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DECEMBER 31, 1998 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 53 s and 36 PAGES REPO
It's back Spirit of old, new year at SCA Red tide in patchy blooms
By Gioenda Hiett-Clements At right, Philippe News Editor Brisebois putts as his mom Danielle and dad Dead fish started washing ashore last week on Captiva Martin look on during and around Blind Pass sending out a red title alarm to resi- the Sanibel Community dents and visitors. Association's annual But Sanibel Natural Resources Director Rob Loi'lin said end-of-the year Holiday this current outbreak is nothing like last year's the first week Minature Golf of January, At that time the Sanibel/Captiva Chamber of Tournament. Four men and four women came out as the winners of the event. Women's prizes were jewelry donated by Congress, Rene's Artisans of Fine Jewelry and Cedar Chest. The men won rounds of golf at the Dunes, Beachview, South Seas Plantation and the Sanctuary. In keeping with the spir- it of community enter- tainment for the new year, the Community Association will host "Night of Comedy" Jan. 13. The evening will fea- ture island "funny men" Steve Greenstein and Walt Hadley. Call 472-2155 for information.
Michael Pislella ™ Dead fish have been washing up on hcaches Michael Pistclla this week in the Blind Pass area of Sanibel. Towers up 98 IN REVIEW Fight for life Electrician^ son battles cancer for debate By Pattie Pace Staff Writer By Puttie Puce Staff Writer The Kemery family believes in togetherness. They just didn't plan on spending their days together camped out at Islanders will have a chance Tuesday to the hospital. ask i|u«slio!is and voice their concerns But that's just what's happened. Since August when about a proposed ordinance designed to their 2 1/2 year old son A.J. was diagnosed with a form oi' govern the construction of telecommunica- bone cancer rare for a child his age, the family has been tion towers on Sanibel. living at HealthPark Hospital and the nearby Ronald' At 10 a.m., the city council will hold a MacDonald House, a place for families with seriously ill public hearing at MaeKeiwie Hall as the> children. review the ordinance written In the Except for a week at Christmas and 10 scattered days, Planning Department to bring Sanibel's Al and Tonya Kemery and their 5 1/2-year-old daughter, laws in compliance with the 1996 K'dcul Cristic, have been keeping A.J. company, watching over Telecommunications Department. The act him as he endures the rigor.s of chemotherapy treatments states that communities can't ban towers 01 that followed the amputation of his left leg at mid-knee. place unreasonable restrictions on cellulai Al Kemery has worked as an electrician at Molnar service providers. tlweiula Hictt-Vlt'liwnts/File Electric on Sanibel for the past .six months. Because A.J. As written, the new law will ban towers was born with a heart condition, no insurance company in the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Former Mayor Wally Kain and his wife Joan greet will cover him, according to Tonya. And medical bills are Conservation District, the Gulf Beach crowds along Periwinkle Way at the 1998 Fourth of mounting — $400,000 since August. Zone, the Bay Beach Zone, the Blind Pass July parade. The Island Reporter staff takes a look "Child Medical Services pays some of the bill.snow," Zone and the Mangrove Forest Zone. It also back at the people and events that helped shape the said Tonya. prohibits them from the J.N. "Ding" year that was. For the Top 10 stories of 1998, as well as No long-term payment plan has yet been discussed. And Darling National Wildlife Refuge, other 'honorable mention' highlights, see pages 2-3. A.J. must have at least 11 more chemotherapy treatments I> S«M> lowers, page 5 t> See Life, page 5 BSA*'-! 31 ISLAND REPORTER Q DECEMBER 31, 1998 Q 3 I I op 10 lop 10 stories of 1998 cham ber • ; r Reporter looks . t . Sewer issues Causeway City Hall i rirto cancel central rise to top discussions undergoes baCK at 1998 reservations The city is negotiating to Early in November, mem- lower a fine levied by Florida's span islands major changes By Gwenda Hiett-Clements, Pattie Pace and bers of the Sanibel/Captiva Department of Environmental 1998 marked a year of major changes Jilt Goodman Islands Chamber of Protection against Sanibel when Almost thirty-five years after at City Hall. Commerce voted for change its effluent water holding ponds it was built, the Sanibel On Dec. 1 City Attorney Bob Pritt It was a year of movement on the island. when they chose 13 of 16 overflowed in February after Causeway is in need of repair or was named Acting City Manager and Transponders, causeway hearings, a sewer referendum, new board members to repre- heavy, El Nino rains. replacement. A debate centers will step in for retiring City Manager a first-ever union/city contract, and a plan for Sanibel to sent their business interests, Additionally an ad hoc waste- around whether the existing Gary Price. After 21 years with the city, expand to K-8 moved into the headlines. after a hotly contested, court- water research committee will drawbridge should be replaced' Price petitioned the council for a special, Causeway commercial Pirate Playhouse directors, the city manager and assis- ordered election. soon be pouring over details of Sanibel's complicated with another drawbridge similar in height, or if it should tant ciiy manager, and city retirees moved on. And two sewer plan. The City Council voted unanimously in mid- be replaced with a higher, fixed-span bridge. The fate of early retirement package to take effect The special election stemmed from a lawsuit filed in new council members moved in after November elections. December to appoint a committee of Five island residents, the two spoil islands is also at issue, with scientists at odds Jan. 4. February by Speakers Interested in Chamber Conflict, a Some tilings tried to move, but they got stuck on the hopefully with varied backgrounds, to study the facilities over their effect on the health of Tarpon Bay. In the midst of the other changes, shoot creates chaos group of six people representing a causeway or, like the close-call hurricanes, just moved on portion of the Master Waslewater Plan. After Lee County held a series of public workshops on Assistant City Manager Bill Mills also When the commercial fur a 1998 Chevy Blu/er larger segment of island businesses somewhere else. Sanibel, the City Council voted to hold a non-binding ref- resigned. Mills said he had been plan- appeared on television, those who had -waited in grid- who opposed the chamber's proposed Meanwhile the Island Water Association is preparing to And some things just kept on moving along — Sanibel erendum, which is set for March 30, 1999 to determine ning to leave his post and join his locked traffic along .Sanibel roadways while the shoot was Central Reservations System. The suit t * construct a deep injection well, designed to improve its Youth Baseball League, the Children's Center of the whether islanders want another drawbridge. brother in the construction business. taking place wondered ... "Why?" claimed the seated board was improp- brine disposal system and, at the same rime, act as an Islands, Island Night at the ball park, the Fourth of July An existing ordinance, which resulted from a binding In November's city council elec- What was the urgency to .shoot the commercial on the erly seated and sought.to dissolve the emergency, back-up disposal system for the city's effluent parade — even the Island Reporter. voter referendum in the early 1990s, requires the city to tions, then Mayor Wally Kain lost his causeway when it is hardly recognizable as the family dri- chamber and have its assets put in wastewater. sue Lee County if commissioners build anything but a bid for reelection and became the first ves across singing "You are my Sunshine" through com- receivership. Opposing sides agreed to The City Council unanimously approved a single, drawbridge over the causeway. incumbent in Sanibel history to lose an puter-generated rain? The utility vehicle pulls onto white a special election to avoid becoming V sewer treatment plant plan in June, which involved Gary Price Because of residents' demand to be heard, workshops election. Newcomers sand with palm trees imported for the shoot that died Playhouse entangled in a costly legal battle. upgrading the existing plant on Donax Avenue. The plan shortly thereafter because no one checked to see what kind were held during the last six months. The first workshop, Steve Brown and Nola Theiss won The 13 new board members ran on was designed by Hartman and Associates. of palms really grew there. held in June, defined issues to be researched and dis- the two available council seats vacated a 16-person slate and were backed by Sam Bailey In March, 52 percent of registered voters on Sanibel cussed. Subsequent workshops addressed the health of San by Kain and Bob Davison, who had The filming by Industrial Light and Magic during the directors SICC and the Sanibel/Captiva Small voted on a bond issue that would fund the sewer expansion Carlos Bay; the Project Development and Engineering decided against running for reelection. second week of January caused an uproar. It created a Inns and Cottages Association. t # project using ad valorem, or property taxes. Eighty-seven (PD&E) process; whether to rebuild or repair the Sanibel's budget and budgeting conflict between Sanibel and Lee County who gave Lifelong islander Sam Bailey was percent of those voting in the single-issue referendum walk the Causeway Bridge; bridge design; and a comparison to process came under attack during the approval for the shoot. Traffic backed up for hours caus- elected as the chamber's new presi- approved the bond issue. The vote will result in a maxi- ing people to miss planes and cancel plans. Dauphin Island, Ala., where a drawbridge was replaced campaign, as did Kain and his support dent. mum millage increase of about three-quarters of one mil to with a fixed-span bridge following Hurricane Frederick in for controversial, city-employee salary The new board is currently review- help pay for the $20.4 million sewer expansion project. plank 1979. increases. ing Executive Director David Besse's Because the project is being done in segments, the Over the past year, things Though the council slashed pro- Youth contract and have sent him a letter stat- were a little unsettled at the posed expenditures and achieved the ing that, as written, his contract, which Pirate Playhouse with direc- M t rolled-back rate for the seventh year in expires in April, won't be renewed. Wally Kain Baseball tors coming and going. a row, many islanders were outraged at The board will hold a town-hall dis- Honorable mention events of 1998 a 42.4 percent increase that was built into the preliminary As the merry month of May dwindled to an end, so did cussion meeting that's open to the the contract of former artistic director, Robert C'acioppo. budget set in July. turns 25 public on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 7 • Turtle tallies topped record-setting 1996 year by 32 In a majority, vote, the Pirate Playhouse board agreed David Besse In addition to Price, eight other long-time city employ- The 25th anniversary of p.m. at the Sanibel Community House. not to renew his contract. The decision caused a bitter bat- percent. ees opted to take an early retirement package by the end of the Sanihel-Captiva Youth tle between Cacioppo supporters and those aligned with D Planning Commission, after almost a year of hear- January. It's likely that their positions will be eliminated, Baseball League the board. ings, denied Beachview cluster housing. resulting in substantial cost savings to the city. Memorial Day weekend in After a nation-wide recruitment, New Yorker, Robert May .tupped the sporting Saving land Kalfin succeeded Cacioppo. Hut not for long. Before the H An outdoor dining ordinance proposed by then iii»hligii!s of the year. first play of the season, "'Atnlioeles and the Lion" was Mayor Wally Kain was hotly debated during An activity-packed for island November's elections and voted down by the new coun- weekend honored the over, Kalfin was given his walking papers too. The Island Reporter covers cil following Kain's defeat at the polls. founder Dick "The Kulfin's next two play choices, "Treasure Island," and Sanibe! & Captives like no other. Connnish" Muench. A '•Eccentricities of a Niyhlmgale" will \w on, but after that, critters H Island Reporter celebrated 25 years on island, as sitin elected at the ballpark it's anybody's guess. did the Children's Center of the Islands. Meanwhile, Cacioppo formed The Florida Repertory In October the next to the elementary school named the fiefd in his honor Sanibel/Captiva Conservation and diet! his lifetime of dedication and commitment to Theater at the Arcade Theater in downtown Fort Myers Wt Hurricanes Milch and Georges spared Sanibel. Foundation made its greatest youth baseball anil soft hall on Sanibel and Capiiva. and is reporting capacity houses nightly. Islanders followed evacuation lor Georges and siot hit by commitment since its incorpo- I Mitch's rain. 3-,..=. 5' ration in 1967 for acquisition T Li of environmentally sensitive IIZl K-8 gets ffi Blind Pass closed up; Clam Bayou was opened MINUTE CLEANERS FOP strikes lands. SCCF entered into an & Tailor Shop r •'• option agreement in October to purchase the Trost proper- again. go-ahead M Michael Pitt caught and returned No. 57 of Mark ty — the largest remaining, privately owned, undeveloped DRIVE THRU SERVICE first-ever With a cutting-edge curricu- •*! property left on Sanibel for $2,715,000. The Trost Team is McGwire's record-setting home runs. lum in place featuring block working to raise $3 million by May to pay for the 167-acre B A new Bank of the Islands was formed after the 16970-1 San i •••••MI adding a sixth grade nest year is the record-setting 1996 by 32 percent. Sanibel's first union labor The Trost property has been on both just waiting on the students. foundation and city lists as prime land H Groundbreaking for the new Center for Education First $5.00 contract won unanimous School representatives spent to preserve. It will enhance and con- at J.N. "Ding" Darling Refuge took place in February. approval of the city council in more than a year formulating plans for the expansion of early September, nect the existing system of conserva- : FREE! the'school to include K-8. The Lee County School Board $ tion lands on the island, especially B Community Church decided to purchase and devel- I Dry Clean Only (Minimum 20.00 Order)! After 10 months of negotia- gave approval for the addition of the three grade levels along the Sanibel River. The preserva- op the 36-acre Pavelka/Mariner residential property at • Excluding: Household, Leather & Wedding Gowns tions, police union members, over the next three years with the building of additional represented by the Florida tion of this parcel will connect the the northwest corner of * (Some Oarrrunts May Be Charged Additionally lor lining, Material Cortml and Color) facilities beginning in two years. At this point parents of Bailey Tract of the J.N. "Ding" V* 60 MINUTE CLEANERS {941) 466-5155 J) State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, also ratified this year's fifth-grade students are being surveyed to deter- E. Lindblad Periwinkle and Bailey Darlin«»">»t(gj Nationaimvtuuml WildlifYY11UU1eC RefugX\CiUgCe £U1andU NJ"» • ••••••••••••••••••••a *\f mine the size of next year's sixth grade class. Road. the contract in September. The main component they SCCF's Dayton Preserve across Tarpon Bay Road to the The expansion initiative began when 13 Sanibel stu- gained was a "me too" cause that gave officers the same west. It