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SEPTEMBER 18,1998 VOLUME 25 NUMBER 38 "\ 'island 32 PAGES REPORT Budget YOU TALK IN' TO ME? slashed • List of city cuts/page 4 • Fire budget OK'd/page 5 ByPattiePace Staff Writer
Sanibel property owners no longer face a 42.4 percent increase in taxes now that the Sanibel City Council has cut $1,9 mil- lion from its 1999 budget, achieving the rolled-hack rate for the seventh year in a row. 'I IK council voted 4-1 following a day- long session .Saturday, with Councilman Amlicw Keeling dissenting, to cut the mill- > See Budget, page 4 # Latest causeway
Dawn Grodsky dilemma? This 4-foot alligator lazes on Wildlife Drive road, which had to close to cars several times this Wednesday. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National summer. Please see page 2. Meanwhile, Congress Lee Comp Plan Wildlife Refuge may get $300,000 from the U.S. also OK'd $1.F> million to purchase Chino Island off Fish and Wildlife Service to repair the damaged Sanibel. It will become part of the refuge. prohibits drawbridges By Dawn Grodsky Editor Chino Island to become part of refuge a long time aiming "EivcryhiKiy h.i.s known for ai least the Km The Lee Comprehensive Plan specifical- Feds OK $1.5 million for buy eight years that theie's always been the possibility of develop- ly bans drawbridges "except where a high ment out on Chino. It's always heen out there as .
fc> See Newspaper, page 2 2 J SEPTEMBER IB. 1398 J ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER J SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 • 3 Wildlife 300,000 for road repairs The $20 million came from a $699 mil- By Datvn ..its', i!'-'- hi ihc meantime. Hinds said Wildlife Editor :.vt it:; fair s Drive "M.-enis to he fine. But we haven't lion land and water conservation fund. "Then; is actually a list of process thai had a whole lot of rain recently. It's been a 'This is really a lot more than we nor- . 'i a ;• Tfk' J.N. "l.'iin.L'" Darlinr National •AxTt: proposed .Hiif we were u:\ that list tor very dry year. Washouts have been kept to mally put aside; $100 to $200 million a Wildlife KfiViiH." may !v celling an tini.'v- V'OfMiUI), I would heiieve that we wimld a minimum and no more holes have year is normal," Boxold said. pt'cicii snfi Irons the fciierui uovcniiHenf; rank fairly hi;.'h U[) on the 11-.( because of formed." The one-time allocation was made for $300.WHi to u'p.nr the majoriiv o) the our problem* with the Goss legislative assistant Jim Boxold two major projects: one in Yellowstone threatened water auitrul Mruciuics under- water con tin! stnu:- said unlike the $1.5 million also approved National Park to stop development of a neath Wildiitc Drive, atcttrding u> Kctuj.ie ture>." lie said. last week for the purchase of Chino Island, potential gold mine; the second for land Maitagci' I,cm Hinds. Earlier this summer, Congress does not tell the Fish and acquisition for a national forest in Any himus money would come from one of the structures Wildlife Service how to spend its mainte- California, according to Boxold, for a total >- $20 million that completely failed, fore- nance dollars. of $368 million. iR'l Ken Frt-y Tom Andy Sandy Dave Daud MiUiKhlin Dorothy Mierrili Karen Saundra jack Wendy Congress approved last ing the refuge to close "We leave that up to the service to rank vile Claudia Wiley Gelherg Koch Eaton Linda McLauglilin ^prouse Sims Bell Miller Healy Samler Humphrey week tor the U.S. Fish Wildlife Drive to vehi- them," he .said. "That leaves you with $331 million to Frcv Margie Jante Marsha George Robideau Angie Lapi John Fred Mueller and Wildlife Service to cles intermittently for a divide among maintenance and acquisition Clifford Charlie Juhn (n.'or.Uf Davison Pritchard .Smith Elisabeth complete backlog period of several However, he noted the administration projects. We told the administration to „ i Solx.-zak Dates Kohlhrenner Lorj T "You would hope you wouldn't have a "He recognizes where it is in relation- lot of houses springing up. Taking Chino ship to the refuge," Boxold said, adding the Island will eliminate the threat of that hap- $1.5 million should cover the entire pur- pening (there)," Hinds said. "SCCF and its chase price. "He's a willing seller." purchase of York Island (just south of Kathy DeCoster of the Trust for Public PARKER LAKES PMR Features the Finest Selection of Island COVERED BOAT HOUSE WITH DOCK & LIFT Chino) is another step in the right direc- [.and in Washington, D.C. said she doesn't Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA home located in The Meadows. Private Real Estate Available on the Internet. Tranquil setting on direct access canal, covered boat house with lift tion." backyard, screened entry and lanai, Berber carpeting, eat-in and dock. Very private open and bright home with lovely pool and foresee any problems with the purchase of kitchen, vaulted ceilings, and plant shelves. Community pools, Relax and Shop in the Comfort of Cyberspace. dock area. Large lot. A true "must see"! Jim Boxold, legislative assistant to U.S. the island either, which, when complete, spa. and more. $118,900. Call Peggy Miller 472-5154. Rep, Porter Goss, R-Sambel, said Chino will be transferred to the U.S. Fish and Call G. G. Robideau or Lori McGowen at 472-1511. http://pmrrealty.com Wildlife Service. rm & - i "We need to finish up some of the tech- t nicalities that go with doing the purchase; t W" " * • ' **L we need to have the final appraisal approved by the Fish and Wildlife Service. The survey and title work all just have to be completed." she said. Hinds said plans remain unclear as to NEW GULF-FRONT CAPTIVA HOME LITTLE LAKE MUREX DIRECT ACCESS CANAL HOME whether the public will be able to access Construction just beginning - completion early 1999. Spectacular Cute 2 bedrdom - 2 bath vacation cottage or build your dream 2 BR- 2 BA artist's studio/den/conservatory with 360 degree view Chino Island once it is a part of the refuge. new gulf-front home on one acre estate zoned parcel. Open and house on gorgeous double lot. Very near beach with deeded including the Bay... large dock with lift, water and electric. Offered spacious floor plan and fabulous lanai and pool area. 4 bedrooms, Erick Lindblad/Special to the Reporter beach access - great location, just $239,500. beautifully furnished and ready for you! $439,900. 4.5 baths with panoramic views of gulf and beach and magnificent "The first thing we'll do is post it, put Chino Island has a manmade canal and dock. The 55-acre island will sunsets. Quality and value! Call Marsha Clifford 472-1511. Call Claudia Frey at 472-1511. our boundaries up," he said. Refuge work- become a part of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Call Jim Branyon 472-5154. ers will also remove the small, tin shed; some old equipment; and exotics, including CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUMS CONDOMINIUMS Brazilian pepper and Australian pine. He Wildlife photography contest deadline nears said the manmade channel will stay as is. NEW! NBWl NEW! SOUTH SEAS TENNIS VILLA JUDGE THIS BOOK BY ITS COVER GULF FRONT VILLA The deadkube fir tge annual "Ding" You'll enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico from this Entry forms are available at the refuge Wonderful opportunity to become owner in world class resort and From the well manicured lawns to the almost new furnishings, this beautiful 1 BR/ 1 BA Gulf Beach Villa at South Seas Plantation Darling Wildlife Society photography Tamarind Cay carriage home located in prestigious Gulf Harbor is "The first thing you do is protect the visitor center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy all amenities at South Seas Resort, tennis, golf, pool, Resort. The amenities include golf, tennis, pool, boating and contest is approaching. Entries must be beach plus great restaurants! $220,000. for the Buyer with impeccable taste. Three bedrooms, two baths, wonderful Gulf beaches. $314,900, island for wildlife resources. You certainly every day but Friday. Or contestants can brought to the refuge by Oct. 1. Call Peggy Miller at 472-5154. one car garage, furnished and priced to sell at $165,000. Call Karen Bell 472-5154. encourage people to visit the island for mail entry forms to Photography Contest, Call Tom Wiley at 472-4121. fishing," Hinds said. "... But as far as "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, 1 SUNDIAL BEACH & TENNIS RESORT PRIVATE SAY ANA CONDOMINIUM putting any facilities or encouraging people The contest commemorates the birth- Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957. Sundial Beach and Tennis Resort - 1 BR - 1 BA, "Garden Suite", PUNTA RASSA Only 9 unit complex, corner gulf-front apartment, completely This map shows Chino Island in day of Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, the Great river^bay front condo. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pool, tennis, spa, redecorated, beautiful, move in condition. Great rental history! to moor and actually wander around, we top floor very well furnished and in good condition. "Guaranteed Weekly rentals. $485,000. relation the J.N. "Ding" Darling founder of the refuge. etc. Large floor plan, spectacular view, furnished at $164,900, haven't come to any conclusions." For more information, call 472-1100. Income". All resort amenities & Golf privileges w/rental proqram Call Angle or Tony Lapi at 472-1511. National Wildlife Refuge. $220,000. Call Claudia Frey at 472-1511. Call Marsha Clifford at 472-1511, Newspap er From page 1 CONDOMINIUMS LOTS & HOMESITES I LOTS & HOMESITES CAPTIVA CONDO - ON THE BAY AT SOUTH SEAS! BOATERS "AHOY"! GULF FRONT CAPTIVA Captivating Captiva-Gulf to Bay estate-zoned 1 acre homesite. The Islands' premier builder manager withr Morris Newspaper Corp. in Enjoy ail the wonderful amenities of South Seas Plantation Resort This rare offering is located on the east end of Sanibe! in a ...since 1983! Deep water dock on Blind Pass. Spectacular sunsets and sunrises in this very special 1 BR, 2 BA Bayside Villa. The cheerful desirable neighborhood. Close to Sanibel Marina and Causeway, over the Gulf and Bay. th -t A hV$ CXCitCd t0 be workin8 on He "was'born in Florida and grew up on 'nautical' decor and great views make this a most desirable very few of these choice lots remain... don't wait on this! Call Carmel Casate 472-1511. 8 $195,000. Call Mary Lou Bailey at 472-1511. n» iSlTirt 'S "8 f°rWard t0 meet" Amelia lsla"d. north of Jacksonville- condominium "A" rated and in the rental program. $254,000. a! Call Karon Bell at 472-5154. GOPHER WALK SALE/ '"S«-^ Emmons, 28, and his wife, Jennifer, have PRESTIGIOUS SEASPRAY SUBDIVISON Near bsach subdivision homesite nearly 1/2 acre In size, offering t I rtwously. bminons was marketing one child, Jacob 5 COURT SIDE AT SOUTH SEAS SELECTED ITEMS This 100' x 200' lot is situated in prestigious, gulf front, SeaSpray approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of impermeable coverage) Deeded Exceptional Tennis Villa at South Seas. 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A 472-1454 (800) 233-8829 (941)472-5154 4 u •sEPTEMeeR~ro,'t998*y ISLAND REKJRTER Q SEPTEMBER 1i, Q S Budget Fr Other budget totst r Fire district to finalize $2.8 million budget today • $500,000 for Sanibcl-Capliva Road elevation and ' By Gwenda Hiett-Clements "A number of people have said we BUDGET SUMMARY ,!•.;•' r.i?c iriHt) ,: HK^ ,'n .!()!,;('. ivMfilinj! m a S25.1' million meet the standards we set." resurfacing, postponing the project until the next fiscal News Editor should have ALS and fortunately we were SANIBEL FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 19*8-99 lnu!j!cl. A tin!! s> tiuu.il U> a Si tax on every S 1,000 of Price said he plans to meet with Pavelka and see if they year. already thinking of this. This year's budget a>v,>Acd piupcrty value. The rolled-back rate brings in the can agree on a lower sale price, perhaps splitting the differ- B $100,000 from the 1999 contribution to the The Sanibel Fire Commission is expect- will provide the money needed to hire per- THE PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE SANI8EL FIRE s.inu* revenue" as the previous year once changes in ence. The property could he purchased within nine months Disaster Trust Fund, which Councilman George ed to give final approval today for an sonnel to do the job," Frederick said. CONTROL DISTRICT ARE 12.0% MORE THAN LAST YEAR'S TOTAL OPERATING asseweil property v;ilue arc calculated. if council approves a referendum, voters voice approval Madison said could be pulled from another area if a increase in the Sanibel Fire Control "When we had a hearing before the city EXPENDITURES. "My "no" vote reflected my belief thai we could have and financing is secured. hurricane hit. District's 1998-99 operating budget. council this spring, they gave us unani- mm further." >;iid Reding, who wanted additional cuts to £3 $90,000 budgeted for under collection of taxes if Today's meeting will be at Fire Station mous support to push ahead with ALS offset the 1? percent tax increase, or .3386 mills, voters homeowners take advantage of the early-payment dis- No. I on Palm Ridge Road at 5.01 p.m. plans. We told them it wasn't going to be CASH BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD $ 850,000 approved by referendum for sewer improvements. He said City employee raises count in November. Monday evening, commissioners Alan for free. We feel we've cut the budget to Mlllage per $1000 he would also have preferred to limit the growth in Councilman Reding led a charge to limit salary increas- B $90,000 for Brazilian pepper removal, based