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Cfaadwick*st the plsisb new also Wit esttages for Ms restaurant at Sm& feas Plantatioo, workers and a coHSBlssary-warAouse opeaed formally last vreeksasA witit a next to Piae Maad Scaiad. series of receptions and waits flat IB the late thirties, Eesemond appropriately isiisdneed a r&iwsssA Chadwick's brotber converted the that is eertmn to be an Maud PlaatatiJHi's oosasussary into a fioing fciowcase. room. He woted fee workers* cottages CSiacteiek's is named after Clarence and, lo, a resort was bom. Hie old commissary fireplace is now en- Chadwick, temfer of the Cbe&mi3tett £i who, at tte ftarn of Sie caotury par- soHised la the famiy raem" dinlBg ctsasee tte sarth aai of Sanibel aai dl area of fee present Cfaadwiclrs. of Captiva, taEing tl» ptspaty into a In im fee South Seas Hotel Com- key Mms ^aotatloa. ' pany was formed by five local stoeMjolsfers, The eiffrent owners, Oiadwidt had also lilted to amass a Marina Properties, Inc. purchased the sacoad forteie iy Isf^^stl^ aspra, a resort is W72. aseeaut p'o^wl, hA failed to take into Chadwick's is the first half of a aeeo-ifflt the taagttt af faae it takes to buildiiig ^pansion that will include a 'produce* coconuts. He neglected Ms sheppiag plaza patterned after eitais p»AKts la fa?or of fee Periwinkle Place m Sasibel. pflia Hie interior of the restaurant is separated into four dlaisg areas, each faistome, with a special theme and amMaaee, *butler, bailey elected to head council
Mda P. Butler, aa oiiglfiai member pest arid was sooa thereafter promoted this Island and the citizens of Sanibei Mrs. Butler succeeds Porter J, Goss of the Sanlfae! City CmswM mi the to the vice-mayor's job by a aianiinoiB when I was elected to this council." A as mayor of the Island city. Goss an- city's wee-mayor daring &e first- three voice of 'the city coiacil in their annual leader in the home rule novernent nounced his decision to vacate the years of home rule, mas elected to elecddtt of officers to ftilM the city's »Meh led to SanibeTs incorporation on mayor's office and serve out the serve as the second mayor of the Masd ceremonial duties aad enair the city November 5, 1974, Mrs. Butler was remaining three years of his etxrrent miy last -Tuesday isy a uaaniiaffiJB mi& legMatee. elected to the city council in the term as a city councilman on of her fellow eoaneilmeft, In acce^Uag the retas o! govemmeot, Island's first municipal election and December 1. Coiiaeilmas Praacis Bailey Mayor ftifler piedgec! to "follow drew a four-year term which expires nominated Mrs. Batter for the mayor's m the commitment I made to next year. cont on page 3 Tuesday, December 13,1877 The ISLANDER fraternal groups KIWANIS CLUB meets at Scotty's Pub each Wednesday morning at 8:00. church BOY SCOUT TROOP NO, 88meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday attheschool. UONS CLUB of Sanibel-Captiva meets at 6:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the American Legion. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Sanibei-Captiva Road. Fr, Gerard Beauregard, Pastor AL ANON - Every Friday, 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael's and All. Fr. James Jay Kelly, Ass't Pastor activities Angels Church. For information cal1472-2491. Sunday 8:30 and 10 A.M. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - St. Michael's and All Angels Other Masses Church, Periwinkle Way, Fridays, 8 p.m. For information Friday Mass (1st Friday) , 5:30 P.M. call 332-1300. Daily 8:30 A.M. &5:30 PM. Holy Days (Vigil) 5:30 P.M. things to do FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BINGO MUREX - American Legion Home, Thursdays, 8:00 how to get there The Rev. Gerald Frost Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE: p.m. No minors. Sanibel • Captiva Road, 472-9979. BOATS (FISHING) TO RENT - Blind Pass Marina, 472-1020, BIRD TOURS - Griffing Bancroft, 472-1447; George Wey- Island Boat Rental, 472-2228, 'Tween Waters Marina, 472- Sunday School 10 A.M. mouth, 472-1516; Dick Frfeman, 472-1315. 1784, Tarpon Bay (canoes) 472-1323. Worship 11:00A.M. Evening Services 7:00 P.M. FISHING GUIDES FOR CHARTER - Capt. Ted Co!e, 472-2723;. BOATS (SAIL) TO RENT - Southwind, Inc. 472-2531, Island WEDNESDAY EVENING: Capt. Doug Fischer, 472-1551; Capt. Baughrt Haltoway, 472-' Boat Rentals, 472-2228, Capt. Hugh Alexander. Prayer Meeting 7:00 P.M. 2802; Capt, Beiton Johnson, 472-1122; Capt. John Johnson, MOTORCYCLE RENTALS - Sanibel Motorcycle Rentals, 472-1020; Capt. Bob Sabatino, 472-1784; Capt. Duke Sell's, 1203 Periwinkle-472-2001. ST. MICHAEL'S AND ALL ANGELS 472-1784; Esperanza Woodring, 472-1126; Capt. Chic-Kennedy, BICYCLES FOR RENT - Mines Rental, 472-2874 or check the EPISCOPAL CHURCH 472-4087; Capt. Herb Purdy, 472-1849; Capt. Jerry Way, 472- motef you are staying in. 1784 or 472-1007. The Rev. James D. B. Hubbs, Rector ELLIEMY'S MUSEUM - By appointment. Caif472-2121.: SUNDAY: ^ NATIONAL HISTORY FIELD TRSPS - to SanibeJ's wildlife hab- Holy Communion 7:30 A.~M. itats. For reservatons, information, times and fees, call clubs & civic groups 1st & 3rd Sundays 9:30 A.M. 472-2180. MORNINGWORSHiP: AMERICAN LEG1OH POST NO. 123 - American Legion Home, 2nd & 4th Sundays 9:30 A.M. SAILING (lessons and - or charter} - Southwinti, 472-2531; second Tuesday of the month, 8:00 p.m. Paul Taylor, 472-1551; Chic Kennedy, 472-4087; Mike Fuery, SANiBE COMMUNiTY ASSOC1ATON, INC. - Sanibel Commun- 'Tween Waters, 472-1784; Ft. Myers Yacht Charters, Roger SANIBEL COMMUNiTY CHURCH ity House, 1st Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Bruce E. Miigan, Pastor Nodruff, 4&3-2320, Twin Paims Marina; Pap Nui, 332-1200; LAMES GUILD of the Sanibel Community Church meets at Off-Shore Saiiing School, S.S.P., 472-1551, ext. 4141. Capt. Sunday Worship Service 9:15 & 11 A.M. 1:30 every third Thursday of the month. For details phone CHURCH SCHOOL: Hugh Alexander, isiand Boat Rentals, 472-2228. 472-2425. SIGHTSEEING TOURS - Herb Purdy, 472-1849; Tarpon Bay Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1&2 9:15 A.M. THE SAWBEL-CAPTIVA UNIT OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN Grades3&4&5 10:30A/-" Marina (canoes) 472-1323; Capf. Chic Kennedy, 472-4087; VOTERS meets at 10:00 a.m. on the second Monday of every Capt. Herb Purdy, 472-1849, Mike Fuery, 472-1784, Jerry Way month at the Sanibel Community House. The public is warm- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 472-1784. Capt. Hugh Alexander, island Boat Renfafs, 472-2228. ly invited. Now being held at Sunset South TENNIS & SCUBA EQOtPMEICF {RENTAL} - The Real Eel, WE COMMITTEE OF THE JSLANDS meets at 2:30 p.m. every Clubhouse on Middle Gulf Drive 472-2674. second Monday at the SanibeS Community House. The public Sunday Phone472-4449 11:00 A.M. WATER SKI!NG - Herb Purely, 472-1849. is invited. Wednesday 8:00 P.M. OFF iSLAND DAY TIME ATTRATfQNS - Edison Horns in Fort Myers, 334-32S0: Shell Factor/, U.S. 41 Norih Fort Myers; GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Junofe Cruises, 334-7474, Fort. Myers Yacht Basin; Waifzing Waters, 233-0635, Pine Island Road. " • Cypress Lake Drive The Rev. Fr. Arthur Kerrtinos 481-2099 7 DAYS A WEEK weather Sunday Liturgy 10:30A.M. rALM ntUufc TEMPLE BETHEL De! Prado Parkway, Cape Coral As compiled by Waiter KMe of the Saaibei-Captiva Rabbi Simon Friedeman Chamber of Commerce weather station on Causeway 481-4214 (home) Road, the Islands weather report for last week in- Friday Worship 8:00 P.tA. dicates* a warming trend following the cold front THE SHEPHERD OF THE ISLANDS which moved tfaroi^jh the state in mid-week, as can LUTHERAN CHURCH be seen "in the "following: The Rev. judson H. Westgate, Pastor 472-4249 Sanibei Community Association Suiiding Date Hi Lo Rainfall Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. (ia inches) Sunday Schooi 10:15 a.m. HAVE YOU TRIED (MARTS SPECIAL)? Decembers 80 72 None Decembers 80 86 None CHAPEL BY THE SEA December 4 (no reading taken) Dr. David E. Wanland, Minister CALL 472-5374 FOR FAST PICK-UP SERVICE Decembers 80 66 None Services 3rd Sunday, Nov. tnru 3rd Sunday in Aprii Decembers 78 68 1.2S Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M. December? 68 44 None Decembers SANiBEL CONGREGATIONAL 73 52 None UNiTED CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Dr. James W. Lenhart, Minister H A«D CXAFTED GIFTS CRAFT SUPPLIES Sunday Worship at Lighthouse Point Condominium Club Room 10:30 AM ^ :Mifcfs House on Sanibef HOURS: 10 to S CiOSED SUNDAY SANiBEL-CAPTJVA Tahitian Garden 472-1800 2365 P£MfMfm£ WAV. SANIBEL ISLAND Classes now forming Islander A warm, friendly welcome Established 1961 in Belgian tat, awaits you at
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Editor Gwendolyn J. Stevenson Jewelry, Shirt Painting SUNDAY SERVICE Sunday School 10:00 a.m. -ADVERTiStNG- Worship 11:00 o.m. ciassifieds: 23's: To be paid for when results are Evening Services 7:00 p.m. achieved. Flat one time rate: SI.00 up to and Shell Wo A WEDNESDAY EVENING: 40 words. Boxed: S.5Q extra. We biii you Frcyef mgefsig ...... 7:00 p.m. when the 3d is cancel >ed. FEE CLASSES- - GemMFrostt Pastor Tel, 472-1018 -WHERE TO CALL- news items: 472-1881; 472-U!S classifieds: 472-1381; 472-1418 " Enroll subscriptions: 472-1881; 540-0077 - DEADLINES- Daily Free Demonstrations classifieds: Friday, 12 noon, news items: Friday,5p.m. 1:30 - 2:00 .in Small Aits display advertising: Thursday, 5 p.m. - ADDRESSES- Mailing address: P.O. Box 3, Sanibei, FL. 33957 Have a shell you can't identify? Office !cc5t;cn: 2402 Paim Risge Road, Sanibei. Come in and look ai Second class postage permit entered ara paid for at our ID. Board Part Myers Beach, FL. 33931 ITS FREE! The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 butler, bailey
cont from page one Goss received a standing ovation for leadership and all the time and effort his three years of devoted service as you put into the making of this city," Sanibel's first mayor upon assuming Mayor Butler told her predecessor. his new seat at fee council table last "What has happened on Sanibel in Tuesday morning. the past three years is not the product of any one man's efforts," Goss "I feel certain that Ms lovely city replied. "I owe a deep debt of gratitude would have been stillborn without the to each and every one of you." work of Porter Goss," said Islander In announcing bis decision to step Elisha Camp. down, Goss said he plans to be a Fellow councilman Duane White "strong councilman" for the duration commended Goss for his "dedication of his term in office. above and beyond the call of duty." The former mayor expressed , "We're very grateful for your satisfaction in his new role last week.
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Hie Sanibel Planning Comxmssimk Sasibers water situation, a project THE met in a special workshop session on they have been directed to undertake 0%cember 5, to review the workload of by the city council. Resort Wear, me city planning department for the City planners have already decided Mexican Imports, new fiscal year and assign preliminary to hire the city's planning consultants, Gifts from priorities to a list of over twenty Wallace, Roberts, MeHarg and Todd 35 Countries, projects slated for consideration by (WMRT) of Philadelphia, to perform Antiques, Toys, PELICAN city planners in the next twelve the technical studies necessary for Penny Candy. SANiBEL ISLAND months. their study of SasibeFs water Salmagundi, FLORIDA Prints Commissioners decided unanimously satiation. They decided at last week's feat Saoibel's water, sewer, traffic meeting to forward all available in- circulation and growth rate should be formation on the Island's water supply among tbeir foremost concerns m the to the University of Florida's Depart- coming year. ment of SagiaeerfBg, where the data The commission's top coacers cont on page IS seemed to be the mvestigafiofi of