also connects with over 230 acres of SCCF and dents did not get their first choice of the island's nearest H Many winter resi- pay increase as other city employees, which was set at 4.6 city-owned property to the south and to the east leading to middle school. Cypress Lake, in their 1998 school choice. dents were surprised when percent. and including Gulfside City Park. Results .of a survey released in May showed strong support they returned to find they The two-year contract agreement runs through Oct. I, In December SCCF celebrated the closing of the pur- l for the addition of the middle school grade offering on needed a transponder to !9 W and the FOP will likely start negotiating the next chase of York Island, approximately 220 acres, and 20 island with B4 percent of parent surveys returned with a 96 get back on Sanibel. contract in May or June. acres of adjacent Coconut Island in cooperation with the percent positive response of "strongly support." Those in charge had Pine island-based Calusa Land Trust. This opened the pos- The Sanibel School Foundation was established to mailed out information by sibility for further cooperation between the two groups lor • * spearhead the efforts with parents Alex Cook, Jaeque bulk mail that was not for- preservation of other Pine Island Sound islands. You're Owens and Susie Holly at the lead. Over the year they for- warded to oul-of-towners. The federal government this year saved another island BOAT mulated the proposal researched the viability for the pro- in the Sound. In September the government allocated $1 •$ rending the ject ami took their plans to the school board. B Georgia Brown, fifth million to buy Chino Island and make it part; of the J.N- Parents experienced a minor set back when Dr.Ande grade teacher at Sanibel RIDES in©ing" Darling Natiorral Wildlife Refuge. The 55-acre Georgia Brown Albert, Lee County assistant superintendent of business Elementary School, was All Christmas to CsMmpKiy, Cays Costa mangrove island had been zoned for: 13 sihgle-lamib' and support services indicated he would not support the named Lee County Teacher of the Year. Merchandise SffilSertft Capiiva homes. plan. However, after a parent group met with newspaper of The city also continued to purchase land on the island & other Superintendent L)r, Bruce Hai'ter and presented their case awl all three island groups are working together on clear- B On the crime scene — two tropical birds were selected items including the inequity of tax dollar distribution, the tide 472-5800 Sanibel ing purchased lands of invasive exotic vegetation, espe- Gwenda Hiett- Clements I File stolen from Jerry's Supermarket, the Lucas Century turned. After over 150 parents and community members RE-CREATION OF 19lh CENTURY GENERAL STORE cially Brazilian pepper. Together SCCF, the city, state and glass statue was stolen and recovered, two "gypsy" Jensen's Marina turned out to support the proposal, the school board gave Members of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife 1446 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Cuptiva Island Island, Federal governments have set aside approximately 58 per- thieves were arrested, police arrested a motorcyclist its support. Society aided in the ground-breaking cer- going 105 mph after an island-wide chase, and a sexual 395-0888 cent of the island. • ••• .••••••••• •:.-••• emonies for the new visitors' center. assault at Bowman's Beach remains unsolved. Monday - Friday 8-8 p.m.»Saturday 9-5 » Sunday 9-5 ISLAND REPORTER U DECEMBER 31, 1998 _l 5
clams, mussels and other bivalve inol - From « 11 '*'*', SI What is red tide? Life lusks. that consume G. breve concentrate 1 hi" t i > II i iL ;i tide is me re Mill <•! a ui.sssive mul- the toxin in various organs. Whereas red and open-heart surgery when he's live- advised lo bring him back ifhe began limp- , i ' it i Mill 1S1 I'll t.pli.aiit;n (or "hl«xnu"i ol tiny, sintjlc- tide toxins art, deadly to finfish, shellfish years-old lo replace the aortic valve in ins ing again within the next three months. Illllll til : sii i i i il eik'd algae called Gymniuiiiiium hrcve k are uneffected. These toxins also are heart. In less than three weeks, A.J. began Donation sites Oil! I .1 i' 1 i '111' t 1> I' i'l I It' ' > tut t I .1 t i i I ti I 'I (pronounced. "Jim-iio-tlin-ee-um-bre- incorporated into the marine aerosol, "I think medical care in this country limping and the Kemerys returned to their Al Kemery was wiriutr a comjn for ! in ir itiiiK-i't it 1'ivit 'IMI .( < iM >i ! tit » , mi i nil i! un,. n ' mail lit va\'"», usually found in warm saltwater, which causes the respiratory irritation to should be free. We're all human beings." pediatric orthopedist. Another set of X-rays Priscilia Murphy Really the day after his v' > tk th it t {' > ii t»! i 1 ti 1 'ill 1 it t! V.ti'l i ll( it Si Illll S 1 huh' (tioli tlolli hut which can exist a lower temperatures. people along the shore. said AI, adding that even if an insurance showed a ''significant change." i-uil) ! i.l->r" b.P. I" I > ilii1'^ ' I i I'U! IMI, I, I1 I lN\\ fl 'll H is a natural phenomenon, apparently son A.J., who K fighting bone cancer, M What's safe? What's not? company would cover A.J.. he probably "It looked like moths had been eating had his left leg amputated at the knee. i IK »I>II "lid u< ii .»i i'l (Ii i I i I i ,i, I'lh HI ml r . unrelated to manmade pollution. In high couldn't afford the monthly premiums. the bone in his leg." Tonya said. Shrimp, crab, scallops and lobsters in Ftlkd with compassion, the Realtor he r,tit"t v nit i pit! i') i in It h 111! .urn HI 'iial i'ii|' if v iih (It [ coneentranons, G. breve may create a Yet the Kemerys remain optimistic. Within two weeks. MRI (magnetic reso- 1 red tides are SAFE to harvest and cat, told his story to began collecting money io.-ipiral.ory (iTitaJn.ui. l-l-M-.!* defines iiM.uloi- HI I , ud \\.» liL .. bniwnisii-ted sheen on the surface of the nance imaging) results, along with lollow- since these shellfish do not accumulate "A.J. is strong minded. He's got strong horn her peers to donate to the family. atc as Hlit.fltl*) in uiuler <»ne ntillii»n cells k io<- ii nil lool to ,', watet; in t'thci instances, it may look ycl- will power," AI said. up research, showed that A.J. had Kwing per lifer Hijrh is an over uae million aniiit. si til i aii UK sii'ii ni hift-iircen. tir may not be visible at all. the red tide toxin in the meaty or hard PMR President AI Williams also sent out 1 "He's got everybody around here (the sarcoma, a bone cancer that usually doesn't DM tested local Maters tiiis week and v.-ill I >pi!4tot Ulkttliifl muscle tissue which we normally con- letters to the Board of Realtors and oth- Sunk: red fides have covered up to several hospital) wrapped around his little linger. affect children until they're between 10 and release tho-.c numbers ne.M woof:. I In iii s!. ii 1 IMI sume. It is NOT a good idea to eat liver, ers in the industry. humiivd square miles of water. No one He's the sweetest they've ever seen." 20 years old, according lo AI. 1 organs, or other soft tissue of shellfish. Three drop-off points have Mnee been The patch lUiited at ("iasparilki Pass atul nn I i i' i I Ii i i.an predict when oi wheie red tides will Tonya said. "He's a fighter, too." A.J. is scheduled to receive another 11 The muscle or "'hard" meat of freshly established on Samhel for anyone wish- extended southwest to Sunibd approxi- itppeai t)t iiovv long they will last since AI concurred and told the story ol" how chemotherapy treatments spaced at least caught finfish in red tides are SAFE to ing to drop off a donation. They arc: mately SO miles istlsit'.iiv. I't Pit'! IS riies aie aifcvtcd hy many variables such A.J. climbed down out of their walerbed at three weeks apart. Hydralion therapy fol- I I I ' eat. provided the fish behave normally. H Molnar Electric, 2244 Periwinkle Red title :>',;wiir?, ivhi.:n (.iymnu-aitisum Ik x- weather and cunonts. home when they were wrapping donated lows each chemotherapy session and with- I I Pitohtonl Although no evidence of harmful effects Way, in Sanibel Square near The Bean brew (Ci breve;, a iiiici'oxeupic iTAU-r-tn. M Where does it come from? Christmas presents. in two days ol treatment, the boy's fever explode.-, and acfi.inuila!.cs in paulu1-; Th,: in humans from contaminated fish have M PMR. Causeway Office, 1177 t «.!, (new hlo»ms are initiated miles "This isn't going lo stop him one bit," tends lo skyrocket as his white blood cell powcrtul toxin it release.-* cause-, rc^piryti;- 1 \\ ' 111 l( II \ll I t been reported, it is NOT a good idea to Causeway Road utWuuc ol the Florida Gulf Coast, mov- AI said. count dwindles and as his body fights the ry irritation in huaians aiii.t iish kills when Llll Mit H I'nii I Miiin allMhllt ' o ,1 eat liver, organs or other soft tissues. M PMR, Administrative office, 164K ing onshore with winds and ocean cur- A.J.'s illness did, however, slow him chemicals and the bone cancer. the cDtifentiation is hii'.h. Must u! the fish k •-.nb . 'i *u ! ill* t A L ,' i1 S\ 4 Oysters, clams, mussels, mollusks, Periwinkle Way, near Jerry's rents Scientists believe that G. breve down. Last July, A.J. — short for Alan A.J. will be fitted for a temporary pros- washing up mi island shoses arc mulle! that 1'itv.hlm i ,1 i I i il id iii ui iki ha i no whefks are UNSAFE to harvest & eat Supermarket. Courtesy of Kemery family algae may enter a dormant state at some Joshua — was playing with his sister when thetic leg in about two weeks. are top-feeders and take in a lustier con- ,.\utiin. • oi i is h vi ibi, -ii'ii ol u ,pua since they may accumulate red tide toxins point in their lite cycle, forming cysts he fell and hit his shin so hard that it "We want to thank everyone for their centration of the floating tide blooms. li IV ink*.lioi) in their tissues. This remains effective some have donated money. which settle miles off the west coast of caused him to limp. Tonya said she took help and prayers and their caring," AI said. A. J. Kemery's dad Al and mom Because ni" the counts, shell t'ishiiifi is "III 1996 v.f coukl sec purple lesions One thing the Kemerys can use is blood Florida in wean bottom sediments creat- until the Department of Environmental him to the emergency room at the Cape Tonya are at his bedside as much cluscd in this region. Oysters, clams, mus- and frothy material in bronchial lubes and Protection determines that the waters are donations in A.J.'s name — Alan Joshua ing a "seed bed" effect. They think that Coral Hospital, where the doctor who X- A number of people have offered to stay as possible during his stay at the sels, and tuoliusks arc unsafe to harvesl and inflamed nasal passages and loose stools." Kemery. strong flows of warm water from the Gulf clear of red tide &*shellfish are free of red rayed her son's leg thought he saw a cyst with A.J. so he and his wife could get away hospital. eat since they accumulate red tide toxins in Pitchford said, "This manatee had none of Stream may carry the algae up the East tide toxins, which may take several weeks and referred them to a pediatric orthope- from the hospital for awhile, which rarely their tissues. those things present." The youngster must undergo regular, Coast anil inshore to the Carolinas, after a red tide bloom is over. dist. That doctor took more X-rays but happens because they feel it's important at When asked if there was anything else He said the factors that lead to the 1996 expensive blood transfusions and anyone, Highest concentration* of dead lish this • How does it affect humans? Swimming and enjoying the Gulf found "nothing significant." The Kemerys least one of them remains at his side. Other kills arc not present now, regardless of blood type, can make a dona- they needed, Al responded, "Just ask them lime are on ('aptiva and around Blind Pass beaches are fine for most people however, were allowed lo lake their son home, but islanders donated Christmas presents and to keep praying." 1 otlm said "1 isli at p~ "We've had red titles since then and no Irritations of the eyes, nose, throat, tin- tion that will be credited to A.J.'s account. gling lips and tongue are common symp- some people have reported skin irritation Bowman' > ai ' KMIIJ concurrent manatee deaths. Certain factors toms that often occur during red tides. after swimming. However, respiratory -tdtlereii uiid JK oj»lw" have to line up and they aien't here right Waves, wind and boat propellers in high irritation and fish kill are not always pre- haven t i M!1V KOIV now. One of the hijiuesl factors in '9ft was concentrations of red tides disperse toxin sent during red tide outbreaks. Use com- From page 1 pliiMie t nt tkSpu iioi the manatees were all at the power plants to Towers particles into the air causing these prob- mon sense — if the red tide bothers you, City notes lllWlltoi* (til It K.ll seek the warmer waters ami they traveled avoid the area. ! lems H)i' people along the shoreline. Lighthouse Park, Bowman's Beach, hearing before the Planning Commission. ! ,IIJ I I l.lliv d* t i ilnwn the Giloosahuidice." I'iichford said. People Miftenny, from severe or chronic The variance was granted because the Gulfside City Park, Periwinkle Way, hill • i\ Saiaiu1' .%' «• 11 , "Al! the manatees had to ;io through the mouth of the river where counts were respnutory conditions such us emphysema Roasting Gary Price church allows its lot to be used for over- Roadside City Park and the city-owned The public debate centers around the i ui dt Lin ,*• u I n. till L Source: Mote Marine web site — treiik'ntlously lii::h. I'hey had no chni;.i'." MI asthma, should try to avoid red tide Tickets for a rau- flow parking for city-sponsored events. lands along San Carlos Bay and Causeway height, location and number of lowers per- ,.,ls - .,.,,1, , , I ^ alerts Symptoms usually disappear within www.mote.utg. J He said rcrfit n<.>\\ iiuc n.r'.l ;ide is in cous roast of City Boulevard. Satellite dishes or similar mitted on Sanibel. Local providers purport i"iwi > v [I <<( th ' ,.!4 hums once ttit exposure is discontin- Department of Environmental paiche-. around '.he harrier islands; it is not Manager Gary Price, devices would be permitted on residential that tall towers will result in fewer struc- ,, , v „ KobLuflin Protection: St. Petersburg, (SB) 896- ued. who officially retires Resort fence still or commercial properties. tures because more companies can locate i ! ii a.'i v,ido spiral! us huriiiti.-, Heca:.ise tlmie 8626 Mote Marine Laboratory: (941) if How does it affect marine life? on Monday, are on sale on each structure. i i. i Ir.ivi'n'l f.n;:cii niiiiis' cold 'ront-: until ICLCIII- ,m-4441. ! I ' iy liicrc I.-, a tuiS di.-ipcrsion oi manatees. ij hiv\e pioduccs potent neurotitxins. at City Hall. under review If approved, towers up to 165 feet, that Tha: tiicait.-, i\ ans are a!'iecte»i it itii ami I ill- !--uviliu;> thelllisli, such as oysters. The event will be If a revised site and vegetation plan sat- meet other requirements in the ordinance, Many residents, however, consider tall mi-,--; held Sunday, Jan. 17, isfies planning commissioners at their Jan. can be built in non-restricted areas. Those structures as "Godzilla" eyesores and 12 meeting, they'll likely approve a request between 165 and 199 feet tall will have to inconsistent with Sanibel's minimalist sky- 1 II Mi i at The Dunes and will by the Confer Group to build a 3 1/2-foot be approved through a conditional-use line. 1M 1 I H'l l" I 'I I !'it;iit\>rd said, "Althoui'li a sounds be hosted by island safety fence behind the Lighthouse Resort I'M' >tr,!!'(>:;.•. we hope llu.