on a i Nave, Jerry Muench, and Mike Lawrence the bare bones. AD VALOREM TAXES 0.8474 1,956.710 salaries. , es and set separate standards for exempt and non-exempt grant the city receives. voted unanimously to give preliminary "The fire district has been operating for PERMIT FEE INCOME 4,000 The most hotly debated budget items were $1 million city employees. He said compound M $33,933 savings due to implementing a "cafete- approval to an .8474 millage rate, a 21.4 many years at a manning level that is far MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 8,500 slated for scenic preservation land purchase and salary interest makes the average 5 percent ria" health insurance and benefits program for city percent increase over last year's rolled- below the national norm. Not hiring new INTEREST INCOME 40,000 increases for city employees. The first was slashed by back rate of .7170. RESERVE FOR UNDERCOULECTION (60,000) yearly increases "something truly employees. employees, whether as firefighters or as $8(X),0(H). Salary increases remained intact at 4.6 percent, Lawrence explained that the district had firefighter/paramedics, would jointly be TOTAL REVENUE AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 1,947,210 astronomical if allowed to go on," M $32,000 for aerial photography. as did the $750,01)0 set aside for the acquisition of environ- Reding proposed a 1.7 percent cost- extra funds two years ago and had lowered delaying the inevitable." mentally sensitive land. of-living-adjustment increase for all B $30,500 saved by postponing parking lot improve- the millage rate at that time, making for an Other increased expenditures will go for TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES AND BALANCES $ 2,797,210 employees, which he said reflects the ments at city hall. actual 12 percent increase in budget. The additional life-saving equipment, including Scenic preservation national criteria for the month of H $30,000 from bike path maintenance projects. new budget of $2.79 million takes effect a defibrillator and 12-Iead EKG, the latest August. The city proposed a 2 percent SH $22,316 cut because of a delay in the Below- Oct. I. technology available to diagnose a heart OPERATING EXPENDITURES "Whatever we do about the COLA increase. While a 2.6 percent Market Rate Housing senior project. Fire Chief P. attack. Increased purchase of medical sup- JPUBLIC SAFETY Mariner property, I think we need a performance increases was budgeted B $22,000 savings by the public works department, ' Charles Frederick said, plies is estimated to go from $2,000 to j PERSONNEL $ 1,513,775 Periwinkle heautifieaiion/acquisition for all employees, Reding suggested A. Reding which will forego the purchase of a three-quarter-ton "The increase above $10,000. OPERATING 168,660 project," City Manager Gary Price exempt employees receive a 2.5 per- truck. the rolled-back rate is A new rescue truck with emergency CAPITAL 191,525 said. cent increase and lower-paid, non-exempt workers get a due to a change in equipment, such as the jaws of life and an TOTAL SFCD EXPENDITURES 1,873,960 Price was referring to two parcels B $15,000 for dune restoration. 3.76 percent boost to help narrow the salary gap between B $15,000 saved by denying BMRH's request for a accounting practices. In air bag system to lift car, is included in the fronting Periwinkle Way near Bailey the past, the district has NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES hourly and salaried employees. part-time trades worker. budget as well. Road, which Mariner Properties Gary Price Councilman Bob Janes said he strongly supported the not shown either the During citizens' comment time at COUNTY FEES 73,250 H $13,896 to be cut at the city manager's discretion Development offered to sell to the increased COLA and keeping the current system in place. cash brought forward Monday's meeting, questions about salary, RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES 400,000 in order to reach the rolled-back rate. city for $6.7 million — twice the appraised value. However, he thought the proposed 2.6 percent perfor- (those funds needed to equipment costs and use of emergency ENDING FUND BALANCE 450,000 "We made it clear that our asking price was well above mance increase was too high compared with similar com- B $10,000 for thermo-plastic striping of roads, operate for the first C. Frederick funds came up. NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES 923,250 the appraised value," said Ray Pavelka, president of munities. delayed until the roads are raised and resurfaced. three months of the new fiscal year) and Larry Bader questioned the $1.5 million Mariner Properties Development- "The appraised price is Nola Theiss, a city council candidate, told the board her B $9,700 eliminated by not purchasing satellite reserve for contingencies." listed for personnel, asking for the total TOTAL APPROPRIATED EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES $ 2,797,210 really a history. Et doesn't reflect current and future value husband is a retired federal employee and in past times of phones for use in Sanibel's Emergency Management Frederick explained the bulk of the bud- number of fire control employees. of property. We look very closely to homes on Sanibel and tight budgets, the federal government made significant Plan. get increase will be used to hire three After being told the three additional to go when there is an emergency. We can Jon Liljequist asked if the district might Captiva, The value of property increased very dramatically slashes and cut COLAs. She suggested Sanibel do the B $9,090 saved by moving expenses from the city's Advanced Life Support firefighter/para- staff would bring the total to 20, Bader cal- when there isn't any left, or very little of it. provide better service to residents and consider not keeping such a large emer- same. general fund into the historical donation fund. medics. There are currently five firefighters culated that would average $75,000 per guests. The last time we hired was four gency fund in reserve. "The city considered "Tin not here to negotiate or to threaten," Pavelka City council candidate Jon Liljequist said the council B $6,000 reduction by eliminating the city's share of trained as paramedics on staff who are employee. Bader said, "Three fourths of added. "I just want to remind you that this is a very limited years ago and those people are still here." that in an emergency the money spent for got rid of the former "step" structure on which raises were Sanibel Harbor dredging. working toward their state certification. the budget going to wages and benefits — opportunity. What you do here is a pretty clear indication Frederick also noted that highly skilled normal, everyday operation could be spent based because 2.5 percent increases were considered too fl $4,000 saved by not tiling the floor at the Public Frederick explained the ALS staff are that's what we gotta' look into." employees who are involved in ongoing for emergency," he said. of intent." high. "Now we have 2.6. We have a budget problem. trained to perform the same duties as Lee Frederick explained the budget item Sanibel resident Curt Stendahl said, "I hope the city Works' office. training demand top salaries. Frederick responded, "We will have Maybe we've forgotten about it since this morning. I think B $2,500 offered by the Sanibel Vegetation County Emergency Medical System para- includes salary, health insurance and retire- Muench responded there were only overtime like the police and public works. council will call the bluff of Mariner Properties. (Let them medics. ALS staff will supplement the Lee ment, and the cost of inoculations required you've missed an opportunity here to send a message that Committee, which will eliminate its "Green Acres" three on staff making over $70,000 and that There can be fire problems when electricity see) what the value is when legal restrictions are put onto County paramedics stationed on the island. by the federal government. we're really going to do something." workshop. a survey is in process to make sure salaries comes back on. With saltwater immersion, it. I believe you've heard a mild threat. Don't negotiate Councilman George Madison said, "This is the first Frederick explained the addition of ALS. Frederick said, "I know it sounds high, with them now." B $ 2,000 saved when the city, as a matter of consis- are in line with comparable districts. plants will die and we can be busy after the year with the new system. Perhaps it doesn't work as well staff was necessary because in the past year but you have to look at the fact a lot of our John Wilson of Sanibel Lake Estates called the pro- tent policy, denied a grant request from the Coalition Armand Ball asked if the district had fact putting out brush fires. No matter how as we want it to work, but we have ample time (to review EMS has not been able to respond in a people have been here 16, 17 years. I've considered spreading capital expenditures severe the storm, we will be here doing our posed purchase "fiscally irresponsible." it) between now and next year." for a Drug Free Lee County. timely fashion. been here 23 years. If you have people here "Two of my neighbors have already said they can't over a two-year span and repaying next job." In a 3-2 vote, the council approved a 4.6 percent With the addition, the district will be with experience, that makes your payroll year from surplus. Frederick said he felt the separate afford to live here anymore. Now another million dollars increase for all city employees, including the city attorney able to staff five Firefighters — two trained higher. We just don't have much turnover. will break the backs of these people," he said. Frederick explained the district began account was set at a good level for now and and city manager. Counciltnen Reding and Bob Janes dis- as paramedics — on every shift. In the There is a big benefit to having long-term spreading out equipment costs last year and that the interest on {he account goes back Wilson added that many residents' retirement savings sented. Caregivers to meet beginning one of those will be ALS to employees. They all know the island; they have taken a hit in volatile financial markets and they're Friends In Service Here's Caregivers Support Group the $60,000 in engine payments have been into the budget as a revenue item. City employee salaries currently total $4,428,000. respond to life-threatening emergencies. know the people. They know exactly where going on the last four years. now deprived of income and assets. "I implore you to Calculating the 4.6 percent raises and the elimination of will meet at 10;30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the home reject this," he said. three positions, that figure will increase by $199,048. of Ruth Hamann, 1515 Bunting Lane. Asking the council to put the Mariner purchase to a ref- Police Commander Michael Blackmore and Sgt. Dick erendum vote was Mike Gillespie, member of Stop Church will retire in January, at a savings of $7,712 and For information, call Hamann at 472-9035 or Topper Last free lot to become paid Tolerating Overdevelopment and Projects That Increase S26, 611, respectively. Blackmore's reduction is less Schram at 454-8372. Traffic, or STOP-IT. He said Sanibel is already checkered because of accrued vacation and sick leave. By Pattie Pace patrols and issue tickets. No public with vacant storefronts, and that commercial development The council also eliminated a deputy building official Staff Writer restrooms will be added, but fencing will on Periwinkle Way is a "great threat to the island's position, which is currently vacant, at a savings of Correction be put up to funnel people onto the beach ambiance and sanctuary character." Come January, cars will no longer be $61,048. In the Sept. 11 edition of the Island Reporter, the while keeping them off private property, The council voted unanimously to cut $800,000 from allowed to park cheek-to-jowl at the public Manzo said. the scenic preservation fund, leaving $200,000 to begin birthday of Alexandra C. Baugher was incorrectly print- Anticipating cuts in other areas, the council kept parking lot used by beachgocrs at the end After expenses, profits will go to the some type of preservation corridor along Periwinkle Way. ed. The daughter of Anne and Brian Baugher was born $750,000 in the pot for acquisition of environmentally sen- July 9, 1998. of Captiva Drive, according to Barbara Captiva Erosion Prevention District to Pavelka said later that he's had a couple of developers Manzo, superintendent of Lee County defray the cost of beach erosion prevention sitive land. Without it, the city couldn't proceed with plans The Reporter regrets the error. express interest in the property, but he's waiting until Oct. to return the area from Tarpon Bay subdivision to its natur- Parks and Recreation Department. and monitoring. The county estimates rev- 15 to see if the city will make a final offer. al, wetland habitat. The county, which co-owns the lot with enue at $2.50 to $3 per day for each of the "The people in the community don't want to buy it. After seven hours of deliberation, the city council South Seas Plantation, will grade the prop- 45 spaces available. nmm TO REFURBISH YOUR They might as well face there is going to be something erty, put down lime rock, mark parking approved the new millage rate and budget. A final vote We want to correct our mistakes as soon as possible. built there," Price said. "We cannot make it impossible for will be taken at a public hearing at 5:01 p m Thursday spaces and install a paid-parking machine