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•SfiiRBiSS HAJW8AES • 1IMK 472-5248 L€4TH€RB€€ LTD LEATHER CREATIONS Island Moped REMTAL — SALES — SERVICE 1470 Periwinkle Way ?oacss from 7-1 r 9 AM to 5:30 PM Trudie Prevatt. AriyBuntrock Judith Thompson 7 days a week 472-2893 1446 Periwinkle Way "THE CYCLE-tOGICAL WAY TO SEE THE ISLAND' commentary by gwen Stevenson from October until last Wednesday, actions, there was little representation Dec. 7. From the outset, it has been at that meeting. clearly stated that the solution to the While it is true that IWA general where were you? topic of conversation. Both individuals water situation would absolutely manager had indicated the substance and developers have been more af- depend upon those results. of their findings ahead of time, this Have you ever noticed that those who fected by this action than probably any Why then, was that meeting so was everyone's chance to question the are the first to complain about other since the building moratorium sparsely attended? By the press as well consultant whose report will do a great something tend to be the last to commit prior to the adoption of the land use as by the public? When the IWA's main deal to shape the tenor of life on the themselves to constructive action? plan. brine line broke, two Fort Myers Islands in the future. Sanibel is evidently no exception. For months we have waited for the television stations came out to cover The lack of attendance seems tr ^ Since June 1, when the moratorium results of the tests conducted by the the event; Where were they last bespeak either a sudden and curious ' on water hook-ups was announced, the Island Water Association's con- Wednesday. Where were you last disinterest or an unusual attitude. water situation has been a major sultants, agonizing through well Wednesday? With all the controversy Whichever, it is, let us hope it was the dinner table, office and cocktail circuit mishaps that delayed the test Jesuits and discussion of both city and IWA exception rather than the rule.
Barbara Toomey for keeping ail Marcus Heimann, Barbara Hill, Mfcr ^ CR.O.W.'s books and records straight. Klein and Hanna Hilger, Weavei J letter to the editor Karen Booth for all her time and effort Evelyn Klein, sculptor Emmy Lu and love in rescuing and caring for the Lewis, modeller Charlotte Heimann CR.O.W. says thanks knowledgeable consultant. Andrea critters. The Sanibel-Captiva Con- and silversmith Joan Martin, all Valctez, John Dicersen, Debbie Mar- servation Foundation, for the making donated examples of their crafts to a The f©Hawing letter was given to the shal, Michael Gillooly, Britt Thrush of a fine CR.O.W. display in the new raffle for CR.O.W. during their recent Islander for pnfalication. and Cindy Alexantier for doing tfae Conservation Center. Jim Hilbert of craft fair at The Wheel. Sam Price rather unpleasant job of collecting Hilbert's Bait Co. in Fort Myers for owner of Sam's Meats and Provisions Dear Friends of C.R.O.W., road4diied animals for an injured those much needed pin fish. who also donates valuable meat for our In the past few weeks, many turkey vulture I had in residence for a Michael LaTona for rescuring for hawks and owls. generous contributions have been few weeks. Bonnie Gavin, the produce me, when I was unable to, a pelican in Thanks too to all of you, here on the made to CR.O.W. (Care and expert at Bailey's General Store, for distress, completely and helplessly islands and away who keep Rehabilitation of Wildlife). You people saving -us the produce which is usually tangled in fishing line. Michael valuable organization operating > have givea freely of yots- time and discarded, bat is most valuable to brought this bird to CR.O.W. from a your frequent and generous donations. talents to make sure, that we at CR.G.W., Dr. Phyllis Douglass for her beach close to Bonita Springs on Estero These last months CR.O.W. has been CR.O.W. can continue our work fine veterinary skills, donated Island. Luckily this pelican was not able to release successfully many Heartfelt thanks to; Molly EeMer graciously to save and repair our sick seriously injured and after a few good rehabilitated species of wildlife. This Brown, for help with everytamg- and injured friends. meals of fish it was happily released. week we returned to the wild, a young fceding, reseurfng, cleaning and metal ; Michael iBe ©»jf and xMm ^Pmii Oof "^ LAVENDER JADE * BRIGHT GREEN JADE ) RED JADE Handmade Ornaments YELLOW JADE P For Your Tree WHITE JADE Stop White On Captlva BLACK JADE Come In and Seei WE HAVE ALL THE COLORS OF JADE. COME AND SEE. I) fJUTTCKvXViNc 1711 Perlwinkla Way 5ANIB& CENTER 8UIID1NG next to doill1* 472-1387 Shops for lease on Captiva A FEW 600 SO. FT. SHOPS LEFT IN CAPTIVA'S ONLY SHOPPING CENTER. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. For further information call: Capliva islansi Realty. {813) 472-3158 Captlva Village Square P.O. Box 499, Captiva, FI. 33924 The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 municipal records In an attempt to streamline the city's provided in the city's land plan. —Mariner Properties President local law to be codified growing plexus of advisory com- To their dismay, they learned they Robert Taylor to permit the The Sanibel City Council last week mittees, the council has scheduled a were legally precluded from doing so, development of the remaining 13,57 voted unanimously to authorize City special workshop meeting for 4:00 p.m. according to City Attorney Neal acres of land at Tennis Place Con* Manager Bill Nungester to execute a on Friday, December 16, to assess the Bowen, because the city planning dominiums on Causeway Road at a contract with the Municipal Code roles of all city advisory committees. commission had already approved a total density of 13 units; and Corporation of Tallahassee for the development permit for Horak's —Carl and Homer Ristow to permit codification of all city ordinances. weight limitation proposed replat. the construction of eight additional •L Nungester said that the codification workshop tomorrow Councilmen said they had hoped that duplex units at the Moonshadows ^t of municipal ordinances will cost the the commission would have required Condominiums on Middle Gulf Drive. city $5,100 for fifty copies, plus an Hie Sanibel City Council will conduct Horak to obtain sewer connections to The council voted unanimously to additional $15.00.for each page over a special workshop meeting beginning avoid.the use of septic tanks on the deny specific amendments proposed by 300 pages. at 4:00 p.m, Wednesday, December 14, wetlands lots south of the Sanibel William Kreuser to obtain density to review the results of an engineering River, as well as prohibiting the use of increases for three parcels of land east city begins capital study which councilmen hope will fill in the subdivision. of the Spanish Cay Condominiums enable them to establish permanent "I for one lament the fact that the north of Middle Gulf Drive. ™ improvement budget weight restrictions and speed limits planning commission didn't bring down for vehicles using city streets. the weight of the plan to make certain Sanibel City Manager Bill Nungester- The city's present vehicular weight requirements of this developer," said announced last week that all city and speed limits have been established Councilman Duane White. department chiefs have been directed by a series of emergency ordinances Bowen said that the council had no to begin work on the preparation of a adopted at sixty-day intervals since legal course of action but to give five-year capital improvement last winter. preliminary acceptance to the replat, program for the Island city. which will be finalized when Horak Nungester said that a capital im- approves replatting; submits a certificate of title to the provement budget should be ready for property. presentation to the city council by early hears requests Planning commission Chairman Ann March. Much to their evident displeasure, Winterbotham suggested that the plan Sanibel city fathers found themselves be amended to distinguish between a vegetation committee voting aaaniiaously last Tuesday to development permit and a permit to approve a replat of a portion of the replat, giving the councE a final voice members appointed Sanibel Shores subdivision west of in the issuance of the latter which the Pursuant to a recommendation from Donax Street which meets all land use plan presently denies them, Vegetation Committee Chairman minimum standards of the city's according to Bowen's interpretation. comprehensive land use plan* Porter Goss rests on his laurels' George Campbell, the city council In other hearings last week, city boxes of files and correspondence voted last week to "appoint Islanders The council wanted to impose more fathers voted unanimously to approve which accumulated in his three year's Howard Swamson and George stringent recpBrements upon Robert specific amendments proposed by: as the city's first mayor Christensen to join members of the Horak's plan to replat 52 substandard Vegetation Committee in performing lots into 32 buildable single-family lots their vita! work on the I&tadL by invoking the clustering concept JERRY SNYDERMAffS ALL NEW Stride Rite w**er«. fr» good -food starts. SHOES FOR CHILDREN { Glad you are aii enjoying our soups, including Russian Vegetable, French onion and m THE DRAGON PLAZA Canadian Pea. Bring yow chihtren to Jerry Snydomwm s new STRIDE RETE* We keep coming up with varieties of crepes and quiches including spinach and SHO€S. W* hava f|y* krgtsi stock of sfyies. tolofi, sizes ontf mushroom and shrimp in cheese sauce. From your comments you ail seem to enjoy wkfrtis anywhere. Good fit ii as important as good looks and them. w» give you both. Shop wilit confidence* Buy fasm the rtora With Christmas corning, stop in to discuss yowr holiday entertaining pians and if you can Intsf. Jerry S«yd*rmms 20 yetss ot knavAadge and experience OHUTBS yow *?Mr«\ vrfH get *• (inmt can ond you want - we have room in our ovens for a few more turkeys or hams. swvic* a«f ft'* oH bodketi op by Jerry's guaran*»«i fwrfect Our turkey has 3 special orange-raisin bread stuff ing. St. Come la omf visH wHh us ... W* wilo» your friendship ZIPS - THf ACTION StUAKB* 8X — HAPPY HQBBAYS1 FROM STRIDE SITE —A*O*£ SIZES AND ¥CNU» DOCTORS FRBOFTIOK ACCUR- WIDTHS tHAK AM¥ OTHER SNEAKER. ATH.Y BUBS FROM CH« LARGE INVBi- j OP CO*KCnV£ FOOTWEA«. 5(S65 SO. CLEVELAND AVE. DCAGOC ?LA2A. - fOKT MYERS O«9< 10 Jo 5:30 MON.-SAT, StrideRite WONE W9-223? SHOES FOR CHILDREN AT THE UNUSUAL DELI DRAGON PLAZA CLEVELAND AVE., FORT MYERS 936-6003 f 6 flavors to choose from TtAW K^ 2 special flavors a day — : %v and top it off with your choice i ^^X. of toppings. OUR STRAW ANIMALS f _^ ^N%%| FLAVORS TOPPINGS DON'T NEED TO BE '• HP^H**1*™™*1"""111'!! strawberry wheat germ FEED, BUT THEY DO L_B . — -.—.« . H boysenberry granoia NEED A HOME I ^f HEALTH ^ I banana chopped nuts {NO EWDANGfREO SPECIES) • HHAPPINES^H chocolate coconut raisins GIFTS: ! m m raspberry cherries WUBHfiS, HITS, SIRAW JIBE, blueberries ; 1 1 sliced bananas (FROZEN YOGURT honey 2242 Periw?nkieWay 1 Mon.-Fri. — 9:30-5;0G INTRODUCING FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE . Sat. -10:00 - 5:00 | BY THE CUP 1 LOCATED BETWEEN BAILEY'S AND THE WASHOUSE 6 Tuesday, December 13,1977 The ISLANDER community calendar by kay pratt lions trees for sale this week —hopefully! audubon society children's center to meet plans plant sale The Lions had scheduled their annual and each tree will be tagged with its Christmas tree sale to begin last price. Islanders will remember how A film, "Audubon", will be featured The Children's Center of tiie Islands Saturday in the lot across from popular the event was last year and at the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society will be having a Plant Sale this those wishing a tree are advised to Bailey's shopping center. Although meeting to be held December 15,1977. Saturday, Dec. 17,1977. 