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SANIBEL & CAPTIVA, PLORIDA Voters want drawbridge Hillebrandt wins city council race • By the numbers/page 4 council election • Poll positions/page 5 to replace George By Gwenda Hiett-Clements Madison who News Editor and resigned. ' l§||ilNBlL» Pattie Pace Hillebiandt ililllHHRi Staff Writer was to be on the Pattie Pace job quickly. He Sanibel voters ovciwhelmingly was sworn in at ABOVE: Bob Laswell, standing, supported keeping the Sanibel 9 a.m. chats with Bill Phillips, treasurer Causeway with a drawbridge in Wednesday just of BIG Arts, who provided advice Tuesday's referendum and also prior to his first Hillebrandt and guidance and hosted a meet- chose Bill Hillebrandt hands down council session, and-greet coffee for the candi- as their next city councilmcmbcr. a special meeting to discuss the date. Forty-one peiccnt ot lslanUcis causeway referendum results. voted in the special election and ot Throughout Tuesday evening, AT LEFT: Tina and Bill those, 01 peicent voted in lavoi oi mote than 100 oi lUUehumdtVsuyi- Hillebrandt react as Bob Wigley, keeping the causeway with a diaw- poitcis slopped by his home on his co-campaign manager, jumps bridge. The tally was l,fc>88 in lavor Woodnng Point to olfer then best for joy after announcing the compared «to. 163 or 9 percent wishes and ultimate congratulations results of Tuesday's election. against. • to the winning candidate. Hillebrandt captured 76 percent Seventy-six percent voted for Campaign manager Ginny of the votes in the city council Hillebrandt, who garnered 1,403 Fleming, who carried a portable race. He will fill the council seat votes, while 438 people or 24 per- Gwenda Hiett-Clements vacated by George Madison. cent voted for Bob Laswell in the I> See Voters, page 4 City settles Stewart FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE By Pattie Pace anyone to get a claims bill through the Legislature. Staff Writer Sometimes it's better to compromise rather than continue. Anyone who ever gets caught up in the Jeremy Stewart, the 20-year-old man who was hit process is at a disadvantage because they've taken by a Sanibel police car while riding his motorcycle what should be a legal process and made it politi- in 1995, settled his lawsuit against the city last cal," Hart said. "We had 10 minutes to convince week. what was, for the most part, a conservative For $750,000 over and above the $100,000 Legislature why they should validate a jury who already paid by the city's insurance carrier, Florida heard three days of testimony." Mutual Insurance Trust, Stewart's attorney Kim Hart was referring to a Lee County jury award of Hart agreed to settle the case once and for all. $1.6 million in damages, which included past and According to Florida law, government entities future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, can be held responsible for up to $100,000 per and past and future pain and suffering. Stewart's left claimant or $200,000 per accident, regardless of a hand was severely damaged in the accident, leaving what a jury might award. To receive an additional him with limited claw-like movement, and he lost settlement, the claimant must lobby the state his spleen. Legislature to pass a claims bill that would override That award was reduced to $1 million by a 5-3 the statutory cap. vote in a state Senate committee, according to City "I think the political process makes it difficult for t> See Lawsuit, page 2 Rauschenberg documentary to air • Arts/pages 16-19 color, textures and mediums Rauschenberg hopes to redirect the way people look at art. He innovated By Jill Goodman techniques for recreating images on Plexiglas, paper Staff Writer and other unusual surfaces. Born in the oil town of Port Arthur, Texas, In a public television docu- Rauschenberg discovered the joy of art in his late mentary scheduled for broad- teens after visiting a museum for the first time. cast April 7, the American Following a stint in the Navy, he entered art school Masters Thirteen/WNET series in Kansas City, Mo. But it was at Black Mountain will take an in-depth look at College in North Carolina that his insatiable quest to Captiva artist Robert innovate was developed. It was here that the artists pushed fox a new expression in art. Ranschenherg. Acclaimed as one of the In the film, Rauschenberg openly discusses his tentative steps ttiat took him beyond the mundane. Michael Pistella greatest living artists in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workers light fires at the world, Rauschenberg experi- Eauschenberg His manner is quiet, gentle and he seems reluctant to ments with looking at everyday talk about himself. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge during the things in an unusual way. With extravagant use ot first prescribed burn in five years. For details and more t> See Rauschenbejrg, page 2 photos of the successful effort, please turn to page 22. 2 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

Rauschenberg From page 1 He tells of the times during the 1950s when he, along with the likes of dancer Merce Cunningham, and artists James Rosenquist and Jasper Johns lived in $30-a-month loft in lower Manhattan, "I couldn't afford to do anything," Rauschenberg said. "If I went someplace, I would have to walk. I had a budget of 25 cents a day." He bought day-old bread and some peanut butter. Remembering those olden days, the fabulously successful artist softly chuckled, "I did quite well." It is this unassuming manner that lends charm to this film of the man compared to Picasso; the man who led the break- away from abstract impressionism; the man who, with boundless energy, is the inventive artistic genius of our time. From using toothpaste and fingernail polish and house paint on automobile tires rolled over paper, to stunning the critics with his stuffed goat girded by a tire, he reflects life as it is. Rauschenberg continues to strive for the unusual and familial- — things that make a viewer stop and react. Opening commentary in the film states that Rauschenberg pushed back the boundaries of art, that he brought technology to fine art and that he works in the gap between art and life. At 73, Rauschenberg continues to work in his studio on Captiva often with several of his assistants. According to Rauschenberg's son, Christopher, a pho- tographer, "His job is to make it so that something beautiful and thrilling and exciting will happen. And if he does that by himself, that's fine. If he does it with other people, that's just as fine." ABOVE: Captiva resident Robert "Robert Rauschenberg: Inventive Genius" is narrated by Rauschenberg is a living artistic legend. His Dennis Hopper, and was produced by American Masters, life and work are featured in an upcoming known for its biographical programs. Over the past two PBS documentary to air locally April 7. decades, American Masters has produced more than 88 doc- umentary biographies on artistic greats. AT RIGHT: Rauschenberg looks at ordinary The American Masters filmmakers state that things in an unusual way and tries to get Rauschenberg is the pivotal creative force in the movement viewers of his artwork to do the same. that redefined modern art. The program will air locally on WGCU-TV at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. Photos I Special to the Reporter

From page 1 tie l.ich Blvd.. »lonj FerlulnU* V»; Lawsuit 0 e m s (,„ Ybal RJ.t alung tin wntern ilili i Bmshvliu Gatf Cour.i to Chi bueh biti CliBBhoU Cundo (not Include) *nd Sinrin Attorney Bob Pritt. The reduction followed "This was a pretty interesting claims Free, curbside pepper the introduction of videos taken during an bill," Pritt said. "There was a lot of lobbying $80,000 undercover investigation of on both sides.... With a new governor, it's a pickup scheduled Stewart. whole new ball game. The city of Sanibel has contracted with The tapes showed him surfing, fishing Browning-Ferris Industries to conduct a and white-water rafting in Costa Rica, "This is probably the first hotly contest- ourbside Brazilian pepper pickup day which indicated that Stewart's injuries were ed claims bill with lots of risks going both Friday, April 9. The service will be provid- exaggerated and the jury award not based on ways. That makes for a settlement atmos- ed free to all properties in Zone 2 (see map)' all the facts, according to Pritt. phere." only, and all pepper debris must be placed curbside Thursday, April 8. Debris need not be bundled. However, only Brazilian pepper will be picked up and all piles must be placed in clear areas,. Corrections neither under power lines nor hanging veg- • Ike and Mike, they look alike etation. Piles containing trash or vegetative In the March 25 edition of the Island debris other than Brazilian pepper will not Reporter,, Sanibel Brew Pub General be picked up. Manager Bobby McCurry was incorrectly If needed, ,an extra piekup -day "Will be Special to the Reporter identified as his twin brother in a cutline Saturday, April 10, but pepper placed curb- This map shows Sanibel's Zone under a photograph. Richard McCurry, a side after April 8 will not be picked up. 2, which will have a free, curb- long-time employee of what is now Taking Brazilian pepper off Sanibel and side Brazilian pepper pickup NationsBank, is also a manager at the pub. keeping it off is an ongoing city goal and next Friday, April 9. city staff encourages everyone to do their • • This is the weekend to spring part, Important forward The city's Brazilian Pepper Eradication OK, so in anticipation of that extra hour Bobby McCurry R. McCurry Program, designed to remove pepper from of sunlight at the end of the day, we got the entire island by the year 2010, has been phone numbers ahead of ourselves in the March 25 edition when we told you to set your clocks ahead foci ised in Zone 2 recently. Residents there ~ Any emergency — 911 last Saturday night. It's actually this should have received a letter from the city Sanibel police — 472-3111 Saturday that you should set your clock encouraging removal of pepper before' an Sanibel fire — 472-5525 Daylight forward one hour before going to sleep. ordinance is passed making it mandatory. Sanibel City Hall — 472-4135 Savings Time Hope you weren't an hour late to a Sunday That law is expected to go on the books CROW — 472-3644 begins at 2 morning appointment. later, this year. SCCF — 472-2329 a.m. this The Reporter regrets the errors. For more information about Brazilian Sanibel School — 472-1617 Sunday. pepper removal, call Dan Ceilley at 472- IWA —472-1502 3373. We want to correct our mistakes as soon as possible. If you see an error, call 472- South Ft Myers Condo's 1587. From $64,500 to 96,000 Furnished. We're your 3/2 detached Weather 2/2 first floor, home w/garage near beaches, source for Rain is a Condo, High Low pets allowed, March 24 80 64 great location, news! 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Way • SaniU, FL 33957 Captiva Island ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1, 1999 • 3 IWA deep-injection well permit under review By Pattie Pace deep-injection well project. The city has an agreement with According to Ahmadi, the initial financial review indi- Staff Writer IWA to inject excess effluent water into the well on an emer- cates the project can be permitted based on 1997 figures, gency basis, when the ponds threaten to overflow after a and a review of 1998 figures is under way. Water levels at the Dunes' lake have heavy rain. The variance is required because of a rule that prohibits been rising since the city received per- The local DEP office has completed its review of IWA's digging a deep well or any other well within 500 feet of a mission from the Florida Department of permit application, but two portions of the document remain portable water supply well. The IWA deep-well site would Environmental Protection to divert under review in Tallahassee, according to Abdul Ahmadi, be constructed approximately 450 feet from such a water water from nearby treated wastewater water facilities administrator. supply, according to Ahmadi, who noted the variance is iso- percolation ponds. The Tallahassee DEP is completing a financial responsi- lated from the permit request and is expected to be complete According to Acting City Manager bility analysis and the Office of General Counsel is examin- by mid April. Bob Pritt, Sanibel received a temporary ing a variance request. If the Tallahassee office finds the financial responsibility OK to keep the ponds from overflowing "In case the site is found to be unsuitable during con- data adequate, the local DEP will issue a draft permit and and reduce the level in preparation for struction, there must be adequate resources to plug, the well the IWA will advertise a public meeting to take place with- the rainy season^ He said he lives near ' and eliminate the threat to any source," Ahmadi said. in 60 days of the ad. DEP experts will be on hand to answer the lake and has seen an abundance of questions and, if objections are raised, the legal team will water birds in the area since the level Bob Pritt Or if the well should fail during the next five to 10 years, determine whether they're based on sound environmental was raised. "which hasn't occurred in the entire state of Florida to the data and if they warrant an additional public hearing. If not, Because the DEP order is temporary, Pritt said it's essen- best of my knowledge," someone must have the resources to the local DEP office would issue a final permit, with or tial to move forward with the Island Water Association's correct the problem and plug the well, he added. without modifications.

Chamber sets date for annual meeting WHATr Sanibel/Qaptiya Islands Chamber of By Pattie Pace DeGennaro said an advertising Comrtierce annual rheeting to reveal Walter Klie Staff Writer expert should be named to help the Lifetime Achievement and Citizen of the Year . committee and Billheimer noted mem- award, winners ; The Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce will bers would benefit from creative and hold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at analytic input. WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 the Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort on Sanibel, followed by David Schuldenfrei volunteered to a cocktail reception. head the Internet committee and won WHERE: Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort The winners of the Walter Klie Lifetime Achievement the board's unanimous approval. He Award and the Citizen of the Year Award will be announced owns Gopher Enterprises, the islands' FOR INFORMATION: Call 472-1080 at the meeting. Klie was the chamber's first executive direc- first central reservations system found- tor approximately 20 years ago. ed in 1994 that is a "100 percent, Retiring board members will be honored as well. Victor Internet-driven company." DeGennaro Mayeron retired last month and Paul McCarthy decided not Schuldenfrei's charge is to update peting with island publications that self to seek reelection. In addition, five current board members and redesign the chamber's existing website, along with advertising, she said. are running to retain their seats. Election results will be forming the committee. Any members interested in serving The board directed Trowbridge to available April 12. can reach him at 472-5021. prepare a detailed presentation, includ- The annual meeting will replace the April board meeting In addition, his committee will eventually offer referrals ing costs and how production will be and will also serve as that month's chamber after hours. to web designers for any member wishing to create a web- handled, for the next meeting. site, which can then be linked to the chamber's site, a ser- vice some members already enjoy. Two named to head new committees Board secretary Revonda Cross suggested collecting the Monthly lunch in wings Lifelong resident and chamber e-mail address of people who make telephone inquiries at Trowbridge suggested the chamber board vice president Sam Bailey of the chamber. Members would then have a choice of pur- hold a monthly luncheon meeting fea- Bailey's General Store was unanimous- chasing a mailing or e-mail address list. turing a business speaker, similar to Trowbridge ly named chairman of the new Retail Board member Carlene Brennen agreed, noting that 80 meetings held by the Greater Fort Committee. Bailey, who has said he percent of her bookings at the Tarpon Tale Inn come elec- Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Board members believes in knowing the names and tronically. gave him the go ahead to organize the first event, which he faces of Ms customers and in making a Thirteen of the remaining 15 board members attended said is likely to be in May. special effort to fill their needs, will Tuesday's board meeting, with Jerry Stern and Dick work with interim board president Meunch absent. Mike Billheimer to decide how many Y2K computer update members the committee should have, as The chamber will spend $10,367 to update computer well as the direction it should take. Newsletter format discussed software and hardware to be Y2K compliant, according to Sam Bailey Trowbridge- Outgoing Executive Director David Besse is The newly formed committee gener- The board tossed around ideas for jazzing up the cham- ber's monthly newsletter, including farming out the project spearheading the project, which is expected to be complet- ated a number of ideas Tuesday, which was the first cham- ed in April. ber meeting open to the public. to local newspapers on a yearly contract to produce and sell ads. But members seemed more receptive to an idea raised Executive Director Keith Trowbridge suggested selecting by Brennen, to have one island business sponsor the Marketing committee report three to 10 committee members,"but Rob DeGennaro said newsletter on a rotating basis, the same way businesses the retail committee should have as many members as pos- sponsor the monthly chamber after hours. The sponsor The marketing committee has placed ads for the off-sea- sible to help generate new ideas. would pay for expenses in exchange for a listing in the son using grant money received from the Lee County Billheimer suggested that both successful merchants as newsletter and that would prevent the chamber from com- Visitors & Convention Bureau, according to Trowbridge. well as those who are struggling should be enlisted. Top city post attracts nearly 100 applicants With a May 1 deadline pending, City Managers Association, who will be Snmbcl\ search for anew city manager lus .tiked lo siihmit :i short list for the lounirilN gameied llft applications fiom as near as review. Range Ridcis areietired cit> mari- hut Mycis Jiid l'tinla Grudj, and :is LIT •igcis \vi1h extensne experience Wasliiiijildn stale Theie's e\en one from Cil\ Attorney Bob Pint hah bt-en serving Canada the dual po»r as interim city uunagei since, \ fullow up leltei was sent to all apph long iimo Ciiy Manujzci Gaiy Price cmls. inlouning thoin thai the Suuihcl Cily u'signed lu-'l Novenibur Piitt has s.ud Iw's ** % * Coum ll phins to hdvo all losumei icvicwt-d not unert^ied m the permanent position. a--, • by ihe Rang*: Riddis ol IIK- Itilcjiiationui — Paitie Pace • •* . _;

if W4 - 4' •' , ft-'-H-- Cormorant Syndrome recovery -^ :: rate increases to 60 percent By Pattie Pace — ^following the last Sanibel Wildlife Committermeeling--.._ . Beautiful Golf Front Staff Writer • The committee is lo6kTn|-lSt-9-4laifc L " C^ and Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife has ing up an "environmental welcome wagon" lusK"veggtat!0ji .^c)lume ceilings, fireplace, designc! kitcheiV 4 treated about 70 cormorants so far this year to educate new property owners on living t for a neurological disorder that makes them in harmony with the island's diverse bedrooms, 2 baths, airoveflOGfeiHgifively pool and lanai. appear uncoordinated or drunk. Their wildlife population to insure its protection. $529,900 recovery and release rate now stands at 60 Gopher turtles are of particular concern. percent. • An indigo snake was recently spotted Without treatment the infected birds in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National COLDWeiX will die, according to CROW Veterinarian Wildlife Refuge, the first sighting of the P.J. Deitschel. endangered snake on the island in eight "It's important for people who see them years. Johnson called the snake an "indica- struggling on the beach to bring them in," tor species," and one of particttte oenccrn McFADDEN & SPROWLS she said. during a recent wildlife diversity study on Cormorant Syndrome strikes mainly Sanibel. 1456 Periwinkle • Sanibel young birds and initial indications from a M A mpnofilament fishing line pick-up CROW study done last year link the disor- expedition will take place in May, in addi- der to red tide. A control study on healthy tion to the April 3 Great Island Pickup (941) 472-6669 cormorants still needs to be conducted. coordinated by the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation. Improper dis- Joe & Joan Burns In other wildlife matters, the following posal of the line is particularly dangerous Broker Associates www.coldwellbanker.com highlights were offered by Louise Johnson, to wadjng bMsJnJhe area^ __ SSBKC 4 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

Voters From page 1 S|Dec id election results Sanibel City Council phone so she would not miss its ringing amongst the hub- Bill Hillebrandt 1,403 76 percent bub of the crowd, got the official word at about 9 p.m. She passed the results to Bob Wigley, who shared the over- whelming percentage of Hillebrandt's victory with the Bob Laswell 438 24 percent crowd. Following a congratulatory hug from his wife Tina, Total 1,841 41 percent Hillebrandt said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. We have to go to work in 11 hours and 55 minutes, so I say let's Causeway all stay here until then and all go to city hall together. We'll Yes for drawbridge 1,688 91 percent make things work... "I will do what is best for Sanibel. I am bound to make No against drawbridge 163 9 percent decisions that will displease somebody; it's inevitable. But not making definite decisions would be far worse." It was a more intimate gathering of about 25 supporters Total 1,851 (10 more votes than council) at Laswell's house when the call from Finance Director Renee Lynch came through at 9:05 p.m. AT LEFT: After the crowd clears out, BiU "I'm surprised. The real numbers Hillebrandt pitches in along with his co-cam- were not as close as everybody said paign manager Ginny Fleming to literally they'd be," Laswell said into the phone "clean things up" at the end of the campaign, to Lynch, who was at the Lee County which led to his victory. Supervisor of Elections Office monitor- ing results. Turning toward his supporters, he made the announcement. "He won and he won big," Laswell said of his opponent prior to calling Hillebrandt and congratulating him. "(Hillebrandt) thanked me and said the best part of the campaign was get- ting to know each other," Laswell said after finishing the conversation. Laswell said he agreed with that assessment and enjoyed the fact that he and Hillebrandt voted at the same time Tuesday morning at the Sanibel School, then stood together outside greeting people.

