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Vol. 16, Ho. 18 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 1 section — 10 cents Lack of 788.5 ft. may stop new home

The Sanibel Planning Commission balked any use of their land whatsoever, which, could have with respect to Island-wide City, entitled "The Impact of the at making a precedent setting decision they claim, "would represent a significant policies and asked that the Higgins submit Jamestown-Beachview Sewage Plant, Other yesterday morning by moving for another financial loss to us, as well as denying us the notarized evidence of their efforts to con- Sewage Plants, and Selected Septic Systems continuation of the respite hearing of Joseph privilege of retiring on beautiful Sanibel." form with the plan's requirements. Motion on the Quality of Sanibel Island Surface and Florence Higgins of Forest Park, III. to According to the Higgins' representative, to continue the hearing passed unanimously. Water." The study was done by Leroy construct a single-family home on lot 3 of the Bert Jenks, there are only two other lots ir "It's unfair," opined Bert Jenks, following Butler. Professor of Chemistry at Wisdom Poinciana Circle subdivision. the Poinciana Circle subdivision in a similar the hearing. "These people have tried their College in Putney, Vermont, and four of his The Higgins were requesting a variance position—the two lots on either side of the best to comply with the plan, now they're senior students in conjunction with Dick from the city's Comprehensive Land Use Higgins' property. In that all of the other lots asking them to do it all over again. They're Workman of the Sanibel-Captiva Con- Plan (CLUP) on the grounds of financial in the subdivision are considerably larger just stalling us." servation Foundation during the latter hardship, in that the lot on which they hope than 10,000 sq. ft., granting variances to the Earlier in the morning the commission months of last year. to build their. retirement home is just three smaller lots would in no way affect the unanimously approved John Kontinos' Their conclusions were: The results of the slightly too small to allow them to comply overall density allocation of the subdivision request for relief to construct an 187 sq. ft, investigation clearly indicate that the with the CLUP provision, stating that all as a whole, argued Jenks. addition to the Island Shopping Center at the polishing, ponds of the Jamestown- single-family lots on Sanibel must be at least Commission Chairman Duane White corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Beachview Sewage Treatment Plant are 10,000 sq. ft. in area. The Higgins1 lot, pur- replied "In my opinion, the over-riding Road, to be used as a storage and display seriously contaminating nearby stretchers chased in 1972, encompasses only 9,211.5 sq. concern is with the broad statement in the area for the Grog Shop. FoDowing his of the Sanibel River via rather extensive ft, excluding their portion of a 60-foot right- plan that says the minimum lot size must be hearing, Kontinos submitted a bundle of leakage through the intervening sand-shell of-way, which would bring their lot size to 10,000 sq. ft. The rule of the law of the plan documents to the commission pertaining to surface strata. For the sake of maintaining 11,000 sq.ft. should be upheld, regardless of who owns the his proposed condominium development on health standards in the vicinity of the With the help of Priscilla Murphy Real land. I feel that people will think that me Punta Rassa. The project will be discussed Jamestown-Beachview Treatment Plant, Estate and their representative Bert Jenks, Planning Commission wiH iKfrnofiifef the by the city council during the afternoon the existing polishing ponds should be im- the Higgins have tried to purchase enough line if we grant this variance." session of today's meeting at City Hall. mediately altered or their use discontinued footage from the adjoining lots to bring their White requested that the hearing "be Toward the close of the short morning so as to eliminate the present source of parcel up to the required minimum lot size, continued to give the commission time to meeting, Commissioner Don Marshall read contamination.'* but to no avail. They now face being denied study what ramifications their decision excerpts from a study newly received by the Commissioner Lee Roy Friday was absent- Milligan voted winner of Michael award

Islander Photos by Rich Arthurs

Rob, Stephanie, "Sam", Don, Marilynn, Mary, Brian, and Jeannie

by Rich Arthurs which, in the case of this past season, were "Our American Cousin," "Three for A week ago Sunday last, the intrepid and Tonight," and "Can't Take it With You." incorrigible ISLANDER art critic was ac- corded an honor and a privilege known to but The prestigious Michael was born some a paltry few among the ranks of modern five years ago at the instigation of Sanibel journalists. With bated breath, we were Planning Commission Chairman C. Duane ushered into the inner sanctum sanctorum, White, who was then but a starving young heart of hearts, within the lair of a small actor avidly seeking his first taste of fame circle of Island thespians, to witness the and fortune. The award is named for the presentation of the coveted Michael Award Hunter's cat, Michael, who was born in the to the year's best actor or actress of the Playhouse at the time, five years back. Pirate Playhouse on Periwinkle Way. During that immortal season of yore, Michael was-, a rather forward and The Michael Award, for the uninitiated, is uninhibited kitten who would gambol and presented to the member of the season's cavort about the theater during per- Playhouse troupe who best acquits himself formances, much to the delight of both of an impromptu piece of dramatics on the audience and actors. The winner of last evening of the annual awards dinner, which year's award was Don Bissell. is held at the Playhouse following the close Paul Adams of the season. One vote is alloted to each Bruce and Pat Miiligan performer of the season's three productions, conf. on page 20 Tuesday, May 4, 19 76 The ISLANDER

SANiBEL-CAPTiVA ISLANDER political and governmental Established 1961 Activities SANIBEL PUNNINS COMMISSION, offscialfy established by the Sanibei city.Council on February 25, 1975, wilt hoid Editor Virginia N.Brovm regular meetings every Monday at 9:30 a.m., at Sanibel City Calendar HaSL The Public is invited to attend. HHE DEPARTMENT meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7.-30, Palm Ridge. Road Fireftoose. Classified Rates: S1.00 minimum for 10 words or less; These listings are presented as a public service for visitors five cents per word thereafter. SANIBEL-CAFTWA. CONSERVATION FOUNDATION Board of and motel owners (who may get tired of reciting iong Hstsfor Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 their guests) by the Sanibel Captiva ISLANDER, if you have p.m. a service, either paid for or free, which you ffiink should be Deadlines: Advertising- Wednesday 5 pjn. included, please call the ISLANDER office at472-1881, Thank FIRE CONTROL MSmCT COMMISSIONERS hoid their Classifieds may be phoned in (472-1881) up to Thurs. noon. you. regular meetings* on--the second Tuesday of the month at Please call classifieds and subscriptions to 463-4421 if you 1:00 p.m. at the new f Jretwose, on Palm Ridge Road. The can't reach 472-1881. things to do public is invited to attend. * ISLANDER OFFICE BINGO MUREX - American Legion Home, Wednesdays 8 2398 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. Sanibel phone p.m.-nominors. libraries 472-1881. BIRD TOURS - Griffin Bancroft, 472-1447, GeorgeWeymouth,- C/«"*T1VA LIBRARY: Hours, Tuesday & Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 Published every Tuesday. Second class postage paid at Fort 472-1516. 12 Noon. f Myers Beach, Florida, 33931. FISHING GUIDES FOR CHARTER: Capt. Ted Cole, 472-2?23; SANIBEL LIBRARY: Hours, Mon., Wed. & Fri., 2 - 4 p.m.;V Capt. Doug Fischer, 472-1551; Capt. Baughn Halioway, 472 Toes.,Tfiur.8. Sat., Wa.m.-12Moon. 2802;'* Capt. Beifon Johnson, 472-1122; Capt. John Johnson, 472-1020; Capt. Bob Sabatino, 472-1784; Capt. Duke Sells, 472-1784; Esperanza Woodring, 472-112; Capt. Chic Kennedy, how to get there 472-4087; Capf. Herb Purdy, 472-1849, (also offers sightseeing trips). BOATS £HSH»NG) TO REffT - Blind Pass Marina, 472-1020, MUSEUM - the Odyssey Museum of Miniature Americana island Boat Rental, 472-2228, *Tween Waters Marina, 472- 1554 PeriwinkleWav, 472-1786. 1784, Tarpon Bay (canoes), 472-1323. NATURAL HISTORY FIH.D TRIPS to Sanibel's wildlife habi- BOATS tSAit} TO RENT - Snook Motel, 472-1345, The Colony, tats by Richard Beebe and George Campbell. Tuesdays and 472-1424, Soothwind, Inc. 472-2531. Thursdays by appointment. For reservations call 472-218Q. MOTORCYCLE REKTALS - Sanibe! Motorcycie Rentals Wednesday's Open Trip: meet at Sanibel Elementary School 12G3 PeriwifJkie - 472-2301. parking lot, Sanibei-Captiva road at 9:00 am. Wednesdav BICYCLES FOR RENT: Hines Rental 472-2874 or check the fee: S4per person. : motef you are staying in. NOAH'S ARK - Thrift shop open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in back of St. Michael's ami A!i Angel's Episcopal Church. SAILING (lessons and-or charter): Southwind, 472-2531; Paui Taylor, 472-1551. SHELLING TOURS - Beach Bay Bayou, 472-1315; Baughn THE Halioway, 472-2802; Duke Sells, 472-1784; Tarpon Bay Marina Church Calendar 472-1323. OPEN GATE SIGHTSEEING TOURS - Herb Purdy, 472-1333 or 472-1U9; CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES Tarpon Bay Marina (canoes), 472-1323; Capt. Chic Kennedy, Sanibel Public Library BOUTIQUES 472-4087, Sanibel Marina. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Periwinkle Way 472-2108 SIGHTSEEING INFORMATION - U.S. Fish 8= Wildlife Service, 472-1100. EPISCOPAL HOLY COMMUNION - CAPTIVA TENNIS & SCUBA EQUIPMENT (RENTAL), The Real Eel, SouHi SeasPlantation Conference Room Sundays ., 7:30 a.m. 472-2674. WATER SKIING - Herb Purdy, 472-1333 or 472-1849. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFF ISLAND DAY TIME ATTRACTIONS - Edison Home in Fort The Rev. Gerald Frost, Minister Myers, 334-1280; Shell Factory, U.S. 41 North Fort Myers; SUNDAY SERVICE: HELP US HELP THE BIKE PATH Jungle Cruises, 334-7474, Fort Myers Yacht Basin; Waltzing Sunday School ..» 9:45 a.m. Waters, 283-0636, Pine Island Road. Worship *... 11:00 a.m. Evening Services - 7:00 p.m. Buy a Sand Dollar Necklace Kit from us (Each fraternal groups WEDNESDAY EVENING: kit'contains enough material for three neck- Prayer Meeting .... r~. .. 7:00 p.m. laces which you make yourself) total price ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - area meetings. Fort Myers, GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH $1.56 (includes tax) and we'll DONATE 50e Tuesdays at 12:15 in the Shrine Bfdg. off Cieveiand Ave.,- Fort Myers South, Mondays at 12:15 in the Sheraton Inn on ' The Rev. Nicholas Sitaras to The Bike Path Committee Rt. 41; Fort Myers Beach, Thursdays at 12:15 in the Holiday Services held in the Redeemer Lutheran Inn on Estero Blvd.; Caoe Coral, Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. in Church corner of Canal and Broadway, the Cape Coral Country Club. For Information call Dick Fort Myers. Vann, 463-9436. .Sunday 10:00a.m. K1WANIS CLUB meets each Wednesday morning at 8:00 ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH a.m.atScotty'sPubon PeriwinkleWay. Fr. Gerard Beauregard SUM. Sil©i» Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m. Lighthouse End - Sanibel Island BOY SCOUT TROOP No. 88 meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Sunday Mass 8:30 8.10:00 a.m. at the school. 10:00 AM-5:30 PM "GONE SHatlN" Friday Mass: First Friday of each month ...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10 AM'til 2PM -MONDAYS LIONS CLUB of Sanibei-Captiva meets at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at island Beach Club. Daily Mass - - 5:30 p.m. Holy Days .... . 10:00 a.m. ALANON- Every Friday, 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael's and All Vigil .... 7:30 p.m. Angels Church. For information Call 472-2491. Confession before each Mass. HAND CRAFTED GIFTS CRAFT SUPPLIES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - open meeting. St. Michael's ST. MICHAEL'S AND ALL ANGELS and All Angels Church, Periwinkle Way, Friday nights, 8:00 EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. James D.B. Hubbs, Rector p.m. For information call 332-1300. SUNDAY: Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:30 a.m. clubs & civic groups Morning Worship, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30 a.m. HOURS: 10 TO 5 CLOSED SUNDAY . AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 123 - American Legion Home, 2365 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL ISLAND SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH second.Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m. The Rev. Bruce E. Milligan, Pastor Sunday Service & Sunday School . .. 10 a.m. NUMBER 1 LADIES GUILD of the Sanibel Community Church meets at 1:30 every third Thursday of the month. For Details, phone SPIRITUALIST CHURCH FDR AIL HaNHNG NEEDS 472-2425. Rev. Nona F. Hurtado, Secretary - 639-0843 i The Christian Thinkers of America, 3620 Acline Road, Punfa-Gorda. Worship Service SANIBEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. - Sani-jl Com- Sunday, 11:00 a.m. munity House, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Art Gallery Custom Framing ofth Art Supplies 2398 PALM HDGE ROAD The Knot Shop SANIBEL ISLAND Macrame Decoupage 472-4592 Craft Supplies -—BUSINESS CARDS — Soft Finished BROCHURES 20% OFF SALE Leather Creations FLYEJS on all decoupage supplies LETTJEHHEADS 1 week only May 7th - 15th 1446 P€RIW|[MG WrfY COLOR WOBK 472-2893 Open 10-5 Mon. -Sat. ADVERTISING & DESIGN OPEN 10-5 wm£l |CWMD aORIDd MON.-SAT PHOf1€= 472-3213 The ISLANDER 1976 defter late than never. . .

