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. r<- hi, 1 i island REPORTER Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 28, NUMBER 48, 28 PAGES 75 CENTS RACCOONS SUSPECTED Master plan Trowbridge, Chamber The Sanibel City Council has agreed to negotiate with a consultant con- cerning a parks and recre- ation master plan. still haggling over —See page 2

Remembrance Friends and neighbors of termination/resignation the late Milt Scheiter gathered recently to dedi- cate a remembrance gar- By Mason Laderer rescinded bis resignation, present- den in his honor. Staff writer ed the board with a petition signed by 82 members requesting "a spe- —See page 4 Questions were raised and some cial task force be appointed from answers were given as several rep- the membership to review the resentatives of island businesses board's decision to terminate Mr. attended the Chamber of Trowbridge and unless the board's 'Ding' .expansion Commerce Board of Director's action was for cause and not for meeting in the wake of Keith performance he be reinstated The U.S. Fish and Trowbridge's controversial resig- Wildlife Service is seek- ing public input concern- nation as executive director. t> See Trowbridge ing plans to expand the Trowbridge, who recently page 2 boundaries of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge complex.

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Eco golf Anew golf course designed to be environ- By Anna Liakas that the veteren trapper adhere mentally friendly recently Staff writer closely to city procedures con- opened in Bonita Springs. cerning the handling of aggressive Citing a controversial incident alligators. in which a 13-foot alligator was In an Oct. 22 incident at the —See page 8 Michael Pistella killed, a letter from Sanibel Dunes Golf and Tennis Club, a Jerry* a blue front Nappa owned by islander Dick Muench, used to call this cage at Jerry's shopping center home Natural Resources Director Rob replacement alligator trapper until he was killed a few weeks ago by what some believe Loflin to state licensed nuisance DPlr are raccoons. See page 3. wildlife trapper John French asks t> See Policy, page 11 Wildlife wars BIG BUNCHE BEACH PLANS Former Sanibel Wildlife Janes Causeway Committee member Rhonda MacKenzie responds to a recent arti- named cle on the group. ac reement —%See page 9 chairman sti in works By Pete Bishop ofBOCC Lee County News editor JSLArtD IM& has big plans By Mason Laderer for nearby Staff writer Sanibel City Attorney Doug Island Gardening Bunche Wyckoff said Tuesday he' is Beach after Island master gardener Sanibel resident and former its acquisi- working on changes to a new Ron Sympson responds to mayor Bob Janes was announced • tion through interlocal. agreement with the two letters from readers. as the new chairman of the Lee the county concerning the Sanibel County Commission in the Conservation Causeway, and. that he should —See page 16 Board of County Commissioners 2020 pro- be able to send the latest draft Reorganizational Meeting last gram. See to the county soon.; . week. page 3 for -. Changes to the existing Although he was not due to MSKS AND RECREATION details. interlocal. agreement; which take the position until the 2003 was agreed to in 1989 and term, current Vice-Chairman Photo by includes references to a high- • ENVIRONMENT ...... pages 5-6 Andy Coy opted not to run for Michael Pistella span, four-lane bridge to the position leaving Janes,-who replace the Causeway* are part • BUSINESS ...... pages 7-8 was up for the vice-chair posi- of an ongoing conflict resolu- tion, next in line. Commissioner tion process .between the city • OPINION...... page 9 Ray Judah will be serving as and Lee County, The City vice-chairman in the 2002; year. Council as,ked for conflict res- • LOOKING BACK page 12 Janes said, "I'm honored to olution after county plans to rebuild portions . of the • TV LISTINGS...... page 19 have the privilege of serving as the chairman, but it really con- • DATELINE...... page 23 t> See Causeway !> See-Janes page 28 9 CLASSlFiEDS...... page 24 page 12 2Q Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER THOWBRIDGE From page 1 Recreation Master Plan coming together immediately." Lee Horton of Sanibel Print and By Pete Bishop Graphics opened the meeting's public News editor comment and said, "I ask the board to talk about Keith's termi- The Sanibel City Council agreed Nov. nation. I know a lot 20 that a consultant working on the city's of (Chamber) mem- Park's and Recreation Master Plan will bers are confused examine existing and potential recreation about the issue and I sites around the island, in addition to ask that the member- studying the city's Recreation Center. ship become In a unanimous vote, council members informed about what authorized the negotiation of a scope of is going on." services that combined two lesser studies Horton, who said of the island's recreational needs and he felt reinstatement facilities. should be a consider- The city's recreational needs and prob- ation depending on Horton lems with the existing Recreation Center why Trowbridge was have been points of discussion at City terminated, further stated, "If you have a Hall since at least last spring, when the problem with an employee you let them Sanibel Five-year Budget Projection know and give them a chance to correct Review Committee studied the facility. the problem - you don't just fire them." The committee recommended the city, Board member Liz Fowler said, "We conduct a comprehensive study . of the really can't say anything without legal island's needs and facilities, with help council present, or we risk the threat of from Lee County and the county school lawsuit. [The members of the chamber] board. During budget meetings this past Michael Pistalla think there's something deeper going on summer, Council members identified the Sanibel City Council agreed Nov. 20 that a consultant working on the here, and that's a fair assumption. You recreation center and the master study as city's Parks and Recreation Master Plan will examine existing and want the answers and you deserve them, priorities for the upcoming year. potential recreation sites, including study of the Recreation Center. but we can't say anything today." Sanibel Recreation Director Helene jected cost of $69,0.00. decided that the will contribute to the pro- Island writer and realtor Charlie Phillips presented the council with the Noting that the combination plan is ject in an advisory capacity. Sobczak expressed concern that the hap- three options last week. In one option, more consistent with the Budget Although Mayor Nola Theiss noted penings in the chamber were very similar estimated to cost $35,000, the city would Committee's recommendation, and with that the city has just taken on debt, due to to the situation at the Pirate Playhouse, hire the consultant to create a Park goals set during the city's budget process, the pending purchase of commercial now the J. Howard Wood Theatre, a cou- System Master Plan, encompassing the Council members agreed to the more property along Periwinkle Way, she said ple of years ago. Sobczak pointed out that evaluation and possible development of expensive option without much debate. the recreation project will help the city the theatre incident was an example of a different recreational sites throughout the "With the exception of the money, it study other aspects of its long-range plan board acting without the approval or con- island. The second option was a seems like a no-brainer to combine the as well. sensus of the majority of its membership Community Center Conceptual Master two," said Councilmember Steve Brown. "Anything we do with this will be part in the removal of a director, in that Plan, in which the consultant would look "I think the scope of the whole thing, of a bigger plan," said Theiss, noting that instance Robert Cacioppo. Cindy-Lee at renovating the existing recreation cen- and the fact we'll work with the county the study may dovetail with two issues the Overton of the J. Howard Wood Theatre ter and identify possible sites for a new and school 'board on a master program, city needs to study — redevelopment and echoed Sobczak's sentiment. building. That plan would cost about would very much favor the all-inclusive derelict land. "In the last year we've real- Boardmember $46,000, according to Phillips. The coun- master plan," said Councilmember Marty ly looked at our infrastructure, and now Mike Billheimer cil chose to go with option three, which Harrity, the council's liaison to the city's it's coming to fruition. I think we're doing said, "Keith, you combines the first two options at a pro- Recreation Committee. The council also a good job looking at the big picture." have made many accomplishments that were tremen- dous; arid might not BIG DOINGS AT THE BIG ARTS ANNUAL ART FAIR have been accom- plished by anyone else, but there are reasons that we are where we are." L _ _._ _ Billheimer did not Billheimer elaborate upon the reasons, repeating Fowler's previous comment, "the board could be sued for releasing such information." Boardmember Tony Lapi dispelled many of the rumors, however, and assert- ed the board's decision had nothing to. do with the threatened injunction from the Sunny Day publication and, "[Keith] had no problems handling money." Lapi also said he was willing to put down any other untrue rumors regarding the dismissal of Trowbridge. Boardmember Dick Muench, in light of the petition and member sentiment in the meeting, made a motion to hold a spe- cial meeting open to all members to dis- cuss the dismissal of Trowbridge and the direction the chamber is planning to head. Dave Jensen seconded the motion, which consequently .passed unanimously. The date and time of the; meeting had not ABOVE, LEFT: Ikki Matsumoto, well-known artist and the Island Reporter's annual poster creator, talks been set by press time, but the board about his grandson's art at his right. Matsumoto and other island and national artists participated in the members agreed the meeting should be 22nd annual BIG Arts Art Fair Friday and Saturday. held in the very near future, but not before ABOVE, RIGHT: Mike Klein and Deb Gleason talk at the fair. Klein finished up some of his late wife's all of the members can be notified. mohair stoles and scarves for this year's fair.

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Myers, FL Albertson's Plaza»Corner of Summerlin & San Carlos ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 Q 3 Raccoons causing trouble on the island By Anna Liakas third raccoon, whose task it was to take Staff writer the ball and run with it, stashing the half- eaten rotten food somewhere out in the Raccoons from as far north as Norway woods. and Maine to as far south as Sanibel and The constant vexation caused by the Captiva have a similarly tainted reputa- pesky raccoons, as well as the added fac- tion. These furry masked avengers are tor of finding a more cost efficient method notorious far and wide for one particular- of dealing with the disposal of rubbish, ly disreputable thing, for getting them- prompted the business owner to purchase selves into a heap of messy trouble. a trash compactor, which eliminated the Whether its shimmying down a chim- piles of food that once ran rancid in the .. .\.!x>'*vV, ! ney .. and sneaking into the kitchen for a old dumpsters and created an evening fea- late night food fight armed with pop tarts, ture attraction for the curious and clever peanuts and cracker jacks, or whether its critters. awakening the neighborhood with the tin- But the arrival of the compactor didn't can crash of metal lids as they jack the help poor old Jerry, a blue front Nappa covers off trash cans and toss the contents owned by Dick Muench that had sat in the about the yard, raccoons seem to provoke cage just beside the steps of the entryway a wide range of response in their human to the market since 1983, and died just a neighbors, everything from "Ohhh, how few weeks ago in the jaws of some wild cute and cuddly looking!" to "Egads, creature. what cold-blooded killers!" "Over at the trailer park, I've had them Cold-blooded killers? For many who kill a group of 30 parakeets before," said admire raccoons from afar, who watch as Muench, who feels that the island should Michael Pistella they scratch their chubby bellies with institute a trapping program to lessen the Raccoons are suspected in the killing of Jerry, one of the many birds their almost human paws and turn to nib- population of raccoons on the island. located at Jerry's shopping center on Sanibel. ble the remains of a buttery yellow ear of k corn it's hard to imagine the Jekyll and What to do about raccoons nuisance raccoon calls to the island, there, you'll continue to get more. Hyde transformation that produces a crea- although he didn't handle this particular "We never advocate transferring the ture that would be just as happy to rip the Patrons strolling up the pathway to relocation. animal somewhere else. One hundred per- legs off a backyard chicken or the wings Jerry's in the early evening are bound to "Raccoons are a real problem, tearing cent of these problems are strictly the from a parakeet singing on his perch in a see them, wrestling and running and play- into garbage, going to the bathroom in humans' fault. They are creating the prob- lanai. ing hide and seek in the carefully land- pools ripping into folks attics and lanais," lem behavior. Our mission is education said Kepes. "We live trap the coons on the At Jerry's Center on Periwinkle Way, scaped gardens, not far from the metal not eradication." cages that house the blue and green ground and move them elsewhere, usually Dietschel congratulates Jerry's on their for instance, there are suspicions that rac- off island onto land where the property coons may have done just that, taken old macaws and within reach of the bird that efforts to eliminate the roots of the prob- has now taken over Jerry's perch. owners have given us written permission lem by installing the trash compactor. But Jerry the bird himself and ripped him limb to place them." from limb from within his cage. And sometimes the temptation to reach she also said that Jerry's death may have "The city thinks that it may have been a hand out or toss them a leftover or two But PJ, Deitschel, staff veterinarian at been easily preventable. a weasel," reported Brian Benham, man- is too hard to resist. the Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife, "We've had to face this issue at. ager of Jerry's Market, "and there are oth- "For us, having them here is really a sees potentially serious problems with C.R.O.W. When you have animals in ers who say they've seen a bobcat across safety issue," said Benham. "Anytime that relocating raccoons. cages you have to provide them with pro- the street. But raccoons do these things you're dealing with a wild animal, there's "The problem with relocation is two- tection. That's why all of our cages are the possibility ofbeing bitten. If a child fold," said Deitschel. "You run the risk of double wired," said Dietschel. "A bird sit- too, and we sure have enough of them," spreading disease, for example distemper, Benham said for years the raccoons runs up to them to pet them, for example. ting in a cage is a sitting duck." Visitors have to be aware." which can easily be passed along to foxes As far as the idea of raccoons being a have gotten into the dumpsters just behind and skunks and even to dogs and cats. the market and restaurant, describing a Several years ago the restaurant owner nuisance at all; Dietschel admits she is 7 , borrowed the city's live trap and moved You're also forcing him into someone biased in favor of the injured and sick ani- clever team of three that would send one else's territory where he has to compete ahead to get on top of the hulking metal the troublesome raccoons, but as the city mals that she cares for. no longer has the trap, the owners called for food and turf. It's not fair to the ani- "Everyone is a nuisance to someone in container and lift the flap, then relay to mals." another whose job was to climb over the in help more recently .to cart a bit of their their lifetime," said the veteranarian. "I'm edge and hoist the garbage out arid down problem away,. Deitschel said that if you have an to the ground where it was caught by the Gene Kepes, Fort Myers trapper and attractive spot for one raccoon, unless you t> See Trouble owner of Critter Control, often handles eliminate the reasons for him coming page "17:

The Sanibel Community House presents a TIPS series public service workshop: Plans progressing for Bunche Beach "IS YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN COMPLETE?" By Anna Liakas Clark. "Beer cans and pieces of junk. Staff writer We're also getting ready to do some exotic plant control which includes tak- A free educational workshop addressing a matter of paramount As far as Lee County goes, they've ing out all the Australian pines along the concern in financial planning today: ASSET PRESERVATION: got a hunch that Bunche Beach is head- beach front area." ed in the right direction. With the $6.3 As far as Bunche Beach goes, the Issues and Answers Surrounding Long Term Care Planning. million August purchase of 733 acres of August purchase has an immediate and environmentally sensitve land at the end obvious twofold advantage for the Guest Speaker, Claudia Jennings, Long Term Care Specialist of John Morris Road, Lee County parks county. Beside benefitting the many with General Electric Capital Assurance Co., and recreation land stewardship manag- species of waterbirds and shorebirds er Randy Clark can began to make the that feed and rest in the seagrass beds, • Who receives long term care changes needed to transform the mudflats and shallow areas, the man- raggedy public beach back into a pris- grove-fringed area of shoreline that bor- • The current crisis tine tropical sanctuary. ders Bunche Beach provides tremen- "We've-already put up some fencing dous economic value to the county, say • Financing long term care along Summerlin and John Morris Road officials, a natural buffer against tropi- • Long term care insurance to prevent access into the salt flats," cal storm surges for the areas of San said Clark. "There were people driving Carlos and Estero bays that would cost '. • Shopping tips in there and doing donuts, tearing up the the Army Corps of Engineers up to $30 grass beds and dumping their trash." million to replace. Place The Sanibel Community- House The county has also put up boundary A recent tour of the newly acquired signs that mark the borders of the acqui- area, which falls under the larger . 2173.PeriwinkleWay sition and 20-20 Conservation signs as umbrella of the San Carlos Bay well, announcing that these lands are to Preserve, by county commissioners and . Sanibel Island, Fl be preserved and protected for the ben- members of the Conservation Lands I Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2001 efit of all Lee County citizens. and Stewardship Advisory Committee, "The former property owners had provoked questions and concerns over I Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm already cleaned up the big stuff and we've come along behind them and |> See Bunche Beach page 11 Call for Reservations Toll Free to (800) 638-2130 picked up the smaller debris," said Seating is limited r