Meanwhile, Hillebrandt expressed Renee Lynch his thanks to his supporters. "I am truly grateful to Ginny Fleming and Bob Wigley and all the peo- ple who worked on my campaign. The people who are here tonight are the people who have been with me from the beginning ... many who talked me into running. "Throughout the campaign I have met a lot of good peo- ple, new people. But we are all here because we love Sanibel and want to be here and take care of it." Tina Hillebrandt said, "It's great. I'm so proud of him. He will truly be helpful in council." Councilmember Andrew Reding said he was happy Hillebrandt was elected as well. AT RIGHT: Hillebrandt gives his wife Tina a "Bill is a very bright individual and special hug before receiving congratulations will bring a lot OF continuity to the from friends and community members gath- council," he said. ered at their home. Over 100 people stopped Erick Lindblad, executive director of by to wait for election results and be on the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation hand for the victory celebration. Foundation, said, "Bill (as president of Photos I Gwenda Hiett-Clements the SCCF board of directors) has been more of a mentor to me. If he can do for the city what he did for the foundation, we're in good shape." Most pleased with causeway results, "He is extremely organized and the city needs that... needs the management skills he brings to the table. With the some complain of low voter turnout city in transition, it needs that. I'm on By Gwenda Hiett-Clements the budget committee and Bill has been News Editor and there and had valuable input." Pattie Pace (The causeway vote) was Staff Writer pretty predictable. We did our Councilmember Steve Brown said, Readying for the causeway discussion the morning after "Bill has such a positive attitude. He is his election, newly elected Sanibel City Councilmember job and I think council will E. Lindblad ready to go to work and get along with Bill Hillebrandt said he was well prepared. the rest of the mem- "Each councilmember has been asked to study the report take what we have done now bers. This election says there is now and make recommended changes at the meeting. As a mem- stability-on council and we can push ber of the planning commission, I am certainly familiar with and refine that ahead." all it says," Hillebrandt said Tuesday night. "I agree with a Hillebrandt also received a congrat- couple councilmember's recommendations that we ulatory call from Councilmember Nola strengthen the part that calls for an active majority role in Theiss, the study group that is part of the PD&E. I agree we should — Dick Dowries have a significant voice. I would also support the recom- Over at Laswell's house, the candi- mendation that says why study replacement if restoration is Sanibel planning commissioner date and his friends were pleased with possible." the experience even though he didn't Late in the evening Tuesday, after the reality of his defeat percent turnout and point to fact that 90-plus percent of those who did vote opted to keep a drawbridge. win. Steve Brown had set in, losing council candidate Bob Laswell took time "Some things you don't do because to reflect on the causeway vote, which he had describedjiL CilbVdd^^ you're assured of winning, but because they're the right his campaign as the most important issue facing Sanibel. "up^W^everytKinglonight! We had hoped for 80 percent on thing to do. I don't regret one minute of time I spent on the "I'm extremely disappointed in the electorate, for them the causeway so 90-plus percent is an outstanding statement . campaign" said campaign manager Matt Stein after receiv- failing to turn out to vote on the causeway. Losing hurt a lot, that gives us positive reinforcement relative to what we are ing the bad news. . , less than learning that the people don't care about thek sending to Lse County." Jean Beach, Laswell's girlfriend and campaign treasurer, foture^iiasfliii-Q£ §ie41~perGent voteritunvj'jk-. ''':''' Planning commissioner Dick Downes said, "(The cause- said she was also disappointedinh way vote) was pretty predictable. We did our job and I think iXJifefj r Matt Stein, Laswell's campaign manager and a staunch council will take what we have done now and refine that. ''ft was a wonderful experience. It's .been ,*> positive cam- supporter of keeping the drawbridge and slowing Lee Our job was to provide the framework for the council. There paign and who knows what ^fii happen at'the next election_ County's Project Development & Environmental study, said will be some changes. The main one being provisions for One good tWt- a"b()ut politics is there's always tomorrow," he didn't understand the low voter turnout either. Sanibel representation on the citizens' group. Considering s'ne said. "I would think that any kind of vote on the causeway our overriding interest, the number of Sanibel representa- Bob Wimbush, who spent most of his day outside the would draw a lot of people. ... The causeway is bigger than tives should be based not on the population but the interest. Sanibel Community House talking to people about the anything on Sanibel. It's obvious from the turnout at the We should push for the majority. The most important thing causeway and passing out Laswell's brochures, said he was CASI/COTI meeting that people care. This mystifies me," for council to do is take action on the format for the PD&E." surprised the vote wasn't closer. Stein said. Lorraine Mazzucco who was interviewed in an*exit poll "But I don't think the voters can lose. Bill Hillebrandt is Supporter Bob,Wimbush, who represented Laswell out- by Fox TV said, "The most popular opinion is leave it the a friend of mine and he' 11 be fantastic. Bob would have been side the polls Tuesday, said most people stopped to ask him same. It is the entrance to Sanibel, the most beautiful, and to fantastic too," he said. "For a guy that didn't become a about the causeway because they were unclear about the ref- destroy it would be a travesty. Every time I come across the mainstream candidate until last Tuesday (at the CASI/COTI erendum question. causeway and the pelicans greet me, I know I'm home. The meeting) I think he did damn well. He was an unknown." "They didn't understand if yes meant yes or no meant second consideration is the recreational areas ... the fisher- yes. I made three signs that said 'Vfte yes,'" Wimbush said. men, the windsurfers, the campers have a place on Sanibel. Stein talked fondly throughout the evening about how Those who voted yes supported replacing the existing The final concern is if we increase the height and width it Laswell's support team formed from a "spontaneous gath- drawbridge with another drawbridge similar in height. would allow commercial boating. I don't believe most peo- ering of neighbors." But others were willing to minimize the less-than-50- ple want that." ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1,1999 • 5 Causeway referendum draws voters to polls By Pattie Pace Staff Writer Most of the people interviewed Tuesday afternoon at Sanibel's three precincts said the question of whether the Sanibel Causeway drawbridge should be replaced with a similar structure is what got them out of their homes to vote. While they were at the polls, they punched out the ballot for their preferred city council candidate as well Bill Hillebrandt and Bob Laswell were vying for the Sanibel AT RIGHT: Betty City Council seat vacated by George Madison, who Weise places her resigned in January. ballot in the box at "I'm here Sanibel's Precinct 118 i because of the at the Sanibel bridge. They should keep the bridge they United Church of have or replace it Christ, with a similai one. I'm not convinced they need to build a new one. I think they can still repair it," said Jeii Magg at the Sanibel Jeri Magg Waterhouse Community House. Lilian Waterhouse concurred. "I voted for a low bridge. I'd like to Michael Pistella save the islands in the middle. They give great pleasure to many people in the According to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections he was expecting a county," she said. Office, Precinct 118 has 1,728 registered voters. surge at the polls By 3 p.m., about 450 of the 1,602 After dropping their ballots in the official ballot box, between 5-6 p.m. as registered voters in Precinct 117 had Betty and Enc Weise also said their strong feelingsi about people returned cast their ballots at the community the causeway bridge brought them to the polls. from home from house, according Poll Clerk Sharon "We're here because it's important to keep a similar work. Buckingham. bridge," said Betty Weise. She said there had been a steady Marilyn Bigelow was also interested in keeping both the Joyce Weissbach stream of voters all day long, and with drawbridge and the spoil islands. was another voter Bigelow 12 voting booths on hand, the longest On the subject of city council candidates, she said, who said the cause- "We're very fortunate we have two wonderful choices. Both way bridge issue line consisted of five people early in the morning. Polls were J. Sullivan J. Weissbach open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. would do a fine job," was an important Joan Mikclsons, the poll clerk for Precinct 118, said a Down the road at the Sanibel School, where voters from concern. steady stream of voters had cast their ballots at the Sanibel Precinct 16 cast their ballots, Poll Clerk Jerry Sullivan said Congregational United Church of Christ all day long, with approximately 400 people had already made their choices "During hurricanes, I'm not only concerned with leaving approximately 450 votes in by 3: 15 p.m. by 3:30 p.m Piecinct 16 has 1,258 registered voters and the island, but also about being able to return Many people Sullivan said that although the flow had been steady all day, consider only the formei and not the lattei," she said. Of note Centci The guest speakci will be Bill cis, hnldogs ami viueiki.uit, and CASI causeway Edwaids, a volunteei pilot with the Angel popcorn/lemonade stand will be open Flight organization, which provides flights throughout the fair. petition continued for people in need of emergency transporta- Parking is available in the lot across from The Condominium Association of tion to a hospital. Recipients are never the community house at 2173 Periwinkle Sanibel Inc. announced it has not completed charged for the flights. Way. Overflow will be directed to the its causeway petition process and is unable A second presentation will be given by Sanibel Congiegational United Church of to announce results contemporaneously Jack and Milne Lewis, well known on the Christ. with the results of the causeway referendum. island for their participation in jazz with the For information, call 466-1216 or 395- CASI has extended the period of circulation Barrier Island Group for the Arts. Jack also 1952. of the petitions until April 30. writes jazz commentary. This time, he will The petition is intended for non-resident be giving a presentation on the pros and Volunteer recognition lunch property owners, who are not registered vot- cons of cremation followed by a question- The city of Sanibel is sponsoring its 1 lth ers, to express an opinion on the causeway and-answer period. annual volunteer recognition luncheon at the replacement issue. Refreshments will be served and visitors Special to the Reporter Sanibel Community Center from noon to 2 The majority of Sanibel and Captiva are welcome. The civic center is at the inter- Browsers roam the midway at a p.m. Thursday, April 29. property owners are not official island resi- section of Library Way and Palm Ridge recent Lions Arts and Crafts Fair. For more information, call 472-4135. dents and cannot vote. To give a voice to Road. For information, call 472-5517. from the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest Spring carnival these property owners, CASI had prepared a Duplicate bridge and New England will attend. Their work From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Easter Sunday, petition calling for any replacement or reha- ranges from paintings, metal sculptures and April 4, kids of all ages are invited to a bilitation of the causeway to be similar to Duplicate bridge is in full swing at the Sanibel Community House. Games are at 7 shell crafts to ceramics,-needlework, wood spring carnival at the Sanibel Harbour the existing structure. carvings and jewelry — with a wide variety Resort & Spa. The exact language of the petition is: p.m. Mondays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. between. Winners in play March 25 are: There will be a dunk tank, moon walk, "The undersigned non-resident Sanibel Everything is hand made by the artists bounce house, carnival games and face property owners who are vitally interested • North/south — Helen Bassett and Pat Eichenlaub, first; Gus Durholz and Sally and craftspersons. "We accept no produc- painting plus a special appearance by in the Sanibel Causeway and who are unable tion items," Schmidt said. Kriek, second. "Flippo" the clown, snow cones, cotton to vote in the special referendum on March All earnings to go Lions' charities for the candy and more. Admission is $3 for non 30, 1999, wish to express their opinion in • East/west •*- Katie Rust and Bill Tresorf guests with an official Easter egg hunt Cirrito, first; Kay Trimbur and Taffy Libby, visually impaired. Earnings come from favor of a new or rehabilitated causeway and booth rentals, admissions and food sales. A starting at 10 a.m. For information, call 466- drawbridge of similar height, channel width second. food galley, offering hamburgers, fish burg- 2196. and configuration if the current causeway Winners in play March 29 are: and drawbridge are to be replaced." • North/SOUth — Girmy Reeves and " The circulation of the petition to non-res- Dorothy Suechting, first; Maddy Hanlon • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • ident property owners and the return of and Bob Cronin, second. signed copies has taken longer than previ- • East/west — Alauie and Herman PRICE REDUCED TO $269,500 ously anticipated so CASI has extended the Jass, first; George Hamme's and Bill Cirrito, deadline for return of the documents until second. April 30. CASI urges all representatives and For information, stop by the SCA at 2173 Shop condominium officers, as well as all other Periwinkle Way or call 472-2155. non-resident property owners, who support the petition to sign and circulate them to Lions fair on deck their owners, as only a large number of sig- Sanibel/Captiva Lions are hoping to the natures can have a lasting impression on Lee achieve new records in every key category County commissioners. — attendance, earnings and number of exhibits — at the 16th annual Lions Arts and Island LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The petitions have been distributed to Crafts Fail- this Friday and Saturday, April CASI board members, and to condominium Very Near Beach off West Gulf Drive - Charming Sanibe! 2-3, at the Sanibel Community House. Home with three bedrooms and Florida room. New Pool association presidents and representatives. The current records were established in Interested property owners may request and beautifully furnished and equipped - ready to live in 1997, with 4,597 paid admissions, $18,061 Reporter or a perfect rental property them from Lucie Hall, 472-4077 (east end); in net earnings and 158 exhibitors. Maddy Hanlon, 395-1691 (Middle Gulf "This will be an outstanding x show, and Drive); or Linda Naton, 472-2287 (West with good weather we are looking for a MARSHA CLIFFORD Gulf Drive). CASI will also mail forms to great turnout," said Roger Schmidt, the fait Classifieds | (941) 472-1511 • 1-800-233-8829 • (941) 472-2902 out-of-town property owners. cooidinator. "The greater the turnout, the Assisting buyers and sellers in Real Estate for 20 years Signed petitions should be returned to gieater the earnings and the greater will be v with PMR Realty, Inc Hanlon at 1801-F Olde Middle Gult Drive, the benefit for Lions' charities." 472»1587 Island Resident Since 1974 Sanibel, FL 33957 befoie April 30 Cunc- open Jt 10a in. both days, and will cln,e a! '') pin Fi'dav and 5 p.in Saturday \ '.1 J 'haium i' ih' i<"quvsu*i] .idini ,.. ,,, The Saiiibc!/Cai'Si\a dupLi o> '' c u • IKI p 'Si tn;r i4" tree W\RP will ha\c !(•, iift 1M>I.(H" ai t \) ! i m I ri'Liv ? on' '', ' ''i ! i > ' i 6 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Editor's note What day is it today? hey'll come from far and wide to see it. story restaurant via high-speed, non-stop eleva- ities will simply get a sharp smack on the beak It will be a beacon shining brightly in tors which will snake through the middle of the should they attempt to fly into the structure. the night sky. tower that can simultaneously be used to dig the Support wires will of course be necessary but T will be adorned with neon, confetti-colored "trav- I'm talking about the combination communi- deep well where islanders will pump unusable, cations tower/deep-well injection/revolving partially treated sewage into the bowels of the eling" lights that will not only help keep the birds restaurant (with outdoor seating, of course) that earth. There's something poetic about the away but will keep the kids entertained for hours. will soon grace Sanibel-Captiva Road 200 feet in extremes, isn't there? No expense will be spared and the "Top of the the air. Once on the restaurant level, patrons will Island" restaurant — serving native conch fritters, Enough with the talk of camouflaging the choose between indoor and outdoor seating on fried grouper and key lime pie — will be heavily communications towers in existing, low-slung separate, revolving platforms. The inside portion marketed as a tie in to the Orlando attractions. devices. I support making it big and beautiful, will rotate clockwise and the outside "deck" will Strobe lights will illuminate the. structure so and hey, if it has to be up that high anyway, why move counter-clockwise, so if people get bored the very stars in the sky will pale in comparison Dawn not encourage people to take advantage of the with looking at the trees, water and birds they can to its grandeur. Grodsky view? The Space Needle in Seattle won't have watch other diners cause by. And when the hurricane comes, well, what a anything on Sanibel. Ah yes, the birds. The entire tower/deep torpedo it will make. The old Island Water Association buildings well/restaurant will be encased in a glass bubble A s 1 will be razed for parking — since they absolutely to prevent unfortunate aviary injuries involving (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island cannot be used for storage, no way, no how — elevator shafts, knife-throwing waiters and fennel Reporter. She welcomes your comments and and restaurant patrons will be whisked to the 20th seeds mistaken for bird food. A sign will read, suggestions. Give her a call at 472-1587.) e e it "Birds Keep Out," and those lacking literary abil-

Your comments ore welcome! Island voices Please address correspondence to: "Letters to the Editor" maintenance and management companies this action. This requirement should be Island Reporter Omissions tell tale and the vacation rental organizations? reconsidered. It has proven divisive in previ- P.O. Box 809 To the editor: Their motto seems to be "take but do not ous elections. Sanibel, FL 33957 It is difficult to choose a superlative to give back." The next time you have to deal Dale Armstrong describe the effort by the Sanibel/Captiva with one of these missing local organiza- Sanibel Letters may also be faxed to 472-8398. Conservation Foundation volunteers and tions, look for an alternative. Maybe some All correspondence must be signed and staff in meeting the unprecedented financial of them will realize the error of their ways. include; a phone number for verification. challenge to buy the Trost property (it is not Hugh Cameron Library should donate The editor will endeavor to print complete but they have come a long way in Sanibel (Editor's note: This was addressed to as many letters as possible. a short time). The recent list of donors pub- the Sanibel Public Library and submitted lished in the local papers is impressive by for publication in the Island Reporter.) that week. the number of people who have given to the Endorsement bad idea To the editor: I was placed.on hold while your staff project. However, when one reviews this To the editor: It is with sadness and astonishment that I checked and upon completion of checking list, they can only be disappointed by the The Committee of the Islands performed write this letter to you. was told you did not have any books at this absence of some organizations that derive a valuable service by co-hosting the recent On Thursday, March 25, I called the time. I further asked, "Not even one book?" the economic well being from the "sanctu- meeting that presented the two city council library to ask for any children's books, dic- and was told no. I could not believe my ears. ary" island. candidates. While their board of directors tionaries or spare books you may have on I always believe you catch more bees Why do we not find the names of local wisely declared both candidates qualified, island to donate to a small orphanage/school with honey, because it's true and also the Realtors who bombard us with junk mail they took the additional unfortunate step of located on the outskirts of Port au Prince, correct way to act and treat people, so I extolling their virtues? endorsing one of the candidates. Haiti. A small group of islanders was travel- "Where are the donations from property I understand that COTI's bylaws require ing there for missionary purposes the end of I> Sec Island voices, page 7 THE ISLAND REPORTER Roving r e p o r t e r The Island Reporter is Sanibel's official city newspaper of record, published each Queition: Thursday with over 4,500 paid sub- What do you thank oB the plan scribers. This year, the Island Reporter to knock down the SanabeB Harry Z. 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Shirlene Paula Ray "Cool! If a criminal is escaping, we'll just flood it." Grasgreen St. John Carter Classified Account Account Sanibel Island Subscription Executive Executive We cover the most pristine islands in the world and are proud to share them with you weekly. April Fools! ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 Q 7 Guest commentary With bombings in Kosovo NATO deconstructs the sovereign state Postmodernists in the field of international Then there is the credibility of NATO, substitute it with the word world, even his views may sound relations have been arguing for the revalua- which has been on the line after a succes- similar to postmodern discourse. However, he is neglecting tion — or should I say devaluation — of the sion of inconclusive ultimatums. to remember one important fact. During the 35-year rule of concept of stale sovereignty for the last The detractors for the most part call upon his communist comrade, Tito, those very ethnic groups were decade. In their own lexicon, they seek to the problem of state sovereignty. Although living together in perfect harmony. deconstruct the central role of the state as a Kissinger is consistent with his realist for- It would take a demagogue like Milosevic to stir up given forwarded by the school of realism, mula for diplomacy, he finds himself with ancient tribal passions, evoking the sad heroic loss in battle which has dominated international relations strange bedfellows. There are the Russians, of the Serbian Prince Lazzaro to Turkish soldiers in 1389. theory and practice since the end of World who are probably concerned about the This is a magic date for Belgrade. It conjures up romantic Wai- II. precedence this would make for their future sentimentalism in epic fraternity with their co-religious The current situation in Yugoslavia seems and the many potential Chechnyas among orthodox Russian protectors, providing fresh zeal for ever to offer substantial weight to the theory of that country's 89 regions struggling for ever more bloodshed. postmodernism by dispelling the totalities of more autonomy in Russia's pseudo- As soon as Milosevic came to power, one of his first deci- the primary opposites of traditional realism: Federalist system. And then of course sions was to take away the autonomy that the Kosovo not only state sovereignty, but international there's the Chinese, who are unhappy Albanians had enjoyed during the entire Communist period. anarchy. The fact that 19 countries have S. Giovanna enough as it is about the reprehensions they It was his very first demonstration of his evil intentions and agreed to go forward with Operation Allied get from the West about Tibet. propensity to be the guiding example of a new and nefari- Force against a sovereign nation shades in Giacomazzi Another detractor spoke out last week: ously efficient hybrid: the postcommunist-neo-Nazi. gray the absolute qualities of those binary Eric Hobsbawn, the Marxist historian and However, events in Slovenia and Croatia, and then Bosnia opposites. I'm sure that the unlikely defender of the realist notion of the put Kosovo on the back burner. Those in the know pressed Postmodernists must have been surprised last state. He was in Lipsia receiving a prize for including a clause concerning the fate of Kosovo in the week to find an ally in Secretary of State called "European Understanding" as recog- Dayton Accords, but that was more than negotiators felt they Madeleine Albright. I am referring to when nition for his book titled, "The Age of could handle. Bringing up Kosovo would have compro- Albright criticized Yugoslav President Extremes," on the history of the world in the mised the Bosnian settlement. Slobodan Milosevic's audacity in speaking 20th century. He commented on the irony of So here we are with the pressure cooker that has been about respect for international borders by comparing his the fact that he was receiving such a prize at the very waiting to explode since 1989. This is why Madeleine plea for his country as sovereign to a child who has killed moment when NATO was bombing Yugoslavia! Albright's seemingly simplistic words following the initia- his parents and pleads that he is an orphan! In speaking of the situation in Kosovo, Hobsbawn didn't tion of NATO's mission in Yugoslavia resounded with such There is no lack of inteipretations as to why NATO spare his criticism toward his German hosts, blaming Bonn truth: "We must be clear that there is one reason only that we should or shouldn't be doing what it is doing. The interven- for its role in rushing the recognition of Slovenia, Croatia, have moved from diplomacy backed by the threat of force to tionists say: We are there for humanitarian reasons. We can't and Bosnia as independent states immediately after the col- the use of force backed by diplomacy. That reason is allow ourselves to watch this slaughter any longer. This is lapse of Yugoslavia. According to the English historian, President Milosevic." basically what Bill Clinton had to say. We have finally separating ethnic groups in the Balkans can only be a tem- learned the lessons of World War II, when the world stood porary solution. "The modern world isn't one where people (Sandra Giovanna Giacomazzi is a former Sanibel res~ by and pretended not to know the atrocities that Hitler was divide, but where more and more people unite in order to ident who has been living in Europe for almost two committing against the non-Aryan "others" living within his give life to a homogenous state." decades. Her column appears monthly in the Island reign. That may be true. And if you remove the word state and Reporter.) Obituaries

Dankworth and Alice Faye (Johnson) Bryson, Mr. Bryson was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1996. Bill Kuntzman, 52 joined the U.S. Navy in late 1940. A World War II veteran The couple met while on family vacations away from Bill Kuntzman, 52, of Fort Myers from the Pacific Theater of Operations, he served as a Chicago. The two learned they lived only a mile apart and died following a car accident on radioman chief petty officer until disability forced him into were married in 1931. Mrs. Jans resigned her job as a book- McGregor Boulevard last Wednesday, early retirement in 1952. He worked for more than 33 years keeper following their wedding, and the couple moved lo March 24, 1999. He had been a bar- for the Department of Defense in various computer opera- southern New Jersey. tender at the Sanibel/Captiva American tions roles, finishing the last 12 years of his civil service The Janses had three children: Neil, Carolyn and Linnea. Legion Post 123. career as a computer systems management analyst for the Mrs. Jans, who was a life-long volunteer, first offered her Mr. Kuntzman, a retired police offi- Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, headquar- services as a room mother when her youngest started school. cer from Livonia, Mich., near Detroit, tered in Norfolk, Va. He was a member of the Clinton She also joined the League of Women Voters and became a moved to Fort Myers about 18 months Masonic Lodge No. 86 of Romney, W.V., the Lee County school board member. When the children were in their ago and he married the former Linda Humane Society and is a past member of the United States teens, she helped organize the Youth Employment Services with an all-volunteer staff. Disbrow Dec. 13, 1997. B. Kuntzman Power Squadrons. Mr. Kuntzman was also a Vietnam A devoted and loving husband, a fiercely proud and sup- Mrs. Jans spent her initial years on the islands collecting veteran, where he served in the Air Force from 1967-68. portive father, Mr. Bryson had many and varied interests. He lots of seashells and making crafts from them. She also In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Ruth loved the sea, fishing, woodworking, bread baking, nature served on the board of the Sanibel Community Association, Kuntzman; children Debbie Blackman, Lindsey Owens and and discovering new outlets for his boundless energy and worked for the Shell Fair, and walked turtle patrol. Danny Kuntzman; a sister, Kay Niendorf; and brothers zest for life. His family said he touched many lives with his David and Gary Kuntzman. kindness, generosity of spirit and dry sense of humor. His remains were cremated and a memorial service is He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jane Great Island Pick Up Saturday planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the American Biedka Bryson; his son, Dale Allen Bryson of Heidelberg, Legion, which is located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel- Germany; his daughter, Susan Ann Bryson of Overland The Great Island Pick Up is ibis Saturda\ April 3 Captiva Road. Park, Kan.; and his sister, Helen B. Foster, of Victorville, Siinihel volunteers should report to the Calif. S.inihcl/Cdpti\a Conscivation I nundation s Nature C enter to get their assignments Edwin E. Bryson, 76 Ciprrvans cm get their assignment', it VtiCarth) s Edwin E. Bryson, a 20-year resident of Sanibel, died Helen Jans Mdnna Paddlcis me encuuraud lo report to VvitdMde Thursday, March 25, 1999, at Lee Memorial Hospital fol- Helen Jans of Fort Myers died Thursday, March 25, A.duntures ha^tdat Mc.('arth\ s when, they will be lent lowing a brief and unexpected illness. He was 76 years old. 1999. Born in 1910, Mrs. Jans moved to Sanibel in 1973 fol- In lieu of a formal service, the family will receive friends at lowing her husband Jean's retirement in 1969. She is best their home from 4-6 p.m. today. Burial with military inter- known for volunteering at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National ment ceremony is planned for later in April at Arlington Wildlife Refuge and helping to found the Junior Naturalist National Cemetery in Virginia. Program that linked the refuge to Sanibel School students. Born in Hebron, Neb., March 5, 1923, the son of Mrs. Jans moved from Sanibel to Fort Myers in 1995 and

Island voices From page 6 EAGLE RUN don't want this to seem like a negative letter for your continued support chastising you. But in light of money, dona- Nancy Clark at Beachview Estates tions, volunteers and other supplies President, SMF bestowed your way so that you may be in Lot/home packages are now available at existence, please remember the much less "Eagle Run" with homes to be custom fortunate in the future, since I will call on Donate to Trost designed and built exclusively by The Wolter you again for our second mission trip this To the editor: Group. (Plat, specs and floor plans available summer. upon request). Construction on both model An incredible number of good people — and "spec" home is anticipated to begin in Sincerely more than 1,000 — have contributed to the May and be completed by August. Robert A. Coscia 167-acre Trost property acquisition project. Sanibel We've got over 80 percent of our $3 million Surrounded by Beaohview's 18 hole goal to preserve this island's beauty. championship golf course ., you are We're on the last stretch to the deadline. invited to a golfer's paradise where Festival says thanks Here comes the toughest part. We can't let you can enjoy luxury living To the editor: up. We need everybody. Rendering of Model Home at an affordable price. Send your $25, $50, $100 or whatever, to A sincere thank-you to everyone who Trost, SCCF, P.O. Box 839, Sanibel FL helped to make the 13th season of the 33957. For information please call Sanibel Music Festival a success. We are Do it now. Get your name on the roll of Kathleen Wolter Guy Crosby deeply grateful to our sponsors, our audi- those who care. You'll be proud. I promise 941-472-1680 941-433-2009 ences, our volunteers and the press. you. Jan/e Pageau Sanibel Music Festival will continue to 941-454-5554, extensionn 38 (office) strive to bring you the world-class music Hal Patinkin 'OUTER REALTY INC. 16680 McGregor Boulevard you have all come to expect. Thank you all Sanibel Fort Myers, Florida 33919 8 • APRIL 1,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER SPD's traffic division tries to keep things moving By Dawn Grodsky Editor He stands on concrete for nearly eight hours a day as multi-ton pieces of machinery whiz by him from all direc- tions. Through rain and wind and even dark of night, Joe DeRubba — one of three tull-time Sanibel Police Department traffic officers — guides cars through intersections, helping to Sanibel Police Officer - avoid gridlock. Joe DeRubba directs DeRubba has been working full time cars off the for SPD since January of 1998. The island at the retired lieutenant worked for the intersection of Eastchester, N.Y, police department for Joe DeRubba Periwinkle Way and 26 years and now lives in Cape Coral with his wife, Alice. Causeway Road. "Ninety-five percent of the people are good," he said of drivers on Sambel's roads. "Occasionally, everyone seems to be in a hurry." If a driver disobeys DeRubba's signals, he'll use his radio to alert a road patrol officer, who can issue a ticket or warn- ing. But, DeRubba admitted, "Sometimes you can't do too much because of the traffic." Over time, DeRubba said he's gotten to know regular commuters just by seeing them repeatedly drive past him. Michael Pistella "I see a lot of people every day. I mostly notice license "Law enforcement tends to run in families," he said. traffic off the island." plates. Most people are friendly. They wave and I've had The standout event from DeRubba's New York career They strive to get as many cars as they can moving from people stop and give me water and soda. For the most part, involved an assist on a stolen car chase. The car had been the left-hand turn off Periwinkle while keeping the other they understand it's (traffic congestion) not our fault. We're abandoned and the suspects had fled on foot. DeRubba and intersections flowing at the same time, but DeRubba admit- doing our best to get them off." his partner were helping to look for them when his partner ted cars taking the back way along the Gulf drives can tend DeRubba works in tandem with fellow traffic enforce- suggested they check the railroad tracks. Sure enough, they to back up down Lindgren while waiting their turn. ment officers Dave Jalbert, a retired police sergeant from found a man running down the tracks, so DeRubba pulled up "One problem is that drawbridge. It seems to hinder us Connecticut, and Dennis Florie, a retired firefighter/fire alongside. quite a bit. Once it starts backing up, it's hard to clear up for marshal from Newark, N.J. "We yelled, 'Freeze, police!' and the suspect put his the longest time," he said. "We work very well together, the three of us," DeRubba hands up. Then a train went by and it seemed like it would DeRubba noted that the incredible volume of cars also said, never end, with all those cars. ... When the tram finally fin- equates to lots of traffic. "March is the busiest month down The three work full time in season with two taking the 10 ished, he was still standing there with his arms up," he said. here," he noted. a.m. to 6 p.m. shift and one talcing the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift These days life is a bit less exciting but DeRubba said, each weekday, Florie is a seasonal employee while "Compared to New York, (Southwest Florida) is a lot nicer, So, is his job intimidating, with cars traveling so close to DeRubba and Jalbert work year round. more relaxing, the weather's beautiful. The cost isn't as high him? They each spend about an hour posted at either as in New York. There, we can't have what we have here." "It can be. A car you think is going left, it'll go straight. Periwinkle Way at Causeway Road or Periwinkle at Casa DeRubba ended up in this area through his family. His People have almost hit me, especially people talking on cell Ybel Road and rotate. father bought property in Cape Coral back in the 1950s phones or looking for signs. They'll stop and then go or they "Sometimes, we get in a lunch ... but for the most part, through the city's original developers' mail-order offers. go when you think they're going to stop," he said. we're in traffic most of the day," he said. His uncle, who died two weeks ago, had a condo in the When not on traffic duty, the traffic enforcement division DeRubba carries a whistle but rarely uses it. Pointing to Cape and DeRubba visited quite a bit. performs community services, patrolling and staying visi- his mouth, he said, "I have my own, built in." "In fact, I met my wife here 11 years ago," he said. ble, helping people with directions or car problems, and When DeRubba was hired by the department he was one When on the job, DeRubba said traffic officers have "one helping other officers. of 29 applicants for the job. He had recently retired to Cape main concern, especially in the late afternoon: to get the "It's a nice place to work," DeRubba said. Coral and -was considering his options. "I have a master's degree and was thinking of teaching. I I had just turned 50, that's too young not to do anything," he said, adding he saw the SPD ad in the paper and applied. "I'm lucky they picked me." Police match He said working and living in Florida is better than in •\ New York. Prior to his retirement, DeRubba worked in administration as third in charge of his department, which Warrant yields evidence, was located in Westchester County just outside New York City. not 'dinner set' suspect "I started as a patrol officer, became a sergeant, then a Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office failed to lieutenant and worked the main police desk," he said. "Then locate another "dinner-set" burglary suspect, Francisco I took the administrative post." Hurtado, when they served a search warrant at his residence DeRubba said it was his family that got him interested in at 1920 SE 14th Street'in Cape Coral last Friday. Agents had a law enforcement career. His father, uncle and cousin all learned the residence was the likely location where area bur- worked in the same police department for a time. glaries were planned and stolen properly divided. Sheriff's office spokesman Larry King said officers did, however, pick up evidence that should have a positive impact on the investigation and help make the tie-in to the LAW OFFICES OF Sanibel crimes. He indicated Sanibel police are working on the countywide task force investigating the burglaries and I violent robbery last Sunday on Sanibel. COLLMAN & King also said Carlos Sosa and Enrique Nava of Cape Coral — arrested for the Pine Tree Drive robbery and being Michael Pistella held in Lee County Jail on $200,000 bond — have criminal arrest records that go back six or seven years. A car is pushed under a petroleum truck in a HAWKINS Blood samples have been taken from Sosa, Nava and crash on Sanibel-Captiva Road Monday, caus- Pabel Martinez, also arrested and being held on $150,000 ing police to re-route traffic in case of fire. bond, The blood has been forwarded for testing and com- truck on Sanibel-Captiva Road. The driver of the car that parison to that taken at the Sanibel crime scene and from caused the collision was cited for following too closely. Have relocated to previous burglaries. King said those results could take from EMS transported two patients the hospital. six weeks to three months. ISLAND BUSINESS & Sanibel Police Commander John Terry said Detectives Don't get crabby John Slater and Scott Ashby are finishing their final reports Residents in the area of beach access No. 5 were con- p. MEDICAL CENTER and looking at evidence from other cases to establish any cerned about a disturbance early Friday morning. According connections to previous burglaries on the island. to Commander John Terry of the Sanibel Police Department, the Florida Marine Patrol was looking for Man dies in car crash someone involved in possible illegal opening of crab traps. 1648 PERIWINKLE WAY Bill Kuntzman, 52, of Fort Myers died following a fatal FMP called in the Lee County Sheriff's Office and its K-9 car accident at about 9 p.m. last Wednesday, March 24. dog to track the suspect, who drove his boat into the area. I- SUITE B Kuntzman, a bartender at the Sanibel/Captiva American No suspect was found and deputies notified residents in the Legion Post 123, was at Legion manager Michael Mann's ' area of the activity. Terry said Sanibel police had limited SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957 Iona-McGregor house and was heading home with his wife, involvement in the incident. Linda, when he failed to stop at a stopsign as he turned left from Kapok Court onto McGregor Blvd., according to Lt. Ill get the money; you get the beer Malcolm Rhodes of the Florida Highway Patrol. His car was Teresa Corrin of Fort Myers reported the theft of a 12- hit by a St. Louis, Mo., family vacationing on Sanibel. Their pack of Coors Light from the 7-Eleven at 1521 Periwinkle 1999 Chevrolet Suburban broadsided the Kuntzmans' 1988 Way Monday. She said two white men and a white women (941) 472-6700 Phone Pontiac, crushing the driver's side, pulled up in front of the convenience store in a gray Honda. FHP officials said Kuntzman, who was not wearing a One man went to the ATM machine and the other walked (941) 472-5129 Fax seatbelt, died instantly. Linda Kuntzman was taken to Lee into the store and out the front door with the Coors. Corrin Memorial Hospital and released early Thursday morning. got the plate number but police were unable to find the car. She suffered minor scratches. An alligator tale N.E. Corner of Casa Ybel and Periwinkle Way. The Suburban's driver, Karen S, Kane, 42, was not A male alligator over eight feet long had to be relocated Directly East of Jerry's and across from the injured, nor were any of the passengers. by Sanibel police Saturday. Sean Doerr reported the 'gator The FHP ruled Kuntzman failed to yield the right of way in his pool under construction. Officer George Krivas new location of and no charges are pending against Kane. reported the alligator showed markings that indicated it had Bank of the Islands (old Nations Bank) Crash halts traffic on San-Cap Road been ppreviously relocated. It was missing approximately a Parking under building with elevator access. Monday afternoon, the driver of a car failed to stop and foot of its tailtail. pushed the car in front of it into the rear of a stopped tanker t> See Police watch, page 9 ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1,1999 • 9 Easter services

