B36 December 3,1976 ISLAND REPORTER
2 SECTIONS 72 PAGES first in more ways island DECEMBER 10. 1976 Refuge gets REPORTER than one* VOL. 4 NO. 5 SERVING SANIBEL-CAPTIVA AND THE, ISLANDS FROM ESTERO BAY TO BOCA GRANDE PASS 20c
i the world oE travel By Peter Larson courses of action, including added studies if fund promise necessary." Shopping around lere is only one Like the Spitfires that once safeguarded On December 1, a team of six scientists for someplace to go? the skies of Britain, Lee County's mosquito representing three disciplines arrived on mguage spoken. control planes have soared for years above Sanibel, presumably to produce the data Stop in The Travel Store at ORLOFF TRAVEL the rooftops of Sanibel-Captiva to do battle requested by Reed in his memorandum. The and take a look at all the wonderful places with the dreaded mosquito. \ studies, spanning almost a week, repre- we have to offer. Our experienced staff s the language of the travel agent who mokes all you With the. almost unanimous blessing of sented one of the most exhaustive field can help you decide, plan and execute gements It is his job to know just how to provide all the services islanders, the planes routinely drop the investigations to date on Baytex, its anything for anywhere in the world. Save time, personal fatigue (commonly called equire It is his professionalism that sees to all the little chemical payloads of insecticide that make methods of application and its possible "Jet-lag"), and enjoy the thrilling experience Is necessary to insure a smooth trip In fact, it's his responsibility the islands habitable. One of these effects on aquatic life and vertebrates. of supersonic night. Going to Europe this year? chemicals, targetted against, the adult j as a valued customer, and friend Essentially a two-pronged effort, the Hie Travel Store* Get there fast, aboard the CONCORDE. y •• mosquito, is a 'compound call fenthion, also tests involved both the Environmental 3lace on everything we do at Orloff Travel •mm TOO tMMK iuvn TMMC oaow l known by its trade name, "Baytex." Protection Agency - the agency responsible ge of the travel agent is the only language At least as, early as 1974 Baytex had its for regulating use 6f pesticides - and the urtravel plans and get the job done right you 1» critics here, most notably George Campbell, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The data international coordinator of the Fund For and sample collecting centered around a Animals. Quoting from the federal label published on every container of-Baytex, • continued on 20- A Campbell said the chemical was "toxic to vc** fish and wildlife" and. "should not be applied o«> ^y where shrimp or crab are valuable fc*n«tfO resources." On a delicate estuarine island like Sanibel, use of the chemical could be Mosquito Control ^'A< disastrous, Campbell warned. ;^J" Last week a team of six federal scientists .Myi»- ."M I'A? arrived on Sanibel to conduct studies that should corroborate or dismiss the charges fev leveled against Baytex. The outcome of the chemical studied /•M testing could, in the words of "Ding" Darling Refuge manager Glen Bond, "indicate if Baytex is safe to use on Sanibel -- or in Lee County." Coincidental with the testing came the
2411 Polm >k)e« Hood Sonlb.1. Florid' Sanibel visit of Nat Reed, Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks of %?•• Nat Reed the U.S. Department of the Interior. -•€ Reed, deeply involved in recent months in Going s The J.N, "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge • the-Baytex controversy, came to attend,the II you hopaom to b* planning o trip ol ony kV " -,"•£"',', < ot ony Olh» m«hod - you .Would mat.. you\ 5 " -**^ i& slated to receive a whopping $1,247,000 annual meeting of, the^SanibetCapiiya?, W* hov* twi nohl!*d by most ol tK. malor flllxf lor th* Thonkiolvlna Holidays and th* C.' out-of Washington over the next five years, Conservation Foundation. ." ~~] " ' ', or* bookxl •olwf through th* *nd ol April 1 -mf^ Assistant Secretary of the .Interior Nat Just two months "-ago ,'Beed .wrote, «.. Pfenning ah*od mok« th* trip mor* *njoyobl* OKtei s Reed announced on Sanibel this week. scathing internal memorandum regarding- W* con h*lp you with oil your trov*( ploni right nowl ^ifTGHT Reed was the featured speaker at the Baytex - to his Director of the Fish and TRAVfci. |infng - 10th annual meeting of the Sanibel-Captiva Wildlife Service. Reed attacked the Service 241 • Palm «Wg« Hood. SonM. Florido 33957 Conservation Foundation, held ' at Casa for what he judged to be inadequate Panonol fmxm from ttw p*opl« you know ot 47M1I7 or fnlnft 475 2517 Weans Your trevd ogant - th« only profoMlonal Ybel's LowdinJIall on Monday evening. attention to the possible dangers in the >wfco» Mrvtcn colt you nothing. Style Ummbmr Sonlb^Captlva Chamber of ComfMrai The funds are to include an interpretive continued use of the chemical as an i ofne'*. £Jm adulticide on Sanibel. jmmander'i center and a one-man interpretative staff OHLOfiF , Hotel, and a for the Refuge, Reed stated. Referring to a report filed last summer by i xs to tea$e, palate Jylyl A: In an interview with Island Reporter; Dr. Delbert "Hicks of the Environmental TIAN Chnlng on such a grand scale - it's Protection Agency/ Reed said concentra- TRW£L a/most sinful is movements Reed referred to the serious manpower 2410 Pdm RWg. «ood. Sonlb*). rTorido 337S7 Enjoy. Ing ol peoples shortage in the Fish and Wildlife Service, tions of Baytex, lethal to shrimp, were 472-3117 or «vwilng» 47S-S517 MestyleJ. and present following aerial spraying and added Your traval agvit - th* only proUuional Montreal, which has jurisdiction over the- nation's whou urvlCM colt you nothing. wild refuges, including "Ding" Darling Refuge. that Hicks observed substantial drift of the "In terms of manpower," Reed said, "Fish chemical into open areas of the J.N: "Ding" CCIHCIClCI .""""""•c. and Wildlife Service has been the most Darling Wildlife Refuge. TRIVVCL WHIN TOO 1H1MICTBAVB. THINK OBlOWTBAVIt "Totol Trwt«l With No l«tr« Co»t" S desperately strained of any that I know of in "Surface water pesticide concentrations in there open water areas were sufficiently Personal service from th« people the U.S. Government." 2418 Palm Ridge Road. Sanlbel.! Making reference to the campaign speech high even in these areas to be lethal to pink 472-3117 or evenings 472 OmOFfTRIVV£L BfCL shrimp," the Reed memorandum stated. I Your travel agent - the only p* made by President Ford at Yellowstone whose services cost you n< " Using junusually harsh language, Reed : Member SanftjcK^tpOva Chamber National Park in which a promise was made of 500 new positions in the Fish and Wildlife said he expected a "much more thorough Service, Reed said that shortly thereafter review of the use of pesticides on Sanibel" he had received "a telephone call from and that he wanted the review "accomplish- Jimmy Carter's people." ed in an expeditious manner." We're one year old now and during the past 365 days we have sent over 3500 people to over 300 different places ... Referring to the Lee County Mosquito "They said they wanted me to know that Control District, Reed said, "I cannot Ford's program was a damn good program, believe that there is no safer alternative to and that when they had defeated us in the present, program.!' Reed also said he November they would be happy to cany it wouldn't accept the position that the Fish out." . and Wildlife Service wasn't in a position to f ' Reed said that from what he had seen of force program changes, adding that if there the "transition crew" of President-elect were no other- alternative it would be Carter, he was optimistic that the new possible to rely on an "informed public administration would follow through on the opinion." and we re still pledge made by President Ford. The -Assistant Secretary asked for a Dr. Delbert Hicks, EPA biologist,' discusses Baytex In the interview, Beed also expressed report answering his questions by October optimism that federal funds would be 30, and said that he wanted information on testing with George Campbell Part of the testing available for the purchase of some addition- "the knowns, unknowns and recommended apparatus is shown in the inset. al land on Sanibel. He referred specifically to his hope that it would be possible to purchase from the Sanibel-Captiva Conser- oing laces! vation Foundation its holdings in ' the Sanibel Gardens area. Useppa, a tiny speck of an island lying in Pine Isbuid Reed said he was hopeful that, in general, Sound, holds a fascination for every boater- that cruises progressively larger federal funds would be down the intracoastal waterway. made available for land acquisition under Hie Kttie island, boasting one of the highest elevations in Personal service from the people you know at the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Lee Cqmty and covered with some of the region's most with the total of funds scheduled to reach to beautiful vegetation, has a romantic past. Today* as a —$900 million mark over the next five years. restoration and modest development program gets This should make it increasingly feasible underway on the island, some of that past is being for the states and local governments to unearthed. purchase a considerable amount of environ- Island Reporter staff writer Peter Larson explored a bit mentally endangered lands, Reed said. on Useppa fids week and what he found is described in a Reed won a standing ovation from over profusely illustrated article that begins oa page 15 of B 200 members and guests of the Sanibel- Section. . • continued on 20-A 2418 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, Florida 33957 472-3117 or evenings 472T2517 A2 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December10,1976 -A3 sion,rvmrweir errors in zones of the plan, which the commission approved, but the bulk of The. Sanibel Planning Commission agreed Monday to Discrepancies between official city zoning , According to the Sanibel land use plan, waive density requirements that would allow the Latham the discussion centered on the drainage of his lot. The land present at the meeting said any rezoning ments to the plan. The loose leaf or folde IN BRIEF maps andjanguage jn the land use plan kept the city "must, in addition to permitting a would hinge on the particular circum- Corporation to add 66 more units to the King's Crown useplan calls for on-siteretention of run-off equal to a five bound copies will include color maps and k the Sanibel City Council busy Tuesday wide range of housing types, provide stances. . •'• ,••••.".'.'.:.'.•',•'.••. •••'•;•' ,';••• •' .'. condominium complex oh West Gult Drive. year level storm, a requirement Robson said he probably" 1 o improved index. The cost for 1,000 copie- afternoon painstakingly defining the bound- adequate opportunities for subsidized low Published legal notices and an -adrwill be-about $5,000, said Nungester. .-.V The approval followed the .City Council's endorsement couldn't meet. ' .-;•' v • v aries of commercial zones on the island. Flu shots are free "I don't know what a five year level storm is," complained and moderate income housing." . . campaign soliciting site proposals resulted In other action, the council: last Tuesday of a negotiated compromise between Latham The discrepancies apparently arose when executives and"city officials. Robson. "Unless I built a swimming pool, I don't believe; I Government subsidies are available to in one offer to sell at cost, but apparently • heard City Attorney Neal Bowen say Persons 18 years and over who have not former city planner Sam Shannon translat- help the city provide suitable housing, but no one is interested in donating land to the briefs have been filed in the appeal of the The compromise would allow Latham President Robert could hold that much run-off." ed areas depicted as commercial and received swine flu immunizations can get Johnson to build 66 units — .35 more than would be Robson was supported by Commissioner Don Marshall. some councilmen are saying privately, the city for a municipal building site, noted Tracey-Ridge trailer park suit, which the restricted commercial zones on the city's answer to the low cost housing dilemma lies Valtin. • .:-.:.. . ':••[:•:',' ,:" v :./-/ them free of charge at the Wegryn Clinic permitted On the parcel according to the land use plan— "I've seen Water over Tarpon Bay Road before that building permitted use map into word descriptions city won. No date has been set for th(T on the Sanibel-Gaptiva Road weekdays provided all other provisions of the plan are followed. : was even there,"iie remarked. "He's just talking about an in "encouraging the private sector" to The hulk of the councflV morning agenda presentation of oral arguments. that were incorporated into the land use provide shelter for low income groups. was taken up with5'a review of proposed , addition. I don't see how wq can insist on the five year storm' ; Bowen also reported that a final order in from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 In repeated efforts Johnson was unsuccessful in securing • plan.. . •••;• •. > •• ,.'•: •• - .v-. -^ • : •, ;•:-.:; •. '• ' The council heard Fred Valtin, chairman 1; : ;; ordinances adopting standard mechanical, the Nationwide suit which the city won, p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons between the City approval to add 108 King's Crown units to the existing .^requirements." '.•' /;'..-. , ."/;..:•/••-•• '.''-'.'' '•.•'. - '-. V •'•'."'•'*' •-." MarshalTs motion to permit the construction but • with Shannon apparently erred in locating the of the City Hall Site Selection Committee, electrical and plumbing codes. has iiot been issued because of a .technical- ages of 18 and 24 will receive two shots, a 33 units. After the city successfully reached a tentative north-south boundaries of most of the report that it will probably cost taxpayers ? moduied dramage.requirements failed to win commission The city s Code Compliance Committee, ity- •":••'-. •/•'• ••• . - •••-.. : . • 1 compromise concerning building permits with Sundial of commercial zones, and the mistakes led about $350,000 to purchase a suitable tract month apart, according to Dr. Stanley approval.. '.-.'•'.- ':-:[ •'.'•'.:.-:,: •.• :;- ;• ••• -:. • ••• "/•• ."• :••:••.• chaired by George Slay, has been drafting The city has filed fora rehearing of the Sanibel owners, Johnson asked for a similar negotiating some residents to believe that a portion of of about five acres on which to locate a Wegryn "because it is believed that : : : the extremely detailed ordinances for Pointe Santo de Sanibel suit, which the city '•• .session.; •'•• X \.:'-'.' .'-: :''• - " '• •:"';'•• ••. " •. • '••':.'•' '•' '- '•''•• When a subsequent motion by Commissioner Twink their property is zoned commercial, and a municipal building. months. After a lengthy review of two of lost, but Bowen said no decision will be persons in that age category have not In agreeing to the pact, Johnson promised to relocate the Underhill to approve the addition and require on site portion is zoned residential. developed enough natural fluantibodie s as proposed buildings, behind the coastal construction setback retention of the drainage passed, Robson declared that it The committee is evaluating a half dozen the ordinances Tuesday, the council agreed made on appealing the case until a : When the errors came to light, Planning ~ line.'andtogive up Lee Countypermits issuedforthe entire was easy to find a professional engineer who would verify "viable" tracts, said Valtin, but it could be to continue the discussion Monday, determination is made in the : Sundial have older persons." Persons 65 years and Commissioner Twink Underhill researched 60 to 90 days before the City Council project. :•• ; -.:. ;•.-;-•;••'':;'v :•'••".:• • .-.'""•••-' ::'-<.':':.'' ' that drainage requirements had been met, even though City Manager William Nungester report- appeal. Both cases center on the "single over and the chronically ,ill can receive the ; the issue using street maps arid subdivision they hadn't. .. .;.' .• •'•••.:'••••.•'. '••-••••,• ••;'•".';• •'••' • -:. . '.V--:''•.-- •-. receives a recommendation. Public hearings ed that commercially printed and bound permit issue," said Bowen. bivalent vaccine and tlie mpnovalent is Steve Johnson, the executive vice president of the plats. Her recommendations for defining te Latham - Corporation, appeared before the • Planning "I made a mistake in letting the City Council talk me out to consider offers will be held, prior to copies of the land use plan may be ready for Mrs. Butler asked Bowen to contact the available for those 18 to 65, . i exact boundaries, were reviewed by the making a recommendation. . ... •sale, t<> the public in January or February. Commission Monday to seek a specific amendment to the ; of buildingthis addition a year ago," he grumbled.The City Federal Aviation Administration about the ' '- • -•' -i •. • . • ~ ". .•••••'-.' Planning Commission, then forwarded, to land use plan waiving the density requirements. In granting Council will make the fmal decision on Robson's request. The council could.be faced with consider- Nungester's. staff has completed an obstruction of the western end of the Casa the City Council for a final determination ing the purchase of land that would require editorial review of the plan, but the printing Gavin named MVB the approval, the Planning Commission stipulated that Charles J. McCullough failed to persuade the commission Tuesday. . ' ' . Ybel Resort runway created by a Pointe concrete pilings which have already been placed seaward of to modify the setback requirements for several Bay-front : rezoning before a building could be erected, will be delayed until the Planning Commis- Santo condominium building that is under : Vice Mayor Zee Butler, who chaired the according to Valtin. The four councilmen sion and Council approve certain amend- construction. Cypress Lake High School gridder the coastal .construction setback line should be left in lots in the Sanibel Harbours subdivision. . council session in Mayor Porter Goss' Stanley Gavin was named the team's Most place. The 30 foot deep pilings could cause salt water, McCullough, president of the Big Spring Oil Company, absence (Goss was attending a coastal zone Valuable Offensive Back at an award V intrusion if removed. . ' which owns six lots in the subdivision, said the Bay setback management task force meeting in Talla- banquet Friday night. Gavin was also The .City.Council must also approve the amendment : and yard setbacks leaves only a 25 foot wide strip in which hassee) described the review as-an attempt A hard working group of to build a house. • ; given a plaque for being cited as a Fort request, but at last week's council session it was made clear : to "make the words in the plan conform to men from the Sanibel-: 1 the approval would be granted. The Commission was reluctant to issue a blanket waiver the map." . : Myers News-Press Athlete of the Week.: from the Bay setback for the developer-owned lots^ : Johnson was showered with praise by Planning After a 90 minute discussion, Mrs. Capiiva Lions Club labored Commission members for the••."spirit of cooperation" shown McCullough was told that prospective lot !>uyers should on Saturday to install the by Latham, both before and during the negotiating draw up detailed proposals and ask for specific amendments Underhill was asked to review the bound- More cars cross Causeway to the plan. The issue will go on to the council for review. aries with the new city planner, Carleton cement and wooden benches sessions. . - Ryffel. Ryffel will draw detailed maps and There vas an increase of 17J932 paying City Engineering Administrator Tom Richeson won draft amendments to correct the word to provide rest for weary approval for a development permit allowing the City to descriptions of the boundaries. . -. vehicles crossing the Causeway in Novem- install a concrete weir on the Sanibel River at Beach Road. Island weather ; travelers on the Sanibel ber, 1976 as compared to November, 1975. The weir :wfll separate the fresh water river from a salt In an earlier action the council appointed Bike Paths. The cement Figures released by Causeway authorities Sunny days were again interlaced with members to an ad hoc cpmmittee on housing water canal on theeast side of Beach Road. interludes of fog this week. Late Tuesday night to study low and moderate income housing framed wooden benches detailing November traffic show a total of A gate set at 30 inches above mean sea level will permit shortages on Sanibel. 1,382 paying vehicles crossed the three- flood waters from the river to empty into the canal, but a a 30 knot wind, powered by a cold frontal off bear the Lions' inscription, bridge span during the month. The total flapper gate will prevent the salt water from coming back the East Coast, whipped the islands, sent Mrs. Butler was named chairman of. the seen here between cyclists into the fresh water side of the river. flowers careening and bent a few palm trees. 14 man committee, which includes jack includes 66,550 passenger cars, 2,638 light Walter Klie reported the following readings at Duhca, Wyman Atkins, Ed" Konrad, Betty Cookie and Bob Dugger. trucks, 2,093 heavy trucks, 17 buses, and Construction of the Beach Road weir is the first step in a Robinson, James Hermes, Duane White, Lions who labored so that 84 motorcycles. project recommended by the city's Sanibel River and the Chamber of Commerce weather station: Allen -Ten Broek, Ann Winterbotham, Wetlands Management Committee. The goal of the project Mozella Jordan, Bill Frey, John Kontinos, others may rest were Dee is to halt salt water intrusion in the river, and to restore the High Low Rain John Dickersen, and Bill Hatcher. natural flow of the water. . Amon, Jim Hermes^ Bert Health committee resigns A Wednesday, December 1 62 45 .20 The high cost of housing is a fact of life on Jenks, Bud Ketcham, Three Star convenience store owner Jim Robson Thursday, December 2 63 52 .07 Sanibel, and: indications are the shortAge^f The City of Sanibel no longer has a criticized the Planning Commission and the land use plan for Friday, December 3 ' 68 62 0 moderately priced housing is growing even George Kneram, Jim Krae- Public Health Committee. Dr. Ingalls "passing the buck" on the issue of drainage. . Saturday, December4 70 56 0 more acute. .-.Couples who have lived in tner, Dave Magill, Bob Simmons, the former chairman, resigned Robsori appeared before the commission Monday seeking rented homes for some time are being permission to build a 1440 foot addition to the east side of Sunday, December 5 No readings on Sunday Potts, Cy Runnels and John this week oyer the controversial proposal Monday, December 6 78 62 0 forced to move because of skyrocketing to keep dogs leashed and off the beach. his store at the corner of Palm Ridge Road and Tarpon Bay rent, while others end up leasing cramped Schumacher. Road., v •..-. ' • • .. ••; • • '' ' .';••.- ' . '. Tuesday, December 7 76 66 0 ; apartments just so they can stay on the -s - *. The Public Health Committee made the Robson needed a waiver from the setback requirements proposal to the City Council but there was Wednesday, December 8 74 62 .04 islands. . strong opposition from the public and at least one councilman. "I resigned because STORAGE PROBLEM? I felt ineffectual," explained Simmons. REAR OF BAILEY'S STORE There is room for your excess furniture, suitcases, "I'm an expert in the field of public health. L.r- D SANIBEL ISLAND fishing tackle, boat engine or what-have-you at: If people don't listen to me, Fm ports 472-1701 ineffectual." Committee members Dr. CINEMA 472-2192 John Willard, Dr. Mordecai Haber and 77 Charles Siegenthaler followed Simmons' "Song of the Sea Sa n ibel Storage lead, but Siegenthaler said personal FOR INFORMATION CALL 472-2741 (Weekdays) reasons led to his resignation. The City Does the song of the sea end at the OBS£SS/OJV 2359 Periwinkle Way ; ___ Council is scheduled to review the shore or in the hearts of those who Rent a stall by the month or store unheeded items by the piece. proposal again Monday afternoon. Columbia listen to it? — Kahlil Gibran Ptrtur** This week Remembrances of you and the "Like Hitchcock at the top islands for Christmas, especially for her. OF hlS lOrii1.»s -Rex Reed, Daily News "Exquisite entertainment." ; -Richard Schickel, Time Magazine Friday -Tuesday December 10 -14
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SEE MOVIE SYNOPSES IN "THING TO DO" EDITORIAL Island Reporter December 10,1976 A5 Gertrude Webb was the first caller to correctly identify Paul Howe as last week's puzzler "who tells Day may come when islanders politicians how to do things and is sometimes appalled Puzzler with government affairs." This week's pretty six-week-old puzzler lights up wish everybody rode mopeds the east end of the islands every morning with the king of the road. But a few radiance of her still bright brown eyes. In the evening * In the not so distant past the |her eyes rove westward toward a cook at the nook. If horse and buggy was still the only rebellious souls, itching for a ou think you can guess the identity of "brown eyes" way to get from here to there. somewhat more leisurely, pace, -i the picture call the Island Reporter puzzler at Then came the "horseless car- stuck with or turned back to the '2-1588 and well print the name of the first correct riage," an instrument of revolu- bicycle. lesser in next week's issue. tion that had impac^ t of extraordin- The auto drivers then started ary significance* on our life-style, cursing the cyclists. In some rare our economy, our morals, and our and fortunate cases, as on Sam- manners, bel's Periwinkle Way, bike paths The die-hards in the buggies were built, and the confrontation cursed the gasoline burning mons- between cyclist and driver was ters that increasingly invaded the partially defused, byways, but the automobile woir Now the "moped" appears — a out speedily and handily. In no half-breed that can be peddled or time at all it grew to be one of the motor-operated, depending on the country's major killers, a prime choice of the driver, contributor to environmental de- It is powered by a quiet gasoline gradation, but a source of infinite motor that will push the vehicle satisfactio• * " ' n to a lo-..t of- people- . along at a top speed of 25 miles per The automobile soon became hour. This relatively new introduction to the islands is labelled by some a "problem" on Sanibel. It is forced up to the attention of City Hall, presumablyjbecause it is too slow for the motorist and too fast to be accepted on the bicycle paths. What to do? The easy answer would be to "outlaw" it -— which is what some of our grandfathers wanted to do with the "horseless carriage." " Persons and places - A more sensible answer, in our view, is to welcome it as a rational Ozzie and Zach Fischer, sons of Doug and Bari alternative, particularly for our Fischer of Captiva-, scale a make-believe mountain visitors, for getting from one place to another with-the minimum of at the Periwinkle Place shopping center. noise, pollution, and expense. Critics of the mopeds should bear in mind that every moped taken off the road will most likely be replaced by a much bigger, higher polluting, road congesting automobile. That won't help traffic jams and the _ hazards on Periwinkle Way one bit. By Grace Whitehead to compare notes. From this area, No doubt some justifiable res- a slightly beaten up ordinary shell By Don Whitehead Letters of extreme length present a trictions could and should be This week I want to continue my is appropriate enough. problem. We don't like to edit or cut the placed on mopeds. If they are advice on getting into the Season's Second, spend all you can afford We get quite a few "letters to the editor" letters, but we don't like to put on a strict under power they shouldn't be spirit. on fancy wrapping paper. Put each and we try to publish as many as possible on word limitation either. Sometimes it takes permitted on the bike path, but if First of all, remember that it is of the dumb shells in a big box and our Public Forum page. more than a couple hundred words to make they are being pedalled they better to give than to receive. wrap it beautifully. The Public Forum is popular with readers a point, and the reader is entitled to should be allowed to use it. They In following that bit of wisdom, Mail it early, and I mean early, and with the editorial staff of Island reasonable space to present an argument. should not be allowed on the Reporter. It shows us that people.are This being the case, our practice is to however, there is a method that to as manjrpeopfe-as you know. Be reading the paper, taking an interest in the "play it by ear." If the letter is excessively beaches. The .rental agencies will really pay off if you follow the absolutely sure to mark the gift issues, and showing a willingness to speak long and we just can't commit the space for should be required to provide a rules carefully. clearly with the words "Do not out. it, well try to edit it without doing an thorough briefing on the prudent First, buy dozens and dozens of open until Christmas." We try to be very flexible in handling injustice to the train of thought. If the letter and proper use of vehicles, as we very inexpensive gifts. If your Now send one of these packages letters, but it's necessary to have a few is rather long, but on a subject of top public know is now being done, at least in friends don't know each other too to all the people you know — general policies. interest at the moment, well do'our very some cases. best to publish the whole thing. well, it's okay to make all the gifts particularly those you don't know An unsigned letter will not be published. We urge City Council to move the same, since they aren't likely very well, who have a lot of If, however, the writer provide name and with caution and good sense in money, and who are inclined to address, and specifically requests that the regulating the use of mopeds on have guilty consciences. name be withheld or a nom de plume used, the islands. The day may well This is what will happen. A island well publish the letter — always, of course, come, if automobile traffic contin- week or two before Christmas assuming it to be in good taste, and ues to mount, when we'll wish conforming with other standards of publish- readers they'll get your package. They'll able material. they were the only means of say "Oh, my gosh, I didn't send a 1975 When space limitations make it imposs- transportation here. gift to dear old what's-her-face." Published by: ible to publish all the letters that we have on respond They'll rush right out, buy you a Island Press and hand, we'll try to give priority to earliest gift that is every bit as impressive arrivals. We might, however, publish a larsony Publicity. Inc. What is your opinion of mopeds on the as the box you put around your letter on-a'^timely subject of wide interest dumb shell, and send it off to you. and defer one that seems to us to be less REPORTER REPEATERS islands? 