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Bulgaria this year alone. Ruth A. Boyle Bill had a sense of adventure and Sanibel resident Ruth Boyle died curiosity that was evidenced in his per- Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. Born in Everett, sonal (and professional) life. This gentle Remembrance Garden Mass, she came to Sanibel from South giant was an avid scuba Divemaster who Hamilton, Mass., in 1996 following the dove the seas of many continents; impres- death of her husband John. sionist artist (using oil as his medium) She is survived by her loving family: a who created "split face;" champion race- dedicated to Milt Scheiter daughter — Cecily Robinson of South walker; and pilot of ultra-light planes. He Hamilton; a son —- Andy Boyle of trekked the Himalayas to Mt. Everest By Pete Bishop Sanibel; three grandchildren — Lee Ellen Base Camp, witnessed the Tet offensive in Ne\ys editor Harder and her husband, Patrick, of Saigon as a civilian, climbed the Great Sanibel; Robbie Robinson and his wife, Wall of China, explored the Zimbabwe About 20 friends and neighbors gath- Joyce, of Saugus, Mass.; Jan Tuscano, and ruins, traveled across the vast Indian sub- ered Nov. 19 to dedicate a remembrance her husband Paul, of South Hamilton; and continent, walked isolated beaches in the garden to well-known Sanibel resident four great-grandchildren. Seychelles, and felt the powerful spray of Milt Scheiter. Scheiter, an orchid expert A memorial service was held Nov. 25 Victoria Falls — just a fraction of his life and co-founder of the Sanibel-Captiva at the Sanibel Community Church. experiences in far comers of the world. Orchid Society, died Oct. 23. Inurnment will be at a later date in the An adoring husband, guiding father The memorial garden serves as a Oak Lawn Cemetery in Medford, Mass. and beloved first-born son, Bill and the neighborhood centerpiece in a cul-de-sac joy he brought will live on and forever in at the end of Cotten Court in the Gumbo the hearts and minds of his loving wife, Limbo subdivision, where Scheiter lived Photos by Michael Pistella William Wanamaker partner and best friend of 29 years, Linda with his wife Lori. Scheiter helped start ABOVE: The plaque on the bench Islander Bill Wanamaker died at home Hooper; daughters Kimberly Wanamaker the garden, planting a magnolia grandiflo- in the garden dedicated to Milt in his sleep of a heart attack on Nov. 7, of California and Kady Hinojosa of Texas; ra tree in its center, and the garden has Scheiter. 2001. He was 62. his father, William, and stepmother, June become an ongoing neighborhood pro- BELOW: Dick Downes talks about Wanamaker retired to Sanibel in 1995, Wanamaker of California; and numerous ject. his fishing buddy. following a 28-year career with the other beloved family members. This won- Many who attended last week's dedi- Agency for International Development derful man is also survived by the legacy cation placed hanging orchids in the tree, (USAID), the arm of the government that of love and friendship of countless people and Scheiter's friends also have placed a administers its foreign aid program. He of many cultures around the entire world wooden bench with an engraved plaque spent a fulfilling career in a job he loved to which he was a mentor, teacher and reading "A Teacher of Beauty." The spot with an agency that brings relief to the friend. has already become a place for peaceful poorest of the poor, living and working Per Bill's wishes, there will be no for- reflection, even for some who don't live abroad in undeveloped countries of Asia, mal memorial service. Candles were,. on Cotten Court. the Middle East and Africa. Wanamaker however, lit around the world at 4 p.m. "One morning a lady was just kind of never truly retired as he continued con- EST on Nov. 16 in his honor and to cele- wandering through the garden and 1 asked sulting for USAID taking short-term brate his life. Donations may be made in her if she needed any help. She said, 'No, assignments all over the globe. He trav- his memory to the American Heart I just needed to be renewed,'" said eled to Egypt, Croatia, Hungary and Association. Scheiter's neighbor and fellow plant expert, Faye Granberry. he had done for so many people. He was Others told how Scheiter helped them a marvelous teacher. He was a natural." High Low Rain become more involved in gardening and "I knew Milt in a different aspect," Weather the community, and spoke of Scheiter's said Dick Downes. "As a fishing buddy. Nov. 27 84 68 0.00 knowledge and humble willingness to High Low Rain Nov. 28 80 68 0.00 When I first came here, in 1965, Milt was impart it to his friends. the first person who befriended me in this Nov. 22 78 66 0.00 "This garden was truly a labor of love, development. He was a real, full-time Nov. 23 80 66 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels3 are recorded and the soil is compassion" said Chip fisherman even when he didn't have a rod from the morning of the day given to Lesch. "I didn't realize how many people in his hand, and an excellent friend. You Nov. 24 80 69 0.00 had love for Milt, and how many favors Nov. 25 81 69 0.00 the following morning couldn't ask for anyone better." Nov. 26 83 69 6.0b Source: Island \Water Association isr

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Have-a news. Item? Call 472-1587. ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 Q 5 Environment Wildlife Service seeks public comment on planned expansion The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is ning.southeast.fws.gov (click on public continuing its planning efforts to protect involvement and comments). Hard copies additional fish and wildlife habitats by of the draft environmental assessment expanding the boundaries of the J. N. will be available by mail and at three "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge upcoming public meetings which the Complex. The Complex includes five Service will host in Southwest Florida. existing refuges in Lee and Charlotte Each meeting will include approximately counties: Pine Island, Matlacha Pass, 30 minutes of information, followed by LDLSFE Island Bay, Caloosahatchee and J. N. two hours of public participation where REFUGE "Ding" Dai ling. community members will be encouraged The initial study areas for the proposed to ask questions and offer comments. expansion were identified and discussed The public is invited to attend any or during a first round of public meetings held lasi May. Public comments fiom all of these meetings which will be held at Ihese meetings helped lead to the devel- the iollowing times and locations: opment of both a revised study area and a B Dec.5 - 7-00 p.m. Fishers of Men UNAUTHORIZED £ di ait environmental assessment. Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfcllow PROHIBITED Howcvei, the exact boundaries luive not Rd., St. James City, Pine Island; yet been finali/ed. They will be deter- B Dec. 6 - 9:30 a.m. J. N. "Ding" mined during the prepaiation of the final Dai ling National Wildlife Refuge environmental assessment. Wildlife Drive, Sanibel; Public involvement remains an impor- • Dec. 6 - 7:00 p.m. Harborside tant element in this on-going planning Convention Complex, Edwards Drive, Michael Pistella Fort Myers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing its planning efforts to effort. To continue the piocess, the protect additional fish and wildlife habitats by expanding the bound- Service will release the draft document, Registration will begin approximately aries of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex. including maps, on its website on or about 30 minutes before the start of each meet- Those interested in receiving hard of Refuges, 1875 Century Boulevard, Nov. 27. ing. Any questions regarding the public copies of the draft environmental assess- Atlanta, Georgia 30345, or call (800) 419- The document can be accessed at meetings should be referred to Susan ment should write Charles R. Danner, 9582. http://planning.se. fws.govhttp://plan- Trokey at 472-1100 Ext. 224. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division Sunset paddle at Tarpon Bay Recreation Center SCCF schedules kayaking trips Tarpon Bay Recreation is now offering ibis come in to roost for the evening. A The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation it. Very stable kayaks and paddling a naturalist-led, end of the day tour on the return paddle into the slowly melting sun- Foundation, in cooperation with Capriva instruction will be provided. Tarpon Bay portion of the J.N. "Ding" set brings the enjoyable evening to an end. Kayak Company, will be offering natu- Evening paddles to Chadwick's Darling National Wildlife Refuge, These tours are led by experienced ralist led kayaking outings in local estu- Bayou will be held, Saturday, Dec, 1 at Monday through Friday nights. island naturalists who explain the dynam- arine waters this December. The kayak 4:30 p.m., and a special Winter Solstice The Sunset Paddle is for birders, natu- ics behind the behavior of the wading trips will help fund the Conservation Trip on Friday, Dec. 21. Both trips are ralists and curious people who enjoy the birds, including why they flock together Foundation's Environmental Education $45 per person. Paddlers will experi- combination of learning from an experi- for feeding, roosting and nesting in the programs while educating participants ence the serenity of day turning into enced naturalist while spending time on winter and spring. about the natural and cultural history of night while gliding over the shallow sea the water during one of the most beautiful The tour departs at 4 p.m. Monday Pine Island Sound. No kayaking experi- grasses and along the mangrove fringe. times of the day. The tour includes a visit through Friday. Participants travel by ence is necessary for the excursion, just Space is limited, so reservations are to the Rookery Islands to watch hundreds kayak or canoe. Cost is $40 per peison. a sense of adventure and a willing spir- required. Call 472-2329. of egrets, heions, cormorants, pelicans and Reservations are required. Call 472-8900.

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Sivan Silver ALL YOU CAN EAT All proceeds Pianist pancakes, sausages, benefit the orange juice & coffee youth Symphony on of Sanibel & Captiva Sanibel Pancake Flipping Contest winners get an entry to the Optimists Road Rally December 2,2001 on July 4th An Evening of Tickets are $6 MOZART at the door A fifty-fifty Performance at drawing 7:00 P.M. will be held Schein Performing Arts Hall BIG ARTS Sanibel Island for more info call Randy Carson Call Today For Tickets 418-1500 at 395-2724 Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. www.swflso.org 6 • Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER nwiionmeii SCCF volunteers work together in labor of love

By Dawn deBoer Griffing Bancroft and George C. Tenney, Staff writer this one man marked a turning point for the San-Cap islands in his leadership, Love makes the world go round. No one direction and influence. proves it more than 250 volunteers at the Today, the foundation's heart and soul Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. is in the work of the "invisible" people — Here, even former Board of Trustee presi- the volunteers, some 250, transients from dents return to their old homing ground at around the country — who work without the foundation — trail cleanup or phone mention and largely unbeknownst to the detail or nursery propagation — when their thousands who follow or attend SCCF higher role is played out. events every year. TOP, LEFT: Volunteer and part- It's a circle of friends with never-end- time gardener, Mimi Adams, ing tasks and no one willing or wanting to Going the distance keeps an eye out for the native give up until thejob's done. As long-time Fran and Hugh Cameron retired to plants and butterflies in the volunteer Fran Cameron said, "I've done Sanibel from Chicago, Hugh more used to Butterfly House. so many little things, I don't know if any-. little towns than Fran. "I just couldn't get thing's left." A worker in the administra- over it — no bright lights, no street lights. AT LEFT: SCCF Development tion office today, "ageless" Fran — "age I was a real big city girl," said Fran, who Coordinator Marti Bryant and is a number, and mine is unlisted" —- is a adjusted to the change all the same. "It her assistant, Fran Cameron, at former volunteer coordinator who finds wasn't hard, living right on the gulf, con- right, take a breather on the whatever the task, she "enjoys it so much, stantly looking out wrap-around porch scattered it's not a job." . over the water and with donated rocking chairs. On a "normal day" of one week out of watching the the 52 that keeps the foundation running, shelters and the ABOVE: Former SCCF Board of the gift shop was packed with visitors Trustee president, Rose Rogers, a. boats come in and "Tuesday" volunteer at the Native stopping in before a guided tour or after a come out." slide show talk. The nursery was taking in Plant Nursery. . The Camerons Photos I Dawn deBoer a shipment of new plants for the new sea- came the way of son. A membership meeting was under SCCF like many way in the conference room. The adminis- others — by neigh- run on life began for her as the right-hand home. You just seem to have fun with tration office was taking messages and bors, who invited assistant to Marti Bryant, SCCF's devel- them and have fun doing what you're directing calls to any one of SCCF's five the twosome over opment coordinator. doing with the people that come to see an in-house departments staffed by full-time for a sneak preview. Sturdis "You've probably noticed everybody island that's really so beautiful, so differ- naturalists and educators, "We thought, 'Well, loves working with Marti. I don't know ent," said Fran. "We're so delighted peo- Welcome to the inside story of a con- what do we have to lose — both of us vol- what her secret is, but she's terrific for ple are interested in keeping it like it is." servation foundation founded on-island unteered." relationships. With all the people that Fellow Sanibel part-time residents, by islanders under the influence of a Then the neighbor relinquished her come in, they always stop to talk with Mimi and Tom Adams of Boston, moved "fiery apostle of conservation," the late post as volunteer coordinator. "Next thing Marti." to Gumbo Limbo in 1991 after vacation- political cartoonist who wintered on I knew I was taking over," said Fran. As the story goes, there's more than a ing here with Mimi's sister and her hus- Captiya — J.N. "Ding" Darling. It is said "Nothing like talking to somebody and few staffers that empower the volunteer in "Helping to Save Paradise," the SCCF suddenly getting a new job," she laughed. line at the foundation. t> See Volunteers story written by former board members That was seven years ago, when a second "The staff makes everyone feel at page 10

U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE island SERVICE REPORTER PUBLIC NOTICE . SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA www.islandreporter.com The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper of record, Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Fish published each Thursday with over 4,500 paid subscribers, and is the primary source of news for islanders. & Wildlife Service will hold three public hearings to receive input and comments i from the public on the draft Environmental