Easter week worship services. Sunrise service to feature There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. today. The message from Maundy Thursday is "Behold the Lamb" and this will be a service of praise and gratitude. Leighton Ford as speaker Good Friday activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, World renowned author and speaker Leighton Ford, with a Tenebrae Service of Darkness based on the Friday brother-in-law to Billy Graham, will be the guest speaker events of Holy Week as Jesus journeyed from Gethsemane for the annual Easter sunrise service for Sanibel and to the tomb in Joseph's gaiden. Meditations will be offered Captiva, scheduled for 6:30 a.m. this Sunday (remember by the pastoral staff, and music by the Chancel Choir and Daylight Savings Time begins tha' day) on the east side of members of the Praise Team. the Sanibel Causeway, wheie organizers said the view of the And Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m. April sunrise over the water is among the best in the area. The 4 with Di. Leighton Ford as guest speaker. There will be annual event is sponsored through the collective efforts of music from the choir and other musicians aloug with a spe- churches throughout the island. cial offering to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The seivice As an author, social activist, leader, will be on the Sanibel Causeway. communicator and mentor, Ford has Easter Sunday worships continue with traditional ser- been singled out by "Time" magazine as vices at 8 and 10 a.m.-and contemporary services at 9 and "among the most influential preachers 11 a.m. of an active Gospel." The church is at 1740 Periwinkle Way. For information, Ford is president of Leighton Ford call 472-2684. Ministries. He has written 10 books, including the award-winning "Sandy: A St. Isabel's Heart for God," the biography of his son St. Isabel Catholic Church has a number of activities, who died during heart surgery in 1981, planned for Easter weekend. They include: and his newest book, "The Power of H Holy Thursday — There will not be a morning L. Ford Story." He has been an advocate in the mass. There will be a mass of the Loid's Supper at 7 p.m. fight against world hunger, poverty and today. racism, speaking to millions of people in 40 countries on • Good Friday — Morning prayeis at 8:30 a.m. The every continent. Passion Liturgy will be at noon. Stations of the Cross will Ford was vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic be outside on the church grounds at 3 p.m. and most of the Association, where he served for 32 years. He was also a island's clergy will participate. regular alternate speaker with Graham on the "Hour of • Holy Saturday — Morning prayers at 8:30 a.m. The Decision," one of the most popular religious broadcasts of Solemn Paschal Vigil will be at 7 p.m. There will be no 5:30 its time. He has also been featured on his own radio and p.m. mass. television spots in the United States, Canada and Australia. • Easter Sunday — There will be five morning mass- He is the honorary lifetime chairman of the Lausanne Reporter file es: two at 8:30 a.m.; two at 10:30 a.m. and one at noon. Committee for World Evangelization. Worshippers bow their heads in prayer at the St. Isabel's is at 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For infor- Ford also serves on the boards of World Vision U.S., the Easter sunrise causeway service in 1997. mation, call Joe Kelley at 472-5403. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and the Duke observe Eater week with a full schedule of services and vis- University Cancer Center. He and his wife, Jean, live in itors will be welcomed at all. 'Increasing Your Confidence' Charlotte, N.C., and are the parents of two children, Debbie The schedule includes: Dr. Denny Dennison and the Sanibel Community Church and Kevin. • Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service followed by Holy will begin a six-week Sunday morning series titled Every year, islanders and visitors bring their own beach Communion, 7:30 p.m. today. "Increasing Your Confidence" starting this Sunday, April 4. chairs or blankets to the causeway for seating during the ser- • Good Friday vigil, noon to 3 p.m. Friday, April 2. "This series will appeal to people in our community who vice, which includes not only a message by the featured • Easter Sunday services, 7:45, 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday, feel dynamic one moment and defeated the next, who feel speaker but also a musical program backlit by the natural April 4. crushed one minute and then confident the next. One minute they're having a pity party and the next moment they'ie tak- beauty of the colors of sunrise in the sky and reflected in the The traditional Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service is waters. ing on the world. The purpose of this six-week series is to based on an ancient Christian ritual dating back to the 3rd or answer the question. 'What made the difference?' Dennison Local singing groups, and a combined group from all 4th century. The word "Tenebrae" stems from the Latin Sanibel churches, will present a musical program including said word for shadow or darkness ol the passion as a prelude to The themes and dates are. Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," directed by Carl Gnat, direc- the light of the resurrection. There will be seven readings tor of traditional worship at Sanibel Community Church. • "Easter Power for Confident Living," April 4, from the Biblical account of the events preceding the cruci- • "The Source of our Confidence," April 11. In the event of rain, the service will be relocated to the fixion. After each passage, the reader will extinguish a can- fellowship hall at Sanibel Community Church, 1740 dle and the sanctuary lights will be dimmed. After the final • "Healing Scars of Shattered Confidence," April 25. Periwinkle Way. reading, the sanctuary will be in darkness and Holy • "Six Keys to Confident Living," May 2. The same message and much of the musical program will Communion will be served. • "Replace Condemnation with Confidence," May 9. be presented again during the 10 a.m. service at the com- For the- Good Friday vigil, there will be six, 30-minute • "Plow to Bring out the Best in Others," May 23. munity church. services starting at noon. They'll all include music, prayer The series will be given four times each Sunday it's All funds donated at the sunrise service will go to Habitat and meditations on the last words of Jesus Christ as he died offered, at 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. The church is multi-denom- for Humanity to help provide homes for the needy. on the cross. inational and has been serving the islands for 81 years. It's Donations will buy building supplies and help fund the pro- On Easter Sunday, there will be a morning chapel service located at 1740 Periwinkle Way. All are welcome. gram. at 7:45 a.m., and identical services at 9 and 11 a.m. The For information, call 472-2684. Chapel By the Sea Chancel Choir will be at all services. There will be no Christian women to meet Chapel By the Sea is having a Maudy-Thursday service Sunday school. If there is an overflow of worshippers, the The Sanibel/Captiva Christian Women's Club invites all at 5 p.m. and a Good Friday worship service at noon April service can be witnessed through closed circuit television women to its next luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. from Heron Hall. Thursday, April 8, at the Sundial Beach & Tennis Resort. Additionally, the chapel is participating in the 6:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, senior minister, and the "Quilts — Their Gift" will be the program presented by Easter Sunday sunrise service on the Sanibel Causeway and Rev. Sandra R. Boler, associate minister, will conduct the Barbara Cassavell, Mary Jo Schenck will share "Words to will have its regular 11 a.m. worship service later that day. services. Bring out in the Sun" and Shirlee Whitson will sing. The chapel is at 11580 Chapin Lane. For inforfnation, The church is at 2050 Periwinkle Way. For information, The cost is $12.50 and reservations are required by call 472-1646. call Bob Steele at 395-1952. Monday, April 5. The Sundial is at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive. Community church Call Doloris Bandy at 466-6753 or Irene Shareski at 466- Sanibel Congregational 5257. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ will Sanibel Community Church invites the public to its

Police watch From page 8 You're reading Sanihel's only official was fined for traveling 61 in a 35 mph zone newspaper, the Island Reporter* Bike trips on Sanibel-Captiva Road Tuesday. Jacqueline Nelson Holloway reported two bikes taken from the bike rack at her • Amy Marie Burbaugh of Panama City Kings Crown condo Monday. The bikes, was ticketed for not having a valid driver's owned by the Bike Route on Sanibel, were license, having a tag not assigned to the car, BAY FRONT HOWIE valued at $450 and $650. not having a valid registration and having no Robert Flacke reported two bikes taken proof of insurance when she was stopped 536 Lighthouse Way from the carport at his Island Beach Club for failure to maintain a single lane on Located directly on the Bay, this beautifully condo Monday. Periwinkle Way Monday. designed home was custom built for the Get away canoe? • Edward A. Akarsten of Sanibel was CEO of The Wolter Group. Outstanding ticketed for having no proof of insurance views are everywhere from this 3 bedroom Damon Surgener of Pine Tree Drive (plus den), 4 5 bath home Many extra fea-1 reported the theft of a canoe from his boat when he hit Dawn Marie Bermudez of Fort Myers in the parking lot at West Wind Inn tures, including elevator, 2 gas fireplaces, I dock Saturday. It is valued at $900. lanai cook center, hurricane shutters, secu- Saturday. rity system, central vacuum, beautiful built-in Not just whistling Dixie • David Tomee of Port Charlotte was wet bar/cabinet dividing dining/living area, Linda Faye Safyan-Holber of Pittsburgh, ticketed for improper passing on Sanibel- superb Master Suite with Grand Bath-design ' Penn., reported the theft of $3,000 worth of Captiva Road at Rue Bell Saturday. and spa on lanai. . much morel designer silver jewelry from her unit at the • Nelson Cordero of Estero was ticketed (Furnishings are negotiable) Sundial Beach Resort Saturday. The items for not having a valid driver's license when Exterior boasts lush, tropical landscaping included a Lisa Jenks-designed necklace, he was stopped on Causeway Road Friday. with sandy beach area on the Bay and earrings and bracelet. H Mark T. Walsh of Loudenville, N.Y., heated in-ground pool. Safyan-Holber said she had put the jew- was ticketed for traveling 55 in a 30 mph Offered for $1,965,000 elry m a Dixie cup in a bedroom dresser zone on Casa Ybel Road at Middle Gulf drawer. She put all her other jewelry in the Drive Thursday, March 25. For information please call resort safe, but kept this out because she Kathleen Wolter Guy Crosby wore it more often. She said she and her M Sean Conrad Perreault of Fort Myers 941-472-1680 941-433-2009 husband weie in and out of the unit, but had was ticketed for traveling 62 in a 35 mph Janie Pageau locked the doois zone on Sanibel-Captiva Road Thursday, OLTER REALTY INC. 941-454-5554, extension 38 (Office) Match 25. He was also ticketed for having 16680 McGregor Boulevard Maik Ne\lat llussecn ol C'.ipc Coial no pionf ol msuwmce and impioper passing Fort Myers, Florida 33919 10 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER faith Islanders pitch in to save Haitian orphanage By Pattie Pace Staff Writer Future plans "Oui long-teim plan is self sufficiency," A Haitian pastor was in town last month Lallo said to raise $8,600 before the end of April or He instructed the Haitian men at the risk losing the combination orphanage to pull togethei and begin the chuich/school/orphanage he helped build woik that doesn't require money, such as with his own hands. After he missed several cleanng the pioperty, planting native seeds moitgage payments following the death of from native crops, and digging footers roi a his wife, a Haitian bank seived notice of separate building to house the oiphanage foreclosure Georges hopes to build He told them he "We will laise the money with blood, didn't know when he'd make his next tiip to sweat or tears," said South Fort Myers resi- Haiti, but if they weren't keeping up then" dent Bernadette Kummer, whose mother, end of the baigam, he'd'pull out his help Gertrude Harley of Sanibel, provided hous- "There has to be accountability," Lallo ing for the Haitian Rev Joseph Georges dur- said ing his stay During Georges' visit, Kummer He also said that when future cash dona- shuttled him around to area churches, banks tions were earmarked for specific projects, and a Haitian radio station such as building or medical supplies, he'd The too were able to rally the support of personally travel to Haiti and make sure the islanders and said the mission appears suc- money was allocated properly cessful so far. "Reverend Georges is an honorable man, but the need is so great, he might just spend it on food," Lallo said, adding that he'd be Contingent travels to Haiti sure some money was always allocated to Kummer solicited buy food the help of David Once the funds are raised to secuie the Photos I Special to the Reporter Lowden, an island pioperty foi the Haitian orphanage, ABOVE: Haitian banker who has been Kummei wants go a step further by creating children play to the involved in a numbei of a charitable organization that can help camera outside the chailiable causes, to orphanages around the globe Lowden said Good Samaritan organize a gioup to he'll likely seive as tieasuier ol the gioup's Orphanage. tiavel to Haiti and board of dnectors research the intricacies "Amencdn corpoiations have a policy of AT RIGHT: (1 to r) of saving the church not donating to small organizations So I Camille Coridon, propeity iiom ioreclo- said, 'Let's be a big oiganization,'" Kummei teacher; Elmise sure. said Joseph, student D. Lowden teacher; FoFo, stu- Lowden said his dent at blackboard; motivation to help save the orphanage stems Haitian doctor-turned-pastor Fienelon Coidichon, from being the father of 6-month-old twin student teacher; and girls bom during Hurricane Georges But, faces foreclosure on land Pastor Joseph he added, the country's unstable political The Rev Georges is Georges teach climate complicates the project also a medical doctor, classes to Haitian Lasl Friday a four-man team headed to with a degree in inter- students. , Haiti and returned late nal medicine and bacte- Monday night riology Islander Gerard In 1995, when Bigger goals outlined funds to purchase a van for the school, food Audain, who is original- for the orphans, salaries for teachers and President Jean-Beitrand Kummer met the Rev Georges through ly from Haiti and has Anstide returned to workers, and medical school tuition for friends and family in her involvement with Shirley Moody, who Georges' daughter, who is studying to be a power for a year, he traveled to Haiti with the Christian Film Haiti's government and closed the military hos- doctor In addition, she wants to raise banking industry, coor- Ministries Georges said he became a enough money to build a high school and a pitals and some patients Christian in a roundabout way after surviv- dinated the tap and were literally carried hospital With four of Georges' children served as the group's ing a so-called voodoo curse placed on him entering the medical profession, running a from their beds to the J. Georges His parents had been Haitian voodoo witch interpreter. Robert sidewalks, according to hospital could become a family affair Coscia, a free-lance doctors who sent him to Catholic school for Georges the educational value "Jesus Christ will be coming soon photographer on When he and his wife subsequently lost Please help the helpless children in Haiti," R. Coscia Sanibel, documented the With no place to stay, Georges invited their hospital jobs, Georges decided to Moody back to his home, the one he shares Georges said expedition and played devote his time to his ministry, while his Checks can be sent to the Living Hope the role of an impartial observer with 10 orphans, his five children, three wife worked three, low-paying jobs to make nephews, two women who assist in the Church of God, c/o Haitian Orphans, 16581 ends meet church and with the children, and two McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908. The Rev. Pete Lallo from the Living She died from cancer in 1998 and Anyone wanting to get involved with form- Hope Church of God m the Iona-McGregor homeless people Georges missed two mortgage payments on Once the hen is removed, Kummer said ing the charitable organization or to serve on area of Fort Myers, conducted services, his home/school/orphanage/church land the board of directors can call Kummer at negotiated with the bank and designed a she doesn't want the people of Haiti to be He said local banks, owned by the gov- forgotten She plans to raise additional 454-1827 plan of action with the villagers Civil engi- ernment, had no incentive to loan him neer Jean Michel Weissen also made the money. In February, the National Bank of trip Credit in Haiti served notice of foreclosure on the land unless the total remaining bal- Lallo said he received a certificate from ance of $8,600 (104,975 gourds in Haitian Haiti's National Bank of Credit which guar- money) was paid in full by the end of April it was formed in 1994, (he Saiubcl Bic> antees trie property lien will be lifted once That would mean Georges, the 22 people C Iub submitted us icu>mmi.'ndaUons to the debt is paid. That debt currently stands living in his home and the 25 orphans living citv council for continued saictv and at between $9,000 and $11,000 because of in five rooms behind the school would have Uwi imprcnemails ol Sanibel s bike incurred interest and fluctuating exchange no place to live In addition, 450 children system rates would have nowhere to attend school The piopnsais include • Selling the minimum width ol iu bike paths to eight loet j • Selling «i minimum size- ol .ill futt CAPTIVA LISTINGS ion-path signs at l\vo feet • Beginning a root uilung piogra. DIRECT GULF FRONT regular intervals and include all areas pai- To w ideii ihe '. 929 South Seas Plantation Road allel to and missing hike paths -fRS! III I^Mj, Spectacular news bedroom (plus den), 6 5 bath custom The club's gg Among m

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. in Council Club notes Chambers (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, 33957 before the City Council of the City of Sanibel on the Beach Road Improvement Project.

Optimist winner announced The owners of the property or any other persons interested may appear and be heard as Angela Neel was the winner of the cash Angela to the propriety and advisability of making improvements, as to the cost thereof, as to Neel grand prize at the Sanibel/Captiva Optimist the manner of payment therefor, and as to the amount thereof to be assessed against Club's pancake breakfast Sunday, March wins the 21, at the Sanibel Community House. cash each property so improved. "I sure can use this," a jubilant Neel said. prize at "My luck has changed." the The area to be improved by the Beach Road Improvement Project includes the portion Bob Laswell and Ann McClough won SanibeV of Beach Road extending from East Gulf Drive north approximately 2,000 feet and all second and third prize. Each received $50 Captiya savings bonds. Optimist lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting said improvements or Proceeds from the breakfast will support Club's which are specifically benefitted thereby. A description of each property to be assessed activities, events and scholarships for island pancake and the amount to be assessed to each paicel of property may be obtained at the office youngsters. break- of the City Clerk. Breakfast sponsors included the Island fast. House Restaurant, the Bean, the Hungry Special to the Reporter Heion, Sun Harvest Orange Juice, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON NationsBank, Bank of the Islands and the productive and enjoyable, according to the ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON Sanibel Brew Pub. 15 members and visitors who attended. MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS Monthly programs are planned in which IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH Beachcombers to meet members will give informal talks or presen- ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED, The Beachcombers, a friendship club for tations on individual hobbies, interests or singles in the Sanibel/Captiva area, will special events. May's meeting will feature meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at the the first of these programs with Carolyn IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DIS ABILITffiS ACT Sanibel Congregational United Church of Graham speaking about collecting antique PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION1 TO pXRTICIPATE IN THIS Christ. The evening will start off with dolls. PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT CITY MANAGER ROBERT D PRITT AT socializing and a brief meeting followed by 941-472-4359 NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR dinner at 7 p.m. at the Beach view The Beachcombers, founded by single Restaurant at Beachview Golf Club. members of the Congregational church, is ASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY The group meets the first Tuesday of the an ecumenical group open to all. The first SERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800-955-8770 (VOICE) FOR month and last month's meeting, which meeting is free. For information or reserva- ASSISTANCE. included the new social hour format, was tions, call Mary Hatley at 590-0147. 12 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER City government A-OK for Y2K Of note Photos, ideas, (Editor's note: This installment contin- line set for compliance. Smith has also been making additions to ues our series on Y2Kpreparedness.) Now that the majori- the city's Internet website. Agendas for the memorabilia sought ty of the systems are city council and planning commission meet- By Gwenda Hiett-Clements updated, Smith is work- ings are now on the site as are job postings. for time capsule News Editor ing on testing and con- Smith has also added new links for customer The organizers of the Captiva Time tingency planning service. He has plans to set up a system to Capsule have revealed their wish list for Information systems to Mission "I am talking to all track citizens' issues to know what the peo- the photo album for the time capsule. Control: the departments about ple want from the city and to set up e-mail Among the items desired are: an aerial Sanibel, we do not seem to have a their internal and exter- for all city employees. view of Captiva taken in 1999; pictures of problem. nal processes. Suppose "I would also like to put some city forms the planets Venus and Jupiter; a proximity the 400 goes down. on the web. By offering people forms, say photo in February of this season; special ity of Sanibel Information What is mission critical Bert Smith permitting forms, they can get an idea of events such as the kayak races, tug boats, Systems Manager Bert Smith is to keep the city run- what is needed before they come in to the any boat, weddings, birthdays, in charge of making sure when ning? We look at each department process, city," he said. Oktoberfest, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, the Year 2000 hits, the city will then we do the same thing with our vendors. To tie everything together, Smith has a Christmas, Hanukkah, the way we dress, glidCe smoothly through the transition. What if NationsBank has a problem?" city Y2K status report on the site which out- decorated cars, the ABC Sale, sand sculp- "IBM has been m to check and upgrade He pointed out that, for the most part, the lines what has been done and what is yet to tures, shelling, turtle nests and nature the city's AS400. That's our major comput- city can carry on with its work but payroll be completed. It also includes a readiness- scenes, alligator or panther sightings, er system that handles all core city functions would be affected if the banks had comput- disclosure statement filed with the state. herons attending beach parties or fisher- — financial, utilities, police, personnel," er glitches. The city has generators and bat- men on the beach. Smith said. "Also, our softwaie has been tery backups to cover instant spikes in the Smith came to the area from Baldwin, Photos can be dropped off at the upgraded to meet Y2K specifications. Once system. Md., outside Baltimore. He earned his bach- Captiva Memorial Library. They should be all the mission critical systems were taken "I'm very confident the city has a good elor's degree in chemistry from Towson labeled with names and address, and can care of, individual user machines were plan for emergencies and we are in good State in Towson, Md., but was drawn to contain a short explanation of the occasion upgraded. They all have Windows '95 or '98 shape," Smith said. working with computers. To learn more if need be. now." In addition to his Y2K duties since com- about computer capabilities, Smith special- Organizers are also seeking input for an Smith came to the city last November ing to work for the city, Smith has also ized in computational chemistry — design- air- and waterproof box container to store when Reid Collier left to work as an inde- worked on other city information systems. ing drugs by computer. Prior to coming to the memorabilia. pendent computer consultant. The week before he arrived, the aging phone the city, Smith worked for Sony For more information, call Boots "When I came in, I sort of picked up system died. Corporation. Freeman at 472-2426 or Sandy Traff at what Reid had been doing, but I started over "We were without phones for a couple Smith, who lives in Gumbo Limbo, said, 395-0379. inventorying to see for myself where the city days when the new system was put in. The "Sony was just too many hours and too long was. We're in good shape. We're where we police department has its own system. If of a drive. I wanted to work in the commu- Doug Johansen to tell tales should be." ours is down, theirs stays up. That was the nity where I live. I have an 18-month-old The April 2 First The city budgeted $20,000 to make its only way people could get us for a while," son, Nicolas. He's a real handful and I want Friday Stories for information and computer systems Y2K he said. to be around for him." Grownups will feature compliant. Smith has been working to make As to the turn from 1999 to 2000, Smith Doug Johansen, a suie all critical systems — hardware, soft- Also, upgrading of the police depart- said, "Nobody knows what will happen. teller from the ware and external interactions — are ready ment, the final city area to be handled, is There will be little glitches and bumps... lit- Melbourne area. to cany on m the year 2000. Thus far he has now complete. Emergency services have tle things found that can be corrected ... but Johansen is active inventoried and evaluated all the equipment. now also been upgraded and department no one expects anything major." in the Florida Highly percent of hardware and software PCs and all the dispatch computers are "We're in a good place here. We already Storytellers Guild, is a remediation is complete with a May 1 dead- upgraded, according to Smith. have in place an infrastructure — hurricane teller of tales from tra- preparation and evacuation — that will han- dition, literature, and dle any problems. I will probably just have his own imagination. some cash on hand, water, canned goods ... Many of his stories Johansen Shop things like that —just in case," he said. are humorous, often with a subtle twist 89 that challenges his audiences' wit and round-trip And he already knows what he will be attention. Often they are about the out- the doing Dec. 31, 1999 — completing the final doors, human nature, and myth. In his departs daily •tree parking phase of Y2K readiness. Smith will be back- "other life," Johansen grew up in New free breakfast Island ing up data all during the day. 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E. Garvey Find Your Place With iVTF) Conveniently located off Periwinkle Way and Secretary Farm Trail, just past of the Old Schoolhoufle Theatre! ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1,1999 • 13 School news Island student heads to Brain Brawl By Pattie Pace onship, Fawcett has lined up a long list of accomplishments. Staff Writer She's the current president of Canterbury's chapter of the National Honor Society; a member of Students Against The state Brain Brawl, a Drunk Driving; a participant in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters competition sponsored by organization; editor of the yearbook; layout editor of the the National Honor Society school newspaper; and one of the team that puts out that resembles the popular Chatauquan, the school's literary magazine. Her skill with TV game show Jeopardy, numbers won her a spot in the Mu Alpha Theta math club. will be held April 15 and 16 In the past, she's also played basketball and volleyball, and at the DiamondHead Resort served on the homecoming court. on Fort Myers Beach. For someone so young, Fawcett seems to carry her load Sanibel's Jackie Fawcetl, with ease. a 17-year-old senior from the "I guess I've always managed my time well," she said. private Canterbury School, And now that the school year is beginning to wind down and three other students will and she finds herself with some extra ftee time to Fill, represent Southwest Fawcett has taken on two pait-tunc jobs — woiking at Florida's four-county dis- Bhmpie's and Johnny Rockets in Fort Myers. trict. The team will face off "I'm anxious to go but I'm going to miss it too," Fawcett against about 80 students Jackie Fawcett said, reflecting on her upcoming move away from familiar from across the state. surroundings, friends and family. "Jackie's just a very tena- cious young lady who works hard at anything she gets a Future plans hold of. Her incentive to do good work comes from within, Fawcett, who graduates in June, has applied to nine or 10 which is admirable. The rest of us tell her to slow down. colleges. Although she's received at least one acceptance Ethically and academically, her standards are veiy high," letter, she's waiting to hear from her top two choices — said Betsy Glass, advisor to Canterbury's National Honor Northwestern Univei&ity in Evanston, 111., and Dartmouth Society. College in Hanover, N.H. Glass added that categories in the Brain Brawl will Fawcett, who excels in literature and science, plans to include literature, history, math, science, theater and study medicine, specializing in orthopedics or cardiology, movies, past and present Students either know the material when she heads off to school in September. or not, and studying is nearly impossible. "My friend's dad is a cardiologist," she said, adding that friendship provided her the opportunity to observe numer- Michael Piatella Awards and activities ous heart suigeries during the school year. * Canterbury student Jackie Fawcett of Along with proceeding to the state Brain Brawl champi- Sanibel will be in the Brain Brawl April 15-16- School notes