123456 Editor: perishable. You should be warned that this Don Whitehead We did not always do so, but we now ISLAND REPORTER DECEMBER 12,1975 John McCullough, Sanibel: 'T think isn't likely to work more than one By Peter Larson density that would make a coral Associate Editor: ** s they're an extremely good idea for an reef seem uncrowded by compari- Mark Twombly make it a policy to give a letter from a Christmas, so it's good to have a « reader essentially the same treatment that interesting, perceptive way to see the fairly long list of friends and to son. Business-Advertising Manager: Sanibel City Council considered revising the year-old building moratorium to exempt islands. But I hope that "people will exercise Sanibel, dateline 1984: Fred Voltin we give a news story or an editorial written off-island property owners who might want to build at a later date. save some of them for Christmases * * * Elsewhere on the island, by a staff member. We put a "headline" on caution in driving at this busy time of year * * * Crowds gathered here this moralists are decrying public Associate Advertising Manager the letter and give it a page treatment that on Periwinkle." to come. This is called "playing the Fred Williams The Council pondered Sanibel's controversial sign ordinance with an eye toward revision futures." week for the opening of "Develop- prudity on Sanibel-Captiva beach- Director of Design-Production is intended to capture the reader's to streamline the permitting procedure and revamp setback requirements. attention. Avery Daugherty, Sanibel: "Other than Some of you might think this ment Center," a lavish educational es. "Some of these libertines are Mark Williams on Periwinkle they don't cause any more of This is all a part of our view that letters Fifty-caliber shell casings, dating back to World War II when military pilots fired at immoral, but not if you think facility devoted to landmark dev- walking Upper Bowman's fully Editorial Offices (813) 472-1588 from readers are one of the most important beach targets, were found popping out of the sand on Bowman's Beach. a problem than one bike -- it's a great way to about it for a minute. elopment techniques perfected on clothed," said an outraged matron. Business Offices (813) 472-1587 elements in the paper. They deserve careful see the island." First of all, you are giving, and these islands early in the last "If they persist in this shocking attention and they get it. An increase in water rates proposed by the Island Water Association was approved by Gertrude Webb, Sanibel: "I don't think that is better than receiving. decade. display of decorum we are prepar- Published every Friday at 207S Periwinkle By way of footnote — sometimes it is not the Lee County Commission for a seven-month period. The increase raised the minimum Secondly, your friends are giving, The new center — funded solely ed to shoot their clothes off with Way, Sanibel Island, Florida, 33957. Second made clear whether or not a letter is charge to each IWA customer to $10 per month. they should be on the bike paths and they're class postage paid at Sanibel Island, Florida. intended for publication or is for the too slow to be on the streets." and that is making them feel real by private contributions - offers rock salt." Subscriptions' Oh -Sanibe' and Captiva - an array of interesting displays. On some rainy days, the clothed personal attention of the editorial staff. Lee County Community Services announced that about $15,000 of the county's Capital good. Islands, $6 per year; All others, $7.50 per When submitting a letter for publication, Sherry Vartdal, Sanibel: "They're just If it so happens that you receive Outside the center, visitors can beachgoers have reportedly start- year. Improvements Program for the 1975-76 fiscal year were earmarked to spruce up marvelous for seeing the island, better than make it clear that publication is desired by recreational faculties on the grounds of the Sanibel Elementary School. more than you give, don't let that stroll through/ a six acre park- ed to outnumber the nudists, addressing it to "Public Forum" or "to the by car, but they're caught between not worry you. It'll all come out even preserve and view prime exam- prompting the use of one name A4 December10,1976 editor," or otherwise indicating that it is for Breckinridge "Kenny" Tremaine, Sanibel retired chemist, discusses his communications being allowed on the bike paths and going on April 15 when you get your ples of dredge and fill construc- brand salt as shotgun ammunition. publication. with space nomads whom he said touched down on the islands. too slowly to use the roads. Teenage boys don't seem to want to stoop to mopeds, chance to play Santa Claus to tion, development seaward of the "When it rains, it pours," they'd rather rent a motorcycle." Uncle Sam. ' coastal setback line and building > explained a vigilante. A6 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Keporter December 10,1976 A7 Emergency phone n PUBLIC FORUM Trotvbridge scores bypass [The following letter, dated December 3, this majestic island which we all love 1976, was sent to all members of the City deserves a tetter front door. ^Opinion in good men is but knowledge in the making' —Milton Council and was submitted to Island Please, for the sake of tax dollars, PINE ISLAND SOUND Not shown are the locations of three emergency Reporter for publication.] esthetics, and function ability, use some phones on Captiva. Phones have been placed at imagination and consider traffic circles, cul Turner Park, near the Captiva Post Office, and To Island Reporter: I am disappointed de sacs, or other intersection configurations and appalled at the suggestion for the such • as you find in Europe and Latin inside the fire station at the Captiva Civic Center. ense Causeway by-pass connection shown in the American countries. Island Reporter of November 19th. It The extending and completion of Gulf To IslandReporter: December is hefe - .With the enthusiasm, approval and appears to contain the same intellectual Drive is the most excellent and low cost- SAN CARLOS/BAY and Christmas is almost upon us.'During assistance of the originators of the furid, and engineering value as the one designed for alternative to relieve traffic on Periwinkle the past five and a half months over 25Q of many others, an organized effort will be Miners Plaza intersection which is now and I believe the City Council should direct people have given what could be called a made by private citizens in early 1977 to being redone at heavy taxpayers' expense. its attention and limited dollars to these Christmas present to Sanibel in fthe form of enlarge the SEDF dramatically. The committment to a proposed Cause- ends. contributions to the Sanibel Environmental . In the meantime those interested in way by-pass now for three million dollars I would be most happy to extend Defense Fund. These public spirited making a 1976 tax deductible gift may make north of Periwinkle, is unrealistic both in whatever time or expertise I possess to individuals have volunteered; over $21,000 checks payable to the City of Sapibe} and cost and in evaluating island priorities. The trying to find a better solution to the entry to the cause of fighting legal battles in matt thenr to. Bank of the Islands, 1699 entry to Sanibel, four corners controlled by of. Sanibel than a four-cornered intersection defense of the Comprehensive Land Use Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Sincerely yours, a traffic light! is on par with every other with a traffic light, /s/ Keith W. Plan and the environment it seeks to /s/ Ed Underbill intersection in the United States. Surely Trowbridge. GULF OF MEXICO protect. ' With the excitement of the fall elections, nationally and locally, behind us, it's time to say emphatically that support for the SEDF is still enthusiastic. Plans are being made to call attention to the legal threats currently being made against the expressed wishes of To Island Reporter: I wish to commend a vast majority of island citizens and lovers the Sanibel Police for the very efficient of Sanibel, and the dangers that lie ahead. Way they carried out the arrests for A modest beginning from letters to the obscenity and nudity on Bowman's Beach editor of the Island Reporter, such as this last Sunday. one, resulted in a remarkable, spontaneous This should be a very good beginning for A network of 23 emergency call boxes has outpouring. cleaning up this beach so residents and their been established on Sanibel and Captiva. More, much, more, is needed, if the tax kyllo guests and grandchildren can freely walk • The phones are connected by a direct line deductible business expenses of determined this beautiful beacH without fear of being to Sanibel Police headquarters on Palm opposition are to be countered by funds exposed to this sort of thing. We do not Ridge Road. A caller simptyopens the metal other than the tax dollars of a city operating want the reputation of our island smirched box, picks up the phone and waits for the with as low a budget as possible. These by these characters who are evidently very —police dispatcher to answer. g business expenses, in some instances, are a much in need of mental therapy. Police are alerted to a call from one of the drop in the bucket compared to potential profits. I sincerely hope that the parents of emergency phones by a flashing light and teenagers (a group of which were also buzzer on a small console at the police The SEDF, a'brainchild of the farsighted- there) make certain of where their children station. ; ness and vitality of Charlotte Heimann and are and what they are doing before it is too The call.boxes are attached to fluorescent- Anina Hills Glaize, is now a special interest- late, /s/ Alyce Kyllo red concrete posts, and arc topped by a- bearing bank account of the City of Sanibel. P.S. To Dreamer: It wasn't the eyes I was numbered sign. Funds are removed from it only at the ^rto aim at but the other end of the donkey - "You can pick up an emergency phone and direction of the City Council for legal dream on. If you are ashamed to sign your" get a policeman, a fireman or a medic," defense. - ••-~~r ••-•-—-- name there is still h6pe for you. noted Police Chief John Butler. Contributions to the City of Sanibel, The boxes were placed at beach access earmarked for the SEDF are, in the opinion areas, arid at spots where there are of the City Attorney, deductible for federal frequent accidents, breakdowns, and .other income tax purpqses. emergencies. . "Last year a woman was raped at Bowman'sj Beach," said Butler. "It took her 30 minutes to drive to the police station to report it.[if there had been a call box at FURNITURE IN THE BUFF Bowman'si, we might have caught the guy before he igot past the police station." Police aire hoping the emergency phones A complete selection of quality, Shirley's will also help in cutting the number of petty thefts at beach access areas. "We want all wood unfinished furniture people who observe someone breaking into Clock Shop & Gifts a car. to call thepolice on one of the phones," the great gift idea... said Butlejr. Baywind Plaza • 2402 Palm Ridge Road "We're jnot worried about abuse of the boxes," he added. "If a crank picks up a Across from the Library • 472-4501 phone, we! know; where he's at, and we're GLASS TOPPED likely to tie right on top of him." The boxes were paid for with a federal SHELL TABLES "For Gifts That Last A Lifetime" "Safe Streets Act" grant of $10,800, a state grant of $600, and $600 from the city. stump for topics The bojtes are located at the Lighthouse beach parking area, the Sanibel-Captiva fishing pier, the Chamber of Commerce building, the County park on Periwinkle to air at pilot town meeting south of the IWA water tank, at the intersection of Donax Street and Tulipa "WEBBS BELIEVE SANIBELITES don't always attend City Council meetings Way (near the Ramada Inn,) at the Fulger HAPPY AS CLAMS." or write letters to the editor. Street beach access west of Sanibel Siesta, in front of the Bank of the Islands, and at CERAMICS That's the headline Bill Webb suggested Despite the bad start, the Webbs have of original bland design. «, for this story. been on the stump and have identified the northern end of Dixie Beach Boulevard, several topics that may reach the floor at There are also boxes at the Middle Gulf Wildfowl. Wildlife and Marine like figurines Confronted with a near total lack of. and conversation pieces - custom crafted. response to their public offer of a shoulder the inaugural town meeting. Drive beach access west of Sundial, in front to lean on, Webb and his wife, Helen, have of the Community Association building, at taken the offensive in trying to persuade "The most sensitive part of the human the junction of Casa Ybel Road and West CLOCKS (HANDCRAFTS) people to come out and say what's been anatomy is the pocketbook," notes Webb. Gulf Drive near the Casa Ybel Resort/ at from traditional Early American designs to bugging them. ' Pocketbobk-type issues are sure to- be the Tarpon Bay Road beach access, at the custom designs that reflect Last month the Webbs got the blessing of examined at the meeting, he says. "Mayor southern end of Rabbit Road, in front of your own i recreational interest. the Committee of the Islands to set up a Goss has told me that people need to start Sanibel Elementary, by the Wegryn Clinic, New England-type town meeting with a .thinking about where the $30 million needed at the intersection of Sanibel-Captiva Road GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Southern fried chicken flavor. The date set for capital improvements is going to come and Jamaica Drive, at the Bowman's Beach for the pilot project was January 26. from." Road beach access, at the junction of worthy of the finest bland Home and the most discriminating collector. Figuring that people would jump at the Low cost housing and the proposed San-Cap Road and Pine Tree Drive, and at chance to voice their civic concerns at such change in Causeway commuter rates and the eastern end of the Blind Pass Bridge. Special orders are promptly expedited. an informal get-together, the Webbs identification have' also been flagged as There are three emergency phones on solicited letters from people detailing their potential agenda items; ; Captiva, located at the northern end of concerns. That was three weeks ago. Webb said most members of the City Blind Pass Bridge, inside the. fire station at "So far we've received a long letter from a Council, and the City Manager,, plan to the Civic Center, and near the Post Office. busy executive who is concerned about attend, and Monday he invited the Planning New call boxes, like this one access to the beach, and one from a woman Commission. . who wants to know where she can go to get "We may conduct a-straw vote on some in front of the Community See our selection native plants," says Webb. issues to show city officials what the public House, are topped by num- - "We've been available, but nobody has sentiment is," noted Webb. The agenda for or discuss ydur special requirements. All Merchandise In Stock the meeting will be announced in early bered signs. (Above) Police stopped us at Bailey's and we've had almost Or Made Up To Your Special Requirements no letters." Webb has talked issues with January, - J dispatcher Susan Holtz an- 5571 South Tamiami Trail (US 41) some members of the Committee of the Depending on the response to the first swers a test call from an Ft. Myers, Florida 33901 Islands board, but he says he wants input meeting additional town meetings may be INTERIOR DECORATORS MOST WELCOME from "the silent majority," the people who scheduled, according to Webb. emergency phone. A8 December10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 A9 1 ESI* KSI • KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI * KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI* KSI • KSI • KSI* KSI* KSI * KSI Coastal zone task force convenes in Tallahassee A coastal zone management program for represented a good beginning toward University Joint Center for Environmental pleased to learn'how well-known and highly Florida moved another step forward this development of coastal zone management and Urban Problems. regarded throughout the state is Sanibel's week at a top drawer meeting in policies and, ultimately, creation of the A substantial amount of federal money is progress in land-use planning. Tallahassee. 'mechanisms necessary to carry but the available for coastal zone management: In "There seems to be amazement that we The conferees, meeting in Governor policies. order to secure the federal" funds the state made so much progress in such a short Askew's conference room on Tuesday, Bob Knecht, Director of the Office of must set up coastal zone management period of time, and as a coastal community included members of the Governor's task Coastal Zone Management in the U.S. organization and that is a function of the this serves us well," Goss said. "I hope it force charged with development of a state Department of Commerce, was present at task force. ' . will pay us well, too, when federal funds structure for coastal zone management, and the Tallahassee session. In this, its third, grant year the state of start flowing to the local level." several "experts" from around the state. The Governor's task force include state Florida will receive $900,000. Present The task force was created by the Governor ^legislators, a county commissioner, member federal law provides that 80 percent of Budgie flees nest in November. of city council, and several officials of the program money can be provided by the Sanibel's Mayor Porter Goss, invited to executive department. It is chaired by Dr. federal government, matched locally by 20 An injured parakeet, found on Thanks- participate in the December 7 session of the John DeGrove, director of the Florida percent. giving Day near the Sand Castles Motel on task force, said that he thought it Atlantic University-Florida International Originally a.three year program, it has West Gulf Drive and nurtured back to now been extended to 1978, with planning health by Jo St. Aubin, has fled again. for coastal management the primary Before two callers, who responded to the purpose in this phase. story of the found parakeet in the last issue Albino conch found Governor names Goss to Metro Goss said that there was discussion in of Island Reporter, could view the budgie A rare white Albino horse conch shell, found Sanibel's Mayor Porter Goss has been with planning and coordinating county road Tallahassee that about 50 percent of' the for identification it had departed. by Mrs. Henry Vogeler, is a sharp contrast to named by Governor Askew to serve as the and transportation projects. money received by the state should go to "One of our kittens somehow came on the the dark red of Santa Claus's sleeve. The early City's representative on newly formed The interlocal agreement is the first step, the local government level. porch where we kept the parakeet in a cage Metropolitan Planning Organization for Lee said Goss. It will now be necessary for the "But Sanibel hasn't received any as yet, and opened the cage door. We know the Christmas present from Mother Nature was County. MPO to engage in a similar agreement with for some good reasons," Goss added. "The bird eluded the predatory kitten, but it also found in front of the Shalimar Motel on West The City had earlier agreed to an the state's Department of Transportation. mechanism for distributing the funds hasn't escaped and we can't find it," said Mrs. St. Gulf Drive on Monday, December 6. interlocal agreement that involves also the The organization is designed .to prevent been set up and this was one purpose of the Aubin. uIt was all black when I saw it in the surf, Lee County Commission, City of Fort fragmentation of- transportation planning Tuesday meeting. Furthermore, Lee "One of the callers identified the wrong and an experienced shelter told me it was a Myers, Cape Coral, and the Lee County for metropolitan areas. Furthermore, the County hasn't as yet fully met the standards color of the bird and the other was able to *find,'" said Mrs. Vogeler. lliis represented School Board. organization is. necessary if funds are to be that are required for securing the federal supply a matching description but could not The MPO, one of 15 to be formed in the received from the federal government for funds." be sure until she saw the bird personally, the seventh visit of the Vogelers to Sanibel. urbanized areas of the state, will be charged transportation projects. Goss said that he was surprised and and then it was too late." • They are residents of St. Petersburg.
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Washington. projects," but it has a significance that will "Many companies have big land holdings last long after Reed, a Republican, has that they can't put to economic use," cleaned out his desk in Washington to make explains Damroth, the ace travelling room for an appointee of the new Carter salesman for the cause. "After environmen- administration. talists survey the lands, decide what should IV Reed, in addition to a lot of other duties, be purposefully saved for the future, the is honorary chairman and a big pusher of Land Trust can accept the land as a gift. The American Land Trust, an organization The companies get a favorable tax break kicked off in 1976 for the purpose of raising and, in some cases, dispose of land they $200 million in land or cash donations to help couldn't use anyway." save the nation's environmentally unique now under construction lands. From Tiger Creek in Florida, where the Reed was convinced that there was "too Land Trust is seeking some 2000 acres of much plastic" in many of the plans for the highly valued lands, to the West Coast, the Bicentennial celebration. He wanted to see volunteers of The American Land Trust are something that would endure after the out beating- the bushes for new lands to Bicentennial year had passed into history. save. Today the American Land Trust is a huge But it isn't just a cause seeking support of organization in terms of organized volun- the very rich. Those who donate even the teers, a very small organization in terms of modest sum of $10 are recognized with the permanent paid staff. It has only five American Land Trust's Honorary Trustee full time people to cope with the organiza- certificate, a one-year membership in The tion's man-sized goal. Nature Conservancy, and a quarterly mag- To help "market" the organization's pro- azine, "The Nature Conservancy News." Reed, fourth from left, at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation ject — a call to cooperation in saving "our dwindling natural land heritage" — Reed Foundation dinner. and his cohorts called on Sanibei resident, former business executive turned nature photographer, William Damroth. Damroth now virtually commutes be- members adopt tax exemption clause tween Sanibei and Washington, volunteer- ing his time to a project for which he is an An amendment to the by-laws of the proxies, the amendment was adopted by a will revert to Lee County. "This require- ethusiastic propagandist. Island Water Association was approved by vote of 802 to 0. ment is not too onerous as we can make sure Recruited to help in selling the appealing that we are never completely out of debt," the membership without opposition Mon- In a letter sent to members notifying cause of The American Land Trust is one of day. wrote Robson. America's most widespread organizations - them of the special meeting, IWA President IWA officials have said privately they the National Council of State Garden Clubs. The amendment clears the way for the Jim Robson said General Manager Larry expect the City of Sanibei to either The Garden Clubs, Damroth says, have IWA to qualify for a new state Jaw that Snell was instrumental in lobbying for the purchase the water company or assume the about a half million members, and about exempts all non-profit water and sewer change in the state law a year ago. franchise from the county before the 30,000 of them are in Florida. companies from ad valorem taxes. The tax exemption should save the Association's debts are cleared. "They now have over 13,000 Garden Association $100,000 in 1977, said Robson. A recent loan made to the IWA by the Clubs working on the Land Trust project," The change was approved by a unanimous Farmers Home Administration will not be Phase boasts Damroth. vote in a special meeting of IWA members The amendment approved Monday re- paid off until 2017, according to Robson, With an impressive visual sales repre- Monday. There were only 12 people in quires that if and when the Association pays "There will be more loans in the future as IV sentations and an emotionally appealing attendance, but with the help of 790 off all debts, ownership of the corporation the Association grows," he said.
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Elementary School when it was quartered performed by students at the Elementary Flash with a box full of the % from 12-A in the building now housing the Pirate School. happenings on the beach near the prettiest ornaments I have ever by either drilling a small hole When all the ornaments are Playhouse. William Powell, Jr. and his Mrs. Powell's wish will be fulfilled next Simonson's shell shop, The Green seen and was generous enough to through the shell and threading with alternating stripes of red,finished and dry, spray them mother, Mrs. William Powell, return to that Thursday night at the annual Sanibel Flash, Captiva, deals with decora- tell me just how he made them all. with nylon fishing line or Christ- blue, green and gold. At the outer thoroughly with . the acrylic or school at least once annually to see a play Elementary School Christmas pageant ting shell Christmas tree orna- You will need white glue, lots of mas cord, or by glueing a hanger edge apply a small strip of thelacquer spray to preserve the and revive old memories. when young students will present "The ments this week directly into the shell. When this glitter and prevent it from falling Last year Mrs. Powell wrote a one-act Warren's Surprise." All islanders and white glue, then, holding the shell play titled "The Warren's Surprise," with a visitors are welcome to'attend the pageant is all done spread out several over a sheet of the wax paper off. Christmas theme, and presented it to Ruth and there is no admission charge. Dear Rhonda, sheets of wax paper ~ one for each sprinkle onto the glue of layer of Hal left the box of ornaments Hunter, co-proprietor of the Playhouse, Christmas soon will be here and letter from a color glitter that you plan to use - red glitter. When this is dry, here at the shop, so stop by and I hope you have been busy making to catch the excess glitter as you apply another strip of white glue see them. Maybe you'll find ideas LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LE lots of shell ornaments for your beachcomber work with it. right beside the first one and for your own Christmas tree. Basically what we are going to * Happy shelling, and remember PUBLIC HEARING Map and 3.3.1: Residential ship 46 South, Range 22 East, driftwood Christmas tree. If you sprinkle on a layer of,the blue CITY OF SANIBEL Densities, Paragraph 3, of the Sanibel, Lee County, Florida are anything like me you probably dp is decorate the shells with glitter. to throw back the live ones. Comprehensive Land Use (Gulf Drive, west of intersec- still have-lots of shells left and are glitter in various colors, wax different colors of glitter, using a Continue to work this way, With love. The Sanibel City Council will Plan. Trie amendment request tion at Gulf Drive and Tarpon wondering what you can do with paper, a can of clear spray or striped effect, or whatever design alternating the colors until the conduct a Public Hearing at is to permit the completion of Bay Roads). The public is most you like. For instance, let's start 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January construction of King's Crown welcome to attend. them. lacquer, and a good supply of entire shell is covered, ins de and 4, 1977 at MacKenzie Hall to Condominium to allow a maxi- I have a great idea brought to shells such as small whelks, old with a pen shell and decorate it out. You will find it much luicker consider a request 'from Ro- mum of sixty-six units on the . Mildred L. Howze me by an old Cape Cod friend, Hal maid's curls, olives, apple murex, # continued on next page to work with several shells at bert J. Johnson, President, site located on Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, & Deputy City Clerk Reed from Bourne, Massachu- Latham Corporation for Speci- part of 7, Sedgemoor Subdivi- oyster shells and pen shells. once, working with one color at a fic Amendments to Section sion (Unrecorded), Govern- "12-10 time and letting the glue dry in 3.2.2: Development Intensity ment Lot 4, Section 35, Town- NEW! The easiest way THE UNKNOWN STORY THETAN CRAFTS turning to see Sanibel! OF SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA Rent a CLOTHES CORNER frank & Jcifee FT. MYERS by Florence Fritz MOPED Sketches by Eleanor Douglas Clapp . Imports - Gifts - Clothes __• B.A. DCSREX . BUS. ADM. 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N.J. 07701, JIMKKOI SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 phone {201) 741 -5862. BEACH AND PHONE 813-472-4151 Or if you're around this TENNIS CLUB way, stop in. Garden State ASK FOR.JUDY. Parkway, Exit 109. \ A14 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Repctrter Al5 i CITY OF SANIBEL" CITY OF SANIBEL ; ; PLANNING COMMISSION •' - '-v; • • :.' AGENDAS ••:.':•. •' - -• 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Children's Center hosts gala :•• " . •' * CITY HALL - •h --. ' ••. ••• MACKENZIE HALL I December 13,1976 -9:00 A.M. Diecember 13,197(5 9:00 a.m. Approval of Minutes of Gourmet dinner-dance set at South Seas November 8, November 22, and December 1:30 p.m. Consider approving a Resolu- 6. . ': -.-•• • •..' , • /••• : .:"••••:•"; • tion opposing inclusion of the Department of For a way 9:15 a.m. Consider a request by Casuar- Regional Impact Process in the proposed ina Corporation for a Development Permit "Consolidated State Environmental Permit- to construiet Buildings 6, 7, and 8 and twoting System". ! tennis courts (Sanibel Beach Club,- Phase " Continuation of Public Hearing on the n>- •'••.••.: •;..•••.:.••••-.:./• -.• : \r-^ following proposed Ordinances: . ; 9:45 a.m. Consider a request by Sani 1. Adopting National Electrical Code Price for a Specific Amendment to Section 2. Adopting Southern Standard Plumb- of life At our new Myerlee Square location 3.3.5: Commercial Yard Requirements, of ing Code: : the Comprehensive Land "Use Plan to 3. Adopting Southern Standard Mech- permit the construction of decorative anical Code. fencing in the plrkiftg area; of Casa del 2:00 p.m. Preliminary report and discus- -Mama Restaurant at 1625 Periwinkle Way. COACH HOUSE sion of draft Ordinance regulating mopeds. st 10:15 a.m. Consider a request for a 2:30 p.m. Discussion of proposed Ordin- INTERIORS' Development Permit by Eugene Spencer to ance prohibiting commercial fishing within you didn't subdivide a, parcel of land in Government canals. .-.''"- j Lot 1, Section 29, Township 46 South, 2:45 p.m. Discussion of proposed amend- : Range 22 East, Sanibel, Lee County, ment . to Dog Ordinance (No: 75T68) Florida (Gulf Drive). .. involving more stringent restraint provi- 10:45 a.m. Consider a request for a sions. '.. ' . Development Permit by Texas Nominee Public Inquiries and Comments. Corporation to construct an addition to a Adjournment. . thinkyou lounge and a storage room on a parcel consisting of lots 8, 9, 14; 18, 19, 20 and parcel marked "exception," Block 9, Sanibel . Shores subdivision, site pf the Ramada Inn School pageant and Top O* The Mast II. Room ... after Room.... after Room of fine Tropical, Contemporary 11:00 a.m. Consider a request by James The annual Sanibel Elementary Bari Fiseher, chairman of the Children's Center of, the O. and Helen G. Evans for a Specific School pageant .will take place next Island dinner dance to be held tomorrow night, December Thursday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at could afford and Casual furniture, accessories, conversation pieces, paintings Amendment to the Comprehensive Land •11 v at the South Seas Plantation, celebrates children with Use Plan to change the present Restricted the school on the Sanibel-Captiva her own five-year-old Ozzie and three-year-old Zach. Zach is Commercial area at the north end of Rabbit Road, and parents, islanders and currently a student at the island pre-school day care facility, and expertly planned condominium "packages," Road to regular Commercial; and to extend visitors are urged to attend. and Ozzie, one of the founding students at the Center, has the area'1300 feet southerly along Rabbit Grades kindergarten through five "graduated" to kindergarten. Road. '' '• ,r.- will each present a Christmas carol, : Tickets to the gourmet dinner and dance are $12.50 each 11:30 a.m. Report from Director of and Santa Claus will make a visit to and may be purchased at the door if a reservation is phoned Planning. : • distribute treats from the P.T.A. in to South Seas at 472-1551. " : 11:45 a.m. Reports from Planning Com- A Christmas themed one act play, Mrs. ^ Fischer urged all islanders to support this major At our Colonial Boulevard location mission Members. , r "The Warren's Surprise" will be : fund raiser for the Center to aid in continuing its operation i/i2:00 noon Report from Planning Com-; performed by the students and refresh- at the old Bailey store on San Carlos Bay. mission Chairman, ments will be served, i ADJOURNMENT SEE DISTINCTIVE GIFTS ft AND FASHION JEWELRY AT AT SANIBEL ISLAND Come To The Heart ^? The Island On iSanibel •ProMems; WE GIFTVVRAP AND SHIP Living in a country club community on Sanibel ; 1 622 Periwinkle-Way •••P'hpne472-2291 •Open 9 to 5 Press Printing Cpinpany wjth the cost of a lot, building and maintenance ; New Owners, Larry & Nancy Van Til Invite costs,etc. .seems prohibitive. 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S-K974 32 Four of five declarers failed to plan correctly H-986 5 • on order is in stock when playing the following hand at our last D - void game. The message here is not to take C-J97 unnecessary. finesses. Bidding . S W LEGALS LEGAL LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS P P 2NT j> 1 ROOTS, by Alex Haley. (Doubleday, $12L50.) One P man's family, important black history document P ^ 2 PASSAGES, by Gail Sheehy. (Dutton, $10.95.) PUBLIC HEARING j PUBLIC HEARING ^ Helpful study of adult mid-life crises. : CITYOFSANIBH. .\. CITY OF SANIBEL ; -* 3 YOUR ERRONEOUS ZONES, by Wayne W. Dyer. *^ "Wyeth At Kuerners" or the next... 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FRONT CONDOMINIUM Cameras backed by a lull MODEL OPEN DAILY IO to 5, SUNDAY 1 to 5 Mac .3-year Kodak warranty Kodak 2665 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island Kodak Honeywell ".. .1571 Periwinkle Way at intersection Polaroid Call 472-3194 or 472-3133 with Dixie Beach Boulevard. Olympus Phone 472 1084 :._ Agfa m Sanibel Island, Florida Nuvulli'x 472-1447 Fuji another , Inc., Keg. Real Estate Broker // A A18 December10t 1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December10, 1976 A19 One of the Island's social highlights of 1976 turned out to be the Golden Anniversary dance held at the Community all night House last Sunday evening. Partiers could have Jeanne Half, party chairman, added life ind liveliness to the venerable old meeting hall to celebrate its fifty years of service to the islands; Over 200 people enjoyed the music of Over 200 people enjoyed the what was described "a very danceable music of a 'very danceable' band" and several enthusiastic partygoers paid to have the music continue after the band at the Sanibel Commun- anticipated closing hour. ity Association's Golden An- "We've had members and former mem- niversary party. bers of the Sanibel Community Association here tonight that I haven't seen in years," declared one Association official. New islanders and old islanders mingled in a festive spirit stimulated by lavish Christmas decorations arranged by Coolrie, and Bob Dugger. The islands' first lady, Charlotta Mat- thews, now a resident of Fort Myers, honored the assemblage by stopping by the building. Shell Club gala Esperanza Woodring, widow of Sam Woodring, one of the major contributors to the building of the Community House, was All members and shell fans are present. Mrs.. Woodring has long been an invited to the annual Sanibel-Captiva Association booster and served on many Shell Club gala Christmas party next committes in the past 50 years. Wednesday, December 15 at the A movie of the highlights of the Community House. "Santa Shell" will Bicentennial Festival Week-end activities .visit.and distribute appropriate gifts to on the island was cancelled but will be everyone'. shown at a dinner meeting of the The principal speaker will be Robert Association in the future. Bonner of Fort Myers whose topic will A cash bar, presided over by Dee Amon be "Shelling in the Florida Keys," and DickMuench, added spirit, or spirits, toi illustrated, with slides. the occasion, and an impromptu perfor- Refreshments will be served follow- mance on the Boom-bah by Jim Hermes and ing the program and new president Bob Potts was a highlight of the evening. Anne Joffe has announced that "there Jeanne Haff has extended thanks to her will be some nice door prizes given committee and the many people who away.". , brought canapes and tid-bits. Copies of the newest issue. of the Echoing pleasure at the dance it has. Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club News will been suggested by many that it be made an be. distributed that evening to all annual, perhaps semi-annual, event. members. , . . 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Island Reporter December 10,1976 A21 : : A2D December 10,1976 Island Reporter ••:•':::•• '.- >-v, ••• ' :/ " . \-., i-•••'•• •••••.••'• •• -•• •' •'. ' ' , -.•••- ;•'•.••••• .' •••. • "'.