-, Iliaiiaiee was just a jokesters Steve \ o.i ta' il i'i. v . n 1884: l'iisi fish kill in Florida suspected Pincy Point. ! Greenstein, who serves Gary Price and Club at 210 Periwinkle Way. .Illlll i.lt«Ol l,»* til it V\ t l 1 > I ili ti hiiat in!." to have been caused by red tide occurs. August 1967 - January 1968: Red tide on the planning commission, and restaura- The safety concern, that visitors might You're reading Othei outbieaks follow through 1935. first reported 10 miles west of St. Pete teur Matt Asen. trip and tumble into the bay at night, has No\ember ISMd - Septemb : 1947: Beach and develops into a major bloom Mayor Bob Janes is chairing the event, been long standing, but the newly appoint- the official newspaper of the islands. Got a hot ne^ws tiipp? Resort beaches from Tarpon Springs to lasting until November. Fish kills off the which costs $20 to pay for hors d'oeuvres ed condominium board of directors wants Marathon are covered with dead fish, Fort Myers area are reported into January. and a gift. Checks for tickets should be to put it to resolve it once and for all. Give us a call at 472-1587. reportedly at a rate of up lo 100 pounds per May - September 1971: Red tide first made out to Robert P. Janes, Chairman. Though commissioners initially sug- L_ loot of shoreline. University of Miami reported in Fort Myers area and then gested using a thick vegetation buffer researchers discover the micro-organism moves north to Tampa Bay. Lost tourist instead of a fence, they eventually decided that is the cause of red tide and name it dollars and clean-up costs an estimated $20 Si Michael's that no vegetation buffer would be as PIRATE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS (ivmnodiniuni breve. It is still considered million. effective as a fence. to be the most severe red tide on record. January - June 1974: Red tide first sign OK'd by city June - December 1952: Red tide affects reported in Fort Myers area and then Planning commis- Robert Louis Stevenson's a -KM) square mile area from Boca Grande moves north to Tampa Bay. Tourists resort sioners gave a unani- It's a lot like home. to Sanibel Island; Clearwater Mayor to wearing gas masks on the beaches to mous nod to a second Review of Sanibel's Herbert Brown suggests using Air Force beat the stench; loss to the tourist industry sign placed at the rear planes to fire-bomb a 150 mile area of is estimated at over $15 million. entrance of St. Land Development Kinzie Island home lots dead fish with napalm to keep them from January - September 1982: Red tide Michael's & All coming ashore. ranges from Pasco County to Naples, Angels Episcopal Code will have to wait come with community September 1953 - .Summer 1954: Small killing 39 manatees in the Caloosahatchee Church, located on but persistent red tide blooms occur from River area in February and March. Dunlop Road last The Planning Commission decided that built in. I'inelliis County south to Sanibel Island, September 1986 - March 1987: Red tide week. its review of Sanibel's Land Use Plan will causing a S3.K million loss to the tourist blooms as far as 79 miles offshore. Shell The original sign have to wait until after the document has industry in Clearwaler alone. fishing banned in counties from Pinellas was erected prior to the been reformatted, a process that could take September - December 1957: Red tide Dodd southward to Lee County. passage of the city's six months to complete. outbreak results in what are called "cata- By Vernon Morris in collaboration with March - May 1989: Red tide outbreak sign ordinance which allows for only one strophic mortalities" of marine animals and directed by B.H. Barry occurs on Pinellas and Manatee beaches, sign, so it was necessary for Father The 1985 plan grew out of the 1976 along the coast from Anclote Keys to Cape killing thousands of fish and rendering William Dodd to apply for a variance. Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Sable. Officials try spraying copper sulfate shellfish poisonous in the two county area. from crop dusters planes on gulf waters July - August 1991: Red tide begins in from Clearwater to Naples, hut discontinue Friends gather to celebrate retirement the program. Sarasota and Manatee counties and slowly moves north to the Pinellas beaches. October 1959: Red tide kills fish from September 1992 - January 1993: Shell Those gathered at ACtlON! Clearwater to the Fort Myers. At Sanibel fishing areas from Charlotte to Pinellas the Tarwinkles cele- Island, one of the hardest hit areas, chil- counties are closed as a result of two red bration for Jean JZhc dren are reported to he stacking dead fish tide outbreaks, one in September and one Isley Woodring's no(jdc\y like "cordwood" on the beach. Even before you build on it, a Kinzie Island in November. retirement from the April 1963: Red tide observed from September 1994 - April 1996: Longest Planning home place already has a sense of community. lampaBay to Marco Island. Authorities red tide bloom recorded. Present in varying Department includ- consider it the worst fish kill ever recorded concentrations from Tarpon Springs, to tnc ed (1 to r): Planner in lampaBay. More than" 150 tons of fish Limited to just 22 residences, Kinzie Island features the Keys throughout an 18 month.period. Roy Gibson, Dick are removed frum the bay's shorelines very best in Florida living. Private marina. Private beach Hundreds of manatee deaths attributed to Workman, Ralph including a dead 700-pound grouper thai red tide. ' . . Woodring, Jean, Ken access and pavillion. Tennis courts and community pool. lloats ashore at Coquimi Key. For tickets ca October 1997 - March 1998; Moderate Pfalzer, former code Only two prime building lots are July 1964: First documented red tide bloom with shell fishing bed closures and enforcement officer available for immediate sale in the •Hulh ol Tarpon Springs occurs. The dead fish from Charlotte Harbor to Venice. Richard Baker, and exclusive Kinzie Island community. 472-0006 4.000 square mile bloom is centered in Planning Director Source: Mote Marine Internet Web the Apalacl.ee Bay area and as % south as Bruce Rogers. Site — www.inote.org . • : , : Woodring officially Home sites starting at $275,000. retired on Dec. 81. Special to the Reporter Call 395-0909 for more information. Licenced Real Estate Broker ISLAND REPORTER J DECEMBER 31, 1998 Q 7 6 J DECEMBER 31. 1998 J ISLAND REPORTER Editor's n o! e
Here's the real turn-of-the-century dilemma Susan Joyce John Hap Polly Rose Marlene Dick Kathy & Cathy nial cciebiaiuins in |')7fi. I was in third grade and amidst ""2000" without putting "the year" in i'ront of it, and that's Andrews Blakely Buskirk Connelly Cosyns Dakos Donaldson Everly Anthony Gaeta Gerasin n jtiNi 366 tl,i> >». H too cumbersome. Plus, I hate "Y2K." u ill he the mrii of all the celebrations lor that milestone, my teacher, Miss Can you see saying "in oh-oh" or "zero-zero" like you the century, and Becker, told us that was nothing compared with what was I say "in ninety-eight?" that's an awesome thuught, to ci.uue. And can you see yourself writing "00" in your check- It used to he thai when At the lime, my K-year-old sell' calculated that I would book alter we get the new ones that are printed with 20 ? you'd hear ihal phrase, be 32 years old when it became the year 2000 and boy, did you'll think backward, to I think that was O-I.-L), Now that it's nearly here, of course Doesn't that seem so odd? I lie year l'J(K). I-'nr me, "turn I don't think that anymore. In books I've read that are set in the early part of this Happy New Year niihe century" still tonjutvs I also remember thinking about the year 2000 when I century, the characters would refer to the year 1900 as up images ui eohhlesiune was in hitih school and the wildly popular song "1999" by "ought," as in "Back in the year ought...." POPULAR POINTE SANTO DE SANIBEL LUSH TROPICAL SETTING W/LAKE VIEW EXPANSIVE AND CAPTIVATING street'*, horse-drawn car- the artist then still known as Prince was released. napes and the movie. '"Meet When he sanu, "We're gonna party like it's 1999," I Somehow "ought" sounds way too old fashioned for Me In St. Louis." thought. "What a wild year that's going to be." what's to come. Bette But now we need h> Now we're just a day away from it being 1999 and it is Zeigler So what will we call the year after the next one, and change our thinking so that Dawn pretty wild —- but in more freaky ways than I ever imag- turn oi the century mean> ined. (I'll save that commentary for another column.) what crazy events will it bring? the new millennium, and I Grodsky But what really has me in a ti/./y is how to refer to the can't believe it's just one comiiurceutun. (ITAI,)after it happens. Only time will tell. year away. Never mind these silly computer problems all the The first lime I can recall As I dooinsayefs are projecting. Whatever will we call the time (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island Reporter. She thinking about the year m which we're living? welcomes your,comments and suggestions. Give her a • 2 Bedroom 2 Bath • Sanibel, corner lot • Gulf views! Privacy abounds on West Gulf Drive 2000 was duruiii bicenlen- For Mime reason I can't bring myself to say or write call at 472-1587.) • Terrific weekly rental complex • Gorgeous caged pool • Attached office w/separate entrance see it • Grea! Gulf and courtyard views • Large, tropically landscaped lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, loft!. • Yours for only $520,000 unfurnished • Hardwood floors • Hot tub, fully enclosed lower level! Peter • Call DAVID L SCHULDENFREI, CRS, •$315,000 • This list goes on...$1,725,000! Ruth Wilkins GRI - evenings 466-0514 (981065) • Call BARBARA LAWSON at 472-5187 x 252 • Ask for JIM HALL at 472-5187x215 (970996) s I a n d voices (980775) Hamann
everyone for making the occasion a great "Out oi' Control" criticizing Andrew DEEP WATER CANAL HOME AMENITIES, LOCATION & VIEW ONE OF A KIND NEAR BEACH ESTATE Thanks for everything celebraUvin! Reding as not being a team player "and thai To tin- editor: is one reason why our city is now in such Ii is astoumliiu! lo me thai nearly a ijiiar- Sincerely, dire straits" is total nonsense. Your comments are welcome! ICT of a ccntur> has pawed since i was first Jean Isley Woodiing, Really, Reding has been here for two Sunibel Please address correspondence to: employed by our then, newborn city, ii has years and has everyone out of control? : truly been a privilege to play a small role in Quite an accomplishment! Carlene should : • ;••• .^etters;:ta;:tIie'Editor'' . ]-.. ? : the tender k>vmg care or' Sambel through look at the past administrations record • . •••.-;••.' Island Reporter •.: ••••'-•.•. Charlene the years I wish io thank the community Councilman Reding Ralph before attacking Reding. The Sanibel vot- Timothy for the professional and personal associa- ers certainly did. The voters spoke out at. Hansen tions and ii>r the precious memories. not out of control the polls with a landslide embarrassing Larqe ground level renovated Yacht Haven penthouse Over 1 acre of tropical landscaping To tht* editor: defeat of incumbent Wally Kain. Also, if Michigan home. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 3 bedroom, 2 bath with porch & laundry Gorgeous award winning pool Enclosed large garage & storage My retirement party on Dec. IS was a In regards to Carlene Brennen's letter Bob Davison had run he would have, no New air, new boat dock, new septic Elegant 3 bedroom, 3 bath home New carpet + updated kitchen Offered at $514,900 furnished $695,000 delight; my deep appreciation goes out li> {Island Reporter. Dec. 17) to the editor l> See Island voices, page 9 Great southern exposure pool. Only $386,000 Call POLLY COSYNS at 472-5187 x 225 (980006) ADA SHISSLER, GRI, 472-5187 x 254, 472-1422 Call JAMES or PENNY HETMANEK at 472-5187 (980467) x219(980136) TNI ISLAND REPORTER Roving reporter SOUTH SEAS TENNIS VILLAS HARBOUR LANE, OPEN WATER LOT LISTINGS The Island Reporter is Sanibel's official Ada James city newspaper of record, published each Queilion: Shissler • Huge cul de sac lot Hetmanek • Paved road Thursday with over 4,500 paid sub- • Cleared with dock scribers. This year, the Island Reporter • 150' water frontage $250,000 celebrates 25 years of service to the *§ yvuw Mew Vemw's ft?S'.i'^ > Call LINDA HOLLOWAY at 472-5187 x 234 Harry Z. David (981075) Pappas Emmons island communities. 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from the desk of the mayor ISLAND REPORTER • DECEMBER 31, 1998 Q 9 ^Island voices From page 6 Looking ahead, with or without doubt, received the same fate. He saved Only four others made it. Contrast this authority or authentication to the source of on stream" with any more of them, so that himself embarrassment by stepping down. with the first causeway meeting, heralded misinformation. In July a career- bureau- Another image appearing on the crystal mercial redevelopment", to mention a few. "at the end of the day" when the cliches are he utlkT il.i> I w.is follows that once a new The reality is the voters and most likely by a full week of flashing electric bill- crat engineer came and showed us pictures ball is the by now familiar term '"sewers." The lesson to be learned from this, clear all "off the table," it will be a "done deal" asked io make a manager is on hoard, we Reding were concerned about the game the boards erected on the Causeway, and which of a collapsed bridge which looked very This subject too covers a wide range of reader, is that the council has an extremely — "Badda boom, badda bing!" "Ya' know J.MICV* a> lo what slum Id expect him to administrative team was playing. Which brought in about 200 people. much like the three within our causeway. T issues on which progress needs to be made. full plate. Happily most of the issues have what I'm saying?" the rieu. \i\ir v.ill bun?.' ID the address many inter-related included distorted facts, favoritism, incom- And now, after doing almost all of the This was pure chaff, since our bridges Not only must the council keep the current been around awhile so the community has dtv council agenda. 