• Spring Break begins dents from the Sanibel All senior high school students living on Sanibel or Friday, April 2, and con- School won ribbons. First Captiva or whose parents work full time on the islands and tinues through Monday, place went to Andrew Moen, are attending a Lee County school are eligible to apply. The April 12. Brett Shannon took second deadline is April 16. place while Evan Bodgon The Rotaiy Club will also continue to provide support for won third place. its cuirent scholarship recipients i'oi up to $12,000 over four Sanibel School W CHADD to meet — years. B Citizens of the Childien and Adults with Applications arc available by writing to the Rotary Club week — Citizens of the Attention Deficit Disorders Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 686, Sanibel, FL 33957 week for March 29 are: will have its next monthly or by calling 472-8753. Christian Cooper, Katie meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Greten, Carl Von Harten, April 6, at Lee Memorial Kimberly Greenplate, Nick Hospital's auditorium. The Rigsby wins first local Alvarez, Cassi Almeida, Jed topic will be "managing dif- Krause, Brenna Williams, Katie Mejia, a Kindergartner Evan ficult behaviors." Lee Marge McDowell, Sarah Sanibel School Woodward holds his Memorial is at 2776 Optimist essay contest Kukol, Bobby DeForest and kindergartner in baby chick and sits Cleveland Ave. For informa- Tia Rigsby is the first-place winner of the first David Campbell. Mrs. Zokia's class, with a stuffed duck tion, call Jean Gavin at 472- Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club essay contest. Island high • Book fair update— dresses up for Easter and bunny in 9758. school students submitted a 500-word essay on the topic, "If The Scholastic Book Fair March 26. She holds preparation for • PTA to meet — The I could Give Freedom Away." held at the Sanibel School a baby chick. Easter Sunday. next J?TA meeting will be at Rigsby, a sophomore at Cypiess Lake High School, last week was a great suc- 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, in received a $100 savings bond courtesy of Bank of die cess, the school reported. the art portable. This is the Islands and her essay goes on to district competition. The Sanibel School thanks Toni Shannon for taking charge first Tuesday after returning from spring break. Second-place winner Joanna Theiss, a junior at Cypress and running the fair, the many volunteers for their work in Lake High School, received a $75 saving bond from Bank helping students make their selections, and the students, of the Islands while third-place winner Jonah Spring, an staff and parents for their continued support of the seasonal Final call for scholarships International Baccalaureate senior at Fort Myers High book fairs. The Sanibel/Captiva Kiwanis Club has scholarships School, received a $50 savings bond. • Little League change — All Little League games available for area residents. Anyone planning to go to a col- scheduled for Friday, April 2, will be played at 4:30 p.m. lege or university in Florida could be eligible. [> See School, page 14 today. For more information, call 472-5403 or wrote to P.O. • Field Day — Field Day is today and volunteers are Box 1, Sanibel, FL 33957. Applications must be completed needed to supervise activities from 8-11 a.m. Anyone inter- and returned by April 5. AGENDA ested should call 472-1617. Five-Year Budget Projection Review Committee • Yearbook — This is the last chance to order 1998- 99 yearbooks. The cost is $12 and payments can be made at Rotary scholarships available April 5,1999 the school office. The Rotary Club of Sanibel/Captiva is accepting applica- MacKenzie Hall • Odyssey postponed — The Wednesday afternoon tions from graduating high school seniors who live on the islands for a scholarship award of $3,000 a year for four Odyssey of the Mind program for primary grades is post- years at the recipient's choice of college or university with- 9:00 1. Chairman Ball calls the meeting to order. poned until further notice. All participants will be notified in the United States. As in the past, scholarships will be 2. Work on draft of Comments/ when the program reconvenes. For information, call Spring awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, extra-cur- Recommendations for Report to Council. Rosen at 472-4347 or Donna DiBiase at 395-2931. ricular activities, recommendations and an interview 3. Adjournment. • Art winners — Student artwork was on display at process. the orchid show in the Edison Mall recently and three stu-

• • • • -FOKT MHRS lft!VSP*£S$ Says: SANIBELFIRE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS "Hard to imagine a more ,/7 REGULAR MEETING SANIBEL FIRE STATION ONE delightful dining-out f~sy^'f^%*<\\ J 2351 PALM RIDGE ROAD, Sanibel Fire Control District experience." . • \~/J. " ^ April 8,1999 1:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. General Business INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FIRE STATION Ap351 PALM RIDGE ROAD. If a person decided to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing they will be need a record of the proceedings, and for such the purposes French Corner they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon?which the appeal is based. i' \ £j/rt«m«/ Tlrancui-S of tin- LsLiuLs TARPON BY RD. BY THE POST OFFICE DINNER 6-10, CLOSED SUN. RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 472-1493 P. Charles Frederick, Fire Chief 14 • APRIL 1, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER

School From page 13 Congratulating the winners, John Turansky, president of government. It's time to give freedom away. the Optimist Club, said, "I know the judges must have had a very difficuLt time picking the winners. All of the essays If S Could Give Freedom Away submitted were insightful and very well written I was very By Joanna Theiss I feel it's time to look proud of island youths." Second place According to Essay/Oratorical Contest Chairpeison Rhonda Henning, "This was the club's first contest. We are A world without biases and ignoiance would be the only past the facade of Looking forward to out upcoming oratorical contest and on world that is truly free. I'd place liberty and freedom in the to next year's essay contest It was very comforting to read hands of those men and women who are still chained by democratic the essays written by our island kids. The compassion and opposition and hatred. Our world is filled with people who sensitivity expiessed in the essays truly reinforced my faith can't live life to the fullest because of their nationality or in today's youth." skin color. In order to spread a euphoric tide of happiness government. It's time to The winning essays follow. and freedom, our prejudiced history must be remembered but not allowed to reoccur; and the family tradition of big- if 1 Could Give Freedom Away otry must end. By saving and freeing the oppressors from give freedom away** By Tia Rigsby their own ignorant feelings of hate, the earth shall be First place released from the shackles of hatred. If freedom was some- If I could give freedom away, I would give it to the peo- thing that could be given away, it should be handed out to ple of Chegdomyn, Russia. Chegdomyn is a city located on these victims to obliterate menacing stares and violent out- — Tia Rigsby the southwestern part of Siberia. Although Russia is a demo- breaks of hate cratic country, these citizens still lack liberty Imagine freedom as being easy to receive: the lineage of Optimist essay contest winner Since communism fell, the people of Chegdomyn techni- hatred and the ancestry of racism could be erased as simply cally have the freedom to worship as they choose. However, as the sun relieves a dreary day. I'd grant freedom to all of whenever someone chooses to be baptized, the government those students who learn from their parents' confederate who dwell under the rule of another, or the feelings of help- demands papers. Therefore, there is a record in Moscow of flags and fiery histories. I'd free the tiny girl who passes a lessness which accompany such a lifestyle, if you can even who every Christian is and where they live. This is a poten- group of African-American peeis and stares at her feet, not call it that. So, given the magnitude of such an issue, I will tially dangerous situation, considering that duung commu- daring to glance at those playmates who hei mother says are forgo the constraints of format and delve right into'this pow- nism, Christians were widely persecuted. inferior to her. A helping of freedom would mute the erful topic. If 1 had such a gift, I would concentmte my Also, the Russians do not own their own homes. Their speeches at a white supremacist rally and the angry, blas- efforts on Africa and South America. These two regions homes aie owned and heated by the government. The gov- phemous shouts of anonymous hooded bigots. Every person contain the highest amounts of poverty, disease and lamine ernment allows heat and hot watei from October to May. who was ever embiaced by a menacing moment of* superi- in a world of surplus and luxury. In Africa, governments aie The heat comes from a central plant that pipes in the water. ority simply because they have light skin would be dis- often brutal and short lived, theiefoie leaving the countnes Although the pipes appear large, one of the citizens told charged from the smothering hold that binds them to these in a state of chaos and its peoples m desperation. The peo- Americans that the pipes were old and that the interior was feelings. ple live in a state of such indescribable poverty, yet pioba- filled with sediments, creating a weak current. This system I'd use my weapon of liberation to achieve the most dif- bly work harder than any other group on the planet. South does little to warm the bitter cold; temperatures reach as low ficult task of all: to take away every move that was made to America also experiences great amounts of poverty and as -60 degrees Celsius. hold back a minority just because it's different. This would deprivation. Crime and illegal activities rule the lives of its Communication with the outside world is discouraged in be the hardest task because oppression goes on daily, and people and stifle their children's ability to grow. Although Chegdomyn. The mail takes from three to six weeks to has been since the world was created. As far back as time the lack of freedom in these two areas is great, this is not the arrive; sometimes it gets lost. Incoming e-mails are read. In can go, members of civilization have been discriminated greatest injustice toward freedom. the city itself, theie are no house numbers or street names. against, forced into slavery and even killed because they A guard is posted at the city gates. Guards are also posted at didn't reach some invisible level. But if all the parts of the Freedom is needed most on an individual basis. train stations; trains are the only feasible way of traveling past that have been marred by hatred and oppression were Countless people from many different countries travel to long distances. eliminated, a lot of strength of the people persecuted would America each year in search of "freedom" and the opportu- In order to leave the country, a citizen of Chegdomyn never have been attained. The way that a group of people nity it offers. Opportunity for better treatment, a better must receive a notarized letter of invitation. The letter must holds together to fight and survive hatred is a rejection of home, a better education, a better life for one and their chil- state who is responsible for the citizen and where they will those who foster hate. dren. go. The citizen must then take a 16-hour train ride and a 10- In Asia, for example, many citizens opt to leave under In conclusion, the stifling feelings of being disconnected indentured servitude just so they can have a chance in hour car ride to an embassy at Vladlvoska to complete the and left out due to race is one that has been infecting the paperwork necessary prior to departure. America. However, America is not the "Avalon" it appears world since the beginning of time and continues to this day. to be. It is a place of stereotypes and discrimination, with an Freedom is also restricted with the choices a 17-year old Biases are being formed as I write. Parents are passing along male teen-ager faces. After graduating high school, he can underworld of crime and greed. Freedom is taken from peo- old, unfair and pitiful lessons to open minds soon to be ple as children, depending on where they live and the color either attend the university or the army. If he can't afford the closed and locked. Hate crimes are plotted and people con- university, then there is no choice. Service in the army lasts of their skin. Their hopes and dreams are crushed when their victed every day. This will not stop until freedom is granted lives are filled with dodging bullets and police sirens. from four to five years. The army does not always have the to everyone and history is treasured but never repeated. funds to feed or pay soldiers. Opportunity is robbed from them when all they want is an Because the economy is bad, medical treatment is poor in education and a night that isn't filled with gunshots and Chegdomyn. For instance, the government has refused to If I Could Give Freedom Away screams. Another factor that is working against the lower supply insulin. The government also has not paid doctors in classes of the world is the hidden crime that often occurs By Jonah Spring with the temptations in government. Unfortunately, politics over 10 months. During a tour of the clinic, Americans saw Third place many supplies being re-used. Disposable plastic gloves were is an arena of ulterior motives and hidden agendas, and often keeps the rich wealthy and the poor destitute. washed and set on a radiator to dry. Used ace bandages were If I could give freedom away, I could work for the rest of boiled. my life and not be done with such an honorable task. Among all this injustice, I believe that the world is In conclusion, I believe the people of Chegdomyn are Freedom is a gift that we take for granted most of our lives changing for the better and approaching an era when people entitled the same life, liberty and pursuit of happiness I along with many others which stem from it. It is impossible will really help each other. However, if I did have the power have. I feel it's time to look past the facade of democratic for us to fathom the horrors which exist in the lives of those to give freedom away, it would be an impotent blessing, because no one man can fix the problems of the world, cspe-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ttappy Easter CITY OF SANIBEL, FL Notice is hereby given that the Wastewatei Research ' from the Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, April 5, Hall Family 1999, at 9:00 AM. The meeting will convene at the Utility Department Office and proceed with a trolley tour of City wastewater facilities.

IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

Jackson IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT ROBERT D. PRITT, CITY MANAGER, NO LATER THAN ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS TELEPHONE •^mk*. 941-472-3700 FOR ASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE NUMBERS, 800-955-8771 (TDD) OR 800- Find Your Place With 955-8770 (VOICE), FOR ASSISTANCE. (941)472-5187x215 E-Mail jimhall@viptealtycom By: The City of Sanibel, Florida 1-800-553-7338 Internet http //www. viprealty com ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1,1999 • 15 April Fool's Day has 'ticklish' history By Gwenda Hiett-Clements aside, all references note that in medieval times, the New English history notes widespread observance of the hol- News Editor Year's celebration began March 25 and ended April 1. With iday in the 18th century; English settlers brought the cus- the.reform of the calendar under King Charles IX of France, tom with them to the colonies. "The first of April, some do say, New Year's Day was moved from April 1 to Jan. 1. Those In Scotland, April Fool's Day is a two-day event with the Is set apart for All Fools' Day. people who continued to celebrate the new year April 1 — second day being Taily Day, dedicated to "butt" jokes. But why the people call it so, because of ignorance or bullheadedness — were called Supposedly, the infamous "Kick Me" sign taped unknow- Nor I, nor they themselves do know. "fools." They were sent foolish gifts and invitations to non- ingly to someone's backside originated there. Also, in But on this day are people sent existent parties. Scotland the fool is called a gowk after the cuckoo, or On purpose for pure merriment." Some say the silly celebration began in various parts of gowk, which returns each April and is a symbol of simple- the world — France, England, Mexico, Sweden and India tons. — Poor Robin's Almanac (1790) — as a celebration of the vernal equinox, which is March In Mexico "El Dia de los Inocentes" Dec. 28 was origi- 21, and the emergence from the winter doldrums. Pranks nally set aside as a day for Christians to mourn Herod's Trying to pin down the origin of April Fool's Day is a became a part of equinox parties. The Hilaria festival of slaughter of innocent children. Over the years, that day has foolish endeavor since no two sources offer the same expla- ancient Rome was March 25. The Holi festival of India is evolved from sadness to good-natured trickery. nation. It is, as agreed by all, the day named for the custom traditionally celebrated with pranks on its final day, March Whatever the source, whatever the saying, American of playing practical jokes with the aim of making friends 31. humorist Mark Twain summed it up the best: and foes look "foolish." In France today, fools are labeled "Poisson d'Avril," "The first of April is the day we remember what we are Many support the theory that April Fool's began after the which translates to April Fish. French children fool their the other 364 clays of the year." adoption of a reformed calendar in France circa 1564 or friends by taping a paper fish to their friends' backs. When — Sources on the Internet: Encyclopedia Britannica, 1582, depending on which reference you read. Specific date the trick is discovered, everyone yells, "Poisson d'Avril!" Urban Legends, April Fools on the Net Permits & deeds Deeds recorded at the Lee County Courthouse for more $147,500: John L. & Brenda D. Decorte to Beatrice park model & screen room by Custom Aluminum. than $80,000 during the week ending March 21 include: Brownell, trustee, and Margaret K. Wherry trust — 1326 $3,470: Wood, Mariner. Pointe-Unit 712; and $4,825 — $13,500,000: Periwinkle Place, Inc. to Periwinkle Place Junonia St. Kessinger, Mariner Pointe-Unit 923 — enclose porch by Partners, Ltd. Sanibel Glass & Mirror. - $2,450,000: Burton E. Sorensen to Kathleen E. Duffy & Condos: $24,000: Meyer, 1558 Sand Castle Road — residential William L. Schrader — 16898 Captiva Drive. $589,000: Wisconsin Distributors, Inc. to Louise B. elevator by Andrew Fleischman. $1,995,000: Sales & Consulting Trading, Inc. to Burton Freemann — Loggerhead Cay-Unit 104. $4,000: Seawind II Homeowners Association — screen E. & Frances E. Sorensen — 4681 Rue Belle Mer. $418,000: Swain Pen Tech, Inc. to Thomas W. Merkle — wall repairs by Perfection Aluminum. $1,650,000: James A. & Helen F. Hall to Nader F. & Sunset Captiva-Unit A104, Captiva. $25,000: Libertine, 5999 Clam Bayou — pool and deck Cynthia Darehshori — 4369 West Gulf Drive. $411,000: William T. O'Brien to Paul P. & Kathrin Davis by Gator Pool & Spa.' $525,000: James G. Houston to Thomas H. & Ruth A. — Sandpiper Beach-Unit 502. $17,500: Schmidlin, 4665 Rue Belle Mer — residential Brouster —15295 Captiva Drive. $350,000: Judith Stamberg to Joseph C. & Joyce A. elevator by Michael J. McGinn. $300,000: Marvin E. & Shelley A. Brown to William E. Pignotti — Oceans Reach-Unit 4B1. $10,000: Wildman* 1528 San Carlos Bay Drive — & Victoria O'Connor — 1366 Sand Castle Road. $290,000: Catherine M. Flottemesch; Catherine M. repairs to wood and stucco by Greg Weglarz. $279,500: Miguel A. & Mary E. Padron to Gregor & Flottemesch, trustee; and Catherine M. Flottemesch trust to $6,000: Kauffman, 428 Lighthouse Way — replace win- Vreni Scheu — 2515 Lands End. Joan I. Burns — Sanibel Arms West-Unit Jl. dows and exterior doors by Benchmark. $235,000: William E. & J. Victoria O'Connor to Frank & $32,000: Billig, 2968 Wulfert Road — pool, deck and Joyce Kik and Wayne Kik — 1619 Sand Castle Road. Permits issued by the Sanibel Building Department for spa by Baker Contracting. $230,000: Florida Aircraft Federal Credit Union to the week ending March 25 include: $4,829: Ruot, 6463 Pine Ave.— glass enclosed porch on Jeffrey R. & Jane R. Henderson — L13, U3, North Captiva $10,000 each: Halerz, 3708 Agate; Kapish, 3711 Agate; single-family residence by owner. Dupes. and $11,000 — Ulsamer, 1321 Par View — pool and deck $4,500: Ciaro, 4249 West Gulf Drive — beach dune $165,000: Robert Lee & Carolyn J. Bloomfield; William by Coastal Custom Pool & Spa. walkover by Lake Plaza Custom Homes. Ronnie & Wanda J. Click; William Ronnie Click (aka Wm. $450,000: Bralove, 1480 Royal Poinciana — single-fam- $100: Athey, 685 Spartina — LP tank by Amerigas. Ronnie Click) to Dutch One of Marco, Inc. — 2005 Mitzie ily residence by the Wolter Group. $19,000: Daane, 1414 Causey Court — residential eleva- Lane. $2,350: Macko, Periwinkle Park-Lot 141 — rooi'over tor by owner. Happy Easter from Joe & Joan Burns

