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mm* Regional eoimcil votes approval of Sanibel landplan
sS^^^nrono?? ""T0118 ionaW°l vaPlanninl yesgt sCounci l *sr£KS!=«Shannon said later that state officials were pleased^ with mandate—^.^Jd by state law. The city council is not require^d to proposed comprehensive approvaland usle planyesterda. y of examinedthe propose. d plan, labelling it one of the best they have follow the recommendations of the review agencies, but Since 1885 land use plan. . . examined. they must reply to the recommendations before the plan is fdojseda SWFRPC staff report that The Lee County Planning Commission met last night to adopted. issue their recommendations. The commission asked the ^^ « effort city council last week to reassess the economic impact of Next Monday the city council begins a month of hearings 11K.C tins at ( Ufli/LuTV Q the plan after they heard a presentation from the on the proposed plan. The council will meet at the Casa Concerned Property Owners of Sanibel, Inc. Ybel Resort on Gulf Drive to read the comments from the —.~.~w~.* «~2:t Mayor Porter. Goss reported Tuesday that he had talked review agencies, and to air a 47 item list of problem areas "There's No Place Uko Home" til. Planning Director Sam with a member of the commission, and "it appears that the in the proposed plan. * '. jd on phone conversations - - only area of concern is the economic impact of the plan;" he The ordinances that will transform the plan into law will --— '-"• ' " said. also be read. The county, regional and state review of the plan is The council is aiming to take a vote on adoption of the plan at their June 29 meeting. island REPO VOL. 3 NO. 28 SERV.NO SAMBEfCAPTIVA AND THE FROM ESTERO BAY TO BOCA GRANDE PASS 2 SECTIONS 56 PAGES May 21, 1976 20c Tides lap at condo seawalls; resort owner seeks sandbags Sanibel motels and. condomin- walls. Managers of most beach- iums have long boasted that they front condominiums, however, are "on the Gulf." were unconcerned by the tide: :;w '•'-::: ' ^\i-: • -^; "f'-V'^'ffiVsftfeS'iB^^ '\'.;1-:.V-- But a few resorts were very "It did no harm to the seawall nearly in the Gulf last weekend as and it looked beautiful," com- unusually high tides battered mented Sundial manager Pierre seawalls and sprayed the footings Lenders. "The guests enjoyed it; of some uncompleted condomin- it was an exciting change." ium projects. The tide had an even more isaiiiiitiiil^^ dramatic affect at Blind Pass, According to the National where currents swamped one low Weather Service, strong souther- lying home and flooded the lawns ly winds and a full moon combined of several beach cottages. In its to raise the high tide mark almost wake, the tide left the Blind Pass two feet above the mean high tide beach strewn with driftwood and level. Reaching its peak at about debris. . 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, the tide One Blind Pass resort owner nearly surpassed the high tides called the Sanibel Police and later that hit the islands last Septem- requested sandbags. Extraordinary high ber when hurricane Eloise struck Panama City. According to Sanibel Police --—-*tides• *"&&<="tugged at beach-«»' veucn- Chief John Butler, the sandbags front seawalls, and en- Along portions of Sanibel's Gulf were never needed. "The officer ticed gutsy surfers. coast, the beach virtually disap- who answered the call determined peared as guests. looked on in that the tide was going out," said It's sure to happen every Spring astonishment from protective sea- Butler. 1 ... we always have some mer- It chandise that we have to move regardless of former selling cost or selling prices. This time we Conditional nod given to interval ownership condo expansion are selling all of these at a The Sanibel City Council granted ap- frjiction of their cost. Every one handed to the council at the meeting. proval Tuesday for developer Keith Trow- saying that he agrees not to build more Captiva Road substation. The new trans- is an outstanding value. All sold bridge to add 16 units to the Sanibel Beach • a drainage plan that will accommodate than 31 units on the 6^27 acre parcel will be a five year level storm must be approved formers will triple the capacity of the as is ... with no extra charge for Club, his interval ownership condominium made part ofthe record. The proposed land substation. . project. by city building officials before a construc- use plan would allow Trowbridge to build a delivery and at our usual easy tion permit is issued. The drainage plan The existing equipment cannot handle The approval was granted subject to five maximum of 31 units on the tract, which peak electricity loads imposed during terms. can not direct run-off onto the Gulf beach; borders the Nerita Street beach access. conditions suggested by Councilman Ver- • the placement of one of the four the month of July. Last year two outages rion MacKenzie: The hearing was marked by little of the occurred on the island because of the buildings that will be constructed must be controversy that has surrounded discus- •Trowbridge must file a copy of the altered to allow more distance between it overload. - . project's condominium association docu- sions of the time sharing concept of A Lee County Co-op official said he and the DNR setback line; <. condominium ownership. Sanibel Beach ment with the city. The document was • an affidavit signed by Trowbridge expects" the new transformers to be Club is the first condominium on Sanibel to operational by July 1. adopt the concept, although South Seas A seven man Water Conservation Com- Plantation is planning a similar project. mittee was created by the council Tuesday. "I have heard a lot of criticism of the five The committee will monitor the demand on units per acre density allocation in the the city's water resources, and make plan," commented Councilman Zee Bulter. recommendations on ways to economize isr "But interval ownership is a way for water use. ^s developers to live with the density." The members of the committee who Councilman Charles LeBuff was the only were appointed Tuesday include Marty HAY TY member of the council to vote against the Holtz, Larry Snell, Frank Butler, Arthur petition. He attributed his vote to "uncer- Wyckoff, Robert Dugger, Dr. Ingalls tainties in the motion." -Simmons, and George Campbell. . The council declined to review Trow- . A resolution notifying the Lee County bridge's proposal to construct an artificial Commission of the council's opposition to dune near the beach because of uncertain- ties in DNR setback regulations. > Robert' Troutman's proposed Estuaries M*TH development near Fort Myers Beach was Trowbridge was urged to present the proposal plan when the uncertainties have * approved by the council. been answered. The County Commission is scheduled to consider Troutman's proposal next Tues- NOW AT HAVERTY'S, THREE WAY CONVENIENCE!! The council also approved a plan to erect another single story building in. the day. Periwinkle Place shopping center, next to In other action the council: master charge i City Hall. I ' • approved a request by Mr. and Mrs. HAVERTY'S REVOLVING CHARGE- US! Peter Bertram to construct two single Robert Taylor.president of Mariner Pro- family homes across from their Beach- perties, the firm managing the complex, comber Cottages; N • was asked to plant a vegetation buffer • approved a request by John Kontinos Existing four units at Sanibel Beach Club will be joined by 16around the new building, and to extend to expand the Grog Shop liquor store in the ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ more. A total of 31 units are allowed under the proposed land use internal fire walls to the ceiling. Island Shopping Center. plan. . ' ^^eJ^ee County Electrical Cooperative • approved a request by Florence and •'••i*C''ii:.->r>is^ii''"'iffi'A:«^'v."lf received^ permission from the council to ;Joseph Higgins to build a home in install news transformers at their Sanibel- Poinciana Circle Subdivision. A2 >May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A3
Gouncil rejects bid to freeze plan take courses The Ideal Store for the The Sanibel City Council has rejected a request to halt be substantially reduced or eliminated because of the court . Sanibel firemen have been busy taking Fire Prevention Inspection course given at action on the proposed comprehensive land use plan until challenge. . Unusual and Beautifully 1 courses that could save lives and property the State Fire College in Ocala. Mathews the effects of a suit challenging the Causeway bonding "More particularly, what dq you offer to substantiate on the islands. —-received instruction on conducting effective Groin battle costs $8,000. program have been studied. '/..'• your feelings that 'the planners have relied so heavily on Chief Allen Nave, Captain Jake Math- fire prevention inspections, recognizing Decorative Accent Pieces In a letter to the Council, Carol Quillinan, president of the sale of the Causeway bonds and the Causeway ewsj Administrative Assistant Phil Ver- hazards, and identifying potential jfire Captiva Preservation, Inc. officials are the Concerned Property Owners of Sanibel, Inc. said that revenues,'" stated Goss. dung, William Hennessey,
Socio-Economic Environmental Impact SEE MOVIE SYNOPSES IN "THINGS TO DO" 472-9919 ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A5
readers sand bars were crawling with them. know how much longer well have shells at Shell education Myriad live ones quickly became dried up all." : : dead ones. During a three-day early On the previous day my family and I who To ISLAND REPORTER: As the first •* morning-low tide the beach was inundated have been visiting on Sanibel, had noticed Sad seagull dismayed at respond acting president and then president of the with 12 inch to 16 inch beautiful live horse two people on the beach standing for at'. Shell Club for several years in the early conchs. Eben Joy, Paul Howe and dozens least two hours in waist-deep water and What do you think would happen if the sixties, one of the Club's first efforts was in of us got tired of throwing them back and examining shells, the man scooping them Causeway and Bridge toll was lowered, or the field of conservation. Maude Meyer, quit. Sure people took some, but mostly up with a wide net sieve, the woman loss of pelican friend? suspended, as has been proposed by some Willie Glass, Priscilla Murphy among many they were ignored and allowed to burrow snaking them in a colander. "Do you Lee County residents. others worked very hard to. get our state back in. One would never know it today suppose they're taking live shells?", I legislature interested in some form of shell but they're out there right now. Some- asked, admiring their persistence and their conservation. Unfortunately, the legisla^ where. Pectens, anyone? Read the IS- equipment. But my esteem turned to tive climate at the time was not conducive LAND REPORTER on what Mr. Porreca disgust when my friend replied, "Prob- to conservation. Nevertheless, we printed did in one day. ably." •"". , a little booklet on Cleaning, Collecting, and Am I saying we do not need conserva- Their greed was nothing compared with Conservation. Joe Gault drew our famous tion? No way! the awesome avarice I saw the next day. A Seagull sketched by Sarita Van Vleck carries a slight mascot, "The Shell Pig" - arid our motto . I am - against using scare tactics and visiting expert collector had asked us to was, "Take all the dead shells you can untruths, to achieve a goal. There are see her shells, and I went to her cottage frown. Could it be thai its mate has departed for carry, but leave the live ones so they can plenty of valid reasons for conservation. expecting to see perhaps 50 of them laid greener pastures ? Or maybe the bird is saddened by the marry." This little booklet was greatly in. The truth is that the immediate area out to dry on her doorstep. When I saw loss of a pelican friend. Whatever the reason, that demand and we distributed thousands. around Sanibel has been, depleted. The three bridge-table tops arranged with Laws regulating shelling are of doubtful shells are still out there, they've just shells — perhaps 300 or more in all —. I frown will turn upside down at the appearance of a value even if we could get such laws retreated in the face of human predation couldn't believe she had collected them by school of bait fish. enacted. What we really need is education coupled with storms and red tides. Now is herself. Yes, she had collected them in four Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fisher, Belleville, and some good old fashioned soul-searching the time to reach into the consciousness of weeks, and most of them I learned later Illinois: "There would be quite a few more right, .here. All our advertising is using all of us. We must allow nature to replenish had been live specimens. teen and youth groups coming over; it shells and shelling as an inducement to get our area again. "I just dorilt think people should collect probably wouldn't affect the tourism, but people to come to Sanibel. This type of We who have extensive collections have live shells!," my friend spoke out, but our perhaps some undesirables would come advertising needs to be downplayed or put much time, energy and thought into hostess went on talking about the Golden over. The public beaches would suffer. stopped. How can'we'in all good conscience them and point, to our efforts with pride. Olive she had wrapped in cotton in a We've seen it happen in the Panhandle — entice people with "Come and get Them!," Some of the statements in. the May 7 special, small box, not even replying to you can't walk on the beaches because of and then enact laws to stop them from REPORTER, if they were not so outrag- the protest we'd all just listened to. the dune buggies: The island would lose its doing so after they get here? I guess it is eously ridiculous, would not only negate Several pairs of Rose Petals, four peace and it would drive people like us easier to fix the blame on others than it is our pride but would render the Sanibel Banded Tulips, eight large Whelks, twenty. right out." to take a good look at ourselves. Properly Shell Fair an obscenity, /s/ Mary Aleck. Fighting Conchs, fifty King's Crowns — motivated, the Shell Club, the Chamber of these are estimates of the shells she Don Olger, Sanibel: "It's pretty apparent Commerce and all the other agencies Awesome avarice exhibited. As we left this lady's cottage, there would be a tremendous influx of interested in conservation could exert a what could I say? I admired the beauty and REPORTER REPEATERS people. It would be a whole new program." great influence on people coming here to arrangement of her collection, but I was ISLAND REPORTERMAY23* 1975 shell. Our little Shell Club booklet, updated To ISLAND REPORTER: A 30 year furious at ther blatant disregard of the "No Rob Albert, Sanibel: "I don't think it's and revised, would be one way. We must resident of Sanibel who truly cares about Collecting Live Shells" signs which are likely to happen in the foreseeable future." reach the people doing the shelling with a posted throughout the island. Her overkill The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club and Lions Club made the first donations in a "Cool Sanibel Police Chief John Butler led a group of ten islanders in drawing up a hurricane conserving shells was telling me, "One concentrated educational effort. tenth of the shells are here now that used of Sanibel's treasure is staggering; .her Our School" campaign to buy air conditioners for Sanibel Elementary. preparedness, evacuation and relief plan. The team proposed a system of alerting Stephen Kyte, Sanibel: "Disaster. When greed is enormous. residents of an evacuation order using a network of portable radios and "block captains:™ Are shells" really becoming extinct? For to be. If the red tides continue - we've had I first came to Sanibel I thought the toll six solid weeks this past winter fighting Extensive debate preceded, a Sanibel City Council decision to allow the developers of three in the last five years - and if the In New Hampshire deputized citizens was awful. Then in talking to people I conchs were knee-deep on the beach. The people continue to collect live shells, I don't and police are now authorized to arrest Loggerhead Cay condominiums to complete the final 64 units in the 168 unit project. The Sanibel City Councilman Vernon MacKenzie was presented with an original watercolor realized it was the best thing to happen to anyone molesting a loon; why can't police approval was subject to five provisions, all agreed to by Loggerhead Cay painting in honor of his service to the Sanibel-Captiva Planning Board. The gift came Sanibel. I think the county should limit the from the members of the board, who referred to MacKenzie as "Mr. Sanibel." be given similar authority on Sanibel to representatives. 50 cent tickets to the service people and arrest anyone collecting live shells? Sin- only bona fide residents^ cerely,/s/Thomas Beal. The Board of Directors of the Island Water Association voted to put a freeze on all but Conservationist John Clark briefed a battery of environmental experts in preparation the smallest size new water connections.. The moratorium was prompted by the need for for an ecological study of Sanibel. Sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation MQlard Lovejoy, Hopedale, Massachu- time to expand IWA facilities and equipment. . Foundation, the study was intended to influence WMRT's budding comprehensive land setts: "I don't think it would make a bit of Lay to rest use plan. ' . difference. I think it should stay where it is in order that it be self-supporting." To members of the Lee County Commis- sion: The Committee of the Islands, an LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Nancy Schumacher, West Palm Beach: "I organization of 470 dues paying members, •• - • . ' I • '•..-• • don't think it should be suspended, but I do I'm rediscovering that living'in all this I no longer have cereal for are property owners, residents, and think it should be lowered. I think it should Washington, D.C. is really a. breakfast. Instead I eat a bowl of friends of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. . be half of what it is." • We are emphatically opposed to the Island exile describes Washington homecoming hardship post for your liver. I Rolaids. Robert Troutman" proposal, to change Joan Martin, West Palm Beach: "I think don't want to give you all the The other pastime in our existing zoning and then to dredge, fill, and In Washington today, the forseeable future nothing will went on to say that written laws it should stay as it is." impression that the White House nation's capital is talking. I'm so create a city of 72,000 people in an area as must be among the most impor- is just a spongecake or that all the good at this that some people take ecologically sensitive as Estero Bay. We buildings that house gov- reverse the situation. exist and are executed but that tant of all. ; base our objections on the following: Along with millions of other "the hand that directs the social laws coming out of Washington me for a native. One night they ernment officials are highly In this Bicentennial year many these days are written by Julia even tried to recruit me to run for 1. Water. Southwest Florida is presently visible but the thousands of Americans, I'm not particularly machine is invisible." thousands of Americans will pass experiencing a serious shortage of fresh happy about the fact, since I Childs. President but I said I wouldn't water. The Troutman development would officials and bureaucrats ... What de Tocqueviile meant was by the fortress-like Pentagon, but know my tax money is going to that the governing bodies- were so few will be able to stop and talk Persons and It's a fact, though, that a lot of consider it unless they moved the add a tremendous strain on this supply. are quite invisible. help lodge and feed this govern- diffuse asjg be virtually unseen -- with one of the civil servants who eating goes on up here. I've White House to Sanibel. 2. Traffic Impact. Regardless of whether By Don Whitehead ing animal. But, when I meet and in sharp contrast, for example, to works there. already eaten my way through It wouldn't surprise me at all to Mr. Troutman or Lee Countians pay for the talk with my many friends who the highly visible regal or imper- most of the city of Washington see them take me up on it. additional roads required to handle 100,000 Coming back to Washington, It's a pity. One might discover places - and we've now started on the So it might be that City Hall to 150,000 more cars, where can the new D.C. after several years is some- are a part of the Washington ial authority that had prevailed in they're human, these bureau- arteries be located? Where will they lead? bureaucracy and officialdom, I Europe. Nine island young ladies took Virginia and Maryland suburbs. will be getting a request soon for In the event of storm floods, how can this thing of a shock. I had forgotten, crats. . After a five course luncheon at a building permit to put up a new among other things, the sheer invariably feel some reassurance. In the United States, de Toc- part in a special ceremony flood-prone area be evacuated? Where immensity of our national govern- These are dedicated people -- queviile pointed out, there was a Washington restaurant the next White House on the island. That would the people go? Add to this,, the most of them working at jobs that never an intention of doing away Wednesday that admitted them step is to go to a cocktail party will throw the plan for a loop, 100,000 or more cars and people from Fort ment." into the realm of Girl Scouting. followed by a huge dinner. After won't it?! Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva and the The mammoth structures that can only be done by public with governmental authority. It island thought is mind boggling. dot the countryside around our officials, and staffs, or can best be was. rather the intention "that the The members of Brownie Troop 3. Services. What impact would the. nation's capital are monuments to done, that way. They wpl make office might b^ powerful and' the 319 "flew up" and became full- needed schools, fire protection, and police the ever^increasing complexity of mistakes, waste some time and officer insignificant." In this way, fledged Girl Scouts when they protection have on taxes? Population modern life. They are the shells money — perhaps even sometimes he said, the community should be increases invariably lead to higher taxes repeated the Girl Scout oath. for all. Those who make the money are the that house hundreds of thousands suffer from the worst disease of at once regulated and free." Published by: mankind, the arrogance of power. Mary Ten Broek, leader of the . developers who make it and walk away. of government workers - often In Washington today; the build- Island Press and 4. Zoning. Mr. Troutman has said that a labeled with the popular perjora- But, by and large, they are ings that house government offic- Publicity. Inc. troop commended the "fly-ups" person should be able to do as he pleases tive of "bureaucrat"— and the working just asi hard and as ials are highly visible, but the on their achievements of the with his land. This land is and was when high echelon officials; the "deci- conscientiously as. are the bureau- thousands of officials and bureau- Editor past year. The new Girl Scouts Mr. Troutman purchased it, zoned for one sion makers." crats-of business, and — in terms crats who make daily decisions in Don-Whitehead unit per acre. A zone change is. being of production for our society — . Associate Editor displayed the bicentennial guilt requested to four units per acre ~ a 400 In this election year the, seem- their own limited spheres of Mark Twombly they may be even more produc- they made by stitching imprints percent increase. . ingly endless growth of govern- power are quite "invisible." Business-Advertising Manager tive..-. •'.• V V: •..";' ' A'" . •'[ •••:'. ;j\ of each girl's hand. The quilt 5. Vested Rights. Mr. Troutman cannot ment is going to be a favorite By their; sheer numbers, the Fred Voltih . plead vested rights for he has expended target of attack by the "outs" --• While in Washingtpn this past very limited scope of their indiv- Associate Advertising Manager will be displayed in the City of monies on the project without any author- who will promise to throttle the week I was browsing through, the idual powers, their parochial pre- Fred Williams Sanibel's Bicentennial parade ity from local government. His expendi- "appalling bureaucracy" and to library of one of those govern- occupation with their own niche in Director of Design-Production tures are, to date, purely exploratory and bring' the government dbwn to ment officials and I chanced upon the system, they are inevitably Mark Williams - on July 3. made at his own risk as a business size. This line will most likely be the works of one of my favorite timitied in power. entrepreneur. music to the ears of many citizens authors, Alexis de Tocqueviile. This is no synchronized; cen- Editorial Offices (813) 472-1588 We believe that Mr. Troutman, with At 26 years of age, when landing Business Offices (813) 472-1587 relatives of Senator Kennedy and Vice who tend to admire and respect trally-controlled machine - the President Rockefeller as backers, feels that "bigness" every place else except in America in 1831, de Tocque- Washington bureaucracy. It is a viile became one of the most Published every Friday at 2075 Periwinkle he has sufficient financial and political in government. beehive of generally hard- Way, Sanibel Island, Florida, 33957. Second, power to get the zoning changed and to. The odds against that political astute analysts of the American working specialists, somewhat class postage paid at Sanibel Island, Florida.. secure permission to dredge and fill. promise ever being carried outT system .of government.. puzzled .by the - heavy criticism Subscriptions: On Sanibel and Captiva We urge the County Commissioners to however, are very shin indeed. As he traveled the country he that floats in from the rest of the Islands, $6^per yearr All others, $7.50 per. lay this matter permanently tp rest by a" ; unanimous vote against Mr.' Trbutman's noted "the. absence of what we year: ' ;: • •." . ••'•.. •"/;'• \V.V- ',:'^ "'. Big government is here to stay - country, but confident that the proposal for a zoning change. VOTE NO. along'with big business and big (Europeans) term the" govern-" decisions made and the actions May 21,1976 Sincerely, /s/ Harrison Wilson Smith, Vice pressure' groups — 2nd in -the ment, or the administration." He taken in their own gray offices Chairman, Committee of the Islands. • A6 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A7
