B24 August .13, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER j ^\ <••.<;•. season attracts veteran trio of jelly makers
While driving down Sanibel-Captiva trees in years. Bulldozers have mowed Road last week we spotted three women them all down on the mainland. . Phase iv shaking the branches of a large tree about "But most people don't like guava a mile north of Tarpon Bay Road. anyway," she continued. "It's something The women, we learned after pulling you have to get used to. Me and my family over to the side of the'road, were Mrs. were raised on guava. Here, have a bite." Charles Teeter,, her daughter, Cleo Press- We took a bite and agreed that guava now under construction ly, and her granddaughter, Tami Nott. probably did take some getting used to. "We're picking wild guavas," Mrs. The fruit reminded us of a peach or.a Teeter explained. "Lord, I don't think mango but had a reddish hue and a tart it we've picked wild guayajfpj --Jiow long has aftertaste. it been, Cleo? - ten years now?' -••-r-- - - -Mrs. Teeter said she planned to jelly the Notwithstanding their ten years in guavas, a process ao" different than jellying i retirement, the Teeter women already had more mundane fruits. According to Mrs. half a bucket of yellow, lemon-sized fruit Teeter, you slice the guavas, cover them when we happened upon them. They said with water, cook until the fruit is tender
;*>•••• they planned to.Tiarvest guava from several and strain the juice through .a "Jelly bag." wild trees they'd seen the day before . After procuring the juice, add an equal m.- during a drive to Blind Pass. amount of sugar and boil the mixture 15 or "There are dozens of trees along this 20 minutes until it reaches the jelly stage. r.oad," said Mrs. Teeter, a Fort Myers "When it sleets on the spoon, the way 1 resident. "I haven't seen this many wild jelly does, you're all set," said Mrs. Teeter. A happy Tami Nott displays the island-picked wild guava that will be made into delicious jelly. Tami learned the art of jelly making from her grandmother, Mrs. Charles Teeter. Yes, Mrs. Teeter taught her. ;
Phase IV
Announcing the fourth and final phase of SanibeFs most prestigious bayside residential community. Sign comes down, Conservation Foundation moves By Peter Larson c. ,•.'. the building it has occupied for nearly five years. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation "We needed additional time because Foundation vacated its Periwinkle Way we're in the process of building a new headquarters early this week after negotia- office," said Workman. Construction of the Only 6 waterfront 2 bedroom apartments left. tions for a lease extension fell through. new office, part of the Foundation's Dick Workman, director of the Founda- proposed Conservation Center, was sche- tion, said he learned Friday that the duled to begin in the near, future, with building's new tenant, attorney Richard completion targeted for late fall or early Brpdeur, planned to begin remodeling the winter. structure early this week. . Aided by By gaining a lease extension; Workman .volunteers, Workman vacated the office on hoped to avoid an interim move to a Visit our sales information center today Tuesday and Wednesday, setting up temporary facility. "This move will knock temporary headquarters in the storerooms out at least a week of our normal' of the National Wildlife Refuge adminis- operations," he commented. and discover why discriminating buyers tration building, near the Sanibel Light- James Hunter, Jr., owner of the house. building, said the Foundation "knew a long Though the, Foundation had known for time ago" that the building would have to some months that that lease would expire vacated July 17. "If I granted them an live at Mariner Pointe. Tuesday, July 17, the organization hoped to negotiate .a three month extension on # continued on 19-A
VOLUNTEERS COUNT CARS Trafficstudy set for Labor Day
If you are on one of the ways or byways of Sanibel considered important to the City by Fred Bosselman, over the Labor Day weekend, you might become a special legal counsel, particularly in light of possible statistic in a new traffic study planned by the City for legal challenges to the City's recently enacted that holiday period. land-use plan. '"" ' Several ^volunteers, operating under guidance of a JHK and Associates have said, according to professional firm, are slated to begin a traffic count Nungester, that a preliminary report on results of that will provide a part of the continuing up-date of the study should be available in October, with a final the circulation section of Sanibel's land-use plan. analysis due by about the end of the year. The expert guidance will be provided by JHK and . In endorsing the traffic study, Councilman Vernon Associates, a firm that has performed similar studies MacKenzie commented that he thought it should also here earlier on behalf of the City's planning include som^f analysis of the increasing impact of the consultants, Wallace McHarg Roberts and Todd "day visjtor" on the island's road network. (WMRT). If the Labor Day count doesn't prove to represen- The new traffic study is expected to provide a basis tative of traffic on the island, Nungester told Council, Mariner PointE Condominium for future road improvements on the island. JHK and Associates indicated that a second count 960 Sextant Drive Sanibel Island, Fla. Phone (813) 472-4383 Chucky LeBuff, son of Sanibel Councilman In requesting and securing City Council approval to might be done around the Christmas season. Visit our on-site sales center on Causeway Road at San Carlos Bay. , contract with JHK and Associates for the work, City It is anticipated that the traffic study will make use Charles LeBuff, helps the Conservation Manager Bill Nungester said that it was expected to of existing statistics available in the Department of Foundation move to new temporary quarters cost about $5,000, with funds available from Sanibel Transportation and Lee County records on Sanibel grapMs Causeway surplus funds. The new traffic count is as director Dick Workman looks on. • Causeway traffic. A2 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1916 A3 i IN BRIEF Voters face 21 Commission candidates When island voters open the ballot in the September 7 specific districts they are elected by.a county-wide vote. Priscilla Murphy marries, plans honeymoon cruise i party primary, they will be faced with choosing .their Thus, even though Sanibel and Captiva are in District 4 Priscilla Murphy, one of Sanibel's best Mrs. Murphy, widely known as founder the several cruises.Mrs. Murphy has been vows the driver freely interpreted the favorites from among 20 men and one woman vying for the (District 4 representative L.H. Bob Whan is not up for known residents, was married on Thursr Gone on election day? three Lee County Commission seats up for grabs. reelection), islanders can vote for candidates in all three of the island real estate firm that still taking, and it was during a cruise that the words of the official to mean "you do what it day, August 19, in Port au Prince, Haiti, to carries her name, has resided on Sanibel couple decided to be married. . you want, and she do what she want." • '.-••• Incumbent Commissioners Dick Sayers (District 1), districts in the primary, the run-off, and the general Leo Shelski of Mount Carmel, Pennsyl- Sanibel and Captiva voters who plan to electidn. since 1946. She opened her first real estate Mr. Shelski is a dental technician who Mr. Shelski is now in Pennsylvania James Sweeney (District 3), and George Goldtrap (District vania. office in. ,1950 and has been involved in be out of town during the September 7 5) are all seeking a second term, but they are opposed by a owns his own business in Pennsylvania. He winding up his business affairs before The 21 candidates running for the Commission include: major business and residential transactions is a widower and the parent of a married retirement. The couple will divide their party primary election, the September 28 host of Democrats and Republicans (all three incumbents District 1: William J. Hudson (D); Bernie Langguth (D); are Republicans), Only Sayers is unopposed by a since that time. Two years ago she sold the daughter and son. ;.'.•.. time between an apartment owned by the run-off, or the November 2 general Kelly Scott (D); Jesse Padilla (D); R.,Doug Taylor (D); business, which at that time had three Priscilla said the marriage was perform- groom in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the I election can obtain absentee ballots by Republican. H»« name will not appear on the primary or Dick Sayers (D); Brant Donalson (D). ^ run-off ballot. branch offices, but she remained active in ed by a civil official in Port au Prince and bride's Coquina Beach condominium; writing Lee County Supervisor of Elec- District 3: Scott Douglas (R); George L. Essmaker (D); the firm until her resignation in October, entirely in the French language,' despite "We plan to do a lot of travelling," said The top two vote getters in both parties from each Roland Q. Roberts (R); F. James DeLozier (D); Buzz tions Enid Earle. It is possible to apply in 1975.- • . . • \... • - ••.;.'..:••. the fact that the bride and groom don't Priscilla', "beginning with our honeymoon district will make the ballot for the September 28 run-off, person for an absentee ballot and vote Basilio Giangeruso (D); Virginia Swanson (D); H.B. Bob Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Shelski met at St. understand the language. Their cab driver trip on September 9-, when we will leave assuming no one candidate receives a majority of the vote. Foster (R); James Sweeney (R). • acted as interpreter and during the portion for a Mediterranean cruise on the Kung- immediately at the Elections Office in die The November 2 general election will'match the top Isabel's Catholic Church, last • September. District 5: G.G. 'Jerry* Smart (R); Richard L. 'Dick' They have been seeing each other between • of the ceremony involving the exchange of sholm." • •:••• ••'•'•• County Courthouse. Voter registration Republican and Democratic candidates in each district in Steele (D); Charles A. Ball (D(; Thomas H. Bartleson (D); books for the primary and run-off have the final vote for the three Commission seats. George A. Goldtrap, Jr. (R); Harold A. Gwinn (D). closed, but new residents have unto Registration for the primaries is closed but is still open The ISLAND REPORTER this week continues its series h :_ September 18 to register for the general for voting in the general election in November. of personal interviews with each of the 21 candidates, election. In addition to regular hours, the Even though Lee County Commissioners represent beginning on 6-A. . Permitapprovedfor' Elections Office will be open Saturday, August 28, September 4, September 11, The- Sanibel City Council ^moved" this "Ding1' Darling Wildlife Befuge. . . ^Approval of the controlled burn came and Septembe£X8_ficom 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 week to give the go-ahead to the Sanibel- Favorable Council action came only, after .after thevPlanning, Commission .b^ad; heard Captiva Conservation Foundation for a assurances had been received frbni Richard the request earlier this week and recom- p.m. for registration. "controlled burn" of about ten acres of Workman, director of the Foundation, that mended approval to Council. Foundation property on the island. all necessary precautions would be taken to The grassland area is a part of a 210-acre prevent the burn from getting out of hand Workman said that he anticipates that I Early entrance exam set Foundation tract located southeast of the and that coordination would take place the burn will take place in the near future; ff An exam for early entrance to Lee Island Water Association plant on Sanibel- with the local police and fire departments as soon as weather conditions are favorable Captiva Road. and necessary coordination can be complet- : County- schools for children who will to ensure proper.handling of traffic in the ed. A permit will be required from the reach age six after January 1, 1977 and In granting the permit the Council area and the availability of adequate Department of Environmental Regulation. - before June 30, 1977, will be held at the stipulated that the burn would take place back-up fire-fighting equipment. Priscilla Murphy, a 30-year resi- only on a day when there was an official The burn, which Workman emphasized Workman conceded that the burn would Allen Park Elementary School on August forecast of a southerly wind during the was "experimental," and partially designed result in a considerable amount of. smoke 26, at 11:00 a.m. Applications for taking dent of the islands, married Leo period of the burn. This was prompted by to reduce the hazard of uncontrolled and he assured the Council that every the two-hour test can be obtained by Shelski of Mount Carmel, Penn- the Council's desire that smoke from the wildfires, will be conducted in close effort would be made to inform the public calling the Lee County School Board sylvania on Thursday, August 19. fire be carried away from populated areas coordination with the State Division of in advance in order to minimize public offices, 334-1102, extention 253, before and in the general direction of the J.N. Forestry and the-U.S. Forest Service. concern. August 24. . Bus schedules for island I students are expected to be available, for publication in next week's issue of Well Known Island ISLAND REPORTER. SOIMM Idmd, Naturalists RICHARD G.BEEBE •••£/, '(Orntlhologni) Police eye school traffic The GEORGE R. CAMPBELL N fHetpeiologut) Sanibel Police are reminding drivers Offer •....•• that school begins Tuesday, September OldeHouse 7 and that means lots of children, bicycles, Natural and stopped school buses. School buses Shoppe History will be opeating on the island from 6:30 Field Trips a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and police say they will Sanibel's oldest house is an exciting place to browse be paying "special attention" during that Awaiting its owner, a lonely runabout hugs a slender and. shop. Imported jewelry and clothing are our to Sanibel's Wildlife Habitats period. Extra police personnel will be on specialty. We may be old but we're not antique. x Visits To Three Different Habitats duty to protect school children and to Dock space dock that reaches for a nearby mangrove island in Pine \ l,-'-- Inn Tuesdays and Thursdays issue citations to drivers who violate, Island Sound. By Reservations Only traffic laws, according to Chief John Wednesdays - Open Trip Butler. GULF DRIVE Special Trips By Appointment FOR INFORMATION CALL: 472-2180 No Corps action on groin i REAR OF BAILEY'S STORE SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 Inquire about Our 1976 Wildlife Field Trip to Africa. The Captiva Erosion Prevention Dis- 'ISLAND SANIBEL ISLAND trict and South Seas Plantation are 472-17OV LuHII4| Bayout 472-2192 awaiting word from the U.S. Army Corps CINEMA SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA • of Engineers on their application to 105 Ultra Modern Efficiencies and Motel Rooms. All units GIFTS & BATH ACCESSORIES face Gulf; all Air Conditioned & Heated. Room Phones 8 construct two rock groins on South Seas Edgar Rice Burroughs' Color TV, Large Heated Pool. Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Property at Redfish Pass. The Florida This Weeks Special' • 4,000 miles located next to the Post Office Putting Green. Excellent Shelling, Fishing & Safe Swimming BEACH TOWELS 95.99 • SHOWERS CURTAINS $4.99 Marin«Li(* Cabinet approved a state permit for the into the center Open Tues. - Sat. 10 to 5 Plont Comin project on July 20, but a spokesman for of the earth Rvptilvt located in Tahitian Gardens 472,3431 Spldvri* the Corps said no official confirmation of to UlfJICW imRMTKJNU Ma PHONE 813-472-1541 Socio-Economic Environmental Impact r-vt-: the state action has been received. This week Fridays Saturday August20&21 7:15&9:00 EraniLW (rest Planning a home on Sanibel? rPlummei The best way to plan a new home on San- fessionals at Sundance Homes. Their profess- **• ibel is to talk things over with Sundance. ional advice can save you money and trouble. Sunday-Tuesday August 22-24 Let them help you in your planning. They Call today and make an appointment. -• 7:00 &9:10 have the background and experience in Business. & real estate. .12-B Church calendar... 19-B 95 Sanibel construction/to help you get start SUNDANCE I aper Crossword puzzle 20-B ed right. There is no cost to discuss your Editorial ...... 4-A JC 00 day HOMES INC. Letters ...... 5-A / Wiper week plans with the design and building pro- Library report. • ^..— • 18-A FREE Airport pick-up Sports & outdoors- ..2-B Things to do...... and return service. Wednesday - Saturday 31-A Sandcastle Road in The Dunes-Call (813) 472-4192 After Hours (813) 472-3439 Tide chart...... 2-B 936-5400 August 25-28 SPECIAL FEATURE 1 Can makers...... 1-B 5402 CLEVELAND AVE., FT. MYERS 7:00 & 9:00 Across From Airport on US 41 Most Major Credit Cards Honored SEE MOVIE SYNOPSES IN "THING TO DO ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 A5
Some dangerous and senseless what we considered to be a lead slinging has been taking respectable distance from the place off the public fishing pier on pier. the east end of Sanibel and it may At the time we gave little well.be only a matter of time until thought to what we considered to a serious injury occurs. be an isolated case of fisherman "The Owl and the Pussycat," a gift shop quartered in Captivars The incidents are prompted by frustration. More recently, how- the feeling of some pier fishermen ever, we have received reports Persons and places - old fire barn, is scheduled to open in October.' Paul Stahlin and Mary Elaine Patton are partners in the venture. not that they are being handicapped that the battle of the sinkers has in their fishing by boats anchoring been intensifying, with a lot of too close to the pier. An angry action going on at night when it is angler on the pier decides to cast difficult, if not impossible, to a heavy lead . sinker in the anticipate the arrival of a two or direction of the boat, and there's three ounce hunk of lead. a good chance that the boatman The Marine Patrol reports that, will reciprocate; with a little contrary to some popular impres- sinker-slinging of his own. sions, there are no laws govern- We had some personal exper- ing how far away from a pier a ience with this a few months ago boat can anchor. Glen Bond, when we were the target of a few manager of the J.N. "Ding" hefty sinkers when- anchored at Darling Wildlife Refuge, states that the only rule they have on the subject is that a boat cannot tie up to the pier itself. No City of Sanibel ordinances deal with the subject. 'The practice of good It all seems to boil down, sportsmanship and a therefore, to a matter of common little common sense is courtesy among sportsmen, as Capt. Duke Sells points-out in his a good rule, and it "Coastal fishing" column in this might help avoid a newspaper. A playful killer whale sprays serious accident.' Naturally the anglers on the trainer at Sea World, the Orlando pier want to be able to cast out attraction instrumental in the their lines, but there are physical rescue of four false killer whales limitations on how far even a near Upper Captiva a month \ago. hefty fisherman can cast a sinker. It is dangerous for a boat to be The last of the four rescued whales anchored within that range, but it died at Sea World this week. would be childish for a pier fisherman to make such an an- chored boat a deliberate target. When the fish are feeding in the area of the pier, as they can be doing this time of the year, the By Grace Whitehead there is something to be said for boaters want to get in as close as readers respond plastic airplanes, and plastic an- they can. But they should give This past weekend *I made my imals, and plastic birds. consideration to anglers on the Do you know an island resident who you good choice if they chose to run. As to the annual pilgrimage to Disney Wor- They all talk the same way. In pier, who also have a "right" to be believe would make a good City Council- fourth spot that's opening, I haven't really ld and I came away with a lot fact, after awhile they all begin to there. man? given it much thought." more, confidence that things are look the same. In1 the enthusiams of getting right with the world. Imagine my surprise when I got Donna Gavin, Sanibel: "I think Mr. Fred R. Pfaff, Sanibel: "I think the man near the fish, we might "alJ Bailey would be a good one." who owns this store is one of the good We took a round-the-world back from Disney World this occasionally be guilty of forget- ones. (Questions were asked in front of fantasy airplane ride on Eastern week and turned on the televis- ting our fellow anglers. The ion. Out in Kansas City they had Bill Foster, Sanibel: "Why don't they try Bailey's General Store.) I think Mr. White, airlines. The planes were all on practice of good sportsmanship if he would accept a call, would also be a time and it was free. invented plastic people! and a little common sense is a Admiral Konrad, or Paul Howe, or Vinnie good one." , Beck -- he's served on a forward looking We took a jungle cruise. The One of them looked exactly like good rule, and it might help avoid planning organization in New Jersey." a former movie star, and the a serious accident. Betty Carpenter, Sanibel: "Quite frank- animals were all in their proper other one was made up to look Elizabeth Manchester, Sanibel: "I don't ly, I don't suppose I should, but my mind is places, doing what animals are At the least, it will minimize a stuck on those who are already on it." like a president. know. I wish I did." supposed to do on jungle cruises. lot of fun-spoiling ill-will and And there were no mosquitoes. As these people milled around rising blood pressure. Willie Compton, Sanibel: "Yes. Dick in a big crowd, there were plastic Kevin Kelly, Sanibel: "I've got a couple Workman." We went to see the talking Tiki people who told you what they of friends who are thinking about it." birds and what they had to say were doing and saying. They are Bobbie Schumacher, Sanibel: "I think wasn't even "X" rated. What a plastic commentators. Ralph Woodring, Sanibel: "Well, I think Dick Wilson, the president of the Sanibel the present City Council is doing a pretty Community Association, would make a contrast with my nasty talking It is really amazing how much island good job. The three present councilmen good councilman. He's retired and doesn't parrot! influence Walt Disney has had on whose terms expire I t;hink would be a have full time responsibilities." All of this convinced me that the world.
1975 Published by: out Island Prats and REPEATERS Publicity, Inc. the island, which otherwise would surely elected people dedicated to carry out the ISLAND REPORTER; AUGUST22,1975 Last mile have been destroyed, and with this goes a mandate of the charter and the mandate of First light Editor: real chance for the preservation of the . election. The City's planning consultants launched into a presentation to City Council of their Don Whitehead To ISLAND REPORTER: Our City island's special character and quality of life. To ISLAND REPORTER: "Happy Birth- _ "phase two" report, outlining problem areas in the fields of water quality, sewerage Associate Editor: Council and the Planning Commision surely These elected people had no selfish day, Sanibel Lighthouse." disposal, police protection, and circulation. Mark Twombly went the last mile in providing the open The Plan provides local control and care interest to dictate their actions and Business-Advertising Manager: seminar on the comprehensive land use for the sensitive dunes and beaches, and decisions. They appointed people to the In a 1975 issue of ISLAND REPORTER . Stanley Taylor, a New York attorney representing Edward Dworetzky and James Fred Valtin plan held last Wednesday evening at the for the ecologically valuable mangrove planning commission who were of similar, it was stated that the Sanibel Island DeLalla, presented to the City of Sanibel a new "formal proposal" for revival of'the Associate Advertising Manager Community House, as • you reported. forest areas, and the sensitive and vital calibre and motivation, and-they enlisted Lighthouse flashed its first beam on so-called Hilton hotel project. The proposal called on the City to reissue building permits Fred Williams Watching, once more, another exception- wetland areas. the participation, backing and support of August 20,1884. On August 20,1976 it will for the stalled 75-unit project. Director of Design-Production ally fine demonstration of the democratic the whole community. observe its 92nd birthday. Mark Williams . The plan provides for reasonable control process in action in our community I only of total population, and true local concern That same week in 1884 in Cherryvale, The Second District. Court in Lakeland moved to quash the suit against the City of Editorial Offices (813) 472-1588 wished that more of our island people had for the health, safety, and -welfare of the We should take great pride in this Kansas, I was exposed to the first light of Sanibel brought by Naples attorney Walter Condon. * Business Off ices (813) 472-1587 come to participate. island's people, which certainly has not operation of the democratic process in our day August 26. The plan carries so many advantages for been evidenced by the county government. small City ... and we should take .great Reversing ah earlier decision, the Planning Commission decided to recommend against Published every Friday at 2075 Periwinkle our community that it is difficult to pains to see to it that we can continue to do As a family we discovered Sanibel Island How have we been so fortunate in in the 1930's. Now, we vacation in our approving a permit for addition of another building to the Periwinkle Place-shopping Way. Sanibel Island. Florida, 33957. Second summarize them briefly, but those listed in securing an almost unbelievably high so as the years go by. These people who center. class postage paid at Sanibel Island, Florida. my presentation, which Chairman White standard of action through the democratic have worked so hard and so effectively in son-in-law's arid daughter's home on Cast- Subscriptions: On Sanibel and Captiva was kind enough to read for me at the close process? our behalf without any expectation of away Lane. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation initiated : a program of water-revel Islands, $6 per year; All others, $7.50 per of the Seminar, highlight the most personal advantage or personal gain de- It (the Lighthouse) has been lit up more' year. • , monitoring on Sanibel. The effort was a part of the continuing concern of the Foundation ', 1 important: • Because of the people of Sanibel, through serve our wholehearted, appreciation and times than I. Long may it beam over, its with water management on the island. — Sanibel now has a real chance for the a strong majority of then* votes, obtained our applause. Let your voice be heard, /s/ fascinating domain. Yearning for return. A4 August 20, 1976 preservation of the natural environment of local control of their affairs and they Arthur T. Hunter. , /s/ Frank E. Kise, Cincinatti, Ohio.
