-Sanibei-Captiva
since 1961
Vo/. 77, No. 47 Tuesday, November 29,1977 one section ten cents
Christmas season was officially ushered in on day when Santa Glaus made his annual arrival by helicopter to TaMtiaa Gardens Shopping Plaza. OEldreo and adults, bundled up warmly against the surprisingly cool air, waited on the balcony of the shopping center as toe chopper made two passes and then gently settled down. After disembarking;, Santa visited with fee youngsters and one of Ms little elves handed out candy canes to those who told Santa what they wanted for Christmas, to be a perennial favorite asd Islanders cm look forward to seeing roiI«i43oiaKl yauagsters on Island streets come December 28. Lee County commissioners ask IWA to lift water ban by gwen Stevenson M a three to two vote, the Board'of IWA imposed the ban legally was left Lee Coenty Commissioners requested somewhat in limbo. the IWA to lift their moratorium after When asked by Chairman Whan if the listening to presentations from the IWA had asked for permission to im- Island Water Association and pose the ban, (and whether or not the representatives of a coalition of seven IWA was compelled to ask for the Island businesses. permission under the terms of their Instead of directing the IWA to lift franchise with Lee County,) Assistant fee ban m water hook-ups, however, County Attorney Jim Yaeger told the the Commissioners only requested the Commissioners that when IWA general action so that it wouW be in the record, manager Larry Snell had appeared according to Chairman Whan. before the Commissioners the same Ihe Commissioners also decided to day they imposed the ban on hook-ups, coBttaue the hearing tintE December 14 in Yaeger's opinion the Commissioners at wbicfa time the results of the IWA's had given the IWA tacit approval for recent pumping tests wiH be known and the moratorium. some definite plans made. "However," Yaeger added, "fee Last Wednesday's hearing was a original presentation indicated mat at coatinttatiott of an earlier hearing when the very least it was a temporary kind Islander John Kontinos had appeared of thing and would be worked oufc before the Commissioners to request through negotiations with South that they Hft the baa. Florida Water Management District The question of whether or pat the cont on page 3 Virginia Wade: Wimbledon comes to South Seas see story and pictures on pages 14 & 15 Tuesday, November 29,1977 ThelSLANDER how to get there
BOATS (FISHING) TO RENT - Blind Pass Marina, 472-1020, church island Boat Rental, 472-2228, 'Tween Waters Marina, 472- S -rh 1784, Tarpon Bay (canoes) 472-1323. k BOATS (SAIL) TO RENT - Southwind, Inc. 472-2531, Island Boat Rentals, 472-2228, Capt. Hugh Alexander. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MOTORCYCLE RENTALS - Sanibei Motorcycle Rentals, Fr. Gerard Beauregard, Pastor 1203 Periwinkle - 472-2001. Fr. James Jay Kef fy, Ass't Pastor activities BICYCLES FOR RENT - Mines Rental, 472-2874 or check the Sunday 8:30 and 10 A.M. motel you are staying in. Other Masses Friday Mass {1st Friday) 5:30 P.M. Daily 8:30 A.M. &5:30 P.M. clubs & civic groups Holy Days (Vigil) 5:30 P.M. things to do FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "X The Rev. Gerald Frost Pastor BINGO MUREX - American Legion Home, Thursdays, 8:00 AMERiCAN LEGION POST NO. 123 - American Legion Home, SUNDAY SERVICE: p.m. No minors. Sanibei-Capfiva Road, 472-9979. second Tuesday of the month, 8:00 p.m. Sunday School 10 A.M. BIRD TOURS - Griffing Bancroft, 472-1447; George Wey- SAN1BE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATON, INC. - Sanibei Commun- moyth, 472-1516; Dick Frieman, 472-1315. ity House, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Worship 11:00 A.M. FISHING GUIDES FOR CHARTER - Capt. Ted Cole, 472-2723: LADIES GUILD of the Sanibei Community Church meets at Evening Services : 7:00 P.M. Capt. Doug Fischer, 472-1551; Capt. Baughn HalJoway, 472 1:30 every third Thursday of the month. For details phone WEDNESDAY EVENING: Prayer Meeting 7:00 P.M. 2802; Capt. Beiton Johnson, 472-1122; Capt. John Johnson, 472-2425. 472-1020; Capt. Bob Sabatino, 472-1784; Capt. Duke Sells, THE SANSEL-CAPTTVA UNIT OF THE 1£A6UE OF WOMEN VOTERS ST. MICHAEL'S AND ALL ANGELS ??~ 472-1784; Esperanza Woodring, 472-1126; Capt. Chic Kennedy, meets at 10:00 a.m. on the third Monday of every month EPISCOPAL CHURCH 472-4087; Capt. Herb Purdy, 472-1849; Capt. Jerry Way, 472- at the Sanibei Community House. The public is warmly in- The Rev. James D. B. Hubbs, Rector 1784 or 472-1007...... vited. SUNDAY: ELLIE MY'S MUSEUM - By appointment. Call 472-2121.. THE COMMITTEE OF THE ISLANDS meets at 2:00 p.m. every Holy Communion 7:30 A.M. NATIONAL HISTORY FIELD TRIPS - to Sanibel's wiidl jfe hab- second Monday at the Sanibei Community House. The public 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:30 A.M. itats. For reservatons, information, times and fees, cail is invited. 472-2180. MORNING WORSHIP: SAILING (lessons and - or charter) - Souffwtnd, 472-2531; 2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30 A.M. | HAND CRAFTED GIFTS CRAFT SUPPLIES Pauf Taylor, 472-1551; Chic Kennedy, 472-4087; Mike Fuery, .•at 'Tween Waters, 472-1784; Ft. Myers Yacht Charters, Roger SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Nodruff, 463-2320, Twin Paims Marina; Pap Nut, 332-1209; The Rev. Bruce E. MilKgan, Pastor Off-Shore Sailing School, S.S.P., 472-155T, ext. 4141. Gapf. Sunday Worship Service 9:15&11 A.M. Hugh Alexander, island Boat Rentals, 472-2228. CHURCH SCHOOL: StGHTSEEIHG TOURS - Herb Purdy, 472-1849; Tarpon Bay Nursery, Kindergarten 8c Grades 1 8.2 9:15 A.M. Marina (canoes) 472-1323; Capt. Chic Kennedy, 472-4087; Grades3&4&5 10:30A.M. Capt. Herb Purdy, 472-1849, Mike Faery, 472-1784, Jerry Way 472-1784. Capt. Hugh Alexander, island Boat Rentals, 472-222B. HOURS: 10 TO 5 CLOSED SUNDAY CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 2365 PERIWINKLE WAY, SWirBS. ISLAND TENNIS & SCUBA EQUIPMENT (RENTAL) - The Real Eel, Now beineheW at Sunset South 472-2674. - Clubhouse on Middle GuW Drive WATER SKIING - Herb Purdy, 472-1849. Sunday 11:00 A.M. OFF ISLAND DAY TIME ATTRATtONS - Edison Home in Fort Wednesday 8:00 PJvs. Myers, 334-1280; SfteSl Factory, U.S. 41 North Fort Myers; GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Jungle Cruises, 334-7474, Fort Myers Yacht Basin; Waltzing Cypress Lake Drive Waters, 283-0636, Pine Island Road. The Rev. Fr. Arthur Kontinos 481-2099 fraternal groups Sunday Liturgy 10:30 A.M. KiWANtS CLUB meets at Scotty's Pwb each Wednesday TEMPLE BETHEL morning at S:08. De) Prado Parkway, Cape Cora! BOY SCOUT TROOP MO. SS meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Rabbi Simon Friedeman at the school. 481-4214 (home) UGHS CLUB of Sanibel-Cajstiva meets at &-.3B p.m. the 1st natural frozen yogurt Friday Worship 8:00 P.M. and 3rd Wednesday of each moofft at the American Legion. Sanibej-Captiva Road.- THE SHEPHERO OF THE ISLANDS Al ANON - Every Friday, 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael's md Ail Complete line of LUTHERAN CHURCH Angels Church. Fcr Information call472-24»l. natural vitamins The Rev. Judaxi H. Westgate, Pastor ALCOHOLICS ANOMWOOS - St. Michael's and AH Angels and nutritional foods 472-4249 Church, Periwinkle Way, Fridays, a p.m. For information Sanlxi Community Association Building call 332-1300. Sunday Worship 9 & 10:15 AM.. Sunday School 10:15 A.M.
Mon.-Sat. 10-5 472-3666 CHAPEL BY THE SEA 951 Fondblta Rrf. H. Fort Myers 997-4689 Gore Rd, Captfva Rev. Dr. David E. Wdnfand, DJJ. Potfwy, Wan**, Mmxican Importi 1640 Periwinkle Way Minister in residence: from Nov. 20 thru 3rd Sunday in April Thfc AIM'S Mart Campk*. Macnxm SuppJy Stor* Sanbe! Island Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M.