Because the lot isn't expected to be full HOME OR COMOOf them to build, [t might be difficult, but he has to be able to If you see an error, please alert Editor Dawn Grodsky at similar to the one used aj Blind Pass. mafia can Handle Ml Your Nectlsf • Sept. 24. ' " 472-1587. during the first year and improvement costs Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Patio, Mattress Sets, Commercial, Hotel/Motel must be recovered, Manzo said the CEPD Once improvements are made, South should realize roughly $30,000 in 1999. specializing infsofa sieepermt Seas will maintain the lot and the Lee "We see this as a win/win situation all DID yOU KNOW? BIRTH County Sheriff's Office will provide around," Manzo said. If ever Fidel Castro decides to bomb Florida, there is one place to hide on Clearing completed for bike path relocation Sanibel. Jack Cole, owner of Jack's Place — By Dawn Grodsky to begin the project. the predecessor of the Harbor House Editor Castle said Periwinkle will be raised to — built the bomb shelter behind the 5-1/2 feet above sea level along that stretch L^ARGPSELECTiON OF restaurant in the early '60s, when the Late last week workers completed vege- of the island's main thoroughfare, and "Bay of Pigs" and communist bombs tation clearing along Periwinkle Way from drainage improvements will also be added. Carpet • Tile • Wallpaper • Verticals •Mini-Blinds were a real threat to U.S. shores. Meridian Drive to Sanibel Center as part of That portion of Periwinkle has been partic- Draperies • Wood Shutters • Lamps • Bedspreadi s: But have a backup plan. The shelter f|a $1 -plus million dollar project that, in ularly plagued by flooding during heavy " Accessories • Rainting -Interior/Exterior • \ :'. won't hold everyone and it may not addition to moving most of the bike path rains. be there long. The Harbor House is directly off Periwinkle, will also elevate the On Tuesday, the Sanibel City Council ytm? parttoaae to s*V0i under contract for purchase by road and improve drainage capabilities, authorized a $460,000 contract with Better mutof mttrmr>iBDt Sanibel Bistro, and the new owners said Sanibel City Manager Gary Price. Roads, Inc. for Periwinkle Way improve- Please visit our 11,000 sq. ft. Showroom. Our experienced staff will help want to knock down the old restau- The next step is tree relocation by work- ments. Better Roads will raise the eleva- coordinate while you're hero or away. Or, call us and we'll come to you! rant and start with ers from Soon Come Landscaping. tion, construct a 10-foot-wide bike path, a clean playing field. Michael Pis/c//fl CONVENIENT The target area is basically between remove or overlay sections of the existing LOCATION, T Illahd historian Charles Letfuff said (I to r) Grace Ann Paul, 11-1/2 months, sits FROM SANIBEL & Casa Ybel Road and the Old Schoolhouse bike path, install drainage culverts under FT. MYERS BEACH Cole called himself "the Old Goat" with her new baby sister, Audry Elizabeth, Theater, although the bike path will not go driveways and stripe the road. because he had a white goatee. ^behind the Old Schoolhouse because of When the heavy work begins, there will LeBuff said Cole, who was "quite the Audry Elizabeth Paul feasibility problems, according to City be lane closures on Periwinkle Way but character" not only had the bomb JoAnn and Lawrence Paul, III of Sanibel announce Engineer Gates Castle. one lane will remain open at all time. shelter, but also a pistol range behind the birth of their daughter, Audry Elizabeth. Audry was Price said right-of-ways had to be con- The project is scheduled to be complet- the restaurant. Michael Pistella born Sept. 1 at Lee Memorial HealthPark. She weighed demned for a number of properties in order ed in December. PLJMEA - %ssm mum 5 pounds, 14-1/2 ounces. Welcome to our world. 6 U SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 U ISLAND REPORTER • SEPtEMB^ftiS, 1998 Q 7 £ditor's note Island voices From page 6 the board and the chamber. In our various mailings to you, band and me that my company was intentionally not invit- we have spelled out the truth — the real (acts — and ed because we did not have specific rental inventory to Gross mailing a sham appreciate the amount of concern and support we have offer the chamber's new "money-making" reservations To the editor: National companies have their eyes on Sanibel Island received in return. system. Bill Gross' "urgent message" mailing to potential voters ometimes, it the onetime giant of the island that has been through so Many staff members have recently left Communit' Many of you asked that we tell you more about each of I suppose they thought if they got their plan in operation has hit a new low in Southwest Florida politics. He has seems, business- many mergers and changes it's nearly impossible to keep Bank to start a new Bank of the Islands, what the founders ' us so you can make an informed choice. ... In putting this before those of us that were to be excluded found out, it taken a page out of Sen. Joseph McCarthy's handbook to es can fall victim straight. This we do know, South Seas Resorts (an arm of promise will remain an independent bank for "at least |Q -i together, we were ama/ed to find, and though you'd like to would be too late for us to complain. smear his opponent, Lisa Pockrus, with half truths and to their own suc- Mariner which was moved to Fort Myers-based headquar- or 15 years," a vow some banking experts say will be diffi- i know, that our: I would like all the chamber members to know that the innuendo. His "urgent message" tells nothing about her cessesS. And lately, around ters) was purchased by CapStar, which was then purchased cult to keep. ! U Combined experience in serving the chamber is over members of SICC, the members of Save Our Chamber and and everything about hint. the island, that seems to be by American General and which is forming AmeriStar. NationsBank manager Bill Kelly said he's workinghafd| 42 years! the members of Small Inns and Cottages have only one He can't attack Pockrus directly because she is an more and more the case. Aside from bottom line, what that means is that many to keep customers from jumping ship. " M Combined experience serving the community and agenda. exemplary candidate with a broad base of community sup- While no one wants a busi- familiar faces we've come to associate with the company A similar exodus took place when First Union tookovej other boards is well over 100 years! That agenda is to return our chamber to its members by port. He therefore attacks one of the many organizations ness to fail, of course, I — are either gone or will be soon. what was Society First Federal on the island two years ago • Combined business experience on Sanibel and asking all to vote for a new board of directors, a board that that has endorsed her, Citizens for Quality Education. He selfishly some might say — Scott Siler used to be practically a fixture on the island Also in recent years, Sanibel has seen the addition of a Captiva is close to 175 years. will find a way to have our chamber prosper while at the improbably links CQE and Pockrus by proxy, to the dese- same time remembering the puqiose of our chamber, hon- cration of the American flag, pornography and the "fight find it simply sad when back in the days when Mariner sponsored Jazz on the Holiday Inn, Best Western and Subway. We care about the islands. We care about prosperity for oring the bylaws of the chamber, and representing the for the rights of homosexual lifestyle." locally owned and operated Green and Taste of the Islands at the Dunes. That all ended What does this all mean? Progress, of course, which' all chamber members, not just a few of its many diverse members of our chamber, not competing with them. companies are "swallowed several years ago, of course, and of late, so did Scott's time hopefully brings better paying jobs to the local area. But at businesses. We care very much about maintaining a sane He further diminishes Pockrus by misrepresenting that up" by vast corporations in Southwest Florida. He's off to the Keys for a new career what other price? That, of course, remains to be seen. balance between our treasured island lifestyle and the need When you sec the list of respected business people that her only qualification for office is that she is a "member of are willing to run against the current board — people like and you risk losing the vari- adventure. I don't like dialing an 800 number to reach a local com- to look forward as we move together into the 21st century. PTA one year at (a) local elementary school." Evidently, ous personalities lhat make Sam Bailey, co-owner of Bailey's General Store, and Paul Bill Gross didn't listen to his opponent any better than he's And how about the changes going on in the island's pany — including teh Sanibel Post Office — and I make it The period for making nominations is now closed. The them unique. Gaeta, long-time Sanibel restaurateur, to name just a few listened to his constituents for the past four years. Mrs. banking world? Community Bank of the Islands (which a point to avoid chain restaurants. At least for now, on ball is in your court. It's time to cast your vote. Each of us — it's hard to imagine that we are a "one-sided, self-serv- Pockrus is outgoing president and Volunteer of the Year at Sanibel is, of course, was formed as a separate entity after the original Bank of Sanibel, that's an easy task. I, for one, hope it stays that is listed individually on the ballot. We are united in asking ing group who would like to return our chamber to the her sons' school, where she helped establish an still a small town but you the Islands and eventually became Citizens & Southern) is way. i for your continued support — to carry forward the remark- dark ages," as Ms. Colgate would like you to believe. Accelerated Reader program. In addition, she has a degree might not know that by becoming NationsBank early next month, after being pur- (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island Reporter, able progress made over the past few years in updating our Deborah Naumann, president in geology, a minor in business and is working toward a looking at some of the busi- chased by that company about a year ago and about three which is owned by Ogden Newspapers of West Virginia. services and facility, and to continue to examine the many ness transactions of late. years after being purchased by Barnett. Meanwhile, She welcomes your comments and suggestions. Give for 1-800-SANIBEL and chamber member master's degree in library science because she thinks read- see it possibilities available now and in the future to help our ing is important. Let's start with Mariner, NationsBank is in merging with Bank of America. a call at 472-1587.) member businesses grow. Your vote is about what's right for the Sanibel/Captiva As you may remember, McCarthy's downfall was Islands Chamber of Commerce. Your vote is personal and Keep members on island accusing the army of being soft on communism. I pose the very important. On your ballot is an option to give your (Editor's note: The following was addressed to Sam same question to Gross that the army counsel posed to McCarthy: "Have you no sense of decency, sir, at long proxy to any current board member to vote for you. If you Bailey and submitted for publication in the Island s I a n ri voices last?" prefer to do this, please follow the instructions given and Reporter.) To the editor: the post office is pleased with additional to schedule an open meeting of the entire return the ballot as soon as possible to the election judge as I am writing this letter hoping should you be elected //// Dillon, chairwoman, Clear air on chamber revenue both sides are generating through membership, where the members can pose Vote for board directed. that you will indeed back your promise regarding off- Citizens for Quality Education To the editor: massive mailings, I, for one, am tired of questions and get answers. This will insure Thank you for your support. We remain your loyal, cur- (Editor's note: The following was island businesses. Sanibel Anyone who has opened an island news- seeing it every time I open a paper or go to that the members are fully informed on all rent board of directors. mailed to all chamber members and is I first became a member of the Sanibel/Captiva Islands paper in the last month is aware that our the mail box! of the issues before they cast their vote for being reprinted in the Island Reporter.; Chamber of Commerce almost 30 years ago when I pur- chamber of commerce is currently the cen- I think it is time to clear the air. There a board of directors. Don William's, chairman To the editor: chased the Snook Motel. During the early '80s, I served on Causeway smoke and mirrors ter of great interest and controversy. The are so many untruths being told and so Get all the facts on the table in one Jim Hall, vice chairman As we wind down this election cam- the chamber board. As owner and operator of Gramma To the editor: chamber members are being asked to vote many misleading statements being made. It evening. Let both sides present their case. Lynda l^onard-Joyce, secretary/treasurer paign, we want you to know how much *e Dot's Inc., the Boat House together with the Sanibel Smoke and mirrors were put to great use on Tuesday, for a board of directors to represent the is impossible for the chamber membership Then let the members decide what they and the rest of your board: Grover Arp, Brian value your vote and interest in chamber Marina, Inc., I now possess three memberships. Sept. 8, during the most recent causeway bridge meeting. businesses of