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: : . . . .•••.••.-• ••• ' ~'':••~.v~ ',:.r-: :•:•'':t-:-i'iSSt A6 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER i inion in good inen is but knowledge in the making' —^feora ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 A7 at all. You have factional government over How much of your time would you. Do you go along with fuH financial there because you have two people going devote to the County Commission? disclosure? . Jesse Padilla one way and two going another way and . -V • from 6-A you've got another fellow that might go Padilla: A full-time Commission is neces- Padilla: Yes. In fact, I'm in favor of either way. sary, and they're getting paid enough Governor Askew's sunshine amendment. campaign, but I pulled 7000 votes from I'm just dissatisfied with everything people that knew my name. money to be full-time. Yes, I will devote all they're doing. They're not conducting the of my time, as much as necessary to the One of the issues that concerns people on county in a businesslike manner at all. job. So you are a serious candidate for the Sanibel and Captiva is double taxation. Commission? . What about Mr. Sayers, the man Would you like to see some changes in Padilla: I've talked that over with you have to run against in District 1? county department head personnel? several people on this island, and I think Padilla: I am strictly serious. I intend to win. . there is an extent of double taxation in all Padilla: I don't want to say anything in Padilla: I certainly would. I wouldn't the municipalities of this county. I think it's P particular about Mr. Sayers except .that I comment further than that, but' I would going to have to be worked out, and that is People on the islands are concerned with believe he hasn't done the job he was like to see some changes. something I intend to do. local issues, naturally ... elected to do. And that's why I'm running Dick Steele against him. ' ; wanson Padilla: And I'm concerned with local issues. I've been talking to Mr. Bailey What is your attitude towards compre- they're not running this time. down here, first time I've seen him in a hensive land use planning for the County? -Dick Steele, 47, is making his second bid Virginia Swanson is the only woman long time. And he told me a few things that for the Lee,County Commission. George Goldtrap Assuming that you and Mr. Sayers are - among the 21 candidates vying for the concern me. I'm concerned with this island Padilla: I'm 100 percent for immediately Two years ago Steele, a Democrat, won three Lee County Commission seats this period. People said that when Sanibel reelected, what do you see for the future of the primary and run-off, but lost in the getting a plan the people can live with. I'm the Commission in the next few years? year. • • '.,..• . _. ' • " incorporated they were stupid, they didn't • from 6-A general election to Republican Betty not talking about a plan the-County A Democratic candidate for the District have any business doing it, there wasn't Commissioners will approve but a plan that Bowen for the District 4 Commission seat. enough people to support it, but I told Goldtrap: I can understand that; That's Goldtrap: Continued "conservative pro- This year Steele has moved to District 5 3 seat held by incumbent Republican Jim the people of Lee County will approve and all they've got to do. They certainly can't gress. It won't be just Mr. Sayers and I, Sweeney, Mrs. Swanson conducts a full- everybody - and I still believe it - they put into effect as soon as possible. in.an attempt to unseat incumbent George they did it out of self-defense, to protect cite a lack of accomplishments. That's all should we be reelected - I'm going on your time campaign from a motor home, aided I think you know that' this is not they've got. They're really grasping at Goldtrap. by her husband, Henry. this island and the environment. assumption ~ it will be he and I and one A seven year resident of Lee County, something that can be done overnight. It straws. more conservative. And when we get one Steele owned the Sparkle Crete Company The mother of two daughters, Mrs. takes time and expertise. There's going to more conservative well be able to continue for four years before becoming sales Swanson has "always been involved in civic As a County Commissioner what do you be a lot of mistakes, but we've got to have Do you think they have a valid issue? on the. sound, logical road that we started manager for Quality Aluminum Company. activities," but yearns for the "clout" of a think you could do for Sanibel and Captiva? a plan that we all can live with and accept. on. County Commission to get things accom- I don't know whether you're aware of Steele and his wife, Terri, have four plished. children and live in East Fort Myers. Padilla: That's a hard question. The only What do you see as.the objectives of a this or not but the first year we were in The Swansons moved to Fort Myers 20 thing I could do is see that they get a county land use plan? Goldtrap: Why, of course not. In the first office we cut the taxes almost in half. years ago from Pennsylvania, where she square deal, and that the county govern- place, if they're going to talk about the Obviously the taxpayers would be just managed a department store. In Fort ment is turned back over to the people. All efficiency of the Commission they're sure delighted to have a Board that will ISLAND REPORTER: You ran for the Myers the Swansons opened Swanson of the people. That includes Sanibel people Padilla: You know we're the fastest going to have to do something besides read continue to cut taxes in half and provide County Commission in 1974, and again this Realty. She lists 25 years experience in as well as the people in the unincorporated growing county in the United States, and the record. You'll notice we won four high level services at the same time. Jesse Padilla year. Why? management and business as one of her . areas. we!re in a fast growing area. We have only national awards recently for things that we We not only cut the taxes in half, we qualifications. Right now, we have no representation. so much land. We have land to house a lot have accomplished. And those things were increased the services. The record's excel- Steele: I'm not a politician, number one. These people, when they were elected, got of people, but how are we going to give not accomplished by this board but the past lent. " the impression that they can do anything these people enough water, and enough of Thirty five years ago Jesse Padilla was. In 1974 I ran for the County Commission. board. The efficiency has gone down since Instead of waiting four years to run again I they want. They don't realize that every this and enough of that? the last election, 111-admit that. But they picking limes in a grove on Captiva owned George Goldtrap, Jr., the incumbent ISLAND REPORTER: What prompted How wfll you be able to continue to lower decided to move and run against Mr. District 5 Republican County Commission- voter is their employer, and the people We certainly have to have density can't blame me for that. taxes or at least keep them where they are by Clarence Chadwick. •-..; : .. .; Goldtrap. Now, as a politician I could have you to run for the County Commission? elected them to do a job. Today the Matlacha resident is cam- er, is certainly one of the most colorful of control. For instance, this Troutman now and continue to provide necessary; run for any political office. That wasn't I intend to do for Sanibel and Captiva development. I was against Troutman Most people are blaming you and Sayers public services? . paigning for the Lee County Commission. the 21 candidates vying for the three . Mrs. Swanson: I have been interested in what I was seeking. I was seeking County Commission seats. what the people want, within reason. developing there according to his proposal. for that. He is a Democratic candidate in District 1, Commission. politics for about 10 years. running against five other Democrats and A self-styled showman and entertainer, I wouldn't be against Troutman using some I think the county is so disrupted, I Are there any specific issues the county of that fragile land, but I was against the Goldtrap: Certainly. We are the two incumbent Republican Dick Sayers. , Goldtrap is ah aggressive debater who Have you ever held an elective office? Goldtrap: The same way private indus- Padilla was born on Big Hickory Island, decided to stay in there, keep pitching and delights in answering his opponents with has dealt with in the past that you are density that he had for that particular area strongest candidates. You sight in on the try does it. By letting people do for not quit, because I feel I can bring Lee dissatisfied with? when there was no way possible that we strongest competition, on the man with the but his family was living on Cayo Costa at > sweeping philosophical position state- Mrs. Swanson: No. I am a business themselves, as best as they possibly can, the time. "My family goes back over a 100 County experience and maturity. ments, satire, and questions. could support him in that area. best record. We are the men with the best and not keep tacking the public with, the ...•-. ' • •• «* * ••- woman and a mother -- the kind that years," says Padilla. , An 11 year resident of Lee County, Padilla: Several specific issues. Like I We were 15 years too late in zoning in record, obviously. It would be a lot. easier Why Mr. Goldtrap? always does the volunteer jobs, like most say, there is no dignity at all, no harmony this county. to defeat Betty Bowen and Bob Whan, but A retired seafood wholesaler, Padilla has ' Goldtrap has pursued such varied occupa- women do. Until you have a bit of clout you • continued on next page also sold, marine hardware and developed • • • • •'• • « . tions - and avocations as a television cannot accomplish the kind of things you some property. His wife still owns and Steele: No particular reason. I think he's weatherman, preacher, symphony musi- would like to see accomplished. operates the St. James Seafood Company very controversial. I think he's very cian, pilot, advisory board member to 4-H located in Bokeelia. . ; opinionated, more so than any Commis- clubs and the Sunland Training Center, and : sioner. . . Are you working now? Padilla once was appointed to a one year ' Little League official. Therefore I felt that I should run against He is making a bid for a second four year term as a member-at-large. on the Lee him. Mrs. Swanson: We are semi-retired. The County Zoning Board. term on the Lee County Board of County Commission would be full time for me. In Commissioners based on his well-known How do you assess your chances? fact, I can't see any. way to do justice to conservative principles: "restoring consti- that job except if it's full time. tutional principles and conservative re- Steele: I think they're real, real good. ISLAND REPORTER: Why are you sponsibility to government." EVER My name is well known, people know I'm a As a County Commissioner from District interested in running for the County ; conservative, and I think this is what Lee 3, you are running against Commissioner Commission? County needs. Sweeney and seven others. How do you assess your chances? Padilla: I'll tell you what,__FmT"semi- [ As a County Commissioner what could ISLAND REPORTER: How do you retired from business. ,I'took a college ; you offer the voters of. Sanibel and assess your chances in this election? Mrs. Swanson: Good. course in real estate, and I intended to sell Captiva? BUILD HERE real estate., Goldtrap: Why else would I invest $1000 Who do you see as your strongest But this County Commission we have in : Steele: I think good management. I think in a job application if I didn't think I stood Democratic opponent? there now has become so undignified that • this is what we need. We need to look into a good chance? No one will ever build on this wonderful 3% miles we are the laughing stock of anybody that : the double taxation problem, I think we Mrs. Swanson: Well, probably someone knows anything about this county. I have to conserve our wetlands, and' so There's a lot of people who have done the who is backed by a lot of money. of Gulf-front beach. Only a footbridge away from figured that with my experience and my _ forth. I think this is all part of Lee County, same thing who stand far less of a chance educational background, and my longevity to win than yourself. As a County Commissioner what do you Blind Pass condominiums, the beach is only one in the county I could be of help to this | regardless of Sanibel being incorporated or • not. I think Lee County will reflect on think you could offer the voters of Sanibel .county for a few years. Sanibel and Captiva. and Captiva? of the good things we'd like to show you. You'll t : Goldtrap: Are we discussing intellect or Have you ever been involved in politics what are we discussing? People put $1000 Mrs. Swanson: I believe that I would find spacious condominiums in a Polynesian before? You mentioned double taxation. It is an on a roulette wheel, too. That doesn't take ; issue that is of concern on Sanibel. stand behind their land use plan, although. I much intellect either. do think it is a bit stringent. But on the style, natural landscaping, luxurious amenities c •..••••. Padilla: No, I haven't. The people on Steele: It is of concern in Cape Coral, in other hand I do think it is easier to prevent Pine island once asked me to put my name The integrity and efficiency of the a mistake than correct a mistake. And I and much more. Look for Blind Pass condomin- Sanibel and in Fort Myers. I am always a County Commission has been cited as the on the ballot for the hospital board. I didn't believer that people should pay for services think the idea of making haste slowly is a campaign issue. . .-good one. iums and you won't need to look any further. continued on next page '. • continued on 1 Or A continued on next page continued on 11- A Sanibel ER continues candidate interview series Island Although island voters will be September 28. interested in the outcome of all the individual interviews to be conducted The campaign for Sanibel City by the newspaper editorial staff. with only such editing as space You'll find us on Seabell Road which is just local, state and national elections this - Council seats will not get underway limitation dictates. year, there will be an especial interest Interviews will be generally UE- off the Sanibel-Captiva Road opposite the until mid-September, when qualifying structured and open-ended, although On the eve of the first primary, in in the contested seats lor Lee County for candidates opens on September 13. the issue of September 3, ISLAND Commission and the Sanibel City an effort will be made to concentrate Dinj^DarlifrgBird Sanctuary exit. Look for Between now and September 7, on questions and issues of particular REPORTER will provide readers with Council. - ISLAND REPORTER will be running a brief commentary on the candidates. Blind Blind Pass Condominiums —. and you won't The primary for County Commission concern to residents of the islands. — a commentary that wfll attempt to reports on the numerous candidates Unless a candidate objects, the inter- need to lookj any further. candidates will take place on Septem- for the County Commission. AD can- reflect fairly and honestly the qualities Bass ber 7, with the run-off primary on views wfll be taped and ISLAND that commend particular candidates to Sea Bell Road Sanibel Island. Florida 33957 (813)472-1585 didatep will be invited to participate in REPORTER win publish the answers the voter, wnieiteaaHaaBsossswitwj^ot,.^^^
A8 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER
ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 A9 As you know I've been involved in a b\it an idiot is opposed to planning. But Goldtrap: Sure . there is. But' I didn't Supreme Court test of the right to privacy. comprehensive planning is a takeover of bring it on. George Goldtrap That war is by no means over. private rights designed to socialize this The right to the use of your personal country. Do you think there is a legitimate real good. We just can't adopt one. This is There's always room for change. You 9 from 7-A property is in serious trouble all across this In every single area where land use. complaint on the part of the people of Doug Tayhi bad. can't say that we have the best govern- &.•••" ? country. Even the state land use plan'is in planning has gone in effect land values Sanibel? ment. You've got to continue to .look at bills and things that private people ought trouble. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see have gone down, not up. Let the record Just because of the people involved in other places and see what's going on, and to be doing. . then try to sell it to the public, if. it is a it. repealed in the nextlegislature. speak for itself. The reason land values are Goldtrap: Probably not. A man who puts the County Commission? so high on Sanibel is not because you have good deal. • Such as? a gun to his head and pulls the trigger can't R. Doug Taylor, a 28 year resident of Your attitude towards land use planning a land use plan but because everybody really complain about the speed of the Taylor: I think they're the ones that Lee County and a Florida native, is a should adopt it, yes. Even if it isn't what What does that mean for the present is one of opposition. - wants to be there and because the bullet, r . Democratic candidate for the District 1, Goldtrap: Well, the government has no deveiopers had enough sense to get there they want, they can go back and make system? Do you think a change is due? ...Oh, we can probably eliminate some of County Commission seat held by Dick changes. But what you have to do is adopt business in the, babysitting business. The Goldtrap: I'm opnOsed to any form of in front of 'em. . the duplication. Obviously I don't believe Sayers. . government has ho business building the .plan and then go back and make Taylor: There's a lot of changes that socialisni. ^ Those are the men that are leading the you should pay any more than you have to Taylor went to work for Lee County^in homes for people, etc:, etc., etc. If we stop world. Not your Johnny-come-lately changes. could be made in the present system I or than is necessary. If there are areas 1960 and set up the Building, Zoning and After that, we have to look at our road doing those things we'll have plenty of Do you think the county can continue to bureaucrats. - where we can cut*-out .the duplication, I'm think, to save money. money to do the things we need to do. Planning Departments. Thirteen years situation, our drainage situation, our grow, and do you think the county always in favor of cutting out duplication. later he left his post because of "persona- government can continue to provide the water, our sewers. Not necessarily in that, Would you care to elaborate? What do you think about the efficiency of lity differences" with several Commission- order, but these are all things we have to Do you foresee any raise in taxes in the services, without aland use plan? county government? near future? ' . What is your position on the Comprehen- ers. ,-..•• look at. Taylor: I would not care to elaborate at sive Employment Training Act fCETA]? Toiday Taylor works for West Coast Goldtrap: Certainly. Hundreds of cities Goldtrap: It operates efficiently. It's a .this time. Goldtrap: Oh, yes. In this coming budget cross between the old style and the metro Industries in public relations and sales. What could you offer the voters of all across this country are doing it. Goldtrap: The government has no re- '•S - there will be a raise in taxes. style. I really don't like metro government,N Sanibel and Captiva as a County Commis- Why is that? but on theother hand there are some sponsibility, no constitutional obligation sioner? How do you plan to get around the state whatsoever, to provide work for anybody. Why is that? law requiring local governments to adopt a facets of metro government that are quite Taylor: The problem is, you don't know land use plan by 1979? logical. We've incorporated the logical ISLAND REPORTER: What prompted Taylor: Not only in Sanibel and Captiva, what you would do until you got in there m Goldtrap: Because the Board right now is aspects of it. I wish we had more of them. I Even in the face* of Lee County's 12 you to run for the County Commission? but in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, you and checked the facts out. There's a lot of for example, would prefer that we have percent unemployment? . How about our current tax rate. Is it too have to work with city officials to work ideas I have that I think would work. controlled by two liberals and one neuter. . Goldtrap: In the first place it may not be high? .;•' And they just freelance with money. So as necessary to get around it. It may be one metro fire, police and ambulance Goldtrap: The end never justifies the Taylor: I think there is room for things out together, not, to bicker and long as we have those kind of people repealed. In the second place, it may very protection department, rather than all means, particularly when the government improvement in county government. The fight. I know Sanibel and Captiva. We set Would you continue in your present job these little mickey mouse departments all caused the problem. Commissioners are spending too much Taylor: I'm not too sure it's too high, but up zoning on Sanibel and Captiva. So I've if elected? making decisions taxes are. going to go up. well be unconstitutional. I have no doubt it I think we should try to stabilize it. You But once we elect a third conservative and will be put to the test. Sanibel Island, for: over the county. But until we have a money for what we're getting. We should been associated with Sanibel and Captiva change in the Board it's not going to jvatch the taxpayers' money. After all, the know, every year we tend to increase very closely for a number of years. Taylor: Oh, no. It's a full-time job. I get control of the people's welfare again, example, is going to have lawsuits running If you were reelected to the County taxes, one way or another. Either we get '::'A • people with common sense and logic and a happen. ' Commission what would be your list of men who are elected are running the would expect to be there at least eight '•\(y ' out its ears^very shortly, as you know. more money back from the government or little intelligence, once we do that, well, priorities? largest business in Lee County, so we An issue of concern to people here is hours a day and probably 14 or 15. As My; should have people who know what they're we raise taxes. So we're going to have to double taxation, now that Sanibel is a city. building and zoning director I worked 12 to things will be in our kind-of control. And So your plan, then, is to block any What do you think you can offer the stabilize the tax system. that'll .happen. I don't have any fear of adoption of a land use plan for the county? voters of Sanibel and Captiva? Goldtrap: Fiscal responsibility, meaning doing. They should be sure they spend 15 hours a day. that. money wisely. And there's no reason why we can't. This Taylor: This is one of the areas where quit spending money on things that we've is the fastest growing county in the United Goldtrap: Number one, integrity and got no business spending money " on; you are going to have to sit down and You're running against Mr. Sayers, the Goldtrap: To continue to try to do so, moral stability. Number two, a knowledge States. As much property as we're putting Do you think it will happen in this yes. completion of the road program that we've What areas do you think money is being discuss it and have a reasonable attitude on only Republican in that district race. Who of constitutional government. Number on the tax roles, we shouldn't have to raise both sides. You cannot continue to bicker. do you see as your strongest Democratic election? started; completion of the parks program spent unwisely? taxes. The taxpayers are the ones that are three, a record of sound, conservative that we've started. I'll agree there is some double taxation. opponent? How about the funding of the county fiscal responsibility. really taking the beating. Goldtrap: Oh, yes. The conservative planning department? __ . Taylor: There's a number of areas. Quite And it shouldn't be. People shouldn't have to pay taxes twice for anything. So there Taylor: I don't know. They're all tough. move is greater than it's ever been. It's •.•••• •• v And you think you can accomplish those a few areas. continually gaining strength. Liberals are One of the issues people are concerned things? 1 If you are elected to the County has to be something done about it. I think Goldtrap: The sooner we eliminate the about over here is double taxation. through in this area. county planning department the quicker Goldtrap: Well, the record shows that I Any specifics? Commission, what would be your list of we can work this out. How do you assess your chances? , we can cut the budget. We have 25 major Goldtrap: When they voted to incorpor- have in the past. Why would I suddenly not priorities? . Do you see a stabilization in the tax rate planning areas underway in this county. ate the very next thing I told them is that be able to in the future? Taylor: I would not care to delve into the How about the structure of county Taylor: I think I have a real good chance. as the prime objective? - Not one of them was adopted or completed they would be yelling about double specifics, but there are a number of things Taylor: Number one, naturally, we have government. Does it operate efficiently? by our planning department. Now if we can taxation. That's inevitable. Now they're No matter who is elected to the Board? they're spending money for that I think's to get a plan set up to know where we're You left the building department, in 1973. Goldtrap: It certainly is one of the main get 25 plans going without 'em, what do we yelling that they have to pay twice, and foolish. going, to cut off this slipshod, spot zoning. Taylor: Of course, this is something This was about the time of the boom on issues. That's the thing that affects the need with <*em? Only thing I know of forgetting that they voluntarily did so. I Goldtrap: No, I wouldn't want to go back I don't think they're looking at their The only way to do this is to have a plan to we've been looking at for a number of Sanibel when there were a number of pocketbook. Another major issue, of they've done since they've been in exist- think that's tough. there with three liberals. I might as well budgets close enough. They have to go by. years. We had a vote on this, to change it projects underway or started. There has course, is personal freedom, the right to ence is draw colored maps. stay home. If we elect another liberal, it'll separate the wants from the needs. This is to a charter form of government. I'm been some talk that, as head of the county privacy, the use of your own property; I am not opposed to planning. Nobody So you think there is no issue in double be goodbye money. Taxes will go up to the our problem in county government. We How about the planning efforts that have against metro-type government. This building and zoning department, you were taxation? limit. tend to put our needs and our wants been going on in the county: doesn't cure any ills. But everybody is together, and I think they should be looking at Jacksonville, and from all • continued on 18-A separated. ; Taylor: I think most of them have been reports it's not a bad system.