., An island resident since 1895 and assistant Lighthouse The June 15 public hearing to "Keeper for eight of those years, Uncle Clarence Rutland solicit public opinion on the issue supplemented his income for several years by shelling «f the taking of live shells has "professionally." Though he claims he hasn't been shelling been postponed more than a Live shelling in over a decade, Rutland's personal shell collection month. probably ranks among the best on the islands. Conflicts with important meet- Live shelling? I don't think it should be allowed in the ings concerning the proposed bay. Those shells don't come and go like the ones in the comprehensive land use plan issueprompts Gulf;'they stay put/On the Gulf it's a different story. The prompted the Sanibel City Coun- shells that wash up on the beach are there to stay, even if Make reservations here for BIRD TOURS conducted by cil to make the change. The public you throw'em in again. Griff ing Bancroft. Knowledgeable Ornithologist . hearing on shelling has been Forty or fifty years ago I shelled for a living. At the and Author of Snowy, the Story of an Egret, The . rescheduled for Tuesday, July 20. statements end of World War III sold everything I could find, even White Cardinal and Vanishing Wings. broken shells. But I never sold live shells commercially. I Because the issue has generat- took a few specimens for my own collection but I never Personalized Stgtjonery by ed so much discussion, the IS- sold any. •* • , Crane or Eaton LAND REPORTER felt is appro- Over the years I've tried to stop people from taking so priate to ask several prominent more on next page many live shells. Women have actually followed me around island residents for their views. and picked up the live ones I throw back. A long time ago I saw one fella cart of a whole bushel basket of sand dollars. Tasked what the heck he was gonna do with them all but he insisted on taking them. • Is the shelling getting worse? Yes, but not because of Bestsellers all the live shelling. The dredging and the shrimp boats northwesters here that lasted three or four days. You have torn up a lot of shell beds. . don't see those anymore. Storms like that bring the order *> in stock Another reason is the storms. We used to have shells." - f •
Mass Market Paperbacks Francis Bailey1 was born and raised on Sanibel. He owns Mat* market paperback* are told on netontand*. in _^.._,~ Bailey's General Store with his brother, and is a member fcots oad tnrfefy stores, as «e»- a* bookstores, ThU attabrtte tt basal on report* from representative whotetalen and chain* of the Sanibel City Council. with more than 1QM0 outlet* U the United State*. 1 AIX THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, by Carl Bernstein You can have everything you Pearl Stokes was born on Sanibel. . Yes, definitely. Some control is needed over the taking _ and.Bob Woodward. (Warner, $1.95.) How the need for the shell lamp you Watergate case was cracked, told by those who of live shells. covet for just I got a good laugh when I read those articles about live I don't mean total prohibition. Unless someone can show 2 LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR, by Judith Ross- $45. • shelling. Let me tell you my experiences over the years nee. (Pocket, $1.95.) The life and fearful death Hilo Steiner ships it, prepaid me differently I don't think a total prohibition is the _ of a Manhattan singles girl: a novel. URS. Unfinished maple base, with shelling on Sanibel. answer. 3 LOVE'S TENDER FURY, by Jennifer Wilde. Over, the years we'd have commercial shellers come (Warner, $1.95.). An indentured servant girl's hurricane glass, socket, pipe, I don't believe that picking up live shells on the beach is rise to power and glory: racy historical romance cord, finial, beige linen pleated every day, that's every day, mind you, and cart live shells harmful. If you pick oneJip_and-put it in an aquarium or . of early America. . shade, instructions, for 30" off by the bushels. Next year there would be just as many back in its natural habitat it may live, but the.tide won't * HELTER SKELTER,: by Vincent Bueiiosi with Curt Gentry. (Bantam, $1.95.) A California D. A. lamp. Add shells and gloat. Michael Peceri is General Manager of South Seas as ever. I can't see that it's going to do an awful lot of take it back out to sea. tells of the bloody doings of Charles Manson's Send.$45 (in New Jersey, please Plantation and newly-elected President of the Sanibel- harm for the visiting shellers to take their little bucketfulls But in no way, shape or form do I believe in cleaning out "family." . ' add 5% sales tax) to: when in previous years hundreds of thousands of bushels live shell beds. . S BLACK SUNDAY, by Thomas Harris. (Bantam, Captiva Chamber of Commerce. ', . . $1.95.) Arab terrorism reaches the Super Bowl: were taken and the shells reappeared the next year. I don't think we should totally prohibit the taking of all a contemporary thriller. . . ; . My husband used to take collectors out dredging for live shells. Education is by far the best control over things, 6 RICH MAN, POOR MAN, by Irwin Shaw: (Dell. There are many pros and: cons on the subject. I don't $1.95.) Saga about a Hudson Vajley family in the believe picking up live shells on the beach could affect the shells. He would go back year .after year and the supply although sometimes you do need a law. post-World War n.years. future shell population very much. - would still be the same. He has a personal radar for ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, by Ken Kesey. (NAL/Signet, $1.50.) Battle of wits Most of the shells on the beach are already dead. The shelling beds and he can find his way to them even in the in a mental institution: source of the current tourists pick the beaches clean of dead shells. pea soup fog! v Fae Muller was president of the Sanibel-Captiva Shell film. I think the reason the shelling has been poor lately is Club for five years, and is now a member of the board of 8 THE MONEYCHANGERS, by Arthur Halley. I cannot understand how an ordinance of that kind (Bantam, $1.95.) How a big bank works, told as £ 507 Broad Street, could be enforced, and if it was passed I do not believe it that we haven't had any northwesters, as we used to. The directors: fiction. • Shrewsbury, N.J. 07701. would have an impact on tourism. wind used to' blow from the South and then the 9 WINNING THROUGH INTIMIDATION, by Rob- Our phone, (201) 741-5862. There are still many whelks, fighting conchs and tulips, northwester would come and just sweep millions of shells No, I can't go along withr-an ordinance being passed' ert J. Ringer. (Fawcett, $1.95.) Stratagems that on the beach. . • •—-. against live shelling. You just couldn't enforce it. You'd promise to enable you to win that big deal. Exit 109, Garden State Parkway. to name a few, on the beaches." 10 GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 1976, Now we don't get the winds and we don't get the shells! have to have a person walking behind every sheller. If you edited by Nonris McWhirter and Ross McWhirter. Also, we don't get the hurricanes, which are good for. really go live shelling you do it in deep water or from a (Bantam, $1.95.) Latest edition of the greatest shelling. boat. argument settler. Let me tell you something. I don't believe in these In our shell shops we have shells from foreign waters THE WHEEI newcomers who come in with very wise faces and tell us that were taken live. Shells replenish themselves faster Trade Paperbacks what to do. than people and their life span is only seven to eight years. Don't get me wrong. I believe in conservation - I'm a Each whelk egg case, for instance j has a pint Of baby Trade paperback* are sold, /or the mott part, in bookttoret. 1524 Periwinkle Way shells. Tkl* analysis i* bated, on report* from chain* and wholesaler* member of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. I . Kith more than t&X) outlet* aero** the United State*. Sanibel Island believe in a land use plan. I am interested in retaining good' I think you'll find the average amateur and professional y 1 THE PEOPLE'S ALMANAC, by David Wallechin- shelling on Sanibel. But I don't believe in fanatics - I sheller doesn't take as many shells as the tourists. . sky and Irving Wallace. (Doubleday, $7.95-.) A 472-4330 believe fanatics are sick. /'Among malacologists there is an unwritten law that hefty compendium of facts on all sorts of matters. every sheller can take two live specimen shells for their i^ 2 THE JOY OF SEX. by Alex Comfort (Simon & 'Home of Sanibel Stoneware" Schuster/Fireside, $5.95.) How to cope in the collections." bedroom. Charles LeBuff is on the staff of the J.N.'Ding' Darling , > 3 OUR BODIES, OUR SELVES, by the Boston Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5 National Wildlife Refuge, and is a Sanibel City K- Women's Health Book. Collective. (Simon & Councilman. ' Schuster/Touchstone, $4.95.) How to cope with one's body: an illustrated guide for women, new- ly revised and expanded. Yes, there is some control needed to regulate live tS 4 THE "OFFICIAL" CB SLANGUAGE DICTION. shelling; if not throughout the city then in some sections on . ARY, by Lanie Dills. (Louis J. Martin & Assoc, N.Y.C., $2.95.) How to cope on the highways: the some species. jargon used by truckers on their citizen-band Robb&Stucky What other people are telling you is immaterial because, radios. • . through personal observation, and as one who has received ,y 5 CREPE COOKERY, by Mable Hoffman. (H. P. ought to know something Books. $4.95.) How to cope with a crepe pan: complaints for 18 years, the overexploitation of certain 200 recipes by the author of "Crockery Cookery." shells exists on Sanibel. abOUt fine furniture Which means VALUE. Don't confuse If someone can give me some scientific facts to the We caterto Children with Activity 61 Vears our 'ower Prices vvith' sale or closeout contrary I'll listen. But I've seen buckets of King's Crowns rotting by the roadside. . Bob Sabatino started out as a professional shelling guide Books, Games, Puzzles and othe^r . •'•;.,; prices. Or anything less than the finest Every state with a shellfish industry -regulates that in 1958. He is now a fishing guide, and still takes shelling fun and educational things to do. in the bUSineSS jn quality. Our prices are lower, be- industry. And Sanibel's shells are a shellfish resource that charters. cause it's our policy. And, it applies to the best names in furniture . .. is being harvested. Charlotte's Web, The Wind in The I've lived on the Lighthouse end of the island for 18 The live shells you find on the beach are minute in in every department of our store' Thomasville, Henredon.Drexel, Her- years, and the shelling isn't what it used to be. • number compared to what you find in Pine Island Sound. Willows, Julie of the Wolves, itage, Ficks Reed to name a few. One more thing. Our lower prices are In 1957, on my first trip to the islands, I remember distinctly people saying "Oh, the shelling isn't what it used The Singing Tree, The Secret Garden ... . , not at the expense of service. You can expect a staff We QO. to be." With the beaches 'crowded during the season, and a large selection of Of professional interior designers to assist you at no naturally you're not going to find the same amount of cost when you're ready. Many actual room displays to help you "see" things you did 20 years ago. additional books to read. We still get high drifts of shells. Last year there were what your selections will look like in your home. But, see for yourself. three and four foot high mounds at Turner's Park on See what small" town prices can do Captiva. We Mail Anywhere The people I take out on shelling trips feel guilty about We know how to sell for your big city standard of living. taking live shells, but I stress to people that they should look for the one perfect specimen. For every perfect one Hours: Weekdays 9-5 big name brands there are innumerable imperfect ones. I would like to see controls over the "commercial at small town prices harvesting of live shells. As far as the individual collector goes, I don't think any law is needed. People aren't More than a, furniture store destroying the shells' habitats. Commercialization and water pollution are the two Macintosh Your Idea Showcase things that could destroy the shells. After 15 years I find the same variety of shells on the same flats in the same numbers. In fact, this year I've found shells IVe never; seen before. Boo A lot of live shelling critics have never, been or hardly ever' go to the mud flats. During the next season -- December through March -1 want to take representatives Sanibel Island, Florida 2235 E. Coloniaoni l Blvd. • Ft. Myers • (813) 936-8541 from island organizations and the city to the flats to see 472-1447 what happens. A8 May 21, 1976 ISLAIVD REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER A9 */ '"^ r<^fv^j--.-'."- LS1.EGALS LEGALS ELGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS IE
PUBLIC HEARING request by Jane and Theo- ters, office, exercise building, ITIONS OF INCLUDED RE-^ SANIBEL PLANNING dore Slosson, Jr. to construct tennis courts and swimming CREATK5NAL VEHICLES; RE- in the news COMMISSION a single family home on Lot - pool to be located in a parcel STRICTING THE TIME AND PEOPLE CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA 18, Unit 4, Sanibel Estates in Government- Lots 1 and .2. LOCATION MOTOR AND RE- Committee to meet, Subdivision in Section 20,. Section 35, Township 46 CREATIONAL VEHICLES CAN The Sanibel Planning Commis- Township 46 South, Range 23 sion will hold a public hearing South, Range 22 East, Sanibel. BE PARKED IN PUBLIC fast, Sanibel Island, Lee on Monday, May 24, 1976, at Lee County, Florida. PLACES; PROHIBITING HABIT- County, Florida (Lighthouse inalize Sanibel 3:45 p.m. in Council Cham- Said hearing is in compliance ATION IN SUCH VEHICLES bers, City Hail, to hear a Way). with 'Ordinance 76-1, as EXCEPT IN APPROVED LOCA- request by William H. Snyder adopted by the Sanibef City TIONS; PROHIBITING CAMP- to construct a single family Said hearing is in compliance Council, on January 2, 1976, ING UNLESS AUTHORIZED; cuts residence on Lot 9, Block DD' with Ordinance 76-1, as and Ordinance 76-6, as PROVIDING A FINE FOR VIO- of a non-recorded portion of. adopted by the Sanibel City adopted by the Sanibel City LATIONS; PROVIDING FOR Two Sanibel women are trying to parlay pets." explained Mrs. Schumacher. "Pets Council on January' 2, 1-976, SEVERABILITY OF PROVI- their penchant for cleanliness and order me Rocks subdivision (Gulf Council on February 6, 1976. should be handled separately. Even a Drive): . • . and . Ordinance 76-6, as PLEASE NOTE ' CHANGE IN SIONS; PROVIDING FOR CON- into cold cash. • goldfish. Also, no yard care, . and no adopted by the Sanibel City TIME OF HEARING FROM FLICT OF LAW; AND PROVID- Said hearing is in compliance ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. . Bobbie Schumacher and Cynthia Varian window washing." with Ordinance 76-1, as Council on February 6, 1976. PREVIOUS NOTICE. have sent hand-written notices to 50 The inspiration for the business venture Plans for the weekend long Festival adopted by the Sanibel City ATTEST: William Nungester - ATTEST: William B, Nungester .: . . .City Manager acquaintances and friends announcing that came from a friend who complained that celebration by the City of Sanibel's Council on January 2, 1976, City Manager Be it declared that an emer- they are in the summer house care Bicentennial Committee will be finaliz- and Ordinance 76-6, as gency exists and the imme- : she paid $25 a week for a similar service. 521 5-21 business. . • . Except that no work was ever done in the ed at a meeting on Monday evening, adopted by the Sanibel City '. ••'• • = '••• •: • . . " diate enactment of this ordin- • For a modest fee the partners will visit house. In fact, people apparently used the May 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Council on February 6,1976. ' PUBLIC HEARING ance is necessary. Therefore, an unoccupied house and water the plants, the Islands. SANIBEL PLANNING LEGAL NOTICE notice requirements are house while she was away. . ATTEST: William B. Nungester COMMISSION .,, CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA waived and this ordinance check doors and windows, clean the patio," The women's housewife status is also Jim Hermes, Festival chairman, City Manager CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA shall take effect May 18, skim the pool, guard the refrigerator, their drawing card, according to . Mrs. Anne Cimato, parade chairman, and The City'Council of the City of 1976, .and its provisions shall sweeten the air conditioner and bring in >Schumacher: Bobbi Schumacher and Anne Marsh, The Sanibel Plonning-Commis- Sanibel, Lee County, Florida terminate 60 days from the mail. \ . co-Bicentennial chairmen will chair the PUBLIC HEARING sion will hold a public hearing in regular session Tuesday, enactment. DULY PASSED "In short, we will see that your house is "We will give the same type of service meeting. . SANIBEL PLANNING on Monday! May 24,' 1976, at May 18, 1976, adopted Emer- ANDENACTEp by the Council,' fresh and in good order for your return," Anyone wishing to aid in the fourth COMMISSION 2:15 p.m. in Council Cham- gency Ordinance No: 76-15,as City of Sanibel, Lee County, we would give ourselves. We thought, CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA they say.. 'Here are two ladies, charming, trust- of July weekend planning is welcome bers, City Hall, to hear a follows: Florida, this 18th day of May, '"The only thing we draw the line on is to attend. request by Norman Cham- 1976. "worthy, former Girl Scouts...' " The Sanibel Planning.Commis- bers," vice-president and AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE sion will hold a public hearing Treasurer, Cul-Nud, Inc., to REGULATING PARKING OF ATTEST: Mildred L; Howze on Monday, May 24, 1976, at construct a rental complex MOTOR VEHICLES, INCLUD- Deputy City Clerk 4:15 p.m. in Council Cham- consisting of 34 rental apart- ING, SPECIFIC "RECREATIONAL bers, City Hall, to hear a ments plus 1 manager's quor- VEHICLES; PROVIDING DEFIN- 5-21 ~ furniture fair - ENROLL NOW FOR legal sized leather portfolios DECORATE AT DISCOUNT PRICES CONDOMINIUM PACKAGES SUMMER CLASSES and soft leather briefcases 4 ROOM ISLAND Separate Classes fpr Adults & Children make great gradi iation gifts V Prototypes of work to be done are on display PACKAC E No children without parents The Best $2199.00 They will learn real art and design work! ._ L€/CrH€RB€€ LTD Four rooms of beautiful furniture save $804.00. 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By Peter Larson ' the various mechanisms for relief, includ- ing the petition for relief from respite or If you've managed to wade through the the "black book." . . comprehensive land use plan once, you're . .The black book is actually a manilla' probably in a distinct minority on Sanibel. folder we keep on proposed amendments to Ifjrou've read it twice, you're either a the plan," explains Shannon. "These planning commissioner of an Evelyn Wood proposals will be reviewed in early June by speed reader. the Planning Commission." But Sanibel's new city planner, Sam Never Slept Here Shannon, has read the plan-ten times. And According to Shannon, few hurdles before the year ends he'll probably have remain on the road to adoption of the plan. . chalked up at least another dozen readings. County, regional and state authorities will "Sometimes I feel I've talked to evaryone complete their review of the document and, on -the island about the plan," notes the if no formal objections are launched, public 31-year-old planner. "There's rarely a day hearings wall begin on Sanibel next week, when five or six people don't come in and A tentative date for adoption is June 29. D ask questions. Actually I'm glad they come After adoption the "proposals" in the But he might have if we had been here. ,. in; for people unfamiliar with planning the plan will become legal requirements. Once document is confusing.". i.... - 'the plan is passed, lot owners denied Hired in early March, Shannon assumed permits by the Planning Commission will his City Hall post seven weeks ago. have to wait a year before filing a second • Formerly employed in the Division of State petition. They can also propose an amend- Planning in Tallahassee, he came to Sanibel ment to the plan, says Shannon. to serve as the key interpreter^ and . "The plan' will not be a product but an Just imagine the comforts and contentment of Lighthouse Point Villas after a implementor of the document that has ongoing process," he observes. "There will already changed the course of island undoubtedly be areas that need to be tuned development. Tap or defined more clearly." hard day at Valley Forge. Or a wintry crossing of the Delaware. Active in planning for many years on the Implementing the municipal programs state, and.county levels, Shannon says he contained in the plan will be Shannon's sought his Sanibel post because he wanted second responsibility. Applications for To invent a fanciful situation, let's imagine George arriving on Sanibel planning experience on the local level. , various grants, administration of planning Before accepting the job he read the records arid all supplemental studies and island's . proposed land use plan and, research on amendments will be within his Island. He is immediately surrounded by reporters from the press^and the .' according to Shannon, it was love at first jurisdiction. sight: . . Shannon, his wife, Ginger, and his *TV networks,with their cameras flash ing. Besieged with questions about "It's a good plan, a workable plan," he five-year-old son, Derrick, are currently remarks. "I don't think there is another renting a home one block from the Gulf on the troops and how the battle is going, George has only one thing to say. city of this size in the entire state of Cardium Street. The planner hopes to build Florida with a professional staff and a home in the near future. planning department like Sanibel's." Ac- City planner Sam Shannon gazes • up from a copy of Sanibel's Shannon admits that his first weeks have "No comment." - , cording to a study conducted three years proposed land use plan — a document he's read ten times. been, hectic. Fueled by cigarettes and ago, Shannon adds, almost 50 percent of Coca-Cola, he has spent long work days Florida has no zoning or subdivision Positive recommendations hinge on con- asked question, he reports, is "Can I familiarizing himself with the island and After the unanswered questions begin to abate, one reporter asks George, regulations whatsoever. formity of a builder's proposal with the build?" . the job. For the time being, Shannon's duties density, Jot size, location, vegetation, " "If'the property owner has a lot in a "One morning I got up at dawn to take revolve primarily around the respite parking and other requirements contained modern, platted subdivision and owned no one of those solitary walks on the beach," "Mr. General, why have you come to Sanibel Island?" George replied, hearings. He reviews ever relief request in the land use plan. adjoining lots before December 1 of 1975, he quips of his first week on Sanibel. "You that comes before the Planning Commis- he can get a permit right away," Shannon know ... the sort of walks John Kennedy "Gentlemen, I am looking for that place on the QUIET END OF THE ISLAND. sion and makes recommendations to the Shannon is also an answer man of sorts,, replies. "For other cases there is no quick used to make. commissioners based on the provisions an intermediary between the plan and the answer." • "But when I got to the beach it was low I hear it's called Lighthouse Point Villas. From what 1 hear, it has everything outlined in the proposed plan. people it affects daily. The most commonly To dissatisfied citizens Shannon explains tide; the beach was packed with shelters." I really need after what I've been through: Peace, contentment, natural setting and lots of space." Well, if we had been here at that time, George might have even sold Mount Vernon, boughtan apartment at Lighthouse Point and let the rest of the world go by.