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Oscar L. Gavin Plumbing. by Baker Contracting. Abbott, 5271 Indian $19,000: Mark, 4340 Wholesale Shutters Direct. fees by Bissell $6,000: Sanibel Land $100 each: Johnson, Court—boat dock by West Gulf; $20,000: Kyle, $10,000: Keohler, Constracting & Company, Periwinkle-— 718 Cardium; and Koenne, Sunray Marine. 1313 Sanderling; $23,805: 1436/20B Sandpiper- Consulting. repair stomr damaged 1009 Dixie Beach—septic $15,000: SCCF, 3333 Tufer, 5240 Caloosa End; enclose lower level by $1,750: Lorenzo, 731 boardwalk by Progressive abandonment/sewer hook- San-Cap—bike path & $15,000 each: Schneider, owner. Durion— roofing by Builders. up by Oscar L. Gavin gazebo at PCRP. 4576 Buck Key Road & $6,282: Sheldon, 1192 Infinger Professional $88,000: Hausmann, Plumbing. $3,880: Santeusanio, Armstrong, 2400 Los Kittiwake; $4,139: Roofing. 4325 Gulf Pines; and $26,800 & $24,050 1274 par View—replace Colony—pool; and McLaughlin, 1410 Albatross; $6,000: Derby Home, $6,000: Hackenberg, 1183 each of three burldings: storm damaged screen $30,000: Santucci, 2252 $3,801: Szarnecki, 1434 1890 Middle Gulf—screen Kittiwake—remodel by Sandalfoot, 671 East enclosure; and $5,500: Starfish—pool & deck by Sand Castle; and $8,845: enclosure by Hendry Benchmark. Gulf—re-roof by Sutter Butler, 1943 Sanibel Barnes Pools. JHSC Corporation, 557 Lake Aluminum. $7,500: City of Sanibel, Roofing of Swouthwest Bayous—screen enclosure * $250,000: Schneider, Murex—roofing by Carnp- $2,000: Schalek, 952 Dunlop—Morning Florida. by Exceptional 4576 Buck Key Road- Rigby Roofing & Sheet Loggerhead Cay—Unit Glory renovations by $39,940: Congress, Enclosures. single family residence Metal. C354—demolition by owner. 2030 Sunrise—addition by $25,000: Casa Ybel, w/impact fees by Cray $20,000: Sanibel CM. Mount Construction. $272,384: Huhlemann, Dan S. Liebscher. -2255 West Gulf—replace Construction. Seaview, 737 East Gulf- $12,000: Spectrum 5751 Baltusrol—single $940 & $2,490, respec- siding by Clayton Wilson. $20,000 each: Burrus, stairs; $77,166: Werner, Construction Services 828 family residence w/impact tively: Palm Island Motel, $8,000 each: Mason, 2001-03 Mitzi & Kroeger, 402 Tiree and $54,481: Birdie View—pool by fees by Deerbrook Inc. 706 Donax—alteration by 1631 Sand Castle & Palm 845 Birdie View—pool & Kirkpatrick, 440 East Precision Pools. $12,000: Sanctuary owner & shutters by Lake Association, 2310 deck by Coastal Custom Gulf—addition/remodel $27,000 each: Bonato, Golf Club Inc., 2801 Wholeseale Shutters Wooster; and $6,300: Pool & Spa. by Debord Inc. (dba Sand Pointe-Unit 131; and Wulfert—awning addition Direct. Lessner, 1624 Bunting— $60,000: Sanibel Kennedy Construction). Cox, Sundial-Unit L202; by Coastal Canvas. $24,000: Hall, Mariner roofing by Colonial Properties, 539 East $17,000: King, 303 $26,000: Taylor, $2,800: •Harrity, 1263 Pointe-Unit 621; and Roofing. Rocks-addition/remodel Palm Lake—-roof over Loggerhead Cay-Unit Isabel—replace siding by $26,500: Boyle, 1019 $15,015: Bellezza, by George H. Davis, addition by Bulf Coast C313; $18,500: Bugby, owner, Lindgren—remodel by Sanibel Arms West-Unit Builder. Builders. Unit 25D and $45,000: $195,000: Keim, 1191 Home Remodeling B3; and $15,735: $4,200: Coral Vet & $900,000: Nelson, 905 Dejulio, Unit 2ID, Pointe •• Bitd—siding by Southern Services. Heartland , Realty Schnapper's Hots, 1528- Limpet; $300,000: Santo De Sanibel—remod- Siding. $700: Media One Investors, Sayana of 30 Periwinkle; and $7,800: Pendleton, 4596 Buck Key el condo; and $6,000: $109,896: Wardle, 5113 Enterprises, 2481 Library Sanibel-Unit 201—remod- Fette, 863 Lindgren— Road; $475,000: Picker, Pointe Santo, 2445 West San-Cap—single family Way—concrete slab by el condo by Castle roofing by Essley Roofing. 250 Hurricane—single Gulf-repair upper sundeck residence w/impact fees by owner. 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The state- ment that the past Wildlife Committee was out "just counting birds" is a direct putdown to all the avid birders previously serving on the committee. These Letters educated environmentalists and wildlife lovers were Resignation by only publishing pic- Island Reporter letters col- of the alligators in the lake volunteering and spending tures of riders with hel- umn. The "good old boys" behind my house. For years their efforts for a very rescinded mets so it is with a sense of of Sanibel are trying to use I have had the gardener important database. They To the editor: frustration that the Island the Earth Charter contro- keep tree branches trimmed know that birds are indica- Reporter, once again, versy to undermine the so they would not hang tor species, and that their Rhonda MacKenzie After much contempla- chooses to ignore safe bik- City Council majority over the water, which is counts create clues and tion and thought, I hereby ing practices. elected by the voters. where the big alligator rescind the letter of resig- Jim Drotleff Decent-minded people liked to be. I have had sev- information on the health and integrity of our ecosys- nation I was forced to sub- President, Sanibel may disagree about eral scares from him, but tems. Mr. Dickenson also should understand that the city mit following my termina- Bike Club whether it was appropriate have never called the of Sanibel jeopardizes grant money when these counts tion as executive director for Council to have issued police. This time was dif- are not conducted. at the most recent meeting Bells are ringing a proclamation supporting ferent — the gardener and I With such lack of understanding and inexperience of the Executive To the editor: the Earth Charter. But that went around the flower gar- now prevailing, I would recommend that, like Sanibel Committee of Board of is hardly sufficient den to check a tree and nei- Vegetation Committee members who must pass a test Directors. Of all the 13 years we have been ringing the grounds for an ongoing, ther of us saw the alligator before they serve, potential Wildlife Committee mem- Upon reflection, I have radical campaign to deni- in the water at the shore- bers have the same criteria, so knowledgeable people Salvation Army Bells on concluded that my termi- Sanibel, it would seem this grate those who originally line. He did jump away — will again be serving. nation was unfair, unwar- voted for the resolution came back up in the water Second, I take personal offense to the statement that year the most important of ranted and unjust I have them all. With all the per- No one should be sur- — and was quickly swim- while I served on the committee I served in "self-inter- given my all to the prised If Wally Kain or his ming at us again. est." I feel I do not need to be on a committee to serve sonal and financial aid the Chamber these past two Army has given to the 9-11 pals throw their hats into This was aggressive the community and preserve our wildlife and environ- and one-half years and tragedy, they are really in the electoral ring for the behavior and I called the ment. Since my resignation, I feel I have made more of stand by my record of need to help the unfortu- 2002 Council race. That •police. Four police officers a contribution than I did on the committee. I guess my accomplishment. nate during the holidays. could well be their motive arrived and one pointed humble ways of quietly devoting my life to preservation The Board's action has We have called them elves, for continuing to throw out that the alligator had of wildlife, their habitat, and the environment will go caused me public embar- however these fine people gasoline on the embers of been corning up into the unseen by others. Only I have to know, in my heart, that rassment and has damaged of Sanibel give their per- me Earth Charter debate. garden, at the point where I am making a difference. Maybe if I were to wear a my reputation. Moreover, sonal time to bring the ket- In the meantime, let's we had been standing. wildlife cap on the beach and pass out brochures, and the reason cited by thetles here. We hope you will get on with addressing the Usually he would sun on had my picture in the paper every week while serving the Board in dismissing me is help them bring peace and real issues facing Sanibel the other side of the lake, Wildlife Committee and the city, Mr. Dickenson would untrue. joy to the needy ones. — environmental and oth- however, we had been feel more impressed and show more respect? I feel sorry Therefore, please con- Thank you. erwise. away for seveial months for some of those left on the committee, that they feel so sider my forced letter of Tom Judson and Pat and he evidently discov- angered by opinions of ex-members. Maybe if they can resignation, written under Robert Schaeffer ered this as new territory. become more focused on the mission statement and find McGufftn duress, null and void. Sanibel Sanibel At this point the officer time to obtain the correct information and education said that he was going to needed, they will be able to better serve our community Keith Trowbridge, call a trapper. The next and its precious wildlife. former executive 'Good old boys' Alligator displayed evening two trappers I would like to thank Charles Sobczak for comment- director, using controversy aggressive behavior arrived to put bait in the ing on the need for effective leadership on the commit- Sanibel-Captiva water. I was to call the next tee, so people naturally gravitate and want to help. I Islands Chamber of To the editor: To the editor: morning if the bait had dis- couldn't agree more. Mr. Sobczak also stated that the Commerce It doesn't take a politi- I have lived on two members who most recently left the committee were cal scientist to understand Sanderling Circle since > See Letters great people. He knows us for face value, and knows that what is going on in the 1987, so I am quite aware we care passionately and deeply about the world around Bikers, pictures page 18 us. Mr. Sobczak, congratulations on the wildlife signage need helmets that is in the works. It is very impressive and you have made a tremendous effort in preserving Sanibel wildlife, To the editor: r as have fellow Wildlife Committee members like Erick The Sanibel Bike Club Lindblad of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation thanks you for the article PLAY FOR Foundation, Dr. PJ. Deitschel of the Clinic for in the Nov. 22 issue about Rehabilitation of Wildlife and Layne Hamilton of the bike paths on Sanibel, J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge. More people of "Paths of Pedaling similar caliber are needed on this committee. Pleasure," by Mason Laderer. The article was Rhonda MacKenzie is a Sanibel resident who served factual and informative about the wonderful paths on the Wildlife Committee from January, 2001 to we have and the increased September, 2001. funding that has been appropriated for the Y TIME OF DAY duriny November improvement of these paths. However, we are very disappointed that all three photographs includ- ed in the article included Please send youf letters to; riders not wearing helmets. Letters to the Editor The Sanibel Bike Club . Reporter tnes to promote safe bik- ing and the use of helmets Sanibel, FL 33957 is mandatory on club rides. Or, fax to; (941) 472-8398, In the past, we have sug- must be signed attd|j6Mf-' gested that the island „„_• few newspapers do their part Corner of Summerlin Road & Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers edit lettd** 10 • Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER

another young person was bitten.] over the fence so the dog would retreat. The ers, Dale Martin George, said his boss Bruiser "arrested!" On Nov. 23 around 1 p.m., Kissimmee youngster who was bitten ran back to his Johnnie Fisher, had told him to cut it down On Nov. 22 a 13-year-old boy from resident Shirley Baines, also a guest in the campsite and told his mother. When Officer Mark Steele arrived Alva who was staying at Periwinkle Park park, called SPD to report that her son had Cechman then went to where the dog George told him he did not have a compe with his friend and both their parents was been bitten by a dog. Officers Jane was located, 1211 Periwinkle, and-spoke tency card (required of all vegetation con playing with five to seven other young Cechman and TC Tyus spoke with Baines with Wall. She asked Wall for the dog's tractors and workers) and thought hi: boys at the rear of the park near a fence. and her son and found out that the son and license and rabies vaccination tag, but he boss, Fisher, had obtained a permit. Steel* The boys were playing hide-and-seek and, several other boys were playing near a produced a license and rabies tag from told George a person who holds a compe during the course of their game they fence in the rear of the trailer park. 1999. Wall said he did not keep his dog tency card must be on the jobsite whil< entered a fenced-in area thinking it was According to Cechman's report, while tied up or fenced in all the time, that the the work is taking place and the requiret part of the trailer park. Once inside the they were playing, someone on the other dog is allowed to walk aiound at will. permit must be posted. He ordered Georgi fenced-in area, they encountered a golden side of the fence threw a coconut over the Cechman contacted Lee County Animal to stop cutting until it could be determinec Lab-mix dog. The dog ran over to the fence so that the dog would go through a Control and reported the incident to them. whether or not Fisher had a permit. boys and bit the 13-year-old. The boys hole in the fence toward the kids. At that They responded and took the dog into were told by the dog's owner, Chase time Baines' son heard the same male voice custody for quarantine. The youngster's Nuisance alligator reported Edward Wall, that they were on private from the day before say, "Sic 'em!" Just mother declined to prosecute, although property. The boys asked Wall why the Sanibel resident Susan Maddocl then the dog came through the hole in the the State Attorney's Office recommended dog was chasing them, and he reportedly reported a large alligator on the bank o fence, ran toward Matthew, stopped and SPD charge Wall with aggravated battery. replied, "He just wants blood." The boys the waterway in her back yard. Ofiicer TC stared at him, then ran at him and bit him in left the fenced-in area. [This incident was Tyus responded to her call and observed , the left thigh. The boy who had the coconut Road condition blamed not reported until the next day, when 10-11 foot alligator with all its extremitie was up in a tree and threw the coconut back A three-car wreck Nov. 19 was blamed and appearing well fed. He approached t< on the condition of San-Cap Road, which within 10 feet of the animal and it did no has been subject to extensive spillage for move. Maddock, who has a ninc-ycar-ol< some two weeks from the trucks provid- son, numerous cats and a dog, said tha GOLF COURSE From page 8 ing the top coat for "Ding" Darling's the gator frequently lies on the bank an< Wildlife Drive. does not retreat when approached. Shi ground for bald eagles and gopher tortois- remove invasive exotics for replacement Donald A. Sherman from Fort Wayne, also said it would swim toward peopli es, i& the first resort in the United States to with native plants. Ind. had stopped his new Mercury behind fishing in the area. receive the Audubon International Gold The Raymond Floyd Design team then a vehicle waiting to turn left onto Sgt. Mike Cooper arrived to assist am Certification for environmental steward- focused on the natural lay of the land sur- Bowman's Beach Road. Adan Moctzuma attempted to make the gator leave by clap ship and sustainable practices. rounded by 22 acres of lakes and 200 Ramirez and Raul Flores (passenger) had ping loudly and stomping toward it. Thi "Its course layout is different from acres of preserve. On this golf course, stopped their Collier County Roofing animal did not move. Cooper then tappei anything else aiound, being it's environ- native palmettos are in the design of vehicle behind Sherman's car. the gator on it rear legs with a catch pole mentally sensitive," said Garrick. "It greens and fairways. Wade Matthew Muske, pulling a trail- the animal barely stirred and groaned a takes more time and more money. The cri- The 500-acre course links with buffer er, was traveling at approximately 30 little. Another tap caused it to return to thi teria involved requires a heart-felt com- preserves along Estero Bay, Florida's first mph, saw the stopped vehicles, and water where it moved just out from thi mitment that's just not there when you Aquatic Preserve, where hammock forests applied his brakes to stop. However, he bank and stayed. Cooper then tossed somi build, but you must maintain it. There will and wetlands of Halfway Creek meet up lost control of his vehicle because of the wood chips in the water and the gato never be any homes built out here because with Hole 4. In the wetland slough off oil/dicsel on the roadway, struck approached as if wanting food. Raptor Bay is environmentally sensitive Hole 5, red maple, swamp bay, Carolina Ramirez's truck on the right rear and skid- Cooper contacted Natural Resource — an issue developing more in Southwest willow, royal and leather ferns and cab- ded off the road into the trees. Ramirez's Director Rob Loflin and advised him o Florida, rather than development itself. bage palms predominate. A marsh off then struck Sherman's car on the left rear the situation. He in turn told the officers ti Aesthetically it's just beautiful; it's Hole 12 grows white, black and red man- side. There were a few minor injuries but contact the alligator handler/trappei playable, friendly." groves, needle rush and seaside oxeye. only Flores complained of enough neck which they did, asking him to come to th There's only one cut of grass. There is Lake littoral zones off Hole 17 allow pain to be transported to Lee Memorial by island and set a trap. He said he would b no rough, making the difficulty of the plants to filter nutrients going into the Lee County EMS. on the island on Nov. 24. course from that perspective relatively water. easy, Garrick said. There's no sand traps Nearly a third of this 500 acres is pine Landscaping tools stolen Too close to alligator? but coquina, or crushed-shell, areas like flatwood habitat of southern slash pine, On Nov. 19, Randall Blackburn of Fort • According to police records, on No\ sand on the greens. The course was saw palmetto, live oak, rusty lyonia, Myers called SPD to the rear parking lot 25, Ann Walther reported "at least thre designed by golf legend Raymond Floyd, tarflower, wiregrass and Atlantic St. of the Bait Box concerning the burglary of people too close to an alligator taking pic who comes on course to conduct golf clin- John's wort. Remaining acreage is his landscaping trailer and the theft of lures" at By the Sea condos on West Gull ics with a future golf school on the calen- Southern swamp forest, Cypress strand over $2,000 in power landscaping tools. Officer Robert Feliciano checked the are dar. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts and marsh. Walking trails and eco-park, a Officer Dave Jalbert responded and found but was unable to locate either the peopl play 288 players aiound the course in a day. 144-acre preserve traversed by Halfway that the right side door of the trailer had or the alligator. First time playing Raptor Bay, Burnt Creek, is designed in the lay of the course. been pried open. While he was investigat- Store Country Club members Dave Van Raptor Bay opened in September with ing Blackburn's complaint, Jalbert On the beaches Horn and Fuller Atkinson, both of Punta a 12,500 square foot clubhouse, golf noticed that the locks had been cut on Officer Jeff Santella patrolled th Gorda, took in a leisurely afternoon as shop, grill, indoor and outdoor dining Steve Sumner's trailers as well. Sumner guests of the pro. The twosome play a areas overlooking the 18th green. The 19- beach from pier to Mile Marker 5. H was notified, but there were no further reported that he introduced himself t< number of courses in Lee County from story, 456-room Hyatt Regency neighbors details on what he had lost. A third trailer Venice to Naples. the 18-hole course. Another nine holes are many beach-goers and distributed 2 belonging to James Stevens of Sanibel Junior Police badges to kids. "A lot of the newer golf courses are planned to come in by 2003. < was also burglarized with approximately environmentally sensitive," Atkinson Ed Weber is Raptor Bay's golf director $1,400 in tools taken. said. "They're pretty to look at, for sure. and general manager and former head Citations Harder to play? Depends on how you're golf professional of Pelican Sound Golf Illegal landscaping Numerous speeding tickets were issuei hitting the ball." and River, The WCI Collection includes Art Weissbach, a member of the Sanibel over the past two weeks — 20 on San-Ca Van Horn laughed. "I think that's well Pelican Sound, Tiburon, Burnt Store alone, some extreme, some not so bac put. If you clear all the eco-hazards, Marina, Gulf Harbour, Gateway, all semi- Vegetation Committee, observed landscape workers cutting down a strangler fig on with and without excuses ("late for work, you're fine." private clubs, and private clubs Pelican "thought I was going 40," and the like Early design phases of the golf course Marsh, Wildcat Run and The Colony. Ladyfinger Lakes Road and called the police. He reported that he had told the One individual even thanked Officer Ten incorporated a site assessment by Course designers include Arnold Palmer, Cummins for pulling him over.) An addi Audubon International to identify envi- Greg Norman, Robert Von Hagge, Tom workers it was a native plant and they need- ed a permit to remove it. One of the work- tional dozen or so were doled out on othe ronmentally-sensitive areas and to Fazio, "Jerry Pate and Mike Hill. island roads.