•••••••'••'.' : collected inBaytex study confident study will answer questions be that the EPA will allow no spraying of with aerial" applications in both Louisiana Mosquito Control, said he believes the collect and area accessible for read-out of Protection Agency were led by Dr. Delbert label regulations. Under scrutiny were the from 20-A from 1->A . • Baytex within five miles of an estuarine and North Dakota," wrote Stickel. Even in recent testing will uphold the use of Baytex their influence upon bodily functions. Hicks, .aquatic specialist for the EPA. methods and dosage of Baytex used by the here and will lead to a wider use of the Lee County Mosquito Control District, as I were selected by the EPA: three along the system," he remarked. . normal, careful use as a mosquito control- test Baytex fogging, coordinated early The refuge was closed again Monday, the Hicks, aided by an engineer, two air i island's eastern Bay shoreline and three Asked his reaction to arrival of the team lant, he added, "fenthion remains active in chemical in the future. "I think the tests will Monday morning with the Lee County day of the fogging, and Thursday, three specialists and the chief of the EPA well as the chemical's derivatives in water/ | near the interior of the island. For the test of scientists on Sanibel, Nat Reed told dead and struggling invertebrates (like help us find more ways to use Baytex," said Mosquito Control District. . : days after the test spraying, to allow the pesticide branch, undertook "followup" and air and the effect it has on marine [ fogging only the three Bay shoreline sites Island Reporter that he was "absolutely shrimp) to kill at least a few birds, often Miller. . . * • The Fish and Wildlife Service began its collection of more specimens. A total of 16 experiments on toxicity studies made last organisms such as shrimp and gambusia were sprayed. Comparison of data collected confident" the studies would result in "a shore birds, in nearly any application that is Miller said he was "delighted" with the work Friday - three days before the test birds were collected, said Bond, represent- June. fish. at the coastal and inland sites should help satisfactory answer to the questions that carefully studied." tests: fogging - by collecting specimens of shore ing two bird species. The birds' heads were According to Hicks the team employed For'the Monday fogging, six test sites I establish the drift patterns of the chemical, have been posed concerning fenthion." - The negative aspects of the chemical are "We've run numerous tests ourselves andJ. birds within the 4,700 acre "Ding" Darling later frozen and shipped by air to Atlanta several tests to evaluate the techniques of • continued on nextpage said Hicks. He said that he couldn't predict exactly also cited in the EPA label for the chemical. commissioned outside studies," Miller not- Refuge. The refuge remained closed while for analysis, with some specimens possibly Baytex application under the present EPA how long it would take to get the results of "This product is toxic to fish and wildlife," ed. "This is just part of a continuing study manager Glen Bond shot birds to be used as destined for the Fish and Wildlife Research "Basically, we don't know what's happen- ing to this material once it leaves the the studies but added that he believed it state the label directions. "Birds feeding on for us and we- welcome all the information a "control" group in examining the effect Center at Patuxent, Maryland, A "conclusion "essential" to come up with some conclu- treated areas may be killed ... Shrimp and on Baytex we can get." drifting insecticide may have on: verte- on the effects of Baytex on the birds is not airplanes," Hicks said Monday. "Baytex is affected by light, hydrology and tempera- sions as soon as possible. crab may be killed at application rates On Sanibel the Mosquito. Control Dis- brates. The brain is an indicator organ, said expected for several months. Asked whether he thought the Depart- recommended on this label. Do not apply trict's most ardent critic has been George Bond, where such chemical compounds Studies conducted by the Environmental ture; it changes wherever it is dropped. So far we have been unable to account for all of ment of Interior would have authority to where these are important resources ... Campbell. Often to the consternation of his the chemical once it leaves the planes." regulate the use of the pesticide on all of Keep out of lakes, streams or ponds." neighbors and other islanders, Campbell Sanibel, as well as the "Ding" Darling has decried the use of Baytex and "Abate," Jones presents Center plans Hicks said studies last week at Lee Wildlife Refuge, Reed said "probably so," Baytex, a liquid concentrate usually used a chemical larvicide the District uses in County Airport established that the Mos- but added that he did not believe this would in ground spraying, has been employed for cohjuction with Baytex. • from 1-A color slides that he had taken on the site of quito Control District's measurements of be necessary.. . some 20 years by the Lee County Mosquito Though the Mosquito Control District the planned Conservation Center and he Baytex discharge are practically flawless. He said that he was confident that Wayne Control District. The District began relying uses Baytex in approximately one third the Captiva Conservation Foundation at the stressed the importance of widespread "They are dispensing exactly what they say Miller of the Lee County Mosquito Control heavily on the chemical 11 years ago in a amount recommended by the EPA label, completion of a speech in which he heaped financial support for the new'facility. they are dispensing," he explained. District wanted to carry out his responsibil- program of thermal fogging, a process Campbell has pointed out that it is unlawful praise on the SCGF for its environmental The capacity crowd witnessed the pre- Toxicity studies conducted last June did ities as effectively and safely as possible, whereby the chemical is heated and to use any pesticide "... in any manner accomplishments and on the City of Sanibel sentation of the Foundation's first annual establish that even when applied by label taking into account the health and safety of released in fog. form over areas infested inconsistent with its labeling." for its land-use planning. awards for environmental and conservation restrictions, Baytex is falling on Sanibel in the people of the islands as well as any with adult mosquitos. Locally, Campbell first stated his case The SCCF 10th annual meeting was also service rendered in 1976. In addition, Jones quantities lethal to pink shrimp. "But we possible, environmental impact of fenthion. The advantages of the chemical are against Baytex and Abate in an article that highlighted by an illustrated presentation singled out several individuals who had had some concentrations that should have appeared two years ago in Island Reporter. on the.proposed Conservation Center. The use of Baytex has been questioned numerous: unlike'dibrom, a similar com- made what he termed -"significant contribu- been lethal but weren't," rioted Hicks, before by federal scientists. In a report on pound, Baytex is not corrosive to metal and "If Sanibel is to remain a sanctuary, if the In his statement on the SCCF project, tions" to environmental work on the islands. adding that some unknown agent may have Darling Refuge is to retain its populations, planned on a 207-acre tract on Sanibel-. -hew pesticides and pollutants published in «an be stored for relatively long periods of In his anriualreport; Foundation director deactivated the chemical's toxicity; "Or else 1974, William H; Stickel of the U.S. Bureau time. It is much less toxic to humans and if the wilderness beyond the dyke is to be Captiva Road (see Island Reporter, Dec. 3, Dick Workman referred to the organiza- pur sampling techniques were in error," he true wilderness as defined by the Wilder- 1976), Foundation chairman Dewitt Jones of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, said wildlife than dursban, another chemical. tion's role in facilitating state purchase of added., fenthion, or Baytex, "is peculiarly toxic to Compared to malathion, Baytex is 50 ness Act, then certain measures need to be said that it was an ambitious project --. "but lands! on CayoCosta and Upper Captiva; 1 : : The recent experiments could conceiv- birds . •••••• ;.;. • .. _ . . percent cheaper and does not result in the taken," said Campbell, "and one of them is no more so than the need to provide work on management of water quantity and ably lead, Hicks said, to tougher label to stop dumping lethal toxicants on our continuing environmental protection, inter- "It caused the death of thousands of problem of genetic resistance. quality on Sanibel; and numerous other restrictions on the use of Baytex'. "It could desirable birds when things went wrong environment." pretation, and appreciation for the islands." activities undertaken by the Foundation George Campbell and a team of federal scientists examine testing site Wayne Miller, Director of the Lee County • Jones projected a dazzling selection of during the past year. <\ after experimental fogging. iwi Agency, 9ne. 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Slick and mechan- in nonf-retirement is: "If you don't use A doctor working with a group of ical is "The Peking Dimension" by Ned it, you'll lose it." Real estate brokers from Sanibel and drug addicts is murdered in "Rouse the Calmer. Fort Myers were invited and in spite of the Demon" by Carolyn Weston. Death comes to one Miriam Bennett, inclement weather, some 60 put in an James Michener's view of today's - barmaid of The Little Rose. Her appearance. Donald Westlake's latest, "Dancing sports scene is prompted by his father-in-law, who certainly has a A highlight of the evening was entertain- Aztecs," involves a million-dollar pre- gratitude for a lifelong enjoyment from motive, is accused of the crime. An ment furnished by Chuck Jones and Gordy Columbian statue smuggled out of competitive games and the recognition atmospheric picture of pre-WW small Gordon, "the dueling banjos of Southwest South America in a shipment of fifteen that sports have changed for the town life in a rural Derbyshire Florida." plaster copies. During a mix-up at JKP worse. "Sports in America" is a book countryside. Taut, tidy and titilating "Judging by the noise and the gaiety airport it falls into the hands of an for those who remember the unsullied is "Rescue from the Rose" by John B. displayed, a good time was had by all activist group. An artist, a salesman, a. joys of sandlot baseball and dedicated Hilton. present," a guest observed. harpist and an unworldly museum coaches. guard all take part in a frantic attempt to hunt it down. When Harriet Shaw decides to go skinny dipping in the River Thames for Holiday library closings Les Daniels has edited twenty-five a lark, she becomes unsuspectingly "masterpieces of the macabre" in The Sanibel Public Library will be mas and New Year's Day the Captiva involved as a witness in a case of Memorial Library will be open on "Dying of Fright." Something for murder. Another Victorian crime novel closed for the Christmas holidays on everyone's taste and handsomely illus- Friday, December 24 and Saturday, Tuesdays only between the hours of by Peter Lovesy is "Swing, Swing 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The trated by Lee Brown Coye. Together." December 25. New Year's closing dates are Friday, December 31, and Satur- Saturday schedule will not be observed on Saturday, December 25, or Satur- The daughter of a U.S. Ambassador day, January 1. 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CALL COLLECT rahamanocise 4000 North Key Drive/Telephone: 997-4000/Newton And Associates, Inc., Exclusive Sales Agents FOR INFORMATION Elegant Tropical Furniture Showroom 472-1123 472-1441 472-3318 2976 Cleveland Ave. Corner of Hanson & Cleveland - 334-2992 Member BankAmericard & Master Charge Island Reporter December id; 1976 A25 A24 December10,1976 Island Reporter NAPLES DINNER THEATRE The lucky thirteenth season of the popular Pirate Playhouse on Sanibel opens appear ers December 22, at 8:15 p.m. The initial offering will be "Pagan in the Parlor," a The Fort Myers Exhibition Hall's Cele- Hall will be Gordon Munford, and his farce by Franklin Lacey. brity Series wiU offer its third stage show of twenty-two piece theatre orchestra, and Playhouse Other productions scheduled for this the season December 15 at 8:15 p.m. when Joyce Hall, soprano star of the New York season are "Goodnight Mrs. Puffin" and it presents\> "An Evening of. Rogers & City Opera. - . What has been termed by its promoters from the original Broadway version were "Laff That Off." Both are comedies, to be Hammerstein" with Gordon MacRae in ^the pennant winner of musicals," "Damn "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets," and presented in repertory style. Each play will person. , ' . . Yankee" wiU open at the Naples Dinner "You Gotta Have Heart." opening soon Theatre on December 14, and will play be repeated every three weeks. Gordon MacRae's major achievements, in In March, 1965, the Playhouse opened to through: January 9, 1977. ' : The Naples Theatre offers, dining and' motion pictures, television, night clubs, TKe musical is a song and dance story of a a "standing room only" audience. Co- radio, recordings and Broadway have professional theatre. Regular evening per- producers Ruth and Phillip Hunter have art & music baseball fan who's willing to trade his soul in formances are held Tuesday through earned him star status in the entertainment exchange for a mighty batting arm. His expressed thanks to the many local actors field. Sunday evenings, and matinee perform- who have appeared in their productions dream is to havehis team, the Washington ances are held on Thursday and Sunday DONAX VILLAGE MacRae madehis film debut with a; Senators* take the pennant away from the over the past thirteen years and "to those succession of films in which he an'd Doris afternoons. . ' wonderful people who make up our Tickets for the Celebrity Series are on Yanks. A featured character in the musical Tickets are available locally at Bank of 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condominium Home with Swimming : Day were teamed., He was signed for one is an assistant' fejnale devil whose urgent audiences for their enthusiastic and loyal of the most coveted screen roles of our sale at the box office in the Fort Myers the Islands on Sanibel Island, and Barnett support." Tourist Center at 334-4958, Monday mission is to keep the hard-hitting hero Bank and Gulf Federal Savings of Fort times - Curly, in the film versbn of Rodgers from dwelling too fondly on the wife he has Pool and Tennis Court An ideal place for island living. Tickets for the three productions are now & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma." through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Myers, and Beach First National on Estero p.m., and at Tickets Here Locations left behind as he goes off to dicker with the Island. •';'.; available on the island at the Playhouse box He also starred in their musical produc- ; : : $58,900 with assumable mortgage office, 1908 Periwinkle Way, or by mail. tion of "Carousel." This was followed by throughout Lee County. . devil:- •'. '• v .•••.•; • - ' ;" ; •• .•": .' For additional information call the Among the hit parade favorites to come The box office telephone number is . "The Best Things in Life' are Free" for All seats are reserved and tickets are theatre box officer 597-6031. Phone for details: 472-1545 472-2121; Twentieth Century Fox. $9.00, $8.00 and $7.00. A special discount is Appearing with MacRae at the Exhibition available to senior citizens. .••..'.'"' Our Christmas room Shannon's Real Estate will be is full of ideas reopened December 3rd after and handmade gifts Forthe Christmas Season vacation and renovation. We regret -tne departure of Dorothy arid Pete Pavel ifrdrn our office. They will no ldngef be with us. WILLIAM C. every!hing for the holidciys DESIGNED BY SHANNON Registered Real Estate Broker HANDCRAFTED GIFTS AND CRAFT SUPPLIES from Bailey's. IKKIMATSUMOTO HOURS: 1O TO 5 Monday-Saturday Palm Avenue, Captiva 2365 PERIWINKLE WAY SANIBEL Captiva Office Circa 1935 (8131472-1149 Tarpon Bay Rd., Open 10-5,Tues. thru Sat. 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Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yes, we also offer many appealing designs This contemporary adapta- Reproductions of Pre-Columbian Jewelry :<;.i. • •: and prices, provide accommodating service tion of an antique Korean and warrant our homes. But, we still care Iaoai chest, a highly decor- Fashion imports from Canada • Mexico {<••• : SINCE about Quality, our buy-word. ative, addition/ greeting alt Greece • Turkey • India comers when used in the GROCERIES - MEAT MARKET - PRODUCE hall or foyer of its owner's r Would you really mind paying less for a better home? gracious and hospitable re- FASHIONS BY & r- ^~^ HARDWARE - FISHING TACKLE by ©CENTURY* sidence, is available in export DRYGOODS- SPORTSWEAR red finish as well as the Chin Hua and Cordovan finishes. LOCATEDINTHE ..... in ExportRed, beautiful Bouluvard Plaza. McGregor Boulovarcl ISLAND SHOPPING CENTER Vow O7H inspect Michigan Homes models furnished by-Robb &Stucky Furniture in Fort Myers (Tanglewood), on Sanibel Island, in and, two.acfditfonal finisfies. ayarlabfe. Fur, Mv,rN. Flor.da 334 2750 / : . : . _ NaplesParkShoreandLelyCoif Estates,andmMarcoIslandV : .•-.:--• •- . \ •> ••' December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Keporier December 10,1976 A27 Oil Verot hoop squad •,...•[ • • -_ • . -• . ,• • •• •• • ••"•• ••:• ••.j -••••••-.- - - '{ . •'• Editor's note: Each week an island school Jon Harisbn, a Sanibel resident, is the :ot the FortMyers Green Waye, has correspondent is filling Island Reporter's _sole islanderon'ttietearnV A member of the '"" volunteered-to co'ach.'-the.-team. The team is I readers~~in on school happenings. This freshman squadla^t.year, he turned" in a practicing at.ithe Wesnott Ptiolon U.S. ;41. week's school reporter is Kathy Rizzo, a On December 4', Bishop Verot held its student at Bishop Verot High School. The Silver Bell Ball. It was sponsored by the High School is operated under the auspices sophomore class, Two girls were selected of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and has a bit of eliss from each class as representatives on the several students from the islands enrolled... court. The Queen was selected from the two asomc! senior representatives. She is Barb Brown- 7 Hfll . By Kathy Rizzo - good record. This year he will play with the ing of Fort Myers. The Bishop Verot football season has junior varsity and is looking hopefully to come to an end and now the basketball playing some varsity ball. : season is rolling along full speed ahead. ; In the eyes of many Jon is a fine athlete" The players have been practicing for and will be a great asset to the Verot team. about a month now. Head "coach, Fred . Something new his been added at Verot; Bishop Verot correspondent SOLID STATE! Theirer is very optimistic over the abilities -'- a swim team. 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Ph. 463-5208 .••> A28 December 10f 1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December10,1976 A29 PBS slates tribute to Strauss, Chinatown s Orchestra; dedicated their 1975 New Year's appearance on the West Coast will be seen Last year, 20,000 Chinese immigrants Circus debut World famous orchestra dedica- ', Eve concert to Johann Strauss; Once again on "The Boston Pops in Hollywood,". arrived in New York from Taiwan and Hong Dolly Jacobs; 20, a resident of Sarasota, ted 1975 New Year's Eve their breathtaking performance can be seen Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. on Kong. Few spoke any English, but all knew Sam's in "A Tribute to Johann Strauss," Monday, Channel 3. -. „ one word: "Chinatown." The most crowded Florida, makes her debut as a solo artist on the Roman rings in the dazzling hew Ifli7th concert to Johann Strauss. December 13 at 9:15 p.m. on Channel 3. Appearing as guest stars in the bicenten- . neighborhood in New York City, it has ; They Vienna Philharmic Orchestra, one nial television, special are Edgar Bergen, doubled in size in just a few years; it is a Edition of Ringling.Bros. and Barnum & Meats of the most renowned orchestras in the Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, arid. community with' its own standards, customs Bailey Circus opening Thursday, December world, has been giving elaborate New Charlton Heston who serves as host. The and politics. ' 30, for eight performances through Sunday, Year's Eve concerts for over two decades.. concert was taped last year before a live Tourism is the major industry, but January 2, at the Circus Arena in Venice. Vienna's version of America's Time Square audience at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los beneath the veneer of paper dragons and , She was a competitive swimmer in the festivities, has been broadcast live from Angeles. . firework-filled celebrations are a people., Sarasota area where she attended school Provisions televiewing Austria to as many as 27 nations and to over struggling to make a living against the through the seventh grade. Then the lure of language and cultural barriers of the city the Circus proved too much for her, and 100 million viewers. . . "Praised by thou 0 Lord, our God, ruler with the help of a correspondence course The encore concert with Maestro Willi of the world, who has sanctified us by thy around them. Poverty is everywhere. The Open 10-6 6 Days Closed Sun. 1473 Periwinkle dilapidated housing is the oldest in the city. and a tutor, she began to travel year 'round Boskovsky conducting, features dance commandments and bidden us to kindle the with her father, 53-year veteran clown, Lou Phone orders welcome - 472-1054 Under the title "Scenes From the Middle performances by the Vienna State Opera Hanukah lights." The tuberculosis and diabetes rate is three times the national average. Jacobs, and her mother, Jean Rockwell Class," "Visions" presents two one-hour Ballet Corps and the Vienna Volksopera These words will be recited by the Jewish Jacobs, a former Circus performer. . plays -- one about a black family that has Ballet. Both are costumed to elicit the people all over the world as the eight day "Chinatown," Wednesday, December 15 reached some social position, the other charms and flavor of the old Vienna. ancient festival of Hanukkah begins at at 9:30 p.iii. on Channel 3, is a revealing, Dolly quickly graduated to the rank of ORDER YOUR FRESH TURKEY about a white family on the way down the sundown, December 16. PBS presents a often startling, documentary look at the showgirl, and became a member of the bevy economic ladder — on Thursday, December In a cablevision week made for music special program, "Hanukah," Wednesday, Chinese community in New York, produced of beauties who appear in production FOR CHRISTMAS 12 at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 3 over PBS. lovers, an encore performance of' the December 15 at 8:00 p.m. on Channel 3, by the Downtown Community Television numbers. Recently, however, she took time historic concert that marked Arthur Fiedler which examines the traditional service and' Center (D.CTV), a group of young, video out from the Circus to develop her own FROM SAM-NOW! The world famous Vienna Philharmonic and the. Boston Pops Orchestra's first celebration of this centuries-old holiday. documentariaris living in Chinatown. • continued on next page - DEADLINE DECEMBER 17- Seafood Dinners To Take Out Smoked Mullet SANTIYA AS A NEW SERVICE FOR YOU AND YOUR FREEZER, THE Breakfast Place ASK US ABOUT OUR LOW PRICES ON MINI MART BEST QUALITY CHOICE BEEF, Breakfast 7amto2pipnL CUT AND FREEZER WRAPPED FOR CONVENIENT SHOPPING SIDES - HIND QUARTERS AND FRONT QUARTERS Variety of Egg Dishes, Waffles, FISH MARKET Open 7 Days A Week 7AM to 9PM Pancakes, French Toast ALL MEAT GUARANTEED U.S.D.A. Groceries - Meats - Cold Beer & Wine INSPECTED GRAIN AND CORN FED Lunch 11 am to 2 pm Magazines - Post Cards - Hats Chowder* Sandwiches, Soups Health & Beauty Aids Fishing Tackle AT SAM'S - WE HAVE SPECIAL CUTS and Salads Open AAonday - Saturday 10-9 Sunday 12 - 9 FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE Closed All Day Monday FRESH SEAFOOD DAILY NORTH END OF SANIBEL ON PERIWINKLE WAY NEXT TO ISLAND BAKE SHOP FREE DELIVERY WITH $50 PURCHASE 362 Periwinkle Way Sanibel Island, Florida 472-9976 MARK & PEG BRUNO, OWNERS 472-2860 AT THE BLIND PASS BRIDGE ASK SAM ABOUT OUR SALES SLIP DISCOUNTS I •: THISIS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO WILL EVER No one will ever build on this wonderful 2>Vi miles LET US SEND nmanShpes) of Gulf-frpnt beach. Only a fobtbrtdge away from nowcbmes fp Blind Pass condominiums, the beach is only one YOUR SEASON'S GREETING of the good things we'd like to show you. You'll THIS YEAR Fort Myers Boulevard Plaza find spacious condominiums in a Polynesian SEND A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SANEBEL-CAPTTVA 2158 McGregor Blvd. style, natural landscaping, luxurious amenities CONSERVATION FOUNDATION and we will extend your season's greetings to friends and family in the holiday issue of (next to the 4 theatres) and much more. Look for Blind Pass condomin- ISLAND REPORTER. Your name and that of other contributors will be listed in a full iums and you won't need to look any further. page display. specializing in fine quality men's and ladies Be a good conservationist -- give your holiday greeting by footwear such as supporting the effort to protect the island environment. And -- for the person on your gift list who has everything, ask us about gift memberships. . Amalfi Florsheim Johnston Jack Rogers Penal jo & Murphy Instead of greeting cards we enclose a special holiday contribution Sanibel to the SCCF with the joy of giving. California Bernardo Sebago Cobblers Bally of Switzerland Island amount $ . . Docksides TO You'll find us on Scabell Road which is just name [as you want it to appear in the newspaper holiday greeting] off the Sanibel-Captiva Road opposite the Ding Darling Bird Sanctuary exit. Look for address : '. _, Blind Blind Pass Condominiums — and you won't I I please send me information about holiday gift memberships. need to look any further. 2158 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers Bass Sea Bell Road Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 (813)472-1585 Please mafl to: SCCF, P.O. Box 25, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. island Reporter December 10,1976 A31 A30 DeceniberI0,i976 Island Reporter" 'West of East^L want to share our enthusiasm with experience. You will cheer her Edison Playhouse on Main Street Editor's note: Theatre buffs Helen and our Sanibel friends/ ISLAND DINING Bill Webb nave seen practically every new acting and bob her strategy to in Fort Myers has less than 100 production at the Edison Playhouse in Fort ;West of East Lynne is a light marry off her daughter to the seats you should reserve your AT IT'S BEST Myers and the Naples Dinner Theatre since and lively farce, played well by nearest man with MONEY. seats by calling 332-1300. The moving to the islands a year ago Their talented ypurig people of Lee Other members of the cast are current run is scheduled for only tastes run the gamut from "Hair"'.'-. ["a V. Gpuirty; We recommend^ that you not as polished performers; but Friday and Saturday, December Breakfast: 7-10 tremendous production"] to "Jesus Christ give- it.; a :tryI Since :tt: is ra> gay they obviously enjoy romping 10 and 11. So hurry. Light u ; : Superstar" ["the equivalent of a scientific nifieties tear jerker, be certain to Lunch: 11:30-2:00 • from 29--A .:' • - ; '••; ••;f :V: :>v^; breakthrough in theatre"] to Shakespeare through the intricacies of a simple- entertainment is.not all that easy aerial ring display. She auditioned for ["if it's done well"]. This review was ;your catcalls> and boos for minded plot. Costumes are excel- to find these days. Dinner: 5:30-9:00 producers Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld, and prompted by a thumbs-down verdict given both the heroes and villains:. They lent, and way above the average Captiva Island gained her place as a solo artist in the the same production in the Fort Myers will be appreciated/ for an amateur theatre group. The heights.-of the arena. . . •;.•' ; .:.v;;. ;/ News-Press. The Webbs have told us they stage set is.a convincing replica of Phono (813) 472-1737 will write again when the spirit -- or the The star of the show is Gale Performing 32 feet above the arena floor, Eager who plays Mrs. Vander- a Victorian drawing room. Even she shqns the us& of a safety net for her play--moves them. the Intra-Act singing and dancing gymnastic: ballet. •;,;•: horse— who loves money* Gale is Kiwanians named FEATURING — the new personality on the news adds to the fun and frolic of the "The Greatest Show on Earth has surely evening. . The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club has Friday: 5:30 - 9:00 Seafood Buffet discovered a bright new star to,shine in its By Helen and Bill Webb team on'Channel 20. Her polished announced the acceptance of four new constellation of heavenly attractions in the theatrics in this play indicate that If you are looking for a fun members. The service club, which meets Sunday: 11:30-2:00 Brunch exciting 107th Edition of the Circus," the We have just returned from her TV appearances don't begin to evening, give it a try. It is not every Wednesday for breakfast at Scotty's show's sponsors state.. , "participating" in the Edison Play- test her talent. Obviously she has Broadway, but it is not dull. Pub, recently added John Choate, Jack Tickets are now on sale at the Circus ers production of "West of East both a natural stage presence and What have you got to lose? The Duncan, Abe Miller, and Jerry Wierner to Specialty dishes prepared by our new Arena box office, and at the Sears store in cost is $3.50 per seat. Since the their membership roll. ^ Fort Myers. ' . Lynne." Before we get to bed we substantial dramatic training and Austrian Chef Anthony Pielechaty. Reservations Accepted by Char-Broiled Steaks-Seafood Harbor House lh Restaurant Chicken-BarbecueRibs calling 472-1737 Closed Tuesday Sanibels First & Finest Seafood 2163 Periwinkle Way SUPERB SANDWICHES BREAKFAST SERVED ANYTIME RE S'TA U R A N T ICE COLD DRAUGHT BEER & WINE - Fine Florida Seafood- FRESH SEAFOOD Florida Lobster - Crab Claws Fresh Lobster Stone Crab Claws Also: Chicken & Steak ° Salad Bar Closed Sunday 1244 Periwinkle Way Steaks & Chicken Imported & Domestic Wines PORT" CALL 472-1242 Children's Menu Friday Night Special -- All You Can Eat RESTAURANT Meritorious Food Dinner:. 5:00 - 9:00 WINE AND BEER Service Award Winner Reservations Not Required Open Daily Open 5-9 p.m. * Closed Tuesdays • 472-2113 11a.m.'till tomorrow I VISIT OUR Game Room Upstairs / •:-. FRESH ORANGE JUICE FORGHRISTMAS By the qt., V* gal, gal. or glass A Gift of Distinction j LOCAL CITRUS TOMATOES/ 3 lbs. $1.00 island birds by an island artist THREE STAR Tahitian Garden Monday-Saturday 9-5 Every Day 7am to 11 pm Since 1957 GROCERIES - WINES - BEER FRESH BREADS & PASTRIES This beaut tastes a whole lot ". :l ' •• *»*>'( PEPPERIDGE FARM better than it looks here. i I..:' I. ••«K' I ' •••:. . '• The second best reason for being on Sanibel Dinner Hours: Just for the Halibut- Tuesday-Saturday: 5:45 to 9:00 p.m. try our new STATION OPEN 7 AM TO 7 PM Sunday: 12:30-2:30 and15:45-9:00 p.m. fish sandwich, soon. Master Charge BankAmericard CLOSED ON MONDAYS And Many Others <. \ We HaveDiesel j- -r, I Reservations now being "PileatedsatNest" accepted for (thristmas RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM PARLOR by George Lewis Weymquth 9 to 5 2075 Periwinkle Way Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Collectors Limited Edition of 3,000 (20" x 30"). : 472-1141 Signed and numbered lithograph prints will be off the'presses by mid-December. Open at 11:00 a.m. for Lunch 47 2-4 04 0 AVIS Proofs of the painting may. be seen in the Chamber of Commerce, Bank of the Islands, Serving Dinner (or a Snack) 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. and. Bailey's General Store. • • . • . : . 2761 West Gulf Drive 472-2525 Closed Sunday Intersection of Palm Ridge&Tarpon Bay Roads T -.•;»'. Place order by sending $35.00, plus $2.00 postage (Florida residents add $1.48 for sales (West of Tarpon Bay Road) in Nutmeg Village tax; to: George L. Weymouth, 1160 Buttonwood Lane, Sanibel Island, Fla. 33957,; or call -.•• 7 472-9919 472-4695 for further information. • .. ! Island Reporter December 10,1976 A33 !•: .<•-•• December 10,1976 Island Reporter Eight foot subs Skehans sliced four pounds of tomatoes and shredded two heads of lettuce to • from 32-A create the sandwiches. [Left to right] Mary Anne By Anne Marsh luncheon treat for the cast of the wooden board for the trip to Fort Myers. : •'" '••.-"•';• Skehan, Stephanie Mack, recent Edison Community College and Pete and Jack £kehan Two eight-foot-long submarines drama, "Lady in the Dark." A station wagon had been display their eight foot first sighted at the Huxter's With specially ordered, eight- borrowed to accommodate the long sandwich. Market on Periwinkle Way, left foot long loaves of bread totally lengthy subs and Pete's brother, Sanibel Island on Monday morning covering the counter at Huxter's, Jack, made the run to Fort Myers. via the, Causeway for a destination Pete and Mary Anne deftly J. Dean McMahon, the director in Fort Myers. arranged one and, a half pounds and producer of the play, and Although a submarine had not each of provolone and mortadella other members of the company been sighted in Sanibel waters or cheese, spiced ham, and onions, pronounced the subs "incompar- environs since World War II, the three pounds of Genoa salami, four LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LI able." ; submarines at Huxter's were not pounds of sliced tomatoes and two Pete reported that each eight NOTICE OF INTENTION residence are as follows: sions of Section 865.09, Flor- foot sub had been calculated to reported to governmental authori- head of shredded lettuce, laced • ..". TO REGISTER ida Statutes, 1963. Connie C. Rogers, 1246 Fulger Witness our hands this 22hd serve 25 people and they vanished ties and aroused little reaction. with a quart pi Italian seasonings FICTITIOUS NAME St., Sanibel, Fl. Patricia AA. St. day of October 1976. Connie The Undersigned hereby certi- in a matter of minutes. The two eight-foot submarines containing oil, vinegar and spices. Cyr, 10811 Farmington Rd., C. Rogers and Patricia M. St. fy that they are conducting a were creative concoctions of Mary , After stepping back to view Livonia, Ml. The sub luncheon was the idea retail toy and game business Cyr. \ \. ,.•..'