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ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTED BY Executive Services, Inc 455 Periwinkle WaV (813) 472-4195 After Hours: 472-2806 or 472-4304 REALTOR" A12 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A13 Plan hearings due to start next CPOOS The Sanibel City Council" is facing the busiest and most regarding the following: . Friday, June 4 Joint Workshop Meeting between City of Sanibel Planning Commission Meeting of May 24, a recreation building, 2 tennis courts, a, swimming pool, important period in its short history. 1. Presentation of reviewing agencies comments on Sanibel City Council and Sanibel Finance Committee to be •*• •* * o • the extension of Gulf Drive to property, the extension of Beginning Monday, May 24,- the Council will host a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. held at City Hall. to host Pfaff the water line froni the end of present Gulf Drive to series of public hearings leading up to probable adoption of 2. Presentation of "Black Book" items and other written Casa Ybel Resort [Formerly Island Beach Club] property, a retention canal, and a sewage, water and road a comprehensive land use plan on June 29. - .» comments on Comprehensive Land Use Plan or any of its system within the property located in Parcel No. 1 (a lot or Cut-off date for written comment on proposed parcel of land lying in the SWA of the SE'A of Section 25 Mixed in with- the hearing dates is a workshop to sort elements. Comprehensive Land Use Plan. (City Hall - 5:00 p.m.) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Joint meeting with the Sanibel out funding of capital improvements on the island; a visit 3. First reading of Comprehensive Land Use Plan The, Concerned Property Owners of City Council to receive responses from state, regional and and Gtov. Lot 1 of Section 36, Township 46 South, Range 22 Monday, June 7 Sanibel Planning Commission review of Sanibel will meet at the Sanibel Commun- Eastf^md Parcel No. 2 (a lot or parcel of land lying in Gov. to Lee County Mosquito Control facilities, and a number of Ordinances" "Black Book" items. City Hall (Continued as required county agencies on Sanibel's Comprehensive Land Use ity House on Thursday, May 27, at 7:30 Plan. Lot 1 of Section 35, Township 46 South, Range 22 East), area/public hearings on topics that are significant to the Public Hearing to be continued to June 14, 1976. throughout week.) ' ' - . p.m. , ; Sanibel Island. . island'!. • •: • .:'• • '•..•'..••• ' ' .,.' • • .. • ''•' '' •"• Monday, May 24 Regular Planning'Commission Meeting Monday, June 14 Reconvene Public Hearing of Sanibel The Sanibel Planning Commission will also be busy to be held at City Hall at 2:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be David Pfaff of Reconvene at Sanibel City Hall 3:15 p.m. Hearing on request of Senator and Mrs. City Council on Comprehensive Land Use Plan to be held Pfaff and Associates, a firm that has Gilbert E. Bursley to construct a single family home on Lot sorting out a long list of problem areas in the proposed Tuesday, May 25 Trotitman Hearing ("The Estuaries") at Casa Ybel Resort at 9:00 a.m. plan. to be held by Lee County Commission, at*flBfe County completed an in-depth study of the real 2:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes 2, Gulf Pines Subdivision, Gumbo Limbo Lane. Tuesday, June 15 Further Public Hearings and Sanibel estate tax base and budgets of Collier 2:15 p.m. Hearing on request of Norman Chambers, Following is a calendar of meetings, hearings and Courthouse.. City Council workshop sessions on Comprehensive Land workshops the Council and Planning^Commission will be Monday, May 31 City Hall will be closed - Memorial Day County. The firm is a consultant in Vice-president and Treasurer, Cul-Nud, Inc., to construct 3:45 p.m. Hearing on request of William H. Snyder to Use Plan as necessary. (Evening hearing to be scheduled.) marketing programs of community data. a rental complex consisting of 34 rental apartments plus 1 construct a single family residence oh Lot 9, Block DD of a attending. The calendar was eompiledTiy City Hall staff. (Legal Holiday). • .; . . V Tuesday, June 29 Public Hearing and regular Sanibel Tuesday, June 1 Regular Sanibel City Council Meeting Pfaff will discuss impairment in regard manager's quarters, office, exercise building, tennis courts non-recorded portion of the Rocks subdivision, Gulf Drive. Sanibel City Council - Sanibel Planning Commission , to be held at City Hall. (Agenda to be noticed separately.) to tax exempt lands adversely affected by and swimming pool to be located in a parcel in Gov. Lots 1 4:15 p.m. Hearing on request of Jane and Theodore -» Scheduled Meetings . Wednesday, June 2 Orientation — Mosquito Control City Council Meeting to be held at Casa Ybet Resort at governmental action. and 2, Section 35, Township 46 South, Range 22 East, Slosson, Jr. to construct a single family home on Lot 18, • As Of May 18,1976 _ facilities Sanibel City Council at Mosquito Control District 9:00 a.m. regarding final reading-adoption of Comprehen- The public is invited to attend, according Sanibel. ' Unit 4, Sanibel Estates subdivision, Lighthouse Way. [May 24 thru June 29,1976] Headquarters. sive Land Use Plan by ordinance, and final reading of to an announcement by Mrs. Carol 2:45 p.m. Hearing on request of Clyde H. Royal, Charles . 4:45 p.m. Planning Director's Report. . Thursday, June 3 Public Hearing - Captiva Erosion related and supporting ordinances. (Additional agenda Quillinan, president of the organization. S. Rawson and Robert Stevens, owners, and Dan Royal, 5:00 p.m. Commissioner's Reports. Monday, May 24 Public Hearing-and Special City Council Prevention District - to be held at Captiva Community items to be. announced.) Jr., owner and trustee to construct 59 condominium units, 5:15 p.m. Chairman's Report. 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Box 92 you possibly can to protect yourself and your family, yourhomeor business from intruders, vandals, holiday / Scores.of Sanibel bike riders turned to gardening Saturday and put their green thumbs on the line. Tender young shoots of periwinkle were planted along the barren, 'tire-scarred .median that separates the new island bicycle path from the asphalt expanse of Periwinkle Way. ••;. ____.;• ' . • .• '•. The occasion' was the blessing of the path by island clergymen, followed by the experimental gardening session. . The . fast-growing periwinkle. was planted along a 300 yard strip from Casa. Ybel Road east. If the experiment succeeds and the plants continue to grow, more periwinkle will line the two-wheel roadway. The volunteer-horticulturalists first heard Mariel Goss say that funds are needed to expand the bike path system. The future, is, we need more money in order to have a iVew ciYy /aw requires bikes to be equipped with high Attractive signs designed by City Manager William Nungester adorn future, she commented. visibility flags. Special bicentennial flag is being marketed bicycle path. Cyclists are now required to observe common sense rules Mrs. Goss and other members of the Bike Path by the Bike Path Committee. Committee sold bicycle flags, bells and memberships in the of the road. . •~~~' committee to raise money for the cause. William Nungester, Sanibel city manager, said later that, 9 if the city receives additional funds from Causeway toll surpluses, some of the funds could be used to build new CityCouncil adopts bicy 'rules of the road bike paths. The safety conscious Sanibel City Council Several areas have been recommended for the next *Be kept in safe mechanical condition; •Obey all traffic signs; passed a new law Tuesday that requires •Carry a sound device such as a bell or •Yield to other vehicles at intersections phase in the building of the paths, including Donax Street, Reverend Gerald Frost, Father Gerard Beauregard and island bicyclists to equip their bike with East Gulf Drive, Sanibel-Captiva Road to the elementary . horn [the operator's mouth does not and driveways; . Father James Hubbs blessed the bike path before the certain safety features, and to observe qualify]; ;..• .. ••• • ...... :,^L. .„• •• ..-• • ' • •Ride single file on the road if there is no school, Periwinkle Way to the Lighthouse, and Tarpon Bay common sense' rules of the road. Road to the Gulf of Mexico. periwinkle was planted. •Display a flag that is at least four feet bike path; and , The law won't go into effect for 60 days, high; and > ' •Keep at least one hand on the The Bi.ke Committee has conducted a determined so cyclists have until the middle of July to fund-raising drive to promote the paths, and their efforts ordinance require bicycles to be equipped with a flag and *Be equipped with a front light and rear handlebars at all times. install mandatory equipment. After that reflector if it is ridden at night. have been aided by donations from individuals and sound device. the police are authorized to warn and even businesses. Special triangular bicycle flags imprinted with' The more than two miles of paved bicycle paths along The operator of a bicycle must: Bicycle rental shops and motels that fine offenders from five to five hundred •Ride on the bike path where possible; provide bikes to guests are required to the Bicentennial seal by Connie Rogers of the Sweatshop Periwinkle are now marked with attractive wooden Bob Krepin directs a stream of water on the dollars for each infraction. were sold Saturday. warning signs. ,The signs, which order cyclists to stop, •Not carry passengers unless the bike is post and observe the city's new bike rules. parched periwinkle. As of Thursday, the ^ law requires that bicycles ridden on equipped to do so; . City Manager William Nungester is draw- .The Huffy bicycle corporation donated bicycle bells that yield or exercise caution, were designed by Nungester and hearty the island must: are also being sold by committee members. A new city made by Willie Compton. plants were still holding their own. •Drive to the right; ing up. a list of the rules for distribution'. SANIBEL THVUNKNOWN STORY DUGGERSOFSANIBEL Tiffany Parlor Chevron STANDARD OF SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA Gift and Decorator Boutique Tune Ups Ccram ics & China Painting by Florence Fritz Air Conditioning Sketches by Eleanor Douglas Clapp Pennzoil GIFTS Now in its Third Printing Quaker State Lessons • Supplies $10.00 plus 50c Handling FINE I LINENS ACCESSORIES • GREEN DOT SALE • 7-6 Mon. to Sat. (Florida residents add 40c sales tax) 10-5 Sunday 2902 Gulf Drivo Tues.-Sat. order from your favorite book dealer or from Mrs. telia Cunningham 472-2125-Jim Anholt.Owner Up to 50% Off 472-1 181 10:00 - 3:00 2O62 Katharine Street, Ft. Myers, Fla. 339O1 bedspreads on items marked with green dot accessories Casseroles ^r>o/< linens |Ce Buckets ( V ndle Holders Shell Cai Get down to Mr. Businessman. Soups MONDAY thru SATURDAY 9:30 to 5:00 1250 THIRD STREET SOUTH - NAPLES - PHONE: 642-4791 Periwinkle Place Shopping Center Mon-Sat 10-5 472-1062 Going on a business trip? i \ Cash need not be a worry. ALSLEGLASLEGA PUBLIC HEARING Bank of the Islands offers SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION First National City Bank Now at the CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA The Sanibel Planning Commis- Travelers Checks, sion will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 24, 1976, at American Express • 3:15 p.m. in Council Cham- bers, City Hall, to hear a request by Senator and Mrs. Travelers Cheques, Gilbert E. Bursley to construct complete a single family home on Lot 2, BankAmericard and Gulf Pines subdivision. Sec- tion 20, Township 46 South, Range 22 East, Sanibel Island, Master Charge. name Lee County, Florida (Gumbo LIVING ROOM D Kimberly Sleeper Limbo Lane). • Sofa. Matching chair. 4 tables Four more services from your locally owned, Quality furniture and 2 lamps. DINING ROOM D Vogue Said hearing is in compliance with Ordinance 76-1, as 5 Piece Rattan Dining Group. adopted by the Sanibel City independent/convenience bank. 1ST BEDROOM D 2 Bali Hai Twin Beds. Council on January 2, 1976, night stand, triple dresser and Ordinance 76-6, as in your conaomin adopted by the Sanibel City and lamp. 2ND BEDROOM C"! lahiti Council on February 6,'1976. by Broyhill. double bed. night BaivRof The IsLaivds or Florida home stand, triple dresser and lamp. ATTEST: William B. Nungester City Manager SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA\lStANDSpFI?ORIDA. 5-21 OPEN 9:00 am - 2:00 Monday thru Friday . and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday Drive-in Window Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00.pm EQUMl HOUSINC Monday - Thursday, and 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday LENDER Member Federal am&noase FDIC Reserve System 2976-Cleveland Ave. Comer of Hanson & .Cleveland 334-2992 Member BankAaoicnd * Master Cfcarg* Elegant Tropical Furniture Showroom 472-4141 „ A16 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER k>-- May 21, 1976 A17 Anhinga: 'snake bird' an ancient species Anhinga not 'waterproof By Richard Beebe _ S-shaped curve, a most excellent imitation brackish. In our local wildlife refuge many of a swimming snake. have* now disappeared along the wildlife KJffS • from16- A Another common name for the Anhinga, If birds were as conscious of their lineage Recently I took time to observe these drive. They haven't moved from the island, "Water Turkey," takes on meaning as one as some humans are, the Anhinga would be birds in their fishing habits. On one but have gone to areas along the Sanibel colonies of other Anhingas and occasionally observes how closely the tail of an.Anhinga very high indeed in social circles. occasion as I watched, an Anhinga caught River and other mosquito control ditches to on the edge of Heron colonies. It is resembles a turkey with its broad buff and This interesting bird is one of the most eight small fish in about ten minutes. The nest and feed. well-constructed with a base of heavy band and herringbone pattern. ancient of species, its origin extending back bird would disappear under water and Once the spring rains begin and the sticks and is often lined with green leaves. The family Anhingidae is small, consist- many millions of years, far into the mists of almost immediately reappear with a small impounded water areas of the refuge Now the male stands on his. freshly- ing of only three other members iri addition time. One of its common names is "Snake fish grasped in his beak. becomes less salty Anhingas will again constructed nest and proceeds to. win a to the specimen found in the Americas. The Bird," a truly realistic and descriptive title In every instance he would toss the fish return to fish and perch along the dike bride. He accomplishes this by raising the others are found in Africa, 'Asia and for a creature with such shake-like habits into the air, bobble it around, catch and road. It is significant to point out that if the feathers on his neck and at the same time -Australia. The scientific name for our and appearance. swallow it. He then would resubmerge and fresh water systems of the island are. shaping it into a great 'S\ Next he raises American species is Anhinga Anhinga, soon surface with another victim to repeat eliminated the Anhingas will disappear one wing and then the other to better possibly taken from the name given it by As almost .everyone is aware, the display his fancy wing pattern. common ancestors of birds were reptiles. the process. from Sanibel. It will be just one of many the Tupi Indians of Brazil. Although not Birds still retain reptile scales on their On another occasion I watched an species of wild creatures that will be lost If a female comes near he bows deeply, generally used in America the name Darter legs. Their feathers were originally scales Anhinga that had caught a much larger with the loss of fresh water. and if she lingers to watch he accelerates is often used for the Anhinga in the Old that have gradually changed through many fish'. In this instance he used his bill as a Male and female Anhingas are easily his performance. If she likes what she sees World. ' : millions of years to become-the present spear, impaling the fish. Flipping it distinguished. The male is all black except she approaches. The. pair touch beaks, Usually the Anhinga doesn't have much marvelous instruments of flight and protec- skyward, with\a toss of his head he deftly for an attractive white, lace-like pattern of preen each other and shortly mate. to say but what he does say. is very tion. caught and swallowed the fish, although feathers on the coverts. The female has a Soon four pale bluish-green eggs are laid distinctive, sounding like a loud, buzzing and both parents share in the month-long Close observation of a perching Anhinga not without some difficulty. similar wing decoration but instead of black rattle. One has a tendency, to look In every instance the fish is swallowed her neck and upper breast is a delicate incubation. The youngsters are born naked downward for a reptile rather than up in a soon makes one realize how scale-like their but soon are covered by a buff-colored feathers are. The bird.gives the impression head-first to prevent the fins from damag- brown. tree for a bird. ing the tender throat and gullet of the bird. Something that is often missed by casual down. The rich fish diet assures rapid Another peculiarity of the Anhinga is its of a. reptile as it stretches and cranes its growth, and although the young may climb long sinuous neck with dagger-like bill The Anhinga is an excellent swimmer, so observers is the brilliant turquoise eye penchant for flying far overhead in graceful good in fact that he can easily outswim his shadow that both male and female adult about the nest they only leave it when they circles* often soaring high enough to be pointed skyward. • are able to fly. » Another habit it has is to swim just intended victims. The bird has huge birds assume as they approach their invisible to the human eye. Only the below the surface of the water with its webbed feet to propel himself. A fish may breeding season. Unlike the Brown Pelican the Anhinga Anhinga knows why it does this, as there neck and head protruding in a great dart and dodge, but it is closely pursued The male's first responsibility is to build Unlike the brown Pelican, the Anhinga never dives but clambers never dives into the water. It will clamber are no fish in the sky, nor does the bird until it is either caught or finds shelter. a nest. This he does prior to courting, downward from limb-to-limb until it reach- dive for them. Perhaps this is his way of The bird's long tail acts as a steering apparently feeling that his chances of gradually to the water. Because it lacks sufficient oil on its es the surface, then it steps.in. escaping what might be otherwise a drab, rudder giving the hunter added maneuver- enticing a mate will be better if he can feathers, the Anhinga poses, wings outstretched, to hasten drying. After an Anhinga has finished fishing it earthbound existence. The anhinga is a living link ability. Watching one of these birds in show her that he will make a devoted will climb onto a perch and pose with its. If we are to continue to enjoy this between birds and their action . one soon understands the signifi- helpmate. . wings outstretched. Because it lacks interesting bird we must guard against cance of the expression, "poor fish.". '___ _,.|jjests are placed in trees, often in loose sufficient oil in . its feathers this is destruction of our freshwater wetlands. common ancestors -- the Although Anhingas will occasionally fish necessary to hasten their drying. This Once these freshwater systems have been snake. in salt water(their preference is for fresh or continued on next page spread-wing posture also aids in the control eliminated the Anhinga will disappear from of body heat. those areas forever. THE RED PELICAN Tres Chic in Total Travel With No Extra Cost" Imports and Gifts It's A Straw World Salmagundi The Cobra Chair Sometime this week stop "tacky" PILLOWS - TOWELS - BEACH TOWELS - SHOWER CURTAINS - KITCHEN ACCESS- Tarpon Bay Marina Th is grdcefu I cha i r, by dnd see our ORIES - TABLE CLOTHS - BATH RUGS - SOFT constructed of woven SEATS The Red Door at Thetan Crafts •—~ 472-1323 2415 Periwinkle Way 9:30-5:00 Mon.-Sat. located in Tahitian Gardens bamboo, is both sturdy and practical. And will be the perfect addition EDUCATIONAL Homes to any room in FOLLOW THE LEADER your home. 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Maybe you'll decide to experience these places firsthand. So, we're conveniently located just 7 feet to Cathedral ceilings, studios, screened decks, lofts, skylites and American artists. the left of the display and we're ready to make all the the natural island warmth of wood. necessary arrangements for you - FREE. Many of our unique designs can be incorporated Regularly Priced at $399.95 into your personal home. r For an adventure in exciting, affordable Travel is an education and we'd like to see everyone well SALE PRICED AT ONLY $347.97 educated. visit our model center on art; enjoy the ever changing presentations Sandcastle Road, The Dunes Subdivision WHEN YOU THINK TRAVEL -THINK ORLOFF TRAVEL scheduled throughout the year. INCLUDED FREE: One Stereo Head Setfor.quiet DECORATED £ HIRNfSHEO private listening with each unit purchased. one of a series of unique designs from Tarpon Bay and Island Inn Roads OMLOfiF - across from movie theater PALM RIDGE ROAD -Across From Tho Library 472-1133 OPEN Monday-Saturday 8t30 - 5t3O Sales and Service - 17 years on Sanlbel-Captlya TRAVEL Hours: tues. thru Sat 10 to 5 '/••• P.O. Box 371. Sanlbal. MorMa 33937 Phona (111) 472-3U1 : Expert On Island Service 2418 Palm Ridge Road. Sanibel, Fl 33957 472-3117 or Eves. 462-2517 «?^Ke&^a A18 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER A- • v>. ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A19 •V-.,. • • Stosas-:.-,'. islander quits troubled symphony association Li, * A third islander has quit the fort Myers director by Michael Peceri when, he was no^ materialize this year, she said. Symphony Women,. island businesses ac- Symphony Orchestra and Opera Associa- president of the board. She secured state "I think the board will have a difficult counted for eight percent of the merchan- tion over a dispute involving Musical and federal grants to .help fund the time raising money," she predicted. "The dize contributed to the benefit. - . Director Arlo Deibler and several members association, attended conferences, handled people who resigned from the board were "Considering that Sanibel has one and a • of the orchestra. publicity and sat on the boards of three the workers. For members of the.orchestra half percent of the voters and six percent Zelda Butler, who has served as-Execu- national and state symphony organizations. to think they can go out and raise money is of the tax role, I think, this indicates tive Director of the association for three dreaming." : tremendous support from the islands," she years, mailed a letter of resignation The association has already contracted Mrs. Butler also predicted a drop in commented. "Monday to Arlene Meyers, president of the for performers for the 1976-77 season individual and commercial support of the Mrs. Butler complained that members of association's board of directors. which.begins in October, but>the grants association. "People, won't contribute to an the association who will be attending a May : Mrs. Butler was out of town last Monday arid donations that make up a large part of organization with this much turmoil within 24 annual meeting will be asked to vote on when two other Sanibel residents, Michael the organization's annual budget have not it," she commented. the proposed by-laws change, even though feceri and Carolyn Davenport, joined 10 yet been received. they have not had .an opportunity to study . other members of the board in a mass Mrs. Butler has applied for a state grant A respectable percentage of that support the document. "No copies of the proposed resignation. . which should, be awarded in August, but has come from the islands, according to change were mailed," she charged. "People j "The directions- and policies of the a traditionally large donation from the Mrs. Butler. At a recent fund-raising are going in blind. They will be asked to present board of directors, the unprofes- Society of Symphony Women will probably auction sponsored by the Society of vote on something they don't understand." sional conduct of the musical director and the unreasonable demands of the members ^ of the orchestra and chorus make it impossible for me to effectively carry out my present duties,".stated.Mrs. Butler in her letter.' • ';-.. "It saddens me to believe that the 'Jack'digs shell present direction of the organization can only have a detrimental effect on the quality of music presented which is indeed .a loss to all the music lovers of our area," she added. . in his backyard Deibler has been the focus of a bitter struggle among the association's directors. While shelters comb the beach hoping to The board voted to fire the conductor last find, the prize of all Sanibel shells, a. December, but quickly rescinded the Junonia, "Jack," a black Labrador Retriev- action. : er, stayed at home on Lighthouse Way and His contract was terminated again last snagged one in his own backyard. week by the board, but his critics expect Jack is an important member of the he will be reinstated. Davenport family, which includes Carol Deibler's supporters including Lee Coun- and Dave, and Fiercie, a Sealyham Terrier. ty Commissioner .George Goldtrap, who Jack was digging in the sand fill area in plays the timpani, in the orchestra, have back of his pen on Wednesday, May 12, introduced an amendment to the associa- when he made the discovery. Carol says a tion's bylaws that would put several shell expert informed her that it's a perfect members of the orchestra on the board. Sanibel Junonia with light orange spots. The proposed amendment has been Friday morning Charles Muller, former blocked'by some.directors, including Peceri vice president of the Sanjbel-Captiva Shell and Davenport, because of fear that Club, reported finding a Junonia in the Bay Deibler supporters would be elected to the near the Lighthouse Point condominiums. board and frustrate attempts to hire a new Muller declined to have his picture taken musical director. because he thought Jack deserved the shell Deibler has been with the symphony spotlight, for the week. since its founding.15 years ago. ":•• Mrs. Butler was hired at. executive THANKS to r 3*!' of Fort Myers we can i move into our Florida "DREAM HOME" How often we have been told that. In fact . . .so very, very of- No one will ever build on this wonderful 3Vi miles ten! For over 40 years First Federal of Fort Myers has been helping of Gulf-front beach. Only a footbridge away from people become home owners here in beautiful Southwest Florida. 