'I'liriiinir issues laced by the council. petence, over spending, ambiguous regula- fact-finding - and all advertising - during were recently rated "adequate" - meaning Carl Stahleter program on track, but the related effluent at least has some knowledge of what they to nn trusty crystal hall, I For example, reeommenda- tions leading to favors for some and denials only the off-season, Commissioner that they are sound and, given proper main- disposal problem also needs to be quickly involve. The council, too, is fortunate in SanibeUPlymouth, Mass. was uriia/cd by the .sheer tions on organizational, for others and with team council rubber Grccnstcin says that public interest is lack- tenance, will remain so. But in addition resolved. having an alert, sophisticated and con- number of images and phras- budgetary and other house- stamping liberally administrative desires. ing. See how it works? this speaker was not a Lee DOT employee, Right behind sewers the term "cause- cerned citizenry that can provide input into es that appeared on that little keeping matters would be As far as out of control, well, council is nor had he done any work on our cause- way" appears. This complex issue promises solutions. In my opinion the citizens are gluhe. made by the new manager. back in control and functioning well. Don't U Encoding way; he was just some engineer who used Disturbed by to provide plenty of opportunity for public also fortunate in having a qualified city For your information, the Naturally, many, if not expect miracles right away; they have to to work for the Florida DOT. He went on all of the recommendations participation in working towards a solution council whose members are, to a person, Even after the public gains access, our iinageh resembled those that contend with the past goof ups. Some big to imply that, if rehabilitated, our causeway impeachment action will have input by individ- of the problem. For example, in addition to deeply committed problem solvers with the understanding of appear when your PC .screen changes will have to be made. wouldn't last more than 15 extra years. ual city council members the type of bridge to be built, there must interest of Sanibel at heart. the reality can be thwarted by the use of To the editor: is in the screen-saver inotlc. It's time for the minority group to stop Was there anything he didn't already as well as the general pub- also be a decision on the fate of the cause- Frankly I do not believe that we need a codes - also known as "euphemisms" by The price of liberty is eternal vigilance. The major differences crying and accept their loss of status and know? lie. The adoption of any way islands. A related matter involves the crystal ball to reach the conclusion that those who are in denial about their true pur- I am profoundly disturbed by the impeach- between the performance of self-interest, if any, within the city, and The biggest spoof of all has been the policy without input by the future of Bunche Beach and how it fits into Sanibel will fare quite well in the months pose. ment action of Dec. 19. I consider it a my crystal hull and a PC is give a final going away party to their insinuation that the Lee DOT is following community is simply not the causeway equation. ahead. That being the case, does anybody . Regarding the Causeway, a key code is: breach of trust with the American citizenry the large volume of mes- friends and be done with it. "PD&E". Supposedly meaning an innocu- the majority will of Lee County citizens. and an affront to our Constitution. the way things are done on Sanibel. Policy At this point, a jumble of phrases is want lo buy a used crystal ball that can still * sages tliat appeared tin the crystal ball. ous Planning, Design & Environmental Nobody voted for any Lee DOT bureau- Most Constitutional scholars agree that and budgetary decisions will also need to beginning to overload my crystal ball to the deal with issues less complicated than The most frequently appearing word, Larry Bator study, what it really means is: "beginning crats, and the call for a new causeway came High Crimes and Misdemeanors means be made on diverse issues ranging from point where it is starting to fail. Before I guessing what the new year will contribute simply .stated, is "city manager." This Cape Coral/Sanibel of a major new Causeway project". Lee not from the public but from consulting treason, bribery, etc., committed as a direct, bicycle paths, to wetland acquisition and lose the picture entirely, I see a few other to the council agenda? phrase serves to remind us that the hiring DOT helps the deception along by "not rul- engineers who design bridges. We already official act by any government officer, hurricane preparedness, to mention but a phrases dimly appearing, such as "beach (Bob Janes is the mayor of the city of of a new city manager is the most immedi- ing out the no-build option", but this is caught the Lee DOT dead-to-rights on their resulting in betrayal of the United States of few. renourishment", "town center", and "com- Sanibel). ate and important task of the new year. It Cheers to letter writer hogwash; the only justification for a PD&E prior claim that local boaters wanted a America. President Clinton's private and To the Editor: is that they have already determined that a fixed span to replace the drawbridge; last personal act, even if considered morally Cheers to islander Leslie Cook for her big new project is needed. summer their own survey indicated that reprehensible or legally evasive, does not letter challenging the Lee Commissioners The other code phrase is "fixed span", Lee boaters in reality favor the drawbridge. rise to the level of High Crimes and Community to "get real" about the Sanibel Causeway. which actually means: "at least 80-foot- Likewise, their claim that "the environmen- Misdemeanors. You go, girl! The time for more reality high bridge". This is because any fixed tal experts" demand the removal of the 1 hold no brief for William Jefferson the Tamiarni Tale Tellers (TTT) during the March, magical transformations and multi-media presentation entitled, "Bird is now, particularly considering recent span would be at least three times higher Causeway Islands was debunked when Clinton. History will determine the status No CROW coming year have been announced. enchantments; April, environmental stories Diversity and Conservation in Florida" by escapades of the Sanibel Planning than the current drawbridge, to permit local we provided a panel of real experts; the of his presidency. According to TTT spokesperson Bert for Earth Day; May, stories behind props ornithologist Gian Basili, Thursday, Jan 7 Commission. Both they and the Lee sailboat traffic. So Councilman Reding handful of scientists who have actually per- The recent, shocking display of mean- four tomorrow MacCarry of Sanibel, the southwest Florida such as photos, keepsakes, mementos or at 8 p.m. at the Sanibel community Center. Department of Transportation (Lee DOT) had it pegged from the start; a fixed-span formed studies in San Carlos Bay. They spirited partisanship and hypocrisy, howev- There will be no Care and storytelling group members are asked to ordinary objects kept "just for the memo- "We're going to take a look at some have obstructed both the public's ability to and a high bridge are one-and-the- same. said we need between 5 and 10 years of er, bodes ill for the future of our country. Rehabilitation of Wildlife tour Friday, Jan. learn a new story for each of the sessions. ries;" June, wisdom tales; July and August, challenges and success stories in our bird understand and also to participate in the Remember this when the Referendum Vote additional study to understand the islands Even our own moderate Republican, liber- 1. Tours will resume Sunday, Jan. 3 at 1 "While most of our members tell folk many favorite stories for these two vaca- populations," said Basili, who is an decision-making to which we are entitled. comes up! adequately. ally leaning Porter Goss was stampeded p.m. tales, some recount personal stories and tion months; September, biographical sto- ornithologist and researcher with the Their modus opcrandi is encompassed (Incidentally, last spring both the Coast So Lee DOT's rush to design a new pro- into compliance. various anecdotes," said MacCarry. ries; October, supernatural creatures; Florida Audubon Society. Basili will show by the word cryptography, based on the Guard, who specifies the height require- ject is actually environmentally irresponsi- Our founding fathers, in their infinite Tale Tellers plan The 1999 theme schedule is as follows: November, food stories; and December, slides and video and discuss birdirig trends Latin root meaning "to hide". ment and Lee DOT, who has vessel- and ble. Solution: always get a second opinion. wisdom, recognized that checks and bal- January, new beginnings, tasks or quests; seasonal and traditional holiday stories, in both Florida and the tropics, with an Cryptography is a common practice of bridge- tender logs, each claimed not to be The above are ways in which govern- ances between the three branches of gov- programs for 1999 February, stories about people, events, or either personal or folklore. emphasis on shorebirds, the Florida scrub almost all bureaucracy, because you don't able to find anything for us in their files; ment becomes "they" instead of the "we" ernment, were necessary for the proper Story themes for monthly meetings of happenings on the calendar for the month; TTT meets the third Thursday of each jay and neo-tropical migrants. need to cover your a- if you can manage to access denied. Later, of course they some- which it is supposed to be. If ever an management of America. We may now month, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Court, hide it completely. These methods have how came up with the goods for their own Island issue demanded that these be nipped have emasculated one third of that balance, 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers. Its The Sanibel/Captiva Audubon Society been - and are still being - used on us, presentations.) in the bud, it is the decision on the future of the presidency. sessions are free and open to the public meets weekly on Thursdays at 8 p.m albeit without the need for any high-tech- the Causeway. City Council needs to take COME & WATCH THE DOLPHINS PLAY! with both tellers and listeners welcome. through March at the Sanibel Community nology. Here arc the four main techniques: m Chaffing over fact-finding from the Planning • What is to stop any tyrannical or puri- For information, phone 472-1781. Center, 2173 Periwinkle Way. Suggested When an item cannot be suppressed, it Commission, and we must demand a fair tanical majority, for whatever reason, from donation is $2. For more information, con- M Denying access can still be buried within a mass of irrele- and open hearing of it. drumming up impeachment charges of any First Audubon lecture tact program chairman David Meardon at In an "open" society, access is supposed vant, contradictory or just plain false state- future president? Find a human fallibility, The Sanibel/Captiva Audubon Society 472-23-46 or visit the.chapter's web site at * to be unrestricted, so bureaucracies throw ments. Chaffing includes all scare-tactics, Matt Stein, send in the pit bulls and attack. The busi- kicks off its 1999 program series with a www.sancap.com/audubon/. up procedural obstacles to make it as costly foremost among which has been the warn- Sanibel ness of government grinds to a halt, mak- as possible. The latest example: To attend ing of a direct strike by a Category-3 hurri- ing mountains of mole hills. To hell with the Planning Commission "open" discus- cane, with 7-foot storm surge. Such an responsibility, with reason, with respect; sion, we had first to wait all day on 12/8 in event would wreck any causeway we will we want moral infallibility. Let's elect the vain; without prior notice the discussion ever have, so this "consideration" and its New Year's resolution: Rev. Pal Robertson. If he can control hurri- was postponed until the next meeting. The sister-show about the Dauphin Island cata- canes, he surely can command all us sin- Commission then announced nothing about strophe were both totally irrelevant. In the No more cliches ners. !£**, "fij*
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rocks ii fl Pave f Staff Writer iii in ilu'ii \\s\h 'I1N llV;p' i'^'ennui. i -daud ini.isiii.ui Ihiinr- 111;U \'. hj **v I rtf.m and his hand have the ideal ::\:i w or!. Il-.l.i ;iml j''^,^ !i as the IIOUM.' band at Chadw id.1- ni(.'iii..:!u'i io<. aU-d ,n I. apUva s Smith Sea:- i"'lanlalion. Ti•• iii.:.»!H will in.' lid exception. Special -..iiiesi-- Mar!, "tli • Shark" Macomber and I'.obiy., '"Su'_'ai 1 i;v," Lin/, ••.viii MI;, Morgan on stage lor a roek-.iiid-roil New Year'1- i:.\v i he t, ^trava^ii/a. ! Iv ai<.l Maconiher's act features hits in Llvi.- i"*i--..- - -1 *..- %. tiic lioi I' his a>ic Beatles. Rny Orhison, the Animals and tin.' Roll in-.: Sionev l.ilHH'. Lut/ plays his harmonica ;n a "'sweet." str.iisihi stvis:-, R'hoiil Neuik. including hoiSi llic tipjii'i and lower i.njiavcs ucati Kentiickv Mortran said. "We have aver 400 suinis in uiir ii.'|icr- 1I iii) iu leach grade 5 and (1 in iniro, raiuniiL' lioiii .lames Brown h> Smash Moulh''. •public winch he luu;:liin:!lv rcn,:r-- to 'Walkinu on the Sun' fan alternative pup SIIIH1.1 i- We do irun duo." standards like 'My Romance' by Rosier^ ami [i:ii. InciUitallv. ? lorvMii decided !o in Ac music Ins fiill- lira/.ilian music. Molown and Sberyi Crow." time i.areer and he weii"-.ei.-ll on the road playing nightclubs, Singer, smijiwritcr and siuiiarisi, Monian desciibes ins les'.aur.'tnts and re.soit:- from Los Angeles to Haiiiior. persimai style of music as "'.lames Tavior -.joes to the Maine, He's (ipened lor or placed with "he Beach Boys, i beach." Though he's sometimes compared to Jimmy liarrv Maailoiv, Air Supply, .foe Cocker. George C'arlin. We are just a Imz here over our new Southmont Cove Bullet, he said his songs are more thoughtful and not as David Brenner. Cure i'rairie League and the Lar! Scruggs humorous as Buffet's. Review. More recently, lie's made music with Jimmy Mil had I'istHlu condominiums! With Lexington Country Club jus! steps Morgan has recorded three albums of original work. He Buflett, Little Feat and B.J. Thomas and Mike Reid. Island musician Danny Morgan and his band said his album tilled "Beach Life" is probably the most Along with performing at Chadwicks. Morgan sings his will be hosting special guests Mark "the awa>; its like livin" at ihe Ritz! You get: to choose from ^, popular locally because it includes the songs "Sanibel folk songs on Captiva Cruises boat tours before he begins Shark" Macomber and Bobby "Sugarlips" Sunset" and "Oh, Captiva." his night-time performances at South Seas Plantation. Lotz at Chadwicks nightclub tonight. two and three bedrooms, four Boor plans... all His other albums are "Danny Morgan" and "Captiva Hxeept for an occasional cancellation due to charters or whether as an artist on a label or a writer. There are a lot of Moon," from which the song "Dark Eyes" was used in the bad weather, he plays seven days a week on the lour boats. people trying to get seats at those tables and there are not internationally distributed movie "Ski School." "I don't take a lot of time off for vacation," he said. many seats. The politics are unbelievable. The cost is over- with screened lanais, great kitchens. GE appliances, i Morgan sings lead vocals and plays acoustic and syn- "But I lake a break each day to walk on the beach, ride a whelming, both financially and in time and energy." thesizer guitars. On the "synth" guitar, he can evoke the bike or play tennis — to remember why I came here. One Chadwicks Restaurant and Lounge is located outside ceramic tile foyers, marble vanity tops... and every view sounds of flute and steel drums. His band is comprised of hour's worth of vacation a day adds up." the entrance to South Seas Plantation on Captiva. The David Dust, who sings and plays lead and bass guitar; "I'm extremely happy to he doing what I'm doing," he entertainment runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is is terrific. The best news? Southmont Cove is readyt o drummer Mark Sturman; and "two girl singers" — Taire said. "I kind of came to a realization about the big time, $5. move into today... theres no waiting! Isn't that nifty? AARP chapter to meet next Friday Island Seniors Genealogy Club to meet Whats really nifty are the prices. The Island Seniors Genealogy Club numerous area genealogical societies and The American Association of Retired FISH and services available to seniors on will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m. at is a facilitator of genealogical study. The Persons Chapter 3678 will meet at 1:30 Sanibel and Captiva. the Civic Center, 2401 Library Way. If group is starting its activities for the sea- They stm in the low $100$. ForOountiy Club living! p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the Island Civic Everyone is invited to the meeting and you ever wanted to shake your family son; this is a good time to join folks Center. refreshments will be served. The civic cen- tree, this is the group to help. The meeting "shaking" their family trees. Who'd believe it? Better hurt)' honey, these won't The guest speaker will be Abe Lerner of ter is at the intersection of Library Way on Tuesday will feature Carolyn Ford of For further information, call Barbara Friends In Service Here. He'll talk about and Palm Ridge Road. Cape Coral. Ford has been active in King, 395-0302. last. And remember, there's no waiting!