Macrame lessons SAMBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST . Day. or Evening Rev. Dr. James W. Lenhart, Minister LAST FTW BAYS TO Sunday Worship at ' Cuilom Mixi Lighthouse Point Condominium Ciub Room 10:30 A )
SINGLED AN D BOXE D SMWEL CONGREGATIONAL SANIBEL-CAPTIVA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Dr. James W. Lenhart, Minister Islander Established 1961 Cordial Jy Invites you to share CARD *N PARTY SHOPPE in the worship, work and witness of the new chorcfr in our community. Editor Gwendolyn J, Stevenson Let us worship together - ADVERTISING- at our first service, classifieds: 2B's; To be paid for when results are achieved. Flat one time rate: S1.00 up to 4S words. Boxed: $.50 extra. We W!I you Ji#s# Sunday, December 4th -10:30 a m. when the ad Is cancelled. Lighthouse Point Condominium -WHERE TO CALL- Arri¥md I news items: J72-1881; 472-1418 Club Room the east end of the island. Classifieds: 472-1881; 472-U18 Elegant subscriptions: 472-1881; 540-0077 — DEADLINES— Cloisonne" Bowls Dr. Lenharts Inaugural classifieds: Friday, 12 noon, Advent Sermon news items: Friday,5p.m. display advertising: Thursday, 5p.m. Hours 10-5 deiiy —ADDRESSES— Ctosedl Sunday 1-3 The Importance of "NOW" Mailing address: P.O. Box 3., Sanibei, FL. 33957 In Your Life. Office location: 2402 Palm Ridge Road, SanibeL IMC Do worship with us and Second class postage permit entered and paid for at mmmm Fort Myers Beach, FL. 33931 grow with us! The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977
water government doesn't use water to shortage." Kontinos said. regulate growth." Commissioner Dick Steele, Bob from page one "If the moratorium were eased," Whan and Doug Taylor were in and or through negotiations with Pine Water Management District told the Frey continued, "lot sales and con- agreement in their request to the IWA Island." ISLANDER that the IWA had asked struction could continue in anticipation to lift the ban. The county attorney The question of whether the IWA is in them to reconsider their decision to of the resolution of the problem. We advised them that, under the terms fo substantial non-compliance of their permit them to drill more wells when have enough regulations on Sanibel the franchise, the IWA has 90 days franchise revolves around the issue of the Geraghty and Miller report comes anyway," he told the Commission, within which to make the correction whether the Lee County Com- out December 7. "If it is favorable," "that no building could be finished by before being declared to be in violation missioners approved the water Gleason said, "the District will give the April 1978 and by April of 1979 the of their franchise. The time frame for moratorium. IWA permission for more wells." problem should be resolved." the recipt of the report on the Lower "Even though the Board was notified "It is not clear to us now that Florida "Private eenterprize is a wonderful Hawthorne should be in well before -•--Ml gave its approval," said Yaeger, Cities have the capability to supply the thing," Frey concluded. "Instead of that. ^ne are those who say that the ac- water they have promised," he added. buying Florida Cities, we should let tion required a public hearing." -"We are presently evaluating their Florida Cities buy us." The IWA is to appear before the Those who agree include a coalition situation and can tell you that they Sanibel resident Paul Howe told the Commission on Wednesday, December of island businessmen-Development have definite problems where they are Commissioners that he has complete 14 to report on the hydrologist findings Concepts, Inc., Outer Island now.-Florida Cities is also doing a confidence in the IWA. and their decision of subsequent action, Development Co. of Florida, Inc., hydrologieal study for us and the report Developer John Kontinos stated that subsequent action. janibel Homes.. Inc., Sundance from that should be due in January." the IWA has not diligently worked on a A spokesman for the builders said iomes, Bayshore Homes, Executive Snell told the Commissioners that he problem they have known about since that they would file a formal complaint Services, Inc. and developer David had talked to Florida Cities on Wed- 1974. "I suspect they and the city have for negligence against the IWA and its Squires. nesday morning and had not yet worked together to manufacture this directors by December 5. Attorney John Noland of Henderson, received a proposal requested from Franklin, Staraes and Holt, them in September. The business representing the group, told the coalition had presented evidence to the HOURS 10 - 5 commissioners that there were, in their Water Association on August 3 that opinion, three reasons for lifting the Florida Cities could provide water to moratorium: the Islands more economically than the ~) THE -The moratorium was not properly IWA was currently producing. The Best brought before the Commissioners and "In summary," Snel said, "we've Resort Wear, / , is ^Jserefore, illegal; worked hard, we've been diligent and I Way to See Mexican Imports, f / V RED •^Jl has not been proven that feere is stand here feeling proud." Sanibel! Gifts from / / a shortage of water, especially when IWA Board president Jim Bobson 35 Countries, j / / the rest of Lee County is not ex- told the Commissioners that they were Bicycles Antiques, Toys, / / ,/PELICAN periencing any difficulty in obtaining currently worMag on alternatives if the and Mopeds Penny Candy, / 1 / SANIBEL ISLAND potable water; and Geraghty and Miller report is bad. "We Salmagundi, / # I FLORIDA -the IWA has not been diligent in won't have to waste any time," he said. FOR RENT Prints / / \ seeking other sources of water. Bill Frey of Sanibel Homes, Inc. told IWA general manager Larry Saeli the Commissioners that there was a gave as hour aad a half presentation to growing feeling tljat "we're being the Commissioners that outlined the studied to death. We've been in this history of the IWA and how and why the situation for 12 months. We know that moratorium was imposed. He detailed the Lower Hawthorne Aeqaifer is A * y \ the extremely high water mage os the problematical aad then spend $110,060 \\ Islands, the proHein of facing peak to study it on the grounds that we have demands daring the driest weather, a piece of equipment that has to be Next to Tarpon lack of adequate storage, facilities, the utilized. uncertainty of the tteep water swpply "To my knowledge," be continued, Bay Marina and lack of funds. •'there has been not one properly tall 472-2247 472-4449 "We have esperieoced'a 400 percent noticed meeting before the County for Information behind IsSajid Sake Shop increase in consumption m Eve years,** QHnmissfon even though the IWA said Saell, "and I defy any utility to serves both the'city of Saaibei and keep up wife thai increase." Captiva Island." "People m Saaibet are eftta* very Other metiKKte for providing water dean or they use a lot of ice cubes," that Frey recommended be considered commented Chairman Whan.* were 2 ^Kiaklteg baa and a reduction Saell tali fee ConHElsMoa that the In water pressure. IWA •msmvmm •SRS • IHKHS »SHS1S •WWBMES •PSfia •amaaies fiddles Mlkalengo John Schof er C: i£^TH€!i€£ 111 LEATHER CREATIONS Island Moped RENTAL — SALES — SERVICE 1470 Periwinkle Way (across trom7-ll] fk Trudie Prevail M 9 AM to 5:30 PM '(X Ariy Bonfrock Judith Thompson 7 days a week 1444 PH8WINKLE WAY fk(I 472-2893 Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER commentary time to end the moratorium When the Island Water Association Whether or not it would be upheld in teresting to see where everything falls. their testimony, be water by April of first established their ban tm new water court is another matter - especially if, Why? If the IWA finds water, what is 1979 - our next danger point. hook-ups at the beginning of June, it during the next two weeks, the IWA the purpose of a six-month city-council- So, why the ban?? Letsliftit. Letus was because they felt, sincerely, that if finds that they can supply additional imposed moratorium? If the results allow our friends and neighbors who, they had to supply additional water wells. are negative, the IWA has promised the functioning under the land use plan,^ during the islands' peak times, they County Commission that they will wish to build their homes. < ~ would be in a dangerous position. When the dust settles, not that it has move in other directions immediately. It doesn't make sense not to allow Now, according to builders like Bill or even is expected to, it will be in- Whichever, there will, according to them the privilege. Frey and Robert Taylor, no one could build anything that would be finished by April, so, why not lift the IWA's ban on hook-ups. There will have to be some sort of solution by the time the tourist season of 1919 rolls around. True. "an indulgence so very much desired There are many people suffering because of the moratorium - people who have the blessing of the land use plan to build their dwellings. AH they need is the water. The IWA directors are a group of bright individuals - they surely must realize that to stop building now is futile: the water that these new Ifzmtz buildings wfH consume wil come during the wet time of the year. What then is the problem? Frankly, there are some pretty strong in- dications that the IWA wfll lift its ban after receiving the report from Geragfaty aad MOler; or they wfll devise an alternative method of water supply that will enable them to satisfy the Lee County Commissioners and us Madrigal Singing by the Pro Arte Ensemble that they can supply water to the islands, What then? "I be citj of Sanibel s*ili has a A Christmas Feaste of Seven Removes m-rai-rlun cs building Permits H penirg the rssulii _£ the utj's with appropriate wines m\ - iv; Ti,ere is e\ en same strong legal icuht about fee city's ability :o in- testing the Christmas Season tervene since the rrosachise tolder Is the county and since the IWA does sei%e Captiva. They have, however, ii intervened. They have declared a "moratorium in siieep s clotMag** according to realtor Bart JesSs. commencing at seven-thirty o'clock, J the evening erf December 10, 1977 in SJfie dreat Mall at Pteie 472-5111, extension 3344 \ Reservations Required & Limited Captiva Island ^^ J $Em $18.50 Per Person Shops for lease on Captiva A FEW 600 SQ. FT. SHOPS LEFT !N CAPTIVA'S ONLY SHOPPING CENTER. JMMED1ATE OCCUPANCY. For further information call: Captiva Island Realty, (813) 472-3158 Captiva VJIIage Square P.O. Box 499, Capfiva, Fi. 33924 The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977 letters to the editor reader's views on the Panama canal What is really behind President Also, why do you think the big banks Keynoting the fourth annual Gold, (Look at the dinky cars being ad- Carter's rush to give the Panama and their heavy Washington influence Monetary and economic Conference in vertised). Canal to a buddy of Fidel Castro's-and are pushing to give the Panama Canal New Orleans, Senator Barry Gold- Now I'm asking that you stir your- to have the U.S. taxpayers pay millions away?—And have the U.S. Taxpayers water of Arizona said that the gold selves enough to send a postcard to each year to boot? Here is why..... pay Panama millions of dollars per standard is "absolutely essential" to each,of your Senators and Represen- Our presidents, Congress and year? preservation of the free enterprise tatives calling upon them to keep the bureaucrats have over-spend our It's because Panama owes 3.5 Billion system in the U.S. He saw the signing Panama Canal....