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Preliminary sketches will month of June while Carol Davenport, be requested for new offices and to expand executive secretary of the Association the seating capacity. leaves for a month's vacation. Dick Muench was given permission to Anyone wishing to conduct business with erect a backstop on Community Association the Association during that time is asked to property opposite the Community House call Richard Wilson, president, at 472-2735^ for youth recreation. At a Board of Directors meeting, heur . The question of whether children were Tuesday evening, an Association regulation welcome at the regular monthly dinner charging for use of the Community House meetings was brought up. The board was reworked. Rentals will be charged concluded that children were welcome at only for commercial and purely private dinners sponsored by the Sanibel Commun- projects while the: City of Sanibel and ity Association and the Junior Community other volunteer organizations will be Association, although the program content Boy Scouts tour post office eligible to use the facilities free of charge. of the Junior .Community Association In another decision, the Board voted to meeting was thought to be of more interest allocate $23,000 accrued from the past two to young people. .'•'.'•' . : The Boy Scouts of Troop 88 were treated to a look at the inner Shell Fairs to the building fund. The money, Garol DaVenport announced that the has been placed in Certificates of Deposit speaker for the June dinner meeting would workings of the Sanibel Post Office byPostmaster Paul Adams bearing six percent interest. be Vilius Brazenas, a Lithuanian refugee, Tuesday evening. 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A22 May 21, 1976 ^ ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A23 If Spring Dorothy Eden's books at the of a middle-aged housewife who Sanibel Library, I reckon a lot of crashes through her kitchen win- 20% OFFORALL RATTAN By Hal H. Harrison Special Envoy to Churchill and patrons are. going to be happy to dow and falls five.floors to her Stalin 1941-1946. learn that we have her latest, The death during an argument with Hugo Blacky Jr. has written a Harriman is the last of the Time of the Dragon. Sweeping her retiring, hen-pecked husband. pleasant and definitive biography major participants in World War sariibel - library from China to the Thames Valley, The department closes the case of his father, the late Justice II strategy at the highest level spanning 75 years in the fortunes quickly: "death by misadven- Hugo Black, who spent 34 years and he has given us here an of. a great trading dynasty, the ture." Baroni is not convinced and account of the secret decisions % from 22-A author spins a tale of three the plots thickens and quickens all affecting the course of the war, of generations of the Carrington the. controversies that sprang this famous American for 200 family. from those decisions, and his years. History buffs will find the This book breaks new territory intimate discussions with Roose- book entertaining as well as for Dorothy Eden but it is filled Instant hit k.i'i. velt, Churchill and Stalin. illuminating. with her old magic. This is the Chapters of Special Envojr deal Pulitzer Prize-winner Harrison thirty fourth novel by this unchal- The Woodward and Bernstein best- seller, "The Final Days,1' is,the first •i(i\ with the important Big Three E. Salisbury has written a sweep- lenged mistress of the dynasty ing novel of modern Russia in The bestseller to be number one in the (1937-71) on the tJnited States meetings at Teheran, Yalta and novel. Many of her books are in first week of publication. Pre-publica- Supreme Court. Potsdam, and the book makes a Gates of Hell, a recent Literary the library for you to enjoy. tion orders for the first printing My Father; A Reimembrance is significant contribution toward Guild selection. This is the story exceeded 300,000. easy reading, personal, conversa- . understanding our past as well as of Andrei Sokolov, who was > Isaac Bashevis Singer is one of The Sanibel Public Library reports i V tional in style, and is /illed with the forces which shaped the raised in poverty and obscurity, the most respected writers of our it has two copies of the book, which but who went on to become a times and we are pleased to offer gives an account of the final days of RATTAN iy PATIO FURNITURE by anecdotes about Black's years as a postwar world. Birmingham trial lawyerj life in Much has been written about heroic symbol not only in his own his latest, Passions and Other the administration of former President Russia, but to the entire world. Richard Nixon. Although there is a FIOCSREED . Washington as a United States Benjamin Franklin, especially in Stories, a collection of 20 short waiting list the Library promises to Senator^ and finally the years on his role as inventor, merchant and "TheGatesof Hell" ... Lubyan- stories. These tales deal with a circulate the copies as rapidly as CLARKCASUAL the Supreme Court. statesman, but to this day rumors ka Prison ... is where Andrei group of people who are still a possible. . ' WHjTECRA^ TR0PITONE ,'. This biography is anything but have swirled around the personal endured hardships that few pris- Tiddle to the world and often to pretentious. Indeed, a scholarly life of this much-admired man of oners survived. His burning de- "themselves ... the Jews of East- the way from there. review of Black's life is still to be Colonial America. Claude-Anne sire to live long enough to write ern Europe who perished iri With the publication of Spiro written by someone more objec- Lopez and Eugenia W. Herbert of the death of freedom in his . Poland, and those who emigrated Agnew's first novel in the near tive. The present volume may tell have tried to answer the many homeland may have contributed to the United States. future, we are witnessing what us: much about the son as the questions that still intrigue us in to his survival. The book is based Baroni by Alfred Harris may may be the launching of a literary father. The Private Franklin, the Man on the life of the exiled Russian remind you a great deal of the career. This is not a one-time shot W. AverelL Harriman did notand His Family. writer. '"'"'. police stories of Joseph Wam- for our former Vice President. leave it to others to write his This fascinating account of From the circulation records of battgh (The New Centurions, The Indeed not! He plans to. follow this biography in years.to come. He Franklin's personal life, drawn Blue Knight, The Onion Field and novel with ,another piece of has given us (along with writer largely from surviving correspon- The Choir Boys] but Lou Baroni is fiction, and then come the long m Elie Abel) the benefit of his first- dence, attempts to dispel the Singer's latest book is a collec- an old-fashioned detective with a awaited memoirs. According to hand recollections aiid his volum- many myths that have followed tion of 20 short stories. nose finely tuned to murder and a Agnew's agent, Scott Meredith, inous and revealing private persistence to go with his the memoirs will not be particu- papers in this autobiography, # continued on next page hunches. larly complimentary toward Mr. This story concerns the death Nixon. Can you wait? SANTIVA COCKTA.IS W November We Will No - 3 {MH. Longer Be Open open seven days a week V'WWL 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 pm. Lunch ) 2-2:30 Dinner 5-9:30 N.1 Open Monday - Saturday 10-9 Sunday 12 - 9 For Dinner To serve you: Chef Watson - lUUMEIICMt FRESH SEAFOOD DAILY CASUAL ATTIRE Closed All Day Monday ON PERIWINKLE WAY NEXT TO ISLAND BAKE SHOP RESERVATIONS 472-1212 MARKS PEG BRUNO, OWNERS 472-2860 ''[i""'""1 Closed Sundays 362 Periwinkle Sanibel. Fl. 472-9976 Restaurant Now Open CASA TEN -WATERS • •/ INN DEL For The Captiva Island Season MAMA Phono (813) 472-1737 "Home of the Hot Pop-Over" The Islands Italian-American "Family! Restaurant SERVING: Dinners on Friday and Saturday Nighis (6-9 PM.) and 1231 TulipaWayattheRamadalnn "Catering For Any Occasion" Live Entertainment for your Brunch on Sundays (11-2 P.M.) dining enjoyment by Serving Breakfast, Lunch Planning a Memorial Day outing? and Evans and Dinner Daily t, . • • • • '•'.' ••'.•• Nightly exceptlWed.rresday & Sunday Seafood Buffet Why not let us fill your picnic Happy Hour: 4 to 6:30 Pizza and Submarine Sandwiches To Go Sa baskets? We know youil be NEW FEATURE: Salad Bar • '•.-..• • ' • •' • • • • * • ' • • • Prime-Rib Special pleasantly surprised BREAKFAST - 7:00 AAA to NOON u Entertainment Nightly: LUNCH-11:00 AM to 2:00 PM DINNER-5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday - Now Appearing -Sir John Sunday: Breakfast 8AM to 2PM; Lunch 11AM to 2PM THE GOURMET CATERERS Open 6 Days A Week, Closed Wednesday English Hunt Brunch American Express - Bank Americard -Master Charge 472-4123 FOR INFORMATION Located at 1625 Periwinkle Way 472-1033 ' (across from the Heart of the Island) Closed Monday through Thursday 472-4431 fell \r:-y^mipm A26 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER WHAT€OOKS V ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 A27 Cook offers fish and tips stodo BRvy TwinTwinLk- TT»J«_L;IUnderbillI . - ••• t PS salad dressing mix. Vary the Current activities: Alcoholics Anonymous - closed meeting at St. Michael >-v •• ,'•<; - flavor by varying the type of Yoga Lessons,-Tuesdays at the St. Michael and All Angels B » * . and All Angels Episcopal Church, Periwinkle Way: • every >;• . ••..'/,', Recently at the library we Friday, night, 8:00 p.m. For information call 332-1300. picked up a new way to cook fish salad dressing. Episcopal Church, Periwinkle Way, 7:00-8:00 p.m., and 8:00-9:00 p.m. Adm. $2 for the series, taught by Mary Kay Kiwanls Club: meeting every Wednesday morning at 8:00 from one of the helpful crew ^ Sanibel-Captiva Shell Clubt Regular meetings are held on Berres of the Lee County Recreation Department. Informa- a.m., Scotty's Pub, visitors welcome. • ' there. Dip fillets first into beer, For a quick and elegant hot tion - 332-0808. the third Wednesday of the month at the Community House, then into Hungry Jack Pancake sandwich, add curry powder and' (8:00 p.m. (November thru April) dried onion flakes to drained tuna Lions Club of Sanibel and Captiva now meets every Mix (dry) and fry as usual. Really Biker uses Boat trip with Richard Beebe and George Campbell with fish and mix in mayonnaise until Thursday evening at the American Legion Hall, Sanibel- South Seas Sailing Club open to all sailboat owners. For good. breakfast at Cabbage Key, visit Cayo Costa and Johnson Captiva Road, 6:36 p.m. ' membership and meeting information contact Brian Webb at very moist. Shoals for shelling. Monday, May 31, call 472^-2180. 472-1551. • Captiva Civic Association Board of Governors meeting, Still another coating for fried Brown sufficient slices of bread basket case first and third Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Captiva Community ' Sons of the American Revolution Caloosa Chapter > •;'.•. (i. Center. ••'.•.. • meets second Wednesday of each month. Fort Myers Country fish is made by dipping the fillets on one side and then place, •Club, 12:00 noon. ' • into milk and then into a mixture mixture on untoasted side. Brown Regular activities: of instant mashed potato flakes the open face sandwiches and City of Sanibel Council will have regular meetings the f Santiva teen Club meets every Thursday everting at first, third, and fifth Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m., City Hall. Special • 7:30 p.m. For information about meeting place phone Mike mixed with an envelope of dried serve with chutney on the side. Sanibel Public Library open Monday, Wednesday and meetings will be announced. • .Trowbridge at 472-4303. Club is open to teenagers of The heavy-laden bi- Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Sanibel and Captiva. r>-< •:.* cycle of George Win- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Sanibel Community Association Board of Directors Sanibel Community Association: monthly meetings at terbotham, parked meetings every third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.. 6:30 p.m.; first Tuesday of each month, Sanibel Community ,A recipe for tasty pastry * beside a tree in Peri- Captlva Memorial Library open Tuesdays and Saturdays Community House. ' House, members and guests welcome, (dinner, business winkle Place. "I've • from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. . meeting, program). We once had a neighbor who Jam Sanibel City Planning Commission meets every Monday, had spent her youth on a farm in carried 100 pound Sanlbel-Captlva Chambor of Commerce meeting of the at 9:30 a.m., at City Hall. All interested parties are invited to Island Cinema: . Dissolve yeast in the water. • Board of Directors, second Tuesday of each month at the attend and to participate: Special meetings, will be Kansas and man, could she bake. loads on this rnach- announced. When she began cooking for her Crumble the pie crust mix into a Chamber building on Causeway Road, 8:00 p.m. The Duchess and the Dlrtwater Foxi - A good bowl and stir in the. sugar, yolk ine," claims the \ combination of comic performers George Segal arid Goldie husband, who had an outdoor owner. Sanibel-Captiva Motel Association meeting, thirc Hown. A broad, baudy and often funny Western. Rated PG. appetite and an indoor, sendeii- and yeast. Roll in small balls, Natural History Field Trips to Sanibel's wildlife.habitats Tuesday of each month, 8:00 p.m.. Chamber, of Commerce Friday-Saturday; 21-22 May, 7:1549:00. . - tary job, she modified her original about 3/4 inches, and place on by Richard Beebe, George Campbell. Tuesdays and Thursday • Building. . . ' .' cookie sheets. by appointment. For reservations call 472-2180. Wednes- I Will. I Will ... For Now: Stars Elliott Gould and Digna recipes to a less heroic scale. - day's Open Trip; meet at Sanibel Elementary School parking Sanibel Captiva American Legion: meeting of members Keaton, who have been divorced for a couple of years and IN • These are a bit out of the lot, Sanibel-Captiva road at 9:00 AM. Wednesday fee, $4 per the second Tuesday of each month. " '• V. now decide to try living together again. They have their ordinary, but easy, Depress center of each with person. • thumb and spoon in small amount lawyer draw up a contract, which has to renewed every six 1 .'. '.,'.•' Captiva Erosion Prevention District: ' meetings the months. Rated R. Sunday-Tuesday, 23-25 May, 7:15 & 9:00. ..• '•• it of your favorite jam. Let rise one Birding Tours by George Weymouth. Morning and second Tuesday of -each, month; 4:30 p.m., Captiva Civic '•' ': /< Dainty Pastries . 1 package dry yeast hour. Bake at 375 degrees for afternoon. Reservations made through Bailey's General Center. ' • about 10 minutes. » Store, 472-1516. Lucky Lady: Liza Minelli, Burt Reynolds and Gene, 1/4 cup warm water Al Anon meets weekly on Fridays at 8:00 p.m.|'at St. Hackman in a story about California whiskey runners in the 2 sticks pie crust .mix, or 1 Michael and All Angeles Episcopal Church in Sunday school '20's. Rated PG. Wednesday-Saturday! 26-29 May, 7:00 & package If you like, glaze with confec- . Bird Tours of the Islands by Griff ing Bancroft. Leave room in rear of building. Call 472-2491 for information.. 9:00. tioner's sugar, thinned with a Cinema Plaza at dawn. Reservations must be made at 1 Tbsp. sugar little milk and a bit of vanilla. Macintosh Bookstore: 472-1447. Captiva Fire Control District Commissioners Meeting, Makes 50 to 55. second Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m., Captiva 1 egg yolk Nature adventures afloat, "Wet Pants," Captain Dick Community Center, Gore Road. Frieman, 472-1315. Charter. • . / Sanibel Volunteer Fire Department: meetings second Bingo (Murex), every ^Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., American and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Fire House, Palm Answers Legion Hall, Sanibel-Captiva Road. • Ridge Road. • Noah's Ark Thrift and Consignment Shop at St. Michael' Harbor House and All Angels Episcopal Church, Periwinkle Way, Tuesday The Sanibel Fire Control Commissioners will meet the RESTAURANT through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. second Tuesday of the Month at 1:1:00 0 p.m. at the new Fire House AdditionAddition . The public is invitedinvited. FRESH SEAFOOD Sanibel Island's First and Finest Seafood Restaurant Closed Sunday J 1244 Periwinkle Fresh Stone Crab Claws Steaks & Chicken Not quite. Actually these are Reopening Monday, May 24th lyi*: •A Meritorious Food Dinner: 5:00 - 9:00 6 Butterfly Shrimp served up Service Award Winner Reservations Not Required &> '"•**> •$% golden brown with :'6 tossed salad or slaw, potato, NEW DAYLIGHT SAVING roll and coffee or tea. TIAAESCHEDULE • RESERVATIONS NO LONGER ACCEPTED • NEW HOURS 6 P.M. - 9 P.M. TUES.-SAT. Not bad for $3.95. • CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY G Bountiful ¥• Even better Tuesday night "Sfc~- /^ for only $3.50 Ine tf Continental ^ Cuisine / '• Specializing In >iping • Neapolitan Gourmet Dishes .'•'•'. . Overlooking the Gulf On Beautiful Sanibel Island _ _' jieakfast? :p0-10:06 A.M. .;....-! •-- Fine Wines & Beer " Luncheon 10:00-7:00 ^.f ' •:"'r: ""•<;•••:••.;""r\•;•,.: . •• : . RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM PARLOR ALL 1 AUTHENTIC VEAL SCALOPPINE ' SattlrdayiEvening \i DINNERS INCLUDE \ Veal Cutlet a la Milanese •^Houfjps:. r^. / Cookbut / •' OUR SPECIAL 1 Veal''.Cutlet a la Parmigiana NEAPOLITAN STYLE t Braduqlini (Stuffed Top Round Steak) In the KingV^^ i Stuffed Eggplant a la Parmigiana Restaurant f *"• Master 2075 Peri winkle Way Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 ANTBPASTO f Baked Lasagna "f Ravioli t Manicotti Open 7 Days iildrjen( $3.50 Your'Hosts: Margie Ann '.-.'- i Baked Breast, of Chicken (Sauteed iii White R^rvat.6^^|^^gtopticTr<^ ^1 ••••/ And Louis Letizia Wine & Mushrooms) 472-2525 Closed Sunday I Spaghettini (Served with a viariety of Sauces) >..O: __ 3313 WestGulf Drive, Sanibel,Florida : ,.;.;.:-.- 472-2177 ..:.-..'--- J ^B=i-i graphis SOUTfUi^ U 472-1551 A28 May 21, 1976 ••'•?''\ ISLAM) REPORTER "f , \ . % y •. ( •* \ • * r '. V1 \< ':' "' The airstn tab note! V formerly island beach club v-.;> v Shown is McMillan Clements' airplane -the first to land on the Sanibel airstrip in 1953 across the street from the Casa Ybel Inn. (Left to right) Richard Kearns, who was then general manager of the resort which was owned by Howard DaytonT Arnold A; \ i ( , Larson, the pilot of the plane; E.M. Rockwell and Mildred Sisk, both guests at the Inn; Vivian Kearns; an unidentified woman who was working as desk clerk at the Inn; Jack Cole, the-owner of Jack's Place which later became Harbor House; and James Under New and Wondrously Strange Management Pugh, a Casa Ybel employee. And once again offers peace, seaside tranquility and repose for the weary in (left) Munroe "Buddy"Bobst's daily Sanibel airstrip is 2600 feet of grass- an astonishing array of elderly cottages on the Gulf of Mexico. "Dawn Patrol'-featured air delivery covered shell. Early pilot remembers service of the Fort Myers News-Press it as being bumpy, and a recent to Sanibel and Captiva. Bobst was bicycle tour of the strip confirmed All true! Sanibel Island's oldest, most gracious resort has reopened under owner of Gulf Airways, Inc., and the observation. its original name and under.new management. Breeze-swept, tree-shaded used the Sanibel airstrip frequently after it opened in 1953. cottages are air:conditioned for the sensitive and have boob tubes for the entertainment of the sunburned. Kitchenettes for those inclined to the culinary arts. • . .. Recreation includes a freshwater pool for the timid; ping pong for the ^<;^ indecisive; billiards for those of legal age and sound judgment; bicycles for those with wanderlust; and a glorious beach scattered with shells for the acquisitive; By Anne Marsh they couldn't make a landing strip this trip. that we spotted the they went through the roof of the out of some unused property Sanibel Cemetery, which is really Inn," chuckled Kearns. The Casa Ybel Airdrome is trimmed and operating for those with flying It was in 1953 that a small across from the hotel. I agreed it so near to Casa Ybel. We saw one Bobst also operated an air taxi aircraft, a two-tone tan Navion, probably would be a good idea large tombstone and realized it service that brought visitors to machines. . pierced through the cottonball and they ordered a bulldozer and would make a good landing the island. Thornton Wilder was clouds over Sanibel, surprised a a road grader. marker for future trips. one of Bobst's earliest passen- flock of Brown Pelicans flying in "It took three days Jfrom the "After we landed on the shell gers. formation, and touched down on a time we got the idea to the time strip we waded in to find the "Bobst was a great pilot," noted bare strip of land between Gulf we landed on it," recalled Kearns. cemetery - it was the first time I Kearris. "He's still tTying. He'js the Ring us up for reservations, lodging rates and information at (813) Drive and Casa Ybel Road. It was knew of its existence." only pilot I know whom I'd •'472-1531.» the first time the wings of man "We knocked down one shell Kearns said usage of the strip believe if he pointed to a bathtub brushed the island where birds ridge, leveled it into a slough and was very light at first because it and told me it would fly." Or mail the coupon for the same information at a more leisurely pace: had always ruled. it was ready. I remember we wasn't listed on federal aviation Richard Kearns, now owner of went into the hotel for lunch and maps. "It's listed on them now Bobst, who still operates out of. Hurricane House, was the man- the four of us decided to* go to because the F.A.A. and the Page Field, remembered thatthe ager of the Casa Ybel Inn at the Fort Myers immediately after C.A.B. lowered the standards for name of the airline that served time. Kearns was one of the lunch and pick up the plane to try accepted airfields, and of course the island with everything from passengers to make the first the first landing." the Island Beach Club advertised crates of eggs to Maine, lobsters, Qssort P.O. Box 167, Sanibel, Florida 33957 flight to Sanibel from Page Field Kearns laughed as the mem- the air strip as an inducement for was Gulf Airways, Inc. and land on the Sanibel airstrip at ories became clearer: "When we tourists traveling in their own "I retired in 1966 and sold the .< '• the Casa Ybel Inn. got on the ferry Captain Chap- planes," said Kearns. firm, then took a trip to Europe," Post to the undersigned complete details on the holidays • "It was actually the brainchild pelle said, 'I hear you're going to said Bobst. "When I returned I joys and modest prices at Casa Ybel Resort. • of a man named McMillan Clem- try out the landing strip today.' The largest plane to ever land found I hated sitting around the ents, an innovator in the con- We were dumfounded as to how on the airfield was a D.C.-3, ; house all day." Name • ' : ' .'.•.•.••••"•' mm struction field who made his home he'd known about our plans so according to Kearns. "It had no A phone call from a former in Connecticut, had a vacation hastily made just the hour before. trouble making the landing, but it customer was all that was requir- Address. home on Nantucket, and had built There was only one telephone on was touch and go to get it out ed for Bobst to come out of retire- an experimental prefabricated the island at the time, but, oh, again," he laughed. ment. A friend who owned a City .State. house on Sanibel Island," said how that coconut telephone het- The Dawn Patrol, Buddy plane agreed to go into business Kearns. work operated ~ there were no Bobst's morning \ air delivery with him, and they started Com- Zip_ "He had his own private plane secrets on the island it didn't route, which brought the Fort muter Airways with one small I and his own pilot and he used to know about! Myers News-Press to Sanibel, plane. CtSi?oS ^t^y accepted in trade for lodging, along fly between the three locations. "We picked up the plane at always landed at the airstrip. "I Bobst remembers the Sanibel with Bankamencard and Mastercharge Credit Cards. One day he and the pilot, Arnold Page Field and flew it back to the remember one day he dropped Larson, came to me and asked if island," he recalled. "It was on the papers in the wrong spot and • continued on!8-B ' "V. B2 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 Coastal Fishing MORE ENTRIES SEEN \/ tidechart By Capt. Duke Sells of weekly entries so all have a chance at a may CharterSkiff "Whee Three" prize. There haven t been very many redfish Fishing contest Day Oat* Captiva Island, Florida entries, so be sure to enter any you^atch (just Fri. 21 8:39 AM H 2:08 AM L 7:29 PM H 2:41 PML Local island snookers are finally starting to make sure uthey are legal size or I'll be Sat. 22 9:07 AM H 2:53 AM L 8:59 PM H 3:59 PML score after the big blow we had over, the bringing y° cigarettes in the pokey). Good Sun. 23 9:35 AM H 3:35 AM L 10:17 PMH 4:59 PM L weekend. "Maybe that was all that it took to Fishing, /s/ Capt. Sells, ; bothered by high AAon. 24 10:06 AM H 4:14 AM L ll:20PMH 5:45 PM L rile the waters a little and start them on a Tues.25 10:29 AM H 4:42 AM L 6:27 PML feeding spree which I hope lasts for awhile. Wed. 26 While cruising the beaches last week in the 12:17 AM H 5:11 AMI 10x57 AM H 7:06 PML clear water we had, I saw quite a few snook in tides, winds Thurs. 