A few weeks ago,

Bertha and Albert White celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary at Casa del Mama on Sanibel.

Our picture gremlin chewed up the pictures AND negatives that week, but happily they resurfaced this week.

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INCORPORATED 1509 Periwinkle Way 472 1387 1711 Periwinkle Way, next to dottfs 472-2269 Hours 9 to 5 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 The ISLANDER

News and editorial notes ginnl by ginni and tangerines* and so forth. Apples do not watching Anita Bryant and Bing Crosby on started this week. To be eligible for Kin- cross breed as easily, and if they do, are the telly. However, southern children dergarten, the child mist be five years old Fireman commended likely to become crabby thus, the ex- usually come running for Mama as soon as or more by January 1, 19?7, and for first Sanibel Fire Chief Alien Nave commended pression, "crab apple" which might denote they venture north and see an appfc m a grade, 8 years old or more January 1,19*7. Sanibe! Fireman Charles Fredrick for his unsureness about one* parentage). The skin tree, because as far as southern chSdrea are Besides meeting the age requirements. quick and brave work in putting out of oranges can be used to make candy or jam concerned, apples grow in plastic bags please bring your child's birth certificate, singlebandedly a fire in the home of the while the skin of applies is mostly good for which are purchased at &e supermarket evidence-of physical exam or appointment Martin Posts' Monday evening, April 26. spitting at people 'much in the manner of Outside of that, we can* t think a£ 'many-far. one, and a Florida certificate of Immunization. To be able to enter school "If it were not for Frederick's quick work, watermelon seeds) or getting stuck between more comparisons, if you faaye.aay.to add, the entire house might have burned down." one's teeth. children must have been immunized for please feel free to send them in. diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, As it was, Fredericks worked so fast that the While, as we mentioned before, some Schooi registration attic fire was extinguished in a matter of mature apples are green, hungry young boys measles and rubella {German measles). For minutes, although firemen stayed on the Registration for children who wUI be in more information, call your doctor or the J have been known to eat the red or russet scene until midnight C4bout 3 4 hours after kind when they're still colored green, public school kindergarten and first grade HeaMi Department the fire started) to make sure it would not which give the boys terrible stomach break out again. cramps, and normally teaches them a thing ByEOBHRTO. K If) 7 S Q65 The damage was confined basically to the or two. sH Q 10 4 H K ? 6 5 attic, where there was a large amount of The flesh of oranges is pulpy, and if you're Copley News Service D Q 32 D K8S4 gasoline in plastic containers. The fire is lucky, you can squirt someone in the eye C J 978 C under investigation by the State Fire Control while taking a bite (if your aim is very good) Board, according to Sanibel Police Chief and make it look like an accident. Apples do Better The -wonM-toe britfee player S 2 John Butler. is subject to unsolicited ad- H A 9 S not offer this opportunity, as their flesh is vice from fee moment be first ''If there is any suspiscioun of arson, it's much more solid. sits down at a bridge table — D A taken out of our hands." Butler toid the - Children from the north, while they are newer do this, always do that. C A K QS4 ISLANDER on Friday. "It's being in- pleased when they see their first orange Bridge It's a long tune before the Declarer was held to six vestigated by the State Fire Board." growing on a tree, are not normally shocked, neophyte feds cotrfiortaHe tricks when he ducked the since they've more or less gotten used to the .,de viatic* from a series of xm- opening lead, and finessed Sanibei Elementary idea that oranges come from trees by jieldtng commandments. the jack of spades on a con- Opening leads are a case in tinuation, discarding a heart. has high scores point. Consider the poor be- A nasty shade indeed, Mrs. Shirley Watson, principal of the ginner who is dealt f«jr Flint cites the situation Sanibel Elementary School, told the islander Mags. What to do, recalling where you ixM no attractive that the students in the school had scored be is sever to lead from a lead and most of the missing- very highly in both national and state wide king? strength. As West how do you achievement tests. Now comes Jeremy Flint, attack itoee notnanp in to- one of Britain's top players, day's hand? Nationally, first grade was seven months with a heretical suggestion. North's two heart bid is ar- above average in reading, second grade, Lead from a king? "Consider tificial, four tli suit farcing, three months above, third grade, one year whether to lead the honor," and likely suspect. Other- and three months above, fourth grade, one be advises. wise, why does he not tad no- year and eight months above, and fifth Flint's suggestion is an en- &nmp himself? grade, one year and one month above the try in the current Bols Bridge West settles on a heart lead national average. Tips competition. The con- and chooses the queen for In arithmetic, first grade was six months test, launched by the Interna- several reasons. First, East above, second and fifth grades, seven tional Bridge Press Associ- is known to be very weak. If months above, third grade, two month above ation and the Dutch liquor he does not have a heart and fourth grade, eight months above the maimfai't^rw last year, fea- honor it does not matter ' national average. tures advice from the world's which heart West leads. Also, leading players. declarer may misjudge the In third grade, the students are given suit, West's nine limiting his special tests to measure their achievement The normal lead from three or four to one honor is low. If (South's) options. Third, the compared to the rest of the state, as well as you hold king-fourth in part- honor lead may create an nationally, and here again, Sanibel-Captiva ner's bid suit and little else it entry to the East hand for a students scored way above average, with may be best to lead the honor. vital shift. West faces a seri- students scoring 91.5 per cent higher than Otherwise you may never re- ous danger of being end- the state level in arithmetic and 90.1 per cent gain the chance to make a played repeatedly. higher in reading and writing. kilting switch through Declarer wins Hie opening That's a school to be proud of! dummy. lead in hand, enters dummy The unsupported honor with a spade and loses a club Mother's Day party lead may be mate in an unbid finesse. The heart return is suit "fry leading from the ducked to East's Jack. A dia- The "Right to Life Council of Collier West hand below against this mond shift dooms the con- County" is giving a Mother's Day wine and bidding: 1C, IS; 2D, 2S; 2NT, tract. 3NT. The king of spades lead If West leads a low heart cheese party at 8 p.m. on Saturday May 8, in may well be the only way to Naples at 554 Riveria Drive hosted by Mr. originally, East never gains set the hand. Look at what the lead and South wins nine and Mrs. Frank Morell. Donation is $5. happened: Roses, traditionally the flower for or ten tricks easily. Jeremy Flint's Bols Bridge Mother's Day, reminded the planners of the AJ9843 Tip, therefore, is that instead party of a quote from Longfellow — "Oh, s J 3 2 'of leading an unimaginative flower of song, bloom on and make forever H J7 low card from honor third or the world more fair and sweet." D 10 2 fourth, consider whether to Yuk, yuk, yucca time again! C lead the honor. Hurricane notes Bill Z-eliff, WBBH (Ch. 20 TV) meteorologist, has started giving a weekly series of hurricane information during the Saturday night weather segment on the news called "Weather or Not.'' Zeliff.is full of all sorts of interesting bits of hurricane history, recounting, for in- stance, the 1921 hurricane did not hit the Islands directly, and yet covered Punta Rassa (and presumably Sanibel) with an 11 ft. tide of salt water, which rendered the land on Sanibel "no longer suitable for planting." • ' Zeliff went a-visting and spoke to a Fort Myers 4th grade class about weather, and received a number of letters thanking him for his talk. Our favorite reads "Dear Mr: Zeliff, Thank you for coming to our classroom and telling me about the weather. I learned a lot. Mr. Zeliff. I think you are the best meteorogist I ever met. And in fact you are the only meteorologist I ever met. Sincerely, Cara Hepler." Apples and oranges We've heard so many people say, "Why, that's comparing apples and oranges," (meaning you're talking about two different things, which cannot compare, basically) we thought, as an exercise, we'd compare them. Basically both are round (except in the South, where we get ones shaped more like upside down.pears) and apples come in russet, red, green and yellow. Oranges however, come basically in orange only, with sometimes a touch of green. Oranges, which have a lot of seeds (unless they're navels) can be cross bread wth other citrus fruits to produce tangelos (oranges Now, to get to the root of the matter. . . The [SLANDER Tuesday, Mcy 4, 1976

