Week of January 23-29,2003 SANIBEL& CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 30, NUMBER 4, 24 PAGES 75 CENTS Island life goes on without Causeway Traffic Committee gets By Amy Fleming one customer. "It's a report in Staff writer holiday, so they don't have to get up." Makes recommendations Martin Luther King Jr. day Down the road at to City Council on vehicle proved a refreshingly quiet one for 'Tween Waters, Joan flow most islanders. Many stores were and Harry closed, and with the Sanibel Sanderson, on holi- — See page 2 Causeway shut down for repairs, day from Toronto, the streets were nearly empty of were enjoying the traffic. almost deserted Some joked about asking the Captiva Drive. Sanibel City Council to close the "We've been bridge for a day every week. walking for an hour, Up on Captiva, most people evi- and there's a lot less dently slept in. At 10 a.m., the traffic," Harry Historic District on Andy Rosse Sanderson said. Lane had only a few people out and "(The causeway about, with even fewer concerns closing) doesn't real- about the bridge closing. Harold ly affect us. We're and Kathy Dertinger, visiting from here for three weeks, Pennsylvania, hoped the repairs so its really not a City surveys its would be done in time for them to problem. It makes workers, finds make their 11 a.m. flight on things a little quieter, Tuesday. the way it used to be Amy Fleming photo most live off- "As long as the traffic isn't when we first started Monday was "just another day," according to ice cream sellers Vickie and Lee Hanley isiand backed up, we're fine," they said. coming down here "We didn't have anything planned 25 years ago." decided to stay open. rentals at that end typically run Cost of housing cited for the morning anyway. With the Back on Sanibel, there were Customer traffic seemed fairly from Saturday to Saturday. island deserted, it's kind of nice to causeway-closing parties on normal to Vickie and Lee Hanley at Out on the bench in front of — See page 2 have it to ourselves — you can't Sunday night, and kids bicycling Pinocchio's Homemade Ice Rosie's Island Market and Deli, complain about that." through empty parking lots on Cream. Tom and Kathy Mustachio, Next door at Latte Da, the cof- Monday morning. Some stores "I can't really tell the difference dents of Periwinkle Park, were Silflliillll fee was brewing but there were few closed for .the holidays, others, at all. Its been a good day for us," ing it easy. takers. such as Periwinkle Place and the they said. The Hanley's added their "We didn't make any special One fish, two "Everybody's still in bed," said Lighthouse Shopping Center customer base usually shifts on plans," they said. "Its just another fish ... Saturdays, since the weekly condo day." 1,100-gallon comes to Tarpon Bay lab Sanibel, Captiva back to normal as — See page 22 Causeway reopens six hours early

King Jr. holiday. Starting care of transportation and By Kate Thompson at 10 p.m. Sunday, work- garbage issues," said City Staff Writer ers ripped out 48 feet of Manager Judie Zimomra. annum concrete beams and sur- "That allowed us to take The Sanibel face, replacing them with care of what we needed to Elections on the Causeway is still causing steel in just over 24 hours, focus on which was public way concern. allowing the Causeway to safety." Lee County open early. The Sanibel City Candidates start piling up Department of During the clos- Council was unanimous in support Transportation workers ing, city staff manned tele- its praise of both city offi- — See page 5 discovered cracks in sup- phone lines and the cials and the Chamber, port beams Jan. 6, while Sanibel-Captiva Chamber particularly Steve making routine repairs. of Commerce focused on Greenstein, executive Permanent repairs providing transportation director, who coordinated PIIELIM required closing the for essential personnel and Causeway for what was island visitors. See FIXED Calendar of days expected to be 32 hours "The private sec- page 4 over the Martin Luther tor stepped up and took Around the area

— See page 10 Two seats, 3 candidates

By Kate Thompson ing Tuesday because of a doctor's appoint- Staff Writer ment and did not cast a ballot. The council determined the order based on the order in With just under six weeks to go which candidates filed for the election but until Sanibel votes on who will fill two knew that order before making the deci- • ENVIRONMENT page 7 city council seats, the election slots closed sion. last Friday at noon. The election is set for March 4 • OPINION page 5 Current Mayor Steve Brown, and will cost the city $5,500, Deputy City incumbent council member and former Clerk Pamela Smith told council mem- Mayor Nola Theiss and newcomer James bers. • BUSINESS page 6 Jennings have all qualified for the ballot. Brown is completing his first That's also the order in which the three four-year term as a council member. He • DATELINE pageio will be on the ballot, a decision made was elected mayor in November. He and Tuesday morning by the Sanibel City Michael Pistella phto • TV LISTINGS page 16 Council. See ELECTIONS Michael risteUaphto Brown missed the council meet- page 4 A section of support frame for the steel matting is low- ered onto the Causeway Monday • CLASSIFIEDS page 20 ISLANETREPORTER '•' Week1 of JanUary-23-29, 2003 • 3 2 •" WeeK'of January 23-29, 2003 •' ISLAND'REPORTER

Municipal workers mostly X •l\ ,hi i M, live off-island Oh Record • Sanibel By Kate Thompson Traffic Committee finishes work Staff Writer As of Jan. 12,2002, new home room addition by Sun Control $2,000: Hardy, 5703 San- Cap—pool fountain by Coastal About 29 percent of Sanibel city employees commute more than and/or property -owners on Aluminum. By Kate Thompson time to consider the full recommen- Island. Sanibel residents living within a mile of a $5,000: Stafford, 6071 San- Custom Pool & Spa. dations and the committee's reason- • Discourage special events 60 minutes each way to reach their jobs— a long daily ride that the islands include: Staff Writer sexual offender or sexual predator will be notified, (Addresses are Sanibel unless Cap—replace screen enclo- $9,000: Davies, 480 ing before taking any action. during peak season including the Police Chief Bill Tomlinson told the City Council shortens the time they have to spend with family, pointed out Judie Peachtree—pool by owner. Zimomra, city manager. otherwise indicated.) sure; and $2,450: Saghir, 1024 After two and a half years During his 20-minute "Antique Show" running regularly at Tuesday. Turtle Gait—screen enclosure $8,100: Manderscheid, 2401 of study, the Sanibel Traffic report, Emilius told the council that the Community Center by an out-of- "Living off the island (also) may mean there is less commitment In detailing the police department's policy Non-Condos: by Custom Built Screen Shop—remodel/alterations by Committee presented its final report from mid-December through April, town company. on dealing with convicted sexual offenders, the chief to the community," she said. Enclosures. Huff Construction Services. to the City Council Tuesday. Some traffic overwhelms Sanibel's streets • Improve traffic flow exit- explained that all Sanibel day care centers and the The city recently surveyed its 143 employees to learn more $700,000: Michael & Paula Pawelek — 11515 Laika, $225,000: Kirkland, 2090 $1,155: Degand, 2405 Los of its proposals are likely to be con- and negatively affects the island's ing the Island in the afternoons. Sanibel School are notified when such a person lives about their commute and job satisfaction. It was the first time such Sunset—single family resi- Colony—replace garage doors troversial. environment, businesses, residents • Work with Lee County on the island. a survey had been done; 40 percent of the city's employees Captiva. $680,000: Pamela L. dence w/impact fees by John by Garage Doors by Roy Paul Emilius, who chaired and visitors. On a typical weekday in and Southwest Florida tourism agen- The City's Website also will include a link to responded. Hiehsmith. North. the committee, had barely finished peak season, nearly 70 percent of the cies to develop alternative tourist the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's sexual "I hope that the city will consider the fact that on-island hous- Grossjung—933 Whelk. $620,000: Ronald & Cynthia $37,000: Breakers West, 3041 $15,000: Stokes, 1008 his report when Vice Mayor Dick cars are driven by people who are attractions on the mainland and help offender and predator Website. ing is completely beyond the reach for most employees," wrote one Demere—after-the-fact permit The Florida Department of Law Fluder—563 Hideaway Court. West Gulf; and $7,500: Strong, Walsh proposed rejecting one of the only on the island for a day. Half of limit unrestrained growth in Lee employee in the comments section of the survey. "Housing in 1811 Ibis—roof by Colonial to replace siding by committee's recommendations — a these "day-trippers" are employees County. Enforcement maintains a database of all persons con- $550,000: Donna C. Roberts— South Fort Myers is increasing at a pace faster than ordinary salary 1782 Serenity. Roofing. Benchmark. speed limit increase on Sanibel- and the rest are here for social or • Actively explore alternate victed of such crimes. State law requires all law raises." enforcement agencies notify the public when a sexu- $440,000: Paul D. St Kathleen $430,000: Black, 425 Lake $21,000: Hutler, 3862 West Captiva Road. recreational purposes. means of transportation to and from Only two city employees — the city manager and city attorney Murex—single family resi- Gulf—roof by Campbell Walsh said he believed An average of 12,000 cars a the island. al predator becomes a resident of a community; there M. Harris—9421 Moonlight. — are required by law to live on the island, Zimomra noted. The $375,000: • Anthony M. dence w/impact fees by Foye Roofing & Sheet Metal. Island residents would want the day cross the Causeway in peak sea- • Study whether or not a cap is no such requirement regarding sexual offenders. public works director chooses to live on the island, but most others Tomlinson said there are