10:00 a.m. to 2 many intrepid lions gathered during come early for the best selection. The p.m. Dick Muench, Chairman: (472- sale will continue through Christmas The program will be held at the the day in anticipation of the arrival of Sanibel Community House, at 8:00 2812). It will be held at the Community Eve unless the trees are sold out by that their 550 white spruce and scotch pint p.m., and the excellent film to be Association parking lot. Donations of time. trees and the annual snowball fight, 4 featured has been secured from the any plantings will be greatly ap- p.m. found them still treeless. The Christmas tree sale is manned University of Indiana by Francis preciated. Due to heavy northern storms, by Lions, both day and night. Nearly all Saxinger, Program Chairman. The however, it was learned late Saturday members of the Sanibel-Captiva lions. film traces the travels of this famous that the trees had not yet left Michigan Club take part in this event. The naturalist, John J. Audubon, religious fair this week and were not expected until Wednesday proceeds will go to help fund lion throughout Europe and North The Shepherd of the Islands, the of this week. programs, most of which are con- America. Audubon clsssified, Lutheran Church, is holding the first cerned with sight conservation and The size of the trees coming to described, and painted birds in Europe annual Religious Arts Fair for the replacement. Sanibel range from 4*4 feet to 12 feet and America. Audubon predicted our benefit of the Children's Center on that present problem of "endangered same day, Dec. 17, 1977 at the Com- species" when he warned that many munity Association Bldg; 10 a.m. to 5 birds would become extinct when the pjn. American forests were cut. Included in the Religious Arts Fair Included in the film are Audubon's will be White Elephant Table and Bake paintings of birds in their natural Shop Table. Donations of items (no settings in filmed scenes taken from his clothing, please) and baked goods will most famous book, "The Birds of also be greatly appreciated, needless to RDULT America". say. MOBILE HOME Virginia Loomis, Chapter Secretary, will have available the beautiful new gymnastic program COMMUNITIES embroideried Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society patch for purchase at this Sunday on McGregor Boufavard the meeting. Just: two mite a from SsnibvJ island Causeway The Sanibel Gymnastic Program will hold an exhibition Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p;m. at the Community Center. Students "in the classes and the Sanibel refuge manned gym team will be performing. The Sanibel Gym program is on weekends sponsoring a recycling center for Hefuge Manager Del Pierce an- aluminum cans opening Dec. 10 at the nounced today that in an effort to meet Conservation Center. There will be the high public use of the J.N. "Ding" someone in attendance from 9-5 daily Darling National Wildlife Refuge one and the proceedswill go to help the gym member of the refuge staff will be on team buy equipment. duty during the weekends. The staff member will work weekend brownies investiture ENJOY RETIREMENT LIVING afternoons and circulate between the Darling, Bailey, and Lighthouse Units tonight of the refuge in order to answer There will be an Investiture held NEW questions and for routine patrol. tonight, Tuesday, Dee. 13 at the ML 10: FOfiT MYERS 21, INC. Refuge personnel will be on duty Community Center. All parents are ROOIE 10, BOX T starting the weekend of Decmber 10 urged to attend. It will take place at FORT MYE8S, HA 33901 and 11, 1977. 7:30 p.m. MSME „ , SAM'S MEAT MARKET Our new and more convenient location ' I.) Next to Casa Dei Mama Restaurant at 1633 Plaza - Periwinkle Way Jean and Charlie Duffart (813) 472-1054 CHOICE HINDQUARTERS Cut to your specifications and freezer wrapped and marked $1.09 Ib. Backgammon Games weight varies from 145 lbs. to 170 Ib. u> make the perfect gift for Christmas CHOICE FOREQUARTERS Open 9:30-5:30, Mon. thru Sat. Cut to your specifications and freezer wrapped C .. 472-2767 and marked 89 Ib. 1711 Periwinkle Way FREE Delivery 1:00-6:00 dally Across from Bank of the Islands Except Sunday The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 7 islanders at work & play Monfgomerys have a boy anniversaries at the Grove Anniversaries are the order of the day at the Coconut Grove. The Grove goes into Its 21st year this month and on New Year's Eve Chef Art Leones and Ms wife Joan celebrate ten years of marriage, They are planning to be remarried on Jan. 28 at the Episcopal Choree by Father Arthur Kontinos. John Kontinos will be Art's best man at RESTAURANT IE the ceremony. The Leones' have two children: Amy, who is 3 and Jason, 6. Sanibel Inn now Kenny's Ken Beattie of Kenny's on the Beach - - and elsewhere - fame has taken over- Bob and Pam Montgomery are the .castaways re-opens proud parents of a new baby boy, the Sanibel Inn, on Periwinkle Way. Jeremy Scott, born at 9:35 pan. on Dee. "Kenny's of the Island" is next. The 5 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Hie dining room changes are still being Montgomerys have the Island formulated but there are already residents for four years and Bob worfes changes in the bar. The upsidedown at Scotty's Pub. trees have been softened with hanging plants and there are new mirrors behind the bar to catch the shimmer of the bee lights. Drinks are $1.50 during chamber stars happy hour and $1.75 after mat. And Did you know that Walter S3ie of the they are sturdy drinks. Yankee and the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Com- Lady will be singing and playing until merce is on .WMYE every Wednesday Christmas so stop by and see it. morning at 11:40?. And, 1*B has been introducing Island merchants during a random thought Ms program who talk afooi* ffaeir The Castaways reopened yesterday, Have you ever noticed on Sanibel shops, the eaters where they are will reflect the permanent addition of Monday, Dee. 12, after extensive re- some of their more popular specials, that you aren't you, you are the car you located and the Islands. Jane SOSSGB of decorating. While the Miches and drive. If you don't believe me, try Art Fac was on last Wednesday, Mke broiled Florida lobster stuffed with dating rooms may have changed, the switching cars with someone. You'll be Michael MeGumess of the Irish Look erabmeat. (Makes me hungry just food is as good as always. The waving merrily away to an old friend wiH be the guest tasaomiw and MIM thinking about it.) Toe Castaways is on Castaways is knows for fee extensive who doesn't even see you. And people Montgomery of MM% in TaMtiaa the Gulf of Mexico just a split second variety of seafood dishes they carry - you don't know will be doing the same Gardens is scheduled for the week after before you get to Elind Pass Bridge. about 25 m all. "Hie changes in the mesu to you. There's a consolation - it is that. better than being just a number. Style begins somewhere *** The Rings Ladies Haberdashery The Oyster Shell The Unpressured Cooker A restaurant of shellfish and Cooking and dining ware seafood delicacies Duncans Fine dinners, sandwiches & ice cream The Happy Giraffe Mfg. Co. A world of unique gifts The Mole Hole Leaded Regular 59.9 Unique gifts Small Talk LOWEST PRICES Miniatures, toys & children's clothes Ginny's Gourmet ON THE ISLANDS Everything for the gourmet cook and kirchen FULL LINE OF GiOCEilES Welcoming you and yours to the Grandest Opening Dec. 12-17 we invite you to register for a most outstanding Open Daily For Your Convenience array of free gifts. Santa Claus himself shall be on hand. 7am to It pm Saturdav, Dec. 1? with gifts for one and all. I Intersection of Palm Ridge and Tarpon Bay Roads - 472-9919 Tuesday, December 13,1»?7 The ISLANDER development permits shall be issued validation of the $18-mMon Sanibel donax decay prompts for any construction that depends on Causeway bond issue to obtain the any part of Donax Street for access and necessary funding for road im- egress until such time as the city is provements on Sanibel, while the city's moratorium too late either able to complete necessary plan to complete the Gulf Drive con- rapidly deteriorating pavement of improvements and repairs to Donax nector to relieve traffic on Donax was by rich arthurs Donax Street will fail completely Street or to open alternate routes." delayed when city officials discovered Sanibel's former mayor, Porter within one year due to its increasingly Some councilmen questioned the that their proposed route for the link is Goss, vowed he would be a "strong heavy burden of construction traffic legality of passing an emergency or- subject to heavy flooding during councilman" in announcing his in- and automotive traffic originating dinance governing land use, as state storms. The city is now investigating tention to step (town from the mayor's from the many tourist accomodations law requires municipalities to give alternate routes for the proposed chair a few weeks ago. His promise to served by Donax Street. ample public notice of all proposed connector to link East Gulf Drive and Island citizens was borne out by Ms "Until we remedy this problem, changes in land use regulations prior to Casa Ybel Road. action last Tuesday In Ms first day as a; either with the Gulf Drive connector or adoption. Goss' proposal had not been "I hope that this proposal will serve mere councilman. needed road improvements, I think it advertised by the city or included in the to angle the light directly on the Donax During the portion of the agenda set would be folly to permit any new items to be considered on the agenda Street problem so that we can get some aside for council reports at last construction down there," Goss told his for Tuesday's meeting. action down there," argued Coun- Tuesday's regular meeting, Coun- fellow councilmen. City Attorney Neal Bowen opined cilman Goss. cilman Goss initiated an unexpected "We have a horrendous situation on that the ex-mayor's proposal was "If the culvert under that road caves emergency ordinance which, in effect, Donax Street that is further "marginal" from a legal standpoint. in beneath a car someday the city will imposes a total building moratorium on aggravated by the construction of ' "I'm not prepared to say that it's have real trouble," cautioned Islander all new land developments served by every additional unit," added City absolutely illegal," Bowen told the Maxine Michl, a resident of Donax Donax Street. Manager Bill Nungester. m Nungester council. Street who spearheaded the petition for Goss said Ms proposal was made in had announced earlier in the meeting "I'm not worried about the legality of controls on truck traffic using Donax response to a petition submitted by that the city will post signs on Donax to this," Goss replied. "This involves a last winter. sixteen residents of the Donax Street re-route area truck traffic along regulatory function of the city "I would ask you to give very serious area almost a year ago asking the city Pyrula Street to take some of the government provided us in the city consideration to your responsibility to to take steps to curb truck traffic on the burden off of the most deteriorated charter, and I think we're well within those of us who live in that area," she decaying Donax artery, which provides portion of Donax south of the Sanibel our rights to take this action." urged the council. access to the most rapidly growing River. Nungester said that the signs Other councilmen voiced different The council turned a sympathetic ear area of the Island along Middle Gulf necessary to effect the Donax Street reservations about Goss' proposal. to her year-old plea and voted four to Drive. by-pass would be installed by the end of "I think your intentions are highly one to enact the emergency ordinance Goss argued that the measure he last week. honorable," Vice-Mayor Francis proposed by Goss, with Vice-Mayor proposed was necessary because city The emergency ordinance proposed Bailey told Goss, "but it seems to me as Bailey dissenting. engineers have reported that the by Goss stipulates that "no further if we're spinning our wheels even Their action did not completely talking about this. If we approve