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BIG Arts 900 Dunlop Road 'Archie' artist says strip had moral message 395-0900 Ongoing workshops By Jill Goodman in art, crafts, Staff Writer music, dance, yoga, liberal arts rchie," "Jughead," and classes for "Veronica" and all the gang youngsters from Riverdale High had . their say about island politics Phillips and Founders on th"Ae pages of the; Island Reporter 20-plus years Galleries ago. Southwest Florida Ciaft "Aichie" aitist and island lesidcnt Al Hartley Guild "Open Doors" ciafted opinion cartoons along with spoofs on the Open daily lighter side of island life for Free the fledgling newspapci. Now retiied and living in Captiva Civic Center Shell Point with Herminie, 11559 Chapin Lane his wife oi 57 years, Hartley Katie Gardenia, "The Doll is happy to reminisce. as Art" His desne to be an artist Reception noon-1:30 p.m. began veiy early in his life. April 4 "Ever since I was able to Regular hours 10 a.m. to hold a pencil, I knew I want- noon Tuesday and Thuisday GREAT Free ed to be an artist," he said. maks: After a stint m the seivice 7%*?frLKFAT 1 Lions Arts & Crafts Fair Al Hartley as a pilot in World Wai II, Sanibel Community Hartley pursued his career Association desiies with determination. 2173 Periwinkle Way "I made a list from the Yellow Pages of all the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 2 publishers in New Yoik City and I made the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3 rounds. The first one to give me an assignment was a comic book publisher. I did a lot of differ- Special to the Reporter Jill Goodman Pirate Playhouse ent things with Maivel Comics — 'Spider Man,' 2200 Periwinkle Way ABOVE LEFT: Archie comic artist and island resident Al Hartley drew 472-0006 'The Hulk' and a lot ol those characters." "Archie" last week as a special greeting to the Island Reporter. "Abundance" When the originator ol "Archie" died, the pub- Through April 10 lisher asked Hartley to take over the comic strip. ABOVE RIGHT: Al Hartley draws a cartoon at his Shell Point home. 8 p m.; matinees select days "I wrote and drew the 'Archie' feature for ovci $15 students; $25 adults 30 years. It was sold all over the woild," Hartley them laugh — but I began to include spiritual cost $3 or $4 but the message is terrible. It's said. content in the slones in a contempoiary way" blood and guts and crime These things (comics) Old Schoolhouse Theater lie credits the decades-long success of the The character "Big Ethel" was used as the butt are teaching them the woist parts of life." 1905 Periwinkle Way "Archie" comic strip to the easily identifiable of jokes in the comic strip and Haitley deter- In addition to his cartoon work, he shared his 472-6862 natuie oi the characters and their activities. mined to turn hei into a positive example. faith by lecturing around the country four to five "You Make Me Feel So "'Archie' was everyone. He meant well and '"Big Ethel' was a tall lanky, girl and not times a week. Young" tried his best to do everything right but he was an attractive. I decided to use her to try to reach kids Hartley also remembers enjoying the time he Through April 17 accident looking foi a place to happen," Hartley who had self-image problems. As that character spent crafting his cartoons for the Island 8 p.m. laughed. "All of these characters are a character developed, 'Big Ethel' began to get more fan mail Reporter. $23 type ... 'Veronica' is a spoiled rich girl, 'Betty' is than 'Archie.'" Hartley explained. "A lot of the "I remember so fondly the way they (founders , Island Cinema the ail-American girl, 'Jughead' is a fellow who kids think these characters are real, They would Don Whitehead, Porter Goss and Fred Valtin) Bailey's Shopping Center likes to eat... And 'Mr. Weatherbee,' the princi- associate with her. It was encouraging and uplift- were able to mobilize the island's public opinion 472-1701 pal, is the symbol of authority that couldn't cut ing." to prevent Sanibel from becoming another Fort "Out of Towners" and the mustard." Recognizing the appeal of this approach to Myers Beach or Marco Island. The three of them, "Analyze This" As the father of two, grandfather of six and help children, Hartley created comics for a pub- more than anybody, were really responsible for 4, 7, 9:30 p.m. great-grandfather of two, Haitley said he's lisher of Christian books. Interested in bridging the fact that Sanibel was able to control its own Tickets $6.50 adults; $4.50 always been sensitive to the needs of youngsters. the gap between Jewish and Christian faiths, he destiny." for "I had a gift that I wanted to use in a positive based a series on the true-life story of Corrie He praised the format, pointing out that the matinee, seniors & children way," he said. Tenboon, a Dutch woman who hid Jews and trio's sensitivity to the "incredible natural cre- under 11 Hartley addressed moral issues reaching the saved their lives during the war. He later received ations" on the island. permission from the owner of "Archie" to use Live music youngsters through his cartoon characters, "It was ail exciting time there was a tremen- Daily "In the mid '60s when kids were rebelling, those characters in Christian comic books as well. dous unanimity ... everybody was marching in R.C. Otter's they were asking very good questions about life. Hartley said the publisher sold more than 50 mil- the same direction. I often look back and appreci- Andy Rosse Lane I decided I had a great opportunity with these lion comic books. ate those times," Hartley said. Captiva characters, not just to tickle the funny bone but to He also incorporated famous people in his car- Until a stroke slowed him down, Hartley 395-1142 try to meet the needs these kids had. That whole toons with a moral message. Hartley said, "It admits he was a workaholic and although he still generation was in turmoil. The most important took a slice of life that a kid would understand.... lectures locally, he said, "I mass the energy that On the town thing I had to sustain was entertainment — make "Today, kids are buying a lot of comics that enabled me to do it." Edison Gallery of Fine Art Edison Community College 489-9313 Maxim Kantor: Paintings Vignettes that Confront Russia's Past Through April 19 is in Suite 203 near Saks Fifth Avenue and Bistro Florida Repertory Theatre Seats for sale 41. The original wooden seats at the Old Arcade Theatre SchooLhouse Theater that patrons have sat on 'Apo, Duncan & Joyce' First and Hendry streets during plays and musical shows since 1964 are 332-4488 The Lee County Alliance of the Arts invites "Spider's Web" available for sale. Now that the theater has new, the public to the opening reception for "Apo, Through April 10 comfortable, reserved seating, the Old Duncan & Joyce," a show featuring three very Tickets from $18 Schoolhouse Theater Foundation decided to sell different artists and their work, from 5-8 p.m. this the originals. Friday, April 2. The reception is free and the Broadway Palm Dinner The double chairs are available for $100 and exhibit will continue through April 30. Theater benefit the theater foundation. Foundation mem- Apo Toroyson works with a non-traditional 1380 Colonial Blvd. bers said they would make a great conversation medium: bread. He employs burnt toast along 278-4422 piece in dens, family rooms and porches all over with wire mesh, burlap, modeling paste and "Guys and Dolls" the island. acrylic paints to create his compositions. Through April 10 For more information, call Mary Welch at Johnson utilizes wood in a variety of shapes Matinees select days 395-1124. Tickets from $20 show only; and sizes to create sculptures that resemble jig- Special to the Reporter from $33 with dinner Children's workshop saw puzzles. Some of the chamber musicians Joyce Ely-Walker is a landscape artist who Off-Broadway Palm The Lee County Alliance of the Arts is plan- uses oil and crayons to create Florida images on rehearing for the annual benefit con- ning a children's workshop from 1-3 p.m. cert are (1 to r) Jonathan Daitch, vio- 1380 Colonial Blvd. canvas. lin; Jay Heavelin, guitar; Ruth 278-4422 Saturday, April 10. The workshop coincides with Organizers said the exhibit is designed to chal- "Hooray for Hollywood" "Apo, Duncan & Joyce," an exhibition of three lenge your mind and stimulate your spirit. Kostush, oboe; Rosalind Greene, Through April 10 artists currently showing work at the galley. For information, call 939-2787. viola; and Norma Gillespie, cello. From $18 The children will be given a tour by art teacher from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 4. The exhibit can Leo Johnson, who will explain the exhibit to Gardenia show Sunday also be seen from 10 a.m. to noon each Tuesday Philharmonic Center for them. Then they'll be able to apply what they've The work of Captiva artist Katie Gardenia will and Thursday in April. the Arts learned. be featured in a solo exhibition at the Captiva The CCA is at 11550 Chapin Lane. For infor- 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. The cost is $2 and includes materials. The Civic Association. Organizer Stella Farwell said, mation, call Rose Finney at 472-2111. Naples (800)597-1900 alliance is at 10091 McGregor Blvd. For infor- "This is an exhibition full of imagination and BIG Arts events mation, call 5(39-2787.- - skillful presentations" "Fame" Gardenia, who is known for her fairies, fanta- •""The Barrier Island Group for the Arts has a April 1 & 3-4 New exhibit number of upcoming events and classes. They Parsons Dance Company sy figures, clowns and merfolk, is now stretching April 5 Students and teachers from the Lee County her creativity to include "spirit vessels" as well as include: Alliance of the Arts are having a student/teacher Neville Brothers miniature figures in clay and wax. • Chamber ensemble to perform April. 6 show at the Bell Tower Mall through April 30. Wall pieces are another new direction for The Norma Gillespie Chamber Ensemble will Naples Philharmonic Artwork includes printmaking, paintings, pho- Gardenia. They are composed of many pieces present its fourth annual benefit concert at 7 p.m. Orchestra tographs and sculpture. that are hand stitched together into settings, Sunday, April 11. Cellist Gary Hoffman Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- which also include sculpted clay and wax figures. April 8-11 Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. The show The public is invited to the opening reception t> See Vignettes, page 17 Call for times and prices ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1,1999 Q 17

Vignettes From page 16 The concert will display the range and diversity of cham- 1998, she produced a 90-minute video for the New York ber music, and programs are designed to appeal to begin- Museum of Modern Art called "Not For Sale." It was a his- , ning listeners as well as chamber music enthusiasts. toric perspective of the feminist art movement in the United The core of the ensemble is a string quartet featuring States during the 1970s. McEntire holds a master's degree in Jonathan Daitch, first violin; Gerri Lajoie, second violin; fine arts from the Pratt Institute. Rosalind Greene, viola; and Norma Gillespie, cello. McEntire is represented by Foxwoithy's of Sanibel and Joining the quartet this year will be Scott Ellington, a Bonita Springs, and by Michael Murphy's Gallery in clarinetist from Fort Myers. Jay Heavelin, a popular jazz Tampa. Her work is also in many private collections. guitarist, and Ruth Kostush, an oboist, will also play with During her workshops, participants will stay at the West the group. Wind Inn. The session will begin with a welcome buffet to Proceeds help fund a scholarship that annually awards meet the instructor. The package also includes breakfasts, $1,000 to the outstanding young musicians chamber ensem- box lunches, basic watercolor supplies and an easel. ble in the five-county area. The first workshop begins April 15 and the second is Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with chil- June 10. The cost for the April workshop is $1,265 and the dren 12 and younger admitted free. cost for the June one is $1,112. Transportation and some meals are not included in the package price. • Inquiring Minds For information, visit the website at www.vyest- A multimedia presentation providing windinn.com. For reservations, call the West Wind at (800) insights into how Sanibel residents are 824-0476. Special to the Reporter connected in a complex web of water, "Abundance" stars Allison Brennan and pollution, politics and legal entangle- 'Abundance' continues The fifth production of the Pirate Playhouse's 1998-99 Lynne Griffin as mail-order brides who move ments with the U.S. Army Corps of to the wild west following the Civil War. Engineer's South Florida Restudy and theater season is the western saga "Abundance," by Pulitzer the Southwest Florida Recon and Prize-winning dramatist Beth Henley, the author of "Crimes Cole Porter and Jerome Kern. Feasibility Studies will be the subject of of the Heart" and "The Miss Firecracker Contest." The Off-Broadway Palm is a 100-seat black box theatre the next Inquiring Minds session led by "Abundance" is a small-cast epic, the tale of two women adjacent to Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre's main lobby at local environmental activist Bill who first meet as mail-order brides newly arrived in the 1380 Colonial Blvd. Hammond. It's planned from 1:30-3:30 Wyoming territory a few years after the Civil War. The play Tickets for "Hooray for Hollywood" are $17 -$30. Call p.m. Friday, April 2. includes both comic and dramatic elements, and is virtually 278-4422 for information and reservations. B. Hammond unique as a play portraying the Western frontier experience He'll discuss the area's unique eco- from a feminine perspective. While the story is entirely logical system and explain why Sanibel's beaches are get- Theater benefit planned Henley's creation, the principal characters seem to have Eden Florida, a non-profit organization serving people ting "more yucky." been inspired by several historical figures of the Old West, Hammond is an assistant professor of interdisciplinary with autism, will be the beneficiary of the second annual particularly Fanny Wiggins Kelly and Sarah Luse Latimer, Eden's Evening at the Theater on Friday, April 9. The event studies at Florida Gulf Coast University, a governing board who were captured by Oglala Sioux in 1864 and published member of the South Florida Water Management District will be at Sanibel's Old Schoolhouse Theatre and will fea- nearly identical accounts of their captivity several years ture a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by J.T. and the first "off-island" board member of the later. Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Foundation. Smith's Encore Production's performance of "You Make The production is directed by Pirate Playhouse Interim Me Feel So Young ... The Songs of Frank Sinatra" at 8 p.m. The cost is $5 and pre-registration is required. Producing Director Ralph Elias, who has staged two Tickets are $70 and are available now. Call 279-5758, acclaimed productions of the play in California. 436-5335 or 437-5335. BIG Arts is at 900 Dunlop Road. For information or to The leading roles of the two women, Bess and Macon, register for any event, call 395-0900. will be played by Allison Brennan and Lynne Griffin, who 'Guys and Dolls' on stage performed in one of Elias' California shows. The men in "Guys and Dolls" is the next production at the Broadway "Abundance" are portrayed by Sean Sullivan, Daniel Ahearn Palm Dinner Theatre through April 10. Workshop at West Wind and Todd Blakesley. One of Broadway's most hilarious shows, "Guys and Mary McEntire is offering two, "Abundance" continues through April 13. Dolls" has been described as the perfect musical comedy. upcoming three-day/four-night art Tickets are $25 may be reserved by calling the Pirate Set in Times Square in the 1950s, the show is based on the workshops at the West Wind Inn on Playhouse box office at 472-0006. The theater is at 2200 stories of Damon Runyon and tells of the unlikely romance Sanibel and Ca"yo Costa. Participants Periwinkle Way. between Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart urban mission- will be able to paint at the J.N. "Ding" ary, and u slick Broadway gambler named Sky Masterton. Darling National Wildlife Refuge and 'Hooray for Hollywood' The second romantic storyline involves Nathan Detroit and take a boat to the unspoiled Cayo Costa, J.T. Smith's Encore Productions' "Hooray; for Miss Adelaide, who have been engaged for 14 years. Nathan a state park which is inaccessible by Hollywood" will run through April 10 at the Off-Broadway is the consummate gambler and operator of the "world's road. v Palm Theatre in Fort Myers. \ largest floating crap game;" Miss Adelaide is the main McEntire, an established Southwest The musical revue includes the greatest hits from .attraction at the Hot Box nightclub. Florida artist, moved to Pine Island Hollywood during the days of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and The theater is at 1380 Colonial Blvd.; and reservations from Soho in New York City, where she Ginger Rogers, and Judy Garland with songs*by Gershwin, can be made by calling 278-4422. had a successful painting career for 15 M. McEntire years. Intimately involved with the art world of New York, she led the Soho Art Crit' Group for 10 years. In May of

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And islanders have the' Kudos to associate producer and actress Carrie Lund. chance to experience it True to the adage, "The show must, go on," and somewhat in this Saturday. the face of the theatrical good luck saying, "Break a leg" she rehearsed in a leg cast, the result of a skiing accident, Taylor, whose older and relies upon a cane on and off during her time on stage. brother is musician James Good thing her character, Mildred Peake, the gardener, is Taylor, has been in the wildly eccentric so that the gnarled wooden cane fit the part. Special to the Reporter music business for 30 In addition to Repertory members Niels Miller, Helen The cast of "Spiders Web," an Agatha Christie years. Still after all that Mutch, Greg Longenhagen, Scott Bennett, Gordon mystery at the Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers. time, he doesn't admit to McConnell and Michael Marottta, the cast includes James having a planned routine Pritchett and Austen White, and Joanna Harmon as Pippa storytelling talents to cover up for the child. The ensuing events result in very funny confusion. on stage. Hailsham-Brown. Whitney Miller is Joanna's understudy. "I don't set out to be a The story takes place in the rented estate of Henry Just when you think you know the murderer, Christie Livingston Taylor pulls surprises to shatter the best "who dunnit" fan's theo- comic per se. I play guitar, Hailsham-Brown (White) his wife Clarissa (Mutch) and kick around and have as good a time as I legally can," he Henry's daughter Pippa. Clarissa takes pleasure in making ries. "Spider's Web," a play in three acts, will be at the down- quipped. "When I go on stage people laugh — things up outlandish stories, so it's a surprise to her companions wind up being funny," when she really finds a body on the drawing room floor. town Fort Myers theater through April 10. Call 334-4488 for tickets. Although as a songwriter, Taylor modestly admits to Believing Pippa committed the murder, Clarissa uses her having had a "couple of top 40 records," he said, "I'm an entertainer and a singer from day one. Songwriting is a Sanibel Music Festival ends but music lingers part of what I do." By Jill Goodman Puccini's "La Boheme," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" His songs include, "I Love Her So," "Never Can Say Staff Writer and Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades." Good-bye" and "Fly Away," made famous by Peter Allen. On Tuesday morning, the month-long festival officially "I've been awfully lucky," he said. Refrains from the final performance wrapped up with an appreciation brunch for volunteers, by the Opera Theatre of Connecticut board members and the media. Raised in North Carolina, Taylor now lives in Boston. have barely faded away and the Sanibel SMF board president, Nancy Clark acknowledged the He knows Sanibel, having visited here several times as Music Festival board is already gearing support from the community. "If it weren't for you, our the guest of jazz singer Michael Franks. He is looking for- up for year 2000. expenses would be at least 33 percent more," Clark told the ward to returning this weekend. The OTC performed "Lovers, 200 volunteers. "My favorite thing is to be with my audience and hang Demons & Divas" Saturday night at the She recognized the hundreds of hours people gave in with them . ..spend time and participate in their lives. It's Sanibel Congregational United Church helping the festival in various ways, by housing, feeding and a really pleasure for me," he said. "I am guaranteeing a of Christ and was given a standing ova- transporting performers, and by becoming part of the chorus fine'time." tion following the carefully chosen for "Tosca," which was staged last Wednesday. selections of operatic favorites that built Six out of the eight shows were sold out, said vice presi- Taylor will be at the Barrier Island Group for the Arts, up to the grand finale, "Libiamo ne' lieti Nancy Clark dent marketing and public relations Maurice Oshry. "We are 900 Dunlop Road, at 8 p.m. this Saturday, April 3. Tickets calici" from Verdi's "La Traviata." very happy with the festival and are already working on year are $20 and available now. The performance also included selections from Verdi's 2000." 1 Call 395-0900. "Falstaff and "Othello," Donizetti's "Don Pasquale," t> See Music, page 19 MEM SHIPS STORE • WET SLIPS • FUEL • FISHING GUIDES • POWER BOAT RENTALS WAVERUNNER ECO-TOUR • CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS • MISS PARADISE CRUISES BACKWAJER FISHING • SEALIFE ENCOUNTER • CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE • TROLLEY TOURS ISLAND REPORTER Q APRIL 1,1999 • 19 Matsumotos show off new work at gallery , . _ ,-. -.-yrT£s>3 Ikki Matsumoto had a showing of his work at the Black Orchid Gallery last Friday evening, March 26. In addition to prints and original artwork available for sale, Matsumoto was selling and signing T-shirts that fea- •f. tured his recent print called "Fish: Boca Grande," which feature's tiny red fish swimming out of a big blue and green fish's mouth in Matsumoto's characteristic stylized lines. The retrospective showing spanned decades of his work. 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Matsumoto's wife Polly also displayed trademark brightly colored pieces. Both artists mingled with guests and were available to sign their work. Black Orchid/Westwind gallery owner Sharon Wise was on hand as well, and she and her staff put out a spread of vegetables and dip, fruit, nuts and wine for guests to sample. St. Louisans Susie and Peter Hall, who collect Ikki ABOVE: (1 to r) Ikki and Polly Matsumoto Matsumoto's artwork and who decided to purchase a and Black Orchid/Westwind Gallery owner $1,200 original that night, said they believe his work is the Sharon Wise chat at the reception Friday. very essence of the island they love and have visited for 26 years. AT BIGHT: Scott Schirtzinger, an island resi- dent for 20 years, watches as artist Ikki The reception was from 4-7 p.m. and the galleries are Matsumoto signs some prints he bought at adjacent to each other in the Timbers shopping center. the Black Orchid Gallery. • Dawn Grodsky Photos/Dawn Grodsky Music From page 18 Oshry noted that the war in the Balkans has Please already resulted in a change in the program for next year. recycle The government-sponsored Prague Virtuosi was canceled. A substitute group has already been contacted. your The month-long program for next year includes: Reporter. March 1 — Jon Nakamatsu, piano. March 4 — To be announced. March 8 and 11 — Chamber Music New The Islands' premier builder York! .since 1983! March 15 — Ysaye String Quartet. March 18 — Cabaret! Cabaret!. March 22 and 25 — Opera Theater of Connecticut. Finally, if you missed the performances, you GEORGE have a second chance to hear some of them. PARKER In a first-ever collaboration, tapings of select- INC. ed festival performances will being aired nation- ally on public radio. ' NEW CONSTRUCTION Jill Goodman REMODELING • DESIGN Locally, these performances can be enjoyed on (1 to r) Sanibel Music Festival board members Jone Schlackman and Maurice WGCU 90.1 FM for five consecutive Oshry enjoy a light moment at Tuesday's thank-you brunch. They're already Wednesdays at 8 p.m. starting April 7. busy readying for next year's festival, extra special because of the year 2000. (941)466-5100

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Jennifer is the job done," Jura said. "There's no making excuses — I'm stay on this island." also involved and will responsible for everything that goes on in a deal I'm mak- Jura and his wife enjoy spending their non-business time become the djre/;f">v -r '.'.'" ing." on the beaches and on their bicycles. c, ivn " Community That attitude makes Jura think of every real estate deal he "It's really nice to be able to Wo-1-••'- ^caniast on our Association, and she enjoys makes as his own. days off," Jura «o;a. <-WJ also love to walk the beach in the volunteering as an usher at Robert Jura "I stay on top of everything, every, aspect of the deal," evening and watch the sun set." the Pirate Playhouse every Jura said. "I try to act as the manager of the operation omlT "•'" He also likes Sanibel for the type of real estate he is able chance she gets. feel it's my responsibility to makejt happen".***""" to sell. As for Jura's future on Sanibel, he sees himself plugging That serious view of real'estate is contrasted by Jura's "(Sanibel) offers a unique brand of real estate because along like he has been since moving here on the Fourth of penchant for dressing island business casual. He finds it nice you deal with more sophisticated people who rely on you to July in 1995. And as far as the distant future, he smiled and to not have to wear a dress shirt, tie, and suit every day as he give them good, up-to-date information," he said. "Putting a said, "This island is a nice place to retire." would if working off the island. deal together here is one of the most enjoyable things I do." "I like to be able to work in short sleeves — casual Another thing Jura enjoys is getting involved in the com- You can reach Jura by calling 472-6669, toll free at (800) clothes — and deal with people dressed the same way," Jura munity. He is on the board of directors of the Palm Lakes 741-4752 " and also by e-mailing him at said. "Things are relaxed (on the island) in that way and it's Home Owners Association, and was on the board and is now [email protected]. His office is located in the Coldwell nice because that's the way we want it." a member of the rental and grounds committees of the Sea Banker building at 1456 Periwinkle Way. Ulinutes Myers-based South Seas Resorts since April From 1992-95, she operated a full-ser- Washington, D.C.-based MeriStar is the MeriStar names P.R. director 1,996, where she was responsible for direct- vice marketing communications consultan- nation's largest operator of independent Sharon Arnold has been promoted to ing the media relations program for nine cy in Pensacola and San Francisco. She is resorts. director of public relations for the resorts beachfront resorts and a golf and tennis also the former director of public relations division of MeriStar Hotels & Resorts. club. MeriStar Hospitality acquired South for San Francisco's renowned Fairmont Two join Bank of Islands In her new position, Arnold will oversee Seas in October of 1998. She'll continue to Hotel and the Hilton International on the Edison National Bank has hired two peo- the public relations program, including the be based in Fort Myers. island of Guam. ple to staff its Sanibel location, Bank of the division's New York City-based public rela- Prior to working at South Seas, Arnold Arnold is active in the Public Relations Islands. Jane Stobart is a customer service tions agency, Lou Hammond & Associates, was director of marketing for the Santa Rosa Society of America and the Florida Public representative/teller responsible for process- for the company's 25 resorts. Arnold has Island Authority, where she was charged Relations Association. 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a, AjK*at_. _^i.i..:; -...^.v..;: Here's what some buyers and .. .T«Ius cannot describe adequately how Rosanne 3 BR/2 BA plus den and deeded beach access. Main house and guest house. Ondarcho assisted us in the many steps that a Caged lap pool and spa, has wooden deck over- buyer mSfitfearefully take when purchasing a looking lagoon. 1.21 acres withlush vegetation. . Completely applianced kitchen w/Jenn Aire Gulf view and Blind Pass. stove, oven & microwave. Ever} situation tfom (.onti ad. to dosing and Unusually nice house and exceptionally priced Elevator in main house $995,000. beyond -Was handled \u 11 j n advance at $365,000! Call LINDA HOLLOWAY at 472-5187 x 234 Call RUTH HAMANN or CATHY GERASIN at thourou^hly aotfpffiutnt ly h\ Ros nine vvhile 472-5187x235/236(980975) (980845) keeping us constant!* yilormed b> fax and'pi telephone. **'%$$ SUPER VALUE BOATER'S PARADISE We are certain tnatwe will be-pleased with our new harm and that we have made tte right decision^ mamlv because w e had !>uch compktsxQnfidence in Rosanne and with \ IP. Even thing came together smoothly because of Rosanne and hei dedication She has 01 n appicuation and ddmu«ilion' Ven1 truly \ ours. Claude East end locale for unbeatable convenience Vaulted ceilings, pool, spa and fireplace! and cat in,> mannci and alwa\ s kept us up-to-date $269,000. Dock + davit. All for only $735,000! on each skp ot Uu selling and purchasing moves. • Ask for JIM HALL at 472-5187 x 215 Call JAMES or PENNY HETMANEK at She has out hi^hebL recommendation, (980188) 472-5187x219(980747) VJHf • binccielv, > loin and Gil Watrtn HOME FOINTE SANTO DE SAM1EL B-37 Ft,

Susan uas conducting a Open House several years auo whui out son and his wife \wttj visiting on the Lland and he -,a\e hei out name as people who might be interested m ptopuly htie She corresponded with us, and'for abo&fcthe next

three years or so, every time we visited tfre Is »' If' •*"*• ' we would call her and she would drive Oft 3 bedroom, 2 bath. •• 2'bedrooms/2 bath corner unit. around...provide us with lists...answer endless' .. Short walk to deeded beach access. Spectacular Gulf front views. 'questions.. .and was just generally fun to be with. She loves On-site rentals, pool and tennis. Fully furnished - mint condition, Sanibel and her joy and pride of place are infectious. Near one of Sanibel's most beautiful yours for only $540,000. In 1996 we finally made a decisiom to seek a house in earnest. stretches of beach. She found us the perfect place for our needs and guided us Asking $277,000. Call DAVID L. SCHULDENFREI, CRS, GRI through the purchasing process so smoothly that there never was Call ROSE GIBNEY-DAKOS.x233 (981030) - evenings 466-0514 (980653) a problem with anything. She even kept an eye on th*e house when 'Mat «m : we weren't here. HUGE SCREENED PORCH EXCEPTIONAL OLDE STYLE HOME Over this long association she has never been anything but gra cious. We are impressed with her knowledge of everything about Sanibel arid-with her professional expertise In addition, we regard her with much affection and considet he» a personal fnend Sincerely Mi & Mrs Chade* Nchneidt t Sanibel, PL

