hole-in-one. Weight Watchers facilitator Additionally the member team of Stu Rudy Hanslmaier gets a hole-in- Claudia Burns dresses up to show Merz and Marty Gallagher won closest to one on No. 9 at the Dunes. how many activities are available pin while the guest team of Dick Bird and Dunes 18-hole Ladies for keeping fir on the island. Ed Imhoff also won the honor. league vied for honois in a shotgun tourna- The Dunes 18-hole Ladies played its Forty-three teams were entered in the ment Jan. 27. annual President's Cup (two rounds). The Tour de Cape tournament. Following play, lunch was Top winners in the nine-hole, best-of- format at was individual low net. The final served at the Beachview Inn, where keep- two-balls match were Ellen Williams and round was Jan. 29 and was followed by a Once again, members of the Sambel Mel Deming with a net score of 28. Three Bicycle Club participated in the 1999 Tour sakes were given and prizes awarded. luncheon. teams posted 30 to garner second place. Judy Wellons was named the overall win- de Cape m Cape Coral last weekend. They were Maureen Hawthorne and Agnes Seven-hundred eighty-three cyclists con- ner with a score of 129 in a scorecard play- Dunes men McClintock, Ginny O'Neil and Lee Beltz, off. verged onto Sunsplash Water Park on Santa and Helen Luce and Barbara Dahlgren. The Dunes Men's Golf Association Pat Sawm won the A flight with 131; Barbara Boulevard early Saturday. A break- In the 18-hole contest, Sally Carter and fast of wheat rolls, peanut butter, cream played a four-rnan-two-best-ball-90-per- Jody Cothran won the B flight with 129; cent-handicap tournament Jan. 27 and win- Mary Holly shot a 58 to win first-place hon- Barbara Bornhorst won the C flight with cheese, orange and grapefruit wedges, and ors while the teams of Ginny Reeves and an assortment of fruit juice was offered dur- ners are: 132; and Helen Craig won the D flight with Nancy Carlile and Nancy Ruedig and 149. ing check-in, which began at 6:30 a.m. • Dick Hopkins, K.K. Bigelow, Tom Barbara McGuffin shot 61 for a tie prize. Hunter and Fred Nordstrom, 111, first in Chip-ms were: Jody Cothran, Barbara First, the 100-mile group was escorted February is the month when members of out of the park by a city truck at 7'30 a.m., scorecard playoff. Bornhorst, Helen Craig and Barbara the Beachview Women's Golf Association Cassavell. followed every half hour by the 62-mile, 30- • Wally Allaire, Jim Clark, Max strive to win championship status for the mile and 15-mile groups. Fnedersdorf and Bill Ford, second with 111. Chip-ins Jan. 22 were: Pat Sawm and Pat 1999 season. Winners are expected to be Wentling. Three rest stops along with way — • Bob Davison, Bill Schram, Bob announced Feb. 10. spread out in 15- to 19-mile intervals — pro- Maxeimer and "blind draw," third with 115. vided ample power food for riders who had • Ken Zeigler, John Griesbaum, Chuck sxsssssszn depleted their reserves during their workout York and Bill Craig, fourth with 118. in the 80-degree January sunshine. • Dick Kent, Marty Conroy, Doc WtWtfe huts Winds were from the east at 10 to 12 mph Cooperrider and Gayle Scott, 58, first in the with Brian Houston. Naturalist/Sea Kayak Instructor/Guide and were more noticeable than on Sambel nine-hole division. Fran Beautiful %/een Waters Inn Marina because the Cape's infrastructure allows uninterrupted velocities. Nifty Niners Bike clubs from throughout Florida pai- The Dunes Nifty Niners played a two- ticipated. According to T-shirt representa- person scramble Jan. 28. tion, the Caloosa Riders were present in Winners are: Mary Lou Techlenberg and greater numbers along with the San Marino Nancy Hopkins, first with 24; Pat Coughlin Club of North Naples and the Boca Grande and Marj Nordstrom, second with 26; group. Many individual riders came from Phyllis Koury and Rosemary Cook, third the East cost cities of Miami, West Palm with 26, Ginny Albertson and Lois Rose, Beach and Fort Lauderdale. fourth with 27; and Nita Johnson and Brian Houston The Sanibel Bicycle Club was represent- Dorothy Hirschfield, fifth with 28. ed by 13 of its members.. They were: Dale During February, the Nifty Niners will be Naturalist/Instructor and Julie Armstrong, Chris and Marilyn playing on Fridays rather than Thursdays. Race Director/Founder: Captiva Sea Kayak Classic King, Doug and Kate Dietrich, Ray Pardons, Charlie Pyke, Jim and Catrma Diotleif, Gil Beachview women 941-437-0956 fiilensky. Boh Roth and Petci Hilsei On ladies day at Beachview, Bring this ad with you and get $5.00 off per person a trip! twosomes in the \,\t"nnt"iVs Offer will be honored ihrn janurti v of 2000' ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • 27 Reporter profile Sanibel woman to take Canterbury by storm By Michael Pistella already taken Southwest Florida by storm. Before moving Staff Writer here, she and husband Rudolf and their children, son Mathe, 16 and daughter Alaina, 12, lived in Vienna, Austria. There's something about Nancy Mosny that tells you Daughter Aimi, 29, just graduated from medical school and she's busy. Look into her eyes and you can almost see her is currently working on her internship at St. Vincent's in mind going a million miles per second. Her hair is the way New York City, where Mosny is originally from. it probably has to be — a closely cropped, step-out-of- Her connection. to Sanibel was the Casa Ybel Resort shower, no-fuss style. You won't have too much trouble where she and her family used to vacation during summers. finding her even though she sometimes seems like she's in And where her kids learned to ride their bikes. And where more than one place at a time. she and Rudolf decided that life on Sanibel and in But when she talks to you, she's there. And when you Southwest Florida would be better than New York City. talk to her, she's there — a little