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*• (941) 472-5187 x 215 • (800) 553-7338 E maikjimhali®viprealty.com Find Your Place With Internet http://www.viprealty.com ISLAND REPORTER J DECEMBER 31, 1998 J 15 Birdlng book about Ding' Darling now out (lulilttr's tuitu: This is part »J mtr nniliniiina wries on j "A. Ouuie to Birding on Wildlife just been put up along the drive. island welt \itc\.) The Ding Darling Wildlife Society is a non-profit '• Drive." hv lames Honru'r. J.N. *THn,u" For {.'Xiunple at the one-tenth mile cooperating association dedicated to preserving the j Darling Nanoii;d Wildlife Kefujv vulun- By Gwenda Hivlt-Vlvinftits marker, Hooper points out visitors often i leer and hiruim; t-xpert. ha\ just been sight anliiniiiis. tricolorecl herons and iX't'W.s Editor wildlifeand habitat in the J.N. Ding Darling National Refuge Education Center | published and is now ;t\ ailabk- in the snowy egrets feeding and roosting in the Wildlife Reluge on Sanibel Island, Florida. Although | refuge bookstore. "A great site!!!! I visited the park itself and I fell By Gwenda Hiett-Clements additional services not funded by the gov- mangroves. Hooper takes the visitor all in love with it and I, therefore, searched for it on the Refuge is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife News Editor ernment. "The (wildlife) society had long want- along the 4-1/2-mile, one-way drive with the web. It is a nice, well-kept site. Great job. I'll Service, interested citizens formed this local, Gene Steele. chairman of the project's ed to have a guide spot-ilk' to the refuge." detailed land descriptions and accounts of see you at the park next year." independent society to assist the Service in their eople are now beginning to see fund-raising efforts, explained the theme of said Marilyn Hooper, the author's wife. birds sighted in each area. — Joseph Breitwieser, Darien, Conn. the progress being made on the visitor education at the refuge used to be The guide includes information ahout At the buck of the guide is a bird educational efforts and to provide additional Pnew Education Center at the J.N. "learn to look" to keep people from harass- the refuge and tips for good birding. Tips checklist designed to be informative and "Have visited many years in the past. I remem- services to the ever-growing number of visitors to "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge ing the animals. include information about the best times simple to use. ft is arranged in the order and they have questions. ol' the year to bird at the refuge and the ber an exhausting bike trip through 'Ding' Darling the refuge. "Now we are thinking 'look to learn' in established by the American but we saw an osprey eating a very large fish in a One of the major ones — Are my tax the new center," he said. "Now we are importance of the tide level, the lime of Ornithological Union. Symbols indicate dollars going for this? — is answered right teaching. We anticipate with the new facil- day and the weather. The book serves as seasonal appearance and seasonal abun- tree. Looking forward to taking our daughter Ever wondered when the best time to bird there in Spring '99." up front. No. All funds to construct the ity there will be a marked increase in the a trail guide beginning with visitors set- dance. All money from sale of the book — Brent Kingseed, Gallon, Ohio the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR? Or where the education center are being raised by mem- percentage of visitors who stop in the edu- ting their odometers al 00 miles at the goes to the building of the new Center for bers of the private, non-profit "Ding" cation center." entrance of Wildlife Drive. Hooper high- Education, which is being funded entirely best spot is during a certain time of day. lights areas at tenths of the mile indica- "This is a wonderfully fascinating site and 1 Darling Wildlife Society. Steele explained the society's motiva- by private donations. tors that, according to the author, have was very impressed with the amount and quality Now there is a book that anwers all of those Then follows the next question: Aren't tion for funding the building project was — Gwenda Hiett-Clements of the content. I will be traveling with my husband questions. Click here to find out more!! the Wildlife Society and the refuge the the lack of space in the current visitors' to Florida in the upcoming week and we will be same thing? The answer again, no. center. Currently most people go along staying in Matlacha for a few days and I am look- # The refuge is part of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Drive without stopping in the visi- Island Water Assocation to offer free native plants tors' center. ing forward to visiting this very special place. Please sign our Guest Book! Wildlife Service's system of national parks Starting Monday, Jan. 4 through wear protective clothing (gloves and socks) Thank you for this valuable information." and national refuges. Employee salaries "The members of the society and con- Sunday, Jan. 10 there will be a plant since there is poison ivy in the dig area. tributors to the fund believe in what they — Annette Skaroff, Quakertown, Penn. and refuge upkeep are allocated through dig/giveaway at The Isiand Water You may dig plants between the hours are doing. They believe education is an View Our Guest Book! the U.S. Department of the Interior. Association located at 3651 Sanibcl- of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through activity that should take place and by giv- The society is a volunteer support group Captiva Road, across from the J. N. "Ding" Friday. Please come to the main office and ing tnoney they can be of help. They want hether they just surfed on to the silt;, heard formed on island and incorporated for non- National Wildlife Refuge). The plants are a staff member will assist you. If you wish Courtesy "Ding" Darlinf Wildlife Society to provide a legacy for they grandchildren about it by word of mouth, or were searching profit status in 1982. Its goal is to increase being removed to provide space for the to dig for your plants on the weekend, the and their grandchildren," Steele said. deliberately for it, those who found the The home page of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society's web site — visitors' understanding of the natural histo- construction of the injection well. Plant gate will have to be unlocked, so please W ry and the environment of the refuge, and Pete Ingham, president of the Wildlife "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society's web page at www.ding- www.dingdarlingsociety.org — has a picture by James Hooper of a great blue heron and i types include sea grapes, coffee plants, call ahead at 472-2113, ext. 257 and some- darlingsoctcty.org were iilad they had found it, as evi- moving reflection, achieved by Java applet. to preserve the wildlife and habitat in the Society, said, "The goal is to have every- ferns and many other native plants, both one will assist you. thing in place by Oct. 16, 1999 for the denced by their comments left uu the site's Guest Book. Electric (Cooperative) and they offered the use of their winning political cartoonist, for whom the refuge is named refuge. The society works to assist the small and large. You or your landscaper Call Dick Derowitsch at 472-2113, ext. The site provides access to information on many aspects server Inter Line to us for free. The success of the society Hooper said, "We arc trying not to have a static web refuge in educational efforts and to provide !> See Center, page 16 must dig these plants yourselves, so please 129. of ihe J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Reluge and has come through the volunteer effort and this is an exten- site. Various people contribute to the site. We want it to be the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Sociely. sion ol that. The site is very much a total volunteer effort." up to dale. We are changing things all the time. We have Society board member Marilyn Hooper, custodian of As Hooper explained, the site is not static; it changes had various features over the years. For a while we had an CHR awarded (he web site, said, '"The intent of the site is to get the mes- with current society and reluge information, but the core of opportunity for photographers to feature their photography sage out there about the reluge and the society. Many, the site remains the same. taken in the refuge. A variety of people contribute articles, $1,600 grant when they first learn of the society, don't understand it is The section on the Wildlife Society explains its forma- we've had ones on the Bailey Tract and Wildlife Drive " Community Housing separate from the refuge. This is a society weh site with the tion in I9K2 and lists its goals and accomplishments, A key part of the site, the Center for Education, gives and Resources. Inc. purpose to promote Ihe refuge." including developing educational materials, providing vol- background and updates progress on the under-conslruc announced that it is the Text on the home page of the web site explains the unteers for refuge tasks, funding radio broadcast systems, tion center next to the current Visitors' Center. recipient of $1,600 in grant Wildlife Society is a non-profit association "dedicated to purchasing binoculars for visitor use and operating the A news section features current refuge information. funds from the Southwest preserving the wildlife and habitat" in the refuge. And, refuge bookstore. There is also an on-line opportunity to Currently a picture of this year's winning Duck Stamp and Florida Community although the refuge is a part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife join the society. information about its artist, Robert Steiner, appear in that Foundation, a philanthrop- Service, the society is a local, independent organization "We've gotten several membership applications from area. ic foundation located in formed to assist in refuge educational efforts and to pro- the web and lots of comments on our guest book We have Winning photographs from the society's annual contest Lee County. The funds will vide additional services to visitors to the refuge. a tracker on the site now which indicates the number of are also on display at the site for those who could not get to be used to assist Below Hooper explained the site came to be about three years visitors we have and where they are from. We get visits the Visitors' Center to see the prints. Market Rale Housing ten- ago when the society's push to raise funds for the refuge's from all over the world. I'd say we are averaging 25 visits "One of the requirements in this year's contest was for1' ants meet the si/able cost new Center for Education, which the society has planned a day." the photographers to provide a 4 -by-6 print to be scanned | of preschool expenses for to meet the needs of the growing number of visitors to the Clicking on the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR selection for the site," Hooper said. "We put an application on thw their pre-kindergarten-aged refuge. gives background information about the refuge and impor- site for those who wanted to enter the contest We received J children. Disbursement of these grant funds over the "A discussion for the need of a web site came up at a tant tacts including location, days and hours of operation, one from someone in Japan. I guess if he had been here at ,t hoard meeting. One of my sons had been doing web sites entrance fees and trail lengths. the refuge and taken a picture that would have worked next 12 months will not so I said, TH talk to him and see what we can do.' Then Another core section of the site contains information (All contest photos must have been taken at the Refuge.)" only help prepare the chil- another board member got in touch with Lee County about J.N. "Ding" Darling, the legendary Pulitzer Prize Hooper makes changes on the site by e-mailing her son j dren lor school, but also will enable BMRH parents David in Columbus, Ohio, and attaching any articles and 't
to work outside of the at pictures. He, in turn, puts them on the web. ' V . ' ' * "'* ' *JL . • . ."j fc " JLfc - She said, "I recently got a scanner so I send pictures] home. that way. As my son said, before they had to go by 'snail' CHR administers mail.'" Sanibel's Below Market The site also provides links to other island organization Rate Housing program sites such as the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum, th under contract to the city. qo crazy Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce and the There are currently 41 Sanibel Public Library. A separate links section lists relat- homes in the program. the new ed wildlife sites across the nation. They include a link to Sanibel residents who are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Home Page, the National • interested in learning more sleep-aBTatf€[ Audubon Society, and the most recent addition, the about the program and the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program. | future units should contact don t take out your garbage Cyndie Hoegutt in the CHR office "or call 472- E-mail to [email protected] comes to Hooper She | 1189. said mail mostly consists of complimentary comments^, THERE WILL BE NO GARBAGE COLLECTIONS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, about the site or the refuge. w, ALL COLLECTIONS NORMALLY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DEC 3 l ST "Now and then I get queries for information," she said. | BOAT "The funniest one I ever got was for someone hoping to WILL BE COLLECTED ON SATURDAY, THE DAY AFTER NEW YEAR'S DAY. stay at 'Ding' Darling and wanted to know if I could help them. I guess they were thinking it's a national park. And, RIDES
THKSE CHAHOTS ARE FOR AU. UNINCORPORATED LEE COUNTY RESIDENTS AMD BUSINESSES sometimes I get job application requests from those who to Cabbage Key, Sayo testa THEY ARE FOR ALL COLLECTIONS INCLUDING OAHBAOE, RECTCUNO. AND HORTICULTURE confuse the society with the refuge.. I just pass those on. and Itorth Captiva "It is very much a society web site. Everyone on the 472*5800 ALL SIHOUS FAMILY RESIDENTS CAN PLACE CHRISTMAS TREES OUT board contributes in some way. It is a working board, a OH THEIR YARD WASTE COLLECTION DAY. TH£Y WILL BE PICKED UP AT HO CHARO6. It's the heart of every hospital, the cardiology department. We've got a staff of expert cardiologists, very active and able group. I just happened to have l^ Jensen's Marina computer connections. Some board members are very j Captiva Island along with access to the very latest equipment. In many ways your good health begins with a healthy computer literate and others not at all, so we printed ""t ; heart and we can help you keep it that way. pages lor everyone so they have all seen the site and have j Make an appointment for a heart check. VTHEs&;AFie NOT •AcctPTfcciviN.QUB •RECYCLING; P>PI<3CSRAM; ^NDXAOSE."' commented on it," Hooper said. RENT Concerning the site's future, Hooper said, "We ho|W that when the new,visitors' center is up and running we cm BOATS PLEASE CALL YOUR OARBAOE HAULING COMPANY WITH ANY QUESTION*" make the site more interactive. But my son said, when w- Southwest Florida Jennings - 283-2288 1 go interactive, that's when we'll may need more paid P'' ^ Fishing a SftelUng Gulf Disposal - 334-4115 Kimmins Recycling - 43 7-1994 Closest to fessional service. Right now everything is without cost. lt| Outer islands Regional Medical Center a total volunteer effort with the writing and the construc- tion of the site." 2727 Winkler Avenue, Fort Myers Jensen's Marina 939-1147 Captiva Island 16 J DECEMBER 31, 1998 J ISLAND REPORTER Center From page 1 •> Clubs round the islands annual retuiif celebration of J.N. "Ding" "Ding" Darling, the U.S. Rsli and Wildlife D.trlina's liirtfulay. We art- ahe.td of sciied Service and the island iel'tme. Award nomination ulc on constnujlioii. We arc hupim; Shu Anchor exhibits —• including "Ding's ABWA meets huililim: will he dune In MLiivh. Tlu: ifcuil- Studio." "'The CIuimmR; Estuary" and "The The American Business Women's deadline soon Sine is May I and I think we'll make ih.it U.S. l-'ish and Wildlife Service" —- will Association of Sanibel-Captiva held its without any iJit'iKultiev We will tiiiahzc provide a foundation for information that monthly meeting and holiday gift-exchange Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva has cre- tlic drawings tur the exhibits in ktle appeal* throughout the exhibit as a whole. party at the Sundial resort on Dec. X. ated the Jean Wigley Community Angel January. Alter lh.it. A Discovery Room will provide a variety Members invited Carey Scott, director Award which will honor an outstanding hids ID fabricate (lie ol interactive activities for all family mem- of volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. island woman volunteer each year. Wigley, exliiliils will j;it out." bers. The Birders' Room features common Lee County, anil Marge Meek, the volun- who volunteered on island and in Lee Of (he S2 2 million refuge birds and educational exhibits. The teer chairing the Women's Build, to speak County, lived on Sanibel with her husband needed. Steele lepuited m, theater/lecture hall will be used as an activ- about the upcoming Women's Build that Bob. She died last year after a 17-year bat- that SI.4 lias been ity area. The theater in the current center will take place on Feb. 5. Members enthu- tle with cancer. raised at this point. will be kept as a lecture hall and the cur- siastically signed up fro ABWA Day, when In its first year and in years thereafter, "This is an all-vol- rent exhibit areas will be converted to the club will take to the roof and the walls the award will honor a full- or part-time unteer effort with 94 refuge offices. and help build a home for a single mother island woman who has made a significant cents of every dollar The work of the Wildlife Society does and her children. impact through her volunteerism on the donated going to the not stop on island. Molly Krival is the soci- ABWA is an organization of business islands or in Lee County. project. We are using b P. Ingham ety's representative in its national outreach women of diverse occupations that pro- Deadline for nominations is January 4. percent or less on administration," Siecle program, which helps individuals start vides opportunities to help people grow A community-based selection committee said. cooperative societies at other refuges both personally and professionally. This will review the nominations. The recipient He noted the efforts of Kip Koss, across the nation. project is of great interest to them and their of the first Jean Wigley Community Angel Darling's grandson, as chairman of the "We are the only friends group that has support was immediately heard in their Award will be honored April 11 at an event exhibits' committee and Dick Hulit, chair- a line-item budget for outreach expenses. applause for the project. Members are in open to all at the Sanibel Community man of the building project, have been out- Most are covered by Fish and Wildlife, but the process of learning construction skills. Association. Uhler explained the winner standing. our budget picks up extras. That is indica- The Women's Build will bring together will receive an award designed by island "The general contractor and the con- tive of our commitment to help other more than 300 women, most of whom have artist Lucas Century and a cash donation to struction workers are doing a marvelous friends groups get started," Krival said. never built a house before. But there will the organization of their choice. Photos/Special to the Reporter job," he added. Krival, along with Refuge Manager Lou be plenty of help from women who have, People wanting to nominate an "island In particular, he noted the society's Hinds, has been around the nation, visiting and by the end of February the house will angel" who has made a difference can get ABOVE: Santa delivers a bicycle with style. appreciation for Sony Corporation's partic- refuges including trips to Alaska, North become a home for the new owner. Women an application at the Sanibel/Captiva A ipation in the project. Dakota, Oregon and Long Island. N.Y. interested in helping should contact Sue Conservation Foundation, Care & "Sony is providing equipment at cost to "Lou and I go out to the refuge that Talbot, 267-4437. Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Frinds in us and Media Tech, their Southeast Florida wants to start a group," she said. "We bring ABWA meets monthly on the second Service Here, the Barrier Island Group for distributor, to do the installation," Steele the staff and people together to help them Tuesday at the Sundial Beach Resort on the ARts, the Sanibel or Captiva library, TOP LEFT: Santa said. "That includes a three-gun camera, get started. This is in its third year as a for- Middle Gulf Drive. Networking begins at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife poses with two of his monitors in the exhibits, the sound system, mal operation. It has been sort of an infor- 5:30 p.m. with the dinner meeting starling Refuge, the Sanibel Community House, the helpers, Kiwanis speakers, screens ... a lot equipment for mal arrangement and I persuaded the hoard at 6:30 p.m. Call Tracy Kimpel at 466- Captiva Civic Association , and at any members Bob Sandin interactive exhibits." to get a national training course in place. 0548 or Nancy Barnes at 472-4437 for island church or from any Zonta member. and Bob Boswell. The new Education Center will lead The National Wildlife Refuge Association, more information about ABWA. For information call 472-3817. visitors through a series of mangrove which supports refuge personnel and vol- LEFT: Santa with a islands to explore the animals, plants and unteers, provides a training program. Lee County EMS people that are a part of the natural and "This society, for a long time, has been worker. human history of the refuge. An introduc- considered the model for others to follow. tory exhibit provides a quick look at the We were one of the first. ... There is a lot key players in the center: Jay Norwood of pride involved in the society." Pictured (1 to r) are American Business F°\ r"K Fk r\ • s • Women's Association members Carry We welcome Scott, Jarill Ristine, CmBEUEVfiBLE president of your JEAN l£ BOEUF Sanibel/Captiva ABWA, and Marge r TOP: Allison Griswold, of Springfield, Oh., submissions NOW OPEN MON-SAT Meek. putts as Bethany Griswold and Carlee LUNCH 11:00-2:00 Schwarz look on during the annual Holiday Miniature Golf Tournament of the Islands at fo Around the DINNER-5:30-9:00 the Sanibel Community Center, Tuesday. ABOVE: Ben Schwarz attempts one of the islands! Special to the. Reporter more challenging shots.