Sanibel and Captiva. The to really understand the issues and con- want from their chamber and who will best Baugher, Ursula Boll, Doris Colgate, Dick tollman, affairs. All of us on the current board of What I find unacceptable and simply unbelievable is As near as I can make out, no one at the meeting could say chamber members are being inundated with cerns that have created the division in our represent the interests of all island busi- Pegge Ford, Chip Hoffman, Jane Klasing, Paul directors are dismayed by the amount of lhat the chamber allows Port Sanibel Marina, an off-island for sure that the environment has been seriously damaged material from both sides of the conflict. chamber. Let's correct this. I encourage all nesses. Stop the media bickering and get to McCarthy, Jeff Molnar, Marsha Paplham, Larry misinformation generated by those who business, not only to be a member but to bus tourists off by the building of the causeway islands and also no one Although I am sure the papers are loving of the candidates running for the board, the the facts so we can get back to business. Thompson and AI Williams brought suit (and their misled followers) on Sanibel back to the mainland in order to rent boats, to pro- could say for sure that removing any of the islands would alt the additional advertising dollars and chamber director and the members of SICC Rhonda Henning vide professional fishing charters and to dine in their off- have a beneficial effect. Sanibel t> See Island voices, page 7 Save chamber, oust old board island restaurants. Several things are sure. They have spent a fair amount (Editor's note: The following was mailed to all cham- Just imagine what would be the impact among the of money so far on this charade and need a whole lot more TH1J8LAMD ber members and is being reprinted in the Island Sanibel retail community should the Sanibel Factory to try and answer any of the questions raised. In the mean- Hi! REPORTER fl o v i--n- g reporter Reporter.) Stores, also chamber members, bus Sanibel residents and time, the public has said loud and clear that they do not To the editor: tourists off island in order to shop at their outlets. want a high-rise bridge, regardless of what is done about The /s/a/id Reporter is Sanibel's official Several days ago when I called David Besse regarding the islands, Question: I recently received a copy of one of the many letters > city newspaper of record, published each written by Doris Colgate (Aug. 14). My initial reaction this matter, his explanation was that to deny membership Even the boaters that were polled were not solidly for a Friday with over 4,500 paid subscribers. was to write a lengthy letter pointing out all of the mislead- to Port Sanibel Marina, an off-island business, was illegal. high, fixed span. In fact, the single largest number was for Harry Z. David Perhaps it's time to challenge his theory in a court of law. keeping the drawbridge. This brings up a few interesting Emmons ing and untrue statemenls contained in Ms. Colgate's refer- Pappas This year, the Island Reporter celebrates What's your favorite than® about Hoping you truly intend to protect all Sanibel business- points. No. 1 is the fact that the total responses received Publisher General 25 years of service to the island ence to I-.SIX) SANIBHL's having been notifed and invited Manager September on the BsBam«S! to meetings on the chamber's proposed reservations sys- men and not just the powerful few, and to put jaws back from users of the drawbridge only came to 298. What this communities, We are the islands' only tem are completely untrue. into the bylaws. says to me is that Lee County is willing to spend millions source for NEWS. In fact, when I finally did learn of CRS and contacted Myton W. Ireland of taxpayers' dollars to satisfy the desires of several hun- Address: the chamber, the director, Mr. David Besse, told my hus- Sanibel Island Marina See Island voices, page 8 Mail delivery/1 Year 2340 Periwinkle Way Karin Kueltzo $40 for full-time P.O. Box 809 Chicago residents of Lee County; Sanibel, FL 33957 Dawn Stan $46 for split letters to the It's very relaxing. We came here to get some rest. It's nice to Grodsky Kucaba residences; get up in the morning and go out and do whatever we want Editor Sales Manager $60 for foreign Editor; and not have to wait in line for anything subscribers. Please mail your letter to (FL taxes included) our office to the attention of Dawn Grodsky e-mail: ' Office Hours: [email protected]. Monday - Friday Postal Information: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Periodical Rate Postage Paid at John Dowling Sanibel Post Office, FL Pittsburgh Po$tmast6r: Send Address Jill Gwenda Telephone: Changes to The Island Reporter, Goodman Hlett- P.O. 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Chain Gang and Sixteen Tons. 1380 Colonial Boulevard Dennis Seifert Fort Myers Shlrlene Paula Sanibel 941/278-4422 Grasgreen St. John Classified Account thinking about that just the other day. I was out riding Subscription Executive my bicycle right before sundown and saw only two people on the bfc Samifo&l Island path I couldn't believe it I though that this was what the old-thne* ''FORT,-M-TEiSv;i[;oJl* We cover the most pristine islands in the world and are must mean when they talk about what Sanibel used to be like. It mis great ~ it felt proud to share them with you weekly. like having the blmd tQ ;/ WEST SIDE STORY i • ISLAND REPORTER Q SEPTEMBER. 18.J B9B Q 9 Candidates' forum Impeaching the president: This is no cherry tree his story is liven the infinitely boring Al Gore managed to be amaz- enjoy it. And if you've gone to his hotel room, one would upsetting to ingly charming, affable and smiling during his introduc- presume that this would be the option of first choice. You in a n y tions. can be offended, feign shock, slap him in.the face, and Our unglamorous wastewater program A m c r i c a n s Then, after the document had been released, 1 began lis- walk out in indignation. Or you can use a little sense of for many tening to the reports of journalists and interviews with con- humor and put him in his place (and make him think twice Sanibcl's wastewater program ranks in importance with deep-well injection. Now I am convinced that it is an envi- that the prior promise was in differenTt reasons. For some gressman on CNN who were speaking only of the gravity about pulling such a stunt again) with roaring laughter and its more glamorous environmental programs: beach, sur- ronmentally responsible way to dispose of treated waste- effect countered by state law Americans; it's the sex of the accusations and the sordidncss of the details. So the an "Is that all there is?" What you don't do is wait until face-water management and environmentally sensitive water. The "boulder zone" into which injection occurs is and that the city should pay thing. For others, it's the next morning, 1 downloaded the report. I'm not sure exact- years go by and he has become president to decide that lands, Water that escapes septic fields percolates through 2,700 feet below ground and separated from our drinking for about half of the expan- lying. Personally, I am ly why. 1 had sworn to refuse to read it. I don't think it was your personal dignity has been offended. Unless, of our porous soil into surface water, canals and bays. water aquifers by some 1,200 feet of confining strata. In sion with tax money. In ref- shocked that Congress any of my business to read it. But I wanted to understand course, someone puts you up to it. In my view, it was environmentally necessary for the modern, concentric casing injection well technology, leaks erendum, voters were effec- could decide to divulge the exactly what all of the comments I was hearing were in ref- The judge in that case decided that there was no case, city to acquire the sewer system in 1991, modernize it, and arc virtually nil and, if they do occur, are instantly sensed tively given their choice — Starr Report on the Internet. erence to. but in the meantime, Monica and Bill were called in to develop a master plan for extending sewer service to every and injection stopped. some say a condemned ! was so indignant by the The voyeurs of the world who had been hanging out confess their private sins in a public court room. And they island business and home. Expansion had to be in manage- Finally, even if some treated water got into the drinking man's choice — of paying whole thing, that I had with their computers on, waiting for the great collective lied. And who wouldn't have? Why don't we put all of able phases, neighborhood by neighborhood. water aquifer, our reverse osmosis plant can be adjusted to either by utilities or ad val- decided that there was no S. Giovanna moment must have been disappointed. those Congressmen who thought it appropriate to make When completed, the system will involve islandwide produce perfectly safe drinking water. Most convincing to orem taxation. Eighty-eight You have to have had a pretty tame and tiresome sex this reading available to the entire world before a grand wastewater collection, a state-of- the-art central treatment me, this technology has a long history of use in this region percent of islanders voted way that I would read it. Giacomazzia life to consider this material salacious. It's tender. It's trite. jury and ask them a few poignant personal questions and plant at Donax, 100 percent reuse of treated water and, in without failure. their pocketbooks, picked A question of principle. Somebody else's private It's tedious. see how many of them are willing to reveal all? rare instances, deep-well injection. The small treatment As for pollution of the boulder zone, the injected water federally deductible ad valorem taxation, and accepted one affair is none of my busi- But what's most important is: It's anything but Who will ever be willing to speak the truth, the whole plant at Wulfert may be retained to store treated water for is of higher quality than that in the zone. of the larger tax hits in Sanibel history. Of course, voters Overseas ness. I don't care if he's the impeachable. What a price to pay, for both of them, for a truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law, knowing Sanctuary use and possibly for processing of Captiva The city looked exhaustively at alternatives for coping were mindful that this tax supports an investment like land president. I'd prefer to live few sexual encounters. that everything you say may be turned into sumptuous wastewater if that should become.economically attractive. with excess treated water, including pumping raw sewage acquisition, not operating expense, and that it ends when perspective out my own erotic fantasies Several months ago, I wrote an article proposing a new bytes for the world wide web? Who hasn't got a skeleton One-hundred percent reuse conserves a valuable com- to the mainland for complete treatment and disposition. the bonds (state revolving fund) are paid off. than to participate in this amendment to the constitution which would prohibit the in his closet? I'd rather have a president human enough to modity. Treated wastewater will continue to be used for With virtually unanimous concurrence of outstanding The city's program remains an environmental impera- collective vicarious voyeurism. asking or answering of invasive questions about what two be attracted to the opposite sex and able "to feel young golf course irrigation. The Donax and Wulfert plants will experts in the field, Sanibel selected 100 percent reuse and tive. It is environmentally, technically and economically For those who have a problem with the moral issue of consenting adults do with each other behind closed doors. again" than one caught up with Ayatollian-style fundamen- be connected with a pipeline that will carry treated water deep-well injection, an alternative also favored by the state sound. Its high costs are to be borne about half by users extramarital sex, I don't know what to say except that I'm It was obviously tongue and cheek. But maybe it shouldn't tal Protestantism and obsessed with his own self-righteous- for the Wulfert golf course and for sale to irrigation cus- permitting authority. and half by taxation as decided in referendum. If not per- not sure that it is morally more condemnable able to fondle have been. Maybe we do need to amend the constitution ness. tomers along the way. In rare instances, the city may have How do we pay for system expansion? When the origi- fect in history and detail, it is a responsible answer and a young woman's breasts rather than to shake the hand of a and get it down in black on white that private and personal As for our obsession with knowing everything, if the more treated water than it can use and sell, especially when nal sewer system was purchased, the council made it clear environmental necessity. known assassin like Li Peng. And to those who wave the matters are not to be made public dominion. walls of the Oval Office could talk, who knows what sto- heavy rains occur in the normally dry, visitor season. This that system was to be purchased, upgraded and expanded Putting in sewers, painful like surgery, should move Bible around, what about all of those evangelical leaders And while I'm at it, I'd like to suggest another amend- ries they would tell of past presidents? Easily ones with happened last winter with El Nino rains. In those instances, at user expense; ad valorem tax money would not be ahead rapidly once the decision is made. Let's get on with who have been caught up in their own sex scandals'? ment. If the first demonstration of what our congressmen more lascivious