..' ' . Ownership of Toys Ahoy! is as..,'. of Mary Anne, who had played Anne and Pete Skehan, proprie- their gustatory masterpiece they at Sanibel, Florida, under the Sworn to and subscribed to. by .'follows;, Connie CRogers, 50 tors of Huxter'sV who provided lashed each filled giant loaf to a fictitious name of Toys Ahoy! Connie C. Rogers and Patricia "Maggie Grant" in the play. percent; Patricia M. St. Cyr, 50 giant submarines, or "subs," (also arid that said firm is composed AA. St. Cyr, before me this 22nd • continued on next page of the following ^persons percent. :- day of October, A.D. 1976. known as Hoagies or Heroes) as a whose names and places of It is our intention to apply to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Elliot Gelberg in and for Lee County, Florida . Notary Public to register the said name of-' Toys Ahoy! under the provi- 12-3,12-10.12-17,12-24 restaurants HOT PIZZA cocktail lounge 472-4003 CIAO Continental ^Cuisine featuring fresh seafood ITALIAN DELICATESSEN Specializing In 472-4003 TAHITIAN GARDENS Neapolitan Gourmet Dishes steaks ® salad bar'® chops Overlooking the Gulf r On Beautiful Sanibel Island children's menu available daily dinner specials 1 AUTHENTIC VEAL SCALOPPINE 1 BED SNAPPER EN PAPILLOTE Join us in our newly remodeled lounge for our \ Veal Cutlet alia Milanese • \ Shrimp Scampi alia Neapolitan afternoon gel together 4 io 6 \ Veal Cutlet alia Parmigiana 1 Baked Red Snapper alia Neapolitan 1 Braciuolini (Stuffed Top Round Steak) 1 Manicotti - a delicate cheese Souffle SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ^ Stuffed Cannelloni . Spaghettini served 'with a variety of sauces Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 1 Baked Lasagna alia Neapolitan iBaked Breast of Chicken (Sauteed in White Island Shopping Center .Wine & Mushrooms) 472-1 366 ALL DINNEESINi JUDE OUR SPECIAL ANTIPASTW) Our menus have been carefully planned to please the most Fine Food, Drink and Conversation fastidious guest. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in the main dining room. Or dine on the veranda, designed to bring the Your Hosts: Margie Ann and Louis Letizia tropical atmosphere of Sanibel Island under glass for your comfort. Breakfast is served from 8 AM Until 11:3Q AM/ lunch .; - '3313 WestGulf Drive, Sanibel, Florida served from 11:30 AMointil 2:30 PM, and dinner is served from 5 Reservations Not Required : ^472-2177 Open 5-9:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. PM until 10 PM. Dinner hours are extended on Friday Saturday until 11 PM. ; V : "Home of the Hot Pop-Over" From December 15, Faishion Shows will be featured each Wednesday ^luring luncheon. A delightful interlude caiculated to Serving Breakfast, take the monotony out of shopping. Lunch & Dinner Daily .our ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment NIGHTLY Randy Carmichael sets the mood for a relaxing evening as he sings amidst the Star-studded atmosphere of the "Upside-Down" Lounge. Order your favorite cocktail and enjoy the great sounds A rather important meeting house. of the standards as only the son of Hoagy Carmichael can coax from his Baby Grand. Randy entertains Tuesday through Saturday from 9-1. I .• featuring the fabulous AL TECZA (§lbt Malms atthe organ. ECDancing Superior33 CONEY ISLAND NIGHT Every Sunday Hot Dogs .4*5 1523 Periwinkle Way Beer [Draught] .65 v • r BROWN'S All Drinks $1.35 Sanibellsland a restaurant. 472-3275 i 1231 TulipaWayatthe $225 ESTERO BLVd./FT. MYERS BEACH 2500 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach I Ramada Inn, Sanibel (813) 463-9191 * •'-%';': • A34 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December'10,1976 A35 AtKin's ByTwinkUnderiiill 1 cup melted shortening or oil ; Those who attended the; Sanibel 1 quart buttermilk Community Church Christmas Mix cereal with sugar,, flour, Fruit Basket bazaar might have been lucky 1473 PERIWINKLE WAY soda and salt in a very large bowl things to do enough" to get a taste of' Phe (and I mean really large; I used a Marshall's famous bran muffins. largepreserving kettlefor the WHAT COOKS 3 LBS. TOMATOES SI.00 She was generous enough., to. share mixing part arid then transferred her recipe with us. Our. family the batter to $i large bowl for Because of the number of holiday activities being scheduled, Blrdlng Tours by George Weymouth, Morning and afternoon. Sons of the American Revolution Caloosa Chapter meets 10EARSOFCORN $1.00 loved them and know you will too. [ island Reporter would appreciate notice of events as early as Reservations made through Bailey's General Store, 472-15T6. second Wednesday of each month, Surfside • Restaurant, Cape storing in the re^igerator); &aj, Edison Community : ; : : College/Saturday, December 11, 7:00 p.. Sanibel Beach Club, The public is invited. •:' -'•'<..•{••:'. :'-V---" : .", ,' '..'••. ".'•'. •. .• . ••. .' \;.* Nerita Street. Admission free, refreshments. Sanibel Volunteer Fire Department meetings second and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Fire House, Palm Ridge Road. floating activities: Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Community House, 8:00 p.m. PAINTINGS Pine Island Sound "pirate cruises," Charter with Capt. Bud Dawson, Bokeelia. 283-0775. Sanibel Community Association Board of Directors meetings In All Media every third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Community House.. Nature Adventure Charters - Capt. Dick Frieman. Split charter day trips on Wednesdays and Fridays. For reservation call 472-131 5 Sanibel City Planning Commission meets alternate Mondays at after 4 p.m. 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Special meetings will be announced. Sailing - Individual or group charter; lessons by appointment. Sanibel-Captiva Motel Association meeting, third Tuesday of LIMITED EDITION Protected waters. Call Fred Comlossy, Southwind, Inc., 472-2531. each month, 8:00 p^m. Chamber of Commerce building. Back Bay exploring -- aboard the "Chiclet," available for charter PRINTS at Sanibel Marina, Chic Kennedy, 472-4087. Affordable Fine Art Nature adventure afloat, "Wet Pants," Captain Dick Friemann, 472-1315. Charter. South Seas Sailing Club open to all sailboat owners. For Outstanding AmericanArtists Now Showing At The Gallery membership and-meeting information contact Brian Webb at 472-1551. . . .,-•... Bruce Zicari and Gus Natural History Field Trip by water with Richard Beebe and Brown, both, of Penfield, Marc Aune Ruth Ensign Carol Lummus Randolfo Rocha George Campbell. Breakfast at Cabbage Key, visit to unspoiled New York, scored heavily Norio Azuma Susie Garlinton . Cayo Costa, shelling at an embryonic barrier island, flora, birds, Helen Barnes : Richard Lundgren Ruth Rodman mammals, marine environments. December. 31, January 21, on recent outing with Capt. William Garnisls^ '~ John Thurston Marshall Alicia Schmidt February 11 and 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 and April 1, 8, and 15. Doug Fischer of South Seas Brenda Bates Gerald Hardy Ikki Matsumoto Allan Servoss Call 472-2180 for information. Batuz Terry Harris Polly Matsumoto Judith Shahn Plantation Marina. The two Arthur Bauman Dick Hartiriann Elizabeth May Richard Sparre anglers landed 12 snook Beatrice Berlin Philip Hicken and 40 trout, but released Harry Borchers Sandy Melcher Mac Squires" regular activities: Jacques Hnizdbysky Nancy Miller Sue Stephens half their haul. All fish were Molly Eckler Brown Marcia Holm Robert Eric Moore, A.W.S Bea Thomas Evelyn Carlson Macrame lessons starting December 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 landed with fluorescent Frank Jennings Carl Nelson Nancy Uhderhill noon, 5 weeks, $15 plus materials. Private lessons 2-3 hours, $15.. Alice Skidmore Culbreth . Blanche Jpsephson Nancy Nemec Charles Wadsworth Call 472-28.93 or stop by Arly Buntrbck's Three Crafty Ladies Shop, pink Mr. Twister Bait Marilyn Davis ': ToshiKatayama Maggy Preston Claudia Wakefield 1446 Periwinkle. ' Tails. ;:';.;-/r'vv •• •;..•:" • 1 < . •:>••;! OlgaDeSalvo JiriKayser Margaret Philbrick Wellington Ward, Jr. Donn DeVita . Larry; Kirkwood Michael Phillips Fleur Weymouth Shellcraft and fabric painting each morning at 9:00 a.m. One J. Everett Draper, A.W.S, session classes, $3 to $5. Pre^registration required. Stop by MSkis Regi Klein : Helen Quat Mary Wherrette House on Sanibel in Tahitian Garden, or call 472-180a. Jim Egleson ^Frances Lewis • John Quinn David Omar White Sandy Ehlers Calvin Libby ^ ; Carl Rantz - Margaret Wilson: Richard Ellis JohnLorence^ . Sylvia Rantz Nora Unwin Noah's Ark Thrift Shop open 10:00 am. to 1:00 p.m.^ Mondays Anne Youkeles through Fridays. Articles for consignment accepted Mondays at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Periwinkle Way. Proceeds to charity projects of the Episcopal Church Women. ; : y / !• '•••- . ••: •'•'; • ;•'.•••• : v;V'-' :.;v .'••'••":.." '• ;'•'• •,•' •/. '•:.'/'•••, ':••[••' la rpoti Bqyr Road •Tuesday th ro u g h Sa t u rday 10 to 5 Da j ly Captiva Public Library, Gore Road, open Tuesday and Saturday, 9:30 am. to 12:00 noon. •'.. - ' ;:''/: -.-; I December 10r 1976 Island Repdrter Section B December 10, 1976 Make you'll remember every day for years to come. A new 1977 ^ uriderth^treeph Christmas m delight the whole hours pf great ehtertainment. Isn't it time you rhoyed up to and qua!ity? "The qy tility goes in before the BY PETER LARSON William A. Conklin Let the owners of peerless pear 7 whelks and matchless murex nqmegpespn ' beware: WDliam A. Conklin is out to establish a new'shell esthetic on the islands. Unchecked, it could There's or great lead to the junking of junonias and the beatification of the banded tulip. selection of Conklin, a frequent Sanibel visitor, entered the Island Report- er office last week shouldering a new large portfolio of photographs, "mostly depicting1. X-rays of island shells. No^sobrfex h'ad'he opened the portfolio than Conklin began espousing heresy: ^ -...•'- "Everybody thinks junonias are terrific," he announced, "but structurally speaking, ' they're 77 TV's nothing. If you want to see a really beautiful shell, take a look at this tulip. Now that's structure. available for We were still reeling from the blow when Conklin fired a second salvo. "A lot of specimen shells are mas like pretty girls you pass on the street," he observed: "beautiful on the outside but worthless on the inside: See this cone? The owner may think it's a perfect shell, but • continued on 26-B LEASING ' REPAID ^i \ 8' •"• : Sea Urchin « SCOTTY'SVILtAGE King's Crown B2 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 B3 A Public Service from ORIOFF TRWEL Coastal Fishing Mopeds 'popularity generates controversy tidechart ByMarkTwombly Forty years ago Gertrude Stein felt sure Capt. Duke Sells have some of the best deep water and flats that"... a rose is a rose is a rose." But were december Charter Skiff "Whee Three" fishing around that's close to the U.S. she alive today she probably would be less 'Tween Waters Marina, Captiva mainland; plus, the second largest barrier reef straightforward in analyzing the newest sports & outdoors Day Date in the world runs along its shores. method of getting from here to there on the Fri. 10 12:57 AM H 9:17 AM L 3:53 PM H 8:23 PM L On a recent trip to Belize, Central America, In the meantime, us poor folks will have to islands: the moped. Sat. 11 4:27 PM H A moped is a bicycle is a motorcycle. 1:43 AM H 10:00 AM L 9:36 PM I Sanibelite Carter Leslie had some good flats make do with what we have, which as of late is Neither fish nor fowl, the moped (Madison 12 mirror, and some identification naming the Sun. 2:38 AM H 10:39 AM L 5:07 PM H 11:03 PML action on bonefish and river fishing for snook not all that bad. Avenue for motor pedal) looks like a heavy rental agency. Mon. 13 3:47 AM H Tl:21 AML 5:45 PM H and tarpon. Doug Fischer of South Seas and Jack Kootz bicycle, or a lightweight motorcycle. It has If adopted by the council the amendment Tues. 14 12:35 AM L 5:14 AM H 12:04PML 6:24 PM H Operating from a lodge near the mouth of the of Twin Palms Marina were out doing the usual lights and a horn and a throttle grip the would also require rental agencies to Wed. 15 2:02 AM L 7:03 AM H 12:46 PM I 7:04 PMH Belize River, he found a "weatherproof set-up: busman's thing and winched in, then released, same as a motorcycle, but it also sports instruct riders on the proper operation of a bicycle style pedals. You can power it Thors. 16 3:13AML 8:58 AM H 1:31 PML 7t45 PM H when weather was unfavorable for outside flats 24 smallish snook using rubber tail jigs around -moped, and provide liability insurance for fishing, it was good in the rivers for snook and the woods in Pine Island Sound. Yes, I did say yourself, or crank up the tiny motor and let their customers. tarpon. 24; plus Bob Sabatino of 'Tween Waters landed it take you. It's the best of both worlds. Goss stopped short of calling for a partial Bold Face denotes strong tides The half breed status of the moped found or even total ban of the machines from city Anina and Fred Glaize of Sanibel were there 16 redfish. its way into Florida lawbooks this summer streets, a move that has been advocated by too, and scored well plug casting for snook and I can't ever remember seeing that many in a when the state legislature exempted the some islanders. tarpon. day, except for the day I drank a whole bottle mutant machines from laws, that govern A few residents have paid about $450 to The above story was unfurled to me by of Scotch. motor vehicles. buy their own machines, but most are Carter who seems captivated with this country Commercial men tell of many big Spanish Mopeds are- now legally classified as rented from one of five shops on Sanibel and and its fishing. mackerel working the Captiva beach about a motorized bicycles. No driver's license, Captiva. Currently there -are about 50 As you recall, my wife was there last mile off between 'Tween Waters and Blind registration, helmet, insurance or inspec- machines available for rent. January and is going again January 19. I Pass. Haven't heard of any mackerel catches tion is required. But there are some Barbara and Tom Mackinson run the restrictions on their use that do not apply to Pedaling Pelican, located behind the Island Barbara -Mtackinson briefs Mayor expect to get some big fish tales on her return this week so maybe we are missing out on some bicycles. Bake Shop on Periwinkle Way. "We started and be,able to tell about 10 percent of it as action. The law defines a moped as a bicycle with this as a lark," reports Mrs. Mackinson. Goss on proper operation of gospel truth. Most of the trollers I have seen were fishing a "pedal activated helper motor" 'which "Then all of a sudden mopeds got popular." Motobecane moped. It does seem ,that Central America is finally about 10 feet off Bowman's beach! produces namore than 1.5 horsepower. The The Mackinsons stock rental bicycles as coming into its own in the fishing world as they Good Fishing, /s/ Capt. Sells. wheels of a moped must be at least 20 inches well as 10 Motobecane mopeds, but after in diameter, and the operator must be at two months of being in business, they have least 15 years old. yet to rent a bike. State law says they can not be operated The Mackinsons' interest in mopeds on bike paths - eyen if pedaled -- and must began with a trip to Bermuda, where the Fishing Out-Island Trips not exceed a speed of 25 miles per hour. machines are used for everyday transporta- FISH FINDER BIRD TOURS Sightseeing Skiing ISLAND CRUISES Retrace pirqte Jose Gaspars' "hullprints" through Pine Beyond those restrictions, mopeds are tion. Before opening their Sanibel shop they S-S RADIO SHELLING Shelling Trips to Cabbage Key Island Sound. Free book, "Pirates and Buried Treasure" by legally no different than a bicycle. Bicyclists purchased two machines and thoroughly V4 ENGINE SIGHTSEEING famous outhor Jack Beater with each charter $50.00 for 2. and moped riders have to observe traffic explored the islands. DIVE TRIPS Each additional, $10.00. Maximum 6. Includes signs, move with the flow of traffic, and Last Friday the Mackinsons played host OSPREY CHARTERS refreshments and snacks. Qaptain Dawson, 283-0775. , stay as close to the righthand edge of the to Mayor Porter Goss, who was on a / 22 foot fully equipped MAKO road as possible. fact-finding tour of local moped rental W&ee Sfixee On paper, mopeds seem to be the key to agencies. Mrs. Mackinson took Goss CAPT. DUKE SELLS with solving Sanibel's winter season traffic woes. through a step-by-step introduction to Captain Alex Payne CAPTIVE WIND For every bicycle-size moped that is put on riding the Motobecane, a process she says SNOOK TARPON REDFISH TROUT 800 E. Gulf Drive the road, a garage-size car is taken off. she repeats with each new customer. Sanibel Island, Floridp 33957 SAILING CHARTERS And environmentalists can hardly fault Goss, a former semi-pro hockey player CHARTER SKIFF Phone, 472-2913 the moped for its 150 miles per gallon and race car driver, had no trouble adapting 'Tween Waters Marina \ efficiency and hummingbird-quiet muffler. to the moped on a short check ride. Night Charters for Snook and Tarpon Despite their apparent unobtrusiveness, (Fly - Plug or Spin Casting) Pedaling Pelican customers are required Captiva. Fl. Martha's Vineyard, Mass. 472-1784 •Captiva, Fla. their introduction to the islands this fall to sign a rental ^agreement, Mackinson had Full & Half-day SAILING FROM Res. Rt. 5. Box 21G Charter Trips With ignited an immediate controversy. Motor- patterned after a rental car" -agency 'Tween Waters Marina Cruises. Basic ists found it difficult to pass the slow- contract. Parents have to sign for children ft. Myers, Fl. sailing lessons Captiva Island, Fl. moving machines. During the Thanksgiving 15 to 18, and the Mackinsons provide each Phone 481-4895 CAPT. DERBY in the Pirate Islands. 472-1784 weekend, when moped rentals peaked, JACK KOONTZ Capt. MikeFuery packs of automobiles were seen leapfrog- • continued on 4-B Fishing - Shelling - Sightseeing ging around the many machines that FISHING SIGHTSEEING SHELLING Rugged the shoulders to Periwinkle. 22' Aquasport - All Tackle Provided While some cursed the mopeds for tying Twin Palms Marina, Captiva up traffic, others questioned the wisdom of Res. 472-1461 Marina 472-1727 Trips to Cabbage Key allowing just about anyone to walk in off the •«—- You've seen the water from the islands street, plunk down a few dollars, and whir Now see the islands from the water. off on one. SAIL "Some guy can get drunk and have his 17' DAYSAILERS • CRUISERS • SUNFISH license revoked one day, then go out and GULF & BACK COUNTRY rent*a "moped the next day," observes Snook • Tarpon • Redfish Captain Baughn Holloway Sanibel Police Chief John Butler. SOUTHWIND Light Tackle Specialist With such a wide range of views on the • LEARN TO SAIL IN JUST SIX HOURS Shelling - Sight Seeing - Nature Tours South Seas Plantation desirability and safety of operating mopeds U.S.CG. Approved on Sanibel, it was only a matter of time • RENT V? DAY, DAY. WEEK, FOREVER Captiva Island Phone: 472-2802 • CAPTAIN AVAILABLE before the issue wound up on the Sanibel CAPT. DOUG FISCHER City Council table. CALL 472-2531 ANYTIME SPORTFISHING ON THE The council is scheduled to review what Vice Mayor Zee Butler calls the "Moped "Kingfisher" Hlhln Fred Comlossy U.S.CG. • Licensed S Shelling problem" on Monday, December 13, begin- Southwind Inc. Box 271, Sanibel, FJ. 33957 22 foot fully equipped Suncoast. All tackle provided. Luncheon Trips to Cabbage Key ning at 2:00 p.m. Goss has drafted a 'Oldest Sailing School on Sanibel" Sailing from South Seas Plantation in Captiva. proposed ordinance -- actually an amend- Early Reservations ment to the city's bicycle ordinance -- that Suggested BOB SABATINO reiterates state law, but calls for additional 'Motorized bicycles' offer best of NATURE ADVENTURES Capt. Doug Fischer restrictions as well. both worlds: the mobility of a South Seas Plantation day charters The proposal would ban mopeds from the Captiva, Florida 33924 • ' ph. 472-1451 motorcycle and the legal status of \v Bay 15 yrs. Guide Service beach, require that each machine be c Tel: 813/472-1551 equipped with a flag, horn, rear view a bicycle. or on Sanibel-Captiva Waters 813/472-2332 CHARTS WET PANTS SKIFF Angler's long search for snook ends at canal SHELL • BIRD • EXPLORE Super San bel Sailing Join Us for DREDGE FOR SEALIFE But as the yankee angler awaits snook with its lone black racing morning and said, "Let's go catch Sightseeing & Luncheon By Derby Jack us a snook." TO ENABLE islanders and the migrating schools and dreams stripe. Cruises on "SANI-BEUE" of the excitement of the encounter We left South Seas Plantation vacationing COUPLES to Coming to Captiva from Mar- I hadn't experienced the singu- with plenty of time to enjoy a cup tha's Vineyard this fall was a and the thrill of the fight, he also lar thrill of landing a snook since I knows it's the conclusion of the of coffee at Cabbage Key and still ECONOMICALLY savor Wet Pants Luxurious 45' Twin Screw Fully Equipped Houseboat matter of following the fish as left Captiva last spring, so oh my catch the change of tide in the bay. much as a desire to follow the sun. season. Before he sees another return I was hopeful of finding ADVENTURES, split charterdayffips striped bass the leaves will have Doug took me to a small Up north we look forward to fall some holdover fish back in the mangrove island {I can't say which are now offered on WEDNESDAYS Unique Littleshe sland fishing with enthusiasm as the reappeared on the now-bare trees mangroves. \ VISIT * " ' schools of striped bass and blue- and another frosty winter must be one — it would mean the end of a and FRIDAYS. $25 PER COUPLE. g '*• ' • Beautiful Cabbage Key -fish turn their noses south to endured. The chilly gray days of the past fine friendship) and we tied off the week made for favorable snook boat and went ashore. Refreshments • % day-all day • 4 to 8 Persons follow thejvarm water^J We made several fruitless casts For Reservations and Information As they move they prepare for I felt fortunate as I fished for hunting but not for charter those last striped bass. I could fishing. My trip on Thursday had along a deep canal that led inland. Gall 472-1315 after 4:00 P.M. Call: Capt. Chic Kennedy the long trek by feeding heavily i . WE RENT AQUACArS, HOBIES, SUNFISH dream of sunshine and of angling been canceled because of bad Although we found no fish there, Capt. Dick Frieman Seventh Year and the fishing is a promise Sanibel Marina 472-4087 i fulfilled in the chilly New England for another striped fish. One with weather so I was pleased when autumn. only a single line on its side: the Doug Fischer called early that \ 1 ,B4 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 B5 rtitecontroversy machines three weeks ago, Polhemus has TENNIS LADDER • from3-B had only one customer back out of a rental. * By Glessie Creagh 18. Ginny Bissell 472-2435 customer with a plastic hockey helmet and a "We don't push them on people,"'says 19. AngiLapi 472-1037 chain lock. - Polhemus: "This lady tried one out but just A total of nine challenge matches were played this week 20. Joann Gillingham Renters are covered by bodily injury and couldn't keep her balance. She finally said and there was one default. Of the three women's singles 21. Evelyn Chamberlin 472-4327 liability insurance, a policy Mackinson she didn't want to rent one!" games, June Muench won 10-7 over Ann Costanzo, Lou Ann 22. Donna Cook Tarpon Bay termed "difficult to get."V r • . Polhemus rents his bikes for $12 a: day, Cook defeated Gail Robinson 10-5, arid Ginny Bissell Men's Singles There are five Batavus mopeds, a Dutch $7.50 a half day, and $3 an hour. Like all . defeated Evelyn Chamberlin 10-6. . ^ 1. Brad Barry 472-2828 make, for rent at Doane's Twin Palms rental mopeds on the islands, his machines Terry Weinberg defaulted to Linda Taylor and Terry is 2. Len Clements •'••-.' 472-1551 JC' ON SANIBEL, TODAY! Cottages on Captiva. But that figure could are equipped with horns and lights. "I had a also dropping from the ladder. 3.Briari\Vebb 472-1551 double or even triple if the demand holds, flag on each one but after five rentals they Number one on the women's doubles is the team of June 4.BudBrilhart •——• 472-4195 were destroyed." says Irene Doane.. . ; : Muench and Pam Thompson, who downed Linda Horak arid 5. Tom Kendrick: 472-1748 William Polhemus trucked his 20 Ciao Rental mopeds are also available at the Ann Costanzo 6-3, 7.6, going to a 5-4 tie breaker in the 6. Bob Thompson mopeds from Seaside Heights, New Jersey Bike Barn on Main Street, and at the Blue second set. . '•••-: •••.'••' 7. Ben Bjerky 472-2057 to the Hines Bike Shop on Sanibel in Heron Motel on East Gulf Drive. In the men's singles, Bob Thompson challenged in to win S.RayPayelka 472-1551 November. Since he began renting the 2:00 p.m. his match 6-4, 6-2 over Ben Bjerky. Joe Costanzo defeated 9.BillRaey 472r4006 Joe Underriter. 11-10. Jack Middlebrook lost to Joe 10. Bob Taylor 472-1028 Marina Underriter 10-4. ; . ; ll.SamRodman 472-3210 EVINRUDE SALES & SERVICE Inspectors safety check 50 boats One mixed doubles match was played, June and Jerry 12. Charlie Curtis 472-2650 Muench continued to hold number one position by scoring 13. David Howell 472-4195 WET & DRY BOAT STORAGE U.S. Coast.Guard Auxiliary inspectors, in The first anniversary of the Sanibel ^ 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 over Pam and Bob Thompson. 14. Bob Sabatino 472-1451 FACTORY TRAINED MASTER MECHANIC cooperation with the Sanibel-Captiva Power Captiva Power Squadron was marked with 15. Joe Costanzo 472-1206 QUALITY BOATS, CANOES, & TRAILERS Squadron, conducted a free inspection of 50 a "charter party" at the Sheraton Inn in Women's Singles 16. Frank Restaino 472-1852 BOAT & CANOE RENTALS boats last Friday and Saturday. Fort Myers Saturday night. 1. Glessie Creagh 472-2993 17. Joe Underriter 472-4385 Herb Ferguson, of the U.S. Coast Guard The party commemorated the awarding FUEL &OIL 2. June Muench 472-2865 18. Jack Middlebrook 472-4915 Auxiliary, said that about 80 percent of the of the squadron's charter a year ago; Until 3. Ann Costanzo 472-1206 Women's Doubles boats inspected received the official Coast last year, Power Squadron members living 4. Pam Thompson . 1. June Muench & Pam Thompson Guard decal. The deeal alerts marine on Sanibel and Captiva were members of 5. Linda Horak 472-2583 2. Pat Grinnell & Candi Mather authorities that the boat is properly the San Carlos Bay Squadron. 6. Lou Ann Cook 472-1551 3. Ann Costanzo & Linda Horak equipped. The majority of the boats that did Urban Palmer, social chairman, organiz- 7. Gail Robinson 472-4151 4. Ellie Sabatino & Glessie Creagh not pass the inspection had faulty operating ed the evening, which included dinner and 8. Ellie Sabatino 472-1451 5. Linda Taylor & Joann Gillingham lights, according to Ferguson. dancing to a five piece orchestra. The 9. Linda Taylor 481-8663 Mixed Doubles Harley Brown, commander of the Sani- anniversary party will be an annual event. 10. Candi Mather 472-4328 1. June & Jerry Muench •. bel-Captiva Power Squadron said he was The Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron is a 11. Joy Benedict 472-2041 2. Pam & Bob Thompson pleased with the large turnout and he stated unit of the United States Power Squadrons, 12. MaryDehon 481-2520 3. Linda & Bob Horak SAILING IS FUN Tackle Shop that the inspections will be held again. The the national organization devoted to boating 13. Merrill Rushworth 472-1638 4. Ellie & Bob Sabatino dates will be announced later. . education and safety. It is the group which 472-2671 ON TACKLE FOR SALE OR RENT 14. Terri Blackmore 5. Pat & Deke Grinnell " The inspections are offered to all boat conducts the annual free boating courses for 15. Mary Hildago 472-4435 6.: Ann & Joe Costanzo . UVE BAIT m ICE operators in the area. the general public. 16. Joann Peceri 472-4176 7. Rosalind & Stanley Wegryn COLD DRINKS ® SANDWICHES 17. Mary Mather 472-3253 8. Donna Cook & Frank Restaino EXPERT FISHING ADVICE ASSISTANCE Day Sails ... 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $16.50 - includes Lunch Sunset Sails ... 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pert Comfort Marina $12.50-Snacks.(BYOB) CHRIS CRAFT LANCER Come Singly or in Groups MAKO LASER 22 Passenger Capacity the FULL SERVICE A Party on PAPA Nlfi? 'tween waters marina ALLMAND SUNFISH Seafood Fishing, Shelling & Sailing Rental: Boats & NO. AMERICAN MERCURY MOTORS '(iuides Available Motors - Rod & Reel Sail & Powerboat ERICSON WHY NOT Market Capt. Duke Sells, Mgr. - Captiva Island 472-1784 Reservations - 332-1200 Docked at Moss Marina FRESH LOCAL FISH & SHRIMP Center All Your Fishing Needs - Bait. Tackle, etc. FORT MYERS BEACH, FLA. 463-6137 Ft. Myers Beach UNCOOKED OR BOILED SHRIMP STdNE CRAB CLA WS [IN SEASON] nlfo '77 ALL NEW BUCCANEER 2OO LOOK AT THE LIST OF STANDARD EQUIPMENT! CABIN HARDWARE RIGGING Now on display! Shell Shop Bunk, vee, vinyl covered Deck cleats (4) Blocks (2), genoa The. Buccaneer 200 is an easy to sail, good Bunks (2), quarter, vinyl covered Genoa rails (2) Blocks (2), sheet, jam cleat; performing family boat. It has Comfortable Hatch, smoked plexi glass LARGEST ON SANIBEL Galley cabinet : Boom, black anodized aluminum accommodations for weekend cruising, including Head,, portable . , : International running lights Cleats (2), sheet vinyl covered vee bunk, aft quarter berths, LOCAL SHELLS .# COMMON SHELLS # SHELL GIFTS Life lines , •'"'••• " Po.wnhaul, boom portable head, galley with sink and water system, SPECIMEN SHELLS ® SHELL JEWELRY COCKPIT ^Outboard motor bracket Halyards, main and jib a folding table and portableMce chest. It comes SHELL ARTISTRY BY LOCAL CRAFTSMEN Drain/cockpit , . • Pulpit, bow Lift; topping complete and ready to sail. Lockers (2) Mast, black anodized aluminum MAIUNG SERVICE offersanew LIGHTS Seats.(2)-'. : '; .: , Outhaul, main sail Dome lights (2) Sheets, main and jib FIBERFORM 22'BA J A International running lights ELECTRICAL Shrouds, upper and lower Spreader light Exciting and completely livable hardtop cruiser for . Switches and fuses for: Spreader, black anodized Southwest Florida waters. Standard equipment includes: Full - cabin lights j SAFETY Traveler . Deck Hardware. Step Pads.; Running Lights. Dinette international running, lights', Bilge pump, manual Turnbuckles (6), shroud Day Tours Arrangement. Full Galley. Front Sleeper Bunks. Ice Box and spreader light .. . . Winches (2), sheet. Npn skid deck Stove. Electric Horn and Wiper. Bow and Stern Rail. Cabin Polyurethane foam flotation Barlow No. 12 Lights. 75 Gallon Gas Tank..Blower System and:Bilge Pump. GALLEY or vacations Battery. 14 Gallon Water Tank. Enclosed Self-Contained Cabinet . SAILS Length 20'5" Ballast 750 Ib. Head. Bait Boxes. Carpet. CANOE THE NEWEST BIRD SANCTUARY TRAIL Ice chest, portable Jib, working Beam 96" Sail Area 191 GUIDED FISHING OR SIGHTSEEING TRIPS i Sink, stainless steel ' • Sail, main ' '. Draft 21" Water cap. 20 Powered by a 235 OMC stern Drive. FAMILY-STYLE, HOUSEBOAT VACATIONS , Water system/20 gallon Sail bags Displacement 2100 Ib. EXPLORE THE BARRIER ISLANDS IN OUR Dedicated to your pl< SPECIAL INTRODUCTION sura. For SW Florida boating RUNABOUT PLEASURE CRAFT information and the best deals around, see Dave SALE Bliley, Manager. v •• PRICE $ 11,295 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Stop in at our Shipis Store for gift ideas that I FREE I The Red Pelican the whole family will enjoy;.. from teak MARTS I '•'.-•? (••::':.'' ,988 COMPLETE IMPORTS accessories to precision electronics. I MOTOR List price $6,395. GIFTS I SALMAGUNDI ,'' ' ? ' '"• -• 472-4449 I Bring this coupon and get a new 6 HP Sailor motor I FT. MYERS BOAT MART I ABSOLUTELY FREE FLORIDAS LARGEST MARINE DEALERS Your visit to .Sanibel is not complete •- 5401 S. CLEVELAND, FT. MYERS /.7 i' Vi':- without seeing Tarpon. Bay Village I with purchase of your new Buccaneer 200. 