like a jet airplane resting on "When we came back from Europe, it was a decision the tarmac between flights, but she's there. between New York and Florida," Mosny said. "The quality Mosny has lived on Sanibel for just about a year and has of life is much better here for us and our kids than in New York City." • • • She's kept her connection to Europe with her upscale, home accessories shop called Nancy Young Inc. (Young being her maiden name) in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Many of the items are from Italy, France, etc. — things you won't find in other stores in the area and maybe even the country. "We actually buy at the Frankfurt Fair every year," Mosny said of getting inventory for the Fort Myers shop. She also owns the Telephone Restaurant in New York City. "We buy according to quality and design and get only the best." Quality in business is not the only thing Mosny is striv- ing for these days. She just became a board of trustees mem- ber for the Canterbury School in Fort Myers, where Mathe and Alaina attend. She will serve on the development and marketing committee as well as the education committee. She owns two successful businesses and in the 1970s, she was the health and fitness editor for Glamour Magazine. She has authored her first novel due out in March by Bantam Books, called "Pieces of Gold," a fictional work based on her real-life experience 12 years ago of taking care of her Photon I Michael. Piatella baby daughter and her mother who had a stroke. So being on Nancy Mosny is reflected as she's reflecting the board at Canterbury is chump change, right? on her new role on the Canterbury board. Not at all. "I would love to help set up an exchange program for Mosny may take her business life seriously, but nothing teachers," Mosny said. "My kids went to an American seems to make her more passionate than her new position on International School in Vienna when we lived in Europe and the board. it was a wonderful experience for them. "All things considered (life as a business entrepreneur, "Many of the teachers in those schools are American and professional writer, and her many other interests), my first would probably love to be able to come back here to live for priority are my kids and their life, academic life, social life, a while without giving up all they have in their adopted emotional life," Mosny said: "Helping the school helps my country. And I think the teachers at Canterbury would love kids and other kids. There's a great reward in helping kids. a chance to go to another country. It would enhance both I always seem to stick my neck oul for kids and now 1 can sides. The teachers who come here would bring with them Mosny and her family moved to Sanibel about do it in a bigger way." experiences oi living abroad and when the Canterbury a year ago. The busy wife and mother says she One thing she has in mind is an exchange program, not teachers come back, they will bring with them the same kind makes her children a priority. only for the school's students but also the teachers, of wonderful experiences." fishing & boating Power squadron news More than 150 members and guests attended the annual meeting of the Sanibel/Captiva Sail and Power Squadron Jan. 19 at the Sanibel Community House. Commander Tom Gillis conducted a brief business meet- ing and announced that, effective immediately, the squadron would incorporate the term "sail" into its title. Past Commander and chairman of the nominating com- mittee Charlie LeGette presented the 1999 slate of officers. The installation will take place at the Change of Watch Feb. 9 at the Beachview Inn, John Fish wick presented a program called, "Are We Alone in the Universe?" Fishwick, owner of Industrial Corporation in Naples, has a degrees in chemistry and geol- ogy from Liverpool (England) University; has published more than 50 articles; holds several patents; is president of the Everglades Astronomical Society; and is a member of American Mensa. Photos I Special to the Reporter Fishwick has previously addressed the squadron and is considered one of the group's most popular lecturers. Cruise and rendezvous The Sanibel/Captiva Power and Sailing Squadron cruised to the Royal Palm Yacht Club on the Caloosahatch.ee River in Fort Myers Jan. 26. Sixty members and 11 boats partici- pated. Gordon Ramsay, vice commander of the Royal Palm Yacht Club, welcomed Commander Thomas Gillis and members of the Sanibel/Captiva group. Chairwoman Maija Mullinix arranged a salmon and Key West chicken lunch. Gillis thanked everyone and discussed the next cruise and rendezvous to the Green Hash restaurant at noon Feb. 16. . ;, •,•..••. ' ••.••' TOP RIGHT: John W. Sampson, Nancy Sampson and September Long enjoy the cruise. FAR TOP RIGHT: (1 to r) Alan Boers, guest speaker John Fishwick, George Irwin and Charlene Timothy. . AT RIGHT: Gordon Ramsay, vice commander of the Royal Palm Yacht Club of Fort Myers, and Barb Healey, Lt. of the Sanibel/Captiva Power and Sailing Squadron, at the ren- dezvous. , FAR RIGHT : (1 to r). Dorothy Sprouse and Helen and Bill Craig. Note: Tides are unavailable this week. GS C 698r >YFIAUfl83^ D FBTH0S3FI CMAJ8S 28 • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER fl r o u n d the islands AT LEFT: (1 to r) Owner Barb Priborsky, brewer Jonathan Reeves and owner Bob Priborsky represent the Sanibel Brew Pub at the Florida Brewers Guild's Florida Beer Festival in Key West Jan. 23. They brought three beers for sampling. Dawn Grodsky J u n o n s a s • Jonathan "Jon" P. Bothe of York Springs, Perm., found a junonia in front of the Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort Dawn Grodsky while it was still dark Sunday morning, Jan. 17. Jonathan Bothe finds this junonia near the Jonathan said he's been shelling for three years and has Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort. been telling all his friends and classmates about shelling on Sanibel, and "about the shell that if you find it, they put your picture in the paper." : Submit your photos to Well, he found one, and here he is! Around the islands • Gloria Conrad of Norwood, N.J., found a junonia at Blind Pass Thursday, Jan. 21, after 35 years of shelling. Mail them to: "1 have been shelling on Sanibel and Captiva islands for P.O. Box 809 years and. have a very extensive collection of shells. I could- Sanibel, FL 33957 n't believe my eyes when I spotted a beautiful baby junon- Or drop them off at our offices in the ia in the water at low tide at Blind Pass. Now I know I will Michael Pistetla Village, 2340 Periwinkle Way. definitely be back," she said. Gloria Conrad of New Jersey finds this Junonia Jan. 21 after 35 years of shelling. 