trivialities than those contained in the Starr the surplus will be deep-well injected. involved. This was written into the Sanibel Plan. There it. mean by their serious sense of responsibility is to release report. However, once upon a time the media had more The injection well will be a joint venture of the city and was to be no compulsory user hookup. Evidently, to err is human. Even if you've got God. Even if you preach God. And what about the Christian concept of this report on the Internet for all of the eyes of the world to decency and practiced self-censorship in name of the pub- the Island Water Association. The city-treated wastewater Subsequently, the state mandated hookup and made a (Sanibel Mayor Wally Kain is seeking another term on forgiveness? And for those who site the Ten see, not to mention our children's, maybe we should lic good. They even took it upon themselves to keep and IWA's reverse osmosis brine will be mixed to produce hash of the council's promise. Years and several councils the Sanibel City Council. Other candidates are Steve Commandments, doesn't the Bible also say that it is not for remove them as delegates to our will when it comes to the Roosevelt's wheelchair a secret to the American public. water especially suitable for injection. later, when very expensive expansion became an issue Brown, Jon Liljequist and Nola Theiss. The top two voter us to judge one another? decision of impeaching our president. Now they seem to think that we can't sleep at night if we I approached this project with an instinctive aversion to involving perhaps $10,000 per home, the council decided getters will win.) For those who object to the issue of lying: I sincerely We voted him into office, evidently we're the only ones don't know the brand name and color of our president's believe that if Bill Clinton broke the branch of a cherry fit to vote him out, or decide that we want him to stay. underwear. tree, he would do the exact same thing that Washington And since they thought it fit to distribute the whole Enough is enough. The world markets are in turmoil. Island voices From page 7 did. But this story isn't about cherry trees. affair to everybody's office and living room over the While the Bosnians perform their second elections since It's a human story about two people who had a relation- Internet, then let us vote via e-mail from the comfort of our the Dayton accords, the ethnic Albanians in the Kosovo are dred, mostly pleasure boaters. ity of the bay, hurricanes, etc. and to bring forth their Now, when we have a city council election on the hori- ship and would have preferred to keep it quiet. We are all own homes. being exterminated. The Russians have a communist prime Maybe it's time to seriously consider moving the inter- assembled facts at the end of this process to the city coun- zon, what happens about this issue will be a paramount adults. We don't live in a world that is black and white. Many Italians have been complaining about the instru- minister, and Iran and Afghanistan are lined up for a con- coastal waterway to go through a channel between Captiva cil. The more we all know is to our mutual advantage. decision-making factor for voters. It's no time to be play- Notwithstanding the sacrosanct roll that Americans give to mental use of the Italian judicial system of late. Instead of frontation. The world is looking for leadership that only and North Captiva islands. However, let me assure you again, that Lee County is ing games. It could just turn out to be a no-win situation the Truth, there are some situations in which we can do departing from a crime committed and seeking out the America can provide. It's time to stop giving the peeping John Friedman using these meetings in conjunction with the planning and end up with the people (again) taking the decision- much more harm than good with our unmeasured and total- responsible party to indict, we have been witnessing a Toms air-time and for everyone to get back to doing some serious work. Sanibel department as an adjunct to their own agenda. They legally making process in their own hands on this issue. izing sense of honesty. Sometimes it's necessary to put it wave of witchhunts. have to have these open forums to protect themselves if I think I'll go now and slice some apples and make all on a scale, weigh the difference, and decide which is the The victim is designated and the crime is created to this lands in court. There should be no doubt in the city some OJ. — they're both good. least of two evils. order. Kenneth Starr, the Great Inquisitor, seems to have (Sandra Giovanna Giacomazzi is an expatriate living Bridge resolution needed council's mind that if they want to keep a low-span, bas- I was moved by the meeting last Friday with the com- done much of the same. Someone evidently said, "Get Bill in Turin, Italy, Her column appears monthly in the To the editor: cule bridge that they have to stop the bureaucratic momen- Jay Halcrow munity of Irish-Americans on the south lawn of the White Clinton." So he tried with Whitewater. Then he tried with Island Reporter.,) Another holiday and here I am laboring away on Labor tum by all means, regardless of the ordinance, regardless Sanibel House: the endless applause, the ability of both Hillary and Travelgate. And then came Paula Jones. Day, thinking about apples and oranges. Last Tuesday at of Lee County pressure or council squabbles. Bill to allow themselves to absorb every minute of that That's another farce. How many women have not been Tennis courts to close the city council meeting, Andrew Reding brought forth a I had a discussion with an attorney about the council incredible shower of support with gloriously radiant victim to a scene similar to the one that Paula Jones The tennis courts at the Sanibel Recreation Complex resolution to be sent to Lee County commissioners, stating sending this resolution to the county and he told me that smiles, notwithstanding the fact that the Starr Report was recounted? What does a woman do on such an occasion? will be closed Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. II, that Sanibel would not accept anything but a low-span bas- the council should do so as a further protection (if we about to be made available to anybody on the face of the There are pie Hy of options: If you like what you see, We welcome comments from our readers. for resurfacing. For more information, call 472-0345. cule bridge. should end up in an unwanted but perhaps necessary legal Please address correspondence to: earth who was interested in reading it. you can decide to take advantage of the opportunity and However, a few (not all, to my understanding) of the battle). Not to do so is surely against the council members' "Letters to the Editor" PAID ADVERTISEMENT planning commissioners took umbrage with this idea, feel- mandate to represent the islanders and is very telling on Island Reporter, ing that it usurped their commission of fact finding. who is for or against a high-span bridge. P,O. Box 809, Here is the apples and oranges debate — it's still fruit Actions speak louder than words. Where was Sanibd,FL 33957 but there are differences. The needed resolution is not in Councilman George Madison when needed? And kudos to or fax to 472-8398. conflict at all, in fact it is the duty of the council to do so, Division In Our Chamber! Councilman Bob Janes who has never wavered in his stand as the representatives of the people, to state to Lee County against a high-span bridge. Letters must be signed and include a phone number for in clear language the majority's decision on the The planning commissioners should not take the resolu- verification purposes. The editor will endeavor to print bridge/causeway. This does not stop planning from their The upcoming election for chamber board members has certainly created a lot of last minute politics. A part of this last tion personally or as an action against their own mandate. as many letters as possible. own research, the presentations by the Department of Frankly, it is too important to get into this type of fractious minute push is the misinformation currently being dispensed by the Chamber Board Re-Election Committee, on the subject of Transportation on rehabilitation, the environment, the qual- discussion. the proposed C.R.S. (Central Reservation System). Our members are being told that the C.R.S. System is still only being investigated, that it is not a done deal and that if only the members of S.I.C.C. (Speakers Interested in Chamber Conflict) had expressed these concerns to the Board they would have dropped the whole idea. Savor the Flavor of our You're reading The Truth Is The members of S.I.C.C. met with 2 members of the Board, the Director of the Board and the Chambers Lawyer, Mr. Steve Hi Bunch Buffets the official Carta on May 29th, 1998. \jgs Sii^e $2 at each of nine delicious luncheon buffets At the meeting the members of S.I.C.C. told the board that all legal action would cease and that no objections to the currently newspaper seated board would be pursued.... A>'•' with our NEW LUNCH DISCOUNT CARD! of the On Condition: Have your card validated at each visit and your That the board cease any action to implement the controversial Gentrai Reservation System tenth luncheon buffet is complimentary! islands. Cease any activities that would create for profit business by the Chamber in competition with its members Enjoy a sumptuous buffet with fresh catch of the day, roast beef, deli meats, seafood, Subscribe salad & soup bar, breads, tempting desserts, and more. All for one low price, Accept requested changes to the by laws that would have the effect of returning the voting rights to our members to the The board refused to accept these very simple and clearly beneficial terms to put an end to this controversy. For reservations call 472-7575* We The Members of S.I.C.C., Members Of Save Our Chanter and Members of Small Inn's & Cottages suc)gest that you'verity "J * Be sure to ask about our LUNCH BUFFET DISCOUNT CARD. - island this information by whatever means possible! Not valid with any oilier discount offer or on Sundays, Reporter Respectfully Discount credited after addition of 16% service charge and 6% safes tax. Members ef S.I.C.C. - Members of Saw© Our Chamber,- Members of Small inns & Cottages today! 10 J SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 U ISLAND REPORTER ISLANDftE^C-RTEFf & iSEt^l=MB£fiWiW Q 11' Growing up with the Children's Center of the Islands Children's Center From page 10 incorporation as a city. This fit in with that — the interest to think they developed a deep appreciation ing as assistant editor of Vent Magazine, a Original child care center in the future of the island." for this little island that they carry with national publication aimed toward young "This effort brought a lot of people together," said them today," Thomas said. "It is rewarding professionals. Fischer, who had two young sons at the time. to see how those first children turned out as Both Judy Workman and Starr Thomas successful adults." The founders agreed they could not have started the still live on Sanibel. Workman, who later By Gwenda Hiett-Clements Her son Jey, who attended the school, News Editor center without the financial help and commitment of island earned her law degree, has her office here. businesses. lives in Fort Myers and is a certified finan- Bari Fischer lives in Fort Myers and is a cial consultant for Merrill Lynch. Realtor with Coldwell-Banker. What began as a dream of three young moms living on Of the Fischer boys, Ozzie, is a captain Thomas said, "It is so wonderful to see Sanibel and Captiva in the '70s is an island institution a "The Island Reporter really gave us lots of publicity. working out of South Seas Plantation. He that the center is still going, and that it is so quarter century later. Don Whitchead (the late publisher and one of the founders lives in Fort Myers and is successful. It just goes to In February of 1974 Judy Workman, Starr Thomas and of the paper) printed a notice of our first meeting (March 4, 1974) at St. Michael's calling for parents interested in married with one child. His show that if you have a Bari Fischer had an idea that would meet the needs of a wife is manager of Chico's good idea at a good time, growing population of young families moving to the an educational program for their children to meet with us," Workman said. "I was amazed; the room was full." on Captiva. Zachary recently get in there and work at it, islands. Just four short months later the Children's Center graduated from Tulane After that enthusiastic show, the women set out to do you will be successful. I'm of the Islands became a reality. University and is an assistant their research and make plans. Parents wanted the program very proud of what we Thomas, who explained all the morn's knew each other director of a cardiac rehabili- started." through their children and their husband's jobs, said, in place for the summer months. Gwenda Hiett-Clements tation unit in New Orleans. Workman summed it up: "Whenever we got together, we lamented the fact there "I can't believe we undertook such a major job with so He will begin work on his was never anything to do for the kids on island. My daugh- little experience," Workman said. "But we had good sense. Starr Thomas and Judy Workman, two of the "It was a good thing to do." master's degree in public The nationally accredit- ter Jennifer was in Montessori in Fort Myers, but I had Jey We talked to our attorney, Richard Broader. The main con- founders of the Children's Center of the health in January. who was ready for a pre-school. We knew