936-3334 (813)472-1323 i On McGregor 1 AAilefrornCauseway ^81-3000 I Sat. & Sun. til 6PM B6 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 B7 FISHING REPORT 'Fishy' canal yields snook LIVE & FROZEN BAIT # from 3-B slipped his hand beneath the gills By Norma and Fritz Stoppelbein and lifted the silvery fish from the REAL EEL we decided to walk its edge hoping water. It went , about eight LIVE the canal would widen. The area pounds. If the fislTwasn^ pleased EDUCATED SHRIMP 756 A DOZ. See me ' Snook Redfish Sheepshead looked very fishy. the grinning angler certainly was. for fishing tackle We were pleased when the canal &-tenn is rentals! It didn't take more than a couple of Several good size reds were being Reported from the Causeway and It took me more than one cast to days of pretty weather to bring the big brought in at the pier again. In late around Captiva docks, and continued led us to a small mangrove-ridged get into a fjsh but I wasn't long SKIPPURDY snook out of tKeir hiding places. evening and early morning several six as the most plentiful catch off the pier. lake. It looked even more fishy. It waiting. The snook took the lure GAMES 4722674 Anglers had good luck fishing our to eight pounders were reported. Most Most were taken on fiddler crabs, but was. -andwas off. The drag sang out as SPORTING GOODS ICE canals at night, most using nylon jigs. were taking live shrimp. Just after one angler having the greatest success Doug cast a small pink bucktail he searched for the safety of the One angler brought in a 15 pounder on midnight one angler took a 6 pounder was using sandworms dug from the jig and was immediately into a mangroves roots. Unfortunately TENNIS & GOLF EQUIPMENT a Flowering Floreo. Two hefty ones and RELEASED a 13 pounder. (Small- shoreline of the bay. fish. It was the cutest little snook RAFTS-BEACH TOWELS-BAIT over 20 pounds were brought in from er reds are tastier.) Another island (not for him) he found one. The CASTING NETS-SPEARGUNS-TIPS & BANDS the shoreline west of the pier before fisherman scored with two six pound- you've ever seen. Doug smiled and line broke immediately. MEN'S SWIM TRUNKS-FILM-SUNTAN LOTIONS-MASKS. FINS, SNORKLES «*» . returned it to the water. RODS, REELS & FISHING TACKLE-ISLAND'S ONLY SCUBA AIR STATION A If dawn. In two days, one guide reported ers in a canal near his home using a A new leader tied on, a new lure SCUBA RENTALS-TENNIS WATER SKIES-RACKETS RESTRUNG -J his parties caught 34, of which 22 were nylon jig. Minimum legal length 'for We caught several at this spot, and I was into another nice snook. released as they were less than the redfish is 12 inches. Trout Doug with his bucktail and I This was another strong fish and Sanibel Center Bldg., Periwinkle & Casa Ybel Road Periwinkle legal length of 18 inches. These were casting a spoon. But they were all displayed all the acrobatics of its caught around the mangroves using In the Bay and the Sound, spotted too small to take home. We species, leaping and shaking be- Mr. Twister tails. The best snook story decided to try the far edge of the of the week came from this same guide seatrout averaging one to two pounds fore it surrendered to the beach. Sanibel Marina, Inc. who said he watched a visitor stroll were taking both live shrimp and trout pond, hoping for deeper water and Many of the fish we found that dowr the dock and drop a shrimp on touts. One guide reported success larger fish. It was a good move. day were small, too small to keep, welcomes you to our service at the end of a six pound test line into the using Mr. Twister tails. Anglers "Hey, Derby! This is a keeper!" but we did bring home five, from water in front of the fish cleaning table fishing the more sheltered areas east of sunrise 6:30 am to 6>00 pm Pine~Island were bringing in large Doug called out as a surprised four to eight pounds. Doug, with and hook up with what turned out to be Flounder snook shook his head at the his magic bucktail, had landed 17 a 25 pound snook. See how easy it is to trout. All reported many under the everything for your boating and fishing pleasure catch big fish - just be in the right Some reported this week from the legal 12 inch length released. water's surface and ran. toward snook and I had beached seven. A place at the right time! Causeway shoreline, usually using the mangroves. Doug followed the number more were lost that gas - diesel - bait & tackle - charts - dockage shrimp for bait; but one angler scored fish down the bank, laying his performed,as fine, strong fish. supplies - refreshments 8 COLD BEER using pin fish. Remember when finger aside the spinning spool to We were both very pleased. It qualified mechanic on duty presenting a large bait to a fish, whose increase pressure on the fish to had been a fine day and there CB Channel 13 monitored Snapper eyes are bigger than its mouth, to (Report compiled on information the limit of his eight pound tackle. would be fresh snook on the table allow time for the hook to be inhaled supplied by Captain Doug Fischer of Sport Fishing aboard the "Lucky Lady From under the Causeway, fat before trying to set it. Be sure the South Seas Plantation, Captain Stu The fish broke the surface three that night. It was a great way to snappers to a pound and a half were flounder you keep measures at least South of the Bait Box and members of more times, tiring itself, and made begin my winter, following fish. hitting live shrimp. eleven inches from nose to end of tail. South West Anglers Club.) smaller circular runs. Doug work- Chilly New England seemed very with Capt. Ted Cole ed the spent fish to the shore, far away. Periwinkle Way at SANTA SEZ: PAGEMAKER NEW! "DON'T FIGHT US 41 TRAFFIC The easiest way N. Yachtsman Dr. WHENGADDIE'SHASA to see Sanlbel! II 472-2723 THOUSAND FRESH GIFT IDEAS! Rent a MOPED FOR HIM: and tour the Island Clam Steamer 23 Qt. $24.30 Outers Hickory Smoker $32.95 Your authorized dealer for without a roof Case brand Fish Filet Knife S3.5O fine Cruisers and to block your view! S-K V»" Drive Socket Wrench Set $22.95 up Dremel Moto-Tool Kit $29.95 Black & Decker W Variable Speed Drill $22.95 Sport fishermen from 26'to 66'. Skill Cordless Drill & Screwdriver $39.99 Daiwa Spinning Reels from SI9.99 , Atmor CB Radio - special safe price 91O5.OO Black & Decker Edger-Trlmmer $44.88 FOR HOME: Elec. Ice Cream Freezer $25.20 NICHOLS FOR HER: Propane Car-Broil Grill $135.95 Oneida Stainless Tableware Sets from $13.25 Ship's Wheel Barometer $37.95 Cast Iron Corn Bread Mold S3.4O Case brand Steak Knives $30.00 ARINE Regent-Sheffield Cutlery Sets $5.89 Water Pik Shower Massage $24.95 (from our own import jewelry section) Ultra-Styled Roadside Mall Box $12.45 860 Twelfth Avenue So., Naples, Florida 33940 Genuine Cultured Pearl Necklaces from $16.00 Omni Clean-Water System $49.95 262-5304 the island store call 472-2247 Genuine Green Jade Necklace $49.95 Toastmaster Waffle Baker $16.94 OPEN 7 DAYS for Information Star Sapphire, Gold Mount Earrings $94.00 MirroMatlc 22-cup Perk $13.99 1527 Periwinkle Way - Rear Hamilton-Beach Blender $25.20 Taylor Rain Gauge $2.85 FINE MEATS, PRODUCE & GROCERIES Wearever Aluminum 10" Fry Pan $4.70 Taylor Window Thermometer $3.29 GE Electric Skillet $29.98 Amerlcraft Patio Bell $10.85 Westclox bedside clocks from $4.89 Ships Wheel wall decor $39.25 Mallard In Flight AAUNSON & PALM MON. thru SAT. 9:00 - 6:00 FOR CHILDREN: FOR BOAT: CAPTIVA ISLAND Sunday 10-2 Itubbermald Bird House $2.75 200.000 Candlepower Spotlight $28.95 Aluminum San Yu Tennis Racquet $12.95 Airgulde Ship's Clock $39.50 Cypress Gardens Water Skis Piano 5000 Tackle Box $7.95 Inflatable 2-Man Boat $27.75 Bar Buoy stainless glass holder $4.75 JOY VAN " 1/2 day deep sea fishing near the Sanibel Lighthouse. No sea sickness. Everybody catches fish, Two trips a day, Crafted in fine Sterling Silver or Pewter this seven days a week. Start 9:00 A.M. return 12:00 Noon. Start 1:00 P.M. beautiful MALLARD DUCK is truely a collector's return 4:00 P.M. $3.00 per person, children same price. Rods and reels item. Signed and numbered by the artist. The MALLARD DUCK will represent the freedom of rented $2.00, or bring your own. After Labor Day - morning trip only. our great wildlife creatures. Available as a pin, @fir isfmas (Bards Capt. Stan Lummis located at Old Wooden Bridge, Fort Myers Beach pendant, or tie tac (please specify). Complete Beautiful, festive Christinas designs . . . with 24" chain and velvet pouch. (Shown Thoughts created as you want to express them. Hallmark Christmas cards tell how approximate size.) much you really care. $36.00 - Sterling Silver, postpaid $15.00 - Pewter, postpaid (Fla. residents please add 4 percent) Qtttttcty'6 Please allow two weeks for delivery. Card 'n Party Shoppe 1626 Periwinkle Way Wehave room for you, we haven't turned anybody away since GA Available only from: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 472-2995 HARDWARE STORES Wildlife Miniature Your Office Supply Store Christmas. No need for reservations, no phone, just be here a little be- HARDWARE CENTER Originals fore starting time, and bring a little of that green folding stuff. Usual bait Corner of Kelly Road furnished. Treat the family too fishing trip soon. 837 N.W. 81 st Avenue you care enough to send the very best 482-0144 Plantation, Florida 33324 NOTICES NO DRUNKS OR CON-ARTISTS ON THE JOY VAN. & San Carlos Blvd. © 1976 Hallmark Cards. Inc B8 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 .. B9 PERMITS AND DEEDS SASIBELLE The Untold Story Seven Sanibel building permits were issued during the commiss ion approves pos t-planmotel week ending December 8. Permits went to: Sanicor for construction of a garage screen enclosure by Sanibel's Planning Commission approved one-half acre Gulf Front property began last many ways a model application of the speculation and development. Hugger, 28, o£ Construction Managers, Inc. at Sanicor Apartments, a development permit late last month for January and terminated Wednesday of this permitting- procedure outlined- in the is a former teacher, Kennedy, also 28, is a Lighthouse Road; construction of the island's first post-plan week with a $290,000 deed closing. The comprehensive land use plan. The process truant officer with the Pinellas County Robert Sabin for a home to be built by Robert Stevens motel, a 14 unit complex call "Signal Inn" to property was formerly owned by Ronald went smoothly, claims Hugger, "Because School System. Friends for nearly 10 years, Construction at 223 Hurricane Lane, Kearns subdivision; be located beyond Middle Gulf Drive, west Fenton of Sanibel. of Sundial. we had no deyeloper attitude, we made no the two agreed a year ago that it was time SASIBELLE Casuarina Corporation (Sanibel Beach Club) for construc- Specifically, Hugger-Kennedy blueprints demands." Hugger says he and his .partner for a change and subsequently decided to go tion of tennis courts by Rainbow Tennis and Sports, Inc. at Developing the project are Rick Hugger call for construction of six duplex units, also submitted one of the most detailed into business together. 626 Nerita Street, Sanibel Shores subdivision; of Virginia and Rick Kennedy of Clearwa- each averaging 1,200 square feet in size. In plans the planning commission has review- Two weeks ago the motel site — some 300 . C. Hansen-Strum for construction of a garden screen by ter, Florida, a pair of young businessmen addition, two homes to be occuppied by ed, blueprints that conformed almost feet behind mean high tide line - was Once there was a very.nice lady who told everyone she was a Douglas Hale at 3348 Lake Road West; who together comprise the Hugger-Ken- Hugger and Kennedy will be constructed on completely with the land use plan. nedy Corporation. cleared with a loss of only 20 percent of the Georgia girl. As it turns out she came from Brooklyn. Actually, Mariner Properties, Inc. for construction of two duplex the site. If Hugger and Kennedy have no "devel- native vegetation. In January contractor units by Construction Managers, Inc. at 1100 Seagrape According to Hugger, a recent Sanibel Hugger-Kennedy negotiations with the oper" attitude, it is because they are Bill Frey will begin construction of the Inn. 1470 Periwinkle the real story is, she was so in love with the South she yearned resident, negotiations to buy the four and. to be a Southern Belle. The reality is Southern Belles are born. Lane; city, spanning roughlysix months, were in relative newcomers to the field of land Architecturally, the duplex units will be Paul Osinchuk for a home to be built by the owner at 541 built on pilings and grouped around a Open 16-5 Brookhaven, Sanibel Highlands subdivision; central courtyard. Hugger says.the build- Thus she became a Sassy Belle, R.H. Crossman for a home to be constructed by Michigan ings will have an "old Florida" design. "I 472-4327 Homes at 775 Limpet Drive, Shell Harbor subdivision. think a Sanibel motel .should look like Sanibel," he notes, "Not Tahiti or Polyne- Fourteen island deed closings were recorded at Lee sia." County Courthouse during the same week. Closings Resort amenities will include a swimming included: . . i pool, a boardwalk leading to the beach,, and A Gulf front parcel on Sanibel (along cemetery road) sold the islands' first racquetball courts. An avid to Hugger Kennedy Corporation by Ronald Fenton) racquetball player himself, Hugger says the A lot on-Captiva sold to T. Theodore Watrous, Winston F. courts will probably be the nucleus of a Watrous and Harriet Watrous by Elizabeth B. Hawkins; racquetball club. Catherine V. Barret; Francis B. Calldwell, trustee; and Hugger and Kennedy also hope to erect USGSM2T . Roger Schafer; ; an observation tower overlooking a nearby A Sundial of Sanibel condominium sold %o William R. Perry Tract.- Minns by Charles W. Watson; . . • The road leading into the motel, from A Nutmeg Village condominium sold to Lawrence R. West Gulf Drive will be compacted shell, Meisner by Rochester Realty Corporation; they add. A Pointe Santo de Sanibel condominium sold to Frederick The two young~entrepreneurs say they G. Kaestner and Richard W. Rademaker by Pointe Santo received advice and support in locating a Development Corporation; motel site from Dick Kearns, owner of the A Lighthouse Point condominium sold to F. Bruce Larson Hurricane House. by Castlewood Associates; A Loggerhead Cay condominium sold to Edward J. Machno by Robert F. Buntrock; A Donax Village condominium sold to James Christie, by James Christie, trustee and Keith W. Trowbridge; A Blind Pass condominium sold to Ramachandra Kurup by Sanibel.Condominium Corporation; A Sanibel Arms condominium sold to Donald R. Pickett by "343 Linwood Avenue, Inc.;" A Blind Pass condominium sold to Ralph J. Simms by Sanibel Condominium Corporation; A Sand Pebble condominium sold to Clifford B. Boudreau by Steve J. Berres; Three Sea Shells of Sanibel condominiums sold to Grand view Construction Company by Gerald W. Blakely, Jr. et al; Two Sea Shells of Sanibel condominiums sold to Alan E. Elegance in condominium living on Samuel and Valerie Stevens by Gerald W. Blakely, Jr., et Hugger, above, ^ says blueprint, al. for the Inn call for construction of six duplex units grouped SANIBEL ISLAND around a central courtyard. Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath or 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment homes of superb quality. "•__J EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS By Peter Larson a luxurious Gulf front complex Mariner Properties, Inc. concluded pur-, . Long ago sold out of the $900 vacation 15 percent over last year's figure and jobs in chase last week of nineteen beachfront lots weeks, Sanibel Beach Club amended the the county's small manufacturing jobs have for elegant island living. on Gasparilla with the last of $1.3 million in sale figure on its Causeway approach road risen 13 percent. payments to the. Jamestown-Beachview billboard last month to read $4,500. But even with recent gains, the Depart- TAXES'76 Company. ..-,.->. ; "Now that we're entering the winter ment of Commerce notes, neither industry A GUIDE TO YOUR "We've been- buying the property in season, we thought it would be more has returned to job levels characteristic of pre-recession days. Government employ- 1976TAXES installments over a period of several years," straightforward to quote the price of a said Mariner Properties president Robert winter week," said John Hill, advertising ment, the Department adds, increased six We invite your inspection, For Your FREE Copy Stop by the Office Taylor of the transaction. Taylor said one consultant to the project. According to Hill percent. lot has already been sold. The owner is a price increase at the project went into , reportedly building two beachfront duplex- effect December 1, with weeks now ranging es. " anywhere from $1,900 to $6,000, depending on the season. < Floridians paid an average of $163 each in local property taxes in fiscal year 1975, Model open daily 10-5, Sunday 1-5. Established 1887 Hill said occupancy of the five existing Sanibel Beach Club buildings will proceed which the Florida Chamber of Commerce Members NevrYork Stock Exchange, Inc. Roll over Rembrandt. on schedule in January. Sales are now said is an increase of .14 percent over the Islanders with a favorite slide, photo- beginning for future buildings, said Hill, average property tax of $143 paid in 1973. graph or print can now have their artwork with construction tentatively scheduled to A recent study by the Tax Foundation, West Gulf Drive, turn right3/10 mile transferred to a canvas surface at "Art begin this spring. - Inc. shows the national average taxes paid Fac," a gallery that opened last week in varied widely, depending on the state. *'J\ r ; ;' Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Options, Heart of the Islands Shopping Center. Taxes ranged from $53 in Alabama to $430 off Tarpon Bay Road Commodities, Tax Shelters, Financial Planning Managed by recent Princeton transplants in Massachusetts. New Jersey was second Ted and Jane Slossen, the gallery special- The condition of Lee County's labor force highest with per capita property taxes of izes in a unique process that creates canvas is greatly improved since, this time last $413. Florida was the highest in the south, ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTED BY "For Information Call" facsimiles of almost any work of art. Also, year, reports the Florida Department of but rankedj33rd nationally. they can enlarge or reduce the canvas copy Commerce. . ' Alaska' had the largest percentage gain • 1995 Peri winkle Way, Sanibel Island-472-3121 to any size desired, ranging from 11 x 14 to The number of people unemployed is with an increase of 70.6 percent. Four 40x60. down 40 percent of the September 1975 states actually reported slight decreases in 2164 W. First Street, Fort Myers - 334-3505 Executive Services, Inc Samples of their work, along with figure. Especially encouraging are employ- property taxes. They were: Indiana, down 455 Periwinkle Way (813) 472-4195 photographs arid lithographs for sale ment gains by some of the county's $5 to $231; Colorado, down $4 to $214; 0 ,. > Mgrs. outright, occupy one wall of the Parcells and- year-round industries. . • Connecticut, down $1 tp $352; and Wiscon- After Hours: 472-2806 or 472-4304 REALTOR Thomas C. Coleman Willis G. Eshbaugh Gentry Office, 1628 Periwinkle Way. The number of jobs in construction is up sin, also down $1 to $271. -ISecemb&riO; 1&6 Island Jteporter DecemberlQ> 1976 Bll in tournament . .»> Three Saai&el --Karate -students of tfce- schooIj-aoV temporarily conducting classes with the proceeds used to buy needed Dojo Karate School won trophies at the Sunday and- Thursday evenings at the equipment," said Phillipsr"and Barbara and Florida Grand National tournament of the Sanibel Fire Department. . ' Tom Mackinson housed us in the Ramada American Karate Association last week in ^ "A group of parents recently held a dance Inn in Miami for the tournament." Miami. Cindy Butler received a first place in expect Christmas tree delivery kumite (women's fighting);.-Jody Welker received a second place, also;in kumite^ and A veritable forest of Christmas trees is there is a possibility that pre-sale orders Butch Webb made a third place in men's "expected to materialize at the corner of can be picked up on: Saturday afternoon. kata. Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way come On Monday the public sale will begin and Other awards received by Sanibel sto this weekend when pre-ordered.and Christ- will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. dents who placed in the finals was a fourth mas trees for sale will be delivered^ daily until all trees are sold. . With Anne Marsh for Jeanine Welker in women's white belt The Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club have "I hope we sell out early in the week," karate, a fifth for Jill Welker in the same ordered a large quantity of Scotch pine and says chairman of the project, Bill Hatcher, category, a fourth for Mark Kyllo in men's white spruce trees to be sold as a major "because we have a vast committee working white belt karate; and a fourth for" Scott annual fund raiser to benefit their sight and we'd like them to get finished early to Monkeypod wood, considered to be most beautiful Sconce at Once EteCamp in the junior kumite. conservation projects. spend; time with their families during the because of its many natural hues and colors, is combined ^Karate instructor Lew Phillips was Christmas tree pre-sale orders, which holiday season." ; with Capiz shells for these delightful serving and decorative Step into an enchanting world of many periods of enthusiastic about the excellent showing. have been placed with the Lions Club in The trees were grown in the state of accessories. A full range of sizes is available at The Shell accessories^ and furnishings when you visit Once Upon a 'These Sanibel kids are becoming well advance, will be honored on Sunday,. Washington and range in size, from four to Net gift shop in the Island Shopping Center. Shown left, the Time on Periwinkle Way. It is most appropriate to pay the known on the karate circuit," he comment- December 12 and Monday, December 13 ten feet, and in price from $7 tb $23. ; fruit shaped server is priced at $3.75, its smaller version shop a visit at Christmas time because both the interior and ed. ..., • \. ••.;.;:'/ - ' .: ••./ '• - ; from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a The tree sale will take place on the Nave below is $1.75; the oblong server is priced at a modest exterior seem "made for the season." It's difficult to decide Phillips also expressed gratitude to .the possibility that the trees will be delivered property across the street from the Coconut $3.75. Shown at right is a pure Capiz shellash tray, without on a favorite item, with so many alluring choices. Standing many parents who have contributed.to the on; Saturday, December 11 and therefore Grove restaurant. the monkeypod backing, at $10. The Shell Net is open out above the rest was this oversized 1890 English brass Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a,m. to 5:00 p.m. and single candle sconce at $95. You'll find everything — from Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ! authentic English "billy" clubs, fine china, prints and Chrjstmas gifts from paintings to primitive kitchen tools and copper and brasses -- in this shop full of wonderment. Opening hours are THESTITCHERY Turtle's area natural wonder Monday through'Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GARDEN" 1223 Periwinkle behind Scotty's Pub Joan Short leather goods - quick ARTISAN SHOP to work up for Christmas in seahorse shell shop Bargeilo or Needlepoint Designs. - AND GALLERY Belts, wallets, key cases, eye Lighthouse end of Sanibel Island NUTMEG VILLAGE glass cases, etc. 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. DESIGNER GIFTS - PAINTINGS Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p;m. / Open 10-5 Monday-Saturday GONE SHELUN' MONDAYS o master charge Jewelry that speaks of the sea is one of the highlights of (start something and watch it grow) IBAMKAMEBICABD; Phone:472-2176 The Cediar Chest gift shop in the TahitianiGardeh Shopping 472-4716 Mon! - Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2807 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Center on Periwinkle Way. Formed of a meld of seven different kinds of metal these shiny pewter shaded designer pieces emerge in the form of fish, geese, and other species. 3 ROOM - 18 PIECES START AT They are priced from $10.50 to $13.95 and are only a small portion of a magnificent collection of jewelry on view at The CONDOMINIUM ECONOMY GROUPS Cedar Chest. This interesting gift shop is open Monday 4 ROOMS - 25 PIECES m The through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - PACKAGES DELUXE GROUPS AND Great Gift if $ Idea That ~S Sanibel AT DEVELOPER PRICES 1444 ISLAND PRINTING CENTRE Taxi Cab Co* island winds Giving! 8 mre~l5land's Most Complete Printing Service Along With A Full Range of Office 472-287O OPEN: daily 8-5 & Stationery Supplies ON THE ISLAND: COIFFURES MINIMUM CHARGE: $2,50 Saturdays 8 - 5 Owner: MARION MELVIN Hazel line of calendars FROM ONE ZONE TO ANOTHER OR WITHIN A Operator: JEANNE MELVIN l : and desk pads ZONE •';.•: '•/:•'.'-' ' -. ; ':..-:;. :•":• • •• ~WITHIN~^ZONEST$3^0 —"— - -:-:-~ ?- _-••-•- Ph. 472-2591 TERMS AVAIL ABLE EACH ADDITIONAL ZONE: $1.50 Jim and Beryl Gough NEW HAIRSTYLES Island Printing Centre Radio Dispatched 3998 HARDEE ST. 332-2108 455 Periwinkle Way FOR Sanibel Island, THE HOLIDAYS FURNITURE BROKERS INC. Florida 33^57 In The Island Fair Shopping Center Across from the New Library ••—-•-.--- •••?••• Opmtlvm*.-Sat., CloMd Svn. ft Mon; kT-SATIMBAT .EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT CONSULT OUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN STAFF ^ •? HpUandT. Sally, ASID* -, .,- , f ": : ; % I^bert W;.rCcwcey^ASIt)*- i ^ 3 •-f " ^ ^ Jiines A. Vddhousev ASID* *.'. £• ^ . ^ John D. Kenipfer, Associate* ' ART CRAFT CENTER • 1446 PER(WINKLFWAY • SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA •Members 6f American Society"of Interior Designers • '*• \ -. ' •".? : &,•>* ', t' ' • Visit 'our Naples Showroom which tiisplayW ^ ^ ISLAND large collection of the finestquality furniture^! t ^ ARTS lamps, bedding, and accessaries to tastefully L€4TH€RB€€ LTD complete interiors for your Florida life style. y •••.•> Cusfdrrt Finamtri0 " • Mqcrdme '~- Art GaHery Art Supplies Beods and Supplies Soft Finished Leaf her Creations : Macrame Classes Gifts v~;ar';c. i7i- SheH Flowers: Pottery aft 1626 Periwinkle fl Sfilff •»»• • _ III •/.. JUDITH THOMPSON 472-3213 TRUDIE PKVATT 472 ARLY BUNT*OCK :J5» FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH NAPLES, FLORIDA 33940 TELEPHONH E 813-261-7464 - J B12 December10,1976 Island Reporter at Island Reporter December 10, 1976 B13 glass projects; Indian beads; an Ever- - ,.; ; ._.-'• By Anne Marsh .'-'i "•:••'-:.-i:.-'I; •models, wall hangings and wire crafts. the only thing they missed was seeing their; ••I-'. "Barbara has been interested in crafts all youngstudents. To fill this void they are glades air:boat model; a Jacques St. A shop whose aim is to fill your own, or a her life. "I'm sorry they never gave ship teachers with the Sanibel iCommimity Laurent -boat model kit; a variety of Peggy Maloney dead at 79 Former Ziegfield Follies girl and actress Peggy "giftee*s7 idle hours, opened this'past .week models kits to girls. I know I wo«ild have Church youth group. "Ed teaches gardening materials for Christmas decorations --. Maloney, pictured with writer Thornton Wilder. in the Periwinkle Place Shopping Center's' loved to make them - and I think, when I and I teach silk screening," says Barbara. styrofoain, 'red, green and white pipe Peggy Maloney, 79, a former well-known cleaners;/ a.kit with enough .material to which utilized her acting talents to catch newest section. Idle Hours, presided over have the time, I will!" Barbara and Ed Sanibel resident, died at Lee Memorial commercial culprits. A friend said, "she was byBarbara Boulton, is an enterprise that Boulton came to the island on April 10, of create 12 felt Christmas tree ornaments; Hospital on Saturday, December 4. Funeral and, leathercraft kits. introduced as a stylist-advisor to gain entry has very craft-y ideas. "-,* • " this year, following their wedding. - : services were private j and cremation and always caught people 'red-handed.' " They had been coming to the island every Accessories for crafts abound in the shop followed. . • v Barbara recently gave the Christmas On the island she originally lived in a Christmas and Easter since 1969. 'This know your business and include cord, paints, brushes, macrame Miss Maloney came to Sanibel in 1954. Craft classes for the Community Courses decorations,'even a microflame gas welding trailer and later in a cottage on Fitzhugh . place and this business has always been one She had the distinction of playing in an early Streets After leaving the island, Miss here on the islands, and- is still giving of our dreams," she confessed. Ed is in the torch and folding scissors that -can be used informal personal instructions to anyone motion picture version of the musical Maloney took up residence in Fort Myers landscaping business and the shop is handily by .righties or lefties. "Irene.'.' The film was made at a studio in who is seeking it at her shop. If you'd like to send a snowflake to your Beach until her death this week. Barbara's pet project. She has also been a Also since moving to the islands they have New Jersey. She went on to become a She is survived by a niece in Reading, The stock is varied and. different arid partner in the Valhalla Scandanavian built a house, now completed, on Poinciana snowbound friends up North from sunny member of the Ziegfield Follies and did a Sanibel, Idle Hours can accomodate you. Pennsylvania and a sister-in-law, Mrs. should keep many idle hands from becoming imports shop in the. shopping center since Circle, off West Gulf Drive. show tour of Australia. Margaret Jones, the; widow of Miss "devil's workshops." In addition_:,tb the 1973. "When the bustle of the holidays, and They have a kit selling for just $2 from Following her career in show business, which you can fashion twelve snowflakes via Maloney's late brother. Otto Jones, of knitting, needlepoint and macrame attrac- Ed is a former Spanish teacher, at Mana- opening the shop, and.teaching the course Miss Maloney was employed as a "trouble Tahiti Shores; iSanibel. tions, there are color-it-yourself poster kits, hawkin High School in New Jersey where subsides, I plan to give basic informal the heritage craft of quilling (remember shooter" for the McCrory's Variety Stores, quill pens?) The Maloney family was originally from miniature furniture and miniature rooms by Barbara taught home economics. He is a lessons in knitting, crocheting and macra- charged with investigating malpractices Kentucky. Miss Maloney resided in New the X-acto company, complete clock kits for graduate of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania me," says Barbara. • Perhaps you can turn idle hours into involving employees and management. She pleasant interludes with a visit to the Idle York City and had a summer home in under $10, Batik and tie-dye instruction State College and she received her diploma A glancing inventory at the many ways had said she was very proud of this career, Connecticut before moving to the island. booklets and dyes, silk flower kits, khaki from Drexel Institute of Technology. idle hours can be put to creative and Hours Shop open Monday through Saturday and denim decorated handbag kits, ship After moving to the islands they found satisfy ing, uses are: hobby opticals; stained from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scrimshaw, Sterling & Turquoise Jewelry , Decorative Shell Items and beautiful gifts, island A gifts plus: handcrafted articles by SERENDIPITY 472-3431 housekeeping The Driftwood Trading Co. next door to the Sea Horse Shop services Now with expanded floorspace A WORLD OF MINI TREASURES New & Almost New Clothing & Gifts LOCATED IN TAHITIAN GARDEN Btllage lEatponum "Tastefully Selected & Nicely Priced" Serving Only Sanibel & Captiva Little Girls Fashions CHRISTMAS Professional Cleaning of Homes, Condominiums Brown Pelican T-shirts \ Sewing - Alterations • Handmades Save 30% on the purchase & Business Offices Sntparteu (StftH , x Shells GIFT SUGGESTIONS (call us about our window cleaning service) Let us sell your good used items on of any Dollhouse in stock. Scotty's Village, 472-3212 located at 1609 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 472-4318 consignment. Call Coralie 472-4926 Shell Towels Animal Pillows 1517PeriwinkleWay.SuiteNo.3 Shell Rug Table Cloths *P »P W> Sanibel Island. Florida 33957 We dairy, a complete line of miniature furnishings and 472-1893 Scales, Soft Seats, Perfumed Soap accessories to make a house the perfect Christmas THEBAYBERRY FROM THE CUSTOM ISLANDER SERIES enter The first of a unique new series of homes by Sanibel Homes. The Bayberry is priced in the . i mid-forties on your homesite. Other homes in of Sanibel the Custom Islander Series are priced from $42,900, RATTAN by... PATIO FURNITURE by including floor coverings, and many other Quality Craftsmanship -Excellence in Design TICK'S REED MEDALLION Sanibel Homes'quality features. ; CLARK CASUAL AAOLLA Visit our Model Center in the Dunes Subdivision; Additions, Remoclelihgv Formica Crafting WHITECRAFT "TROPITONE DECORATING BY G General Carpentry ...-.• ART BY P.O. Drawer 2, Sanibel, Florida 33957 BEACH N PATTO MODEL CENTER - 999 Sandcastle Road - The Dunes Subdivision 542-1921 Ext 5524 South Cleveland, Ft. Myers 939-0151 HOURS: Weekdays 9:00- 4:00 p.m. VVe'ekend 1:30 -5:00 p.m. Phone (813) 472-2881 2350 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers : 3100 N. Tamiami Traii, Naples 261-4840 t :••&:'• B14 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10,1976 B15 Record bazaar A record number of people and the largest gross figure ever recorded for a Sanibel Community Church bazaar were the results of last Saturday's event. Before expenses were deducted the gross A record number of people figure rolled up to $4,000, according to crowded the Community LaRugh Stormeiv Bazaar chairman. Renaissance for Her husband, Jack, who was among a House for the Community force of 90 who worked for the success of Church Bazaar. Gross sales the traditional pre-Christmas event, said "even though the money raised for church reached $4,000. projects was gratifying* it was the 100 —percent fellowship acheived at the pre-Ba- zaar workshops that far exceeded the Useppa monetary value in satisfaction." The Community House parking lot was filled all day and traffic was slowed by the ' volume of the crowds. by boat from the north tip of BY PETER LARSON Captiva --is called Useppa. Established in the late J800*s Murex HIdoIgol — Crosse. 1869 Half a century ago, as the jazz and achieving prominence in an age neared its zenith, F.Scott age when capital was even more Dealer in Fine & Rare, SHALIMAR Fitzgerald penned his now famous abundant than imagination, Usep- Specimen and Commercial UTOPIAN dictum on wealth and the wealthy. pa was once one of the premier Shells "The rich," Fitzgerald .stated resorts ; in Southwest Florida. Florida and Worldwide SANDALS IMPORT BOUTIQUE succinctly, "are different than you Exclusive beyond description and Corals, Driftwood, and I." lavish even by Gatsbyesque stan- Underwater Photography, In at least one respect the rich dards, the 80-acre island attracted Old Bottles are different than you and I, the Vanderbilts, Rothchilds and WHOLESALE ONLY Unique Designs different because they can afford Rockefellers; Presidents Teddy in to be fickle. One monument to Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover Now. at their caprice -- located due east of i continued on next page ED HANLEY'S Sanibel T-Shirts, Cayo Costa island and 30 minutes CORAL & SHELLS -Sweatshirts Open Seven Days A Week and 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (please call ahead for appointment) Eteach Towels We Ship All Over U.S.A. Phone (813) 694-4527 In Periwinkle Place Shopping Center 396 Ottumwa Avenue 472-1171 Closed Sunday Located inTahitian Garden Shopping Center Fort Myers, Florida 33905 You can cover all the condominiums III Captiva in one stop. Priscilla Murphy Realty rep- Welcome Aboard Our Ship - Cross The Moat - Walk The Gang Plank resents most of the condo- minium developments on the For The Finest And Largest Islands. With our help you Selection Of Men's And Ladies can compare 96% of the available selection before you ever make an on-site inspection. APPAREL You can choose the type of structure you prefer; you See the Latest Styles in Sport Coats and Slacks can select from fishing or Swim wear:• Shorts •- Sport Shirts shelling locations or both: you can pick the amenities you desire; you can designate Ladies Swimwear by SAND CASTLE your price range; and then you can get down to serious (mastectomy also) looking while you're still fresh as a daisy instead of •• freshly dazed. . Bleyle Slacks & Coordinates Greatest Christmas Fashions For free information about Santbel and Captiva Islands, write or call: A'-- of Men's and Ladies Clothing -EH And Sportswear :•>:••-•/•- Realty. Inc. . MAIN OFFICE • BRANCH OFFICE on Periwinkle Way. just off causeway Causeway Road P.O. Box 57 • -'• •: ' '•••«.