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Historical notes r • Out S about nun It'll anywhere in the U.S. I'm an additional $5 shipping Clubs & organizations Mile Marker 3 Optimist Club of Sanibcl-Captivn Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Anholt to sign history books ami handlim.'. Checks aiv tn h: imule payable In "City of Sanibel-Captiva Road 7: ?() a.m. breakfast meeting 8 p.m. last Tuesday each monlh Author IK'Uy Anholi will icsunu.' ;mii)'.:i,iphin!: her bunk Sanilk'l H"nk." AA 472-9979 Second Tuesday each monlh Oct.-May "S.inihcl's llii.tdry" <>n TiuirMl.sv ultcintuxis S'mni 2 t<> -I '(hi? aiitluu a-4,s ihai an> spivilit woulini! ur tucssayu At least one meeting every day Sanibel Chowder Company Sanibel Community Center p.m. a! ilk" Hi'iinnc.il MII>CUIII .'incl V'iJLisro. the buyer would like inelutletl he written out in advance 275-5111 (24 hours) Caregivers Support Group 472-3I21 Visitors welcome The pu:lori.il hi-iloiy depicUfsi' tho tk'wlnpmcnf of and handed to tu-i at ihe st;.:ninu. sponsored by FISH 472-4094 1 Satiibi. ! Shiam! )•• '-[HniMireil jismtly h> ihc uiv and ii* The Historieal Village i- open Wednesday through Al-Anon Meets third Monday each month Rotary 1 1 Iii>i!incai Presci' -iiiinn (.'dtniiiilU'i.. ittitrkin;i the i'Mli Sauiiday e.ieh week !'i<>m 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays For those affected by someone else's Ruth Haniiinn's house 7:41) a.m. Friday Sanibel Island Tarpon Club l i; annnvr-.aiv (!<'"''» - IV. .>M.ii fin.'i.i!\'>. im.'i'i'i'ur.Wi.m. t'iniii I in 4 p.m. Sunday. Jan. .' is (lie la-4 day that refresh" drinking I :>! 5 Buntim; Lain.* Hungry Heron d:30 p.m. second Thursday each Aii'loll. luv'iil '.wiU'i, Iti'.lnriafi And ;uv)i>li.'t.'Ii>.^ist, lut-, inciib- will he served at the team room ihi.s season. The • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday 472-003.S Visiting Kotaiians and month prfuliiCi'd a csiilcchir-,' .nitlu.'it'i!', ot viniiSije phoinuruphs e.ntire Village will he closed New Year';* Live and Day. at noon others Mf welcome March-July .Kii! rlitrri lets liio picuifi--. u.'il if if Mm*, with nisi i-mmd! Sanibel Community Church Committee of Neighborhood 472-2WS0 472-2656 ciifrtixniiii! Ur |i:,u.| ihi: jcadcr .aloiip, 275-5111 Associations (CONA) 1 AT RIGHT: Betty Anholt tfets ready to sign ill ,." ,nuli)i:i'dph SOV-CIHIIS ;iiv availaflU' In ilii •:-,•.' who her hook "Sanibul'.s History" while Muriel 1 1:30 a.m. luncheon meeting Sanibel Community Association ahead) nt'.n itiL' (HU)K and to (hoso buying a vopy. The cost Vecnschoten oversees the project at American Association first Wednesday each month 5:30 p.m. happy hour is S'lii a))d ii is lur :-..ak* otilv at Uic Samhel HiMuncu] Sanibel's Historical Village. of Retired Persons (AARP) Open to the public Dinner aiifl program October-May Village, 950 Ditnldp Road. -17?- Us IS. 'The bm
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Call Margie today for a free copy of her personal Office: ' (941)472-15 1 brochure to learn more about o o o. o o c Toll Free: (800) 233-88' 9 her service and why she is 5wimwear \ the ideal professional to help you capture the magic of the For ^^IfiJE*/ Realty, Ine. Sanibel and Captiva lifestyle. Every Woman 1019 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel FL • 33957 1 '.i'. )•;.'. Stepping Out ,j DFCEMOHRII 19:]B ,1 ISLAND REPORTER On the Island | SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING BIG Arts COUNCIL CHAMBER (MucKENZIE HALL) 900 Dunlop road 800 DUNLOP ROAD y s i n e s s r 395-0900 JANUARY 5, 1999 Keogh's art interest came early, flourished later ;{;..! AM. I tv.:: ai':mij;ni P!«..J»:e^if A!F;t!i.ii!,;«r - < V.mciin:;-!i-,l>..-t , li.-i',:. Ongoing workshops 1 In art, crafts, C<»ivt'ei,-iln>li i'i' >\ .M^-iUI.'inu-J HOSOHlMi < lAh'.Y A. PHUT. ON Hi* Realtors install board By Jill Goodman K e o g h ilia! 1 fixed up as a studio ami I try to painl every HI-riRI'Mt-'sr AS CITV MANA.OER; IiXMUiSSlM i IHL 1>H.'VH H Hi' OF 'I HI music, dance, yoga, f.i,H'MriI. 'I HI- ADMINISIKA'IION AND lilt (U-Stm-M IK Oi rHI- CITY Oi The S,iiiibt;l;'C;ij)l!va Islands Staff Writer explained that her day there," she said. hAMHKL I-OH HIS UIIHHIL, IJU.Kit-.NI ANi) <.<)MI'H 11-N I St-.UVICl: IJ> IKlNtJ AwkiatHUi of Realtors field Us installation paintings are noi liberal arts Nut unlike an actor stepping on the stage. and classes for HISTENUUU winrmi-tTiY; ANin'Roviuir-iti AN I'Ti-Tf.rnvi-u.vtt-:. and awards hiiitjncl at llie Dunes (iull' & sland artist, Mary Keogh who is cur- necessarily repre- Keogli says starting a new painting is a daunting' youngsters i. Kihhi; Comments (Maximum tune allotted, 20 minuic*. wish j limitation oi 5 minutes per Tennis Ciuh. rently showing selections of her work at if-caker The tiir.e a&ktUed ilimiig ihc ^ct*»niJ public tjur»itK'iU^ item, at lite emi ol rht* sentational. undertaking. Mayur Bt)h Janes installed the lollow- the Phillips Gallery, said her interest in "For example, Fine Arts 4. Mayor and Couoctlmemtwrs' Items anil Reports in,L' nlhceis lor IDW: Susan Andrews ol painting began as a youngster. She stud- in a painting of a "It's usually scary when you start out with a Florida Artists Group VIP. presiileiu; John Buskirk nf VIP. presi- iedI in Italy, holds a BFA from Milwaukee- 5. Boartk orul Cosmnittt-e^ man, sometimes, blank canvass. It's a big thing to get into all at Phillips Gallery denl-eleet; Margie Davisun of PMR, vice Downer College and learned flat (wallpaper and (a) Consideration of rivorameHdaiinns of Sanibel Five-Year ftudfiet Ptujtciinn Review I might make the once. My knees are shaking all the lime. We Through Jan. 6 Committee and cunsideratiun <>f A RESOLUTION M-RTAINfNG TO THf president; Rosanne Ondareho of VIP. trea- fabric) painting at the Parsons School of Design ears green to artists put on a big act," she laughed. "Bui after San-Cap Art League SANIHR. FIVK-YIvAR Bt!DtJET PROJECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE; AMENDING RI'SOI.UTION NO. mt-227, HY AMI-NOING THF CHARGF TO surer; Becky Reid of PMR, secretary; and in New York City, but, she said, "Students get exaggerate the a while, as you get into it; you relax." Jan 7-Feb. 3 TOE COMMTITEi;; APPROVING ASSUMPTIONS FOR. FIVE YEAR IHJIXil-.T PROJECTIONS; AND I'KOVIDINO AN EFFECTIVVi DATE,. directors Art Corace of Re/Max. Jim Hall into a bit of everything there." feature. In other nf VIP. David Sehuldenfrei of VIP and Kcogh put aside her brushes after she married words, you take Although an artist can paint over his or her 6- PltuuriitK Commission Report past president Barbara Amon Chapin of and while she raised her four children, off from reality. work, Keogh claims it is depressing to do that. Pirate Playhouse 10-00AM. 7. lust ReaJmg and Public Ht.rinc of AN ORDINANCE RJ-I.ATlNtl TO Re/Max. "I got back into it in the 60s," she said. "I'm You don't neces- Mary Keogh Periwinkle Way TELECOMMUNICATIONS; AMENDING SUBSKCITON I.H.2 c. OF THI- LAND 472-0006 IlEVt-'I.OPMFNT CX>OF OF THE CITY OF SANIBF.l. TO UtLliTIi THIS The annual installation gives the associ- getting to be more of an artist as I get older." sarily paint what "When all goes well, you are so happy ... you DEFINITION OF KAEU'H STA'nONj AMENDING SUBSKCITON I.C.I.c BY "Treasure Island" ADDING AN OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP F>STAJlLISIUN) Aptwuval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEEDING Wl'IH PLANS AND activities and professionalism through edu- to r, front) Becky Reid, Rosanne parking is available directly across the street. "Patch Adams" BIDDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THK LINlXiRliN BOULEVARD Call for show times BlKlil'ATH BRIDGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. cation, participation and service. Ondareho, Margie Davidson, Symphony of SW Florida Tickets are $18 to $25. A special $10 rate is Members received a special surprise Barbara Amon Chapin. Tickets $6.50 adults, (c) Approval of A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF FLORIDA Sanibel resident Robert L. Fuchs has joined available for children under 18. $4.50 for MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT', INC. FOR THE 1'URCUASE OF A COMPACT, visit from Santa Charlie Sohc/ak, who (1 to r, back) David Sehuldenfrei, the Symphony of Southwest Florida as its new For information and tickets call the Box FOURAVHIJIT., VACUUM-rYPfc STREET SWKKPER; AND PROVIDING AN jiavc out presents to past and newly induct- John Buskirk, Art Corace and Matinee, seniors & chil- TCFFLVriVILDATl-. - Development Director, it was recently Office, 332-44H8 Tuesdays though Saturday dren under 11. ed members of the board. Jim Hall. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hi) Approval of A RF.SOUrTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH announced by Symphony Executive Director WI'ATHPR WAOON. INC. IOR MliTFORULOGICAI. SERVICES; AND Kevin Taylor. Fuchs will manage the fund i'ROVIDINO AN Hfl-l-CllVl: DATE. Walters wins answers the phones at PMR's Periwinkle Toe-Tappin' "n' Dancing development activities of The Symphony includ- Trouble Starters John Naumann & Associates announced Way office. »± jc*. Apimtv.il Lit" A RiiSOI.IHTt.tN AI'T'ltOVINC! AN AGREEMENT KM tt'l.TND ing its annual, capital and endowment cam- Art league juried show Live music 7 p.m. to close HUBtiRANT [!'NT,nNG ULTVF.RN THE LI-F. COUNTY BOARD OF COUN IV that Tracy "Mr. Listr'' Walters won the "Prisciila Murphy Realty is proud of - COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY OF SANUU'I , AUTHORIZING nil! their achievements and wishes them much paigns. The Sanibel/Captiva Art league's 23rd annual Saturdays MAYOR I'U EXKCUTI: SAME; ANT) PROVIDING A.N HiT'T-X. 11VE DATE. sales/listing competition sponsored by "Bob has outstanding juried exhibit will open with a reception from 5- R.C. Otter's Vacation!.ink, a second home exchange success in 1999," advertising director Anw.ivjl «.f A RKOIUTION ATI'ROVLNU 1ITE REVISED UhNEKAI. T-UND credentials and we are very 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Barrier Island Andy Rosse Lane, FOR FISCAL YEAR ITOS-IW. API'ROVlNCr UUlXiEl' AMENDMENT '*•>• company. As the lop producer, Walters Clement Concodora said. 00ft; AND PROVIDING AN i-FFK(.VnVI- DA'l I- pleased that he has joined Group for the Arts. Captiva receives one week, anywhere in the world. The Symphony family," The show features work from members of the 395-1142 10. v iv.td 'indctaU'in ^t'C