63 SHIPS STORE • WET SLIPS • FUEL • FISHING GUIDES • POWER BOAT RENTALS WAVERUNNER ECO-TOUR • CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS • MISS PARADISE CRUISES BACKWATER FISHING • SEALIFE ENCOUNTER • CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE • TROLLEY TOURS r*s *. ••_ J - •'..- ". ISLAND REPORTER • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 Q 29 flr o un d the islands s • i 1 l^fr, r - ..... <3SG & r -* * nip A-M 1 #f 1 r i •A • , i .- -A i. 't- r ABOVE: Patty Murty, seated, with her • * daughter-in-law Donel Lecky and grandson i - -\ Tyler Lecky, 6, at the tailgate party. Patty's ^ ''V, husband, attorney Tim Murty, helped spon- » * J sor the benefit for CROW. h •> J * ABOVE CENTER: John Durand started the 4 * chili fest almost a decade ago. Now he owns A Catered Affair and helped sponsor the f (.- Sunday afternoon party. f ABOVE RIGHT: (1 to r) Noted musicians i Brent Moyers of Nashville and John Mooney of Pine Island jam at Jensen's Sunday. 1 Ul * \ Photos/DawK Li ^^.O.^ A chili, music Sunday The Timbers hosted the annual chili bath and tailgate party from noon to 6 p m Sunday in the parking lot undei the building prior to moving the party upstairs foi the Supei Bowl Scores of islanders turned out to sample the thiee different types of chilis prepared by Tohn Durand ot A Catered Affair and Jim Dixon, and to listen to the Charlie Jenkins Band The $5 admission fee benefited Caie & Rehabilitation of Wildlife and the event was co-sponsored by Tun Murty and A Catered Aftair. Additionally, Jensen's Twin Palms on Captiva hosted a mini-songwnters festival that featured delicious food as a way of saying thank-you to lslandeis for then business. Everyone missed the Super Bowl but no one cared — Dawn Grodsky Photos I Stan Kucaba Chamber after hours About 150 people attended the January SanibeJ/Captiva Births Islands Chamber of Commerce After Hours at the Casa Bethany Elena Alvarez Ybel Resort restauiant. Bethany Elena Alvaiez was born Dec 28, 1998, to proud Sambel parents Jan and Steve Alvarez. Bethany weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long when she was born at HealthPark in Fort Myers Welcome to our world! ABOVE LEFT: Danny Morgan entertains the crowds at the last chamber after hours at Matthew Chance Kirchner Thistle Lodge. Tern and Matthew Knchner announce the birth of their ABOVE: The Thistle Lodge is crowded dur- son, Matthew Chance Kirchner. He was born Jan. 19,1999, ing the last chamber after hours. at Lee Memonal HealthPark He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Special to the Reporter The family lives on Sanibel. Bethany Elena Alvarez with her big brothers Welcome to our world! 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Getting on a donor list "I knew the child was in the United States and I knew he According to Lee Memorial Blood Center Coordinator Shelley Lachmann, the first locally successful bone had the disease and that he couldn't play with other kids, marrow drive was held in November with more than 150 donors tested andentered in the national bone mar- because he could fall, he could have a fever and he could row registry. just suddenly die. He was constantly in the hospital. He had The second drive is planned for March 20 in Cape Coral. Call 334-5921 for further details had a traumatic four years. Requirements of applicants: "I had a week before graduation and a benefit concert B Must be between 18 and 60 yoais oi age. week after graduation and I said I could squeeze it in." M Must be in good health. While Matthews doesn't make light of the procedure, she 9 Will be required to give about two tablespoons of blood for testing. claims it is not especially difficult or unbearable painful. • Will be crossed referenced with patient. "On May 1, 1996, the Wednesday after graduation, they 11 an initial match is made, further testing will be required. set up the procedure. I was in at 6 a.m. and was home by 4 Unless the community funds the event, a fee of S37 is requested for each application. p.m. The actual surgery only took one hour," Matthews Ceitain medications and diseases will exclude a potential donor. explained. "They go in with a large needle into the back of Lachmann urges participants to donate blood at the same time your pelvic bone. I think they went in three times on one side and two on the other. Then they aspirate out the bone — Jill Goodman marrow. The main thing you feel from it is tiredness ... because you have lost a lot of blood and bone marrow. I was sore, but I was back in class and in rehearsals two days later and the next Monday did a benefit concert. "A month later I learned he was doing well and I was attaching to the second child. "I laugh when everybody says, 'I heard that it's painful'. looking forward to meeting him a year later," Matthews It is, but so is having a baby and women keep doing that." "I had become so attached to the first boy. I started exer- said. cising and taking vitamins before the first