Aside from Sanibel and Captiva, In your opinion. where would you most like to be this summer?

Nancy Sexton, Sanibel; "I'd like to be in Kentucky. That's my home, where I was raised"

Dena Kontinos. Sanibel: "Tin going to Greece this summer to do some camping. This girl from Cape Coral and I are going to a camp there that everyone in my family has gone to."

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dosa, London, Ontario: "Right here. This is our first visit and we love it. We just arrived this af- ternoon.'"

Earl Gulbransen, Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania: "In Tidioute, Pennsylvania, where I have a summer home.' But it's snowing there now, so we came down here to get a little sun." Scott Emmerich, Warwick, New York: "Upstate New York. It's just really nice in the summertime. It's warm enough without getting too warm." Blake Swift, Captiva: "I like Wyoming. I have a mini-bike there, and my horse."

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ACROSS 39 Was in a, 1 No great whirl crossword shakes 40 Numerical (hyph, wd.) suffix by thomas Joseph 5 Tolerated DOWN 11 "Art of 1 Sturdy The Gulf Shore Inn Love" poet 2 Elliptical answer on Restaurant 12 Kin to 3 Be non- ON BEAUTIFUL FT, MYERS BEACH kosher committal page 27 13 Recent (4 wds.) With Traditional Island Atmosphere 14 Like better 4 Skylark's Watch The Sun Set Over The Gulf 15 Japanese tribute 16 Truth 26 Agonized Beef Seafood Beer Open Hearth Wine statesman 5 Attach rearranger 28 Quest Open Evenings 5 to 10* 16 Part of a 6 Nile boat 19 — the line 29 Famous 1270 Estero Blvd. Dining On The Golf 463-9551 journey 7 Anger (behaved) comic Son of Bela 8 Non- 22 Latvian city 30 "As You 18 Tooth committal 23 Basso role like It" response substance in "La forest -c Gasparilk Restaurant (2 wds.) - c 20 Little Boheme" 35 "Silent • s 2163 periwinkle way Edward 9 Actor, 24 Shopping 21 Frog's Chad — place 36 Cave the finest food at popular prices look-alike chicken £• seafood •& steaks 10 Ridicule 25 "Roseoe" dweller •t 22 Ceremony \O 23 Mrs. . ... Allman tZ home made clam chowder

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by Richard Arthurs Merest. . Tfte The Corps* Project Manager, Steve Rose, The City of Saiibei began an investigation Md The ISLANDER last week, "We've last week into ihe possible impacts which received a sigaifieaai amount of mail on thfe could result from the completion of the application, more than we usually do in such proposed 5ffi unit condominium complex on cases. It generally expresses concern for Punla Rassa. ia anticipation of Ihe city : preserving the environment, although we've council's taking aa official stand on fee received no repiiee specifically asking that development at their meeting today. we halt the project" At their meeting two weeks ago, the Last .week, the Sambel-CapHva . Con- council Instructed city planner Sam Shannon servation Foundation also got into the act by to prepare an impact study for the May 4 circulating a letter instructing its members council meeting, "with a view toward what to submit their comments and opinions action, if any. the council should take on the regarding the proposed development to the problem," to quote Sambel Mayer Porter Corps by "fee'May 14 deadline.. The letter Goss. read: "It is important that the public direct The proposed development, a project'of comments regarding this project to: Col. w John Koatinos and architect William Donald Widsom, District Engineer, UJ£' Frizzell, is currently under review by the Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville 4- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for an ex- District, P.O. Box 49TO, Jacksonville,'Fla. cavation and fill permit, which, if granted,, 32201. would allow the excavation two nine acre If the city takes any stand on the lakes to obtain the fill to build up an area of development proposal, they will have to do about 17 developable acres according to the so at today's council meeting. We therefore, "Catering For Any Occasion" Carps. The excavation would mean the urge al interested parties to attend today's destruction of 26 acres of ditched meeting and make their feelings known. mangroves, although another roughly 20 With respect to the city's participation, acres of tidal red mangroves would be Mayor Goss said last week, "I am working donated to an appropriate agency for under fee assumption that the mam outlet HORSD'OEUVRES preservation, said KonSnos. The excavation for those people's recreational needs will be received a conditional approval from the Sanibei. Thus, we're going to be looking at Department of Environmental Regulations the problems which this development could in late 1975, while the necessary Lee County pose in terms of traffic, hurricane or DINNERS permits were granted in October of 1973. evacuation, additional pressures on our The location of the proposed development beaches, additional police protection, and is also the historic site of fee weathered additional toilet-facilities, which we just remains of what may be the oldest building don't have the money for at this time. The Pick-up or Delivery in Lee County, the SummerHn-Towers welfare of the citizens of Sanibei should be house, which Kontinos and Frizzel have tended to before all else. This is what faces offered to give to the county for the sake of us in the next few months—the preparation Service Available restoration and removal to the site of the of an equitable capital improvements county boat ramp at Punta Rassa, which budget" f parcel, by the way, was also donated to the As of Thursday, city planner Sam Shannon\. county by KontMos and Frizzell. had not completed his impact study, but he Simply Give Us A Call The Corps has set a deadline for public reported that he had done extensive comments pertinent to then- review at May research on the development and would 14, after which they will hand down their have his review finished and ready for We Handle The Rest decision on the issuance of the excavation presentation at today's meeting. and fill permits. The proposal could also go Ultimately, the final decision lies with the to a public bearing if the Corps receives such Corps, despite the bill currently under a request by the May 14 deadline, which, as consideration by congressional sub- of last week, it had not. Still, the proposed committees to remove the nation's wetlands 472-4431 development has generated considerable from the Corps'protection.

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1231 TULIPA WAY AT THE RAMADA INN 472-4123 Toesday, May 4> 1976 weekdays - sign on till 6 p.m. For full week's TV schedule, 6:30 10:00 2:00 20-GuIf Coast Today 11-The Men' Griffin Show 26-S20.000 Pyramid place left index finger here :B—^ 6:35 20-Celebrity Sweepstakes 2:30 11 -Sunshine Almanac 11-The Guilding Light 6:50 10:30 20-The Doctors (tumpagel Il-F.Y.I. 20-High Rollers 28-Break the Bank 6:55 11:00 3:00 ll-Spanish News Cast 11-Gambit 11-AII in the Family 7:00 20-Wheel of Fortune 20-Another World' 11-CBS Morning News 11:30 26-Generai Hospital More Playhouse pictures 20-Today U-Love of life 26-Good Morning America 20-Hollywood Squares 3:30 7:25 26-Happy Days 11-Match Game during the festive night 11-LoealNews 11:55 26-One Life to Live 20-Today in Florida 11-CBS Mid-Day News 4:00 7:30 12:00 Noon 11-Tattletaies 11-CBS Morning News 11-News Eleven 20-Robert Young. Family 8:00 20-Magnificent Marble Doctor-Film . 11-Captain Kangaroo Machine 26-The Edge of Night 9:00 26-Let'sMakeADeal 4:30 11-Sesame Street 12:30 11-Mike Douglas with all- 20-PWI Donahue Show 11-Search for Tomorrow star co-hosts 26-Sunshine Showcase- 20-Take My Advice 26-Dinah! Tues: "Magnificent 26-A11 My Children Obsession," Jane 12:55 Wyman, Rock Hudson; 20-NBC News Wed: "The Heiress." 1:00 5:00 Olivia DeHavilland, 11-Young and Restless 20-Adam 12 Montgomery Clift; 5:30 Thurs: - "Ivy," Joan 20-Somerset 26-Ryan's Hope 20-To Tell The Truth Fontaine; Fri., "World 6:00 In His Arms," Gregory 1:30 11-As the World Turns 11-News Eleven Peek, Ann BIyth; Mon* 20-Eyewitness News 20-Days of Our Lives May 10, "Away All 26-News Scene Boats," Jeff Chandler. 26-Rhyme and Reason

