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JANUARY 28, 1999 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 4 36 PAGES

IS Reward posted/page 4 H Police tips/page 4 By Pattie Pace Staff Writer The lime of education and warnings that public nude sunbathing is illegal at Bowman's Beach, Silver Key or anywhere on Sanibel is over, according to Sanibel Police Chief Lew Phillips. His department, along with help from the Lee County •Sheriff's Office, began on Wednesday handing out notices lo appear in court to anyone seen nude in the area.

president Michael Pistella Michael Pistella By Baton Grodsky Editor Clockwise from top: Painter Phil Finnell steps down believes he has the only "working1 Bug" on re is a bond among a certain species of the islands; Islanders Gina Meneghini with islander. Though they may not even know By Jill Goodman ea< her new version of the Volkswagon Beetle Staff Writer § each other's names, they wave to each other and Ted Deignan with his beloved 1971 clas- when they pass on the street. They check out ^/ wi- sic Bug; and Sanibel mother Trish Webb is Following more than a year of controversial changes in each other's bodies in parking lots. And they thrilled with her brand new Volkswagen staff and the focus of the Pirate Playhouse, Island Theater all go absolutely buggy about their posses- Beetle. Wing President Jack Zwick has stepped aside for health sion. They arc the proud owners of Volkswagen Beetles. reasons. offered here is worth a damn!" by his chairman of the Winnie Donahue has been elected to replace Zwick as And whether they swear by the old version or embrace the new, these Bug people are a kindred spirit. They've board Ernest Breech in 1948. president of the Island Theater Wing, the non-profit board The car slowly gained popularity and reached its hey- that runs the playhouse, prior to the annual elections sched- all been bitten by, what else, the love of a bug. Volkswagen introduced the Beetle from Germany in day in the '60s and '70s. Volkswagen entirely stopped uled for March 21. making the Beetle in America in 1979, for nearly 20 Zwick spearheaded many of the major changes at the this country following World War II. Henry Ford II, who could have brought it here .under the Ford name, rejected years. Then last year, Volkswagen re-launched a '"90s playhouse, some of which caused dissension between version" of the car to mostly rave reviews. board members and members of the playhouse. the "people's car" after being told in a now infamous statement, "Mr. Ford, I don't think what we are being > See Bug, page 12 E> See Playhouse, page 3 FISH traditions strong 'Thumbs up' under new leadership for good deed By Pattie Pace involved with Staff Writer special pro- By Gwenda Hiett-Clements jects," said News Editor Despite a change in leadership, long-time FISH Friends in Service Here remains volunteer and With the confidence of a 25 year old, 5-year-old Max strong and committed to providing former presi- Rehder gave a "thumbs up" to his niom Lori McGowen care and compassion to islanders in dent Abe from the Sanibel School's media center as he was waiting need of help. Lerner. "He got to be beamed via television into school rooms. One week after the death of the into computers Mom was doing her own "beaming" as she said, group's long-time leader, Jack very early and "That's my baby." picked up on Devaney, FISH held its annual N. Bowles During the school's morning Sea TV program last meeting Jan. 15 and selected a new the responsibili- Wednesday, Max was presented the Sanibel/Captiva president. Norman Bowles of ty of developing monthly assign- Gwenua HwU-Liemems Optimists Club "Youth of the Month" award, and he Sanibel stepped into the position ment sheets." Max Kehder, 5, gives a "thumbs showed no signs of stage fright. He knew the "right thing with almost 12 years of FISH vol- WhcrtisFISH? up" to his mom watching outside to do" then just as he had when he found $35 on his way unteer work under his belt. the Sanibel School's production into school before Christmas— he turned it in. "He was the best man for the According to its official studio as he receives an award. job, a senior type who's been very Jacque Owens is at right. t> See Deed, page 3 > See FISH, page 9 2 • JANUARY 28,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER UJ e a f h e r Planning notes High Low Rain By Pattie Pace on Feb 9, the 15-day waiting period could be waived and Jan. 20 80 60 Staff Writer a resolution passed the same day Jan. 21 80 60 Commissionei Dick Downes said this was a clearcui Jan. 22 80 60 repair given go case and should be approved Othei options like establish- Jan. 23 81 67 When Tiopical Storm Mitch blew across Sanibel in ing a vegetation bank were discussed but lound incifec- Jan. 24 78 65 1.2 early November, it took out a big chunk of seawall at 960 tive He added that it would be impractical and unsightly Jan. 25 76 58 Kings Ciown Duve in the Shell Harbor Subdivision not to leplace a laige chunk out of an existing, community Jan. 26 84 59 Owner Paul Veinaglia asked commissioners to quickly seawall issue a development permit so he could begin replacing the Downes also explained why the issue came up beioie seawall behind his house David Southwick, who is doing the planning commission rathci than leceiving the normal Rain fall for January is 2.3 inches so far the repair work, asked if a permit could be issued Tuesday, short-foim approval Irom stalf Because the damage was Note: Rainfall levels are recorded from the since every heavy rain caused more damage to the seawall significant and, in general, the city prefets other alterna- morning of the day given to the following morn- "We've waited a month and a half to get here If the tives to building seawalls, the commissionei s needed to ing. application is going to be approved, why not now When levicw the case and weigh the options Source: Sambel/Captiva Islands the next big rain hits and drags down 100 feet of my neigh- Following the causeway discussion at the day's end, the Chamber of Commerce bor' s wall, who pays for it'" Southwick asked commissioners voted unanimously to approve the develop- Planning Director Biuce Rogeis told the commissioners ment permit immediately that since there was no public comment objecting to the project and it was slated for appioval at the next meeting [> See Planning, page 3

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Playhouse From page 1 Many months of turmoil followed speak for the other members because I the decision not to renew artistic direc- wasn't with them during their ordeal," tor Robert Cacioppo's contract in May she said, adding, "They are the most 1998. A lengthy search for his replace- dedicated and hard working people I ment culminated with the hiring of have ever been with. ... They had a lot Robert Kalfin in June. Kalfin's con- of criticism that came from a lack ol tract was canceled in Deccnibei, complete knowledge and understand apparently due to over expenditures ing." She has a positive feeling about for the first twn productions the new artistic director. "1 think Ralph "Androcles and the Lion" and will be an exciting person to work with "Treasure Island." and IK:, lias a J.MKKI grip •.m tin.1 ("main i>i\ Zwick led the board through the silualnu." hiring last month of interim producing director Ralph The linaneial situation was critical until hoard laeiubu'. Elias, who has already revised the plans for the balance of came forward with $75,000 of their own money to bring n827Traa6 Center Way; Napleii Florida the theatrical season. the accounts payable up to date. "Where thv Di-sri'iK-m"xlirip' "Elias is in residence full time here now and has begun With finances already seriously skewed, the recent pur- 941/594-8102 Mon-Fri fO-5, rehearsals for 'Private Eyes,'" Zwick said. "He is working chase of the Palm View Motel on Donax Street as an closely with Jennifer Hart, the acting general manager, to actor's residence became a further drain on the already • • :••:• FORT MYERS HEWS-PRBSS Says; put good administrative and financial controls in place. depleted budget "He has been joined by his wife (Allison Brennan), who Zwick arranged to buy the motel from the playhouse to "Hard to imagine a more will be playing one of the lead roles in 'Abundance' and relieve the additional financial burden. delightful dining-out i t^V K\ who will also being assisting with the administration." In a statement to the Island Reporter, Zwick said: "The < Donahue has lived on Sanibel for nearly 20 years and is goal has been to offer quality theater which is affordable in experience.". . v'~~~'~~^')/ " -'''--i an environment that is nurturing for artists. Wonderful very familiar with the inside operations of a small theater. 1 "I come from Rochester, Minn., and was on the board things are happening now in which our community can of a community theater there for seven years," Donahue take pride. said. During the time she was president there, she presided "'Eccentricities,' the current play, and growth in con- over the construction of a new theater. tributed income are but two examples of progress at our She said, "We have wonderful theater here built by playhouse. Yes, there have been some false steps as pro- Sanibel people and we are the custodians of it." fessional staff and volunteers address the various chal- Mother of eight and grandmother to five, Donahue has a lenges of artistry, marketing and economics. Balancing the various goals is difficult, especially for professional the- great respect for the present and previous board members.,; Although on the playhouse board for little over a year, she aters our size. We are on a good path and the future is TARPON BY RD. BY THE POST OFFICE indeed bright with Winnie Donahue serving as board presi- has clear impressions of the difficulties experienced by the DINNER 6-1 o, CLOSED SUN. (OpervV^entirie^;Sgnda/y; previous board. dent, I will continue to support this theater in any way that RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 472^1493^:: V-/Kk. "I was not on the board during the turmoil and can't lean,"

Planning From page 2 ning commissioners Tuesday. All three lots Land-use mop are located near the turn around in a dead- changes approved end canal and needed a variance to the min- Planning commissioners unanimously imum setback requirements and a develop- On the Bay in the Sanctuary! approved a resolution recommending that ment permit. The properties and owners city council give thumbs up to an ordinance are: amending the Environmentally Sensitive B.Joseph and Barbara Ziccardi, 660 Marge Land Development Code, by adding a Anchor Drive, Sanibel Estates subdivision, McCombs vacant 22-1/2-acre parcel at 400 Casa Ybel new boat dock. Road in the Butterknife Subdivision and M Nancy LoDuca, 1006 Lindgren Blvd., Realtor the southern 45 acres of a vacant 49-acre Shell Harbor subdivision, new boat lift Over $10 Million tract located at 2295 Periwinkle Way. within an existing boat slip. In Closed Sales Sanctuary at Widfert Point • Lots 101 & 102 M Gerald and Elaine Mundt, 1450 Royal For 1997 On the bay & on a cul de sac. What a View! Look across the 4th green Docks and boat lifts OK'd Poinciana Drive, Water Shadows subdivi- to the waters of die bay These 2 adjoining lots may be purchased separately or together. Membership at die Sanctuary available. Three variances to the land development sion, reconstruction of a boat dock and the Call code were granted unanimously by plan- addition of a boat lift. Marge Today! $1,150,000 Each 941/472-3121 JOHN NAUMANN The Island Reporter is your & ASSOCIATE 800/232-6004 official newspaper. FifEtriri AfEUltU of Tkii airing iuLject to enuts, -Oiriisioru, clisnge \m P«nwinlil« Way . Florida "Vkcation". •, of price of witliaiawa! without priu notice- 4 • JANUARY 28, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

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In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Sanibel City Manager Bob Pritt at (941) 472-4359 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. Find Your Place With VIP Conveniently located off Periwinkle Way and Farm Trad, just east of the Old Schoolhouse Theatre! B... ISLAND REPORTER • JANUARY 28, 1999 Q 5 Causeway facts uncovered despite opinion arguments By Paitie Pace four to six months. City Attorney/City Manager Bob Pritt were unanimously selected by committee members Dec. Staff Writer recommended the changes to council members, based on a 14 and both were appointed to one-year terms. 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Superintendent position will then be reclassified as Telecommunications Districts Map. However, no lower Another discussion will take place Feb. 9 to determine Recreation Director. can be constructed without city council approval. what facts the planning commission still needs to know. In administration, the assistant city manager's position The complete list will be presented to the Sanibel City won't be filled following Bill Mills' resignation. His duties Council at its Feb. 16 meeting. will be redistributed, with no need in the foreseeable future Hems brief Islander Matt Stein made a case against the county's to fill the position. In addition, an executive assistant economic assumptions that a fixed-span bridge would be won't be hired to replace Jeannie Smusz until after the new more cost effective to build than a drawbridge or repairing city manager is hired. That will be reclassified to a posi- COTI supports Trost the existing bridge. He also said that details about why the tion more in line with other executive/administrative posi- COTI-has issued a statement in support of the bridge needed to be replaced had not been forthcoming. tions. Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation's acquisition Stein added that his No. 1 priority was the health of the The vacated positions of bureau commander and police of the 167-acre Trost property. San Carlos Bay and that the Planning, Design & sergeant will remain unfilled and those duties will be COTI points out $3 million must be raised by June 1 Engineering phase should not begin until relevant water redistributed. A new dispatcher has already been hired and to purchase the tract, which is home to island gopher tor- studies were complete. Final results are expected within the department is in the process of hiring a part-time Police toise and a variety of migratory birds. two years. Aide II. The statement points out if each of the island's The meeting ended with a discussion about what ques- The position of senior planner will remain vacant as approximately 5,000 registered voters would contribute tions to ask Lee County about how it will proceed with the well, now that Jean Woodring has retired. $600, the money would be raised. Or if the larger land bidding process for the PD&E phase of the causeway Gates Castle, city engineer/public works director, will owners and businesses would give a proportiona! share, study. Commissioners agreed that Sanibel Public Works have his salary increased by 5 percent due to the extra that would fill in the gaps left by citizens who don't Director Gates Castle needs to be included in the develop- duties of parks maintenance being transferred to his give. COTI points out donations do not have to be made ment of those questions. department. in one lump sum. 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941.4/2.7211 « :.4O7 Periwinkle Way, Unit 9 • Sanibel, Fl 33957 FDIC. 4 • JANUARY 28, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER > i i '-we F/., - '-WtAWi, ».. Pf3T!-T»'-1-".o'ri'/.AJe.i Nudists From page 1 "I called Deputy Chief George case law. Brighton an with the Sheriff's office and In the meantime, Dorothy Miller, a told him about our manpower shortage. homeowner who organized a group of They are going to help us and we're coor- women from neighboring subdivisions I«adlng;to,«i0 * opposed to nudity and aggressive sexual dinating with them now. I'd like to patrol iitet M*G ssfcu&fly asMMft$d 4*W $ftempt#ci to drown an t p on a rather regular basis at different times, ! behavior, continues to counsel traumatized %7 at Bowman's Beach, Th# n^w>mwa*rd will it&ap&A to a'$S0O r«W posted women. so nobody can figure exactly when we'll be recently tjySanJberpolice, <, .. h \ > /" there," Phillips said. 'Ajiyoji© witli information about' the attack, whfbfi Occurred just after dusk the "More calls have been coming in from Phillips' action was prompted by an out- hfttitealvf r& shoutd' call De^cHye 8co,tt Asjjhby at, 472*31 11 > ; ' people who have been accosted on the cry fiom citizens who live near Silver Key beach and other places, but are afraid to and Bowman's Beach and who packed city call the police. I listen and tell them to go out in groups and to please speak out and hall last week to speak out against increas- issuing notices' to .appear %f nudist^; ingly aggressive sexual behavior in the call the police. One woman was going to idnp^day* SPD ftahg wfth Ofptiya bassd Let Oqunty bring pictures, but started crying and area, including public urination, masturba- Sheriff's QeptAte$,yM'pet cbnduoiftigjt ^ast tyo pmpfe of tlif fitpb $0fy< , I tion, aggressively displaying a full erection couldn't make it to (last week's) meeting," ** '•' - '\ peace jjjJsdetb^acibr feketss wiltb© ^tytii, t6;^uye, s^r(t?$tJTsriS# ijf and prostitution. : Miller said. Phillips plans to attend this coming ;ss,aiewd o5lasoi^lo-tjs-ac?ti d|f#mr1Cbhrfr90t will Though anonymous calls are accepted at Tuesday's council meeting to present an the police department, accordi'ng to overview of the new enforcement. Phillips, "If we get a rash of anonymous "People who want to enjoy the public calls, credibility begins to be affected." beach should be able to We want the com- Though once considered a remote area, munity to be assured that there will be a subdivisions like Heron's Landing I and II, uniformed presence in the area," Phillips the Ridge, Sanibel Bayous and Dinkins said naked in 1993, although it took two years her and attempted to drown her during their Bayou are making the area near Silver Key Priscilla Ahlert, trustee for the Sanibel for it to be dropped and cost the Sanibel struggle. more populated and many of the residents Naturists, was surprised to learn Tuesday Naturis"ts $2,600. Phillips and Acting City Manager Bob enjoy paddling the waterways in kayaks that police planned to begin issuing tickets "Naturists like it best when we're not Pritt have also put to rest concerns that the and canoes. this week. She said she would talk to others news," she said. State Attorney's Office wouldn't back up Area resident Tom Albert had friends in in her group to determine what they might In November, a woman walking her dog summons issued solely for public nudity. from New York last week and while out do. She said her group is quiet and peace- at dusk was sexually assaulted at Commander John Terry with the SPD paddling they spotted a gathering of 16 ful, and does not condone lewd and lascivi- Bowman's Beach about two miles from the said he talked with Anoush Arakalian in roseate spoonbill. Another couple visiting ous behavior. And she noted the success of unofficial nude beach. A naked man who the State Attorney's Office, Misdemeanor from England was impressed with the a previous case, in which three people went had been seen drinking champagne on the Division, who confirmed that her office abundance of fish. to court after being arrested for being beach during the day, jumped out of the will prosecute cases of public nudity under "It was unbelievable. A short while ago bushes, sexually attacked the woman, beat the breach of peace statute, even if the offi- we were just standing on the edge of the cer is the only witness. Lewd and lascivi- shore and a big snook about two-feet long ous behavior could fall under the breach of just came coasting up," said tourist Vince RENT BOAT peace or another statute governing the Trevor. BOATS RIDES Please exposure of sexual organs and additional Hslmg 6 Shelling to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa recycle Correction Closest to and North Captiva Outer Islands A photo on page 1 of the Jan. 21 edi- The Island Reporter regrets the error. this tion of the Island Reporter incorrectly 472-5800 472-5800 identified the woman addressing the We want to correct our mistakes as Jensen's Marina Jensen's Marina paper. Sanibel City Council. Dorothy Miller was soon as possible. If you see an error, Captiva Island Captiva Island speaking in opposition to Sanibel's unoffi- please call 472-1587. cial nude beach. NOTICE OF CHANGE IN PERMITTED, e mr o i a I service CONDITIONAL, PROHIBITED USES; Randall Niehoff presiding. A reception ZONING MAP CHANGE Bursley memorial will follow in the church's fellowship hall. The family of the late, long-time : The City of Sanibel proposes to conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of the following ordinance' Sanibel resident Gilbert Bursley nvites all Gil Bursley died last September on the islanders to attend a memorial service for eve of Hurricane Georges after a brief ill- him at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The ser- ness. Many lslandets were away and AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS; AMENDING SUBSECTION I.B.2c, vice will be at the Sanibel Congregational expressed a desire to respectfully attend a OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL TO DELETE THE DEFINITION United Church of Christ with the Rev. service in his memory. OF "EARTH STATION"; AMENDING SUBSECTION LC.I.c. BY ADDING AN OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP ESTABLISHING PERMITTED USE DISTRICTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; AMENDING SECTION IE 10., HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION I.E.32 TO REFLECT CHANGES MADE NECESSARY BY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; PROVIDING REGULATIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; AMENDING SECTION III.C.2. TO PROVIDE VARIANCE ISLAND W