this satisfy Maxine Michl, however. thing, it's going to create an artificial "I deplore the fact that this action THE VACATION COMPANY building boom in that area as soon as was not taken last winter when we we lift the ban." brought the problem to the city's at- "I can't see that this is going to ac- tention," she said. "I've been hassling complish that much," said Councilman the city manager for this continually, Duane White. "The major building in and when you have a situation where VACATION that area is either already under an official hired by our elected construction or has already received representatives can make a decision development permits. Besides, we've detrimental to the citizens it points out RENTALS known for three years that Donax a basic flaw in the government." Street was a tremendous problem and "The year's campaign that I've haven't done anything about it." undertaken to get some recognition of a According to City Manager developing problem indicates to me If you are planning fo visit our islands for your Nungester, there are over 100 units still that city officials would do well to in- slated for construction in the Donax vestigate the legitimate complaints of winter vacation, why not let the professionals Street area which stand to be affected taxpayers," she added, "because I'm by the emergency ordinance. convinced that there are other incipient in condominium vacation rentals assist you. Mariner properties President Bob problems on this Island that should be Taylor objected to the council' recognized now and not be permitted to s taking precipitous action on Goss' Sanibei Accommodations rental manages many reach the point where emergency suggestion without prior public notice to action is required." privately owned and elegantly furnished condo- give affected landowners the op- Equally unhappy with the council's portunity to comment on the proposal. action last week were would-be minium homes. Each is complete to the last detail "There's a lot of folks down in that developers of property in the Donax area and I can't see how you can pass Street area who appeared for amend- and is made available for your rental pleasure. something this fast when that road has ment hearings later in the council's been like this for years," Taylor ad- meeting last Tuesday. dressed the council. "We've been in the hearing process! Our condominium homes range from efficiencies "Why don't we just go down there for months only to get shot down at the io three bedroom/two bath apartments and offer and fix the road?" Taylor queried. last minute through the back door," "The reason why we haven't im- complained Island contractor Bill amenities such as heated pools, tennis, sailboat proved any streets on Sasibel is that we Stevens, who will have to wait until the haven't had a funding source," city can improve Donax Street to and bicycle rentals. responded Mayor Zee Butler. initiate additional construction along She said the city is awaiting the Middle Gulf Drive. Far your most memorable vacation ever, just contact Sanibel Accommodations for our free OChrisfanaslee brochure. O piristmasTnee^ WEVE GOT EM ANNUAL I SANIBEL SANIBEL - CAPTIVA I Professionals in condominium sales, ft LIONS CLUB § A division of re-sales and rents! JOHN XMJMANN & ASSOCIATES IMC. management. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE 1 P-O. Drawei W ft SanibeJ Island. FJa. 3395? ft DAILY 9 A.M. TO 8 PJVI. » Tahitlan Garden ft ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE ISLAND SHOPPING CTR.2 4' to 9' high grade Scotch Pine, 4' to 10' best quality White Spruce, a!i trees sprayed * {8133 472-3191 ft with an anti-desicant, over 500 trees available. ' The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 highlights by roger frey On Friday, December 2, ten mem- reminded of the sports events that bers of file Americanism vs. Com- evening. munism course {required for By 6:00 p.m., fans had begun to graduation) were,, among 34 local assemble in the gym for the con- students invited to ''witness appelate frontation between Cypress Lake court proceedings at toe Lee County Panthers and the Bishop Verot Vikings. Courthouse. Prior to the arguments, The junior varsity basketball game the students heard speeches outlining began at 8:3Q. The YlMags were no the court system in the state. Judge match for the Panthers and were John Scheb presided over the six civil defeated 73 to 37. As the bleachers cases presented. neared capacity, the varsity teams More scholastic tests were given on took the court. Verot took an early Saturday. Along with the SAT's, lead; then Cypress spurted ahead and achievement tests were also ad- at one time lead by nine points. The ministered. Achievement tests are Panthers led until late in the third more specialized and cover many quarter when the Vikings again took subjects. Students have begun to the lead. That cjuarter ended with a tied receive scores from tests taken earlier score. In the final quarter, the Pan- in the school year. thers recovered and won by a final Grandville Mobley goes up for two. As the new week began, students score of 63-55. This spirited game got started to get excited about the opening the team and fans off to what is ex- of both the wrestling and basketball pected to be a good basketball season. Stan Gavin on the line. seasons on Tuesday evening. After That same evening, the wrestling homeroom Monday morning, students team had their first match against the the test on their next attempt. Stan. He continued, "I feel that FSU taking the English literature cotrse Immokalee Indians at Immokalee. The Guidance counselors were also present has a good math program so I should were bused to the Fort Myers High Junior varsity won easily, 56 to 2S. Next to help answer questions. During the have no problem getting my ac- School. There they saw the play,"She the varsity match took place. Again, next week, counselors will be available counting certification. As a CPA with a &tQops to Conquer," written fay Oliver Cypress started the wrestling season from 7:15 to 6:45 p.m. as usual. In FSU degree, I should be able to get a Goldsmith. Pa-formers were s&deots wife a 36 to ^ victory. During lie bout, addition, they will have special evening good job." Stanley has had many at the Daytona Community College. Stan Gavin pinned Ms rival in five hours from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Students scouts, recruiters and "hit men" Tuesday was a busy day for students. minutes, eight seconds. were told they would receive their talking to him in recent months. He After three periods of classes, students On Thursday, all juniors were called scores Friday. says he feels like a member of the were dismissed to fee gym. The ad- to the gym in two separate groups. mafia. After making his decision, Stan vanced chorus opened the program. They were told more about the literacy After a long, hard process, our had to inform all these people. Accompanied by a piano, they sang for test results by principal, Larry superstar Stanley Gavin has made Ms Saturday, Stan signed for a full four- about half an hour. Then fee concert Daniels. Students were readied for college choice. He's decided to go to year scholarship that he hopes will be band played several selections which possible failure aad told of plans to Florida State University. "It was a two-way: track and football. Stan says they will use in the concert com- assist those who did fail. Juniors mill be difficult decision and I based my final he has a good chance of starting as a petition. This was followed with a few -given an opportunity to take special choice on the fact that the Gavin's linebacker on the varsity team since pieces requested by the audience. courses, with no more than fifteen originated near Jacksonville so I will F.S.U. will lose most of their Before dismissal, students were. people, designed to help students pass have a lot of relatives there," said linebackers at the end of this vear. ri RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE at our exclusive low density SANIBEL BEACH CLUB RESORT Amenities at Sanlbet Beach Club Include whirlpool bathing, large pool area, bicycling and sailing. Located directly on one 626 Nerita St of the best shelling beaches in the world. Rental periods now Sanibel Island, Fla. available from December 10th thru January 7th, for your 33957 vacation pleasures, (813)472-1545 Tuesday, December 13,1977 The ISLANDER QUANTITY RIGHTS POfSSC SHOULDEi ARM WHOLE HICKORY RESERVED WiNN-DKIE STORES, INC- COPYBK5HT—J977 SMOKED PICNICS LB. PRICES OLD MILWAUKEE GOOD BEER DIC. 15-17 Umil 1 A-plt. with $5.00 or nun purtfaiK axel. clos. COCA-COLA PACK C HARVEST FRESH VEXAR BAG 12-oz. U.S.D.A, GRADE'A' WESTERN RED W-D BRAND NON-BASTED CANS BROADBREA5TED 8 s 99 APPLES $199 Horvn? Freth Idaho {Mesh Bog! 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M. o Omd C-rad Ome & Chocofefe UOBUBSOtH CWDC SAitrrO K^KXOMI OR f AMK.T PACK SAUSAGE FRJENCH B1UAD BONELESS CHUCK PIZZA $||9 SOUR CSEAM StIE $139 S is. lm**u b« Cbd tee. CUT TAWS SOUR CREAM Sinners « COItAtWOOO *WU.i, CAJf CO«Ai 44S0 aEVRANO A Vt, FT. MYERS ESTBtO H.VD.. FT. MYSJtS tEACH *i5 TOM0&IA ItOAD, FT. MYO3 J»i G«AJ«J AVE., FT. MYBK ffi&SjARmT': .* r.x. jr79*j WS.4J » STATE »O AD 7* {WEAVERS CORWER. H. FT. MYERS 4OJ1 f AiM»CAC«K.VD., FT.MYEtS (AWtIS JMOfflHG CEKTH, FT.MYi« l»4»COLUCIfAJMCWAY, FT. WWH Otnt P1AZA. IMMOKAiS Hie ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 11 junior deputy program and its coordinator by kay pratt Deputy Sheriff Dennis Duffala spoke thirteen month old baby girl, Jennifer, to the 4th graders at the Sanibel and are again living in Cape Coral. Elementary School on December 8 During the first few years of their regarding bicycle safety measures. marriage, Dennis went back to college Although the Junior Deputy program at Florida State University where he has had its fair share of publicity received a B.S. in Criminology in 1973. lately, the story of Dennis Duffala is He went on to receive an M.S. in Urban not common knowledge. It seems well and Regional Planning in 1976 at the worth telling. same University and his Master's The family of Duffalas were among program speciality was Crime the pioneers of Cape Coral. Dennis Prevention Through Environmental attended schools in the area and was a Design. student at the former Junior College of With these degrees behind him, St. Petersburg, Heleft college in 1965 to Dennis returned to Cape Coral in 1976 join the Marines and was in combat in and started working with the Sheriff s Viet Nam for three years. As a result of Department wherehe became a deputy a land mine casuality, his military in the crime prevention program. career was stopped by being wounded Deputy Duffala, handsome in his to the extent of losing both legs. shiny new uniform, drives alone in a Dennis returned to the U.S. in 1968 hand-controlled unmarked police unit and spent 7 months in the Naval car. He gets in and out of it before Hospital in Philadelphia. After setting up his wheels more quickly than rejoining his family when well enough most of the rest of us. deputy duffala^- recovered from his hospitalization This extraordinary young American Dennis soon married his high school then coordinated the Junior Deputy ,essfully implemented the first week in etc. will be displayed and demon- sweetheart, Ann Finkernagel, also program which had been under November of this year. Designated strated. from Cape Coral. They now have a discussion for some time. It was sue- deputies go out to all the 4th graders in According to deputy Dennis, the Lee County once a month giving reaction by administration, teachers, classroom programs along with and parents is extremely positive. The discussions on the function of the Lee kids listen intently and seem to enjoy County Sheriff's Department; bicycle learning about such important issues. safety laws as they relate to young These programs in crime prevention people, and drug abuse. are available to all interested groups in this area as well as throughout Lee - The children will be given tours of the County. main offices at some time and at the More information can be procured by end of the school year a picnic will be contacting Deputy Dennis Duffala, or held where all their equipment-such as one of his co-workers, at the following helicopters, patrol cars, canine units, number: 332-3456 Ext. 274. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR NEW FRIENDS YOU ARE INVITED TO DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL KINGSTON 5QURRE ON THI ROAD TO SANIBH. FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING 15 VILLAGE SHOPS CONNECTED BY COVERED BOARDWALKS FOR LEISURELY SHOPPING STROLL AND SHOP IN THE MOST RELAXED ATMOSPHERE YOU EVER DREAMED POSSIBLE SANIBEL TO FT. MYERS 5 Ml LES FROM CAPE CORAL FT. MYERS 4 MILES FROM FT, MYERS BEACH BEACH 3 MILES FROM SANIBEL TO FT. MYERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST UNIQUE SHOPPING SQUARE 12 Tuesday, December 13,1977 The ISLANDER **• ^ 'v z What Is It Doing on Sanibel Island? Put very simply, interval ownership is owning a vacation home part- time. There's lots more to - - it, actually. But basically ii*s owning your vacation home lor just the amount of time you can profitably and pleastarably use. As forwha t Ws doing on Sanibel Island, interval ownership is very probably going to be your vacation salvation in the coming years. Thfe is because interval owner- ship costs are so low, and the cost of vacations is so high. And going higher evexy year. In fact* the cost of owning a juice vacation home or apartment on the water on Sanibel Island is astronomical. Uke'an oil sheik's ransom. Avoiding costs like these and avoiding the inflation-afflicted cost of "renting is what Interval Ownership is ail about. Interval ownership Is available now on Sanibel Island at OGHfl|^S£ RESQfiT & CUM,And your interval iJ^^ yott mortem guarantee yo»r vacation : S %3^5 save aad provide you with tfee iwa^daps you've ever dreamed t>1 Afi . And ^o« pay that |ast once in ymir „ sfouil fee using real estate to nip vacation badi because yotrl receive a Warranty ; Double jfifat Coupon; DBring it mfk your tofl receipt and loft refund after a t«*r, or 2)Mail if for full 4etatfe, ZSrilLuLm «•> : ':^; Del Pierce, manager of the J.N. "I really count on Charlie Lebuff," "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge has Pierce said, "because of his thorough taken up residence in the Refuge local background." headquarters at the Lighthouse end of The refuge will be changing over the thelsland. next few years. Funding for a new Bel, who grew up in the mountains of office building, interpretive nature Idaho, joined the Fish and Wildlife center and someone to plan wildlife Service 18 years ago "primarily I had a recreation are all in the offing. deep interest in fishing and hunting." The granting of funds for these During his service, Del and his projects all mean a lot of paper work family have been to California, Oregon, for the new manager. "It is a great job Idaho, Nevada, and Alaska. While he if the details don't wear you out,' said admits that he likes variety, the move Pierce. "I like to get out as much as to Sanibel represents the biggest possible though because I don't want to change for the personable Pierce. lose touch with the land," he added. "I requested Sanibel," Pierce said, Pierce and wife Norma, along with "because I wanted the diversity of the 12-year old son Zachary arrived on climate and conditions in this area to Nov. 22, While the climate is different round oat my background. I have a than Pierce himself has experienced, great deal to learn," he added, but he pointed out that it is similar to his pointed out that with the excellent wife's California home. Asked about refuge staff, he expected not to find the the Islands' summer heat, Pierce said, task overwhelming. Mark Musaus is grinning: "For something that is the assistant manager and Edie Stokes supposed to be intolerable, there are a is the office supervisor. lot of people tolerating it." Wednesday, Dec. 14 Friday, Dec. 16 Scandinavian Menu chili-saltines what's cookingthis week midnight sun meatballs- open-faced cheese gravy sandwich I it- Lapland potatoes coleslaw apple wedges in lee county lunchrooms **** vegetables milk * Copenhagen cabbage- lasagna pineapple reindeer rye bread Monday, Dec. 18 )aesday, Dec. 13 fIjord fruit pastry hot dog-bun Izza snow milk tomato wedge uttered com baked beans issed salad Thursday, Dec. 15 Christmas ambrosia iixed frudt Student planned main cookie and milk submarine sandwich mom THE StAWBS" Ask for KODAK mailers Convenient Prepaid Processing for KODAK Color Film • For your slide, movie, and color print film • Easy-to-use, just drop in the mail • Your processed films and prints mailed right to you COLOR • Act now and be sure to ask PROCESSING us for KODAK Mailers ,i-f O•«'•'.• 2.H3-.'- B--*.a?a 14 Tuesday, December 13,1977 The ISLANDER police reports porch screen and coming sign at the Chamber had in an unlocked sliding been vandalized. An Island merchant glass door. SPD's investigation of called SPD last week to Although finger- the matter revealed that report that his Coke printing yielded negative the persons unknown machine had been results, fte investigation (but suspected to be illegally entered wife the continues. young) had hurled rocks assistance of a key and at the sign, doing about that about $40 in change $200 worth of damage. had been taken The same motel as therefrom. that mentioned above SPD received a hot tip Unable to obtain was the scene of another burglary later last week. last week concerning a fingerprints from the man who was seen violated vending Entry was made by painting over the logo machine, SPD suggested roughly the same displayed on a rental that the merchant method and over $100 trailer, evidently for the change the machine's stolen from the guests purpose of appropriating lock to preclude the staying in the room. the trailer for private illegal use of the same As the complainants ownership. key hereafter. did not notice their losss until the following SPD's investigation A complainant called morning after the room revealed that the painter SPD last week to report had been cleaned, no had purchased the that persons unknown fingerprints were to be trailer from a rental Newest addition to SPD — Conrad had attempted to remove found. agency which had gone The Emerald Tree out of business. faas friends to with officer Ray Rhodes and her CB radio from her Nevertheless, the hang around with. car during the night, she investigation is medic Ken Hutto thought. proceeding. The area at the Upon investigation, southern end of Dona? patrolmen found the car Street was the sight of at Hand patrolmen were become embroiled in a securely locked and the Island schoolchildren least one report of an called upon last week to civil dispute. CB'radio still affixed to promised to behave unidentified flying object assist Lee County After repairing the the dashboard, such that better in the future after (UFO) last week. Sheriffs in apprehending complainant's car, an no further action was an Islander complained SPD investigators two Islanders wanted in Island garage owner had necessary. to SPD that they were could not confirm or connection with a the car towed away upon creating a traffic hazard deny the veracity of the variety of crimes per- learning that file com- while waiting at the sighting. petrated elsewhere in plainant bad stopped school bus stop. Lee Ooanty. payment on the check An Islander called SPD has received a Individual reports SPD's new special tendered for the repairs. SPD last week to com- number of similar outlined above excluded, canine agent 1Q3-A (a The complainant said he complaints on the Island The Emerald Tree has many plain of two motor- SPD investigated two varieties of piaass :«. "Ranging Doberaiaa aamed stopped payment on the cyclists riding on in recent weeks. traffic accidents last sasseis and peis. We 3-5-3 Sea- cheek because the Sisre boessi. Conrad) was in- Sanibel's bike path in week, one domestic strumental in ap- mechanic had grossly violation of city or- squabble, one report of prehending one of Oie overcharged him for th* dinances. An Islander called suspicious persons, one suspects. repair work. A patrolman was able SPD last week to report report of a suspicious The ear was sub to locate the imprudent and injured raccoon in boat in Island waters, wss. seqoeotly towed back fa cyclists, who vowed to her backyard. one noise-related Tamiaral Trai! the complainant's shoj stay off the bike path As the animal did not complaint, secured one Sort b Pale SPD was called apon m fiie Island under thi upon being acquainted appear to be rabid, SPD insecure shop, issued Kedty to lead assistance last supervision of SPD aftca with the error of their called CROW (Care and two traffic citations, week, -to two Island the complainant bad ways. Rehabilitation of escorted four large Opea merchants who had spokes with his attorney) Wildlife) staff to come trucks across the and tfeddei to swear otij and care for the raccoon, Islands, investigated six a warrant for the arresfi An Island motel owner which unfortunately reports of lost, found or of the garage owner ori called the station to hobbled off on its injured vicious dogs, and ren- eharges of gtasA ttseftj report that one of the leg before CROW staf- dered miscellaneous aato. \ rooms in the motel had fers could arrive. assistance on all of, SPD% report of thd: been broken into and nineteen occasions. artTfae iaatt» esds h^e and that about $175 owned by Officials of the Sanibel firemen an- does not indicate the occupant of the room Sanibel-Captiva swered six calls for help whether or not the had been stolen. Chamber of Commerce last week, while complainant has taken investigation revealed called SPD last week to emergency medics on isif our Refeathered Nes1 civil action against the tuat entry had been report that their the Islands were called garage owner. made by cutting the "Visitor's information" out thrice. ^ PIXIE & SANTA KLAUS 1028 FIFTH STREET FORT MYERS BEACH, FLA. •o WE WILL BE OPEN SUNDAYS --*•. BEFORE CHRISTMAS NOON 'TIL 6 P.M. Choose from our collection of color photographs of wildlife HUMMELS * ANRI * GIFTS * JEWELRY * CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS and seasheifs or large select ton of fine lithographs all transferred to distinctive artists canvas. CHRISTMAS DISPLAY OPEN MON. THROUGH SAT. ART FAC SANfBEl INC. P.O. BOX 3571 9:30 - 5:00 1628 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANifiEL, FtA.^ YiAR AROUND! 