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6:30 p.m. 8:57 11:30 » 11-CBS Evening News 11-Bicentennial Minutes 11-20-26-Alabama, Georgia, f 20-NBC Nightly News Indiana & Wash. DC 26-ABC Evening News 9:00 11-MASH Primary coverage by CBS, NBC & ABC. 7:00 20-PoIice Woman 26-The Rookies (Twirl your dial & take U-Nashville Music your pick.) 20-Concentration 26-Treasure Hunt 9:30 7:30 U-One Day at a Time 11-Porter Wagoner 20-Hollywood Squares 12 Midnight 26-Travel Horizons 10:00 11-CBS Movie "Lady L," 8:00 11-Switeh starring Paul Newman. 11-Bugs Bunny-Road 20-City of Angels Sophia Loren, David Runner Special 26-Marcus Welby, MD Niven 29-The Rich Little Show 20-The Tonight Show 26-HappyDays 11:00 26-ABC Mystery Movie 8:30 11-News Eleven. 11-Good Times 20-Eyewitness News 1:30 26-Laverne & Shirley 26-Peter Gunn 20-The Tomorrow Show Judith, Robyn, Frank and Zelma Your astrological week Wednesday - 6:3O till sign off 6:30 8:57 11:00 11-CBS Evening News 11-Bicentennial Minutes 11-News Eleven especially cast for the Islands 20-NBC Nightly News 9:00 20-Eyewitness News by fTiadam Don'nda (phone-. 481-3O51) 26-ABC Evening News 11-Cannon. 26-Peter Gunn 7:00 20-The Best of Sanford & 11-Untamed World 11:30 ARIES: News from a distance puts you in up. Make decisions based on your own ex- Son 11-CBS Late Movie: "A cry 20-Concentration 26-Baretta a good frame of mind. Try to be realistic • perience rather than others. 26-Name that Tune in the wilderness." with romantic attachments. A business CAPRICORN: Expect interruptions in 9:30 starring George Ken- 7:30 20-Chico & The Man nedy, Joanna Pettet, in venture should be thoughtfully reviewed. any large project you are beginning now. 11-Friends of Man TAURUS: You are likely to be very ex- Listen carefully to other person's worries, which a man gets bitten 20-The New Price is Right by a rabid skunk and travagant with your affections, or money. words will have hidden meanings. 26-POP Goes the Country Catch up on information you have fallen AQUARIUS: Don't give in to flattery, you 10:00 then awaits doom. 8:00 11-Paul Williams i Con- 20-The Tonight Show behind on. Keep out of unnecessary debt. are inviting disapproval if you do. ll-Tony Orlando & Dawn Annoyances; stemming from com- cert 26-ABC Movie 20-Little House on The 20-Hawk GEMINI: Irritation can mushroom into a munications, neighbors, if allowed to grow Prairie 1:00 a.m. tajor fracas, if your attitude is wrong. Pay could get out of hand, 26-The B ionic Woman 26-Starskv& Hutch 20-The Tomorrow Show more attention - to your health, diet, PISCES: Don't take travel risks, you are necessities of life. Small journey likely soon somewhat accident prone especially with that turns out very well. others in auto with you. When you are CANCER: Now is not the time to act questioned, be careful not to say anything impulsively, or you will regret it in the light you will regret later. of later revelations. Take care not to avoid someone who wants to go your way. LEO: Be prepared to make sudden or MADAM-DORINDA unexpected adjustments to shifting con- ditions. People will seem very friendly mm where your work is, but you should avoid making changes that unsettle security. VIRGO: This is a good time to take care of important contracts or agreements that have anything at all to do with travel. Your experience counts for much where authority is. . A SHOP I-N TAHITiAN GARDENS LIBRA: Try not to become depressed over temporary setbacks. Renew acquaintances SPECIAL GIFTS FOR MOTHERS DAY that you have been reluctant to pursue and you will be very surprised. Good time for give her a touch of the shopping for basics. SCORPIO: Those who have pets will need islands with a beautiful to attend to their health needs. Contacts with living plant persons of power and influence are favored. Confusion and mistrust are apt to undermine any partnerships. : ASTROLOGER a complimentary flower for SAGITTARIUS: Favorable confidential stopping in help and benefits in health matters coming TARQTCARDREADER 10 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 The ISLANDER 8:00 11-fheJeffersons v .put left thumb here, pull (don't tear) gently. 20-Emregency 26-Almost Anything Goes 8:57 11-Bicentennial Minutes thursday - 6:3O till sign off Saturday all day 8:30 7:00 12:30 U-Doc 6:30 20-NBC World Premiere 11:00 11-Music and the Spoken 11-Fat Albert &The Cosby 9:00 11-CBS Evening News 11-News Eleven Word Kids 11-Mary Tyler Moore Show 20-NBC Nightly News Movie, "Law and20-Eyewitness News 20-My Partner The Ghost 20-Family Fun Special 20-NBC Movie "Joe Kidd," 26-ABC Evening News Order," starring 26-PeterGunn . 7:30 Jack & The Beanstalk" starring ... Clint (the Darren McGavin who 11:30 11-Fury 26-American Bandstand silent) Eastwood as a learns that police have 11-CBS Late Movie: 8:00 1:00 sheepherder caught in a 7:00 to compromise in N.Y. "Generation," starring 11-Pebbles .and Bamm 11-Young People's Concert range war 11-Mayberry RFD 26-Welcome Back, Kotter David Janssen, Kim Bamm 1:30 26-S.W.A.T. 20-Concentration 8:30 Darby, Carl Reiner, in 20-Emergency Plus 4 20-American Outdoorsman 9:30 26-Wonderful World of 26-Barney Miller which a father learns 26-Hong Kong Phooey 26-Travelogue 11-Bob Newhart Show Magic 8:57 his daughter and her 8:26 2:00 10:00 11-Bicentennial Minutes husband are going to 11-News (for Children) 11-WilburnBros 11-Carol Burnett Show 7:30 9:00 have an anti- 8:30 20-Grandstand 26-Bert D-Angelo-Super ll^The Partridge Family 11-HawaiiFive-O establishment baby. 11-Bugs Bunny—Road 26-Travelogue Star 20-ScreenTest 26-Streets of San Francisco 20-Tonight Show Runner Hour 2.15 11.00 26-Bobby Vinton Show * 10:00 26-Mannix-The Magician 20-Josie and the Pussycats 20-Cincinnati Reds at 11-News Eleven 8:00 11-Baraby Jones , 1:00a.m. 26-The Tom & Jerry Grape Chicago Cubs (backup- 20-Eyewitness News lljThe Waltons 26-Harry-O 20-Tomorrow Show ApeShow San Diego Padres at 26-ABC Weekend News 8:56 N.Y.MetsO Baseball 11:15 11-News (for Children-4 2:30 26-JLate Movie: "The friday - 6.-3O till sign off minutes every hour til 2 ll-Incredible Vermejo Raven," starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi 6:30 8:30 11:00 p.m.) 26-Big Valley 20-The Practice 11-News Eleven 9:00 3:00 11:30 11-CBS Evening News 11-Don Kirshner's Rock 20-NBC Nightly News 8:57 207Eyewitness News 20-The Secret Lives of 11-Wait Till Your Father 26-ABC Evening News 11-Bicentennial Minutes 26-PeterGunn Waldo Kitty Gels Home Concert 7:00' 11:30 9:30 3:30 20-NBC's Saturday Night lWSpy 9:00 11-CBS Late Movie"The 11-ScoobyDoo 11-Championship Wrestling (humor) 20-Concentration ll-"Queen of the Stardust Story of Pretty Boy 20-The Pink Panther Show 26-Byron Nelson Golf Ballroom," starring Floyd,'' starring Martin 26-The New Adventures of Classic 26-Love American Style WOODSY OWL HOOTS: 7:30 Maureen Stapelton & Sheen and Kim Darby, Gilligan 4:30 20-Candid Camera Charles Durning, in in which a gangster 10:00 11-CBS Sports Spectacular 26-Nashville on the Road which a widow finds learns that crime does 11-Shazum! 5:00 8:00 loneliness a problem; not pay. 20-Landof the Lost 20-Fisherman 11-Sara with Brenda 20-The Rockf ord Files 20-Tonight Show 26-Super Friends 26.ABC Wide World of Vaccaro 26-ABC Movie 26-The Rookies 10:30 Sports 20-Sanford and Son 10:00 1:00 a.m. 20-Run, Joe Run 6:00 26-Donny and Marie 20-Police Story 20-The Tomorrow Show 11:00 11-News Eleven 11-Far Out Space Nuts 20-Eyewitness Weekend 20-Return to the Planet of News the Apes 6:30 TAKE A FLORIDA 26-Speed Buggy 11-Thirty Minutes 11:30 20-NBC Sat. 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Can a budget that won't balcony or both. Is there a catch? Yes- budge another inch find Refrigerator. Range, just 44 of them. That's, happiness in island living? Dishwasher. Disposal. all the apartments we .Absolutely—at The Sea Central air conditioning have. So, for the'best Shells of Sanibel. We've and heating. Cable selection, don't delay gone back 10 years to television. Even our own visiting us. We're on prices that put you ahead private tennis court, Gulf Drive, just west of of the game. Just swimming pool and Tarpon Bay Drive. Open •$33,000 to $44,500 for recreation center. 7 days a week, from a carefree 2-bedroom 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Or call 2-bath condominium (813) 472-4634 for a within a short walk of private appointment. uncrowded Gulf beaches. How long can 44 buys like these last? And you get more than Apartments ore available for reservation only, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. and ore not available for contract to purchase, pending registration of The basic prices include condominium documents with the Florida carpeting. Porch or Division of Land Sales and Condominiums. THE SEA Marketing 6Management by Parman Florida. Inc. [S3 SHELLS OF SANIBEL Coref fee living for the careful buyer 2840 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 12 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 The ISLANDER &, E specxci% -for /2 The #Iim II Distinguished Achievement Awards Winner 1975 EDPRK88 Mother's Day Is Sunday, May 9. Why not give her lots of love and a cheerful, year-round helper?