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preserve what we have. We're the last of Steele: Very possible. But I'm not. I Was the frontiers. Lee County - let's hold on to involved in civic work before ever runnine Dick Steele it. I don't want to see it like the East coast! ,for the County Commission. I got involved property for the development he has County. Second, we have dealt with in what the people wanted, and I feel I can VirginiaSwanson planned. residential development, not large-scale • /rom 6-A Do you think a plan for the county could bring this to Lee County.regardless of the development. , ; . ' Because of the zoning that exists? J rendered. I'm not an authority, but I would be adopted soon? salary involved. • % from 6-A Of course, I have to feed my family, but You are the only woman among the 21 certainly surround myself with people who Mrs. Swanson: Right', and because of the County Commission candidates. Do you could determine the tax factor of what is Steele: Yes. I can't see why it can't. If hours mean nothing to me. I'm willing to One of the issues that has concerned put in any amount of hours. area, the mangrove area. Development of think being a woman is working out to be involved against the services received, and Sanibel can do it, so can Lee County. The people on the island is double taxation. uplands, is alright, but I don't think you an advantage or a disadvantage in this - I think the duplication should be elimin- only difference is, again we're going back How do you feel about this? should go according to the plans he has in a campaign? ated. to personalities. 'I don't think one wants to How about the structure of county vital area such as he purchased. Now, if you are receiving services, I give in to the other. It seems like a power government? Mrs. Swfcnson: I feel that where double struggle. Mrs. Swanson: You have to work a little believe the taxpayers should pay for them. taxation /exists I would certainly do Would you favor preservation or low harder. I'm not afraid of the challenge. I do I think we have to establish a land use Steele: I think we need to take a Jong whatever is possible to influence others to development of mangrove and estuarine . believe that after I do my homework and You mentioned that Mr. Goldtrap is plan that is flexible, that we can change. It look at it. Government is always known for alleviate the situation. areas in a county land use plan? have the facts to back me up, I would stand controversial. How about his performance has to be changed. West Palm Beach won overspending, red tape and bureaucracy firm. I do not see any conflicts in . three golden awards for their land use on the Commission? , 'and I think we can streamline our What would be your priorities if you Mrs. Swanson: Definitely. personality between myself and the other plan.. I want to know why we haven't departments, and if we can't, we need to were elected to the County Commission? candidates, but on the other hand I would studied their land use plan. i! Steele: I think his performance is a get rid of some department heads. What about the structure of county not hesitate to stand firm if I didn't agree personality performance, number one. He's You say you favor improvements in the Mrs. Swanson: For the County Commis- government. What do you think about the with another Commissioner's viewjS. . . casting his morals and his religious county road and sewer system. What If you were elected to the Commission, sion I would like organization first, I would efficiency of county government, aside I:. affiliation upon the people of Lee County, would that do to the tax rate? what would be your list of priorities? like to see efficiency, and I.would like to from the County Commission? > You could work with any of the and I don't think you can mix religion and see dignity. . candidates running in the other two politics. No way. • Steele: Number one, let's return the not as a friend but as an acquaintance. He Steele: Number one, there are federal As far as policies go, you have five items Mrs. Swanson: I think, the County districts? I think the County Commission has is not a dumbbell, he is an intelligent funds available for many, many projects, ' honesty, integrity, and the good manage- have some learning programs. I think it Commission should be a policy-making gotten completely out of hand because of ment to Lee County government.. listed here: A comprehensive plan for all of person. I think all of this in the County such as the one going on on Fort Myers Lee County; establish priorities; develop- "would, be well if we, could help the board, and the . government should be Mrs. Swanson: With most of them. I personality traits, and this is bad when Commission is a probing of each other that Beach. I think we have to investigate every individual who is, trying, to improve his operated by an administrator under the won't say all. we're dealing with the entire county. How would you propose to do that? ment of human resources; government lights an eternal fire that dwells in them. possible way of getting federal funds. It's with economy; better employment. Would standard of living, and by that I mean the direction of the County Commission. I hate And it comes out. I don't think Mr.Sayers our tax dollars. . young couples and families and the like. to get back to what we have now, but as Do you support anybody in the other You think the problems with the County Steele: I'm hoping that the voters do it this be your plan of action? m-; is that bad. He's slightly radical, but I Everybodysays there are strings attach-. we have it now I don't think it has.ever races? ... ..'••., ,•;... :. Commission are due to personalities]?, think he goes off on tangents a little bit. ed. I agree. You borrow money from a by putting people in who won't have Mrs. Swanson: Definitely. Do you think the county can accomplish been organized. No one is responsible for But I think he's a learned man. bank, they are going to tell you how to pay personality conflicts. We have to go by these things without a tngnitirant. raise in anything, and everyone is responsible for Mrs. Swanson: No, hot at this time. Steele: Oh, definitely/definitely. I think But I could work with him if he is it back. The federal government is going to Roberts Rules of/Order. I would always What do you see as the objectives of a taxes? nothing. . . . we have intelligent people on the Commis- reelected. I could work with any of them, tell us how we are going to spend it. If we honor the opinion of another Commissioner comprehensive kind use plan for the I think it imperative that we engage a If Goldtrap and Sayers are reelected to sion. It's just a matter that it's gotten out even though Betty Bowen defeated me. I borrow it for sewer systems, we can't use and we have to have teamwork. county? Mrs. Swanson: Yes, I do, if we would professional planner. I think that would the County Commission, do you think the of hand and now it's too late. They don't see no problems at all, because I conduct it for roads. I think that's only fair, if we're Secondly, we need to start in with our take -advantage of the general revenue almost be top priority. A planner who has Commission could function? • ; want to back-track. myself as a gentleman. Strictly business. going to have money coming back from long range planning, which will include Mrs. Swanson: When I say compre- sharing funds available to us. The money the expertise and background for a Washington. priorities for water, sewers and roads. We hensive plan I don't just mean a land use usually has to go for one-time improve- sensitive area such as we have here in Mrs. Swanson: I think one of the main Are you supporting anyone in the other What is your attitude towards compre- Some of it, I'm sure, we couldn't use, we need to look farther than the forest. We plan. I mean an overall plan for the ments such as a senior citizens' center, a Southwest Florida. detriments to the Commission is the races? have to see the trees. r development of Lee County. Certainly that \--x. - ;•. • hensive land use planning for Lee.County? wouldn't want to use. If we can go after, hospital facility, a health center, a library. confliction in personalities. You have to say, 90 percent of it, I think we can.hold We've got to get ahead of our population would be one of the high priorities on the Either that or land acquisition. And those How about personnel? Do you think either let something like that develop or Steelei No, I'm not. There are a Steele: We have to have it. The biggest our tax structure in line. I'm against more increase. If we don't we're going to get list. But there are so many things to be are the types of programs I am very strong there needs to be personnel changes? stop it in the beginning. It has gotten to tremendous amount of good people run- reason is preservation of pur wetlands, taxes, definitely, but I think we can hold behind the eight ball. We're never going to accomplished, and I feel there are many for. the point now where it is at a point of no ning, educated people. I'm not supporting road planning, sewer planning, water the line. stay lip with it. areas that have been neglected. I think we I think if we would look carefully to the Mrs. Swanson: I hope I'm speaking of a return. any of them although I think I could work planning, and with a land use plan I think should establish priorities, establish a plan, funds which are available, we could new County Commission, three of whom I think somebody new coming in might with any of them— Republican or we can accomplish this. and work from there. improve our area and still not have to raise are up for reelection this year. possibly be able to work with them. That's Democrat. We're now down to the basics. Would you continue as sales manager at Which brings up the Troutman deal. I Quality Aluminum if you were elected? taxes. not saying it's preferred, that's just saying Lee County has seen what has happened, think if we had had the land use plan, the What are some of the areas that you feel Could you foresee any circumstance is might be possible. and I think the candidates have seen what Troutman deal would never have started. Steele: No. Even though it's not required have been neglected? Another controversial issue county-wide where you would encounter a conflict of has happened. Now I think we want to put Mr. Troutman had a fine plan, nothing interest as a County Commissioner because things back in focus. . by state law, I think this county has grown that, is of special interest here is the wrong with it. But he was speculating that put of bounds and it is a full-time job. Mrs. Swanson: The roads and bridges, planned Troutman project. How do you feel of clients that you have had? . he could.get it rezoned and tear up the for one thing. I don't think we have done a about Mr. Trputman's plans? - How about Mr. Sayers? wetlands. But it was against the will of the There have been charges that some lot for developing human resources. We Mrs. Swanson: No, not really, I think it people. ]; candidates are running just because of the possibly have neglected a bit our senior Mrs. Swanson: To begin with, I think would help rather than hinder. I believe I. Steele: I've always known Mr. Sayers, I was very much against it. We have to salary. citizens. I think 6ur young people should Mr. Troutman bought the wrong piece .of am familiar. with the areas around Lee Homes That Respond SPEED OUR To People's Needs Bailey's QUEEN HOUSE Clothing Center IS YOUR WASHERS HOUSE
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Amon and his wife, Hazel, to the Araba Temple in Fort Myers. Sanibel, the City Council or early October. At the' have penalties attached. reside on Elinor Way in the Los.Conchas Dee Amon joined the local Lions Club del Mar subdivision. has authorized the City September 3 meeting of WHITE STATES He stressed that this does three and a half years ago with an Manager to enter into the Planning Commission ALL ARTICLES OF not mean that Articles I The award was in the form of an introduction by Bob Parcells, He has' it is anticipated that a . engraved plaque which is to be given each maintained a perfect attendance record and negotiations with the firm LAND-USE PLAN and II are unenforceable year to the Lion who has given outstanding of Howard -.Needles PLANNING public hearing will be held or can be ignored. has_ served as program chairman, bar ARE LAW service during the past year. chairman, projects chairman, chairman of Tammen and Bergendoff. COMMISSION TO on two dredge and fill Amon first visited the island in 1959 permit requests and one two Lions pancake breakfasts, and as The international firm, HEAR PERMIT where his brother Donald had established 1975-76 second vice president, and 1976-77 with offices throughout REQUESTS request for a permit for a Don Hiers has resigned an electrical contracting business. He first vice president. the United States and SEPT. 3, road in.a mangrove area. from the City's Code Com- returned in 1961 to construct an addition to In presenting Dee Amon with the award, abroad, has an office in pliance Committee due to the former Golden Sands- restaurant, in Lions president "Bud" Ketcham described FIRM TO DO Cape Coral, the firm has partnership with TedDafoe. He returned him as "a Lion who never said no, and a the pressure of other to Youngstown, Ohio in 1962 and made ISLAND STUDIES been general consultant responsibilities. George man who has promoted enthusiasm for annual visits to the island until he made his Lionism throughout Sanibel Island." FOR PUBLIC for several major projects Stressing that old copies Morrison of Cape Coral permanent residence here in 1970. in Florida, - including ; In accepting the award Amon stated "I WORKS of the land-use plan are no has been recommended to Now a. real estate saleman, he has been joined the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club . Miami Airport and the longer valid and should City Council as a replace- associated with Markovitch Realty and because I wanted to : belong to a good new Southwest Florida not be relied upon, ment for Hiers on the Raemel, Inc.. as their Sanibel Island branch service organization." . Regional Airport. Planning Director Sam committee that concerns manager. mm* Shannon announced that itself with the various Amon was born in Youngstown, Ohio The next meeting of the printed copies of the final HIERS RESIGNS building and professional and attended Purdue University. He Sanibel Planning Commis- PRINTED COPIES version of the plan should FROM CODE codes. Not all members owned his own electrical contracting Dee Amon shows off the plaque sion will be, at City Hall at OF PLAN DUE ' be available today or early COMPLIANCE of the Committee are business in Warren, Ohio. naming him the Sanibel-Captiva 9:30 a.m. on September 3. NEXT WEEK next week. COMMITTEE island residents. His organization affiliations include: the Rotary Club and the Exchange Club of Lion of the Year. , Niles, Ohio; the Cortland, Ohio school board; and the National Electrical Contrac- FINE JADE JEWELRY SANIBEL AUGUST BACK JO SCHOOL JADE CARVINGS Northside Chevron STANDARD DUGGERS OF SANIBEL ORIENTAL DECORATIVE Lincoln-Mercury . 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Bestsellers en $*-••&•• .Cd The final death brought to a close the dramatic effort to Services are part of our name and names are m en. save the four stranded mammals that cost Sea World "Moon River" wafted from a portable record player id part of our services ... the names of the $5,000 in rescue expenses alone. No estimate has been Monday afternoon at the Sanibel marriage of Nancy and on order ^ in stock m ee made on the medical care and round-the-clock attention the Ralph Rabelo. . Cd people who provide the services. The Mass Market Paperbacks m whales received during their month in captivity. But by all rights the wedding anthem should have been en measure and quality of service lies in the The recent deaths of two other false killer whales and a "Blessed Be The Tide That Binds." Cd Man tMrkrt popertadka «r» aoU OM MnritaA. 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A package of slides misplaced that were not warranted. difference of opinion. extension my agreement with Mr. Brodeur mthe shuffle forced Workman to change his You said earlier that you've got a would have fallen through," said Hunter; "I Tuesday night lecture topic at the Gasa Taylor: The people came in for permits \ . • ••-• '' •.'••' How about Mr. Troutman's proposed problem with GU zoning. H you give don't want anyone to think I suddenly Ybel Hotel from "The Caloosa Indians" to and it was a deal where they got the Over what? Estuaries development? Troutman zoning for four units per acre, kicked them, out." * Native Vegetation." - what are you going to do with the rest of The National Wildlife Refuge agreed to permits before the city became a city. They Taylor: Over a number of things. Workman said he harbored no nostalgia were trying to get under the line before the GU zoning in the county? grant] the Foundation temporary use of its for the building that he as director, Sanibel became a city>. There wasn't Taylor: Here again you get down to storerooms Tuesday morning, said Work- occupied for two years. "It was not In your statement you say, "I believe a basics. If you are going to do this to Mr. . Taylor: You see, you have worlds of GU man. Use of the federally-owned facility is adequate," explained Workman. "We are a anything I could do except .issue the broader economic base is essential to permits. They met all the criteria, they had Troutman in 6U zone, what are you going zoning in the county. If you hold him to highly "exceptional," added Workman, and no-frills operation, but the old facility support our economy." How do you think to do with other GU property in Leeone, are you going to hold the rest of them; requires a special permit. The Conserva- . didn't meet our needs." all the necessary papers. I'm sure at that the economic base can be expanded? time there was some move on Sanibel to County? Are you going to leave them at to one? These are'the things you have to tion Foundation will remain headquartered one unit per acre? You're going to hurt a Fort Myers attorney Richard Brodeur try to stop it. • look at. . at the Refuge administration building until will reportedly open his Sanibel office in Actually, I'm sure I didn't do anything Taylor: There have been quite a number lot of people, its new offices are completed. the building in late September or early wrong, other than that Icouldn^jio what of small industries that have wanted to I think with some changes, he had a When you were with the county did you The move into temporary headquarters October, when repairs and remodeling are some of the people on Sanibel wanted me come in to the county, but have been wonderful plan, a beautiful plan. One of the deal With Troutman at all? Did you review begun Tuesday afternoon, ended Wednes- complete. to do. By law I had" to issue them the turned down on zoning changes. ' nicest plans I've ever seen. his plan? : day afternoon. Office furniture, a 700 permits. . : This is what you get a lot of times by pound safe, books, charts, water samples, Ghucky LeBuff wields a screw- turning down something that's real good, Another thing you want to watch is and one turtle skull were hurriedly crated Why did you leave the building depart- good for the economy of the area, and you urban sprawl. Taylor: No. He didn't have this plan for transport in the Foundation's pickup driver to remove the SCCF : ment? wait until a later date and somebody puts What I'm afraid of, if he doesn't develop when I left. truck during the 24-hour period.' shingle. THE UNKNOWN STORY Tarpon Bay Shell Shop STORAGE PROBLEM? OF SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA ROBERT L. 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Fresh water lake with gazebo and bridge. 3 tribute significantly to that greatness. Cpm.e stay a few days or weeks in one of, the.250 luxurious suites. See how you can 1 Bedroom, 1'/, Bath (Bristol) from 35,950 We'll keep working ... because, as; we look down the road owh^a^arf of this Sanibel Island paradise. 1 Bedroom. 2 Bath (Newport) from 38,950 ahead, we are newly aware that, after the pen is laid down, Exquisite club to two-bedroom with den 2. 3 Bedroom. 2 Bath (Portsmouth) from 53,950 it takes hard work, good will and human resourcefulness to suites, priced from $29,900. get history rolling . .;. in the right direction. - - ,':._ SEE IT SUNDAY NOON to 6 P.M. MODELS OPEN 7 DAYS 10 A.M.-6 P.M. SUNDAY NOON TO 6 P.M. [21 Vs. cents per day -: 1246 MIDDLE GULF DRIVE SCHOONER BAY SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 currently available only East Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc. BEACH AND 4000 North Key Drive Tel. 997-4000 TENNIS CLUB PHONE 813-472-4151 - tv safe* og»m MR. DeJAGER OR MS. JONES of Rabbit Road] P.O. Box 3455 North Ft. Myers, Fla. 33903 INC.. REAITORS* SCHOONER BAY; On the right «W» onto river overlooking downtown Ft Myers 2222222222 rrrrr7T^ n 1 / / rrrrTrrmrr pp A20 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER ''-•' I •*:• ^*r^.i:--*•-.; .•.-*•:- .v.-..v.,*:/i ISLAND REPORTER/ August £0,1976 A21 ; Drury takes up history By Hal H. Harrison Iowa farm family from typical you re American parents to obsessed [sanibel library The announcement of a new critics of their country and its collection of old stories (1924. in book by Sanibel's own Allen policies. The change came about Iyfrom 21--A 1935) by Vladimir Nabokov. Here Drury is always an important after the death of their 25-year- is an opportunity for Nabokov old-son from "friendly artillery fans to catch up on works they There's more for you at event at the library and we have Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer may have missed earlier. fire" in Vietnam. Jhabvaia is a slim but excellent Montgomery of Amamein by novel of English women in India- Sanibel has its share of tennis Alun Chalfont is an illustrated courts and also its residents over a colonial official's ;wife in 1923, 40. So, the library now has Tennis biography of Montgomery based and his granddaughter in the 70's. sanibel library on a series of interviews with the Begins at Forty by Pancho Gon- COACHHOUSE! [This book won the Booker Prize zales. Here you will find clear ...you should be taking care of your money. Field Marshal himself before his \ for literature in England. advice on every facet of the game death iif March. In The Strong Brown God by by tennis's ranking grand master. just such a "happening" for you Roiut Jaffe's Xast Chance tells Sanche deGramont, a story of the It is aimed at those approaching this week. In his latest, Drury of one year in the lives of four Niger River, the reader follows a or past 40. The book is well Atour new Myerlee Square location may surprise many of his fans by women in their 30's, each of mighty journey on this great illustrated. departing completely- from his whom breaks loose and reaches South American stream. The trip Yes, the O'Henry Award stor- usual political themes and writing for the last chance of fulfillment. is fraught with adventure, scho- ies are still around. We have the his first historical novel. It is A A German Catholic clan grow- larship and history. latest for 1976, edited by William God Against the Gods, based ing up in midwestern America Details of a Sunset is a new COACH HOUSE upon years of research and two from the turn of the century to Abrahams. 1 IHTCRtORS trips to Egypt. The book relates the present is trapped in entangl- the pomp and glory of Ancient ments of need and resentment, Egypt and tells the story of the dominated by their repressions, only Pharoah ever to defy the in Gerhardt's Children by Jerrold ancient ways of Egypt. If you are Mundis. interested in other of this Pulitzer Growing Up at Thirty-Seven is prize winning author's works, we the continuing autobiography of have them all, including (natur- the ex-yippie media star, Jerry ally!) his greatest ... Advise and Rubin, as he moves into the Consent. mid-1970's and middle age. David Reed's Anna is a true Helen Yglesias gives us a follow Room... after Room... after Room of fine Tropical, Contemporary story of a' woman's plunge into up novel to her successful How madness recorded from her own She Died in her new book, Family and Casual furniture, accessories, conversation pieces, paintings letters and diaries. Her acts of Feeling. It is about Anne from violence against herself, her hus- her earliest childhood in Brooklyn band and her children are candid- to the present, her middle fifties, and expertly planned condominium "packages." ly described. Her period of recov- and . the . death of her second ery, shared with her husband, is a husband in a mugging in Central moving love story. Park, j Friendly Fire by C.DJB. Bryan tells of the transformation of an • continued on next page At our Colonial Boulevard location SEE DISTINCTIVE GIFTS -H015E AND FASHION JEWELRY AT ... Color Printing Is ^L. ' Hwi&e 4 JustOneOfOur Come To The Heart ^ The Island On Sanibel Specialties WE GIFT WRAP AND SHIP 1622 PERIWINKLE WAY Press Printing Company PHONE 472-229 V Open 10 to 5 3061 Hanson St. Fort Myers, Florida Traditional, Colonial and Early American furnishings; accent pieces; (813)334-1238 / • ' - ' • • • decorator fabrics and carpeting; "The Country Store;" wall decor; The cookie jarorthe mattress just isn'tthe right OFF-ISLAND VALUES EVERY WEEK! Lamp Gallery; and more. way to do it. 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Thomasville Founders Heywood - Wakefield REG. $29.95 NOW 9 Lane La-Z-Boy Sprague & Carleton SPECIAL MEN'S RING *4»5-M 995 COME SEE OUR LARGE SELECTION • CLUSTERS -EMERALDS • RUBIES { •AMETHYST • OPALS • WEDDING BANDS] • ONYX •PEARLS • BIRTH STONES •TOPAZ] Theteilii • NECKLACES A AS «A Ar- • EARRINOSI >'\ SANIBiL AND 472-4141 from 9.95-39.95 -all.al..flnol| 919 lE'S At THE : n 7050 Winkler Road Merhbeember F^derail Reserve System ^ Hardware & Marine Supply, Inc. •;;;^ -;-- SHALIMA^. : ... 1415 Colonial Blvd V *- ' Tahitiah Gardenjf ••- Ph.472-3310JI IMMMKnt We hondr-Bank"Americawi,*JSraster Charge& American Exprel ..v.'-v*yV- LENDCK Corner of Kelly Road arSan Carlos Fort Myers ife I A22 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20; 1976 %23 dual-taxation public hearing, Circuit Court Judge Walker also rejected a challenge by power to destroy," he commented: "This bone of contention Hncoutts Court.agrees. However, this Court must Another straw-in-the-wind of the Florida By Paul A. Howe taxpayers in the unincorporated area of courts' view of the continuing dual-taxation This objection is basically grounded on Pinellas County to the establishment of a unhappily add that the necessity to govern unincorporated area refusing, to allow and sage observation by our courts on the embraces the necessity to tax." hassle was last month's Supreme Court the fear that such action could be construed Municipal Service Taxing District to action in a Br'oward County suit. The lower At City Council meetings frequent by our contentious County Commissioners county taxes to be used for sharing with J injustice of dual taxation should take the here's howe At another point in remarking on plain- abjections have been expressed to spend- the City of Tampa the cost of a bridge to " correct the dual-taxation inequity imposed court had ruled against relief sought by 24 as tacit consent of the City to. dual better part of a century to become on its municipalities. . tiffs contention that the establishment of ing only City tax money on Periwinkle taxation. The fear is very real in view of partly serve county-wide purposes. The embedded in a section of our Florida the MSTD was done without a referendum municipal mayors. The Supreme Court the continuous reluctance of that body to presiding (and renowned) Florida Suprenie Constitution as a guiding principle for In his decision Judge Walker dismissed a and therefore was "taxation without reversed the trial court's decision by face up to the dual taxation problem's Court Justice was August E. Maxwell. He legislation. It surfaced in that charter as; strained interpretation of the word "exclu- representation," the Judge remarked: remanding the proceeding back for further solution. •.....'