813-472-3307 The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 15 defense of the JHK report. Nungester Commissioner Joe McMurtry, a planning added that the city's contract with JHK retired transportation planner from was for a maximum expenditure of Pennsylvania, disagreed with Marshall cont from page 3 only $5,000, and that he feels the work and urged the commission to request was adequate for supporting the city's further professional studies of wxE be analyzed at ao cost to the city at Ine JHK study of Sanibel's traffic position in the bond validation hearing. SanibePs traffic problems before the State Technology Application problems was commissioned by the "We're at the point now where the coming to any firm conclusions. Center, a service coordinated by city council about eighteen months ago planning commission and the ad- to support the need for Island road While pointing out that no additional University officials. ministration should get together and traffic studies are included in the city's That anafysis will then be submitted improvements proposed for funding make some firm decisions on the basis throught he- $lS-miilion Sanibel budget for the current fiscal year, to WMRT for use in their stady of of available information," Nungester Nungester said that the city council SanibePs water situation. Caoseway bond issue, which is still replied. He said that such a decision awaiting dreiat court validation on its could revise the budget to include such According to planning commission would be timely in light of the city's a study if the planning commission Chairman ABU Winterbothani, Bill second presentation to the judiciary. current effort to formulate a five-year According to City Manager Bill deems it necessary. Boberts of WMRT was to have bees on capital improvement program for After further discussion, com- the Island last week to begin work on Nffligester, Hie JHK report was Mghly Sanibel. beneficial to the city's position in the missioners agreed that additional Ms important study requested by city "We feel very frustrated about the professional studies of Sanibel's traffic couneilmen and planning com- recent Causeway bond validation hearing before Circuit Court Judge traffic circulation element and we'd situation are necessary, and a sub- missioners. like to get working on it," said committee was appointed to prepare a "I think we can rest assured that we Thomas Siands. But in terms of positive proposals to Chairman Winterbotfaam. traffic study proposal for city coun- wffl nave a report ready before the end "The problem we've got to address is ciimen to consider. of tae six-fflonth period the council has sort out SanibePs mounting traffic problems, many city officials feel that how to effect a compromise between This sub-committee, including given us to perform tins study," the resident's right tomobilit y on the Commissioners Robinson, Marshall Chairman Winterbotham said. the JHK report is deficient. "The whole thing is wrong," said Island and the visitor's right toacces s and McMurtry, Met last Thursday to Sanibel's long-suffering traffic on Sanibel," added Commissioner begin the work of drafting a study circulation network was also viewed as Chairman Winterbotham at last week's meeting, pointing to errors in tae base Betty Robinson. outline for professional traffic con- a high-priority concern by city plan- sultants to perform upon the approval ners at their December 5 workshop data employed by JHK in formulating "I think it's up tous , the people who alternative traffic networks for know the Island, to make a decision on of the city council and planning com- meeting. mission. The Island's traffic problems SaaibeL our traffic problem," said Com- received considerable attention at the "One of the problems with missioner Don Marshall, urging the In other discussions at their meeting meeting in light of the recently professional traffic planners is that commission to take immediate steps to December 5, planning commissioners received report on SanlbeFs road they're going to want to do the same work up a practical traffic circulation assigned their lowest priority to the job thing here as they would do in Denver, plan for Sanibel. "I think that we, as of developing a program to provide :work by city traffic consiitants public restrooms, beach access and ;es H. Keil and Associates (JESS.) of Colorado, or in Los Angeles, Califor- Islanders, should do something im- mediately." parking facilities on Sanibel. Francisco. niat" said City Manager Nuagester in Color TV.'« as low es * See our PUBLIC NOTICE mi Call ^1313*VPUU REALLY BE A BARGAIN? A: iiarirts iuK-crs. it can he. In a ame less. Mariiui sowers is fxclusivt". not Mitrinjs Ttr.«:rs h;is.-i priv.-iie marina. expensv.v. ;tnd a great invesnneni !br s*Kitdf*-fo.;!iifl imM hium-h-with your ftinirt". I>on'i delay; ?his is a Gemkm fe wornA mi Jen *§ Js ; Free hemming on slacks, dresses efc iw TILL SPH 211 'Esters 6M Ft Mm$ Bsaeb 7HEC COh'AVJWJf MANAGED 3Y S.E. BIEDER & ASSOCIATES, >!tC. ' SSALTOH s-sa' REGiSTESED REAL ESTATE BROKER Taesday, December 13,1ST? TbmlSLANBER GnawL de&iqm by rich arthurs One of the Islands' most unusual legends began taking shape in early March of 1959 when the Marathon Dredging Corporation of Naples initiated work on digging a rare canal into Sanibel's Gulf beach near the present location of Ocean's Reach Condominium at the end of Southwinds Drive. The canal was completed that April when one of the strangest scenes ever viewed on Island shores unfolded as a 500-ton Mississippi paddlewheel HeleH Hooper Brown's grand design steamboat was floated up onto the included gilded seahorses for plumbing beach ridge overlooking the Gulf of . fixtures. Mexico, an enchanting view it still commands. Christened "The Algiers," this The Algiers' twin smokestacks tower massive steam catamaran which had high above the Island's tree-line, a served as an auto ferry in New Orleans perch which affords a magnificent was purchased from the Algiers Public view. Service Company in July of 1958 by shipping heiress Helen Hooper Brown. Mrs. Brown, a direct descendant of "King Hooper," a Boston shipping magnate who was thought to be the richest man in America at one time during the mid-1800's, had conceived a grand design for the old paddlewheel ferry: she wanted to bring it to Sanibel and remodel the stately vessel to render it an Island retreat for herself and her husband, former New York Congressman Lathrop Brown. Latfarop Brown was a close friend of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, according to Fort Myers attorney Lloyd Hendry who represented the Browns in ail of their legal transactions in this area. Lathrop Brown had been a roommate of FDR's at Harvard and was best man at the president's Dogs have been kept on the property wedding, Hendry said. BIB Shore, caretaker far the Browns* since 1960 to protect the Algiers from estate on Sanibcl since IS®, hopes that the carious. the city trill be able to acquire the property sndl preserve the spirit of the Algiers.. SALE LEEDS MEN'S SHOES POLLY FLINDERS EDISON MALL FACTORY OUTLET HAND SMOCKED INFANT & GIRLS 0RE5SES Sale Sale Sale Regular $25.00 to $52.00 H0I1DRV FflSHIOnS NOW IN STOCK Of TODDLERS 2-3-4 CHILDREN'S Q39 97 $ to FLORSHiEM, FREEMAN, VERDE, JARMEN, DEXTER LEEDS MEN'S SHOES EDISON MALI iTHRUFRi. I0AM-9PM SAT. 10-5*30:.- , SilRJ-Si The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1S77 17 Algiers was towed from New open bouse aboard the Algiers for all of 7fc*. to the dock of South Marine her island neighbors upon the com- 1 $ **• Supply, Inc. in Fort Myers, where pletion of her remodeling plans, but muefe of the remodeling planned by alas, her dream was never to Mrs. Brown was carried out. Local materialize and the property was never nrchetects Bolton McBryde and opened to the curious until last week. ,-William R. Frizzell supervised the Just at the point when the Algiers Remodeling, which was performed by was about ready for occupancy in 1959, (part Myers contractor M.M. Cornwall, Lathrop Brown fell ill and soon died in Sr. A major part of the remodeling Lee Memorial Hospital. He was in his involved the relocation of the boat's seventies at the time of his death, paddlewheel from the interior of the according to Lloyd Hendry. vessel to the stern, enabling the first Legend has it that Helen Hooper level staterooms of the Algiers to be Brown was so shattered by the death of transformed into living quarters for the bra* mate feat she soon abandoned the Browns. Island home they had built for their The Algiers was then towed to its twilight years. Thar priceless fur- final berth on Sanibel in April of lii9, nishings ware stored away and Mrs. after which the canal was filled in Brown lived in a modest apartment on ind the boat and the beach profile the upper level of the vessel for only a ired. A small section of the canal few months before moving away from immediately adjacent to the boat's. resting place was left unfilled to serve Sanibel, never to return to her dream as a pond or swimming pool for toe again in her lifetime. Browns, according to Bill Shore, Hendry said that Mrs. Brown was currant caretaker of the property. later incensed at the construction of the Oacs in place, the Algiers was to Sanibel Causeway In the eariy-1960's and vowed never to return to the Island have received an ambitious list of "1 personally feel that it's an op- want to photograph the odd dwelling on finishing touches to become the after Sanibel had been divested of its Sanibel's Gulf shore. seetadefiaess. Hie Browns had ex- portunity we ought to pursue," palatial Island home Mrs. Brown had Councilman Porter Goss urged city One of the vessel's two current envisioned for herself and her husband. tensive property holdings across the guardians, an aging canine known as country andowned homes in Boston, on fathers at their meeting last Tuesday. The first level of the vessel was divided The council directed the city manager Queenie, pre-dates Bill Shore's term of into a aumber of bedrooms, bathrooms, Long Island aad at Big Sur, Claifornia, duty as caretaker of the property. Bill Hendry said. to contact attorneys for the estate and massive living room, Mtebes, dusng asses the possiblility of city acquisition inherited Queenie from the previous room and pantry with- high eaiags mi Shortly after her husband's death, of the steamboat property. caretaker and thinks the dog may have ornate fixtures. Today, the IdtdseastlQ Mrs. Brown offered the vessel sad spent most if not all of its venerable contains no less than seven large ovens property for sale for a price of about The Algiers itself has been main- tained in excellent condition with the lifetime guarding Helen Hooper and-a huge old-fasMooed freezer. 1^50,006, but £be legendary Sanibel Brown's dream. Water for the dwelling was provided by steamboat was sever opened to the exception of rotting boards on the lower deck by a series of caretakers who "N o, I don't get too lonely down an artesian well and filtering system m public or press until last week, when here," said the Algiers' reclusive the properly. Hendry led local newsmen on a guided have been the sole human inhabitants caretaker last week. "I've got the dogs tour of the Algiers. The upper level passenger deck was of Helen Hooper Brown's brainchild to keep me company and I've lived by Hendry explained that due to the destined to serve as additional ever since her disillusioned departure myself pretty much all of my life. death of Mrs. Brown this past June the from Sanibel following her husband's bedrooms as well as two large There used to be a big alligator living in Saoibel steamboat and property will untimely demise. staterooms in Mrs. Brown's grand what's left of the canal, but he took to again be put on the market in the very scheme for the Algiers. The lower deck The grounds have been guarded by bothering the dogs so I guess I scared near future. He said that Boston at- notoriously surly watchdogs chained to him off. I haven't seen him around here which had previously borne torneys handling the estate have not automibiles across the mouth of the the deck of the Algiers, and the stately in a couple of years now." yet decided on the price to be asked for Sanibel steamboat has gradually Mississippi was screened in to serve as "It would have been a beautiful place fee property, although he imagines become a major legend in Island lore. vast porch overlooking fee Gulf. of Mrs. Brown had ever finished it," that fee figure will-be in the vicinity of Bill Shore, caretaker of the property KG of the screening was sub- Bill Shore remarked, standing in the Si-million. since the summer of 1969, said that the sequently blown away by Hurricane long shadows cast by the old steamer's The Sanibel City Council has recently watchdogs and barbed wire fence have Donna in I960. twin smokestacks. expressed great interest acquiring the succeeded in scaring most prospective "I sure hope the city can buy this Mrs. Brown's "great white hope" property for municipal uses. The tract trespassers away from the Algiers, even boasted an elevator to transport place," he added. "I'd hate to see it fall encompasses about thirty acres of land although he is still troubled by oc- into the hands of someone who doesn't the agicg couple from the lower to the and features almost 1,000 feet of prime casional passers-by and curiousity upper deck. share Mrs. Brown's dream of what this Sanibel beachfront abutting the seekers who more often than not only Island stands for." I