Mother's Day.PuzzIe-le-do. Jobs that mothers do around the house are hidden Spelling Maze in the block below. See if you can find: cook, shop, chauffeur, wash, iron, sew, teach, baby-sit, scrub, vacuum, dust, set table, repair, mop, dishwashing, I I f ly fl decorate, supervise, mend, nursing. Dads often do i i r j E these jobs, too. You can help with some of them. O Y O COOK T VACU UMD HNANE SUKF XRE AUTPA CWME NDC URISC ROSY WSO F SQHH UREP AIR v F IRON BTWZ SMA ENDP J MOPG WVT UG SUP ERVI SEE RDUST BABY SIT ME LBS ETTA BLE DISHW ASH I NGO If you can spell what this little boy's note says to his mother, you can get there a lot quicker! 'MPPC NO ONE WILL EVER BUILD HERE No orie will ever build on this wonderful V/i miles of Gulf-front beach. Only a footbridge away from Blind Pass condominiums, the beach is only one of the good things we'd like to show you. You'll find spacious condominiums in a Polynesian style, natural landscaping, luxurious amenities and much more. Look for Blind Pass condomin iums and you won't need to look any further.

Sanfbel Island Blind Pass You'll find us on Seabell Road which is just off the Sanibel-Captiva Road opposite the Ding Darling Bird Sanctuary exit. Look for Blind Blind Pass Condominiums — and you won't Rass need to look any further. Sra Bell Road Sambd Island.Honda33957 {813)472-]5B5 The ISLANDER 1976 13 Wanickcs offers Captiva protection alternatives fay Rich Arthurs said Wanicka. For even just one more deputy patrolling Captiva continually for Lee County Sheriff Frank Wanicka visited eight hours every day, the cost would run the Islands test Tuesday night to address the somewhere between $15,000 and $17,000. Captiva Civic Association at their regular Another alternative suggested by Wanicka monthly meeting, which was held at the would be for the Association to select one or Captiva Community House. The group in- two Captiva residents to serve as citizen vited Wanicka to explain to them various deputies, an arrangement which has worked possible alternatives for increasing police well for Wanicka on Boca Grande, an island Happy fisherman and a sunny day. , . protection on Captiva, a need which was to similar to Captiva in its relative found to be the main concern of Captiva remoteness from Sheriff's Department residents on the basis of a priority survey headquarters in Ft. Myers. Such deputies, which might arise to keep deputies informed time tnat the new board of directors distributed by the Association last-month. although not officially trained in police of problems on the Island, and asked for presided over a meeting of the general The second item of priority which the survey methods, could still make arrests for breach resident volunteers to serve as special assembly. The new board was elected at the revealed was the upgrading of Captiva of the peace and felony crimes, and in times deputies until such time as a solution to the last general meeting, which was held on .Road. of emergency could be reached either by problem is decided upon. Wanicka also March 27th. The new board has since met r The survey was geared to ascertaining the phone or by citizen's band radio channels. informed residents that the Sheriffs and efeeted officers for the coming year. most popular way in which to spend Cap- The last option offered by Wanicka, and Department will run daily vacation checks They are: Sam Conant, President; Don tiva's four per cent share of the Causeway the one which he most highly recommended, on vacant houses of home owners who are Seymour, Vice President; Ed Trimble, surplus and bond sales funds, which, at the was that of a resident deputy arrangement away aad call in brforehand to request the Treasurer; and Mrs. Charles Stevens, present time, amounts to slightly over which is also currently in practice on Boca service. Secretary. $25,000, Lee County Commission Chairman Grande. This would involve the Association In other business, President Conaat an- Toward the close of the meeting, county Bob Whan told the Association. Association either buying or renting a house to serve as a nounced the Association* GommissiQn chairman Bob Whan informed President Sam Conant estimated that residence for one fully trained deputy who s new committee chairman for the coining fee association that the striping of Captiva between $30,000 and $50,000 could accrue to would live on the Island year round and be year. They are: Gene Peck, ABC Sale; Road, the installation of "No Parking" signs Captiva each year from the Causeway on call 24 hours a day. Wanicka estimated Cynthia Cooant, Needlepoint rug program; around the Island, and the installation of surplus account. The funds can be used in the cost of such an arrangement to be Mrs. Ralph Friedmann, Social Activities; public rest room f acflities at Turner's Beach any way Captiva residents choose, providing around $25,000 for the first year and Hudson Holland, Buildings and Grounds; Oz had al been accomplished as requested. the expenditures are approved by the county somewhat less every year thereafter. The Willauer, Zoning; Don Seymour, Civic Whan also pointed out that the county had commission. deputy would be selected by Wanicka and Affairs; Wilson Smith, Charter and By- begun work on raising Captiva Road, so that The alternatives which Sheriff Wanicka woufcL serve a two year term of duty on the Laws; Frank StcJz, Sign Committee; Mrs. it doesn't get washed out in the event of a offered the Association for increasing the Island. Said Wanicka, "I think the resident Horace Seattle, Publiciiy; Fred Sehhip, flood. The Association was further pleased Island's police protection were basically deputy would be what you're looking for. He Librarian; and Codman Hislop, James L. to hear that at Whan's instigation the county three. At the present time, reported would be somebody you would all get to Loomis, and Barbara Jones, Nominating will bold a public hearing on the requested Wanicka, there is only one Lee County know.and whom you would see every day." Committee. rezoning of a few parcels of land in the deputy patrolling both Sanibel and Captiva The Association's board of directors will ABC Sale Chairman Gene Peck announced vicinity of the Captiva Post Office from RU-3 eight hours every day. be discussing the options at their meeting that this year's sale will be held on February to RU-1. Finally, Whan reported that his As the desire of Captivans seemed to be this afternoon, and it is likely that the issue 27,1977, with the last two sales having netted office is in the process of drafting an or- for round the clock police protection, will be brought to a vote of the general the Association almost 510,000. Needlepoint dinance to close county parks on Captiva at Wanicka informed the Association that for membership in the near future, after which Chairman Cynthia Conant added that last midnight, a move which was also requested between $60,000 and $70,000 per year they the Association would have to go before the year's rug sale brought in another S8,000, so by residents to put a stop to overnight could have four full-time Lee County county commission with their proposed' that the Association's total cash reserves camping on county park sites on the Island. Sheriff s Deputies working the Island. This solution for approval. now amount to$18,760. The association commended Whan on his arrangement would still leave the Island In conclusion, Wanicka urged all Captiva Last Tuesday's meeting marked fhe first prompt response to the needs of Captivans. unDrotected for one eight-hour span daily, residents to call in any emergency situations FOR YOUR BROWSING FUN I WE ARE OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK PoUincjer 9:30 to 5:30 WONDERFUL SELECTION OF JEWELRY FOR GUYS AND GALS. Landscaping SPECIMEN SHELLS AND UNIQUE GIFTS. WANTED - COCONUT PALMS McCRUL's TREE HOUSE We Move, Fill Hole & Pay For Them 0 on Captiva Island Monday to Friday Call 481-4734 'V* MILE NORTH OF CAPTIVA POST OFFICE - BankAmericard-Mastercharge•J

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Old Sports for Youth Sports got off to a good start Sunday despite delays due to fire and rain. Slow pitch softfaali proved to be a big hit on Sanibel as crowds braved cloudy skies to cheer on their favorites and have a lot of fun. Good hitting provided the excitement in r the first game as the Lions Club edged the ' Island Reporter team 14 to 11. Heavy hitting » continued in the second game with the old *w sports of the Sanibel Police Department '' overpowering the Kiwanis Club 21 to 9. The •T game was highlighted by home runs by both ', teams-Mark Heimann for the Police and " Andy Curran for Kiwanis. "\ Just before the start of the final game, a ' Ire alarm came in and the Fire Department -' rushed off to fight a small trash fire. Good : natured kidding was plentiful with the American Legion team yelling "forfeit" and the Fire Department supporters replying Fun for oil ages with playful accusations of arson. Helped by a brief rain, the Fire Department handled the fire and returned to the game, only to lose a close 6-5 decision to the American Legion. The softball games are played for fun, and, win or lose, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The crowd passed a hat and $40 was donated to the Youth Sports Association to help finance upkeep on the ball field. Thanks should also go to the County for the new chain link fencing which extends down Everybody gets involved both foul lines. The Little League teams of Play Ball! Sanibel operated a concession stand and donated the revenue to the Youth Sports Association. m The "Old Sports" invite everyone to come out Sunday to the ball field at Sanibel Old Sports for Youth Sports will resume Elementary School and enjoy an afternoon play again Sunday, May 9 with games at 1 of softball and good humor. Plan to bring a p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. The Fire Depart- crowd and spend the afternoon. The Little ment and the Island Reporter will meet in League concession will offer hot dogs and Islander photos the first game with both teams looking for sloppy joes and you can picnic under the their first win. The heavy hitting Police oaks between games. Lets get out to the ball by Bill Burdette team and the Lions will play at 3 p.m., and field and help the Youth Sports Fund and Sam Price the American Legion will host Kiwanis in the remember, when the "Old Sports" play ball hums the ball home finale. the word "play" is intended literally.