ALL OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL Island Woods residents can enjoy Note: A copy of the proposed Telecommunications Districts Map is available at the Planning Department, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957. a relaxing day by the family-sized Olympic pool or a challenging Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for inspection or purchase in the City of Sanibel, Planning tennis match. Department at Sanibel City Hall, 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957; telephone (941) 472-4136. Written comments regarding the proposed ordinance may be submitted at any time prior to the closing of the public hearing by delivery to the Planning Department at the above address. Starting in the low $200's If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body with respect to any matter considered at such Choose from 8 "Old Florida" floorplans. meeting or hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes may Models open daily or call for a video. need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 472-5187

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Sanibel City Manager Bob Pritt at (941) 472-4359 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, Find Your Place With 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. _ Conveniently located off Periwinkle Way and Farm Trad, just east of the Old Schoolhouse Theatre! filiTfi'YBn 0MA.J3! LI C-OC-i' ,Bv: YHMiMAt U i ISLAND REPORTER • JANUARY 28, 1999 • 5 Causeway facts uncovered despite opinion arguments By Paitie Pace four to six months. City Attorney/City Manager Bob Pritt were unanimously selected by committee members Dec. Staff Writer recommended the changes to council members, based on a 14 and both were appointed to one-year terms. Sanibel planning commissioners found out Tuesday that November 1998 memo sent by now-retired City Manager it's often difficult to separate fact from opinion, especially Gary Price. when it comes to the Sanibel Causeway. The changes include transferring parks maintenance Seeking tower proposals An orderly presentation by each commissioner of "facts and building and grounds functions, now in the Parks and City Manager Pritt was authorized by the council to dis- we know" soon evolved into a debate on fact versus opin- Recreation Department, to the Department of Public tribute a request for proposal soliciting bids for the con- ion that included members in the audience. Works. As Dick Noon retires this month, his Grade 17 struction of telecommunication towers on city-owned Yet at the end of a two-hour session, the commissioners position will be deleted. The Grade 11 Recreation property, which falls in the preferred green areas on the had nailed down 39 facts they were certain they knew. Superintendent position will then be reclassified as Telecommunications Districts Map. However, no tower Another discussion will take place Feb. 9 to determine Recreation Director. can be constructed without city council approval. what facts the planning commission still needs to know. In administration, the assistant city manager's position The complete list will be presented to the Sanibel City won't be filled following Bill Mills' resignation. His duties Council at its Feb. 16 meeting. will be redistributed, with no need in the foreseeable future 11 e UJ s brief Islander Matt Stein made a case against the county's to fill the position. In addition, an executive assistant economic assumptions that a fixed-span bridge would be won't be hired to replace Jeannie Smusz until after the new more cost effective to build than a drawbridge or repairing city manager is hired. That will be reclassified to a posi- COTI supports Trost the existing bridge. He also said that details about why the tion more in line with other executive/administrative posi- COTI has issued a statement in support of the bridge needed to be replaced had not been forthcoming. tions. Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation's acquisition Stein added that his No. 1 priority was the health of the The vacated positions of bureau commander and police of the 167-acre Trost property. San Carlos Bay and that the Planning, Design & sergeant will remain unfilled and those duties will be COTI points out $3 million must be raised by June 1 Engineering phase should not begin until relevant water redistributed. A new dispatcher has already been hired and to purchase the tract, which is home to island gopher tor- studies were complete. Final results are expected within the department is in the process of hiring a part-time Police toise and a variety of migratory birds. two years. Aide II. The statement points out if each of the island's The meeting ended with a discussion about what ques- The position of senior planner will remain vacant as approximately 5,000 registered voters would contribute tions to ask Lee County about how it will proceed with the well, now that Jean Woodring has retired. $600, the money would be raised. Or if the larger land bidding process for the PD&E phase of the causeway Gates Castle, city engineer/public works director, will owners and businesses would give a proportional share, study. Commissioners agreed that Sanibel Public Works have his salary increased by 5 percent due to the extra that would fill in the gaps left by citizens who don't Director Gates Castle needs to be included in the develop- duties of parks maintenance being transferred to his give. COTI points out donations do not have to be made ment of those questions. department. in one lump sum. 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n 'Tuesday Fietty soon, I expect, Dunlop Road will be dotted with warned tounsts to stay away because it was too dangerous. | morning, boih live TV tiucLs, with Reding and his camp based at the Bessc said in the end, McDougalTs words had no 'Howaid Stern Palm Ridge Road end and those Mill-anonymous folks who impact on the region's No. 1 industry: touiism. and Paul want to oust him camouflaged behind city hall. "There are some who believe that any publicity is good Haivey mentioned Sanibel I just can't get the "Broadcast News" image out of my publicity. ... The fact that this has been picked up by some Island in thcii national head, with reporters doing stand-ups approximately every national (news outlets), it could have a business impact. I broadcasts. Of course, ihcy five feet, explaining in grave tones the "implications" of don't know. I'd tend to say no. But if it's allowed to linger, were referring Lo Lhe this and that. it's something to be concerned about. I think the (national) brouhaha over Why, it's just like our own version of the big rift in public has a short-term memory," he said. Councilmember Andrew Washington, without the suits and ties of course. But McDougall's comments weren't at all Sanibel spe- Reding's personal Inlcmet So what does this all mean for Sanibel and its image as cific while the Reding situation is. website which made the a laid-back, come-as-you-are, in-lune-with-nature kind of I don't believe Sanibel has ever had this much publicity. national wire after the place? The most recent comparison I can think of is when several Associated Pi ess rewiote a Targe national papers -did stories about the fight by story that ran in Sunday's Hopefully nothing, according to David Besse, executive islanders to stop McDonald's from coming here. News-Piess and sent the director of the Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of But burgers and fries, this is not about. condensed version nation- Commerce. And what lies ahead depends very much on how we wide. "I don't know," he said earlier this week. "I think back handle the attention. Here at the Island a year or two when Sheriff McDougall said, 'Don't come So remember your manners and hope that soon, this too Reporter, we got calls iiom heie "' shall pass. as far away as Denver and Bessc was referring to one of the last times I,cc County SL Louis horn people who was in the national spotlight, when John McDougall wcnl (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island Reporter. She had hccn it in their local on the "Today" show, after the governor granted early welcomes your comments and suggestions. Give her a papers. release to violent criminals due to jail overcrowding, and call at 472-1587.) I s I a o d voices extreme lack of judgment, disregard for more because you aic always wondering ii' Reding must' go laws and disicgard for MY HOMII that Andrew will be on page 1, page 1 oi 2 of To the editor: Councilmember Reding has exhibited in the local section, or ridiculed in the editori- Your eommettls are welcome! his term of office. als. The News-Press and Channel 2 news Now here is a man who has gotten more Unfortunately, you cannot begin a recall PIcaSe- address cotrespondence to: have asked Lhe question that we, as con- negative press and done more damage to campaign because the electee uses poor "Letters to the Editor" cerned cili/xns of Sanibel, should have the citizens and property owners of Sanibel judgment. However, I wonder if this coun- Island Reporter asked last Tuesday at city council but were than I have seen total in my 15-1/2 years as cilman, who uses the alias as "troublemak- PQ, Bast 80!), , Loo chicken to bring up. Why did a full-time resident. It is sadly incredible to er" and touts breaking political laws, has hFh 33957. Councilmember Reding swear to uphold see the moral character of long-time island met the criteria of a recall. These criteria the laws of his office and then promote residents defamed. Gary Price and Wally arc: malfeasance; misfeasance; neglect of The editor will endeavor to print nude swimming, etc. on a Satubcl beach"? Kain in Mariner's pocket? Oh, please! It is duty; drunkenness; incompetence (pretty y as, many .letters as possible. g to,open the News-Press any- E> See Island voices, page 7 THI ISLAM© REPORTER Roving reporter The Island Reporter is Sanibel's official city newspaper of record, published each — Do you OwanBi Thursday with over 4,500 paid sub- scribers. This year, the Island Reporter should he arresiedl f&r sun- Harry Z. David celebrates 25 years of service to the bathma nude an Bowman's or Pappas Emmons island communities. We are the islands' Publisher Group other Mamhel beaches? 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Island voices From page 6 close); permanent inability to perform official duties; and "But Daddy, that's not Very cheery. Not like Santa convocation of a felony involving moral turpitude. Does Nasty politics Claus." anyone have factual proof that any of these items have To the editor: been met? Rupert Ingram There are literally hundreds of Sanibel property owners What, pray tell, are we supposed to make of all the stuff Sanibel and residents ready to sign a petition for recall to stop this about Sanibel City Councilmember Andrew Reding now man from further damage. erupting in the media? The answers that I hear are interest- Andrew commented last week to a Fox news reporter, ing enough to pass on to the equally baffled. A lot wrong with website who called me the next day, that all of this is just retalia- The first thing a baffled onlooker should know is that To the editor: tion or sour grapes because he is gay. Again, oh please! . there is an effort by a few to evict Councilmember Reding There are too many gay people on this island that are on the grounds that he is aggressive in chambers and gay Let us suppose that my grandchild has an assignment on friends of the masses, not to mention one of my closest in private. primates. The teacher assigns each child in the class a dif- friends since 1969, and best man in our wedding in 1971. There are a number of problems with this line of think- ferent primate to research. My grandchild gets the bonobo. We are concerned that Andrew is a fruitcake, yes. But that ing. All research is to be done on the computer. For those of 1 refers to his frame of mind and not his genetic makeup. First, there is no legal reason to oust Reding for aggres- you who do not understand how this" works; it is not a Thank you, sive behavior. Aggressive behavior is not a stranger to whole lot different from "the old days" when we used the Janet McBee Sanibel. If aggressive behavior by our representatives were library. Sanibel grounds for dismissal, governing would be impeded. The child goes online and connects to the World Wide Besides, Reding's attackers themselves certainly used a Web, the Internet. While we would go to the trusty card form of underground Ku Klux Klan, hit-and-hide intimida- catalogue, our computer-literate grandchildren seek out the Spoiling what you cherish tion to further their political purpose — which is to replace card catalogue of the Internet, a search engine. The No. 1 To the editor: Reding with their man on the city council. search engine on the World Wide Web both in terms of Reding-bashing began when the popular City Manager usage and information is AltaVista. So it would seem only We have a group of dangerous children disguised as Gary Price and several other employees shocked residents natural that my grandchild would use this search engine. adults on this island. Somewhere they met for a secret by resigning. Reding was blamed. Slings and arrows flew, She would type in the word "bonobo" and in a few sec- meeting to discuss how they could "get" Councilmember and one Sanibel elder is reported to have promised Reding, onds, the sites on that subject would appear. Andrew Reding for spoiling their fun and games. After all, "We'll get you for this." My grandchild examines the sites, getting an idea of they had been the important gang members before some of But why blame Reding? Apparently because he was a what information was available. My grandchild conies these other (and God forbid) newer or different people roving spotlight in city hall. "Because he lit up dark cor- across site No. 23. When she pulls it up, there would be came along and spoiled their fun. Frankly, I don't care ners in budgets and questioned spending and the need for Mr, Reding's web page, titled "The Guy I'm Looking how long they have lived here. (Do you get a merit badge an assistant city manager and our large police force. For." On the left-hand side of the page she can also access for number of years you've lived here? Then I want one Because he wasn't responsible for employees leaving. I the now famous pictures of Mr, Reding. Time involved? too.) Of course the fact that we finally have some light asked them," said a city hall watcher. Is this a case of the Less than five minutes. Difficulty? Very, very easy. being shed on city finances, have a council that actually nail that stands the highest getting hammered first? Spare me any discussion of invasion of privacy. listened and acted on the citizens' concerns such as Lee The second thing a baffled onlooker should know is that Anybody who publishes a website does so. for one reason County's determination about building a high-span bridge, Reding is gay and never denied it, but confided it to only and one reason only: for it to be seen. Don't tell me that whether we like it or not; the fact that no one gets shouted one person, a former friend and councilmember. And this site was very difficult to find. Most of all, don't tell at or insulted at city hall meetings anymore, just isn't before he ran for office, Reding created a dating page on me that anybody is homophobic if they think this is unac- important to these juvenile delinquents. What they don't the Internet. That website does not contain his name or any ceptable behavior from their elected officials. know ... they play at "let's make up a story," link to Sanibel but does show two, semi-nude pictures of At first blush, Andrew Reding just seemed to be a very The anonymous evil that has been perpetrated on us and him. loose cannon. Then we saw his mean-spirited side. Now the media shows them to be silly, ignorant and hiding their So what? I may have done the same were I younger and this, a major embarrassment for our community. identity behind their group's collective skirts. They are the loose and seeking a girl and felt there would be no embar- I am most incredulous that he refuses to accept respon- spoilers of the very thing they claim to cherish. They con- rassment. Each of us has a right to enjoy, without flinch- sibility, and that he and you see nothing wrong with this. I veniently have forgotten the abiding principle of these ing, the pleasures that harm no one. don't think the parents of any child who innocently (and islands and that is a universal acceptance of all people in If voters wish to remove Reding, find a good reason. very easily) comes across Mr. Reding's list of require- our community. Being gay isn't. History is rich in gays who made a high ments for a homosexual lover is going to agree and neither Perhaps we should wash their mouths out with soap and place for themselves by intelligence, hard work and skill arc a majority of the ciU/ens ot Sanibel. send them to a consciousness-raising seminar. They just Socraves and Leonardo da Vinci leap first to mind There might learn some basic values of civilized humanity, that are untold other examples. The world would be poorer Sincerely, to attack someone on a personal level for beliefs or without them. Marilyn A. West lifestyle is from the dark ages. They also might learn So why are Reding's foes desperately tormenting hint? Sanibel something about the obligations that go along with being Why, it's politics, Virginia, just greedy, nasty politics caring adults instead of acting as mean-spirited children. caused by runaway emotions, which govern people. And If these malevolent children continue, we should think emotions have not changed since Plato's time. You No faith in Brenmn, Madison about changing the vision statement to exclude the words remember Plato, Virginia. He was the one, along with To the editor: "diverse community." It's really up to us to stop it... now. Aristotle and Polybius, who said that democracy is the While I have so far confined my comments only to the Jay Halcrow political stage immediately preceding the rise of tyranny. Sanibel Causeway situation, I must condemn the obviously Sanibel There are signs upon our land in our time, Virginia. |> See Island voices, page 8 360 degrees. Even in the winter.