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Video available 4 Bedroom/3 Bath 3,000 SF Ground Level Home 041-513-0993 2 Acres on Roosevelt Channel with Dock, (DAYS) 201-569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 1 j n. qa „,•,.;,*** *;;,;, *q R ** ^ -,fi Heated Pool & Spa. Gulf Beach Access is short walk thru lush tropical vegetation Buik!«r has aversizod lots on I-BDO-SANIBEL canal in exclusive gait.il LOOKhere# PALMBREEZE Summer $2,300/week • Winter $2,700 •$3,400/week "31 subdivision. East end ot R e servations DELIGHTFUL HOME H%» Sanibei & Captiva Sanibei location witti Eioacli 914-472-9601 -* CENTRAL RESERVATIONS, Inc. Club and private access. NEAR CASA YBEL Open Wed. - Sat. ,, Inc.; m 4:00 Surrounded by beautiful sanibei holiday -" P •CONDOS • FOR SALE existing homes. Gall for more W91KF Private Drive. ATRIUM Tumr OKK.INAI, coniral rewrv.itUm servicr <>u tin,' Islands FOR SALE Direct Gulf Beach Access. ^ uiih uu i 1 (H10 oni' to seven bedroom homes, condor., ccittajjes. Information 395-0309 Exclusive Gulf front condo itures typical Florida "cracker" home, plus artifacts iuun, and lintel rooms. on ,md oft beach. HH ft.'sitenco. Two week minimum. ~J rotating exhibits; old Bailey country store com- 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths. 4 h d tilv .Hid monthly rentals. DO YOU THINK THESE Available after April 12. Call WATERFRONT Game Room & Lanai •**Let us do the searching tor you.*** te with gravity-fed gasoline tanks and 1926 Mode! ARE owner at (630) 837-7826. GORGEOUS CORNER "BY OWNER" )rd delivery truck; tiny 1927 Reed post office; and 2M2/9:5 --tmsH— 581-2 5> Lie Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-0457* VIEWS! See the Island Would You Like To VACATION RENTALS AVAILABLE DIRECT GULF CHANGE OF PACE lored MissCharlotta's tea room. Wheelchair acces- Beach Club at 8751 Sell Your Home STARTING APRIL'99 : SHARP Beautitul vacation homo, 3 e; boardwalk throughout. Donation requested, Estero Blvd. 2 & 3 Quickly Without A Sanibei & Captiva FRONT bedroom, 2 bath. Your own Call Toll Free Bedrooms! Walk to Realtor? Ft. Myers private tennis court and WE CAN ADD THEM TO YOUR AD NEAR LIGHTHOUSE SOUTH SEAS Lover's Key! Gated Place YOUR 1-888-733-5299 swimming pool. 100 yards to FOR ONLY S5.25 PER PAPER 1/21)99 —# 3W tfJ f — 7300-2 LOGGERHEAD CAY entry, clubhouse, fitness home in the 800-572-6423 Fabulous Views! PLANTATION Gulf of Mexico. Totally refurbished room, pool with spa, boat FORT MYERS BEACH 941-472-6565 THE ATRIUM BEACH COTTAGE Upscale • Delightful (440) 338-8031 two bedroom, two bath condo. docks, tennis and REAL ESTATE MARKETER!! http //www.sanibelholiday.com Gulf Front. (440) 338-5281 Pool • Tennis • Cable • VCR covered parking! $233K 1)29)99 —Hint— 21207-2 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. <3ulf Front pine 0n fhe 2)12/99 —»»»»— 705-2 Gulf / Pool View. • MISCELLANEOUS • APARTMENTS Two weeks minimum. Two bedrooms, Two baths Two Bedroom I Two Bath Up! For $10 per issue Discounted Weeks Available Islands Photos available. Very nicely furnished January: $1,400/week 1-8O0-872-1369. your home will Pool and Tennis POINTE SANTO through owner: Rant direct from owner OffSeason: $975/week DCI Realty, Inc. appear on the C) DE SANIBEL TAKING RESERVATIONS SAWMILL $3795. Saws Jogs .. 1:'36/8» _»#«_ 42*11-86 and save! Season: $1950/week " BY OWNER" Please call NOW THRU 1999 into boards, planks, beams. (609) 985-0322 • COMMERCIAL page in the Near Sanibei 2 bedroom, 800-982-3471 LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT SEASON Large capacity. Best sawmill (609) 492-7389 FORT MYERS BEACH 1 bath, annual lease, 941-472-5550 PENTHOUSE CONDO. B47-334-6808 1-313-886-7872 value anywhere. Free qf y • HOMES REAL ESTATE MARKETER. excellent condition, no 2)18)88 -mi— 7t5.2 1/14)98 —»»>»— 379O0-S information. Norwood Sawmills, PORSALE FOR SALE FOR AN EXTRA pets. 472-3375 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 90 Curtwright Drive #3, $5 ADD YOUR 12)10/99 —mil— 42308-86 SOUTH SEAS screened lanai with GULF VIEW CONDQ 2 bedrooms, two baths Amherst, NY 14221. (800)578- 9 UNIT MOTEL PHOTO!! SOUTH SEAS spiral staircase to GULF FRONT CONDO TWO BEDROOM Sleeps six 1363 Times Square Beach Overlay LOGGERHEAD CAY PLANTATION PLANTATION privats rooftop sundeck. IF YOU HAVE 111)»» —««>» — 4S7O>.»« APPLICATIONS in A+ Condition. District, Fort Myers Beach. 765-0400 1-3 bedroom Bay Villas Gorgeous sunrise 30 days or more ARE NOW BEING TAKEN GULF FRONT Support Possible expansion & multiple Fully Furnished 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom and sunsets. Designer Decorated. to spend at NOTICE FOR LUXURY UNITS use. Contact Larry Raimondi. 2/20/89 —mi— 40275-6 Two bedroom, two bath Condo. w/loft Beach Villas Beautifully decorated Call Owner perhaps tho All real estate advertised in FEBRUARY AND MARCH 847-364-0795, $1,350,000. Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR Seasonal rates, and fully equipped. NICEST PLACE ON SANIBEL, this newspaper is subject to 1999 VACANCIES. STEPS TO BEACH A THREE BEDROOM AND tf— 39054-2 • PETS& Realtor Independetly Owned & Amenities optional Call owner. Are a caring person Vour the State and Federal Fair ANNUAL LEASE. A TWO BEDROOM Also. Sanibei Harbor Substantial savings or family 'SUPPLIES'' Operated Housing Acts, which makes it FOR FURTHER RENTING 1-800-878-7495 PRIVATE POOL AND SPA SUNSET CAPTIVA Luxury We have the place for you! GRUBB & ELLIS illegal to advertise "Any INFORMATION, "* .' FEBRUARY, MARCH 2)19)96 --#*«*— 21848-2 LUXURY FURNISHINGS preference, limitation or PLEASE CONTACT RESORT AMENITIES (610)664-2371 Tiireo bedroom, two batn. VIP-D'Alessandro PROPERTY ; AND 2,000 sq. ft. In-IslancJ FINCHES FOR SALE discrimination because of COMMUNITY HOUSING & AVAILABLE Large swooned rioicii JUVENILE j. ! APRIL (inc. EASTER) •*•••' 941-489-3303 race, color, religion, sex, FOR RENT RESOURCES, INC. AT Fully equippvid. GULFFRONTCONDO AND BHtEDER ZEBRA ",. j AND BEYOND. Private Gult and 2 bedroom, 2 bath handicap, familial status, or 472-1189 BEST VIEW ON THE ****** FINCHES. national origin or intention to 1/7/98 —«»»»— 38164-2 Find Your Place ISLAND Bay front community. With Den 8, Jacuzzi, RAISED WITH TLC TOWN CENTER BY OWNER CAPTIVA Pool • tunni.'i - Boat docks • Merchants make any such preference, • . Lov.'Density Compte:-:, 56. • CONDOS 1-516-628-1801 yiiii cjfiiiii. and much niuri.;. limitation, or discimination." • HOMES 8 —«»>,_ 24 BEACH HOUSE 2 Lap Pools 472-4901 Prime location CALL OWNER. Sauna, l/»/88 — ml — 23 7 y. j FOR SALE This publication will not CONTACT OWNER FOR t for retail / office Lovely, Private 517 - 321 -032'}. knowingly accept any FOR RENT BOARDWALK TO SPECIAL RATES 6 Lignted Tennis Co.-n:.,. at intersection of beautifully furnished. 1/7/SS9 — fftfJS— 4024S-2 advertising for real estate BEACH TARPON BAY ROAD Heattid pool- LIKE NEW & WOULD LIKE TO • LOTS& RIVERFRONT LOTS which is in violation of the law. ANNUAL RENTALS 3BR/2BA home SUNSET CAPTIVA & PALM RIDGE. Tropical vegetation KEEP IT THAT WAY! GREAT LOCATIONS All persons are hereby VERY PRIVATE. Ph: FOR RENT BY OWNER ACREAGE Approx. 963 sq. ft. Spectacular gull views (330) 568-0109, IONA/MCGREGOR AREA informed that all dwellings MANSION Fireplace, paddle fans, V2 19)272-0889 Alt amenities Our beautiful homo ...... 12j3.1;»H —«#>«— 730.6 $350,000 & $550,000 advertised in this newspaper CALL MARIE WELLS 3 bedroom/2-1/ bath, screened lanais, BBQ, FAX: in this very private Direct access are available on an equal plus den, office heated pool, tennis, bikes. PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY 941-472-1764 beachfront to bay community BEACH FRONT Canal lots opportunity basis. (941)472-4113 and large 2-car garage. All amenities. (219)273-5973 Fully furnished 1/6/99 — till— 7045-6! CONDO from $173,000 OR Exclusive gated OR EAT RATES!!! SANIBEL / CAPTIVA / **••*• Two bedrooms/2 1/2 baths Two bedrooms plus two baths Build your dream home (800) 237-6002 beachfront subdivision. Call owner FT. MYERS BEACH / Near Beach Home with screened porch EQUAL HOUSING Washer/dryer. in a private gated 1/15)99 —ttfH— 383B5-2 Community pool/tennis. 314-842-2147 FT. MYERS on upper sun duck OPPORTUNITY Large kitchen. riverfront $3,000/mo. Palm Lake Drive heated poo! Pool - tennis - bicycles. community LEASE AVAILABLE I OCEAN'S REACH Seasonal & Annual (Off West Gulf Drive). private boat slip Now booking RETAIL SPACE CANAL FRONT I Gulf front Rentals Two Bedroom One Bath two tennis courts woaKly and monthly. PUNTA RASSA 2500 SF + Ground level * One Bedroom Condos Deluxe Furnishings, three TV's, cable, VCR, stereo Owner WATERFRONT ON PERIWINKLE WAY 2 bedroom/2.5 bath ' Each accommodates four 800-237-7526 BBQ. and moro 330-864-3094 Last exit before Ground Building. plus family room ,"M Non-Smoking or SUNSET CAPTIVA Call (910)457-9251 i;ia,-98 —m«— 41299-2 Sanibei Toll Great Location. and two car garage. •| Fantastic View 941-472-1613 Patio Overlooks Lake Elegant 3BR/2BA Homo Handicapped accessible. Quiet area. in PRIME SANIBEL HOMESITES 2 Bd/2 Ba ,< Beach, pool, tennis, bikes With SPA. LANDS END Plenty of PARKING. Close access to causeway. Private beachfront community. THE DUNES Top Floor ;| Owner: VIP Realty Group/ 472-1923 Call $i,400/mo. 1)14)98 — Itll— 42350-2 Fully furnished. GOLF AND TENNIS VILLAGE CONDO PERFECT LOT - WALK TO BEACH Corner Unit 131 Egret St. - Canal front, J 330-788-9329 Rental Division MARSHA CLIFFORD, Realtor 1)22)09 —m»— 24417-2 aCATV's. VCP, At South Seas Plantation Great location on the Fabulous views solar heated pool & spa, CLUB PMR LOGGERHEAD CAY CD/Stereo. W/D. 2 Bed-oom / 2 Bath East en'ioltho Island of Sanibei 3/2 home, double-garage, EAST END FLOFiiDA STYLE HOME ISCELLANEOUS for information. Luxury Unit The Gulf and Bay 3 bedroom/2.5 bath BEACHFRONT Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. WITH POOL Very pnvato • NoittvSouih exposure dock & davits, 9O'x120' lot - 941-472-1511 Fantastic Ocean Views Call today plus den. UF. 2nd Floor Unit. Call owner Novvly Furnished Home Largo parcel • 107' x 200' • Priced to early occupancy, under 941-472-2902 Weakly or Monthly Rentals Only $198,900 Olde Florida style home. Two Bedroom, Two Bath. 615-371-9029 Three Bedrooms, Two Baths sell AT $135,000 $230,000. 463-6312 1/BI8B -m»- 41830.; 1)7)88 —»»««— 27737-2 Book now for next season rV ,,il Desk wi(h 3 drawers, Gorgeous. Sunrise and Sunset Views. Sleeps six Community pool and tennis $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) Owner 800-897-0288 f.'. -.sea top, tan m color, UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. Excel- CALL DAVID LABONGE NEED A P.O. BOX H, THE VACATION Phone owner for rates REASONABLE RATES $1,900/mo. $875/Week Off Season 4i' »24" Nice' S30 4'3i 5521 SALES EXECUTIVE Answering Service, Conference 724-225-4410 days 1f7.'9B -"£1**-- 32BU1-2 lent centra! location. No tralfic. (May-Sept.) HOME YQU can build your sjream home HARBOUR ISLE REALTY, Rooms, Large Office, Small 412-3G1-5751 eves Call 472-6747 for more info, Call For Seasonal Rates. 1121139 —.»»>»- J1579-2 INC Office, Furnished, Unfurnished- YOU'VE ALWAYS POINTE SANTO V; jl FF TANNING BfcDS Tan at on ttris homes its at a very afford- SHELL HARBOR on these fine properties. 5% Discount TODAY FOR MORE We have it all. Near Beaches WANTED Most beautiful complex H ...' Buy DIRECT jp.i SAVE! absa price 110' x 160'. CANAL HOME. 3 Weeks or More. SOUTH SEAS Pureh asfi today fo r only $60,000 INFORMATION OR TO and Sanibei. 