\and a separate card national wealth by abandoning the dollars to the big U.S. Banks, including of the new gold clause law allowing to urge a return to solid money under Gold Standard to print billions in un- 1.5 billion dollars to the Rockefeller contracts to be payable in Gold as the gold standard-that you are sick of backed paper money. Chase Manhatten Bank-and getting marking an important step toward a being robbed by government-created This increase (inflation) of the this money from the US taxpayers is sounder dollar. inflation. amount of unbacked paper money has the only way they will get it so who is Years back I predicted in these reduced its buying power domestically Mr. Carter working for? Big bankers "letters" that our standard of living Best Regards, and internationally. and their controlledi>ress and TV would fall. No one believed me. It fell. Bill Nash The Arab nations thus received less support for a second term-or the buying value per dollar for their oil-so United States of America? its value decreases again-so the cost of Big Bankers are international and Panama Canal treaty undesirable oil increases again- their first interest is profit. They could Then the Arabs, to earn interest, care less about what is best for To The Editor, paper that the canal could be taken deposit their billions in the big U.S* America. The Islander from us, are we, the USA to be black- central banks-short term (They fear We need a return to government- mailed by any 2 or 3 terrorists long term since they fear our freezing hands-off free enterprise and to solidly I noted with distaste and disgust the (Criminals) anywhere in this- World? their funds in some reprisal). backed money which politicians cannot citizens' comments on the Panama The "developing" nations borrow "create" out of thin air. You coun- Canal Treaty in Nov. 2Sid Islander. I Sincerely yours, this money long term from the central terfeit like that and they stuff you in the had just finished writing the enclosed William B. Nash , wMch greedily make these had crowbar motel. How about insisting to statement on the Panama Canal to to earn the large interest. your Senators and representatives that send to 600 friends. You might find it The "developing" (third) nations are se return to the Gold standard? appropriate for publication in your not paying back these loans. They are If we had gold-backed money again, Letters-to-Editor section. Health Fair says thanks buying oil with &e money. (So the the Big Brother's dictatorial hands out In addition to other undesirable parts Arabs get it bacl again—Our of private business the answers to most of the Treaty, signing away our right to Dear editor: "economists" advising me President of our problems would fall into place. build another canal in the Western Thank you very much for your call this "recycling") The "greatness" of our nation, was Hemisphere without Panama's per- coverage and publicity of our Health Bie banks are barely getting the derived from these things-not by a mission, your readers might care to Fair. Your cooperation and assistance interest, but they are afraid to call for government used and controlled by become enlightened as the the real is greatly appreciated. the money knowing they wont get it and central bankers far personal profit- reason for the treaty to give away our Sincerely, the banks would eoHapse-beeause and power. canal. Sanibel Health Fair these loans, now carried m the books How President Carter, as a 3 year As for the "yellow" comment in the Richard M. Wilson, Chairman as an.asset would have to be called manfoer of the Rockefeller "Trilateral what they are-losses.- CommissiaB", is working toward doing The answer? Get the mosey from the sway wife the dollar as the World SANiBEL-CAPTiVA US. taxpayer to "save" fee greedy big currency aad replacing it with another banks from collapse. Presdest Carter, paper fiat currency created out of thin urged fay Ms lag feaaker supporters, air-tiie "Bascor". We would then be Islander wants to g«e UJS. taxpayer money to completely in the bands of in- Established 1961 the "third" Halloas la fee fern ef aa ternational ceotral bankers. We would iaieFBafitenal welfare : fMernalisKal be dependent apou this Mema&sial SodaKsni wife, as foetiag the ME) The bank eoallii&B for the entire source of IMF (InteraafiOBal -liQBetar?;FaBd} is, our mosey, and they weald nave the with ¥.S. Treasury WessiBg* seliug power to contFol oors-and &os-us. . gold confiscate*!. from Americans He power of any aatton is its is now offering monthly at aaeSoB asMi handing fbe economic power. money met to tbe tMrd We mast get tisaf gxrarer back. Special Rates $.9O Per Column Inch POLIV flUIDiRS for Non-Prof It Organizations Hand Smocked Infant & Girls Dresses 75% of Regular Rate HOLIDflV FBSHIOnS Jean and HBUE JUST BRRIUED Charlie Dufton Every Day is Sale Pay at Polly Flinders Factory Outlet Final Clearance Prices of Fall Dresses Fabrie&Trtm Available M litany Stores Ceramic Plaques by the Benedictine Monks HOURS: MOM.-SAT. 9:30-5 SUM. 12-5 of St. Andrew Priory 1-813-936-5998 Open 9:30-5:30, Mon. AruSat, 472-2767 FORT PAYERS. FK 1711 Periwinkle Way Factory Owned Outlet Across from Bank of the islands Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER here comes santa claus con't from page 1 anticipation — Hatchers got there early |f whisp she wants a skateboard happiness is a chat with Santa Christmas Cards! Christmas Cards! Christmas Cards! Christmas Cards! SHOP Captfua 3slanfi rasft-sns from fte /s/ancs "SOMETHING J SPECIAL" SAM'S Bob& Dot Reich Villa Santini Piaza MEAT Owners Fort Myers Beach MARKET Our new and more convenient location Next to Casa Del Mama Restaurant at 1633 Plaza - Periwinkle Way (813) 472-1054 CHOICE HINDQUARTERS Cut to your specifications and freezer wrapped and marked $1.09 ib. weight varies from 145 lbs. to 170 Ib. CHOICE FOREQUARTBtS Cut to your sp^ifications and freezer wrapped md marked 89* fb. FREE Delivery The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977 school board approves sanibel's cafetorium by don moody The Lee County School Board last Martin Gunderson on the construction the schools needs, and Wainwright dissatisfaction with the plan. week approved the designe oof a multi- and location of the multi-purpose stated that it is "adequate for our "I personally think a better job could purpose classroom and cafetorium facility and urged the board to draft a present needs." have been done on the project," said facility to be added ontoSanibel plan for all future expansion needs School Superintendent Ray Pottorf Ratiliff. Elementary school, although some before the exact location for the multi- said that the School board is also The school board traditionally'uses board members made no secret of their purpose facility is determined. limited in how much additional space the original school architect in any dislike for the project. Rastliff asked Sanibel Elementary can be constructed in this multi- additions or expansions of the school. School Board Viee-Chairman Robert School Principal Charles Wainwright if purpose facility because of the Gunderson's plan was approved by Ratliff sharply questioned Architect the new facility was large enough for limitations imposed by the state the Board rather than face any delays Department of Education in their in construction which might have been Capital outlay funding formulas. caused if the board hired another ar- Pottorf explained that, like the chitect or appealed the state's The Papasan Chair auditorium on the new Cape Coral High limitations on the facility. You have to try if to believe it School, the state will only pay for a When the Sanibel Elementary School certain size facility based on then- was designed in 1963, the plans for a funding formula in proportion to second group of classrooms and their student population estimates. location were included. Ratliff urged the board to develop an These plans were changed in 1971 orderly plan for the continued growth when part of the original growth area of the elementary school to the 845 was made into a community recreation student maximum, and said later that facility. the study will be conducted by the Pottorf said that it would be at least school Board's planning department. ten years before the Sanibel Although the plan drafted by Gun- Elementary reached its maximum derson for the multi-purpose facility at pupil levels, and Rathff said that the the Sanibel Elementary school was board should develop a phasing plan to approved by the school board, Ratliff project at what point in time expansion and other members indicated some will be needed. tops in comfort and style at Tahitian Garden Periwinkle Way , ... * 10-n5 Mon.-Sat c . we ship anywhere GARAGE DOORS by ROY NORTH Wood - Fiberglass - Steel Rough Sawn - F.G. Woodgrsln I MEW - Garage Door Zip Roil Screens SAIIS • INSTALLATION • SERVICE PHONE SSMSE SANIBEL 2016 BEACON MANOR DRIVE, SO. FORT MYERS We nrv iwittes you to putting itest to meet tfee people wade ouit e^paf^lon possffelk - pfiofog/taplty - pfiofogtopfty - batik ft - cgpftess tables S efcefeg Stall dlsWbuooie - pkotoqtiapky New things mrming daihf Conn Browse. 5-8 p.m. Ft %ws Beach •sas.... mm 8 Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER food for thought by julie gray cooking for a party Quantity doesn't always mean quality, as anyone who has Cut fish fillets into strips 1 to 2 inches wide. Allow 4 oz. fish ever tried to double or triple a recipe may know. per serving. Thread strips onto skewers in ribbon-like With the approaching holiday-and the hordes that fashion. Keep chilled, accompany them-some "restaurant-style" recipes may Combine ingredients ior the marinade. Use half mixture come in handy for entertaining and as fundraising ideas. to marinate the fish on skewers in shallow pan. Last Sunday I attended a food show of new products for Broil fish, turning once and baste with marinade. (In s the restaurant trade, and other food buyers, held at the short time, fish will turn white when cooked.) Cape Coral Country Club. • Arrange fish on bed of cooked rice and cap each skewer The show, sponsored by Gulf Food Products of Fort Myers with, cherry tomato. represented many different companies. Heat remaining marinade to serve over fish and rice. One of the first exhibits inside the exhibition hall was Serve in separate sauce boat or spoon over. Sprinkle with Paisley Farms and Regina Wine Vinegars. parsley. Yields 24 portions. Our local committee for decency should take note: they Or, combine ingredients for soy marinade, and follow were featuring "sensuous salads," salads that are a delight instructions as above. to see, smell, touch, munch and crunch. The company thinks the day has long passed when people LOBSTER NEWBURG were happy to be served a leaf of lettuce and a slice of hothouse tomato for a salad. 12 oz. melted butter Salads have at long last come into their own. People ex- 14 oz. (1 pkg.) Minor's Chicken Supreme Sauce Base pect the salad to measure up to the rest of the meal. 2Vi qts. lukewarm water At many restaurants it is the quality of the salad bar that 2 qts. heavy cream draws patrons. 2 oz. Minor's lobster base Of course, according to Larry Williams, of Bcmacker i lbs. lobster meat, cat into % inch pieces Brothers (representing Begina Vinegars) "the secret way 1 and one-third cups pale dry cocktail sherry or white wine. to make your salad sensuous is to me Regma Wine ¥taegar, available in many area supermarkets." Blends oz. melted butter and chicken supreme sauce base Rochelle Friedlander, an out-of-town food supply Maybe this ingredient will make yaar salad stand sp and with a wire ship. Add water and heavy cream, mixing well. representative, checks out some chicken klev at the dance; in any event, you may want to experiment with the Heat to boBingh, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. salad recipes included from thia company. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with clarified butter; holdover food show sponsored Sunday by Golf Food Supply. Another new product long been available to commercial hot water. (Photo by Julie Gray) users is being test marketed in several groceries, inchidmg Over medium best, blend S ox. melted butter and lobster PuMuc-iije Endless ^[g. ••.•-.: base. SSr in lobster meat aad saute for 2 to 3 minutes until : This frozen product consists of all center slice* of egg. bet. '.-'-." CANTALOUPE COOLER About eight inches long, it is equal to several down fresh Combine hot cream sauce, sauteed lobster and dry sherry eggs. It doesn't need peeling, aad there 5a no w*^e,a« it has (or wine). Dressing (5*4 cups) been formed to include the parts you really need for gar- Serve insaaied cup hot over Melba toast, with rice or in t 3 cups salad oil nishing an attractive platter. ... . ; . ; pastry shells. May be used as a filling for crepes. 1 cup Regina Red Wine Vinegar Asa confirmed seafood lover. I was driignted to discover Yields 24 fror. servings. the products of tbe L J. Mmcar Ca. 1 One-third caps honey 4 tsp. salt ' Some of you ma; Mnk all good chefs stand over a hot . SAUCY CHICKEN AND RICE stock pot all d*y toag, simmering boot* aad ahefta to get a %s cup Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard : v cap Onion, fresh, minced . debcksis consomme. -. -.. .' $ cops o&toiis, chopped t 3 tblsp. Poppy seeds -Start so. Ussalfy t&esecret iagredletst mem to be a 3 cops green peppers, chopped large (ki^ «f boifflioa-ebiciHai or faeri. . % cap batter or margarine Salsd .. B^ m additkai to the bask berf a^ cfaidten flayork^. - 3 qts. caased tomatoes ' ' - L.J. Minor has turkey, fa*m, msaferooms, cl*m, garfic, ^ cap chicken base 4 large Cantaloupes, peeled and sliced lamb, lofester aad ottwrs. -. . 