Mrs. Brown'had promised to bold an federally protected Perry Tract. u,br inn r^> | Gulf Drive, Sanibel bland, Florida 33957 OVER 50 YEARS LUXURY LIVING ON THE SUNNY GULF COAST! Residential and Commercial Designing and Furnishings >0S ultra modern efficiencies and mote! rooms. All air conditioned & Sealed. Room phones & coS^r TV, large heated pool. Tennis courts, . Shuffle-board, putting green, excellent shelling, fishing & safe swimming, tennis, - golf. PHONE (813)472-1541 Taesday, December 13,1ST7 TbeISLA?»DER chadwick's Mariner's corporate chef Alex Stamm is surveys his busy kitchen as the Chadwick's staff prepared open for opening night cont km page one There's a tracHtiQaal Florida room is greens and whites, with a lattice-work gazebo commaming the center area; and "early attic" setting where Sffasy- style lamps hang over polished wooden tables and high-back chairs; a more formal club room with leather banquettes and, off to the side a family room with toe Chadwieks* fire place. Hie seating capacity for all four rooms is 250. Hie dining areas face a sunken lounge where plants and shrubs flourish under the dear skylight. Behind the band and dance floor is a mural made from an old photograph of the Chadwiek family. Chadwick's menu is as imusual as the restaurant itself. Cold cucumber soup heads the setip selection while a stare- to-be favorite appetizer is Sasibel resident Winnie Comlossy's Mariner Marinade with iee cold shrimp and crisp vegetables and seasonings in a creamy marinade. A mesa of five crepes wiH be the perfect late evening feish greenery is everywhere at chadwick's dining area repast. For fee seafood- lover there's broiled Canadian salmon with sauce MeussliH and a sate vereoape staffed with erafeaaeat -and simmered in a wMfe wine saaee, aasoog after ptwsttiities. Qiatiwiek's isocse specialties en- compass items &at range front a» traditional .to the tmicpe. There is a fOet or a Hew York strip aleak wtth sauee bemaise or "as Mander'a delight of diced pork is a paprika sauce served with sauerkraut and sour cream," A marinated London broil is wrapped with mushrooms and goose liver pate. For a sweet tooth, there are a variety of crepes to choose from and a besy of interaatioQal coffees. The lounge at Caadwiek's is currently open from 4 pjn. and tiiaaar is served from SzM pjn. tmtil 10 p.m. through December 19. Then, the everyone helps out,.. iotffige will ©pea at 11 am. and Including director of development will be served daily from 11:3 until 2 pjB. There is eatertainmait in for Mariner Properties/ Ray Paveika, who's on the salad detail the toaoge nightly. photos by gwen Stevenson ^1 wanted to for ©or Specfal say everything Men's Night December 14ih IccMiIdtolielp COME IN AMD LET US KNOW YOUR people who SIZES FOR THAT SPECIAL MAN fealty want OUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO YOU —BiUy Graham 30% OFF AIL SHORT DRESSES % OFF All SEIBCTE& PARTY PANTS J — NEW STORE HOURS — MONDAY THRU THURSDAY & SATURDAY 9:30 - 5:00 FRIDAY 9:30-9:00 SUNDAY 12:30-5:00 WINNING NUMBERS - V THE . FOR WEEK OF DEC. 1 038184 03S157 CHRIST CENTERED 038165 BOOK AND MUSIC STORE 959 ESTERO BLVD. FORT MYERS SEACH WOOLCO PLAZA (mini Mail) 936-2433 4650 S. CLEVELAND AVE. FORT MYERS The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 19 an annual event madrigal feaste a great success A very special Christmas 'feaste' was held last weekend at Chadwiek's at Soath Seas Plantation. Conjuring up visions of Elizabethan England, men and women in velvets and furs enjoyed seven-course dinner _ faChadwick' s great hall, appropriately stooned in period banners. The evening began with the traditional wassail bowl and eaded with a flaming plum padding. The lord v and lady of the manor presided over ? ) the festivities, tasting each course before it was served to the guests and Shieia and Larry Sneil at the feaste '•4fcalling for the traditional en- : ' lertainment. Pureell and Bach wafted through the room as the guests enjoyed dishes feat included a boar's head pate, served from a platter with the boar's head, almond creme soup, prime rib and Yorkshire pudding, game hen and wild rice, green salad, plum pudding and fruits from distant lands- Beverages were the traditional wassail bowl, and appropriate wines, lere were tumblers, Elizabethan ieers and choruses from trtsapeters interspersed ihrougboat tie evening, *fte idea was so popular feat reservations were Mi days before the event and South Seas Plantation says For those who would like to drink a wassail to the lord or lady of your house, the recipe follows: Wassail Bowl iserves six). € smal tart apples 3 plats of ale at room temperature 1 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp. each ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg that they plan to hold the Madrigal 2-3 whole cloves Feaste three days next year. There are thin strips of one lemon rind already 100 reservaliass, according to 1 pint of Malaga wine or sherry South Seas general manager Mike Core apples; dry roast without sugar Paresea. in a SJXHiegree oves until the apples Probably the most familiar part of are white, frothy and almost burst. Phone (813) 472-1559,1550 the feast is the wassail faowl. Meanwhile, combine sue pint ale, Corner of Wuifert & Sanibel Captiva Roads was the old Anglo-Saxon brown sugar, spices and lemon strips in • Bayfront home, frame on pilings, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pledge Waes-Hael which a saucepan; simmer mixture for 15 unusual design, extra large lot. $150,000. means "Be in good health." It was miautes. When simmered, add the rest • Guffview home, frame on pilings, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, customary- at Christmas to drink a of the ale and wine to the mixture, heat on acre tract. $ 125,000. thoroughly but dsnTi boH, To serve, wassail to the lord of the manor and the • Canal lot with dock, isolated location. $ 35,000. wassail bowl soon became part of flae place aa apple is each mug and ladle heated liquid mixture over apples. • Bayou Sot, large, fine view, secluded. $ 45,000. English Christmas. • Chateau-sur-Mer, Terrell Ridge, half acre and larger Sots, easy beach access. $ 32,000. - $ 40,000. REGISTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER ASSOCIATES: E.G. Konradf Eva Pearl Cook HAVE YOU VISITED ^Fantasjr World (9 10 Miles East of Fort Myers on Route 80 7515 Palm Beach Boulevard * Phone 694-0846 0 A completely new feeling of fantasy in life size and dJ- -J| fi mensional figures of Santa's Workshop. Animated clowns & and eskimo scenes - Where Christmas is celebrated fr throughout the year. Children of all ages will enjoy the g many unusual gifts. f| Santa is here nightly 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wick jf Bring yoor camera — Free admission |9 Open: 11 am. to 8 pjn. Monday thru Saturday 11 am. to 4 pjn. Sunday Tuesday, December 13, Itrt The ISLANDER water: a five-year supply by gwen stevenson "A bomb was dropped on a small about two billion gallons or 20 percent. aquifer, the Suwanee which has water this Thursday, Dec. 15, for a review of Island 36 years ago today, Island Water At an average pomping rate of 2.6 almost twice as brackish as that the IWA's application for more wells, Association general manager Larry million gallons per day, the total currently being obtained, or converting in light of the findings by Geraghty and Sneil told a group of. Islanders last volume pumped will equal the total Gulf water. Miller. If the application is approved, Wednesday, Dec. 7, "Tbat bomb amount of water originally available in The IWA's current source, the Lower then the IWA plans to begin to issue started a war and many of is served in the aecpifer, or 10 bOHon gallons, in Hawthorne Aquifer, was once thought new water hook-up committments, it. Today, 36 years later, another bomb eight years. Usable water can probably to be an infinite river of water flowing immediately. is going to be dropped on a small Island be obtained for the next five years. under the islands. Not so. According to Snell said that one result of the study and this bomb will also start a war-a "But," Dr. Mote cautioned, "that is Dr. Motz the regional flow of the which surprised him was the total war on water conservation""and I want not a hard and fast namber. The Acquifer or the amount of recharge amount of water used on irrigation both to enlist everyone in this room in this reserves may be used up in either a into the acquifer from the mainland is by those who use IWA water and those war-a war on water conservation". shorter or longer period of time, only one-hundredth of the current with- who use private irrigation wells. "Over depending on the rate of pumping." drawal rate. Most of the recharge of one million gallons of water a day is Snell's words prefaced a report by Within five years, according to Motz, the acquifer is apparently coming from being used on outside consumption," Louis Motz, senior nydrologist for fibe the IWA will need to locate a reliable formations above and below the Lower Snell said. "Our whole lifestyle is going ground-water consulting firm of source of treatable water. (Treatable Hawthorne, where the water quality is to have to change. We're not surburbia. Geraghiy and Miller, that concluded water is water of 3G0G parts of total more brackish than the original People are not going to have lawns, and there was enough water underneath dissolved solvents. Water of that Acquifer water. put water on them, just because they Sanibel ia the Lower Hawthorne caliber can be treated by the IWA's "For the short term," Motz said, always have." Acquifer to supply the Islands* needs current eleetrodialysis plant.) "usable water probably can be ob- for the next five years. **This means going to the mainland," tained by the proper selection of Per capita water usage is higher on "The original volame of water in that said Dr. Motzr "or balding a new drilling sites and the proper spacing of the islands than anywhere else in aquifer was about 10 billion gallons," facility." The new facility would be new wells." southwest Florida, except Naples." Motz told an audience of aboii 50 last required should the IWA decide to IWA officials will meet with South and that, concluded Snell, 'is where week." We have already withdrawn obtain its water either from the next Florida Water Management District our main problem lies." A Town & River Sun., Dec. 11 7:00 P.M. visrrojrs AM ALWAYS W&COME SHELL POINT VILLAGE OiURCH waterfront UEE COUMTT S MOST 8EAWHRJL AUDITORIUM Jttst off McGregor Blvd. Almost to Soolfoei I address for only $51,500. COMPANY COMING ? You can live in the prestigious Town & River section of Ft. Myers, and enjoy ail the OtS CUSTOMERS SAY ST£AMAT1£ OiiTOIANS other important things offered to let you live we!!, and independently without Ml *L IE IS aw Wi paying a fortune for a home. Town & River can give you privacy and -QMPEmm pleasure in a great neighborhood. Our OPWOLSFERY recreational facilities, lor your active leisure time, include tennis courts, a spectacular ciubnouse, with game dertroys 95% of jft bacteria in jrogr carpet room, billiards tabie, and swimming pool. Ct&baM ti M Ite it y Ow^ Town & River has its own private docks remove* foreign nwH«r and most &m%f~cmrrfiri& with direct access to the Gulf, and toon* jocer draperies and uphoMantf tenjfcur*. fabulous fishing. Alt of this is ready for you • Scotch Guard Appfotkn, aremai odors_ now, along with a lot of fine people to share the fun with, at a price we can aii FREE ON - LOCATION ESTIMATE afford. Residents** - Cammerdai Centrally located in Ft. Myers, convenient 334-3116 or TB^mm CALL MOW. to shopping, business, and everything you'll need. We have maintenance free 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment homes. Pick the one that suits you while they last. And get a beautiful Florida room, plush carpeting, major appliances, reserved covered parking and more. AH surrounded by well-kept lawns in private and convenient setting. Our decorator model and sales office are open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5, Sun. 12 to S. Town & River, Cypress Drive, at the corner of McGregor Blvd. natural froEen > ogurt Phone: 813/481-1387. Christmas Glff Suggestions Salfon Ice Cream Makers Yogurt Maker Town Sproyfer Peanut Bolter Machine ,Von -Sat' 1C-r. -472-3666 Ar^?"S;' -^S.TT^ilnit.' .managed sy G.E. -Seidar & Assccsas&s. Inc. River Cur trs cf r.eigfcfcoincss, .rcm $51,500. 