donation. It's Matthews considers the desperation of the patients. Just two months later, Matthews was called upon again, "You must remember, they are going through so much almost like being pregnant because you feel like you are this time to save the boy's 11-month-old brother's life. carrying the life of a child with you." more than you are," she said. She deliberated with deep concerns: How can I be so The policy is not to introduce the recipient and donor Matthews agreed to donate her marrow again, "There lucky to have this work twice? Can I do the surgery again so was a kid's life at stake here." earlier than a year. They can exchange letters, omitting soon? names and places. Her fears completely dissolved when one month after the She had bonded with the first child and was fearful of surgery she learned the baby had responded even faster than his older brother had. A few months later, the family contacted her, with cards Volunteers From page 20 and pictures and real names for the children she had been calling Pete and Repeat. ration for all the orchestra. easy and because he gives so much time and effort to island They met for the first time on the Oprah Winfrey Show • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum: Anna Marie organizations and its wild neighbors. in Chicago, as part of a program on transplants. The show's Nyquist — Education and group coordinator, developed • Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation: producers felt Matthews' successful bone marrow donation and created educational programs for children and adults, Ruth Deuber — On board twice, past-president, initiated to siblings was unusual and worthy of national attention. gives slide presentations to adult groups, student and sum- gourmet fund raiser that lead to Foundation Favorites cook- She has since spent time with the family in their home in mer camp groups, created outreach database. Chosen book, hot dog lady at Great Island Pickup, as president the Northeast and in Orlando, where she was performing because she is committed to her work and her time and tal- brought in large amounts money and exciting people to the and they were visiting Disney World. ent are greatly appreciated. foundation, established 10-year long-range plan, established Matthews beams, "They send me Mother's Day flowers • J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge: Fran Clipper/Intrav cruise relationship, and other partnerships and we call and write." Varga — Does whatever needed on any given day, works at with local businesses. Chosen because she is the first to Formerly highly allergic, the children recently were visitor center information desk, sends out requested infor- respond, and can and does do everything for SCCF. given a puppy. . mation, maintains refuge clip file, helps coordinate volun- "There are people desperately looking for donors. Get on teer program, helps with record keeping. Chosen because of In expressing the sentiments of most of the honorees, the registry. If you match it will change your life. her extensive knowledge of the refuge and she is a great Oshry with the Sanibel Music Festival said, "This award is Remember you are giving them a hope ... it's the only hope asset. During the past year has filled in many office staff for the entire group because they all work as hard as they they have. voids while management went through hiring process. think I do. We all won. It is a collective board of volunteers "How many times do you get to save a person's life? I got • Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife: Freeman that make the festival happen." to save two. And it has changed my life. Because I now can Davis — Faithful and hardworking rescue and transport He joked that being a volunteer is a 24/7 kind of job look at myself and say, 'I did something that not everybody volunteer, goes no matter how dangerous, how far or what meaning 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. gets to do.' I did something special." the weather to reach sick or injured animals. Chosen Trish Matthews can be seen in. "Eccentricities of a because he handles the release tasks which are not always — Gwenda Hiett-Clements . Nightingale" at the Pirate Playhouse through Feb. 13. 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Donation requested, Road across from the Sanibel Public Library, 36 • FEBRUARY 4, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER • SPORTS & • HOMES • OFFICE/ • ELECTRONICS • • FURNITURE & FOR SALE RETAIL SPACE & CAMERAS • HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT FOR RENT WILL TRADE OFFICE SPACE in DAY BED. WHITE IRON AND 131 Egret St. - Canal BRASS • COMPLETE WITH - •TQfQTQ exchange for professional New Canon Cameras (3), front, solar heated pool services: Accounting, TWO ORTHOPEDIC & spa, offered to new photographers! MUST SELL!! Carpentry, Cleaning, MATTRESSES AND 3/2 home, double- Save $500. + each. New in box Weslo Cardio Glide with Landscaping, Painting, Carpet TRUNDLE. NEVER USED. garage, with warranties: EOS -1N, electronic monitor, like Cleaning, Handyman, STILL IN BOXES. COST dock & davits, 90'x120' EOS-1N-RS, EOS-A2E kit. Call new. Bookkeeping, Legal, Etc. $1,000. MUST SELL. $300 $100. 437-5204 lot - 549-8679 CASH. 472-2700. 