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Gary his council seat and joins Price in blaming [.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Janes) was adept at consolidating this power, and Reding's malevolence for his resignation became more and more influential on the (without any actual references). 2. Public Comments (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes, with a limitation of 5 minutes per It's hard for me to believe that these speaker. The time allotted during the second public comments item, at the end of the meeting, is island. But times were changing, and Gary more flexible.) recognized it. The growth of our tax base career public servants were hounded from slowed dramatically in the 1990s, with an office by an "abrasive" homosexual. Is the 3. Mayor and Councilntembers' Items and Reports average annual increase of 2.4 percent New York State Legislature (of which from 1991-97 — less than the rate of infla- Madison was a member for over 10 years) (a) Request for implementation of this year's Environmentally Sensitive Land Acquisition a bastion of manners? Does everyone for- Budget Item for Tarpon Bay Subdivision (Vice Mayor Reding) tion. The party was winding down and the punch bowl wasn't quite as full. get Price's ugly, extended, public power (b) Hurricane evacuation and shelters. Appearance by Ann Hauck of Council of Civic Which brings us to our second subtle struggle with former long-time resident and Associations and apptoval of A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PETITION BY THE change, one much more offensive to Gary Police Chief John Butler? COUNCIL OF CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, INC. TO THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS and his supporters. After 14 years as city Give me a break, these men couldn't be CONCERNING HURRICANE SHELTERS AND EVACUTAION; AND PROVIDING AN EF- hounded out of anywhere by a lone, sup- FECTIVE DATE. (Vice Mayor Reding) manager, he had a huge amount of influ- ence both administratively (his job) and posedly "rude: individual. Both saw the 4. Boards and Committees politically (not his job). City council (the writing on the wall. electorate) gave him plenty of room (and Sanibel is changing — economically, (a) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SANIBEL money) and he probably performed pretty socially and politically. In essence they WASTEWATER RESEARCH COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. well. But the composition of Sanibel resi- said, "My way or the highway!" and were 5. Planning Commission Report dents was changing. These newer residents shown the door. were more interested in how their tax dol- Now, the old power base is launching 6. Continued Reading and Public Hearing of AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO lars were being spent for a variety of rea- one, final (hopefully), ugly attack against TELECOMMUNICATIONS; AMENDING SUBSECTION I.B.2.C. OF THE LAND sons. They had fiscal questions and they the person who, to them, personifies every- DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SANIBEL TO DELETE THIS DEFINITION OF thing evil. By bringing attention to EARTH STATION; AMENDING SUBSECTION I.C. 1 .c. BY ADDING AN OVERLAY weren't afraid to ask. DISTRICT MAP ESTABLISHING PERMITTED USE DISTRICTS FOR Additionally, many long-time residents Reding's homosexuality, they hope to TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; AMENDING SECTION I.E. 10., HEIGHT weren't committed to funding many of the enlist all the old prejudices against gays, EXCEPTIONS, OFTHELAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION I.E.32TO city's programs through increased taxes. and use this tactic to regain power. REFLECT CHANGES MADE NECESSARY BY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF They wanted more accountability at city The ignorant, ugly rumors are swirling: 1996; PROVIDING REGULATIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES, AMENDING SECTION III.C.2. TO PROVIDE VARIANCE STANDARDS FOR hall. There seemed to be an increased inter- all gays are pedophiles; a gay councilman TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; AMENDING SECTION VII B.2. TO, VII.B.3., VII.B.6. est with the quality of, rather than the age will open the floodgates to a gay immigra- AND VII.D.3. TO ESTABLISH APPLICATION FEES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS of, one's ideas. Gary wasn't used to being tion to Sanibel, and that will destroy our DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND questioned. property values (all you have to do is SEVERANCE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Enter Andrew Reding. The old power examine the property values of Key West bases were being challenged, and they and San Francisco to recognize the idiocy CONSENT AGENDA didn't like it. Public disagreement with in this theory); gays are predominately ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THE those in power became "rudeness" and nudists (or vice versa) and nudists are CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY NOTIFYING THE CITY MANAGER/ questioning the old ways was "mean spirit- criminals and destroy property values (I'm CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER PRIOR TO THE MEETING. ed." sure the people on the French Riviera, Now the real action begins. Our roads Monte Carlo, and South Beach, Miami 7. Items to be pulled for discussion by Council or Stall. are decaying, we face a sewer problem wouldn't agree with that). Talk about mean 8. Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ITEMS SET FORTH ON which dwarfs the budget, our pension plan spirited and ignorant. THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. has unfunded liabilities, and on average we What's frightening is this. Some pay our staff more than every other compa- islanders are buying the scam. They think feting^ January 19 Regular Meeting. rable Florida city. Have I mentioned beach the issues, are personal not political. Rather (b) Approval of A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE CITY renourishment, necessary capital improve- than recognize the realities on Sanibel, COUNCIL AND THE SANIBEL HISTORICAL COMMITTEE TO THE HARRIET C. ments to city hall, the pepper removal pro- they'd rather personify the problems as SPOTH TRUST FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION TO THE SANIBEL HISTORICAL ject, commercial and wetlands acquisitions "Andrew Reding." They actually believe VILLAGE AND MUSEUM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. and hurricane preparation? that if someone is different, they're bad. Gay, African-American, "day-tripper," (c) Approval of ARESOLUTION APPROVING THE BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING What's Gary's solution? Raise taxes. POINT SYSTEM, MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS, RENT RANGES, AND RENT Andrew says, "Let's meet the roll-back Hispanic, Yuppie, Hippie, Jew, WASP, old SURVEYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. rate and give this some more thought." fart, "newcomer," nudist, etc. The democratic process resolves this This is called xenophobia. It's an (d) Approval of A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER struggle, and clearly chooses Andrew's anthropologic fact and may have served INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM FOR SURVEYING SERVICES FORPHYSICALMONITORING OF COASTAL EROSION AND approach. In the November, 1998 election, our ancestors well. In today's world it's ACCRETION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Steve Brown and Nola Theiss (both ugly. Politicians use this "us-versus-them" endorsed by Reding) win council seats in a strategy all the time. The anti-Andrew (e) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LAW landslide. cowards are using it now.. ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Gary says, "This is not fun anymore. I Getting rid of Andrew Reding won't OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. love Sanibel and all, but not if I'm not the change the fact that the world is changing, 9. Discussion and consideration of Consent Agenda items pulled. boss," packs up and moves to the environ- both on and off of Sanibel Island. We can mental haven of Fort Myers. On his way pull together and use the democratic 10. City Attorney's Report out, he negotiates for a golden parachute process to deal with these changes, or we can degenerate into fragments of hurting (a) Litigation Report that makes his fellow retirees' deals pale in comparison. So much for loyalty. and hurtful finger pointers. I hope (and 11. City Manager's Report Councilmember Madison was also ' pray) that Sanibel residents will reject the incensed. He couldn't accept the elec- latter, and start focusing on our real politi- (a) Monthly Report of Capital Approved Projects torate's rejection of his plans. He started cal and economic issues. If not, why would I want to raise my kids here? (b) Monthly Report on Council Authorized Tasks with what I call his "Chicken Little" strate- gy. George told everyone who would listen (Alex Cook is a husband and father of (c) Approval of A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE REQUEST FOR AN that die island was falling apart because of three young girls who is involved in the ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE AT MATZALUNA RESTAURANT; AND PROVIDING AN Andrew Reding. When this approach Sanibel School and the budget commit- EFFECTIVE DATE. proved ineffective, he and his supporters tee.) 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Island voices From page 8 homosexual subculture — is it perceptibly different from We would also encourage all who encounter conduct on 1 others? In small ways. The display of physical attributes the beaches which makes them feel uncomfortable to Target all illegal activity continues — less subtly, often without partial coverup. phone the police department. The police need ongoing To the editor: "Look at me; I'm attractive." And the "I am important, expressions of concern in order to justify allocating the valued by others?" resources which will be needed to resolve this problem for I routinely walk a couple of miles up the beach on A councilman, perhaps. Is this a sex crazy, no judgment the long term. Please call them any time you observe Sanibel to the park at Bowman's Beach and back, not quite mode of behavior? Or is an advertisement one route to fol- behavior which you find offensive. daily but almost. At the Sanibel City Council meeting last low when opportunities for meeting are scarce? Could the Finally, these areas are among the most lovely on our Tuesday, I appreciated the council's generous allocation of scandalous message be a human, "I'd like a partner, some- island. They would be ideal for field trips on beach ecolo- time for a public hearing about the security problem at one to share things with and I might be less lonely?" gy for the local school, for family gatherings, for bird Bowman's. To me, Andrew Reding's bad judgment probably lies in •watching and for many other uses if people could feel By tolerating violations of the law for many years, the underestimating the power of homophobic bias and its comfortable using them Our objective is to ensure that city and county have unfortunately sent a message that potential for political use, not to mention overestimating these valuable community assets are something that can be Bowman's Beach is an area where people can get away the loyalty and kind intent of a former friend. enjoyed by all visitors and residents on Sanibel, not just a with anything. It is time to correct that mis-perception. I select minority. remember a time when I used to see county employees Joan Lish staffing the parking lot booth at Bowman's and patrolling Sanibel Sincerely, the beach. That security went away a long time ago. Now Tom and Merrill Taylor look what has happened — a person was raped there. Ed and Dot Miller At the council meeting, the Sanibel police chief indicat- Job well done Sanibel ed that the number of complaints received about problems To the editor: at Bowman's Beach have not warranted allocation of resources to that area to increase security The Sanibel I have read the Island Reporter's Jan 21 edition back to Unfair, unsafe, uncomfortable police should not be allocating resources according to front and I want to congratulate you and your reporters on To the editor: number of complaints but according to severity of crimes the fair and unbiased coverage you gave Andrew Reding. and the potential for serious crime to occur. I especially liked your "Editor's note " I thank my island neighbors for placing the much-need- More people use Bowman's Beach now than ever I thought about the Island Reporter fhst thing when the ed spotlight on the issue of nude bathing on Bowman's before. The city and county should increase security story bioke As a former photographer/reporter with the Beach and the Silver Key area. accordingly, and send the message that illegal activities Island Reporter, I am sensitive to youi problem of report- This area is not as remote as some people believe. will not be toleiated at this treasured public park. ing, especially on issues such as Reding's Well done. Within a short walk you are in the midst of traditional I'm deeply disturbed that many people seem to think bathing and a short distance to public parking. The conduct that the problem at Bowman's is nudity. It should be obvi- Kathleen Blase being encountered in this area has grown far beyond nude ous to everyone that people who arc clothed are also capa- Fort Myers bathing. We have experienced an aggressive behavior at its ble of committing crimes. The news reports indicate that lowest level, creating an environment that is very uncom- the rapist was exhibiting other illegal behavior, in addition fortable and unsafe for residents and their families. We to his nudity and prior to his attack. He was drinking No-nudity law good idea should not be asked to adjust our activities, because of the excessively on a public beach. Why aren't citizens asking To the editor: conduct of a select few. police to cite people who drink excessively on the beach7 Existing legislation appears to have a gray area. The Abuse of alcohol is often associated with violent acts. In regard to the Sanibel City Council meeting of Jan. idea of the city of Sanibel enacting its own ordinance with The point is, we need more security at Bowman's and 19, at which the issue of the illegal use of Bowman's regard to nude bathing is on target. This action will allow that security needs to focus on ALL illegal behavior If the Beach and the Silver Key area for nude bathing was our police department to take positive steps to correct this focus is only on nudity, other unacceptable behavior such addressed, we would like to offer the following comments. problem, without hesitation. as violent drunkenness might be allowed to continue. First, we would like to thank the many residents who Our city council and chief of police have many hot attended this meeting to provide visible support for issues. This issue is heating up rapidly. Hopefully, the Barbara Joy Cooley encouraging the city to address this problem. Our thanks, needs and safety of the residents and visitors will place this Sanibel also, to the city council for its attention and expression of matter at the top of their list. shared concern on this issue. Let's move quickly to correct this unian, unsafe and comments are itt'homr too! We feel strongly that the suggestion by Matt Asen that uncomfortable situation and return our focus to what we the city enact its own ordinance with regard to nude have come to expect on Sanibel: Enjoying the good and bathing is an excellent one. The city seems concerned that safe life. * » ? existing legislation is ambiguous to the extent that the Sincerely, police department is not totally comfortable enforcing it. I" • i - • • r • Mart's suggestion provides a simple, expedient remedy so Bill Breda *\ ' . ' • ..fc • ' that the police can begin doing their job more effectively. Sanibel