-V P.O. Box 57 Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Sanibel Island. Florida 33957 SEVEN SEAS (813)472-1511 ••"-•• (813)472-4121 '•• \ 1:;/;; A generation plus of islands experience ' "Famous For Fine Apparel" ? /' i' '•',' •• -"••• Stanley E. Johnson. Jr.. President • '•-.'••' •{• ;',V •] ' Sheila B. Snell. Vice President Turn Right Off Causeway • First Store On Right and associates . ' - - • •'> .h~- -v \ - '••V'$•'•• .. y-4- ':.•••••••( B16 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Isiand Reporter December10, 1976 B17 mfroml6-B Renaissance for Useppa Beside a disused swimming pool Beckstead identified an olive tree management consultant who left a way that runs almost half the ranked by one visiting botanist as mfroml5-B post in Copenhagen to become length of the island (one mile) the finest specimen in North vacationed there, as did Zane resident supervisor of the restor- along the island's elevated shell America. • Grey, Gene Tunney, Hedy La- ation. After three weeks on theridge. Though IJseppa's buildings have marr, Shirley Temple and Gloria island, Beckstead and his staff Beneath a jungle of Australian been largely stripped of original Swanson. have barely succeeded in cutting pines, scrub grass and cactus, furniture, art and artifacts* Beckr Their names -- entered in theback vegetation that choked the Beckstead found an incredible stead also uncovered a wealth of Useppa Inn register— are housed resort's 15 buildings. array of exotic trees. Planted memorabilia. In the mansion built today in a rust-locked safe on A. Victorian version of Pompeii, decades ago by globe-trotting and occupied by advertising mogul Useppa. The island itself was allmuch of Useppa was preserved guests, banyans and thrinax palms Barron Collier, photographs are but deserted three years ago, beneath decades of dirt and debris were discovered flourishing beside stacked like cbrdwood in one small surrendered wholesale to the when Beckstead arrived. Using live oak, Washingtonian palms and room. Books, documents, files and ravages of wind, humidity and old photographs as a. guide he dense stands of gumbo limbo. fish registers found in the same tropical overgrowth. A silk-uphol- excavated two staircases, several room record the history of Useppa stered ruin, her Persian carpets ornamental urns and a red path- • continued on next page as it was early in this century. mildewed and her docks rotted. The history of the island Today, however, with exclusiv- stretches back much earlier than ity and remoteness again com- the 1890's, however, when Useppa manding top real estate dollar, first saw service as a resort. In the Useppa may be in for a second early 1800's it was reportedly the heyday. Last month the invest- haunt of pirate Jose Gasparilla ment partnership headed by Mar- and, according to some fanciful iner Properties, Inc. began a accounts', was named after "Jos- major effort to restore the aging ef fa," a favorite mistress he kept property, a bid that may eventual- cloistered there. Presumably, the ly lure America's elite back to the name was later corrupted to waters of upper Pine Island become "Useppa." Sound. The site of extensive Caloosa According to Mariner President Indian shell mounds, Useppa also Robert Taylor, long-range plans played a key role in the Seminole call for the creation of a unique Indian Wars of the 1840's. In 1848, club on Useppa and the' possible a military survey team selected marketing of an as yet undeter- the island (identified as mineoLnumber of select homesites. "Giuseppe") as the best location For the next two years, however, for a military post and depot. the sole emphasis will be on Their report, filed now in the restoration of the existing resort National Archives in Washington, and its amenities. man believed to be D.C., rejects "Sanibal" and other "So far it's been.more like an * advertising mogul Barron islands in the vicinity, "Because archaeological dig than a restora- Collier poses for a flapper there is little or no high and arable Guests examine a sawfish hanging from the island's main dock. tion," claims Gar Beckstead, an photographer. land above the reach of storms ... Tarpon and giant 'devilfish' rays were also favorite quarry of investor in the project and former • continued on next page vacationing sportsmen. , UNITED MAINTENANCE SERVICE A DIVISION OF ISLAND CONDO MAINTENANCE INCORPORATED ISLAND POOL "G generaliix-iicompany" AND LAWN SUPPLY Programed monthly preventive maintenance foryour PRESENTS Sarubel l_home_orcondo. General all around maintenance^^ SCHEDULED SWIMMING Beauty Salon repairing doors, screens, POOL MAINTENANCE 472-1111 dripping faucets, etc., etc., etc. # ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE PROFESSIONAL CARE FOR YOUR POOL CHRISTMAS (NE^TTOB^LEY'S) EVERYTHING TO KEEP IT IN CLEAN, WORKING CONDITION ISCQMING > Salon IBM LOCATED IN SCOTTY'S VILLAGE 472-4505 de Belleza Scheduled maintencance and everybody fieeds clothing. from as little as $20.00 per month 472-1112 SANIBEL BEACH CLUB PUNTA YBEt PLAZA (ACROSS FROM THE SEA HORSE) V Wmsamny We've got g great seleotion PRESENTS jweedsahdgrass from colorfult^shirtsto ISLAND LIFE SEMINARS WEEP EATER \tkeama9kwand. the cutest little trimmer for all dresses, slacks, shoes ; SATURDAY, December 11, 7:00 p.m. CJ those places your lawn mower SPEAKER: Raymond L. Lambert, Professor of Speech, Edison and complementary jewelry Community College • ---j-'/' "'•-••-*• „ can't get to. Fast, fun and safe TOPIC: "Flying the Bermuda Triangle --Fact or Fantasyr because it uses Fishing Line! Cut gran «WiltMi9 few; '"•.'•••• and handbags. THiomOMAL Priced\from only $29.95; WEED EATER NATURE LOVERS, JOIN US FOR AN EVENING «IIK.«—nm-ilnmrU—f. Come shop with us! ) OF EDUCATIONAL FUNS REFRESHMENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Also: McLaneEdgers and Mastercut Electric Mowers. NO ADMISSION FEE. LAWN-BOY SALES & SERVICE For further information, JUST RELEASED! We Service Everything(We Sell. 1977 Shell Desk Diary please call 472-1545. CLOTHING CENTER "THE PERFECT GIFT" $6.00 PER COPY ISLAND SPOOL AND LAWN SUPPLY Island Shopping Center A DIVISION OF ISLAND CONDO MAINTENANCE INCORPORATED ip Condominium Resort (next to the Grog Shop) Tarpon Bay Rood Tueis.-Satil 0^-5 LOCATED IN SCbtTY'S VltlAGE, 472-4505 Sanibel Beach Club Nerita Street, Sanibel :';AAon.-Fri. 9-5. Sat: 10-4 '"v' :' '-v-'--p •"•'"•"•-• -^ :•-':• -'• ^--:--^;;v;^-: tvc B18 December 10,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December10,1976 B19 •\> • fromU'B fishing guides, Roach built a small point the "Valima" picked them up Grande, making the island in- made it one of nine hotels that club that year, competing for the scales. Each scale was marked and pro-shop. Guests playing the : creasingly accessible to the pam- later comprised the Collier Florida and lastly because the mosquitoes inn hear the north end 61 theagain.:; ••• '' ••• - '• ';\ ' •' '• • \ •.. society's coveted silver, gold and with a date, the fisherman's name island's fourth hole crossed a render them almost unendurable island.The20 room inn became a One regular at 'the inn waspered rich. Built to haul phosphate Coast Hotel chain. : ' • diamond buttons. According to the and. the weight of the catch. One gangplank to tee off from the deck during nine months of the year." sportsman's mecca," • with, the Edward Vom Hpfe, inventor of the from the port city, the rail line was UnderCollier's dominion, Us original rules, silver buttons were brochure published early in the of a full scale schooner nicknamed The army -never built a fort on steam yacht •; "Valima'' leading modern^ star-drag reel. After soon hauling carloads of tarpon eppa saw improyemeiits that awarded to "each member landing century estimates the total tarpon "The Boat Tee." Useppa, but in the 1890's the same daily tarpon fishing excursioris out battling one 210—poun^tarpop_ : anglers to the area. made therresort island an institu- a tarpon with a rod and reel." For catch by Useppa guests at over The de facto emperor of South- high ground that attracted the to the passes. ••• with an old fashioned thumb brake Five years after the advent of tion and elevated tarpon fishing 'a tarpon exceeding six feet in 17,000. west Florida, Collier exercised the military caught the eye of Chicago III season, the "Valima" depart- feel, Vom Hofe was inspired to the railway, Useppa caught the from humble sport- to high reli- length tfater amended to 100 Over the years Collier built an divine right of kings by establish- streetcar tycoon John M. Roach. ed an hour before slack tide, invent the device that ushered in eye of Barron Collier* a New York \ gion. The year he purchased the pounds), the club awarded gold assortment of guest bungalows on ing an illegal casino on his island. Roach, passing the island by towing a string of 16 to 18 foot the age of modern spprtsfishing. millionaire who made his first island Collier founded the Izaiak buttons, with record breaking either side of the inn and a three Fictional accounts of high rolling steamer enroute to Fort Myers, rowboats in her wake. Once in the Two events early in the 20th fortune selling advertising space i Walton Club of Useppa, a Tarpon catches capturing diamond but- story pillared mansion for his own ; nights on Useppa are recorded in decided to buy the island outright. passes, guides untied their boats century helped catapult the island on streetcars. Collier, also a land! fishing coterie named for the tons.'- •,,. :.•••• ;:.-: .•.••-•• -..••••.• •••• ,••,-"•••; .'-'. use. Several hundred yards from the works of Mary Roberts Later, he built a small cottage from the tow cable and rowed to international fame. In 1907 the speculator, publisher and name- iauthor of "The Compleat Angler," Women were forbidden to enter his own home, on the hilly Rhinehart.the romantic novelist near the center of Useppa. around the pass fishing until the Charlotte Harbor and Northern sake of Collier County, bought the ia 17th century fishing classic. the club room, a photograph-filled southern end of the island, Collier In 1902, implored by area tide became too strong, at which Railway was extended to Boca island from Roach in 1912 and i Fifty-four members joined the sanctuary lined with tarpon created a spectacular golf course • continued on next page Renaissance for Useppa Early in the century, before the advent of the gasoline engine, a steam yacht towed long rafts of rowboats daily fromUseppa to Captiva and Boca Grande Passes. Once in the passes, guides rowed their clients at ebb tide in search of tarpon. When the tide became too strong, the steamboat returned to take the skiffs in tow. Pictured above are two early presidents of the legendary"Izaak Walton Club of Useppa;'* a tarpon fishing coterie named for the 17th Century author of "The Compleat Angler." -'-^'V *' •' •"<• Island Reporter December 10; 1976 B21 B20 December 10,1976 Island Reporter The island's reception center- l general store greeted yachts ap- some, like Herbert Hoover, came proaching from Boca Grande. for a chance "to wash one's soul with pure air and rejoice that you do not have to decide a darn thing • from20-B Grande and fer^ until next week." Some of Useppa's guests arriv- aboard the resort launch.. Most Corporately, Useppa's guests by yacht or were met' at Boca came for fishing, tennis or golf but shared enormous wealth, a wealth sufficient to keep the island staffed with a retinue of valets, beauticians, barbers, maids, cooks and stewards. The sunburned or seasick could even rely on treat- ment by a resident physician. Wagon wheel pumpers are A carefree ark during the Great Depression, Useppa survived un- still housed within a frame der Collier ownership until the firehouse. late 1940's, when ownership pass- ed to a group of Fort Myers Mariner President Robert Taylor businessmen. Later the property climbs to the roof of Barron was acquired by William A. Snow of Macon, Georgia. James Turner, Collier's three-story mansion. now the owner of Burgess Island, bought the resort from Snow in 1968. By the 1950's the resort's moriied guests had forsaken the Useppa for greener pastures and Useppa 's pro-shop, with a could not be lured back by promotional letters that asked, disused swimming pool in "Where have you been?" Though f foreground. the resort remained in business • I. •• into the early 1970's, the exorbi- tant cost of transportation, staff and materials made the island a losing proposition. It was in April of 1960 that the island last saw extensive use — reputedly as a training ground for Cuban counter-revolutionaries re- * • .; •I Rennuissance for Useppa cruited for the Bay of Pigs invasion. It is rumored that some froml9'B episode still circulate among area island for several years before 1,000 Cuban exiles were trained . .. • fishermen and residents. ; r moving to neighboring Cabbage there for the CIA-backed debacle, leasing the island under an agree- In 1973, Useppa was purchased Key. — • continued on next i •• ment with the Collier Corporation, again, this time by a partnership Rumors of the cloak and dagger who occupied a cottage on the % continued on next page CABLEVISION -SAIMIBEL is an Lions Club •/• wash house Christmas Trees! those lucky people who prerordered their trees to chose from for can pick them up across from Bailey's starting completeiy refurbished,with new machines tomorrow Saturday,. December 11. These are the reserved trees as you ordered them. your viewing and under new management (If you pre-ordered your tree and cannot be on the pleasure Open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. island December 11 or December 12 to pick it up, rest assured that we will hold your tree for you.) attendant on duty at all times - you can have your Everybody else can come by and buy a tree, yes, wash done while you work or shop or play on the GAMES FOB 472-4 8 00 there will be some available, starting Monday, CABLEVISIOIM beach -oryou can do ityourself. December 13. • is more than just CHRISTMAS TREES - COME AND GET 'EMI Island Shopping Center - Next jg Bailey's ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE WILL BE DONATED TO ONE OF THE LIONS CLUB SIGHT better reception. PRESERVATION CHARITIES. UNIQUE WHAT CAN YOU FIND Cablevision GIFTS AT THE JADE BUTTERFLY? k • '.'••• • •» / doesn't cost-it The finest Amber in the world is found in a little shop on a small island in the pays of Sanibel Island US '-.'}ip Gulf of Mexico. From the Eocene Epoch, 40 to [2134 cents per day-currently available 50 million years in age. East of Rabbit Road, West Gulf Drive Jean & Charley Button and the Rocks.] SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SEASON HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Decemjjer 13 thru December 24 Visit Us In Our New Of f ice 1517 Periwinkle Way INC. Wopdbridge Office Building [behind Seven-Eleven Store] Sanibel Center Building (corner of 1711 P«rlwlnkla Way SANIBEL CENTER BUILDING n«*t to dottIV 4721387 i-4787 \ : Cfi^a YI^l 10M Periwinkle Way) Island Reporter December 1Q> 1976 B23 i. .•••.-:'*• B22 December10,1976 Island Reporter • from21-B represented by Mariner Proper- ties, owners and developers of South Seas Plantation resort on Captiva. After paying approxi- mately $ 1.4 million for the island, the investors let the island stand People like us idle awaiting, Taylor says, the right moment to restore the resort. That moment arrived last month when Beckstead and his staff took up residence on Useppa. ^4 barge of new pilings, seen from the remnant The market now exists, Beckstead of Useppas north coast pier. "• says, for an exclusive Florida resort comparable to Frenchman's for what we're no* Gove in Jamaica or Cat and Walker Cays in the Bahamas. "The island demands that we try to maintain it as a private place as much as possible," Beckstead explains, Useppa, Tay- lor adds, will definitely not be another, Holiday Inn but,; rather, an island club open to. members, . t:'- residents arid their, guests. We're not large We're not miles from the GuIf Beckstead arid Taylor anticipate no new deyelbpirient for several years. They plan instead to Only forty five units gives you a feeling of The Gulf is only 87 paces, or less, from the refurbish and/or move 11 of the resort's 15 buildings. In February, intimacy with neighbors of like background front door of any apartmentin Nutmeg Village. they hope to have a character boat in operation shuttling invited and interests. You can enjoy the many All of our units have panoramic Gulf views guests to the island for tours. As a landing point for the boat, a. 700 recreational features at your convenience. from their spacious screened terraces. foot dock is already under con- struction. Renpvation of cottages, w. There's little chance of overcrowding. • maintenance buildings and Usep W: We're not a rental resort pa's old reception center will come t' later. Nutmeg Village is designed as a retirement -A-Victorian version of Pompeii, pathways and Peeling an orange grown in Useppa's•'•citrus, grove, Beckstead We're not typical ornamental urns have been preserved: beneath '• concedes that the restoration bryacation home, FutXire rental policies are decades of dirtJ v process will be difficult. The Nutmeg Village is planned and constructed the decision of you and your neighbors. i - ., • island's • artificial white sand beaches are now hidden by matted to give a feeling of individuality. We are grass arid her golf course unrecog- nizable. Of the XJseppa Inn build- not another cement block on the beach. The We're not overpriced ing and the Izaac Walton Club, '••'...** ••'. • • • • • • only a few bushel baskets of dry tarpon scales remain. building is distinctive. Each apartment home Prices are competitive with comparable island "We're going to do things slowly, one piece at a tirrie," says reflects the individual's taste and desires. condos. At Nutmeg your dollar buys more! Bdcjkstead. "None of us involved in the project are bloodthirsty inves: ^cr V . • •'••.• •. . ;• .-•,•••• A grand, 25 step staircase tor types; we want to see everything done well." Visit with us. We think you'll find more reasons to like us for what we're not. led from Barron Collier's Spniewhere in this vast uni- ^ , mansion to the once snow- verse, Barron Collier must be white beach below. pleased. •,....• Sanibel's most prestigious condominium MODEL APARTMENT OPENDAILY Located on Gulf Drive between Nutmeg House Restaurant* Artisan Shop Beckstead: "We're going to do things slowly, one piece at a time." Telephone (8130 472-4407 i Monday on 700 feet of dock. Island owners say a 'character' boat may soon be Robbms shuttling invited guests to Useppa* ii •'•• 'X B24 December10,1976 Island Reporter \, Island Reporter December 10t 1976 v -B25 two Surf-Scoters .showed up (sea ducks Common Snipe, Herring and Ring-billed mgsje from the northeast coast). They'd never Gull, Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Stilt Sandpiper, Marbled Godwits sighted locally been recorded here! They were positively Phoebe, and American Robin. • from24-B October6. identified by Beebe and Bond and later on On November 14 and 15 there were 4 By George Weymouth Glen Bond possibly recorded thi$ sum- November 19 they were recorded off the Barn Owl sightings. (To see them, drive winter; On October 1 Beebe saw the first mer's last Mangrove Cuckoo on September beach at Island Inn by a visiting naturalist. around after dark and shine a flashlight Black Terns normally gather on the wintering Ring-necked Ducks, Pintail and 21,. and on September 24 Billie Saxinger (They were also seen off Naples* beach.) upon the power line wires.) Sanibel Causeway in mid-July as they American Wigeon. Others recorded were may have, seen the last of the summer's We've had a number of Avocats here this On November 16 down at Sanibel prepare to fly en masse to South America. Hoodea Merganser, November 1; Lesser Nighthawks (which, on.September 2 were fall; Emrick recorded 13 on October 31, and Cottages two Green Parakeets (released in Before they leave they'll often number Scaup, November 6; and four Green-winged flying east on Sanibel in flocks of 50-100 at oh November 29 I recorded one, (plus the Tampa about 10 years ago) were counted on 300-500, yet this summer they were around Tea] recorded by Charles and Ella Newell dusk, leaving the island). Fulvous Tree Duck mentioned in last week's the wire. two weeks late, first seen on July 26, and on November 11. . ' ' Beebe had one or two White-throated Sanibel Sightings.) Last week, on Decem- And on November 20, as reported by last only peaked in numbers at 17, last recorded On September 11, Al Emrick saw five Sparrows show up at his feeder on October ber 3, we had 9 out on the Darling Tract, week's island Reporter, the second (or September 21. Eastern Kingbirds, and also pinned down 22 and 24 and then again on November 27, and on December 6 Charles Newell saw 16 third) Woodcock ever recorded on Sanibel Flocks of 200 or more Purple Martins the first fall arrivals of Black-throated Blue, and I had eight Chipping Sparrows (rare) at out there. was found dead by George Campbell. began leaving about mid-August, mostly Wormeating, and Prothonotary Warblers. our feeding area from November 10-15. We had two Bonaparte's Gulls seen on Any observers willing to share . their flying east off the lighthouse end of Sanibel He also helped "substantiate many of the Four to six Savannah Sparrows have November 11, .and on the -same date I Sanibel Sightings with me, please write me to the mainland, but some, .(like a flock of above sightings. ; - been out on the Causeway for the last three recorded my first (for this winter season) c/o Bailey's General Store. 500 I observed August 24) flew at dusk I dp not have many fall records myself weeks at the grass edge by the last mud flat straight south down Tarpon Bay Road .and and I wish to state my deep appreciation to . on the northeast side of the east island. disappeared out over the Gulf, heading, ho the Saxingers/ particularly to Billie, • who On October 24 I recorded a Short-billed Society to screen film doubt, to the Yucatan peninsula. made the following observations mostly Marsh Wren in the Darling Tract (they and during the month of September. Briefly, The Sahibel-Captiva Audubon Society Ryckman. Gray Kingbirds began to - leave in the Long-billed Marsh Wren used to be : here are her most interesting sightings: common at the Bailey Tract, but not any will begin the 1976-77 winter program An Island Bird Identification Course is mid-August too, and b*y September 2 large series on Thursday evening, December 16 planned for January and February and will flocks were also flying east off Sanibel. By Red-eyed Vireo and one Summer Tanager more), and I observed on that date 16 at Lighthouse, September 6; Magnolia Roseate Spoonbills flying east, high and in a with a screening of the most recent National be conducted by those well-known island . September 191 could only find five. In 1972, Audubon Society film, "It Began With "birders," Charles and Ella Newell. The Griffing Bancroft reported to me seeing one Warbler; September 12; Veery, September. V formation, "apparently migrating to the 13,14,23,24,25 and 26; American Redstart Everglades National Park to nest, and Birds." . . y. course will include indoor classes and on Tarpon Bay Road on October 26, and we outdoor field trips. can assume that's about as late as they ever Warbler, September 23; Ruby-throated Bond; on that date, recorded this winter's The. program will be held at the. Sanibel A "stay! Warbler, September 25; Gray Catbird, first Common Loons (2) in Pine Island Community House beginning at 8:00 p.m. Beginning January 11, 1977, the Newells September 26; Palm Warbler, September Sound. . Program Chairman, Francis Saxsinger, will conduct an indoor class every Tuesday Usually when the Gray Kingbird leaves, has prepared an interesting and varied for four weeks from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the American Kestrel (formerly Sparrow 27; Black-whiskered Vireo (last record of On October 27, Bond and Beebe recorded this summer resident) September .29; the Brant Goose mentioned earlier in Island group of programs for this winter series^ —at the West Wind Inn on Gulf Drive. Hawk) arrives from the north, but this fall according to Publicity Chairman, ^Bu'd they were very late. The first arrival I'm Ovenbird, September 31; Swainson's Reporter! They found it in Tarpon Bay, and '.: Four field trips will also be led by the Thrush, October 1; Wood Thrush, October one week later (November 4) possibly the ' Ryckman. Birds, of course, will be the Newells, with the first one scheduled for aware of was observed October 10. The first theme of several programs. Marsh Hawk was recorded on October 21; 3; Indigo Bunting, October 9; House Wren, same bird flew over the Sanibel public pier. Thursday, January 13 at 8:30 a.m. The field the first Broad-winged Hawk, September October 22; and many other sightings. Once This species has been considered accidental Other areas of the ecosystem will also be trips will depart from the Island Cinema 11; and Cooper's Hawk, October 29. I'm not again my thanks to Billie Saxiriger. - to this area, and it occurred to us that, its discussed at Audubon programs. Sharks, parking lot on Tarpon Bay Road. sure when the first sighting was for the Michael Latona kept his eye out for the occurrence.might be an indication of colder 'gators, photography, turtles, weather, and There is a $5.00 registration fee per Sharp-shinned Hawk, but they've been White Pelicans and felt positive 200-300 than normal weather due to come. Then, as an African Safari will all be challenging person for the course. For more information ratheri common all fall. A number of Merlin arrived back at the Cabbage Key area on if to back up our theory, on November 2, topics to be included in the series, said and advance registrations, phone 472-1406. have been spotted since October 4 when T. Weed (from Key West). saw one on the island; he saw another on October 6. Then Michael Latona nailed three on October 16. During August 24-28 one Stilt Sandpiper September 24 they saw two more Godwits. THE ISLANDS On October 30 and November 22 they were Teal (8) arrived, and on September 19 the tennis and two Marbled Godwits were observed by They were in the Darling Tract, and out first Pied-billed Grebes (3) returned for the DUGGERS COMPLETE ROBERT L. SWATS also seen. Al Emrick and his wife, Mildred, and on there on September 5, the first Blue-winged • continued on nextpage TENNIS SHOP OF SANIBEL • \ • Periwinkle Place ....'• DEAN "WITTER at Co. 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This insures the Natural Wicker greatest protection against the effects of moisture and S.W. Fla. temperature and soil History Shell Art conditions that can erode other pool building materials. * Field Trips Pbrcelain& NO POOL IS AS GOOD AS A GUNITE POOL! to Sanibel's Wildlife Habitats Oxylite Visits To Three Different Habitats Tuesdays and Thursdays Figurines MAYBE THAT IS WHY THERE ARE re- By Reservations Only ...much TRITON POOLS LOCATED AT ; Wodn&sdays - Open •Trip HOMES AND CONDOMINIUMS Special Trips By Appointmerit 95 FOR INFORMATION GULF DRIVE ,*• • '..per' ON 50 SANIBEL STREETS; CALL: 472-2180 . Natural Hdtory Field Trlpf by watmrt 00 day SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 !>•<. 31. Jan. 21. Fab. 11 * 23. Mar. 4, 11, 18, ft 23, 1IAW 334-8665 Apr. 1,8, & 13 . • per week AIT (Prices subject •Irdi to change) FREE Airpo it p ick-up EdlbU rlonK "Your Island Straw Market" - Flihn and return service. 105 Ultra Modern Efficiencies and Motel Rooms. All units ^••fy '. HommoclcB* GALL NOW FOR FULL INFQRMATliEMSI In well face Golf; all Air Conditioned & Heated. Room Phones 8 2242 Periwinkle Way 472-2154 9:30 to 5:00 iimgl.f 936-5400 Color TV, Large Heated Pool, tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Monday thru Saturday ; Mammals ff Morln.lll* Putting Green. Excellent Shelling, Fishing & Safe Swimming Gifts Packaged and Shipped 3051 Hanson St Ft Myers Mont Communltlai 5402 CLEVELAND AVE., FT. MYERS Sold.™ '. Across From Airport on US 41 Soclo-fconomic Environmental Impact Most Major Credit Cards Honored PHONE 813-4721541 / •• B26 December 10; 1976 Island Reporter •/.. Periwinkle Place ing is an adventure Therefs no better way to describe shopping Like fine china by Daulton in SEA TO SKY ... in Periwinkle Place. It's a place to delight treasures from the sea in SHAKEY'S NOISY thesenses as well as your shopping desires. OYSTER... casual men's apparel at THE Boutiques, shops, services ... treasures and BROWN BAG ... unusual gift items at the trifles ... all in a peaceful tropical setting of TIFFANY PARLOR ... women's sport clothes natural beauty. from HER SPORTS CLOSET... but why spoil Here, you'll discover fashions, gifts, gems, your fun and adventure? Discover us your- •••".•• • • • • • ' •'.' \ jewelry and more. self .We're on the left off Periwinkle be- yond the bank. We look more like a park than a row of shops; >• •'.• In 1970, three years after he and pretty ordinary structure,'' says from 1 -B his family first began shelling pn ConkUn. "And the simple shells it's broken on the inside. Poor Sanibel-Gaptiya beaches, Conklin sometiriies have beautiful struc- structure." . became^interested in thestructure tured I giiess shells are a lot like As an authority on structure, of shells. Starting with a simple people ill that respect." Conklin's credentials are impecc- whelk he X-rayed a variety of Conklin's personal favorite is able. After a 30 year career in the island shells, over the years, the banded tulip, a shell some field of X-ray technology he has perfecting along the way a special collectors might- consider mun- become.a man who sees, as T.S. process for photdgraphihg the dane. Surprisingly, even the lowly Eliott once wrote, "... the skull finished X-rays. pen shell arid sea urchin have what beneath the skin." Conklin has X-raying shells is much like Conklin considers good structure. acquired an almost extra-sensory X-raying anythmg else, says So far, Confclins efforts have faculty for seeing inner structure Conklin. "Anything that lias been applauded by island shellers. where the rest of us see only form. weight can be X-rayed/' he The radiological technician im- Professionally, Conklin ranks explains. "By interposing the pressed island;-shelter and shell - among the top radiological techni- shells between the X-ray and a artist J£ay McjRae, for instance, cians in the nation. An author, piece of XTTSIY sensitiy|Bs: fite, you with a cross section of a nautilus lecturer and chief radiological ti'V^t)i that almost matched her: own technician at .Or»ngphiirg_Region- gg painting of the same subject. . ,. al Hospital in OraiigetHirg, South weight, the shell absorbs more of Currently, Conklin is seeking a Carobna, Cooklin has twice receiv- area on the film. Of course to get market for his X-rays at several ed the PCahler Cup, the top award just the right amount of contrast island shell shops. Already 'the of the American Society of Radio- and detail you adjust the amount Shell Factory in^Fort Myers ^as. logical Technologists. of light hitting the shell.- expressed an interest in exhibiting Tve seeii it all," says Conklin, Phptograjphing the finished X- his work. In the future, Conklin "freak accidents, human oddities, ray is a bit more difficult, says hopes to move into a personalized you name it. A farmer with a Conklin: "I've been refining the shell X-raying service catering to pitchfork in his belly and a kid process for years. Finally I island collectors. ' with a skateboard axlethrough his invented a special light box for Whether or riot Sanibel-Captiva foot; strange combinations of mounting the X-ray' negative collectors want to run the risk of fingers and toes and dozens of when I'm taking a photograph of discovering their junonias are dinerent swallowed objects. As a the shell. The light box also allows unspectacular or their cone has M$? ;•;•.> matter of fact, I've got the whole me to frame the X-ray the way I "cancer" remains to be seen. But collection with me here on Sanibel; want it to appear in the photo- Conklin is confident.' I could lecture on oddities for graph." •.-.: ;'•^•^,••-•:-;.•::,..•-; "Quality is an internal thing hours." /Srnce his first attempts six too," he states.; 'This service But even more impressively, years ago Conklin has X-rayed and would let people see the inside of Conklin has applied Ibis X-ray photographed practically every their favorite shell." X-pertise outside medicine to major shell found on focal beaches, secure a beachhead for radiology including a handful of exotics. in the dosed domain of the fine Along the way he made several softs; , Included among his non- revolutionary discoveries about medical subjects are rocks, ^structure.-'.''",;:•"''"• /•.-.'•:'' '-•/;.