3/2/98 —Ullllt—- 42943'86 early occupancy, 6/8/99 —«>#*— 41482-6 941-274-5009 •AQAOAQ $219,900. Call owner 2/10/99 — *««»— 39086-2 463-7878 or 463-6312 Gun, Knife, Civil War Show 1/11/2000 —HIHII— 42744-86 • FURNITURE & February 6th & 7th, Araba Shrine Temple,Hanson & HOUSEHOLD BRASS BED - QUEEN SIZE - Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers. COMPLETE WITH Antique guns, knives, swords, • MOBILE/ Couch & matching loveseat, ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS militaria, collectors buying and MANUFACTURED light blues & neutral tones, very SET, NEVER USED. STILL IN selling 463-2840 FOR SALE comfortable fabric, excellent BOXES. COST $1,000. MUST 2/9/99 —«»«» — 42916-86 condition $200., 25 in. color TV SELL, $250 CASH. CALL BUYING A MOBILE w/remote $50., call 463-7422 941-274-5009 2/9/99 — ###t— .12365-86 2/10/99 —tt«t— 39085-2 HOME? Check on • LOTS& warranty coverage from • ANNUAL ACREAGE the manufacturer, retailer, transporter, and RENTALS installer before you buy. Builder has oversized lots on A public service message canal in exclusive gated from The Observer and subdivision. East end of the Federal Trade \ >. '-- Sanibel location with Beach Commission. B/26/99 —»»»»— 42018-6 !"•"~ —••— — — — "— — i^*— — .-. — _ _ _i _• •— __ -— -» — — — —1 Club and private access. Surrounded by beautiful "SEE HOMES 1 Your contributions for memberships provide funding for spaying, neutering, and veterinary care for the abused Price Reduce'd Bayside p p existing homes. Call for more Estates Adult Park Waterfront and homeless cats on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. FOR RENT" information 395-0909 Boat Dock, fresh water canal, P.A.W.S., INC. P.O. Box 63, Sanibel, Fl 33957 4/32/99 —»««>- 26229-2 You own the land Double wide, i^ us- n®= us" us* as- us* 472-1027 or 472-9383 completely funrnished, 8/16/99 —»««»— 42166-82 NEAR SANIBEL immediate possession, washer, Name dryer, dishwasher, TV, Address HARBOUR PALMS VCR,stereo. Excellent • APARTMENTS UNIQUE PRIVATE condition $97,500. Call Palm FOR RENT City State Zip. SUBDIVISION City Brokers 941-466-4100, FILLED LOT Bob Bryce Home 941-454-1708 O Yes! I can volunteer. Call 2/16/99 —tHIII— 42941-86 11O'X135' Enclosed is my contribution for: ' CLOSE TO RIVER Least Expensive Bay front Near Sanibel 2 bedroom, $39,900 home on FMB with the best 1 bath, unfurnished, • $10 Individual O $50 Associate • $100 Supporting I panoramic view! Seeing is annual lease, excellent O $25 Family O Other $ • $500 Sponsor | Ownei/Realtor believing & the price Is far condition, no pets I Please make checks payable to P.A.W.S. Inc. All contributions are tax deductible. i 941-513 0993 below appraisal! Serious $450/month. 472-3375 2/14/59 —IlllltS— 39854-6 inquiries onlylll $289,000 firm. 12/10/99 —«»»« — 42308-86 Call 765-4907 2/B/99 —n»»»— 42119-86 and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. • CONDOS This is not a fixer upper 3 BR, 2 EARLY SPRING 1999 • MISCELLANEOUS : BA, Michigan built home on 2 BEDROOM P.O. Box 151), Sanibel Island, rl 13957 : POR .SALE": seawalled canal-Like new VACANCIES. condition inside & out. APPLICATION PLEASE JOIN US NOW! GULF FRONT GEM . . NEWLY $199,000. 370 Washington Ct REQUIRED. WANTED-- REMODELED 2/BD.1 1/2/BA 463-1361 ANNUAL LEASE. COLORFUL SEA SHELLS. CONDO, SPECTACULAR 2/7/99 —Illllll— 42876-66 FOR FURTHER With your help, CRAFT PERSON VIEWS AND SUNSET, HEATED INFORMATION, C.R.O.W. pledges IN NEED OF POOL, SMALL COMPLEX ON • COMMERCIAL PLEASE CONTACT MINIATURE SHELLS. SOUTH END FMB. GREAT PROPERTY COMMUNITY HOUSING to 466-1594 SEASONAL RENTAL AND 2/17/90 —»*»«— 42606-4 RESOURCES, INC. AT always be there (1WK/MIN) $178,000. CALL FOR RENT 472-1189 OWNER 463-2407. for NEED A P.O. BOX #, 2/9/90 _####_ 42940-06 o ia-helpless Answering Service, Conference friends Rooms, Large Office, Small _. % s ^ • MUSICAL • HOMES Office, Furnished, Unfurnished- of the wild. We have it all. Near Beaches • HOMES FOR SALE and Sanibel. 466-8682. SMALL GRAND PIANO. 6/B/99 —»»««— 414B4-6 FOR RENT O YES, I want to help C.R.O.W. by becoming a WONDERFUL SOUND. member. Enclosed is my contribution for: EXCELLENT CONDITION. Canal front, 131 Egret TOWN CENTER PROFESSIONALLY St. solar heated pool & APPRAISED AT $2,500 395- spa, 3/2 home, double Prime location "SEE ANNUAL I") Individual $25 n Sustaining $250 0233 garage, dock & davits, 2/10/99 —«»»*— 43620-2 for retail / office H Family $50 O Donor $500 90 x 120 lot early at intersection of RENTALS" O Supporting $100 O Sponsor $1000 occupancy, $219,900 TARPON BAY ROAD call owner 463-6312 or & PALM RIDGE. ********* H Benefactor, over $1,000 463-7878 Approx. 963 sq. ft. 9/16/99 — ***»— 42167-82 • SPORTS & 1/25/2000 —»>»«— 42911-86 CENTER OF SANIBEL EQUIPMENT CALL MARIE WELLS 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. I'lwibi' list my membcibhip at.: 3008 Poinciana Circle Ft. Myers Beach, PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY ^ S V (941) 472-4113 $1100/month. S Golf Club Car: Seats two. Four bayfront home, owners & OR Annual lease wheels, suntop, curtains, guest quarters have 407-889-9377 2/BD, 2/BA with a great (800) 237-6002 headlight, fuel gauge, charger. 3/11/89 — t«««— 3B38S-2 2/25/B9 _»»##— 42264-2 Plexiglass windshield folds view of the bay, + dock. down. Serviced yearly. Call Near Catholic Church LEASE AVAILABLE ANNUAL RENTALS I'liMSL-m.ikeduLk payable tn I'RO W. Charlie, 472-3121. If not in, $435,000.00 call Jack Al! dues • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION RENTALS \mEmmsm €AIBTi¥A fpfcJLF FRONT SOUTH SEAS USTATK nmm .yXyHY GOLF COTTAGE &M THE BEACH LOVELY ESTATE : PRIVATE BEACH iBitlV/iTC UI3AC1I • ULTIMATE LUXUKY ) Bedroom / 3 Bath • Loft • Pool • Tennis • And More. Beautifully furnished [k'ciiiliful 5 bedmoin, 3 baths -Separate Wings - Lush sctlinjf and custom, clpyunt dcioi ,5-4 Bedrooms & 3 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available 3 Kitchens -1 leafed Pool & Spa - Cable T V. - biilh.s, Vci y siiarioiih, Rlrept, 8 Ilcatcd hip-pool & exeiriM* Discounts thru Owner room, master beclrni and large M'IKPHHI hinui overlook Gulf. Call 10AM -11PM«1 -800-227-1783 I aige Beautiful kilchon/family entertainment area, Dei ks Gallic TVs, & Sound System. Hikes & kayak. PeHect for "the very best on Captiva" adults with or without children. All amenilies, maid service 1 Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates available on request. Brochure available << P I mt&m&p' ^|B^* "* ^H^'' "^^Ms^ & leave message. Video available 84,400 per week High Season. $2,500 prr werk after Easter Callownci (941)39r>-0162-Offirr (941) 395-2985-Home l-800-SANIBEL Beach Front Condo: Two bedrooms plus two baths. LANDS END SOUTH SEAS Reservations Washer/dryer. Large kitchen. VILLAGE CONDO PLANTATION I TJ < i ii At South Seas Plantation Pool - tennis - bicycles. Now BEACH COTTAGE booking weekly and monthly. 