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The new and old versions are quite different but have Finnel! also learned to work on cars with his Beetle. Parts are still being made in Mexico and Brazil while one main attribute in common: they're oh-so-cute. "I had no idea what an internal combustion engine was American companies are making fancier components for The old version, popular among do-it-yourselfers for its until I started working on Volkswagens and now I've popular competitions. ease to fix and its low cost, featured the famous air-cooled, rebuilt the engines and I do everything but the transmis- "You can spend a lot of money if you want to ... for the internal combustion engine located in the trunk. sion. It's a compartmentalized car, in sections, and you can people that are into building cars up and racing them or The new version has none of those features and, at learn one and go on and learn the other one," he said, just wanting to beat the snot out of any American car on about $18,000 list, is quite pricey. But those on the island adding he relied on John Muir's "The Idiot Guide" for the road," Finnell said. who drive them don't care about those details. Volkswagens. "It showed you how to do almost all the He added that the parts are often interchangeable. "Part What follows are four islanders — two who own old maintenance work on the Bug, and thousands and thou- of his (German engineer Heinz Nordhoff) genius was to Beetles and two who own new — and the tales of their sands and thousands of copies have been sold. take a car that didn't change much from year to year. ... It love affairs with the Bug. "I learned what happens with a car besides just putting means that I can use a hood from '66 or '67 to maybe '72. gas in it. ... Prior to that, I didn't have a clue and didn't I can get a used fender off a whole range of years. ... • Phil Finnell, a 1969 Type I Beetle care. Now it's the only car that I'd even own. ... When I Engines swap in and out. He just did a nice job of not mak- Finnell, a long-time look under my wife's hood, I give her the number for the ing people pay a lot of money for retooling," he said. islander who owns and runs garage," he said. The Superbeetle was the only radical change I&I Painting said, "I suspect As far as the new Bugs, Finnell said he followed the Volkswagen made which, according to Finnell, was not a it's the only working prototype and read the test results but hasn't gotten in one good idea. "They gave up a perfectly good front suspen- Volkswagen Bug on the for a ride. sion system. ... So I wouldn't have '73 or older. Sixty- island. ... I bought the car "They stopped making the sedan in '76 and the convert- eight to '72, those are the classic Bugs in my mind. The from a carpenter probably ible in '79. But if they had continued production it's not Bug that looks like a Bug. The earlier ones, I think you'd 12 years ago for $300. It such a long shot that the car might not look like what this only want them for curiosity or for the collector." needed a little brake work new Bug looks like. ... You look at the new one and you Finnell said he sees keeping his Bug practically forever. and a new cylinder but the know it's a bug and that's what they wanted," he said. "It's "I could drive this car — I have two extra engines, an body was in fantastic today's car with all of today's stuff in it but it still gives extra front-end suspension and an extra transmission — as shape." you that feeling, there's a little Bug in the genes." long as I want. I can get new parts for it and can continue Finnell, 53, said he can However, Finnell said he wouldn't consider buying a for 10 to 15 years at least. There is no reason for me to put 50 gallons of paint in new one. change vehicles," he said. the car, which no longer has Phil Finnell "Why would I want to spend $18,000 to get an imita- a passenger or back seat, tion? ... If I had a lot of money, maybe. But if I had a lot of • Ted Deignan, a and has a small trailer he can pull if need be. The ladders money I'd probably buy a Porsche instead." 1971 museum condition are stored on top. Finnell mentioned that special bonding with other convertible Beetle "It's the perfect car, functional for a painter or anyone Beetle drivers. Deignan has had his mint- else," he said. "I never have driven by someone with a Bug in the last condition Bug since it was And Finnell is no stranger to Volkswagen Beetles; three or four years that there wasn't acknowledgment if we just a year old and paid about including this one, he said, he's had three, one of which he saw each other. It would be unheard of," he said, adding $1,600. rolled. that of the old variety, the youngest one is 22 years old and "We bought it as our chil- However, he hated his first Bug, calling it "a rust buck- that itself is an awesome fact. dren were getting to the dri- et. ... The only thing I remember about that car was, However, old Bugs often need work and require either a ving age. ... It was the car besides the fact it got me involved in VWs, was that it had nearby mechanic or a driver with enough know-how to fix that the children learned to a sunroof. It was its only redeeming feature." it. drive on, dated in, took to However, it did get him to Florida, where he bought his "There are always things that need a little tweak. ... But college. It's the smartest car second and third ones. it's absolutely cheap and easy to get parts," he said, noting you'll ever meet. It's been to Why? "Because I liked Bugs. I'd been bitten by the there's a VW magazine he gets that has more than 100 college four times," he said. Ted Deignan bug. advertisers devoted to Bugs, Deignan said he and his "They're very nice, practical cars. They drive nice. 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Bug From page 12 and didn't want to be in the business of having to decide buy one? "No. We're a little mature for that." sound" that's lacking from the new one. But overall, she's which car the kids could drive." a Trish Webb, a 1998 happy with the way it runs. The car was pretty run down before he decided to five-speed Beetle She bought it in Tampa and drove it down from there, restore it. That was, "when the last child finished college Webb is the proud owner and has made several trips to Sarasota. and left it in the driveway smoking and said, 'Now you can of her very first VW Beetle, So what about that too-cute touch, the vase of flowers have it, dad.'" which she got the week of on the dashboard? That was in 1985 when Deignan was living in Concord, Halloween. "It's cute but it gets in the way sometimes. The only Mass. But the 38-year-old other problem is it's not practical down here. You can't "I am handy and should have had time to work on it a Sanibel mother has wanted put a real flower in it and roll up your windows and go lot more than I did but I had most of the work done by oth- one since she was 16. away and expect it to be fresh when you get back." She ers. ... The first project was to have the body redone. "My dad was going to keeps a silk flower in her car. ...That took a couple of months," he said. buy me a car and I wanted a Webb agreed with Finnell about the bonding of VW He left the car with a retired body worker who took it Beetle but he wouldn't let drivers. She related an incident several weeks ago when on as a fun project. me have one. He bought me she was pulling out of Huxter's and a woman in a new red "Then we shipped the car down here when we bought a Dodge Charger, it was Beetle let her out, so there were two in a row driving down our house on Sanibel in 1989. The next thing we had done huge, it was giant, it was Trish Webb the road. was have the interior, all the upholstery, and the top done. vile. It literally exploded in "She actually let me out on Periwinkle," Webb said, He said that cost about $ 10,000 and was not a happy expe- our driveway. ... He (dad) was running out with the hose musing about how strange they must have looked traveling rience. • . and I screamed, 'Let it burn.'" down the street. But in the end, it was worth it. The car was destroyed and the result? "He bought me But her car doesn't just attract attention from other Bug "It has sentimental attachment because very frankly another Dodge," Webb said. owners. When she leaves it in a parking lot, she often we've had great luck in having no trouble with any of the • She gave up her dream after Volkswagen stopped mak- returns to find people checking il out. kids' driving records. No accident, police records, tickets. ing the car because she didn't want an old one. But she She was at Eckerd's the other day when a German man The car worked like a slave. This is not the only was thrilled to learn the company was going to be releas- was eyeing the Beetle. He told her how lucky Americans Volkswagen we've had but it's the one we chose to keep. ing a new version. are because they can't even get them in Germany and We had a series of them and we had, darn good luck. ... "I looked at my husband and went, 'Honey.' It took they're outrageously expensive. •These cars have been a good luck charm for us," he,said. about four months of looks before he relented," she said. "People are just fascinated by them, probably beyond Deignan, 65, doesn't drive the car much now. "Mostly Webb has had the car for about three months now and is all logic," she said, adding the attraction extends even to it's here so that when our children come down, they. love loving every minute of it. her kids Dorian, 10, and Sophia, 6-1/2. it. They're the ones that use it," he said. "I'm having the best time. It's just fun. People smile "They like all the attention they get from their school And whiJe this Bug doesn't have a name (VW owners when they see it," she said. friends. They can spot the car in the pickup line," she said. are famous for naming their cars), Deignan's first Bug was Webb said she was at a stop light recently when a group Webb explained that initially she wanted a green one called "Speedy." of older men in a Jeep were looking her way and it took a but didn't like the color when she saw it in person. She "We started out with a car that was put together by an couple of minutes until one of them finally shouted, "What was on a waiting list in Tampa for a five-speed and ended Army sergeant over in Germany out of junk parts and kind of gas mileage do you get?" up with red, for which she paid list price, when he returned to the states we bought it. This car never "People are happy when they see it. It's fun," she reiter- "I'm glad for the red," she decided. hud a particular year thai you could assign to it, The sec- ated. So does her husband get to drive the car? ond one we bought was the yellow one. So what kind of gas mileage does she get? "About 30. "When I let him. He'll ask and I'll say no because he "Then we bought my sister-in-law's mother's convert- It's pretty good in the city." never puts gas in it. It's a girl car. At least mine is," she ible, a 1968, the first automatic shift that Volkswagen Webb said she doesn't mind that the new Bugs aren't as said. made. Then I bought a niid-70s, just a Beetle sedan easy to work on as the old ones. She said her husband, because we had all these children going in different places. Jeff, used to work on their old cars when "we were H Gina Meneghini, a So at one time I had three of them at once," he said. wreaked with poverty." 1998, five-speed Bug A.s for- the new Bugs, Deignan said he didrt'L know any- But now that they have new cars (the Bug and a Volvo), Mencghini considers it a doesn% "When you look undejr the hood, it's like a toy, 'S £1 UuicR. ' • ( coup that she even got the i all completely compartmentalized. You can't work Qn it," chance to buy her White "I looked at one up close and it seems to me to have One thing Webb does miss is the "sewing machine Beetle last summer, just two very nice visibility, a lot of glass," he said. But would he weeks after she moved to the island from Hilton Head, S.C. Meneghini, 39 and a life- long Volkswagen driver We're BACK and BETTER than EVER! whose first car was a Beetle, said she was using a rental car after selling her VW Passat before she left South Gina Meneghini Carolina and had been on a waiting list for a new Beetle in Savannah, Ga., and West maw Palm Beach, where she stayed (irmly at No. 35 for months. On the evening of July 3, she was out car shopping when she spotted a white one at Freeland. It turned out to WAREHOUSE OUTLET be a five-speed, what she wanted, and even more amazing- ly, it turned out to be for sale. "A woman on the island had drove it for 1,200 miles and returned it for a red one," she explained. Freeland had a waiting list too but Meneghini showed 96. I> See Bug, page 19 ON ALL •96 LADIES APPAREL, OFF AGENDA ORIGINAL PRICES Five-Year Budget Projection Review Committee January 29,1999 MacKenzie Hall PLUS A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF CRYSTAL GIFTWARE & LAMPS! 1:30 1. 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16 • JANUARY 28,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Stepping out flrts On the island BIG Arts 900 Dunlop Road 395-0900 Stage-struck youth in dramatic production Ongoing workshops in art, crafts, By Jill Goodman Playhouse productions of "Androcles and the music, dance, yoga, StaffWriter Lion" and "Last of the Red Hot Lovers " liberal arts She said, "Instead of singing a song I like the and classes for youngsters A diminutive dynamo, islander Leanne interaction with the other actois The develop- ment ol the character is a mcei communication Braman puts her passion foi perfoiming center Tine arts stage. for me " Phillips Gallery Braman plays Rosemary in Tennessee In Williams' deeply emotional play, "The Snnibel/Captiva Art League Williams' play, "The Eccentricities of a Eccentricities ol a Nightingale," Biaman's chai- Through Veb 3 Nightingale" at the Pnate Playhouse. acter is a neurotic woman bent on reading a 1-4 p m daily Taking the cue from hei father, a performer papei she wrote about the aesthetic, William Ciee in musical theater, Braman was stage struck by Blake the age of 8. "It's a fun role (oi me Roscmaiy is a woman Pirate Playhouse With her two sisters, the trio known as the who has the tendency to act like a petulant, biat- Penwinkle Way Gardner Girls were familiar faces on the stages ty child My foitc is comedic IOICS but I'm not 472-0006 "eccentricities ot a of Cape Cod, Mass. They peiformed in "The playing her comedy wise, she is very serious The comedy comes out ol her seuousness I Nightingale" Nutcracker Suite" and in many musical come- Through Feb 11 dies during their childhood. think that's why I like this type ot mk\" Biaman 8pm, matinees select clays "My mother diove us all over the place — to said "The play is the lovelies! sloiy about peo- $!') students, $25 adults the ballet lessons and rehearsals I think my little ple and relationships and how they aie influ- brother must have seen 'Red Shoes' 45 times," enced by each other And the hint and pain that Old Sthoolhouse Theater Braman laughed comes along with loving someone loo much oi IOC)1} Peliwinkle Way She fine-tuned her talents at the Boston too deeply m an overbeaung sense and the innei 472-6f!b2 Conservatoiy of Music, where she received a turmoil people deal with because of the conse- "Broadway Rhythm" S>achelor of fine aits degiee in music and dance, quences of thai." 1 hrough March 6 and went on to receive a mastei 's degree in edu- Biaman, who bikes and jogs, often with hei 8 p m cation dog Sam, also keeps fit by working out at the $ Braman dabbled in business while keeping iccreation cenlei Michael Pistella "Exeiuse is lnuiipoiatcd into my life. I keep Island Cinema her interest in pei framing active with modeling, Bailey's Shopping Center print and promotional work in addition to host- Leanne Braman is Rosemary in "The myself in shape and keep my body in good con- 472-1701 ing a small cable TV show. Eccentricities of a Nightingale." dition I also do weight naming and swimming Cnll for shows and times After seveial years as visitors to Samhcl, tional and commercial work She is on the load to keep in shape I keep everything in condition, Tickets $6.50 adults, $4 50 Braman, along with husband Bob, a retired engi- frequently with audition calls in Miami, Orlando mind, body and spn it," she said fo. neer, became peimanent iesidents in 1994. At and Tampa. The Bramans enjoy tiavcling and recently matinee, seniors & childien that time, she iocuscd her energies on develop- "Bob should be my manager" she said fond- returned from a tup to Switzerland. under 11 ing her theatrical abilities. ly. "He's my No 1 fan, mentor and conhdant. "I take it a day at a lime and practice my craft "I did 'Death Defying Acts' at the Theater He is helpful to me and supportive." in any realm Whethei it be theater, voiceovers Toe-tappin' 'n' dancing Conspiracy when we first came heie," she said. She confided that the three weeks at the play- oi a TV series, I'm always open to new ideas," Live music she added, "My first priority is my family and 7 p.m. to close "I hadn't done a play in many years but I wanted house are especially nice since she is so close to Daily to become involved in all different realms of home, husband. I want to be serene in my relationships R.C. Otter's it^i the fact that her educational back- with the people I love." Andy Rosse Lane Hs'in musical theater, Btarrran prefers "Eccentricities" is at the Pirate Playhouse Captiva keeps a busy schedule with voiceovers, promo- doing straight plays and also appeared in Pirate through Feb. 13. Call 472-0006. 395-1142 On the town Art League of Fort Myers Vignettes 10051 McGregor Blvd. 275-3970 circuit for 30 years as a fea- "40th annual Pageant of Children's Theatre comes tured artist and pianist with Rinaldi at Denmark Light and Fine Arts Show" Free reception 1-4 p.m. Jan. groups such as Red Allen, Denmark Interiors is featuring Sanibel artist to Florida Repertory Roy Eldridge, Yank Lawson, 31 Tony Rinaldi as its "artist of the month" for Gallery Tues.-Sat. through "Family Under the Bridge," adapted from the Bob Haggart, Charlie Shaver February. Feb. 27 Newberry Award-winning book by Natalie and Coleman Hawkins. A reception will be held in conjunction with 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Savage Carlson, will kick off the Florida Appearing with him will be the kick off of Denmark Interiors Anniversary Repertory Theatre's new Children's Theatre Terry Myers, sax; Vic Sale. It will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Lee County Alliance of the Series Saturday, Jan. 30. Mennechia, drums; John Refreshments will be served. Arts The play is the story of a hobo who is happy Allred, trombone; Davey Rinaldi moved to Sanibel four years ago and 10091 McGregor Blvd. leading a carefree and solitary existence until a Jones, horns; and Kevin J. Varro brought with him the arts and crafts passed on 939-2787 mother and her children enter his life. It will be Maulden, bass. through the family. He specializes in oil paint- Master critique classes by presented by Eckerd Theater Company of St. Tickets are available for $22 each at Bailey ings. Rinaldi was a member of the Rutherford Gale Bennet Petersburg. Store and BIG Arts. Call 395-0900. Art Association in New Jersey for 25 years. Feb. 12 & 26, and March 12 Robert Cacioppo, producing artistic director &26 9 a.m. - noon of the downtown Fort Myers theater company, Winner's Circle show $21.50 per class announced the selection of Eckerd to present the German trio at BIG Arts Every other year the Art Council of 1999 children's theater season because the com- The Jacques Thibattd-'i Southwest Florida sponsors the Winner's Circle, Florida Repertory Theatre pany is critically acclaimed for combining the String Trio will* perform an exhibit made of paintings and sculptures that Arcade Theatre arts with education. BIG Arts at 8 p* have won major awards in art shows of area First and Hendry streets Following "Family Under the Bridge" will be Wednesday, Feb. 3. The member groups in Charlotte, Lee and Collier 332-4488 "Lost Slippers: The Many Myths of Cinderella," was founded at th,eBerlin counties. "Breaking Legs" on Saturday, March 13, and "Two Tiny Tales: School of Art in 1994 and BIG Arts is host for the exhibit this year and Through Feb. 6 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and first toured together that the show will begin with a reception open to the 8 p.m. $18 Rumpelstiltskin," on Saturday, May 1. same year. Since then, the public from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The show "We want to ensure that our new endeavor is ensemble has performed The trio will be open during all performances at the hall accessible and affordable," Cacioppo said. "And throughout Europe, Japan Broadway Palm Dinner and from 1 to 4 p.m. daily after that. Theater we want as many children as possible to see all and the U.S., receiving acclaim from audiences Members of the Sanibel/Captiva Art League 1380 Colonial Blvd. three shows. Therefore, we are offering a special and critics, Unique among today's chamber participating in the show are Bea Pappas and 278-4422 children's theater package. Those who purchase ensembles, these three young German musicians Cathy Taylor. "Oklahoma!" tickets for two shows will get the third show play by heart. Members of the trio are Burkhard Through Feb. 20 free." -„ - ' Maiss, violin; Philip Douvier, viola; and Uwe Mix it up at BIG Arts Matinees select days Individual tickets aVes $5; three-show sub- Hirthschmidt, cello. Judith Krieger will be teaching "Beyond Tickets from $20 show only; scriptions are $10. All ftiree sjK$vs are recom- Tickets are available for $22 each at Bailey Impressionism" — using any mixed watermedia from $33 with dinner mended for children in*J^jtf||||irten through Store and BIG Arts. Call 395-0900. — at BIG Arts Feb. 1 through 5 from 9:30 a.m. fifth grade, and all^w),|^^^^^ped at 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost of the series is $165. and 2 p. m. All performances are at the Arcade Versatile tapper on stage Off-Broadway Palm Krieger maintains a private studio and has been 1380 Colonial Blvd. Theatre, located on BafylStreet between Jackson Ira Bernstein, the versatile tap dancer who teaching all forms of painting and drawing for and Hendry streets in downtown Fort Myers, 278-4422 christened the dance floor two year ago when the past 35 years. "Love Makes the 'World Go Free parking is available across the street from BIG Arts opened Schein Hall, will perform Call 395-0900 for more information. 'Round" the theater. For reservations, call 332-4488. again for Sanibel audiences at 8 p.m. Saturday, Through Feb, 28 Jan. 30. Detective stories begin From $18 Varro at BIG Arts Bernstein is regarded as one of the most Carmen Embry will coordinate a series of Johnny Varro and Swingtet will perform at accomplished percussive dancers (tap, clog and detective readings during February at BIG Arts. Barbara B. Mann Performing BIG Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Originally step) in America today. His is also one of the Arts Hall The series begins Thursday, Feb. 4, and contin- 8099 College Parkway scheduled to be the pianist for Jerry Jerome's foremost southern Appalachian flatfooters in the ues Thursdays and Mondays throughout the Hepcats1, Yuira* las taken; t>vs& $«! fc»ed*fcK»th|« 481-4849 month. The cost of the series is $36, A single f'TheiPhantom of the Operaf, Tickets are available for $22 each at Bailev U ISLAND REPORTER Q JANUARY 28, 1999 • 17 Soprano sings songs for fetival friends By Jill Goodman Staff Writer

Cool bicezes waited through the open doors of Anthony and Anna Haywaid's home as Catherine Carrier Pi ingle's crystal clear, soprano voice idled the air. Moie than 80 lnends, family, benefactors and Sanibel Music Festival members enjoyed an afternoon of Pnngle's songs with accompanist Mary Guffin Seal as well as piano selections from Chopin by Anna Hayward. Accoiding to festival piesident Nancy Clark, the after- . noon pi ogram was Pringle's thank-you to all the people who helped fund her residency at the American Institute lor Musical Studies in Austria last summer. Pringle, who has been studying music since the age of 12, holds several degrees and has icceivcd many awards. A former music instructor at Edison Community College, she Photos/Jill Goodman led an "Opcia-tunitics" seminar for the music festival last ABOVE: The hosts of the Sunday recital, year. Those pations, impressed by Pnngle's charm and tal- Anthony and Anna Hayward. ent, spearheaded the funding for her further education. "Friends who had taken the course through the SMF AT LEFT: Soprano Catherine Carrier Pringle and people who knew oi her talent wanted to help her sings in a thank-you recital to the Sanibel attend the classes in Austria. Giving the concert was her Music Festival. way to thank her benciactors," Clark said. "The SMF arranged the afternoon for her." SMF as well," Clark added. As new island residents, the Haywards were delighted The benefactors for the recital include: Mr. and Mrs to offer their home lor the event. Jack Jaqua, Ms. Chnsline S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hayward, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cosyns, Ms Anna Hayward, a piofessional musician, was a universi- Chailotte Baker, Ms. Shirley Kay Strong, Ms Laura ty professor at Georgia State in Atlanta and holds a doctor- Hansen, Ms. Josephine Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark, ale in piano performance from the University Northern Ms. Lois Levin, Mr. and Mrs, William L. Carrier, Mr. and Colorado. Mrs. William C. Carrier, The Friends of the Opera, Ms. The mission statement for the Sanibel Music Festival is, Annahese Kuehn, Ms. Gloria Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. "To promote the careers of young artists through perfor- Daniel Sullivan, Ms. Norma M. Pringle Mr. Harold H. mance opportunities" Flick. "This was our way of thanking the supporters of the

Vignettes From page 16 Ififs The stories will be taken from The jazz and Dixieland music on recordings for happening Oxford Book of English Detective Stories. the first time, concerns arise about market- Participants are asked to purchase or bor- ing music by black musicians to the on Sanibel row the text which is available in paper- American public. back on and off island. Call 395-0900 for The Congress Playreading Series focus- it's in the information. es on new works that challenge theater- goers After the peiformance, there will be Island an open iorum discussion with the audi- Two 'mind' series ence Reporter. BIG Arts is presenting two challenging Ticket prices are $15 and reservations discussion series. can be made by call the Box Office at 472- Inquiring Minds will run Fridays Feb. 5 0006. Departing 7 days a week w Cash bar and full galley through April 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Free continental breakfast round-trip cost is $35 for the nine-week series or $5 Live entertainment same day return per session. Big event at BIG Arts Brand new HI-SPEED ferry $5 OFF The Barrier Island Group for the Arts RIDES Key West discounts with this ad! Each meeting will comprise a short talk Free on-site parking Adult fare only by a knowledgeable presenter with time set will hold its Beaux-Arts Gala dinner dance to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa Accommodation packages no photocopies aside for questions and group discussion. and fine arts auction at the Dunes Golf & and North Captiva Senior and group rates limit one per person The first presentation is Frank Tachau with Tennis Club on March 19. The work of "The Arab-Israeli Situation." more than 35 artists will be displayed for a 472-5800 The second series, Great Decisions silent and live auction 1999, will take place Mondays beginning This first fund raiser for the organiza- Jensen's Marina 706 Fisherman's Wharf, Ft Myers Bch, next to tne Bridge Restaurant Feb. 8 and going through March 29. The tion will have limited seating at $100 per Captiva Island eight-week series is $30 A single session ticket, is $5. Call 395-0900 for further information. This program highlights eight of today's WHO SHOULD BE THE BENEFICIARY OF YOUR IRA? significant foreign policy issues. The Foreign Policy Association provides the .ADVANCED STUTEGIES FOR SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS,,.^ Great Decisions Program which is the core of its civic education outreach efforts. The first in the series is "Foreign policy in the • 5 Key options for beneficiary Information Age, Feb. 8," 1 How your beneficiary affects All sessions arc in the Blue Room. Call - Payouts - amount and length 395-0900 for information. - Tax-deferred growth - Estate taxes- avoiding traps Pirate Playhouse • About Required Minimum Distributions - Recalculation orn&n-recalculation? picans fund raiser - Benefits of adding a child as beneficiary Neptune's Wedding, this year's gala - Benefits of Spousal rollover and stretching IRA payouts fund raiser for the Pirate Playhouse will be • Using trusts to maximize control \ Tuesday, March 2, at the St. Charles > Using Charitable Trusts to save taxes Harbour Yacht Club. • Using a Roth IRA to help your grandchildren build a retirement nest egg Chaired by Judy Williams and designed • Splitting Large IRA's to benefit children and grandchildren by Carole Lawrence, the black-tie event promises to "join in holy wedlock the sup- Tuesday,.February 9,1999 porters of the Pirate Playhouse and the financial security of the theater." Time; 9-00 a'm-" Continental Breakfast ' For more information call 472-0006. 9.30 a m. - Program Begins

