NOVEMBER 4,1994 VOLUME 23 NUMBER 44 island 3 SECTIONS, 40 PAGES REPORT "O Council renews $150^000 contract with CHR Relations Committee. "It is totally inappro- "The line has been While most of the dis- First and final hearing Proponents of the priate for Council to drawn and we'll see what cussion centered on more expensive contract force this through right the voters of Sanibel will amount of money being throws aside cheaper argued that CHR could before the elections," have to say come next spent on CHR's contract, not realistically function Liljequist said and then Tuesday," said City other citizens pointed $100,000 contract without the extra funds. left the chamber in dis- Council candidate Dick "I don't think there is gust. Walsh. •please see page 2A By Mark S. Krzos opted to stick to its origi- a more generous city in Staff Writer nal budget plan of a one- the world, but when city The Sanibel City year, $151,648 contract government uses a great Council agreed to a new instead of taking City amount of taxpayer dol- CROW members vote in contract with Manager Gary Price's lars when you can com- Community Housing and advice of making a cut to plete a task for less Resources, Inc. (CHR) reduce CHR's budget to money, something is favor of special meeting Tuesday to continue $102,021. seriously wrong," citizen By Barbara Linstrom Peter Kelly, the attorney for Dr. overseeing the city's Price and staff sug- Jon Liljequist said. Special to the Island Reporter John Kubisz, the former CROW direc- Below Market Rate gested the budget cut "I have no idea why More than enough members of Care tor who was dismissed by the board in Housing Program would come from the we're throwing out and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. September, formally notified the presi- (BMRH), despite the deletion of one staff posi- almost a $50,000 reduc- (CROW) have sent in requests for a dent of the CROW board last Monday presence of a revised tion, a reduction of legal tion and totally ignoring special meeting of the general mem- of her legal obligation to schedule and contract that might have expenses, a reduction for the contract that was bership to vote on the present compo- announce the special meeting within saved taxpayers $49,627. auditing expenses and drafted by staff," Council sition of the board, according to the 30 days with at least 10 days notice. The City Council the rest from the Public member Wally Kain said. attorney handling the mailings. •please see page 2A 2A • NOVEMBER 4, 1994 • ISLAND REPORTER Ball field dedicated to memory of Jory Dahmer A , VIP REALTY GROUP PRESENTS I By Barbara Linstrom Special to the Island Reporter Friends and family of Jory Dahmer came a little bit closer last week to feeling some peace about the bru- SANIBEL/CAPTIVA tal murder of their cherished and fun-loving island buddy, brother and son. About 85 people attended the sunny and muggy afternoon dedication of the Jory L. Dahmer Field Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Sanibel Elementary School. Let's Get current! VIP has closed more Real Estate on Sanibel & Captiva A large stone with the bronze plaque commemorating for the first three quarters of 1994! We're #1! * the field to Jory now stands in front of the men's ball- field at the city's recreation complex. A close friend of Jory, Michael Murray called the TOMES HOMES , group, which included Jory's two sisters and his BUILD YOUR HOME mother, to gather around the memorial for the official WITH A COMMANDING LAKE VIEW dedication. • If You Like Sunshine & Serenity, • See Lot 48, The Rocks Today! • Water Views, Near Dick Noon, director of the Parks and Recreation Beach, Deeded Beach Access •- Irregular Lot, Department, referred to the memorial as very appro- 75' X 46' X 96' X 116' X 133' • $135,000, priate, as Jory used to work for the city parks and was Call CHARLENE TIMOTHY at 472-5187, • ext. 22 (#94-17891) an avid sports fan and ballplayer. DIRECT ACCESS CANAL HOME W/POOL ISABEL DRIVE-$699,000 VERY RARELY OFFERED! On behalf of the Lee County Board of LOCATED ON EAST END • Deep Water - Direct Access * Large Dock with • Iwo Bedroom, Two Bath Beach Front Condo LAKE FRONT BUILDING SITE Commissioners, the City of Sanibel and the City of • Spacious Three Bedroom Home With: • Lift, Gracious Family Room • 3/2.5 with Lower • Walk Out Your Unit to the Sandy Beach of the • Great Family Neighborhood • Large Lot 140 Library, Den, Formal Dining Room, Office, I evel Guest Suite • Tile Caged Pool Area • Call GULF • Only Eight Unit Complex • Large X 145 • Deeded Beach Access • Only $125,000 VALERIE POOL at 472-5187 ext 56 (#94-17979) Sanibel's Parks and Recreation staff and the friends Studio • 1,000 ft. of Decks, 