when the place was much smaller and the vast majority of people who own up her staff no more than a naturalist, a nursery on Captiva are SCCF members," Gibso f x VOLUNTEERS manager, a business manager and part- said. "After we got working on Buck Kej time telephone operator. and had SCCF more in the forefront, w F' From page 6 "That was it — and the board," Rogers got even more volunteers from Captiva.' said. "Carol Allin was the business man- His chores are financial resources ager, and she started working for the foun- band for several years. Now the two cou- membership and way you can. All these groups on the dation when they had offices in the light- ples live on-island and volunteer at SCCF. planning. islands need volunteers." house." "It's just been a home for us," said Words of truth, said Rose Rogers, the "The foundation's Allin and Rogers still have lunch Mimi of SCCF and its Native Plant foundation's chairman in 1981 with vice name is the Sanibel- together once a week. SCCF friendships I Nursery, where Tom puts his love for hor- chair, Malcolm Beatty. Porter Goss fol- Captiva go way back — and way into the future. Conservation !•"• ticulture to good work. "I do whatever lowed in Rogers' footsteps, until his they need me to do — gift shop, office, appointment to the Lee County Foundation. There is nursery. I'm a gardener, sort of, but not Commission, when Rogers and Beatty Captive's connection no land on Captiva the way he is. I weed and mulch when I'm teamed up again as co-chairs to pick up From the Delmar Peninsula to Captiva, that we can put in told to," she grinned of her eight years on where Goss left off. Ron Gibson came 20 years ago. conservation hands, the job of conservation. "I don't go back to the very beginning, "When I first moved here, the first but the Buck Key "We've had a very fortunate 45 years but I go back to early 1978. The organiza- thing I did was go to the foundation. effort was the best of marriage and 70 years of life. It's time tion was well under way long before I SCCF's nursery manager, Kathy Boone, thing that ever hap- Gibson to give something back to the community appeared on the scene," Rogers said. looked at my property, told me what to pened up here. SCCF was interested in saving Buck Ke] that's given so much to us," said Mimi. "The people who became the foundation plant where, and I bought and planted. I as if it had been on Sanibel or anywhere "It's astounding the number of hours and who were still around when I first came listened to her." and we need also to help conserve land o given in volunteer work to all the organi- on the island were absolutely wonderful Over time, North Cap resident and Sanibel. I hope that's the message we ca zations on the islands, but I like to think people, devoted to the environment and SCCF's director of environmental educa- get across, even though we are two diffei it's part of human nature. I like to think didn't have any other interests. They just tion, Kristie Anders, got Gibson more ent types of islands. We have a lot in com we all think that way, because it's a very wanted to give their time to the foundation. involved, putting his financial back- mon here." rewarding experience to give something They didn't have any other agenda." ground to work for the conservation effort back and to use your talents in whatever Those were the days, Rogers said, of Buck Key. No more, no less than a circle c "During that effort, I was amazed. A friends. ISLAND REPORTER a Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • 11 Community House holds a night of beauty 'BUSY'ROAD WORK The Sanibel Community House will Marsha Parish will put on a weekender host a variety of beauty activities this fashion show and instruct attendees Monday from 7-9:30 p.m. how to dress comfortably at affordable Bettie Cattel, former Revlon make- prices. up artist, will present some of the latest Light refreshments will be served at make-up tips, while Amy Sbarra of this free admission event. For reserva- Sbarra's Captiva will lend some helpful tions call AnnaLee or Barbara 472- hints on relaxing and losing weight and 2155.

BVNCHE BEACH From page 3 issues of security as well as on the most effective ways to successfully move the Conservation 2020 beach from it's formerly disreputable The Lee County Conservation 2020 character into a new era of respect for it Photos by Michael Pistella program was established by referen- as an important nature preserve. dum in 1997 in order to place a signif- AT LEFT: Sewer work con- Clark admitted that there are particular icant portion of the county's most crit- tinues on Lindgren management challenges to overcome in ical and environmentally sensitive Boulevard. transforming the reputation and public lands into public ownership by the demeanor that has spoiled a bit of the year 2020. The land is to be identified, ABOVE: Workers patch up a beach's natural beauty. In order to curb purchased from willing' sellers, and portion of Periwinkle Way some of the destructive behavior that has managed through a Citizens Advisory after they put in a culvert become commonplace over the years at Committee that reports to the Lee pipe. the tiny public park, Lee County Animal County Board of Commissioners. Control,the Lee County Sheriff's The Conservation 2020 Program Department and Parks and Recreation are allows the county to dedicate 1/2 mil all now randomly patrolling the afea, said of ad valorem (property) taxes to pur- Clark, and advising people of the legal chase and manage these lands, which POLICY and illegal uses of the beach. are deemed essential to Lee County On Monday, park and recreation staff for maintaining access to water sup- From page 1 will present the Lee County Board of ply, for providing areas of flood pro- Commissioners with a discussion item tection, maintaining vital wildlife regarding the management of the sensi- habitat as well as for general recre- failed to adequately communicate with tive area. ation and conservation purposes. A Sanibel police concerning the capture and "Until we have a final resource man- portion of the funds are placed in destruction of the 13-foot alligator known agement plan, which will include a mas- escrow for the future management, to some residents as "Big Al." ter site plan that spells out the details, restoration, and development of public The letter specifies that French clarify maps goals and performance objectives use of the lands acquired. with all potential alternate trappers who for the site," said Clark, "We are request- may work on Sanibel in the future that: ** t *. ing that the county adopt a plan that • A police officer or other designated encourages positive public uses and dis- city alligator handler be on site before any courages negative public uses. Things we !•?£ 1 captures are made; have at our other parks like no dogs, no II That the appropriate techniques to campfires, no alcohol." capture the animal identified for destruc- The request also limits access to thi- tion are utilized under the appropriate cir- WtrlKirl l''.,lrU,i beach to off road vehicles, seeks to pro- cumstances; One of tine signs posted aroiantl hibit the use of the beach at night ami IB That no other animals other than the the island educating smd warning requsts an end to beach nudity. It specifies one positively identified for destruction is people about alligators. that the final resource management plan >n : captured; ..•. •. • .;•'.• -•• ; ,-. '.,,..• happen to an aggressive island reptile or will be finalized in a process over the next • And that appropriate permission is even yet, to one that may have simply lost year that will include extensive public obtained from property owners before its fear of humans. input. entering onto or trapping; on private prop- The permit states that, "all alligators Already, county interns have put erty. involved in attacks resulting in injury to together a survey to gather input from vis- Michael Pistella Loflin said this week that his office has humans shall be sacrificed and necropided itors about what they think of the beach, Bunche Beach acquisition was come under scrutiny after what was clear- by Fish and Wildlife personnel," and that, and how they see the county's role in its finalized through Lee County's ly an error made by a substitute trapper "alligators 8-feet in length or larger where management. There are questions as to Conservation 2020 program. unfamiliar with the island's policies. The the potential of harm to people is signifi- whether the public would like to see rest Commissioner Bob Janes, a strong trapper acted without supervision and the cant shall be removed and ultimately rooms constructed, a boat launch and proponent of the purchase, has strong mistake was not the fault of those within destroyed." kayak ramp installed and improved areas feelings about the potential public uses of the city who are responsible for managing In circumstances where the potential for parking. the land. He cites his concern over the nuisance gators, said Loflin. for harm may exist to some degree but is "Most people are saying leave it natur- group S.O.D.A. (Save Our Off Leash Dog The killing of the alligator at The not necessarily significant, the policy al," said county intern Samantha Holt. Areas), which is quietly generating peti- Dunes has continued to raise confusion states, the decision should be based on the A second survey in which interns tions to keep reserve a portion of the concerning the specifics of the city's alli- best judgement of the city of Sanibel's observe the current uses of the beach, beach for those who want to walk their gator control policy. But Kevin McCune, program supervisor. The policy goes on to whether passive recreation, fishing, or dogs in the area. The Dunes' general manager who wit- state that "the presence of a large alligator nessed the capture of two alligators and other activities predominate, said Clark, "I didn't vote to spend six million dol- does not necessarily warrant its destruc- will aid the county in understanding the subsequent killing of the larger one, tion upon complaint if circumstances war- lars to have dogs running free or promis- said Tuesday that he-has no problem with beach demographics and assist county cuity running rampant there," said Janes. rant a different decision." staff members as they work through the the city's alligator policy, but that the pol- "Don't get me wrong, I'm a dog lover, but icy should be made clear to other citizens. "Any large alligator which shows signs lengthy planning process. you won't have children and parents there of having been conditioned to feeding, if the dogs are there running loose, and "I was upset we lost the alligator, but I which readily approaches people, or they do chase birds, it's their nature, and wasn't upset with the city," said McCune. which occurs in a location where injury to here we have many species that we need "I respect the homeowners, and if the alli- people is likely (such as a popular fishing BUNCH BE m: ACCESS to protect." gator was aggressive, it did need to be spot) is to be removed and held for col- removed. If the homeowner was afraid lection by the FWC." Janes expressed interest in expanding and the alligator was aggressive, we have the purchase as well. to err on the side of being conservative. While the FWC permit document fails "I would also like to get some interest My point was that I was troubled because to specify what particular methods may going in doing some further acquisitions I didn't know who was in charge. There be used in the capture of troublesome along John Morris Road, to provide an was no one from the city and I just want- gators, it does make clear what method is : area for parking facilities. There's an.area ed to know what the procedure is." not to be used, at least in the case of medi- towards Sumrnerlin that we'd like to um-sized alligators, which are those that ;;;;:oRf IRES ALLOWED ; Since that time, McCune has spoken acquire, there's a partial lot there that fall into the range of between 4- and 8- with Rob Loflin, and McCune said Loflin : includes a nice lake. What a wonderful •~feet in length. - ;•.v;;;..;;;OH;:ACCESS. . cleared up his confusion concerning the canoe and kayak place that would be," city's policy. "Animals intended for relocation," said Janes. states the official FWC permit letter, LfE COUNTY ORD. 01-01 "Rob Loflin explained the difference "should not be baited for capture." John Yarbrough, director of Lee between a 'tame' alligator and one that's STRICTLY ENFORCED County Parks, and Recreation said the become 'aggresive,'" said McCune. "If Small alligators, those that haven't yet LEE COUNTY B0.C.C land being considered for an additional it's 20 feet away and it sees you and stays reached 4 feet, said Colonel Robert purchase surrounds a borrow pit, and not there, it's probably tame, like probably Edwards, Director of the Division of Law environmentally sensitive land. most of the alligators on Sanibel. But if Enforcement for the FWC, "should not be "Bunche Beach is very pristine," said it's 20 feet away and starts coming toward- routinely slated for destruction unless Yarbrough. "Pretty much enveloped by you it's probably aggressive." unusual circumstances warrant." mangroves. We won't be building parking A permit issued June 21 by the Honda The FWC will contact City Manager lots there like at Bonita Beach. We may Fish and Wildlife Conservation Judith Zimomra or her assistant prior to have to look at something a bit off-site for Commission authorizes certain city any action relating to alligators on parking, like this area near the borrow pit. administrators and members of the Sanibel, and in turn Loflin will notify the Maybe use trams to bus people in. Right Sanibel Police department to "live-cap- FWC of any alligator that has been col- now we have more questions about the Michael Pistdla ture and hold and to live-capture and relo- lected for destruction. future management of this area than we The county is being asked to cate certain nuiscance alligators." The The city's nuisance alligator policy have answers." encourage positive uses of permit spells out criteria for what must. will come before the Council"at their next Bmnclie Beach. scheduled meeting. <*•-!--.- ,-

12 • Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • ISLAND REPORTER Back Sanibel Island to get own television station