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omes /ithout a hitch ttie Pace iff Writer Cooperating winds out of the south/southwest and a team xperienced piofessionals conducted a textbook-perfect scribed burn at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife uge last week. 'We had only one complaint from a resident who called fter the winds shifted and the smell came back over the nd," Refuge Manager Lou Hinds said. Hinds organized the burn to rid a 79-acre parcel near sgion curve" off Sanibel-Captiva Road of dried brush and m fronds that, if ignited accidentally, could rage into an -of-control wildfire, such as those recently plaguing athwest Florida. Hinds secured a permit from Florida's Division of restry and got a thumbs up from the Sanibel Fire partment to begin burning at 11 a.m. last Wednesday. Photos /Michael Pistella th winds coming out of the south/southwest, the smoke w almost entirely over the refuge and into Pine Island und. But wind direction was only one concern, according to yne Hamilton, assistant refuge manager. Prior to applying permits, she completed a 20-page "prescription" for the n. Other consideiations included the moisture content of vegetation and soil, proximity to powei lines, and the sibility of an air-inveiMon layer that would tiap smoke to the ground. When asked about the presence of nesting birds, nilton said that because this year's burn was conducted ABOVE LEFT: A U.S. Fish and Wildlife burn ier than usual, nesting was at a minimum. Because nor- crew member Ward Hiesterman gives the ly scheduled bums mimic naturally occurring fires, fire a little fuel from the bike path on le nesting birds might be lost in the process, she said. Sanibel-Captiva Road during the prescribed Fourteen people worked together on last week's harrow- burn last Wednesday morning. project — five employees from the Florida Panther tional Wildlife Refuge, a helicopter pilot and eight peo- ABOVE: Members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife fire crew watch the flames take care of some of the brush. As soon as the helicopter started dropping me igniter calls e use, the fire was roaring hot for about 15 minutes. Then AT LEFT: The fire crew's helicopter drops was pretty much over, except foi what we continued mop- more fire fuel from an aerial ignition device. ng up, hot spots along the road," Hinds said. As soon as the sun set, the eight-person "Ding" Darling ew scoured the area looking for glowing embers, hot spots iey then doused with water hoses. "There's still hot spots out there. We'll watch it on a daily isis for the next couple of weeks, keep an eye on it con- antly, especially if a front comes through with strong inds," Hinds said. Jehind-the-scenes at a prescribed burn 3y Michael Pistella Author signs book at shell museum itaff Writer By Dawn Grodsky Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife "f&f starters'' burn acres of >ushes, trees, grass, etc. It's their job and they take it ver^"*" Harian E. Wittkopf, author of "The Sanibel eriously. They rely on hand and body signals to communi- Kaleidoscope," was at the Badey*Matthews, Shell Museum •ate during the blazes and show their concern and respect last Thursday, March 18, to sign copies of the book. or one another. "Kaleidoscope" offers a view of seashell variations in When Ward Hiesterman came out of the field for the first color, pattern and structure and is focused on protected, ime after 30 minutes of lighting fires to the underbrush, he live, Sanibel gastropods. It also includes a shelling instruc- valked near a fellow crew member they call 'Gator and the tional guide using actual beach photographs. wo gave each other a subtle, yet somehow profound low The book is available for sale in the shell museum gift ive. shop and at a number of local book stores, according to Beyond seeing that special camaraderie, watching the store manager Pat Jones who added it's about to go into its ire crew in the field also brought to mind the "fire" men of second printing. R.ay Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" — the difference being, Published by Shell Island Resources, Inc. of Algona, mstead of supposedly doing society good by nddmg it of the Iowa, "Kaleidoscope" was first printed m 1997 and is ded- written word, these firemen were destroying some of the icated to the late Dr. R. Tucker Abbott, the first director and thickets that can cause a wildfire to ignite and spread, threat- instrumental force behind the establishment of the muse- ening or destroying more foliage as well as wildlife, people um. The book contains a forward by Dr. Jose Leal, current and homes. These fire starters were the good guys. museum director. Special to the Reporter When the other good guys came by, members of the All of the 200 color photographs of shells pictured in Author Harian E. Wittkopf signs a copy of his Sanibel Fire Department, the scene became surreal. the book come from Wittkopf's personal collection and the book, 'The Sanibel Kaleidoscope," March 18. Black smoke was billowing out of the brush and flames author asks readers to obey the law and refrain from taking were shooting over everything and all the while the firemen live shells on Sanibel. Republican women to meet were standing around, just watching. "This book is the culmination of a 20-year walk on the "It's Up to Us" is the topic of Lee County School Board There was a man walking in the brush lighting little fires beach," Wittkopf begins. Chairwoman Pat Riley's presentation scheduled for the while people in a helicopter dropped potassium perman- Monday, April 19, meeting of the Lee Republican Women ganate and antifreeze "Ping Pong" balls that set more He discusses why Sanibel has so many seashells, offers Federated. She'll discuss goals and objectives for the board foliage on fire — and all the while the firemen, who are sup- instructions for shelling on Sanibel, and then goes into as well as financing, posed to put the flames out, stood by, only as a precaution. detailed descriptions of local shells accompanied by stun- Reservations are required by April 15. The meeting gets Luckily, this burn was under control at all times, thus the ning photographs. under way with socializing at 11:15 a.m., lunch at 11:45 name — controlled or prescribed burn. "Kaleidoscope" concludes with these words: "With a.m., followed by a business meeting and the program. The Actually, the fire crew and the people at the J.N. "Ding" each passing decade there will no doubt be great advances cost is $11 and the group meets at the Whiskey Creek Darling National Wildlife Refuge emphasized the term "pre- in the technology of deep-sea exploration. It. is one of our Country Club. Call 482-5592 or 454-1608. scribed." They avoid the word "controlled" because it makes last frontiers. That can only mean more significant discov- Zonta to award grants it sound like they're guaranteeing it won't get out of control. eries in the world of seashells. In fact, I believe the discov- ery of new variations among seashells will never end!" The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is inviting local, Prior to lighting the fires, they outlined the area to be non-profit groups to apply for grants. Funds are available burned, creating a buffer zone between what is meant to be for programs that benefit women and children. burned that rest of the refuge, which this time didn't get a The 67-page book also includes an index of shells and For information, call 472-3181 or 472-9143 fiery facelift. retails for $12.95. Application deadline is April 15. For more information, call Jones at 395-2233. ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 • 23

Minutes From page 20 operations, and p.m. explaining products Entertainment is provided by Gene Federico, who per- and services. As a forms from 7-11 p.m. Monday and from 8-11 p.m. Friday driven-in/ATM and Saturday. teller, * JPat Van Alstyne will main- tain a frequent cus- Lodging chapter organized tomer contact ser- The Lee County chapter of the Florida Superior Small vicing various Lodging was formally organized with 41 member proper- account needs and ties, including some on Sanibel and Captiva, last Tuesday, handling currency. March 23, at the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Stobart brings board room. Roger Krauth of Daytona Beach and chairman 12 years of banking Jane Stobart Van Alstyne of the Florida board was the guest speaker. experience to her new position. Pnoi to joining Bank of the Officers appointed include: Red Blanchette of the Sabal Islands, she worked for six years as a customer service rep- Motel, president and state board delegate; Nancy Shippas, resentative and a teller at another island bank Ta Ki Ki Motel, vice president and state board alternate; Van Alstyne, a Sanibel resident, worked for more than Sandi Hutchmgs, Gulf Breeze Cottages, secretary; Sylvia four years as a teller at anothei local bank. She also owned LaChapelle, Island House and Edgewater Inn, treasurer and and managed a Sanibel service center with her husband for state board alternate. 11 years. Special to the Reporter Four committees were also formed with the following Bank of the Island's permanent office, at 1699 (1 to r) Dick "the Commish" Muench accepts a chairpersons: Internet committee, Lou Palombo of Seahorse Periwinkle Way, is scheduled to open April 5. check from Steve Harrell and John Naumann. Cottages; Bylaws committee, Blanchette; Advertising com- Harrell is a Realtor with John Naumann & mittee, Peter Lisich, Abaco Beach Villas; Convention '99 JNA news Associates and a coach in the Sanibel/Captiva committee, Andrea Groves, Silver Sands Villas. • Top seller for February Youth Baseball and Softball League. This is This year's national convention will be in Fort Myers the 20th year that JNA has sponsored a base- Dec. 5-6. John Naumann & Associates For information, call 995-2544, ext. 134. announced that Toby Tolp was the top ball team in the Sanibel youth league. sales associate for February. Tolp joined professionalism she provides to her cus- JNA in November after a long tenure tomers. We are very proud of Lynda's Co-op gets new COO with Sanctuary Realty Service and accomplishments," Richter said. Lee County Electric Cooperative South Seas, and quickly became one of • Sanctuary sales boosted Chief Executive Officer Pamela May the company's top producers. John Naumann announced last announced the appointment of Frank L. Based from the Sanctuary model Friday that the JNA sales effort at the Wilkerson as the company's new Chief center, Tolp has enjoyed great success in Sanctuary Golf Club is enjoying Operating Officer. introducing buyers to the various prod- Toby Tolp remarkable success, with 11 new sales Wilkerson joined the co-op in 1991 ucts available in the development. in the last two months. as controller and was appointed to CFO "We are very pleased with the success John Naumann & "After experiencing an unusually in 1995. The change to COO means he Associates has had since being named as exclusive sales slow off-season, I could not be happier will take on responsibility for the day- representative at the Sanctuary. Toby is an integral part of with the turn the market has taken. The L. Traverso to-day functions of the organization. that success. Her many years of real estate experience in Sanctuary is a very special and unique Wilkerson has years of experience in F. Wilkerson conjunction with the knowledge and protessionahsm she place, even for Sanibel. We cater to a very specialized mar- the electric utility industry. He came to brings to the development are beyond compare. We congrat- ket at the Sanctuary and I am pleased that we have been able the area from the Louisville Gas & Electee Company, where ulate her and we wish her continued success," sales manag- to share our secluded hideaway with so many people in the he worked for 32 years. In his last position there, he was er Jay Richter said. last few months," Naumann said. vice president of corporate planning and development. • Top lister for February JNA announced Lynda Traverso was named the top list- Wilkerson graduated from the University of Louisville ing sales associate for February, meaning she obtained more Lodge launches 'Margarita Mondays' with a bachelor's of science degree m commerce. He com- inventory for the company than any other associate. Casa Ybel Resort and Thistle Lodge are now offering pleted Edison Electric Institute's senior executive develop- "Lynda was the island's top producer last year and has "Margarita Mondays" with all regular margaritas offered at ment program, Leadership Louisville and Leadership Lee been the top producer at John Naumann & Associates for the $1.50 from 7-11 p.m. each Monday. Additionally, all house County. He serves as treasurer of the board of directors of last five years. She is well on her way to another terrific drinks will be $1 off during that time. Goodwill Industries and is a board member for the United year. We attribute her success to the outstanding service and On Tuesdays, two for one drinks are offered from 7-11 Way of Lee County. PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PRICE REDUCED TO $1,630,000 PRICELESS VIEWS Shop Darryl Pottorf the

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SANIBEL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 0 d v i c e COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MacKENZIE HALL) 800 DUNLOP ROAD Frequently asked questions APRIL 6,1999 If you're like most alco- pie, or the way they think holic/addicts, you've left a and feel. You can only trail of maimed relationships change yourself. Don't be AGENDA behind you. Early recovery controlling or overbearing, hostile or aggressive; don't 9:00 AM. 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Janes) may seem like the ideal time to pick up the pieces. It's not. attempt a hard sell. Give 2. Proclamation of appreciation for Councilman Bob Davison. It's the time to concentrate your partner time, distance 3. Approval of A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF on your recovery and noth- and space. Let him/her A MEMBER OF THE SANIBEL PLANNING COMMISSION; AND ing else. decide. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Here are some of the most • How can I let my 4. Public Comments (Maximum time allotted, with a limitation of 5 min- frequently asked questions friends know that, this utes per speaker. The time allotted during the second public comments by people in recovery: time, I'm sober for item, at the end of the meeting, is more flexible.) • How can I persuade good? 5. Mayor and Councilmember's Items and Reports my partner that this time This time, don't bother to 6. Planning Commission Report I mean to stay off alco- announce your intentions. hol? I've attended sever- Janice Just change your behavior CONSENT AGENDA al AA meetings and and pretty soon they'll ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REMOVE AN ITEM FROM haven't had a drink in Caron notice that staying sober is ' THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION BY NOTIFYING THE CITY three weeks. as much as way of life with MANAGER/CITY CLERK, OR A COUNCIL MEMBER PRIOR TO THE You can't do it with you -as staying drunk was. MEETING. words; only with actions. But trust isn't built in a day, 7. Items pulled foi discussion by Council oi staff. Trust has been lost and can- so although they're rooting 8 Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING ITEMS not be regained with a kiss for you, it may take a while SET FORTH ON THE CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA; AND and a promise. Tell your 'jj -„ * *? s^ , r ,. s for them to believe you're PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. partner that you finally real- serious. (a) Approval of Minutes March 2,1999 meeting. ize what alcohol has done to you, him/her, If they ask you what's happening, tell and to the family, and that you're trying to them that you'ie sober today and that you're (b) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED do something to end the devastation. Invite determined to stay that way, one day at a GENERAL FUND; APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT 99- your partner to an open AA meeting. Urge time. Be honest — that's part of your recov- 010; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Appropriate your partner to go to Al/Anon. Your partner ery; but don't preach or promise the world. funds for expanded Summer Wreck Piogram) needs as much support as you do right now (c) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL because he/she's been through so much, (Janice J. Caron is a licensed mental AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF heard so many promises, had their hopes health counselor and a doctoral candidate SANIBEL FOR WORK REQUIRED UNDER THE EPA-NPDES dashed so many times, and been so thor- in counseling psychology. She is a STORMWATER PERMIT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND oughly betrayed and confused by your Certified Addiction Professional and works CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND addictive behavior. with individuals, couples and families. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. An important lesson of recovery is to Readers with confidential questions may (d) Approval of A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT understand that you can't change other peo- call her at 395-2184.) FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH SEA SYSTEMS, INC. FOR PHYSICAL MONITORING OF COASTAL EROSION AND ACCRETION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN Religion can play huge role EFFECTIVE DATE. e) Approval of A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION Extensive research has they interact with on a regu- OF A MEMBER OF THE SANIBEL WILDLIFE COMMITTEE; indicated that religious belief lar basis. A stable structure AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (David W. Ceilley) and commitment can pro- and close family ties, sup- ported by these beliefs, sta- 9 Discussion and consideration of Consent Agenda items pulled. foundly affect health; that people who attend chinch tistically relate to better 10:00 AM 10 Continued Reading and Public Hearing of AN ORDINANCE regularly and profess a belief health in general, in spite of RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS, AMENDING in a higher power have sig- physical factors. In addition, SUBSECTION I B 2.c. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF nificantly lower rates of sui- many religions require THE CITY OF SANIBEL TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF EARTH cide, marital dissatisfaction, adherence to dietary and STATION; AMENDING SUBSECTION IC.l.c. BY ADDING AN and lower death rates from health regimes that promote OVERLAY DISTRICT MAP ESTABLISHING PERMITTED USE heart attacks and strokes. health., e.g., Mormons with DISTRICTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; These factors are present provisions against alcohol, AMENDING SECTION I.E. 10., HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS, OF THE even in those with other rec- tobacco and caffeine, and LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING SECTION I.E.32 TO ognized negative health fac- Seventh Day Adventists, REFLECT CHANGES MADE NECESSARY BY THE tors, such as smoking and who promote vegetarianism. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; PROVIDING obesity. If this is so, why has Bonnie Religious rules of social REGULATIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; the health-care establishment behavior adhered to by AMENDING SECTIONS I1I.C.2. TO PROVIDE VARIANCE so routinely avoided and Clancy believers increase safety not STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES; denied spiritual issues in the only from disease, but from AMENDING SECTION VII.B.2., VII.B.3., VII.B.6. AND VII.D.3. TO lives of patients? injury. If you drink, smoke, ESTABLISH APPLICATION FEES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS In times of crisis involv- cheat and steal, your DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR ing pain, fear, illness and T jtft £$ i, chances of being injured CONFLICT AND SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE impending death, why do increase dramatically. DATE, many people lack the recognition and Adherence to good behavior increases the 11. City Manager/City Attorneys Report respect for their beliefs that they would like circle of people who will be there when you (a) Consideration of A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO their providers to share, beliefs that may are in need. WASTEWATER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO even help them to heaP But there may be yet another, perhaps ENTER INTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP- Surveys indicate that 95 percent of peo- more important factor that causes religion RANKED FIRM FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A ple profess a belief in God, and more than to be healthy. All major religions express REUSE ENGINEERING REPORT AND FOR ISLAND WIDE two-thirds state that they base their whole deity as being one, unified, omnipotent and PERMITTING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. approach to life on their religious beliefs. ever-present, and many celebrate the uncon- (b) Report on settlement of Stewart v, Sanibel claims bill. But less than half of members of the ditionally loving God. The feeling of total ~ TZ Public Comments ' American Psychological Association share connectedness and inseparability to all that this belief. Many in this field (29 percent) exists pervades deep religious beliefs. 13 Councilmember's Comments reported they had lost their beliefs during Studies of social isolation tell us that it is the (a) Approval of A RES OLUTION PERTAINING TO TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, the process of their education. From a perception of loneliness and isolation that is DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FORTHWITH TO PREPARE AND University of Vermont study, less than two- the killer. The belief that one is never alone SUBMIT FOR CONSIDERATION AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A thirds of doctors surveyed believe in the or separated even in times of loss, divorce MORATORIUM ON PROCESSING OR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR existence of God and less than a quarter and death may be the essential element in CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AND FACILITIES; reported a close relationship with God. protecting health. And myriad studies DECLARING THAT A MORATORIUM ON SAME IS PENDING AND IS Even when spiritual factors have been unequivocally demonstrate the power of ZONING IN PROGRESS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PUBLISH detected in medical research, they often do loving and supportive relationship of parent AND POST A NOTICE OF PENDENCY, REQUESTING THE PLANNING not find their way into the final published to child as a health factor throughout life. COMMISSION TO EXPEDITE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF analysis. Perhaps the fear of ridicule by the The experience of unconditional love is car- SUCH ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. establishment is too strong or entrenched ried inside the child long after the parent is beliefs in the educational systems of these no longer physically present. (b) Appioval of A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO professionals prevent an unbiased view of In many ancient cultures, the religious SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES what research is available, and an important leaders and healers were one and the same. FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR healing tool is lost. The root meaning of religion is to "bind TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES OR DEVICES, PROVIDING A SCOPE It is difficult at best to isolate variables again," or to make whole. The root word of OF SERVICES; PROVIDING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS, AND • that affect health. Modern research has dili- health means "wholeness" and is also inter- PROVIDING AN EFFECTEVE DATE gentl^foeused on physical and environmen- estingly, the root of the ..word "holy," a ;; wyn, nr __* tal f 9tg^_4lX determining risks, and much of Health-care providers, regardless of indi- Adjournment value nwBjjfen learned. Yet, religious faith vidual religious beliefs or lack thereof, need IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION MADE BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY and corm|4fl|&fet inhabit a no-mans-land to wake up and be aware of what the statis- MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING/HEARING, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO that has been largely ignored. tics tell us. Whether we assume that role as ENSURE THATA VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, TO INCLUDE THE Reflecting""^ assessments of accepted professionals, family members, or friends, TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH ANY SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. research data, however, may give us a clue we owe it to ourselves and our patients and IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING to the health value of religion. loved ones to include and respect their reli- A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD Several studies show social isolation to gious beliefs in the provision of care. CONTACT CITY MANAGER ROBERT D. PRITT AT (941) 472-4359 NO LATER THAN ONE DAY be a major factor in illness and premature (Bonnie Clancy is an occupational ther- PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR ASSISTANCE. IF HEARING IMPAIRED, TELEPHONE death. 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(Editor's note: The Island Reporter is Whichever method you choose, arti- First, let me congratulate you on your long marriage and debuting this new food column from Betty chokes are done when the leaves pull out offer my best wishes for continued happiness in the coming Crocker.) easily and the bottom is tender when pierced years. Now, let's get "cracking" on your question. with a fork. The first thing you need to think about is how you'll be Dear Betty: My favorite way to serve artichokes is using your dinnerware. Do you need something that can with a simple dipping sauce of plain or fla- safely move from freezer to microwave to dishwasher? Do I just bought four artichokes and have vored melted butter. Some folks like mayon- young children manhandle the plates when they set and never cooked them before. I know you can naise-sy dips; others enjoy their 'chokes clear the table (as if!)? Jim Hegarty, a tabletop expert at the steam them, but for how long? How else can chilled with a vinaigrette sauce. You can Los Angeles Gift Mart, recommends high-quality stoneware I cook them? And how do you serve and eat also serve them halved lengthwise and with a solid colored glaze for everyday use. It has many of one, anyway.' stuffed with seafood or seasoned bread- the same qualities as line china, but is more durable — able Via e-mail crumbs. to stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. Now comes the fun part: Pluck leaves Jim advises brides-to-be, or anyone choosing new din- Hats off to the intrepid soul who thought one at a time and dip in the sauce of your nerware, to "assemble your tabletop collection as you would to look beyond the artichoke's prickly exteri- choice. Draw the bottom of the leaf between your wardrobe." Select a color palate as a starting point. or to discover its tasty, tender heart. For those Belly your teeth, scraping off the meaty portion, Invest in good basic pieces in a neutral shade. Then acces- of you similarly inclined not to judge a veg- then discard leaf. When you've worked sorize. You can mix and match salad plates, soup bowls and etable by its cover, let me recommend this Crocker through all the outer leaves, you'll find a coffee mugs in complementary shades in the same way you tender, richly textured — some would say center cone of small, light-colored leaves wear scarves and jewelry. Add a few new items like table sensuous — member of the thistle family. which you may pull or cut off and discard. linens, place mats or napkins to give your table a whole new That's right, thistle. Go ahead and nibble the tender meat from look at a fraction of the cost of new tableware. To begin with, select plump, compact around the bottom of the cone after remov- So what's hot right now? Top stores and catalogs are globes that seem heavy for their size, with ing its bristly center. Don't eat the fuzzy showing dinnerware with clean, Asian-inspired lines in fresh, green inner leaves. Before cooking, 'choke. Cut it off, then enjoy the pale green muted natural tones. Lots of solid colors that rely on unusu- remove the small leaves at the base of the "heart" beneath. al shapes —square salad plates'? — to add interest. And artichoke and any discolored leaves. Then trim the stem Sound complicated? Not once you get the hang of it. And what's not so hot? Frou-frou florals and busy prints that even with the base, and slice one inch off the top of the arti- worth it, I guarantee. compete for attention with the food on the plate, sometimes choke. Finally, snip off the prickly points of the remaining in unappetizing combinations. leaves with scissors. Dear Betty: Remember, everything old is one day new again. In You can indeed steam artichokes over simmering water another ten years that outdated tableware will probably be for about 20 to 25 minutes. They're also delicious boiled or Fifteen years ago our wedding-present casual dinnerware the "in" thing. Who knows, one day soon you may be the microwaved. To boil, cook uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes was perfect. The intervening years have been pretty good to proud owner of a true "retro" collectible. in 6 quarts water with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 gar- us, but I can't say the same for the dishes. It's time to lic clove, rotating the artichokes occasionally. replace the entire set with something more contemporary, (Have a question for Betty Crocker? Write to "Ask To microwave, place in a covered 3-quart casserole with but there are so many choices. Can you help? Betty" at One General Mills Blvd., Minneapolis, Minn. 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 small garlic Klamath Falls, Ore. 55426. Or call (888) ASK-BETTY. The website is www.bet- clove. Microwave for 14 to 20 minutes. tycrocker.com.) SCA activities • Shellcrafters The Sanibel Shcllcrafters meetings have resumed every Monday from 10 a.m, to 3 pan, (April through Fcbruary)-at-the Sanibel Communj^ Association. • following a well-deserved -Weak after the Sanibel Shell Fair. Volunteers, visitors, aspiring or expe- rienced shelJcrafteFs ace no charge for ihsi or .necessary materials. - The Shellorafters can . always use surplus shells; Shells can be dropped off at the SCA office - between 9 a.m. and 2 p,m. Monday-Friday. Pickup "c&h be arranged by'calling 472-2155 or .Wanda Will at 472-8059. :: • Senior fitness - All are iitvited to Super Seiiior Fitness at ' the. Satiibel Cojnmuntty AssociatioD from 9:30- 10:30 a.rri, every Monday, Wednesday attd Friday, The cost is $3 per session and the instructor is Carla-'Fertcl. Call 472-2155. - Softball for seniors softball has- for now players tfltsofplajrj . I Applicants for. the sum- "merjbagu;^ vvhiehhas