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath • • * Owner 330-864-3094 Luxury Unit LOGGERHEAD CAY 2/2S/9B —Ht» — 32820-2 Fantastic Ocean Views Gulf Front Weekly or Monthly Rentals Two Bedroom /Two Bath Fully Furnished Book now for next season January: $1,400/week Two bedroom, two bath SUNSET CAPTIVA Owner 800-897-0288 Off Season. $975/ week Condo. Elegant 3BR/2BA Home REASONABLE RATES Season: $1950/week Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR in 2/4/08 —tilt — 12981-2 STEPS TO BEACH Private beachfront community. 1-313-886-7872 Fully furnished. SUNSET CAPTIVA 9/2/99 -jfBUD— 725-f, RENTING 2CATV's, VCP, BEAUTIFULLY FEBRUARY (specials) JS Mospifeiiify* CD/Stereo, W/D. FURNISHED HOME. MARCH •:.•'.• /v -.••.•: ••'•''•.'> AVAILABLE WEEKLY: PRIME SANIBEL HOMESITES Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. SUNDIAL AND Call owner 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath. ' CAPTIVA APRIL (inc. EASTER) 615-371-9029 Screened Lanais. PERFECT LOT - WALK TO BEACH K i: A AND BEYOND. i. T y 2/4/88 -HH- 57737-2 3 TVA/CR. Newly Redecorated Great location on the VACATION RENTALS Pool-Tennis-BBQ Grill. Deluxe Condo East end of the Island BY OWNER THE VACATION Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with den Very private - North/South exposure 1-516-628-1801 888 888 02-1-0 HOME And Morel Sleeps six Large parcel 107 x 200' - Priced to 2/11/88 —>»»>_ 24617-2 www cdptivaisla ndre.iltii corn Call owner at Superb Gulfview sell AT $135,000 1151+ Andy Rosse Lanr Captivi, f L y>$7A YOU'VE ALWAYS 314-872-9990 Luxury Resort with WANTED 2/2G/C8 —mn— 38104-2 All amenities UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. Excel- Most pnvate beach. Pools * Tennis * Sailing lent oentral location No traffic Dock on Bayou. POINTE SANTO * Children's Programs You can build your cliKam home Most beautiful I>\IK SEASONAL RENTALS Heated pool, CALL OWNER FOR on this hornesite at a very afford- Wide porches, Gulf front complex AJSM k DISCOUNTED RATES able price 110' x 160' Pi'Jsfllla Murph* y . 1-800-727-9991. . _ Open sunning decks. on Sanibel. Purchass today for only $60,000 J Chateau Sur Mer area. Pool, tennis, (651)484-9148 5/27/99 —ttllt— 8361-6 RcnUy,inc. The Best Chotce. or Properties Idyllic luxury and comfort. activities director. Call Julie or Steve Potts Available on fhe Islands. Easy care no effort 2BR/2BA luxury condo. RENTAL PENTHOUSE on Re/Max of the Islands Vacation home. Spectacular view, the gulf. Two bedroom, 800-388-2311 POINTE SANTO Three bedrooms, three baths. tranquil setting. two bath. 1200 sq. ft. 941-472-2311 Monthly rentals. Winter $2000/wk Private deck. Available DE SANIBEL Call for rates.. Spring $1100 Feb. Mar. and April. (941) 472-8248 Summer & Fall $925 $4,000. month. LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT (505) 982-9242 248-363-9257 454-5584. PENTHOUSE CONDO. 2/11/98 —»«»»— 2B584-2 [email protected] 2/Z0/99 —Hunt— 39960-8 Glenn Carretta & wvm.majestlc.net/vacation/ Fort Myers Gulf front- Two 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, BEAUTIFUL POOL 1001-1.htm bedroom at Carlos Point screened lanai with HOME 2/4/99 —ttH— 33400-2 *$475/week until Dec. 13 The Glenn Carretta Team's spiral staircase to EAST ROCKS "Dec 13 until April 30- private rooftop sundeck. LOGGERHEAD CAY (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) $925/weak *May 1- Condos For Sale Gorgeous sunrise Totally refurbished OVERLOOKING $900/month. Call Kathy, GULF FRONT 2/2 west corner unit at Sandalfoot $431,000. and sunsets, two bedroom, two bath condo. 219-833-4887. TROPICAL EXCELLENT RENTALS found at this corner unit at Sanibel Beautifully decorated Pool • Tennis • Cable • VCR zmm —MM-- 4o»cr-e LAKE Arms West. Updated, 2/2, unit $299,000. Ask for a cash flow. and fully equipped. Gulf/Pool View. Ft. Myers Beach, Harbour TASTEFULLY DECORATED Discounted Weeks Available HAVE IT ALL, Canal and Beach! 2/2 east end corner unit. On- Call owner. Pointe, direct bayfront condo, 3 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS through owner: site management $239,500. Substantial savings. newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 ALL AMENITIES TAKING RESERVATIONS JUST LISTED, Seashells of Sanibel, 2/2 unit, pass thru bath, available for monthly WALK TO BEACH NOW THRU 1999 (610)664-2371 seasonal rentals. (941)463- kitchen. Pool, tennis, beach access, weekly rentals & on-site AVAILABLE: SEASON 471/89 — t*tt— 710-2 9277 Call now befo-e it's too management. $202,500. 1999 & 2000 SEASON 847-234-6808 OFF-ISLAND TOWNHOUSE with style. Approx. 10 min to DIRECT GULF INCLUDING APRIL '99 i/11/«» —«««»— 17980-2 (ate! II Sanibel $69,000. DUE TO CANCELLATION 7/13/99 —tMt— 12849-36 FRONT 708-481-8188 GULF VIEW CONDO Ft, Myers 8each - walk to Homes For Sale 2/25/89 -.##>«— 323B7-4 2 bedrooms, two baths beach, dining & cas'no cruises. NEAR LIGHTHOUSE BAYFRONT ESTATE: Immaculate & stately 4-story bay front Sleeps six Effeciencies, 1/b:i f« 2/bd Fabulous Views! home w/deep water dockage Beautifully furnished • ••••• in A+ Condition. apartments Clean quiet and w/extraordinary water views. 4-story elevator, cathedral Designer Decorated. charming $625./wl< - $973/wk. Upscale • Delightful call 463-1842 ceilings, wrap around porches and many extras $1,595,000 Call Owner Find Your Place 847-364-0795. 