no sexual predators Fittipaldi & Katherine W. Builders. $650,000: Morton, 4519 speed limit to remain 35 miles-per son, a 400 percent increase over traf- on the number of vehicles entering live on the mainland. $10,900: Grizzell, 1061 Waters Edge—single family hour and that the council should put fic in 1975. The Committee explored the island during peak season could living on the Island now but there are alleged sexual Swoyer—535 Birdsong. Nearly 72 percent of full-time city employees make less than $310,000: Michael B. & Orva Buttonwood—roof by residence w/impact fees by the issue to rest immediately. a variety of means of reducing traf- be legally and practically imple- offenders. He said there are about 40 different crimes $50,000 a year, which may make it difficult for them to afford to which fall under the two categories with sexual M. Fuchs—1644 Atlanta Alligator Roofing. . G arlton-Naum.ann "It's a real problem to stop fic, including: mented. rent or buy a home on the island. During peak season, the long $440: Pachman, 1430/19A Construction. discussion before any discussion of • Raise the toll on the The key to implementing predators being more severe and including such Plaza. crimes as kidnapping and rape. commute times reduce the amount of time they can spend on high- Sandpiper—duplex addition by $5,000: Ruhe, 778 Cardium— it," said Councilwoman Judy Causeway to $6. The current toll was any of the recommendations is er education or other training, and it also reduces their opportuni- DW Walters Enterprises. porch addition by owner. Workman. Councilwoman Nola established in 1963. If the toll had involvement of the community, The City Council had requested an update Condos: on the police policy. ty to work a second job, Zimomra said. $716,000: Erik L. & Cynthia $1,250: Deal, 567 Rabbit- $370,000: Moran, 1545 Sand Theiss proposed a workshop to fur- kept up with the Consumer Price Emilius said. She said she had ordered the survey to determine baseline data pool fence by owner. Castle—single family resi- ther review the committee's recom- Index, it would now be $18. "The council can accom- In other news, on Tuesday, City Council: Tomasko —Gulf Beach-Unit • Issued a proclamation in honor of the and plans to continue the practice for the next several years to 102 $2,400: Elliott, 751 Sand dence w/impact fees by Crane mendations. That motion, which • Limit the availability of plish many helpful things but not completion of the land acquisition for the Sanibel determine trends. Dollar-seawall cap repair by Construction. defeated Walsh's proposal, passed discount transponders to only resi- without the involvement and support $600,000: Thomas & Darla K. Gardens Preserve. Robin Krivanek, whose father Zimomra also said she intends to look at some of the incentives Vandenberg —Oceans Reach- Banks Brothers Marine $90,000: Attardo, 6019 Clam on a 3-1 vote. dents of Lee County, Sanibel and of island citizens," he said. George Cooley, was instrumental in beginning the that other cities use with employees to help attract quality employ- Contracting. Bayou—replace siding, soffits Before the vote, several Captiva taxpayers and employees Not every member of the Unit 1B4. process of acquiring property from The Sanibel ees, reduce turnover and increase job satisfaction. $340,000: Dennis P. & Susan $6,475: Longo, 4739 Ruelle— and roof of historic structure members of the public including and service workers who live outside public spoke in opposition to the Gardens and Tarpon Bay subdivisions in the "Affordable housing for employees would enhance the service roof by Essley Roofing. by Building Systems of Planning Commissioner Phyllis Lee County. committee's recommendations. J, Eichner—Seashells of 1960s, thanked city officials for their efforts. She level to (Sanibel) citizens, especially in an emergency," noted Sanibel-Unit 29. $4,786: Bucholtz, 2166 Southwest Florida. Bogen spoke in opposition to chang- • Limit the sale of discount- "It is more imperative than noted that Malcolm Beatty was involved from the another employee. Egret—roof by Camp-Rigby ing the speed limit on the road. They ed beach parking permits to only ever mat we get something done," Permits issued by the Sanibel start with her father's efforts. Rob Loflin, director The below-market-rate housing program is another tool which Building Department from Roofing & Sheet Metal. Septic abandonment/sewer pointed out that a large number of residents or property owners on said Curt Stendahl. "We need to get of Sanibel Natural Resources, noted the achieve- the city already can use to assist but there are too few units avail- $450,000: Islam, 530 hook-up animals are killed by traffic along Sanibel. a grant writer soon. I hope the Jan. 2-15 included the follow- ment was a community effort. The first land was able. Because they're rental units, residents also don't reap the tax ing: Peachtree—single family resi- $100 each: the road already. • Install an electronic traffic Council will have an open mind and purchased in 1969 for $1,500; the final lot was benefits of home ownership, Zimomra said. dence w/impact fees by By Rohaley & Sons: Wolczek, The council's decision did control system on that this report will not be dead on $2,000: Bender, 1218 Isabel; acquired through the eminent domain process. She attached information to the council about a housing pro- and $13,390: Myers, 1846 Woodland Custom Homes. 1533 Angel; Magg, 723 Sand tot raise the speed limit, pointed out Summerlin/McGregor to provide arrival. It should be used." • Adopted a resolution endorsing efforts to gram in a Colorado city near Vail and Aspen where the city pur- .$2,490: Ritts, 1710 Serenity- Dollar; Lussier, 1730 Jewel rheiss. It merely gives members information on conditions on the Farm Trail—shutters by establish a five-county Resource Conservation and chased five homes and sold them to employees at significantly Rolsafe. roof by Pigott Roofing. Box; Loduca, 1006 Lindgren; Development Council which will include Lee, reduced prices. According to an article in "Ideas in Action: A $25,000,- Costa, 5379 Mundt, 1450 Royal Poineiana; 4 p.m. featuring Keith Builders of Denver, N.C. ed at the Hartt College of $42,000: Gardenia, 2628 Michael's Collier, Glades, Hendry and Charlotte counties. Guide to Local Government Innovation," staff turnover has already Coconut-—enclose porch/stairs Shearwater—pool by Barnes Lindman, 1748 Jewel Box; and Sharer of Augusta, Ga. The instrument is a state-of- Music at the University of The council will help the counties access money decreased. Davis, 1307 Isabel. Shafer will also the-art, all digital, two-man- Hartford; the College and roof by Wildseed Pools. ites new from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other Not all employees were complimentary about the survey. One $44,467: Bramlage, 1646 By Oscar L. Gavin play at services 5 p.m. ual organ designed to Conservatory of Music at sources. Company. suggested a higher pay scale for "lower class" employees, "while $10,000: Mount, 1971 Middle Gulf—-pool by Penguin Plumbing: Kleinow, 518 Saturday and 8 and 10 a.m. accompany choir and con- the University of Cincinnati • Approved several resolutions related to all the upper management makes the 'big bucks!' Like you!" North Yachtsman. Sunday. gregation. and the Meadows School of the new sewer system including an increase of Roseate—alumin t. Michael and All The organ is being A reception in the the Arts at Southern $67,577 in payments to Douglas N. Higgins Inc . jfpiscopal Church dedicated in memory of church gallery follows the 4 Methodist University in for additional pipes and pavement overlays. This cate a new organ at Jeanne Everett Ballard by p.m. recital, followed by a Dallas, Texas. A finalist in represented a 4.3 percent increase in costs for that i. worship service her family and die congrega- "Souper Supper" in the all of the major American But do we have to salute them? Islanders commissioned by Kentucky governor organ playing competitions, phase of the project. n hour-long dedi- tion. It was custom built by parish hall. • Established terms for the new members al will be held at Cornel Zimmer Organ Shafer was educat- Shafer has appeared in con- cert throughout the country. of the Sanibel Planning Commission. When the Kentucky isn't right Governor Ruby Laffoon Since 1983, he has Council named the members, they did not establish the terms. New Commissioner Ellis Robinson's around the corner but and has since been offi- been director of music and her colonels are every- cially incorporated as a VACATION RENTALS organist at St. Paul's Church term will expire Jan. 3, 2005; new Commissioner Carla Johnston's term and that of re-appointed where — and not the charitable organization. Vmm 2 41HD 3 «DHflOIH CUlf -ttQHT MOMftlffi. in Augusta, Ga. The church was founded in 1750; its Commissioner John Veenschoten will expire Jan. fast food kind. The Over the years, the flfflllMUWUHLy/HIOIIMV music program is recognized 8, 2006. Honorable Order of Colonels have con- as one of the most innovative • Opted to include both renovation and Kentucky Colonels tributed thousands of in the Episcopal Church. replacement as alternatives in the Request for added three more to dollars to worthy caus- Shafer also was a consultant Rental Accommodations • Rental Property Management Proposals for the city's Recreation Center at 3840 their number last week es. The governor and the to the St. Michael's organ Sanibel-Captiva Road. when they named lieutenant governor of Local: (JMH72-EIKO • Toll Free: (877)3GS.HO committee. Email: MIMli@Sllill6tUflf>TMMKIlTM(0f11 Cameron Anholt, Nola Kentucky serve as the Theiss, Maryanne Commander-in-Chief WEEKEND FORECAST FOR JANUARY 25 & 26 McCormick, and to his and Deputy own great surprise, Rob Commander-in-Chief SUNDAY PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY •\ 32m Sat • CHARLOTTE DeGennaro, in recogni- respectively and all offi- A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. ] 1L 39/67 Sun tion of their various con- cers serve with no remu- COUNTY tributions to their com- neration. PUNTA GORDA 34/63 Sat munities over the years. The list of colonels 42m Sun Colonel Bob Brown reads like Who's Who, made the announce- and includes such ments and presented the diverse luminaries as Very cold temperafres in tie AM A bit of a rebound in temper- LEE certificates. Rumor has John Glenn, Winston Posstoly the coldest thfe season atures with lots of sunshine dA- . s* it that Gol. Brown was Churchill, Whoopie Slay tuned to FOX 4for1he latest and highs in the middle 60's COUNTY also instrumental in the Goldberg, Lyndon frost and freeze warnings! GRANM V Chip McAfee Darren Sweeney LEH1GH Chief Meteorologist Meteorologist selection of these new Johnson, Tiger Woods, ACRES officers. Carol Channing, WEEKEND TIDEg" CAPE 32/63 Sat Get your Forecast first on Fox, Sat.High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low 34/eesun (l-r) Cameron Anholt, Nola Theiss, Bob Brown, Maryanne McCormlck, and Rob The Honorable Order Muhammad Ali and Jeff City COflAt Watch Fox 4 News at 10, "DeGennaro. of Kentucky Colonels Foxworthy. 