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Photos I Lori Thompson I Special to the Reporter Special to the Eeporter David Emmons holds his new son, Noah Shell Museum fund raiser II Everett Emmons born March 13, 1999. Noah Everett Emmons David and Jennifer Emmons announce the birth of their son, Noah Everett Emmons. Noah was born at 10:43 p.m. Saturday, March 13,1999, at Lee Memorial HealthPark. He weighed in at 8.7 pounds and was 22 inches long. Noah has a big brother, lacob. David Emmons is manager of the Sanibel Newspaper Group, -wMcti includes the Island Reporter and Captiva C AT RIGHT: Wil Schlosser and other diners are aboard the "Lady Chadwick" at the benefit for the shell museum. Eighty people attended the dinner/dance/cruise. FAR RIGHT: Francis and June Bailey board the "Lady Chadwick" for an evening of fun Saturday, March 20, for a benefit for the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. 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Taylor Multiple Sclerosis. said she expects to be in the saddle between four and five Taylor, 44, lecently completed her hours both days. longest ride in preparation for the April "It's a neat race and I'm going to try to raise as much 24-25 event. On Maich 21, she rode a money as I can," she said. metric century, 62 miles, in the Royal During training, Taylor admitted it's not always easy to Palm Classic in downtown Fort Myers ride on the island this time of year with all the traffic and and was excited to report she finished in tourists, and she fries to find alternate routes, such as riding lust 3-1/2 hours. through the Dunes. Taylor, who has always kept fit by Cathy Taylor She always wears a helmet and said she doesn't travel leading'an active life and working out at gyms, hadn't rid- too fast when on Periwinkle Way for safety factors. den a bike in nearly 20 years following a bad accident at age "I'm a very safe rider," she noted 25. Recently, she had a near miss with a truck driver pulling "I used to ride a lot when I was growing up m Boulder, out onto Periwinkle who didn't see her. "You're going at 15 Colorado. I didn't get a driver's license until I was 19 and I mph and that's catapult city. The truck driver freaked," would regularly do 20 miles a day on a bike. I didn't even Taylor said, adding she was amused to see it was a Terminex want a car. truck. "I moved to Seattle and continued to ride" until the acci- In addition to daily cycling, Taylor is cross training for dent, she said. Her bike had been in for repairs and she was the event by doing a whole series of stretch exercises to riding down a steep hill when her front brakes locked. She keep her limber on the bike, and by swimming for about an crashed, crushed her collar bone and scraped the entire side hour several times a week for endurance. of her body. "Your muscles can get sore, especially your 'sit bones,' She got back into biking early this year with the help of hands and arms," she noted. Kenny Matthews, an avid rider and member of the Sarasota Taylor said she doesn't have a lot of time to train, what Bike Club. Taylor calls him her mentor and said he's help- with her artwork, teaching at the Barrier Island Group for Michael Pistalla ing her train physically and mentally for the long ride ahead. the Arts, working at Eileen Fisher and at the Tower Gallery. Matthews, too, had been in an accident. "He became a "I really work to fit it in. Now, I take my bike every- Island artist Cathy Taylor is training for a so-called 'face plant' when someone stopped short in front where," she said, explaining how she'll do a ride during an 150-mile bike ride to raise money for the of him," she said. Matthews had to be air-lifted to a hospital hour break betwefeh jobs. She also tries to get up and ride happy rather than exhausted and grouchy. "It stimulates but he didn't let that stop him from getting back in the sad- early in the morning. your endorphins. I'm a happier, more energized person than dle, so to speak. And he was able to talk Taylor into getting "It's a commitment level. Being able to have the com- if I'm sitting around." back onto her bike as well. She said in the last two years, mitment to do this, it's a really healthy, very positive thing." Taylor said she's not following any special diet as part of Matthews has ridden 22,000 miles and has literally broken But Taylor doesn't plan to quit biking after the race. her training. "I was always able to eat like a horse and now three bike frames. "I don't know if I plan to race but I enjoy competition so I eat like a pig and a horse," she joked. "He brought down a mountain bike for me and we rode much," she said. She said she was blessed with a fast metabolism and high to Captiva (on her first ride). We took off at about 15 mph She also likes the camaraderie of riding with groups. She energy level, and believes eating anything is OK in moder- and I kept up with him. When we got there, I realized I was- said you get to meet diverse people who emphasize health ation. n't that tired and we rode back. It was about 20 miles," she and are willing to help other riders. "It's much better than "I love vegetables, pasta and carbs are real important. I said. just you in the gym." eat everything, meat and anything else that's there," she Following that excursion, Taylor started riding all the She spent last summer working out at the Sanibel said. time. She entered in the Tour de Cape in January and has Harbour Resort gym and now said she gets a kick out of When riding, Taylor said the most important thing is to ridden with the Fort Myers and Sarasota bike clubs. "blowing by" cars when they're stuck in traffic and she's on stay hydrated all the time. Taylor said she averages 15 mph and now rides her bike her bike. Taylor now uses a 21-gear Trek mountain bike but is everywhere, in training for the race. "It just energizes me and makes me feel so much more looking into purchasing a road bike for increased speed. When I first got back into it, I wasn't sure how I'd take alive and awake. It increases brain power," she said. Last Anyone interested in making a pledge for the race can to it, but I love it," she said. week, she worked a 12-hour shift and left feeling alert and call Taylor's message line at 338-6508. Shorts Winning the championship flight was club by the score of 48-18. The second set of Joan Smith with Judy Wellons the runner matches at Beachview March 23 saw the up. Winning the B-Flight was Grethe Beachview side eke out a win 33-1/2 to 32- Christensen with Barbara Cassavell the run- 1/2. The two-day combined totals show the ner up. Lillian Gaihus took the C Flight Dunes winning by a margin of 80-1/2 to 51- while Jan Baker was the runner up. And 1/2. Margaret Morgan was the D Flight winner with Claire Bowie the runner up. Dunes Nifty Niners Winners for the day playing low The Dunes Nifty Niners played a best gross/low net were: odd and best even tournament March 25, • Flight A gross — Joan Kent, 76; and winners are: Sonya Gans, 79. • Flight A — Paula Wright, 29, after a • Flight A net — Joan Corey, 66; Jodi score-card playoff, odd; Bette Gadient, 17, Cothran, 67. even. H Flight B gross — Grethe • Flight B — Peggy Dewire, 27, odd; Christensen, 87; Barbara Cassavell, 90. Mary Mather I Special to the Reporter Dorothy Hirschfield, 18, even. • Flight B net — Sally Knaub, 65; • Flight C — Virginia Green, 33, odd, (1 to r) Margaret Morgan, Joan Joan Sprinkle, 19, even. Carolyn Jones, 66. Smith, Lil Gailuis and Grethe • Flight C gross — Claire Bowie, 95; Christensen are the club champi- Beachview men Lee Barnes, 97. ons in the Dunes 18-Hole League. H Flight C net — Judy Leeder, 67; The Beachview Men's Golf Association Mary Vernon, 68. of the 18 holes; and 1/2 point for ties. played a club championship Saturday, M Flight D gross — Margaret Morgan, The annual classic drew 22 teams from March 27. Finals results after 36 holes are' each club. The first day of play at the Dunes 94; Helen Craig, 105. D> See Shorts, page 30 M Flight D net — Jana Stone, 76; March 17 resulted in a victory foi the host Mercy Somers, 77. Dunes Women's members each donated money to the Susan Komcn Breast Cancel Foundation's Rally for Cure. Jane Levene is with Bnan Houston Naturalist/Sea Kayik Instiuctor/Guide chairwoman, and co-chairwomcn are Sally From Beautiful Tween Waters Inn Manna Michael Piitella Knaub and Helen Sullivan. Awards were given to Knaub, Nancy McConnell, Barbara Little League results are unavail- Bornhorse and Barbara Cassavel for landing TRIP SCHEDULE able this week. All games sched- on the green with their tee shot on No. 9, • ••'•;-Vvv; :•: 3TWps IJajly ; uled for Friday, April 2, will be Knaub was closest to the pin. played at 4:30 p.m. today. Monday thru Satimlay ; i 8:30 AM $40.00 per person; Dunes, Beachview 1:00 PM $40.00 per person Dunes J QdHf? gy 4:00 PM $30;00 Pei* person The Dunes Women's 18-Hole League The Dunes Men's Golf Association J held its monthly luncheon meeting March Group Sizes: 1-6 people Brian Houston 26. President Sue Richard presented the new played the 1999 Beachview/Dunes Golf Reservations slate of officers for next year, and the mem- Invitational Tuesday, Marc^i 23. The format Only Naturalist/Instructor was two-man teams, betj^r'ball, match play. bership elected the entire slate. 1 Tween Waters Inn Marina Race Director/Founder: Captiva Sea Kayak Classic Donna Griesbaum presented awards to Points were awarded as follows one point 471-5161 for the most hole& won on the front nine; • ' • •• '• ••:'•• 941-437-0956 the winners of the three-round Club or call Brian Houston at 1 Championship, which was completed one point for the most holes won on the Bring this ad with you and get $5.00 off per person a trip March 19. back nine; one 'point for the most holes won Offer will be honored thru January of 2000! ee c eoer ,1-JIFHA L1 28 • APRIL 1, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER AT RIGHT: The Minnesota Twins' spring home is the Take me out to Lee County Sports Complex, where they beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2-1 last the ball game Thursday afternoon. By Dawn Grodsky BELOW: (1 to r) Editor Sanibel Police Sergeant Michael They come in droves to the Lee County Sports Complex "Moon" Murray ad to -watch baseball, eat hotdogs and drink beer. They sing, Jerry "J.B." Brown clap and chant. Some of the diehards even keep score. They enjoy themselves at love the entertainment between innings that features, specta- the ball game. tors plucked from the crowd competing in wacky races and even engaging in sumo wrestling wearing padded suits. BELOW RIGHT: The Grapefruit League, an annual rite of spring in Alain Doiron of Florida, has been in full swing since early March. .Lee Montreal is out to County hosts two teams each year, the Minnesota Twins at watch some ball and the sports complex in South Fort Myers and the Boston Red get a tan, but not on Sox at the City of Palms Park in downtown Fort Myers. his nose, which is Last Thursday, several islanders spent the sunny after- covered with noon at the Twins' game. Sanibel Police Sergeant Michael zinc oxide. Murray called Hammond Stadium his "home away from Photos I Gwenda Ihett-Clements home." Well versed in the game and a noted ballplayer in his own right, Murray freely roams ins and outs of the stadium — including the press room packed with Minneapolis-area reporters and the tunnel between the dugout and locker rooms — sporting his press pass, a perk from his second job delivering the Sanibel/Captiva Shoppers Guide. He was at the game with Detective Scott Ashby, islander Jerry "J.B." Brown, snowbird Judge Jack Perkinson and John Iffland, vacationing from Delaware. Though the Twins no longer have superstars like Kirby Puckett, who retired, the opportunity to watch Major League Baseball right in our own backyard is a big draw for many locals as well as baseball fans who travel far and wide to attend the more informal spring training games. The Twins set a record for single-game attendance March 17, when 7,744 fans watched the boys from Minnesota play the New York Yankees. On the first-base line last Thursday, Alain Doiron was far from his home in Montreal, basking shirtless in the sun with zinc oxide covering his nose. The Expos' fan said he was there for two reasons: "The weather and the love of the game." Spring training is the time when baseball fans size up the teams and sportswriters make their predictions for the long season ahead. : Twins' star catcher Terry Steinbach said he believes his , team, which is stocked with ycrangj new players, is being underrated. :„••,,:.'. •> •';,.'• v. •;••..•' .'•'••.; '•;'•'/. ;..'•• .- • • . t> See Twins, page 30

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Twins From page 28 When asked his predictions for die Friday when they play Cincinnati, also at 1:05 p.m. Tickets 1999 season, Steinbach said the Twins are $11 for box seats and $8 for reserved. Call (800) 33- will fare "better than people think." TWINS. However, he admitted there's been a lot The Twins head to the New Orleans Superdome this of change in personnel both on the field weekend to take on the Chicago Cubs Saturday and Sunday. and in the front office. They'll, be back in Minnesota Monday, April 5, for a "I think we've been written off (pre- workout at the Metrodome open to the public. They open the maturely). We've got five or six pretty 1999 season at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at home versus good young players," he said. the Toronto Blue Jays. As for spending six weeks in Fort But just because the Major Leaguers are heading'to Myers each year, Steinbach said that's points north doesn't mean all is quiet at the sports complex. Steinbacli just fine with him. The Fort Myers Miracle, the Twins' Class A Minor "The weather is fantastic. ... I try to League affiliate, has its first home game against the Brevard get in as many workouts as I can. You don't want cold County Manatees at 7:05 p.m. next Friday, April 9. The weather and mostly Florida is good, hot and humid," he Boys of Summer will continue their games with the other said. • ' ."•**• teams in the Florida State League through Sept. 5. Steinbach is also pleased he gets the chance, to indulge in Tickets are $4 for box seats and $3 for reserved. Call his and a lot of players' favorite pastime — golf — while the 768-4210. ground is still frozen up in Minnesota. "There are a lot of courses here," he said, adding that players have little time to AT RIGHT: Playing his own game of baseball hit the beaches because of their workout schedules, which is at a pitching booth outside the stadium is 1- after all, why. they're here. year-old Kyle Burns, vacationing with his Tickets are available for the two remaining Twins' home family from Newport, R.I. games — today when they take on Boston at 1:05 p.m. and Gwenda Hiett-Clements

Shorts From page 27 • Championship flight — Jerry Kohnmescher, first • Linnea Sadd, first with 29; Bea Maggio, second with In addition to the tournament, there will be a raffle for with 155; Jerry Muench, second with 157; Orion Ninn, third 34; Sally Carter, third with 35 on 18 holes.. "non-players" to get into the action. Century has donated a with 160. • Johanna Boren and Eleanor Hornbrook, tied for first glass creation for the grand prize. There are also smaller raf- • Flight A — Sid Webber, first with 157; Stu Merz, sec- with 16; Helen Zuehlke, second with 17 on nine holes. fle items. A limited number of tickets are available now at ond with 161; Bill Cheney, third with 165. The association plays every Wednesday morning through the SCCF for $20 each and will be sold in front of Bailey's • Flight B — Bob Mooney, first with 173; JackTukey, April. Play will resume in November. Non-snowbirds will General Store prior to the event. second with 186; Jim Putney, third with 191. continue their Wednesday golf throughout the summer. The SCCF is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in • Flight C — Marv Backus, first with 171; Nate 1967 and is dedicated to the preservation of natural Sheckman, second with 184; Mel Bleiberg, third with 190. SCCF tennis tourney planned resources and wildlife habitat on and around Sanibel and • Flight D — Ed O'Neil, first with 185; Bob Myers, The Sam'bel/Captiva Conservation Foundation will host Captiva. SCCF relies solely on donations. second with 194; Jim Hornbrook, third with 205. its seventh annual tennis tournament and raffle April 10 and Registration forms are available at the Dunes and the Additionally, Al Krause and Rod Verblaauw tied for first 11 at the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. SCCF. with 68 in the individual low net on 18 holes during play The tournament format is traditional men's and women's For information, call Marti Bryant at 472-2329. March 27. doubles' team competition with first-round consolation. Awards and trophies will be presented at a cocktail party Winning teams will advance through the rounds to the April 11. finals. Snacks and lunch for players, along with beverages, Asthma athlete scholarships will be available courtside throughout the tournament. The 1999 "Will to Win" Asthma Athlete Scholarship In addition, all players will receive a tournament T-shirt, Program has generated nearly 4,000 application requests Beachview women from around the country, and many more are expected by The_Beaclrview Women's Golf Association played a "tee this year sponsored by Afton Bottled Water. Flight winners and mnners-up in all categories will receive etched glass the April 15 filing deadline. to green" game — in which putting scores are not counted The nationwide program is sponsored by Schering/KEY. and players must concentrate on fairway and approach shots awards created by island artist Lucas Century. — Wednesday, March 24, and winners are: The fee to enter is $35 and last year the 72 players' slots Information and applications can be obtained by calling filled quickly, so early registration is advised. the "Will to Win" hot line at (800) 558-7305.

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The Timbers contest was much closer with 10 contes- tants guessing all four finalists correctly. Petrine was the big winner with only two incorrect items and will receive Tarpon a certificate for one complimentary dinner at the Timbeis season for a year. Handwergei had three wrong items and gets receives dinnei every month. Metcalf edged out two oth- under ers in a third-place tie breaker by most closely guessing way the number of oysters sold at the raw bar. She wins dinner soon. for four. The clin- Results from the Matzaluna dinner contest will be ic will announced next week. teach people how to River & Blues fest reel in a The Florida Restaurant Association presents the sev- big one. enth annual River & Blues Festival from 11:30 a m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. Special to the Reporter The family event features food from area restaurants, live entertainment and children's activities with proceeds benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank and the "School to Career" program. Last year, the festival raised $12,000 Sailing for women for the food bank. This money equates to $120,000 worth Offshore Sailing School will offer its eighth annual "You of food that is distributed to agencies that help the needy. Can Sail Escape for Women" May 10-16 at South Seas The Florida Restaurant Association said sponsors are Plantation. Caloosa catch-and-release Fox TV 4, Suncoast Beverage Sales, B103, 96 K-Rock, The seven-day instructional and motivational sailing pro- Dream Radio, the Florida Lottery, Modern Air, Pepsi, the gram features four levels of instruction and a host of activi- tourney's details announced Radisson Inn, Lamar Advertising and the News-Press, ties, including seminars, small- and big-boat sailing, net- Advanced tickets are for sale at local Juicy Lucy loca- working parties and recreational activities. The 10th annual Caloosa Catch and Release tournament is planned for 'Tween-Waters Inn June 3-6. Presented by tions. For more information, call Debbie Jordan at 472- "The 'You Can Sail Escape' has given hundreds of 1366. women the confidence and ability to pursue their dreams," Yamaha and Hewes, proceeds will go to Whitaker said Doris Colgate, president of Offshore Sailing School. Foundation to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University. In "Many had never sailed before, others had tried to learn addition, grants will be provided to local youth programs. from family and friends, still others had sailed for years but "More than $175,000 has been distributed to local orga- wanted to be more helpful and capable during an emer- nizations in Southwest Florida since the Caloosa tourna- BOAT RENT gency. This program provides valuable instruction in a sup- ment began," tournament director Ron Riley said. "And portive environment along with the chance to share the 1999 will be our most ambitious endeavor to date." BOATS " experience with other active women." Entry fees are $275 per person in the non-guided division RIDES The program consists of morning classroom sessions and $1,175 for two people in the guided division. More than to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa Fishing & Shelling Monday-Thursday followed by confidence-building, on- $7,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Everyone will and North Captiva Closest to the-water instruction every day. On Friday, each team will receive a hat, commemorative Bimini Bay fishing shirt and Outer Islands sail without an instructor. other gifts. Also included are meals and beverages. The cost ranges from $ 1,395 to $ 1,947 per person double There will be a silent auction at 'Tween-Waters Inn June 472-5800 472-5800 occupancy to $1,595 to $2,424 per person single occupancy. 4 that is open to the public. More than 100 items will be on For information, call (800) 221-4326. the block. 4 Jensen's Marina Jensen's Marina For more information, call Riley at 479-7916. Captiva Island Captiva Island Tides for Sanibel Lighthouse

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Orlando 12 O'clock High • Ballroom Dancesport Rockford Files (cc) Streets of S.F. 12 O'clock High Spacious 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condominium Homes with Large Screened Lanai, Full Size Laundry, Lots of Storage and a Community which offers: WEDNESDAY PRIME TIME 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Heated PMlaJ Spa D NBC News News Wheel Jeopardyl Dateline NBCJcc) Amazing Videos Law & Order cc) News Tonight Dnhiatp Ftehina Hep GDPBS The NewsHou The NewsHou Live From Lincoln Center (S Rauschenberg Charlie Rose cc) JSS? .A*wentRiServfc8lVlarina CD FOX News (cc) Fraslep Friends Seinfeld Beverly Hills, 90210 Sexy Commercials News Love Cn. 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Movie: Earthly Possessions (6:15) (cc) Movie: *•** True Believer (S) Si1 (ce) (S) Tenacious iMovie k SAPJIBEL HARBOUR RESORT 53 DISN Growing'' Brotherly Movie: ** Under Wraps (cc) Movie: Mr. Magoo (8:40) (cc) Growing Pains (cc) Disney Presents 5HTMC Movie Movie: **** Under Fire (6:50) (S) Movie; ** Air Force One (cc) (S) Movie: Blow Out 1**%*,^ PUNTA RASSA CONDOMINIUMS IS FAM Addams Addams Show Me ShoW Me Life [Life Movie: ** Solomon's Choice The 700 Club (cc) S) CNN W'rldView Moneyllne Crossfire, • The World Today Larry King Live (cc) Newsstand: Fortune Sports |Money E REALTOR AT THE GATEWAY TO SANIBEL iSD USA Hercules: Journeys Warrior Princess •-,. Walker, Tex. Ranger Walker, Tex. Ranger Masters Special N.Y. Undercover 15009 Pufita Hassa Road • Fort Myers, Fl. 33908 S3) LIFE Ellen (cc) Ellen (cc) Party of Five (cc) phlcago Hope (cc) Movie: ** Once in a Lifetime Attitudes Golden @_ESPN Up Close SportsCenter *) Baseball (Live (cc) IBaseball (Live (cc) 63) TNT Due South (cc) (S) ER (cc) (S) Movie: ** The Siege of Firebase Gloria Movie: ** The Big Brawl (141)486-3313 811 AMC Movie; *** Sergeant Rutlec je . • Movie:'11** Flying Tigers (1942, War) Movie: ** The Molly Maquires 3D NASH Dallas (cc) (S) The Waltons (cc) (S) Century dCdountry Tammy Wynette Remembere (cc) (S) , Dallas (cc) (S) A E e?) & . Simon & Simon Law & order cc) Biography '"" American Justice Inspector Morse .aw & Order cc) Visit Bur Website at WTTP:\\WWW.SAM2EJ 33) NICK All That A. Mack Doug (cc) |Hugrats Arnoldl {Journey Brady |Wonder Jeff'sons Laverne Lucy iB'witched E-M/fSL [email protected] ®TBAV Once Upon .' ^iid Adventure Bound .onely Planet Travel Daily To Be Announced Lonely Planet 3) NOST Cafe DuA lucjgams Garrison's Gorillas Love Boat Flockford Files (cc) Streets of S.F. Garrison's Gorilras ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 • 35

DEADLINES island Reporter TO CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISERS island We reserve the right to property Deadline classify, edit or reject any ad, Be sure to check your ad tho first week it Monday 12:00 Noon appears. We will not bo responsible For errojrs after the first publication Ft, Myers Beach and must bs notified within three Observer Deadline days In order to . secure any adjustment AH ads are priced at a Friday 4:00 P.M. EJ&SIT fo PLACE fiat rate, no refund or adjustments for unused weeks, Office Hours By Phone: 472-1587 • Fax It: 472-8398 Prepayment required. 8:30-5:00 PM Charge^ Monday • Friday in Person: Office at The Village unit k-1,2340 Periwinkle way; Sanibel, FL 33957 It i

• ANTIQUES & • ANTIQUES & BUILDING •CONDOS HOME • HOMES COLLECTIBLES COLLECTIBLES SUPPLIES FOR SALE FOR SALE STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE... FURNISHINGS All roof pitches, example BRASS BED- QUEEN SIZE- 4:12; 25x30 $3,300; COMPLETE WITH ORTHOPEDIC CONNIES 25x40 $3,900; 30x40 $5,300; MATTRESS SET. NEVER USED, 35X50 $6,700; 40x60 $$8,200; STILL IN BOXES. COST $1,000. AND; 45x80 $12,000. Others. MUST SELL. $250. CASH. CALL GOLLECTABLES Pioneer...(800)813-1358 (941)274-5009. CANOPY BED. QUEEN SIZE. BLACK IRON. SUNBURST TV, STEREO DESIGN. NEVER USED, STILL GOING OUT IN BOX. MUST SELL. & VIDEO $100 CASH. (941)274-5009. OP BUSINESS REALTY CABLE , TV MOVING SALE CONVERTERS/DESCRAM- NEARLY NEW FURNITURE. BLERS. PRIME SANIBEL CONDOS ISLANDER Why rent? Onw, save $$$. Blow Complete bedrooms, 40% to 50% OFF away prices, guaranteed to beat Clean bedding. JUST LISTED - POINTE SANTO REALTY all competitors, 1 year warranty. Living room, Dinette set. 3 bedroom with direct Gulf view - FREE call (888)738-8181. M-F, Lanai Set. Sofa-Sleeper. the only one like it on Sanibel. 9am-6:30pm. Visa, MC, Desk and chair. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Discover.COD. Excellent Investment with very NORTH CAPTIVA Ladders. Tools. strong rental Income. ISLAND WE WILL STILL BE DOING ESTATE SALES Other misc. $589,000 CALL FOR INFORMATION Call 472-1789 4/1/»» —«»»>— J37548-2 BEST BUY ON SANIBEL: INDIAN CREEK PLAZA • 17274 SAN CARLOS BLVD. Lighthouse Point with over 1565 OPENMON.-SAT10AM-5PM 466-6399 sq. ft. of living, Including 2BR, SALES AND • LOTS & 2BA, den, eat-In kitchen & laundry. RENTALS Nothing compares at this price. ACREAGE $239,500. + ALWAYS A BEST SELLER * GULF FRONT Builder has oversized lots on CatUulJe or Steve Potts COTTAGE canal in exclusive gated PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY!! RE/Max of the Islands 2 BR/2 BA subdivision. East end of 800 388-2311 472-1587 Fax 472-8398 Sanibel location with Beach 941-472-2311 PERFECT FOR Club and private access. PERSONAL Deadline: Monday 12:00 NOON Private Party Real Estate/Business Surrounded by beautiful Ono Woak Additional Weak ENJOYMENT ' One Weak Additional Waal existing homes. Call for more SANIBEL/CAPTIVA $6.05 $5.50 $7.00 $6.50 information 395-0909 AND/OR RENTAL 4/22/89 —««»>— 25888-2 FT. MYERS BEACH $5.50 $5.00 $6.75 $5.90 FAX INCOME SUPER BUY-ALL 3 PAPERS $8.50 $8.50 $9.65 $9.65 $518,500 * GARAGE SALE ADS - $5.75 - SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/ $4.50 - FT. MYERS BEACH •CONDOS YOUR AD •ITEMS $100. OR LESS-12 WORDS-ALL PAPERS-FREE * FOR SALE TO 472-1587 GULF VIEW HOME A word is defined as any string of characters that needs a space to 3 BR/2.5 BA separate it from another string of characters. Punctuation Is free. . AWESOME VIEWS CLASSIFICATION:_ _ Glenn Carretta & RENTAL READY .2. 3. 4. The Glenn Carretta Team's $34 5,00 0 GULF VIEW 5. _ .6. 7. 8. Homes For Sale LOT PRIVACY BUFFER 9. „ , 10.. 11.. 12.. ••OPEN HOUSE** EASY WALK TO BEACH 13;. , 14.. 16.. ••OPEN HOUSE** $69,000 Land's End Village 17.. ,18.. 19.. 20.. Best "Point" location! 1941)472-3000 FAX* 21. i .22.. 23.. 24., Turquoise blue water. (941) 472-9635 Unsurpassed views \ : *i$rt* 25.. i Words in excess of 25 cost .25(t each pef week. 2/2, beautifully furnished. ••> Offered for $879,000 26. _ . •>•> ; 28_ _ 29., Lands End Village #1619 • 30.. .31.. 32._ 33.. in South Sea's Plantations