• •v..:;;-,-^v... snakes, fish, crabs, shrimp, and "Shells like the junonia that are the venus system of the rose. pretty on the outside often have ^ :j-•••••-:••'. ••• Island Reporter December 10, 1976 B29 B28 December10,1976 Island Reporter \ Carol Culp of St. Isabel's choir was today's living recently feted at a luncheon given by the other members of the choir on the Remember YOUR Carol occasion of her departure from the By A. Ray Cartlidge bell tolled for everybody, for a islands. Current members of the part of each one's life was gone church choir include Margaret Creter, The cars were stalled on the when another went. Culp Coleen Elias, Bob Dormer, and organ- other lanes of the highway for four No death, no accident, no crime, ist Ginny Bissell. Rosalind Wegryn is SANIBEL miles this summer. We were on no destruction' of property, no director of the choir. the other two lanes and I checked strike, no disease, no injustice, no honored St. Isabel parishioners and friends the tie-up with my odometer. I chicanery in politics, is confined to contributed twenty-one cases of cloth- LIBRARY ing — four hundred and thirty pounds suppose iriost of us have been one person. It affects us all. - to the Thanksgiving Bishops Relief caught in such a tie-up at one time The second thought that bounc- Clothing drive. The drive began on or another. One person's accident, ed around was that the very Thanksgiving and ended the following whether by his own carelessness increase in traffic or, if you will, of Sunday with the clothes being packed or another's, can cause many to be the number of human beings on and shipped on Monday, November 29. This Christmas ... inconvenienced and even to suffer. this earth, calls for a greater care Two thoughts bounced around and concern. As time goes on a in my head as I drove the miles higher moral and ethical perform- QiveABOOK past the blocked automobiles. ance as well as more driving skill ! The first was that we are, more will be required. Perkins boast new baby boy Throughout the year, we bring you as many new books as possible, but our budget never stretches quite far enough to buy all the books we would like to offer to you to read free of than we think, affected by what I can remember in the small city Eric Kenneth Perkins is the newest Sanibel Fire Department and Bailey's charge. You can help, especially if you would like to include the Sanibel Library on your happens to someone else. Heming- where I grew up that horse-and- or wagon. You can't do it now if move around. If there are too - addition to the City of Sanibel's census General Store. Christmas list this year. Below is a list of books we do not have but would like to. If you would way, quoting John Donne, put on buggies far outnumbered auto- you are a lad. many you can't move at all. figures. The son of Carolyn and Kenneth His paternal grandparents are Marion like to make one of the)m your Christmas gift, |ust stop at the Library or phone 472-2483. We the frontpiece of "For Whom the mobiles. There were no traffic As our numbers have increased You and I have to realize that Perkins, he made his first appearance at and Elwood Perkins, also associated with will make the purchase.for you or you can buy the book yourself. Please check with the aide at Bell Tolls:" "Ask not for whom the lights or stop signs. We played and our speeds have increased so more and more we will have Lee Memorial Hospital on Monday, Bailey's, and formerly of Massachusetts. our front desk before buying any book to make sure someone has not already decided to December 6, at 6:11 p.m. His birth weight The baby's maternal grandparents are donate your choice. bell tolls - it tolls for thee." Donne baseball, tap-the-ice-box, kickball, much has our 'freedom been demanded of us increased skill in and height was seven pounds, 13 ounces, Evelyn and Carroll Lother of Illinois. had written concerning the custom and tin-can hockey at the corner of restricted. We are all bound up living with others on the state and 19 1/2 inches respectively. The Perkins family resides on Palm Ridge of the village to have the bell our block. We were seldom together. The more people you put highways - and on the "highways Father "Kenny" is employed by the Road. N tolled whenever anyone died. The bothered by a passing automobile in a room the less space there is to of life." We y Welcome These Books Fiction and Non-Fiction Christmas Bells are ringing at CONVENIENCE Sanibel & Captiva's full service travel agency conveniently located at WELCOME BACK! _. I SANIBEL 1618 Penwinkle(Heart-of-the-island Center). Hours-- 9to5, The Kate Greenaway Book (Holme) $8 95 Re-Opening Your House orCondo? Vietnam The Unforgettable Tragedy (Buttinger) $8 95 Monday through Friday. Whether you are planning for a world cruise or a Chevron STANDARD A Game oflTitans (Ruse) $8 95 Sanibel 7 short flight north, why not let us handle the details for you We want Bear Front End Alignment The Best from the rest of the World (Wollheim) $6 95 you to get acquainted with Aladdin. 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You may even know some of us, or all of us. We know your Salad Plates - Beer address and that you are a special kind of person, but we'd like to Christmas Gift List know more. Send us a picture of you, your house? your family, or Open Every Day (Cold Sandwiches Only Sunday) your favorite place in your home town. Tell us a bit about it andi we'll pass it on. That way the ISLAND REPORTER family can The Revolutionary Age of Andrew Jackson (Remini) $6.95 become better acquainted. Curious George books (Rey) (Replacements - any amount) Enclose your picture, copy, name and address in an envelope Bearymore (Freeman) $6.95 and mail it to: The Great Green Turkey Creek Monster (Flora) $6.95 A Color of His Own (Lionni) $4.99 Easter Egg Artists (Adams) $6-95 ISLAND REPORTER ADVERTISING Swim Little Duck (Miles) $5.95 P.O. 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The Lion of Kalahari (Hobson) $5.94 MAIL TO: Island Reporter, In addition, you have tennis, shuffleboard courts and a Tennis Wear . . Men's and Women's Peter Pan (Unwin illus.) (Barrie) $5.95 P.O. Drawer R, Sanibel Island, beautifully furnished recreation building to fill your Florida 33957 PRESS leisure hours. After-Golf Leisure Wear NAME Last point! The price is right. Most units are from Exclusive with us: Quantum for Women All Gifts To The Library Are Tax Deductible ADDRESS $64,500. And Gulf Front units overlooking the private and George Cook for Men CITY court under $69,000. Isn't it time you took a look at them? STATE \ YOUR Christmas Gift VISIT OUR FURNISHED MODEL OPEN DAILY Also: Miss Shaheen Evening Wear J enclose my check for $ Weekdays 9 to 5 • Sunday 1 to 5 To The Library Is Noted Please bill me 666 Beach road • Call (813) 472-1594 A book plate, bearing your name as donor will be placed permanently in the front of every Christmas book given to the Library. The same courtesy is offered to those who give Memorial RATES: On Island - $6.00 per year. ANOTHER DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTED BY GOLF COURSE OPEN EVERY DAY 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. gifts to the Library at any time. Off Island - $7.50 per year. Sandcastle Road (off Old Bailey Rd.) 472-2535 This is a new subscription. Executive Services, Inc. «SSP*riwlnkUWoy (813)471-4195 l_ renewal. Aft«rHour*t472-2S06 or 472-4304 12-10 A10 December17,1976 Island Reporter Island Reporter December 17,1976 All UON-OF-THE-M0NTH Santa, share December honors Cut casuarina for holidays Sharing hero honors for the month of United States and was educated from grade December, 1976 with the distinguished school through college in this country. He By Richard Workman, director, to cut the small Australian pines, though Santa Claus, is the Sanibel-Captiva Lions. .received his degree from Lawrence College Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation landowner's permission should be sought Club "Lion of the Month," Russ Denyes. in 1931 and his Ph.D. in organic chemistry before you take a tree. . •. _ Since the tradition of the Christmas tree . Look for a tree off to itself. If not shaded Dr. Russ Denyes joined the Lions in 1970, from the University of Minnesota in 1935. began many years ago in Western Germany one year after he moved to Lighthouse Way After completing his graduate work,' or bunched with others, it will be fuller and The December Lion, Russ Den- it has undergone a number of evolutionary better shaped. You may find it easier to on Sanibel, where he and his wife, Jean, thfr Russ married his high school and college changes. , associate librarian of the. Sanibel Public classmate and sweetheart, Jean, and joined yes, is a former research chemist. select a larger tree and cut out the top to Library, still reside. the faculty of Stanford University as a Who would have expected a century or the desired size. At the time of his retirement, Russ was research associate. _ two ago that the humble custom would Once cut, the tree should be taken home director of Fibers, Plastics, and Coatings In 1936, Denyes joined the staff of Mellon evolve into a worldwide multi-bfflion-dollar as soon as possible and placed in a bucket of research for the Celanese Research Com-' Institute of Industrial Research where he serving as Lion Tamer for two years and as business. Involved now are Christmas tree wet sand. This provides an adequately pany. ' . headed their man-made fiber Fellowship an aide in the annual plant sale. farms growing spruce and Scotch pine by stableJboting for most trees and helps keep The award was made at the December 15 the millions and factories turning out mylar it fresh for a reasonable time. Keeping the He was born in Batavia, Java, the son of Research. He joined Celanese in 1944. and plastic trees in choices of pink, silver, Methodist missionaries. He returned to the His service to the Lions Club includes Lions meeting by president Bud Ketcham. sand wet will prolong the useful period of and natural green. the tree but don't expect much more than ten days. . . Connie Rogers (left) and Doree Ouellette model T~shirts For most Yule celebrants the traditional The Casuarina, unlike the true pines, has designed for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation family outing to select and cut a tree from no needles as we know them. The green SANTIV A SANIBEL BEACH CLUB the woods hasn't been practical for a needle-like clusters are modified stems that by island artist Ikki Matsumoto. The T-shirts, bearing PRESENTS generation or more. No doubt the several carry on the photosynthetic activity of the requests to "Let Live Shells Live" and "Only Pick Empty times doubling of people populations and plant. A close examination of the stem Shells'" are part of an ongoing campaign to discourage live MINI MART the decline of eligible wild conifers has had reveals whorls of very small leaves. ISLAND LIFE SEMINARS • something to do with this. Different species of Australian pine are shelling in island waters^ The shirts, at $4.50 each, went on The introduction of Australian pine to determined by the number of leaves in the sale this week at Tennis Anyone, the B-Hive, Bailey's, the SATURDAY, December 18, 7:00 P.M. Sanibel and Captiva some 75 years ago, whorl. • Sea Horse Shop, and the South Seas Shipstore on Captiva. FOR CONVENIENT SHOPPING however, presents an opportunity for Australian pines were planted on the SPEAKER: Elinore Dormer, Noted authoress and Historian, Author islanders to revive the traditional tree islands shortly after the turn of the century T-shirts proceeds will go into the SCCF seashell conservation of "The Sea Shell Islands" cutting without fear of damaging the as roadside trees because they grew taller fund, said director Dick Workman. Open 7 Days A Week 7AM to 9PM natural environment. and faster than most anything else. Far TOPIC: "Sanibel's Indians - 1000 BC - 1800 AD" The planting of Australian pines on these from the natural controls of their native Groceries - Meats - Cold Beer & Wine islands we know now was an ecological Australia, the Casuarina grows rampant blunder wreaking havoc on the natural displacing the native plant communities on Magazines - Post Cards - Hats NATURE LOVERS, JOIN US FOR AN EVENING system. Cutting a few for Christmas trees which the islands' natural system is based. will not harm the environment but, to the The continued spread of Australian pines Health & Beauty Aids Fishing Tackle OF EDUCATIONALFUNn! contrary, will boost efforts to restore and other introduced weed trees may well nature's order". render parts of the islands biological REFRESHMENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. Though not true pines, the Australian wastelands. pine or Casuarina makes an attractive As your gift to nature this holiday season, NO ADMISSION FEE. substitute and a suitable Christmas tree if prepare your family for a trek through the NORTH END OF SANIBEL you follow these suggestions: white and drifting winter sands of the For further information, Growing the trees is. discouraged by islands and take home an Australian pine Sanibel city law and no permits are required" for Christmas. AT THE BLIND PASS BRIDGE tCI? • please call 472-1545. ^^|Me^P#iership Condominium Resort. "IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES •AGES IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES Sanibel Beach Club Nerita Street, Sanibel UJ The Sea Horse Shop, on the Lighthouse end O DISCOUNT 25 %OFF oi Periwinkle Way, has made some major Get under the "I mages" Umbrella of savings, bo your Home innovations in its display areas recently. UJ Decorating, completely coordinated, at a saving 6f 25% There's a whole new fine china and glassware ; Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club ready o on the following: . department, an expanded women's fashions department, and furniture is placed throughout some trees for their Christmas benefit sale for sight the store in groupings, rather than in a single preservation projects. UJ DRAPERIES department. There's also'coffee for gentlemen Antique Satin • Mohairs • Ninons • Batiste o 5 WIDTHS waiting for their ladies' who are shopping in the WIDTH 4 WIDTHS 6 WIDTHS 7 WIDTHS. 8 WIDTHS store. The Sea Horse shop is open seven days a Lengths 38 ST as $ 88 tn 10 110" *45 83 week from 9 00 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. UJ C Fully Pleated ) Double Hemmed* Permanent Buckram < Also available:RODS (teflon coated w/tensiori pulley), Custom Open 10 - 6 6 Days Closed Sun. 1473 Periwinkle UJ in canals O oordinated and Ready madeBEDSPREADS,MINIBLIND$ Phone orders welcome - 472-1054 Council debates mopeds, commercia VERTICAL BLINDS, SHADES, LAMINATED The "moped," a vehicle that state law beaches and bicycle paths and require that audience appeared to be divided and peace of the neighborhood. . Si SHADES, and SOLAR WINDOW FILM. says is a bicycle but which isn't allowed on they be operated "as near to the right side reflected an uncertainty on how to deal with Council quickly agreed with City Manag- UJ bicycle paths, came in for some heavy of the roadway as practicable." The mopeds this new hybrid introduction to the islands. er Bill Nungester that the City's police ORDER YOUR FRESH TURKEY discussion at last Monday's special Sanibel would be limited to a maximum speed of 25 The Gouncilmen agreed on a first reading department already had sufficient authority m City Council session. miles per hour and to operation only by of the draft ordinance but there was a to handle "a public disturbance/' and that CARPET FOR CHRISTMAS enactment of another ordinance at this time tn •• The moped — which can be peddled or those 15 years of age or older, as is consensus that more study was required on SHAGS, PLUSH, SPLUSH, HI-LO, LOOPS alternatively pushed along by a small currently provided in state law. the issue before final adoption of a new law. did not appear necessary. : Example: New'Style HI-IO Tpp% Nylori, Meat Set, $8,24 per square After many detailed revisions, and : gasoline motor at a maximum speed of 25 A few other non-controversial safety Another issue that got to the Council yard, INSTALLED with foam or 'waffle Padding. m - DEADLINE DECEMBER 17- miles per hour ?--' has a new-found provisions were included in the draft table as a result of what Mayor Goss called following weeks, of work by the City's Code popularity on the islands. It is relatively ordinance.' :•'. "public input" was the subject of commer- Compliance Committee chaired by George U. quiet in operation, economical in fuel As the Council discussions proceeded cial fishing in the island's man-made canals. •Slay, the council adopted three new codes : : ,~- National Electrical Code; Southern O WALLPAPER O • consumption, and almost as easy to operate there were suggestions that moped opera- Several complaints had : been received m AS A NEW SERVICE FOR YOU AND YOUR FREEZE .as a bicycle. ' . tors be required to wear helmets, as recently, particularly from the Shell Harbor, Standard Plumbing Code; and Southern FOILS-FLOCKS-CRASS-CRASS TEXTURES required on motorcycles, and that they be .subdivision, alleging that commercial fish- Standard Mechanical Code. AND Thousands of fabrics whichrmay be BONDED and hung like ASKIJS ABOUT6UR LOW PRICES ON From its popularity came the problems. c/> Some citizen complaints came into City required to have a valid driver's license or erman had been netting in the canals Some of the hottest debate of the day was UJ Wallpaper to match your Drapes and Spreads. learner's permit. throughout the night and into the wee hours reserved for the tail end of the meeting and, C3 BEST QUALITY CHOICE BEEF, Hall, charging that the mopeds were ATTENTION: BUILDERS, MOTEL OWNERS, s, creating additional traffic hazards, particu- of the morning, making considerable noise appropriately, dealt with dogs, (see separ- m The moped appeared to place all of the and using flashlights that disturbed the ate story on page 1-A). APARTMENT MANAGERS- tn CUT AND FREEZER WRAPPEC) larly on heavily travelled Periwinkle Way. Councilmen in a dilemma. As Vice-Mayor At four spots on Sanibel and at one on Zee Butler put it, she was partial to the o Captiva, visitors and residents can choose moped because of its desirability as an CONTRACT rn .JSIDES-HINDQUARTERS^D FRONTQUARTERS from a total of about 43 rental mopeds. The alternative mode of energy-saving trans- Council learned on Monday, however, that portation, but concerned over its impact on UJ ' ;; DRAPERIES and CARPET / -: there are also some residents who own their traffic and the safety hazards involved. O own mopeds — and stand ready to fight for Allen Mainard, a veteran cyclist, urged Sanibel firemen Jake Mat- ALLAAEAT^ARAKITEEDU.S.D.A. •••;•;• ; .-. i them, '•:•.'.-, the Council not to treat the moped as a hews and Charlie Freder- INSPECTED GtiAIN AND CORN FED Prompted by public complaints and problem, "but rather as an alternative mode ick douse the remnants of a UJ SHOP CALL concern over traffic hazards, Mayor Goss of transportation." Referring to the charge grease blaze that flared O TODAY submitted to Council a draft ordinance that that the mopeds slows down auto trafic on Tuesday at the Portable < ,:,••.-:. Feast, in the rear of AT HOME 939-1717 m AT SAAA'S -WEHAVE SPEC-IAL CUTS would impose some rules and regulations — Periwinkle, Mainard said "why not?" most of them rather mild..;-.-- on moped He proposed that .the speed ..limit on Huxter's Market.y Two UJ SERVICE FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE ' operators and the people who rent them. Periwinkle be reduced from 35 m.p.h. Xo 25 hours earlier they rushed 545fr S|Cteyelah^;Ay<*., Fort Myers, Fla. 3390T m.p.h., pointing.but that the difference in to the intersection of Tar- 1 Block Southed^(rport, Next to Pizza Hut The ordinance would have required rental. ; pon Bay Road and Peri- m agencies to ensure that the vehicles were in time it would take to reachiBafley's from tne • ! ••-;'•> Causeway would only amount to about 90 winkle to smother a flam- IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES IMAGES IMAUES IMAGES tn good mechanical condition,.carried a horn or ing Volkswagen engine. --FRE&DELIVERY WITH-$50 PURCHASE—r bell, a bicycle flag, and a rear-view mirror. seconds. ASK SAM ABOUT OUR SALES SLIP DISCOUNTS The ordinance would keep mopeds off But the sentiment of the Council's B30 December 10, 1976 . Island Reporter Island Reporter December 10, 1976 B31 t^^ Mw#€^^ ^k*£^4b Jlk2f^^ MW*£^^ ttW#f^rfk ^*~ -*- ~ — Families invited to St. Nick's Day celebration Sunday church notes PERSONALIZED All island families with children have children of members of St. Michael Church of the church, will sing both carols and The pageant is based on the second Total membership at the Mr. Ron Armstrong, All are welcome to attend. been invited to attend the annual celebra- will stage the pageant of the three kings as lessons and will accompany a portion of the chapter of Matthew and will include Joseph, Sanibel Community Church member of the staff of the Further information can be tion of St. Nick's Day to be held at St. set forth in the Bible. pageant. The renowned choir has appeared Mary and the Three Kings each depicted by increased to 348 Monday Holy Land Mission in Beth- obtained by calling 472-2253. CHRISTMAS CARDS Michael and All Angels' Church at 7:00 p.m. The evening will conclude with refresh- in many churches throughout Southwest an island child. The special family celebra- night when seven were lehem, Jordan, will present on Sunday, December 12. ments, the decoration of a Christmas tree Florida and sang at the ordination of Bishop tion has been arranged, by a group received into the member- slides and commentary on A special musical program featuring the by the children and the appearance of St. ,Ralph Haynes at the St. Petersburg consisting of Mariel Goss, Judy Workman, ship of the church. The new the work of the Mission at Carol Culp of St. Isabel's men's and boy's choir of St. Luke's Nick himself. Cathedral. It currently is seeking to Pam Purdy and Louise 0*Neil. Father members are Irene and Tim- 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Decem- choir was recently feted at a ORDER NOW Episcopal Church of Fort Myers will be one The 22-voice St. Luke's choir under the accumulate sufficient funds for a summer James D.B. Hubbs will conduct the St. othy J. Culnan of 671 East ber 12, at the Sanibel luncheon given by the other of the highlights of the evening. In addition leadership of Ralph Tilden, musical director tour of England. Nick's service. Gulf Drive, Ruth and Ken- Community Church. The members of the choir on the Five Catalogues to Choose From neth N. Francisco of Tropi- Mission is one of the mission occasion of her departure 1 cana Mobile Manor, Pauline outreach stations of the from the islands. Current Letters and Wilbur B. Light oi Community Church. A spe- members of the church choir church / calendar Ocean's Reach and Mrs. Lil- cial Communion offering was include Margaret Creter, Baha'l Group of Sanibel Island Informal Michael and All Angels Church, Periwinkle Parkway, Cape Coral, Friday worship, 8:00 lian M. Vielleux of Sanibel taken two weeks ago for the Coleen Elias, Bob Dormer, Macintosh Bookshop to Santa discussions about the teachings of the Baha'l Way. p.m. For information phone 542-3733. Arms West. Bethlehem program and and organist Ginny Bissell. Weekdays 9 -6 472-1447 Sundays Noon -4 Boys and girls who want Santa Claus Faith. For information call 472-1455 or Sanibel Community Church Rev. Bruce E. The New Member Class contributions will be accept- Rosalind Wegryn is director to be aware of what they would like to 472-1322. / Milligan, Pastor; Sunday worship 9:15 a.m. gatherings met with the Board Counse- ed during Advent. of the choir. find under their Christmas trees are Captiva Chapel by the Sea Sunday services, and 11:00 a.m. (Nursey provided to age 7.) lors at 7;30 p.m. Monday St. Isabel parishioners invited to write him a letter. Letters 11:00 a.m.. Rev. O.D. Wissler, interim minister Sunday church school pre-school at 9:15 a.m. The Bible Reading Fellowship, St. Michael night and will be publiclj and friends contributed believed to be of general interest to Christian Science Service Sanibel Public Grades 3-8, 11:00 a.m. Youth Club meets and All Angels Episcopal Church, meets recognized in the worship There will be a reception twenty one cases of clothing readers will be published in the next Library, Sunday 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 8:00 Wednesdays; grades 3-5, 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall. service on Sunday, Decem- for Father Arthur Kontinos - four hundred and thirty two issues of Island Reporter before p.m. p.m.; grades 6-8, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. . ber 12. and his family, which will be pounds -- to the Thanksgiv- the letters are forwarded to the North Bible Study Group. St. Michael and All First Baptist Church Rev. Gerald Frost, St. Isabel Catholic Church Father Gerard Angels Episcopal Church, meets Monday, 7:30 sponsored by the congrega- ing Bishop's Relief Clothing Pole. Beauregard, Pastor, Father Ladislaus Pelczyn- Fresh Pastor, Sunday Service: Sunday School, 9:45 p.m. in the parish hall. The St. Lukes men's and tion of the Southwest Flor- drive. The drive began on As Santa happens to be one of our a.m. all ages. Youth: school grades 1-6 ski, assistant Pastor, Sunday Mayss, 8:30 a.m., "Sing-spiratlon" at First Baptist Church on boy's choir from Fort Myers ida Greek Orthodox Church, Thanksgiving and ended the „ Christmas off-island readers, he should certainly needing transportation to Sunday School call 10:00 a.m. Saturday evening Mass, 5:30 p.m., Sanibet, last Sunday night of every month at -will help members of St. on Sunday, December 12, following Sunday with the be aware of what you would like to 472-1018 or 472-3266; Sunday worship, 11:00 Friday Mass, first Friday of each month, 7:30 7:00 p.m. followed by a social period. Michael and All Angels' 1976. Father Kontinos has clothes being packed and Greens receive before Christmas. a.m.; Evening services, 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday p.m.; Daily Mass 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Holy Bible Study group of the Community Church Church celebrate St. Nick's been appointed permanent shipped on Monday, Novem- evening prayer meetings, 7:00 p.m. Open for You can drop off your letters at four Days, 10:00 a.m.; Vigil: 7:30 p.m.; Confession meets every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 Day on Sunday, December pastor of the group. At that ber 29. meditation and counselling, if desired, Tues- Pionsettias locations: the offices of Island Reporter before each Mass. p.m. at the home of Mrs. John P. Glass (3025 12, at 7 p.m. time the architectural plans day, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or the Toys Ahoy shop, both in the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Gulf Drive). Call 472-1154 if transportation 4s for the new Greek Orthodox Greek Orthodox Church of S.W. Florida Periwinkle Place Shopping Center; Church Rev. James D.B. Hubbs, Rector, Sunday needed. Ail interested in attending are The annual meeting of St. Church on Cypress Lake Sunday church services held at 10:00 a.m. at or, the Sanibel or Captiva Post Offices. - Holy Communion -7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. on 1st welcome. Michael and All Angels' Drive will be unveiled. The Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner Canal and Holiday For publication consideration for the and 3rd Sundays of the month; Sunday - The Guild of the Sanibel Community Church will be held at the reception will be held from Broadway, Ft. Myers, FI^Rev. Arthur Kontinos, December 17 issue, letters must be Morning Prayer Church school and Kindergar- Church, open to all women of the church Sanibel Community House 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Centerpieces pastor. brought in before December 13; for the ten, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday - Holy Communion, meets at 1:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of on Tuesday, January 11, at Fellowship Hall of the Re- December 24 issue they must be Lutheran Church Services Rev. Judson 9:00 a.m. each month. For further details phone 6:30 p.m. It will be preceded deemer Lutheran Church, brought in by December 20. Westgate, Pastor; Sundays at 11:30 a.m. at St. Temple Bethel Synagogue, 2721 Del Prado 472-2425. by a dinner. 2800 Broadway, Fort Myers. Why shop off island? ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • • ESI • ESI • ESI • • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • featuring CO en "An Ocean Boutique" We have it all here - w en en U &' Royal ' She Sells en SEA-TOSKY Weeds U - Doulton en quality gifts Made in to The more expensive W a England en 6 PERIWINKLE PLACE SANIBEL. FLA. 339 57 & Things H Shells en "A Full Service Florisi" to S. FRANK DONATO 813-472-1783 JUNE B. DONATO U a f Sanibel condos become, en U - Sea Shells She Shells? WE DELIVER en ute H 1630 Periwinkle Way NOWOPEN the better we look. Across from the Bank • 472-2061 en 2415 Periwinkle - with Thetan Crafts H artTfec en sanibel en At the rate Sanibel condominium prices Ed are rising, the better we look as a value. en a A GALLERY OF It is very difficult to match what we offer en en H W PHOTOGRAPHS AND for condominium living anywhere. You en en Cd can live in a private park with all the CO LITHOGRAPHS ON CANVAS pleasures of Florida only minutes away W en U for a price under $30,000 at the ... &r en You can have everything you en en U W need for the shell lamp you en covet for just U NEW hidden^gardens HCO $45 en Hilo Steiner ships it, prepaid U CO UPS Unfinished maple base, U hurricane glass, socket, pipe, en College Parkway, west of US 41 in South Fort Myers w CO cord, finial, beige linen pleated U shade, instructions, for 30" uen CO lamp Add shells and gloat. For more Information, send coupon to address below: U Send $45 (in New Jersey, pleas< en CO add 5% sales tax) to W U Name, CD CO U Ed V. CO U en W CO Ed en en 507 Broad Streei a Ed Shrewsbury, NJ. 07701. en Our phone, (201) 741-5862. Ed Exit 109, Garden State Parkwa en contemporary in the tradition of good taste M en Ed en H hidden^oardens CO Ed en Thayer Coggin • Founders • Dux • Directional Flair • and many more < 5 V CO w Ed CO Another project sold and managed by A BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED CANVAS ORIGINAL. ce u Ed A WORK OF ART FROM YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPH. en ua U INT Executive Services, Inc. CO residential UCLU0WCU/4TERIORS I business Ed We enlarge your color slide, negative or photo to selected size, transfer to artist Registered Real Estate Broker \ U99 \l I \l canvas and frame. 455 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBE.L ISLAND. FLORIDA 33957 J 18" x 24"-$59.95 16" x 20" -$49.95 11" x 14" -$39.95 (813)936-7453 • * 8 CO VIEW OUR SELECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND LITHOGRAPHS 3324 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida, Bryan Mclnnis ASID f Ed ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • -ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • ESI • 1628 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 357, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 r "^ ' Phone: (813) 472-3307. Island Reporter December 10,1976 B33 B32 December 10,1976. Island Reporter classified advertising classified advertising WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 Gulf front lot - Total privacy FOR SALE - Hide-a-bed, (needs MOONCHILD - Tim Kelly • WANTED - Restaurant help - HOME-ON-THE-WATER. Live- FOR RENT- 2 br. 2 bath condo, on Captiva's Gold Coast. 102' recovering) & 2 birch end Custom Gem Strands; Silver- on island - 472-2029. aboard diesel trawler house new, fully furnished. Com- frontage x 450' (i). Estate CLASSIFIED INFORMATION smith; Stone Cutter; Custom & yacht. Every comfort. Custom tables. 472-1267. plete modern kitchen. Pool, zoned, with easement to Bay. "a generation plus of islands experience' New Rates • Effective Repair Work. 1223 Periwin- TFN built for lowest cost long-ran- 12-10 tennis, beach access. $350. $150,000. Vacation and In- December 3. 1976. kle, Sanibel Fla. 472-2572. HELP WANTED - LPN Aid or ge cruising. Sanibel location. FOR SALE - Double bed box per wk. 10 percent off for vestment Properties, Inc. Rea- TFN Competent, kind woman to Sacrifice price for quick sale. springs & vibrator mattress - season. 472-1292. ltor 472-2523. REALTOR DEADLINE $18,000. Call (813) 472-4669 assist older woman who is $100. Longine's digital clock TFN Priscilla Murphy Noon Tuesday FLOWERS - fresh, artificials & partial invalid. Days. Will be or 472-4891. radio with tensor light - $50. TFN plants. Delivery service & FOR RENT - Sanibet Island - staying at Sandy Bend Apt. TFN Ladies' 17 jewel, 14 karat THOMAS H. BROWN wire telegraph service. FOR SALE - 2 br. 2 bath DISPLAY Jan. 7-Feb. 28. Prefer some- gold dress watch; VALUE $250 New Ranch, 2 br., 2 bath, KANDY the FLORIST. Miner's, condominium at Spanish Cay. Realty, Inc. $2.00 per column inch. Insert- one with car. Contact Mrs. HOUSEBOAT FOR SALE - 30' - priced $100. 472-2946. refrigerator, washer-dryer. HOUSE RENT - New, in Santiva Plaza at Beach Cutoff. 481- $44,000. For further informa- ed for 4 times or more without Richard Davis. Forman St., Gibson, 225 hp Chrysler I-O, On yearly lease $300. plus area on canal. 2 bedrooms REALTOR 4333. TFN tion contact Robert T. Uhlich, change, $1.75 per column Cazenovia, N.Y. 13035. excellent condition, make utilities. Country living. 216- plus large sleeping loft, 3 FOR SALE - Several life-like Realtor, (813) 597-6091. HOMES inch. TFN 12-17 good bachelor pad or vaca- 467-8234. baths, big living room, full 2410 Palm Ridge Road tion cottage. $7,500. 472- artificial plants, a chandelier, 12-17 kitchen, laundry, garage and TFN PIANO WANTED - The Kiwan- P.O. Box 142 * Sanibel, Fl. 33957 NONDISPLAY WANTED - Service-oriented 4590. etc. Call 472-3233. 1 st level activities room. Very HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING? is Club is looking for the FOR RENT • Sandlefoot condo- FOR SALE - ~Large new 2 $1.75 minimum for 25 words business needs full-time re- 12-10 12-10 flexible for family or couples. THIS NICELY DESIGNED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME IS donation of a piano. Please minium, 2 br. 2 bath. Ground bedroom, 2 bath condominium or less. Over 25 words 8 cents ceptionist-clerical help (male Skiff included, water access A PERFECT HOME FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LARGE 472-4138 call 472-4212, they will gladly FOR SALE - Chandeliers - new - floor with excellent view of at Sea Shells of Sanibel. per word. or female). Some typing nec- to Bay or Gulf. Short walk to KITCHEN PLUS DINETTE AND ADJOINING FAMILY pick it up. FOR SALE - Gibson Houseboat never used! 1 silver & white Gulf. Color TV, Tennis, Pool. Unfurnished but carpeted essary. Must be on ball. beach, grocery store and ROOM. SEE TODAY! $77,000 UNFURNISHED. TFN Salary depends on qualifica- - Liveaboard. New plumbing, crystall candelabra type - 5 One week minimum. Avail- throughout. $45,000, negoti- SPECIAL RATES restaurant. Secluded unspoil- tions, good fringe benefits. A-C, Water heater, and refrig- lights - $140. 1 walnut & able now to Dec. 22. Jan. 2 to able terms. Write Box FTB, c-o TOUCH THE GOOD LIFE Nondisplay classified ads of ed charm. $400. wk., $1300. CANAL HOME -SANIBEL ESTATES Equal Opportunity Employer. erator. New Twin Outdrives. wrought iron with gray smok- Feb. 19. and April 14 on. Island Reporter, P.O. Drawer SEAWALLED CAPTIVA GULF FRONT CUSTOM HOME. 25 wocds or less run 4 times or mo. Summer rates available. Respond with resume to Box Slip available. Call 472-2723. ed glass globes - 5 lights - Sleeps up to 6. Newly furnish- R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. LARGE 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME HAS MASSIVE 2 bedrooms - 2 baths - family room - Screened lanai more without change $1.50 Brochure, J. Parcher, Box 208, CVN, c-o Island Reporter, P.O. Sacrifice of $6,900. $125. Antique wooden tele- ed in Oct. 813-472-2583. TFN LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. MANY DELUXE with swimming pool - boat dock $62,500 per insertion. Over 25 words 7 phone, Model Year 1900. Wall Georgetown, Md. 21930. Drawer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. TFN TFN EXTRAS INCLUDED. SEPARATE GUEST HOME. SHOWN cents per word. type with writing ledge - $135. 