9:10 a.m. 3:51 a.m. 8:34 a.m. Cape Coral STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY was founded in 1932 by Bridqe 8:29 p.m. 2:36 p.m. 9:14 p.m. CAPTitA CTFY LOW/HIGH 7:00 a.m. 12:35 a.m. 2:01 a.m. Captiva at ISLAND IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL ,..35/64 Redfish Pass 6:19 pm. 11:20 p.m. 1:37 p.m. 38/63 Sat 33/84S*t DAYTONA BEACH 32/63 10:03 a.m. 4:33 a.m. 5:59 a.m. 43/6S Sun 39/67 Sun FT. LAUDERDALE 35/63 Fort Myers FT. MYERS BEACH 37/63 9:22 pm. 3:18 p.m. 10:07 p.m. „ BONITA SPRINGS GAINESVILLE 30/55 SATURDAY on (/{,£, 8:38 a.m. 3:17 a.m. 4:43 a.m. JACKSONVILLE 32/52 1¥ TEAM. Matlacha Pass SUNRISE 7:57 p.m. 2:02 p.m. 8:42 p.m. -• •',. 4O/66 Sun KEY WEST 50/65 7:16 AM Gulf KISSIMMEE 35/62 FEATURE LISTINGS Somerset B-101 2:15 a.m. 3:41 a.m. Pineland 7:36 a.m. MIAMI 4S/63 6:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:40 p.m. of COLLtEB ORLANDO 35/62 2 b®dr®®m, 2«5 bath plus den, Gulf front. $1,995,0O0.CMI 6:05 a.m. 12:37 a.m. 2:03 a.m. Mexico COUNTt PANAMA CITY 22/49 Point Ybel PENSACOLA 10/45 11:22 a.m. 6:09 p.m. NAPLES Open House: Wednesday and Thursday 10am"2pm 5-24 p.m. BOATING FORECAST SARASOTA 32/55 6:54 a.m, 1:56 a.m. 37/64 Sat Punta Rassa 6:54 a.m. Wind: NE/N 15 Knots ST. PETERSBURG ...... 32/55 4mS Sun TALLAHASSEE 17/52 6:13 p.m. 11:15a.m. 6:56 p.m. Seas: 2-4 Feet MARCO ISLAND TAMPA 3S/55 SATURDAY 1:05 a in. 2:31 a.m. A RtsorlQuest Cumpjiij St. James City 7:25 a.m. Bay & Inland: Moderate Chop 39/63 Sal ^'IV VERO BEACH 35/62 SUNSET 7:29 p.m. 6:44 p in. 11:S0 o in. 43/66 Sun V WEST PALM BEACH 33/62 6:05 PM 1511 r 4 • Week of January 23-29, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of January 23-29, 2003 Q 5

—• travel plans for those need- !',£,. . ing to reach the island while THE OP-ED PAGES l^e Causeway was closed. ELECTION Last week's rainfall But despite the per- • guest commentary _ , manent repairs, it hasn't From page 1 High Low Rain From page 1 entirely alleviated worries about the bridge. January 16 68 52 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded his wife bought a condo on 0.00 Scott Gilbertson, director of the Lee County the island in 1986 and Greenstein January 17 72 53 0.00 from the morning of the day given to DOT, told City Council that they are sending the beams moved here full time in January 18 76 46 0.00 the following morning. for analysis to determine why they cracked and early 1995. He is a physi- January 19 60 44 0.00 whether remaining beams will require repair before the cian who retired after a seri- shows entire bridge is replaced. ous car accident in 1986. January 20 63 48 0.00 He said the first section of the bridge is slated Since moving to Sanibei, January 21 67 53 0.00 to start in about a year with the rest of the Causeway to Brown has been "extremely leadership January 22 69 52 O.00 Source: Island Waler Association be replaced within about five years. Gilbertson said the active in the community, original schedule called for the new construction to serving as president and/or start in about three years but officials may accelerate board member for an exten- As President of the Sanibel-Captiva Sanibei-Captiwa Tides the project. He assured council members that inspec- sive list of organizations Chamber of Commerce and on behalf of January 24- 30, 2003 tions would continue of the bridge. including Clinic for the the entire Board of Directors, I would like Rehabilitation of Wildlife, to thank Steve Greenstein, our Executive the Sanibei Captiva Director, for the wonderful job he did in Conservation Foundation, handling the inconveniences that the clos- the Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva and the r-u c ing of the §01 ISuiiillflWonll Mil mum Sanibei Bridge Ding Darling Refuge Bailey Society, several Cxilda. Suarez medical groups and president, Sanibel- caused our Lo 1:29 a 2:55 a 4:17 a 5:27 a 6:24 a 7:12 a Kiwanis. He was citizen of Captiva Chamber of community. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR*— Hi 6:17 a 7:55. a the year on Sanibei in 2000. Commerce Due to his sions, I've observed Steve Brown (a man possesses. I-have sat at Board meet- Lo 11:50,a 12:14 p excellent communication and coordination retired physician) going well out of ings with him at the helm, and watched as mm Theiss was also Brown involved in com- Hi 6:37 j) 7:14 p 7:59 p 8:53 p 9:54 p 10:55 p 11:50 p skills, the situation presented very few munity his way to help Sanibei citizens with he led with gentle authority and kindness elected in 1998 and served urgent medical problems and God bless and brought out the best in those with Lo as mayor for two one-year problems. His hands-on involvement with To the editor: the City of Sanibei and the Lee County him for his great humanity! And this sup- whom he worked. I have seen him on a Sanibei Lighthouse terms in 2001 and 2002. Steve Brown and I have served on portive orientation extends to broader warm December night dressed in a Santa She recently completed a Board of Commissioners was the main rea- three boards of directors at the same time Lo 12:37 a 2:03 a 3:25 a 4:35 a 5:32 a 6:20 a issues in the community. This is a caring suit with the perspiration rolling down his second master's degree in son why things went so smoothly on and are personal friends. I feel that I Hi 4:27 ii 6:05 a Monday. man who cares about "you and me". His cheeks as lie greeted everyone on public administration with a know him well. The board of the heart is in the right place for us all. Periwinkle with a "Ho Ho Ho" and a Lo 10:58 c 11:22 a concentration in environ- Steve's dedication to this community Community Foundation of prompted him to give up a scheduled vaca- And Nola is also a fabulous human wonderful smile. I have seen the fatherly Hi 4:47 p 5:24 PM 6:09 p 7:03 p 8:04 p 9:05 p 10:00 p mental policy. A former Sanibel/Captiva, the Sanibei Community devotion he has for his children, and the high school English and tion cruise which was sponsored by the Association and CROW are the boards I being. Firstly, she has a first class brain; Lo Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce. but perhaps even more importantly, she is unbearable loss that he suffered after los- photography teacher, am referring. He is one of the most ing a daughter. I have seen him open his Blind Pass Theiss had a business creat- Steve deserves to be congratulated and morally honest people I have ever fully committed to "the Sanibei vision"; and has devoted a great deal of time in home for every conceivable cause and Lo 1:52 a 3:18a 4:40 a 5:50 a 6:47 a 7:35 a ing knitwear design and commended for his excellent performance. known. He has always voted for the best We are extremely proud to have Steve studying issues related to local govern- help to raise funds for so many island Hi 4:57 a 6:35 a translating those designs interest of the organization and the com- organizations. into other languages. She Greenstein as part of our organization. riiinity. ment and she has brought "best practice" Lo 12:13 p 12:37p has written eight craft knowledge to our local affairs. Like You could fill a book with Steve's cre- He was the Vice President of CROW Steve Brown, Nola also has a deep empa- Hi 5:f7p 5:54 PM 6:39 p 7:33 p 8:34 p 9:35 p 10:30 p books. She is now working when I was President and our combined dentials but that is not what this letter is as an environmental educa- thy for others. She is the type of person about. It is to share with you the privi- Lo Buses worked well efforts with the Boards help pull the orga- that listens to the views of citizens. Her tion consultant. Theiss is nization through some difficult times. He lege and honor it has been to know him as Redfish Pass married and has two adult position on issues are well through out. a friend. He treats everyone with a sense Lo To the editor: became President after my three years as She is without a doubt a "conviction" rep- 12:35 a 2:01a 3:23 a 4:33 a 5:30 a 6:18 a daughters. head of the organization. Steve and the of dignity, listens with interest, and acts in Hi 5:22 a 7:00 a Dear Island Neighbors, resentative....an idealist. And in this cyni- the most caring and sensitive manner. Jennings has lived Board did a fine job in making it the pre- cal world of ours this is no bad thing. Lo 10:56 a 11:20 a mier organization it is today. This is Steve Brown, the Man. I urge you on Sanibei for 10 years and I would like to send out a big thank you So let's keep our terrific City Council to re-elect him to the Sanibei City Hi 5:42 p 6:19 p 7:04 p • 7:58 p 8:59 p 10:00 p 10:55 p in Lee County for nearly to all the folks involved with helping make He has done that for our City Government, as well. Our city fathers together. It's not broke - don't fix it. Council. Lo 30years.Married, he teaches the causeway closing "No big deal" espe- Vote for Steve and Nola in March! — Paula Wriaht art and math at Trafalgar cially Lee County and the various depart- Porter Goss and Francis Bailey started this island on the track that caused me to — Bill Schlackman Sanibei Middle School in Cape ments and South Seas Resorts who's only Sanibei Coral. He will tpttce fflJMEpg^ concern was to assist all islanders and visi- more here 14 years ago. His vigilance on '• "Erik Burriss photo Jennings also is a profes- trv- -,-iit! T~ci-.l -.