2/1/2000 —Hilt— 42354-B6 furnished. Two bedrooms, Two baths 2/11/88 —««»— 380S4-2 DEEP WATER CANAL FRONT: Sailboats belong here! One of Very nicely furnished With the Island's most beautiful properties. Olde Florida Style home Pool and Tennis SUNSET CAPTIVA BOARDWALK TO w/huge outdoor entertainment area. Long canal views. This Luxury BEACH home has been meticulously cared for. $729,000 mostly Please call Three bedroom, two bath. 3BR/2BA home furnished. 800-982-3471 Large screened porch. VERY PRIVATE. NEAR BEACH: 3/2 home in the West Rocks. Privacy, enclosed 941-472-5550 Fully equipped. Fireplace, paddle fans, a;iwoa —>#>>— 716-2 screened lanais, BBQ, garage, vaulted ceilings, huge back porch overlooking nature Private Gulf and VIP Bay front community. heated pool, tennis, bikes. preserve. Landscaping for the nature lover who likes it nice, but LUXURY VILLA Pool - tennis - Boat docks - All amenities. easy! $270,000 mostly furnished. GULF FRONT gas grills, and much more. GREAT RATESIII * VacationLink membership included w/all Sanibel/Captiva CALL OWNER. Call owner SANIBEL / CAPTIVA / properties, phone Glenn for details. SOUTH SEAS 517 - 321 - 6324. 314-842-2147 FT. MYERS BEACH / 2/4/»9 - —flit— 40248-2 2/u/»» -mi- asata-2 PLANTATION FT. MYERS Lots For Sale FIVE BEDROOMS WATERFRONT: Private gated subdivision, pool & tennis. One PRIVATE POOL AND SPA SUNSET CAPTIVA OCEAN'S REACH Seasonal & Annual lot to beach. $259,000. ONE ACRE FOR RENT BY OWNER Guff front Rentals WEST GULF DRIVE: 1 acre. $197,000. FENCED IN LOT Our beautiful home One Bedroom Oj in this very private Each accommod^es four Phone/or: BEST VIEW ON 800-237-7526 THE ISLAND beachfront to bay community Non-Smokinij "GLENN'S GUTOE FOR BUYING & SELLING SANIBEL & or LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED Fully furnished Fantastic Vii CAPTIVA REAL ESTATE": An essential 52 page guide with 941-472-1613 RESORT Two bedrooms/2 1/2 baths Beach, pool, tennlfc, bikes comprehensive information on Tax deferred exchanges, Q & A's, with screened porch AMENITIES AVAILABLE Owner: ^ cash flow, and much more! VIP Realty Group/ CONTACT OWNER FOR upper sun deck 941-395-1 £ Rental Division "GLENN'S REAL ESTATE NEWS": A monthly newsletter with SPECIAL RATES. heated pool .2/4/»9 _#»*! 1/22/88 -lltl- 24417-2 private boat slip up-to-date information on Sanibel & Captiva's fast pace Real Phone: Estate Market. ATRIUM two tennis courts (2 19)272-0 8 89 three TV's, cable, VCR, stereo • • • GLENN CARRETTA Fax: Exclusive Gulf front oondo and more residence. Two week minimum. Call (910)457-9251 CAPTI Broker-Salesperson (21 9)273-5973 Available after April 12. Call 2/11/H -<|||- 41298-2 2/10/98 —«»««_ 8606-2 owner at (630) 887-7826. BEACH H w/John Naumann & Associates zmita _•»#«_ ssi-2 THE ATRIUM SOUTH SEAS Lovely, 1-800-784-2616 or Gulf Front CHANGE OF PACE PLANTATION beautifully fu 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. Beautiful vacation home, 3 1 -3 bedroom Bay Villas Heated (941) 395-3100 Two weeks minimum. bedroom, 2 bath. Your own 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Tropical vg Photos available. private tennis court and w/loft Beach Villas Spectacular g Rent direct from owner swimming pool. 100 yards to All amenl and save! Gulf of Mexico. Seasonal rates, (609) 985-0322 (440) 338-8031 Amenities optional [email protected] (609) 492-7389 Also, Sanibel Harbor 941-472-1 www.jn-a.com/gc (440) 338-5281 1-800-878-7495 2/12/88 _>>M— 706.2 * • • M/99 - • VACATION • UACATION • VACATION • VACATION • WANT TO BUY/ • GARAGE SAT. FEB. 6, 1999 GET AWAY FROM IT ALL 320 - WANT TO 253 DANIEL DRIVE -—*-"A Sanibe! & Captiva (off West Gulf Drive) Sanibel At beautiful, secluded BUY / RENT / Many Beanies Boca Grande. CENTRAL IH'SERVAUONS, Inc. including Britannia, tanibel holiday Bay, Gulf and Beach Front (t H iiu il\ *• it nt (I I I n 11 V \ il II K it il l> ) TRADE REAL collector bears, Condominiums Youi ORIG1NAI UIIIIAI u>.( n.ilmii simti nn Ihc I'hiu glassware, antiques, On an unspoiled, barrier wilh o\ LM 4,1)1)0 tme to se\ tn liidiiKini IKHIK' IHIKID^ I oU,ip""- ESTATE sofas, patio set, humpty dumpties, Island lencies ind luiti I mom on .mil WirH\, tl.iilv and monthlj lrnldls etc and etc Grande Island Vacations 2/4/99 —«»»»- 42018 2 "''''Let us do the scaichm^ foi 3 1111 '"* 941 -964-2080 • 800-962^3314 \c Real Psldlo Hiokoi, call MM-W nri/ 01 WE DO ESTATE VACATION RENTALS SALES WE DO MOVING Sanibel & Captiva SALES Ft. Myers CfiPTIVfi LOXORY BOATERS FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & BONDED Cottages, Condos QCJLP PROMT HOOSE REAL ESTATE BEWARE & INSURED Homes and Estates SHOP HOURS Private Beach At Your Doorstep WANT TO BUYIII 10AM to 5PM DAILY 800-572-6423 Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to SANIBEL CALL 941-472-6565 yourself Exclusive Tastefully decorated 3/4 bedrooms or dan GULF FRONT CONDO CONNIE'S Sleeps 8 3 1/2 baths Full-sized heated pool and spa nominated (941) 472-7828 COLLECTIBLES 1630 Periwinkle Way for architectural award with terraces pool pavilion All amenities 4/1/09 —tut— 42604 4 466-6399 Suite A Brochure available $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th • AUTOMOBILES http7/www $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec 18th sanibelholiday com (DAYS) 201 -569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 Davis Lake Condo 8th 5/26/99 —Uttl— 81207 1 Annual Yard Sale 1986 Mercedes 560SL 16007 Davis Rd., Ft. Myers Convertible Red Two tops. 2/6/99 Sam - 1pm. Raindate 4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath 3,000 SF Ground Level Home CARIBE BEACH 110,000 miles. New paint, 2/7/99. Many participants, 2 Acres on Roosevelt Channel with Dock, RESORT A/C, brakes. Excellent REALTY condition Great Island car much misc., coffee & donuts Heated Pool & Spa TWO WEEKS DURING SEASON D $20,500 454-6040 available.call 466-5151 for Gulf Beach Access is short walk thru