•• observed: "The palpable injustice of this is "Property situate within municipalities from 22- A sively" with the conclusion: "The fact that "This last contention evokes from this action in line with the Supreme Court's most striking. It is nothing more nor less the County as a whole may ultimately expressed opinions that the Constitution's Possibly the leading bone of contention shall not be subject to taxation for services Court the greatest measure of understand- here's ho we than imposing; a double burden upon rendered by the county exclusively (em- recent years entertaining suits whose benefit from services provided for the ing sympathy. However, legal issues, are wording was "reasonably straightforward in the Florida courts over the past century municipal citizens, one of which is a burden betterment of the unincorporated areas and unambiguous. The intent of this tax has been "who is to pay for the building phasis supplies) for the benefit of property apparent purpose was to frustrate the not decided upon sympathy but upon the for county purposes within the municipality or residents in unincorporated areas." obvious goal of that constitutional mandate does not make those services any less law. In an ideal situation, the imposition of limitation is both obvious and understand- Way, San-Cap Road, and Bowman Beach and maintenance of roads and bridges that and exempting other citizens of the county exclusive. No man nor community of men is able. Practical considerations aside, there , Road, because those roads directly and traverse both incorporated and unincorpor- In light of Justice Maxwell's lucid by quibbling over the single word "exclu- any tax upon an individual's income or from any burden for such purpose, sively." an island unto, itself." He dubbed the attack property should be subject to an affirm- is no reason that the words cannot be substantially serve areas and parks over ated areas?" observation, it is even more incompre-^ as a "simplistic interpretation" of the word applied-to-mean precisely what they say." although interested in common in the hensible why the Florida courts have spent On the other hand, it is most gratifying ance, by referendum, of those who are to which Lee County asserts sole jurisdiction A landmark case saw an 1890 Hillsbor- object to be attained." "exclusively" as used in the Constitution. All of the above makes me wonder just and control. "~ ... . . ough County taxpayer group in the to note that on December 19, when our be taxed. History has long since shown us It seems inconceivable that such a simple • continued on next page County Commissioners held their last In responding to the plaintiff's reitera- that this is simply not. possible. Ideal how many times the high courts must tion of the maxim "The power to tax is the situations, like Camelot, just do not exist." speak before our legal fraternity stops talking so as to listen? : Home of Sanibel Stoneware """•^N/. •••• island THE RED PELICAN .j ' and other surprises: : jewelry - imported wearables. island gifts garage Imports and Gifts : : ; y Salmagundi ; Open Tues.-Sat. 10-5 • '•'•? ' Shells .•" ' :V' ' : - specializing in shell jewelry & V.W. and -I- novelties Foreign car repair. BROWN PELICAN if . . cot-out coin U.S. makes too. • Tarpon Bay Marina; jewelry & more THE WHEEL 1 X 472-4318 • 472-4449 in rich colours of translucent porcelain 1524 Periwinkle Way located at 1609 Psrlwlnkl* Way. Sanlbol by ED WARD MARSHALL BOEHM The Last of the Sanibel Gulf Fronts You can have everything you or, the saga of The Last Four need for the shell lamp you covet for just $45. Hilo Steiner ships it, prepaid & their place in Sanibel history UPS. Unfinished maple base, hurricane glass, socket, pipe, cord, finial, beige linen pleated shade, instructions, for 30" The story is simple. Island Beach Club lamp. Add shells and gloat. I Send $45 (in New Jersey, please] has available for purchase, the last four [add 5% sales tax) to: . I completed units available for occupancy STAR directly on the Gulf. Act now, to make a purchase that can hold much more than historical significance for you ... like - 507 Broad Street, Every Day 7am to 11 pm Shrewsbury. N.J. 07701 appreciation, for example. Visit our Our phone, (201) 741-5862. Exit 109, Garden State Parkway Furnished Model, or, write or call for more GROCERIES -WINES - BEER information. please FURNISHED MODEL FRESH BREADS & PASTRIES OPEN DAILY-10 to 5 don't An endangered species captured in exquisitely beautiful porcelain, stands more Turn left off Periwinkle onto Casa Ybel Road at the Bank, take the than two feet tall. A limited Edition, piece of special interest to Southwest Just past the Air Field, look for our sign on the left side of the road.' Floridians, from the American studios of the late, great English artist Edward live shells Marshall Boehm. A collection of Boehm pieces are now on displayjat uni (813)472-3194 Dowdy during normal business hours. STATION OPEN 7 AM TO 7 PM The Boehm Porcelain Eagle Letter Opener bears a n makers mark that reads "Boehm U.S.A., 1976" to Master Charge BankAmericard continue to give pleasure long after the American And Many Others Bicentennial. Presentation Case included - $45: WeHaveDiesel A RESIDENTIAL GULF FRONT CONDOMINIUM •:'*•.• •-* ' JE"OT\A- t 2665 GULF DRIVE, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 9 to 5 Another Development Represented by J EWE LERS 47 2-404 Otenrtl and ftftrratnl bv AVIS Executive Services, Inc. JERRY N. FRANKLIN & SONS Intersection of Palm Ridge& Tarpon Bay Roads Registered Real Estate Broker •JEALTOR" 1527Hendiy St.- ^ n (813)472-4193 i % ifpEI ISLAND REPORTER August 20,1976 A25 A24 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER Shells and politics • from 24- A Thorsen creates shell cartoon ,of order, please." Still another leans back- Shellcraft hobbyists have long been capsule view of a typical City Council with his arms behind his head and advises, gluing bits of shell together to construct meeting, cast entirely in shells. "Sue the b....ds." And over in the corner a such things as flowers, jewelry, helicop- Like a good family snapshot,. Miss woman with folded arms declares, "To ters, hanging baskets, mice and hats. Thorsen's calcium cartoon faithfully cap- have a government responsive to the But Margaret Thorsen may have come tures the faces and the ambiance familiar people we must elect the Planning Commis- up with "the ultimate extension of shell art: to most Council sessions. sion and the Police Department, the Fire the political cartoon. Five tiny shell figures— the five City Department, the City Manager ..." Miss Thorsen,"owner of the Black Pearl Councilmen — sit behind a long table. Their Miss Thorsen gathered her impressions' Crafts Shop on Sanibel, stumbled upon the every word is recorded by a1 busy reporter of the City Council show from one visit to a idea of using shells to portray local politics stationed at a nearby .press table. meeting, and from talking to Arthur Orloff, while trying ,to think .of an appropriate gift Even the members of the audience are, whose face is sometimes seen at Council for each; of the four judges in the shopTs for the most part, easily recognizable. sessions. first annual Kids Shellcraft Competition. There's a shaggy-haired man standing at The shell scene was introduced at "We wanted to say; 'Thank, you,' the microphone instructing the Council; "... Tuesday's special Council meeting by somehow," she explained. "We wrassled And NO spraying while I'm in Africa." Councilman Butler, who. called it "an around here looking for something,' and. A seated •figure, thumbing through a amazing piece of work." There are some in thought of giving each judge a piece of thick speech assures his listeners that, "I the audience who had trouble identifying jewelry.: But then we realized that since have only a few words to say." : • themselves in the creation, with is on the kids made something, we should make An empty chair waits for Council regular permanent display at City Hall. something too." •_': Arthur Hunter. 'Calcium cartoon' created by Margaret Thorsen captures the faces "It took longer than we thought to make Sanibel City Councilman and acting - Another figure stands to call out, "Point it,," said Miss Thorsen, "but you don't mind Mayor Zee Butler was one of the judges, and ambiance of a typical Sanibel City Council meeting. it when you're laughing while you do it." if- and her "something" turned out to be a continued on n&ctjpage BACK TO SCHOOL THETAN CRAFTS • . \ . • . ..-'•• • \ • CHRIS & JOE'S SALE! CLOTHES CORNER SERENDIPITY If you haven't changed the filters in your • next door to the Sea Horse Shop ALL ALL Imports - Gifts - Clothes OYSTER HOUSE Exotic Plants : —• ' - • ' New &,Almost New Clothing & Gifts Highway 78 *Matliicha WRANGLER H.I.S. Commercial & Residential Signs . "Tastefully Selected & Nicely Priced" Phone 813-283-0520 Interior - Exterior •,'••' Little Girls Fashions JEANS JEANS AIR CONDITIONER 1 Ideas.Made to Order Sewing - Alterations - Handmade* For the finest in seafood prepared fresh daily . Let us sell your good used Items on 50% OFF 30% OFF 2415 Periwinkle #472-2285 consignment. Call Corallo 472-4926 HOURS: . Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 5 to 9:30 p.m. ORFURNACE Friday & Saturday - 5 to 10 p.m. - Sunday 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday Winner of Florida Trend Magazine's NOW is the time to do it. "Golden Spoon" Award and one of the TOP 10 SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS IN THE STATE Your unit will operate more efficiently thereby saving you In Periwinkle Plaice Shopping'Center V° Write for detailed brochure: SINCE 1899 Furnished Model Open Pointe Santo de Sanibel . BROWN'S GROCERIES-MEAT MARKET-PRODUCE Gulf Drive & Tarpon Bay Road HARDWARE - FISHING TACKLE 7 days, 10 a m - 5 pm Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 a restaurant. (813)472-1568 DRYGOODS - SPORTSWEAR CAt.OOSAHATCH£€ LOCATED IN THE , 6225 ESTERO BLVD. FT. MYERS BEACH ISLAND SHOPPING CENTER t \ 463-6660 I; 2350 McGr^or Blvd. Fort Myers •» l. •- "' V • •': Efrr i *—^r^f**-.* A26 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 A27 AAikis House on Sanibel 'CaptivaBand' makes debut GIGANTIC REDUCTIONS In glass base shell lamps. Select from hand blown glass "The freeman, casting with unpuirchased hand, The vote that shakes the turret of the land:" By Mark Twombly from Venice, Pilgrim Glass and House of Good Grief. ...Oliver Wendell Holmes A new three piece band with heavy Sizes to fit all budgets: island origins is making a game bid to disprove local economic by-laws. • Called the Captiva Band, the hastily CLEARANCE: Braids & Velvet Ribbons. 14NT TO SHAKE A TURRET ? drawn group has twice played to full crowds at Casa Ybel Resort's Lowdin Hall. Beautiful Condition. All 70% to 90% OFF. If they continue to fill the hall, and solve a few ancillary problems, they will prove Do-it-yourselfer's Paradise Register now! Miami musician, Dana that electrified, progressive musicians can make money on the island for both Wharton, drummer for themselves arid the management. Conveniently Located in Tahitian Garden the newly-formed Cap- "We're trying to make a living here on If you don't register, you can't vote. tiva Band. the islands," explained Michael LaTona, Bass player Michael who plays electric bass. "My idea was to • Guitarist Marty Stokes Registration books close September 18. play music for people on the island, and LaTona has always borrows from the SANTIVA that's what we're doing. It's always been a dreamed of fielding a country music influ- dream of mine, and that dream came true the first night we played at Casa Ybel local island band. ence in his family. His Resort." grandparents are Jake MINI MART LaTona and band members Dana To vote in the City of Sanibel, Precinct 16, you must be Wharton (drummer and lead singer) and and Pearl Stokes. a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old, residing in Sanibel. Marty Stokes (lead guitar) have history working against them. The only electric FOR CONVENIENT SHOPPING band to appear commercially on the islands Register at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections, 3rd in the last two years was fired after Local boys play at Casa Ybel Open 7 Days A Week 7AM to 9PM floor of the Lee County Courthouse, Fort Myers. Use neighbors complained of the noise and Second Street entrance. bartenders and cocktail, waitresses comr from 26-A playing at the. Empire Lounge in Fort Groceries - Meats - Gold Beer & Wine -•-.; Telephone: 335-2333 plained of low bar sales. Myers. But the CaptivaBand has figured things music, but with mucho, mucho jazz The Captiva Band could land a long Magazines - Post Cards - Hats contract at Casa Ybel Resort •' if they Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30 differently. Their music is not ear shatter- overtones." . ing hard rock, but spirited jazz rock mixed0 Wharton is a career entertainer who has demonstrate they can continue to draw, with the kind of good boogie that keeps the played in two different bands in Miajni and if their fans stop hooting around the Health & Beauty Aids Fishing Tackle Special Saturday hours beginning, August 28, through September 18: dance floor filled. with LaTona. LaTona has lived on the quiet Gulf-front resort after the bar closes "We only had five rehearsals before we islands for six years. at 2:00 a.m. 10:00-4:00 opened here," Wharton said Saturday They play Saturday night and again on night at the group's second appearance. Stokes comes from an old island family -- the Labor Day weekend. Regulars will find "But we're playing really right, now. As his grandparents are Jake and Pearl that a $1.50 cover charge will now greet NORTH END OF SANIBEL we play more we'll be doing more of what I Stokes — and borrows heavily from the them at the door, but the Captiva Band call new Herbie Hancock music; funk country music heritage of his father and feels it's a reasonable price to pay to keep AT THE BLIND PASS BRIDGE uncle. His uncle, Bob Starling, is currently the local boys playing. • continued on next page The above1 reminder is paid for by The Committee of the Islands as a public service. oes the song of the sea Join us in our continuing effort to encourage active end at the shore citizen participation in good government or in the hearts of those who listen to it? Kahlil Gibran Jnc. for the City of Sanibel. spacious efficiencies & dally maid service . suites all accommodations with fully equipped kitchens color TV and AM-FM radio private beach individually controlled^ air "Catering For Any Occasion" To check the status of your inembership, bicycles, shuffleboard, conditioning the island store heated pool tennis & golf privileges outdoor gas grill •washer & dryer on prem- PARTY TRAYS DINNER PARTIES call membership chairman ises FINE MEATS/PRODUCE & GROCERIES BANQUETS COCKTAIL PARTIES Patsy Simmons - 472-2497. 1 SONG OF THE SEA AAUNSON&PALAA MON. thru SAT. 9:00-6:00 "'The Gourmet Caters" An Old World Inn CAPTIVA ISLAND Sunday 10 - 2 472-4431 863 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 472-2220 The Committee of the Islands WRITE US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION P.O.Box 88 Sam's Meats Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 & Provisions FRANK FONTAINE 1473 Periwinkle, Sanibel Formerlywith Jackie Gleason as "Crazy Guggenheim' Phon e Orders Welcom e Detach and mail to the above address: 472-10 54 will be appearing for one show only at For membership inHie Committee of the Islands, 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy will be closed for vacation Thursday, August 26, at 10:00 PAt enclosed is $5ii_—-(single) $7.50.ta_-_(dual) $25,___—(contributing) Sam's Meats And Provisions September 11-? 1. SAM SELLS "ONLY" TOP OF THE GRADE US D A CHOICE Name. AND PRIME MEATS to give our help a well deserved rest Tickets ($2.00) Sold on First Come-First Served Basis 2. THE QUALITY OF SAM'S MEATS IS ALWAYS UNIFORMLY at Front Desk of Casa Ybel Resort Address, PERFECT •-•••••.:. j(reopening date will be announced) t 3. TO INSURE THE FINEST FLAVOR AND TENDERNESS SAM'S Phone_ MEATS ARE AGED 2-3 WEEKS Join Us for Dinner and Cocktails Prior to Show 4./ALL OF SAM'S MEATS ARE SUPERVISED AND INSPECTED Bottoms Up! BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEFORE SAM SELLS IT Casa Ybel at Gulf Drive, Sanibel 472-1531 Paid Political Advertisement by Committee of the Islands 5. ALL OF SAM'S MEATS ARE SOLD ON A SATISFACTION Lunch: 12 Noon-2:30 pm Supper: 6:00 - 9:00 GUARANTEED BASIS NO RESERVATIONS 472-3434 CLOSED SUNDAY i A28 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER i • .r '."• .'< ''•:•' "• .-"•* •• • ' - •.••.*•,-.. • t . ISLAND REPORTER ... .August 20, 1976 Hbme copking forces belt-tightening at restaurants [WHAT COOKS ants and the added dimension of The restaurant business is a (food cost ove1r food sales) in the The reason that the restaurant very complex mix of location, United States is about 45 percent business must operate with such a eating at home, the restaurant Islander's mango relish reveals new side of be R&stawmd Open Monday - Saturday 10-9 Sunday 12 - 9 FRESH SEAFOOD DAILY THE Breakfast Place BEAUTIFUL GULFSIDE DINING AND OhUm ON PERIWINKLE WAY NEXT TO ISLAND BAKE SHOP MARK & PEG BRUNO, OWNERS 472-2860 Breakfast 7 am to 2 pm SUNSETS AT BLIND PASS (say CHOW) Variety of Egg Dishes, Waffles, -Outstanding Seafood, Steaks and Chicken- sat DELICATESSEN Native Stone Crab Claws - Lobster Tails - Shrimp Scampi AVAILABLE Red Snapper - Grouper - Scallops - Oysters on VS shell Pancakes, French Toast , ON ALL Fried Clams-Frogs'Legs - ETC., ETC ITEMS IMPORTED & DOMESTIC COLD CUTS, CHEESES & OTHER DELICIOUS DELI- . Our luncheon and dinner dining Is only • Lunch 11 am to 2 pm rivaled by the magnificent view. CACIES. FRESH ITALIAN BREAD & ROLLS. TRY OUR OWN LASAGNA BY THE PAN OR ChoWder, Sandwiches, Soups 472-4003 PIECE. and Salads Vimm 5:30 ju*. - 9:30 p Mon.-Sat. 10-8 Tahitian Garden Shopping Center NO DINNERS UNTIL NOVEMBER To servo you: Chef Watson - ' Closed All Day Monday CASUAL ATTIRE RESERVATIONS 472-1212 -co 362 Periwinkle SaniBel. Fl. 472-9976 Closed Sundays "Home of the Hot Pop-Over Serving Breakfast, Since 1957 Lunch fit Dinner Daily The Finest In Steaks Continental " Cuisine & Seafood BLT Specializing In Entertainment: in real estate this means Neapolitan Gourmet Dishes Featuring: Overlooking the Gulf Now appearing - Block, Lot & Tract Prime Rib of Beef au jus I! On Beautiful Sanibel Island The Baked Stuffed Shrimp but we don't think you'd want to eat som ething 1 AUTHENTIC VEAL SCALOPPINE Long Island Duckling Hours: i Veal Cutlet alia Milanese White Brothers quite that large so we've whittled it down to * ALL i Veal Cutlet alia Parraigiana f DINNERS INCLUDE i Braciuolini (Stuffed Top Round Steak) 5G s nostalgia a very manageable Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Tuesday -Sunday: 5:45 to 9:00 P.M. OUR SPECIAL 1 Stuffed Cannelloni [Special Children's i Baked Lasagna alia Neapolitan Menu Available] Children's Portions Available NEAPOLITAN STYLE ^Spaghettini served with a variety of sauces Sandwich thats simply wonderful. ANTIPASTO 1 Mariicotti - a delicate cheese souffle i Red Snapper en Papillote . OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY 20 & 21 AUGUST Your Hosts: Margie Ann i Shrimp Scampi alia Neapolitan And Louis Letizia i Baked Red Snapper alia Neapolitan Closed for Vacation as of 22 August i Baked Breast of Chicken (Sauteed in f White Wine & Mushrooms) RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM PARLOR Reopen on 19 October Fine Food, Drink and Conversation •'.'• ** 2075 Periwinkle Way Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 1231TulipaWayatthe 472-1141 3313 West Gulf Drfve, Sanibel, Florida Ramada Inn, Sanibel Open at 11:00 a.m. for Lunch- Reservations Not Required . 472-2177 Open 6-9 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Serving Dinner (or a Snack) 5:30-9:00 p.m. 2761 West Gulf Drive 472-2525 Closed Sunday (V/estof Tarpon Bay Road) in Nutmeg Village 472-3275 A30 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 A31 Last day for Disney trip seats . Santlva Te«n Club meets every Thursday, evening at 7:30 The caravan going from Sanibel Island to [Current activities: p.m. For information about meeting place, phone 472-2956 Mickey Mouse are urged to buy their things to do or 472-4242. Club is open to teenagers of Sanibel and m- Disney World in Orlando will leave without tickets at the offices ' of Laughrey and Captiva. '. you next Tuesday if your reservations Holtz, on the corner of Casa Ybel Road and Disney .World trip, sponsored by the Sanibel Junior Sanibel. Volunteer Fire Department: meetings, second aren't in today. This warning was given by Periwinkle Way --the only way to assure a Community Association/Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 a.m. to and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Fire.House, Palm Don Bissell, coordinator of the trip for the definite reservation. 12:30 a.m.. leaving from Sanibel Community House Ridge Road. , Sanibel Community Association: monthly meetings at Sanibel Junior Community Association. Ticket prices are as follows: children Deadline for signing up today. August 20, at Laughrey ond 6:30 p.m.; first Tuesday of each month, Sanibel Community The Sanibel Fire Control Commissioners will meet the Would-be disciples of the. world of ages three to 11, (who must be accompan- Holtz Real Estate office, Casa Ybel Road and Periwinkle second Tuesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. at the new Fire ied by a chaperone), $17.50; ages 12 to 18, House, members and. guests welcome, (dinner, business Way. Prices: Ages 3-11, $17.50. 12-18, $18; adults $18 50 meeting, program)'. House Addition. The public Is invited. - $18; and adults, $18.50. The price includes incl; 12 tickets. Bring sack lunch and money for additional round trip bus fare via TraUways, insur- meals. . ... • . Alcoholics Anonymous - closed meeting at St. Michael ance, and a book of 12 tickets. Sanibel-Captiva American Legion: meeting of members and All Angels Episcopal Church, Periwinkle Way, every Participants are asked to bring a sack the second Tuesday of each month. • Friday night, 8:00 p.m. For information call 332-1300. lunch and bring money for additional food Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club: Regular meetings are held on at the park. The buses will leave from the Regular activities: Captiva Erosion Prevention District: meetings the the third Wednesday of the month at the Community House, second Tuesday of each month, 4:30 p.m., Captiva Civic 8:00 p.m. (November thru ^pril) parking lot of the Community House at Center. 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, and Bingo (Murex), every Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., American Sons of the American Revolution Caloosa Chapter return at about 12:30 a.m. that night. Legion Hall, Sanibel-Captiva Road. Buses carrying Disney World The Lions Club of Sanibel and Captiva meets the first meets second Wednesday of each month. Fort Myers Country Several islanders, including Fritz Stop- and third Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at the Casa Club, 12:00 noon. fans to the fantasyland will peibein, have donated unused , attraction Nature adventures afloat, "Wet Pants," Captain Dick Ybel Resort, (formerly the Island Beach Club), Casa Ybel tickets which will be distributed free to the Frieman, 472-1315. Charter. Road and Gulf Drive. leave the Community House at trip participants. 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August . "Anyone wishing to come with us had. Captiva Civic Association Board of Governors meeting, " Captiva Memorial Library open Saturdays from 9:30 24. "\ :••••. '• ' .'•' • better sign up today," said Bissell, "or first and third. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Captiva Community bland Cinema: they'll have to wait for next year's trip." a.m. to 12:00 noon starting July 10, 1976. Center. . City of Sanibel Council will have regular meetings the At The Earth's Core: Another science fiction film from the Sanibel Public Library open Monday, Wednesday, and first, third, and fifth Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.. City Hall. Special book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. A 4,000 mile adventure to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and the center of the earth, to a world within our world, meetings will, be announced. ___ •• ' ^ ' ' •••/•• W, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. peopled by creatures beyond your wildest' nightmares. ' Sanibel Community Association Board of Directors Rated PG. Friday-Saturday, 20-21 August, 7:15 & 9:00. .meetings every third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., The Man Who Would Be King: Based on the story by BIrding Tours by George Weymooth. Morning and Community House. ' • . ' , afternoon. Reservations made through Bailey's General Rudyard Kipling, one of the most acclaimed and famous Store, 472-1516. . Sanibel City Planning Commission meets every Monday, short stories of all times. It.contains humor, adventure, high at 9:30 a.m., at City Hall. All interested parties are invited to drama, tragedy, truth, honesty and irony. An outstanding BOATSTOP combination seafood platter $5.95 attend and to participate. Special meetings will be cast in an outstanding movie. Rated PG. Sunday-Tuesday, 22-24 August, 7:00 & 9:10. Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce meeting of the announced. • What this doesn't have on it should probably stay right there in the sea. With Board of Directors, second Tuesday of each month at the all of the stuff that it does include, like shrimp, nsh, oysters, et al, you won't be hungry The Outlaw Josey Wales; Stars Clint Eastwood. This Chamber building on Causeway Road, 8:00 p.m. Sanibel-Captiva Motel Association, meeting, third Western action-packed movie takes place in the border LITTLE SHELL again for a week. Perfect for the big appetite or for someone who can't make up Tuesday of each month, 8:00 p.m.. Chamber of Commerce area between Kansas and Missouri immediately following his mind. . Building. . ' • the Civil War. An adventure drama about lawless men in a Natural History Field Trips to Sanibel's wildlife habitats Kiwanis Club: meeting every Wednesday morning at 8:00 lawless land. Rated PG. Wednesday-Saturday, 25-28 August, ISLAND by Richard Beebe, George Campbell. Tuesdays and Thursday 7:00 & 9:00. - by appointment. For reservations call 472-2180. Wednes- a.m., Scotty's Pub, visitors welcome. • . Under Same Management As day's Open Trip; meet at Sanibel Elementary School parking South Seas Sailing Club open to all sailboat owners. For lot, Sanibel-Captiva road at 9:00 AM. Wednesday fee, $4 per membership and meeting information'contact Brian Webb at e person. • 472-1551. LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT Al Anon meets weekly on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. at St. open seven days a week Regular meetings: Michael, and All Angeles Episcopal Church in Sunday school SANIBEL Lunch 12-2:30 Dinner 5-9:30 room in rear of building. Call 472-2491. for information. Captiva Volunteer Fire Department meets every first and third Tuesdays of each mpnth at the Fire House on Gore Captiva Fire Control District Commissioners Meeting, NOW OPEN Road at 7:00 p.m. second Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m., Captiva •UKAMEXICMO - Community Center, Gore Road. Daily (except Mondays) 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. FflHufcjR* I m ••'"•*<*» ) : 1 ft -•'•.'".