Place! Gulf Harbor Resort Clubhouse , Second reading 15000 McGregor Boulevard series at Playhouse Special to the Reporter R,l.¥-P.i 936-2777 Qoyce), or Sherrl L. Hynden, ChFC Rita Tarr McLain displays her e-mail to [email protected] Eric J.Hynden, CMC ThB'Pirate Playhouse will produce Speakers another original work when it presents a watercolor of the Rutland House Museum, including the vintage Investment Advice and Securities Offered through KCSeamteOBJOMHOI. concert reading of "Victor and the Virgin A Registered Investment Advisor am by Thomas G. Dunn Sunday, Jan. 31 at 7 garden with its picket fence, cur- p m. This is the second play in a series rently part of the Sanibel/Captiva sponsored by Congress Jewelers. Art League's exhibit at the Directed by Joseph A. Hynes the play is Sanibel Historical Village & about the early days of RCA Victor Museum, 950 Dunlop Road. Records. M the company bkploresjputtmgr 3?7 20 • JANUARY 28,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

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^four Eseand .Reporter sales Representative for mpre informcition and to start your Advertising Program. ISLAND REPORTER Q JANUARY 28, 1999 • 21 School notes Sanibel elementary S3 "A" honor roll — The following students are on • Schoo{hfnrtstl lunc'unfiht menmonu • the "A" honor roll for the second quarter: Monday Steamed broccoli 1 • Second grade — Nicholas Alvarez, Katie Crosby, I Cheese pizza or Apple siices 1 Elizabeth DeVere, Joseph Earle, Sam Halverson, John sloppy Joe Michael Hodge, Britt DeGennaro and Brittany White. Oven-baked fries Thursday I • Third grade — Taylor Bryant, Charlotte Davies, I Tossed salad Nachos or corndog 1 Jed Krausc, Melissa Mason, Blake Sobczak, Jackson Steamed spinach Mixed vegetables _ Stone, Lexic Cook, Tracy Walters, Brenna Williams and Applesauce Green salad I Whitney Wolanin. I Pear halves i A Fourth grade — Angel Jordan, Elizabeth Tuesday McDonough, Karl Murdock, Abby Traucht, Brandi Rider Grilled chicken sand- Friday 1 anu Christina Bilske. I wich or cheeseburger Beef & macaroni or • A Fifth grade — Stephanie Albert, Zachary Faraone, Lettuce & tomato chicken nuggets m Kalnna Zicglcr, Michael Molinar and Brett Shannon. Tater tots Whole wheat roll i I Green beans Oven-baked fries • M Perfect attendance — The following students Special to the Reporter Fruit sherbet Green peas m have perfect attendance so far this year: Robert Walton from Grounds by Greenways Sliced peaches § A Kindergarten — Cody Moore and Emma Wheeler. advises as Bear Dens dig in. I Wednesday A First grade — David Bilske, Bethany Corke, Fish sandwich or Meal prices m Nicolas Bla/.e, Dominique Eidem and Kimberly Scouts 'dig' conservation turkey & noodles $1.60 — elementary 1 Greenplate. Sanibel Bear Cub Scouts from Pack 33 did the ecologi- I Whole wheat roll $1.85— middle/high m A Second grade — Elizabeth DeVere, Robert cally correct thing for Christmas and Arbor Day. They Tossed salad $.35 — extra milk m Wesley Holi'man, Megan Cains and Brittany White. chose a live Christinas tree to decorate — a Florida-style areca palm — and planted it at the Sanibel School for A Third grade — Stephan Adams, Melanie Albert, mmm sisss nJi Arbor Day, Jan. 15. this iiss the time we have to do it." Andrew Corkc, Brittany Gann, Alex McDaniel, Justin The tree was donated by Grounds by Greenways land- Andy Swett, an attorney with Humphry & Knott and a Peeke and Aaron Walton. scaping firm of Sanibel. Bear Scouts learned how to plant former DUI prosecutor, will give the young teens a realis- A Fourth grade — Margie McDowell, Sean Murphy, a tree, helped dig a hole and set the plant. They will con- tic look at the legal process they could be caught up in. Wesley Owens, Enrique Salazar, Daniel Scott, Lauren tinue to maintain the school's new palm. Attorney Harold Eskin of Patterson, Eskin and Ball will White, Marvin Bradley, Robbie Ham and Justin Hodgkins. explain how the civil effects of an impaired driving con- A Fifth grade — Stephanie Albert, Zachary Faraone, Kiwonis scholarships viction can follow a teen into adulthood. Catherine Lamed Jennifer Foulks, Greg Gleason, Chris Tipton, David The Sanibel/Captiva Kiwanis Club is now soliciting with the Ruth Cooper Center will relate a personal loss and Campbell, Pippa Greenberg, Marissa Konrath, Sean applications from all ages and education goals for its annu- discuss medical aspects. Angelo Vaught, a Lcc County Radigan and William Thomas. al academic scholarship. The scholarships are for those Sheriffs Deputy who has seen firsthand the consequences H Citizens of the week — Citizens of the week for beginning their college studies or for those already in col- of impaired teen driving, will also help present the pro- Nov. 25 are: Amelia Wright, Trent Whitaker, Amanda lege. gram. Steele, Grady Scott, Brittany Haag, Stevie Fisher, Taylor Awards are made on the basis of financial need, acade- For information about the program, call Sweet at 433- Bryant, Eric Ambert, Meaghan Grinstead, Jay Melamet, mic ability and diversity of interests. The applicant must 2988. Cassi Humphrey and Sean Radigan. Citizens of the week be a full-time resident of Sanibel or Captiva, work full for Nov. 19 arc: Troy Thompson, Hay lee Nedblake, time on the islands, or be able to show that their guardian Hunter Shamlian, Karoline Kujawa, Christopher Moen, is a full-time employee on the islands. The applicant also Obituary Brittany White, Nathan Papanicolas, Kylie Schleel, Chris must plan on attending a Florida school. The Kiwanis club is interested in helping a student enter W. Wynant Dean, 84 Larsen, Christina Bilske, Joey Miladinovic and Ariel Dr. W. Wynant Dean of Sanibel died Saturday, Jan Winslow. the work force as a well-trained worker. The club has given financial assistance to students at Florida State 23, 1999, He was 84 years old. • School checks— The selling of School Checks Dean was a graduate of Male H,S. in Louisville, Ky has begun and parents are asked to sell or return the books University, the University of Florida, the University of South Florida and Edison Community College. His college study was at Hampton-Sydney and Indiana to the school. The books offer coupons to area businesses For information or an application, call 472-5403 or University where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in and additional ones are available. For information, call write to the scholarship committee at P.O. Box 1, Sanibel, 1935. He did a post-graduate year at Stanford. He Ginny Papanicolas at 395-9470. PL 33957. received his M.D. in internal medicine from Yale • FCAT testing — Fourth- and fifth-grade students Medical School in 1942. will be given the FCAT test Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. Doctors and lawyers join He served as a doctor assigned to the 15th evacuation 2-3. The test is used to rate school performance and is used hospital in the African and Italian campaigns from 1942- for promotion and graduation purposes. forces to get teens' attention 46 during World War II and was discharged as a major. • This Saturday, Jan. 30, Sanibel elementary will once A coalition of attorneys, doctors and other professionals He resumed his medical studies at (he University of again host Infinity, a program offered to Lee County fifth have created a program to persuade ninth graders that dri- Pennsylvania in ophthalmology and then entered private graders that allows fun, hands-on education in performing ving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can per- practice in Louisville with his father, Dr. Walter Dean. arts, literary arts, science frontiers, environment and visual manently wreck their lives. His other achievements and affiliations include: a arts. "Don't Throw Your Life Away" is aimed at getting the diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, • CHADD meeting — Children and Adults with attention of 14- and 15-year-olds in a way that will keep National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board Attention Deficit Disorders will have its next monthly them from driving under the influence. Representatives of Ophthalmology, American Academy of meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Lee Memorial from the Lee County Bar Association, the Lee County Ophthalmology and Laryngology, and more. Hospital at 2776 Cleveland Ave. The topic is key compo- Medical Society and other professions will take the pro- He was well known for his involvement in pro bono medical work, politics, civil rights and the arts. nents of a comprehensive assessment of ADD. For infor- gram into ninth-grade classrooms. Dr. Dean retired in 1980. mation, call Jean Gavin at 472-9758. The American Medical Association estimates that 10 He is survived by his wife Helen (Biddy) H. Dean, his million Americans under age 21 drink alcohol and thou- • Girl Scouts —Lee County Girl Scouts are offering son Stewart, and grandchildren Mara S. Dean and Aaron sands of teens die or are critically injured each year as a Spring Day Camps April 5-9 at two locations: the Calusa W. Dean. result of drunk driving, according to the National Safety Nature Center & Planetarium and the Cape Coral Yacht There are plans for a celebration of his life in July in Council. Club. All girls in grades 1-12 are welcome. The cost is $50 Louisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be "Most of the students who see the program will be for Girl Scouts and $60 for other girls. Registration dead- sent to the Nature Conservancy, KY chapter, 642 W. licensed drivers in a year or two," said program coordina- line is March 15. Call 561-1800. Main St., Lexington, KY 40508. tor Victoria Sweet. 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22 Q JANUARY 28, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Blue moon over Sanibel this weekend When things happen that was leaving. In a wobbly, tear-laced voice I said I was tak- about the blue moon. are highly unlikely, they are ing the car and heading back to the Jolly Roger (now It was a sign! This man was becoming "interesting- said to happen "once in a Sanibel's Best Western). I took the keys, wiped my eyes morc-my-type." blue moon," diy and headed out into the cruel, dark night. We spent New Year's Eve together and more time dur- That's because blue Just as I hit the bottom "step I heard a voice behind me ing the following week. That led to visits back and forth moons don't happen very calling, "Miss, miss, are you all right?" from Indiana to Sanibel and to marriage five years ago this often. When there arc two I replied, "No, I'm not. I've been stood up. I feel miser- summer. full moons in the same able. Nobody loves me and I'm going home." And it all started with a meeting that could only happen month; a blue moon is the It was the "interesting-not-iny-type" man. He walked "once in a blue moon." All the places we visited that blue second one There me two with me to the car and took the long way around past the moon weekend have changed and so have we, a little. But blue moons this yeat — one BFI Dumpster talking all the way about garbage collection he still keeps me laughing and I still believe in blue this Sunday and one March on Sanibel and anything else he could think of to get my moons 31. So chances oi "special" mind off my troubles. He did make me laugh. He asked me So good luck to any of you who might be looking for things happening are on the if there was anything he could do to make me feel better. something "special" to happen this weekend. And if it rise. Gwenda "Yes," I said, "I'm hungry. You could buy me dinner." doesn't happen then, there's still March 31! My being on Sanibel is Hiett-Clements That lead to dancing and a date for breakfast the next due to something that hap- morning. We went to Calamity Jane's (now Tarpon Bay (Gwenda Hiett-Clements is news editor of the Island pened "once in a blue Cafe). When I was reading the newspaper, I saw the story Reporter. She's happily married to Lett Clements.) moon." I met my husband In ofher Dec. 30,1990 — a blue being made of green cheese. That would never be true. moon night, The second reference was to atmospheric conditions that What's In a moon? did occur infrequently, thus lending credence to the saying I had been divorced for . wofds When a month has two full moons, in contemporary 11 years; I was 46 years those unusual events happen "once in a blue moon." Other lore the second is called a "blue moon" although it rarely melodic references to a blue moon are symbolic of sadness old. All statistics pointed to the fact I would be an old- is really blue. The blueness of a moon is caused by atmos- maid school teacher. I was on vacation with two girl- and the real blues such as in 'Blue Moon, you saw me pheric conditions, not when it occurs, standing alone ... " and "Blue Moon of Kentucky, keep on friends during my school's winter break. There will be two blue moons this year — one in And I had also planned to see a man I had met while shinin.'" January and one in March. February, because of its limited Some credit the game of Trivial Pursuit with bringing vacationing in the Keys. I guess I did have pretty good days, will skip a full moon altogether. Two blue moons in luck meeting men on vacation, but none of them stuck. In the current interpretation of a blue moon to light with its one year last occurred in 1915. This weekend's full blue reference to the second full moon in the month as an paiticular, that one. Because he was supposed to meet me moon will be at 11:07 Sunday, Jan. 31. The year's next that evening of the blue moon ... and he never showed up. answer to what a blue moon is. blue moon will be at 5:49 a.m. March 31. After this year's two blue moons, the next ones won't So my friends and I were in Wil's Landing (now Blue moons happen about seven times every 19 years. Matzaluna) and I was feeling pretty miserable. They were come along until November 2001 and then July 2004. So The origin of the phrase "once in a blue moon" was make the most of these two blues coming up. chatting away at the bar with a variety of suitors and I was around long before lore began calling the second full just sitting with my head in my hands, feeling sorry for moon in a month a blue moon. Earlier references had to do — Gwenda Hiett-Clements myself. My friend was talking to this interesting looking with impossible situations such as the moon being blue or man ... not really my type ... when I went over to tell her I faith notes burgeoning population. He is an active The church is also publishing a journal, Hoggalt, owner or banibel Pottery; Kurt An evening dialogue member of the Ecumenical and Inter-reli- "The History of St. Isabel Parish," which is Schulte, Sanibel police detective; and Congregation Bat Yam at St. Isabel gious Affairs Committee of the National documenting the church from when it start- Angelica Santini of Fort Myers, who will Council of Bishops* secretary of the ed as a mission to the president day, serve as the team's interpreter. * Ffofi'da Catholic Conference, a member of Special activities will continue through- The trip is the sixth in a series made by Catholic Church's parish hall at 3559 the board of trustees for many educational out the year, including a visit from the persons from Sanibel Community Church Sanibel-Captiva Road. The subject is and vocational institutions and a much- bishop of Venice. Call 472-2763. since 1994. It is part of an outreach to "Jewish/Catholic relations — an unfinished praised speaker on important issues Russia that was begun in 1991 by Logos agenda." Included will be a discussion of AH are welcome to attend the discus- Systems Associates, a program designed to the recent Vatican document, "We remem- sion, which organizers promise will be Off to Russia again bring young people to Christ. ber: A reflection on the Shoah." memorable and meaningful, informative Four members of Sanibel Community The group left Tuesday and were joined Both Rabbi James Rudin and Bishop and enlightening. A social hour will follow Church's Mission Russia group are en by Randy Webb, global commission direc- John J, Nevins are well known for their the program. route to Chegdomyn in eastern Russia with tor of Logos. The trip to Chegdomyn takes interfaith worlds. Rudin has served as the For information, call 472-5403. medical supplies, funds for food and plans five days. The team will spend three days leader of many inter-religious conferences. for future jobs. in Chegdomyn and will return to Sanibel He has participated in seven meetings with Included in the group are David Feb. 3. Pope John Paul II, is past chairman of the Si. Isabel's turns 25 International Jewish Committee for Inter- St, Isabel's Catholic Church is turning religious Consultations and is founder of 25 years old this year and is planning a the National Inter-religious Task Force on slew of celebrations to mark the milestone. Soviet Jewry. The jubilee celebration will kick off Feb. Nevins is the founding bishop of the 12-14, with a high-profile speaker, a ball, a Diocese of Venice, a 10-county area with a mass and a festival of nations.