27 1:07 AM H 5:30 AM L 11:24 AM H 7:41 PML the 10 pound plus class, plus a few on the sand Bold Face denotes strong tide. bars in the back bay on a high tide. Plug casters would do well in the early a.m. Strong, wind-driven tides and boisterous on the flood tides we've had, and a good seas that kept fishermen in their easy selection would be a yellow Creek Chub chairs for the better part of a week took Darter or Zara Spook. their toll on the Island Open Fishing This method of fishing is dynamite if you are Derby. . . quiet enough arid able to hurl a lure up under Only eight anglers registered fish at the Chamber of Commerce weigh-in ^station, the mangroves. Be sure to use at least 20 the lowest figure in three weeks pf,-\ pound line, as it sometimes is necessary to competition. • • ; ' • \ \ ] manhandle these fish away from the woods. The stiff wind persisted through the Tarpon is a good bet at Boca Grande now as weekend, typically the busiest days of the are the intercoastal markers for. cobia and weigh-in schedule. By Monday skies were once again . tripletail. ! cheerful, the air had calmed and derby Almost all of these fish are suckers for live sponsors were predicting a healthy in- bait, especially^pinfish,which can be caught on crease in the number of registrations. any grass flats in this area with a small hook Dave Magill's 10 pound 14 ounce snook and pieces of shrimp. edged out 14 year old Donald Jones' catch As for the Fishing Derby, it seems a lot of by one ounce to take $50 in first prize SAILING money/Marilyn Davis also took home $50 (above) Last week's first prize Charters - 17' Day sailer by day or '/» day • sail folks are catching fish and taking them to the for her 4 pound 9 ounce seatrput, which winners in the Island Open yourself or have CG licensed captain • 23' sloop by weigh-in, then leaving once they find a bigger just beat a 4 pound 8 ounce specimen Fishing Derby were (left to day or VJ day with captain. one is entered. This is a big mistake as any Cindy Maialucci of Miramar, Florida and caught by Dean Foster. Lessons - Can't sail yourself? Take lessons,-6 hrs. right) Ed Scott, Marilyn Davis soul who is entered for the week is eligible for Jenny Barbanera of Miami examine the 12 Foster and Jones each won a second should do it. two or three mystery prizes, usually a prize rod and reel. and Dave Magill. (below) Don- sports & outdoors Sightseeing, too - by powerboat. Lunchtrips to Castaways dinner, Bait Box shrimp or a rod & and 13 pound snook they caught while fishing Ed Scott registered the lone redfish of Cabbage Key with captain. the week. His first place fish drew 3 ald Jones, 14 (left) and Dean reel from Real Eel, Sanibel Marina, Southern with Capt. Duke Sells. Foster won second place rods For Details • Reservations call 472-253 I Distributors or Tarpon Bay Marina. pounds 7 ounces on the scales, earning Scott $50. and reels. South wind. Inc. Sanibel Island These mystery prizes are drawn out of a hat Ann Sloane of New York City won $10 Fishing '.' Out-Island Trips for her 4 pound 3 ounce, third place trout. Sightseeing Skiing Sue Dugan's 8 pound 12 ounce snook also - Shelling Trips to Cabbage Key took third" place prize money. Fish flag The three special prize winners of the If you are boating in Gulf or Bay ISLAND week were Ann Sloane, who won $10 waters near the islands you may spot a OSPREY CHARTERS worth of shrimp from the Bait Box; Ed signal flag that is unfamiliar. The flag is UNDERWATER SERVICES Scott, who will enjoy a dinner at the triangular-shaped and has a florescent 22 foot fully •quipped MAKO Castaways Restaurant; and David Mc- orange background with'a white circle. Boat Repair • Bottom Painting 'tween waters marina ' ' •• with Creary. McCreary won a rod and reel frpm Its purpose is to alert sports and F:shing& Shelling Rental: Boats & ncbptbirV Alex Payne Bottom Scraping • Underwater Salvage the Real Eel. - . \ recreational boaters that the craft display- Guides Available Motors - Rod & Reel 800 E. Gulf Drive • Underwater Repairs Each~~Monday the names of everyone- ing this flag •is-a-'Commercial fishing boat Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 who entered a fish during the previous with a net in the water. An identical flag MarkMcQuade may also be attached to the net itself. Guy McRae. Mgr. - Captiva Island 472-1784 Phone: 472-2913 Phone 472-2713 week are put in a hat. Three names are AH Your Fishing Needs - Bait, Tackle, etc. drawn, and the winners are awarded the The appearance of this flag is the special prizes. culmination of several months of planning NATURE ADVENTURES FISHING SIGHTSEEING SHELLING In addition to taking a prize for heaviest of the Pine Island Chapter of the Organized fish and a special prize, Ed Scott and David Fishermen of Florida. During the spring and fall months commercial fishermen often, Join Us for Trips to Cabbage K«y McCreary were among the winners in the first week of the tournament. .use stab nets or sink nets on the Gulf side Sightseeing ft Luncheon Young Jones is the top contender for a of the islands to catch migrating pompano. The location of the nets is normally Cruises on "SANI-BELLE" «*. special prize to be awarded at the end of ''CHARTERWETPANTS SKIFF Ljotabigun the tournament to the angler 14 years old marked with floats. Recreational boaters, or younger who registers the heaviest fish not aware of the danger, have sometimes Luxurious 45' Twin Screw Fully Equipped Houseboat of the tournament. , crossed over the nets. The result has been SHELL • BIRD •EXPLORE Captain Baughn Holloway damage to the nets, possible damage and 4 ...... Phil Nye, Jr. is the sole contender for DREDGE FOR SEALIFE another grand prize that will be given to injury to the boaters, and a,case of hard SPLIT CHARTERS ARRANGED the fisherman who lands the largest cobia feelings on both sides. Unique Little Shell Island Dick Frieman Phone 472-1315 South Seas Plantation U.S.C.G. Approved Captiva Island Phone:472-2802 during the contest. The tournament ends This was the problem that stimulated the Beautiful Cabbage Key June 5. development of the signal flag idea. Refreshments • ~lA day-all day • 4to 8 Persons Fishing Shelling Doane's Call: Capt. Chic Kennedy Luncheon Trips to Cabbt. .e Key Sanibel Marina ^72-4087 ottages Island gridders play for Cypress Panthers SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS BOBSABATINO V* day charters The FUN WAY to see the Islands ph. 472-1451 15 yrs. Guide Service on Sanibel-Captlva Waters call ahead - «72-1727--weill prepare Gary Hunter (left), ISLAND your boat. - Matt Schumacher BOAT RENTAL (middle), and Stan GULF & BACK COUNTRY Gavin, all Sanibel resi- Open 7 Days A Week FISH FINDER BIRD TOURS Snook • Tarpon • Redfish S-S RADIO SHELLING dents, will be playing Also Special Shark Trips V4 ENGINE SIGHTSEEING in the Cypress Lake DIVE TRIPS High School Purple CAPT. DOUG FISCHER and White intra-squad SPORTFISHING ON THE %U&ee S/kee varsity football game "EIRayador" , i Capt. Duke Sells tomorrow, beginning SNOOK TARPON REDFISH TROUT 24 foot fully equipped Aquasport. All tackle provided. at 7:30 p.m. at the Runabouts for sightseeing Sailing from South Seas Plantation in Captiva. school. (Right) Kip Skiffs for bay fishing " CHARTER SKIFF Early Reservations Guide Service '••'• • Suggested Buntrock and Todd Authorized Dealer FOR Night Charters for Snook and Tarpon Capt. Doug Fischer Blakely play for the Aquarius 21'and 23' (Fly - Plug or Spin Casting) Balboa Sailboats . SouthSeasPlantation junior varsity Pan- ••;'• Captiva, Florida 33924 Visit our docks - next to Sanibel Marina SAILING FROM Tel: 813/472-1551 Res. Rt. 5, Box 216 thers. , . . ••'..- N. Yachtsman Drive ••.-....'.-. Captiva Island. Fla. Ft. Myers, Fl. 1 Reserve ahead by calling 472-2228 ..••-..•,•...' ••"•••• ".•.''"•.•.or-- -"--:-- •• '•'••• '.•'.:'/ 813/472-2332 Phone 401-4895 B4 r May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 B5 ••.•'. • •*>•.• ' • - • • . • B ••• • Cape boatbuilders mold speedsters, fishing fleet Braves downMets, Yankees whip first place Pirates By Barney Bogue The big, beamy ship is the tive homes. The last one he mahogany strips to answer; "You Riding the crest of a winning Kalijebelle, a Broadfire 50 off- will have to be here the-hpnr the [Editor's note: Barney Bogue will be completed before going into .the streak, the Sanibel Braves this authoring occasional articles on Southwest shore commercial fishing boat boating industry is the handsome next one is completed, because week knocked off the top team in Florida boating for ISLAND REPORTER. designed and built by Gene Spanish-style duplex at the corn- the customer will also be here the Fort Myers Pony League. An experienced boater himself, Bogue and Broadbent. Broadbent, formerly a er of Periwinkle and North waiting to take it away." The Braves handed the Mets his wife -Lynn' live aboard a custom-built general contractor on Sanibel for Yachtsman Drive. The bare chested Richy is 34, their first loss of the season trawler houseboat at Sanibel Marina. This 15 years, built this 50 foot fiber- When asked about building and General Manager Tom Metz- Wednesday, beating them 2-1. "It first article explores some boats and their glass boat for the A.P. Bell Fish boats instead of bedrooms, Gene ger is 29. There are about 500 was a real upset," declared builders in Cape Coral, where boatbuilding Co. in Cortez, Florida. is developing into a.serious industry. More grins as he stands in the spacious Sutphen boats skimming the manager Bud Batsch. "The kids Cape boat builders will be featured in an She will be launched in the Kalijebelle wheelhouse and says waters of the world at speeds of are just great." Caloosahatchee next week as the over 70 miles per hour. High scoring Tiffany Parlor upcoming story.] simply, "We really love this life." The Braves beat the Reds 2-0 Giants took two wins this first of five identical vessels on Diagonally across from some Virtually every boat is a "cus- Monday and the Cubs 9-4 last order from Bell and other fisher- vacant lots in the Cape industrial tom" boat. The hulls are of Friday. The team has won nine of week beating the Mets 23-12 ies, for delivery in 1976. park is a large steel building with proven, high performance design. their last ten games. They are and the Angels 15-7. A reasonable estimate of costs a "Sutphen Marine Corporation" Buyers that will pay approximate- 11-4 for the season.. boating for this boat, equipped with sign. The building is crowded ly $12,500 for a 20 fodter or Monday's win was dedicated to electronics and ready for fishing, with 16 to 30 foot boats in various $32,500 for a 30 footer also have Braves coach Al Pote, who moved would be about $100,000. Broad- stages of construction. some , special, personal require- out of the state this week. "He bent, however, uses "$1000 a The fiberglass hulls sport lively ments in the seating, controls, did a nice job as coach," said foot" as a rough price for the bare colors with a deep, glass-like gel and appointments -- and have the Batsch. "We really appreciate the Rising above the tallest build- boat, including installation of the coating that on some boats con- money to satisfy the needs. work he accomplished." ings in Gape Coral Industrial GM 671-N diesel engine. , tains silvery metal flake particles. These boats are real bullets, Karl Wightman's Huxter Yan- Park, is the unmistakable super- Gene's sons have worked for The big, chromed V-o^ marine and Sutphen Marine has a wali kees are paralleling the Braves structure of a large, sea-going Broadfire Corporation, and cur- conversion power plants stand in full of race winning photos and stellar season. The Yanks defeat- vessel. If the boat seems a bit rently 18/year old Gene Broad- rows by the front door. trophies to prove it. But, accord- ed the first place Pirates 6-3 on on the short side of the 6-5 final triple and "outstanding fielding" High scoring is the trademark out-of-place among scores of small bent, Jr., is employed full-time. These are no fishing boats! ing toMetzger, the customers are Wednesday. score, Dick Muench had nothing by second baseman Jeff Thomp- of the Tiffany Parlor Giants, who fabricating and manufacturing Gene's wife, Betty, serves as When asked when one could see not young, macho types. They The two teams play again but praise for the Kiwanis Astros' son. trounced the Mets 23-12 on businesses in this industrial com- full-time secretary and office a completed Sutphen high-per- tend to be responsible, successful tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at Sanibel performance against the Braves -The Smitty's Exxon Tiger? ^eat Saturday, then topped the Angels munity, as you look around it manager to make this a family formance racing boat at the plant, men over 30 who are "trying to Elementary, and the winner will Monday night. the Athletics 9-2 Saturday ia a 15-7 Wednesday. becomes clear that it is only one ishipyard. Executive Vice President Richy break out of the monotony of lay claim to first place in the Fort game marked by good defensive Gene will be remembered on Sutphen straightens up from the "I'm proud of the team," com- play. The Tigers never allowed an Judy Purdy and Barbie Bissell boat constructed by one boat everyday affairs. And the last Myers Beach league. mented Muench. The Astros play builder among many. Sanibel for building some distinc- table saw where he is cutting frontier is on the water." Even though his team ended up Athletic to reach first base in four teamed up for two double plays was highlighted by Shawn Cole's innings. against the Angels Wednesday. PORT COMFORT Sanibel Marina, Inc. • MAKO • ALLMAND MARINA welcomes ymrto our service at CHRIS CRAFT • NORTH AMERICAN sunrise 6:30 am to 6:00 pm • ERICKSON • LASER Fuel Saving From any angle... everything for your boating and fishing pleasure .. O A gas -diesel-- bait £ tackle - charts - dockage tke 1976 MACH HI supplies - refreshments & COLD BEER • qualified mechanic on duty Naturally, CB Channel 13 monitored S R they're from Sport Fishing aboard ih~e"ku<:kyrtady'J~—-••.—— with Capt. Ted Cole I Motors. I INTERNATIONAL SAIL •SUNFISH * A unique American & European Periwinkle Way at • FORCES • MELGES built Motor Home - * Up to 17 mpg average on lower N. Yachtsman'Dr. HARBOR CT. 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Other Chrysler • . i-vv -•••,•• ' • • $11.95 plus $1.00 postage & handling $12.95 Visit our exclusive Florida Service & Display Center : sailboats to 22', on display. . . Allow 2 weeks delivery . . in Fort Myers at: Name: Fowler at Canal PENINSULA MOTOR CLUB Ft. Myers. Fla. 334-1245 Overseas PORT COMFORT MARINA Address: • Naples 642-8751 1421 Colonial Blvd. ATTENTION! Apatlment.HouM Owntn, motors On McGregor 1 Mile From Causeway 481-3000 Motel Owners, College* . ' Punta Gorda 639-7525 Fort Myers, Fja.^3901 (813) 936-8161 Volume Discounts Available . B6 •May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 2.1, 1976 B7 By Glessie Creagh 6. Renee Wadkovsky 472-2580 7. Terry Weinberg 472-2029 Cubs, Webelos This. will be my last ladder 8. Marty Swats 472-4353 report for the summer. Iu will 9. Mary Dehon . 481-2520 plan'bloV resume my writipg chores this fall 10. Merrill Rush worth 472-1638 when ladder activity picks up. . 11. Terri Blackmore 472-2671 9 Three challenge matches were 12. Linda Taylor 481-8663 Manufacturers at reported this week, including two 13. Mary Hildalgo 472-1551 boat regatta Tennis doubles matches. - "Blow, blow, blow your boat, not-so- 14. Joann Peceri _..._...; 472-4176 gently down the stream"'will be the theme Ellie Sabatino held her position of an upcoming regatta, planned by the Cub by defeating/ Terry Weinberg Men's Ladder Edison Mall boat show Scouts and Webelos.of Troop -88 of Sanibel ladder 10-6. / 1. Brad'Barry 472-2828 and Captiva. * On the doiibles ladder Creagh 2. Len Clements 472-1551 . The balsa wood regatta is a new and Sabatino won their match by 3. Brian Webb 472-1551 Scores of power and sailboats approved Scout activity and the local troop beating Swats and Horak 10-8, 4. BudBrilhart 472-4195 are on display at the annual is joining in the fun. advancing the team to the num- Edison Mall Boat Show in Fort Commander Harley Brown and Lieuten- 5. TomKendrick 472-1748 ber two spot. 6. Ray Pavelka 472-1551 Myers. The show began yester- (above) Ed Swanson, Harley Brown, and Pat Krepin ant Commander and education officer Costanzo and Grinnell maintain- day, and will run through Satur- the fine art ofEdward Swanson of the Sanibel-Captiva 7. Bill Riley 472-4006 instruct, •IT- ' Cubi • Scouts•»• » and. Webelos •on /• • Power Squadron, visited a Scout meeting ed the top position by winning a 8. Bob Taylor 472-1028 day, May 22. building and sailing boats in preparation for an upcoming recently. They described the nauS tie-breaker 10-9. 9. Mark Heimann 472-4330 Representatives from several Scout regatta. • terms for sections of boats and gave the Correction: Joy Benedict de- 10. Sam Rodman 472-3210 boat manufacturing firms— are feated Linda Horak 10-8. 11. David Howell 472-4195 stationed at the show to answer ••-••' . boys construction and safety hints. ' questions and show off new 1976 Each scout will assemble " paint and SINGLES . decorate his own boat, then enter it in the DOUBLES model boats. Dave Pagano, , blow-power regatta. Scouts will use their Women's Ladder spokesman fdr United Boat Marts, • own wind power to propell the boats down 1. Ann Costanzo 472-1206 1. Grinnell & Costanzo 472-1206 of Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, a man-made waterway arid the race will be' 2. Glessie Creagh . 472-2993 2. Sabatino & Creagh 472-2993 said his firm has over 20"boats on *• • — won by the 1 Scout with the most blow 3. Linda Horak 472-2583 3. Swats & Horak 472-4353 display. ) (left) Shawn Cole studies the makings for his sailboat power and lightest, most navigable craft. 4. Ellie Sabatino "472-1451 4. Taylor & Gillingham 481-5189 The date; for the regatta will be 5. Joy Benedict ' 472-2041 which will be raced with "mpw power" in a Scout regatta. announced by Scout leaders Pat and Bob 5. Weinberg & Benedict 472-2029 Krepin. ' ' . 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Whirlpool No-Frost 15.2 cubic foot Reg. $329 Whlripool Thormowall 9,000 refrigerator including 4.25 cubic Harry Koch, Scotty Gale and John Frank display some of the BTU air conditional? (model AVTH09411), foot freezer with twin slide-out Sunset Sails- 6:00 pm till Sunset-$12.50 E.E.R. 6.1. Easy to Install, and discounted a crlspers, slide-out shelf, Super- grouper they boated on a recent fishing trip to the Dry Tortugas. The big $120 to lust Storage Door, ice tray storage (snacks-byob) rack, built-in Butter Keeper and men fished for two days and three nights aboard Captain Dave egg storage . . . and morel Left- Green's Sea Jade, Outof Fort Myers Beach. Green estimated the total hand door opening. In -Avocado only. DDon't miss this! Pocked at MOSS MARINA-(Ft. Myers Beach) catch of grouper, snapper and barracuda at 800 pounds. 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Originals CERAMICS Mail to: Capt Duke Sells, chairman, Fishing Derby, classes - decorator pieces greenware-supplies ISLAND REPORTER, Postal brawerR,SahibeJ,FI. 33957 APPLIANCES/AIR CONDITIONING PuntaYbel Plaza • DOWNTOWN FORT MYtRS,>H. 334-1131 • EDISON HULL, PH. «3«-0M7 * CAft C0UL, PH. 542-S550 • FI. MTERS 1UCH, PH. 463-520* « NAPUS, PH. 649-S15* • CHARlOm HARBOR, PH. 625-4101 Tua«..So«. 9-4, Wed. & Frl. Eva*. 7-10 > -. • •' A § • " '•••' BIO May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21,1976 Bll £-••'• •'. I* • •• minute by the newspaper nine- other and move up or down the Firemen alarm Lions, defeat foreign to on plus-one could cause the sun to ladder depending on if they win Old Sports set on the Legion softballers. or lose. To add to the excitement of the Muench is also thinking about a teeth-gnashing competition that is fall softball league with an eight mfroml0-B sure to dominate Sunday's games, week schedule. Several new the wives of the players have teams-have expressed interest in dugout should be filled with lots been asked to serve as umpires. the fall schedule, including sever- of talent from a championship •* There is talk of informally al women's teams. softball squad from the mainland. extending the games into the The current Old Sports ^for The Lions and Kiwanians lead summer. Several teams have Youth Sports tournament was off the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. The already issued challenges, and organized in part to raise money game will be a repeat of the Dick Muench, who organized the to stimulate sports teams and annual grudge match between the Old Sports tournament, has said activities for youths on the is- two organizations, but the weeks he will post a chart at the lands. Muench has collected of practice each team has hadelementary school so'that teams several hundred dollars for youth should sharpen the competition. can reserve the field when it is sports at the games by passing Both teams have won one game not being used. the hat and selling snacks. and lost two in the Old Sports One player has suggested that league. a softball ladder be established The Legion meets the REPOR- based on the standings at the end Kiwanian Banks Prevatt TER at 5:00 p.m. The newof the Old Sports schedule on May strategy being developed this 31. Teams would challenge each hustles past second base. WE CREAM FARM CABLE VISION -SANIBEL Francis Bailey shows classic Babe Ruth HOMEMADE 9 form at the plate. !f you haven t gotten ICECREAM shakes • floats Jim Pickens rounds third on the way to Legionaire Al Pote dances with a first baseman. the cable yet you missed ... another run for the police. sundaes • splits The "just for the fun of it" jawed as he persuaded two balls The police are 2-1 for the the season. It could be tough. approach that was touted at the into the mangroves that fringe season, as are the Legionaires. Their two remaining games pit Open Daily 1-10 Closed Mondays beginning of the Old Sports for the Sanibel Elementary field. The Kiwanians wiped out thethem against the Legion and the San Carlos Blvd. near Kelly Road LIVING OCEAN - "Wellsprings" Youth Sports softball tournament Gavin's blows are the stuff local fat zero that had occupied their Sanibel mounties. (Next to K.O.A. Campground) has been forgotten as the sixlegends are made of, and Sun-won column by ruthlessly editing This Sunday the cops play the Exploring the importance of our nation's teams buckle down for the waning day's homers would have scraped the REPORTER 15-9. Consisten- firemen at 3:00 p.m. in what is New owners, but same superb quality. weeks of competition. the grime off the Astrodome cy is the hobgoblin of the being billed as the game of the - Russ & Jean Warner coastal wetlands emphasizing Florida The firemen head into next bubble. newsmen, who have taken the tournament. The police will be ' Sunday's schedule basking in the The once powerful police sur- lead in every game only to watch looking to avenge this week's estuaries. ,± - glow of first place. The undefeat- prised everyone by losing to the it dissolve in one horrible inning. loss, but the fire department ed hose jockey blazed past the American Legion 16-11. Dean The REPORTER team is un- Lions 18-10 last Sunday. Mighty Schultz put one into the trees for dergoing major changes in a last • continued on next page May 16 - The Other Way Oscar Gavin left the Lions slack- the Legion. ditch'attempt to salvage a win for a discussion of what alternatives there 24 HOUR SERVICE are to the fuel crisis. THl CXTHA.'CLOSET- Air Conditioned - Dehumidified - YELLOW CABS - Secure BUT THERE ARE MORE Specializing In Our Own GREEN TOP CABS ie It Creations in Fine Jewelry An Import Boutique GREAT PROGRAMS Sanibel Shell Charms in 14K Gold CLOSETS TAILORED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS , and Sterling Silver Phones 332-1055 - 332-1511 Temporary or Permanent Storage from $6.DO per mo. gifts - clothing - toys * WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIR AIRPORT LIMOUSINE SERVICE COMING... TONIGHT CRYSTAL AND CHINA - . FREELaTienda • INTHEHEARr \^/ THE ISLAND ON SANIBEL. TELEPHONE 482-0059 2141 FIRST 8T. t-shirt-' withany . HOURS: 10-5 TUES: THRU SAT. 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Permits went to: er Sam Woodring built a new house for his By Peter Larson • Jensen and Don Lazenby for a swimming pool to be family at the mouth of Tarpon Bay on the constructed by Bahama Pools at 976 Sandcastle in the business / point of land that now bears his name.; Dunes subdivision; w + The house, a two-story frame structure, Ray Rhodes for a swimming pool to be constructed by L m1 P still stands and is still occupied by Troy Pools at 1104 Skiff Place in Sanibel Estates; real estate Woodring's descendents. Modern techno- W.T. McDougall for a home to be constructed by Robert /j CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA ^MARCH, 1976 Christmas came early this year for the logy has been hard pressed to improve on* VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 Stevens Construction at 3333 Lake Road South; employees of Executive Services, Inc. the design of the dwelling; Woodring's. Bank of the Islands for remodeling by Robert Stevens Anticipating a hectic seasonal business, house requires no air conditioning and has Construction; , the rental-management firm celebrated its weathered hurricanes that would have Patricia Lovetro for commercial interior Work by the usual Christmas festivities last Saturday at blown some modern homes out to sea. owner at 2017 Periwinkle Way, Tahitian Gardens; a party that included tree trimming, carols, . Today, just down the road from the Robert Stevens for miscellaneous construction by turkey and dressing. Woodring home, a new house is taking Johansen Construct Company at 966 Kings Crown Drive in shape. The newcomer, still in the skeletal Shell Harbor; stages of construction, is the future home South Seas introduces Sanibel Library for miscellaneous work by Finger of real estate broker Jack Thomas and the construction Company at 719 Palm Ridge Road; brainchild of three ambitious young design- John Naumann for interior completion by John Naumann To help ease the demand development ers. • . • - , new vacation concept. at-2019 Periwinkle Way. has placed on the Sanibel-Captiva water The house sprang from a novel concept; rather than build a dwelling that flaunted Eleven island deed closings were recorded at Lee supply, Island Water Association General Manager Larry Snell recently urged the Florida climate, the designers tried to" County Courthouse during the same week. Closings widespread use of water-saving devices in create a house compatible with nature, a • ••••*••••••*• *•• •• ••'••••:•'• included: ' structure that would harness the sun and : ' the home. The Villa Motel on Anhinga Lane, sold to John G. This week one island developer respond- wind. .••.•••• • ." " • • Choate by Frederick D. Reftz; ed to Snell's plea. Keith Trowbridge, Moderns would call the approach "envir- BeachChiboffers lifetime purchace cost is A home on Boulder Drive, Rocks subdivision, sold to developer of Sanibel Beach Club, announc- onmentally sound." Sam Woodring would James A. Peck by Richard A. Saunders; ed plans to install water-saving toilets, probably have called it common sense. advantage of continued less than staying at the A home at 812 Ibis Lane, Sanibel Lake Estates, sold to shower fittings, tub faucets, sink faucets- "Some of the old houses on Sanibel show ownership without major resort for five years. Florence A. Fricke by Carroll C. Grinnell; and lavatory faucets in his new time-shar- more craftsmanship and more considera- A home at 4227 Gulf Pines Drive sold to William F. ing condominium project. . ^ tion for nature than the concrete block financial commitment In many ways club own- Allisoftrby Howard E. Swanson; According to Trowbridge the fixtures structures built today," remarks MichaeT ership is like a prepaid TOTAL COST A home in Water Shadows subdivision sold to Richard L. are not only, ecologically sound but Dormer, 24, one partner in Organic Design "We've found that many people who visit OF ROOM RENTAL Kraft by John C. Allen; vacation but with the OVER 5 YEARS economical. The developer says the fix- Group, the architectural triumvirate that .South Seas want to have a continuing in- advantage of continu- A home on Limpet Drive, Shell Harbor subdivision, sold created the Thomas house. volvement with the Plantation, but don't (with 7% inflation) tures will save 31,000 gallons of water per ed ownership (forever). to William R. VanRusen by Anne B. Hamilton; apartment per year for a total savings of "They were also more energy efficient," necessarily want the responsibilities of year- Purchasing a club unit A Loggerhead Cay condominium sold to Mark I. Rubin "I've been influenced a lot by Frank says Dormer. "Houses were once built to round ownership," says Bob Taylor, Presi- about $62 a year. costs less than the total COST of Upper Saddle, New Jersey by Sanibel Associate^ Ltd.; be ventilated by the wind; high ceilings and dent of South Seas. "Our new Beach Club . room rent .one would The cost of installing the devices, $128 Lloyd Wright," says architect Rand OF A Lighthouse Point Condominium sold to Ned N. Kuehn more than conventional fixtures, should be dark wooden walls kept them cool. provides a comfortable way to do that. It pay to stay at the re- BEACH by Castlewood Associates; . Soellner. "But Wright was concerned "We've incorporated some of these old combines the personal and investment ad- sort 5 years in a row. CLUB recouped in two years time, Trowbrdige UNIT A Sundial of Sanibel Phase II condominium sold to added. mainly.