(The following news items are taken 20 years ago, responded to an attempted burglary com- the ability to raise causeway tolls, own the from the pages of the Island Reporter over plaint and ended, police say, with the bridge or implement its paid parking pro- the past 25 years.) Nov. 26, 1981 father and his three sons attacking the gram, but annexation of the Sanibel officers and with the mother trying to run ERA organizers to conduct Causeway from Lee County will give the 25 years ago, over the officers with a car. Sanibel Police Department the right to strategy meeting on Sanibel During an inventory of items found in patrol the gateway to paradise. Nov. 26, 1976 the family's home, police found linens For over a year the city and county Island supporters of the Equal Rights and kitchen equipment reported stolen have disputed who should enforce speed Befoie Christmas rolls around hun- Amendment (ERA) will want to start the from Casa Ybel Resort, a pay telephone limits, unauthorized commercial enter- evening of Monday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. dreds of island cablevision viewers will that had been ripped off a wall in Stark, prises and unsafe boating practices on the at the Sanibel Community Association be able to turn the dial to Channel 2 for Fla., construction equipment from White causeway. Sanibel-produced news, weather and fish- Building. and Sons construction, and parts of a fire- Since early spring numerous com- ing repoits and a variety of island-orient- Kathy Murphy, president of the Fort place reported stolen from a house under ed feature progiams. Myers chapter of the National plaints have stemmed from the apparent construction in Gulf Ridge subdivision. lawlessness on the causeway regarding Months in the planning stages, the Organization for Women and Fort Myers Police also discovered more than 50 rifles speeders ignoring the 35 mph limit, unli- locally originated programming will be NOW secretary-treasurer Carol Sutton and pistols, including two rifles that were the product of a joint effort of a group of will speak at an informational and strate- reported stolen, and weapon silencers. censed commercial interests and unlawful island investors, Cablevision-Sanibel, and gy-planning meeting designed to outline boat launches. the Island Reporter. various actions necessary to achieve rati- Ten years ago, Tuesday, Lee County Commissioners Tentative plans call for an island news fication of the ERA amendment in Nov. 29, 1991 will vote for the proposal, which will roundup to be broadcast on Tuesdays at Florida. allow Sanibel police to patrol the cause- 5:30 p.m., and at least a 30-minute pro- "This is the last chance for Florida's Hearing set for reef proposal way islands and give the city and county gram in "magazine format" scheduled for ratification, as the legislative session will increased coordination of the causeway Fridays at 5 p.m. The Friday program will begin early next year, on Jan. 18," said Proposals for an artificial reef, to be parks and facilities. The Sanibel City include local news, a calendar of island Louise Johnson, a member of the discus- created from the rubble of the old Edison Council will also discuss the merits of the events, fishing reports, weather and tides, sion group. Bridge after the new span over the annexation on Tuesday. interviews and local features. According to a 1981 Gallup poll, 63 Caloosahatchee opens, is on the agenda j percent of the American public approves for discussion at the county commission- Nudists spared salting of the ERA, and polls conducted in unrat- ers' management and planning meeting One year ago, Monday, Dec. 2. Nude sunbathers who frequent the ified states show that citizens of those Nov. 30, 2000 states support ERA, though their state leg- A group of area fishing and diving upper reaches of Bowman's Beach were clubs are lending their support to efforts spared a get-acquainted session with a islatures have not yet approved ratifica- Land swap is rescinded tion. expended by the city of Fort Myers, double-barreled shotgun loaded with rock which is spearheading the drive to raise Sanibel City Council has decided to salt last Sunday. 15 years ago, the estimated $400,000 necessary to turn revoke the controversial land deal the city Sanibel resident Alyce Kyllo, who had the old bridge into a reef. made with the Sanibel Congregational publicly vowed to shoo off nudists with Nov. 27, 1986 The Lee County Division of Marine Church last winter. The original agree- help of the gun, agreed Saturday to turn Sciences has permitted three sites for the ment between the city and the church the weapon over to Sanibel police. Police unearth stolen goods bridge in 40 to 50 feet of water. Each site involved trading 3.04 acres of city-owned "The police got all excited about it," at Sanibel home is within a half mile of the others. The land for 17.50 acres of church-owned said Mrs, Kyllo. "They said there might proposed reef will be located from seven land, plus $13,000 to cover the difference be trouble, and they'd rather I didn't go." Five members of a Sanibel family who to eight miles south of the Sanibel in the appraised value of each property. The on-again off-again issue of sun- allegedly terrorized their neighbors, Lighthouse. bathing in the buff at the beach reached waged a vendetta against police, and stole The new city council struck the resolu- headline proportions in May, 1975, but property all over the island will spend Five years ago, tion by a 3-2 vote at last Tuesday's meet- Mrs. Kyllo reignited the controversy last Thanksgiving in jail on various chaiges ing. Mayor Nola Theiss asked that the week with a letter to the Fort Myers News- including grand theft, dealing in stolen Nov. 29, 1996 issue be placed on the new council's Press in which she promised to clear the property and aggravated battery. agenda. "It was a bad deal for the city, and beach of the nudists using a group of The charges arose form a Nov. 19 fra- Annexation under review we have a chance to change that," she friends and a gun loaded with rock salt. cas which began when Sanibel police No, the city of Sanibel would not have said. Plus Perfect hosts event Plus Perfect of Sanibel and Fort Myers JAMvS From page 1 is hosting women's clothing benelit with proceeds going to Women's Resource veys no special authority. It's like the with other county and city governments," Center of Fort Myers Dress for Success mayor of Sanibel, a ceremonial head. I said Janes. "It's a new era of intergovern- program. will conduct the meetings and sign the mental cooperation. These are exciting Plus perfect will be accepting used papers, but I don't have any extra pow- times." clothes on hangers at any of their loca- ers." tions to be donated to women reentering Janes said other issues the county will the work force and gaining economic Janes said that in the next year the probably be facing in the next year, and in county will have to be on the look out for independence. some cases for the next several years, are In return for donations, Plus Perfect "unfounded mandates" coming from the proposed increases to sales tax to help state government. With a lack of funding will give each donator a 15-percent-off schools and trauma care centers, the cre- coupons which may be used any time for certain projects at the state level, Janes ation of a mental health court, which said the state will try to place the financial before Dec. 31. A $200 "Only for would cost the county less money in the Women" outfit will also be raffled off to burdens on the county governments. long run for repeat misdemeanor offend- donators on Saturday, Dec. 1 "Another thing we'll have to talk about ers who need a mental health facility. Drop-offs can be made during hours of in these exciting times is smart growth," "We're going to be taking on a lot," operation through Dec. 1. Janes said. "The Smart Growth program is Janes said. "But I'm very pleased and one of our priorities in the coming year. very positive about the commission. My We are currently screening for an execu- CPR course offered tive director for Smart Growth. colleagues are very dedicated and very The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District determined. We can disagree and still "We still have a tremendous amount of will be holding CPR courses at the Palm growth in the county and we must try to work together smoothly." Ridge Road station. Each class will con- manage it. That doesn't mean regulate or "It's not like Sanibel," he said. "The sist of a lecture and skill practice on CPR stop the growth - anyone who thinks that's issues are much larger and more complex. manikins. Skill testing will also take a possibility isn't being realistic - we just We are making decisions that affect the place. have to manage the way the county is whole county. We've got 440,000 resi- Participants should should wear com- growing. A lot of it is still unincorporat- dents that live in Lee County now." fortable clothes and bring a towel or pad ed." Janes said he enjoyed his first year on for their knees if they desire because the Janes said Lee County is the sixth the commission board, and looks for- training manikins are on the floor. Lecture fastest growing county in the country and ward to upcoming years of service for material needs to be read before the class, which costs $10, neighboring Collier County is second. Michael Pistella the county. Neither county, according to Janes, is Sanibel resident and former mayor "And I'm hoping we get the conflict Pre registration and photo identifica- close to build-out, and working with sen- Bob Janes was elected to the coun- resolution with the Causeway finally tion is required. For more information and sitive lands is becoming an issue. ty commission last year and has taken care of and put it to bed," he said. to register call 472-5525 Monday through "Lee County must now work closer now been selected as chairman. Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Current water restrictions 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., Mondays and Fridays. SCA Duplicate Bridge score results • Residential irrigation, single and • New landscaping irrigation [less multi-family 4 hours from 12 a.m. to 9 Results in the Sanibel Community Bassett, second place. than 30 days old] 6 hours, 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday Association Duplicate Bridge session Duplicate Bridge meets 7:30 p.m. a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on and Saturday for odd addresses; on Monday, Nov. 19: Maurine Cloutier, every Monday at SCA. Players of all Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Thursday and Sunday, even addresses. first place; Dorothy Suechting and levels of expertise are welcomed and Fridays. [Replaces 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.] Ginny Reeves tied with Helen and Pres partners provided, if necessary. For details on the revised restrictions, • Non-residential irrigation [commeri- calllWA at 472-1502. cal, public, governmental] 4 hours from ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Nov. 29-DeC. 5,2001 • 13