lush tiopical vegetation 2/17/98 —MM— 42603 2 (MAY THRU DECEMBER) directions Please Call Fran Boyle 395-0830 POOL NORTH CAPTIVA LEASING A CAR? Don't PLUS AMENITIES — »»§»— 42956- 941-774-2517 ISLAND be fooled by {he promise 2/24/DB — MM— 42567-2 of a low monthly THE DUNES • • • • • payment. Check out up- • HELP GOLF AND TENNIS CASA YBEL front costs and close-out WANTED SOUTH SEAS WEEK NINE charges to get the real CLUB SALES AND PLANTATION Vacation for less than RENTALS deal. A public service FLORIDA STYLE HOME PLANTATION HOUSE $800 each year message from The WITH POOL SANIBEL ISLAND Interval for rent Two bedrooms, two baths. Observer and the Federal RESORT Newly Furnished Home Week 7 (Feb. 12-19) Deluxe beach front. GULF FRONT Trade Commission. Three Bedrooms, Two Baths $2,000 $20,000 B/26/99 —HIHII— 42015 6 MAINTENANCE Sleeps six 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 395-9060 COTTAGE TECHNICIAN for Phone owner for rates Sleeps 4 to 6. 2/4/80 — • HELP • HELP • HELP • BUSINESS • FINANCIAL • SERVICES SERVICES WANTED WANTED WANTED OPPORTUNITIES EASY MONEY- Just A SANCTUARY GOLF OWN YOUR OWN Call Away. Companies SANCTUARY GOLF OFFICE CLERK BUSINESS- Whether a that do business by CLUB CLUB FULL OR PART TIME business or franchise phone can't ask you to ON SANIBEL ISLAND Is now hiring LAW OFFICE ON SANIBEL opportunity...when It pay for credit BEFORE is now hiring full time 472-1000 WAIT STAFF comes to earnings or you get It. A public Golf Course ASK FOR PATTY (full & part time) locations, there are no service message from maintenance positions 2/18/98 — till- 42583-2 Great Payl guarantees. A public The Observer and the Competitive pay and benefits Tolls Paidl Federal Trade Contact service message from Call Mary or Andrew Commission. Tom The Observer and the 472-6445 Federal Trade ISLAND LOCKSMITH e/ze/99 -«<*»- 42Q1Q-* 472-8612 3/10/it _«««f_ 42182 2 MARINA HELP a/m;«« -tm- 36385-3 FULLTIME Commission. THE CASTAWAYS B/28/99 —tum— 42011 a 24-hour Emergency Service 472-1252 SALES POSITION PART TIME RETAIL Drug Free Workplace We are looking for an 2/17/99 -«««»— 42«0«-2 EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. energetic, organized, $7 00 PER HOUR selfstarter DOCKSIDE SANIBEL for advertising space sales Connie's Collectables 472-9098 • POSITIONS on Sanibel and Captiva 2/24/99 —«»«»— 4J4Q1 2 Going Out of Business with the leading newspapers WANTED 17274 San Carlos Blvd on the islands FMB 466-6399 COLOR Media sales experience COLOR COLOR IS YOUR CD a plus but not necessary ISLAND INN Historic Inn seeks WANT A JOB? Legitimate 2/7/99 —ItlHII— 42940 »6 job placement firms that Full time, seasonal & year round MATURING? work to fill specific salary plus commission, personnel Dining room positions cannot charge full benefits Waitstaff & busers postions AM Check our rates on mortgage- an up-front fee. It's the backed bonds earning a fixed EOE & PM shifts. Kitchen position. law. A public service Vending Lazy persons dream rate up to 10.00% Call Brad Contact STAN KUCABA, Front Office reservations" 472-2394 message from The Martindale or Josh Reeves at SALES MANAGER, FT/PT, 7 30 to 3 30 & 3 30 to Few hours = good $ Price to Walter, Norma & Observer and the Federal Aianar, Incorporated for a ISLAND REPORTER 11 PM Apply in person 3111 sell Free brochure (800)820 Dan Trade Commission. prospectus today. 1 -800-447- (941) 472-1587 W GulfDr 472-1561 4353 Thompson B/26/99 —Hum— 42013 6 2/9/96 —Mtttt— 42053 66 4781 2/10/aa -till- 42447 2 JI1IIII —««>#_ 41575 2 5/28/89 —»>«»— 1720 2 3/3/99 —»»«»— 4282] 2 BUILDING & HANDYMAN LAWN PAINTING WINDOW REMODELING CARE CLEANING Hf ..j^AW*. . i • RON'S I • • • | TT «j+ *** *** *** *** *j+ LOCAL PAINTING TIM'S WINFIELD CARPET CLEANING PETE'S LAWN 2 Rooms for $29 SERVICE, INC. 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE Window Cleaning CONTRACTING 5 Rooms for $55 FREE ESTIMATES & STATE CERTIFIED Sofa Cleaning - $30 RESIDENTIAL & INSURED ON SITE SCREEN REPAIR GENERAL CONTRACTOR Free Deodorizing COMMERCIAL CGC016352 OR FABRICATION LAWN & LANDSCAPE • INTERIOR - EXTERIOR • Renovations • Additions JANITORIAL SERVICES SERVICE 1RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL LICENSED • INSURED • Repairs • Soffits BEACH CONTRACTOR • DECORATIVE • Fascia • Siding Owner / Operator SERVING S W. FLORIDA FAUX PAINTING FREE Estimates SINCE 1986 Residential - Commercial 20 Years Experience REMODELING •PRESSURE CLEANING 463-8076 • • • Established 1988 458-8119 GENERAL CONTRACTING • PAY UPON COMPLETION - LICENSED & INSURED •*• •$• •$• •}• •$• •}• •$• <$• 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE I 3/15/99 —0000— 25424 6 REPAIRS - LIC. PT000286 - ' 11 9a -III)- <1J33 6 • t- • -STATELIC RX0064659- • FREE ESTIMATES • •CUTTING •TRIMMING CALL JIM BUCKLEY 542-7324 • EDGING • MULCHING PROFESSIONAL 12/12/99 —0000— 26843 6 • PLANTINGS V & PERSONAL SERVICE • ;,v, • '*• • YARD CLEAN UPS • SEASONAL OWNERS • t 482-1695 463-3798 '. 3/13/99 -HII- 1-76B. Call us to maintain your I CABINETS 3r ft ftftft ft ftft ft property & take care of all • r your lawn & landscape needs when you're here or away • • • a ' KITCHENS. HONEST, DEPENDABLE High Quality & & EXPERIENCED BATHROOMS, Reliability COUNTERTOPS CALL PETE SEVARINO Is Still Here! New & Reface QUALITY WORK DONE 941-765-1427 FRENCHYS RETAIL STORE 7/14/99 -##*#_ 3827S 6 Reasonable Prices PRICES TOO HIGH? YOUR WAY INTERIOR & & Quality Work All major carpets, ALL HOME REPAIRS EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES sheet vinyl & ceramic tile AND IMPROVEMENTS lines available PAINTING. (941)332-5509 Free estimates & shop at CALL" Licensed and Insured. 116 614? home service GLENN DAVIS 1000s of Excellent !•' -••'•"•' ''.L"''^ ''/.'" V."i*--5/' tn* 4-HHI aft Installation available FOR FREE ESTIMATES References. 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