2 iblsp. garlic salt 2 lbs. bacon, sliced, crisply coofced, drained Vm tb&ji. gramd pogB- I large Spanish onions, thinly sliced and separated into •ffer©*$* restsaoBii affWrtfaw, the Urawati Defi fa Fbrt'' 2 tsps. enssfaed red pepper N^ecs wM jipeeM at*ar « if they •mm wisegsr 1 cup t Jtissp. fr^sa Swa rfeS 1% tip, carry powder Sambel Community Church Hand crafted Pots and Beautiful BAZAAR Ceramic Shelf Planters December 3 - 10AM fill 4 PNi Sanibel Community House The Watering Can Gtfhr - Bokod Goodl - WhJt# Ek|>honl« ManH - Rafffa - Lunch The house plants that add a touch of the island to your house or condo Something for everyone 472-4694 Tyes.-$at 10-4:30 Tahitian Garden Shopping Piaza food for thought 4 large Avocados, cubed CREAMY BANANA DRESSING eon't from page 8 2 cans (No. 2%) mandarin oranges, drained Yield: 7 cups 2 cups red onion, chopped 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted 4 large bananas 1 cup Regina Red Wine Vinegar SWEET AND CREAMY SPINACH SALAD 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 cups cream, heavy sing (7 cups) Place dressing ingredients in blender. Blend on medium Vi cup sugar ip Regina Red Wine Vinegar speed until smooth and creamy. In large bowl, toss salad Place all ingredients in blender. Blend on medium speed Two-thirds cup water ingredients. Serve individual salads topped with dressing. until smooth. Chill. Serve over fresh fruit salad. Two-thirds cup onion, fresh, minced Yields 24 servings. Yield 7 cups. 3 small cloves garlic, minced % cup sugar ly4 cups mayonnaise 3% cups sour cream to taste e pepper to taste Salad 3 lbs. spinach, fresh, torn into bite-siied peices Cooking microwave 6 dozen cherry tomatoes 11b. bacon, crisply cooked, drained, and crumbled In saucepan, combine vinegar, water, onion and garlic. Simmer until onion is tender. Add sugar. Stir until sugar Rrom "The International Gourmet Cooking With 2 tblsp. curry powder dissolves. Cool. Blend in remaining dressing ingredients. Microwave" cookbook by Phe Laws comes the following 1 cup raw rice Chill. Top individual servings of spinach with bacon and 3 helpful information on microwave cooking times. 1 cup diced onion cherry tomatoes. Spoon dressing over salads. "Most recipes and cookbooks are written for units 1 cup chopped celery fields 24 servings. emitting 800 to 650 watts of power. If your oven takes 500 to 2 cups chicken or turkey broth 550 watts, add 10 percent cooking time. If your oven is 1 cup shrimp or around 40ft to450 watts add 20 percent cooking time. Exact l'i cups leftover turkey or ham or whatever cooking limes cannot be given in recipes because there 1 cucumber peeled and sliced AVOCADO MANDARIN SALAD are too many variables. 4 fried eggs Cooking times given are always the least possible time Dressing (5 One-titai cap*} in which foods can cook. Do not be surprised if you have to aid more cooking time for your unit. The shortest possible Melt the butter in a casserole in microwave oven. Mix in 3 cups salad oil times are given because it is always possible to add more curry powder. Stir in rice and coat well with the mixture. 1 cap Begina Red Wine Vinegar with garlic time cut it is impossible to uncock what is already Cook, uncovered, until lightly toasted, stirring often. Stir *< cup Grey Pospon Dijon mustard overcooked." in the onion and celery and then, very gradually the broth. 4 eggs Cook, covered, in the microwave oven until the rice is 2 tsp. salt tender and the liquid is absorbed. Stir in the shrimp or bits Pepper to taste LEFTOVER TUBKEY RICE DISH of meat. Reheat in the microwave. Serve topped either '•* cup batter with slieed cucumber or a fried egg. Salad 2 lbs. Escarole or Bomafne, torn into bile-steed pieces 5HNTIVR MINI MRRT wissne -she goad -food starts - Grocery - Dairy - frwen foods Welcome to our kitchen... a delightful change Meats - Cold Seer k Wine of pace from the ordinary I While yoyrve stopped fishing Tackle for a bite or snactc,»»thinft of us for your next party, meeting* get-together or whatever .. Post Cards - Magazines relax with yoor guests and let us serve Hats delicious hot or cold foods of your choice while you en |oy yoyr guests. Health & Beauty Aids %m m. NORTH END OF SANiBEL AT BLIND PASS BRIDGE AT THE UNUSUAL DELI DRAGON PLAZA CLEVELAND A¥E., FORT MYERS "W PHI THETA KAPPA .^ 5^L ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETY ',~O- WOUD^T SPECIAL Jmm Presents • --''~ * CHRISTMAS IAY-AWAY PLM* M EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE BANDS J[ AND FIHAHCIWG AVAILABLE? I COME IN AMD SEE OUR CONCERT, JAZZ AND ORCHESTRA JLARGE SELECTION OF ACT 11 DIRECTED BY en '* Apparei ^QUALITY BATAVUS WOPEDS WITH 1 YEAR MR. DENNIS HILL Large se=er ON 35SS- Tuesday, December 6,1977 8:00 P.M. PUTT-fHITT 'H PEDAL DOOR WENS 7:30 s_ow Prices! • • DRAGON PLAZA EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GYM Hurry, new Cfose-Jn Parking Available .items arriving 936-0166 m msmmsmsm SO. TAMIAMt TRAIL Adults $2.00 Students $150 Tickets Available at E.C.C. Student Activities Counter and at door 10 Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER r^^^^^r "^M^^ ^*m^^ ^^^^ •• • •> ™ •• ^—^ —' ... — • — brownies There will be an Investiture held on by kay pratt Tuesday, Dec. 13th at the Community community calendar Center. All parents are urged to attend. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. Captiva memorial library PTA Sat. Feb. 11 Bake Sale Tues. Feb. 14 Valentine Parties at children's center New Hours are announced. The Deputy Dennis Duffola, of the Lee school 1:30-2:00 library will be open, starting Dec. 2nd, County Sheriff Dept, has given a Tues. Feb. 21 PTA Meeting of the islands 1977, on Tuesdays and Saturdays from special presentation, including a film, Thurs. March 23 Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30-12 noon. It will also be open on OQ the Jr. Deputy program, to all fourth The Children's Center of the Islands school 1:00-2:00 Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. grade students. Sat. May 13 Bake Sale will be having a Plant Sale on Satur- Thanksgiving vacation lasted from Tues. May 16 PTA Meeting day", Dec. 17, 1977. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fire district "i Iliurs. Nov. 24 until Monday, Nov. 28. Wed. June 7 Last day of school. Field DickMuench, Chairman: (472-2812). It The Christmas vacation will begin will be held at the Community Change day of meeting of Sanibel day and awards program District Commissioners at Firehouse, Dec. 21 and school will resume January Association parking lot. Donations of A special Christmas Program will be 7:30 p.m. from the second Wednesday 3, 1978. any plantings will be greatly ap- presented by Mrs. O'Neil's 4th-5th of the month to the second Tuesday of The second distribution of the preciated. grade combination. The theme will be the month. The Shepherd of the Islands, the "Reading Is Fundamental" boohs will "Christmas Around the World". The Lutheran Church, is holding the first be on December 15, 1977, Thursday. parents of the children in this class are holiday house to open ) These books have been purchased by annual Religious Arts Fair for the invited to attend. Food from the dif- benefit of the Children's Center on that The Edison Estate will feature "The the Sanibel Elementary PTA. ferent countries will be served and The agenda for the school year's PTA same day, Dec. 17, 1977 at the Com- Twelve Days of Christmas" on carols will be sung by the children. is as follows: munity Association Bldg; 10 a.m. to 5 December 14th and 15th, when the Fort Hie PTA program chairman is Mrs. Tues. Nov. 8 PTA Meeting p.m. Myers Woman's Community Club Mary Ten Broek Fri. Nov. 18 Symphony Quartet 12:30 Included in the Religious Arts Fair presents their annual Christams gift to and 1:15 league of women voters will be a White Elephant Table and the community-HOLIDAY HOUSE. Sat. Bee. 17 Christmas Tree at the Bake Shop table. Donations of items Handmade, traditional decorations Community Center The Sanibel-Captiva League of (no clothing, please) and baked goods will be used through-out the winter Tues. Dee. 20 Christmas parties at Women's Voters meets at 10:00 a.m. on will also be greatly appreciated, residence of the late Mr. Thomas Alva school 1:30-2:00 the second Monday of every month at needless to say. Edison, located at 2341 McGregor Blvd, Sat. Feb. 14 Valentine Parties at the Sanibel Community House. The Santa will visit the Children's Center Ft. Myers. The botannical gar«*~ns school 1:00-2:00 public is warmly invited. on Dec. 21, 1977. 10:30-11:30 a.m. surrounding the home will be de- tractively lighted during the night hours. The purpose of HOLIDAY HOUSE is for the enjoyment of the public and to first baptist church offer ideas for decorating. There will A SHELL be a charge of 75 cents to cover The Rev. Gerald Frost, Pastor of the restrictions governing the Edison LAMP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, wishes to Estate by the Florida Attractions M announce that the Sanctuary will be Association. The Community Club ©pen on Tuesday s Thursday and Friday realizes no profit from the event. : B motafags from. 8-11 ajn. beginning on Visiting hours wHbe from 11:96 aia. Dec. 6fc until 9:00 p.m. Weteday, December o He will be available for counselling, Uih, and Thursday, December 15th. prayers and discussions during these A Just boiflrs and will be happy to welcome Add Shells anyone who wishes to avail themselves of this opportunity. Island Glass & Mirror N We Ship 2244-D Periwinkle Way ~ G Anywhere 472-5318 PALM RIDGE A al Tahlteo: Garden Periwinkle Way Picture Fra me Glass HOME 10-5 Mori.-Sat. .. FURNISHINGS : Glass Shelves 472-4035 ••'.' Glass Furniture Tops Mirrors - screen door OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mirrored walls our specialty! 11 A.M.-7 P.M. NOW FMAWmtiG MOT SANDWICHES Complete Repair Work HOT PASTRAMI -HOT CORNED BEEF For Glass and Aluminum Mlfcis House AND MANY OTHERS. TRY IT — products, on Sanibel YOU WILL LIKE IT. SUBS 4 SANDWICHES 2400 PAtM RfDGE RD. tsa3t'mm SODA Tcshif ion Garden 472- ! 800 Kevin Munden CAlt 472-5374 FOR FAST PfCKJJP SERVICE Forrest Munden Classes now forming The in Belgian tat, Gemini Salon Jewelry, SMrt and Shell . . FEE CLASSES.^ Enroll soon! Hair Styling for Men and Women *Sl& Complete Beauty Service 1:30 - 2:00 in. Small Arts We use and recommend Have a. shell ym can't ideafify? Come ini-ond look at . .• REDKEN &u?;LB. Board ' '•'••• «on.-Sat. f AM - 6 PM 472-2374 vCy Captiva RQG4 £ Andy Rosse Lane 472-2541 " ITS FREE!. Cap!iva Village Square The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977 study planned The Greater Pine Island "We wffl get a joint study Water Association is joining as well as individual with Cape Coral and Florida studies," Hfflier said. Cities Water to study water Also underway is a needs for the next 10 years. feasibility study for storage The three water systems of 2.5 millioii gallons of must provide a projected water at Pine bland Center. needs study to South Florida Hillier has stated Water Management before previously that the storage Jan. 1, 1979 to obtain water of water is needed to insure withdrawal permits, ac- an adequate supply for users cording to Kenneth Hillier, if a major break should manager of the local water come in the line between the MaOaeha area water station area could provide -andPine Island. its own study individually Also discussed by the but because the water used board of directors was the fay the three all comes from 1378 budget and changes in about the same area, it has rules and regulations for the been decided to conduct a association. joint study. Hillier said he must submit a proposed budget i for adoption at the The board of directors last December Water Board South Seas has entered Into mass In the season, it will start an hour week voted to Mre the meeting. transit, but very decorously, as you can earlier and run until 2 a.m. to serve engineering firm of Howard Under study is to have the see. This popular tram replaces many South Seas new restaurant, Chad- Needles • Tammen & new owner of property of the cars that normally ply the wick's. There will also be a second car Bergeadoff, of Cape Coral, become the member and Plantation roads. It makes a continous to conduct the study. Cost to others removed from the added to the tram for the season, ac- loop every day from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. the association will be 12,000 membership roUs. cording to South Seas officials. phis expenses. lunch menus Toesday Beans Biscuit & Milk Salisbury Steak Carrot-Celery Sticks Wednesday Nov 28 thra New 30 Bice-Gravy Orange Juice Bar Creamed Chicken Student Planned Menu Monday Cafce Fish Burger Milk French Fries Green Beans Peanut Baiter & JeSy Pineapple Upside Down Sandwich FABJKCS NOTIONS ¥*«* SEWING MAOMNH SAiES — I5HTAIS — SEPA1KS Can $66.uw Hours 9:3fr-5«on.