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Who: Robby Wilson. What: Golf pro, Pro-file: Wilson a true island proBeachview Country Club. (Editor's note: This is a new series debuting today in He went on to explain how the job has evolved over the Where: 1100 Par the Island Reporter profiling various sports pros on the years to what it is today. View Drive, Sanibel. islands.) "My job is to keep the members happy, make sure they When: 1973 to pre- get the tee times they want, run the member tournaments. sent. By Gwenda Hiett-Clements After 20-plus years I know who likes to play when," he Education: Florida News Editor ' said. "With a lot of golf pro jobs there is constant worry State .University. about people and solving problems. I like the people here. Family: Wife When it comes to island golf and tennis pros, The members are my friends. I've been lucky. It's a good Suzanne, daughter Bcachview's Robby Wilson is truly the island's "old pro." bunch of people, a giant family. Sammy. Not that he's really old, he's just been around the island "I've seen Beachview go from zero members to 250 Proudest accom- longer than any of the other resort and club pros. Wilson, with a waiting list," he continued. "We try to accommo- plishment: "The fact my Robby Wilson the club's golf pro for over 25 years, was at Beachview date the people on the island, but if we got to too many daughter enjoys follow- Golf Club when it was first being built in 1965. members, there would be no place for the visitors. ing in my footsteps with golf." Wilson said, "I remember when Hugo Lindgren owned Members probably account for about 50 percent of our Sports pro hero: Ben Hogan, because he didn't the property. My dad worked with Michigan Homes when players. It's busy all year here. We get many people from start off to be good; he made himself that way out of they bought the acreage and began the development. the mid-west in the season and those from southern states pure determination, and Arnold Palmer, just because Things evolved from that time. The nine-hole golf course in the summer. Also, we have a number of Europeans in he is a real gentleman whether he played golf or not. was ready in 1969, but when the city incorporated every- the summer. They love it here because in many places they thing was put on hold. The course reopened in 1974 and can't play at home unless they qualify to play on their "It's like the hotel/restaurant business ... you have to be the final nine holes were added in the early '90s." courses say in England and Germany." there every day, even Christmas," he said. Because of his father's association with Beachview's After so many years, it's difficult for Wilson to pinpoint development, Wilson helped build the course beginning in great moments during his time at Beachview, but he is Wilson's wife Suzanne and 17-year-old daughter 1968 and officially signed on as golf pro in 1973 to help proud of starting the City Tournament at the course. Sammy have had to put up with his absences from home prepare for the opening. "It's a great event for those who live and work on the on weekends and holidays over the years, However, golf "When I was in school I played in a couple of amateurs island," he said. "And there are some pretty competitive has paid off for the family. and after I graduated from Florida State in '72, I played a golfers here, so having a city trophy is something to go "Sammy is looking at a golf scholarship for college," little golf on the tours, but that wasn't for me. When I for." Wilson said. "There are three or four schools she is think- came back, the Beachview job was there," Wilson said, Wilson concedes the big drawback to being a golf pro is ing about. Her golf team at Bishop Verot has won their explaining how he got the job. the time involved. district title two years." Island bars offering super deals for bowl watchers By Dawn Grodsky and other foods, and plenty of good music. you sit you can see a TV. We usually get a big crowd each Editor Featured musicians are Jimmy Louis, Brent Moyer, Joe year. We want everybody to come, have a great time and Sun, John Mooney, Drew Reid, David Frank, Corky root for their team." In just about 72 hours all eyes will be on television sets Dunford and Jimmy Jensen. The Lazy Flamingo near the causeway also will have for the kickoff of Superbowl XXXIII from Miami at 6:18 He added that all artists are invited to show their wares Superbowl specials and at the Sanibel Brew Pub on p.m. Sunday. Returning champions the Denver Broncos near the tiki huts. Periwinkle Way, patrons can quaff half-priced craft- will take on the Atlanta Falcons in the spoiting event that "There will be wondertul music and I want people to brewed beer while watching the showdown on one of 12 attracts more viewers and creates more hype than any come out and enjoy it, the more people that come the bel- ditl'cicnt screens, according to Gcncial Manager Bobby other. ter," he said. McCurry. And with tickets nearly impossible to score even though The Bungalow, next to the Island House on Rabbit Over at the Beachview Inn on Parview Drive, Manager the game isn't far from home, island establishments offer Road, is planning Super Sunday in a big way with a free Ken Steele said he's offering a free buffet, shooter specials super specials and set up extra TVs so fans can watch the buffet that will include chicken wings, poppers and more. and prizes as well as six TV screens for fans to watch the big game while enjoying the party atmosphere at their There will be 75-cent drafts, $3 pitchers and $1 off all action. favorite local hangout. drinks plus $2 shot specials at halftime and a halftime raf- At Gilligan's on Periwinkle, owner Kenny Ruffner The party begins early at Jensen's Twin Palms on fle. Prices will include two $15 bar tabs, one $25 bar tab, plans a party every year for 87 people that includes dinner Captiva and the Timbers on Sanibel. two bottles of champagne and dinner for two at the Island at half time and all the draft beer you can drink for $20 a The Timbers on Tarpon Bay Road is kicking off the day House. person. He said this is the fourth year he's hosted the with a tailgate party and chili bash from noon to 6 p.m. in Tarwinkles in Bailey's Shopping Center is also cele- Superbowl party and expected it to be sold out. the parking lot under the restaurant, according to General brating the day with all-day specials. These include chick- Ruffner brings in a big-screen TV arid conducts his own Manager Mark Bluft. en wings, 50-cent hotdogs, and beer specials including $5 trivia contest at halftime that relates to past Superbowls. The bash will feature chili samples and entertainment pitchers of domestic draft, according to manager Debbie Ruffner, a big Pittsburgh fan, said he's not ready to pre- by the Charlie Jenkins' Band. Admission is $5 and pro- Jordan. dict the winner in this contest. "I don't know. I think it's ceeds will benefit Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Bluft Tarwinkles is the regular Sunday home to Minnesota going to be a really good game. I'd like to see Atlanta said the event is being co-sponsored by A Catered Affair Viking fans whose team made it to the playoffs. Jordan because they're the underdog. But Denver's definitely the and Tim Murty. said during the playoff game everyone in the bar was root- more talented team," he said. At 6 p.m., the crowd will move upstairs for the game,; ing for the Vikings except for one fan. "Of course, he had Sanibel Planning Commissioner Steve Greenstein said where 11 TV screens will ensure viewing from the Sanibel' to wave his hand and show off. ... He ended up having to he'd like to see Denver win although he admitted he Grill, the porch outside and the raw bar. There will be run out of the bar," she said. doesn't have strong feelings for either the Broncos or the drink specials and raffles throughout the night. Jordan also commented on how many Jfatts talk to the Falcons. "I'm a Dolphins fan so I'm rooting for injuries," Bluft said personally he's rooting for the Falcons and he TV screen. "Like, sure it helps the team," she joked. he jested. believes the underdog will win. Jordan, herself not a huge gridiron fan, said she'll per- Forme* college football player and Sanibel resident Jensen's on Captiva is hosting a pregame party in sonally be rooting for Atlanta because she always takes the Alex Cook, a San Francisco 49ers fan, said he thinks appreciation of islanders that will also be a mini-songwrit- underdog. Atlanta will win. "I have a lot of respect for both,teams, I ers festival. Whatever team you like, Jordan added at Tarwinkles, just think Atlanta has a kind of destiny going for them this Dave Jensen said there will be chili, smoked fish dip with five 27-inch TVs and one big screen^"'-Everywhere "hj^id Shorts two-days-of-play tournament Jan. 13 and • Earl Richter, Tom Judson, Tyke Reeves (57). Dunes men's golf 20. Winners are: Wilcox and "blind draw," third with 122. In nine-hole play, Maureen Hawthorne The Dunes Men's Golf Association • A flight — Steve Reynolds and Three teams tied at 122 and third place was the top winner with 28. Barbara played a two-day, two-man-best-ball, 90- Mickey Ciriello, 56, first. was decided by a score-card draw. Dahlgren was second with 29, and Helen percent-handicap tournament Jan. 20. • B flight — John Griesbaum and The association also played a two-best- Zuehkle and Ginny O'Neil tied for third Winners are: Dick Wilhoit, 54 in a score-card playoff, balls-on-the-back-nine tournament and with a score of 30. • A flight •— Steve Reynolds and first. winners are: Nifty Niners Mickey Ciriello, 63 (score-card playoff), • C flight — Bob MacNaughton and • Marv Backus, Phil Grace, Clyde The Dunes Nifty Niners played a two- first; Jack Cohen and Dick Hopkins, 63, Bob Sultar, 54, first. Rockwood and Don Hummel, first with 59. person, best-ball in the member-member second. • D flight — John Green and Bill • Al Kraus, Bob" Myers, Jerry Paulsen and Dan Seaward, and Jack Tukey, Ken tournament Jan. 21, followed by a Mexican • B flight — Dick Smith and Bob Craig, 54, first. buffet lunch. Karasin, Nate Sheckman and Bob Mooney, Davison, 59, first; Jim Clark and Rich H Nine-hole division — Marty Winners were: Nancy Hopkins and tied for second with 61. Meyer, 63 (winner of score-card playoff Conroy and Gayle Scott, 24, iirst. Phyllis Koury, first with 25; Dorothy with three other teams), second. Beachview women Hirschfield and Donna Walker and B.J. B C flight — Bob MacNaughton and Beachview men's golf Weimer and Tony Bracco, and Dorothy The Beachview Women's Golf The Beachview Men's Golf Association Becker and Mary Lou Techlenburg, tied for Bob Sultar, 59, first; Max Friedersdorf and Association played a three-day ringer tour- played a two-best-balls-on-18-holes tourna- second with 26; and Virginia Green and Jim Laramie, 63, second. nament in lieu of the previously scheduled ment Jan. 23. Winners are: Jean Oilman, third with 28. H D flight — Bill Ford and Georges President's Cup matches. H Tom Redford, Jim Purviance, Jack Skowry, 58, first; Fred Nordstrom and Bob The prizes were handed out at a lun- Jean Baer spoke about upcoming events Tukey and Al Kraus, first with 117. and reminded the niners that during Cope, 60, second. cheon Wednesday. Eighteen-hole winners H Joe Steinert, John Moores, Milt Reik are: Betty Puff (53), Molly Johnson (55), February they'll be playing on Fridays m Nine-hole division ~ Doc and Dick Corbin, second with 121. rather than Thursdays. Cooperrider and "blind draw," 28, first. Mary Holly (56), Nancy Carlile and Ginny The association played a best-ball-in- 24 • JANUARY 28, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Community teller at First Friday Stories for Grownups at the Sanibel Truby, a retired editor for National News Service, a Noah's Ark news Public Library at 2 p.m. Feb. 5. news and feature syndicate, specialized in political, mili- Noah's Ark will be open Feb. 6 and, while normally Jeffers, who calls himself a "recovering physics tary, paramilitary, intelligence, terrorism and assassination closed on weekends, is always open the first Saturday of teacher," has told stories in and out of the classroom for coverage. He is a member of the Investigative Reporters the month. Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. many years. He and his wife Barbara currently own, oper- and Editors, Inc., Reporters Committee for Freedom of the weekdays. ate and teach in the Brevard Learning Clinic in Melbourne. Press and the Society of Professional Journalists, where he Noah's Ark is a non-profit organization which distrib- He specializes in traditional stories from many cultures, served on the national ethics committee for six years. utes its profits to charities here and abroad. It sells furni- tracing the variants that have developed as stories move The program is free and open to the public. For more ture, clothing, appliances, books and more, and always from one culture to another. information call the Library at 472-2483. accepts donations of goods for sale. The session is free and open to the public. Maggie and The ark is located directly behind St. Michael & All Steve Mullins host First Friday Stories for Grownups. Duplicate bridge Angels Episcopal Church. . For more information, call 472-2483. Duplicate bridge is in full swing at the Sanibel For information, call Jean Lane at 472-0898. Community House. Games are at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. Shell Fair raffle tickets on sale Aileen Roberts Lotz will present Winners in play Jan. 21 are: The 1999 Shell Fair and Show is coming up and the "Founding Sanibel, Finding the World • North/south — Ralph Chiodo and Paul annual Shell Fair raffle has begun. . of Birds" at the Sanibel/Captiva Klaverkamp, first; Roberta and Roy Hickes, second; Lois More than $4,000 in prizes is available this year, Audubon Society's weekly meeting at Levin and Erica Amsterdam, third. including a weeklong vacation at 'Tween-Waters Inn; a 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Sanibel B East/west — Nancy Strayer and Jean Wagner, first; gold beach bucket and chain from Congress Jewelers; art- Community House on Periwinkle Way. Mary Espy and Ev Donahower and Kay Trimbur and Murr work from David and Jo Stark, Goz Gosselin and Sandy Suggested donation is $2. All are wel- Mooney, tied for second. Moran; a collection of world shells from the Bailey- come to attend this slide presentation Winners in play Jan. 25 are: Matthews Shell Museum; and a shell lamp from Sanibel and talk by Lotz, who was one of a M North/south — Ruth Ferrer and Tommy Jaeger, • Seashell Industries. • small group of individuals in the early first; Dick and Joan Carlen, second; Fred and Inex Tickets sell for $2 each, three for $5 or 12 for $20. 1970s with a vision for Sanibel that led Derning, third. For information, stop by the Sanibel Community House to its incorporation in 1974. A. Lotz at 2173 Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155. A writer, photographer, birder and world traveler, Lotz H East/west — Belle Kipsky and Betty Tonklin, first; was a consultant to the group that drafted Sa'nib'el's charter George Hammes and Bill Cirrito, second; Al Simon and CPR course to be offered a quarter century ago. She will talk about the challenges Larry James, third. The Sanibel Fire Control District is offering a CPR and struggles that Sanibel faced in achieving home rule, The cost is $3.50 for SCA members and $5 for non- "heartsavcr course" from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at with reminiscences, anecdotes and photographs of the key members. For information, call 472-2155, fire station No. 1 on Palm Ridge Road. figures of that time and then lead viewers on an island- The course will include background information about hopping visual journey from Sanibel to the Everglades, the REOs continue heart disease and risk factors. One-rescuer cardiopul- Galapagos, Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, and The first Residential Environmental Orientation pro- monary resuscitation and the management of foreign-body Antarctica. Birds, habitats and cultures will be included in gram of the season was filled to capacity but there's still airway obstruction will also be taught. The course will her presentation. time to sign up for the next one. co.nsist of lecture and practice on CPR mannequins. For further information about the show or Audubon's The Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation in coop- Lecture material needs to be read prior to class and skill continuing series of weekly presentations, contact program eration with Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife and the city testing will occur. chairman David Meardon at 472-2346. of Sanibel will host its next REO on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The cost is $10 and pre-registration is required. The programs begin at 9 a.m. in the SCCF's Nature Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a Truby to speak of Bay of Pigs Center and then roll off on the trolley to preserved lands towel or knee pad if necessary. What role did Sanibel and the other barrier islands play on the island, followed by a stop at city hall and CROW For information, call 472-5525 hetween 8 a.m. and 4 in the Bay of Pigs? Is smuggling prominent around Florida with a return to SCCF for lunch and an introduction to the 'p.m. weekdays. today'? J. David Truby will talk about these activities and Landscaping for Wildlife Program and the butterfly house; other paramilitary activities and his involvement in them at The program is .'free. Seating is limited to 30 and reser- Melbourne storyteller the Sanibel Public Library at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in vations are required. Another REO will be Feb. 17. Herrick Jeffers of Melbourne, Fla., will be the featured the meeting room. For information or to register, call 472-2329.