3-4 FOR SALE - 34' Kings Craft BY APPOINTMENT. $275,000. I 9 mm Luger 1916 DWM FOR RENT • to adults only. SANIBEL SANIBEL BAYOUS houseboat, Chrysler 225 HP FOR RENT - Office space on BLIND BOX - $1.00 extra. WANTED - Kitchen helper, original holster loading dies Comfortable 3 bedroom, 3 V-drive inboard engine, A-C, Periwinkle Way with secretar- WISHES DO COME TRUE ,. evenings, salary plus bonus. bullet mold. 472-4814. bath on Shell Harbor Canal. REALTY, INC. many extras. $9,500. Can be ial services, receptionist, 24 IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GULF FRONT HOME, 2 bedrooms - 2 baths - piling home - Overlooking EXTRA SPECIAL RATES Harbor House Restaurant, TFN Fully and tastefully furnished seen at Twin Palms Marina, hr. answering service, etc. LARGE SCREENED POOL, UNIQUE WOOD HOME WITH Sanctuary - completely furnished $65,000 ALL classified ads paid in 472-1242 between 10 a.m. & including cable TV, applian- Captiva. JUST MOVED. Garage sale. Coll 472-4620. in the LARGE LIVING ROOM, 2 BEDROOMS 2% BATHS, PLUS- advance saves us 25 cents in FOR SALE - Honda 100 XL. 3 p.m. Good furniture, etc. Dec. 10 & ces, etc. Available by month Huxters Market Plaza A DEN WITH BAR, SAUNA AND 2 CAR GARAGE (PLUS handling and postage. So we'll Excellent condition. $250. Call TFN TFN 11. 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. 1490 or season. 813-472-3385 or TFN 1207 Periwinkle Way MANY CUSTOM EXTRAS) THEN CONTACT US FOR AN save you a quarter, too. 472-2723. ROCKS FOR SALE - 10' Pyrawa inflat- Albatrose, corner of Dixie write Box DAK, c-o The Island INSPECTION. $210,000 UNFURNISHED. TFN HOUSE FOR RENT - Over HELP WANTED ible canoe with foot pump & 2 Beach Blvd. in Dunes. 472- Reporter, P.O. Drawer R, 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - family room - beach easement • Sanibel, Fla. 33957. ; Christmas. Heated Pool, boat FOR SALE - 1972 Ford Galaxy Bait & Tackle Sales double end aluminum paddles 2732. 472-1566 $69,500 500. $1600. Phone 472-1427. TFN i dock, 800 ft. to Gulf, 3 br. 3 Part-time - $150. Call 472-2946. 12-10 [bath. 813-472-1496. TFN Bait Box - Sanibel TFN FOR SALE - Tilt trailer w-cheap FOR RENT - Upstairs at the Sea 12-10 BUILDABLE LOTS BEACH FRONT CONVERTIBLE! - The Last of 472-1618 FOR SALE - 1975 18!/i' Sea Horse Shop.-400 sq. ft. $220 boat & motor. 1968 Chevy van, Beautiful Lot in Bright Water the Greats! A 1975 Pontiac TFN Breeze open fishing boat, 100 per month includes electricity. 3 bedrooms - 2 baths • large pool $196,000 good. 2 wheel metal covered Subdivision. 700 feet to convertible, loaded, mint con- HP Johnson outboard. $2,100 472-1858. 4 bedrooms - 3 baths $185,000 dition, 12,000 miles. Can HELP WANTED - Part-time, trailer. 472-2123. Beach access. Many palm or best offer.' Inquire at TFN 12-10 guarantee. $5,995. Call Dave preferrably retired man famil- Timmy's Nook or call 472- trees. Excellent buy at at 936-3334. iar with Dremel Moto tools & 1678. WANTED TO RENT OR SWAP - $18,000. Will finance. FOR SALE - Sofa bed - blue & for the month of March 1977. drills. Easy work. Set own ' TFN white - queen size - $100. or GUMBO LIMBO TFN hours. Call 472-1800. 3 br. house on beach or walk FOR RENT - Boat dock on best offer. See at Sanibel 1 TFN to beach. Will swap for 4 br. REAL ESTATE ~ CONDOS 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - Family room $64,500 FREE - For limited time only empty lot in Water Shadows. Moorings. Apt. 1012. FOR SALE 30,000 sq. ft. in this Lot HELP WANTED - Kitchen help Shaker historical country Spiritual advisor. Also photo & Direct and unobstructed ac- 12-10 house, 30 miles west of which backs up to a lovely COQUINA BEACH for the Nutmeg House Rest- lake - Contains over 50 object analysis. By appoint- cess to Bay. Water available. Boston. Excellent location for FOR SALE - 1 br. condo, gulf NICELY FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH FIRST FLOOR aurant. 472-1141. varieties of Sanibel plants ment only. 472-2823 mornings Call 472-2867JJI evenings. FOR SALE - GE Portable visiting New England colleges. complexion canal leading to APARTMENT. $71,500. TFN and shrubbery including (let phone ring). Readings in TFN Dishwasher - Pot scrubber Boston 45 minutes, Amherst open water, $35,000 furnish- HOMESITES dozens, of palms and Sea afternoons. Mon. & Tues. HELP WANTED - Personnel model. In good condition. Call 75 mm., Dartmouth 2VJ hrs , ed. Immediate possession. SANIBEL ARMS WEST FOR SALE - 21 ft. Cobia - '74 Grapes. Sewer, water and evenings. Manager - Experience Requir- 472-2583. Bowdoin 3'/i hrs. Write B.R. Call 472-2807. LARGE 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH APARTMENT ON THE I2-TO ed - South Seas Plantation - model. 165 Merc. Cruiser I-O. TFN electricity in. Selling $6,000 SECOND FLOOR. POOL AND TENNIS FACILITIES. GULF FRONT Well equipped. 'Like new. Foster, Shaker Village, Har- TFN below original cost. Only 472-7551. - vard, Massachusetts 01451. FOR SALE - One acre lot on $70,000 FURNISHED. Highest Elevations - Excellent terms $ 110,000 NEEDED - From private inves- 472-2685 for appt. $23,000. TFN bayou in Chateau Su Mer. TFN 12-10 SANIBEL MOORINGS tor. $30,000. first mortgage Close to Gulf with easement. CALOOSA SHORES PART TIME HELP NEEDED! COMPLETELY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT on Sanibel duplex home. HELP WANTED - gas station Terms, $75,000. Write Box NEED EXTRA INCOME? San- HOME FOR RENT - 3 br. UNBEATABLE WITH SCREENED PORCH. NICE BEACH AREA. GULF Good location - near every- attendant at South Seas Plant- RLL, c-o Island Reporter, Dra- Deep canal with direct access to Bay thing - stores, doctors, etc tiva Housekeeping Service is completely furnished, located FRONT BUILDING. $50,700. ation, 6 days a week. 472- at Cypress Lake area. 472- wer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. VALUE Boat Dock $35,000 Also on private lake. Write 1551. now taking applications for TFN Box ELN c-o Island Reporter, couples to clean condomin- 1474. In this. 2 bedroom, 2 bath TFN FOR SALE - one bedroom CLAM BAYOU P.O. Drawer R., Sanibel, Fl. iums on Sanibel every Satur- | 12-10 condominium with dining condominium with Gulf view, 33957. HELP WANTED - Geometry day (52 weeks a year) and area, patio and kitchen. All FOR RENT - Two 2 bedroom 2 fully furnished, tennis, sail- 12-10 tutor. Call 472-1638 after 9 some Sundays. Experience this on Sanibel for only Bird Watching and Fishing $23,000 bath apartments at Sea Shells boats, swimming pool, full p.m. preferred. Top wages paid to $36,000. of Sanibel. Fully furnished. hotel services, '/a mile beach TFN the right people. Only de- WANTED TO BUY - Home in DINKINS BAYOU CHIROPRACTIC - Harry G. $300 per week during sea- frontage. In rental poc I. No. pendable, hard working and Shell Harbor - Cash or Con- son. Lower for annual lease. Kair, O.C.P.A., the practice of HELP WANTED - Reliable, FOR SALE • Complete 2 D-204 at Sundial, $53,ii00 or SACRIFICE reliable persons need apply. tract - Write J.W. Nail, 49500 Call 463-4128. Wooded - Direct access to Bay Chiropractic. Monday-Friday 8 capable man interested in bedroom, 2 bath, furniture make offer. Can traJe or $35,000 to 5 by appointment. 455 For appt. call 472-1893. Shelby Rd., Utica, Mi., 48087 - diversified outdoor work call package. Four month ' old, TFN finance. Call your ft vorite Gulf Front Condo. 2 Bed- Periwinkle Way, 472-1824. 12-17 or phone 1-313-731-8488. 472-2568 for interview. color coordinated furniture Realtor, or Sundial Sales 472- room, 2 Bath. $67,500 un- DUNES TFN FOR RENT - 1 room furnished furnished. $70,000 furnished TFN from Haverty's. Must sell, will eff. apt. plus full bath. Air 4151. TFN HELP WANTED BUILDING SITES Golf Course - Lot overlooking lake $27,500 discount approximately cond., TV, 1 mile from Gulf, 1-28 ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GUARDS - Full or part time, $1,500. 463-9776 or 463-6202 WILL BUILD - Custom profes- work on the island, must be beach. Bay marina. Close to FOR SALE BY OWNER - Lot in DUPLEX SOUTHWINDS DRIVE GULF PINES STUDENTS! Busboys & girls t sional building to suit your bondable. Hours negotiable. Post Office, shopping, laun- Beach View Country Club 2 ADJOINING LOTS FOR A LARGE HOMESITE - NEAR needed evenings. Good in- TFN 3 Bedrooms one side. One needs. Residential & commer- Call DETECTO Security. 939- dry, but secluded. Kitchenette Estates. Beach access. All BEACH - $22,500 FOR BOTH LOTS. Large corner lot - near beach easement $35,000 come plus bonus. Apply at bedroom second side. All cial. 4 yrs. experience on 1335 or 472-2947. fully equipped. 472-3266. ' utilities under ground. Under Harbor House Restaurant, 10 appliances furnished. Over- Sanibel. Robert A. Horak, ; 12-31 TFN the market. Call 481-0435. CORNER LOT a.m. - 2 p.m. RECONDITIONED looks good fishing lake. GUMBO LIMBO Contractor, 744 Anchor Dr. TFN 12-31 AT THE LIGHTHOUSE END OF SANIBEL - NEAR GULF FOR RENT - Beautifully furn- FOR SALE - Semi-furnished, 12 $67,000. Fully rented. Sanibel, 472-2583. SAILING INSTRUCTOR needed, COLOR TV'S RCA, AND BAY - $32,500. WANTED - Permanent posi- ished 3 bedroom, 2 bath x 60 mobile home with Large lot on lake $16,000 person familiar with the Sun- tion as resident or property Michigan Home. 600 ft. to central air conditioning in TFN fish to teach sailing at the ZENITH, etc. SAYANA LAKEMUREX manager. Experienced and FOR RENT - WATERFRONT - 1 gulf, private easement, good adult park on McGregor Blvd., LAKEMUREX Sundial Beach Hotel. Apply available immediately. Excel- bedroom efficiency cottage & location, quiet area. Avail- 3 miles off Causeway, $7,500. OF SUBDIVISION WATER PILLS - Reduce safe & with references between 9-5 THE TV MAN lent references. Call 463-4128 a 2 bedroom cottage, boat able monthly, January - April. Call 472-2320. Beautiful lot overlooking lake $18,000 fast with GoBese Tablets & for this full time position. Ask SANIBEL NICE HOMESITE LOCATION. $18,500. TFN dockage. $350. & $400. per 472-1107. 12-10 E-Vap "water pills." Available for Pool Manager. in Scotty's Village mo. Pine Island, Fl. (813) TFN Sanibel's newest Gulf Front Island Pharmacy, 2396 Palm POOL ATTENDANT - Exper- 12-10 call 472-4626 FOR SALE - 2 lots on canal, SANIBEL HARBOURS ienced, with references, for 283-2882. " access to bay, each over condominium with every Ridge Rd., Sanibel. HOUSE FOR RENT - Tahiti full time position. Inquire at TFN 12,000 sq.ft., non-contiguous, amenity. Only 9-2 bedroom, 1-28 Shores, Sanibel. Modern, lux- Seawalled with^boaLdock . $49,500 Sundial Beach Hotel between FOR SALE - One 19" black and Sanibel Estates. Write Box 2 bath units on approx. two FOR RENT - Ocean's Reach • 1 urious, 2 bedroom, 2 bath "a generation plus of islands experience' 9-5. Ask for Pool Manager. white Zenith TV, like new, JFA, co Island Reporter, P.O. acres. All facing Gulf of AVON bedroom apartment directly bungalow, fully equipped, $110. One 19" black and Drawer R., Sanibel, Fl. 33957. Mexico with pool, tennis REPRESENTATIVE 12-10 on Gulf, for 2 to 4 people. color TV. Short walk to pri- CONDOMINIUMS white GE, good condition! $65. 1-28 court and covered parking. Heated pool - tennis court. vate Gulf access. Adults only. Call 472-1551 between 9 and FOR SALE - 2 br. 2 bath $285. per week. Available No pets. $250.00 per week (2 Priscilla Murphy EDE STOKES WANTED 5. Ask for Chuck. apartment, 1200 sq. ft., furn- 7 units left starting at Jan. 2-14, Feb. 4-13, March week minimum) $900.00 a Experienced Newspaper Ad- ished or unfurnished, across $103,000. KINGS CROWN DEMONSTRATOR vertising Salesman. Send I 19-30. Entire month of April is month. Available January & SAMPLES from beach at Spanish Cay. Realty, Inc. Resume in confidence to Box WANTED - Old oriental rugs. ' still available. Call or write February. Write or calf Mrs. Exclusive Sales Representa- Beach Front - Unfurnished - $ 110,000 Call Evenings 472-2965 Open for offer. Call 472- IPP, c-o Island Reporter, P.O. Paying top dollar. Any size, Joe Underriter, 671 E. Gulf Williamson, Parcells & Gentry tive. TFN any condition. Naples, 262- 4854. OPEN DAILY Drawer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. FOR SALE - 1976 Dusky open , Dr., 4B2, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. Realtor, 1628 Periwinkle Way LOGGERHEAD CAY Ail 6933. TFN TFN Sportfisherman, 23', 455 cid (813) 472-4385. Sanibel. (813) 472-4100. Stanley E. Johnson, Jr., President Beautiful Gulf View - Completely furnished $79,500 TFN ' TFN 12-24 Robert F. Buntrqck Hardin Olds engine. $7,000. FOR SALE - Bert L. Jenks Sheila B. Snell, Vice President NOW OPEN WANTED - Small office refrig- WANTED - Experienced typist 1974 Mako open fishing boat, HOUSE FOR RENT - 3 br. 2 FOR RENT - Attractively furn- Banks G. Prevatt and associates SANDPEBBLE erator, new or used in good ANCHORS Visit The TV MAN'S New to work at home typing man- 20' twin 65 HP» Mercury bath. Furnished. On Monroe ished new 2 bedroom 2 bath Brokers condition. Call Liz at 472-1327. AWEIGH Main Office: P.O. Box 57 Unfurnished $60,000 uscripts & correspondence, outboards. $6,000. Can be Canal, St. James City, Pine apartment at Sea Shells of ' I i:\ 12-10 Associates: Robert B. Potts Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida 472-1511 ZENITH from dictating machine. Ap- seen at Twin Palms Marina, Island, Fl. 2 mi. from Tarpon Sanibel. Tennis court, swim- Canal lot No. 26 - 97 ft. x Bay. Boat well & 39 ft. dock. Wilbur C. Shannon Branch Office: Causeway Road 472-4121 Evenings: proximately 20 hrs. per wk., Captiva. FOR SALE - Imported German ming pool, one block from 150 ft. Easement'to Gulf -- Central air & heat. Dishwash- Harry and Pat Hooper Jean Reed 472-1663 < C.R. "Chef Smith 472-2557 SHOWROOM beginning Jan. '77. Give re- TFN sectional chairs. 3 pieces Gulf beach. Available for $29,999. 29 percent down or Sea Bell Rd. 472-1585 er, washer & dryer, garage. Russell Earle Virginia Brown 472-2450 George Slay 472-1027 ferences & salary require- FOR SALE - 16' Courtney make most confortable bed. three to Six month rental. other lot on Sanibel as down Rental Office: Causeway Rd. 472-4113 at Scotty's Village Write J.A. Nowak, 1716 N.E. George J.Fister ments. Respond to Box HML, fishing skiff - used - inexpen- 12 pieces in all. For appoint- $900 per 'month. Write Box payment. Box KAD, c-o Is- See The New 1977 Models 16th Terr.," Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Dee and Hazel Amon c-o Island Reporter, P.O. sive! Blind Pass Marina. 472- ment to see, call 472-4283 or FTB, c-o Island Reporter, P.O. land Reporter. 472-4626 33305. Drawer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957. 1020. 472-4396. Drawer R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 12-24 1-7 TFN 12-10 TFN TFN Island Reporter December 10, 1976 B35 B34 December 10,1976 Island Reporter. 'CROSSWORD PUZZLE1 Edited by WILL WENG ACROSS 44 Wallet items 19 Goliath, e.g. 45 Interlock 23 Look-alikes service directory Shine 46 Breath 24 Cabbies' WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 5 Statistic strengthener concerns 10 Raise 49 Corresponding 25 Fall beverage 14 Mellow 50 "When I 26 drab 15 Draw forth a lad . .." 27 Taunts 16 Hep 53 Take 17 28 Folkways SANIBEL Make (gamble) 29 " so!" (not (estimate) REMO (RIP) GABACCIA PAINTS NAVE JA-MAC (MAINTENANCE 56 Soft cheese true) PLUMBING CONTRACTOR WOOSTER'S 20 Homey room 57 Feed greedily & Painting & Paperhanging SERVICE 21 Annie Oakley 30 Surpass PLUMBING 58 Opposed 31 Union general Air Conditioning TOTAL HOME CARE 22 Plane-pilot's Dispatch" licensed-lnsured-Bonded WALLPAPER 2242 Periwinkle Way 472-2979 59 33 up 472-1101 and concern 60 Make an all-out Captiva-472-2518 Call before 7:30 a.m. 23 Confined (concludes) TFN "Free Professional Advice" Sanibel Refrigeration Lawncare effort 36 Soft snap Quality Material Sales & Service or After 7:30 p.m. 24 broke 61 Jalopy TFN 25 To the point 37 Ritzy at Reasonable Prices. Electrical Contracting 6014 Los Colony Road Tree Trimming 39 Pick-me-up Electrical Service Sanibel. Fla. 33957 „ 28 Broadway or DOWN Painting State St., e.g. 40 Established RAINBOW PAINT P.O. Box 293 42_Worked with ISLAND 472-1133 Window - Washing 32 Long poem 1 Reunion figure SUPPLY CO. ISLAND 33 Defeat 2 Occupation Gallup LOCKSMITH "Your Home 34 Get the 3 Kind of secret 43 Paving material 2398 Palm Ridge Rd. GARAGE Bab KtefxK 45 Parent in old 472-4022 (be fired) 4 Day: Abbr. Licensed-Bonded _y Is Our Castle" 472-2568 35 Have on 5 Pour out Rome DON HUMPHREYS TFN general automotive repair AIR (claim) 6 Sailor's call 46 Yaks Phone 472-2394 domestic & imported CONDITIONING 36 River to the 7 Adds up 47 Land unit Firestone Tires & Batteries Danube 8 Hilo instrument 48 Weather forecast 1609 Periwinkle. & ELECTRICAL 37 Type size 9 Prize-winner 49 Bridge overbid, STORE IT YOURSELF 472-4318 Rick Summers 38 Arden 10 Wimbledon at times THE CONTRACTING 39 Prongs areas 50 Chablis or claret 11 1 40 up 11 Once more 51 Movie dog EXTRA CLOSET Commercial THE HANDYMAN (crammed) 12 " long 52 Between hop A box full, a room full, GULFSIDE Residential Answers on 31-A 41 Reacts time ..." and jump or a boat full! Sales 43 "... house is 13 Inquisitive 54 Negligent A Full Service Pharmacy his " 18 Topple 55 Cheer 482-0059 •Featuring WINDOW Service Maintenance«Carpet Steam Cleaned Prescriptions Commercial Refrigeration & CLEANING Ice Machines. Hallmark Cards Remodeling • Painting Creative Fanny Farmer Candy* Hudson Vitamins SERVICE ISLAND AIRE, INC. CUSTOM Revlon-Lanvin-Pantene Licensed - Insured No Job Too Small - Free Estimates FRAMING OPEN 9-5 Mon.-Frl, 472-4207 472-1260 TFN classified advertising 9-2 Sat. TFN All Work Guaranteed done on the premises 2398 Palm Ridge Rd. WRITE P.O. DRAWER R, SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA 33957 472-1587 ** (across from the library) ISLAND ARTS 472-1519 1446 Periwinkle 472-2893 Emergency 472-2768 BONHEUR 472-4775 PAINT & ROOF COMPANY SANDALFOOT OWNER FOR SALE FOR RENT FOR RENT Beautiful New CONDOMINIUM Bayfront Home SELLS OR LEASES Reroof ing - Repairs Gulf Front Residence One of the most beautiful For Sale By Owner Gulf front Spacious 2 br. 2 bath condo. TAXI SERVICE condominiums fronting on Surrounded by water with 2 br. 2 bath, ground floor, Brand new - pool front - Tile- Gravel BABYSITTER REGISTER 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath the Gulf of Mexico. Swim - corner unit. Beautifully dec- breathtaking views of Na- condominiums tional Wildlife Refuge. Boat tennis court - $7,000 new AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. ISLAND REPORTER Large Pool and Other First fish - tennis. 2 bedroom, 2 orated last month- Pool & Bonded Shingle Repairs From $145. per week. Short- dock will accommodate 4 ft. furniture - Across from Sun- Local, Airport, and Distant IS PROVIDING THIS REGISTER OF BABYSITTERS Class Extras bath, loft condominium at Tennis. The most recent sale er periods available occa- draft. Three bedroom home dial - Sandpebble Condo. Villa Sanibel. Available for at Sandalfoot was nearly Good leverage for tax shel- Anvil Acrylic Coatings Barbara Stokes - 472-2965 (anytime) $200,000 - Excellent Finan- sionally. On-island reserva- with balconies and sundecks Beach Cab Company weekly rentals during sea- $10,000 more than my ask- ter. $5,000 down - only Christ Stokes - 472-2965 (after 5:00 and weekends) cing son. 2 wk. minimum - $400 tions call: ing price. (813) 472-2583. available for monthly or seasonal rental, Jan. thru $49,500. Write Art Vander- 542-7965 Mary Payne - 472-2913 (anytime in my own home). per wk. Call (305) 270-0200 Mrs. MacMillan 472-1151 TFN April. Jack Thomas, 1325 Stek, 103 S. Main, Mtn. TFN Laurie Kearns - 472-1696 (weekends). Please reply to Box IFS, c-o days, (305) 446-5114 eves., Mr. & Mrs. L. Miley 472-4872 463-9466 1 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Flo. Home. AR. 72653. Phone Dorothy Pate - 472-2537 (daytime and some evenings) Island reporter, P.O. Drawer or write Turtle Development All off-island advance re- servations: GOLF COURSE 33132 (305) 358-55TI. (501) 425-5208. Janice Price - 472-1054 (after 2:00 p.m. and on R, Sanibel, Fl. 33957 or call Corp., 9155 S.W. 87th Ave. TFN TFN weekends) 472-1439. Miami, Fl. 33176. McCormick Enterprises Michigan TFN Roxane Costanzo - 472-1206 (after 6 00 p.m. and on TFN 1201 Orchard Ave. TV MAN LEASING - 12-10 Chicago Heights, III. 60411 J weekends). Custom FOR SALE 1223^Petiwinkle Way- -«~- (312)755-1600 Sheilee Joffe - 472-3152 (after 6 and on weekends) Custom designed home fac- TFN (Oakwood) If you need a second rate painter who uses inferior Liz Harris - 472-3495 (weekdays after 2.00 & weekends) ^ ing Bay & Canal. Davits, 2 materials Jennie Johnson -472-4239 (anytime). CONDOMINIUM 3 bedrooms 2 baths, car- Docks, 4 bedrooms, 3'/j Sheila Adams - 472-2648 (anytime except Sun.) FOR SALE pets, drapes, heated swim- baths, appliances, large FOR FOR SALE screened patio, pool, work- Julie Suhllng Dougherty - 472-2549 (after 6 p.m. Spanish Cay - 2 Br. - 2 Bath ming pool, 6 months old, shop, garage. Hurricane DON'T CALL ME or weekends) every available amenity. 3rd Floor - New Island Home, 3 br. 2 shutters and landscaped. Karen Hughes - 472-4616 (retired RN - anytime) RENT Completely furnished bath. Landscaped and ready FOR RENT Edward Joseph Eurell Panoramic view San Carlos Shelly Wilber -472-2322 (anytime) Call (203) 589-7462 to move in Near beach with A quality painting contractor RENTALS MICHIGAN HOMES, INC. CAPTIVA HOME Bay from Lighthouse to Pine Janice Wotterson • 472-2336 (weekends & weekdays after Lovely 2 bedroom & den, or write: private access. $67,500. Re- Island. $156,000 cash or who uses superior materials with garage. Private access Registered Real Estate 2:00 p.m,) quires only $13,000 down. By The Month terms. Trade or lease-pur- Licensed - Bonded - Insured Please Call to beach within 500'. Every- Keith Redman Principals only. Call 472- Brokers Box 252, Captiva Fl. chase considered. Located ANYONE WISHING TO BE REGISTERED SHOULD thing furnished. $1,000 per c-o Redman Realty 2435 (evenings). 472-1506 Beautiful house very, very on San Carlos Bay Dr. Call after 6:00 p.m. 472-1838 month. Jan., March, April. Evening hours, 472-2807 near the Gulf that has every- H 472-4626 M CALL 472-1587 152 Farmington Ave. TFN TFN (In providing this service, ISLAND REPORTER assumes $750. for Dec. 472-2491. Bristol, Ct. 06010 TFN thing you could wish for. TFN NEW ZENITH 19" SOIID-STATE RENTAL no responsibility vis-a-vis those who use it.) 12-10 TFN CALL COLLECT RENT *ALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEG 472-3318 GULF FRONT - PARCELLS SANIBEL ISLAND 472-11^3 Our beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 the Clerk of the Circuit Court RENTALS NOTICE OF INTENTION Sworn toand subscribed to by name and place of residence Street, Sanibel Island, Florida, certify that I am conducting a 472-1441 bath apartment at Sunset Richard Hugger before me this in and for Lee County, Florida is as follows* Terry Weinberg, TO REGISTER 33957, under the fictitious motel business at 1539 Peri- South Condominiums. Com- 2nd day of December, A.D. to register the said name of 731 Cardium St. Sanibel, Flor- AND FICTITIOUS NAME name of Palm View Motel, and winkle Way, Sanibel, Florida, CONDOMINIUM Apartments LAUGHREY & HOLTZ pletely furnished, miles of 1976. AKIMBO INTERNATIONAL un- ida. Ownership of Sasibelle is that said firm is composed of under the ficititious name of ISLAND sandy beach. Season, month- Dianne DeRose der the provisions of Section as follows: -Terry Weinberg the below named persons- Kona Kai Motel and that said LOGGERHEAD CAY SUNSET SOUTH ly, 2 weeks. Don Fase, 4236 Notary Public 865.09, Florida Statutes, 100 percent. firm is composed of the GENTRY, ,NC REAL ESTATE, INC. Hunsberger NE, Grand Rap- The undersigned does hereby Robert A. York and Martha J. 1963. following persons whose SANDPEBBLE SANDLEFOOT TENNISPLACE ids, Mich. 49505. 1-616- certify that I am conducting a York, 706 Donax Street, Sani- 12-10.12-17,12-24.12-31 It is my intention to apply to names and places of resid- REALTORS Reg. Real Estate Broker 361-9167. motel business at Sanibel bel Island, Florida 33957. Witness our hands, * this 16 the Clerk of the Circuit Court ences are as follows: James H. also TFN Island, Florida, under the Ownership: Robert A. York 50 TFN day of November, 1976. Rob- in and for Lee County, Florida O'Neill, 1539 Periwinkle Way, fictitious name of Signal Inn percent, Martha J. York 50 erta M. Johnston, Anna M. to registej the said name of Sanibel Island, Florida 33957. Individual HOMES "CANAL TO BAY TO GULF" and that said firm is composed percent. Johnston. Sasibelle under the provisions Ownership of Kona Kai Motel Available for Your WINTER VACATION of the following persons NOTICE OF INTENTION Large Lot - BuHdable, Protected and Seawalled - of Section 865.09, Florida is as follows: James H. O'Neill whose names and places of TO REGISTER It is the intention of said $37,500 - Reasonable Terms Available. One of the Sworn to and subscribed to by Statutes, 1963. - 100 percent. Including residences are as follows: FICTITIOUS NAME persons to apply to the Clerk Better Locations. "CALL FOR CALL" Robertd M. Johnston and CHRISTMAS - "SPRING BREAK" & EASTER HOLIDAYS! Hugger Kennedy Corporation, of the Circuit Court in and for Anna M. Johnston before Witness my hand, this 18th ALSO AVAILABLE 1811 Gulf Drive, Sanibel, The undersigned does hereby Lee County, Florida to register 813-472-4127 me this 16th day of Novem- day of November 1976. Terry From December 15, 1976 to May 1, 1977 •Condominiums Florida 33957. Ownership of certify that we are conducting the said name of Palm View It is my intention to apply to ber, A.D. 1976. Weinberg. •Business Opportunities WE EXCHANGE, YOUR UNWANTED PROPERTY FOR SOME- Signal Inn is as follows: a wholesale and retail acces- Motel under the provisions of the Clerk of the Circuit Court For INFORMATION, PLEASE Call or Write: •Land THING YOU REALLY LIKE! ALSO SALES AND RENTALS. Hugger Kennedy Corporation - sories business at Captiva Chapter 865 Florida Statutes in and for Lee County, Florida Eloise Brown Sworn to and subscribed to by •Island Homes 100 percent. vjsland, Florida, under the Robert A. York, Martha J. to register the said name of Notary Public Terry Weinberg before me this •Rentals - Short Term and Yearly fictitious name of AKIMBO York. Kona Kai Motel under the 18th day of November, A.D. INTERNATIONAL and that provisions of Section 865.09, THOMAS H. BROWN RALPH A. CALL. REALTOR said firm is composed of the 11-19.11-26,12-3,12-10 1976. Sworn to and subscribed be- Florida Statutes, 1963. Your Exclusive ERA Representative on the Islands. following persons whose fore me this 26th day of REALTOR EXCHANGOR - COUNSELOR It is my intention to apply to names and places of resi- NOTICE OF INTENTION Elliot Gelberg November, 1976. Two Offices To Serve You Witness my hand, this 3rd day 2410 Palm Ridge Road - P.O. Box 142 P.O. BOX 232 .1471 PERIWINKLE the Clerk of the Circuit Court dences are as follows: Rob- TO REGISTER ' Notary Public of December, 1976, James H. P.O. Box 384 Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957 ) V" in and for Lee County, Florida erta M. Johnston, 222 South FICTITIOUS NAME -" Sheila-BTSnell O'Neill. 1628 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fla. 33957 to register the said name of Seas Road, Captiva Island; 11-26,12-3,12-10.12-17 Notary Public REALTOR (813) 472-4100 Signal Inn under the provi- Anna M. Johnston, same add- The undersigned does hereby Sworn to and subscribed to by 472-4138 6655 McGregor Blvd.. Fort Myers, Fla. 33901 ALSO SALES AND RENTALS CONDOMINIUMS 12-3.12-10.12-17,12-24 sions of Section 865.09, Flor- ress. Ownership of AKIMBO certify that she is conducting a NOTICE OF INTENTION James H. O'Neill before me After Hours: (813) 481-0017 ida Statutes, 1963. INTERNATIONAL is as fol- retail gift, clothing and jewel- TO REGISTER this 3rd day of December, A.D. Jean M. Reed 472-1663 Virginia R. Brown 472-2450 Gulf front and Gulf view lows: Roberta M. Johnston - ry shop business at Sanibel FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE OF INTENTION 1976. ' REALTOR-Associates . ELECTRONIC REALTY 50 percent, Anna M. Johnston Island, Florida, under the TO REGISTER Eloise Brown ASSOCIATES, INC. Sanibel Island Witness my hand, this 2nd day - 50 percent. fictitious name of Sasibelle The undersigned does hereby FICTITIOUS NAME Notary Public m m «AiToe of December, 1976 Richard and that said firm is composed certify that they are conduct- Hugger, President. . It is our intention 1o apply to of the following person whose ing a business at 706 Donax The undersigned does hereby 12-10.12-17.12-24,12-31 B36 December 10,1976 Island Reporter MCBOHS SO f*AOtS VOL. 4 NO. 6 SERVING SANIBEt-CAPTIVA AND THE ISLANDS FROM ESTERO BAT TO BOCA GRANDE PASS DECEMBER 17, 1976 20c TRIFECTA Crunch coming, some natives flee BIG Q ByDonWhitehead By Peter Larson The islands are gearing up for the holiday crunch that will _ Next week, as thousands of holiday hit Sanibel and Captiva next week. vacationers descend on Sanibel- $Z QUINIELA The preparations begin right at the "gateway to the Captiva with the' avowed purpose of City," the Sanibel Causeway. Thomas Marvel, manager of getting away from it all, some island the Lee County Toll Facilities, says that he's expecting at residents plan to get away from the • • -• • • t least a 10 to 12 percent increase in traffic over last people who are getting away from it December, when a record total of over 77,000 toll-paying aD. Ch risfmas vehicles crossed over the bridge. Carrying off the most masterful On the islands, thousands of visitors are expected to jam stroke of one-upmanship since the up the roads and tax the islands' public services, but there's catered dinner party, they will be cautious optimism that everything will go smoothly. leaving Sanibel-Captiva for the Virgin "Well have every one of our water tanks chock full," says Islands, St. Thomas, San Juan, Anti- Larry. Snell, manager of Island Water Association. "We qua, Costa Rica and Jackson's Hole, anticipate having plenty of water to meet the" demand, but Wyoming. This year, say travel Season people should make every effort to conserve water." agents, the exodus is bigger than ever. Although .there have already been isolated complaints of Td say several dozen island resi- low water pressure in certain areas of Sanibel, there does dents made reservations with us to not appear to be a real problem to date. leave at Christmastime," notes Molly SPECTACULARS ' At Bailey's General Store, where long lines occurred last Orloff of Orloff Travel. "Some are visiting family but many say they just • continued on 15-A want to get away.. You know how hectic it is here during the holidays; some people just can't stand it." ON The crowding some islanders "can't stand" has become increasingly com- mon on Sanibel-Captiva in recent years, often approaching the threshold aired in dog d^ate of insufferability during the holiday season. This threshold, of course, is a ; 197 • ••• .;•••;' • .: -"-•••''-• .• '• ByMorkTwombly •;\ •• -: •_•- •.; •'•• lot lower for some people than it is for others. Beach-bound northerners, don't Round two in the continuing tug of war at City Hall over seem to mind the crowds and traffic what to do with dogs on Sanibel ended Monday in another but for the island resident who merely draw..' '•••'•'..."•- ".'.' •'••_.-;'.•'- ,;:V.";••;- ••'• •.-'• '-. '-: ." .• '••'••. •••;-. - •••'.. wants to mail a letter, a drive to the / <_r The;.Sanibel City^^^icU, reyiewed the second draft of a post office seems annoyingly like an :^prap&ed'-am^ Co lor .TV's, ; ; all-day outing, an expedition. ^^but ^6d •tb^ak•e^i6if^^hWr^^ < f. i^^;ti^1"Ch>i9tih^ Several dozen islandersi Msten&d to> Mayor Porter Goss could become a trend; some residents propose that dogs be issued special $1 beacfc permits. It was' will be opening their presents in Vail, the latest recommendation for cleaning up what some say is Colorado, or caroling under the palm •. the island's reputation as the "canine latrine of the county." trees of the French Antilles. from "Admittedly, it's contrived," Goss conceded. "But it's "My wife and I usually vacation in '•'. better.than either banning dogs from the beach or letting March or April at the end of the tourist them roam free." "',•': season," says one Caribbean-bound The issue of dog control was handed to the council this ; businessman.' "But this year . we summer by the city's Public Health Committee. Citing decided to get away from the Christ- instances of unruly dogs roaming the beach, and the mas crowds ... and the parties." potential for disease from dog feces, the committee urged One islander headed for Antiqua TV a AIR £6t$Dm&mw&mc, the council to ban dogs from the beach, and adopt a lease says his motives are somewhat sim- law. pler. "We've never been away at The recommendation met with strong objections from Christmastime before and thought it • continued on 16-A might be nice. You know, a change of /;- - -Sato* ««wT*.O)rwJW'-.- 'fxfejt* kinjhtUmi t4rvkf scenery." DON, MIKE, JEANNE, DICK, STEVE &TERRY City Council enters third year It was two years ago this month of the City's actions or lack of will be glad to assist you in your selection -that the newly-elected- Sanibel aetion. City Council met for the first time What has been the track record of a TV or Radio for your needs. And, we t in an improvised "City Hall" at the of . the City over that hectic Community House. 24-month period? How does the want you to Jspow, we will be here after A "procedural" meeting was legislative and administrative per- held oaDecembervil* 1974, but the formance stack up against the the Christmas Season for all warranty ful- first official session took place on early hopes? . December 16. •: v; What is in store for the coming fillments on your purchases; It was only sbt weeks earlier year? Are there meaningful and that the voters had endorsed by a constructive things that the City substantial majority, the idea of could and should do to improve its Sanibel becoming a Gity, separat- performance and its responsive- ing itself from the'rule of a Lee ness to the public will? AN ADDED BONUS: County Commission that was In its issue that appears on the hated by sora*, ridiculed by eye of the New Year* on Decem- WE'LL KEEP YOUR PURCHASE A SECRET, others, and respected by-few. ber 31, Island Keporter will be X •-. Those: wererthe days of hope and doing an analytical report on "The 4W AND DELIVER IT FREE ON CHRISTMAS EVE. high expectation for the new City, City^ of-Sanibel: a look at the past but they were also days of some and some vieMrs on the coming lingering bitterness and nagg^ ;'-year.•'•.-;;•;";';;0-V:. '-y;•.;..•;:';. •'•;>;•;..-7:.--": •. h ^ •:"^e^y^ould-%:^€lc6me'-'-Vie,ws..vaiid' . < ,:^,' suggestions frorii readers on how ^^^,y^ laterj many' of our analysis itiight be ma.de more 'O.?a ^hbse; early'expectations have meaningful anoT useful, and we been fulfilled, there are signs of wopiid ^(so welcome the opportun- healthy satisfaction with the gen- ity to publish opinions of readers eral way in which the City Council on the City's past tr&ck record and has performed, and there are the prospects and promise for the equally healthy criticisms of some future.