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They grow at as a challenge for others who can make different rates and respond to different donations this holiday season. treatments. The couple, who also have a home in "It's amazing, the different facets of Inverness, 111., presented the Illinois the disease," said Bohler. "The ways that Division of the American Cancer Society doctors and researchers are attacking it. with the gift (which is earmarked for This is why people with cancer need treat- breast cancer research on the local and ment that is aimed specifically at their national level) in October, as the nation particular kind of cancer. And why honored breast cancer victims and sui- research money needs to be focused in vivors during National Breast Cancer specific areas." Awareness month. In addition, the Mary Gauwitz of the Illinois Chapter Bohlers have made a plea for others of the American Cancer Society said, across the nation to participate in the "People think that all of these lesearcti "Bohler Family Challenge," a collabora- projects get funded, but they don't. Many tion of potential donors to directly match promising proposals that could impact the the $2 million gift. progression of the disease and increase John Bohler is the chairman and CEO survival rates remain completely unfund- ABOVE: A soft coral and of The Bohler Company, an umbrella ed. This money is a challenge, for people sponge encrusted culvert organization for the subsidiary of to give to the cause. We certainly don't at the Belton Johnson Hendrickson International, which designs need the publicity." Reef harbors an apricot and manufactures suspension systems and hogfish. components for heavy-duty tracks and Cancer widespread but treatable Cancer is the second leading cause of AT LEFT, MIDDLE: At trailers. His wife, Mary Jo, is a breast can- cer survivor, who felt the rippling effect of death in the United States. Half of all men the Boxcar Reef, a juve- and one-third of all women in the U.S. nile Blue Tang floats the disease as both her two sisters, as well next to a section of the as her father, also experienced cancer, will develop cancer during their lifetimes. old hopper car structure which develops when the cells in any part Today, there are millions of people which is now disguised of the body begin to grow out of control. who are either living with or have recov- with a colorful sponge "I was extremely fortunate," Mary Jo ered from cancer. The risk of developing mosaic. said recently. 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As found the lump myself, even after a mam- cancer cells multiply, they can quickly mogram came back showing nothing. You spread to other parts of the body where they really have to be aware of your own body." barge load, the not for profit group is sponser- fishermen and divers alike, there are some begin to grow and replace normal tissue. That is why the American Cancer soci- ing a contest with the winning reef donor questions that have not been answered about This process, called metastasis, occurs ety recommends a three-pronged given the honor of naming his or her own pile these man-made formations, that are now as the effected cells enter the bloodstream approach to breast cancer detection called of underwater junk. scattered across under these waters. or lymph vessels and begin to travel !> See Cancer As far as materials go, says Sobczak con- "The age-old question is one of production throughout the body. When cells from page 20 crete is the best. 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I recall my bors, have inkberry hedges Its layering branches of Ron: I really enjoyed your article bird baths freezing over like miniature planted along the beach. succulent glossy leaves about bougainvilleas. It is such a beautiful skating rinks and plants dying like Taliban They have done very well help keep eiosion in check plant and I've learned so much from you. soldiers defending Kabul. and do a wonderful job of and provide good shelter My question is: When is it safe to cut it The bougainvillea, on the other hand, pi eventing erosion. My for birds and other wildlife. back? — K.M., Fort Myers Beach presents somewhat of a different scenario. problem is that when I It makes a good beachfront This native of Brazil is one of the more recently" applied for a permit hedge that maxes out at a K.M.: The general rule of thumb for all cold-tolerant imports we plant in these to build a new dock and height of about 5 feet. It plants and trees in this neck of the sub- climes. During very cold weather, it will showed the city inspector a also bears pretty clusters of tropics is that major trimming should be lose some of its leaves; during freezing photograph of my property, white to pale pink blossoms avoided between Nov. 1 and April 30. temperatures, it may die back, but will he told me the inkberries during the spring and sum- That's because when plants are pruned, likely reemerge the next spring with new would have to come out mer. new growth emerges from the point of vigor. because it is a non-native Additionally, this incision. This new growth is very tender But here's another however. plant that is not allowed in Scaevola produces juicy and if it is subjected to cold temperatures, Bougainvilleas, with their razor-sharp Sanibel. I don't understand Island black fruits that while a bit or low chill factors precipitated by wind thorns, can be nasty inflicters of wounds on what's going on here. too bitter for human con- and cold, much damage — or even death human flesh. I have bougainvilleas trained — P.C., Sanibel sumption are considered — can occur. on trellises at the edge of my garden, and delicacies for some birds. That said, you need to weigh the risks you can be sure that if a new branch has the When I followed up on and the reasons you want to prune your audacity to trespass into a walkway, it's " P.C.: The inkberry, Ron Sympson going to be history forthwith. species Scaevola, indeed is your question with a tele- bougainvillea, or any other subtropical or a wonderful plant for beachfront plantings phone call, however, you described your tropical plant, for that matter. and I recently recommended its use to a inkberries as producing white fruit. And Chances are, we won't endure plant- Ron Sympson is a licensed landscape Sanibel client. The problem I suspect therein lies the rub. killing temperatures this winter, but those contractor and designer who specializes you're encountering is that you have a It sounds as if your inkberry is of the are chances I'm not willing to take. Over in Southwest Florida plants and native non-native variety of the plant on your dreaded Scaevola frutescens variety. This 30 winters in South Florida, I haven't wildlife gardens. He can be reached by property. intruder has become naturalized to life in been through one yet that hasn't yielded a phone at 415-6460, by fax at 472-8398, by The native inkberry, Scaevola South Florida and is believed to be more week or two of temperatures in the 30s, e-mail at [email protected], via plumieri, has residence on Sanibel's rec- common now than Scaevola plumieri. Its and I can't recall a winter during which I the Internet at www.ronsympson.com, or ommended list of native plants because it growth is very invasive and it actually didn't cover my plants for a day or two to by mail at P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL is a virtual vanguard of beachfront life: It threatens the continued existence of the protect them from frost. 33957. Island writers to read Theater offering Members of Island Writers Groups I, refreshments, Peter Hilger will lead off II and III will read selections from their with his poignant memoir, Todd. Next works at BIG Arts on Thursday, Dec. 6. will be three poems by Carol Ehrlich — The 90-mmute program begins at 7:30 What It Is Like, Quakers' Seasons and p.m. It Is Time. Chuck Higgins will read unique auction Four interrelated poems by Lana Humor in the Mangroves followed by Sid Simon's poems, There's Nothing Smith, Border Crossing, Not for Sale, By Marsha Wagner Contraband and Freedom, will open the Wrong with Him and I Like the Dry Special to the Reporter evening. Bob Maxeiner will follow Cleaners. Vivian Pyke will offer her with an excerpt from his just-published memoii, Christmas Past and Sanibel Are you short on funds, yet longing to novel, Transplant. Joe Pacheco's Poet poet Don Brown will complete the pro- be an art collector? Well, I've got an m Waiting and Doomsday Edition vers- gram with Passiflora Incense, Fragile early Christmas surprise for you. For this es will be next, followed by a short Things and The House Repair. year's fundraiser, Theatre Conspiracy's story, No Contest, by Claudia Burns The Writers Groups read their works intern, Jaimie Carmichael, came up with a and S.K. Overbeck's poems, Lost Faces to the public twice yearly in support of short idea. In conjunction with its produc- and Quarrel. Bill Hallstead's wry mem- the Barrier Island Group for the Arts. tion of the hilarious comedy David Ives oii, On-Air Thrills in Ownings Mills, The writers receive no compensation. Shorts,Theatre Conspiracy will present a will complete the first half of the pro- The public in invited and there is no silent auction of artistic works created by gram. admission charge. A contribution to internationally known local artists such as After a brief intermission with BIG Arts at the door is appreciated. Jean Dean, Leo Johnson, Rene Milville, Doug MacGregor and Ikki Matsumoto, to mention just a few on the list. Guess what the theme is for all this explosion of art and artists.. .It's indeed "SHORTS." Yup, shorts — that piece of underwear worn by OF e-mail SanCapNews @ttguide.com regular guys. How's that for a unique theme for collecting a one of a kind bit of art work unlikely to ever be reproduced? And, that's not al — there is also a glass paper weight by Duncan McClellan, an autographed hard copy of the play I have trouble seeing Oleanna by playwright David Mamet, an the view over the autographed photograph of Tina Louise Photo special to the Reporter screen railing. (Ginger from Gilligan's Island) another Leo Johnson works on his shorts Any Suggestions? autographed photograph of Woody Allen, for the Theatre Conspiracy's to say nothing of metal sculpture by artist silent auction. Ralph Biggletti. (Of course, those last pieces are not adhering to the "Shorts" 12:30-4 p.m. beginning today and closing theme). Dec. 16. Call the box office at 939-3239 for tickets — see Shorts, the show, and The grand opening night reception for bid on "Shorts," the art work. Don't for- both the art and Theatre Conspiracy's get tell 'em "Shorty" sent you. production of David Ives Shorts is from Tonight, tomorrow and Saturday 6:30-7:45 p.m. tonight, Nov. 29th. So get nights, patrons of the J. Howard Wood Try a bar table group. into your shorts. Go see and go bid for. -Theatre are asked to bring one or more of | The same comfort and your one-of-a-kind famous-name the following items — peanut butter, design as a dining "Shorts," either for yourself or your spe- jelly, tuna fish, macaroni and cheese, group. These groups cial someone for Christmas. The silent canned veggies, soup, cereal and rice — I set up higher providing auction will be open from 6:30-10 p.m. to the performance. The food collected • a great view. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and' will be contributed to the Harry Chapin Sundays, with bids being placed from Food Bank. GROMN'S Porch & Patio, ING. 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Causeway were forwarded to the U.S. there, they're still going to have the right Coast Guard for permitting last summer. and they're still going to do what they The Council wants to insure that four-lane want to do." roadways are never put on new Causeway Pointing out that language the county bridges and guarantees that the structure has inserted in the draft interlocal agree- will retain its current configuration. ment, combined with county plans to Wyckoff asked the City Council for widen Summerlin Road and the fact-that direction concerning his draft agreement current Causeway plans call for wider during the Nov. 20 Council meeting, and roadways than Sanibel residents want, Council members suggested language that Brown said the county might be planning would tighten up potential loopholes that for the possibility of a single four-lane could allow the county to change current structure. If the city does not take control Causeway plans without discussing the of the Causeway through a purchase or changes with Sanibel. lease, said Brown, "We're going to be While Councilmembers all agreed to looking at a fixed-span, high bridge." the deletion of language referring to a Wyckoff said he did not agree with that future high-span bridge, the county's assessment, however. attempt to delete language that refers to "I don't see an ulterior motive to build Michael Pistella maintaining the existing structure of the a high-span bridge," said Wyckoff. Sanibel School Principal Barbara Von Harten presents Sanibel bridges and Causeway islands caused "They're concerned that, if they're denied Police Chief Lew Phillips with, a proclamation Nov. 20 thanking some concern. the permit they would have an out." his department for their work at the school. City Councilmember Judy Workman During public comment, Dick Downes said that a few key phrases in the docu- said the city should tone down changes it ment give the county too much leeway if wants to make in the agreement, and take problems arise with the Causeway plan as what it can get. it moves through permitting agencies. "Steve Brown has hit the nail on the Alluding to a phrase in the draft agree- head," said Downes. "The Causeway is a TROUBLE From page 3 ment that states the permitting process is county transportation facility and if you "uncertain," Workman said, "I'm not in challenge their jurisdictional base, you agreement with that, and I'm not in agree- will get their back up ... People, you have here as an advocate for these animals. I the islands, distemper outbreaks have ment with this whole thing." nothing. A lot of that agreement has major see the damage we humans have done. occurred, effecting a number of island Councilmember Steve Brown agreed, concessions in it. Get 'em." I'm the one who deals with the fish hooks species. pointing out that because the county owns Wyckoff said he would continue to in their guts or the broken bodies of those, So how does the law differentiate a the structure, the county can do as it pleas- work on language in the interlocal agree- who have been run over by cars." nuisance raccoon from the strait laced es, regardless of the interlocal agreement. ment, then forward the document to the But Muench and others vehemently variety? "I'd like to do a reality check," said county's legal staff and possibly report disagree with C.R.O.W's rehabilitation of "When the animal starts tearing up Brown. "My understanding is the relation- back to council at its Dec. 3 meeting. wild raccoons. your screen to get to your house," said ship between the commissioners is not "It's terrible that there are so many Ramos, "tearing off shingles,tearing into very good. ... No matter what we put in here," Muench said. "They are just run- attics. Anytime that an animal gets that ning rampant. Go down to the Lazy bold or destructive they have to be Flamingo any night and there's seven or trapped." eight of them milling around. I don't After that, Ramos explained, it's the understand at all why C.R.O.W is trying end of the road. to save them. I completely disagree with "We have to shoot them." what they are doing." Wildlife biologist Alex Kropf concurs. "In my opinion," added Muench, "the "These are the most common mammal only good raccoon is one you wear on in the state to transfer rabies. But even your head." ,•. • without that issue, if you have a problem The state checks in Miccum. we ^Jin't relocate them, even if 40 Ihi-y ma> be healthy, free of rabies, we Allhough Kepes holds UM 10 his iiap- ius( don't know what other disease or par- pers license which suies iluii he can tuns asite ihe\ ma\ he spreading." poii the animals io a piopeitj ownei "s Kiopl said Ihe most humane way to put land v i[h wnlien permission, Mickey iliem dov ii would be lethal injection, but Ramos in (he Wild luike\ M.magcmeni ihe .neiasze person doesn't want to Division ol the Flnnda Pi-h and \\ikilile evpend the nine or money for this type of IVpaiimeni holds last io ihe law which pjoceduie stales 11 s illegal lo n.nispoil 01 lelocau.- a Vlosi idieoons that you see are in fact iaii.0011 unless ilu animal is m|iiii_d h.\ihh? Liiiiin.ils, prompted out into the "\\ hen the\ laiili it, Ihe\ inusi shool publii eye b\ handouts of half-eaten , I n " s.iid Ramo.s uuiiji the hi-jli mudence ckmuis tuid uppled potatoe chips, said in ilu.1 iiciiisk-i ol i.ihies .IIILI ilisieitipji by Kiopl in oihei areas of the .slate •'Ihe piohlam really stems from the Mllioiis/h lahii's hits noi been lound on people who lee-d them in the first place." I Preventing trouble with raccoons Gene Kepes offers several sugges- • (ions foi pioperty owners to avoid ptnonii.il iiinllicts with the masked "'fheie .lie things that people can do." s;.id Kepes. ''Purchasing gaj b!i«." i-iiiis with tight lids, by not leediiig pets on the lanat, by keeping tieis (ihiimed away from the house, IMU cutiuig palm seed pods off before the\ s:ei upe, which, can attract e\ci\thnig liom bees to rats to rac- coons.'" Oihei siiQuestions to keep the crit- tfis ai bay include getting a fine hcirking dog to sc

SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS (Mackenzie Hall) 800 DUNLOP ROAD DECEMBER 03, 2001

(ADDITIONAL RULES AND PROCEDURES ON LAST PAGE OF THIS AGENDA)

9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Councilman Harrity)

3. Election of Mayor

4. Election of Vice Mayor

5. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker.)

6. Council Comments.

7. First Reading of an ordinance and scheduling of public hearing. (Note: The First Reading is not a public hearing and no discussion or testimony will be taken.) (a) Consideration of an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANIBEL CODE, PART II, SUBPART B. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 102, PERTAINING TO THE BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

8. CONSENT AGENDA (ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY NOTIFYING THE CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER, PRIOR TO THE MEETING)

(a) Consideration of Approval of Minutes - September 08, 2001 Budget Public Hearing, November 20, 2001 Regular Council Minutes.

(b) Consideration of an extension of an exisling lease for Island Inn Road house between the City and Lance Luna. -

(c) Consideration ol a RESOLUTION APPROVING A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANIBEL AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(d) Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE SOUTHERN MOST 25 FEET OF THE EAST PARCEL AND WEST PARCFL AS ADDI1IONAL ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM MARINER PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT, INC. AS A CONDITION Ol" 1IIL SANIHEL PLANNING COMMISSION'S GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 0I-H84-DP: AND PROVIDING AN DTK TIVP DAIE.

l> APPOINTMENTS 1O BOARDS, t OMMIT"! EI

(a) Consideration ol a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SANIBEL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (b) Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE FIVE-YEAR BUDGET PROJECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(c) Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SANIBEL VEGETATION COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(d) Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SANIBEL WILDLIFE COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(0 Consideration of a RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SANIBEL MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

10. PRESENTATIONS '

(a) Presentation of the Planning Commission Annual Review of the Land Development Code Permitting Process by Vice Chairman Jack Samler. (10 minutes)

(b) Presentation of the Annual Review of the City's Below Market Rate Housing Program by Ms. Marie Gargano, Subcommittee Chairperson. (10 minutes)

11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.

(a) Report regarding the financing of the Mariner property. (Renee Lynch, Finance Director)

(b) Update on the Police-Department Management Assessment. (Chief-Phillips)

(c) Update on collective enforcement by the Police Department regarding traffic and alligators. (Chief Phillips)

(d) Update regarding the user fee consultants.

(e) Report regarding the Building and Planning Departments Management Assessment.

(f) Report regarding the possible lease/purchase of the Causeway.

(g) Update regarding Shared Vision.

(h) Update regarding the Parks and Recreation Master and Facility Plan.

12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.

(a) Update regarding the Interlocal agreement between Lee County and the City of Sanibel.

13. COUNCIL MEMBERS'REPORT.

14. Public Comment.

15. ADJOURNMENT.

IF A PERSON DECIDES T© APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

rnMT^T^rvlYSrS n^!f P WI™ DISABILIT1ES ACT' PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY MANAGER JUDIE ZIMOMRA NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS. TELEPHONE 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANT IF HFARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE). HtAKINO ISLAND REPORTER • Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • 19 island REPO