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Freedman reported the incident attention to those who have stopped Edmunds at Palm Ridge Road an administered a to document the situation for any future action. Freedman grown up in families with field sobriety test, which Edmunds allegedly failed. He claims approximately $1,400 damage has been done to his one or more alcoholic par- was taken to SPD and given a breathalyzer. Edmunds reg- boats by fishermen casting off the bridge. ents. istered .121/. 120. He was taken to the Lee County Jail. Our first experiences and Dog vs. dog definitions of life come from Crash Julia Ann Wappes was walking her and Andy Lynch's our childhood exposure to Ingeborg Himmelstein of Sanibel was ticketed for care- dogs by her home on Elinor Way when a neighbor's dog, a our particular family. Our less driving when she rear-ended a vehicle driven by John shepherd mix, attached one of the dogs, a Maltese. In try- parents' style of handling T. Bryans of Lexington, Ky., who was stopped for traffic ing to break them up she was bitten on the right hand by things (conflict, discipline) at Periwinkle Way and Palm Ridge Road Friday. the shepherd. Lynch and Wappes took the Maltese to the sets up a role model that we Theft Emergency Veterinary Clinic where it underwent surgery. carry into adulthood. We Wappes went to HealthPark to have her injury checked. may copy their style or we Vallois Sharp Burton of Lighthouse Way reported The owner of the shepherd, Duncan Simmons, agreed may try to be as different Janice Wednesday, Jan. 20, that her diamond cluster ring valued to pay the dog's medical expenses. from them as possible. In at $3,000 was stolen. Burton had put the ring on a ring Caron either case, our behavior is holder the Sunday before with two other rings on top of it. Ticketed affected by what we see in our parents. Monday, Jan. 18, Burton had a cleaning lady in her home. • Michael Aaron Cohn of Sanibel was ticketed for dri- It was after that she noticed the ring missing. When a child has an alcoholic parent, that child grows ving on the bike path at Donax Street at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. up in a world of inconsistent emotions, embarrassing inci- Vandalism • John F. German of Waterford, N.Y., was ticketed for dents and broken promises. Shame and secrecy may add to • Ross Wood, project foreman of construction at driving with an expired tag at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. the confusion, creating a denial of reality that profoundly Sanibel Sea View, called SPD Thursday, Jan. 21, to report • Christopher John Foss of Cape Coral was ticketed for shapes a child's view of the world. vandalism of a Lindsey 185 commercial air compressor. improper passing on Sanibel-Captiva Road at 9 a.m. In order to cope, children may learn to take on far more The oil filter had been removed, causing $450 damage. Sunday. responsibility than is appropriate for their age. Wood said that he had a number of complaints about the • Thomas Jeannot of Fort Myers was ticketed for trav- They may take on household tasks, care for youngei1 noise from neighboring condo residents at Sanibel Arms. eling 65 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road at 8 siblings and make excuses to neighbors.' The manager there did not notice anyone around the com- a.m. Sunday. They may learn to put their own feelings aside in order pressor. • Chad Allen Kastle of Pfafftown, N.C., was ticketed to survive, and protect their family from the impact of the • Matt Reed, a Dairy Queen employee who lives for traveling 60 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road alcoholic's behavior. They may become the confidant of V i behind the store, reported someone had damaged the pay and for driving with a suspended license at 1 a.m. the non-alcoholic parent, taking sides in a no-win battle, or phone there Friday. Someone broke out all the glass in the Saturday. they may become peacemakers in a situation that has no frame and the phone is not operational. Reed heard the • Lisa Rene Mueller of Fort Myers was ticketed for true peace. noise and came out of his apartment to observe a white driving 59 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road at These patterns learned as a child may set the model for male damaging the phone, but he was unable to identify 8:30 p.m. Friday. adult behaviors. Adult children of alcoholics may take on the car he left in. • Juliana Dacosta of Captiva was ticketed for speeding too much responsibility, may have difficulty identifying their own needs and may fiave trouble trusting the people Lost and found pets on Sanibel-Captiva Road at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. • Christopher Francis Semones of Captiva was ticketed for whom they care. They may go through life believing • Sanibel resident Emily Evans found a German shep- that they are responsible for the faults of others, and that for speeding and improper passing on Sanibel-Captiva herd near the roadway at the Island Inn Resort Sunday. they must be perfect to avoid such problems in the future. Road at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. The dog had a tag with a phone number, but when it was Any child who has survived the trauma of an alcoholic called, the number was disconnected. The dog was taken • Edward Stivers of St. Louis, Mo., was ticketed for parent has incredible resiliency and a will to Uve. to the city pound. driving 53 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road at Unfortunately, these children have often developed behav- 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. • Gary Bonner of Sanibel reported his "extremely ior patterns that make life more stressful than it needs to friendly" bird getting loose and flying into McT's parking • Mitchell Lewis Irvine of Sanibel was ticketed for dri- be. area Saturday. Bonner was unable to retrieve the bird, a ving with an expired tag at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. Their ability to maintain relationships may be impaired cinnamon and yellow cockatiel, and reported to police in • Zachary Longfellow of Fort Myers was ticketed for by the lack of trust they learned in childhood and their own case it is found. driving with an expired tag and given a warning for a loud self esteem has been damaged by the burdens they were stereo at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. forced to assume. Illegal cutting of mangroves • Mary Jo Anderson of Fort Myers was ticketed for There are ways to re-learn basic patterns of trust and An unknown caller reported the illegal cutting of man- driving 64 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road at 7 self esteem. Childhood trauma can be( overcome. For the groves on Pine Tree Drive Saturday. Police officers found p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. adult children of alcoholics, it's a struggle. But their will piles of mangrove trimmings and a chain saw. 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• FURNITURE & • SPORTS & •HOMES • COMMERCIAL • DUPLEXES • HOMES FOR SALE PROPERTY FOR RENT HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT FOR RENT FOR RENT SANIBEL DUPLEX BRASS BED • QUEEN SIZE - NOTICE ANNUAL RENTAL COMPLETE WITH •TQTQTQ All real estate advertised in TOWN CENTER Unfurnished. ANNUAL RENTALS ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS this newspaper is subject to Small two bedroom, one bath. SET. NEVER USED. STILL IN MUST SELL!! Prime location the State and Federal Fair Great room. MANSION BOXES. COST $1,000. MUST Weslo Cardio Glide with Housing Acts, which makes it for retail / office Screened porch. SELL. $250 CASH. CALL electronic monitor, like 3 bedroom/2-1/bath, illegal to advertise "Any at intersection of Washer/dryer. plus den, office 941-274-5009 new, preference, limitation or TARPON BAY ROAD Near Beach. 2/10/88 . —OH— 39085-2 $100. 437-5204 and large 2-car garage. discrimination because of & PALM RIDGE. $800 plus deposit. Exclusive gated Approx. 963 sq. ft. •AQAQAQ race, color, religion, sex, 395-2440 beachfront subdivision. 2/16/99 —MBit— 42870-a6 handicap, familial status, or 1/28/89 —t««t— 42512-2 Community pool/tennis. national origin or intention to CALL MARIE WELLS $3,000/mo. make any such preference, PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY Golf Club Car: Seats two. Four • HOMES limitation, or discimination." (941) 472-4113 CANAL FRONT wheels, suntop, curtains, This publication will not OR FOR RENT Ground level headlight, fuel gauge, charger. knowingly accept any (800) 237-6002 2 bedroom/2.5 bath Plexiglass windshield folds 3/11/99 —«««»— 38385-2 advertising for real estate plus family room down. Serviced yearly. Call which is in violation of the law and two car garage. Charlie, 472-3121. If not in, Quiet area. leave message. All persons are hereby "SEE ANNUAL 1/IB/88 —»««»- 42564-1 informed that all dwellings LEASE AVAILABLE Close access to causeway. advertised in this newspaper RETAIL SPACE RENTALS" $1,400/mo. are available on an equal 2500 SF + DAY BED. WHITE IRON AND Gun, Knife, Civil War Show opportunity basis. ON PERIWINKLE WAY ^ T ^ — T — — T •• ^TA ^h^A ^ T m — T m — 1 — ^uT^ EAST END BRASS - COMPLETE WITH February 6th & 7th, Araba Ground Building. 9/16/88 —tttt— 42187-»2 3 bedroom/2.5 bath TWO ORTHOPEDIC Shrine Temple,Hanson & EQUAL HOUSING Great Location. plus den. UF. MATTRESSES AND Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers. Handicapped accessible. SECLUDED SANIBEL HOME Olde Florida style home. TRUNDLE. NEVER USED. Antique guns, knives, swords, OPPORTUNITY Plenty of PARKING. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Gorgeous, STILL IN BOXES. COST militarla, collectors buying and LOGO Can 3008 Poinciana Circle Community pool and tennis $1,000. MUST SELL. $300 selling. 463-2840 3/20/99 —tiff— 39ieO.-6r MARSHA CLIFFORD, Realtor $1190/month. $1,900/mo. CASH. PMR Annual lease 941-274-5009 for information. 407-889-9377 Call 472-6747 for more info, a/io/98 —ttn>— 3»mt-2 REDUCED • LOTS & 941-472-1511 1/28/99 —tttt— 42264-2 on these fine properties. PARKER LAKES 941-472-2902 BY OWNER SECLUDED SANIBEL HOME ACREAGE 4/1/99 —«»»»— 41830-2 GULF BEACH Three bedrooms, two baths. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, PROPERTIES INC. Gated home with privacy 3008 Poinciana Circle Lie. Real Estate Broker NEAR SANIBEL and amenities. • OFFICE/ $1,250/month. Annual lease. 2/4/98 —M»l— 42412-2 HARBOUR PALMS Mint condition. RETAIL SPACE Many extras. 407-889-9377 FOR RENT 1/2a/89 —Hi*— 42264-2 UNIQUE PRIVATE WAY BELOW COST AT SUBDIVISION $139,900 FILLED LOT Call 466-1976 ISLAND MEDICAL & • VACATION • VACATION 110X135' 2/3/89 —»Ut- 42605-2 BUSINESS CENTER RENTALS RENTALS CLOSE TO RIVER 131 Egret St. - Canal $39,900 front, solar heated pool Prime Space for the & spa, Professional or Executive. Owner/Realtor 3/2 home, double- Covered Parking & Elevator. SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION 941-513-0993 Up to 4100 sf. LUXURY GULF COTTAGE ON THE BEACH 2/14/99 ~-ttWlt-~ 38B54-6 garage, dock & davits, 90'x120' 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath • Loft»Pool • Tennis • And More. Beautifully furnished. • lot - CALL MARIE WELLS 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available early occupancy, PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY ••• $219,900. Call owner (941) 472-4113 Discounts thru Owner p.v.c. strapped chaise (800) 237-6002 Call 10AM - 11PM «1-800-227-1783 463-7878 or 463-6312 3/11/t» -mi— 38123-2 lounge airs, peach & white 1/11/2000 —Him— 42741.68 i ea,, same style & (4)$115| WILL TRADE OFFICE SPACE in color ca er chairs (4) $50.00 Ft. Myers Beach, no 4a in. exchange for professional ^^IL^ptqfti^^ifi^^^^fm^J^ir 90fmm baytront tjfcipe.. owners & services; Accounting, coated 1< sin. tables (6) $35.00 guest quarters have Carpentry, Cleaning, ea. Will 1 Se offers. 590-6281 2/BD, 2/BA with a great Landscaping, Painting, Carpet 1/g5/a00a* L—tltt— 42892.56 view of the bay, + dock. Cleaning, Handyman, Near Catholic Church Bookkeeping, Legal, Etc. 1 •SANIBEL,. „-•>•• $435,000.00 call Jack 472-2700. Moore, Tropical Hut 6/8/99 —Htlttt— 41482-6 R e sterva.tions • MISCELLANEOUS Realty 463-4424 1/25/2000 —««««- 42897-66 •V VAVAVi^ DIRECT GULF Canal front, 131 Egret FRONT FreezerJ|5 CU. ft. $85.00, St. solar heated pool & PMR SEASONAL RENTALS kitchen 3jabinets $85.00, 2 spa, 3/2 home, double NEAR LIGHTHOUSE garage, dock & davits, PrlscillaMurphy / O UU~ f £i YYY ( Fabulous Viewsl , ^ davit b|kes $20.00 ea,, 2 J dinette s8i $65.00 & $85.00, 3 90 x 120 lot early ',IIM;. The Best Choice. of Properties awnlngsi§10.00, $15.00 & occupancy, $219,900 Upscale • Delightful 1 Available on ifhe Islands. * o $20.00.1• 990 20 ft. C.C. call owner 463-6312 or Freelanliw/150hp Yamaha 463-7878 Two bedrooms, Two baths 1 'V 1/25/2000 —ItH— 42911.86 , VJ. $9,400,0|•Call 765-4379 • APARTMENTS Very nicely furnished >\- 2/2/99 IK_ num— 42S93.se Pool and Tennis PRIME SANIBEL HOMESFTES BUYING A MOBILE PopcorrfRnachine, like-new HOME? Check on FOR RENT Please call >. -N $400,003Ball 565-8711 PERFECT LOT - WALKTO BEACH warranty coverage from S/2/99 3B—#*#*— 4J907-86 s - •• the manufacturer, 800-982-3471 Great location on the Near Sanibel 2 bedroom, 941-472-5550 East end of the Island retailer, transporter, and \ j- 1 bath, unfurnished, 2/18/98 -ttlt— 715-2 installer before you buy. •\- Very private • North/South exposure annual lease, excellent Large parcel -107' x 200' -..Priced to A public service message condition, no pets sell AT $135,000. from The Observer and $450/month. 472-3375 SOUTH SEAS the Federal Trade 12/10/99 — *»»»— 42308-86 Commission. CHANGE OF PACE PLANTATION UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. Excel- Beautiful vacation home, 3 lent central location. No traffic. 8/Z6/99 -,«|««— 42818-8 EARLY SPRING 1999 2 BEDROOM bedroom, 2 bath. Your own GULF FRONT You can build your dream home Double wide mobile home, private tennis court and on this homesite at a very afford- Florida room, carport, wash VACANCIES. LUXURY UNITS APPLICATION swimming pool. 100 yards to able price. 110'x 160'. house shop, furnished. Call Gulf of Mexico. A THREE BEDROOM AND Purchase today foronly $60,000. 463-6157 REQUIRED. 2/2/98 -HH- 42900-86 ANNUAL LEASE. (440) 338-8031 A TWO BEDROOM FOR FURTHER (440) 338-5281 PRIVATE POOL AND SPA Call Julie or Steve Potts INFORMATION, LUXURY FURNISHINGS Re/Max of the Islands Least Expensive Bay front PLEASE CONTACT RESORT AMENITIES 800-388-2311 home on FMB with the best l\,>. I duty weed eater 941.472.2311 COMMUNITY HOUSING AVAILABLE panoramic^ view' Seeing is AND w/saw, believing & the price is far PROPERTY live suit - large - RESOURCES, INC. AT BEST VIEW ON THE below appraisal! Serious 472-1189 OWNERS: ISLAND ^Henderson. Builder has oversized lots on inquiries only!!! $289,000 firm. V ^ nle Baby Tree. canal in exclusive gated What could your ;395-1772 Call 765-4907 subdivision. East end of 2/6/89 _—#**#— 42119-86 2/11/89 —«««#— 36164-2 property sell for in a/3/»aj —«*«»— 42586-2 Sanibel location with Beach CONTACT OWNER FOR This is not a fixer upper. 3 BR, 2 today's hot market? SPECIAL RATES Vv Club and private access. ATTErjpN LOTTERY players, Surrounded by beautiful BA, Michigan built home on • CONDOS We are the world s largest after ^^rs of research, existing homes. Call for more seawaHed canal-Like new FOR RENT realtor of luxury homes. For comprjHi science professor information 395-0909 condition inside & out. your free market analysis call me, Ph: can nlB|guarantee winning .1/29/89 —»»!>— 35329-2 $1999,000. 370 Washington Ct. Joe Almedia, Branch Manager, 463-1361 (219)272-0889 numbe^^mpinations for pick Provmcetown Gated Coldwell Banker, McFadden and 5, picMHotto. S.A.S.E. Box 1/30/99 —Hutu— 42876-86 Community, 2/BD, 1/BA, FAX: 1080, ffipmawr, PA 19010 Garage.Pool, Tennis Available Sprowls, 472-6669 or •CONDOS • COMMERCIAL Feb., March, April, $3500.00 Toll Free (800) 7" I-4752. (219)273-5973 2/3/88 —#«««— 7Q45.no FOR SALE PROPERTY total. Call 275-9584 I2/I7-BM-I2-I UI7 THE ATRIUM FACTfjfr' DIRECT POOL 2/2/99 — «W— 42889-86 > • ^ FOR RENT Gulf Front. HEATifti Heatpump, Solar, or 3 bedrooms, 3 bath's, Den. Gas. Hr brands. New/Used. FMB Condo, Windward Paint Two weeks minimum. Do it yfyfself or Installed. Free NEED A P.O. BOX #, JBR, 2BA, furnished corner Answering Service, Conference 14OACRE ISLANIfl Photos available. Phonsjj Quotes. (800)333- unit. Spectacular view, water Rent direct from owner WARjl (927 6) Rooms, Large Office, Small Next to Useppa. Submit your offer; to on both sides Tile floors & Office, Furnished, Unfurnished- and savel www.ssferdirect.com Lie. many upgrades. $138,900. Call We have it all Near Beaches purchase or trade your realty here or * > north (609) 985-0322 4CWC029795 463-7367 and Sanibel. 466-8682. (609) 492-7389 1/30/99 —IIHH— 42192-86 Z/2/89 —UHt— 42658-86 ..a/8/89 -1111- 41484-6 Trustee 619-328-1773 ISLAND REPORTER • JANUARY 28, 1999 • 33