-. C W&ffm4®$& $#; • •'••fV.' '• O.'v "^K mm • •••. • Every: ^tur<^©A 1 : V.-; •11 :00 A.Mp:2ipo:;:P^:;' * Seectacylar ' ". . •• ''FEATU^IIGI^II: 3Waterf>on#Setti ng V Casual ? f AliilUiSeas ' ' U n usual in^:A|^|ttzing /pin^Cdntihentlr^tnfng i Ffraditipn .'•":• :.' Breakfast-iany-'VKuviA ^I^Ait Eiegdh^Setting . r , *hDihirig Luncheon Items W ]jF^it^l-^G®.^ TPinners - 6:30"-16:00PM: : j Cpn^binaMtibn / '•\ •"v-'Plus:-; Friday & Saturday • August 20 & 21 JackrRogers ~-v-v fBreakfiaft-piincheon Delicious meals for the entire family served seven ...•;•' Alj the charripagrie/ B|etho>|en, Beatles N Breakfast 7i:00-10:00A.M. Iff days a week - breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Relax '.;^7ypu: care'-to dririik^ [Luncheon 1.0:00-7:00 P.M. ; : K;gi|&rB!ues-;:^A; Y x" 9 P.M. til tomorrow over cocktails and 'enjoy .the music of Mike and •; v-f •;; Qf\ Tn^ f*iano.-^-•- Saturday Evening- Susan in our "UPSIDE-DOWN-LOUNGE": Enter- m : ;;v "" Open Seven Days A;Mteek J .*> A Cookout / V :<; ••' "-'X- :^^h^:;'::^^<^^^^>::-\•'••':K.v;.;;':; :::'v'.:;--'v; ' •••-..••••:•. ':::-';.-•,•••' .••.•-.•.. • A32 August 20,1976 ISLANP REPORTER', in time J By Barney Bogue Most fair-sized~ seaboard cities often list only one or two canvas shops. ' Phase iv But within three miles: of the now under construction SeclioiiB * August 2tf, 1976 Sanibel Causeway entrance are three custom canvas "shops, turn- ing out all iiiannef of boat covers, seats, awnings and sail covers. Located just off McGregor Boule- vard, the three shops attest to the growing boating and building activity in the Sanibel area; Just before leaving the cause- &•• way at Punta Rassa, look to the m left and you'll - s The driving force behind. Can- vas Capers is Mrs. EUle: ^ailletr-a woman of bouncy vitality that comes with seaside living and that w belies her "nearly fifty" age. Ellie's husband, Ray, pilots the financial side of the business; The couple moved to the Fort Myers area just three months ago, after operating a canvas shop for eight years in Mystic, the . famous restored whaling port on Connect- icut's southern coast. : ; The white frame building on Announcing the fourth and final phase of SanibeFs the dock at Punta Rassa certainly is a lovely place to work for anyone who loves the water. The m Jmost prestigious bayside residential community. big shutters open all four sides to salt breezes and each has a water If view. Looking past a few crab pots to the; Southeast is Punta Rassa Cove, the porpoise "play pen." Pine Island Sound arid the Only 6 waterfront 2 bedroom apartments left Intercoastal Waterway are seen through the other unscreened openings. The Jaillets expect to produce a variety of Bimini and convertible Pictured above, spoolsfeed a sewing machine ': v ;• :• •; ,-••.•, * boat tops for smaller boats that , ,-, , i_ o i £*. . ^ i OM L^ i .vessels to come alongside for Visit our sales information center today can be txailered right to the shop at Ralph Schaffers canvas shop. Carol Sibbala custom fitted -hatch covers, sail parking area. The deep water below, measures canvas for a "Bqirriama" style covere, and_other work although dock at the door will allow large X \ • realistic Elbe points to the teem- prid discover why discriminatmg buyers boat Canopy. - - f \ mgPunta^ssa public boat ramp as the probable, sburce-of-most of their business. / • iive at Mariner Pointe. /i One mile farther down McGreg- or* we turned off at l*ort Comfort "anii^irove-Jback' to the bridge at H Connie Mack Island. A brightly, 41 painted building over the water at the right, has a roof top sign that simply says "Carol's Canvas I. Shop." "Carol," is 32 year old Carol Sibbald. Speaking to this brown- haired, brown-eyed young woman you have no doubts about her expertise in canvas work, even before you learn of her twelve years experience in this work in this area. \ The commodious shop appears to have been built for a hah* dozen cutters and seamstresses: Not so, says Carol; she does it all. The big built-in work-tables surrounding the industrial sewing machines Mariner Pointe Condominium give her the elbow room to do the 960 Sextant Drive Sanibel Island, Fla. Phone (813) 472-4383 % continued on 6-B Visit our on-site sales center on Causeway Road at San Carlos Bay. PHOTOS BY PETER LARSON graphts \ •i KT HA •; :••:.-I B2 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B3 A Public Service from New team twists Lions tail OHLOfiF TRW£L A familiar axiom in major league sports The Police scheduled a rematch with the By Capt. Duke Sells Sanibel pier fishermen, and vice versa, have is that all expansion teams lose. Some may brash young newcomers Wednesday even- Charter Skiff "Whee Three" reached this desk and I hear there have been- mature into powerful contenders in later ing, and a game was tentatively set Captiva Island, Fla. harsh words and sinkers passed. years, but that first season is a tax between Mariner Pointe and the Kiwanians tidechart There is no City ordinance prohibiting boat deduction. for Saturday at 6:00 p.m., ' ••' Serious afternoon rains are putting a distance from docks that I know of, but it The Sanibel-Captiva summer Softball The Firemen remained idle all week, but' damper on the local sports, but fishing seems to me a matter of courtesy between series may not be the big leagues, but a they will meet the Lions at 1:00 p.m. fellow fishermen. . new team has surfaced in the men's Saturday. august continues to be good. There are lots of big : division that is defying all the odds. seatrout now in the passes and a live bait such If you are bothered unduly by a boat, it is a In their inaugural game last Thursday, The Lions won. easily over the Legion ^ Day Date simple matter to get the number and report it Mariner Pointe tidily disposed of the. Friday, and the Police- followed Sunday as pinfish is turning the trick. \ ; with a 13-9 victory over the Legion. Fri. 20 8:30 AM H 1:54 AM L 11:42 PM H 13 PML There will be some good action at the grass to the marine/patrol and let them handle the second place Lions with a 10 run lead. Sat. 21 9t30 AM H 3:18 AM L 02 PML edges on the popular Trout Tout in such colors fellow. ••.":' . .... Two days later the Cinderella squad An eighth inning run by the Executive Sun. Every sport is going to nave its slobs, : crushed the Police Department 12-6 to end Service Eskimos broke a tie game and gave 22 12:11 AM H 4:28 AM L 10:27 AM H 41 PM L as yellow and white. These little•./Touts are their first week in second place behind the the team a win over the league leading Mon. 23 12:36 AM H 5:22 AM L 11 16AMH 14 PML also a choice, lure for any of the local fishes, whether he be on a dock or boat, so if the shoe Fire Department. Lions Ladies last Wednesday. Tues. 24 12:57 AM H 6:12 AM L 12 01 PMH 45 PML especially when tipped with a piece of Shrimp. fits, you know what you can do with it. Good Wed. 25 U15JAMH 7:02 AM L 12-47 PMH 11 PML Last week I saw plenty of big snook along fishing, Capt. Sells. Thurs. 26 1:33 (AM H 39 PML the Oaptiva rock groins and at the long rock, 7:47 AM L 1:33 PM H : Bold Face denotes strong tides point jutting out at Blind Pass./ 7. I highly suspect these fish are feeding on the moon at ebb tide which is about the only sports & outdoors time I could catch one last year, Good live bait or snook killer jig should produce enough for the skillet. Tarpon still are hanging around the causeway, and many are still in Boca Grande Festival to host boat races Pass, even though it is getting late in the season. These fish will be around till the cold Both motorized and wind-blown boaters begin at noon and will continue until the weather drives them out. will get a chance to show their stuff this race begins. A spectator area will be set up It is also getting high time for the fall run of weekend during the Fort Myers Beach at Bay Beach, a condominium development cobia travelling south for the winter. Seems to Chamber of Commerce's Family Fun adjacent to the marina. be these fish have snowbird habits as they Festival. Greg Potts of Aquatronics Marine on The four-day extravaganza, which began Sanibel was planning to race his hydro- seek warmer climes. yesterday, features a boardboat race on plane with a new motor, but the special . Skip Purdy of Real Eel sporting goods on Sunday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 engine did not arrive in time. Bill Hughes Sanibel and Lou Fodor of Southern Distrib- p.m., a Caloosahatchee Marching and and Chodie Maxie of the Maxie-Hughes utors scored well this week with grouper off Chowder Society's (CMCS) Sunworship- Ttacing Team based on the islands are Redfishi- Pass, but these_ rocks, are very Captain Duke Sells per's Race off the Beach beginning at 10:00 expected to compete. WITH scattered and it takes a lot of hunting. a.m. on Saturday, and a Gulf Coast Power The Family Fun Festival also features an Squadron race behind the Fishtail Marina" old-fashioned political rally today at 5:00 Some disturbing reports of boats harassing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. p.m. at the county park on Fort Myers SOUtHWIND The boardboat race will feature all Beach, a dance tonight at 9:00 p.m. at St. Call Anytime Charters -Lessons - Rentals Fishing Out-Island Trips - classes. The course will be laid out in the Raphael's, a fishing derby for kids under 12-; Oldest Sailing School on Sanibel Sightseeing Skiing 1976 FREEDOM Gulf in front of the Pelican Hotel. tomorrow on the fishing pier, a golf 472-2531 The larger sailboats will cross1 the tournament at Bay Beach Golf Club sunfish Shelling Trips to Cabbage Key CRUISER from Southwind, Inc. starting line in the CMCS rice at 10:00 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, a daysailers Box 271, Sanibel Island Charles Creagh landed a month of meals last Thursday evening when a.m. Saturday and head down the Beach on cruising auxiliaries 33957 dSPREY CHARTERS he caught a 56 pound grouper, a 20 pound snook, and a 12 pound a triangular course. # continued on 4-B inquire about our discount weekly rentals snook under the Sanibel Causeway. Creagh works at Sanibel Marina. Time trials for Sunday's power boat race 22 foot fully equipped MAKO FISHING SIGHTSEEING SHELLING with LIVE & FROZEN BAIT , . • Captain Alex Payne . Mechanic On Duty Trips to Cabbage Key 800 E. Gulf Drive SMITTV'S Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Phone: 472-2913 REAL EEL • 2150 LIBERTY LIVE FULL CABIN CRUISER • MARINE HEAD e See me SERVICE • DEEP FOAM SLEEPING • FULL GALLEY EDUCATED SHRIMP 75 A DOZ. FOR FAMILY OF 3 or 4 • 130HP VOLVO for fishing tackle • FULL CANVAS INCL. • OVER30MPH & tennis rentals! Captain Baughn Holloway CAMPER BACK SETUP • 40 GAL. TANK SKIP PURDY Complete Tune-ups & brake jobs (incl. Disc) South Seas Plantation U.S.C.G. Approved OUR PRICE $6988 COMPLETE GAMES .472-2674 Large stock of replacement parts- Oaptiva Island Phone: 472-2802 • BANK FINANCING • TRADES WELCOME! SPORTING GOODS ICE alternators, water pumps, starters, etc. tween waters marina Tires for most cars Ffshing & Shelling Rental: Boats & FT. MYERS TENNIS & GOLF EQUIPMENT Super San bel Sailing Guides Available Motors - Rod & Reel 5401 So. Cleveland RAFTS-BEACH TOWELS-BAIT " UNITED PT. CHARLOTTE CASTING NETS-SPEARGUNS-TIPS & BANDS Car Rental Guy McRae. Mgr. - Captiva Island 472-1784 690USHwy.41 . MEN'S SWIM TRUNKS-FILM-SUNTAN LOTIONS-MASKS, FINS. SNORKLES MARTS Charlotte Harbor RODS. REELS & FISHING TACKLE-ISLAND'S ONLY SCUBA AIR STATION 24 Hour Wrecker Service - 472-2012 Sanibel Shopping Center AH Your Fishing Needs - Bait, Tackle, etc. SCUBA RENTALS-TENNIS-WATER SKIES-RACKETS RESTRUNG Sat. & Sun. til 6PM Nights & Sundays Call 472-1448 [near Bailey's] Sanibel Center Bldg., Periwinkle & Casa Ybel Road Periwinkle Fishing-Shelling Boat Ramp Fishing .,--.-, •'••-•• Shelling "Guides . Wet & Dry Storage New Model Luncheon Trips to Cabbage Key ; W#%PI • 1/2 day deep sea fishing near the Sanibel BOB SABATINO TARPON BAY Boston Whaler Lighthouse. No sea sickness. Everybody catches fish. Two trips a day, Vi day charters MARINA seven days a week. Start 9:00 A.M. return 12:00 Noon. Start 1:00 P.M. ph. 472-1451 . 15 SPORT 15 yrs. Guide Service complete marina service return 4:00 P.M. $3.00 per person, children same price. Rods and reels on Sanibel-Captlva Waters "Canoe Trail 472-1323 Boats for Rent WE RENT AQUACAT'S, HOBIE'S, SUNFISH Canoe Rentals Bait & Tackle rented $2.00, or bring your ownV '•-. Capt. Stan Lumm is located at Old Wooden Bridge, Fort Myers Beach GULF & BACK COUNTRY FISH FINDER BIRD TOURS Join Us for . Snook •xTarppn* Redfish S3KADIO. SHELLING Sightseeing & Luncheon Also Special Shark Trips V4 ENGINE SIGHTSEEING DIVE TRIPS p Cruises on "SANI-BELLE' CAPT. DOUfi FISCHER ft Luxurious 45'Twin Screw Fully Equipped Houseboat SPORTFISHING ON THE Wfee SMee \ '8 "EIRayador" Capt. Duke Sells SNOOK TARPON REDFISH TROUT I 24 foot fully equipped Aquasport. All tackle provided. WIQIT * Unique Little Shell Island Sailing from South Seas Plantation in Captiva. : CHARTER SKIFF has just arrived at We have room for you, we haven't turned anybody away since V 131 I .Beautiful Cabbage Key Early Reservations Suggested : , Nrgh>Ch"arf or* for Snook and Tarpon Christmas. No need for reservations, no phone, just be here a little be- Capt. Doug Fischer . (Fly - Plug or Spin Casting) NICHOLS Refreshments • % day -all day • 4 to 8 Persons South Seas Plantation fore starting time, and bring a little of that green folding stuff. Usual bait Captiva, Florida 33924 SAILING FROM Res. Rt. 5, Box 21G ARINE - Call: Capt, Chic Kennedy Tel: 813^472-1551 furnished. Treat the family to a fishing trip soon. Captivcrlsldhd, Fla. Ft. Myers. Fl. or nibel Marina 472-4087 Phone 4ftl -4895 if) 813/472-2332 860 Twelfth Ave. So. 813-642-?304 NOTICE: NO DRUNKS OR CON-ARTISTS ON THE JOY VAN. ssssssssssssssssS Naples, Flo. 33940 813-649-4242 ^Jy-,1 vV^y,*. i- -', B4 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20,1976 B5 COME SEE... Regattadrawss ix Derby discussion set Southwest Florida's finest selection of A bare bones turn out of six boats greeted the start of Plans for the second «nnn«l Island Open the South Seas Sailing Club's Boardboat Regatta Sunday. Fishing Derby will be discussed at a RATTAN and PATIO FURNITURE Danny Springer bested a field of four Sunfish sailors in ' meeting on Wednesday, August 25, at Casa good wind to take home a trophy. Fred Comlossy took Ybel Resort on Gulf Drive. second in the Sunfish class, with Jim Fleming placing The meeting is open to the public. It will third. begin at 7:30 p.m. With just two boats left to make up the mixed class, the The first Island Open Fishing Derby was wind was gone out of that race. But Eric Olsen provided held in May and June of this year. The the most excitement of the day when he sailed his Cyclone six-week contest featured valuable prizes OPENING to victory over ~a~Liaser.._The Cyclone- is regarded as a ,—for snook, redfish, trout and cobia anglers. sturdy boat, but not as fast'as a Laser. .__ _•.. ••— r ' The sponsors and' organizers of the CELEBRATION • tournament, including the ISLAND RE- PORTER, the SouthWest Anglers Club of Florida [SWAC], and the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce will be at the Come in and register for one of the three clocks Squadron sets sail meeting to listen to suggestions for . («ach a $30 value) we will be giving away. improving the contest." Registration ends August 27, 1976, so hurry. You For more information about the derby or need not be present to win. -.;' Eleven boats carrying 44 members and upcoming meeting phone Don Whitehead guests of the Sanibel-'Captiya Power Squadron at the ISLAND REPORTER, 472-1587. In addition, we'll be giving away 50 Brass Name A CMCS competitor steers for the committee boat and the assembled in Pine Island Sound near the Plates (one per .family, please) completely entrance to the Shell Harbor Canal Saturday engraved as you want it. (Please allow time for RATTAN by... PATIO FURNITURE by... starting line in a recent event. CMCS sailors will be^ racing again at the start of the Squadron's third cruise of delivery.) This is a. regular $3.95' item 7but Saturday, August 21, off Fort Myers Beach. The the year. additional narneplates will be available for only FICK'S REED MEDALLION Last YMCA lessons Sunworshippers race is part of the Family Fun Festival at the Led by Bob Dehlgren in the Zig-Zag, the The final lessons of the Y.M.C.A. $2; 95 (also engraved). CLARK CASUAL MOLLA Beach. ' fleet headed across San Carlos Bay and up the pre-school swim class and the youth Calposahatchee River to the Fort Myers Yacht progressive swim class were held this HELP US CELEBRATE WHITECRAFT TROPITONE Basin. morning. The series of summer classes Planned and organized by Bruce King, the included .the swimming instructions as well OUROPENINC! •••••..••'.. Festival to Host boat races as arts and crafts, and gymnastics. cruise represented a joint effort between the According to Thurston Martin, director of the highlights of the festival, Las Vegas local Power Squadron and the Cape Coral of the Y.M.C.A., classes will resume in • fromS-B Night, will run from 7:00 p.m. to midnight Squadron. Twenty-two Cape Coral boats the fall, hopefully with an expanded list of tennis tourney Saturday at 8:30 a.m., also Saturday at the. Holiday Inn Trav-L Park preceded the island fleet to the Yacht Basin. offerings. , . 5524 South Cleveland, Ft. Myers 939-0151 at Bay Beach, and a sand sculpture contest on San Carlos Boulevard.. After docking, the boaters walked to a The Sanibel Junior Community Associa- Shirley's 3100 N. Tamiami Trail. Naples 261-4840 on the beach from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on nearby restaurant, the Levee, where they tion sponsored the "Y" classes on the Saturday. . On Sunday, shoestring boat builders will enjoyed lunch and a sing-a-long with the islands. Martin said he wished to thank the Clock Shop Saturday's activities also include a sun- try to "Beat the Bullet." The Bullet is a "Levee.' Ragtime Band." Some 129 people Board of the Sanibel Community Associa- worshippers' contest on the beach at 11:00 sailboat built for under $60. The Bay Beach tion and the management of the Casa Ybel a.m. to determine "crazy things,'' such as tennis tournament will conclude Sunday, participated, in the cruise. ^ Resort for allowing them to use their Baywind Plaza who possesses the-bluest eyes. and the festival ends with a dinner from Previous Power Squadron cruises visited facilities. . 2402 Palm Ridge Rd., Sanibel Port Comfort Marina Both the V.F.W. and the American 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the American Waterways Marina and South Seas Plantation, Martin said that anyone having any Open 10 to 5 Legion plan dinners Saturday evening. One Legion. The Squadron plans a cruise every other suggestions for fall classes should contact month. him at 936-7666. . . the FULL SERVICE Butler's Crafts-n-Yarns . 1940 Suwannee (just off Cleveland Ave.) Sail & Powerboat Center 936,-8794 All the hard to find yarns. HOW Crewel, canvas, needlepoint & rugs. 2947 HANSON ST. ; , Binding, Framing, PiHows. • Bait & Tackle MON.-FRI. 7:30-5 • Beach SAT. 8-NOON Sanibel Marina, Inc. SipmcK Accessories 332-1595 FREE PARKING welcomes you to our service at "Bait and Tackle Shop" • Cold Drinks INDUSTRIAL 359 PERIWINKLE WAY & Beer sunrise 6:30 am to 6:00 pm (Lighthouse end of the Island) PHONE: 472-9954 HARDWARE everything for your boating and fishing pleasure • Live & Frozen gas - diesel - bait & tackle - charts - dockage Bait MARINE • supplies - refreshments & COLD BEER The Closest qualified mechanic on duty announces the NEW • Hot CB Channel 13 monitored "Bait& Tackle" 1977 MACH WHEN IT COMES TO TOOLS, Your Chain & Cable Shop to the Sandwiches OPEN FISHERMAN Sport Fishing aboard the "Lucky Lady" • FreeTide WE INVITE YOU TO Headquarters with Capt. Ted Cole Public Fishing Pier. now on display charts BROWZE AMONG THESE See QUALITY BRANDS We swag cable to The biggest 21 footer Periwinkle Way at on-the-water. N. Yachtsman Dr. AT OUR TOOL CENTER! your requirements Positive" Foam Floatation Fish Box Seat Cockpit Lights 472-2723 BRI-CAINE 2 Bait Wells / . 2 Fish Boxes Bow Rail AMES Self Bailing Cockpit THERE'S ALWAYS A MAKO BOAT da'b Own SimWui 12 Month Warranty BLACK & DECKER THIS IS THE PLACE... Navigation Lights SHOW AT MOSS MARINA CHANNEL-LOCK DICK AND DAVE TO SERVE YOU - THAT HAS MORE OF Complete with new HOMELITE with a combined 26 years of boating experience; Dick Full line on display f For First Aid. and Minor Relief of - Discomfort Caused by. Beautz and Manager Dave Bliley can be relied upon. : 135 H.P.Chrysler Exposure to the Son's Rays. ' , :t: ' LUFKIN EVERYTHING. o A • For Minor Burns and Bruises, Cuts, etc. MASTER LOCKS outboard motor, all Retail Introductory • For Relief of Minor Soreness'Due to Bites of Non-Poisonous MARSHALLTOWN rigged and ready Insects, Bees, Gnats, Mosquitoes, Chiggers, No-See-Ums, etc. $7,495 SPECIAL- NICHOLSON for the water. $5,796 Contains: 30 percent Pure Tropical Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamins i PLUMB A-E, Panthe.gol (Vitamin B-5) and Benzocaine. • PORTER I Available at: B-Hive, The Reel Eel, Ship's Store at the Plantation, 'Tween Waters Marina, Blind Pass Marina, • RIGID Port Comf oil Tennis Anyone?, Periwinkle Trailer Park Store, Island Store on Captiva. • • • ' . • . i S-K WAYNE Marina MAR-TAN® BEAIJTO-TAN® B RICA IN E^ HARBOR CT. OFF THIRD ST. On McGregor 1 Mile from Causeway 481-3000 C JQM P A N Y: ^ FTMYERS BEACH, FLA. 463-6137 A stitch in time ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B7 But mostly the photographs are • froml-B of boats, boats and more boats: an A stitch in time jobs, smartly. Rolls of canvas and open Boston Whaler fitted out bleaches and commerical mildew plus a part time employee, still do vinyls are racked over one of the with collapsible frame and top and > from 6-B side curtains to make a comfort- removers as being "real destroy- plenty of boat work. There are work tables (18 feet and 25 feet are okay and Lysol is very good ers." She doesn't hesitate to name always a couple of trailered boats long). A wall-mounted peg board able camper; a racing hydroplane with smaller-than-average seats for protecting canvas from mil- these products by name or num- in the yard awaiting new tops or contains* all manner of special dew. But Carol speaks out against ber, as some of the most popular sun covers. But the trend at the tools. Bright florescent Lights to accommodate the smaller-than- brands are identified. Shaffer shop seems to be toward and air conditioning complete the average size driver. A little farther down McGreg- residential custom canvas work. picture of efficiency. Carol says the canvas business or, before you reach Miner's Ralph, trim and energetic, has Carol says that custom canvas is good. Business might not be Plaza, is Ralph Shaffer's highway been doing canvas work in this work is becoming a "lost art," like quite as good, however, if more sign pointing to his shop on area since 1969. He points out sailmaking. Few people\ today boat owners knew how to take . Hibiscus. The entranced shaded that canvas is no longer the most have the patience to learn, f better care of their canvas. with a brightest of blue canopy popular material, making "canvas A Score or more of photo- On one canvas top, in for re- fitted with scalloped and white shop" a misnomer of sorts. Some graphs, mounted on one wall placement, the seams were green trimmed valance and hung with vinyls are more mildew resistant; An elaborate blue panel, offer a good cross-section with mildew. When Carol pried fat Nylon tassels. It makes one some are clearly transparent for the stainless steel snaps open, a canopy graces the of what "custom" canvas work is think of luxurious swimming pool window panels; and Acrilan all aabouta . A red fire truck from quarter teaspoon of solid salts fell settings, and maybe that's the comes in the brightest and bold- workshop of Ralph ™ °° . . ., . • . . nf out of the fittings. est of colors but will not fade. __.j ^ T i, „ •• Sanibel is seen in the center of idea, seeing as how Ralph does a and Meriam Shaffer. According to Carol, canvas lot of that, kind of work: awnings; \ This brings a touch of color to sail the display; Carol stitched and should be rinsed with fresh water covers, or pool awnings. (Shaffer fitted hose bed covers for Sani- Ray and Ellie Jaillet operate pool enclosures; privacy screens; after every trip. Fittings and decorative valances; roller cur- recently completed a pool awning bels three trucks last fall. Ano- snaps should be wiped occasion- their shop at the old ferry office that was fifty feet long).- ther photo shows a dozen motor- tains; and more/There are many ally with Vaseline. Detergents at Punta Rassa. Shaffer creations on Periwinkle When it comes to canvas shops cycles covered in bright yellow and canvas people, it would seem vinyl rain covers at Fort Myers % continued on next page Way, Gulf Drive, and other island Araba Shrine. locations. that islanders have more than Shaffer and his wife Meriam, their fair share— close at hand. If its too hot on the beach come to TUTTLES Sanibel seahorse shell shop Introducing: Cheap Jeans for" Her! $7.50 per pair while they last. Beautiful Pastel colors of green, red & blue. Also: Cheap Jeans, Jackets, Gouchos & Shorts in Denim. Regularly prjced. Originals /The Shell Place" CERAM I C S on 1h€ Sanibel Island classes - decorator pieces iPeriwinkle Place . Monday through Saturday; 10 to 5 greenware - supplies Lighthouse end of Sanibel Island Women's shirts by: Ives St. Laurent, Givenchy & Christian Dior ^. 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Punta Ybel Plaza Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sanibel Tues.