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By Dawn deBoer The only difference with a sailing kayak or canoe is Staff writer the rig, Price said, but not a regular rig. "It wouldn't make any difference. It'd never point into The price is good, real good, for a solid red cedar the wind close enough no matter how sophisticated a rig kayak made by the weatherworn hands of a 79-year-old you had. A square rig and rudder is all you need for no craftsman who goes by the name of Price. He made hun- more than $75 for a sail and mast." dreds for no moie than the cost of the wood. With the advent of fiberglass, wooden crafts have "Just always did it," he said of his hobbyist ways that turned into gallery pieces today, at least for Price. With tinkered with old fire trucks and wagons and eventually artistic flair, Wild Child Art Gallery in Matlacha hangs led to the restoration of an 1891 Indian canoe found in his kayaks from the gallery's ceiling. The cost of good the.Fmgerlakes region of upstate New York. woods and the time to notch and mold one-inch planks in Stone Age, a Miami dealer of antiques, takes anything a streamlined paddling craft makes this work art worthy Price builds, not just boats — restored antique sleds and today, said gallery owner Peggy Lee McTeague, who dis- wagons and model boats. Just "bring 'em over" is the plays Price's kayaks. standing woid. "The 17-footer is about the biggest I make, and I do Dawn deBoer Building Adirondack guide boats since World War II, my own chairs and paddles," Price said. "I built that for Price and one of his creations. an inventor's scrapbook is what he has. my son." der make it turn." "I haven't opened this in 20 years," he said of pages of Long and narrow makes them fast, the length more Price is considering cutting planks thinner than his pictures of guide boats and dories. His smallest was no important for speed, he said of the 11- to 16-footers he usual three-quarters inch to cut a boat 10 pounds lighter. more than a row boat, but sold for $3,500. The oar locks crafts. His 11-footers are 30 inches wide. His 16-footers "You don't need the strength," he said of wider planks, alone cost $200. are 36 inches wide. The sizes are standard, he said. "and the wider they are, the more chance of a crack you "As many of them as I could build, I could sell, and "Back in the old days, you never had a canoe wider have." they were complicated to build," he said. than 32 inches, 34 inches tops. Nowadays, people want While his technique remains in his hands, Price said, He tells a story of six Adirondack guide boats he made 40 inches. But length depends entirely on what you're "Back in the old days, they used to hallow the back of the of cypress. The boats were bought and painted, put in the going to use it for." board out by hand, then plane the outside to match the water, and in 15 minutes set on fire in the filming of a "Four feet can make all the difference in the world in curve. Can you imagine doing that by hand?" movie. how it turns, in its speed and comfort, in everything," Not many can imagine what Price continues to do "Broke my heart," said Price. Out of his workshop on Price said. "The longer ones you can't turn in a city today, but ask him how long it takes his craftiness, and he the bottom level of his son's house on Pine Island, hun- block. It wants to go right straight. Foot pedals and rud- only says, "Who knows." dreds of canoes and kayaks came together since 1953. "He's still building them non-stop," his son said. "People just stop by the house on word of mouth. He built a sail-rigged centerboard for a guy over on Sanibel and a 20-foot sailing canoe for Soaring Eagle's nursery Miniatures offered for the holidays owner and his wife to cruise in. It's big enough to spend Island Republican Club The Sanibel Historical Village will hold its Annual the night in." Toy Show opening Wednesday, Dec. 5 and will feature meets on a new night miniatures. The Sanibel-Captiva Republican Club is now meet- In addition to the miniatures, the show will also fea- ing on the second Thursday of each month. The next ture old play things such as trains, boats, dolls, cars, meeting is Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Library trucks and stuffed animals in the Rutland House LETTERS From page 9 on the first floor and will feature Major Robert Museum and the Old Bailey House. Macomber of the Lee County Sheriff's Department. The village is open Wednesday through Saturday appeared, It had and I called to report this. The trappers All interested people are permitted to attend. each week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information arrived later and were themselves shocked to see such a call 472-4648. big alligator. When they are that big they have to be killed and not relocated. As they were deciding what to do a golf course ranger called out to me and asked if the trappers could come over to get the 9-foot alligator also. It was on the golf TUESDAY PRIME TIME DECEMBER 4, 2001 course side of the lake. 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the Community House, Cap Road. Weekly series of Thursday, 2173 Periwinkle Way, with instruction. Bonnie Clancey. Classes? Nov. 29 $10. 472-2155 Monday, New women's study Dress for success ture and practice on CPR manikins, from 6 Plus Perfect hosts for Saturday, Nov. 3 Bible Study Fellowship International p.m. to 10 p.rn. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Pre- women, sizes 14 and up, in begins a new evening women's Bible registration and payment prior to course: study and school program on Sanibel. An $10.472-5525 benefit of the Women's Nov. 1 Caregivers Support Resource Center of Fort informational meeting will be held 10 a.m. meeting at the home Monday, Dec, 3. For invites to future Wildlife Drive closed Myers for women re-enter- Chadwick paddle of Ruth Hamann on Sanibel. ing the workplace. meetings -or moie information, contact J.N. "Ding" Darling's Scenic Wildlife Evening paddle to 454-8372 Sue Rozcma on Sanibel, 395-3362, Drive closed until December. Tour by Donations of like-new Chadwick's Bayou with attire, pieferably plus sizes, Tarpon Bay Recreation's pontoon boat, SCCF's Richard Fmkel, SCA TIPS workshop New worship hours which will provide narrated tours of the to the new Sanibel location 4:30 p.m., over sea grasses 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the in Forever Green shops at Sanibel Congregational United Church of refuge from the waters of Pine Island and along mangrove fringe. Community House, Bettie Christ will conduct three worship services Sound and Tarpon Bay. Depart from 2055 Periwinkle Way. 472- Cost: $45 472-2329 Cattell of Revlon and Amy 8110 each Sunday — 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 Tarpon Bay Recreation, 900 Tarpon Bay Sbaira of Captiva's retro a.m. — through April. Child care offered Road, Cost: $8; $4, childien. Info 472- Senior bazaar '40s day spa, offer up the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday School 8900. Book signing Crafts, treasures and bake latest tips 472-2155 during 9 a.m. service, The church office is Bob Maxeiner's, author of sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at open Monday to Friday, 472-0497. Beach walks arc on "Transplant," and Bill Island Civic Center on Palm Community shellcrafters Hallstead, author of Ridge Road and Library Tarpon Bay Recreation offers naturalist- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every CPR on course led walks every Friday at the Perry Tract "Cornflakes with Welk, Way. Rental tables for ven- Monday at the Community Murder with Burr" at dors, $15 for members; $20, Preregistration going on now for the portion of the J.N. "Ding" Darling House, 2173 Periwinkle Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's CPR National Wildlife Refuge. Walks begin at Sanibel Public Library, 3 non-members. 472-8078 Way. p.m. to 5 p.m. 472-2483 course, teaching one-rescuer cardiopul- 8:30 a.m. and last two hours. Info 472- monary resuscitation and management of 8900. Cypress Slough Bridge at SCA foreign body airway obstruction with lec- Shorelines Discovery 10-year anniversary of Six Starting at 7:30. 472-2155 Walk Mile Cypress Slough 9 a.m. at SCCF Nature Preserve, noon to 4 p.m., at Fitness with Carla Center to learn about the Penzance Boulevard along 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Snowbird auction Pilates Preregister and payment of Ben C. Pratt and Six Mile forces that shaped this gulf the Community House, DEADLINE to RSVP for 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m at $10 before course date. 472- chain of barrier islands. Cypress Pai kway between 2173 Periwinkle Way. 472- SCCF annual meeting and the Community House, 5525 418-2329 Colonial and Daniels 2155 auction today; preview auc- 2173 Periwinkle Way, with Parkway. 432-2004 tion items, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Bonnie Clancey. Classes: Nesters and Resters Yoga for health Tuesday, annual meeting, 5 p.m.; $10. 472-2155 Beach and shoreline explo- 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Beach Walk snowbird auction, 6 p.m. to ration, departing 9 a.m. Community House, 2173 Tarpon Bay Recreation Nov. 4 7 p.m. The foundation will from SCCF. Info 472-2329 Periwinkle Way. Cost: offers naturalist-led walks serve ribs and chicken. 472- Wednesday, $10,472-2155 every Friday at the Perry Mah-jong 2329 Fitness with Carla Tract portion of the J.N. Nov. 5 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at "Ding" Darling National Ancient game with colorful Friday, tiles at Community House, Chair Yoga the Community House, Wildlife Refuge. Walks Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. CPR course 2173 Periwinkle Way. Info begin at 8:30 a.m. and last 2173 Periwinkle Way. $2 Sanibel Fire and Rescue Nov. 30 donation. 472-2155 to 11:30 a.m., hour session 472-2155 two hours. 472-8900 with Island Seniors. 472- District teaches one-rescuer 5743 cardiopulmonary resuscita- Book discussion group Fitness with Carla Belly Dancing tion and management of for- 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Sunday, Tone muscles and increase Meets on the fourth Yoga for Health eign body airway obstruc- Wednesday of each month the Community House, joint flexibility 7 p.m. to 8 tion with lecture and prac- 2173 Periwinkle Way. 472- Nov. 2 p.m. at the Community 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. today year round at 2 p.m. in the and 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. tice on CPR manikins from Sanibel Public Library's 2155 House, 2173 Periwinkle 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. RCIA sessions Way. 472-2155 Thursdays at at the first floo'r meeting room. 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PERSONAL BUSINESS GENERAL SKILLS & MEDICAL AUCTIONS & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES HELP WANTED TRADES HEALTH BAZAARS DIVORCF.1175 "COVERS children ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you Janitor/night guard GIGANTIC 2 DAY Auction- property division, name change, earn $800 in a day' Your own Part time Weekends HELP WANTED December 7 & 8, 2001 military missing spouse, etc Only focal candy route 30 Machines only Salary based on Pride Sidekick Montgomery, AL *9 00 am one signature required 'Excludes and Candy All for $9 995 Call experience 472-5050 Experienced roofer in electric skooter, Crawler loaders and tractors, govi fees, uncontested (800) 998-VEND AIN#2000 033 all phases of like brand new motor graders and scrapers, exca- Paperwork done for you (800) ATTENTION WORK FROM HOME vators backhoes, dumps, skid Butcher shop for sale fully $500 - $2 500/mo part time commercial work, Make reasonable offer. 522-6000 B Divorced equipped Last two year's average with the ability to Call 574-1364, ders, feller buncehrs, log loaders, $3,000 - $7,000/mo full time farm tractors J M Wood Auction sales 325K Will work with new Free booklet, www 123bey- run jobs and progress eave message owner S41-454-7122 in a new and expanding If I am not there Co, Inc (334) 264-3265 Bryant ourownboss com Wood AL LIC #1137 ANNOUNCE- Carry-out and Delivery Pizza (888)-724-9468 company Franchise Financing available for Island Sales & Service (Salary negotiable) MENTS qualified individual Call Lance 1- Business needs a friendly 1 (800) 380-8475 800-310-8848 person to serve walk-in GARAGE SALES THE US ARMY CORPS OF customers and answer Engineers will hole) a Public I need 2 people to join me in a tremendous the phone Part time. Hascal _b scooter, i/yr s Meeting at the Chillas Hall in Flexible hours 472-1133 Electric hospital bed $250 Lanark Village, Florida, located at business opportunity Are you willing to commit Portable commode $25 Call for the intersection of Pine Street and ATTENTION Growing company info (941) 267-4974 after 5PM Helfernon Street off US Highway to this and create real MOVING SALE wealth' If you are call needs help Full time/part time WANTED TO SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 98 from 5 00pm to 7 00pm on Work from any location Make $$$ Thursday, November 29, 2001 940 0177 8 a m. to ? Nowl Free Booklet & Free BUY 1659 SERENITY LANE The meeting will begin with a short Training Call 1(800)311-6135 MISCELLA- formal presentation followed by a I PAY CASH FOR VINTAGE COS- {Gumbo Limbo) Visit us at www befreefromyour- Sanibel question and answer period SCHOOLS & job com TUME JEWELRY AND QUILTS NEOUS Corps of Engineers personnel will LET MOM'S AND GRANDMA'S LOADS OF FURNITURE AFFORDABLE CONVENIENT, PLUS MUCH MORE! be available following the session INSTRUCTIONS TRINKETS TURN INTO GOLD WOLFF TANNING BEDS Low to answer questions The purpose MANAGEMENT FOR YOU CALL AJ AT 941- Monthly Investments Home deliv- for the meeting is to present the TUTORING AVAILABLE K THRU 9 278-0326 ery FREE Color Catalog Call findings and recommandations of Qualified teacher References avail- HELP WANTED TODAY (800) 711-0158 1he Engineering Evaluation/ Cost able Please call 941-472 8815 or www np estan com Analysis (EE/ CA) study for the 941-433-2381 CIRCULATION DIRECTOR NEW former Camp Gordon Johnston, TOP-DOLLAR Spa, 5 person with lounger, therapy DOMESTIC SMYRNA BEACH, FL Customer jets never used, $1 575 Call 941- Carrabelle, Franklin County, focused circulation director Hands Florida The formal comment peri- 730 2631 GENERAL on manager to develop and imple- For all Photography Equipment. AUTO od for the study will close 30 days ment successful strategies Four wood and (Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Pentax, MERCURY SABLE WAGON, 1991 after the public meeting Resume with cover letter to P O Flashes, ETC.) We Buy-Sell- glass display HELP WANTED cabinets with Loaded All extras 37,000 miles A Box 10, New Smyrna Beach, FL Trade. We Make Housecallsli! GEM $3 500 472-2652 Camp Gordon Johnston operated Finisher and/or Caster for solid su.- 32170 InFocus Photography & Camera drawers $150 each as an amphibious training center face (resin) products Full-time, •Store, 12155 Metro Pkwy, Suite 1, Call 941-454-3691 from 1942 until 1945 before dos- $10-$12/hr Cape Coral, Call Fred FM, 11-1PM & 2-6PM M-F, 941- Jon's Handyman ing in 1946 By 1948, all property 941-574 8727 768-0103 Email: Services Reasonable of the former camp had been GOVERNMENT JOBS- $21,947- OFFICE/ [email protected] rates Experienced in transferred, sold, or returned to $79,710 yr start (QS5-1S levels) masonry, light lessors, ending the Army's role CLERICAL construction, painting, IMPORTS The Air Force later reacqulrad a Full benefits, ]ob security, paid training We guide you Free info yardwork Please call 1991 Honda Accord small part of tha former Camp's HELP WANTED 941 472 8931 land in Carrabelle that now serves (800)934-2447 24 hrs Exl 123 Very well maintained as a tracking station to support GOVERNMENT POSTAL JOBS Up Notice Work from homeii Our chil- warned Motors from oars & Trucks COMPUTER HP model 4070 $3900 472-2590 The Tyndall Air Force Base The to $47 578 or more Now hiring dren come to the office everyday Cast-iron of any kind Paying with scanner, printer, software remainder of the former Camp is Full benefits, training, and retire- Earn an extra $500-$1500 Cash $3 per 100-Lbs Also ELECTRIC SCOOTER: three now primarily uninhabited timber- ment For application and info month part time $2000-$7000 Wanted Copper, Brass, wheel and in excellent condi- SPORT UTILITY land intermixed with residential (800) 337-9730 Dept P-335 8am- full time Training!1 Free booklet Aluminum Free Pickup Available tion. YAMAHA KEY BOARD- areas In 1995, the US Army 10pm/7days www Fraedom4uGuide com for Large Quantities Call for Portatone, model PS-55 Best VEHICLES Corps of Engineers began an 1 (800)982-6647 details (941)334-1191 offers. 472-1688 after 5pm investigation into the historical use Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 1998, of the property and recommended JOB 4x4 Excellent condition, garage an ordinance and explosive (OE) OPPORTUNITIES SALES BUILDING MUSICAL kept, 96K miles $13,900 543- investigation be conducted to 6928 ascertain the presence or absence AT THE of residual OE contamination CAPE CORAL SUPPLIES INSTRUMENT DAILY BREEZE HELP WANTED STEEL BUILDINGS MUST SELL Experienced Sales 4-WHEEL The EE/ CA study confirmed the IMMEDIATELY Contractor's Associate wanted on Packages 24x30x9= $5,178, presence of various OE items on MAILROOM Sanibel Full time or BALDWIN MCX-83 30x40x10= $6,278, 30x60x10= QUALITY HIGH TECH DRIVE portions of the former Camp INSERTER part time $9 50/hour $10,477, 50x100x12= $15,240 Gordon Johnston property. These Call 432-9242 ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD HAND AND MACHINE United Structures. (800) 332- DIGITAL SOUND ,ALL VEHICLES findings confirmed the need for 6430, ext 100 www.usmbcom further Government response at INSERT FLIERS RECORDING STUDIO Chevy 1988 1 ton dually 4x4 flat bed, this site INTO OUR FEATURES!' new A/C 454 engine Lots of PUBLICATIONS PINE WOOD FINISH . THIS IS OUR RETAIL extras, must see $6,500 941- The local community is invited to CLOTHING PAID $5300. 282-0140 attend the meeting to review the BEGINNER/GROUND ASKING $3500 OBO results of past effort and provide FLOOR OPENING HELP WANTED Wedding Dress - White, beaded, CALL 945-4447 input for future work at the Camp LIFTING AND LOADING long train, veil, original $1800 size Gordon Johnson For additional IS REQUIRED. 2/4 $200. (941)707-6722 RECREATION information, please contact Mr PART-TIME DAY AND Barry Vorse, US Army Corps of EVENING SHIFT VEHICLES OPENINGS. 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CAPE CORAL FL 33904 about our free promotions (800) local library. 723-7940 CodeFL48 TOOLS & www omcsolutions com POWER BOATS" MACHINERY MONEY TO RESTAURANT 13 foot fiberglass TV, STEREO 12" wood lathe Ohio boat and trailer with LOAN HELP WANTED Forge Good working 9 hsp Suzuki motor condition with support Four hours run time Leading Financial Institution Make A Living On The Internet. CAPTIVA YACHT CLUB a VIDEO table 30" long $150 00 Call Tom Addison Approving in Small Business, Right from home!' We'll teach you Immediate opening DIRECTV SYSTEM FREE- W/ Also Sears large car top 472-4882 by Saturday Mortgages, and Vechicls Loans step by-step Mail-order/ for Sous Chef Also Line installation kiti Pay $14 95 S/H carrier $75 00 Both for Nov 24 Immediate Reponss Give us a E-Commerce Free information Cook Year round Call 18" Dish 6 months free Showtime $200 00 472-6308 calf- 1-877-388-1641 www shapinglifestyles org 472-4133 with 12 month commitment of Or call (888)206-5021 Total Choice programming Details call (800) 859-0440 PETS& FINANCIAL NOW HIRING- Postal Positions to SKILLS & 18ft. RIVIERA and $48K/ year No experience neces- SUPPLIES TRAILER, with sary, full benefits Paid training TRADES 140 JOHNSON. SERVICES (866) 332-8743 ext FL 100 HOME $2,100 or best offer. HELP WANTED • • 472-3844 BEST LUMP SUM CASH $$$$$$ OVER 28,000,000 Million Customer NOTICE' Florida Statute 828 29 BIG MONEY$$ NTS Placament FURNISHING Best moneyi EASY PROCESS!' 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Call National *Mon-Profit Company www earthmoverschool com (941)833-0711 ISLAND REPORTER Q Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2001 • 25 1 i island -V^V Cl Af _ REPORTER CLA5 ACREAGE FORT MYERS REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS& VACATION VACATION HOMES DISTANT DUPLEXES FOR RENTALS RENTALS North Captiva Island beach homes NEW LOG CABIN on 3 acres with RENT Beautiful vacation home with 2/1-1/2 and 2/2 w/sleepers. Fully SOUTH FORT MYERS free boat slip & private lake heated pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 furnished neighboring homes. Gas access. Tennessee mountains. baths overlooking Golf Course barbeques on screened porches Newly painted Near 18 hole golf course. $69,900. SANIBEL at The Dunes. Lush tropical gar- overlooking beautiful beaches Three bedroom, two bath Terms Call (800) 704-3154 ext. dens. Secluded sundeck. Fully 231 ONE BEDROOM. Excellent fishing/shBlling. From split plan has LARGE PORCH. furnished and professionally $1400 week. (941) 945-5116 new carpeting, new roof, NORTH & NORTH CENTRAL Fla. $700.00 decorated. One of Sanibel's [email protected]. large screened lanai and acreage Suwannee Valley Area. finest rental properties. attached garage. Hunting, Recreation, Timber, FURNISHED EFFICIENCY Available for seasonal/monthly Ocean's Reach Gulf Front Condo A real find at just Farms, investment properties. $550.00 rental. Call owner: 305-461-9621 One bedroom. Sleeps four. Newly $121,900. Visit website: decorated. "A" rated. Shelling, EQUAL HOUSING investmentacreage.com 305-772-3790 pool, tennis. Top floor for best view OPPORTUNITY GOLF YOUR GAME? Free call. (888) 821-0894. JW Hill 1517 PERIWINKLE WAY of beach. Call owner: Check out this & Assoc. Broker DELUXE CONDO 952-472-7994 custom built home at WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA' GULF FRONT Fiddlesticks! MOUNTAINS. Enjoy cool NC 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. All real estate advertised 3300 square feet Mountains and relax. Homes, cab- OFFICE SPACE Two weeks minimum. in this newspaper is with all ins, acreage, Cherokee Mountain Photos available. subject to the the horns and whistles, Realty Inc. 1285 W. US 64, Rent direct from owner Federal Fair Housing Act Office space for private 36-hole club Murphy, NC 28906. Call for free rent. Periwinkle Way, and save! of 1638 which makes it with easy access Brochure (800)841-5868 (856) 985-0322 illegal to advertise any Sanibel, Florida. to everythlngl 472-2330. PO1NTE SANTO preference, Priced at just limitation or $525,000 — DE SANIBEL discrimination based see it today! HOMES FOR on race, color, VACATION LUXURIOUS religion, sex, RENT DIRECT GULF FRONT GULF FRONT handicap, familial status SANIBEL PENTHOUSE CONDO. or national origin, or an HARBOURSIDE REALTY RENTALS SPECTACULAR VIEWS] intention to make such 941-466-3313 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, preference, 'BE IN YOUR TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHS. screened lanai with limitation or spiral staircase to discrimination. HOME FOR FOR SALE BY SANIBEL-VACATION HOME FOR WEEKLY RENTALS. private rooftop sundeck. This publication will not CHRISTMAS!! RENT. West Rocks Subdivision Gorgeous sunrise knowingly accept any $390. MOVES 3BR/2BA. Large screened porch. (630) 377-8078 and sunsets. advertised for real OWNER YOU IN. Lakefront property. Beautifully decorated estate which is in FM-Beautifully remodeled home, NO CREDIT Completely furnished. Near and fully equipped. violation of the law. must see, 177SS|rfft., 3/2, wood PREVIOUS beach. Available immediately. Call owner. Our readers are hereby floors, new appliances, newer BANKRUPTCY OK. Call (513)232-4634. Substantial savings. informed that all roof, beautifully landscaped, large FREE ALARM SYSTEM dwellings fenced yard, 2 large Ted sheds FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. (610)664-2371 advertised In this w/water and electric, off CALL F.C.M. newspaper are available McGregor, 941-337-1910 941-461-0499. GULF FRONT CONDO on an equal opportunity * * * * SANIBEL LUXURY CONDO basis. If you feel Summerwood Estate Home: lona WEST GULF DRIVE area. 4/3 on 1.95 Acres with Pool $100.00 1 BR/1BAWITH POOL AND Two bedrooms, two baths. you have been OF EACH CLOSING BEACH ACCESS 12/1/01 discriminated against & Tennis Court. 3,125 Sq. Ft. Beautifully decorated. Priced at $314,900. Call (941]) WILL GO TO THE THRU 5/1/02. ALSO, FORT AVAILABLE: you may file a 454-6465 for information. LOCAL FIREMEN'S FUND MYERS TOWN AND RIVER complaint by calling SOME WEEKS in FOR THE CONDO. 2 BR/2BA WITH DECEMBER and JANUARY. The Florida Commission VICTIMS!! POOL AND BOAT DOCK. PUNTA RASSA and on Human Rights at Call owner for 1/15/02 THROUGH ? dates and rates. SANIBEL HARBOUR 1-800-342-8170 or CAPE CORAL 941-826-1041 HUD at 1-800-669-9777. (312)565-4955 For more Info please HOMES Fabulous waterfront condominiums call the Lee County Cape Coral. By Owner. 2 bedroom, Office of offer fine accommodations 2 bath. All assessments paid. SANIBEL NEIGHBOR at affordable prices. Equal Opportunity 1023 S.E. 17th Place, off Del 941-335-2267 Kelly Greens Country Club. All units are Prado, behind Burger King. Second Floor Veranda unit. Please call 941-574-7063. Cape Coral- two bedrooms, two baths Yacht Club Area. 2 Bedrooms plus den. and directly on the Cape-New home for you in 2002! Direct Sailboat Access. Available Feb. 2002. waterfront overlooking Builders home. Great location on Call 440-338-8031 KELLY GREENS 927 Dolphin Dr. MINUTES TO SANIBEL Sanibet and the Islands. peninsula. Great room/3Br., split. Seconds to river. Single Family Home. Check us out! Great price $159,900. Must see. 3br/2ba, heated pool. TWO bedrooms, two baths Call 941-574-7626 200' intersecting canals. Punta Rassa GENERAL New wrap-around dock plus den. For Sale by Owner. Direct sailboat Completely equipped. Sanibel Harbour access, 4bedroom, 2.5bath pool w/14,000lb. boat-lift. SOUTH SEAS RESORT Beautiful! Club, Pool and Kelly Greens REAL ESTATE home. $259,900, Call (941)242- Homes and Condos Golf privileges. 0872 or (941)826-2442 $1400/mo. Private owners Lexington (941)338-5027. 443-994-0997 November special 301-261-7037 Sanibel $1200 weekly Leave message. 1-800-227-1783 Captiva AND/ CONDOS FOR And others! Let our rentai staff SALE help with your seasonal and Bonita Beach By Owner. Condo fac- vacation rentals. ing Gulf & Barefoot Beach. CAPTIVA GINGERBREAD LANDS END HOUSE 1/Bedroom w/screened lanai, VILLAGE CONDO SANIBEL ceramic tile, mirrors. Many ANNUAL RENTAL Two minute stroll from the beach, library, Chapel by the At South Seas Plantation HARBOURSIDE REALTY updates. 2-pools, tennis bike/jog- 2 Bedroom, 2 baths 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath ging paths. Back Bay-area. Sea, and restaurants. In 466-3313 half duplex with pool Village- Luxury Unit REALTY $169,900. 941-947-8404, 810- Fantastic Ocean.Views or toil free 465-7635. and jacuzzl. $1550/month 2B/2BA, screened veranda. 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GULF SHORES $3,000,000 and the 330-788-9329 Pool -Tennis - Cable -VCR best fishing from our e-rnall:][email protected] 2 bedrooms, 2 baths private fishing pier. RENTING FOR: A MUST SEE at CONDOS FOR plus den. $329,000. Beautiful sunsets "JUNGLE TREE HOUSE" NEW YEAR'S From your own backyard. WITH PANORAMIC and KELLY GREENS RENT ATRIUM Newly renovated. Exclusive Gulf front condo MARCH84130 Robb and Stucky decorated. WATER VIEWS -APRIL 2002 FROM CROWS NEST. residence. Two week minimum. Terrace condominium has AVAILABLE NOW. (608) ANNUAL AND Sanibel View/Brand New! BY OWNER CHARMING 2/1 COTTAGE two bedrooms, two baths. 2B, 2BA condos. 363-7669. MONTHLY RENTALS MANY EXTRAS And offers 1-516-628-1801 AVAILABLE. Enclosed garage, pool, [email protected] $375,000 immediate occupancy. fitness center, clubhouse. DIRECT FROM OWNER AND New carpet and Gated community. SAVE! freshly painted. 2 miles to causeway! Best priced unit at $1450/month. BOARDWALK TO BEACH "BAYFRONT HOME" $129,900. 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World exploration without Kindergarteners write NYPD leaving the classroom By Stephanie Albert The Sanibel School's kinder- and Dana Lubinski gartners now know they were Eighth Grade Reporters heard! The City of New York Police Department sent back a Here at The Sanibel School, our thank you letter with a postcard and kindergarteners have touched the patch. The letter read: hearts of the New York Police and "Dear Class: Fire Departments. They wrote let- At this time, all the members of ters that said, "thank you" and "I New York's Finest want to thank love you" to the police and firemen you for your thoughtfulness. Your in New York. Along with the touch- thoughts and your cards have truly ing letters were drawings; these touched the hearts of all here at the were included to keep the police- New York City Police Depart- men and firemen's hopes high after ment's Personnel Bureau. the September 11th tragedy. Please continue to remember the One group of letters and draw- New York City Police Department ings went to the Fire Department as they will remember you. Please and the other to the Police keep us in your thoughts and Department of New York. Their prayers." heartfelt messages were sent Our kindergarteners are excited through friends and family. to know they've made a difference!