-yoiih form.; function is equally-ideas with modern technological advance- vantages of'eontinuous ownership, but such After that the owner Frederick J. Monickof Soux Falls, South Dakota by Philip ments to create a house that is natural and • ownership is limited to a specific portion of has continued use — O. Johnson; ," important for me." . human." ! the year a member wishes to use the prop- virtually without cost. TOTAL COST A Sundial of Sanifiel condominium sold to Joseph M. The origins of. Organic Design- Group erty. This makes the initial cost much less, Thus, it's an excellent $5,170 Norton of Virginia Beach, Virginia by William J. (ODG) and the Thomas house date back to and it's set up to cover all of the periodic hedge against the ex- '. Simmonds; •'•..'. 1971 when Dormer and a friend, architec- operating costs as well." pected cost of securing beachfront vaca- A Sanibel Moorings condominium sold to .South Seas Offshore oil wells haven't hurt the ture major Rand Soellner, were students tion accommodations in the future. Plantation Land Company by Howard F. Andrews. commercial fishing industry in the Gulf of together at the University of Florida in Mexico, claims the author of a recent , Gainesville. Whiles-still in school they began Club features luxurious article in Petfolium magazine. The article indicates that Gulf fishermen • continued on 14- B 2bedroom villas -right Most members buy harvested 571 million pounds of fish in on the beach. - two week period. 1950, a catch valued at $50.4 million. Last year the commercial Gulf catch was almost "Rather than build a dwelling that flaunted the Florida climate, the The Beach Club will be Bob White, Vice President/Marketing, re- 1.8 billion pounds and had a dollar value of located on the beach with- LEE COI5NTY, ports that "many people are buying two or about $241 million, marking a tonage designers tried to create a house compatible with nature..." in 500 yards~of the resort more weeks. They typically take 2-week increase of 215 percent and a 378' percent gate - close enough to Building Permit vacations plus they feel it gives them a bit Dmte increase in value over the 25-year period. make the resort facilities more flexibility in planning." He adds, "We a ^ ~\*.'C' ..' <2» r/iivA Owner, It could be argued, however, that radily - available. Each had several cases where a group of friends ucriptton ol Property modern fishing techniques— rather than , unit will have 2 bedrooms, has bought 4 to 6 consecutive weeks. This •olect. , A-i-^'C'^ fi-.f the abundance of fish - account for the 2 baths and be completely lets them block out a prime vacation period Comply "With ZontaiC Rt*vUtt CAPTIVA OFFICE 472-1149 ALOE SUNTAN LOTIONS 10% OFF SALE ON ALL all containing 20 percent or more of Pure Tropical Aloe Vera SALES MERCHANDISE Gel.' ' . • ; .'" • •••.•••.• RENTALS MAR-TAN Special lotion for the sun sensitive skin' of AAacrame ASSOCIATES blondes, redheads and children. • DOROTHY PAVEL MAR-TAN® SunTanning Lotion & Oils. For a beautiful tan and Supplies & Classes extra protection from the sun's burning rays. PETE PAVEL Fabric Painting Is Fun . BRI-CAINE ® Sunburn Relief Lotion. Relieves sunburn pain and ZELLA MAE SHANNON thegreen flash eases.pain of minor burns and cuts, also for minor non- poisonous insect bites. add your creative touch to jeans, t-shirts, bags and REDKEATHLEY 116 Palm Avenue . Captiva Island Florida 33924 ALOE VERA GEL CREMES AND LOTIONS by hats. Fabric transfers and paint now in stock. MAR-TAN. BEAUT-O-TAN, BRI-CAINE COMPANY WILLIAM C. shells and candles . available from the Art Gallery - Custom Framing - Art'& Craft Supplies - Beads - Cord on Captiva Island. Captiva Office Circa 1935 SHANNON Corner Drugstore 1446 Periwinkle Way - Open 10-5. Mon.-Sat. - 472-2893 REGISTERED BROKER 472-3305 472-4149 Wand Shopping Center 9.5.30 Da,,y You don't have to live almost :/76 This is Sanibel as it was meant to be. in the Gulf to live on Quiet residential condominiums on the the Gulf! SANIBEL- platinum coast. Brilliant sunrises, lonely beaches, soft hued sunsets. CAPTIVA Prices start at $56,400. TELEPHONE (Gulf Front Units Still Available) DIRECTORY LEGAL NOTICE complete listing of telephone subscribers PUBLIC HEARING and of over 130 business establishments CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA The Sanibel City Council will hold a special meeting NOW AVAILABLE and public hearing on Monday, May 24, 1976, at the Casa Ybel Resort (formerly the Island Beach Club), BYMAIL Sanibel, Florida, at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of hearing C state, regional and county agency comments under At Loggerhead Cay, you have the Gulf, your own white S2.OO plus 5O Handling/Mailing Section 163.3184 of the Florida Statutes, and to conduct sand swimming and shelling beach.. There is a 3 acre the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the grassy inner court, beautifully landscaped with Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City of Sanibel. swimming pool and putting green for your active or Proceeds Go Entirely toward contemplative pleasure. Construction of Bicycle Paths The hearing will be continued on Monday, June 14, In addition, you have tennis, shuffleboard courts and 1976, at which time the Planning Commission will •J: a beautifully furnished recreation building to fill your respond to the agency comments, arid comments will be leisure hours. Sanibel Bike Path Committee heard from the general public. Last point! The price is right. Most units are under 964 Palm Street Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 $55,000. And Gulf Front units overlooking the private Final reading of an ordinance to adopt the court under $69,000. Isn't it time you took a look at Please send______copies bfthe 1975/76 Sanibel- Comprehensive Land Use Plan is scheduled for them? • another development represented by Tuesday, June 29, 1976, at the Casa Ybel Resort VISIT OUR FURNISHED MODEL OPEN DAILY Captiva Directory to: (formerly the Island Beach Club): Executive Services, Inc. Registered Real Estate Broker Weekdays 9 to 5 • Sunday 1 to 5 Name 1 . '•''•* All interested parties are invited to attend these ' 666 Beach road • Call (813) 472-1594 meetings. A RESIDENTIAL BEACH ' .., Address ! ' ' ' ' • - ••' FRONT CONDOMINIUM ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTED BY _..-.. ATTEST: W.B. Nungester City State. ZIP City Manager - City Clerk NOW BEING COMPLETED FOR OCCUPANCY Executive Services, Inc. 2665 Gulf Drfve, Sanibel Island 43S P*riwlnkl* Way (813) 471-4195 m Enclosed is check for $_ 4-30, 5-7, 5-14, 5-21 MODEL OPEN DAILY 93O TO 5 After Hourci 472-2*06 or. 472-43O4 , RtAllOB' B16 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 B17 the islands Sea to Sky has new owner With Anne Marsh By Anne Marsh this shop when it cariie time to buy gifts for the folks back home," recalled Frank. • , The always-popular gift shop, Se,a to "Now that I'm the owner I am trying to Sky; located in the Periwinkle Place stick to the same high quality manufactur- Shopping Center, has a new owner. He's ers and items in order to retain customers' Charming chimes Frank "Sparty" Donato, former profession- confidence. A sweeping inventory of Sea to Sky Seafood... to go The wafting of tropical breezes can be a source of reveals leather goods: wallets, key chains pleasure when you install a set of Barbara Hill's,pottery and the like; figurines; an extensive wind chimes in your entryway, porch, or patio. Said by cojlestioh of silver, gold, copper and some to resemble church chimes, the wind chimes are a know your business pewter jewelry; tiny ships in all shapes of definite aesthetic asset wherever they are placed. bottles; the Reussner bird collection; some -"^Barbara is a potter and the wife of John Hill, who is a really magnificent ashtray and pen desk set partner with Keith Trowbridge in several island building .pieces made from the granite of the now ventures. Barbara is now living in Miami and has been demolished London Bridge; hand-carved shipping her chimes and other pottery items over to al musician, orchestra leader and commer- birds; playing cards; Sarna bells; shell Sanibel. They are available at Island Arts on Periwinkle cial designer. handbags; and Kaiser porcelain wildlife Way. • ./ -.- • :- • . • • : • Frank acquired the shop from Sally figures. - The wind chimes consist of a driftwood hanger from Woods at the beginning of May. He and An inventory of Frank's background "I'm trying to stick to which specially, cast, random-sized pieces, of pottery are Jane Carter, the manager, who is remain- reveals a wide assortment of diverse *•••*• the high quality manu- strung. The impregnated designs include sea oats, sea ing with the shop, are now planning many talents. . grass, and lace among others. Youcanjiave your own set new additions to the pleasant emporium. He came to Sanibel after retiring from a facturers, " says new of Barbara Hill's handcrafted wood^hlmes for $25 to $50. Frank says that Jane is "the biggest career as a commercial artist and designer owner Frank Donato. Island Arts is open'Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 asset I bought." with various government agencies. He is a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sea and Sky has always "been known as proud of the fact that he set up art shops the place where quality and prestige gifts for three government agencies. can be found and Frank-hopes to continue He led the house orchestra of the Capitol _ If succulent seafood is a favorite with youx>r your family, to live up to that reputation. Royal Doulton Theatre in Washington for many years a visit to Sanibel Seafood on Periwinkle Way, next to the A growing business and Kaiser lines will be continued, and at when • celebrities appeared each week. He Island Bake Shop-is a must! Whether you wish to cook or this writing there's a 50 percent off sale was thei orchestra contractor and conductor prepare your own favorite recipes or have an easy take-out Another blooming plant shop has been added to the islands— The Plant Patio, which is, appropriately enough, going on. of the CSvrter Barron Ampitheatre in Rock island parties, but is now concentrating on that greeted him. two years ago when he snack ordinner Peg and Mark Bruno can take care of you. "When my wife, June, who is my Creek PaRk, Washington, D.C- for many his newest career at Sea and Sky. arrived is certainly going to be a great You can have the fresh "fish of the day" prepared as a found on the patio in back of the Island Arts Shop. Trudie Prevatt and Arlie Buntrock, co-proprietors of Island Arts partner, and I would have guests we years, and rrerWas also a composer. His love of the island and his wish to asset. Sea to Sky is open Monday through complete dinnerat $.2.50, a basket at $2, a junior bucket at noticed they would always like to return to Frank plays the piano occasionally at extend the friendly spirit of the islands Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. $3.75, or a generous-sized bucket at $6.50. A fried shrimp and the Knot Shop, are the owners and have installed Pat dinner is $3.25 which includes a quarter pound of those Trowbridge as plant parent-in-residence to talk and tend luscious morsels. Shrimp is also available steamed. to her very healthy charges. The costs for the mainly CERTIFIED Other edibles, fresh from the deep, include steamed island-indigenous plants range from a modest $2.50 to $15. oysters, crab, and clams. The island favorite, stone crabs, .The ladies recommend them highly as a living souvenir LICENSED are: ,'$3 per pound for the medium size and $3.70 for the of an island visit or to provide decorative embellishment larger ones. The dinners include french fries, cole slaw and for porches, patios, baths - any room in the house. MECHANIC hush puppies, and your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce. Instructions on care and feeding of the plants is cheerfully given and decor suggestions are also available. The Plant National Institute Your appetite for seafood can be appeased any day of the . for week at Sanibel Seafood, which is open from 10:00 a.m, to. Patio's hours parallel those of Island Arts: open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Automotive Service Excellence 9:00 p.m. WASHINGTON, D. C. Towing Service George Weymouth's Tune Up Specialist YOU CAN Head Light Aiming BIRCHNG TOURS Complete Brake Service FINDITALLAT Front End Alignment THE BAKERS' PLACE "THE ONE STOP BATH SHOP" Wheel Balancing SANIBEL RE-OPENING NORMAN KAY'S TUNE-UP & SERVICE CENTER V i V..1215 PERIWINKLE WAY BILL ESTEP BATH AND GIFT SANIBEL ISLAND, FL 33957 PHONE: 472-1878 MAY 25 * • BOUTIQUE Gome&Gef t • •_••• jf'sEVEN SEAS binoculars BOULEVARD PLAZA Those Goodies :•..•- arid checklist Mid-tour FORT MYERS, FLA. P For the Finest and Largest furnished coffee break 2254 MCGREGOR BLVD., m Selection of You've Been Missing 332-3630 A Men's and Ladies Clothing villas • * • • • i i SALE-10% to50% OFF Across from the Bank of the Islands Call Bailey's General Store Available furnished or unfurnished for 472-1516 for reservations immediate occupancy... We invite LADIES' AND MEN'S SPORTSWEAR BEACH WEAR your personal inspection • "Famous For Fine Apparel" over 30 yrs. experience JTurn right off Causeway) BANKAMERICARD & MASTER CHARGE First Store On The Right CONDOMINIUM : Scmibd-Captiw FURNISHINGS Inc. 6LOVE Phone for more information from the 9HC. ».-••;• :.'• , Now, select complete furnishings for your Florida home the fast, thrifty, specialists in Florida furnishings of cHrrcfr •i "Serving all your Insurance needs" convenient way. fine taste^ Out-of-area and out-of- state calls are welcome, "collect." One home • business We supply every single thing (includ- of our experienced representatives is auto ing carpet, draperies, furniture, ready to assist you,_today. PURVEYORSOF bedding, linens, kitchenware, marine •flood appliances, accessories, etc.) We put We decorate your Florida home to GENTLEMEN'S & FRANKLIN "FRANK" D. JOYCE Write for detailed brochure: it all in place with the dishes washed, please your particular taste. Condo- Furnished Model Open Polnte Santo de Sanibel the beds made, windows and your- minium Furnishings is the new idea in x 2398 Palm Gulf Drive & Tarpon Bay Road TOTAL FURNISHINGS SERVICE LADIES Sanibel Island. Florida 33957 entire home is in fact, spotlessly, Ridge Road Vdays, 10 am-5pm (813) 472-1568 cleaned and- living ready. that allows you to move^right-in and start living! FURNISHINGS (across from the fire station) 472-1005 1742 Commercial Drive, • 1509 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, Florida Naples, Fla. 33940 775-1777 Res. 472-2649 Phone 472-2269 Mon.-Sat., Open 10-5 "The Islands' First Resident Insurance Agency" —•*••- B18 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 B19 nomical to operate a commuter near the entrance to the resort. service between Sanibel and Fort The Casa Ybel Inn was sold by 6 My«rs, even if helicopters were Howard Dayton in 1971 to a Flier recalls field used. group of investors headed by Airdrome' planned "In fact, the price of all aircraft Walter Condon. Condon changed to put in fuel for sale — Fort Fort Myers in 1933 from Miami today makes an independent op- the name of the resort to ,the • Jroml8-B Myers is so near the aviators can • froml-B where he was born and raised. He erator take a sharp look at costs. Island Beach Club. get it there," he added. Recently Dayton repossessed leased from Walter Condon, while airstrip as '"bumpy," and twofirst learned to fly in a Piper Cub What was formerly an $8000 the resort itself is leased from "We plan to maintain it and trainer, and later earned an airplane when I was operating the complex and restored the keep the grass healthy, and in no young bicyclists who toured the name Casa Ybel Inn. Now the Howard Dayton. facility recently report that it instrument flight rating. Gulf Airways is now $40,000 to way, at this time, would we In his early 'flights to the $50,000. My amphibian cost resort has undergone another "We intend to keep it up, consider selling it for subdivision hasn't changed. change in management — and Bobst's air taxi service proved islands aboard the Dawn Patrol, $6,000; now they're selling for up pretty it up, fancy it up," purposes. There are a good many he dropped the News-Press from to $130,000^-• •••.-• name. commented Hill about the air-F.A.A. regulations we'd like to to be popular because it consisted John Hill and partner Keith of an eight to ten minute flight to the windows'of his plane. When Commuter Airways operates strip. "We're hoping to put in a explore insofar as lighting the the service acquired an amphib- five places. Bobst said the firm Trowbridge, have leased the Casa little pilot's lounge.with weather field," he continued, "and we're Sanibel for the same $15 fare Ybel Resort — the new name.for taxi-cab's charged. ious plane he would put down in keeps him so busy that he has not maps and goggles and aviator's haying a group of experts consult the water in front of the motels visited Sanibel in a while. He and the Gulf Drive cottages. Included Munroe "Buddy" Boost provided air taxi service to the islands years helmets and in general promote with us this weekend as to future in the lease is the 2600 foot long and at Andy's Dock on Captiva. his wife, Libby, a descendant of ago. fje's shown arriving with Mrs. Leslie Kincaid and being greeted the-use of the "Airdrome" by operations." Clbmmuter Airways no longer runway,. which Hill labels "the daytime and business people who Thomas Jefferson, live in Fort by Richard Kearns. At the time Mrs. Kincaid's husband, a retired "If you'd like to sum it all up, flies the island route.~, It is a "I still get a lot of Sanibel and Myers. Casa Ybel International Air- .,•••,,„.,.„ ™ .' • •• j use flying machines who wouldwe plan to operate it as a charter—service flying between Captiva people with my^cdmmut" The Sanibel airstrip has itsdrome." General of the Army, was president of the South Seas Plantation, and hopefully also wish to stay at the recreational airdrome for* magnifi- Fort Myers and cities all over the er service," he commented. busy season also. During this Hill said that the "Airdrome" is .Kearns was the general manager. ^ resort. cent men and ladies and their country. Bobst said that the high cost of year's Easter weekend, 12 planes • continued on next page wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^t^^ammmmmmmmamm^^^mimm^a^^m "At this time we have no plans flying machines." Munroe "Buddy" Bobst came to equipment foday makes it uneco- were parked in the tie-down area SMITTY'S ON Mechanic On Duty IRENE J. LOWE Accountant SERVICE specializing in children's wear Especially Complete Tune-ups & brake jobs (incl. Disc) Effective May 10 Large stock of replacement parts - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Only for You •••. . Palm Island Swimsuits . alternators, water pumps, starters, etc. • • r Kate Greenaway Dresses Tires for most cars 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Polly Flinder's Dresses Billy the Kid Jeans & Jackets Baby Togs Car Rental No. 9 Periwinkle Place Shopping Center ' Izod Shirts Wrangler Jeans 24 Hour Wrecker Service - 472-2012 Sanibel Shopping Center cm KUIN . Size 0 to 14 Nights & Sundays Call 472-1448 . [near Bailey's] 472-2634 £•! An efequisite show Father's Day Shirt Sale. by 0CENTURY® anted workshop Summer weight, short sleeve No-iron located at Number Two, Periwinkle polyester and cotton Orig.$7-$11 Create Your Own Periwinkle Place Shopping Center Place, Island of 472-118O 40% OFF-while they last T-Shirts Sweatshirts Beachtowels Sanibel. The ' at interior was designed and built Perfect For Summer! Men's Fashions Hie SlUCat by Martin Andrew AT PERIWINKLE PLACE Lasak, who is the . Periwinkle Place GRUBB SHIRTS by Robert Bruce SHOPPING CENTER Silver and Goldsmith Monday through Saturday, 10 to 5 that .creates each in Ice Blue, Cool Melon, piece by hand and DESIGNS torch, using SIR exclusive jewelry by 472-251 5 Solid Sterling or Sand Biege. Silver, Gold. if Closed Tuesday Good Design and Come see them in Sound Workmanship. Each Piece is made and sold only here and in his other shop in the leas village of Stowe, ^candyshoo Vermont; where hie Take an island i Is known for and distinctively Yours! the famous "Slalom Ring". BURL FRONT TWO DOOR CHEST In Periwinkle Place Shopping Center bike tour 472-1171 Now closed Tuesdays. It's the most leisurely way to see the This exquisite chest has Tiany poten- Homemade Fudge islands. Just be sure to make Photo tials for. your home. Enhance your London Crfocolates «, Sanibel your first stop. Consider a new foyer with a mirror or other wall $ hanging. From our collection many fine 396 Napoleon and Pascal! Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera. It's an furniture accent pieces. Private L abel SAIL PIPE Hard Candies ideal camera for cyclists. If you already Tobacco and Pipes: have one, load up with all your photo TOBACCO Fresh Ground t Ounhill 3^$ 1.00 needs. That way you'll be able to enjoy • Chartan Peanut Butter the tour over and over again back home. •Jobey Mrs. S.ittler's Dietetic Chocolates Happy pedaling! • BBB abbey Magazines, Out- &Hard Candies • Hilson of-Town News- • Abbey tobacco papers, Paper- back Books, ^ many other 81 news Cards - Forget Me Not line. Kodak Sundritt lor your Smoking Nnds. Furniture •Interiors Contemporary Honeywell Cards, Wrapping Polaroid OVER 50 YEARS Paper & Gift Olympus Agfa No. 4 Ptriwinkl* PIK« Bows, Candy, 2075 Ptriwinkl* Wiy —' Novoflex Sinibtl Itlind, Florida 33357 Gum, Imported 11 Periwinkle Place, Sanibel Fufi 1571 Periwinkle Way 1601 Jackson St. No! 1 Periwinkle PL and Domestic DOWNTOWN SANIBEL Tobacco "-. First& Hendry, Ft.Myers Phone:472-1086 and Cigars. •*•*..-•• • • .•-.'. . • • •' . ••'• FORT MYERS ISLAND ;...y.. Heritage Square .-••/-;••• 334-1348 .472-1327 ...^;\':469 Fifth AVe.S.,Naples:/:;f_ E? j< B20 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 B21 ADVERTISEMENT Authors chart 'Adventure' 4 4 ; By Peter Larson groups in thousands of churches, says Miller, as a resource for people who are ... • Ten years ago an unknown Texas oil "trying to make the transition from an executive wrote a. book that made him -- abstract relationship with God" to the almost overnight - one of the best selling fundamentals of coping with pain and authors of the decade. problems. . . opening His book, "The Taste of New Wine," has "In the first book, The Edge of since been published in nine languages and Adventure," we offered God as a hypothe- is currently pushing the 1.5 million mark in sis," says Miller. "We asked the question: total sales. Incredibly, the book reached 'How would I live my life if I did believe in best seller status with only minimal God, and went on to examine the impact promotion and no mention in The New that commitment would make on a family, York Times best seller list, though it at work or in a neighborhood." consistently outsold almost every other The second Miller-Larson book, "Living Keith Miller: "I was talking about how can bring book on the list. The Adventure," was a spin-off of sorts, a ; "I was talking about how to live," says reply to some of the questions generated to live." author Keith Miller .of the publishing by their first book; These questions, f in some ecclesiastical circles. He holds a phenomenon. "I guess that's why the book received in letter form, echoed several divinity degree but decided against ordin- had "such enormous popularity. I described basis themes: money, power, sex, loneli- ation, a choice some, clergymen find By Les Schurck the problems I faced as a Christian in the ness, sickness and death. "unsettling. oil business, the kind of ego and honesty "People already knew what they should "I spoke at three national church problems everyone faces." believe about these problems," says Miller. conventions recently and their was a budget ro! Miller, now widely recognized as the key "What they really wanted to know was tremendous amount of reaction," Miller translator of the Gospels into the idiom of how to walk through them." observes. "I ami not a clergyman and this everyday experience, visited Sanibel this The third book in the "Adventure" has disturbed some people," week to meet. with island resident Bruce series, scheduled for publication hi the fall, The validation of Miller's theology has Larson, also an author of numerous. addresses the social responsibility of come, it would seem, from the grassroots. Christian best sellers. Christians and the church at large. The Nearly two and a half million Christians WHY According to Miller, the two- were authors say the book will advance a radical and non-Christians have read his three collaborating on "The Cost ^f The Adven- alternative to corporate social programs: highly-personal books on life and the ture," the third in a series of books they "We feel churches should make use of ordeals of Christian living. have co-authored in recent years. The first the resources already available in their "I probably answer 100 letters a week," two books in the series, used in conjunction congregations," explains Miller. "If the Miller noted Monday. "Over and over LIGHTHOUSE with cassette tapes and guidebooks, have problem involves laws, crime or prison again, people write things like, 'you are sold more than 300,000 copies and have reform, for instance, a church should turn like me,' or 'you have the same problems I ushered in a radical new approach to to its lawyers and policemen, its resident do.' '••'... Christian adult education. ,"- talent." "When I read letters like that, I feel I'm . POINT??? The books are being used by small Miller, 49, is still regarded as an outsider really in touch with something." GALS LEGALS LEG Before seeking an answer to this question it: might be well to ask; PUBLIC HEARING "Why Sanibel. Island???" CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA I Leslie Shurck, manager of The Sanibel City Council will If' Lighthouse Point Condo- hold a public hearing at 10:30 11 miniums, is well aware of A Place Apart a.