-.--'-•, v --,—*in- rr'rc the City Council has kept the citv on the flrown deserves, another island One of several cranes used during replacement of the sional photographer. He is On another note, watching the LeeTfcan Muae tnibk thai X want to b 48-foot section of Causeway replaced early this week president of the Republican biisfs go by got tnt* thinking and dreaming On a peistma! noft*. T would be To the editor: To iheeditor: REPORTER Club of Sanibei. Would it he possible (o h«iie public, rrjns d 1 did noi nicutiun liuw Slc\ c l* olw j> h Steve Brown, a person of conviction Enjoyed the front page srory. January ° SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA portation on a permanent basis for Sanibei there to help others sort our their medical and compassion, is once again a candidate - 15, about SW Florida's Polar Bears, but and Captiva? Maybe include service off- what were the air and water temperatures. 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibei, FL 33957 needs. When I got word that my grand for Sanibel's City Council. island to Florida Gulf Coast University and Steve's service to the community is so I didn't see any ice on the Gulf.' Edison College. Maybe during baseball sea- daughter was to have part of her foot [email protected] ELECTION OFFICE NOTICE amputated, Steve took time and great care broad based: past president of CROW and — R.L Ogdeman son have a regular run to the ballparks. of the Old Schoolhouse Theater Dayton, Ohio The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper of record, I know this is not a new but maybe we with my emotional needs and helped me deal with the situation. He always beams Foundation, a board member of the published each Thursday with more than 4,500paid can revisit the possibilities. Perhaps we can Community Foundation of Sanibei and Keep the mayor on City get together and discuss the concept, Give when I tell him. how well she is doing and subscribers, and is the primary news source for islanders. I will always be grateful for the explana- Captiva, past board member of the Council EDITORIAL Phone: (2391 472-1587 • Fax: (239) 472-8398 me a call. tions that let me deal with what was a life Sanibei Community Association, active in To the editor: THE BOOKS WILL CLOSE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION threatening situation for a two year old. Kiwanis and other island organizations Steve Brown, our Mayor, is running Jack — Dave Jensen I urge you to vote for Steve for City and our current Mayor and Council mem- again for City Council on March 4th and he Glarrow ON Council. We can all sleep well knowing ber. deserves our support. Steve is a very car- Publisher MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2003 Captiva that the city is in his capable hands. More than that (and there is more), ing and dedicated person. FORTHE — Anne Amoff Steve's willingness to help anyone in On the week of September 1 lth, 2000,1 Sanibei need is known to many. Quietly and had five bypass heart surgery. Not only did MARCH 4, 2003 skillfully, he gives his time, effort and he visit me every day in hospital and give knowledge. Erik Karen CITY OF FORT MYERS comfort to my family but when I came Amy Mike Kate Return both incumbents This man, Sanibel's Citizen of the year Burriss Nelson Fleming Hannan Thompson CITY OF CAPE CORAL To the editor: home he called at the house regularly Managing Staff writer Staff writer Staff Writer in 2000, is a credit to the Council and to checking my pulse rate and blood pressure. Staff writer AND A local council election will be upon Editor the community and' should be re-elected. I know of many other instances where he us shortly.. And I for one would like to CITY OF SANIBEL — Ann Moran has given similar support to people. Tonya ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY keep the existing team together; therefore, Squibb MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS I think it is important for the community SanibelBrown a good friend Group Please send your letters to: to re-elect both Steve Brown and Nola To the editor: Steve shows the same caring attitude Publisher TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION YOU MUST BE REGISTERED I don't write letters to the Editor every day as he works with Lee Memorial EBIQR TO THE BOOK CLOSING DEADLINE! Theiss. We have been blessed in recent Letters to the fEditor years with effective leadership in "City regarding political candidates, but felt Hospital. He is Chairman of Pediarric ATTENTION VOTERS! compelled to write, on behalf of Steve Advisory Committee at Health Park and on e Hall" and though there are inevitably dif- IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PHOTO I.D. ferences between councilors, these have Brown. Steve probably cares about this the boards of both the trustees of "Doctors BEARING YOUR SIGNATURE AT THE POLLS YOU WILL BE Island Reporter been minor in character; and such differ- island of ours more than any person that I for Kids" and the "Hospital Foundation". Marguerite Jennifer John Burns Michael REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT AT THE POLLS PRIOR TO VOTING!! P.O. Box 809, Sanibei, FL 33957 ences have invariably been resolved ami- have ever met on Sanibei, and I have met Deitz Christmas a good many. The island has meant a Real Estate Aoct. Exec. Pistella Fax: (239) 472-8398 cably with respect and "good will" Steve has worked hard on City Council Acct. Exec, Aoct. Exec. Staff photographer ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PHOTO IDENTIFICATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: great deal to he and his family, and he has the last four years and will continue to earn Renny Letters must be signed and between our elected officials. FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE, FLORIDA I.D. CARD, U.S. PASSPORTS, a deep dedication to give back in any way your trust and support. Give him your vote Severance CLASSIFIEDS • SUBSCRIPTIONS PRODUCTION EMPLOYEE BADGES ORI.D'S, BUYER'S CLUB CARDS, DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS, include a telephone number Each of our councilors are deeply Executive committed to the welfare of our island that he can, and he certainly has done on March 4th. Editor MILITARYI.D. 'S, STUDENT I.D. 'S, RETIREMENT CENTER I.D'S, for verification. more than his share of that. Subscriptions NEIGHBORHOOD .ASSOCIATION I.D. 'S, ENTERTAINMENT I.D. 'S, PUBLIC ASSISTANCE I.D. 'S. and have demonstrated a "caring spirit" Mail deliver}' for 1 year — on many occasions. The two individuals If I didn't have the knowledge to pass Sincerely, We reserve the right to edit letters judgment on an island issue, I would r . Florida taxes included: ANY PERSON AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ISA CITIZEN OF from the council now standing before the — Eileen and Lex Roulston Lee County, $25 for style, grammar and length. lectorate are people .of outstanding char- gladly listen to Steve Brown, because I Sanibef THE UNITED STATES AND A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF LEE COUNTY have seen the sense of fairness that this U.S. or split, $31 IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER. acter. For example, on a number of occa- \ Shirlene Postal Information FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION SITES Periodical-rate postage paid at Jo OR GENERAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Grasgreen Nicholas Anne Classified Sanibei Post Office. FL 339-6300 Subscriptions Postmaster: Supervisor Bellew TDD #339-6305 Send address changes to the It's our gov residents. The city uses a staggered Mayor's Office 472-4135 Associate Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 Printed on www.leeelections.com elected in or out at one time. 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Business Sanibei recycles • info 472-1179 THE ENVIRONMENT Car shopping, like other kinds, In Brief PMR employees win real- mystifies the male-type mind tor, support person of Cooler-than-normal weather By Michael Hannan 2002 Staff Writer stifles vegetable growth There are some things I just don't understand. Oh, I don't mean Priscilla Murphy ear tomatoes have a good shot at reaching Leopold Bloom's nocturnal peregri- Realty, Inc would like to Ron: In juicy maturity. nations in "Finnegan's Wake" or congratulate Margie early Davison for being cho- D even tuple calculus. I mean everyday November, I Dear Ron: My rhododendron is very stuff, like buying a car. There are sen realtor of the year planted two beef- leggy. What happens if I cut it back? more than 300 million registered cars for 2002 and by the 253 steak tomatoes in I'd have to cut it way back and some — well, you might have to throw in member Sanibel and my garden, some- branches would have no leaves at all. pickups — in the United States Captiva Islands thing I've done in Will they grow new foliage or must I alone: you'd think the process would Association of Realtors. the past pretty only cut back and leave some flowers be simple. This award is given each much successful- and foliage on the branch? I'm not a neophyte; I've bought year to the Realtor who ly. But this year, HelpPK.T.A., Richmond, Va., and Fort 11 new cars in my life. Before the best maintains a profes- almost two Myers Beach other day, the last one — other than sional image, is helpful months after one for my wife — was in 1991. That to other members, shares Davison planting them, Dear K.T.A.: The Rhododendron will give you some idea of how much knowledge, makes an they have hardly family is a large one. Way up there in I hate to car shop. active contribution to the Association and attends grown at all.Richmond, they're usually called rhodo- Kate Thompson phto Men, in general, don't like to What am I doing dendrons. Down here in sunny Samia Islam, 8, shovels dirt around the Dahoon Holly tree, along with 50 of her internal committee meetings, MLS meetings, and Island Southwest Florida, azalea is the typical shop. We think about what we want. Association functions. In addition, the winner is wrong?