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gratitude for the wide public support it Louisiana, and Texas. received from private parties and con- In afl areas where the alligator is to be servation groups as well as State govern- classified as a threatened species, the Alligator from ments in carrying out this effort." population trend is reported to be in- The proposal was published in flie Federal creasing. Population estimates for these Register on April 7,1976. Public comments areas are as follows: coastal South Carolina, are invited through Jane 7,1976. Commeste 32,500; coastal Georgia, 15,853-, Florida, endangered list? should be addressed to the Director, ILS. 407,585; coastal Louisiana (excluding Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 19183, Cameron, Vermilion, and Caleasieu Washington, D.C. 20036. Parishes), 94,779; coastal Texas, 19,292. Over 500,000 American alligators an endangered species. It was the citizens The proposal would: (among other things) Altogether. 570,003 alligators are found representing close to 75 percent of the and conservation officials of some —Remove the alligator from the en- within the area where the species is United States population have been Southeastern States, insisting that local dangered category and place it in lie proposed as threatened—more than 75 proposed for transfer from the Endangered legislation be passed to protect the alligator, threatened category in all of Florida and the percent of all the alligators estimated to Species List to the less restrictive who accomplished this. coastal portions of Georjpa, Louisiana oeeurintheUnitedStates. Threatened Species List by Interior's U.S. "Also, the citizens and conservation of- (except Vermilion, Cameron, and Caleasieu The dramatic comeback of tiae alligator Fish and Wildlife Service. ficials of New York and California deserve a Parishes), South Carolina, andTexas. ca%be primarily attributed to strong en- "The amazing comeback of the alligator special share of thanks form all Americans —Leave the alligator classed as en- forcement of the existing regulatory shows what concerned citizens can do when for making their concerns about the dangered in the rest of its range in all of mechanisms in effect these last 15 to 2ft they decide to help wildlife," Keith M. alligator known and urging legislation which Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, years. "Use alligator now requires an ad- Schreiner, head of the Federal endangered stopped commerce in alligator hides and Arknasas, and North Carolina, as well as justment ia the regulatory sturctee to species program, said. "The Federal products. It was the individual citizen who inland areas of South Carolina, Georgia, provide long-term protection. Government was only the transmission brought this about, and the U.S Pish and mechanism for this successful recovery of Wildlife Service wishes to express its Capfiva Erosion Board 2 HP to 200 HP A "Performance" motor. See us for may become elective discount prices this week. Last week, a oil was Captiva Erosion Prevention they are now. The bifl passed in Tallahassee which District Board elective passed the House local could make seats on the instead of appointive, as legislation subcommittee last Thursday, and will next go before the full com- munity affairs committee "Let's Go for consideratioa 2 the bill is enacted into 33 law, Captiva residents will Skiing! have the opportunity to vote for their three erosion commissioners come the Water Ski Along Sanibel's Bay Front. next general election, RATES BY THE HOUR November 2. Two weeks/ ALL EQUIPMENT FURNSSHEO. thereafter, the presents CALL CAPT. HERB PURDY: 472-1849 after 6 commissioners, which were appointed by the governor, would be replaced by the newly elected board. Two members of the new board would serve four-year JOIN US terms, while the third member would serve only a For Sightseeing and Luncheon Cruises two-year term, after which '•:;/'-'-^i;-'" : • on the •.:'•' ' •• ' - * all board members would serve four-year staggered terms of office. THE LUXURIOUS 45 FT. TWIN SCREW FULLY The bill is vague as to EQUIPPED HOUSEBOAT • whether the elections for the iTER- three board seats would be o* ^OR BEAUTIFUL CABBAGE KEY partisan or non-partisan. NATIONAL ; Sponsor of the bill, Rep. srt;r::;V~ v";•— REFRESHMENTS — . '."- s Frank Mann, D-Fort Myers, / SAIL -i'l;.; !i day brail day - 4/o 8 persons assumed that the elections \ USER CALL CAPT. CHIC KENNEDY would be non-partisan in 472 40B7.SANIBEL MARINA that the bill contains no SUNFISH provision for primary elections. .

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Advised was requested and an- cast-netting for snook in a were only two people in the them of Lee County curfew, swered three times, and one canal. Officer arrived on car; or wasn't sure at aE, as well as fact they were assistance call was scene, found boat and man - being excessively drunk trespassing, and if they did delivered. but no snook in evidence. Driver arrested for DWI; so again, it could end in passenger taken to safely cf That alarming alarm went Officer strongly suggested arrest (NOTE: Lee County friend's home* ether two curfew, which is used also off nine times, while a home fisherman not use net if passengers (if any)"werenot alarm buzzed twice; once by fishing for snook. on Sanibel and Captiva is 12 found On—accident was midnight The curfew ap- accident, and once not-so- caused by car hitting tree. This pair sure, but house checked out Blue motorcycle helmet plies to al young people 17 10-4. lost in Sanctuary. and under.) picked a hot spot for their nest. 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Billheimer. payralL" ending with "You can fool some of the vofere some of the time, but you can't • •0 She ended her report with this paragraph: Colonel James Wilfa Sayder, who had just "It has been a privilege to work with this finished building a Rutenberg home on Guff fool all the voters all of the time." group, and for this great project which will Drive, moved in and then had to take off for Seventeen eases of beer, valued at $75. perpetuate the memory of a fine man and Washington, where he was starting a new were stolen from a refrigerated storage shed dedicated conservationist. Ding Darling. department on intelligence research and at Castaways, Priseila Murphy DIDN'T get Sanibel's future will be more beautiful analysis in the School of International fait by a plane {fortunately, she was bent on uifeoi because of it, and whatever the population Service at the American University, Norm over shelling when a low ffyrag plane tried to explosion, there is one corner of our Island Chambers was elected President of the land on feebeach) , Tie Florida Chapter of that will forever be what we mean, now, Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce, the Nature Conservancy of Arlington, Ya., when we say 'SANIBEL'," Claire Walter was reported to be "really was holding its annual meeting ia Naples, Deputy Sheriff Ralph Smith reported that blowling 'em over" what with winning three with local Conservation Foundation tock wjufid 4 the proper authorities had been on Island the trophies at the Sunday Night Mixed Doubles members Mrs. George Wmterbotham, Roy past week, and decided that stop signs were Series, and Mrs. Harvey Meyer was selected Bazire and Robert Hayrtie in attendance to needed, so that drivers "will no longer have as president of the Sanibel-Captiva She! confer with national president Thomas W. the excuse of 'no signs' for breaking the Club, which once again voted to handle the Richards about the purchase of ap- rules of the road." Shell Fair exhibits. proximately 1,500 acres of interior wetlands. Mrs. Dan Malone of Marathon and friends Bichard Friday, while on a visit to Ms in- Tfe were visiting at Casa Ybel, Jerry Way had MAY 1971 laws, the Herb Purdys, found a human skull caught between 60 and 90 pounds of trout in on Buck Key, which he promptly tamed over the past few days, W.W. Kimball boated a 65 The May 6, 1971 ISLANDER found the to the CID in Fort Myers. It tarned out to be pound tarpon, 86 groups of people had Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation a skull of a 35 to 45 year old man with good stopped at the Chamber of Commerce then acknowledging a "very special con- teeth and no arthritis, who was also an newtd... located in the Sanibel Community tribution"—a S10Q check from the 8th grade Indian who had died several hundred years House—during the past week, Captiva class at Cypress Miss School. ago "of natural causes." Case closed. thanked Alex Read for donating 54 books to John Konttaos, Bill Such and Bob Dormer, Casa Ybel manager Bruce Bryant wrote the Captiva Library and the Mosquito with scores of 74,77 and 78 won the top three that "it will be a tearful fairwell" to Howard Control for fogging the Loomis home prizes in the first annual Sanibel-Captiva Dayton, owner of the resort since 1943 who OR, fusfafe; »ufte dm "before the crack of dawn" to insure the Men's Golf Championship held at South Seas had just sold the property. The article didn't comfort of those who attended the Easter Plantation, the Conservation Foundation say to whom, with the exception that it Sunrise Services conducted by the Rev. Dr. had 1,000 members, you could buy Mcrthera stressed the Mackle Brothers WERE NOT C.C. Jatho, and Capt. Leon announced the home 8-track tape player complete with fee new owners. dmtClil? Friday night late ferry had made its last run speakers and get an 8-track car player free Fr. "Thomas A. Madden resigned from SL until further notice. for $129.95 at Stereo World, and in the Let- Michael's and AH Angels that week, a beach ters to the Editor section, the Sanibel front parcel "aboat500feetwideand560feet MAY 1962 MAY 1065 Disposal Service made clear that the deep" was purchased from John M. responsibility of trash pickup at Turner McQueen by Joseph and Aid© Capute of Far The May 2, 1962, ISLANDER announced The May 6,1965 ISLANDER reported that Beach was the county's, not theirs; C.H. Hills, NJ.t at about $900 a front foot (or (among other things) that the entire staff many Islanders had won prizes at a recent Burnside of Millington, N.J. wrote that the $450,000) "apparently as an investment was going on vacation, so there wouldn't be Cypress Lake Junior High School fund- proposed Pine Island bridge linkage was without any plans for development" The any more ISLANDERS until June, at which raising carnival, including Viki Way, Ray "unbelievably idiotic... unless you stand to parcel, zoned for multiple family housing, time, every other week publication would and Dodie Booth (who won a TV) Mr. and gain," and put forth the possibility that was near Sunset South. carry on during the summer. Mrs. Jimmy Jack and their son Jimmy all "people in high places are pushing for this Boy's Keds were S8.50 a pair, eggs, 29 Emmy Lu Read had a long report—the won golf tropies, Timmy Gault won first project in opposition to the public interest" cents a dozen, margarine, 99 cents for FOUR one—on the Darling Sanctuary, in prize in the talent show and Diane Ballinger and that the Board of County Commissioners pounds, turkeys, 29 cents a pound and sugar h she described flying to Tallahassee to was selected to be a member of the "has found it essential to investigate and was 29 cents a pound, all at Bailey's. eet with the Governor's Committee on cheerleaders' booth—a perhaps rather Recreation and Development, William Kidd dubious honor, as carnival goers were able presiding, which unaninously voted in three to buy water filled balloons and throw them resolutions which made the "Jay N. (Ding) at the occupants of the booth. Darling Wildlife Sanctuary" a reality. She Contractor Ed Legal pointed out the then thanked, as chairman, the prime footings of the new chamber building to "an movers and committeemen who had worked enthralled audience" consisting of Norm so. hard to create the Sanctuary—Paul Chambers, Marshall Tabacci, LeeRoy Simonds, Harold Bixby, Tommy Wood, Jane Friday, Bill Newman, County Com- SHELL SHOP CHECK JIM'S PRICES ON SHELLS ! AND ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION TODAY