we could get a cern was liability. Islands, still live on Sanibel. ed pre-school is now locat- Michael Workman lives ed on Casa Ybel Road; it dozen or so kids from just the people we knew, so what Captiva — thus the Children's Center of the Island;, was began as talk quickly became a serious proposition." We were working with Lee County and the Health on Sanibel and works as an moved there in 1980. The born. The major problem at that point was locating a facili- artist/apprentice with Lucas original Bailey's General Department for the most part. We basically knew nothing, ty- and all of a sudden we were drawing up incorporation Century. Jennifer Workman Store is now in the Sanibel Workman, who had two children under 5, said, "We Arrangements were made with Francis Bailey to use the is in West Palm Beach work- Ozzie Fischer Historical Village. had already formed 'play groups' moving the children papers." old Bailey's General Store located on the bay at the end of from home to home, sort of a 'mother's day out.' We Thomas, who has a liberal arts degree, had worked with Bailey Road near the causeway. The women said Bailey would take turns and always plan activities; it wasn't just the airlines for a number of years; Fischer had been trained rented the facility to the center for $1 a year. play. We knew we wanted more than that." as a clinical psychologist. "The Baileys were so generous. It wouldn't have hap- Thomas said, "The most important thing about the Thomas said, "Since Judy did have a background in pened without that support," Thomas said. "I thought it £lection '98 Read the endeavor was we had such community support. Many education, we put her in charge." would just be the most perfect place for the children Courtesy/Children's Center things were happening then. There was a push toward All agreed the name should cover both Sanibel and because of its historical significance. It was an idyllic set- Jennifer Workman, former Island Reporter staff writer and daugh- ting a beautiful place. And we had so much talent here on COTI reiterates support Reporter. ter of the school's founder Judy Workman, was one of the Children's the island. I knew we could get people to come in to the The Committee of the Islands board of directors has Center's first pupils at age of 2. school." reiterated its support of Lisa Pockrus in the upcoming Republican runoff Thursday, Oct. 1, for the one remaining Francis Bailey said, "It was a good cause and the build- seat on the Lee County School Board District 5. ing was empty. It just helped them get stared." Pockrus is a moderate Republican, opposed to incum- The women explained there was lots of work to be done bent Bill Gross, who voted for the original Bible course to to get the building ready. It had to be emptied of boxes of be taught as historical fact, said COTI president Jack store records and papers. The outside was cleared of brush Thomas. This course was declared unconstitutional, with and trees were moved to put in a ramp. the school district's insurance company forced to pay Thomas said, "I still have a Jamaica dogwood growing $95,000 in court costs, he added. Mechanic on Woodring that we moved from there." "(Pockrus) is a public school parent, past FFA president On Premises and Volunteer of the Year at Tanglewood Riverside Rooms were partitioned off, a sliding door that looked School," Thomas said. Wrecker Service out over the bay was installed, as were separate bathrooms COTI had endorsed Katherine Boren and Terri : Available Workman said 99 percent of the work was done by vol- Wampler, who both won seats on the school board in the 941-432-0054 ^ ver - - v ** ~ unteers with businesses donating paint, tile and carpet. Sept. 1 primary against single opponents. Pockrus, also Fax-433-1166 <> ;.??. Cars To Ghpos Walls were painted with scenes depicting the old store endorsed by COTI, was the highest vote getter in her pri- with its gas pumps and fishing dock. mary race against two opponents. Fischer said, "It was a monumental job to turn Bailey's "The Oct. 1 runoff race is crucial for moderates because Oil Changes Starting At $19.95 w/Filter into a school. I remember the old meat section was full ot historically, the number of voters who come to the polls rotten wood. We had to go through layers and find ways in for a runoff diminishes markedly," Thomas said. "The reinforce it to bring it up to code." Religious Right's core of voters, who always participate, • - \ v "' i._, gave Bill Gross his win in 1994, with fewer than 7 percent The center was set up as a non-profit organization of the electorate voting for him." formed jointly by interested families. The first board of Thomas also noted that the runoff is a Thursday, rather directors included Workman, Fischer, Thomas, Porter than the traditional Tuesday election day. Goss and Skip Purdy. For more information about COTI's position, call 19*9 FORD ESCORT 19S5tUiCKFAftK AVENUE Li 1979 ALLEGRO MOTOR HOME The center kicked off with "A Child's Summer on the Thomas at 472-4714. ltt | *| ttl U, yI fc—« awty fro* bw». Islands," which went from June 17 to July 26. The first fall program operated five half-days from 8:30 a.m. to noon. from Sept. 4, 1974, (through May 30, 1975. Thomas said, "We were fortunate to find such wonder- Community ful teachers from the beginning — Miss Pam (Anderson), Miss Martha (Ryckman), and Miss Pat (McClintock)" 'Jazz on the Green' poster 19SiK»RDTNUNDERBIRD 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT 1989 NISSAN SENTRA 1urtx> Cwpt, 5-«pd, «fc M powe? Jtoto tope, sh*p The morning pre-school fee was $60 a month. A second "Jazz on the Green" unveiled its 1998 commemorative tow 0kj \f SV9H VWi MKWWWyffj MW1 VVVa ridtod child from the same family was given a 50 percent reduc- poster this week as a preview to the annual golf tourna- Aft You Need To tion. Scholarships were given to families who needed ment and jazz festival planned for Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oft Financ«dl assistance. Gateway Golf & Country Club. n current Job Founders knew tuition would have to be supplemented The poster was designed by Lora Potts and was chosen n Home Wtont* by fund-raising efforts. Fischer said that one of the thing* in the event's first-ever poster contest. o Down Nymtnt that sticks with her is the creativity of the events, and how It will be sold in limited edition prints at the jazz con- No Credit, Bad Credit, HO ProMonI they brought all the parents and community members cert, with proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital of 19t? GRAND MARQUIS IS together. Southwest Florida. Vty auto, A W pwm jtato tip*. lo»*d 1984 MAZDA PICKUP There were bake sales, fashion shows, plant sales, i« For information, call 477-4683. cream socials. A drawing for a Dick Hartmann watercolor of the historic building netted $600. A major social event — a dinner dance at the Island Beach Club (now Casa 'Sound Living' Ybel Resort) — that brought out the first city council can- Sanibel and Captiva islanders are invited to participate didates, earned $1,300 for the center. An article in a May in a new program called "Sound Living," especially 30, Island Reporter notes the success of the "Fruits, designed for residents and property owners on the island. Flowers, and Flavors" festival sponsored by the Children's The program takes some of the format from the suc- Center at Periwinkle Place. cessful Resident Environmental Orientations and gives it a 1988UNCOLM TOWN CAR V8, »to. air. M PQWO: sttyto toot, ckw "We wanted to keep everything very 'islandy' so 1 new twist involving a trolley trip and a cruise around Pine remember we had this mango sauce for the ice cream." Island Sound. It is sponsored by the Charlotte Harbor Workman said. National Estuary Program and the Sunibcl/Caplivu The center was founded with an emphasis on nature and Conservation Foundation. science, the arts and reading. The first brochure for l"c Participants will learn about the creatures that live in school gave the purpose of the center: "We wish to gi*j local waters, with particular attention paid to manatees, our children an awareness of the beauty of our natural dolphin and sea turtles. 1993 MSKCURy COUGAR 1913 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT 1988 DODGE CARAVAN environment as well as an appreciation of their place in >l The program is free to all island residents but sealing Auto, tk, hMpcwtr, k«htr int, Jrrvfm Herto Upe, Gxwrtfcte, 5-spdt tk, tftfto ttpe, sh«p spcrti c*5 — a sensitivity to one another and to the world which sur- will be limited to 25 people. The class will be offered Bat noy!Sp)dw»h warranty C«ld air, jrtot traveling car. rounds them." from 2-6 p.m. every Wednesday in October. Dates are •WAC +T6>T Thomas said, "We always wanted the center to have a" Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. OPEN: Mon-Fri 8-7 Courtesy Children's Center of the Islands educational focus. I can remember the children walking Reservations are required and the group will meet at Sat 9-3 * Closed Sunday The original Children's Center of the Islands was housed in the historic Bailey General Store along the shoreline learning about everything there. 1 ^c the SCCF's nature center. 941 -432-0054 on the bay near the causeway. This 1974 view shows development beginning in the ~ For information, call 472-2329. > See Children's Center, page U t 12 Q , 1998'Q ISLANO R£POflTER —HSbAN© REPORTER -=h 6EP"FEMBEfl»'ie I1998"£l 13 Sanibel's K-8 expansion has 'super' suppor Grandparents Day P o I ice ma f c h By Gwenda Hiett-Clements sized the necessity of showing KXJ percent support for the issues including the school has no cafeteria, music It's electric News Editor proposal at the Sept, 22 meeting. Parents have plans to taught in the lunchroom, the art room is in a portable, fr t Sanibel elementary work together to arrange for child care and car pooling so undersized portables are being used for classes, and Sanibel police officers will be tooling around in a tw«i- Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bruce Harter more parents will be able to attend. school's overall instructional facility space is 55 percent scat electric car ncxl week as part of a test program tor will recommend school board members give their OK for Von Harten said, "There are three current Lee County guidelines. Bombardier Motor Corporation ol America in Melbourne, expanding Sanibel I-lementary to eighth grade when the reasons we have gotten this far — Alex According to Von Harten the supj Ha. board meets Tuesday. Sept. 22. Cook. Jacque Owens and Susie Holly. intendent's proposal would include ta "'They can go for 30 miles or more. Then you can plug Barter's support conies in advance.of the school's They have spent countless hours com- construction of 10 classrooms—si| them in anywhere, just like a golf cart." Commander scheduled presentation of (he K-8 proposal to the school pleting surveys, research and site vis- necessary for the middle school Michael Blackmore said. hoard ;it next week's meeting. Barter will attach a memo its." tions and four to replace current ports! He said the car will likely be used for parking patrol, to .Sanihd's proposal stating his position to hoard mem- Harter's decision to back the K-8 bles. The current multi-purpose rooqj running errands, public-relation rides through neighbor- bers. plan came after islanders called for would be used for art and music, jj hoods and at community events like Bailey Fcst in According to parent representative Alex Cook, Harter education equity in response to Dr. larger media center and a ncw.cafeterij October. The department will have the vehicle for about a will recommend expansion begin in the fall of 1W9 with Ande Albert, Lee County assistant area with a kitchen and stage j month. tiie addition of a sixth grade class housed in a new portable superintendent of business and support would be built. All existing classrooiitj Maximum speed for the electric cars is 25 tnph and the building brought to the campus. .Seventh grade would be Von Harten services. He had told parents he did not and other areas such as offices wouij 6- to 12-volt lead acid battery takes eight hours to charge. added in 2 >:00 AM 1. Approval ol minutes of regular meeting lor September ,K, 1WH. Optimist Club to celebrate extra special in '98 2. I'uhlic C'nniiiiciiis on items nut appearing on the agenda. (Maximum time allot- ted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). "n a time of national and interna- giveness by correcting the past year's '.M5 AM .V Consideration ol a ico,ucst to amend. Planning Commission Resolution No. 9H- tional crisis, Jews will begin a errors, including acts which foster reconcil- 13. so as to extend the deadline date specified for satisfaction of certain condi- its first island anniversary period of moral and spiritual intro- iation with those whom one may have tions within this resolution approving 12 additional seals at Mangia e Bcvi .spection, reviewing life's twists offended. The emphasis is on determined Restaurant. The- subject restaurant is located in lhe Forever Green Shops, at 2055 *an d turnIs of the previous year, to commit Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no, 25-46-22-TU)000S.002A). The request is sub- behavior, which must follow worship in (Editor's' note: This is the last installment of a series keep the island children focused on civic activities," JiLs mitted on behall of Mangia e Bcvi Restaurant, as authorized hy CNC Partnership themselves to nobler efforts in the coming congregations. Otherwise the prayer is con- (owners of the commercial center), by Steven C. Hartsell, Attorney. Application looking