~S.D.M., third grade classmates Jan. 16 on Arbor Day 2003. The tree was planted in honor of We research it — we used to do that Sanibel species. The northern type like you have Island Seniors. through catalogues, now we do it on Amy Fleming photo one who regularly attends Gardening tends to be taller and leggier; the aza- the Internet — and we buy it. Michael Hannan shows off his new wheels outside the office educational seminars and Ron Sympson leas found most often in Florida gardens makes contributions Dear S.D.M.: The tree, along with others planted by the Vegetation Committee each year since Done! It's not your fault; are shorter and more compact. Either 1992, now is planted across the street from Sanibel School in the Sanibei-Captiva I know, I know, you can do it all through service, partici- it's the weather's way, my advice is the same. Conservation Foundation's Pick Preserve. All of the trees were transplanted from on the Internet now, and I've tried close, and all tiieir sales forces — three Mikes, a Paul who claimed my pation and membership in Ifyou have a The night before you trim, thorough- ever wonder why they call them birthday, and a Pat. If you think fault. It's been school grounds last August because of the school expansion project, said Berdenna that. It didn't work. My wife wanted civic, political and cultur- question for Ron too darned cool ly soak the soil around your rhododen- Thompson, member of the Vegetation Committee. Only one died in the process, she an SUV, and after a while I gave in, forces — have CPS's, which are like you've caught me in an accounting al organizations Margie Sympson to answer dron. This will help reduce shock to the GPS's, except instead of indicating error, two of the Mikes were man- too darned long said. but insisted that if we are going to has been a top producer in his column, you this winter to pro- plant and minimize the ill effects of leaf have a truck (call it what you will), where you are on the planet, they agers. More about them later. with the company. She can reach him via transpiration. alert the sales force when fresh meat While we did go to a VW lot, the vide optimum it's going to be a "truck": it had to has served as president of e-mail at ronsymp- growing condi- The next day, trim back the plant by comes on the lot. "Hi, my name is only cars I was really interested in [email protected], have "real" four-wheel-drive and a Joe; what can I help you with the local realtor associa- tions. 1/4 to 1/3—no more!—using a diagonal stick shift. Even though we lived in were Hondas and Toyotas. I've tion for the last two years or by snail mail at cut just above a leaf node. Don't worry today?" owned six Hondas, and the only Tomatoes need Louisiana at the time, which is quin- and been recognized P.O. Box 809, consistent night- about the presence or absence of leaves. tessential truck country, the nearest Telling a car salesman you're other nameplate I've considered Sanibel, FL 33957. Again, water well. "just looking" is like telling an aban- jumping ship to is Toyota. The sales- widely at the state and time tempera- one we could locate was 500 miles national level for con- tures of 55 to 75 One week later, apply acid fertilizer away. No problem, the dealer could doned puppy not to follow you man (doesn't matter which one) goes Hoffman in a ring about 6 inches out from the home. Both are genetically pro- into his spiel, listing the car's quali- tributing many hours of degrees for best production. hire a transport truck for a modest volunteer service, and Temperatures below or above that norm plant. Water it in really well. Mulch fee to go fetch that beauty right back grammed to ignore that response. ties. 4' your plant, keeping the mulch away My wife is tougher than I, so she I tell him he's preaching to the national level for contributing many hours of volun- mean trouble. The sun during late to Baton Rouge. Well, the transport gives him the baleful eye and the teer service. Davison also won this award in 2000. spring and summer months here is more from the stem. Fertilize again with acid truck spontaneously combusted choir. Either he doesn't know the intense, and that's why we grow our fertilizer in three months. Keep the soil raised eyebrow, which I have never allusion or Car Sales 101 has condi- Also PMR's Aida Hoffman was chosen as the somewhere in Alabama. Bottom line been able to master, and moves on. vegetables during the winter. moist, but not soggy. was when she got the STJV, it had tioned him to filter out anything that Support Person of the Year. This award is given By the way, for those of who live in The puppy follows me a|ound point- interrupts his pitch. He continues; each year to the secretarial, administrative or rental My own tomato plants have been over 500 miles on it that Boudreaux ing out "deals" that are couched in stubborn about growing this year, too, Southwest Florida, success with azaleas had put on getting it and himself economy, efficiency, reliability, company employee whose assistance and coopera- so demands that you plant them in shady prep costs, accessories, credit rat- resale. tion has provided outstanding suppoit for vhe back to Baton Rouge; and the modest ings, finance plans, and other finan- t cafi Certainly identify. I'm just hop-" areas in rich, organic soil. Remember transportation fee had escalated to a I tell him to stop. Association and membership. Aida Hoffman is the ing the weather starts warming up a bit that they are really more suited to North cial pitfalls that Alan Greenspan Comfort, safety, service, customer level that suggested I had personally couldn't fathom. Marketing .Specialist for PMR for Sanibel, Captiva soon so our vegetables can get back on and Central Florida, but we can share caused the truck fire. satisfaction: he's in the flow. On the and Fort Myers Beach. She has been employed by track. their beauty here, too, with a little horti- - Okay, back to the subject at hand: We go to three lots. The experi- off chance that I'm the focus of an the company since 1997 and moved to the But we still have a couple of months cultural diligence. car shopping. We go on a Sunday, ence is the same: before the echo of APB issued by some village for its Sanibel Sales Office two years ago. ago. of growing season left, so I think your thinking that the dealerships will be our closing car door has faded, errant idiot, he repeats his patter. closed, and we can check out the there's a former football player with Nothing I say fazes him. Were I big- possibilities in peace. They never an extended hand saying, "Hi, my ger, perhaps. Maybe that's why they name is Joe." Actually, there were are all ex-footballers. CHICO'S sponsors We go for test-drives as though a two-mile loop Alliance for the Arts exhi- around the block will dis- close a seat prone to lumbar bition DARRYL POTTORF displacement, a sawdust- filled transmission, or an Scott Edmonds, president and chief operating engine about to throw a rod. officer of CHICO'S FAS, and Louise Senneff, exec- These are all new cars. One utive director of the Lee County Alliance for the sales manager actually Arts, announce a $5,000 cash donation from Take Home popped the hood for me so I CHICO'S to underwrite a major upcoming 2003 could see the engine. He Alliance exhibition of fine art. The exhibit, "2D/3D was right: the car did have .2003," is an all-Florida artists juried competition one. Another manager exhibition of drawings, paintings, photography, rolled down a window, prints, and sculpture. "2D/3D 2003" opens with a Piece actually he pressed a but- Island gala reception from 5 p.m.-7p.m., Feb 14, in the ton—the car had power Alliance's William R. Frizzell Gallery, located on windows — then opened the Alliance campus at 11091 McGiegor Blvd., just See CARS south of the Midpoint Bridge flyover on Colonial, Every Weekend! page 8 and remains on view through March 22.

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Americans, the first residents of the CITY OF SANIBEL, FLORIDA "What's to analyze; it's all in front of area, The Great Calusa Blueway Applications are now being evaluat- you?" he said. When 1 got home, Excel bridge encompasses two distinct regions of the The Sanibel Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings on February 11, 2003, From page 6 ed for The Ten Star All Star Summer showed me that interest rates made a Gulf of Mexico coast. The first portion beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Sanibel City Hall in the Council Chamber (MacKenzie Hall), 800 Basketball Camp. The Camp is by invi- $4,000 difference in the two "offers." of the trail meanders through Estero Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida, to consider the following application: the door and sat in the open window as a Winners of Jan. 20: tation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 "Another dealer had a demo he wanted Bay, while the second segment, slated testimony of the car's durability. If win- are eligible to apply. Past participants to unload, although, he used the word for opening in spring 2003, will center 9:15 AM Commencement of scheduled public hearing: dow-sitting is important to you, this include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, "offer." The salesman said it was listed for North-South on Pine Island Sound. would be the car; but since it isn't to me, Nifty Niners 1. Dave Bugby Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant $18,900. I told him we had an out-the- Outfitters offer. guided. Jrips to view a) Consideration of nominations by the Sanibel Historical Preservation Committee to and since I'm not one of Hamburg's dox- Jan. 16 -Beat the pro Scott Smith, 59 percent Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from door price on a new car for less money sunrises and sunsets, bird rookeries, place The Burnap Cottage, Rutland Home, and Morning Glories Cottage on the City's ies, it failed to impress me. 50 states and 8 foreign countries attend- from the last dealership. He said he 34 manatees and dolphins, shelling, Register of Historic Landmarks, pursuant to the Sanibel Plan and as provided by