3 Car Garage, Screened Porch for Beautiful Views! * Offered • Call DAVID SCHULDENFREI, CRS, GRI at of Jory Dahmer, Noon dedicated the memorial to an Fiieplace, Wetbars • Volume Ceilings, Wood at $330,000. Furn. Call RUTH HAMANN at 472-5187 • ext. 27 (#93-17062) 472-5187 ext. 35 (#94-17717) "everlasting friend." Floors, Tiled Baths • Call ERIC ROSEN at LOOKING FOR A LOT? "It's difficult to understand why things happen the 472-5187 ext. 11 for Information & Showings. • Location! West Gulf Drive • Location! Across the Jory L. Dahmer Field. (#417671) Street to Beach Access • Location! Convenient, Mid- way they do. And we all know that we would do any- Friends and family gathered Oct. 27 to dedicate Island • .52 Acre, $179,500. • ADA SHISSLER, •1l thing in our power to change them," he said. "But Jory was a resident of Capiiva for 12 years. At his GRI, 472-5187 ext 54,472-1422 (#94-18117) let's remember the good that Jory gave and let this At the reception, friends had a chance to meet Jory's mother and sisters and to feel a little bit better memorial service last June at the beach in front of memorial stand as an everlasting tribute to him." 'Twcen Waters, hundreds of friends attended. "CAITIVA ISLAND RETREAT!" about what happened through knowing that a ballfield • Beautiful Island Retreat Located on Exclusive HOMES Lee County Commissioner John Albion also came He was shot to death on the beach on Captiva in to witness and officially support the dedication. would always bear his name. Captiva Dr. • 3BR/3.5 BA w/Family Room & WATCH THE DOLPHINS DANCE front of South Seas Plantation employee housing in Library, Quality! • Gorgeous Views, Deep • Spectacular Bay Front 2BR/2 BA • Mint The community has been donating funds to the Water Boat Dock, Pool/Spa, Sun Deck • Won't "If a person is measured by his number of friends, what law authorities referred to as "an act of random Condition, Excellent Rental • Glass Enclosed then this is a true reflection of what I've heard about Jory Dahmer Memorial Fund since Jory's death on SHOWS LIKE MODEL $289,000 Last at $1,095,000! • Call Now & Ask for JIM violence." • Light, Bright, Contemporary • Walk to Beach HALL at 472-5187 ext, 15 (#94-17986) Lanai • Reduced to $229,500! • Call DAVID Jory Dahmer," said Albion as he looked around the May 31. Some of those funds were used to purchase • Wonderful Sanctuary Property • Architect SCHULDENFREI, CRS, GRI at 472-5187 • crowd. "What's important is that people do come here the memorial, to fly down Jory's sisters and mother Matthew Orti/,, 21, a .South Seas employee at the Designed as 2 or 3BR/2BA • Call VALERIE ext. 27 (#94-17947) POOL at 472-5187 ext. 56 (#317158) and explain who he was—people have to be remind- from Nebraska and to provide for the reception fol- time, fatally shot Dahmer. Me has been charged with ed of what a great person he was or else you are left lowing the dedication. first degree murder and will most likely go to trial next spring. LUXURIOUS CONTEMPORARY! with only a tragedy." Jory's sister, Kim Moy, who had visited Jory here m • Fort Myers - 4 BR 4 BA • Den, family room, Explaining that the Lee County commissioners once 10 years ago, commented on behalf of the whole The incident left the island community absolutely music room • Large lot w/lush landscaping * Lots family following the service. stunned. The idea for the ball field dedication was first of charm & pizzazz - $494,500 • Call CHAR- were all very concerned about the unfortunate death, LOTTE & JIM MARKS, 489-1100 ext 129 "We'd like to thank all of Jory's friends for being mentioned shortly after his death as an effort to com- GULF PINES Albion also sought to comfort the attendees. • 3BR/2BA (+) Piling Home • Kitchen "On a final note, it's fair to say that he would be such good friends," she said. "We understand now memorate a down-to-earth guy who made a lot ol Remodeled • Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room • EXCEPTIONALLY GRACIOUS very proud of everyone here. And, he could very well what he meant when he said he lived in paradise— people laugh and who was a shining example of a THREE LEVEL POOL HOME Loft, Great Buy at $379,000! • Call JOYCE • Rare, 3 BR/2 BA Condo at Kings Crown • true friend. • Four Bedrooms/Three Baths • Library Loft; TRUITTat 472-5187 ext. 20 (#94-18183) Plexiglas Hurricane Shutters to Enclose Lanai • be watching," he said. meeting his friends makes it easier to say goodbye." Fiieplace • Deeded Beach Access w/i Community Tiled Floors or Upgraded Carpeting • City Manager Gary Price also spoke at the service , i • Gourmet Kitchen w/Butler Pantry, $529,000 • Wonderful Built-in Between Kitchen & Living Call ROSANNE ONDARCHO, 472-5187 cxt 18 Room • $450,000.