-Sat. 9-4. Wed. & Frl. Eves. 7-10 GONE SHELLING MONDAY Gulf front Condomin iums, island winds COIFFURES -com can cover all System Gives... Owner: MARION MELVIN T HARDLY Operator: JEANNE MELVIN Ph. 472-2591 the condominiums PEACEOF GETTHEMNOMORE'' THE LATEST on Sanibel and MIND HAIRSTYLES Captiva in Here is the first documented survey of Gulf front BOTH MEN & WOMEN one stop. Condominiums on Sanibel. (t tells what's available, In The Island Fair Shopping Center Across from the New Library the present inventory, prospects for the future, the Priscilla Murphy 9-5 TUESDAY-SATURDAY has listings in most of the EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT condominium projects on t appreciation factor, price and set-back comparisons, Islands. With our help you can compare 96% of the and many other facts to help you evaluate the market. available selection before you ever-make an on-site inspection. You can choose the type of Safe inthe knowledge that you'v0 done everything structure you prefer; you you possibly can to protect yourself and your family, Nutmeg Village Condominiums can select from fishing or shelling locations or both; your home or business from intruders, vandals, you can pick the amenities you desire; you can designate burglars and fire, all day every day, even when you're 2777 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 your price range; and then you can get down to serious looking while you're still fresh as a daisy instead of not around, you can now relaxand enjoy life as it was Telephone [813] 472-' shell net freshly dazed. meant to be. If not - Call for details on our peace of ISLAND ART For free information about Sanibel and Captiva Islands, write or call: mind security plan... it'll put you at ease. PAINTINGS Please send booklet "You can't hardly get them no more.' SHELL CREATIONS iscilla UHu&phy Peace of mind courtesy of Pro-corn Name Realty, Inc. What a wonderful feeling. Address Stanley E. Johnson, Jr., President SHELLS-f ORALS-SHELL CANDLES Sheila B. Snell, Vice President 472-3311 ' SANIBEL ISLAND . and associates ' r:*Y stnto ISLAND SHOPPING CENTER •MAIN OFFICE •BRANCH OFFICE on Periwinkle Way, just off causeway Adjacent to Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 57 Causeway Road •' ZiD ••'• mREALTOR ,' ,| Sanlbel's most prestigious condominiums 472-1702 Sanibel Island; Florida 33957 Sanibel Island 33957 472-1511 472-4121 P.O. Box 92 A generation plus of islands experience "- r > '' r '•\._ *3Ui*iSB»eMbM« B8 ^August?20;a$76v ,r. la^WDREPORTER ISLAND REPORTER Augiis^O, 1976 B9 DAVIDH. HERZOG (dONSTRUCTION ..'••.; General Contractor T Class B, D. E. & F , Residential & Commercial No Entries ; v Ray_Fenion soothes his ' specializing in frame construction designing & building custom homes for 28 years Two-year old sheller scores Class C ^sh~y daughter, Liza, 1st - Sara Workman, 14 who clutches the 2nd - Gigi Deutsch, 13 winners in the Kids Shellcraft Class B Best; In Age Group: William Douglas Smith trophy she won for Competition are: No Entries i best entry in the under six age group. UNDER SIX YEARS: Class C coptro Class A - l.st - Robin Kessfer, 6 1st - Ava Purdy, 5 2nd - Christi Mendoza, 7 2nd - Krista Hatcher, 5 •Grown-up shell collectors may order 3rd - Joy Elaine Dougherty, 3 Class D, E, & F their lives around the month of March and Honorable Mention - Ozzie Fischer, 4 No Entries the Sanibel Shell Fair, but younger Honorable Mention - Justin Thompson, 5 Class A General Contractor / Licensed-Bonded-Insured conchologists :are circling August on their Best in Age Group: Lee Kair calendars. \ Class B- • No. 2 Baywind Plaza (2402 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, Florida) Phone 472-1423 (Eves. 481-1522) That's when the Black Pearl Crafts Shop No Entries. 9 TO 11 YEAR GROUP • continued Class A on Sanibel -sponsors the Kids Shellcraft Class C Competition. V . 1st - Peter Harre, 10 • on next page 1st - Liza Fenton & Michael Workman, 5 2nd - Timmy Workman, 11 The first competition ended last Friday 2nd - Franz Bauer, 5 . 3rd - Janeen Hardy, 10 and with 66 entries from islanders 14 years 3rd - Eric Potts, 4 H.M. - Janeen Hardy, 10 Four of the first place Private label old and younger, the organizers are calling H.M. - Jeanette Murphy, 5 it a success and plan to make it an annual H.M. - Lance Hennessey, 4: Class B winners were (left to Tobacco and Pipes: TOBACCO event. ' H.M. - Tali Bauer, 3 No Entries Elsie Malone, one of the contest right) Peter Harre, , Four judges, Elsie Malone, City Council- H.M. - Jennifer-Workman, 4 Ava Purdy, Jason • Dunhill man Zee Butler, Bette Parke and Betty H.M. - Sharon Hennessey, 3, Class C fudges, looks over some of the e Chartan Puff, selected winners from six categories H.M. - Robbie Alberts, 4 1st- Jill Kessler, 9 Entries. Leanos, and Susy « Jobey 2nd-Will Workman, 10 including animals and people; cars, planes, Class D Corace. u BBS boats, bikes and cycles; pictures and 3rd - Katie Foss, 9 abbey Magazines, Out- 1st - Robbie Alberts, 4 H.M. - Katie Foss e Hilton of-Town News- plaques; flowers and paperweights; Christ- 2nd - Lance Hennessey, 4 e Abbey tobacco papers, Paper- mas decorations; and shell collections. 3rd - Zachary Fischer, 2 Class D back Books, Entries in' each category were divided 1st - Suzy Corace, 10 & news Cards - Forget into four age groups, with ribbons going to Class E 2nd - Jennifer Bush, 10 Me Not line, first, second, third and honorable mention 1st - Jason Leanos, 4 Sundries foe your Smoking N««4s. 2nd - Ava Purdy, 5 Contemporary winners. Trophies were also awarded for. Class E No Entries Cards, Wrapping the best shell creation in each of the four age groups. . Class F Paper & Gift 1st - Jason Leanos, 4 No. 4 P»rhwinkl« PI Bows, Candy, .ElsieMalone also awarded specimen Class F 2875 Ptrimnkl* W»y shells for three of her favorite creations. Stnikd IsiMrf. Floridi 33957 Gum, Imported Best In Age Group: Liza Fenton 1st - Liz Harre, 11 and Domestic Ava Purdy was given a Junonia, Liz Harre 2nd - Suzy Corace, 10 Tobacco took home a Leafy Jewel Box, and Christi 6 TO 8 YEAR GROUP: Mendoza won a Cypraea Cervus. Class A Best in Age Group: Liz Harre' and Cigars. 1st - Lee Kair, 7 2nd - Jerolyn Hardy, 6 , 12 TO 14 YEAR GROUP: 3rd - Susan Crouse, 8 Class A continued on next page H.M. - Lee Kair, 7 1st - WilliorrvDouglas Smith, 12 H.M. - Jerolyn Hardy, 6. 2nd - Andre Lenders, 12. BABYSITTER REGISTER ISLAND PRINTING CENTRE AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, ISLAND REPORTER The Island's Most Complete Printing Service Island Pool IS PROVIDING THIS REGISTER OF BABYSITTERS Since 1885 LIGHT, AIRY, BAMBOO Along With A Full Range of Office Barbara Stokes - 472-2965 (anytime) & Stationery Supplies m Christ Stokes - 472-2965 (after 5:00 and weekends) • •. & Lawn Supply Brett Vartdal-472-1267 Mailing Address Labels . Mary Payne - 472-2913 (anytime in my own home). ...by LANE!! Laurie Kearns - 472-1696 (weekends). • Dorothy Pate - 472-2537 (daytime and some evenings) LegalsPads "There'.s No Place Like Home" Janice Price - 472-1054 (after 2:00 p.m. and on For all your Pool, Lawn weekends) Desk Pads . v Roxane Costanzo -. 472-1206 (after 6:00 p.m. and on .ACCENTS OF CANE AND weekends). LEGALS LEGALS LE Shellee Joffe -472-3152 (anytime) i ^^ 1 Annual August and Garden needs. Liz Harris - 472-3495 (weekdays after 2:00 & weekends) Jim and Beryl Gough BEVELED GLASS TOPS. Jennie Johnson -472-4239 (anytime). NOTICE OF INTENTION Sheila Adams - 472-2648 (anytime except Sun.) ^V|^ Island Printing Centre , TO REGISTER , FICTITIOUS NAME Connie Heinsteln - 472-4007 (anytime) 1223 Periwinkle Way Ms. Gloria Johnson - 472-4587 (anytime at my home) Jl|^ 455 Periwinkle Way ll P£ow The undersigned does hereby certify that they are conduct- a^\ Sanibel Island, ing a cleaning and house- ANYONE WISHING TO BE REGISTERED SHOULD keeping service business at (behind Scott/s Pub) CALL 472-1587 Sanibel, Florida, under the W Florida 33957 fictitious name of Santiva 472-4505 (In providing this service. ISLAND REPORTER assumes 1 Phone:472-4437 ' Housekeeping Services and 1 • " • •. • no responsibility vis-a-vis those who use it.) ii • . that said firm is composed of the following persons whose names and places of resi- dences are as follows: Char- EG ALS LEGALS LE( les E. Moser, 1214 Gulf Drive, Sanibel, Fla., Dorothy A. Mos- er; 1214 Gulf Drive, Sanibel, PUBLIC HEARING Fla., Robert R. Truax, 2030 SANIBEL PLANNING Cottage Street, Fort Myers, COMMISSION YOUR CHOICE Fla. Ownership of Santiva CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA Housekeeping Services is as INTERIOR DESIGNS follows: Charles E.Moser 33 1-3 percent, Dorothy A. Moser The Sanibel Planning Commis- CONSULT OUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN STAFF 33 1-3. percent, Robert R. sion will hold a public hearing Truax 33 1-3 percent. on , Friday, September 3, ! 4' 1976, at 9:15 a.m., in Council. Chambers, City Hall, to hear a HollandT. "Salley, ASID* It is our intention to apply to request by Donald Lee Sickler Robert W. Coxey, ASID* the Clerk of the Circuit Court Associates for Castlewood in and for Lee County, Florida Associates, owners, for main- James-A. Veldhouse, ASID* "Royal Colony" tables by Lane® •to register the said name of tenance dredging of an exist- John D. Kempfer score big with lovers of the light, airy Santiva Housekeeping Ser- ing boat canal located on vices under the provisions of Lighthouse Point Property look that makes a room more spacious. Section 865.09, Florida Sta- (tract or parcel of land lying *Members of American Society of Faux bamboo, cane accented, is happily tutes, 1963. in Section 21, Township . 46 Interior Designers South, Range 23 East, Sanibel married to beveled glass tops. Each table is Witness our hands, this. 6th Island, Lee County, Florida). available in antique white or yellow finishes. day of August, 1976. Charles E. Moser, Dorothy A. Moser, Visit our Naples Showroom which displays a Cocktail Table and End Table similar to illustration". Robert R. Truax. Said hearing is in compliance large collection of the finest quality furniture, with Section 4.6.4 of Sanibel's lamps, bedding, and accessories to tastefully OPEN MON-SAT 9 AM to 6 PM .Sworn to and subscribed to by Comprehensive Land Use Plan complete interiors for your Florida life style. •Charles E. Moser, Dorothy A. adopted by the Sanibel City USE HAVEftTY'S REVOLVING CHARGE OR Moser, and . Robert R. Truax Council through Ordinance before me this 6th day of 76-21 on July 19, 1976. August, A.D. 1976. • 'Phyllis Dutton ATTEST: Sam Shannon, - Notary Public Secretary ii HI sriii.ii.** HAVERTY'S 5612 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL 936-2229 Sanibel Planning Commission f 8-13,8-20.8-27,9^3 :i50 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH NAPLES. FLORIDA 33940 .8-20 TELEPHONE 813-261-7464 I B10 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER jTHE STITCHERY ISLA3VD REPORTER August 20;i976 Bll GARDEN" 1223 Periwinkle behind Scotty's Pub Come and see the beautiful line of Stitch & Zip Pillows created by world famous needlepoint designer Alice Peterson. Completely fabric- ated - no additional sewing or expensive finishing required. (start something and watch it grow) 1472-4716 Mon. -Sat.VO a.m. to 6 p.m. Three of the four trophy winners for Best in Age Group were (left to right) William from9- B Douglas Smith, 12; Liz Harre, 11; and Lee Kair, 7. Help Keep Our Designed Plaques A charming addition to any decor. See our 3BEAR1 Island's Clean complete selection today. with a clean performing automobile Sanibel Tune-up & Service Center Card 'n Party Shoppe Tune Up Specialists 1626 Periwinkle Way Front End Alignment Complete Brake Service "MACAW" Mon.-Sat.10-5 #472-2995 Complete Car Inspection Complete Custom Building 1 Certified Licensed Mechanic & Remodeling f 1 215 Periwinkle Way 472-1 878 Size No Problem / Free Job Estimates When you care enough to, send the very best Bill Estep Ron Estep Evenings Call: 997-5228 h I 4 1111 mp• m JWM• • MLImHi i mmil i , ' SALSLEGALSLEG A new vacation concept called Interval Ownership PUBLIC HEARING SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION CltY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA Financing at Sanibel Beach Club The Sanibel Planning Commis- Put very simply, interval ownership is owning your beachfront, Example: On* unlt-wook, Summ«riim*. \. sion will hold a public hearing > - z on iFriday, September 3, fully-furnished and equipped vacation home part-tfme. You own just the price: $1,500. ,; , . \, Monthly poymwft $62s 1976, at 9:45 a.m. in Council amount of time you can profitably and pleasurably use. And you own it! Downpayment: >1$0._ _,,:;; ; Totat of poywents: -$ Chambers, City Hall, to hear a You receive a Warranty Deed with title insurance. Interval Ownership is s { request by Allen G. Ten Am<»i«tto be financed: $t,350.* - / Bnon<« Chorgo: $13a. not time sharing7 it is ownership. Broek, Executive Vice Presi-. Number of payments: 24 monthly (two y0ors} Deferred payment: $1,638. dent. Mariner Properties, Inc. Interest Rote: 9'/a% Simple J / / . ;\\ to perform maintenance dred- Interval Ownership is available on Sanibel Island at Sanibel Beach Club, ging in the main Shell Harbor contemporary iri the tradition of good taste canal adjacent to the Mariner and it's ideal for families. It's a money saver. It's a permanent reservation Pointe and Tennisplace boat guarantee. It is maintenance and worry-free. And Interval Ownership at docks (Section 20, Township Sanibel Beach Club will provide you and your family with the happiest ThayerCoggin • Founders • Dux • Directional Flair • and many.more 46 South, Range 23 East, More information Sanibel, Lee County, Florida): hassle-free holidays you ever dreamed of. All this for just $1,500. And you pay that amount just once. Then the apartment is yours forever. Said hearing is in compliance" What's more there's great financing available! The total purchase can be residential with Section 4.6.4 of Sanibel's Sanibel Beach Club business Comprehensive Land Use Plan made with just 10 percent down and low monthly payments spread out 626 Nerita Street ^INTERIORS adopted by the Sanibel City for as long as 5 years. See the following finance example. Then drop by Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Council through Ordinance to see your new beachfront vacation home or call us at 472-1545 for .76-21 on July 19, 1976. additional information. . . Name 3324 Cleveland Avenue, Fort-Myers; Florida, Bryan Mclnnis ASID ATTEST: Sam Shannon Secretary Address, Sanibel Planning Commission rity-C.tnt».7ip . ' • '• ...•••'••,•••••• ' B12 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B13 PERMITS AND DEEDS EVERYBODY'S Little Shell Island i The Professionals in Home Loans in Southwest Florida Since 1934 Three- Sanibel building permits were issued during the week ending August 18. Permits went to: 4 Dr. Hager for a swimming pool to be constructed by BUSINESS Bahama Pools at 5817 Sanibel-Captiva Road; Seashells of Sanibel for construction of a storage shed by By Peter Larson i Coastal Construction Company at 2840 West Gulf Drive; H. Braun for completion of a residence by owner at At the instruction of owner Paul Stahlin, Sunset Circle. workmen removed the piles of debris in Belle Meade subdivision this week. Eighteen island deed closings were recorded at Lee According to business associate J.E. County Courthouse during the same week. Closings IS* ** Keathley, Stahlin arranged to have the included: . • debris removed several weeks ago and was A parcel on Sanibel sold to Mariner Properties, Inc. by ; only awaiting city action on his application Robert Akers; , ' *~h for a burning permit. A lot on Pecten Court, Shell,Harbor subdivision, sold to In a letter dated August 10, City Margaret Mary House by Henry A. Hartley; Manager. Willian Nungester denied the A parcel on Sanibel sold-to Helen C.Campen by Patricia permit request and asked that the dead A. Daniel; tree trunks and vegetation be removed by A house at 1376 Jamaica Drive sold to W.Z. Boyle by other means within 10 days. Frank M. Culpepper; A Nutmeg Village condominium sold to Dort Fauntleroy of Geneva, Illinois by Rochester Realty Corporation; A Lighthouse Point condominium sold to Sidney R. Refurbishing of the King's Crown dining Bo wen by Castle wood Associates; rooms began this week, with completion A South Seas Plantation Beach Cottage sold to Victor B. scheduled for early October. Jacobson by South Seas Plantation Land Company; Scott Siler, food and beverage manager A Loggerhead Cay condominium sold to Robert Dee of at South Seas; said the refurbishing would DesMoines, Iowa by Jon E: Krupnick; . include new carpeting, tables, chairs, :••*.! A Villa Sanibel condominium sold to Howard J. Keil of drapes, and a fresh coat of paint. Siler said Miami, Florida by Spectrum Development Corporation; special decorating motifs are planned for A Blind Pass condominium sold to Barbara A. Kelleher the restaurant's three dining rooms,, Little Shell Island, an island-bound restaurant near the mouth of the Caloosahatchee, by Sanibel Condominium. Corporation; . themes ranging from "Old Florida" to a opened this week under new management. A Sundial of Sanibel condominium sold to Robert L. "gazebo" effect. "Excuse me if I yawn," John Vroman on Sanibel-Captiva Road and moved to Kirshner of Cheshire, Connecticut by Sundial Associates The restaurant anticipates no change in Ltd.> ._ / ... dining hours during the remodeling. apologized. "But I've been pretty busy Florida, he had no intention of working • A Sand Pebble condominium sold to Norman Warner of lately. We've all been pretty busy." again. . Glenview, Illinois by Sand Shell Company; Vroman has earned the right to yawn. That vow, familiar to many of Sanibel's A Sand Pebble condominium sold to Gus Sciacqua of Arlington Heights, Illinois by Sand Shell Company; - An estimated 100 guests attended a A Sea Shells of Sanibel condominium sold to B. Kenney dinner and poolside dance Saturday even- Tremaine by Trustees of the Chase Manhatten Realty and ing at Lighthouse Point condominiums. Mortgage Trust; . The event introduced numerous Florida A Sea Shells of Sanibel condominium sold to Charlotte travel agencies and representatives of the business Fetterman by Trustees of the Chase Manhatten Realty and American Automobile Association to Sani- Mortgage Trust; cor Apartments, the 30 unit resort complex A Sea Shells of Sanibel condominium sold to Helen owned by Seciest, a Swiss investment firm. real estate Borglum by Trustees of the Chase Manhatten Realty and Mortgage Trust; A Sundial of Sanibel condominium sold to G. Wesley Nineteen months ago, not content with present day merchants and restaurateurs, Sowards of Miami by Sundial Associates Ltd.; retirement, he and. his wife bought the was broken when Vroman and his wife A Tennis Place condominium sold to Stanley Earl .Two weeks ago we reported that the Lighthouse Restaurant and made it what it purchased the Lighthouse Restaurant in I—Johnson, JirbjTMariner Properties, Inc. •• • — Matlacha Oyster House, located on route is today - one of the most bustling January of 1975. • • •• 78, was voted one of the top ten breakfast and luncheon spots on Sanibel. "We made a lot of changes at the restaurants in the state in a recent poll of This week, Tuesday to be exact, the restaurant, but nothing you could put your Florida Trend's readership. . Woman's launched a second restaurant on finger on," says .Vroman. "Marty made all We failed to report, however, that the Little Shell Island; the rustic Caloosa- the menu changes; she's the gourmet cook Oyster House also clinched the magazine's hatchee eating spot formerly owned by Al in the family." Golden Spoon award, ranking it among the Nardone. Purchased five weeks ago, the top ten restaurants in Florida. restaurant has been closed for repairs, The menu, including such delicacies as cleaning and redecorating - a task the "Big Jim" (an English muffin topped shouldered by the Vromans, their daugh- with ham and eggs) and "Kay's Delight" ter, and her fiance. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck took a (poached eggs with a special sauce), has "I guess everybody dreams of owning brought the Lighthouse Restaurant local drubbing on Wall Street recently when their own island," Vroman explained Walt Disney Productions reported earnings and, to some extent, national acclaim. ; Monday, the day before the scheduled "We get cards and letters from all over for its third fiscal quarter. opening of his new restaurant. "I know Though Disney earnings were up 30 per the country," Vroman explains. "People Marty and I did. When we saw the island tell us how much they liked the restaurant cent from earnings during the same period advertised for sale we called immediately last year, the report failed to meet the and.promise to send their friends here." Money is available to put you and bought it the next day; we had to rush Operating a restaurant on Little Shell expectations of some investors, resulting in to get it." a two and three-eights stock plunge. Island will be a new test of the Vroman's HOME ON SANIBEL Aside from a short-lived partnership in. patience and restauranting ability. Food- On land more than one acre wide and half an acre deep, New Jersey, Vroman had no background in stuffs will have to be imported by boat Cinder a roof of your own. bordering on a little lake. Room for" a garden and small the restaurant business before moving to orange grove. Short walk to Gulf of Mexico and private from Sanibel and fuel oil (the island has it's beachfront park. Custom designed, custom built with Sanibel three years ago. A musician for own generator) must be ferried from Fort enameled, metal soffets, a fireplace that burns real wood. nearly 40 years, he played piano and organ Myers Beach weekly. Bobbie Zelip has been appointed for dance bands in Europe and America, a Vermont slate in entry and foyer. Open patio. FJorida room, advertising manager of Sundial Beach^- To manage day-to-day operations at the Genie garage door, floodlights. Cuban barrell tile roof. "xstr-ee/ that began,shortly after World War Hotel and Tennis Club. ,-;' island the Vroman's have recruited their ^Gutters-all around. Wall to wall carpets and vinyl. Floor to II wKen Vroman began playing for the daughter, Coby, and her fiance, Russell ceiling cabinets .irr Jarge.-dine-in kitchen; fully equipped A native of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Zelip American "Armed Forces.. Come, see us for a with washer, • dryer, refrigerator, range, etc. Shown earned her degree in Advertising Desigi* Amadio. The Amadios plan to moor their privately by appointment only. Offers will be discussed and from the University of Illinois. She was Prior to retirement Vroman lived in New. houseboat beside the restaurant and Jersey, performing with society.bjands^in.. transmitted ^confidence. Contact Surf Realty: Realtor, 975 previously employed with Group 3 Adver- • continued on next page Rabbit Road, Sanibel, F|a. 33957. Telephones 813-472-1549, tising in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. the New York arear^When-fre built a house Home Mortgage Loan. evenings 472-4886. As advertising manager, Mrs. Zelip will handle promotion of Sundial's 370 unit Sanibel Beqch Club Monthly Sales In Dollars condominium resort and tennis program. \ She has taken up residence on Sanibel and SoHibd-Captivxi says she is looking forward to "becoming a 1,800.000 native." 9KC. i;600,000 I, Sl.472,095 "Serving all your Insurance needs" i 1,435.320 • • . -" 1,400,000 Mexico's decision to extend its territorial .1.374,700, cfird c/ederal home • business waters to a 200 mile limit provoked alarm """"'^ recently among area shrimpers. 1.200,000 1 SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION of FORT MYERS auto Between November and February, ... shrimp boats operating put of Fort Myers 1,000.000 $1,004,000J MONTH TOT Beach have traditionally fished waters off Sales figures at Sanibel marine •flood JAN. $143.00 0/mo. the Yucatan Peninsula, usually working Beach Club, spanning six 800,000 / FRANKLIN "FRANK" D. JOYCE SANIBEL ISLAND 18-30 miles offshore. Mexico's offshore months, offer an insight FEB. $279,6()0/mo. boundary previously extended 12 miles into 600,000 / MAR.' $582,0()0/iho.'.':'.' . CQUAL HOUSING 2398 Palm the Gulf of Mexico. into seasonal arid off- 2449 Periwinkle Way APR. $373.4<)0/mo. LENDER Ridge Road "Right now it looks like we'll be granted season real estate trends 400,000 $422,000, / 472-1537 permits to shrimp:-within the 200 mile MAY $87.6 20/mb. . • (across from the fire station) on Sanibel. ; Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AAon.-Thur. • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday limit," reports M.F. Hagan, head of M.F. ' 200,000 JUNE . $36.7"7S/mo. 472-1005 Hagan Seafood and owner of eleven shrimp $143,00JU boats. "If we can't shrimp off the Yucatan, :•••:• prices will definitely go up." ; ;i ' : Res. 472-2649 ; 1976 p.. JAN.31 FEB.29 MAR.31 APR.30 MAY31 JUNE30 JULY31 AUG.31 , "The Islands'First Resident Insurance Agency" B1& August 20,1976 ISLAW REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B15 Business & real estate ing the islands • from 13B With Anne Marsh become on-premises managers. . According to the Vromans, the menu at Little Shell will be "very similar" to the menu at the Lighthouse Restaurant. The Is RESTING!!! restaurant will still offer wine and beer, they add. Candle concho logy The hours at the restaurant, previously SAILING AGAIN open • from 11:00 a.m. ; to 7:00 p.m. will A home industry on the island that has burgeoned since remain the same, says Vroman. Steak it opened early this year is the shell candles produced at night, a. Thursday featureat Little Shell The Green Flash Shell Shop on Palm Road. Captiva. The Hibiscus holder OCT. 1st under the old management, may be revived shell candles are also available at other shell shops .on the in the near .future "after we've got things islands as well as shell shops up and down the East coast, The islands have long earned a reputation for producing squared away," Vroman adds. ' right into New England. The candles are available in three dazzling hibiscus flowers. A lovely hand made glass Also unchanged at the island restaurant sizes: small, large, and extra large. They feature a hibiscus holder is a world-wide exclusive item carried by is the structure itself. The Vroman's have burnable candle in the middle which can be replaced and Lees' House of Treasures'in the Heart of the Island made only minor changes in their redecora- the wax shell enclosure becomes a holder for a replacement Shopping Center on Periwinkle Way. Mail orders from all ting, the biggest change being a. fresh coat candle. The candles can also/be custom made from your over the world have been received for this holder, which of paint oh the building's interior and own shell collection. The Green Flash is open seven days a comes in three sizes -- three inch size, $3; five inch size, $5; week from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and seven inch size, $7. Used singly or in groups they exterior. enhance the display of the fragile, beautiful hibiscus. Lees' "We've built an extra dock and a patio, House of Treasures is located at 1622 Periwinkle Way and but mainly we want to keep things simple," is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 says Vroman. "That's the kind of atmos- The Vromans have added a new dock to their Little Shell phere boaters expect--simple." Island restaurant. p.m. • • '. • •. ; . • ."•-••;•.• ;..-.. • •• . An Import Boutique L Sales gifts-clothing-toys ' . . Rentals for the comfortable Shannon's Real Estate & casual life P.O. Box 66 muslin Captiva, Florida 1601 Jackson St. 33924 draw-string pants DOWNTOWN (813) 472-1149 FORT MYERS Punta Ybel Plaza ' 334*1348 (around the corner on Buttonwood Lane) b at the Lighthouse end of the Island OVER 5O YEARS Q •u Tues.