the They all "ran the numbers." I kept ask- thought he could match it. Why don't they Ron Krausman 2. Lois Levin ed the 2002 camp. College basketball archaeology and history. Starlight and Land Development Code. Said structures are located at 950 Dunlop Road (tax parcel ing them for an out-the-door price, which ever want to "beat" it? Carol Frank, 58 percent scholarships are possible for players I defined for them in case Winners: full-moon excursions are special treats no. 26-46-22-T2-00007.0000) within the City's Historical Preservation Village. As sub- He came back from a talk selected to the All American Team. they scored in the bottom Janice Smith 25 not to be missed. For those of you who mitted by the City of Sanibel (property owner). Application No. 02-1450 HPN. with his manager, who "was 3. Alaine Jass Camp locations include: Babson Park, quintile of math FCAT's. "Ok, you killing want to go it alone, there are numerous re on the phone" - must have Bridget Funk 28 Dorothy Suechting, Fla, Thousand Oaks, Cal., Atlanta, GA, One salesman distracted me on this deal. I'm been a two-smoke, out- Julie O'Niell 28 57.6 percent rentals, launch areas, and trail map me with a very competi- . . ,. ,, Dubuque, LA, Champaign, IL, Macomb, not back-trip—with a price that Nita Johnson 29 available. tive price, but I ques- making a dime, IL, Greencastle, Ind,, Atchison, Kans., ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA was a "tad higher." His tad - Carol Borderson 30 4. Dick Brown Owensboro, Ky., Amherst, Mass., During your visit, we hope you will tioned him about the anonymous salesman Judy Glasser, enjoy exploring our unique and diverse without tax, title, and the Phyllis Koury 33 Hillsdale, Mich., Saint Paul, Minn., If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter "market-value assess- profit fees—was more than 55.9 percent ecosystem, as well as the eco and his- Hickory, N. Car., Hamilton, N.Y., considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record ment" fee of $1,495. $6,200 over what he was trying to match. Paula Wright 33 toric attractions along the Lee Island Forget about it; we won't charge you. At Mary Lou Teclenberg 33 Bluffton, Ohio, Lock Haven, Penn., of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such Well, I "ran all the numbers," and East-West Lebanon, Tenn, Commerce, Texas, Coast. another dealership there was a $495 fee Excel told me which car to buy. The sales- appeal is to be based. Sue Tray 33 1. Dorothy Chaya Blacksburg, Vir., Olympia, Wash. For a Explore The Great Calusa Blueway for the "specialty-package fee." I asked man, though, had a defective memory about it. Anita McKean 33 Raymond Chaya free brochure, call (704) 373-0873 any- Paddling Trail and experience the In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommo- about our conversation the previous day: Nancy McNeill 33 68.4 percent unhurried pace of Florida's Lee Island "It doesn't matter; we'll rescind it." he'd have to check with his manager. The time. dation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative "Well, what does it entail, because the Coast. Enjoy beautiful beaches, breath- Services, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assis- manger said, no, he couldn't let that car CHIP-INS 2. Larry Marlin taking sunsets, exotic wildlife and fasci- car over there has the same fee listed as go for the quoted price. I feigned an exit- tance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. $1,295?" Carol Borderson Marjorie Marlin nating nature preserves all from the stage left, and the salesman went back 60.1 percent warm Gulf waters of Estero Bay. "The same package, just different into see his manager. He was developing a Nita Johnson See Lee County by cars." cough. Jeannie Lindman 3. Lacy Fendly "He quipped that sales called it the canoe PUBLIC MEETING "Ok, you're killing me on this deal. I'm Eleanor Walz Gardening work- 'profit package.'" not making a dime." AGENDA FOR JANUARY 28, 2003 We talked prices. The salesmen went to 53.5 percent Someone should teach them that gold The Lee Island Coast invites pad- shops by the exten- MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION see their managers. Car sales managers dlers from around the world to explore jewelry wears well with poverty. Finally, • THE COUNCIL CHAMBER (MACKENZIE HALL) are always ensconced behind doors. 4. Margie Aronson the fabled bays, rivers, backwaters and he said yes; I said yes; and after signing Ann Scott, 51.7 percent sion office 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA "My sales manager says we can cut the more papers that Napoleon Bonaparte and shorelines of Southwest Florida. Come price on that unit to the bone because we Thomas Jefferson did concluding the paddle our trail and witness dolphins The Lee County Extension Service ***************************************************** are over-stocked." Louisiana Purchase, I had a new car. Not Overall racing across the horizon and manatees will have a pairs of free horticulture Tlie times are estimated, but public hearings will not commence prior to the times stated. Why are they such poor business peo- The club will meet at 7 ***************************************************** only did I have a new car, but also I Local guide 1. Dorothy Chaya gliding through our back bays and estu- workshops early next week. ple? They are always overstocked. They p., Feb. 6 at the Sanibel Raymond Chaya wouldn't have to go through this angst for Public Library. It is open aries. From 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday the 9:00 AM 1. Call to Order always need to cut inventory. While I'm at another ten years or so. talks flies This section of the Gulf coast is dot- it, why are there always flags and bal- to anglers of all abilities extension office will feature square foot There was a very attractive, middle- 2. Larry Marlin ted with mangrove islands that provide loons? What is it they are celebrating? and focuses on fly fishing Marjorie Marlin, gardening, maximizing space by inten- 2. Pledge of Allegiance aged woman in the cubicle next to me Ray Rodriguez will a special haven for birds as well as mul- that they are on the verge of bankruptcy. we be the guest speaker as well as conservation sively planting flowers and vegetables. wrapping up her "deal." She had just pur- titudes of sea and animal life. Sparkling One fellow came back from his manag- at the Sanibel Fly Fishers and access issues. 3. Dave Bugby The 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday workshop. 3. Approval of Minutes of the January 14, 2003 meeting chased a $35,000 SUV and was grinning For more information inlets and gentle tidal flats are a bird One teaches how to grow, prune and er — aka going out back for a smoke — from ear-to-ear. February meeting. He Scott Smith 4. Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda. (Maximum with a deal that looked almost as good, on contact Dick White at watchers haven. We have over 300 maintain grapevines. Bring a pruning There are some things I just don't will discuss fishing for time allotted, 20 minutes with a limitation of 5 minutes per a car I liked better, than one I had consid- bonefish in Biscayne 472-4829 or Norm 4. Lois Levin species of birds including; bald eagles, tool for the hands-on section of the understand. speaker). ered at the last dealership. He wanted me Bay. Zeigler at 395-9442 Carol Frank herons, egrets, ospreys, pelicans. workshop. Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing on Feb. 12 standing-room-only performances and this year's perfor- across the street. 9:10 AM 5. Consideration of requests for a continuance by applicants with items scheduled on this agenda. Celebrate the Edison Festival oflight by attending the mances will be at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. "We want to give For more information, call 334-2261. 14th annual "Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing" on Wednesday, everybody an opportunity to participate in this wonder- Feb. 12, at the historic First Presbyterian Church in Fort ful community tradition." Arthritis Foundation 6. Adoption of Resolutions: Myers. The hymn sing was organized in 1989 by event The Galloway Family of Dealerships is the event sponsor and there is no charge for the hymn sing, which Golf Book Available a) Consideration of a resolution approving a conditional use perm organizer Sam Galloway, Jr., to honor Mrs. Mina Edison Play at your choice of over 250 Florida Golf Courses during the Edison Festival celebration. will be about 90 minutes long. It will feature the 45- establish a 2030sf delicatessen/food market involving the on-sttL member Sanctuary Choir and instrumentalists of the at free Greens Fees with Golf Cart Fee, or reduced VEHICLES MUST YEILD TO "We hear a great deal about the wonderful work of Greens Fees for only $15! Help the Arthritis Foundation preparation of food and carryout food service (no consumption o Thomas Alva Edison, but we don't do ajot to honor his First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing is premises) in a vacant unit of the commercial building located at open to all denominations. find the cure for arthritis and have some fun while you're PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS vife who also volunteered a great deal of her time and , 2430 Periwinkle Way (tax parcel no. 26-46-22-T2-OO040.OQ20). . Doors will open at 3 p.m. for the 4 p.m. perfor- at it! Please call 1-800-741-4008 to order your arthritis alent to making Fort Myers what it is today," Galloway foundation golf book today. When you buy three, you get The application is submitted for 2430 Holding Company, die prop said. More than 4,000 people attended last year's two mance and 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. AND INTERSECTIONS Free parking is available at the city parking garage one free. erty owner, by Steven C. HartselL Application no. 02-1548CUP. The public hearing was closed by action of the Planning island Commission. XZhtrrent 9:15 AM 7. Commencement of scheduled public hearings: (The following - applications will be heard in the order they appear on this agenda.)