34.. .35.. 36.. 37.. Open 9:30 am to 12:30 Thursday - Saturday 38.. .39.- Enclosed is a check or money order If additional space Is needed, use another piece of paper. for $_____to cover ad for_ .wks, April 8, 9 & 10 NAME -or- Bili my- VISA- MC - AMX GLENN CARRETTA MISCELLANEOUS ADDRESS ' • ,PHONE. A/C#__ „ . CITY STATE. -ZIP. Exp. date , Broker-Salesperson FACTORY DIRECT POOL ISLAND REPORTER w/John Naumann & Associates HEATERS Signatur" —, 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957 Heatpump, solar or gas, Major 1-800-784*26*£ or brands. New/used, do it yourself or installed. Free phone quotes. FT. MYERS (941)395-3100 (800)333-WARM(9276) ISLAND REPORTER & www.solardireGt.com BEACH OBSERVER JCMN NAUWit Lic#CWC029795 CAPTIVA CURRENT 6 ASSOCIATES This offering subject to errors. omissions, change or price or WOLFF TANKING BEDS. Tan at Jo refunds for unused weeks. We assume responsibility for the first incorrect insertion only, and only if notified of thai errjji; by Fnday noon after . withdrawal without prior notice. home. Buy DIRECT and SAVE! the ad appeared. We do not assume any responsibility for ad error beyond tha cost of the ad Itself. We reserve Ihe right to rejeel, revise and Commercial/Home.Units from properly classify all ads. If a telephona number is to be part of the ad, It must be included In the context of the ad. All ads are prepaid and a check [email protected] $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. or money order must accompany all mailed-ln ads. Punctuation is free, so use it liberally to make your ad read clearly. _^ www.jn-a.com/gc FREE color catalog. Call today (800)842-1310 a rcor a

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• VACATION • HOMES • ANNUAL • HOMES HOMES FOR RENT • VACATION FOR SALE RENTALS FOR RENT RENTALS RENTALS ATRIUM 1 Glenn Carretta & Exclusive Gulf front condo DOLL HOUSE i® us" os" us* m~ us* D®" sanibel holiday residence. Two week minimum. Very best deal! Available after April 12, 1999 Mid-island doll house. The Glenn Carretta Team's and Jan. 8 to Feb. 19, 2000. Three bedrooms, two baths, "SEE HOMES Call owner at (630) 887-7826. Condo's For Sale 5/20/88 —Hit— 581-2 plus lots of extras. FOR RENT" On Sanibel River. LAND END, Prime gulf front 2 /2 unit The most remarkable CHANGE OF PACE views on either Island Overlooks golf course to Red Fish Pass to Beautiful vacation home, 3 Owner 941-395-0442 gulf The very best of the best Mostly furnished (Robb & Stucky) US' DS» US" B3" US' I®" US' bedroom, 2 bath. Your own 9/16/80 —tttt— 42166-82 Designer carpet and wall coverings $879,000 private tennis court and EAST END, 2/1 Casa Blanca corner unit 2 porches, interior swimming pool 100 yards to 1 VACATION RENTALS • APARTMENTS designed by Foxworthys Updated to the 9's All Uled floors, only Gulf of Mexico 9 units total, $221 000 Sanibel & Captiva (440) 338-8031 FOR RENT GULF FRONT Sandalfoot (corner 2nd floor west' 2/2 Best value Ft. Myers (440) 338-5281 Gulf front $439,000. 5/6/09 —>«>#— 705-2 Advertise TWO BEDROOM SANIBEL SIESTA TAKE YOUR PICK! 2 top floor units, nice long Cottages, Condos VACANCIES Gulf views from large porch Good rental income One is a corner Homes and Estates POINTE SANTO FOR unit $329,000 & $339,000 DE SANIBEL SPRING 1999 800-572-6423 IN THE BELOW MARKET Homes For Sale 941-472-6565 LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT RATE HOUSING OLDE FL. STYLE: 4 bdrm 2 1/2 bath home in terrific PENTHOUSE CONDO PROGRAM. 1630 Periwinkle Way condition Apprx 2450 sq ft of living space, w/a 200 sq. ft Suite A Classifieds APPLICATION porch Large master bedroom suite Room for a pooll $279,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, REQUIRED. BAYFRONT ESTATE: Immaculate & stately 4-story bay front screened lanai with ANNUAL LEASE. home w/deep water dockage Beautifully furnished http'//www. spiral staircase to 472-1587 FOR FURTHER sanibeiholiday.com private rooftop sundeck. w/extraordinary water views 4-story elevator, cathedral ceilings, 5/26/88 —«»>«- 21207-2 INFORMATION, wrap around porches and many extras $1,595 000 furnished Gorgeous sunrise PLEASE CONTACT DEEP WATER CANAL FRONT: Sailboats belong herel One of the SOUTH SEAS and sunsets. COMMUNITY HOUSING Island's most beautiful properties Olde Florida Style home PLANTATION Beautifully decorated AND w/huge outdoor entertainment area Long canal views w/deep 1 -3 bedroom Bay Villas and fully equipped. FOR SALE RESOURCES, INC. AT water dockage This home has been meticulously cared for 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Call owner. 472-1189 $689 000 mostly furnished. w/loft Beach Villas Substantial savings. BY OWNER VacationLmk membership included w/all Sanibel/Captiva 4/1/99 -«»»- 3B164-2 Seasonal rates, properties, phone Glenn for details Amenities optional (610)664-2371 NEW RIVER PROPERTY Also, Sanibel Harbor 4/1/88 —jltt— 710-2 Lots For Sale 1-800-878-7495 LA BELLE. FLORIDA CONDOSFOR 6/3/88 —»»»»— 21848-2 One acre on Caloosahatchee WATERFRONT: Private gated subdivision, pool & tennis One lot DIRECT GULF The Atrium: Exclusive. River. Direct access to the Gulf RENT to beach $224,000. of Mexico, Lake Okeechobee Beautifully decorated. Gulf-front FRONT and Atlantic Ocean. Builder's Minutes to Sanibel! Gulf Harbour WEST GULF DRIVE: Possible Gulf view from widow's walk one luxury. 2BR/2BA, den, wrap- new 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, NEAR LIGHTHOUSE Two bedrooms plus den, two acre $197,000 around balcony, fantastic viewl great room, split plan. Wood, baths Newl Pretty vlewsl Fabulous Viewsl carpet & tile floors. New fur- Available now for eight months or Phonefor: Available. 5/29-6/5, 6/19-7/3, nishings. Stone fireplace, metal seasonal 2000. Very nice1 7/31-8/21,some Sept./Oct. roof, vacuum system, security "GLENN'S GUIDE FOR BUYING & SELLING SANIBEL & Upscale • Delightful system, two car garage. Heated 941-437-3465 CAPTIVAREAL ESTATE": An essential 52 page guide with Call owner for brochure. (800) caged pool w/spa. Abundance 484-7304-PIN 8286 or comprehensive information on Tax deferred exchanges, Q & A's, Two bedrooms, Two baths of mature trees, yard building, cash flow, and much morel (770)664-7186 30' cabin cruiser and deep 4/22/98 —«»«» — 23028-2 Very nicely furnished water dock with lift. • HOMES "GLENN'S REAL ESTATE NEWS": A monthly newsletter with Pool and Tennis up-to-date information on Sanibel & Captiva's fast pace Real FOR RENT .*••••• All for only $375,000. Estate Market Please call Builder/Owner/Broker 800,982-3471 Dan Baseman GLENN CARRETTA 941-472-5550 941-675-7 A84 • HOMES • Find Your Place 6/3f9» -»«»»- 715-2 WE AREYOUR Broker-Salesperson With PRIVATE HOME SPECIALIST! w/John Nautnann & Associates NEW RIVER 2 to 7 bedroom homes, 1-800-784-2616 or PROPERTY most with pools. .A BELLE, FLORIDA On and Off Beach. (941) 395-3100 One acre on Some with boat dock. sASSOCWH Caloosahatchee River. Monthly & weekly rentals. R BALTOR• J "72-1587 Directacessto We are booking I the Gulf of Mexico, off season ana glennc@coconet~.com Lake Okeechobee and the year 2000 now. www.jn-a.com/gc Atlantic Ocean SANIBEL / CAPTIVA / LEGAL ADS Builder's new Call 472-0457 or FT. MYERS BEACH / 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, 800-325.1352. FT. MYERS great room, split plan. Wood, carpet & tile floors NOTICE OF INTENTION , Ft Myers Baach 2/BD, 1/BA house, Seasonal & Annual New furnishings. real cute Short walk to beach Rentals TO REGISTER Stone fireplace, metal roof, Annual rental, $800 /mo Call vacuum system, 765-5580 FICTITIOUS NAME 800-237-7526 The undersigned does hereby security system, NEEDED...GULF FRONT or certify that they are conducting two car garage. 941-472-1613 a Discount Cigarette business Heated caged pool w/spa. at 3940 Metro Parkway #118, Ft. Abundance of mature trees, HOMES FOR ANNUAL RENTAL Myers, Fi. under the fictitious "SEE ANNUAL VIP Realty Group/ name of Discount Cigarettes yard building, Have high-end clients needing these Rental Division Etc. II and that said firm is com- 30' cabin cruiser and RENTALS" 1/20/2000 _#«#»_ 24417 2 posed of the following persons deep water dock with lift. whose names and places of ********* properties. Plus, need additional THE ATRIUM residence are as follows: All for only $375,000 -Illl- 421«7-»2 Gulf Front. Graylan B. Wills homes/duplexes. 2, 3 & 4 bedrooms. 11921 Seabreeze Cove Ln. #210, CENTER OF SANIBEL 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. Ft. Myers, FI. 33908 Builder/Owner/Broker 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Have back-log of clients. Two weeks minimum. Robyn W. Wills Dan Baseman 3008 Poinciana Circle Photos available. 11921 Seabreeze Cove Ln. #210 941 -675-7484 Rent direct from owner Ft. Myers, FI. 33908. $1100/month. Call Paul Zimmerman @ 472-6747 Ownership of Discount Cigarettes <

CALL MARIE WELLS CLOSE TO SANIBEL »•*, You Get What You Pay For... PRISCILLA MURPHY REALTY Brand new, (941)472-4113 large, deluxe (800) 237-6002 2 bedroom/2 bath, 5/6/81 —IHt— 39633-3 plus den & 2 car garage, pays to subscribe lakefront condo. •*.*» AVAILABLE JUNE Gorgeous unit. 1ST A Must See- PRIME LOCATION Available UF or F. island on $1,200/mo. PALM RIDGE ROAD ~ Approximately 650 sq ft. <• I > i CALL MARY Call 472-5020 472-6747 for more info, 4/8/99 —l«m— 42712-2 on these fine properties. Island source for all the local 776 SQ. FT. RETAIL SPACE GULF BEACH on PERIWINKLE PROPERTIES INC NEWS. Lto. Real Estate Broker L ISLAND REPORTER • APRIL 1, 1999 • 37 • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION RENTALS RENTALS • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS NAPLES FLORIDA SOUTH SEAS PLANTATION LUXURY GULF COTTAGE ON THE BEACH VACATION RENTALS 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath • Lolt • Pool • And Other Activities. Beautifully furnished. CAPTIVA ELEGANT GULF HOUSE Bi-weekly and monthly Amenities optional. Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc. 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available LOVELY ESTATE: PRIVATE BEACH Toll Free 1-877-593-6274 ••• Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - (941) 593-0080 Discounts thru Owner Call 10AM - 11PM • 1-800-227-1783 3 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Large CAPTIVA LUXURY Sanibel & Captiva Beautiful kitchen/family entertainment area, Decks. CENTRAL "the very best on Captiva" GULF FRONT HOUSE RESERVATIONS, Inc. Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates Private Beach At Your Doorstep Your ORIGINAL central reservation service on the Islands Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to I with over 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, condos, & leave message. Video available yourself Exclusive. Tastefully decorated. 3/4 bedrooms or den cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach Sleeps 8 3 1/2 baths Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated | Weekly, daily and monthly rentals. for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion All amenities ***Let us do the searching for you.*** Brochure available !* Uc Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352 or 472-0457", $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th I>AIK SEASONAL RENTALS (DAYS) 201-569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 Pi'lscilln Mui-phy . * Realty,int. The Best Choice.Jof Properties Available on #ie Islands. CAPTIVA. fftjil1 FRONT 1-800-SANIBEL., ESTATE HOME GULF VIEW CONDO PRIVATE UUACI1 • ULTIMATE! LUXURY Reservations 2 bedrooms, two baths Sleeps six Lush hi-ttini; and custom, elegant decor. 3-4 Bedrooms & 3 in A+ Condition. baths, Very spacious Sleeps 8. Heated lap-pool & exercise POINTE SANTO THE DUNES Designer Decorated. room, master hedrm and large screened lanai overlook Gulf. Most beautiful GOLF AND TENNIS Call Owner for Cable TVs, & Sound System. Bikes & kayak. Perfect for Gulf front complex. CLUB discounted summer rates adults with or without children. All amenities, maid service Pool, tennis, 847-364-0795. Activities director, etc. FLORIDA STYLE HOME available on request. Brochure available. WITH POOL 2BR/2BA luxury condo. Newly Furnished Home SUNSET CAPTIVA Spectacular view. $4,400 per week High Season. $2,500 per week after Easter Three Bedrooms, Two Baths Luxury If we're booked, Sleeps six Three bedroom, two bath. Call owner (941) 395-0162-Office (941) 395-2985-Home we can refer you to Phone owner for rates Large screened porch. many other owners. 724-225-4410 days Fully equipped. 248-363-9257 412-361-5751 eves Private Gulf and LOVELY LAKEFRONT: Across [email protected] 4/15/88 -!»»»- 41S7D-2 Bay front community. SANIBEL EAST END road from beach in West Gulf www.majestic.net/vacation/ Completely furnished. Pool - tennis - Boat docks - CAPTIVA. area. Available for 99/2000 1001-i.htm LOGGERHEAD CAY gas grills, and much more Three bedrooms, three baths. season. Three beds, three 4/1/88 BEACHFRONT REALTY Private Pool and Tennis CALL OWNER. baths, den, heated swimming 2nd Floor Unit. .VACATION RENTALS 300 steps to beach. 517-321 -6324. JM-I +72 5I5S pool, spa. Sleeps 6 to 8. Rent- KING'S CROWN Two Bedroom, Two Bath. 4/1/88 _«>»«— 40248-2 AVAILABLE: 666 see 6Z4Z O $6,500/monthly. Call 472- ISLAND BEACH Sunrise and Sunset Views. fax J+I.+/2.676+ MAY1STTHRUDEC.31ST 6632 CLUB $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) www.captlvaisEanarealtu co TWO MONTHS MINIMUM 4/1/88 ~mt»~ 42785-Z $875/Week Off Season II5I+ Andg Rossc Lane, Captrva, ft CALL OWNER OCEAN'S REACH (May-Sept.) 941-395-1051 or 612-920- Call For Seasonal Rates, 1824 POINTE SANTO 4/22/88 -»O«- 37344-2 5% Discount 3 Weeks or More. ^Subscribe Today. LOGGERHEAD CAY Two bedroom, two bath 732-223-6748 Totally refurbished Advertise condos on gulf. «_ 42351-2 two bedroom, two bath condo. Call Pool • Tennis • Cable • VCR In The ATTRACTIVE RATES Gulf/Pool View. Discounted Weeks Available Call owner 941472-1587 through owner: PAX TAKING RESERVATIONS 941-472-1161 -y island NOW THRU 1999 Classifieds [email protected] YOUR AD SEASON HTTP://MEMBERS.AOL.COM/ 847-234-6808 SEESANIBEL/ TO 472-8398 4/8/88 —»««»- 378I0.J 472-1587 SUNDIAL BEAUTIFUL POOL Newly decorated LOGGERHEAD CAY •**•** Deluxe Condo. HOME CAPTIVA Two bedrooms, two baths Fully Furnished EAST ROCKS plus den. Two bedroom, two bath LUXURY VILLA BOARDWALK TO (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) BEACH HOUSE Sleeps six. Condo. GULF FRONT BEACH OVERLOOKING Superb Gulf view. Lovely, Private Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR 3BR/2BA home TROPICAL Luxury resort with SOUTH SEAS beautifully furnished. STEPS TO BEACH VERY PRIVATE. LAKE all amenities. PLANTATION Heated pool- Fireplace, paddle fans, TASTEFULLY DECORATED Pool, tennis. Tropical vegetation RENTING FIVE BEDROOMS screened lanais, BBQ, 3 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS Children's Activity Program. APRIL PRIVATE POOL AND SPA heated pool, tennis, bikes. ALL AMENITIES Spectacular gulf views All amenities CALL OWNER THROUGH ONE ACRE All amenities. WALK TO BEACH FOR DISCOUNTED RATES. SEPTEMBER FENCED IN LOT GREAT RATESIII AVAILABLE: 941-472-1764 (651) 484-9148 AND BEYOND BEST VIEW ON Call owner 1999 & 2000 SEASON 4/1/88 —»»«»_ 337541-2 THE ISLAND 314-842-2147 708-481-8188 *••••• BY OWNER LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED 4/18/88 -fit- a»0»-2 e-mail: [email protected] 4/1/90 —»»##— 255fl1-2 RESORT 4/22/89 —««M— 32387-2 1-516-628-1801 OCEAN'S REACH 4/»/»8 —«»><— 24617-2 AMENITIES AVAILABLE Gulf front CONTACT OWNER FOR One Bedroom Condos Beach Front Condo: Two SPECIAL RATES. Each accommodates four bedrooms plus two baths. SUNSET CAPTIVA Non-Smoking Washer/dryer. Large kitchen. Phone: Elegant 3BR/2BA Home Fantastic View Pool - tennis - bicycles. Now in (219)272-0889 booking weekly and monthly. Beach, pool, tennis, bikes Private beachfront community. Fax: Owner: Owner 330-864-3094 Fully furnished. ..4/22/88 -.»»>»— 3282Q.2 (219)273-5973 941-395-1972 2CATV's, VCP, 4/7<»« 4/1/88 —»««>— 25483-1 CD/Stereo, W/D. LANDS END Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. VILLAGE CONDO Call owner At South Seas Plantation 615-371-9029 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath 4/1/88 -«»««— 27737-2 Luxury Unit Fantastic Ocean Views THE VACATION Weekly or Monthly Rentals HOME Book now for next season YOU'VE ALWAYS Owner 800-897-0288 small ads deals REASONABLE RATES WANTED Most private beach. Dock on Bayou. YOU JUST WON'T BELIEVE SUNSET CAPTIVA Heated pool, THE BUYS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! BEAUTIFULLY Wide porches, FURNISHED HOME. Open sunning decks. ISLAND AVAILABLE WEEKLY: Chateau Sur Mer area. 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath. Idyllic luxury and comfort. Screened Lanais. Easy care no effort 3 TV/VCR. Vacation home, EPORTER Pool- Tennis -BBQ Grill. Three bedrooms, three baths. Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, Monthly rentals.- • And More! CaH for rates. 472-1587 Call owner at (941) 472-8248 314-872-9990 (505) 982-9242 4/J2/M —«»»«— 31104-2 38 U APRIL 1,1999 U ISLAND REPORTER GENERAL VACATION PROP. RENT/TRADE GENERAL & RENTALS REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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MYERS BEACH/ FT. $100,000 OR LESS. www.cnijobhelp.com MYERS PH.: 941-472-1789 In The (219)272-0889 4/1/»» —t»«i- 42808-2 Seasonal & Annual Rentals FAX: (219)273-5973 WANT TO RENT 800-237-7526 MARCH 2000 PART TIME RETAIL or 941-765-8686 Two or three bedrooms. Classifieds EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. GET AWAY FROM H ALL House or Condo. $8.00 PER HOUR. VIP Realty Group/ Rental Division At beautiful, secluded On Bay or Gulf. 472-1587 DOCKSIDE SANIBEL Boca Grande. Ground Floor 472-9098 YOUR AD or with elevator. 603- 4/22/Ba — tttt— 42401-2 FMB 2/2 furnished stilt home. Bay, Gulf and Beach Front TO 472-8398 Screened porch, deck, covered 893-1841 parking near private beach Condominiums 4/1/98 -IHI- 42822-2 IMMEDIATE access. Boat dock available. On an unspoiled, barrier ANNOUNCEMENTS Quiet, clean, sleeps 4-6, no OPENING smoking $475./wk. Island. BUSINESS (602)657-3183. Apnl-May vacan- Grande Island Vacations ATTENTION SENIORSI ELEC- NON-TRADITIONAL cies, lots of character! 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Rowell Realty & DOMESTIC AUTO Auction, Inc GAL. 701 Responsibilities include: to the hair dresser weekly • INTERVAL •day-to-day Wash and lay out clothes business office operations (no ironingl). OWNERSHIP 1986 MERCEDES 560SL CON- Draw bath and VERTIBLE TWO TOPS, NEW •preparing financial statements, VACATION RENTALS PAINT, RED SADDLE INTERI- GENERAL specialized Board reports be available to assist, OR EXCELLENT CONDITION. and yearly budget if necessary. Sanibel & Captiva TORTUGA BEACH 112,000 MILES GREAT ISLAND HELP WANTED •yearly audit responsibilities Clean house or CAR $19,500. 454-6040 supervise the cleaning. Ft. Myers CLUB EVENINGS •overseeing business Give evening medication. -, UNIT 112 SEIZED CARS from $175. Porche, CONTINENTAL EXPRE$$ needs assistants Cope with emergencies. Cottages, condos, homes & Prime time, - Cadillac's Chevy's, BMW's, OTR estates Prime location. Corvettes Also Jeeps, 4WD"s. & regional driversrVoted amoung • Benefits include: Be a friend WEEKS 11 and 12. 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Golf membership Operators (800)441-4394 For Erick Lindblad, Average 25 hours weekly. at Dunes included. $25,000 Graduate students Executive Director Sanibel- Salary dependent on SUNSET CAPTIVA (800)338-6428 FOR RENT BY OWNER for both. 847-234-1282 Captiva Conservation experience. 4M/88 —tilt- 42784-2 1989 FORD BRONCO II, DRIVERS- Attn.: Professional Our beautiful home Foundation P.O. Box 839 Upstairs apartment 4x4, Owner Operatorsl No Canada, in this very private NYC & NE, mln. 23 yrs. W/1yr. Sanibel, FL 33957-0839 available. TORTUGA BEACH 5 speed, beachfront to bay community OTR CDL w/Hazmat. Paschall air, new engine, exhaust, Fully furnished CLUB Truck Lines. (800)848-0405 No telephone calls, please CALL LIZ AFTER 10 A.M. clutch, Two bedrooms/2 1/2 baths FOUR WEEKS.IN FEBRUARY GET PAID $15.-$30. per hour pro- (206) 789-7624 very well maintained, cessing insurance claims for local 4/»/»» —«««»— 42805-2 with screened porch Directly oh the Gulf. 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P/T HOMES Save up to 50% or Morel Sales Associates, flexible hours, LAW OFFICE ON SANIBEL AIR FORCE Great career opportu- Minimum or no down payment! day, evenings & weekends Call 472-1000 nities available for 573-6068, leave high school grads, ages 17-27 Plus For listinli g call now. 7 days a 466-3307 ASK FOR PATTY OCEAN'S REACH - week message. up to $9000 enlistment bonus if week (800)429-3660 EXT. H- 4/15/89 —tttt— 42562-2 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 4304 4/14/88 -UU- 41986.8 you qualify! For an Information packet, call (800)423-USAF or SLEEPS 6 visit PART TIME RETAIL www airfares com OCEAN' REACH - REAL ESTATE 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS CLASSIFIED $f0EHH SLEEPS 4 $;09JHQU MAINTENANCE MAN DISTANT DOCKSIDE SANIBEL SANDALFOOT- FAX ~ ~ "RepairmanJiaeded.. 472-9098 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH on an as-needed basis ""*" SLEEPS 6 MURPHYNORTH CAROLINA YOUR AD for rental home/apt, Wolf Mountain Estates. 3 acres MANAGERS & repairs/improvements. TO 472-8398 Must be skilled. 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The bill cleared the House May 24 and the Senate May 31, 1974 In this 25th antuveisary year of Sambel's incoiporation It was a squeakei because just one day later another bill as a city, a glance backwards leveals a great commotion passed lequmng 10,000 residents in a community before it among then-iesidents fueled laigely by Lee County's plans could incorporate Since Sanibel didn't — and doesn't — towaid development have 10,000 residents, it ducked in undei the wire' Years of negotiation by islanders to contiol their own In the next five months, developers stepped up applica- giowth climaxed, in 1971 when the county announced "an tions foi building permits from Lee County to clear betore end to building height restrictions and no population cap ot the November lefeiendum any sort foi Sanibel and Captiva." Another storm arose when county commissioners enter- Incorporation became a very likely iss.ue tained a piopoMtion that would make an incorpoiated Public meetings in late '73 led to a Home Rule Study Sanibel ineligible to share in causeway revenues, but this Group and in January of '74 to the hiring of a planning con- did not pass sultant Opposition understandably included land specula- The Lee County Commission finally caved in to the tois and the building tiades but also some residents con- opposition ol lslandeis plus the decision by the Florida cerned with puvate property rights Supporteis saw incor- Legislature and endoised the resolution to place mcorpoia- poration as the only course left to prevent complete urban- tion on the ballot ization of the island Finally, on Nov 5, 1974, 84 percent of Sambel's legis- A stiaw vote 25 years ago on March 27 brought vehe- tered voters went to the polls, where 63 6 percent favored Special to the Reporter ment mailings and even threats, as well as 500 people to the incorporation — and a city was born The Sanibel City Council first met in the Sanibel Community House to express their opinions Fifty- Sanibel Community House, then moved to an five percent favored a referendum of incorporation be upstairs location at Periwinkle Place, finally placed on the ballot in November (This article is a courtesy ofSanibel's Historical Village settling in quarters adjacent to Pick Kwik on Opposition continued from developers and the chamber & Museum, and research for it is from the historical vil- Palm Ridge Road until the present city hall "of commerce was seriously divided, but the April 29 House lage's archives. Further accounts depicting the city's was built. The police department occupied Bill No 4001 was introduced in the Florida House of growing pains will follow in the Island Reporter.) the second floor above the council chambers. PET OF THE WEEK Subscribe to the The Lee County Humane Society's pet of the week is "Max," a 2-year-old, male, Siamese-mix cat island Reporter Adoption fees for dogs are $65 and $55 for cats today! The fees cover a veterinary exam, spaying or neutenng, basic shots, fecal exam and dewormmg, an occult heart- worm test for dogs and a feline leukemia test for cats The first flea treatment application and a one-year alum- ni membership aie also included, at a total value of more than $200 Adoption hours are 11am to 4pm Monday-Saturday The humane society is on Arcadia Street in East Fort Special to the Reportei Myers THISTLE LODGE "Max" needs^a good home. 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