-Sat. 10-5 472-4961 WILLIAM C Residential and Commercial Interior Captiva Office Circa 1935 SHANNON DONAX VILLAGE REGISTERED BROKER 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condominium Home with Swimming Island Real Estate Designing and Furnishings No. 1 Periwinkle PI. SANIBEL Pool and Tennis Court. An ideal place for island living. on ISLAND $58,900 with assumable mortgage ASID PERSONNEL 472-1327 OtftfieAial QetMi+Uf Sanibel & Captiva Phone for details: 472-1545 at MATTRESSES Laughrey & Hoitz • Twin • Double • Queen • King SPECIAL SIZES AVAILABLE Island OPEN — master chaige MEMO: Real Estate, Inc. Sanibel & Captiva'sfull service travel agency conveniently located at FROM: THE BIKE PATH COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS 1618 Periwinkle (Heart-of-the-Island Center). Hours -- 9 to 5, BANKAMBUCUa REG. REAL ESTATE. BROKER UVING ROOM-DINING ROOM-BfMOOM Across from the new airport terminal. COMMITTEE Monday through Friday. Whether you are planning for a world cruise or a 2443 N. AIRPORT ROAD, FT. MYERS EXCELLENT CANAL |PH: 936-2918 OPEN9to5MON-FRI. PH:936-2918| short flight north, why notlet us handle the details for you? We want TO: ALL ISLANDERS HOMESITES you to get acquainted with Aladdin. MATURE AND FRIENDS Sanibel Harbors from Mid-30's Jot down our new number 472-3171 RESPONSIBLE Work has begun on the 1977 Sanibel-Captiva Telephone Water Shadows from Low-20's T EXPERIENCED Directory in order to better serve your needs. , — - •» .-«• If you were not listed, for whatever reason, in the 1976 issue, COMMERCIAL ROAD • A Man of Integrity or your address and-or phone number has changed, please 1964 Graduate U.S. Naval Academy 1968 Honorable Discharge . . send us your correct Name, Address and Phone Number so FRONTAGE U.S. Marine Corps, rank of Captain that we may include you in 1977. Mail this information to - Combat duty irf Vietnam Legal experience on Courts-Martial. ' Sanibel-Captiva Directory, P.O. Drawer R, Sanibel Island, Guaranteed by Sanibel's Attended Univ. of Florida College of Law, Florida 33957. We'd appreciate your assistance in obtaining Member John Marshall Bar Assn., Phi Delta Phi. Legal.Fraternity, President Graduating this information as soon as possible. Land Use Plan Barbara Pilling Nancy Hartwell Class 197-1, "received Juris Doctor degree. • "^ Resident of Lee County since 1971. Associa- Since the Directory is supported solely by advertising, with- ted with a local law firm. Assistant County Attorney, Assistant State Attorney (head of the proceeds going to the construction of and the maintenance Misdemeanor Division, head of Felony Trial Division of the County Court). of the islands' Bike Paths, our advertising representative will Jim Thompson is a_ member Florida Bar, Lee County Bar, Fla. Prosecuting'Attorney: Assn.,. be calling upon the business community in the near future. We Write Edison Kiwanis Club, Lee County.Marine Corps urge your continued support to this worthy effort so that we all League, Ft. Myers-Symphony & Opera Assn., Laughrey & Holtz Island Real Estate, Inc. YMCA, dnd USNA Alumni Assn. V may enjoy the safety of the Bike Path. Jim is a family man with a personal concern Post Office Box 202, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 for the future quality of justice in Lee County. Name Sincerely- Address^ CAtu State. Offices The Bike Path Committee Sanibel Island (Branch) \ Cape Coral (Home Office) 1422 S.E. 47th Terrace CALL COLLECT 1618 Periwinkle Way for advertising information call FOR INFORMATION Pom pa no Beach (Branch) 100 E. McNab Road jFred Williams 472-1587 -^ - PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT, Paid For by David Higgins, Treasurer. lr-« • 472-1123 472-1441 For people tvho are going plaees •*;•» ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B17 B16 August 20,1976 ISLAND IRfePORTEK Islands, one is in: Cypress Lake Middle dividers that decoratively perk .up room School, and another in the High School. know your business . settings; OurTfavorite is one_of_buri in a Shop features imported tropical charm A stroll through the Zamboanga shop mfroml6-B ^ sunburst design. __- ~ ~ reveals the many facets of rattan, wicker, - In addition, there _are mirrors, mobiles, lamps - both table arid. wall "and ~cefling brass candleholders, complete dining By Anne Marsh capiz shells and their components, all conceived the idea for the shop which Avery Daugherty had come to the tastefully utilized. Capiz shell flowers and fixtures - add bright exclamation points groupings, side chairs, and. a well-selected features'furniture that seems to take its islands three years ago and worked in throughout the interior settings. group of end and cocktail tables, including Zamboanga (pronouced Zam-ba-wan-ga) place naturally in island interiors. construction as a departure from a • continued on next page "I've discovered," said Avery, "that a lovely set of nested tables in three sizes, is the name of a city , a port, and an airline Featuring rattan, wicker, and buri cane, successful 25 year career in retailing. capiz shells can be dyed. In this way we perfect for entertaining. in the Philippines — and now is also a in painted and natural finishes, the'shop (Allied Stores, Pennsylvania; Jordan . can match slipcovers, draperies, and Martha McCullough's dried flower ar- decorative asset here on Sanibel Island. has all the tropical charm of a Sidney Marsh in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm carpeting highlights in lamps or decorative rangements are' interesting accessories and Zamboanga is the name of a new home Greenstreet movie. Beach; Burdines in Miami; and his own flower arrangements;" he said. on view throughout the shop. furnishings shop in the •'. Tahitian Garden The shop's interior is the creation.of a lighting business.) He was assisting in the "We also offer decorating advice," he Although Zamboanga opened back in Shopping Center featuring, appropriately talented trio of craftsmen -- Bill Compton, construction of the Nutmeg Village condo- said, "either in the store or in customers' February of this year, Daugherty reports enough, Philippine imports. minium . when - he "moonlighted" on the homes." that "we've just received the important 50 The owner of the shop is John McCul- Zamboanga job. v Authentic tropical island interiors is the percent of the stock John ordered in the lough of Sanibel, formerly of Wellesley, McCullough became interested in Daugh- specialty of Zamboanga — with some Philippines." Massachusetts. He is the son of two erty's retailing background and asked him interesting groupings that catch the eye. "This is the best time to see our full well-known Sanibel residents, Martha and know your business to become manager of the new shop. One is a Sultan's chair with matching offerings and I'm happy to report that all Charles McCullough. John holds a masters Interestingly enough Daugherty was ottoman — just what the name implies. It is-items can be sold from the floor for degree in chemical engineering and served born in the Philippine Islands. a. magnificent throne for the man of the immediate delivery," he said. as a marketing executive . with the Dow Avery attended Colgate University for house --oozing splendored comfort for If you're in the market for fine authentic Chemical Company. ; Avery Daugherty, and Peter Valtin. Walls two -years before entering the retail leisure hours.- island furniture you'd be wise to heed the '•While he was manager of the Dow of natural rough cut cypress bark hung business. He and his wife Jiil live on the Another is a natural finish wicker living Cue. Zamboanga, in Tahitian Garden, on Branch in Hong Kong, John viewed the vertically and horizontally give a satisfying Sanibel-Captiva Road with their five or Florida room grouping with spacious Periwinkle Way, is open Monday through unique tropical furniture being designed primitive background for the unique children, two of whom are college age. One sofa, two comfortable chairs, and matching Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. d hand crafted in the Philippines and furniture and accessories displayed. is enrolled in the Children's Center of the lamp and cocktail tables. For your further information: Zamboan- You'll find a sophisticated cane and ga, the city, and the port is located on the rattan chaise lounge and rocker, and you'll Southwest coast of Mindanao in the Zamboanga boasts some eye-catching dining surely admire the many interesting room Philippines. groupings that fit the island environment. tennis THE ISLANDS COMPLETE Salesman Wanted TENNIS SHOP Periwinkle Place 472-2893 100% Commission Shopping Center 472-2993 Custom Macrame' s is YOU WILL RECEIVE THE TOTAL COMMISSION PAID TO Framing Beads SURF REALTY ON ALL OF YOUR LISTINGS AND SALES. Art Gallery Soft Leather Goods A WHOLE NEW WAY OF BUSINESS! FLORIDA REAL 472-3213 Cord Birdie ESTATE LICENSE REQUIRED. Gifts Art Supplies Craft Supplies FOR INFORMATION ON HOW THE 100% COMMISSION Specimen Shells 1446 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island/Florida 33957 Country PROGRAM WORKS AND HOW IT WILL WORK FOR YOU FLORIDA AND WORLDWIDE CONTACT "A SHELL COLLECTOR'S We may not have quite as many exotic bird PARADISE" species as The Sanctuary but then, nobody TWO LOCATIONS OPEN has bothered to count. They just enjoy REALTOR 1017 Periwinkle Way and having Jhera around. There is one specie 472-1549 472-4886 2422 Periwinkle Way you can't find anywhere else on this is- Refer to "100% COMMISSION OPERATION" article appearing in the May, Also: at 2422 Periwinkle Way land. That's the thrill of knocking in a THOMAS CLIFFORD 1976 issue of Florida Realtor Magazine, page 9, putt for a birdie on our golf course. Custom Shell Cabinets 472-1121 : Add boating, fishing, shelling, tennis and the convenience of our clubhouse facilities, and you have unmatched country club living. Visit bur Now at the K itchenAid MODEL AND OFFICE - OPEN DAILY LEGALS LEGALS L Take Bailey Road off Periwinkle & follow the signs With new convenience features, greater PUBLIC HEARING 472-3448 SANIBEL PLANNING capacity, better washing and drying per- rooms COMMISSION CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA formance, and continued reliability ...^ The Sanibel Planning Commis- name sion will hold a public hearing on i Friday, September. 3, KitchenAid® is the orie to buy. LIVING ROOM • Kimberly Sleeper 1976, at 10:15 a.m., in Coun- Sofa. Matching chair. 4 tables cil Chambers, City Hall, to and 2 lamps. DINING ROOM D Vogue hear a request by Ralph Woodring to fill a 10' x 215' 5 Piece Rattan Dining Group. roadway with a 30 foot turn- 1ST BEDROOM • 2 Bali Hai Twin Beds. around at the back end, from Kitchen Aid?? night stand, triple dresser. the existing county road" to Built better. Not cheaper. and lamp. 2ND BEDROOM Cl Tahiti the edge of Lady Finger Lake (Government Lot 1, Section ATSANIBEUSLAND ; by Broyhill. double bed. night 13, Township 46 South, Range stand, triple dresser and lamp. 22 East). AGOLFAlsTL>COUNTRYCLUB COMMUNITY • ••'•••• ' • Exclusive Sales Representative . Said hearing is in compliance with Section 4.6.4 of Sanibel's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Safiibel Realty, Inc. adopted by the Sanibel City Council through Ordinance Registered Real Estate Broker 76-21 on July 19, 1976. TV & AIR CONDITIONING IN 1207 PERIWINKLE WAY . PALM RIDGE ROAD-Across From The Library 472*1133 _ SANJBEL.ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 ATTEST: Sam Shannon, Secretary OPEN Monday-Saturday 472-2244 1 (813)472-1566 namamxise Sanibel Planning Commission Sales and Service* 17 yearson SqnlFel-Captiya«Expert On IslandService 2976 devfebnd "Aw. Comer of Hanvin & Clvwland : 334-2992' Mmbcr BaafcAmricanl A Master Chara* Elegant Tropical Furniture Showroom 8-20 §1 ISLAND REPORTER * August 20, 1976 B19 B18 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER today's living ! New church goal of man who drove seven hours each Sunday question, "What's in a name?" us. How many people named "He has a bad name in town?" 4 By A. Ray Cartlidge Names once had meanings. Now Clark still are clerks? Your reputation is your real name By Anne Marsh weekly services at the Redeemer Lutheran earth nice guy," said Vourliotis. pian promised financial aid and a personal appearance in Southwest Florida to further they are chosen because of family Yet every one of us, whether no matter what you are called or Church at the. corner of Canal Street and Funding for the building plans has been "What's in a name?" asks a tradition or euphony. For many of we are.conscious of it or not are under what name you are listed in The dream of a member of the Greek Broadway in Fort-Myers. far-reaching. The seven-, member board the cause. . character in Shakespeare. "Th- Orthodox faith - who moved to Fort Myers The most major recent step in implemen- headed by Paul Kostalis as president and Another well-known entertainment wor- us names come from the trades giving meaning to the names we the census. from Cleveland, Ohio and found he had to ting the plans of the group was the Kontinos as vice president, and five ld figure, Frank Sinatra, has contributed ere's a grin in a name," I answer. our ancestors followed. Some of bear. We are building up mean- I realize that not always do men travel seven hours each Sunday to attend purchase of a ten acre Tract on Cypress additional members, itself - contributed $1,000, and locally William Damroth and That is some names, us got names from places where ings amongst those who know us know us really as we are. Lincoln church - is rapidly becoming a reality. Lake Drive" in Fort Myers where building Mary Aleck are among major contributors, There are odd combinations our ancestors dwelt, such as hill, and in the community where we was called an ape, a baboon, a Gus Vourliotis, ~yvho worked for General will start next month. with Mrs. Aleck making a $10,000 dona- waters, ford, river, burger, and dwell. Have you not heard the clown, a devil. However your Motors for 20 years, was disappointed to The seller of the property insisted the tion; ! encountered now and then. There name is spelled, its real meaning find there was not a Greek Orthodox full ten acres had to be purchased at a price is a delightful girl by the name of field. These origins did have saying, "He has a good name in The congregation itself had been conduc- meaning but now have none for the community?"; or the opposite, is given by the way you live. church in the vicinity of Fort Myers. of $155,000. The congregation could not ting many fund raisers - bake sales and Hermine who married a man by "I'had to travel seven hours each Sunday afford the full $155,000 and did not require 'I vowed that someday there would be a Greek dances, among others - and has an active the name of Husband. Now they to attend , churches in either Tarpon the full parcel. In order to allow the plans women's auxiliary headed by Vourliotis' speak of Hermine Husband. 1 Springs or Miami and I vowed that to continue, John Kontinos personally Orthodox Church for the wife, Mary. • . . someday there would be a Greek Orthodox There was the Western politic- purchased five acres for $77,500. Kontinos Southwest Florida area.' Recently the board members met with church /calendar Church for the Southwest Florida area," has no personal use-fbrthe property and it His Grace, Iakavos, Titular Bishop of ian by the name of Hogg who said Vourliotis. is available for sale for the same price for Catania of Charlotte, North Carolina who named his three daughters, Ima, Captlva Chapel by-The-Sea Dr. H. Ganse Sanibel Community Church Rev. Bruce E. Gatherings For the past two years Vourliotis, who which it was purchased. said he will petition the Archdiocese for a Etta, and Ura. Can you top that? Little, Minister. Services will be resumed in Milligan, Pastor; Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. has become .treasurer of a group working Vourliotis was high in praise of Kontinos' charter and a permanent Greek Orthodox November. (nursery provided to age 7), Sunday'Church First Baptist Church Bible Class every to bring a church to the area, and John continued assistance in making his dream A medic we know has a lovely School, 10:00 a.m. . priest. Baha'i Group of Sanibel Island Informal Tuesday morning, 9:30 a.m. Everyone is Kontinos, of Sanibel Island, [vice president of a church a reality. "Without this man the $90,000. They met recently with Telly Services will continue to be held every wife whose name is Melda. His of the congregation, and chairman of the church could never get off the ground -- discussions about the teachings of the Baha'i welcome to attend. Savalas, star of the television favorite, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the temporary name was Way. She may not Faith. For information call 472-2141 or St. Isabel Catholic. Church Father Gerard building committee, have been seeking he's a real philanthropist, a man of "Kojak," at the Diplomat Hotel in Holly- quarters at the Redeemer Church arid new Beauregard, Pastor. Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m., First Baptist - Church will be open for vanish but she is Melda Way. 472-1322. personal prayer or meditation Tuesdays, Thurs- donations and have set up temporary integrity, and best of all he's a down-to- 10:00 a.m.; Saturday evening Mass 5:30 p.m., wood, Florida where the bald-headed thes- members are invited. There is Ford Carr, Ray Gunn, days, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Donne Brown, of whom I have First Baptist Church Rev. Gerald Frost, Pastor. Friday Mass, first Friday of each month, 7:30 Sunday Service: Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; p.m.; Daily Mass, 5:30 p.m.; Holy Days, 10:00 "Sing-spiration" at First Baptist Church on heard. One of my high school Sunday worship, .11:00 a.m.; Evening services, a.m.; Vigil: 7:30 p.m.; Confession before each Sanibel, last Sunday night of every month at classmates was named Mae Jump. 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, Mass.. 7:00 p.m. followed by a social period. • •-''••• \ • •' • ." . '. ' . 7:00 p.m. Open for meditation and counselling, The secretary in our school was Bible Study, group of the Community Church if desired, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church meets every Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 named Helen and her last name to 11:00 a.m. Rev. James D.B. Hubbs, Rector. Sunday - Holy was Leaver. We delighted in Communion, 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. on 1st and p.m. at the home of Mrs. John P. Glass (3025 saying, "Go tQ Helen Leaver." My 3rd Sunday's of the month; Sunday -Morning Gulf Drive.) Call 472-1154 if transportation is Saqibel Siegta Christian Science Service Sanibel Public Prayer, Church school and Kindergarten, 9:30 needed. -All interested in. attending are cousin, before she was-married, Library, Sunday 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. : welcome. . p.m. ...V. was Helen Backer. You can draw Greek Orthodox Church of S.W. Florida The Guild of the Sanibel Community the analogy with the above. Sunday church services held 11:00 - 12:00 a.m. Church, open to all women of the church Temple Bethel Synagogue. 2721 Del Prado at Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner Canal meets at 1:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of Condominium cjipartments Are you tired of this? So ami. Parkway, Cape Coral, Friday worship, 8:00 and Broadway, Ft. Myers, Fla. Reverend each month. • For further details phone p.m. For information phone 542-3733. libel}CFlofida But the moral is still to ask the Nicholas Sitaras 542-3025. 472-2425. • . *%•' ^ Atkin's Blonds have more fun? Who cares in a Fruit You wanted a ; shell lamp. Your Island Straw Market Basket Hilo Steiner t'S can ship you one for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables 2242 Periwinkle Way; Sanibel Avocados & Mangos .$25. •• . . . • :;• The Red Door at Thetan Crafts Your shells..They go. • 472-2154 ;'• 1479 Periwinkle Way 472-1054 2415 Periwinkle Way 9:30-5:00 Mon.-Sat. .inside the melon glass ball; eusy to remove the top. arrange your . shells the way you '. Paid Political Advertisement . . love them, change them frequently. "3" lamp District I Candidate comes complete with, natural burlap shade- Lee County Commission We, cut £he cord. Said good-bye to Perhaps it's time you considered fully wired. '.Jice. traffic; bad weather, pollution and running away. To this extraordinary All you do is order "••••. vandalism. Said hello to Leisure adult cqmmunity with the recre- Melon #25, f. id. Village. And Leisure Village intro- ation, security, relaxation and all the 25.00 in check or DOUG TAYLOR money order. We duced us to some new friends. Golf, things that make up the Leisure ship prepaid, UPS, SUPPORT OUR FUTURE VOTE tennis, swimming, woodworking, fish- Village life. And beautiful Lei- in continental U.S.A. ing, yoga lessons, Spanish class,, sure Village homes priced as we. could go on. low as.$33,990. With all this, Leisure Village couldn't have you should have run away made it easier to run away - from home a long time ago. from home. The beautiful Directions: 1965 Seven Lakes Blvd., home we ran to makes the. Ft. Myers. Fl. 33901 (813) 481-1212. trip worthwhile. A home 6 miles South of Ft. Myers on U.S. 41, 507 Broad St where we never have to just South of College Parkway. Shrewsbury, N.J. 07701, phone (201) 741-5862. worry about outside main- Or if you're around this tenance again. For,a moder- Leisure Village way, stop in. Garden State ate monthly fee, ttieXei- __ Parkway, Exit 109. sure Village Homeowners' At Seven Lakes Association takes care of it. Now we Gome, enter our world, it's warm, bright, green and tranquil. It's a special place in the son— Sanibel Bland. have the time to take care of ourselves. To t- If you've ever dreamed of relaxing in a Shangrila surrounded by the'purer beauty of nature, white sandy beaches take a comfortable covered with\shells from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico, and a/simple way of living, this is for you. ey.ening stroll. or. a .-A brisk morning swim.1 r Tb socialize, with our fellow runaways o.rito/ 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH DELUXE real Relaxation. ' Only a fewchoic e units left * VOTE * I , EXPERIENCE - FROM$58,000 • •* EXPERIENCE MODEL5TOPEN DAILY 10 - 5 *•* - •• EXPERIENCE Restaurant Within Walking Distance ^ : . •,.•• • ••*. . • -•. • EXPERIENCE i . TUKN RIGHT FROM CAUSEWAY, LEFT ON DONAX, 1246 FULGER STREET [813] 472-4949 Paid For by. Mrs. Stanley Fewster Treasurer . / •. B20 August 20, 1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B21 ESI* ESI* ESI• ESI• ESI• ESl• ESI- ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESl *VESI in U ACROSS < ? Cd CROSSWORD PUZZLE 1 Vessel Edited by WILL WENG Cd 5' Writer Ngaio 11 SERVICES en 10 Black Sea arm Cd 4 ;14 Bone: Prefix 1 2 3 I 5 :•6 7 8 9 ^ 1.1 12 13 WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 tn Cd 15 "r— of Two S Cd are more than a company name 16 • Cities" /• ?*-. 15 I I tn I Cd 16 Star in Cetus OS H , they are provided by many names 17,.Spiteful 17 in •• - - ALI-KAI KARATE SCHOOL - WORK WANTED - Available FOR SALE - '71 - 19' Cruise FOR RENT - Cute efficiency, Cd 18 Sturdy fabric 19 Gem . j ,8 CLASSIFIED INFORMATION Mon. & Ihurs. (7-9 p.m.) at part time or full time. Exper- Craft, 70 h.p. Chrysler, depth heat, air, -furnished. Washing 20 23 Casa Ybel Resort (Lowdin ienced secretary-person Fri- finder, compass, Seminole machine included. Quiet, se- Cd 20 Hafd-to-get help ~"i THE NAME FOR CONDO RESALES: ' PQOflffH DEADLINE: Hall). $15. per month. For day, receptionist,- retail sales. trailer.' Excellent condition. eluded location, beach access. - 23 Neighbor of Arg. looaoS more information, call Lew Sanibel resident with local . 472-2870. $125. wk., 3 wk. minimum. (a 24 M. Di'-s org. ; Noon Tuesday Cd 24 Bflftflj 88888 25 26 Phillips 472-4948. references. Call Lynn - 472- 9-3 Adults only, no pets. Write 25 Jubilant sound I 8-20 4669, after 6 p.m. or before Box CTL, c-o Island Reporter, s 8$ — • I— --• DISPLAY: en 27 Broad spread s H 11 a.m. . FOR SALE - Cat Yak, easily P.O. Drawer R., Sanibel, Fl. a- 27 3^ $1.75 per column inch. Insert- 30 Mexican port . IT BftftflBH BIG PROFITS - Selling your TFN operated 9' sailing catamaran 33957. to 34 Love affair • HB888 BflQQBB ed for 4 times or more own Sun-Tan Lotion. Complete $200. Dodd's Boat Rentals at U 1 without change, $1.50 per TFN formula sent for $1.00. the Colony. No phone calls 36 Bird pest 34 35 36 - 38 39 HELP WANTED - Delivery man FOR RENT - Enjoy your winter en 40J column inch. ANEWCO, P.O. Box 52. Mel- please. •• WANTED - Someone to share Cd 37 Capable of and general maintenance; vacation, in our lovely 2 br. rose Hglds., Mass. 02177. an attractive furnished 2 br. GLADYS CURTRIGHT 41 Proposes pa age 18 to ?, to work 4-5 day elevated ' home., with:-, porch en 41 42 43 NONDISPLAY: duplex, close to beach. Single Your Hostess at u 44 Actual being $1.50 minimum for 25 words wk., $3. per hr. Apply in or couple acceptable. Call overlooking a quiet woodland 45 Assyrian god of 8-20 person, Sanibel Beach Club, pond. 1400' from gulf. $200. a SANDPEBBLE in 45 or less. Over 25 words 7 FOR SALE - 11 ft. Sunburst 939-0688, days only. U war 44 cents per word. 626 Nerita St. : sailboat. Fine condition. $100. TFN , wk., 4 wk. minimum (discount ' Apartment E-2 46 Dwarf 8-20 for season) Adults, no pets.'. en 1083 S. Yachtsman Dr. ' Sat & Sun Au 21 & f •• U 47 Humbug 88888 BBBBBT A-f r~re w$ CA SPECIAL RATES: HOUSE OR BOAT SITTING Write Box PCD, c-o Island f / - -- S- 22, 10-5 Mrs • 50 Gender 9888 49 WORK WANTED - Can do WANTED - Mature • young Reporter, P.O. Drawer R, A beautifully .furnished 2 bedroom - 2 bath Bi I Nohdisplay classified ads of 8-20 « 51 Part of the 53 25 words or less run 4 times typing of all kinds; manu- man, experienced with boat Sanibel, Fl. 33957. ' 2nd floor apartment. Tennis Court & pool. •". rabble _- 52 Bffffffi ^8888 or more without change $1.25 scripts, letters, reports, arti- and lawn care maintenance, TFN 51 54 cles, etc. Experienced secre- has steady job on island. Call Situated on a fresh water lake with access to in 54 Maid or master 1 | BQQW ioBBBfl per insertion. Over 25 words FOR RENT - Season reserva- tary. Call after 8 p.m. 472- . 6 cents per word. 472-2723 ask for Kevin. tions, 7 room, pilings, furnish- the Gulf. Excellent rental apt. or permanent 56 U. K. decoration 56 57 3257. 58 59 60 SI B2 J3 8-20 ed home. Gulf of Mexico, residence. Priced at only Cd. 57 Optimistic IS Blind Box: $1.00 extra. 8-20 Captiva Island opposite South 64 McNamara's, for 57 Seas resort complex. By ; $55,500 • 5' 64 65 66 one m EXTRA SPECIAL RATES: EMPLOYMENT WANTED - Bro- month. Write 5948 S.W. 1st '4 Located'on Middle Gulf Drive 66 Ill-tempered ALL classified ads paid in Ave. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904. I/I 68 69 FOR SALE - 1973 Toyota Land' ther's 16 8. 18 - single or woman UP advance Saves us 25 cents in Cruiser, 4 wheel drive. Hard- together - experienced in THE NAME FOR RENTALS 67 Kind of sale handling. So we'll save you a top with air. Immaculate kitchen, work, electrical re- . 9-10 68 Natural shade 71 73 quarter, too. condition. 472-4212 after 6 pairs, shell cleaning, moving, FOR SALE - TV antennas with 69 Stockade [S PM, all day weekends. shopping, dog sitting, selling FOR RENT - New duplex, mast. Call 472-1292. White 70 Defect and odd jobs. 472-4527. unfurii'.,' 2 bedroom, 1 block 71 Timetable, for TFN 8-20 Caps,. 2407 W. Gulf Dr. TFN to beach, lovely wooded lot. short Drapes, carpeting, included. 10 Ilove:Lat. 38 Farm creatures 60 Edible mushroom FOR SALE - Oldsmobile Delta HELP WANTED - Waitresses, FOR SALE. - Used sewing $290 a month on yearly, BETTY MOSELEY en 72 Writer Godden 11 Close in a way 39 Heavy reading 61 Upset 88," 1972. Air, automatic, W. experience preferred. Excel- machines. Nimble' Thimble, FOR RENT - 3 br. 2 bath gulf lease. Call 472-4420. 73 Implants . 12 "^-.-Ben 40 Gem stone 62 Part of Q.E.F. power brakes and steering. Admin. Directory of Rentals lent income, plus benefits. 