>Sof. 2242B P«iwink»» 472-4210 *X REALLY BE A At -\larina Towers, it am be. Irs a amc Mexico.and BigQjrics Pass. less. M;irina Towers is excluave. ROI LYNN'S CRAFT SHOPPE expensive, and a gneas invesnneni for when ETIOSBARGAKVT tfainsp cosl more than Mtirina Toivcrs hiis ii prh'ate marina, ? 5571 SOUTH TRAIL, FORT MYERS they're worth, Marina Twyers Y;scht bcKtt docks and Ixw! bmnch. wish rour future. Don't delay; this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. 936-5101 fKEXT TO S22UNG STEAK HOUSE) Quo tsa refreshing raria: Our immediate access to the Gulf and expansive 2 bedroom. 2 bash excf Hem fishing.Th e Nautical Club Our decorasor models and sales office mmmt am®, fls nm luxurious uister&oni apartment hits a swimming pool with separate areopen Mon.-Sai. 10 a JU. :O 0usk. fesafenees casi co.isjdi'rafah' less Jban whirlpool, billiard room, ping pong. Sun. 12 IO Dusk. Take McGregor Blvd. MI mm swss, mm, JBUBRY 1 card and TV rooms, his and hers and 867 %^-est :o Ft. Myers Beach, «A»¥ OTHSt OUUF? SUPtUB * £%: "i^xRikl exvect and tire superior in vmus to tauTtV $VXiXX apuronens saunas ;md showers, and health spa. shen south to the southern dp of CUSTOM CERAMIC POTS PMB BEADS iniheart";!. li'splf is votir sport.;i complfli* Estero Island al Big Carlos Pass. Each resiA?nceiscliide s Jarge IB-hole course isjiist across Marina Towers Yacht Cksb.8401 biikanlss oJFshe "ir.Tng room and Buccaneer Lagoon. Marina Towers Estero Bivd.. Ft. Myers Beach. MM. TM SIT. IJI - S PJL HBfiKT tS -1 PJt • offers i,wa e»xT»' thing van nvttl for Florida 33931. Phone: 813-463-57&4. spectacular «alr '.irtvs ill aB your new island iiSjsnif. You've earned it. A nets island dirstaona. CKKriooking she Ciiilf of lifesn le. from S64.60O. HERMETIC PRESERVING JARS AVAILABLE IN 5 POPULAR SIZES 18 OZ...... $1.60 26OZ, ...... $1-80 36 OZ - $2.00 54 OZ...... $2.40 72OZ...... $2M KITCHEN "GOURMET KITCHENWARE" AMOtHER COMW.OHUTY IAAHAGEO BY G-E. S5EDER 8. ASSOCIATES. INC./ SEALTOR EOSSOM MALL FORT MYERS HE<5(STER£D SEAL ESTATE BROKER 12 Tuesday, November 29,197" The ISLANDER tonight at city hail Canada candidly 7:30 P.M. 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 8:45 P.M. 10. Public Hearing and First Reading of I have no qual- up and "Family" is (Goss). 2. Approval of Minutes of previous meeting An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 76-21, The ifications more than nothing more than a held November 15, 1977. 3. Administration and Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Sections 4.8.3: Correspondence. anyone else as a T.V. contemporary copy of Specific Amendments and 3.3.12: Partially critic but I think the new "The Waltons." 7:40 P.M. 4. Planning Commission Report Developed Land, as to the Density Allocation for an programs this year are The new season is in 7:50 P.M. a. Consider Resolution establishing a Undeveloped Portion (1.1 Acres) of the Lots Com- the worst ever. Although trouble when most deferred Compensation Plan for the City Manager in prising the Property of Casa Turquesa Motel at 4013 we have had a colour set viewers I've talked to the International City Management Association West Gulf Drive (Parcel in Government Lot 1, Section for five years, we have prefer re-runs of "Mary Retirement Corporation and providing an effective 29, Township 46 South, Range 22 East), Sanibel, Lee always been quite happy Tyler Moore" and "All' date, 6. Consider Resolution increasing die City of County, Florida as Submitted by David G. Thompson, with just our two the Family" to the nev* Sanibel's participation to tea percent of gross wages Attorney for J. Handy Moore; Providing for Canadian networks. crop. I am happy to say in a deferred Compensation Plan for the Deputy City Severance; Providing for Conflict; Providing an They have brought us that "MASH" is better Clerk - City Treasurer in the International City Effective DateT^~=^_- both the best of than ever since they Management Association Retirement Corporation 9:00P.M. 11. Public Hearing and First Reading of American and British wrote Frank Burns out of and providing an effective date. An Ordinance Specifically Amending Ordinance No. T.V. and some of the the picture and the 8:00 P.M. 7. Public Hearing and Second Reading of 76-21, The Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Sections Canadian content has writing superlative. "\ an Ordinance Specifically Amending the Com- 3.4.9: Coastal Construction Setback Line and 3.9.5: been of high quality. prehensive Land Use Plan as Adopted by Reference Development in or Affecting the Bay Beach Zone, to As a daytime watcher, Pursuant to Ordinance 76-21, Sections 3.1.3: Coastal Permit the Erection of Sea Walls to Stop Erosion of This year, all I can say "Ryan's Hope" gets the Construction Setback line; 3.9.1: Development in the Lots 8,13,14, and 15 Sanibel Estates, Unit 4, Sanibel, about the new offerings Finger of Foolishness for Gulf Beach, Gulf Beach Ridge and Special Blind Pass Lee County, Florida (Lighthouse Way), as Submitted is that I am glad we all time. Its an ABC Zones; 3.4.2: Gulf Beach {Permitted Uses); and by Frederc C. Wood on behalf of Himself, Thomas B. joined a book club. Our "soap" with FIVE 3.2.3: Permitted Uses Map; to Permit Development Kyle, Alf K. and Raymond K. Thompson and George Canadian Content has writers fresh out of of a Single Family Dwelling on Lot 2B, Tradewinds •G. Vest, Trustee; Providing for Severance; school, I'm sure. Our been increased and, American content has Subdivision, Section 19t Township 46 South, Range 22 Providing for Conflict; Providing An Effective Date, though, that wouldn't East, Sanibel, Lee County, Florida, as Submitted by 0:15 P.M. 12. Consider Request by Robert Horak bother me if the been so drastically Mark E. MeQmtiek; Providing for Severance; for Council Approval of a Replat of land in the Sanibel programs measured up, reduced this year, I Providing for Conflict; Providing for as Effective cannot for the life of me : : Stores Subdivision. (Property located between I refuse to watch gar- .Date, ; . .: ' : . Pyrula Avenue and Donax Street and North and South bage just because its understand the f "\ 8:15 PJ5. 8. Public Hearing and Firs Reading of an ©£ Jusonia Street.) Canadian, Sex and bringing such msmttcmu 'FORT MYERS 33*. 5348 Bring us your KODAK Slide, Movie, and Print Film for prompt, quality processing by Kodak. We also offer KODAK Color Reprint, Prints-from-SIides, Copyprint, and ARTISAN SHOP Enlargement services. COLOR PROCESSING NUTMEG/PILLAGE -.Kodak HATOWNO FLOWEMt ANOCiAFfSIftEfi 3M4 The ISLANDER Tuesday, November z£i&tt»^ 13 OUR OWN BRAND HASCOMETO • •• We Have 1978 Cars MINI SERVICE PRICES AH Sizes A FULL LINE OF Leaded Regular 59.9* Economy $14.95 for Italian Bread No Lead Regular 62.9* 24 hourday White Super Ethyl 64.9* No Mileage - No Drop Salf Rising in Florida %e We Will Continue You Buy The Gas Whole Wheat Pumpernlckle IJIil 11 Reservations - 472-4040 Donofs Foil Sendee and Credit Cards Sweet Rolls - "Danish" and Charge Accounts Elephant Ears . Leaded Regular 63.9* CAPTIVA RESIDENTS •-• . Long Johns'-.: - • • No Lead Regular 65.9* AVIS Cars at Cookies-- ;' Pies.':.'• :" ' Coikes Super Ethyl "67.9* South Seas Plantation Diesel Front Desk SPECIAL ORDERS Same Rates OPEN Reservations 472-5111 ext.3320 Cheese Cakes 7 AM to 7 PM Key Lime Pie WE TRY Sweet Cakes Wedding Cakes HARDER LATER CLOSE IN SEASON Shop in a clean, quietf pleasant, uncrowded store. See our large selection of imported & domestic wines. Morepre Palm Ridge Road and Tarpon Bay Road Where The Sanibel-Captiva Road Begins {013)472-4040 (813)472-9919 , November 29,1977 The ISLANDER >-"• Virginia Wade, this year's Wim- tennis, diet, nerves, her background, ....American tennis audiences are Wade many times over fee next three bledon champion is a neat lady. She is her lifestyles, and her ambitions. more vocal than others, although years. also, obviously, an excellent tennis "Virginia Wade is a touring pro for perhaps more sedate than OTHER According to Ten Broek, she will be player. She has a sense of humor that South Seas Plantation. Whenever she sports audiences like soccer. at South Seas Plantation (or Fort one associates with a British registers, and - or wins a tournament, ....there are far too many injuries in Myers) for events of an exhibition background - on the wry side - and a her liome' is listed as South Seas tennis, according to Wade, a problem nature doing in-house promotions, such honesty that can be devastating. Plantation, Captiva Island, Florida. she attributes primarily to a failure in When a reporter interviews a According to Mariner Properties, Inc. not limbering up for a game. executive vice-president Alan Ten ....would you believe.that a Wim- Broek, Virginia Wade is the focal point bledon champion Cannot touch her of their increasing emphasis on tennis. toes, although she does back bends with She has signed a three-year contract ease? (With what is, we suspect, with the Plantation to represent them typical Wade tenacity, she is working at home and abroad. on that small shortcoming.) South Seas Plantation now has 15 ....she loves to fish and gets, not tennis courts, with expectations for surprisingly, a small quey behind her almost double that in December of next of people willing to bait! her hook. So year. Six of the courts will foe at one far not much luck; "I caught four little end of the Plantation with a pro shop ones yesterday - but I haven't fished and six more will be located close to the since I was 11 years," she said. tip of the island, also with a pro shop. ....adored living in London but was, Both areas will be administered by as so many people are, forced to leave South Seas but, fortunately, the scene because of their structure. had begun to change. ....now lives in New York where she Playing in a tournament, how it feels, has no difficulty feeling at home....feels what kind of preparation preys on the that no team tennis has found its slot. minds of every tennis player, the Mgh Men's regular tennis circuit, ac- stakes Virginia Wade plays for, can cording to Wade, is better organized boggle the mind. than women's, so the women play team "Yes, I'm nervous before a tour- tennis primarily because they have no nament," she said, "bat tbea, if I other choice. weren't, something would be wrong. ....Team tennis takes up too long, You need that adrenalin to get you Wade feels, and the season should be going." cut down. To combat a strong case of nerves, ...Australian tennis players have she breathes deeply and does many bad the tendency to have a very stretch exercises, both before going on athletic, "get-on-with it" game, Virginia Wade in weekend interview *t Cap the court and during a difficult match, whereas the Americans have become champion will represent the resort at various tooi Virginia admits that she needs to eat far more sophisticated about the whole training profession*!. shortly before playing, oQterwise her tiling; a treed, Wade attributes to Billie hanger pangs will give her trouble on Jean KiBg and Jota Newcomb. the court. "Unlike Billie Jean King," Both Captiva visitors and residents she said, "who cant eat a thing before can took forward to seeing Virginia a match.'