at all the varied service clubs on Sanibel and Goodman said. year. The Jewish sidered null and void. No. 97-1 1780 DP. Captiva.) The Fourth of July saw the Sanibel/Captiva Islands High Holy Days, 10 On Yom Kippur, a fast day. Chamber of Commerce and Optimist Club combining their days devoted to rec- divine forgiveness is sought 9:30 AM 4. Continuation (from July 28, 1998) of consideration of applications for: By Jill Goodman efforts at the annual the Road Rally. Proceeds derived onciliation and through prayer, fasting, study and from fees and the raffle realized close to $3,000 for the conditional use approval to provide for the establishment of a new 150 seat Staff Writer Connection event will be on October 6 at SCA. renewal and known the offering of solemn promises club to be directed toward a variety of community events quality restaurant use; Secretary/treasurer John Basher said, "We want to try to as the Days of Awe, that one's behavior will reflect a and a future scholarship program for children. elebrating its first anniversary' on the islands, the get more people who are interested in spending the time begin Sunday more clear commitment to serve and Optimist Club is the newest of the island's ser- On a broiling hot Saturday last month, a group of teens working and developing the youth. We need financial sup- evening, Sept. 20, God in the new year by bettering vice clubs. and parents were working hard at SCA once again. The C port sure, but our biggest problem is the time asset. with Rosh oneself and the world in which we a development permit to provide for demolition and removal of existing The Optimist's mission statement tables needed a fresh coat of paint and the Optimists, in improvements; anil to allow redevelopment of the site to include construction "We are trying to make the youngsters understand what Hashanah, or the live. of a restaurant building, access driveway, parking facilities, and other infra- was authored in 1912 by Christian D. conjunction with the Kiwanis club, agreed to take on the New Year, and con- A passage is read from the Book Larson, an advocate of positive job. In return, the Optimist children will have free use of their place in society will be ... to have a respect for the structure to serve the restaurant use. law and for other people." clude with Yom of Isaiah, which states: "Is this the thought, and was adapted for the inter- the building for their hot dog party from 7 to 10 p.m. this Kippur or the Day fast I look for? A day of self-afflic- The subject property is the 1.22 acre existing Harbor House Restaurant site locat- national club in 1922. Saturday. The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club meets at 7:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Sun Trust Bank on of Atonement, tion? Is not this the fast I look for, ed at 1244 Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no. 19-46-23-T3-00017.0000). Submitted The Sanibcl/Captiva club has Sanibel Parks and Recreation Director Dick Noon is to unlock the shackles of injustice, for contract purchaser Sanibel Bistro, Inc. (the current owners are William A. and Periwinkle Way. beginning Tuesday Ann Walter) by Johnson Engineering, Inc. Application Nos. 98-147 CUP and 98- focused its attention upon the youth of working closely with the Optimists on programs and the evening, Sept. 29. to undo the fetters of bondage, to let the islands and is dedicated to help city will be a sponsor for the party Saturday. Call 395-9509 for more information. Rabbi Murray 11877 DP. S a n i b e 1 ' s the oppressed go free, and to break youngsters achieve higher goals and "We are trying to have a.s many events as possible but Temple Bat Yam of Saitzman every cruel chain? Is it not to share 10:30 AM 5. Consideration of a request for conditional use approval for a boat dock in the Bay self-esteem with community involve- not overburden the membership who have given so much The Optimist Creed the Islands, which your bread with the hungry and to Beach Zone with a boat lift and four mooring pilings extending a maximum of ment. T ™. , time and effort for the success of the club," Turansky said. has worship services at the Sanibel bring the homeless poor into your house? 80' seaward of the mean high water tine of San Carlos Bay; ,.-,,, , ...... J. Turansky "We plan six major events this year, including a special Congregational Church, will observe Rosh When you see the naked, to clothe them lhe club consists ol a tew good snow ball sock party in January." Promise Yourself— and Hashanah at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and at 10:30 and never to hide yourself from your own men and women who are dedicated to the welfare of the The organization is researching various facilities on the To be so strong that nothing a.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Yom Kippur ser- kin?" Consideration of a request for a development permit for construction of the children," club president John Turansky said. "We are a island that would be suitable for future teen events. can disturb your peace of mind. vices will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 70' long dock with a boat lift and four mooring pilings extending about 80' young club striving to crawl before we walk and walk A junior Optimist club is in the works, which will be To talk health, happiness, and prosperity and at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. (Murray Saitzman is rabbi at Temple seaward of the mean high water line of San Carlos Bay as proposed in the before we run." connected with Do the Right Thing, an offshoot of DARE. conditional use application. to every person you meet. The New Year is introduced with a fes- Bat Yam of the Islands, which has ser- According to charter and board member, Arnold "Detective Kurt Schulte (head of the DARE program) To make all your friends feel that tive home meal prior to the evening ser- vices at the Sanibel Congregational Goodman, when the island youngsters graduate from the has become an Optimist. He is helping us organize the The proposed bout dock, lift and mooring pilings will be located in San vice, at which special foods are prepared, Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way. He can be Carlos Bay adjacent to the subject property located at 1822 Woodring Road elementary school and splinter off to various middle Junior Optimists so that it can work in conjunction with there is something in them. especially apples dipped in honey as a reached at 395-0452.) (tax parcel no. I3-46-22-T2-00002.0010). Submitted for property owners schools off island, they lose their focus as a group of island Do the Right Thing," Turansky added. To look at the sunny side of everything token of hope for a new year filled with the Porter j. and Mary R. Goss by Rae Ann Scholle of Wetland anil teens, The club brings the youngsters together as a unit. Goodman said, "Other clubs have and make your optimism come true. Environmental Services, Inc. Application Nos. 98-150 CUP and 98-12072 sweetness derived from moral improve- During their first year, the Optimist's have had fund at least twice the membership we have To think only of the best, to work only for the DP. ment and spiritual refreshment. Religious program set raisers as well as events using the "sweat equity" of adults but because there is a definite worth- best and to expect only the best. During the next day's worship, the St. Isabel's religious education pro- and kids alike. while cause here, we have been able to 10:50 AM 6. Consideration of a request for a variance lo Land Development Code Section To be just as enthusiastic about the Shofar, or ram's horn, is sounded. Its sharp gram for kindergarten through eighth I.R.7. Accessory Docks, Subsection c.(23) tu allow a new boat dock to be located In December, the club parents and their kids donated effect positive results with a core of success of others as you are about your own. tones are to arouse the conscience and soul graders begins from 4:30-6 p.m. less than the minimum setback required from the east side property line (as workdays to the Sanibel Community Association to help active members." To forget the mistakes of the past and to the new opportunities for better relation- Wednesday, Sept. 23. extended in the water); with a miniature golf fund-raising event. In return, SCA The Community Connection pro- offered the facility to the club for ils first teen party. press on to the greater achievements of the ships in the family and community. Anyone interested in registering their gram, under the umbrella of the and That party drew nearly 80 kids ranging from fifth to child should call Khristy Scheer at 395- Optimist Club, brings teen-agers and future. In preparation for the Day of eighth grades. 0070, not-for-profit organizations together. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times Atonement, each individual must seek for- Consideration of an application for a development pi-rmit i. Their club's induction party in January featured fun and construction of the new boat Jock. The teens donate their time to help and give every living creature you meet a smile. games at the Dunes. Other sponsoring Optimist clubs came A, Goodman to present the Sanibel/Captiva club with its charter, and to groups such as, the Sanibel Historical To give so much time to the improvement of The proposed boat Dinkins Bayou adjacent to the Museum and Village, Hope Hospice, and FISH. yourself that you have no time to criticize others. I' Tcaied at 2405 Blue Crab Court (Dinkins Bayou induct the officers and welcome the 30 charter members. Tvisitin. Lot 20. Block B - tax parcel no. 11-46-21-T2-OO408.0200). Turansky and Goodman arc members of other service "People have a need for teens to become directed into To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, the community, helping elderly and working on island Houses of worship Submitted for properly owners Linda and B.W. Holloway, Sr. by Rae Ann clubs. Turansky is a Rotarian and Goodman a Kiwanian. too strong for fear and too happy Scholle of Wetland ami Environmental Services, Inc. Application Nos. 98392 "The Optimist Club is the only club whose total mission cleanup days in exchange for exchange for living in this to permit the presence of trouble. V and 98-12014 DP. special place," Goodman said. The next Community cc with band and statement is for the benefit of youth activities. We want to Bat Yam Temple of the St. Michael iM_- Islands _ , ftThurch Children's Ministry II:IOAM 7. Consideration of a request for a variance to Land Development Code Section 2304 Periwinkle Way 10 a.m. Traditional I.E.7. Accessory' Docks, Subsection c. (23) to ailow a new boat dock to be locat- Service ed less than the minimum setback required from both side properly lines (as flSflfflrjet Congregational Services, Sunday 7:30 extended in the water); Optimist Club plans second Community Connection United Church of Christ and 9:30 a.m. with Chancel Choir 2050 Periwinkle Way Wednesday 9 a.m., Holy 11 a.m. Contemporary and ByBv Jill GoodmanGoodman Riiirhl Rnlnn<« Priwn-im 1J.-H .I,.,.,-.!.. <•..,..!.. i- ,, , —— ^^assBS^^^^1' . Bright Futures Program that awards funds for college Friday 8 p.m. Eucharist with Healing Worship with band Staff Writer tuition, requires volunteer pariieipaiira." Thursday 7:30 a.m., Holy Child care at all services Consideration of an application for a development permit to allow for the Rabbi Murray Salzman construction of the new boat dock. l.erner a11ciid•:j ih^^iJm»M^flfffTlonheelions meet- 'pfimists- to hostieeo parly 472-3016 Eucharist Minister, The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club is spons;>nm: elk TfistoflH teen-agers willing to lend a The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club is hosting a Hot The Very Reverend Dr. Denny Dennison The proposed boat dock will be located in a human-made canal adjacent to second Community Coiutectionj^ui__ 1. Two of them. Summer Murphy and Mandy Dog party at the Sanibel Community Association on 11 Chapel By the Sea William P. Dodd 472-2684 the subject parcel located at 660 Anchor Drive (Sanibel Estates Subdivision, Co ncetj^^Jfryw''' ^^ a n i h e 1 Plan nin^, Reynolds, performed chores for elderly women. And other September 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Captiva Island Associate Rector The Lot 27. Block 3. Unit 5 - tax parcel no. 20-46-23 -T4-00002.0550). Submitted Sssioner Nola Thciss. the event drew a sizable gath- youngsters helped out at places such as the Sanibel Free hot dogs, soda, prizes and fun, with a DJ spin- for property owners Joseph C. and Barbara A Zieeardi by Bray Marine ering ot students and volunteer organizations last spring. Sunday 11 a.m. Reverend R. David Purvis Historical Museum and Village and the J.N "Ding" ning favorite tunes. Kids from grades five through eight Unitarian-Universalist Construction. Application Nos. 98-395 V and 98-12035 DP. Based on the success of that event, Theiss has had addi- Rev. Charles Smith 472-2173 Darling National Wildlife Refuge. are invited to join in the fun and bring a friend. For all Society of the Islands tional organizations contact her for inclusion in the forth- Lerner continued, "Too many of the young people on 472-1646 8. Report from Director of Planning or staff. this fun, the donation is only $2 per child. Sanibel Congregational Sanibel Congregational coming gathering. the island are really living in the lap of luxury. I think it's a For more information, call Lisa Bilske at 395 0788. United Church of Christ United Church of Christ 9. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. All high school students vying for the Florida Bright good idea for kids to learn early on what happens when First Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way 2050 Periwinkle Way 10. Report from Commission Members. Future Scholarship require 75 hours of community service you get older — perhaps not needy in the financial sense Scientist 11. Report from Commission Chair. to be eligible. In addition, several schools expect their stu- 2950 West Gulf Drive Sunday worship morning First Sunday of each but in the service sense. This is more educational for them • Tarpon Bay Environmental Laboratory month November-April 12. Open discussion among Commissioners regarding Commission Functions and dents to participate in community volunteering as well. in the long run than setting up tables for a craft show." • American Legion Post 123 Sunday 10:30 a.m. (ser- chapel 7:45 a.m. (through Goals and the methods and procedures for achieving them. This event will afford the students an opportunity to meet June) At 7:30 p.m. All high school and middle school students interested in H Hope Hospice vice and Sunday school) with the organizations and allow them to select those they Wednesday meeting 7:30 Full worship service, Pot Luck last Sunday of :30 PM 13. Discussion of topics, with Kris Cella, Cello, DeBerry Associates, Inc., for the donating time for community service should plan to attend. Planning Commission's October 13, I99K public hearing and fact, finding pro- would most like to volunteer their lime with. • Florida-Shore and Beach Preservation Association p.m. Sunday school, 10 a.m. the month Fifteen on- and off-island organizations looking for Dr. Wayne Robinson gram related to the Sanibel Causeway. Friends in Service Here's Abe Lerner has a positive out- • Barrier Island Group for the Arts 472-8684 child care 10 a.m. helping hands will be at the gathering. These include: congregational leader look on this youth-oriented program. Rev. Randall H. Niehoff, ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LICE COUNTY, FLORIDA 472-7401 Lerner and FISH assist the elderly to maintain a quality M Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife • The Florida Bright Future Scholarship requires 75 hours St. Isabel Catholic Pastor, of life within their own homes for as long as possible. ^.Sunibel Historical Village and Museum ot community services and most high schools also require Church Rev. Sandra Baler, . If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at "My first interest came because we had people who some hours prior to graduation. • 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Associate Pastor such meeting or hearing, such persons will need a record ofjhe proceedings, and lor such pur- H Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Unity poses may need to ensure thai a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record needed little things done for them. These people don't _ Students can choose the type of activity they are most Road 472-0497 • Children's Center of the Islands Sanibel Congregational includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. want to go to a rest home, but sometimes they need some interested in, ranging from'helping the elderly through Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m. M Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation United Church of Christ help to do things like changing a light bulb, sweeping a rii>H, helping at the shell museum or historical village, Sunday Mass 8:30 and porch or doing a little shopping at Bailey's. Things too tri- • FISH and more. Sanibel Community 2050 Periwinkle Way 10:30 a.m. 4 p.m. First Sunday of fling to hire somebody to do for them," Lerner said. "It M Island Group Arls Representatives from the organizations and the various Oct.-April additional Church In uccurdunce with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing n special accommoda- each month tion to participate in (his proceeding should contact Gary A. Price, City Manager, no Inter than seenied to me that there must be people to volunteer to do M Sanibel/Captiva Audubon Society nigh schools will be on hand to answer questions. noon Mass (Multi-denominational) these things. 1 discovered that the high schools give recog- Reverend Ken Miaih one day prior to the proceeding. Telephone •)41-472-3700 for assistance, tf hearing impaired, S® Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lee County lhe event will be at 7;30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. 1740 Periwinkle Way nition for services toward graduation. And the Florida Murdock telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800.955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICK), • Florida Shore arid Beach Preservation niDel Community House. Refreshments will be served, Confession, Sat 3:30 - (Next to Jerry's) for assistance. 278-1511 more information call Nola Theiss at 395-1737. 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. Traditional Rev. Carmin Caruso Communion service 482-2763 9 a.m. Contemporary ser- ISLAND REPORTER Q SEPTEMBER .18, 1998 • 19 18! a SEPTEMBER' 18, 1998 _J ISLAND REPORTER Chamber site serves u s i n e s s 'island visitors, businesses t* Reservations not required (Editor's note: This is part of a contin- Besse said more than 8,000 guides were uing series on island web sites.) mailed last year from web site requests. "I look at the number of visits we have By Gwenda Hiett-Clements to the site every couple of months," Besse A casual Sid's Market replaces Greenhouse Grill News Editor said. "In August we had 92.45S hits on 8,700 sessions." By Michael PintMu Menu items available all day range liom hat's the weather Courtesy ISanibtd-CnptiiHi (Vuunber of'Commerce Stuff Writer S4.95 to SlN.'Jr And the menu oilers a gonna' be the second Besse warned of the deception in report- wide variety - from sandwiches and pas- week in March'? ing the effectiveness of a web site by giv- The Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce web site — at u borrow a lino t'ri'wii the tas in v.-;tt'i!i!d and steaks What entertainment ing number of hits. www.sanibel-captiva.org — connects online visitors with members' MliHtV !''. t'.ull I •• llltd'. IlUllJ" Sid s will also offer a display case at lodging and business services, as well as provides island information. 1 is there for my 2- "People have a misconception of what a "Ami liiiv. |< \ nihv'thiii ' i. mi v.hi h diners may admire the saint fresh j car-old on island? Where can I buy my 1 W hit is. They incorrectly define it as logging On the national level the trend is for Regional information includes commu- pk'it'ly ttiit.'K it'.' c. ian Ad\ lU'ak - and fish which arc served tor lunch husband some underwear? What's planned on to a web site. That is a session. A hit T am! dinner. The breads, ice cream and people to 'do it yourself when it comes to nity phone numbers, maps and weather to describe Danny Mollinin , Ut.'M !.'••(.in there for New Year's 2000? occurs whenever a file is requested. The deceit1, will be homemade. making reservations and getting informa- information (including links to radar ser- ran! venture. Sid's Mait.it 1 tsh House .md These are a few of the more humorous first page of a site could have two pictures vices), attractions, monthly events and a Steakery at lite site ni Sid . will also provide the same creative tion. We need to be there for that and we questions Ginny Bissell has gotten working and one text block. Those are three sepa- have been," Besse said. photo tour by David Meardon. the old Greenhouse km.K nl wine selection the Greenhouse had rate files and three recorded hits. The next Grill. ahva\s been known lor. as well as assorted n> the Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Chamber members with web sites pay I ommerce. Part of her job is to respond to page has five pictures and text — six more $120 a year to have a link to the chamber The merchants section lists chamber "We wanted a plat c dfinestu and imported bottled beers, with hits. thiee on tap. ' i-mail queries each day site. members by categories from bait to beauty where people can |rom the Sanibel/Captiva "So when someone says salons, from libraries to liquors and from "I'm also goinj; to bring in our private Lodging, the most often visited section, come every day —- tot Chamber of Commerce web his web site has 2,000 hits is listed by Captiva and Sanibel and by pri- real estate to restaurants. lunch or dinner or both collection (of wines) from the site @ www.sanibel-capti- that sounds like lots but it is Greenhouse," Mellman said. vate homes and condos. in the same day." actually 150 to 200 visits. Finally, a Frequently Asked Questions Mo 11 man said til the Mellman has been in the restaurant busi- Russ Kessler of Long Island, N.Y,, "The best I ever got was Our web site records 75,000 owner of a Sundial condo rental unit, sub- (FAQ) section is included. decision to replace ness on the island for 10 years, having pre- to 100,000 hits monthly \ musty owned four successful establish- a couple who wanted to scribes to the chamber link service. Green house Grill am! with the number of sessions its fine dining reputa D. Mellman ments' Ritz Diner, the Greenhouse at know if El Nino was going He said, "I would say about 40 percent In its fourth year, the site was one of the tion (and table cloths Thistle Lodge, the Greenhouse (on ui affect their honeymoon. I at around 7,500 to 10,000. of my business comes from the Internet first chamber sites in the state. and flatware) with the more casual Sid's Captiva) and the Greenhouse Grill. told them the weather You can usually divide the services I use, including the chamber site. (with paper towel rolls on uncovered This one is by far the most casual and should be Fine, and I didn't number of hits by 10 to 15 Over the last two or three years the cham- Besse said, "Several years ago when the tables). fun — something one can deduce from Michael Pistella think El Nino could be and have a pretty good idea ber has made the service more meaningful. Internet was just coming out, we could see Mellman's big smile when he describes Sid's, which replaced the Greenhouse Grill, is decorated with an old blamed for a bad honey- of the number of people Dividing out the private homes and condos the importance of future use. We wanted to But Mcihnun isn't replacing the quality who logged on to the site." for which the Greenhouse Grill has been how he decorated Sid's. As if the casual fish house motif. It's chef Danny Mellman's newest casual venture. moon," said Bissell. gives people a better idea of what I have to be ahead of the curve. This is our second Besse can do a technical offer. version and we are working on the third. known. dining room and the old fish house decor "Sid is my Dad," Mellman said, to eat and this is where I like to go." Chamber Executive . _ "Everything will still be top quality," wasn't enough, Mellman and the crew Director David Besse said, Uavid Besse evaluation of the web site to "Now listings are also alphabetized by Our strategy is meet the needs of those we explaining the new name. "And this is our Sid's Market is located at 2407 see what areas are used the name of the complex so that makes it serve. We look at usage statistics to see Mellman said. "Our concept is getting and added "muddy" cowboy boots nailed to the kind of place. Periwinkle Way at the site of the old We got over 10,000 personal e-mail mes- giving a great product lor a really good ceiling as well as the foot and hand prints sages last year. We had 800 last month; most often. easier for someone looking for a specific what changes we will make. What we will "When we spend time together, this is Greenhouse Grill. For now, hours are limit- He said the No. 1 reason for people place, I think it would help if the site continue to do is add technical advances. price. We hope to bring Fort Myers prices they made like a fishing boat-crazed the kind of place we go. I may be classical- that's up 20 percent over the same time last Michelangelo. ed but regular hours will begin Oct. 1. going online to the site is to find a place to explained that the names highlighted in a We want to have different visuals periodi- to .Sanibel." ly trained (as a chef) but this is what I like For more information, call 472-6882. summer." Bissell said many e-mails are requests stay. different color have their own sites, like cally." lor the Chamber Vacation Guide. A "hot The second function of the site is to mine. Just click, click on my site and you PREMIER Crossword by Donna J. Stone Bridge REPORTER September 1 2 3 14 Chalk One Up for Declarer Listings for the week of Stats 22 distasteful, so he sought a way to ACROSS East dealer. Friday, Sept. 18 - Thursday Sept. 24 1 Thread bearer w Neither side vulnerable. improve on his chances and wound 8 About up making the slam. 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Normal few 75 Precipitation Boating Tuesday 0.11' Gulf of Mexico: Tampa to the Total month to date 7.86" Florida Keys Normal month to date 4.43* Wind southeasterly through the Total year to date 53.56" weekend at 10-20 Knots. Waves 2- Normal year to date 43.94" 3 feet nearshoro; 3-5 foot offshore. Visibility 1-3 miles in showers and §M!I5n^L^!95n_. thunderstorms; otherwise, unre- stricted. . Sunset today 7:29 p.m. Sunrise Saturday 7:t5 a.m. New First Full Last T|des pinelsiand Sound" r ! i Sepl20 Sept28 OctS Od 12 Today: High 129 sum. and 12:33 p.m.; 1 Below Normal low 6:41 a.m. and 7:53 p.m. Below Normal 1 Saturday: High l;44 a.m, and 1:13 r p.m.; low 724 a.m. and 8:18 p.m. I 1 Normal Valu« indicate; highest level lor Iho day. 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