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1630 Periwinkle 472-2061 SSSSS///SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS/SS. 24 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 The ISLANDER Letters to The ISLflNDER: To The ISLANDER and all Saaibelites: Dear ISLANDER: There is an ill wind blowing over Santa Honest to God, now. where Isabella (that's what it was named in ifae do you- get them crazy long ago for Queen Isabella of Spain}. ideas? I wonder if it makes you as unhappy as I. Fraak&Phil for this ill wind brings a man who tells Austin, Texas another if Our dear Lord Jesus came again, he would tell Mm to get a haircut And another who has a Fun and Happy Hour on the day so many of us hold sacred, Good Dear Frank and Phil: Friday. We get them the same It Is all so ugly, this ill wind, deaying what place all the other crack God has given us, a beautiful beach, the writers get them. . . from right to build where we have worked to real life! And thanks for purchase land. efe. It is even driving away getting as off the hook for our young working families, all of whom we another week... so desperately need and very much enjoy. Love, *"If liberty is to be saved," says Henri The ISLANDER Frederick Amiel. "it will not be by doubters, men of science, or the materialists: it will be by religious convictions: by the faith of the individuals who believe that God wills men to be free." -s- Ruth Hunter P.S. No. Dr. Timmen Cermafc, we do not condone the treatment you received, and this letter should tell vou so.

To The ISLANDER: Hi... Just wanted you know how much we enjoy reading The ISLANDER. Early morning optimists Also, to let you know that we will be vacationing for the second time at Sanibel. Will be there May 1st thru May 10th. -5- Rodger & Catherine Long 33791 MapleridgeBlvd. All units with private balconies directly facing the Gulf. -V Daily maid service.. RATED •sr King size heated pool. EXCELLENT i< Shuffleboard courts. •;V Boat dock. LINDGREN BLVD.ANDGULF DRIVE SAMIBEL ISLAND, HMIBA 33957 The Only Motel On 222O2 or 472-2215 The Island So Rated! TtHtlSLANPgR Tuesday, May_4r_T976 25 Double times double exposure but the Rev. Mr. Milligan shows through to accept the coveted Michael award from Ruth and Philip Hunter

FLORIDA ORANGES FROM THE TREE TO YOU Beach Towels Place Mats FRESH DAILY >sanibel. Soft Seats Orange Juice Pink & White Grapefruit There's a little bit of Eden Gifts Grapefruit Juice Valencias Along the Florida coast. by ihe cup, Murcotts "A sliver of heaven. . . " Scales quart, half gallon, Lemons The natives like to boast. TableCloths Temples A lovely place of sun and sea and shell..-. A brilliant sunlit paradise called Sanibel. . . Carpeting Hampers The pines march in proud formation To a beach of sand and foam. Accessories The birds weave overhead Where pirates used to roam. The tangled mangrpves seem to grasp the land A FINE SELECTION As if they resent intrusion by foreign hand. OF GIFTS FOR MOTHERS DAY Just along the gentle surf We built a castle in the sand With crenelated walls And turrents tall and grand. 1^. labor of love in the bright sunshine... FAn imposing edifice worthy of the Rhine. MAKE MOTHER A peaceful sunrise for morning, Bright sunsets at close of day, located in Tahitian Gardens Sea gulls skimming over water, FEEL YOUNG! Shimmering waves were children play. . . In all our memories we love to tell Our castle by the surf still stands at Sanibel. Get her something SANIBEL -by- Donald L. Bevis casual and smart Hollywood,; Calif. STANDARD looking from the ft Bicentennial thought, Tune ups / was bom an American; I i Quaker Slate Pennzoit live an American; I shall die Get 6o an American; and I intend to Front End Alignment perform the duties incumbent Togetheth r upon me in that character to Sun. 10 am-5 pm 8-6 Monday the end of my career. in Tahitian Gardens I mean to do this with abso- lute disregard ot personal We offer friendly consequences. What are the personal consequences? What help for young shoppers is the individual man, with all the good or evil that may betide him, in comparison with the good or evil which may befall a great country, and in the midst of great transactions which concern that country's fate? Let the consequences be what they will, I am careless. No RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL man can suffer too much, and LANDSCAPING no man can fall too soon, if he suffer, or if he fall, in the "ASK ABOUT OUR PACKAGE DEAL" defense of the liberties and TRACTOR GRADING constitution of his country. REMOVING AND REPLACING ANY TYPE OF SOD FILL DIRT mm Daniel Webster REPAIRS AND SERVICE jmSKMSf OFFICE 542-5808 MOBIL PH. 334-8895 Sponsored oij James Q. Evans U06 Lafayette Street, PO Box 1!82. Csse Cora! F;orid^ 26 Tuesday, May 4, 1976 The ISLANDER r~ drink and asked about itens The Fire Department Complaint called in about in house. Officer spoke with reported a large alligator Sfaopowner reported that more police reports boy, who was selling sub- an "older" man walking was blocking traffic on it was more than possible nude OH the beach in scriptions under jurisdiction Periwinkle; reptile had been someone bad shoplifted a of an adult populated area. Caller had injured by car or care. yellow shirt from shop. seen man before on beach, Wildlife expert called and Check of area found neither police reports Call came in at 8:48 saying took care of situation hit never sans clothes. Was alleged shoplifter nor yellow particularly disturbed since house was on fire; fire unit without fartfier assistance shirt. start on page 22 dispatched at 8:47, SPD from the S>D. there were other people on beach, including a little girl. dispatched at 8:47; fire bar Vandalism, to the tune of Call came in that (which notifies all firemen) On routine patrol, officer about $100 committed upon a"suspiscious boy" came to was lifted at 8:48; fire under noticed open garage door beach cabana and beach Call came in that girl was door selling every day item, control at 9:17. and lights oa Xo one home. furniture. and then asked for cold missing at midnight. Second Closed door. call reported that she had returned home 14 minutes after midnight

Man complained of vandalism (hood ornament ripped off his car) and suggested SPD patrol parking lot.

Customer of local watering hole walked out of same with glass in hand, which contained spiritous liquid, and threw it against wall in presence of officer on routine patrol. Officer suggested he pick it up; he refused, saying officer was harassing him and he hadn't thrown it, so there. Officer then called away to in- vestigate burglar-alarm, but warned person if he kept acting in same manner, he would be arrested for drunk and disorderly (and loud and littering). Upon return after closing hours, manager reported customer had to be physically removed from premises manager was advised keep closer watch so that customers did not take drinks outside.

Officer called to scene on report of unauthorized use of boat; investigation showed that matter was a civil one, not within police jurisdic- tion. Original caller called again, got loud and hung up on officer when informed matter was civil. (Wonder why people get so uncivil about civil matters ?)

Call came in tha; motorcyclist was ti.si lake tw..o. grass strip in middle of road for "a practice strip to do wheelies" and such was very disturbing.

they're small. Complaint came in that person was setting up light trap on government property and questioned whether person was authorized to do so. Officer investigated and found an out-of-state Doctor of Entomology who wished to set up light trap to collect a particular type of insed-- found only in this area \ Florida. The joint savings account. than a passbook, too. Here are 30 places where you can Sometimes it means too much It's good for emergency cash find people solutions to your togetherness because you have money problems. Their com- at 2800 places across the United bined assets exceed one billion to share a passbook. States. And you'll get dis- dollars. Ft. Myers: 3853 College Inevitably, when you need counts at Florida attractions. Parkway 481-8118. St. Petersburg it, your spouse has it. So instead of an ordinary (4) / Pinellas Park / St. Petersburg And vice versa. joint account, open a Beach / Madeira Beach / Indian That's why our Florida Ac- Joint Florida Account Rocks Beach / Clearwater / count comes with two Prestige with as little as five Holiday / Port Richey / cards — for the two of you — Dade'City / Land O' dollars. Because at Lakes / Zephryhills / .instead of one passbook. And Florida Federal, we Tampa (2)/Sun City Cen- "It is hard for since they're small enough to fit know that some- ter / Bartow / Ft. Meade / an empty in your wallet, they travel with times the people so- Lakeland / Altamonte you anywhere. lution to a money Springs / Casselberry / Tal- sack to stand The Prestige Card does more problem is to think small. lahassee (2) / Daytona Beach / upright." Jacksonville (4) Take stock in America. Money problems. People solutions. Buy US. Savings Bonds 27 ThelStANDBR Ttoesday, May4, Ca// Islander classified or463-442? for