472-4210. front home. Central heat & Jonson" 42 Jan. 1 malaise New Goodrich steel radials. DOWN 63 Damp conditions Apply Harbor House Rest- air, complete electric kitchen. TFN 43 Relieve \ Very clean, $2;295. Days Betty's overall function is to 13 Appreciate 65 Washout aurant. TFN Washer-dryer. Minimum 4 en 472-4206, evenings 481-6819. 1 Tpnsorial gear 21 Fashionable 48 Bireme unit • week's. Write R.C. Lake, 650 FOR RENT - 2 bedroom fur- insure the efficient operation of W. X. 2 Wave-tossed 22 As written 49 Tulsa native " TFN FOR SALE - Brown sofa bed, Lake Angelus Shores, Pbntiac, nished condo at Tennisplace, our entire rental program. If en 3 Emulate Brutus 51 Judicial wear TFN Mi. 48055. . U • 26 In a sullen mood like new. "Also round, glass $275 a month plus condo fee Answers HELP WANTED - Cook and you want to place your home 4 African nation 27 Make fun of 52 take-—: top, while, wrought iron table TFN & electric; Six month or one Kitchen Worker needed - Day tn 5 Madman 28 Otis of baseball (nonplus) with 4 matching chairs. Rea- year lease. For more informa- U On Page 31-A shift, some evenings if prefer- FOR RENT - New 2 bedroom - or condo apt. into our- hands she's the one to 6 Have • (try) 29 Char-force gear 53 Category WILL BUILD - Custom profes- sonable. 472-2224. tion call Alex Stamm at South see A wise choice. '. 7 Carry on 55 Takes off sional building to suit your red. Apply in person, Dun- 2 bath unit, Tohitian-style Seas Plantation, 472-1551 31 Pottage unit setting, footbrjdge minutes 8 Blackthorn fruit 32 Ribbed fabric 58 In—— needs. Residential & commer- can's Restaurant, Periwinkle ext. 3324 9 Lighthorse cial. 4 yrs. experience on Place Shopping Center. FOR SALE - Stereo Console away from breathtaking Bow- 33 Traffic no-no J59 Student's Sanibel. Robert A. Horak, man's Beach, all appliances, AM-FM.& 8-track. Console in 9-10 Harry 35 Didn't normally " concern lushly landscaped, pool, ten- t THE NAME FOR RENTAL RESERVATIONS: j Contractor, 671 E. Gulf Dr., 8-20 excellent condition but 8- Sanibel, 472-2583. trqck needs minor repair. nis, sauna. 12 Glendower TFN Mediterranean cab\net $150. Circle. Pitfsford, N.Y., 14534. en Call Frank Joyce 472-1005. (716)586-9217. U McCAUL' S Harry G. Kair D.C.P.A.i The \ TFN 8-20 Practice of Chiropractic - Sani- SANIBEL TREEHOUSE bel - AAoh., Wed., Fri. 455 HELP WANTED - Furnished FOR RENT - BRAND NEW! efficiency on Captiva on the FOR SALE - Golf clubs, right REALTYJNC. Periwinkle - 472-1824. Ft. hand, 3 woods, 7 irons, steel Fully furnished one bedroom m GIFT SHOP Myers - Tues., Thurs., Sat. - Gulf available for single older condominium. Excellent loca- in the CAPTIVA ISLAND FLORIDA man with independent in- shaft, wood shaft putter & HULDA WALTERS. u 3949 Broadway - 936-1112. tion with tennis, heated pool, Huxters Market Plaza 'X SEA-TO'SKY come in exchange for yard bag. $40. Call 472-1728 be- UNIQUE ISLAND MADE GIFTS TFN and under building parking care. 472-1461. fore 6 p.m. 1207 Periwinkle Way SPECIMEN SHELLS quality gifts included. Boat Dockage also As a member of .our compe- TFN 8-20 472-1566 CRAFT SUPPLIES LIVE ABOARD DIESEL TRAWL- available. Year Lease - $300 tent rental staff Hulda can 6 PERIWINKLE PLACE SANIBEL. FLA. 339 57 I . ' ' ' • • • ' .. • VILLAGE mo. plus electric. Vacation HELP WANTED - At Three Star ER HOU5E YACHT. SACRIFICE. FOR SALE - Two 9x7 wood handle your rental problems, I/} Ml. N.I CAPTIVA P.O. - MASTER CHARGE 8 B.A.C. and Investment Properties, a EMPORIUM Grocery - only a mature $20,000. Evenings-weekends overhead garage doors, com- CONDOMINIUMS book your reservations, and OPEN\9:30- 5:30 7 DAYS A WEEK 472-1850 Inc. Realtor 472-4383. .S. FRANK DONATO- 813-472-1783 JUNE B. DONATO person seeking a steady job call (813) 472-4669. Week- plete With hardware, one Jewelry & days until 5, (813) 472-4634. TFN Condos priced from $32,000 answer any of your rental questions. Need need apply - IN PERSON. electric operator. Excellent up. Jood locations. Good TFN TFN condition. Best offer. Call .something-special? Call Hulda. y tn Imported Gifts FOR RENT - 651 Donax Street, finuncing. We will find what u FOR SALE - 36' Chris Craft 472-2609. Sanibel. Call after 6 p.m. 472- you want, furnished or un- 1223 Periwinkle Way POSITION WANTED - As resi- Cavalier, 1967. Twin 327's 8-20 3490. furnished. (behind Scotty's Pub) dent or assistant resident FWC. Recording Depth finder. - TFN FOR SALE- New Kimball Baby manager hotel or apartment. New VHF. UHF. RDF. Echo THE NAME IN^MAINTENANCE: V- g Grand piano with damp 472-3212 Age 24 - presently assistant Sounder. Air conditioned. A-C chaser, $2,500. 472-4212 resident manager of 600 unit generator. Refrig. Electric FOR RENT LOTS after 6 PM, all day weekends. WEIGHT REDUCTION - Anyone complex in'—Ft. Lauderdale. range. Fish Box with running interested in forming a group Also have experience at a water. 2 Fish fighting chairs. 1 br. 1 bath condominium TO BUILD ON TFN Take an island designed, to support each Sanibel resort. For further Rubber dinghy. Bottom freshly available after July 4th. other through the agony of information or interview con- painted. A really clean vessel. FOR SALE - Worth seeing. From $145. per wk. Gulf weight reduction discipline Gulf Pines: Tennis, Pool, en tact Warren Radford at (305) $1-7,500. Contact owner. King-size bed, 2 box springs, front complex in Shell Har- • , JACKPURDY U please call Judy at 472-1338. Beach and All for $12,900. 722-2827 (collect) between (813) 936-2546. Evenings, extra firm mattress with no- bor. Director of Maintenance. 9-3 so tn bike tour 5-6 p.m. (813) 939-1069. sag edges. Excellent covering, McCormick Enterprises Gulf Pines: Two beautiful Ed ' Ed 8-20 TFN same as new. $300. 472-1347 671 E. Gulf Dr. Apt. 2B1. •Jack's the main man behind PIANO LESSONS - Offered by lots in this very nice area. It's the most leisurely \yay to see the Sanibel, Fl. 33957 en Sanibel woman with B.A. Asking $35,000 for both. the smoothness of our opera- Ed 8-20 islands. Just be sure to make Photo degree in Music. Students of (813) 472-3421 tion: His responsibilities lie in APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM Tahiti Shores:.We have sev- en en any age, if interested please FOR SALE - Gold floral couch, Ed (813) 472-9954 Ed assuring everything in your Sanibel your first stop. Consider a new call Carol Culp, 472-1187. cocktail table, bedroom eral lots in this very desir- The island Water Association is seeking two Veterans to TFN to 9-3 lamps, pictures, drape rods, able area. Private Gulf en- Ed Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera. It's an undergo a two year career training program of work and rental home or condominium apt-, is in good, swagger lamp, carpet sweep- trance. formal study leading to Double Certification as a Class B tn ideal camera for cyclists. If you ajready er, and misc. garden tools. en sound working order. Should you rieed.him, AVON Water Facility Operator and Class B Wastewater Facility FOR RENT - New duplex Ed 472-4781. U and we sincerely hope you don't, don't have one, load up with all your photo REPRESENTATIVE Operator. • apartment, monthly, season- en HOUSES tn Ed al. 2 br. 2 bath, all electric, Ed hesitate to call. ,..-. ••• needs. That way you'll be able to enjoy • '- •••••' ,:; ••"•. :'••• ."" 8-20 EDE STOKES Requirements: central air-heat, cable color • tc TV, tastefully furnished, land- Come in and see what we Ed the tour over and over again back home. FOR SALE - Snapper rear- DEMONSTRATORS can offer you in ready built 1. Veteran with unused Gl Bill Educational benefits. bagging push mower. 1 scaped: Beach across Gulf Dr. Happy pedaling!*'" •• SAMPLES homes, as well as building 2. Minimum of High School graduation. month old, $150. Stereo amp. Call 472-1705. en Call Evenings 472-2965 one to fit your needs. NOW Ed 3. High Mechanical and Mathmdtical aptitude. and speakers, $100. 472-1064 TFN is a good time. $38,800 up 4. Resident of Sanibel or Captiva. after 6 PM. 8-27 en includes lot. Cd The IWA offers a fair salary schedule to be supplemented 8-20 FOR RENT - 2 br. 2 bath by G.I. Bill benefits plus. Company-paid benefits and FOR SALE - Walnut captain's condominium, just off gulf, retirement plan. • Kodak CLIP & DIP table and four matching fully, furnished. Reasonable. s Executive Services, Earl Weisbrod, 8708 Del Vista • Hon«yw«ll chairs. Dining room or good mREALTOR For information, contact in person Larry Snell, General Dr., St. Louis, Mo. 63126. 9 Polaroid We'll be closed for vacation poker table, $190. 472-1706. . Robert F. Buntrock Manager. (314) 843-7424. S 455 PERIWINKLE WAY • Olympus Aug. 11 thru Sept. 13th. For and appointments before or 9-3 • Agfa THE ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION, 8-20 Banks G. Prevatt after that time call i SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 FOR RENT - Woodbridge, 1 Brokers , INC. FOR SALE - Freezer, Sears tn 1571 Periwinkle Way Coldspot, frostless, 17 cu.ft., bedroom and efficiency apart- Ed 472-4844 or POST OFFICE BOX 56 595 Ib. capacity. Light green, ments. $50 per week. See Associates: Robert B. Potts . Wilbur C. Shannon en (813) 472-41 951 SANIBEL ISLAND. FLORIDA 33957 $210. 472-1706 manager. Andrew Donnelly, Cd Phone:472-1086 482-1011 Apt. 6. Russell Earle " Telephone 813-472-1502 TFN en 8-20 8-20 . • . TFN Cd * ESI • ESI* ESI* ESI* ESI* ESI* ESI* ESI* ESI* EBI • ESI* ESl ' B22 August 20,1976 ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER August 20, 1976 B23 Carlos Bay! $79,000! Call FOR SALE - one acre lot on FOR SALE - 2 br. 2 bath after 5 PM (305) 987-8855. bayou in Chateau_JSur Mer. .condominium at Spanish Cay. . II If 1000' to Gulf via .-walkway $44,000. For further informa- CALL FOR CALL advertising 9-10 easement. Terms. $75,000. tion contact Robert T. Uhlich, Write Box RLL c-o Island Realtor, (813) 597-609/1. 813-472-4127 WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 SANIBEL SACRIFICE. 2 bed- Reporter, P.O. Drawer R. •/ TFN v • room, bath and a half adult Sanibel, Fl. 33957 WE EXCHANGE YOUR UNWANTED PROPERTY FOR SOME- \ i condominium on canal to 8-20 THING YOU REALLY LIKE! ALSO SALES AND RENTALS. Gulf. $32,500. Evenings- FORSALE weekends call (813) 472- Custom designed home fac- HOUSE FOR RENT - In Sanibel POINTE SANTO - New luxur- 4669. Weekdays until 5, call RENT -Gulf front lot - Total privacy ing Bay & Canal. Davits,- 2 Bayous, short walk or drive to ious 2 bedroom, 2 bath, (813) 472-4634.-- RALPH A. CALL. REALTOR on Captiva's Gold Coast. 102' GULF FRONT - Docks, 4 bedrooms, 3Vi Gulf. Tastefully decorated. 3 ground floor condo on Gulf. TFN SANIBEL ISLAND baths', appliances, large bedroom, 2 bath. All modern "a generation plus of islands experience" frontage x 450' (±), Estate EXCHANGOR - COUNSELOR Excellent location with pool Our beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 screened patio, pool, work- appliances. $250 per week (2 zoned, with easement to Bay. and: tennis. Weekly, monthly bath apartment at Sunset shop, garage. Hurricane P.O. BOX 232 • 1471 PERIWINKLE week minimum) $900 per THOMAS H. BROWN, $150,000. Vacation and In- or seasonal. K.T. O'Donnell, FORSALE South Condominiums. Com- shutters and landscaped. SANIBEL. FLORIDA 33957 month. Available January and vestment Properties, Inc. Rea- 1344 Willow'Ln., Birmingham, pletely furnished, miles, of Panoramic view San Carlos ltor 472-2523. m• REAITOR February, 1977. Write: Dr. E. Priscilla Murphy Michigan. 48009. (313) 645- One Bedroom, one . bath sandy beach. Season, month- Bay from Lighthouse to Pine Scott, 2 East Read St., Balti- REALTOR PCI ALSO SALES AND RENTALS CONDOMINIUMS 5498. . condominium overlooking ly, 2 weeks. Don Fase, 4236 Island. $156,000 cash or more, Md. 212)0 or phone TFN 2410 Palm Ridge Rd. m Realty,lnc. the Gulf. Attractively furn- Hunsberger NE, Grand Rap- terms. Trade or lease-pur- (301) 433-4373 after 6 PM. 8-20 ished. Fourth level, elevator chase considered. See your P.O. Box 142, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 REALTOR FOR SALE - New, custom built ids, Mich. 49505. .1-616- Gulf front and Gulf view building. Optional rental Broker. Owner, Charles Hol- 3 bedroom, 2 bath; home; 361-9167. TFN program. $54,500. 472-2573 land. Bus. 472-21541 Home 2000 sq. feet on seawalled TFN Sanibel Island TFN 482-1218. 1 TFN 472-4138 canal, 500 feet from San Island Real Estate HOMES HOMES BE THE FIRST OWNER on BEACHFRONT OF THIS 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME IN SHELL ser vi ce d i recto r y HARBOR WITH SCREENED POOL AND NAVIGABLE 3 bedrooms - 2 baths., large pool $196,000 CANAL (NO BRIDGES TO BAY) $89,500. WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 •'•?. ',•:• 4 bedrooms - 3 baths $185,000 '/ '.V CAPTIVA LARGE CUSTOM BUILT HOME BAY FRONT ON DINKIN'S BAYOU 4 BEDROOMS 4 BATHS - 2400 WM "MAC" MCARTHUR HOUSE NEAR THE GULF 3 bedrms. - 2 baths, beautifully landscaped $110,000 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA PLUS 700 SQ. FT. OF NAVE PAINTING RUBBER STAMPS & SONS WOOSTER'S ISLAND .on a very quiet road SCREENED PORCHES. $125,000. MADE PLUMBING Painting & Paperhanging 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths . For interior & exterior paint- Oulmby's Office Air Conditioning 472-2979 LOCKSMITH 2 Screened Porches CAPTIVA GULF FRONT 2242 Periwinkle Way ing done * with pride & Supplies and about two years old WEST GULF DRIVE -ROCKS 472-1101 superior materials. Call Mr'. 1626 Periwinkle Way .Refrigeration Licensed-Bonded Call before 7:30 a.m. $75,000 MAGNIFICENT VIEW - TROPICAL FOLIAGE - PRESTIGE Sanibel Anderson 542-3377. __ • 472-2995 Sales & Service DON HUMPHREYS New 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - Family room $69,500 or After 7:30 p.m. TrN assume a mortgage LOCATION. CALL FOR APPOINTMENT. $220,000. TFN Electrical.Contracting Phone 472-2394 6014 Los Colony Road at only 7Vi ' Electrical Service Sanibel, Fla. 33957 GUMBO LIMBO P.O. Box 293 Creative 472-1133 Edward J. Eurell CUSTOM REMO (RIP) GABACCIA AIR "Your Home FRAMING PLUMBING CONTRACTOR Large corner lot, 3 bedrooms - 2 baths $64,500 A Quality Painting Is Our Castle" done on the premises CONDITIONING Contractor Licensed-lnsured-Bonded Laughrey&Holtz Interior - Exterior TFN ISLAND ARTS Captiva-472-2518 & ELECTRICAL Licensed - Bonded - Insured ALPOTE 1554 Periwinkle 472-2893 TFN CONTRACTING BUILDABLE Box 252, Captiva, Fl. The Island 482-1838 Commercial TFN Trouble- Residential . . Sales . WATER FRONT LOTS Green Earth HANDCRAFTED-GIFTS - CARDS f?fTTYl'f shooter Service. . Real Estate, Inc. NOTES - JEWELRY - NEEDLEWORK Commercial Refrigeration & Complete Lawn Carpentry Ice Machines. ' • GULF FRONT Sanibel Wholesale Only Masonry REG. REAL ESTATE BROKER CONDOS Maintenance Additions Baywind Plaza . two offices to sorvo you High Elevation - Excellent Terms $110,000 Maintenance Remodeling ISLAND AIRE, INC IT'S SO EASY TO EN JOY Floratan Soding 2402 Palm Ridge Rd. Licensed-Bonded-Insured SANIBEL at the corner of Periwinkle Way and Casa Ybel GULF FRONT, CORNER APARTMENT IN SANIBEL Service Mowing, Trimming, Sanibel Isl., Fla 33957 472-1260 ' Road, across from the Bank. 472-1123, 1441. ARMS WEST. 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS. BEAUTIFULLY Hauling, Fertilizing, TOTAL HOME CARE : 472-2537 TFN CALOOSA SHORES FURNISHED. $79,500. . Weeding Tele. -813/472-2946 CAPTIVA on Binder Street next to McCaul's Gift Shop. SUGAR n SPICE Lawncare 472-3318 Direct Access to Bay, Boat Dock $35,000 Painting 472-1064 BETTY J. PUFF BETTE O. PARKE AND EVERYTHING NICE! 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Window - Washing TREE TOPPING & TRIMMING CALL COLLECT FOR INFORMATION IN MARINER POINTE. OVERLOOKING POOL AND after 6. DINKINS BAYOU WITH A BAY VIEW. $69,500 UNFURNISHED. Bet JOtefwt CAPTAIN'S WALK 8-27 Licensed - Bonded • Insured Wooded - Direct Access to Bay . $35,000 472-2568 BONHEUR PRIVATE SECOND FLOOR - 2 BEDROOMS 1 V4 BATHS. 472-2568 LOCATED ON NAVIGABLE CANAL. $36,000 UNFUR- PAINT & ROOF COMPANY TFN NISHED. CLAM BAYOU PARCELLS EB Reroof ing - Repairs YARD MAINTENANCE Bird Watching and Fishing $23,000 Tile-Gravel Islandscape I 472-2795 AND A Full Service Pharmacy Bonded Shingle Repairs Featuring Anvil Acrylic Coatings ED BOULTON 472-2701 LOGGERHEAD CAY Prescriptions • _ TFN GENTRY, INC. Hallmark Cards Fanny Farmer Candy 542-7965 472-1616 CONDOMINIUM Hudson Vitamins TFN REALTORS Revlon-Lanviri-Pantene —Jrofessional Excellent View of GULF - Ground Floor $79,500 Completely furnished - EXCELLENT Rental Unit BUILDABLE SITES OPEN 9-5 Mon.-Fri, I "luidance 9-2 Sat. LEE COUNTY TREE SERVICE^ for all your Real SOUTHWINDS SUBDIVISION 2398 Palm Ridge Rd. Triton Pools, your quality pool builder, now Tree & Stump Removal Estate transactions NICE HIGH DRY LOT. NEAR BEACH. $25,000. (across from the library) offers a COMPLETE SERVICE PRO- Transplanting, Landscaping 472-1519 Licensed and Insured Emergency 472-2768 GRAM for pool owners on the islands. Long SELECTIONSTO FIT YOUR WANTS PRIME TIME EASTROCKS term contracts are not necessary. We Residential Commercial 100' x 120' - ON BOULDER DR. 29 PERCENT DOWN - NEAR GULF PROPERTY ONLY $20,500 - access to tennis $20,500. specialize in Marcite cleaning and stain KEN MASSINGILL JERRY OLSON courts, pool, beach. ACCOMMODATIONS removal: sealing of keystone decks for 542-4939 936-7317 FRONTING BAYOU TO BAY $32,950 - beautiful view, room NORTH CAPTIVA SANDS THE HANDYMAN SERVICE protection from deep stains; general main- TFN for a boat. . (CHRISTMAS, "SPRING-BREAK", EASTER) PEACEFUL, UNSPOILED 150' OF GULF FRONTAGE - tenance and pool water chemistry! NEAR AIRSTRIP. $32,000. Licensed • Free Estimates 7 RENTALS FOR ALL SEASONS HOMES: BEACH FRONT & NEAR TO BEACH All Work Guaranteed w-BEACH EASEMENTS BUSINESSES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA $250.00 to $500.00 per week. "a generation plus of islands experience" • Maintenance' . •Intercom System TV MAN LEASING I Home Remodeling • Burglar Alarms 1223 Periwinkle Way CONDOMINIUMS HOMES CONDOMINIUMS: BEACH FRONT- I Electrical Maintenance •Painting near to beach or bay I Indoor-Outdoor-Security Lighting • Carpet Cleaning-Steam LAND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES $250.00 to $500.00 per week. Priscilla Murphy "Let Our Family Help Your Family" FIRST FLOOR CONDO ON THE GULF 72,500 Realty, Inc. . • • .' • ; -• , ' •' • : • 472-4775 E»E.uc> Stanley E. Johnson, Jr.. President . Write for any information - we have It. | • f^ LTJ. RFALTOR* Sheila B. Snell, Vice President 472-4991 RENTALS Evenings: • . ' and associates Virginia Brown 472-2450 George Slay 472-2557 Main Office: P.O. Box 57 Day or Night Please Call PARCELLS and GENTRY Inc. Jean Reed 472-1663 C.K. "Chet" Smith 472-1027 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida 472-1511 Permanent Residents CALL "NORMAN" TODAY! (813) 334-8665 P.O. Box 384 PR, 1628 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 , Branch Office: Causeway Road 472-4121 No Job too Big - No Job Too Small 3051 Hanson St. Ft. Myers 472-4626 Phone (813) 472-4100 TFN NEW ZENITH 19" SOLID-STATE RENTAL S.: > 7. : r :; r j|% '--- . :• iB24 ^ August 20, 1976 k ISLAND REPORTER^ / V 5>INC. < ? island ISLANDERS...CHECK THESE FANTASTIC DISCOUNTS TODAY. REPORTER OUR ANNUAL MID-SUMMER VOL. 3 NO. 42 ERVINC SANIBEL-CAPTIVA AND THE ISLANDS FROM ESTERO BAY TO BOCA GRANDE PASS 2 SECTIONS 52 PAGES August 27. 1976 20c FIRST 18 MONTHS > % PRICE REDUCTION DAYS! Planning Commission: its powers and problems By Don Whitehead ning in October the Commission would into the evening hours. Furthermore, the 1 Planning Commissioners in the forefront of undertake a number of "in-depth studies" commissioners have been faced with controversies surrounding the land-use "As my last official act as chairman," J!f?*>— '^= in such areas as traffic circulation, sewer- meaty, complex agendas that required plan. The main thrust of criticism has come CLOSEOUT! ONLY A FEW Duane White told his fellow commissioners age disposal, and long-term electrical hours of advance reading and preparation. from property owners fearful that they $ last week, "I want to set the: record power requirements. Serving as a Planning Commissioner has might be deprived of full or anticipated use straight on the duties and powers of the In the first eighteen action-packed proved to be much more than a casual of their land. JBWSISflMISffS*: Planning Commission." IN STOCK! REG. 489.00 months of its existence, the Planning undertaking, and with the implementation The concern of some over the role and A few minutes later, White submitted Commission has held approximately 115 of the land-use plan now underway it is powers of the Planning Commission has led BIG GE REFRIGERATORS! his resignation as chairman of the-Commis- meetings. . likely that the job isn't going to be any to a petition calling for popular election of sion, a move, that came as no surprise. Many of these meetings have been long, easier. When renamed as chairman last January, full-day affairs, some of them extending It is also a job that has placed the # continued on 11-A White had then announced his intent to resign after the land-use plan was adopted. But it didn't quite work out that way last 379 week.. " . Here's your chance, H you getroomy 4.65 cubic foot freezer »ec- Kere before our limited quantity is tlonl Feature-packed, fully sold, to own a big 17.6 cubic foot guaranteed. In white. (For only This is the first article in a series on the General Electric refrigerator- $10 more, you can have It in freezer at a $110 discountl Frost- Avocado or Harvest). Stop In Sanibel Planning Commission. 1' free throughout, including the tomorrow! The other Commissioners present at the TBF18V August 16 meeting, urged White to stay on as, chairman, "through this transitional stage in implementation of the plan," until the expiration of his term at the end of REDUCED 60.00! REDUCED 60.00! REDUCED 60.00! December. . , . ' In making the motion that asked White to continue as chairman, Commissioner Don Marshall told White'.-- "we badly:need x.'5>1 you in the chair during this important period." Marshall's sentiments were echoed by other Commissioners. . . . '• Expressing appreciation for the acco- lades given him by his fellow commission- rX ers, White reluctantly agreed to fill out those remaining four months of his term. And what he had to. say at the meeting made it clear that they will not be months WA70S0P of inactivity for. the Planning Commission. Modci WWW-100P SC461 After reviewing the wide range of responsibilities placed on the/Planning 2-SPEED GE WASHER GE MINI-BASKET WASHER REG. '329 GE POTSCRUBBER Commission, White announced that begin- Rag. $329 QE 2-spoed, 4-cycle washer, Reg. $359 -General Electric 2-speed, 4-cycle Here's GE's fabulous Deluxe 4-cycle Potscrub- designed for today's modern fabrics, with Filter-Flo washer with GE's exclusive Mini- ber Dishwasher — priced so you can afford this Permanent Press cycle with cooldown. Normal Basket for small loads! Bleach dispenser, .5. work-saver nowl It rolls where needed — can Back to school cycle with Extra Wash selection. Activated wash/rinse,, temperature combinations, 4 be built-in later. The powerful 4-cycle wash Soak pnd Delicate cycles. White. water level settings. In white. Reduced to . . . selection Includes the exclusive Power Scrub! Kristi Schumacher has spent her summer $ vacation profitably, watering plants at Thetan Crafts. For a look at how other young islanders 269 299 269 pass the summer months, see page 1-B. REDUCED $40.00! REDUCED $ 110.00! REDUCED'156.00! Chamber seeks dialogue with DSE18 19"diag. City on occupational fees \ XA4219VY '. "Concern of the membership of the other sources." He added, however, that WYA5531VY Sanibel-Captiva Islands Chamber of Com- for the following fiscal year, the.Chamber merce, regarding the occupational license, was asking the City to take a "hard look" at REG.$ 169.00 GEB&W REG. 379 GE PORTA-COLOR REG.'515 "YEAR-ROUND" fees" levied by the City of Sanibel, has the occupational license fee structure. G.E. AIR CONDITIONERS! been expressed by Michael Peceri, presi- In an August 24 reply to Peceri, Acting SOLID STATE PORTABLE 100% SOLID STATE PORTABLE dent of the Chamber, in a letter to the Mayor Zee Butler agreed that "the fee -.•••:••• :•'••" ••..)•• • • .• • What a buy! — and now during these swelter- Mayor. this compact black and white portable GE has Beautiful, vivid lifelike color m a 13-inch dlag. ing days — what a time to buy Itl It'll keep : schedule for the occupational licenses will a 100% solid state 19,000 volt "Energy modular color GE portable, with One-Touch you warm during cool nights this winter, tool In his letter, dated August 20, Peceri be closely scrutinized for the 77-78 Saver" chassis, pre-setVHF Fine Tuning; noise Color System, Custom Picture Control, 100% 6.7'E.E.R. 18,000 powerful BTUs of cooling! points out that it was originally thought budget ..." ' •• . canceller circuits, carrying handle, and is finish- solid state "Energy Saver" chassis and GE's... , Fully guaranteed. Easy to Install. See it this ed iii high-impact white plastic cabinet. patented Spectra-Line picture tube! - '' that the occupational license fees would • Mrs. Butler pointed out, however, that generate between $45,000 to $60,000 in the original fee schedule was based on a revenue, while revenues actually collected study by the City's Finance Advisory by the City "exceed $100,000." Committee of. fees levied in other Florida 129 359 "While the members of the Chamber of cities. "Our present fee schedule is not out Commerce fully recognize the. revenue of line with comparable cities," Mrs. Butler requirements of the City of Sanibel," said, adding that "the fact that the fees Peceri wrote, "they do at the same time generated exceed an estimate made by the Your every purchase b backed by believe that the burden of providing these Finance Committee was, in my view, a S.W. Florida's biggest and best revenues should be equally distributed break for the property owners on Sanibel." Our EDISON MALL store Service Deportment — always at among our citizens." is open every Mon. >INC. YOUR service!,— as close as your She stressed.a point made when the and Frl. night to. . . iphonel '- '' • ••• ' 'i- "•-;•••• The purpose of the letter, Peceri told occupational license fee ordinance was ISLAND, REPORTER, was "to begin a adopted— that such fees can be "passed on APPLIANCES/AIR CONDITIONING/TELEVISION w l£mith#\ dialogue".on the subject. to\ those people who use their services, Peceri said that the Chamber was not namely tourists and part-time residents of EDISON MALL, near Mall Theater, Ph. 936-0807 Maws referring to the budget for the' coining the Island." DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, 1651 Fowler Street, Ph. 334-1121 Dave Case added another shark jaw to his formidable collection, and fiscal year but rather the one that will She said that to do otherwise would commence on October 1, 1977. mean that property owners would be Cape Coral.Ph. 542-«5S0 Naples. Ph. 649-6158 $150 to his bank account, when the 9 foot 314 inch lemon shark he "We do not plan to do anything this year paying for all services on the island "and Ft. Myers Beach. J*. 463-5208 Charlotte Harbor, Ph. 6254108 caught took top prize in the Tice Jaycee Shark Tournament. Story on on the matter," said Peceri. :"We realize the tourists and part time visitors would that because the City is so young it isn't not be sharing in the cost of providing the 3-B. ;.v -.V •.•:•••• • x "•: •.':-,:'.•• . • r; '.'•'• ' "'•••'•••"• able to generate its full revenues from services."