(.'hi'i'it' Ct'lpi siticl Ciiitl.>Ti lliimiliori cn.jm Ihr Hispanic Wil Students and teachers await •lamii- Cole iind Lar- UrcdiihL (iriuiu !{<>portfr>« J i ' ^ ml'-I S opening of new playground I M. 1 I J I II111 1 . 11 il ( il p 'i> I l'i ill I II Him By Lars Bredahl Herman, Mr. Greenplate, ground where the kinder- wobbly but safe bridge con- II -i. I [..- . . i.-l , -. Vi U • I. I.','.. and Jamie Cole and Mr. McMenamy helped garteners can escape from nects the two towers. A tan VMIII i ili;i I i)i 11 il- ,i 'I i • il. i. I - .i Eighth Grade construct a brand new, col- their classrooms to have colored slide, blue swirling • i III- II S|i III ll (HI II I I r. 1 I' II i M l Reporters 1 u orful playground for the some fun playtime. "We are monkey bars, ladders, and l 'II i "I 111 .hi 'J. Il i .Ii , Ii . < 'I I 1 1 kindergarteners to enjoy. very grateful to the PTA elevated stepping pads •• 1 II .1 I' 1 'I . Illl " II .'I .1" '•• I, • . Ill The Sanibel School volunteers and the Kiwanis i . ii •' Ii. i hn il tli ii ii> . i I i. • v- i The Sanibel PTA used branch out of the towers/ kindergarteners have been money from fund-raising club members for contribut- "I think the new play- in 11.I playing on the same play- ing to the construction of I ii i I • ill !>i il ih1 ,iNii II . ^ n • II. •. .i events such as the Sally ground is much better.than ground for years. Over Foster sales and the this playground," said the old one. There is more k.i M lulu I ' *\ I • in- •! i • i v • Hi il.il in time the playground has .i in- : • il. *. •! I"' p (•• \.ili • l'i.- i' <• Seahorse Festival to pur- kindergarten teacher, Mrs. of a variety of things to do. become older, rust covered, chase the equipment. With Barbara Simmons. It is safer, and it allows ||. < il Mil. I' 11 Illil ..'in, ill 111 ill IF ell 11C weak, and unsafe. •III -.' . IIIU . some of that money added The playground is main- more kids to play on it,i said 'I l>* '.II III \- . I'll Jil I i iki. II- .ill . I-' .» .11 . Ill On the weekend of to the money contributed by ly blue and consists of two Mrs. McDole, the Sanibel nil . . !• Ill I .ii'lllil liM- •• '» 1 v ••• "III- .1 '.iri III October 6, 2001, some the Kiwanis club, the main towers; each has a School's assistant principal. 1 ,0 "Mlt ' --.ili 1 IMI .' I -li . -ll' I • Kiwanis and Sanibel PTA school was able to buy a small "shingled'' roof and is I looks great, and I can't members including Mr. sturdy, colorful new play- about twelve feet high. A wait for the kids to use it," said Mrs. Tusack, a kinder- garten assistant teacher. The kindergarteners Junonia: Book of the year have not been on the new playground equipment By Brett Shannon and Steve Radakovic different topics including sports, clubs, special because the construction is Eighth Grade Reporters events, and the traditional students' section. The not yet complete. Mulch- students are using new technology to produce The still needs to be put down This year, The Sanibel School's yearbook class Junonia thai will be 136 pages long with 8 pages of and a few swings need to is going to produce something like the school has color. They are utilizing the Adobe PageMaker never seen before. set up, But the kindergarten software for layout. For images, yearbook staff teachers said that the The yearbook class, taught by Mrs. Jones, is members are making use of 35mm and digital composed of Giles Stolarick, Cliris Brown, Austin kindergarteners are very cameras and scanners. anxious to play on the play- Drum-Williams, Sean Murphy, Logan Sobczak, They will submit the yearbook content to Sarah DeGeorge, Allen Davies, Lindsay Phillips, ground, and it won't be Memory Book Company by March 14, 2002. The long before the kinder- Brandi Rider, Sabrina Bunch, Jennifer Leslie, and books will cost $25 and will come in the beginning Savannah Jones. of May. Yearbooks can be bought from 2:45-3:15 garteners will be outside Yearbook staff member, Logan This year's book, The Junonia, will cover many in Mrs. Jones's portable./ . and experiencing recess in a Sobcaak. whole new way.