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Sanibel & Captiva THE DUNES CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSE GOLF AND TENNIS CENTRAL RESERVATIONS, Inc. (formerly Sanibel Florida Vacation Rentals, Inc.) CLUB LOVELY ESTATE : PRIVATE BEACH FLORIDA STYLE HOME Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - WITH POOL with over 4,000 one to seven bedroom homes, condos, cottages ' Newly Furnished Home efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach. 3 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Three Bedrooms, Two Baths Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. Large Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks. Sleeps six *"*Let us do the searching for you.*** Phone owner for rates frlic Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-0457^ "the very best on Captiva" 724-225-4410 days 412-361-5751 eves Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates 2/18/90 _#»»»— 41579-2 ATRIUM & leave message. Video available Exclusive Gulf front condo POINTE SANTO residence. Two week minimum. SOUTH SEAS Available after April 12. Call PLANTATION DE SANIBEL owner at (630)) 887-7826. 2/12/88 _tt«>- CAPTIVA <£|JLF FRONT REALTY 2/12/88 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT VACATION RENTALS ESTATE HOME SLEEPS EIGHT. PENTHOUSE CONDO. PRIVATE REACH • ULTIMATE LUXURY sas.a&a 6iw Large screened porch. rax JW.+7Z.#$+ Spa, grill, and 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Lush setting and custom, elegant decor. 3-4 Bedrooms & 3 www.captivaislanarcaltq.com M5I+Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, ri/ covered parking. screened lanai with sanibel holiday baths, Very spacious, Sleeps 8. Heated lap-pool & exercise Privacy with great view. spiral staircase to room, master hedrm and large screened lanai overlook Gulf. Washer/dryer. private rooftop sundeck. Cable TVs, & Sound System. Bikes & kayak. Perfect for Includes all amenities. Gorgeous sunrise SUNSET CAPTIVA adults with or without children. All amenities, maid service FOR RENT BY OWNER AVAILABLE: and sunsets. MAY7-141999 available on request. Brochure available. Our beautiful home Beautifully decorated By Owner and fully equipped. in this very private $4,400 per week High Season. $2,500 per week after Easter beachfront to bay community 203-333-4321 Call owner. —tttt— 4im«-2 Substantial savings. Call owner (941) 395-0162-Office (941) 395-2985-Home Fully furnished VACATION RENTALS Two bedrooms/2 1/2 baths Sanibel & Captiva with screened porch SANIBEL ISLAND: Gulf view (610)664-2371 upper sun deck condo available. Two 4/1/»» — MM— 710-8 Ft. Myers LOGGERHEAD CAY Totally refurbished heated pool bedrooms, two baths w/all private boat slip amenities. Contact owner for Cottages, Condos two bedroom, two bath condo. • ••••• Pool • Tennis • Cable • VCR two tennis courts best rates. (770)761-1999 Homes and Estates »H1»i -Hit— 422H-12 CAPTIVA Gulf/Pool View. three TV's, cable, VCR, stereo SOUTH SEAS and more 800-572-6423 BEACH HOUSE Discounted Weeks Available PLANTATION through owner: Call (910)457-9251 941-472-6565 2/11/«» —•«»#— 41288-2 1-3 bedroom Bay Villas Lovely, Private TAKING RESERVATIONS 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom beautifully furnished. LOGGERHEAD CAY 1630 Periwinkle Way NOW THRU 1999 w/loft Beach Villas Heated pool- SEASON SANDDOLLAR BEACHFRONT Suite A 2nd Floor Unit. Seasonal rates, Tropicaf vegetation 847-234-6808 BEST VIEW ON Amenities optional Spectacular gulf views 2/11/B8 —MM— 37««»-2 Two Bedroom, Two Bath. Also, Sanibel Harbor http://www. All amenities SANIBEL Sunrise and Sunset Views. 1-800-878-7495 sanibelholiday.com GULF VIEW CONDO BEACH FRONT CONDO $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) 2/18/aa —MM— imi-i i/a»/»» —MM— 21207-2 941-472-1764 2 bedrooms, two baths Luxurious. $875/Week Off Season Sleeps six Newly furnished. (May-Sept.) • ••••• in A+ Condition. Rent direct thru owner. Call For Seasonal Rates. 2/18/88 —«»«<— 25581-2 Designer Decorated. Discount for 5% Discount CflPTIVft LUXURY SUNSET CAPTIVA Call Owner long term rental. 3 Weeks or More. Elegant 3BR/2BA Home 847-364-0795. Call 941-395-2177 732-223-6748 GULF FRONT HOUSE in 2/11/OH —tttt— 31054-2 1/28/«» -lilt- 42332-2 2/11/aa —M It— 42351-2 Private Beach At Your Doorstep Private beachfront community. Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to Fully furnished. • •*••• yourself. Exclusive. Tastefully decorated. 3/4 bedrooms or den. 2CATV's, VCP, Sleeps 8. 3 1/2 baths. Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated CD/Stereo, W/D. Glenn Cariretta & for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion. All amenities. Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. Find Your Place Brochure available. Call owner The Glenn Carretta Team's $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th 615-371-9029 With $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th 2M/»» —»««»— 27737-2 Condos For Sale (DAYS) 201 -569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 GULF FRONT 2/2 west corner unit at Sandalfoot $431,000. BEACH FRONT EXCELLENT RENTALS found at this corner unit at Sanibel CONDO Arms West, Updated, 2/2. unit $299,000. Ask for a cash flow, LOGGERHEAD CAY TV 1 bedrooms plus two baths BEAUTIFUL POOL HAVE IT ALL, Canal and Beach! 2/2 east end corner unit. On- Washer/dryer. site management $239,500, HOME Fully Furnished Large kitchen. SEASHELLS OT SANIBEL, Coming on market this week EAST ROCKS Two bedroom, two bath Pool - tennis - bicycles. $202,500, Condo. Now booking (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) OFF-ISLAND TOWNHOUSE with style. Approx. 10 min to OVERLOOKING Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR weekly and monthly. SANIBEL 7 CAPTIVA / Sanibel $69,000. TROPICAL STEPS TO BEACH Owner FT. MYERS BEACH / LAKE 330-864-3094 FT. MYERS Homes For Sale TASTEFULLY DECORATED RENTING —««M— aaaao-a 3 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS FEBRUARY (specials) Seasonal & Annual BAYFRONT ESTATE: Immaculate & stately 4-story bay front ALL AMENITIES MARCH LANDS END Rentals home w/deep water dockage. Beautifully furnished WALK TO BEACH AND VILLAGE CONDO w/extraordinary water views. 4-story elevator, cathedral AVAILABLE: APRIL (inc. EASTER) At South Seas Plantation 800-237-7526 ceilings, wrap around porches, and many extras $1,595,000 1999 & 2000 SEASON AND BEYOND. 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath or furnished. INCLUDING APRIL'99 Luxury Unit 941-472-1613 DEEP WATER CANAL FRONT: Sailboats belong herel One of DUE TO CANCELLATION BY OWNER Fantastic Ocean Views the Island's most beautiful properties, Olde Florida Style home 708-481-8188 1-516-628-1801 Weekly or Monthly Rentals VIP Realty Group/ w/huge outdoor entertainment area. Long canal views. 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Bay front community. arrrner$2,3CD/fljeek«V\/irter$217a3 -$3,4OO/w*3ek "GLENN'S GUIDE FOR BUYING & SELLING SANIBEL & Screened Lanais. Pool - tennis - Boat docks - 941-472-9601 3 TV/VCR. gas grills, and much more. CAPTIVA REAL ESTATE": An essential 52 page guide with Pool - Tennis - BBQ Grill. CALL OWNER. comprehensive informatlonon Tax deferred exchanges, Q & A's, Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, 517-321 -6324. cash flow, and much more! —tttt— 4O24»-2 And Morel "GLENN'S REAL ESTATE NEWS": A monthly newsletter with BOARDWALK TO Call owner at up-to-date information on Sanibel & Captlva's fast pace Real BEACH 314-872-9990 CHATEAU SUR MER Estate Market. 3BR/2BA home THE VACATION 1/2S/»« —tut- 33104-2 Three bedroom, two bath VERY PRIVATE. HOME Totally secluded home. Lots For Sale Fireplace, paddle fans, YOU'VE ALWAYS Best Beach on Island. WATERFRONT: Private gated subdivision, pool & tennis. One screened lanais, BBQ, POINTE SANTO $4,000/ MONTH lot to beach. $259,000. Most beautiful heated pool, tennis, bikes. WANTED OF MARCH WEST, GULF DRIVE: 1 acre. $197,000, Gulf front complex All amenities. Most private beach. 970-927-4887 GREAT RATESII! Dock on Bayou. on Sanibel. 2/4/»» —till— 42283-2 Call owner Heated pool, Pool, tennis, 314-842-2147 Wide porches, activities director. NEAR BEACH HOME 2/11/(9 —mil— ;S3oa-2 Open sunning decks. 2BR/2BA luxury condo. on GLENN CARRETTA OCEAN'S REACH Chateau Sur Mer area. Spectacular view, Palm Lake Drive Gulf front Idyllic luxury and comfort. tranquil setting. (Off West Gulf Drive). Broker-Salesperson One Bedroom Condos Easy care no effort Winter $2000/wk Two Bedroom One Bath w/John Naumann & Associates Each accommodates four Vacation home. Spring $1100 Deluxe Furnishings, Non-Smoking Three bedrooms, three baths. Summer & Fall $925 BBQ. 1-800-784-2616 or Fantastic View Monthly rentals. 248-363-9257 (941) 395-3100 Beach, pool, tennis, bikes Call for rates. [email protected] Patio Overlooks Lake Owner: (941) 472-8248 www.malestic.net/vacatlon/ With SPA. [email protected] 941-395-1972 (505) 982-9242 1001-1.htm 472-1923 www.jn-a.com/gc /4/99 —MM— 25483-2 —MM— 2«584-2 a/4/aa — «M«— 33400-2 I/1I/S9 —»««<- 42350-2 34 • JANUARY 28, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER •INTERUAL • AUTOMOBILES • GARAGE WANTED OWNERSHIP WE DO ESTATE PART TIME CAPTIVA ISLAND CASA YBEL SALES Island Resident CUSTOM WE DO MOVING HOME SUNDIAL WEEK NINE for ON ROOSEVELT CHANNEL, Vacation for less than AUTO BROKERS SALES Counter help. WITH BOAT SLIP $800 each year BILL ,-REE ESTIMATES Morning until early afternoon 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS Newly Redecorated Two bedrooms, two baths LICENSED & BONDED BULLFEATHERS POOL Deluxe Condo Deluxe beach front <1 INSURED Sanibel VERY PRIVATE AND 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with den $20,000 LOOKING FOR A SHOP HOURS 395-1133 SECLUDED Sleeps stx 395-9060 10AM io 5PM DAILY 1/2B/99 ~##tf#— 42500 2 2/4/99 —>«««— 42S0j._-j_ GOOD USED VEHICLE? AVAILABLE: Superb Gulfview CAR, VAN, TRUCK, SUV CALL CONNIE'S SPRING BREAK AND Luxury Resort with WE ARE THE ULTIMATE RETAIL SALES EASTER. All amenities COLLECTIBLES IN FINDING AND BUYING Full time/part time (941) 395-1646 Pools * Tennis * Sailing 466-6399 FOR YOU Insurance, benefits, tolls * Children's Programs ii»iiiiP 2/14/99 —HUM— 394B66 AT DEALER'S COST $7 OO/hr plus. CALL OWNER FOR REAL ESTATE F M B multi family yard sale 2/25/99 —[,'»D»— 42380 2 FOR MORE INFO CALL FUNI FUNI FUNI Clothing, all sizes, furniture, DISCOUNTED RATES (651) 395-1047 Ask for Manlyn many exciting items Sat Jan 484-9148 FOR MORE DETAILS. 472-4717 BUYING OR SELLING 1/28/99 —####— 42497-2 30th 8am - 2 30pm 101 Gulf 1/28/99 — *»»»— 42516-3 • • • • • 5127199 —imil— 6381-6 PROPERTY? Seeing is Dr, F M B (raindate Sun Jan SOUTH SEAS Ft Myers Beach, Harbour believing. Don't buy 31st 8am-2 30pm) 1983 MARK VI Last of the big PLANTATION Pointe, direct bayfront condo property based on OFFICE CLERK four door Marks Island PLANTATION HOUSE newly remodeled, 2 bedroom, 2 pictures or FULL OR PART TIME serviced. Great looks and Interval torrent. bath, available for monthly representations. A public LAW OFFICE ON SANIBEL ride Many new parts Cold Week? (Feb. 12-19) seasonal rentals (941)463- service message from 472-1000 air Must be seen $2,400. WANTED $2,000 9277 Call now before it's too The Observer and the ASK FOR PATTY 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Federal Trade 472-9150 2/10/99 -Wl- 42562-2 latelll 2/3/90 —««»*— 42568-2 Sleeps 4 to 6, 7/13/99 ~I»SH — 42669-B6 Commission. SANCTUARY GOLF Cathedral ceilings. 8/26/99 — tllltt— 42014 S MATURE PERSON Beautiful. CLUB TO On Gulf. ON SANIBEL ISLAND RENTAL PENTHOUSE on HOST/HOSTESS Evenings: • DOCKAGE & is now hmng full time 914-723-5653 the gulf. Two bedroom, Golf Course GRAMMA DOTS two bath. 1200 sq. ft. maintenance positions. 12 30 p.m to 2:30 p.m • • • • • Private deck. Available Competitive pay and benefits and/or 14199 —»»»»— 42393-2 Feb. Mar. and April. Contact 5:30 p m. to 7:30 p m. $4,000. month. BOAT SLIPS Tom SANIBEL MARINA 454-5584. AVAILABLE 472-8612 634 N. Yachtsman Drive 2/20/89 -IIW- 38960 S 2/10/99 —«»»«— 36365-2 Sanibel DEEP WATER CANAL 1/28/99 —»»«»— 42578-2 Fort Myers Gulf front- Two ISLAND INN: Historic Inn seeks NEAR SIESTA ISLES bedroom at Carlos Point seasonal & year round MATURE PERSON *$475/week until Dec 13 personnel. Dining room. Near Boardwalk Caper TO HOST/HOSTESS GRAMMA *Dec 13 until April 30- LTY Waitstaff & busers postions AM $925/week *May 1- ENJOY GULF DOTS 12.30 p.m. to & PM shifts Kitchen position. 2 30 p m. and $900/month Call Kathy, Within 5 MINUTES Front Office reservations 219-833-4887 ISLANDER On Idle Speed 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m FT/PT, 7.30 to 3:30 & 3.30 to SANIBEL MARINA 3/27/99 —tttt — 40067.6 NO LIVE-ONS 11PM Apply in person 3111 REALTY 1-423-357-7312 634 N Yachtsman Drive Sanibel CASA Y8EL Furnished 1 bedroom apt on W Gulf Dr. 472-1561. 1/28/99 —«»»*—• 42573-2 4/10/09 —»IIHI— 40813 6 Two bediooms, 1wo baths. canal on Ft Myers Beach LOGO HERE 2/11/99 —«*«»— 41575 2 Sleeps six Block from beach 162 Tropical AVAILABLE, Shore Way Available 2-6 SANIBEL ISLAND HELP WANTED FEB 26 to MARCH 5 months some utilities NORTH CAPTiVA RESORT CONDO CLEANING $2,000 Call 520-646-6382 ISLAND MAINTENANCE FORT MYERS BEACH & (Resort pnco: $2,800) TECHNICIAN also CARIBE SANIBEL BONITA SPRINGS ORDERING PRODUCTS for One bedroom. Sleeps six. WEST WIND INN BY PHONE, Mail, or the MUST HAVE APRIL 11-16 $1,050 p||p|§p SALES AND 1 Full time: 395-9060 'Net ? Before ordering, TRANSPORTATION RENTALS consider the company's 8:30 - 4:30 OWNERSHIP for 5 days per week. reputation or your past FULL OR PART-TIME experience. A public Benefits include: QMLF FRONT paid vacation, 463-8829 765-1603 "&ALE1" service message frorri 3/20/99 — tHIHt— 39736-6 health insurance, PLANTATION FIVE STAR COTTAGE The Observer and the DRIVER SWIFT BEACH COTTAGE CASA YBEL Federal Trade paid tolls. 2 BR/2 BA Some experience TRANSPORTATION Now Hiring • • » BEACH AND RACQUET CLUB Commission. PERFECT FOR necessary. Tractor Trailer Drivers' CDL Gulf Front Weeks 5 and 6 8/26/99 —#W — 42017-6 A general knowledge of Training Available! Excellent Two Bedroom / Two Bath Two bedrooms, two baths PERSONAL ANNUAL FLEA MARKET plumbing, electrical, Pay & Full Benefits, Rider January: $1,400/week Pools, tennis, ENJOYMENT BAYSIDE ESTATES pools, Programs, Consistent Miles, Off Season $975/ week activity programs, AND/OR RENTAL CLUBHOUSE 17601 SAN small equipment, Job Stability (800)644-2257 Season: $1950/week restaurant. CARLOS BLVD. FT. sprinkler systems, (eoe/m/f) 610-687-6194 INCOME 1/30/99 —IHtH— 42U2-86 1128/99 -till— 41375-2 MYERS BEACH painting, carpentry and 1-313-886-7872 $518,500 appliances 9/2/99 -till- 725-6 SATURDAY FEB. 6,1999 8AM-3PM would be helpful. CARIBE BEACH 2/9/99 —HH»»— 42912-86 Good English necessary SAN1BEL ARMS RESORT GULF VIEW HOME due to ••llio Osh Kosh B'Gosh - BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED. TWO WEEKS interaction with the 3 BR/2.5 BA Career Opportunities TWO BEDROOM DURING SEASON D •LECALS guests. APARTMENT. (MAY THRU DECEMBER) AWESOME VIEWS Looking for an honest Full Time Management ENCLOSED PORCH. POOL RENTAL READY and clean cut individual Part Time Sales HEATED POOL PLUS AMENITIES $345,000 to join the WWI team. Associate Flexible PRIVATE BEACH. 941-774-2517 Call Larry Houser at Hours, WEEK OF FEB. 27,1999. 2/24/M —Utt— 42567-2 I I I I I I I 472-1541, Evenings & Weekends $1,150, extension 253. Competitive Pay (727) 796-0765 TORTUGA BEACH 2/4/99 — «itl— 41736-2 Excellent Benefits. 1J2»/9». —tm— 42587-2 CAYO COSTA LET US Please Call 466-3307 CLUB GETAWAY RUN YOUR SANCTUARY GOLF 2/2/99 UNIT 112 aialain 2 BR/1 BA CLUB — «»** — 4284B-B6 Prime time. LEGAL NOTICES SOUTH SEAS Is now hiring: Handyman needed for Prime location. "AWAY FROM IT PLANTATION & WAITSTAFF Beach Newspaper office'. WEEKS 11 and 12. Sleeps four. ALL" (full apart time). Part-time job, work as Occupancy 1999. REGISTER YOUR All amenities. $115,000 Great Payl needed. Flexible Must be sold together. AVAILABLE; FICTITIOUS NAME Tolls Paidl schedule available. MARCH 27-APRIL 10 612-933-1323 Contact Morgan Newcomb 1/21/88 -«»*»— 42341-2 Call Mary or Andrew (includes Easter) 472-6445 for details @ 765-0400. By owner TORTUGA BEACH (941)472-3000 ATTENTION 2/10/99 —>>«»— 42162-2 2/16/99 —»»««— 42884-86 941-481-4694 FAX: ATTORNEYS! 2/4/99 —««#»— 42591-2 CLUB PART TIME RETAIL We will print your Beach Newspaper Group WEEKS 48 - 49 - 50 (941)472-9635 LEGAL NOTICES EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Two bedrooms, two baths 2/19/99 —tlH— 5313-2 is looking for part-time for ONLY $5.50 per inch! $7.00 PER HOUR. Canal home.. 3/4 bedroom GULF FRONT DOCKSIDE SANIBEu delivery carriers for our home, furnished, dock, ground $24,000 for all three weeks. 472-9098 local publications. For level home.-.aAvaflable on Feb 941-768-2722 2/24/99 —Itts— " 42401-2 consideration and • AUTOMOBILES BUSINESS OWNERS! 10th for season...or 2/4/99 _»<«»_ 4236B-2 FOR SALE complete details, longer.-.not annual. Call ONLY $38 Contact Roger Mikesell owner...472-6726 or 472- CASA YBEL RESORT will print your SALES POSITION at 765-0400. 3121 Ask for Fred or Lynne SANIBEL INTENT TO We are looking for an 2/16/99 — t I— 42885-86 WEEKS 51 and 52. LEASING A CAR? Don't REGISTER Spring. be fooled by the promise energetic, organized, Close to Pool and Activities. FICTITIOUS NAME. selfstarte1- Gulf Front. of a low monthly GET PAID $1 <5-$30 per hour payment. Check out up- for advertising spao sales * V Sleeps Six. Printed in all three of on Sanibel and Captiva processing insurance claims 1/28/89 — M>«— front costs and close-out Perfect for families and our weekly publications: with the leading newspapers for local doctors office children. charges to get the real Complete training provided deal. A public service on the islands. CAPTIVA HOUSE 412-963-9270 Computer and modem required message from," The Fort Myers Beach Observer Media sales experience IN VILLAGE 1/28/99 —tttt— 42430-2 Call (800)259-6661 ext 204 Observer and the Federal a plus but not necessary. Near Beach. Sanibel Island Reporter 1/30/99 —*»«« — 42144-afi Trade Commission. Full time, Three bedrooms, two baths. TORTUGA BEACH & Captiva Current HONEST INCOME $300 TO Pool. a/26/99' ^mmt— aiats-e salary plus commission, CLUB full benefits, $1000 WEEKLY/Potential ^SEASONAL WEEKS WEEKS 48-49-50 * Chevy Lumina van, 1990 V-6, For more details EOE process FHA mortgage STILL AVAILABLE. .Two bedrooms, two baths. candy apple red/gray interior, Contact STAN KUCABA, refunds. No experience, own Call owner direct GULF FRONT clean, loaded .seats 7, hours, Part-time, Full-time for lower rates, excellent condition Must sell II SALES MANAGER, $24,000 for all three weeks. please call Shannon ISLAND REPORTER Start now! (305)460-3259 or 734-547-9585 941-768-2722 $4500.00 O B-O. 765-7881 (941)765-0400 (941) 472-1587 (800)645-7802 Dept 92 i/11/30 — Hl*~ 4Z566-2 2/4/99 —Itti— 42495-2 1/30/99 —Ullll It— 42898-86 3/3/99 it— 29156-6 2/10/99 -«»»»- 42447-2 1/30/99 —llHllt— 4214E.BK Ct'.Tft.V o ISLAND REPORTER • JANUARY 28, 1999 Q 35 • FINANCIAL • SERVICES • PERSONALS WANTED OPPORTUNITIES SERVICES -1

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