FOR SALE: New Furn- MISCELLANEOUS ERRORS FOR RENT SERVICES FIBERGLASS, ished duplex, free living by FOR SALE RESINS, IN CLASSIFIED MUST Woodbrrdge Apartments • renting 1 apartment. 500 BE PHONED !NTO OF- Efficiencies and One Bed POLYESTER, feet from private beach. G.E. dishwasher/ brand FICE NO LATER THAN room Units. Centrally locat- 472-1198. EPOXYS, NOON THUR. OF THE ed just off Periwinkle Way. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR \ new, never used. Paid $270, FOAM, wiH sell for $236. Penny's FOLLOWING WEEK. S170 and $195 plus electrici- UCEN5ED-1NSURED-8ONDED f FIBERGLASS washing machine, 8 mos. THE [SLANDER WILL ty, furnished. NO children. CAPTIVA 472-2511* V CLOTH, MATS, ETC. NO pets. Another develop- WANTED old, effective maintenance ONLY BE RESPON- EPOXY PAINTS, ment served by Executive TO RENT contract. WIH seJJ for S200. SIBLE FOR ONE IN- Services, Inc. Realtor. Coll OVER 100 CORRECT AD. Custom Framing Cai! 472-3494. WANTED TO RENT: done on pr&mises DIFFERENT ITEMS As of May 1, 1976 Display 472-4195 Office space for long time Surtcoast Fiberglass Classifieds wilt be S1.25 established Island business island Arts which is growing like Top- an inch for each weekly SHOP SPACE FOR RENT: 1446 Periwinkle Way 2880 Palm Beach Blvd. sy and needs room(s) in insertion. 1,100 sq. ft., contains living 472-2893 Ft. Myers 334-6127 which to expand. Would ^ Regular Ciassifieds quarters, near Sanctuary. prefer easy access, lots of K>-ii! remain 51 .'00 for first Lease by year. 472-1549. room and low rent, long Tten words and 5' for every lease preferable. Write LOCKSMITH mm********* Master Keying I word thereafter for each P.O. Box 3, Sanibel, FL. Locks Opened crossword on I weekly insertion. FOR RENT: 1 bedroom 33957. eff. apt. $188.50 per month Deadbolis installed including water. Centra! 463-2752 page 7 air & heat, wall to wall Licensed & Bonded IvQJT ANNOUNCEMENTS HELP WANTED carpeting, stove, combo IN 3 d 3 3 < refrig./freezer, disposal, Al Anon meets every Fri- 3N3SS,3 furnished. Quiet lakeside WANTED: • Experienced IN ViJ. day, 8 p.m., St. Michael's ; location on Sanibel. Calf sales lady for gift shop. •3 3 N and AH Angels Church. 472-4205. Must live on Sanibel. Call Q3:QV 3'Hl OS~iV For information, caii 472- John at 472-2876. -m, 3 JL3^JoB(o J..M31 2491. m XV "1:8 |O1 NOttd 3NO REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED: For o NHH! SAILBOAT RENTAL 93a| J.V1 |PM-~\i3 FOR SALE sporting goods, tackle & 3iNOi~! ~~\ TV'WI Rent day or week bait store. Retired or semi- vwl 23' - Shoal Draft retired gentleman to work ivavj Motor — 5afe -- FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, Sat. & Sun., 8:30 a.m. - Sleeps5 Comfortable 1 bath mobile home. Quiet *********** Guide Available 6 p.m. Write to P.O. Box 463-2320 area on river. Extras in- 359, Sanibel, FL. 33957. *•*••••**••*•• clude: storage room, utility shed. Periwinkle Trailer Alcoholics Anonymous, Park. Call 472-2380 after HELP WANTED: Condo- pen meeting, St. Mich- 6pm. minium sales, Sanibel Is- Iael's "and All Angel's SIX ISLANDS land. Work directly for the FaChurch, Fridays at 8 p.m. CON DO FOR SALE: 2 bed- For information, call 332- developer. Real Estate room, 2 bath, completely license/experience re- 1300. furnished. Excellent view. quired. Draw available. 1. V2 Acre Gulf Front Lot, upper Captiva Sundial Beach and Tennis 472-1585. Club. $67,000. Call owner Island, near airstrip. $19,500. 472-4517. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2. 1 Acre tracts on Caya Costa. $9,000. - FOR RENT SALE OR EXCHANGE: Island homes, homesite lots, $11,000. etc. Gulf & Bay access. 1 bedroom Gulfview condo, TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT Sanibel Arms, $35,000. all kinds of Sanibel & Captiva real estate 3. Homes on Cabbage Key - $37,000. - $49,000. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furn- A. Brown, 9480 SW 108th Stop in and see us $118,000. ished, pool, dock. Call 305- St., Miami, Fla. 33176; 921 -2935 or 305-921 -1879. (305) -271-8473. or call today — 472-1123 Laughrey & Holtz 4. 49 Acre Private Island for sale. $100,000. Island Real Estate, Inc. 5.Wooded lot in Captiva, near Gulf, $27,000. Reg. Real Estate Broker After hours — 472-1846 BEAUTIFUL LOCATION 6. Three bedroom home with pool on Clam on Sanibel River. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Bayou, Sanibel, $99,000. on approximately % acre ... heavily "CALL FOR CALLif wooded. Realistically Priced Under 7. Bayside lots, high bank, deep water, on $60,000. 813-472-4127 Upper Captiva for $8,000 and $10,000. WE EXCHANGE YOUR UNWANTED PROPERTY Wyman B. Atkins, Jr., Realtor 8. Commercial tract on Captiva, $98,000. FOR SOMETHING YOU REALLY LIKE Reg. Real Estate Broker 1473 PeriwinkleWay 813-472-2194 or evenings 472-2901 9. 80 Acre Island near Punta Rassa. Price RALPH A. CALL, REALTOR & Terms Available. EXCHANOOR-COUNSELOR FORD . P.O. BOX 232 -147 PERIWINKLE SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957 r ., See

TOM LANTERMAN ftCAt/kSTA or XXCMANOCMS AL LAPPA ALSO SALES AND RENTALS CONDOMINIUMS for new or used cars or trucks . for any budget 975 RABBIT ROAD 472-1549 --WILL DELIVER - Gulf front and Gulf view SAM GALLOWAY FORD SANIBEL. FLA. 33957 Fort Myers, Florida 936-2193 Sanibel Island L Dontmss Subscribe now to the Sanibel-Captiva ISLANDER theboot the original little paper which really gets around!

NAME • $5.00 Check enclosed for year's subscription ADDRESS 1 Bill Me -1 CITY & STATE ZIP Mail this coupon to the FSLANDER, P.O. Box 3, Sanibel, FL. 33957 PLEASE ALLOW TWO WEEKS START OF DELIVERY IMPORTANT: Please notify us if you do not receive your ISLANDER within three weeks of the original date. If you don't tell us, we have no way of knowing — and we CANNOT fill six or seven complete months of back issues. Thank you for your cooperation. .- ..... •'••;. .. .. 28 Tuesday, Moy 4, 1976 The ISLANDER

> ~-w^~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING -May 4, 1976

9:00a.m.—1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Butler) 2. Approval of Minutes of previous meetings. (February 2nd and continuations and April 20,1976} 3. Correspondence. 4. Planning Commission Report. 9:30 a.m.—5. Continuation of hearing and consideration of request by Robert Taylor, President, Mariner Properties, Inc., to complete construction of the Mariner Pointe Con- dominium project, Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. 10:00 a.m.—6. Consider approving emergency ordinance regulating the protection of vegetation for real property What's development or redevelopment. (Replacing Ordinance No 76-2). 10:15 ajn.—7. Consider appointing two members to fill vacancies on City Hail Site Committee. happening 10:30 a.m.—8. Consider request by Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Potts to construct a 1,500 sq. ft. building to house a package store on the property of the Huxter"s Market. Periwinfc^ at city Way. Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. ^ 10:45 ajn.—9. Consider request by Mr. and Mrs. David Roughead to extend the porch 20 feet on their existing home located 5817 Pine Tree Drive, Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. council 11:00 a.m.—10. Consider request by Wesley Heilman to construct a carport at 2681 Coconut Drive.Sanibel, Lee County. Florida. 11:15 aan.—11. Consider request by Philip R. and Cynthia today M. Varian to construct a single-family dwelling on Lot 15, Sanibel Estates (unplatted), Seagrape Road, Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. 11:45 a.m.—13. Consider request by Dorothy K. Putnam to construct a single-Family dwelling on Lots 4 and 5. Block 20. Tarpon Bay Subdivision, (Sanibel-Captiva Road;, Sanibel. Lee County, Florida. 12:00 Noon—Lunch. 1:30 p.m.—14. Presentation by Dr. Carlos S. Warren, Energy Director, State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, on need for energy conservation and measures currently being implemented by the State for same. 2:15 p.m.—15. Consider request by Ellen A. Damroth to construct a second story addition to an existing garage on a tract or parcel of land lying in Government Lot 3, Sec. 21, Twp- 46 S., Rg. 23 E., Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. (But- tonwood Road on San Carlos Bay) 2:30 p.m.—16. Finance Committee Report. 3:00p.m.—17. Planning Director's Report—Punta Rassa. 3:15 p.m.—18. City Attorney's Report. 3:30 p.m.—19. City Manager's Report. A study of sea things -"4:00 p.m.—20. Mayor and Councilman Reports. 4:15 p.m.—21. Public Inquiries and Comments. (or: if you get hooked, you're liable to lose your head, Adjournment. even if you get a star in the process)

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