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 111 the ever expanding trend* 1976, at City Hall to hear a of the public in seeking For the happy few who live at Marina- request by Douglas L. Mc- genuine "get away from it towers & Yacht Club, there'll be a Intyre', Trustee of the Spindrift all" areas. Although the •" complete recreation center, pool, Realty Trust, to construct a appeal of Florida contin- .sauna, boat dock, fishing, sailing and duplex on a lot or parcel of all the casual elegance of island living. land lying in Government Lot .ues to grow, the more «App?alingIy private, only 64 units popular sections have are built and that's all there will ever 1 of Section 30, Township 46 - be. Each has a superb view of either South, Range 23 East, Sanibel become nightmares of Gulf or Back Bay - for rosy dawns-or Island, Lee County, Florida congestion. Consequently, spectacular sunsets. No other high (corner Elinor Way and Olga Introducing something Sanibel hasn't seen in the search goes on. rises intrude in this world apart. Avenue). Severai years ago the*"""- For full infromation call or write - people . looking for the 8401 Estero Blvd.. Ft. Myers Beach. Florida 33931 - Phone: (813) 463-5764 Said hearing is in compliance decade—island living at10"years-ago prices. quiet end of the world with Ordinance 76-1, as discovered the Bahama adopted by the Sanibel City Islands with its primitive Council on January 2, 1976, beauty. Of course, the and Ordinance 76-6, as Con Q budget that won't balcony or both. _ls there a catch? Yes— influence of foreign politics Marina Towers adopted by the Sanibel City .destroyed that image. Council on February 6, 1976. budge another inch find Refrigerator. Rg just 44 of them. That's Mot'e recently, it was & Yacht Club ATTEST: Mildred L. Howze happiness in island living? Dishwasher. Disposal. all the apartments we found that the offshore, Deputy City Clerk islands of Florida offered, Luxury Condominiums on the Southernmost Tip of Ft. Myers Beach Central air conditioning have. So, for the best everything the Bahamas Absolutely—at The Sea • .. • 5-21 selection, don't delay did, and more. Really Shells of Sanibel. We've and heating. Cable good living away from the television. Even our own visiting us. We're on hustle and bustle of the gone back 10 years to mainland. That is Jthe . private tennis court, Gulf Drive, just w^st of answer to; "Why. Sariibei DOES EXPERIENCE, SIZE AND OWN SOME PROPERTY prices that put you ahead ; swimming pool and Tarpon Bay Dcive. Open Island???"•;•• ';:•;.-' / i : ' REPUTATION COUNT FOR THAT YOU'D LIKE TO ofrthe game. Just The answer to the first $33,000to $44,500for recreation center. 7 days a week, from . question; "Why Light- 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Or call house Point?" is simple; It ANYTHING? HAVE RENTED? a carefree 2-bedroom has everything that the /.••.' ' ' •' •' • • (813) 472-4634 for a rest of Sanibel Island has,, It sure does in real estate investment. We've See us. As a sister company of Priscilla Murphy Realty, 2-bath condominium and less. It has the charm successfully sold island real estate longer • Inc., we rent property for pwners - homes, duplexes, private appointment. of island living but less than anyone else on the islands. Reason? condominium apartments and motels. We can handle a within a short walk of congestion. It has the We know what we're doing. We offer straight full rental management or serve as a referral agent. uncrowded Gulf beaches. How long can 44 buys beauty but less noise. It talk, solid facts and good advice. Why settle We're the senior rental agency on the islands and we like these last? has an exotic way of life for less? See us for: specialize in residential and vacation rentals. Stop in and And you get more than b but less aggravation. Liv- see us or give us a call. Apartments ore available for reservation only, ing on Sanibel is a delight. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. and are not available for contract to But living at Lighthouse • acreage purchase, pending registration of Point is supreme. • building lots* The basic prices include condominium documents with the Florida Words are merely homes & condominiums carpeting. Porch or Division of Land Sales and Condominiums. words, so we invite you to commercial properties: THE SEA Marketing & Management by Parman Florida, Inc. S3 see LHP for yourself and discover the best of both worlds. We believe that you will realize that you feci have found what many Realty. Inc people are looking . for. rrj nmodations >> Luxury with contentment. Stanley E. Johnson, Jr., Pi-esident That is the answer to; LJLH Reg. Real Estate Broker • p E A i T o R Sheila B. SneH, Vice President 9067 Causeway Road "WHY LIGHTHOUSE and associates Carefree living for the careful buyer POINT???" - Main Office: P.O. Box57 Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida 472-1511 2840 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Branch Office: Causeway Road 472-4121 REALTOR B22 May 21, 1976 ISL AJM> REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 B23 5 , «. ' ' Baby shows best s living "The ad-makers are clever. They play on fear, sex, ambition, social snobbery, pride, Rare olive found for christening our urge for power and our desire for safety until one shakes his head and says to Oscar Heer of Toledo, Ohio this *..-• -. 9 99 week found one. of the rarest himself, 'It's mighty hard to keep from being a baboon in this day and age. specimen shells discovered on Sani- bel in recent months when he The christening of Athana Sia Loughney, By A. Ray Cartlidge Finally, they succumbed to nuts ture. When our senses are dulled daughter of Gene and Thomas Loughney brought from Africa that were we are told that a certain cereal, stumbled upon a golden olive near took place at St. Isabel's Church on' . a certain hair spray, an auto- According to my brother-in- impregnated with an immobilizing the beach access road, off Donax. Sunday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m. drug. They were then captured mobile, razor, or a certain tooth- "Mrs. Tuttle at Tuttle's Shell Shop Athana's godparents are Mrs. Susan law informant some baboons es- paste is what we must have or we Spruill and Thomas Kontinos. The cere- caped from Kings Island Amuse- by the tranquilizing technique. got goosebumpswhen I showed it to mony was performed-by Father Gerard. When I heard the story I can't "live happily ever after."" • * /• ? ment Park near Cincinnati and her," said Heer of his rare find. Beauregard, pastor of St. Isabel's. proved hard to catch. ; thought there was a parallel Am I carrying it too far? Am I Following the ceremony a reception was between it and our television unfair to the advertising game or According to experts the size and held for 45. guests at the Loughneys' new They roamed the countryside to the exasperation of their keepers, watching. The programs are tran- the athletes and movie stars who vivid coloration of the shell make it home on Palm Street. Her mother reported quilizers that dull our critical urge me to buy a certain product an unusually good specimen. Heer that "Athana was just delightful during the avoiiding the dart-guns loaded even though I know they don't ceremony" and put on her best manners. with tranquilizer and refusing senses, pull down our defenses, says he found the shell on the Gulf and make us susceptible to cap- use it, or else use it because they drugged food set out for them, are paid "to do so? I wonder if we shoreline, not far from the famous 1 are not a bit like the baboons, landlocked riverboat. ** being tranquilized into capture church /calendar and put into the merchandiser's LEGALS LEGALS LE Captlva Chapel by-The-Sea Dr. H. Ganse ' Beauregard, Pastor. Sunday Mass 8:30 & 10:00 The Bible Reading Fellowship, St. Michael cages. Little, Minister. Services will.be resumed in a.m.; Saturday evening Mass 5:30 p.m., Friday and All Angels Episcopal' Church, meets The ad-makers are clever. They NOTICE OF INTENTION November. Mass, first Friday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., in the parish hall. Daily Mass: 5:30 p.m.; Holy Days: 10:00 a.m.; play on fear, sex, ambition, social TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME r>- •;'-- s Sanibel Community Church* Rev. Bruce E.' Vigil: 7:30 p.m.; Confession before each Mass. Evening Bible Study classes under the snobbery, pride, our urge for direction of Al Hartley meets Thursdays at 7:30 Milligan, Pastor; Sunday worship 10:00. a.mJ St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church power, and our desire for safety The undersigned does hereby (nursery provided to age 7), Sunday Church Rev. James D.B. Hubbs, Rector. Sunday - Holy p.m. at the Sanibel Community Church, PerN until one shakes his head and says ' certify that we are conducting School, 10:00 a.m. Communion, 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. on 1st and winkle Way. to himself, "It's mighty hard to o gift shop retail business at 3rd Sunday's of the month; Sunday - Morning First Baptist Church will be open for Sanibel, Florida, under the Baha'i Group of Sanibel Island Informal Prayer, Church school and Kindergarten, 9:30 personal prayer or meditation Tuesdays, Thurs- keep from being a baboon in this fictitious name of. Sea to Sky discussions about the teachings of the Baha'i a.m.; Wednesday - Holy Communion, 9:00 a.m. • day and age." Faith. For information call 472-2141 or days, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Gift Shop and that said firm is 472-1322. The only way I know to avoid composed of the following "Slng-splration" at First Baptist Church on tram Greek Orthodox Church of S.W. Florida persons whose- names. and Sunday church services held 11:00 - 12:00 a.m. Sanibel, last Sunday night of every month iadp intn a mnnlcPV is to be places of residences are as First Baptist Church Rev. Gerald Frost, Pastor. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner'Canal 7:00 p.m. followed by a social period. aware of the motive of the follows: S. Frank Donato and Sunday Servicet^Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; and—Broadway, Ft. - Myers, Fla. Reverend June B. Donato, 3327 Lake Sunday worship, 11:00 a.m.; Evening services, Bible Study group of the Community Church advertiser,' which is to take one Nicholas Sifaras 542-3025. Road. South, Sanibel, Florida 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, meets every Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 captive. One should be mature in 7:00 p.m. Open for meditation and counselling, p.m. at the home of Mrs. John P. Glass (3025 evaluating the "pitch." One 33957. Ownership of Sea to if. desired, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. Gatherings Gulf Drive.) Call 472-1154 if transportation is Sky Gift Shop is as follows: S. Sanibel Siesta 10 11:00 a.m.. needed. All interested in attending are should ask always questions like Frank Donato and June B. Cross causeway to Periwinkle, left to First Baptist Church Bible Class every welcome. What are the facts?; Do I really Donato • 100 percent. Donax then right to Fulger and left to nibe Christian Science Service Sanibel Public Tuesday morning, 9:30 a.mEveryon. e is The Guild of the Sanibel Community need it or want it?; JHow does the models. 1246 Fulger Street. Phone (813), Library, Sunday 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 8:00 welcome to attend. . Church, open to all women of the church It is our intention to apply to 472-4949. f product really perform? V the Clerk of the Circuit-Court p.m. • .. • . , • • ..... \ • • •'. Bible'Study Group, St. Michael and All . meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of /• 1. /• • Angels Episcopal Church, meets Monday, 7:30 One always has to be alert if in and for Lee County, Florida each month. For further details phone to register the said name of iesta St. Isabel Catholic Church Father Gerard p.m. in the parish hall. someone is monkeying around 472-2425. . ' Sea to Sky Gift Shop under with your pocketbook. the provisions of Section' CONDOMINIUM 865.09, Florida Statutes, 1963. A quiet, private place __ ARTISAN SHOP Witness our hands, this 27th on the famous white sands of day of April. 1976. S. Frank NUTMEG VILLAGE Donato, June B. Donato. Sanibel Island ^ • For that one in many, who seeks the Exclusively American made Designer Gifts ana Sworn to and subscribed to by tranquil, unharried life in surroundings of S. Frank Donato and June B. unspoiled natural beauty, there is a Donato before me this 27th unique condominium community, where THE ISLAND'S NEWESTAND FINEST MOTEL •day of April, A.D.- 1976..John Paintings, Featuring Florida Artists and Craftsmen. it can be treasured the year'round— \ . W. Schumacher, Notary Pub- Sanibel Siesta! With its spacious •lie. • On 7V2 acres, with 600 feet of private beach front! 2-Bedroom/2-Bath residences, luxuriously • Beautiful accommodations ... lavish furnishings with RATED 4-30,5-7,5-14,5-21 GUEST ARTISTS island informality . . . refrigerator and coffee maker in EXCELLENT equipped — and right on the shimmering Gulf. every room. Kitchenettes and suites available. • Free JBLIC HEARING Dr. Frank Tranter - Master of Macrqme - demonstrates color TV. • Tennis- Courts —Golf Privileges. • All units fc •-<• with private balconies directly facing the Gulf. Daily SANIBEL PLANNING • You'll enjoy friendly neighbors, like maid service. • Kingsize heated pool. • Shuffleboard COMMISSION yourself, for they seek the same peaceful his skill every Thursday, 10-5. courts. • Boat Dock. CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA life that brought you to Sanibel. Yet, LINDGREN BLVD.ANDGULF DRIVE there's every convenience at hand — from The Only Motel On The SanilgBl Planning Commis- shopping to eating out — with the SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 2807 Gulf Drive West The IsiandSo Rated! sion will hold a public hearing . mainland's facilities and attractions Phones:(813)-472-2202 or 472-2225 on Monday, May 24, 1976, at within easy reach. '2:45 p.m. in Council Cham- bers, City Hall, to hear a Sanibel's world-famous shelling at your request by Clyde H. Royal, doorstep — along with the great sports LEGALSLEGALSLE Charles S. Rawson and Robert fishing and fine boating. Stevens, owners and Dan • A rewarding kind of leisurely lifestyle Royal, JVT, owner and trustee •••• you won't find anywhere else. to construct 59 condominium PUBLIC HEARING . i CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA units, a recreation building, 2 Prices From CONSULT OUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN STAFF tennis courts, a swimming pool, the extension of Gulf. The Sanibel City Council will P > > Drive to property, the exten- hold a public hearing at 9:45 sion of the water line from *48,OOO Holland T. Salley, A.S.I.D.* a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, the end of present Gulf Drive Robert W. Coxey, A.s.i.D.* 1976, at City Hall to hear a to property, a retention canal, Financing Available James A. Veldhouse, A.S.I.D.* request by Robert L. Johnson, and a sewage, water and i i *•: \ President, Latham Corpora- road system-within the pro- / / '- Richard F. Geary, A.S.I.D.* H John D. Kempfer tion, to construct Buildings 12 - perty located in Parcel No. 1 V < • through 24 to contain 39 units (a lot or parcel of land lying J •> ' ••• in King's Crown Condominium in the SW'A of.the SE% of "% ' " •- , ' located on Lots 6, 7, and 8, Section 25 and Gov. Lot 1 of ?' *> Section 36, Township 46 *Members of American Society of Sedgemoor Subdivision (Un- recorded), Government Lot 4, South, Range 22 East) and n ••• Interior Designers Parcel No. 2 (a lot or parcel Section 35, Townshjp 46 of land lying in Government South, Range 22 East, Sanibel Lot 1 of Section 36, Township ?!- Island, Lee County, Florida. 46 South, Range 22 East), £'\ Visit our Naples Showroom which displays a Sanibel Island, Lee County, large collection of the finest quality furniture, Florida. • . ' ' Said hearing is in compliance ftIT: - lamps, bedding, and accessories to tastefully with Ordinance 76-1, as' V -> i": . complete interiors for your Florida life style. Said hearing is in compliance adopted by the Sanibel City with Ordinance 76-1, as • <:\i, - *. . Council on January 2, 1976, adopted by the Sanibel City t;.- and Ordinance 76-6, as Council.on January 2, 1976, adopted by the Sanibel City and Ordinance 76-6, as •! Council on February 6, 1976. adopted by the Sanibel City ; • .•• /• • ••• •, J S--'• '•. Council on February 6, 1976. U H I I ATTEST: Mildred L. Howze •*• • i /: .- • ••;••,•; . Hill v ATTEST: William B. Nungester Deputy City Clerk • City Manager UM-&:- 350 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH NAPLES, FLORIDA 33940 TELEPHONE 813-642-4223 5-2l" 5-21 &MM&&g§B:M B24 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORfER May 21, 1976 B25 A 1 1 A \ 7 \ •A WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 ; 2 classified advertisin ll WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 We desire to employ a FOR SALE - Golf cart with top FOR RENT - 3 br. 2 bath gulf SUMMER SPECIAL - FOR RENT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION mature person to do general & charger. $375. Call 332- front home. Central heat & -Beach apartment ('A duplex) FOR SALE - Beautiful water- Con tern porary clerical work in our guest air,-"complete electric kitchen, front custom built CBS home 4215 or 936-2457. 1 yr. old,' completely furn- GULF FRONT reception lobby and office. washer-dryer. Minimum 4. on large corner lot. 3 br. 2 DEADLINE: JS-21 ished, 1 bedroom, full kitch- FOR SALE CONDOMINIUM RENTALS EDISON • "a generation plus of islands experience" Mi,: Noon Tuesday • " Concepts This will be a full time .year weeks. Write 650 Lake Angel- en, air. $250. mo. plus utili- bath. Florida room, fireplace round commitment requiring us Shores, Pontiac, Mi. 48055. in living room, solar-heated Peace and Tranquility can & Turquoise ties. Two adults. 472-. BY OWNER Shell Harbor Area DISPLAY: flexibility in work hours and FOR SALE - Castro Convertible TFN 1107. • pool, dock, many extras. At- be yours in this 3 bedroom, Pmscflla ITlunphxy tractive terms. Asking Tulipa Way area on Donax. 2 bath canal front Michigan $1.75 per column inch. Insert- days worked, based upon the Hassock sleeps 1, cover in- 5-21 A few openings in April. — Realty. Inc. ed for 4 times or more by appointment needs of all our staff working cluded. Call before' 12:00. $88,300. Owner 472-2580. Lots 24 & 25, block 2, • home. Quiet,, no-traffic area, P TFN Sanibel Shores No. 2. Zoned Now booking for off season extra large lot beautifully without change, $1.50 per together. If interested please 472-2954. and winter 76 and 77. Low La Village Emporium . FOR RENT - May 1st to Nov. single family or duplex landscaped, plus your own column inch: • call 472-1.541 for an interview 5-21 FOR RENT - Long term renters off-season rates begin May 12.23 Periwinkle Way 1st - 1 br. all-electric cottage $25,00,0. each, firm. boat dock. $79,900. appointment at - the West Wanted - large 2 br. duplex, 1st. On island reservations (behind Scotty's Pub) with Bay-view on Captiva FOR SALE BY OWNER - 2 br. NONDISPLAY: Wind Inn, Sanibel. carpet, refrigerator, stove, and appointments to view : Hide-A-Way Condominium CBS with Florida room fully MC CORMICK ENTERPRISES $1.50 minimum for 25 words ••,'.'•'••• • • 5-28 Sulfur & iron filters, $130.; quiet dead end street. $280. accommodations for next Prime Canal Hometlte in grounds. Dock, swimming Phone (312) 755-1600. or less. Over 25 words 7 Solar panel, $98.; 1-3 HP mo. plus utilities. 472-4541 or landscaped, central air& heat, winter call Mrs. Clark 472- one of nicest waterfront '"> h - pool & laundry facilities. $250 TFN cents per word. pump on 15 gal. tank, 472-3368. appliances & drapes. VA ap- 4228. All off island reserva- areas on mainland. Between HOMES per mo. For more information proved assumable mortgage. beaches and Fort Myers. HELP WANTED - $150. weekly' $108.; Swag lamps, $14.; 6-4 tions and inquiries contact: SPECIAL RATES: possible addressing for mail. Fiberglass tub, $49.; Shower call . Priscilla Fenton, 472- 472-4597 evenings or week- McCormick Enterprises Seawalled. $21,000. 2689. ends. , • Nondisplay classified ads of order. Send $1. & stamped stall, $120.; % x 50' nylon Aquarius Apts. PRICED BELOW APPRAISAL - TFN FOR RENT - Modern beauti- TFN Commercial Lot in Palm 25 words or less run 4 times self-addressed envelope - List hose, $4.50. Present ad for 1201 Orchard Ave. fully furnished one bedroom Ridge S-D. Zoned for busi- or more without change $ 1.25 & Co., Dept. TM, Box 361, St. prices. Chicago Heights, III. 60411 custom built 3 bedroom home on canal (with boat dock). apartment. Central heat & ness in new land use plan. per insertion. Over 25 words Petersburg, Fl. 33731. . Ph.(312)755-1600 Deluxe features: stone fireplace, cedar lined closet, copper FOR RENT - Make your sum- . AC, color TV, dishwasher. SANIBEL $50,000. 6 cents per word. 5-28 FOR SALE - one, two, or all 6-10 solar heating system for screened pool, oak flooring, mer Reservations now at Private entrance. Screen LAUREL'S beautiful Ocean's Reach Con- three 100"x 200' contiguous REALTY, INC. built-in charcoal grill. Call for appointment. $88,300. i < Blind Box: $1.00 extra. porch with fan. Carport. Quiet' lots in Las Conchas. High & GULF FRONT - ONE BED- dominium, directly on gulf. location near Lighthouse and In the ROOM APARTMENT. This WORK WANTED - General Between Ft. Myers & Heated pool, tennis, shuffle- dry; short walk to gulf beach <. y gulf and bay beaches. 2 Huxters Market Plaza apartment is completely EXTRA SPECIAL RATES: 71 FIREBIRD (Blue) 350 en- maintenance, cement, car- Punta Gorda board. Summer $160. per wk. via Nerita St. Cash or terms. 'r ) ALL classified ads paid in pentry & landscaping.. Call weeks minimum. Call 472- Write Box BLA c-o Island 1207 Periwinkle Way FOR SALE furnished, ready to move gine, 4 new tires, $1800. on HWY 41 also taking winter reserva- 2609. into. The view from the WANT A FEELING OF SECURITY? advance saves us 25 cents in 334-0289. 482-1915. 995-5043; 8290; tions. Facilities for up to 4 Reporter, P.O. Drawer R, 472-1566 TFN screened-in balcony is of handling. So we'll save you a TFN 5-21 0809:0605 people.. Call or write Joe Sanibel, Fl. 33957. CAPTIVA ISLAND Gulf and Pines. A plus is it This lovely 3 bedroom home has a built-in alarm system. quarter, too. (1) TFN Underriter 1984 Green Glen 5-28 FLORIDA GULF FRONT is on the top floor. The price Good workable kitchen with adjoining family room. FOR SALE - Well loved '69 Dr. 102, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 -$58,500. LeMans, 74,000 miles - mech- Phone (314) 821-0257. RENTALS Custom Home - 2 yrs. old - Beautiful inland lake location. See today. $77,000. with highest quality furnish- anically perfect! $800. 472- TFN FOR SALE - Sundial Condomin- HOME Do you have the desire to ium. One bedroom. By owner. ings - 2 bedroom, 2 baths, LOTS IN ONE OF THE •:•• ) 1502 days; 481-7140 eves. live on Sanibel Island? One of the finest on Sanibel. kitchen, family room, living PRETTIEST SPOTS ON SAN- ;,.-• Fully furnished in rental pool .-'•) 5-21 . A, bedroom,. 3 baths. Large Summer is- the time! We and dining rooms. Extra IBEL. Single, or two or three V with tax & income advan- Pool, Family room, large FRAME HOME ON PILINGS - ') J FOR RENT - Comfortable 2 br. have 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms tages. Asking $42,000. Write large screened lanai and contiguous lots. This area is % * dining room, beautifully car- •:' i home in W. Rocks with beach furnished. Minimum stay 1 garden area. Oversized two approved for building. The .•' i to B.L. Herman, Suite S-204, peted and drapes. Two car access. $350. mo. Jack Thom- week or longer. Please call One McDonald's Dr., Oak car garage. Many extras - price range is from $16,000 3 bedroom home with separate guest quarters. Outside '• j garage plus large hobby • X '• as . Inc., Realtor, 334-0680, and give us your request to $22,000. Access to the Brook, III. 60521, or call room. Exceptionally fine built ' in vacuum system, shower room, Tropical yard has 30 Sabal Palm traes. I ,. '. • I eves. 472.-1168. 472-16)3, Mary Lou Traucht. water softener. Situated on Gulf, also pool and tennis *». ... . collect- (312) 887-1000. ' neighborhood. Priced low Owners moving out of state. $45,500 furnished. ix ' i 6-1 T courts. THIS COULD BE THE i- TFN 5-21 $200,000 bracket. three tropical lots - 150 ft. • •••} FOR SALE - Economical 38' • '' f frontage on road, 180 ft. BEST TIME TO BUY. \. diesel trawler-hull house deep. Surrounded by large ') • yacht with accommodations NEED A HOME CARETAKER? BAYFRONT :<;. FOR SALE - Pugs. 472-1388. FOR RENT - 1 bedroom 1 bath SANDALFOOT - Luxuriously wooded areas. One minute EDISON REALTY. Inc. for four. All comforts. Sanibel middle-aged couple TFN apartment, unfurnished. Ad- furnished 1 bedroom condo- walk to Gulf of Mexico REALTORS Member MLS $23,500. Call 472-4669 or need temporary summer Nice two bedroom, large "•' • ults only and no pets. Long RENT minium. Beautiful gulf view, Beach. $150,000. Write to Periwinkle Place CONDOS -\ '••• •*. * den,' beautiful view of Bay. • write B. Bogue, Sanibel Mar- home sitting arrangement term tenant desired. Very top floor, elevator, 18' ••'..;. Box 191, Wakefield, R.I. Shopping Center ' r A: WILL B.UILD - Custom profes- Call 472-4669. „., Double Lot. $90,000. ••;' •••' ina, Sanibel 33957. reasonable fent for qualifying Our townhouse with dock- screened porch. Call 472- 02880 or call (401) 783- •V- sional . building to suit your HELP WANTED - Experienced 472-4116 TFN TFN. person. Telephone 472-1500. age thru Dec. Monthly or 2275 or owner (513) 561- 5418 after 6 p.m. . needs. Residential & commer- Real Estate salesperson. Con- After Hours CAPTAIN'S WALK- TFN semi-montly. Mariner Pointe 8266. 6-4 472-4208 472-1825 cial, 4 yrs.- experience on dominium & single-family Tastefully decorated, beaut- OTHERS WANTED - Someone to share 6-11 Sanibel. Robert A. Horak, homes. Successful Sanibel De- t=OR SALE - 1975 Cdcci Craft ifully equipped, 2 br. 2V4 2 bedroom 1 Vi baths on navigable canal. $35,000. ; 2 bedroom duplex on Sanibel. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Pool. Contractor, 671 E. Gu/f Dr., velopment. Contact Blind Pass 1600 with 60 hp 1975 electric FOR LEASE - Charming Sanibel baths, 2 porches, overlooks Call 939-0688 (daytime only). Exceptionally nice, carpet, ".Sanibel, 472-2583." Condominium for appoint- start motor. Bow, stern side 1st floor apartment available bay. Tennis, 2 pools, S AVON ment. 472-1585. TFN REPRESENTATIVE drapes, washer-dryer, stove, . : •' TFN fcurtains, _ power trim, depth Sept. Newly furnished 2 bed- beach access. Call Frank TFN refrigerator. Beautiful new FOR CALL " SANDALFOOT- 'finder, bilge pump, built-in room 2 bath, . with screened Byers (319) 365-0581 or EDE STOKES furniture. All for $57,500. Harry G. Kair D.C.P.A., The cruise tank, 6 gal. auxilary porch. Canal location near (319) 363-5813. Move in o,t once. Good Practice of Chiropractic'- Sani- tank, full CG approved equip- WANTED TO BUY - Private beach, includes fishing skiff. TFN Part-time sandwich maker DEMONSTRATORS financing. Gulf view - 2 bedrooms 2 baths $59,900 unfurnished. bel - Mon., Wed., Fri. 455 wanted for Tahitian Garden ment. Save $1,400. Call 472- party interested in purchase Yearly lease. $375..mo. Reply Periwinkle - 472-1824. Ft. J741. of 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. in Box BB, c-o. Island Reporter, SAMPLES WE EXCHANGE YOUR UNWANTED PROPERTY FOR SOME- Snack Bar. 472-1198 or 472- Sanibel Lake estates. 3 bed- THING YOU REALLY LIKEV-A).SO SALES AND" RENTALS.- Myers - Tues., Thur.s., Sat. - 6-4 Shell Hdrbor area. Reply, Sanibel. Call Evenings 472-2965 3361. TFN room, redwood frame, air, ) 3949 Broadway"- 936-1112. giving all details to P.O. Box TFN TFN good storage-space. Close MARINER POINTE- TFN 637, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 FOR SALE - 18' Wbodson with to shopping. $53,500. 5-28 FOR RENT - New duplex - RALPH A. CALL. RE A LTOR 85 Evinrude & with trailer. 