. ..' play IUPER BOWL CONTEIT a) Consideration of a request for review and relief from a condition of a development permit (no. 80-1397DP) that limits the rental of units ootball Frenzy & win. $25! to periods of not less than 30 days. Development permit no. 80- 1397 approved the subdivision of property in order to create condo- Ehuies wf *ii« Game. Circle .your pick for the Super Bowl XXXVII Winner between-the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the miniums at Whitecaps. The subject property consists of 9 condo- Oakland Raiders. Fill in contest information on form on the bottom right. minium units and is located at 2877 West Gulf Drive (tax parcel Cut out & maii to: SUPER BOWL CONTEST, Island Reporter, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 339S7 or drop off at front nos. 34-46-22-T2-02000.0010 through .0090). The application is desk. Entry forms may picked up at the Island Reporter or at any advertisers' place of business on this page. 1. Anyone may enter, except employees of the Breeze Newspapers & their families. Must be 21 years of age. submitted by Whitecaps Condominium Association, Inc. 2. Write plainly & do not make changes or erasures. Entries will be void if not legible or if any blanks, points and winner, are not Riled in Application no. 02-1583DE or circled. One entry per household. _ 3. Entries must be received in the Island Reporter office by 5 PM Friday or be postmarked by midnight Friday, preceding the games of that weekend. In case of a tie, the entry closest to the total number of points scored in the tiebreaker will be the winner. 8. Report from Director of Planning or staff. 4. Your choice of the winning team must be legibally written on the form at the right. 5. In case of more than one winner, there will be a drawing. 9. Report from Commission Liaison to the City Council. "6. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, January 25th. Entry forms will be published in the Island Reporter Thursday PUBLIC NOTICE & Captiva Current Friday. _^____ 10. Report from Commission Members. The City Council is currently taking applica- S1PEH B®Wi WINNER ENTRY ffORM 11. Report from Commission Chair. I \ '£< : ."1 -K ___jJ_L.'J2__S tions for the Five-Year Budget Projection Must be filled out and postmarked by January 25, 2003 - WINNER & TOTAL POINTS 12. Open discussion among Planning Commissioners regarding ITS *F'BRERS Committee Commission Functions and Goals and the methods and procedures BEER PITCHER! SUPER BOWL WINNER (CIRLEYOUR CHOICE) DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING A SKILLS for achieving them. ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA TAMPA BAYBUCCANEERS or OAKLAND RAIDERS BANK FORM IS JANUARY 30, 2003. If a person decides to appeal a decision made by the Planning Commission on any matter considered at this meeting/hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS SCORED FOR SUPER BOWL GAME ...... A FORM MAY BE OBTAINED AT CITY of the proceedings is made, to include the testimony and evidence upon which any such ippeal is to be based. Name; : __ HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommo- ! ,i OR CALL 472-4135 dation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of Administrative Address: "ervices, no later than one day prior to the proceedings. Telephone 239-472-3700 for assis- tance, if hearing impaired telephone the Florida Relay Service at 711. 10 Ci Week of January'23-2&; ^00^ •'"INLAND REPORTER ISLAND -REPORTER • Q Week of January 23-29, 2003 • 11

• For a more extensive list of events, health topics begins Jan. 14, 7 p.m recently worked as a research assis- see this week's Islander, available free Sanibel Fitness Center. $10 per class non all over the islands. tant in the Department of members, $8 members. 395-2639 1 ^ Notices of upcoming events to appear in Malacology at the Florida Museum Dateline must be received by Friday for the A shell ,, .> _jf of Natural History in Gainesville. following Thursday's publication. Notices '. - ! y Upcoming evems received by Monday will appear according x •'" •* -^ Kirkendale received a master's Looking ahead . . . to available space. ' Fax 472-83iW '% story to \r • degree in biology from the Wednesday 29 \' ...• ..* University of Guam Marine TUESDAY warm the v •. h THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY i Laboratory and a bachelor's of sci- 241 Kayaking with 26 Enjoy the 27 Senior 2f§ Master 29 Film Society ence degree, first-class in biology dm& Family Story w • NESTERS & RESTERS Beach cockles of i Hour SCCF CMIdren Glory of the Computer Gardeners 395-0900 from Canada's University of 472-2329 433-5995 Island Classes 472-6940 and shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. from SCCF. 472-2329 your heart Victoria/Bamfield Marine Station. • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9 -10:15 a.m. Thursdays Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 369-4063 • DISCUSSION GROUP Meets on She is the recipient of many at the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, with • 3RD ANNUAL CHARLOTTE HARBOR the fourth Wednesday of each month # j awards and scholarships, and has •'•t* Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 NATURE FESTIVAL Feb. 1, at Charlotte Sports Park year round at 2 p.m. in the Sanibel r written for several publications. ' CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE at Edison • PILATES class for beginners at 9 a.m., Island 255-0808. Public Library's first floor meeting "Windows of • Kirkendale is a certified scuba dive- Community College Gallery of Art. Jan. 10 - Feb. 2. •i Senior Center on Palm Ridge Road with instructor room. 472-2483 Opportunity: A Heart master who has been on more than Gallery Talk Jan. 29 4 p.m. Bonnie Clancy. Cost: $5. 395-9060 /•. - CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Cockle's Story," is 300 dives. • SANIBEL-CAPTIVA COLLECTS at BIG Arts • YOGA ON THE BEACH with Murari Brian Healy Monday 27 Sanibel Public Library 9:30 &J0:3O Phillips Gallery, Jan. 10-Feb. 1. at the beach at 'Tween Waters, Thursday mornings 8- the subject of a talk The Shell Club board wants to a.m. /:';; .••••, remind club members and the gen- 9:15 a.m. $12/session. 395-1100 by Lisa Kirkendale, a " ••' ^:: t !| • BIG ARTS FILM SOCIETY • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel Public • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every doctoral student in I • .^ . ' *" f eral public that all meetings of the Wednesday Matinee Series in cooper- t Library, 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Community House on Periwinkle. the Department of ;».-•''• .-' Shell Club are held at the museum. • "MASTER CLASS" at the Florida Repertory ation with th Island Cinema. Tickets • * i -' . ' • SAN-CAP ART LEAGUE'S THURSDAY PAINT- • FITNESS WITH CLARA 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. t t Programs are sponsored jointly by Theatre in the Arcade. Show times are Tuesday - $4.50, at the Island Cinema. Zoology at the !, OUTS meets Jan. 31 at the Rasmussen home. Begins at the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. 472- University of Florida - " " '•'"" " "" the Shell Club and the museum, and Saturday 8 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2 at 9 a.m., bring a lunch, short voluntary critique at 2155 Discussion follows at local restaurant. p.m. Tickets $15 - $32. Jan. 10 - Feb. 2, 332-4488. in Gainesville. Ms. Kirkendale will species. the museum helps support speaker noon. • THE SANIBEL KIDS PLAY GROUP at the SCA 395-0900 honoraria and expenses. • "FOREVER PLAID" returns to the Old 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms and • GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT be the guest of the Sanibel-Captiva She explains that the program Schoolhouse Theatre Jan. 4 - March 29. Monday - : kids aged 1-5 years. 472-6227. SUPPORT GROUP at Covenant Shell Club at its meeting on "will be based loosely on my doc- There is no admission charge and Saturday 8 p.m., selected Sunday matinees at 4 p.m. riciay 24 Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at The Bailey- toral work, with lots of photos and members of the public are invited to Tickets $25, 472-6862. • BIG ARTS NEW HORIZONS BAND now under- Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor way with conductor Don Knowland, 7p.m.-9 p.m. Blvd. Meets 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Matthews Shell Museum. an introduction to the group and attend. Light refreshments will be • "THE LAST TRAIN TO NIBROC" at the Foulds offered at the meeting. For further Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, presented by Theatre Instrumental rental through Cadence Music, beginners through April. 334-8937 Kirkendale's speech on heart review as to why they are interest- Conspiracy. Jan., 9-26 FIT 'n' TRIM ON THE ISLANDS weight man- and advanced welcome.395-0900. • HEALTHY HEART SUPPORT cockles, Corculum cardissa, will ing." information, call the Museum at agement support' group meets at Sanibel • RESIDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ORIENTATION include a PowerPoint presentation (239) 395-2233 or (888) 679-6450. • "ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" at the Broadway Congregational United Church of Christ each Friday at AT THE SCCF Mondays in Jan.-Mar. 472-2329. GROUP begins Jan. 15, 7 p.m., for 12 Kirkendale has been studying at Palm Dinner Theatre, Jan. 9 - Feb. 22. 278-4422 8:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. in Heron Hall. Donation of • ISLAND SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES weeks. Sanibel Fitness Center, $120 focusing on the amazing ecological the University of Florida since 2000 • "THE FANTASTICKS" at the Off Broadway Palm $1 requested to cover costs. 395-1378 runs for 5 weeks beginning Jan. 13 at the Island Senior non-members, $90 members. habits of this Indo-Pacific bivalve and is also a teaching assistant. She Theatre, Jan. 23 - March 9. 278-4422. • PILATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK with Center. 'Use of the Internet' 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community 'Microsoft Works' 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 472-5743 Center. $12 per session. 472-0116 • JACQUES THIBAUD STRING TRIO at BIG Arts • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering a natu- • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. Michaels , Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets $25, 395-0900. ralist led sunset tour on the Tarpon Bay portion'of the and All Angels. Focusing on the book of Galatians, • DIVORCECARE support group meeting at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge for birders, Fridays 10 a.m.-ll:30;a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472- Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor naturalists, and curious people who enjoy being on the 2173. %,+ Blvd. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 3 through water and learning from an experienced naturalist at May 5. 334-8937 one of the most beautiful times of the day. Tour • KAYAKING WITH THE SCCF through Buck departs 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Key. Jan. 24 and 31, 1:30 p.m. 472-2329. 472-8900 • HELP FOR THE CAREGIVER presentation at the. • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE leaves at Sanibel Community Center with Susan Bluehs, R.N. 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. everyday except and Bonnie Clancy, OTC. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. 472-2155. Tuesday 28 o Friday. .*. TJBAKA HILL workshop on Drumsong Beyond \ Guided trail tour by canoe and kayak at!0:30 daily the Edge: Healing -Rhythm and Song.". Jan. 31 and 472-&900 Feb. 1 Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Myers. PILATES MAT AND FLOOR WORK wiih "Wildlife Drive is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 454-6383. Bonnie Clancy, OTR at the Sanibel Community except Fridays. Center. $12 per session. 