466-8682. fvtost private beach, on Sanibei. C •iiinercialj'Horne Un.t-, from LARGE POOL. GULF BEACH 732-223-6748 PREVIEW ANY OF THESE Dock on Bayou. PLANTATION 10 acres on Gulf. Three bedrooms plus den. PROPERTIES INC. •$• -ja 00 Losv Monthly WATERFRONT Heated pool, Pool, tennis, Call Julie or Steve Potts Two and one-half baths. Lie. Real Estate Broker P ^merits FREE' Color 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. activities director etc! Ra'Maxof the Islands PROPERTIES Newly redone. '..•OFFICE/- '' 1/7/9S —mult— 42412.2 SOUTH SEAS Wide porches, C 3i"og Cdll Today $00)842- SLEEPS EIGHT. 800-388-231 1 (941)489-4448 OR 941-472-7740 RETAIL SPACE PLANTATION Open sunning decks. 2BR/ 2BA luxury condo, 11'I Large screened porch. sleeps 8. 941-472-2311 (941)482-0218 941-395-1448 PLANTATION HOUSE Chateau Sur Mer area. \IV%% ~llt%— 4I72S.S Spa, grill, and Designer decorated. FOR RENT Interval torrent. Idyllic luxury and comfort. covered parking. Spectacular view. "SEE ANNUAL Week 7 (Feb. 12-19) Easy care no effort Vacation home. Privacy with great view. $875 PER WEEK ISLAND MEDICAL & Week 14 (April 2-9) RENTALS" Three bedrooms, three battis. Washer/dryer OFFSEASON. BUSINESS CENTER $2,000 each week. Monthly rentals. Includes all amenities. 246-363-9257 or • MOBILE/ 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Call for rates. AVAILABLE: e-mail [email protected] Prime Space for the •}• -I- 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* -1* *J* Sleeps 4 to 6. 8)16)89 _|»i»— 42167-82 314-993-4843. MAY 7-14 1999 www.majestic.not/vacation/ Professional or Executive. Cathedral ceilings. FOR SALE SECLUDED SANIBEL HOME 1/14190 -««<«_ S95SM-2 By Owner 100i-i.htm Hey Covered Parking & Elevator. Beautiful. 203-333 4321 1,17/88 •-»»»»— 33400-1 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, BUYING A MOBILE Up to 4100 sf. to On Gulf. BEAUTIFUL POOL W7.93 —gam— 41G86-3 3008 Poinciana Circle HOME? Check on Evenings: HOME warranty coverage from CALL MARIE WELLS $1,250/month. 914-723-5653 SANDDOLLAR Annual lease. A EAST ROCKS the manufacturer, PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY 1)7X9 -mi- 22~~= OWNERSHIP Snowbird. 407-889-9377 (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) Best View on retailer, transporter, and (941)472-4113 Pedestrians 1)28)99 —»»#«— 4226<-2 SHELL HARBOR OVERLOOKING TROPICAL installer before you buy. (800) 237-6002 Sanibei If you subscribe, you won't have to fly in install -mi- 39523.; Large three bedroom, LAKE BEACH FRONT CONDO A public service message CAPTIVA ISLAND TASTEFULLY DECORATED TORTUGA BEACH from The Observer and " dan home. Luxurious. every Friday to keep up with the news! HOME FOR LEASE. On canal, with pool. 3 BEDROOMS/2BATHS CLUB the Federal Trade WILL TRADE OFFICE SPACE in & Bikers Newly furnished. 5 YEARS exchange for professional Newly redone. ALL AMENITIES Rent direct tluu owner. WEEKS 48 - 49 - 50 Commission. W/5 YEAR OPTION. Subscribe now! services: Accounting, AVAILABLE WALK TO BEACH Discount lor Two bedrooms, two battis. tlitltt. -t(l{- ^ 42)111.» ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL. Carpentry, Cleaning, JAN., FEB., MARCH AVAILABLE: long term rental, Gulf Front. 3 miles to FM Beach, 35' WITH BOAT SLIP. —• island Landscaping, Painting, Carpet 941-472-7740 1999 & 2000 SEASON Call 941-395-2177 $24,000 tor all three weeks, "Resort by Fleetwood" Trailer. 3BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS. In Crosswalk 708-481-8188 Cleaning, Handyman, 941-395-1448 941-768-2722 25 ft. glassed Florida room AVAILABLE 2/1/99 • •>,•,,, an -Hit- 42337-2 y REPORTE6AWHSEL AMD CAPltYA, fR LQflSOA Bookkeeping, Legal, Etc $3500 PER MONTH. $4,500/O.B,O. 466-5640 472-2700. (941)472-6170 ; anon -»»»»— « ^A-" .^"A^*X*-"^ '• • H J DECEMOPR J ',i 34 J DECEMBER 31, 1998 J ISLAND REPORTER • BOATS & • HELP • GENERAL • GENERAL • HELP ::$:ysmmio*fg. MOTORS WANTED WANTED REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WE'LL CHOW r"OU THC EASY MONEY- Juot A A fKPT FREE- I If t Cai! Away. Companies eontuluntial help. Cut monthly MONEY! (Just call our clients!) 1 ' 1 ( K that do business by payment .;. Reduce interest bt) OWNERS! PURPLE RINGER 1 PART TIME RETAIL 3-5 hrs./wk. Prepaid phone 1'jj? t«:,i Ray 230 B-swidur , ir r mi' Stop Collection calls Avoid EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. card machines. $10,880 req'd. phone can't ask you to ONLY $38 As m;-.v Only 44 hrs Kept in i J JI $7.00 PER HOUR. Free info. (800) 876-3326. pay for credit BEFORE bankruptcy. Nation's largest will print your PKOPIUtTY OWNEKS: covered storage Maty extras. t DOCKSIDE SANIBEL CardMart of America, Inc. Lic.# you get it. A public nonprofit: Genus Credit INTENT TO Cast riuw $36,000, Owner 1 What could your properly sell for in I 472-9098 1998-077. service message from Management, (800)295-7415. REGISTER rcUirnsng to U.K. Best offer 1,1,99 -Illl- 42i«3-68 today's hot market? ti ' 1/20/99 — HHtU— 42401-2 1/1/39 —mm— 42i2s-a« The Observer and the FICTITIOUS NAME. secures 941-395-2930 ) "0 t Federal Trade 1 We arv tin world's lai'iieM realtor of luxury 1 I 1 '111 FULL OR PART Commission. Printed in all three of _ 1 1 • LEGALS homes. Fur ><>nr free market analysis call TIME a/3»/8» -l»l 42010.a our weekly publications: "the tobacco shop with WINDSURFER HOW'S YOUR CREDIT a hippie flavor" EXCELLENT CONDITION, GIFT AND CLOTHING STORE me, Joe Alniedia. Branch Manager, (ioldwell RECORD? Credit repair ... pipes, papers, candles, COLLAPSIBLE WAST. SANIBEL ISLAND Sales Positions Available. Fort Myers Beach Observer ISLAND LOCKSMITH clinics that do business imported cigs/tobaccos, Banker. MrFaddcn and Sprmvcls, 472-666') WILL FIT INTO RESORT Weekends and evenings. • PERSONAL Sanibei Island Reporter Call Cindy by phone cannot require 1 I I I I I I incense, jewelry & more. OWNER'S CLOSET. MAINTENANCE 24-hour Emergency Service & Captiva Current or Toll Free (iiOO) 741-4752. $300 TECHNICIAN TWEEN WATERS INN SERVICES you to pay until six 472-1151, ext. 2931 for CAPTIVA months after they LET US KLEAR®&CARBO# 12/17 HM 12-12/17 perform their services. A 800 323-0635, ext. 116 WEST WIND INN 472-5161 ext. 345 CHEAP CREDIT. Beware RUN YOUR For more details Urine Cleansers 1/6l9t -ll»#--_42370-2 of credit ads promising public service message CAPTIVA.56 ASK FOR RICHARD Full time: 8:30 - 4:30 low interest rates. For from The Observer and LEGAL NOTICES please call Shannon "18 and over" » f. K I. T V LOOKING FOR A CAPTIVA fiULF FRONT tor 5 days per week. the real cost of your the Federal Trade & VACATION' RE NTALS FEW credit, ask for the annual Commission. (941)765-0400 3915 Broadway Benefits include: 3/3/99 —nil— 2915S-6 ESTATE HOME paid vacation, percentage rate (APR). A ,»i.a«;t» — i»n— 4?oi2-« REGISTER YOUR Ft. Myers, FL 33901 «W *M i<240 GOOD PEOPLE DIVORCE $150* Covers health insurance, •Light warehouse/ public service message SSS for a variety of long-term FICTITIOUS NAME (200' N. of Edison Mall) •alfij.con PRIVATE BEACH • ULTIMATE LUXURY children, property division, paid tolls. Bike Maintenance from The Observer and income streams. J.G. ''11+ Afidy Ros&e l.ifitf, C.4 ihv'i. PL 5W2-J Lurth M*Hiri£ ami tustom, rlr^arU Ucrnr, 3-1 IJtMlruitm* & 3 name change, military, missing (941) 936-RING Some experience •Delivery Driver the Federal Trade Wentworth (888)231-5375 liullis. Wry spurious., Slfi-ps 8, Hcatiil lap-pmil & rxerrisr necessary. Commission. 1/1/88 -WH- 428»Q.»« spouse, etc. One signature •Beach Service/Water Sports ATTENTION mom, niastiT lieiirm anil hirgt? siTeeiieil luuai overlook Gulf. A general knowledge of 472-2394 8/26/99 —tttt— 430U.C required. *Excludes govt. fees, •Resort Retail WANT A VISA CARD? ATTORNEYS! RENTAL PENTHOUSE on plumbing, electrical, Walter, Norma & uncontested. Paperwork done Cable 'l*V.s, & Sound System. Bikes & kuyuk. Perfect fur CASH LOANS HOMEOWNERS $12,000+, Unsecured. Bad/No We will print your th« gulf. Two bedroom, pools, Dan only. Bad credit/good credit. Credit Is O.K., Low Fixed for you. (800)462-2000. Budget two bath. 1200 sq. ft. iiilults with <>v without I'hililren. All amenities, maid seiviie Willing to train if you LEGAL NOTICES Divorce BOATERS small equipment, are ready to work. Thompson Cash for any reason. Interest. Everyone Welcome. Private deck. Available available nn request. Bntclmie available, for ONLY S5.50 per inch! sprinkler systems, Full time — ttttttH— 172Q-2 (800)USA-MONY (800)365-3499. Feb. Mar. and April. BEWARE painting, carpentry and or part time. 1/1/99 —»«<»— 42331-86 $4,000. month. $4,400 ]«er week High Season. 82,500 per week after Easier appliances Apply at Call imn-r (941) .Wi-0162-Offiee (Ml) .•WWMfi-Home 454-5584. would be helpful. BIKES, Hitm -ttm- aaaan.a Good English necessary BOATS, AND BEACH STUFF. due to 2427 Periwinkle way. BUYING OR SELLING • DOCKAGE & interaction with the 472-8717 PROPERTY? Seeing Is STORAGE guests. U13/96 -till— <3382-2 believing. Don't buy Looking for an honest property based on and clean cut individual ACCOUNTING/ on the Islands pictures or WANTED DOCK to join the WWI team. BOOKKEEPER representations. A public 25 FT. MOTOR BOAT. Call Larry Houscr at service message from EAST END OF ISLAND. 472-1541, POSITION The Observer and the JAN. 1 THRU JAN. 8, 1999. extension 253. FULLTIME. Federal Trade FEB. 22 THRU MAR. 6, 1999 1/7/99 -»««»- 41736-2 BENEFITS. Commission. 472-4151, ext. 2931 COMPUTER EXPERIENCE ilH/n —till— «80U-« 800-323-0635, ext. 116 PREFERRED. HELP WANTED ASK FOR RICHARD GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES. 12/3lf98 — mm — 42416-2 CONDO CLEANING FAX RESUME TO SOUTH CAROLINA 472-6490 BUILDING & I CARPET LAWN WATERFRONT! Point lot with FORT MYERS BEACH & 1/13/89 —tut— 42384-2 REMODELING I CLEANING HAULING CARE 400 feet frontage on 50,000 BOAT SLIPS SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS acre recreational lake. Only PART TIME $79,900. Waterfront from only AVAILABLE Retired or MUSTHAVE MAKO SERVICES $59,90011 Unbelievable DEEP WATER CANAL semi-retired. TRASH MAN O SEAMLESS SIDING TRANSPORTATION I • • • I With no splices or bargains!! Now (800)715-5533 NEAR SIESTA ISLES 15 to 20 hours a week. Light Hauling Pat's Lawn Service RON'S Previous customer service CARPET CLEANING seams. FULL OR PART-TIME WINFIELD Licensed Construction experience helpful. 2 Rooms for $29 Complete Lawn Service & PAINTING •Maintenance free Near Boardwalk Caper 463-8829 765-1603 Clean Up/Labor Will train. CONTRACTING 5 Rooms for $55 Light Tree Trimming. •14 different colors ENJOY GULF 3/20/99 —Illl — 39736.6 Skid-Steer Work, 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE • REAL ESTATE SANIBEL STATE CERTIFIED Sofa Cleaning • $30 Lifetime warranty Within 5 MINUTES AVON PRODUCTS-Start your Demolition, Licensed & Insured FREE ESTIMATES On Idle Speed 395-1700 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Free Deodorizing 941-540-9732 Forl Myers Gulf front- Two own business. Work flexible 1/7/99 —mi— 42457-2 NO LIVE-ONS CGC016352 Acreage Mowing, ., Affordable & References INSURED 1-800-329-8613 bedroom at Carlos Point hours. Enjoy unlimited BEST OFFER FOR LOT. 1-423-357-7312 ! 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