* Wade always eats sensibly, fortifying bar (Set with a slightly higher car- r bohydrate content before a tournament to ease the digestion situation. Virginia Wade has an opinion on just about everything and expresses it with refreshing honesty and logical mental tenacity: ...she loves the Coseord. London to Washington is ifcee boars and thirty- celebrity, in isftatevsr field, one aerer five minates. {Certainly a boon to any knows quite what to expect. (Cfee jet commuter) "And," ske declared, actable actually expected this reporter "absolutely no jet lag. It was more to carry Ms briefcase for Mm exciting than my first airplaiie rife," everywhere, Including a men's she said, eyes sparkling. "The plane washroom). To dial with Virginia looks so beautiful on the ground Wade was indeed refreshing. Ms. One fascinating thing about her Wade was at Sooth Seas Plantation this Concord flight, she added, was the fact weekend f or as organizational meeting with Mariner Properties notables and that day turns into night in one and a took time oat to talk about fishing, half minutes flat. Ho mere sky-born sunsets. I The ISLANDER Tuesday, November ^By,. as taping some radio commercials for Virginia Wade is now on a South Seas unique new restaurant, comparatively rest and recreation Chadwiek's and giving presentations to holiday on Captiva, and elsewhere for prospective guests and clients in the next seven weeis, her life is far distant cities -when her schedule per- from dull. She is writing an mits. autobiography that her publishers "rather" expect by January; it will be in publication in May. This is one of the longest tournament breaks she has had, with only one such tournament intervening. She must be in London in December to receive some British Awards — one from the Daily Express for the Sport- swoman of the Year and the Tennis Writers Award. Her next definite appearance in this area will be on March 8 when she plays for the Virginia Sims. Her opponent has yet to be announced. Getting into tennis at an early enough age always fascinates those who came to the game later in life. Virginia Wade started in South Africa, where she lived, at the age of nine. Her parents weren't inclined toward the game as so many are, but, she says, she grew up with a bunch of very athletic siblings. Moving to England would probably have daunted one less hardy"During the years I was at University," she says,* I had to travel up to London to practise tennis. English schools are very acdemie," die adds. "Sport was oat of fashion when I was in school." to win Wimbledon; I can do more of physics. Winning Wimbledon is the alpha and what I please. "I was always good at math', she Seas omega for tennis players. It's the But, "she concluded emphatically," I admitted, "but tempermentally, it sstsdarfag Use next three years as « World Series, triple crown and grey have to be number two (behind Chris wasn't me." Nevertheless, she con- en>5 all in one. What do you do for an Evert). And, that, " she said with ceded, when she began to approach her aaeore? finality, "is plenty to aim for." tennis game in a more analytical "If anything," says Virginia, "I am South Seas Plantation now has 15 fashion, her academic traing certainly more ambtiiaos Ms year then last courts, with expectations for almost wasn't a hindrance. "Ebare is a load lifted. Now. I don't have double that in December of next year. In one way, it is astonishing that Six of the courts will be at one end of Virginia Wade is a professional tennis the Plantation with a pro shop and six player, at all. When she began playing more will be located to the tip of the seriously in the mid-€O's , professional island, also with a pro shop and six tennis was almost non-existent, more will be located dose to the tip of especially for women. the Mand, also with a pro shop. Both "We used to get appearance money," areas will be administered by South she said, "but it wasn't much. Then, a South Seas resident pro, Greg Parker lot of money changed hands under the and his assistants. table but unless you were a really big changed my approach Is the game, f am South Seas also plans to sponsor tennis draw, like John John Newcomb, it still clinics and camps with Ms. Wade's didn't amount to much." When tennis much stricter with myseE There are no help - scheduled primarily for the went open in 1968, it all began to summer months. change. excuses now. You cart come off the court talking When encountering a world-famous Virginia said that when she began athlete here is always the tendency to to play tennis seriously after university, expect the "all-brawn-and no-brain" all her career really held for her was mahout bad fee cafis or not feeing weB or syndrome. Not so with Ms. Wade. Her either coaching or owning a sports dialogue challenging and her academic shop. She had herself a couple of years yoa can leave the cottrt sayrag I dM everything background impressive. She to play tennis after taking her degree graduated from the University of but, fortunately, the scene had I could. Now I try harder to come ©# the court Sussex in England in mathematics and begun to change. feefing that 1 dki all 1 could." m 5HNTIVR the new Virginia wade, wimbledon champion . and t NORTH END OF SAN I BEL AT BLIND PASS BRIDGE "''Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER DEL MO OOD STAMP PRICES GOOD DEC. 1-3 COUPONS W-D BRAND USDA CHOICE BONELESS WHOLE SMOKED PICNICS TOP ROUND FRESH FRYER LEGQUARTER OR BREASTQUARTER SUNNf LAND SMOKED MILD AND HOT ologna .. Sausage ...." SWIFT PREMIUM BROWN S SERVE ALL VARIETIES icnic ... Sausage ...... £ 99C fibers .... a 49* HILL5H1RE FARMS REGULAR SAUSAGE AND w-s susjD * ™™™.v ^ $|39 LILAC KJLEHCI7T CHUCK ROAST CMCXW GOOD BATH TISSUE C sooe 1135*5 STTU lUTfiiMiil BISCUITS PKS. 79 ilSCilf S 12-oz. 00 sycWi^ON 6 —•- Sr^. DETERGENT TIDE " BIf F PATTI1S COlTlSf CHBSi .... •£ 59 49-ox. 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REALTOR REALTOR Seahorse Cottages Seven Units including — Owners Cottage Located on more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. AM units have been completely refurbished this year. Walicmg Easement to the Gulf and Bay. $ 225f000. win excellent terms 2410 Pain Ridge Rsad RO.BOX 142 Sanibei Island, Tetephone 813-472-4138 339§7 The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977 highlights by rogerfrey In preparation for the biggest game had just arrived and asked to play. of the season, Thursday, November 17 Boos echoed from the bleachers as the was declared "Green Day." Everyone Fort Myers Band marched into the wore green and some students even gym. The band consisted of a group of had Fort Myers spirit ribbons. about twenty students dressed in green The National Honor Society held and playing kazoos! another one of its biweekly meetings. They took the floor and played a song Fund raising ideas, including bake or two. Hie charade ended with a huge The pride of Cypress "" , car washes, and coat checks, the rumble in the middle of the gym. The -ciub Council, and district hap- Panther band took the floor again and quarter, the football moved up and version and lead 8-0. penings were discussed. played a portion of their tournament down the field. Then, after a short Luck was not with the Panthers that Finally, after more than a week of routine. The musicians, flag corps, pass, Cypress made a 68 yard play to night. After the quarterback was preparation, the big day came. It was majorettes, and pantherettes all bring the ball to the two yard line. sacked for a loss, Fort Myers scored a purple and white day. Student performed in perfect synchronization. Much to the chagrin of Panther again when they blocked the ensuing participation was at an all time high, The pep rally ended with the playing of backers, the gain was nullified by a punt and, after the conversion, lead 15- feen better than during Homecoming. the Alma Mater. holding call. Shortly thereafter Fort 0 with 3:40 remaining in the half- Each perios was shortened five For months the halls had been filled Myers scored on a controversial 37 Before the half ended Cypress put minutes, allowing morning shift with rumors about the Fort Myers yard pass. One official called offensive themselves back into the contest with a students a twenty-five minute pep game. It was rumored that they were pass interference, while another had long drive that made the score 15-7 at rally. The cheerleaders got things out to get Stanley, and would go as far called defensive pass interference. the half. rolling with a few cheers, then the band as injuring him. It was also rumored Somehow the final decision was that The halftime show included per- took over. Next the football players that Cypress students were planning to the defender had interfered. Fort formances by both bands, with the stormed into the gym, inspired by the take down the goal post if they won. Myers declined the penalty, and the Panthers performing first. The roars of the students. Mrs. Carson, the Unfortunately the game was played in touchdown stood. Time out was called, players then came back onto the field. sponsor of the varsity cheerleaders, Fort Myers* stadium. Cypress and captain Stanley Gavin argued the Cypress tied the contest at 15 apiece on then announced that two buses filled students, however, rose to the occasion call. Coach Boyd Gruhn came onto the another drive that ended in a scoring with members of the Green Wave Band andshowed up in full force. lotfaefirst field shouting and shaking his finger. pass, and a two point play. 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AN ESTABLISHED JSLAND BUILDER Models & Office Sandcastle Rd., The Dunes AC TIONS Professionals in 472-2881 condominium sales, A division of re-sates and rental Mon. - FrL, *4o 4 JOHN NAUMANN & ASSOCIATES INC. management. P.O. Drawer W Weekends, By Appointment Sanibel Hand, Ffa. 33957 Tahitian Garden (813) 472-3192 . , -—""" 22 Tuesday, November 29,1977 TheKLANDER islanders at work & play Pickens moves in The Owl and the Steven Cayior weds Happy to see Nicole Weinberg Photo Sanibel's Ben and Sue Picfcens talking to Santa yesterday, and have moved into their newly con- Pussycat expands recovered from an operation last week. structed additions but they say there Barbara Hannum will be a hiatus before they can work in Stephen L. Cayior and Barbara A. there. The second floor wifl be a photo News from Captiva: The Owl and the Coconut Grove has Hannum were united in marriage on studio with a gallery on the first floor. Pussycat, one of the Island's most Oct. 22 at the Tabernacle Presbyterian lunch buttei^ Future plans include a photo- charming boutiques, is expanding its Church in Indianapolis, bid. darkroom.. Cablevision will also be space. Owner Elaine Patton tells the The Coconut Gove has started ~J occupying some of the floor space. ISLANDER feat, in order to do justice Stephen Cayior is the son of Mr. and very popular lunchtime buffet. For to the fine artistic talent of Captiva Mrs. Wilbur Shannon of Sanibel who $3.95 there is all you can eat of salads, artists, she felt that a high-ceilinged, flew to Indianapolis to attend the vegetables, two main dishes, dessert whats in a sign well-lit gallery was needed and that is wedding. The bride is the daughter of breads and a beverage. The roast beef what she is doing. Local Captiva artists Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riker of Boone, is outstanding. The buffet runs from 11 Do you know what T.F.C.B. stands will be featured, of course, as well as Iowa. a.m. until 2:30 p.m. every da*- for? There is.a sign over Smitty's guests artists from time to time. Elaine The newlyweds will be making their (although Sunday is a little special an- Exxon station that says it: Thanks For hopes that the gallery will be com- home in the Ft. Lauderdale area where it costs $4.95) For hearty appetites Coming By. Oar sentiments exactly. pleted by Christmas but, if not, it will Mr. Cayior has accepted an executive piqued by all that shelling, this is just definitely be finished by the position with the Jefferson Stores. the place. Wallenbergs have a son beginning of the tourist season. If it's Faye and Chris Wallenberg of done in the same fine taste as the Owl Chadwick's plans open house Sanibel-Captiva Insurance Agency and and the Pussycat, and we're sure it will a seven-pound, son, named Kevin. be, then itis bound to be a "don't miss" Chadwick's, the new restaurant at for the Plantation. He plans to serve Congratulations to the happy family. on your shopping trips. South Seas Plantation, is planning a complimentary hors d'oeuvers and public open house, on December 11th punch on Sunday and guests will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. invited to tour the kitchen, dining Tom Camella returns to Nu-lmage rooms and party facilities. "The open house is our way of Anthony Thomas (Tom) Cornelia has After that, Chadwick's will be sharing the excitement of opening returned to fee Nu-Image Beauty Salon for luncheon service from 11:30 a.m. (It is located in the Sanibel Center Chadwiack's," Scot Siler commented. until 2 p.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. to 11 BiffldiEg at the corner of Periwinkle Scot is the food and beverage manager p.m. every day. and Gasa Ybel Road). Tom had his own shop and has also worked for the B. Foreman Co. for several years. The popular stylst can work on both men and women and does blow dry styles as well as fee traditional sets. Jolene Anderson, manager at Nu-Image is, of course, glad to see him back. 