472-0116 • SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: The nat- • MASTER GARDENERS meets at the Sanibel uralists at Tarpon Bay Explorers have started up free Library, first Tuesday of every month. 10-1.2. Call 472- i I lunchtime talks for the new season. The talks begin at • YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT, POKEMON GAM- 6940 12:3.0 p.m. on the observation deck overlooking the ING AND TRADING at BIG Arts, 10 a.m. - 12:30 • SANIBEL-CAPTIVA PC USERS GROUP meets most beautiful setting on Sanibel and last approxi- p.m. $5. 395-0900 the first Tuesday of the month at the Senior Center. mately half an hour. • NEW AT BIG ARTS: YOGA WITH BRIAN Special series: fun with photos 472-5841 Mondays and Wednesdays: Lives of Shells. HEALY, LMT From Jan. 18 to April 19, 8:30 to 9:45 • ART CLASSES AT ARTS FOR ACT GALLERY. i i Tuesdays and Thursdays: Manatees, Fridays: Calusa a.m. $12 per class. 395-0900 Lots of fun classes for the month of January. 939- Cafe. Tarpon Bay Explorers is located at the north end • YOGA FOR CHILDREN at the Health & 2553. • > With Our Elegant Selections of Tarpon Bay Rd. 472-8900. Harmony Center Jan. 18-Feb.22. $5, 433-5995. • TUESDAY NIGHT TEA AND TALK various • CALUSA NATURE CENTER AND PLANETAR- SOUTHWEST IUM in Fort Myers. Museum and trails open Monday FLORIDA CHAPTER OF through Saturday 9-5p.m., Sunday 11-5 p.m. Guided THE AMERICAN trail walks Tuesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.. Aviary tours SEWING GUILD meets PREMIER SANIBEL Friday 9:30 a.m. Snake feeding, Sunday 11:15 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Lee County IUYEHFRORT • AT ITS Planetarium shows Fridays 1:30, Saturday and Sunday Extension Service in Terry 1:30 and 3 p.m. Museum and trails S4 adults/$2.50 Park. 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. PENTHOUSE NATURAL FIMESTI kids, shows $3 adults/ $2 kids. 458-2858. • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB meets in • CARTOONING WITH THE LEE COUMTY COMMUNITY FOR QWER-14 YEARS finest restaurants in the area. For more info, call 332- DOUG MAGREGOR at l l Na UBT OF 8191 the Fort Myers Historical £°[ H.°Vf J? ^TISFIE^guSTOMERS. • BEGINNERS YOGA AND YOGA FOR PREG- Museum, Jan. 25, 12 p.m. «»«»- • ^^||7O^LFIV0M SAtWBttJk FT, MYERS BEACH NANCY at the Health and Harmony Center, 15951 and 1 p.m. Free event. 332- McGregor Blvd. 433-5995 5955. • THE FORUM AT BIG Arts Distinguished Lecture ..• SCIENCE SATUR- Sweeping Panoramic River Views. This Enjoy the quiet secluded setting • J"Wi""HAVE A WIDE * -;^;2p^^"~ - -'"--' \ \ , Series, including John Strong, David Audretsch, David DAY: DNA DISSECTION beautiful residence features over 2400 sq. along'the Conservation Tract, Have Broder, Jose A Gomez-Ibanez, Marvin Kalb, at the Children's Science ft. of luxury living. Three bedrooms and two refreshments on the back deck Lawrence S. Davidson, and Senator Dick Lugar. Center, 2915 NE Pine master baths. Your private elevator takes while enjoying the Sunsets. This 3 Tickets $15, $90 for series. 395-0900 Island Rd., Cape Coral. you directly into your home. Two lovely Bedroom/2 Bath Fool Home is the • SIXTH ANNUAL TROPICAL SCHOOL OF Jan. 25, 1:30 pjn. for chil- terraces give you views from all directions. ultimate in comfort, privacy & TO CHOOSE FHOMr 'HHHfl ^ »*"FiEHr. ,• Priced at $585,000. Call 433-1100 Ask for COOKING with Loretta Pagannini at Timbers dren ages 10 and up. $5 per seclusion. $439,000. Call Bob Jura: - y Restaurant. Jan. 27- Feb. 1. Cost is $350 for all 6 classes, child, $2 for members. Ron Cherwaty or Sandy Marabate. 395-2646 Cell: 470-0789 $75 per class. 1-888-434-5987 or email 997-0012 [email protected] for reservations. • GULF COAST SYM- PHONY Galloway Magic SAWKEL SUHFSIBE Carpet Family Concerts. Jan. 25 concert features 16 year-old violinist Gareth n Johnson. Galloway Ford • SEW INSPIRED Sanibel Community brings Showroom, 1800 Boy Simmons • FlexSteel • Carlton quilting and Bible study together to make a quilt pat- Scout Dr. 2:30 p.m. terned in Biblical names for the church. Group meets • ESTERO-SOUTH FT. Chrome Craft • Stanley 1 p.m. every Thursday at the fellowship hall. 472-2684 MYERS LIONS FOUN- Lexington • Capri & More DATION First Annual 3rd Floor Gulf Front Unit. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK 9 a.m. every Unsurpassed View! Qood Rental Potential. Call for details. $825,000. Thursday at SCCF Nature Center parking area to learn Jambo Dinner & Auction. - i '• about the forces that shaped this gulf chain of barrier Jan. 25 at the Three Oaks islands. 472-2329 Banquet Center. 334-3221. SAN CARLOS BLVD. • 489-3311 • TAMIAMI TALE TELLERS Tell the tales of • COIN, STAMP AND heroes and heroines, sung and unsung, 7-9 p.m., at the CURRENCY SHOW, Ft. (one mile N. of Summerlin) • Grand Court, 8351 College Parkway in Fort Myers. Myers Elk's Lodge #1288, iii^ 472-1781 1900 Park Meadows Dr. J ^^W^rldnet * OPEI* 7 DAYS A WEEK 12 • Week of January 23-29, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of January 23-29, 2003 Q 13 Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (941) Continue Day One or save for Dav When and where: A 'for the birds' schedule 432-2042. A 1.2-mile boardwalk trail Two: ' "] together in awhile. i _ s Day One: the top bird watching destination in the that wanders through a pristine wet- If you're feeling lively and are ready Dick: That's true, I wasn't land environment is perfect for spot- to continue on, it's time to head toward Setting in the mood before, and I'm Bird watching doesn't get any easi- nation by USA Today, Mill not in the mood tonight. ting birds and other wildlife in this Naples for a tour of the 11,000-acre er than on the Lee Island Coast, named Wake up early and take off for Six Boundaries Jane: You're never in the 2,200-acre sanctuary. Guides give free Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (941) mood. How about just this tours daily, which take about an hour 348-9151. This park is also a wealth of In a previous article I wrote once going to your apartment and a half. Climb one of the two obser- beauty in the early morning hours if about the ability to say NO in wen though you're not in the order to set limits or bound- vation towers along the boardwalk and you're in need of rest. Operated by the mood? aries between yourself and Dick: Come on, let's go to get an unobstructed view of the park National Audubon Society, Corkscrew others. In fact the core of set- the party together and have a below. There's also a photo blind that is a living aviary. As the sun starts to ting boundaries is the crucial u;ood time tonight. allows you to take bird photographs set, the birds begin to head home, ability to say NO. In a Jane: Thanks, but no I'm without them even knowing you're offering many opportunities to see response to that article, I've not in the mood. had several requests to write there. Depending on the time of year your favorites in flights. There's a 2.25 Health Watch Another example: about additional boundary Mary: Can you pick up you may find wild turkeys, wood mile long boardwalk that twists and setting techniques. Learning by Janice Caron Joey at school again today? As storks, tri-colored herons, woodpeck- turns through the hardwood swamp to set boundaries in your always I'll be running late. ers and more. and forested preserve, offering seclud- relationships will help you Terri: Mary, I'm not avail- feel better about yourself. You can gain able for carpooling today. As the temperature starts to rise, ed views of the vibrant, feathered tremendous amounts of self-respect as you head to Lee Island Coast's newest park Mary: Why not? Yesterday you told me species like the elegant and endan- define your limits and express them. you would be. - the 768-acre Caloosahatchee gered wood stork. A tour of the park Terri: You're right, yesterday I was avail- Regional Park (941-461-7445). Miles will take about 2.5 hours. Search along The Broken Record technique is particu- able, but today my plans have changed. of shaded hiking trails weave past pal- the lake beds for the colorful water- larly useful when you are first practicing set- Mary: I was counting on you to help me mettos, old cypress trees and along fowl that feed and nest here. Look for ting boundaries, because it can give you an out. added dimension of confidence. It's also Terri: I know you were counting on me, nearly 1.5 miles of riverfront. Down purple gallinules, anhingas, wood helpful when you are dealing with a mate or and I know it will be a pain to get someone by the river great blue herons and blue ducks and white ibis. The 500-year-old lover or friend who is persistent in their else to pick up Joey, but I really don't want to egrets feed and nest. After the hike, go cypress forest is owl and hawk habitat. attempts to get you to soften or back down. be tied down today with having to take Joey to the picnic area on the south side of Inspect the tops of hollowed-out trees With the Broken Record technique, you home. repeat your main point (in this case the the park and take a break for lunch and for red-shouldered hawks and barred Notice how Dick and Terri responded to boundary) over and over again, like a broken Mary and Jane's objections but stand by rest your feet. owls. record. There is a great deal of power in rep- their ground and honor their own feelings. Riverside luxury living etition. It is important to deliver the message Jane and Mary may not be completely happy from $223,000 to $481,000. in a firm yet relaxed manner. Next, you with the responses, but Dick and Terri stay acknowledge your partner's feeling or objec- with what is acceptable for them. Broken • Picturesque Riuer Views • Mama * Fishing Pier Uranyuilll'fsc surroundings^icfx'n an uncrow, tions, and it';s important not to get into a Record won't necessarily make everything • PrwateBeach • Lighted Tennis Courts course debate or argument over the fact that you are better, but it gives you a tool that can be use- • Heated Pool &S&1 • Bike & Jogging Tnds taking this stand for yourself. Once you ful in maintaining your boundaries. ana a private c/u6se/h'ny. P 0 I acknowledge her feelings or objections, fol- Shopping, restaurants, hospitals, golf, Sanibel and Rule of Human Conduct: You have the Captiva Islands and Fort Myers Beach are ali neaity. low up by reiterating your boundary setting. right to act in your own best interests as long Say the same words over and over in the Your spacious residence has 9' 4" ceilings, luxurious PLAY THE CROWN. $75 as you are willing to pay the consequences. kitchens, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 laths, with many features same firm tone of voice. Remember you You also have the light to change you mind. don't have to justify your boundary unless that are designed for your comfort and pleasure. GOLF Over 25 years of safe air charter experience you choose to do so. It's important not to get includes green kes, Dr. Janice J. Caron, is a 466-7000 Out of town: 1-80M34-2216 side tracked when you are using the Broken licensed mental health counselor, urt inJ iingc I il'» • Based at Palm Beach International Airport Record to establish and maintain a boundary. Bizzo Pitttnan&.Piage Realty Group, Inc. Here's an example: certified addiction professional > & Operating out of all South FL Airports hypnotherapist. Readers with 14817 Lagima Drive, #103^Fort Myers, Honda 33908 ~~~ Jane: Hey, Dick, let's go back to your confidential questions may contact Entrance on lana Rd. (Hatter Place - Waters Edgs) apartment after the party tonight, okay? 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