2 bedrooms - pool and tennis plus boat docking facilities. HOUSE SITTING - 5 yr. Island HELP WANTED - Part-time ~ 4 472-2034 after 5; unfurnished, 2 br., 1 bath, 1 resident, Business owner, hrs. per wk. - apply at block to beach, central H-A, EXCH ANGOR - COUNSELOR 562,000 unfurnished. 5-21 WOULD LIKE TO EXCHANGE - HOME DUPLEX looking for summer house Prather's, Island Shopping fully carpeted, w-drapes. 2 br., nicely furnished house P.O. BOX 232 - T471 PERIWINKtE. sifting! REFERENCES. Please Center. Large wooded lot, $330. mo. - in New Smyrna Beach. Adults PROPERTY Free SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957" '.-. • contact Bob Olsen 472-4431. TFN yearly lease - plus utilities. FOR SALE - TFN . - well behaved pets, utilities Available June 1st. 472-4420. Like new, 3 bedroom one for equal value in Sanibel - TFN Offered by the owner is this side, one bedroom 2nd side. ALSO SALES AND RENTALS ,„. • CONDOMINIUMS HELP WANTED - Male or monthly basis. Write E.R. spacious quality built resi- Nice lot, good view. Live on INCOME SERENDIPITY - New & Almost. female store clerk, opportun- .Dickinson, 1021 Fleck Ave., LOT FOR SALE - Gulf Pines dence - completely equip- 6ne side and let the other Phase II - all utilities in. Gulf front and Gulf view ' New Clothing & Gifts, Sewing, ity for advancement. Apply in Orlando, Fl. 32804. FOR RENT - Modern 1 br., 1._ ped for gracious living & side pay part or all the NEWLY LISTED- • Alterations, Handmades. Let person; Three Star. 5-21 bath Condo. Apt. furnished, $17,500.(906)573-2780. easy entertaining. A very mortgage. Price reduced to us sell your good used items TFN adults, no .pets. One year TFN special home surrounded by $55,000. Sanibel Island on consignment. Next door to lease. $350. mo. Gulf view, the unspoiled natural •9 units - good occupancy history. Perfect husband-wife the ' Sea Horse Shop. Call boat dock. Write John J. Roths- beauty of unique and very Two bedrodm 2 bath each operation. Call for details. . . . Coralie 472-4926. RENT child, 2883 Aspen Lane, private "Gulf Pines" - where side, duplex close to Beach, TFN WORK WANTED - Maid work Bloomfield Hills, Mi. 48013. FOR SALE - Mobile Home, amenities include a heated one side rented at $300 per desired at the south end of FOR SALE - 20 pairs of 72" GULF FRONT- Periwinkle Trailer Park, Lot swimming pool and a pool SANIBEL ISLAND 6-14 .month. Price $69,500. Fully AVAILABLE TO THE RIGHT Sanibel from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. wide x 90" high drapes.. No. 76. Large living room, 2 side party house equipped Our beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 furnished. PERSON - A very>tne, healthy -$3,00 an hr. Call 332-3558. Off-white synthetic material br. 1 bath. Quiet area on the with entertaining facilities bath apartment at Sunset friendly, smart 9 mo. old 6-4 with lining - traverse hooks FOR RENT - Lovely 2 br. river. Walk in storage area. & and two tennis courts. The ISLAND BUSINESSES BUILDABLESITE South Condominiums. Com- spayed female (young adult) included. Asking $40. each or duplex available June 1, on a utility shed. 472-2380 after 6. gulf is just a few short pletely furnished, miles of puppy - has all. shots. Call make offer. Buy all br part. yearly lease. Completely furn- TFN minutes walk away. CONDOMINIUMS sandy beach. Season, month- 472-2825. Call 472-2560 between 8 8 5- ished, screened lanai. No WANTED 260 FEET OF NAVIGABLE CANAL ly, 2 weeks. Don Fase, 4236 WORK WANTED - Nurse's Aid ask for Ray or Mark. pets. $250. mo. plus electric. This custom built home of- SPANISH CAY -- 2 bedroom v ••, TFN Hunsberger NE, Grand Rap- FOR SALE - Water Shadows lot t' , • r will do housework or care, TFN \ ... 472-2952 or 939-0688. fers two levels of carefree 2 bath. Nicely furnished. : FRONTAGE- GOING NORTH? Director of for elderly in their home. By ids, Mich. 49505. 1-616- No. 24, 300' seawall, 2 docks, s ';• TFN living. On the upper level development on Sanibel, 361-9167. deep and wide canal, no ANY TYPE--ANY SIZE day or week. 997-3483. are 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 SUNDIAL - One bedroom, walking easements to beach and bay - natural landscaping ".\ • • single, responsible, will main- TFN bridge, '/« acre lot. $75,000, FOR SALE - Pool tables, baths, central vacuum, a one bath. Fine view of Gulf, high ground. $27,000 - excellent terms. tain, your home or apt. in complete line, new & used. Terms. See your broker or C. return for pleasant, clean completely GE equipped kit- plus tennis. Plus furniture. We.have several highly qualified.clients ^mxiously Palm City Music, 731 N. Del . Holland, owner. . accommodations located >on FOR RENT - House with 200 ft. chen including a two oven seeking Island businesses for immediate purchase. WORK WANTED - LPN desires Prado, Cape Coral, 995-0242. on.Clam Bayou (naturalsanc- TFN micro-range & refrigerator- Phone or write Rob Alberts, Business Manager, to .Sanibel or Captiva. Write Box work-- night shift preferred.- TFN tuary). Fully furnished, 2 bed- freezer with in-door ice discuss advantages pf selling now. CFE c-o Island Reporter, P.O. on Sanibel or Captiva Island - FOR SALE - Sandalfoot unfurn- Drawer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. rooms, 1 ' bath, central air dispenser. 472-3296 - call after 5 p.m. conditioning, TV, large ished 2 br. 2 bath condomin- m 5-21 FOR SALE - 2 Queen size beds 5-28 screened porch, dock, and ium on 3rd floor. Beautiful "a generation plus of islands experience" with headboards - used 2 The lower level includes a boat slip. Sleeps 6. .One mile view, custom draperies, many newly built private wing SANIBEL REALTY, INC., months, breakfast set & other extras. Owner (203) 589- FREE TO GOOD HOMES- Hap- miscellaneous items. 472- from shopping facilities, mar- with its own half bath. Robert F. Buntrock Pmsci'lla Hlutzphaj py, healthy, 6 wk. old puppies POSITION WANTED - Member ina, restaurant, and beach at 6116. (evenings). Cornell School of Hotel-Rest- 1800. and . REALTOR Male and female (will be Blind Pass. % mile by boat to TFN Realty. Inc. aurant Administration, with 5-21 The asking price for this one Banks G. Prevatt small dogs). Call 472-4102. Gulf inlet and secluded areas of a kind home is $150,000. Brokers 1207 Periwinkle.Way some practical experience, Stanley E. Johnson, Jr., President TFN of Turner's Beach. Available unfurnished, or decorator- Sanibel, Fl. 33957 LT3 seeking summer resort man- FOR RENT - 2 br. duplex (813)472-1566 Sheila B. Snell, Vice President May 15 - Nov. 15 ($350. mo) FOR SALE - 2 br. home with furnished $180,000. For ser- Associates: Robert B. Potts Certified teacher available for agement position. Asking FOR SALE - (Large) man's apartment on Sanibel. Central Pets permitted. Phone (615) and associates . 5-speed Schwinn bicycle. beach access, 3965 Coquina ious inquiry please call Wilbur C. Shannon summer tutoring .grades 1-6. minimum salary. Available air-heat, 3 minutes from 483-9509 after 6 p.m. or write Main Office: P.O. Box 57 For more information call May 30-Sept. 1. Phone Steve Good condition. $50. 472- Drive. Owner wants offer. beach. Available May 9. 472- 125 Westlook Circle, Oak Russell Earle Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida 472-1511 472-4301 after 5:60 p.m. Hamlet (607) 257-2290. 11%. • Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtor 472-4728 2870. Ridge, TN. 37830. 5-28 5-14 Branch Office: Causeway Road 472-4121 TFN 5-28 5-21 -334-0680, eves. 472-1168. mREALTOR TFN :.._ TFN ^HSMMSMi:'i^>ii'"-:- B26 May 21, 1976 ISJLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER May 21, 1976 fin B27 •4'< • )•'• CROSSWORD PUZZLE 4; Edited by WILL WENG . service directory ACROSS 56 Available for 34 U. S. inventor 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 1 2 3 i safe 35 Blended i WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 * 1 Strengthens, as 59 Engage in a bash 36 Girl's name muscles 60 Debase 38 Showing 15 8 Reprimands - 61 Hoofer mockery 1 15 Kind of hit at 62 Certain college 40 Allot - 17 i i 18 Shea member 42 Assistant 16 Having trouble. 44 Consume 8ft i ft i' O O. DOWN 8 20 21 Lee County Tree Service. STORE |T YOURSELF Creative. t ,•.•• • 17 Wandered 19 RUBBER STAMPS 45 —7— up (botch) Wells, CUSTOM H H MADE Trees,and stumps removed, ISLAND K '$••••:••• aimlessly Pumps & Sprinkler sys- 1 Convex molding 46 Eastern Has K5 pruning, trimming, trans- THE FRAMING 18 Shop tool Qulmby's Office tems. Save up to 30 per- 2 New Mexico European 23 plants & landscaping. Free don* on the premises 19 Western Indians jjjj 24 25 Supplies EXTRA CLOSET LOCKSMITH cent. All makes & Models colonizer • 47 Hundred: Prefix estimates. Licensed and In-' A box full, a room full; ^^.;' 20 Bungling 1626 Periwinkle Way 'guaranteed. Installation 3 Vall6y in Greece 48 Inquiring one S588E:|:i:|:i: 28 29 30 31 sured. 542-4939 or 995- Licensed-Bonded Island Arts 22 Many times, 27 472-2995 or a boat full! & Free Estimates. 4 Declines 49 Elementary facts 1226. 6-4 482-O059 DON HUMPHREYS 54 Periwinkle 472-2893 poetically 5 Gal of song 50 Shucks! Phone 472-2394 481-0167 or 936-6094. TFN 23 "Wind of the 6 Take advantage 51 Defy 32 33 34 •• 83' '3 ^ 36 Western " of 53 Auricular . . WM "MAC" MCARTHUR 24 One of enduring 55 Snitch :; REMO (RIP) GABACCIA . PAINTING 7 Classic gable 37 • i | 38 &SONS WOODCRAFT WOOSTER'S fame 8 Mockers: Var. 57 Zero PLUMBING CONTRACTOR im 27. Contemptuous For interior & exterior paint- Painting & Paperhanglng Cab Service 9 Not appropriate 58 Sault —— Marie ! 472-2979 Air Conditioning ' looks Licensed-lnsured-Bonded ing done with pride & &WOOD 39 i U|l 40 Now on island for your and I1 .• '•.» 10 Devilfish Captiva-472-2518 superior materials. Call Mr. 28 Soviet range Call before 7:30 a.m. RESTORATION Refrigeration 32 Carnegie's 11 College degree TFN Anderson 542-3377. transportation needs. Call 1 4 or After 7:3O pjn. Island Cab Company 463- Sales & Service birthplace 12 Just fair 41 i'i ??ci iJ|5 Wood Furniture Repair & 6014 Los Colony Road 9466. Refinishing . Electrical Contracting 35 Celebes port 13 Norwegian king Answers I ' Sanibel, Fla. 33957 TFN Electrical Service 37 Long-suffering 43 44 45 Antique Refinishing & , 14 Salamander Eli Eli il P.O. Box 293 Restoration 38 Enlarges HOUSE CARE Experienced & References 472-1133 39 Expels 21 French district on V 4 K K' fl "Your Home 24 Shoreline feature 49 50 51 till 9 pSj53 Call 472-4757 after 5:00 40 Rebozo wearers Year round resident, will Is Our Castle" Quality Printing TFN 41 Secretary 25 Wherewithal close your home when you WHILE YOU WAIT Insured Bonded 27-A !•!• 26 Stupidity 54 55 56 . 57 58 leave, check it during your TFN for Just pennies 42 Unorthodox 1 • X 27 Like some, • absence, take care of your FRED L. MILLER doctrine wickets plants, give you monthly ALPOTE 43 December days 29 Pro 59 60 reports, S prepare home for CONSTRUCTION 46 Rolled tea 30 Arabian port •0 your arrival in the fall.. Terra Verde The EXPERIENCED - REFERENCES 49 Attach 31 Deprivation 61 62 ROOFING-CONCRETE WORK » . » <" ;•.-. Call Marcla 472-1475 52 Shoe parts 32 Broke a traffic Lawn Trouble- CERAMIC TILE + REMODEL- 53 Rocks law " • Sanibel ING AND NEW CONSTRUC- 54 Become resolute 33 Wine cellar Maintenance One to a thousand printed shooter TION. Maintenance copies in minutes! Carpentry WORK GUARANTEED COMPLETE LAWN Masonry FOR ONE YEAR Service MAINTENANCE Sod&Toro j 1327 Lafayette St. ' Additions TOTAL HOME CARE Mowing -trimming Sprinklers Cape Coral, Fla. Remodeling ' 1145 Orange Avenue . TRACTOR MOWING Fort Myers, FI. 339&3 •' '; 542-4315 Licensed-Bonded-Insured Call Anytime. r> >••; Lawncare 472-2228 After 5 pm Painting • Tom Hines. Jr. 472-2542 997-0906 472-2537 5-21 Window - Washing 472-3451 ^'. 5 7 classified advertising TFN WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 m 472-2568 ELECTRIC BONHEUR Serving the Islands PAINT & ROOF COMPANY Radio-Dispatched Trucks :'•*•••• i ••. • -i Apoittecaxy Complete Maintenance Air A Full Service Pharmacy ISLAND REAL ESTATE FOR YOU? -ALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGA Service Reroof ing - Repairs SMALL Featuring Conditioning Prescriptions Residential WE HAVE IT ALLII GIFT SHOP LEGAL NOTICE at the Sanibel Fire House) Witness our hand, this 3rd A NEW SERVICE Tile-Gravel SALES . Hallmark Cards . Commercial Island Homes For SOIB . • . SANIBEL FIRE CONTROL Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel. day of May, 1976. Richard R. Island Condos SERVICE ON ALL MAKES Fanny Farmer Candy Industrial Bonded Shingle Repairs OPERATION DISTRICT . Florida, Tuesday, May 25, Azzolina, Barbara S. Azzolina, Commercial Refrigeration. ON THE Hudson Vitamins Island .Commercial 1976, at 8:00 p.m. and Tues- Patrick J. Lovetro, Patricia FOR SALE Ice Machines Revlon-Lanvin-Pantene _ Anvil Acrylic Coatings Island Lots . The Sanibel Fire Control Dis- day, June 1, 1976, at 8:00 Lovetro. 472-2588 Inventory $3,000., plus fix- p.m.' The public is invited to ISLANDS 463-2588 trict Commissioners are hold- OPEN 9-5 Mon-Frl, We can find what you want. We probably already tures. Take over lease. Lo- ing special budget meetings . attend these special meet- ISLAND AIRE 542-7965 472-1616 have it. .. .: . - cated behind Scotty's Res- Do You Need? 9-2 Sat. .-•...' TFN mgS taurant. 472-4541 or 472- . ^ PhilVerdung Sworn to and subscribed to by INC •Maintenance 2398 Palm Ridge Rd. See Us- 3368. . '•:• Administrative Assistant Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. 'if •Remodeling (across from the library) Azzolina and Mr. and Mrs, --•• •.;•••:•: • • • • 5-21 •Painting 472-1519 . v • -Write Us> PARCELLS 472-1260 Patrick J. Lovetro before me ••£§ Emergency 472-2768. .Call Us. Collect 5-14.5-21 •Window Washing and ... . ' this 3rd day of May, A.D. •Carpet Cleaning TV MAN LEASING NOTICE OF INTENTION 1.976. GENTRY Inc. TO REGISTER J&J • General House Cleaning Dianne DeRose 1223 Periwinkle Way Laughrey&Holtz REALTORS FICTITIOUS NAME FOR SALE D Notary Public Call HANDYMAN The Handyman Service The Islands' complete yard The undersigned does hereby . 5-7,5-14.5-21.5-28 Rick Summers Island Real Estate, Inc. TWO FURNISHED certify that they are conduct- Boardwalk maintenance service HOMES Decks REG. REAL ESTATE BROKER ing, a Italian Delicatessen Licensed APARTMENTS Hideaway 3 bedroom, 2 business at Sanibel, Florida, Docks Orchid House Permanent Resident Islandscape RENTALS Located in Sanibel Center Building, 1711 Periwinkle Way bath, off the beaten path on under the fictitious name of All Work Guaranteed BY OWNER waterway, completely land- CIAO Italian Delicatessen and Utility Structures Please Call Sanibel Island (813)472-1123 Outside Furniture Free Estimates Lawn and Yard Care Florida 33957 : • (813 472-1441 scaped - carpeted and drap- that said firm is composed of Large one bedroom - 1 bath PUBLIC HEARING ; Painting & After Hours: 472-243S, 1129,2241,1846 ed at $82,500. the following persons whose % and 2 bedrooms - 2 baths. CITY OF SANIBEL. FLORIDA General Maintenance "Let my family help Minor Landscaping 472-4626 names and places of resi- your family." Beautifully furnished apart- Thoughtfully and purpose- dences are as follows: Mr.' Free estimates, ments at Spanish Cay. Walk satisfaction guaranteed. NEW ZENITH 19" fully landscaped - neither and Mrs. Richard R. Azzolina,, . The Sanibel City Council will Phone 472-4847' 472-2795 across street to beach, fish sight nor sound shatter the Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lovetro. hold a public hearing at 10:15 Call after 5:0O 472-4757 SOLID-STATE RENTAL TFN 6-4 Ed Boulton 472-2701 BABYSITTER REGISTER in fresh water lake in back, tranquility of this 3 bedroom Ownership of CIAO Italian a.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 6-11 swimming pool and much 2 bath modified Michigan Delicatessen is as follows: 1976, at City Hall to hear a more. Must see! 472-4854. Mr. Richard R. Azzoiina 25 request by L. Wordsworth AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ISLAND REPORTER TFN Shelton home at $75,950. -- percent, Mrs. Barbara S. Azz- Snell, III, General Manager, IS PROVIDING THIS REGISTER OF BABYSITTERS 4 bedrooms 2 baths and olina 25 percent, Mr. Patrick pool, ideal for the growing J. tovetro 25 percent, Mrs. Island Water Association, Inc., family - room for a tennis Patricia Lovetro 25 percent. to construct an addition to the ' Please Begin My Subscription To Island Reporter court - at $77,250. existing pumping station to Barbara Stokes - 472-2965 (weekend any time, Help yourself MAIL TO: Island Reporter - P.O. Drawer R, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 It is their intention to apply to house new pumps to be weekdays 6V3O on) . Michigan Newberry 2 bed- to health the Clerk of the Circuit Court located on Lots 5 and 6, Block Karen Hughes (Ret. RN) - 472-4616 (any time) room 2 bath on canal with island It's up to you. Some people in and for Lee County, Florida 10, Sanibel Center Subdivi- Janice Watterson - 472-2336 (after 5:30 or on weekends), access to Bay. at $79,500. neglect their health - skip to register the said name of NAME. ChrisMBtokes - 472-2965 (after 5:00 and weekends) sion in the SWVi Section 19, meals, eat-on-the-run, and CIAO Italian Delicatessen un- . i Brett Vartdal 472-1267 Range 23 E, Township 46 S, have no concern for a LOTS der the provisions, of Section Mary Payne - 472-2913 (anytime in my own home). balanced diet. Food supple- Sanibel Island, Lee County, ADDRESSS. Canal - Bayview $37,500. 865.09. Florida Statutes, Florida. • • Laurie Kear'ns - 472-1696 (weekends) ments can make a big dif- 1963. Dorothy Pate - 472-2537 (daytime and some evenings). ference. The Shaklee Fam- Canal -access to Bay $32,000 Bayou-access to Bay $32,500 Your own piece CITY, Janice Price • 472-1054 (after 2:00 p.m. and on weekends) ily's complete selection of Said hearing is in compliance Roxane Costanzo - 472-1206 (after 6:00 p.m. and on proteins, vitamins and nu- FOR SALE with Ordinance 76-1, as ZIP. weekends) • ....'" trients is derived from the adopted by the Sanibel' City' STATE. finest sources. All yours 5-21 Liz Harris - 472-3495 (weekdays after 6:30 & weekends) LJrofessfonal 1 Bedroom Cottage near Council on January 2, 1976, of the islands from the Shaklee Family for. beach with access to swim- and Ordinance 76-6, as the good life. Ask about our ming pool and tennis court. special Food Supplement uidance $34,500. adopted by the Sanibei City Subscribe Today dividend offer. Just call us... Council-on February 6, 1976. every week ANYONE WISHING TO BE REGISTERED SHOULD G We'll call on you. V v. ;..;= CALL472-1587 CH 472-4303 or ATTEST: Mildred L. Howze the Shaklee Family 1628 Periwinkle Way ' ' ' Deputy City Clerk I enclose my check for 85——:—— Please bill me. (ln|providina this service, ISLAND REPORTER assumes no. Jeanette Bretzke P.O. Box 384 472-1581 for a year! • responsibility > vis-a-vis those who use It) ' •- - 472-4512 Sanibel, Fla. TFN 5-21 RATES: On Island-SB.OQpeip year / Off Island - $7.50 (813) 472-4100 The Island's ONLY Award Winning Newspaper This is a NEW SUBSCRIPTION _RENEWAL m B28 May 21, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER It p in on Sanibel's proposed comprehensive land The Planning Commission will also "Most of us on the council believe that was a criticism of the low cost housing pr use plan has emerged from ' county, conduct public hearings on the 50 "black the plan will have a favorable effect on the plans for the island. The section on housing regional and state scrutiny relatively book" items beginning Monday, June 7. tax base," countered Mayor Porter Goss "outlines what could be done but fails to unscathed, and the City Council has 1 State and regional review agencies Monday, 'it's more likely that the tax base provide much analysis of what heeds to be switched on the machinery that will powei singled out minor problem areas in the will be eroded by not adopting a plan." done or should be done," said the state. & the 268 page plan to a June 29 vote. plan, but generally praised the $106,000 "The tax base can't go anywhere but Ordinances that will make the plan law document. up," agreed Councilman Francis Bailey. . "We don't have the specific recommenda- were read at a public hearing on Monday, The Lee County Planning Commission Duane White, chairman of the Sanibel tions that will be needed in the future," and scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, June found the most fault with the plan. "A Planning Commission, remarked that the commented Goss, "but the language in the 29. .-.—•. - • . majority,/t>f the Commission expressed . county Planning Commission "has a basic plan is adequate for now. The council agreed to continue the public concern over the economic impact of the lack of understanding of the economic "We have talked with people familiar hearing on Monday, June 14, when they plan on the county tax* base," wrote conditions on the island." with low cost housing on the island, and A few years from now will begin discussing some 50 items in the commission Chairman Harry Rodda. Carol Quillinan, chairman of the Con- they have agreed to take a look at the plan that have been identified as problem "The commission believes that properties cerned . Property. Owners of Sanibel said problem. areas. whose density or use will be adversely her group objects to "this particular land "The plan cannot possibly solve all of the They wjll continue to discuss the items affected by the plan will be devalued ... use plan until a cost-effective study is problems," he added. "But it can point out and hear* public comment until a final and that would result in a loss of revenue done.". the problem, and send you on your way to a I you'll know it was worth document is ready for adoption. to the county," he added. Included in the state review comments solution." t I island I every penny... REPORTER VOL. 3 NO. 39 SERVING SANIBIL-CAPTIVA AND THE ISLANDS FROM ESTERO BAY TO BOCA GRANDE PASS 2 SECTIONS 64 PAGES May 28, 1976 20c Island school AND THEN SOME! How would you" like to take a the members' and Vestry of St. course in marine biology? Or Michael's for making space, avail- mollusks? Or chelonia (that's tur- able to us." tles and tortoises)? Or island Sanibel Resources Center plans I horticulture? a low teacher-pupil ratio, with You could have that chance, as one full time certified teacher for a student enrolled in Sanibel's each 10-12 students. Use of new private secondary school, specialized experts from the com- which is in the process of being munity at .the high school level Time will only serve to prove the quality and value of this formed. could involve as many as five To be known as Sanibel Re- instructors in a particular stu- condominium and justify the wisdom of your choice both sources Center, the school will be dent's program. The high school operated by a non-profit Florida program will be individualized corporation, Sanibel Resources and geared to each student's in your enjoyment of gracious Sanibel Island living and Center, Inc., and will include interests and goals. I- grades six through 12. Concentration will be on basic Officers are Judy Carberry, skills at the middle school level. through the appreciation of the value of your investment. president; Ann Winterbotham, Gail Reynolds is the school's _,. . c ".•,',„.•• c , ,/' , >, ,•-•.. vice president and treasurer and first full time teacher. She taught The official float of the Sanibel Elementary School featured (back to Twink Underhill, secretary. in the. Lee County school system camera) Ava Purdy, Tonia McDermed, Shannon Summers, and two Directors include the officers, Ed on both middle and high school swashbuckling pirates in the right foreground, Patrick Elias and Peter Underhill and George Winter- levels for three and one-half years Evans botham. AH of the directors and officers • continued on 20-A ^^^mmmmm^^ma^mm^^mK^mK^^^mmmmmmmmm^mommmmm live on Sanibel except Mrs. Carberry, who resides in Fort Myers. The names of Trustees of REPORTER named in top five Florida weeklies the school are. expected to be announced in the near future. The ISLAND REPORTER has The honor was based on a and best feature story. Sanibel Resources Center will been named by the Florida Press number of awards the newspaper "We are pleased that the begin operation in the fall as a Association as one of the top five received in the FPA's 1975 Better Florida Press Association has Day School at St. Michael and All weekly newspapers in the state of Weekly Newspaper Contest, in- presented us with these honors," Angels Church on Periwinkle Florida. cluding three first place awards. commented Editor Don White- Way. Plans will be made in the The announcement was made at Competing against nearly 80 head. "It is an indication to us future for a permanent location. the FPA Spring Convention, held weekly papers from across the that we can succeed in offering to The school expects to use all in St. Augustine last weekend. state, the ISLAND REPORTER the islands a responsible, read- m aspects of the island as study HI captured first place awards for able and attractive forum for material. Its founders hope to tap environmental and conservation information and jlebate." the wide range of knowledge and reporting, community service re- The " award for environmental talents of local residents by porting and typography. reporting was based on a number encouraging them to become ac- It was the second year in a row of articles authored by Anne tively involved, whether present- the newspaper has won first place Marsh, George Campbell and ing short programs or teaching awards for environmental report- Richard Beebe. Mrs. Marsh's courses. ing and typography. stories, entitled "Bird Men of th "This is a wonderful opportun- In addition to the first place Islands," appeared in the Febru- ity for retired people who have awards, the" ISLAND REPORT- ary 7, February 14 and February a lifetime of knowledge and ER captured a second for best 21, 1975 issues. Sonibel's most prestigious condominium experience in a field to pass special issue. The special issue Both Campbell and Beebe are something on to interested stu- honored by the FPA was entitled, contributors to the ISLAND RE- dents," Mrs. Carberry said. "Birth of an Island City," and was PORTER. Visit Our Decorator Furnished Mrs. Carberry added that she published in November 1975 on The community service award has been more than pleased with the occasion of the city's first was based on a selection of stories DISPLAY RESIDENCE early responses by Sanibel resi- anniversary. describing the city's efforts to dents. "As people have begun to The paper also received third adopt a comprehensive land use heai^abput what we are trying to place awards for overall general plan. Located on Gulf Drive between Nutmeg House Restaurants Artisan Shop do," she said, "they have been excellence, and for best sports The layout and appearance of most enthusiastic either in their picture of the year. the newspaper was responsible telephone (813) 472-4407 offers to participate or their The FPA awarded honorable for the typography award. mil agreement that Sanibel has so Don Whitehead receives first mentions to the ISLAND RE- Based on the ten awards, the much to offer the educational PORTER for best use of color, ISLAND REPORTER was named field. place award from Florida Press best pictorial series in a single by FPA officials as one of the top. "We are particularly grateful to Association official. issue, best advertising campaign five weekly papers in the' state.