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Konrad, Eva Peari Cook The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29, 19T7 23 high-lights they made their final preparations. Everyone was overjoyed when they returned with ones in every catagory con'tfrom page 21 and first place overall. Monday and Tuesday were 'off days. until, early in the fourth quarter, Fort by penalties. The game was rough and Students were upset by the football Myers moved into field goal range on a dirty. There were many delayed and team's loss and happy about the band's penalty-assisted drive. They booted illegal hits. victory. In addition they were counting the field goal to take the lead 18-15. Saturday at Edison Stadium the the hours until the Thanksgiving With each tick of the clock the Panther bleachers were agin filled. At7:30p.m. vacation. fans' hopes for a conference title faded. the band tournament began. The Wednesday attendance ran ex- Then, late in the game, the Panthers "Pride of Cypress," or simply the tremely low. A donkey basketball Runted a drive and moved the ball "Pride," as they are called, had game between the teachers and Fort Myers* territory. Cypress practiced long and hard for the tour- students was held by one of the school's completed a pass to the two yard line, nament. They started practicing organizations. Admission was a dollar but again it was nullified by holding. before school started. Under the and a half, with all benefits going to With no time outs, they just couldn't direction of a new and very en- muscular distrophy. Students and teachers tried with varied success to quite make it. Tears fill the eyes of the thusiastic band leader, Mr. Faurmer, Coach Boyd Grahn. cheerleaders, fans, and players as the they have had rigorous daily practices. mount and ride the stubborn animals. gun went off. It had been a good They performed expertly at every pep In the end victory belonged to the teachers as the scoreboarc read 19-8 at ie, but Cypress had been hindered rally and football game. Members are unable to attend school they somehow the final buzzer. One of the teachers make it to band practice. The band has saidfae "thoughtit was alotof fun." acquired almost respect as the football The Panthers open their basketball Add comfort ... team. Mr. Faurmer and the entire season in the Panther Pit against band had been extremely tense for the Bishop Verot on December sixth. All elegance.,.romance! week preceding the competition, as are encouraged to attend. Install a free-standing fireplace. outdoors at the wheel Saturday was a perfect day for watching both artists and their work at The Wheel on Periwinkle Way. Stoneware craftsman Mike Klein makes a pot. Evelyn Klein weaves beautiful stoles. PRE-SEASON SPECIAL $59&0G INCLUDING INSTALLATION protection 472-2477 1633-F Periwinkle Sanibel Emmy La Lewis (1) and Haaaa Hilger Island artist Barbara Hill with her < r> work in the shade of a tree work at the Wheel. \ Old oriental patterns such as Rose Medallion, Rice Pattern will be on and various Imari, Patterns, also Sanibel Island Contemporary Oriental pieces from • FRIDAYS # (Fitz and Floyd) # SHOP AT HOME # Appliances brought to year door *sr approval True Wicked vvickei 3319 CteveteidAve. Fort Myers 24 Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER outdoors on the water by mike fuery We were talking recently about the eoneoctiaxis. But the average fisher- visitor came to the conclussion that he ferent names every couploe of hundred confusion over what to call that water man doesn't have the patience to fish had been a victim of mix-up in names. miles or so along the state's coastl*-^ mammal {porpoise or dolphin), but for mullet. It's easier to let the netters There went another record book entry. there are otter fMi caught around the round up your fried mullet dinners. Obviously, there is «a lot of hair You knowwhat was said about a rose- Mauds which have their own identity When you see a mullet jump, it sure splitting when it conies to naming fish. is-a-rose, so don't let that bother you. A crisis. looks a lot like a northern bass or trout. On top of it all is the regional problems snapper is fun to catch and great eating Take the little fish called the snap- I remember once last summer an where they call the same fish by dif-no matter what you call it. per. 1 have never been able to ac- exasperated fly fisherman returned to CGurately find how many fish really the dock wondering what he would belong to the snapper family, bat there - have to do to catch one of those "trout" are a couple of dozen or more. These which had been jumping near his boat. little scrappy fighters are great eating If you are a live bait fisherman, then on the table-if you can think of eating a you might call several small finger- couple days after the Thanksgiving sized fish "shiners". That's another Weekend. Snapper-the real Mud like northern term which can cover about red, grey and mangrove—cost as much any fish with silver sides. In the spring as a restaurant as fish with the glamor we get runs of these little fish most of names. They are that good toeat . us call "greenbacks", bat they look Last summer I was listening to a strangly like what are called pilchards couple of northern visitors who pulled a on the other coast of Florida. Not Hffle snapper from under the dock and exactly alike, but close. little mullet called It a sunfisfa. Up in New York, you "fingerings" sometimes fall under the eaH anything you doE'ttare a same for name of shiners too. And if you are a suafish. Down here we call, them fishing the interior freshwater lakes of snappers, when we can't find the fish is the state, their shinners are a whol;e the book. different fish. WMIe the snapper and propoise are There is a tendency to get the trying to figure out who they really are, sheepshead and the drum confused too. along comes the millet. The sheepshead has that funny looking I've seea people go crazy when they set of teeth-life those of a sheep-asd it discover a smal school of mullet has '-jailbird" strips of alternating jumping near the dock. They think that Mack and white. The drum has the the fish are jumping game fish and are same color pattern, but more subdued. not too happy to learn that the mullet is It was in a bait shop recently when a in port mere or less a vegetarian and not In- fisherman came in to describe a terested is-chasing'lures or shrimp. "sheepshead" of about 20 inches long- That's BO* to say that mullet cannot a genuine contender for the world title be taken oa a book, because they can if true, TAise store manager described with dough or some other homemade the drum fish to the gentleman and mi mpiwu oe kimtk Day Dale NOVEMBER • DECEMBER Tue 29 *'\2 47 AM H 9 ]4 AW L n n ft r VVpri 30 * 1.33 AM H 9-56 AMI d U-4 r I'm: 1 * 222 AM H 50 38 AM L 10 22 P-. Fn 2 3 1BAMH 11 21 AM L r- - r 3* g 1 • E? P* Sa: 3 Sun 4 12 53 beaching? Tides courtesy of THE REAL EEL - Herb (Skip) Purdy or-tennis? Conversion fabie: The above tides are for the lighthouse point of Sanibei only. To convert ;or Redfish Pass (north tip of Captiva), add 55 minutes to the time shown for every hr-Tice, subtract two {2) minutes for every low tide. {NO, we don't know know why, but i* works. Instructions following are even less sense-sicai but as we visit the Islands i stated, they do work.} For Captiva Island, Gulf side, subtract 30 minutes from each high tide, and sub- complete sports tract 1 hour and i6 minutes for each low tide. For Capfiva Island, Pine Island Sound (Bay) side, add 1 hour and four (4} minutes center for each high tide, and add 52 minutes for each low tide. in between these points on gulf or bay - • guesstimate • • and have good fisnin g and or shelling. SfePTS SEACH TOWELS BAIT - CASTING NE^ SPEARGUNS TIPS* BANDS MEWS SWIM XBUKK FILM SUM? AN S.OTSOM MASKS, F:HS. SMQSXS; RODS, SEEi-S & ftSHSMG TACKUE - ISLAND CMi-V SCS-'S-S S!B STATION SCbSA' SENTA'iLS TE*«««S WATER SK:S RE Si. REPAS58. Fishing - Shelling - Sightseeing with &TBMS JERRY WAY home of Specialist in Back Bay fishing w/fh the 22 years experience in loca/ wafers Tween Wafers Marina 472- 3 784 or "educated Captiva Island . 472-1007 shrimp" The ISLANDER Tuesday, November 29,1977 25 spreads fast." Charlotte County, where the cells were Public demand for information heavily concentrated, reported the red tide: what happened brought her into the job. Before she negative to negligible cell counts. by jack abstein writing and balancing information for came, the marine biologists were The day of the initial report (Oct. 3) the budget. And we'd been getting calls handling inquiries during the day and the Shellfish Sanitation Section in laboratory work at night. A 12 to 16 Red Tide is a universally occurring all morning about a great white shark. Apalachicola directed the closing of hour day for the biologists was not natural phenomenon. In Florida this That turned out to be false; the Red shellfish beds in Sarasota and unusual. scourge of the marine world has its Tide didn't," Dr. Fred Kalber, director Charlotte Counties. The following day, genesis 10 to 30 miles off the southwest of DNR's Marine Lab said. During a Red Tide, the Marine Lab Lee County was closed. By October 24, coast. A seasonal accumulation of His staff's reaction to the Tide? "It's samples and surveys the coastal and the Tide had drifted south enough for single-celled organisms which drift sort of like days of the horse drawn fire offshore waters to determine the extent the shellfish beds in Collier County to with the Gulf currents is triggered by wagon. When the alarm goes off, the and concentration of the G. breve. be closed. an unknown catalyst. Once the single- first person down the pole hooks up the Coordinating this phase of operations, Shellfish-oysters and clams-do not ed Gymnodinium breve dies, it team, the second grabs the equipment, Karen Steidinger, head of the Lab's die from the G. breve's toxin as fish do. eases a toxin in the water, which and so forth. This is nothing new to botany section* sent crews to survey Instead, the toxin concentrates in the kills fish and, when drifting into shore, them. We've got a dedicated, ex- the coast as far south as Sarasota. shellfish, which can cause serious-if contaminates shellfish. Where there is perienced staff. Those two factors Negative results came from coastal not fatal-illness to humans. No one has a large concentration of G. brce cells, make the difference in our ef- samples in Pinellas and Manatee ever died in Florida from shellfish the water may become discolored, thus fectiveness." Counties. Some beached fish were contamination caused by a Red Tide. the terminology Red Tide. The Marine Lab has its own in- reported further south. But because the probability is there, Red Tide is a common occurrence formation specialist in the person of Vi The number of cells in a liter of water the county health departments will ong the Gulf Coast, one that is con- Stewart, a former working biologist. tells the scientists how concentrated sample the oyster beds on a weekly tinually monitored and extensively She fielded more than a dozen calls the Red Tide is in a given area. The basis for the next several months. The researched by DNR's Marine Research from the southwest Florida media October Tide was low level and beds will not be open for harvesting Laboratory in St. Petersberg. If a Red within three hours of the reported Tide. "patchy." The monitoring and sam- until two consecutive weeks of negative Tide moves into coastal water and Before she has time to prepare a pling continue on an almost daily basis samples have been reported. After that poses a health hazard, the Depart- release, she inevitably gets calls. "This once a Tide is reported. This one had length of time, the G. breve's toxin will ment's Shellfish Sanitation Section in one was no different. As soon as a fish drifted south and was dissipating daily. have been flushed through the system Apalachicola directs-action. kill is spotted, it is no secret. The word By the end of the third week (Oct. 24), of the shellfish. At the beginning of last month, fish kills in the Gulf were discovered by Mote Marine Laboratory, a private COME SEE OUR FEATURED kanographic foundation that ely monitors Gulf waters. Confirmation of the Red Tide came on BOAT OF THE WEEK. the afternoon of October 3. Fish kills were reported from Sarasota to Boca The 1978 Harbor 24'Holiday — Grande, a distance of some 45 miles. As it has turned out, the G, breve bloom Our Newest Family Weekender Line was low level, but the event set into motion a network of some 30 people from local, state and federal agencies. "The Tide couldn't have come at a Cuddy cabin worse possible time in terms of at- Full fiberglass inner liner Top tention and availability. Almost 2 bait wells everyone was tied up with report Fish well 2 back-fo-back sleeper seats Deck hatch Vented windshield Automatic bilge pump Compass 55 gallon built-in fuel tank --*«—--- Interior cockpit ladder Powered by 135 h.p.'OMC stt:r.d-.; •? INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL PRICE — $7,995.00 DAILY 7 TO 6 Put info Moss Marina today and drive away in a new Harbor. While you're in port, take a look at our SUN. 10 AM» 4 PM complete line of Mako, Chris-Craft and John Allmand boats. JIM ANHOLT, OWNER Moss Marina makes boating fun Tel. 463-6137 Harbor Court, off Third Street, Fort Myers Beach (Just Across the Swing Bridge) Tarpon Bau Shell Shop Quido Local, Imported ?r •Shells & > Sanibel Marina, Inc. A12-212Z LIVELY P i FISH &'SHRIMP TACKLE HEADCJARTERS FOR SANIBEL COLD BEER RAMP & DOCKAGE GAS DIESEL & PRE MIX CB CHANNEL 13 MONITORED Charter Fishing Cpt Ted Cole - '• [ Periwinkl e at N. Yachtsman Dr. Tarpon Bay Marina 472-3245 Tuesday, November 29,1977 The ISLANDER ield notes by fleur weymouth One day a lew years back, in winter, stomachs. Ah, what delight! the Australian Pine are literally suf- chair under it and watch drunken I saw a robin hanging upside down This tree, with the lovely red berries, focating our native growth on Sanibel. robins. Next thingl knew, my husband from a palmetto frond, his leg caught is one of the three Sirens of the Florida Birds enjoy the berries of the Brazilian and his son had their axes out and after between its stems. He was drunk as a plant world- very dangerous, because Pepper-and distribute them all over. a full day's chopping, I heard a Tarzan- coot, and madder than hell. I plucked like the Sirens of Greek mythology, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper and like yell, and there they stood on top of him from the frond, set him in a box they are beautiful, and they make us Melaleuca are still recommended by a mountain of limbs. overnight to sober up, and by morning forget, while they suffocate our native various Florida plant bulletins because What this tree was doing to Florida, he could fly a straight line. These vegetation because they have no they are "fast growing." Too fast. and to this island in particular, didn't robins are Jeckyll-Hyde characters. natural enemies here. The three are Surely we can forfeit a few pretty red sink in until I started noticing that i Up north in the summertime they are the Brazilian Pepper (schinus berries on our Christmas table in order was - everywhere, and more ev< the epitome of the straight-laced terebinthifolius), Australian Pine to protect our native plants? Cut it where each year. After awhile, fear character, all self-righteous and duty- (mostly the casuarina equisetifolia down folks- if you can keep it down. replaced amazement. Go Brazilian- bound. They do the nest stint and lay here), and Cajeput (melaleuca Before the stump begins to sprout Pepper cruising about the islands or those beautiful blue eggs. When they quinquenevia) or Punk Tree. again like a Hydra-head, drill some Fort Myers someday. It's like a cancer reach the south in winter, liowever, The Brazilian Pepper is misnamed nice big holes in it and pour in either or creeping fungus. If you have a they make up for lost time. I've seen "Florida holly", but it isn't a holly. It Draino (Campbell's remedy) or Brazilian Pepper hedge, try to replace them flying in drunken flocks all over belongs to the anacardicaceae family, kerosene (Workman's suggestion.) it with a native hedge such as wax the island. You wouldn't believe it was and is related to the cashew, sumac, You might have luck. myrtle or wild olive, the berries of the same bird. They crast into cars, and to posion ivy. It causes a poison ivy We had a magnificent specimen of which birds can also eat. Our native windows and trees. The cause of all this reaction in some people. Red berries this tree in our backyard once, with plants produce berries at various times drunkenness is the red Brazilian appeal only on the female tree. It is an limbs cris-crossing other limbs, a huge of year and birds can get all year long. Pepper berry from the female exotic, native to Brazil, and has no umbrella-shaped labyrinth. I didn't If these plants are taken over by Brazilian Pepper trees which they eat natural enemies here, which is the know too much about this tree then, Brazilian Pepper, the birds will only be and which ferments in iiieir little reason it is so difficult to control. It and and I was all set to spread out my lawn able to eat during its berrytime. addition proposed for refuge by dick workman Extensive growth and development connected to what is now Buck Key. red mangroves. The trees provide the Much of the land involved in the on Sanibel in recent years have left few Originally known as Dwight Set- most effective storm barrier known proposed addition is included in a privately owned lands of significant tlement after an early settler, the and contribute tons of nutritious leaves lawsuit recently filed by landowners to size with their natural features intact. community became Wulfert when the to the estuary. This leaf material permit construction of some 1,600 One such area of- considerable im- post office was established there in called detritus becomes the major food condominium units. Should the courts portance is the Wulfert region at the 1897. The origin of the name is a source for myriads of animals in the allow high intensity development over northwest end of the island. A large mystery to historians and bears no bay and Gulf. the city's land use plan density con- part of the region has been proposed for known relationship to the pioneer In addition to outstanding trols, there could possible be direct addition to the adjacent J.N. "Ding" inhabitants of Wulfert. adverse effects to the Refuge. Darling National Wildlife Refuge by vegetational features, the region also Until the devasting 1926 hurricane, provides habitat for wildlife including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A homesteaders farmed the Wulfert area The J.N. "Ding" Darling National large part of the proposed refuge ad- the only known bald eagle nesting site Wildlife Refuge, though classed as a raising tomatoes and other produce for on Sanibel. dition is owned by a Chicago group northern markets. Farmers had been migratory bird refuge, plays an in- Realizing the importance of these seeking to develop condominiums on able to recover from storm damaged tegral role in the productivity of Pine natural features to the Darling Refuge the property. They have filed suit gardens and groves in the early 20's but Island Sound and associated waters. and to the islands, the U.S. Fish and against the city to increase the the hurricane of 1925 caused most of This area supports a thriving com- Wildlife Service, then overseen by Nat development intensity and weaken them to sell their holdings. Later the mercial and sport fishing industry as Reed, developed a proposal to add up to development restrictions. While the farmed area was planted in limes. well as providing enjoyment for about 450 acres of the Wulfert area to the Fish and Wildlife Service studies Vestiges of these groves can be seen one million visitors a year. Refuge. The proposal being studied acquisition and lawyers and courts yet today. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation prepare for battle, the land waits. now is scheduled for completion in Farming was limited to the uplands January. At that time a recom- Foundation fully supports the addition The land around Wulfert Point at Wulfert leaving the extensive mendation will be submitted to Fish of the Wulfert area to the Refuge and represents the oldest part of Sanibel wetlands undisturbed. As a result, the and Wildlife Director Lynn Greenwalt urges action as soon as possible. geologically. Radiocarbon dates place area includes some excellent for his approval. Persons who would like to voice their that area at about 5000 years before associations of forested wetlands. support for the Wulfert addition to the The area under study is in multiple present when Sanibel was just Refuge should write to: The broad tidal fringes of Wulfert are ownership and includes two mangrove beginning to form as an extended spit covered with an interfacing network of islands in the Blind Pass region. Twenty-two acres owned by the SCCF Robert Herbst were acquired as a site for a marine Assistant Secretary research station and are included in the U.S. Department of the Interior font study area. . Washington, D.C. 20240 i Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 LUXURY LIVING ON THE nn SUNNY GULF COAST! THE ISLAND'S NEWEST AND FINEST MOTEL 105 ultra modern efficiencies and motel rooms ON 8 ACRES WITH 600 FEET OF PRIVATE BEACH FRONT! All air conditioned & heated. Room phones • Beautiful accommodations — lavish furnishings with & color TV, large heated pool. 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Sarabet, FL 33957 PliASi ALLOW TWO WEEKS START OF DELIVERY IMPORTANT: Pleose notify ui if you do not receive your ISLANDED within tfir«« w««ks of the original dote. 28 Tuesday, November 29, The ISLANDER manatee embroiled in legal custody fight As Cape Coral's Aquatic Institute of Sea World has aided both the USFWS contract employee of the federal state officials say that Odell was "quite Research (AIR) ends its operation, the and the state Department of Natural government in the monitoring of the disturbed" about the progress and one remaining manatee still in cap- Resources in handling of stranded or maintenance and care of such mam- direction of the Aquatic Institute. tivity in the Rose Gardens area has abandoned marine mmals in the past, mals in captivity. Odell could not be reached for become the center of a legal tug-of-waf and Sea World employees said Friday Parsons said the USFWS had comment. between the institute's director and the that the manatee was to have joined amended the original permit filed by The resident biologist and student, US Fish and THE U.S. Fish and two others presently at the popular A.I.R. to include a stipulation that any Paul Ohn, was terminated from the Wildlife Service . (USFWS)." Orlando-based tourist attraction. plans for disposal of the manatee if the project last week, and said no actual A federal wildlife officer attempted Yound said the conditions of his state project should fold would have to be research involving the manatee h to oversee the removal of the manatee permit for the maintenance of the approved by that agency. been conducted for several months from the institute late Friday but was manatee for research stipulates that it "It is a routine part of all of our "It was just a caretaker operation at rebuffed by an angry Richard Young, be returned to the wild. "I cannot be applications that was somehow left off that point," he said. the intitute's director, who refused to legally responsible for allowing them to this one, and we amended it to include The project is folding because of lack release the manatee to Sea World of take it to Sea World with this that stipulation," he said. of finances, although Young reportedly Orlando. stipulation in the state permits," he Shelfer said Young had indicated refused local offers of assistance in Young said he had received no said. several months ago that he intended to fund raising. The Aquatic Institute i paperwork or any authority from the DNR Marine Mammal Coordinator return the manatee to the wild before also being sued by GAC for alleged USFWS for removal of the animal to Maj. Louis Shelfer, of the Florida the permits were amended. payment of lease money for the Rose Sea World, and cited conflicts with Marine Patrol in Tallahassee, said It has also been learned that Gardens dolphin pools. state permits and possible problems today that any federal directives University of Miami biologist D.K. USFWS officers said that the with the Internal Revenue Service for concerning the manatee supereede the Odell withdrew from the project manatee will be taken to Sea World as preventing the removal. state permit requirements. shortly after it was in operation, and soon as possible. Special Agent John "Thomas, of the "There appears to be some USFWS, said he was under the im- miscomiauQication, because we were pression that the transfer had already not notified by the Fish and Wildlife been agreed to, and "it was just Service that the animal was being routine." removed," Shelfer said. "But that Hie federal •wildlife agency seat should sot have been any bar to them Young a letter last week notifying Mm moving the manatee Friday if the feds of the decision to move the animal to had okayed it." Sea World instead of releasing it into He labaled Young's alleged concerns the wild, aad the agency's Permittiag about the legality of the move to Sea a friendly Division Head Richard Parsons said World as "garbage," and said that the the move was triggered by "bfologieal USFWS could move to confiscate the manatee concerns.*' marine mammal If the trnasfer isn't "Our boilogists "reported they felt voluntarily worked out soon. that it would not be appropriate forth e "Under the Marine Mammal manatee to be returned to the wild at 'Protection Act, the federal government this time" because-.of seasonal and sapereeeJes our authority in every other biolopcal factors," Parsoos said, aspect of the capture aai handling of "and se we decided to -move it to Sea raaiiae mammals," Shelfer added. World," He said the state BMR works as a At The Service Desk M Wallets by Smify I Enameled what-not boxes handmade in "List./. Kashmler. 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