1 640 Periwinkle Way Sambel Island The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 21 community association holds successful dinner dance islanders swing to the music of the vibratones on Saturday jgfien the Sanibel Community Association held its annual Christmas dinner dance photos by gwen Stevenson • ittMMFTffi wigffl ffiOBUCTS • ffiMMICS MOST If OUR ffliaOIS IRE MAfiE ON WE NO. 3 PERIWINKLE PLACE PERIWINKLE WAY SANIBEL ISLAND 2902 Gulf Drive 4724181 Tuesday thru Saturday 10 3 nn SRNTIVR THE ISLAND'S NEWEST AND FINEST MOTEL ON 8 ACRbS WiTH 600 FEET OF PRIVATE BEACH FRONT! MINI MRRT • Beautiful accommodations --- lavish furnishings with island informality -•- refrigerator and coffee maker - iafif - fmim sn every room. Meats --.Cold ittr k Wlmt Kitchenettes and suites available. Free color TV. flsliliig Taeltie Private Tennis Courts — Golf Privileges. fmi £m&$ -• Magaziitts A!! units with private balconies directly facing the Guif. 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Fred Comlossy (WATCH FOR SIGN) Tuesday, December 13,1977 Hie ISLANDER outdoors on the water mike fuery Sometimes I have to close my eyes Bomber Qass. Get half right and you Question Two: You and your finds herself with one foot on the dock when I see someone, apparently new to are a Weekend Worrier .AH correct and girlfriend are out in her husband's new and one on your bow. The gap is get- boating, approach our crowded dock. you put a Captain insignia on your cap. powerboat for an afternoon delight ting wider. You are at the controls an^~ It's not unusual to see the boat come in when the boat drifts up on a shell bar, would: 1. slowly back away from th. backwards, sideways or spinning. It Question One: You are in a sailboat leaving you high and dry. The first dock; 2. Tell your passengers to make a sets fear into the hearts of fee rest of us and approaching the western bridge on thing you would reach for is: 1. Pants; wish; 3. shout, "Don't fall on the new with boats tied up at the same dock. the Sanibel Causeway. You are 10 feet 2. Radio ("Hell with the rescue people, deck paint, dear!"; 4. ask, "Did you It makes you want to put bumpers away before you realize that your mast get me my lawyer!"); 3, Push pole to know you have a rip in your shorts?" around your boat, but that won't really is too tell on a high tide to make it get off; 4. Pencil and paper to make out Question Six: You are approaching a solve the problem which is getting the under, Hie mast snaps off on the bridge will. dock in your speed boat and accident "t skipper enough experience to handle rail and as your luck would have it, push your throttle into full forwai- that boat under adverse conditions. socks a passing motorcycle policeman. Question Three: You have a large, instead of full reverse. You now find That's not to say that occasional You would tell the officer at the unused shrimp boat and one day three yourself firmly lodged under the dock boaters never get good at controlling hospital that: 1. He should have been young men who say things like, "Can and are looking up through the slats in their boats. What we are talking about more alert for faffing masts; 2. It you dig it?" and "Far out!" stop by. the dock at the soles of a pair of shoes is the Mad Bomber of the water isho appears to you that the bridge sunk They say they are miners and want to belonging to a not-too-happy Marine refuses to master basic seamanship. four feet the night before; 3. You would rent your boat to dig some Columbia Patrolman. You would say: 1. "I Accordingly, this week we are going have seen that the mast was too tall if Gold. Three weeks later you and the always park the boat under the dock"; to give a brief test covering certain you hadn't been trying to light one of three are standing before a judge faced 2. You were wondering if that nice dock panic situations and we ask you to those "funny" cigarettes at the time of with importing illegal drugs. You tell owner would cut a hole so you could get select the answer which best describes the crash; 4. It won't happen again the judge: 1.1 thought they giggled too out; 3. You were hoping that the officer your fofiow-up action, If you miss all because now your boat can sail under much to really be gold miners; 2. I would just give you a warning UckH the cpestions you remain in the Mad the span. thought when they said they were going seeing it was the holiday season^ ) to load the boat with roaches, they were ' 'Did you know you stepped in some dog transporting bugs; 3. Anybody got a droppings on your way out to the match? dock?" Question Four: Your fishing buddy is Question Seven: It's Christmas Eve new to boating and decides to anchor and you are out for a 10 p.m. sail under without looking at the chart The chart the stars when you see something says there is an under-water electrical strange in the sky. Before you know it, cable under the boat. Your buddy a sleigh lands in front of your boat and lowers the anchor and suddenly he is Santa Claus hops out on ;/our bow flashing blue, yellow and pink. And he calling, "Ho, Ho, Ho" and hands you a is picking up radio Moscow on hisbag of grunting, slime covered, hearing aid . Under the circumstances bewhiskered catfish. He says, "You you would: 1. suddenly become very haven't been very good this year, have religious: 2, tell him that the jolts are you?" You would say to St. Xick: (Fill probably the best thrill he's had in 23 in your own answerj: 1. off; 2. years: 3. Ask him if he would mind if yours!; 3. You must be me',; 4. no you wired his arm to the boat battery because it needs a good charge since That's it. Hope you did well and he's already plugged in anyway. didn't cheat more than just a little. Have a good week out there on the an example of the work of a '"Mad Bomber" Question Five: Your wife is the last water and slow down when you go bv. •• board your boat at the dock but she Thanks. *sf v* EL SCV1E1«C GARAGE DOORS CORAL GATS SHOPPING CENTER SCRTr! SANIBEL 951 Pondeiia Rd. N. Fort Myers 997-4689 Pottery, Plants, Mexican Smporis S,c_g~ S~~,\'~. - F,S. Woedgra'r, (STANDARD ^* This Arse's Most Cample Macrame Suppiy Store 472-2125 . sp9dsl SALES • INSTALLATION # SERVICE mil 'fHfe, Macrame Lessons «C^| 24 mcx hevsi-made c&Tsmk PHONE DAILY 7 TO 6 AS? mra? PAYS *©®B»IK< PENERS 136-2500 SUN. I0AM-4PM Custom Mode and Designed , 2016 BEACON MANOR DRIVE, SO. FORT MYERS : fTT Macrame Christmas Gifts '• JIM ANHOLT, OWNER r sanibel's photo-poet "Words have a way that lures and tantalizes/ A resonance that some adore, some fear; published first book of verse They can bounce as a ball pierce as a spear, the section headed "Sanibel-Captiva by rich arthurs Saga" which lyrically evoke the magic And literally come in countless sizes. Mario F. Hutton is an old friend of the atmosphere of the Islands. This section Islands and their inhabitants. features verses on such prominent They sleep as merchandise no one prizes Mario and his wife, Gisella Rade Island figures as "Uncle" Clarence Hutton, moved to Sanibel in 1964 and Rutland, as well as moving poetry Between the leaves of lexicons, as mere built one of the first houses in the inspired by the Islands' wildlife, shells Street area on nearby Nerita and scenery. Echos of sounds, some musical, some queer, It was a quiet time in the Mario Hutton's command of the Islands' history, Mario recalls fondly, English language and ability to paint Until selected as the need arises" and his love for the Islands9 unusual striking scenes and images with words wildlife and plant-life was unbounded. is especially remarkable when one Mario F. Hutton Over the years, Mario Hutton considers that Mario's native tongue is estimates that he has taken over 30,000 Italian. of the Islands' beautiful The son of an Englishwoman and a ral features. noted Italian painter whose pictures Because of his anti-Facist con- lives of more than sixty prominent anti- The product" of this hobby was 116 hang in many European and American nections and avowed opposition to Nazi operators imprisoned by Hitler. remarkable color slide presentations galleries. Mario Button was born and Mussolini's regime, Mario's activities Upon returning to this country, the which Mario has termed ''pfaoto- educated in Borne, Italy, where he in Italy were greatly curtailed in the Huttons took up residence in New York verse," a unique artistic medium earned a law degree in 1924, although mid-thirties and he began working to City and conducted a radio program created by Mario Button combining a he has never practiced law. His father escape bis homeland. boradcast in Italian. From 1946 until rapid-fire barrage of photographs and died in Mario's infancy and he was It was at about this time that he 1964, Mario held the post of executive poetic commentary he composes raised by Ms mother. During his became engaged to Gisella Rade, who secretary for the Italy-America himself. childhood, Mario spoke ffiwgiish and would not become his second wife until Chamber of Commerce and was, for Mario's popular photo-verse Italian, although he still considers the close of World War II. In 1938, eight years, the president of the productions delighted countless Italian Ms native language. Mario fled from Italy, crossing the Association of Foreign Trade Cham- nders and visitors over the years &t his youth Mario flirted with poetry border with a forged passport only bers in the United States, for which he ^p failing eyesight forced Mario to and produced a book of Italian verse hours ahead of Fascist militiamen was awarded the Star of Solidarity. In give what lie thought would be Ms last which was published in Rome when he seeking bis arrest. He was forced to 1954 he was appointed Knight Com- presaatatios this past March. was only thirteen years old, although leave bis fiancee behind. mander of the Order of Merit by the But in recent weeks, Mario. Hutton toe was sot to become a serious poet Upon reaching this country he joined President of the Republic of Italy. has revealed yet another side of Ms taiffi Ms later years an Sasibel. the staff of radio station WOV in New Since he and Gisella moved to gifted personality with the publication la tfae late-twecties, Maria managed York, where he was appointed Sanibel in 1964, Mario has been ex- of Ms first bosk of posus In tfae Bogfisfa aai directed repertory company wMca program manager in 1940. tremely active as a lecturere on language. taared fifty-five EtaFQpeas cities. Olga He acquired American citizenship wildlife and related subjects, having Entitled "Wings Fmm &m Deep,** de-DteterichSj Russian-bora cousin of shortly after aalistiag ia the United spoken to the ational Audubon Society, Mario's first book of verse in BaglMi Leo Tolstoy, was the leading lady of States Army at the outset of World War Smithsonian Associates, Nature has recently appeared oe the Islands in this company .-and became Huttoa's II, and served in its Criminal In- Conservancy, Wilderness Society, local a limited edition; printed by Press first wife. vestigation Division ivestigatiog black Audubon Society and GardenCIub Printing in Port Myers. . • : Swrtly after her death ia 1§33, Mario market operations in a number of groups in over thirty Florida cities, as well as many Island groups. "Wings From the Beep" Is ; a a traaslatfcs agency is European countries. He was, on one fascinating oslfeefioo of 188sennets: a witt branches ia Paris and occasion, wounded by a gunshot fired He was president of the Sanibel- by an escaping Mack marketeer. Captiva Audubon Society from 1967 to mixture of the classical or PetrareMan London, personally translating over sonnet and the Elizabethan form im- Qarty- novels, .flays, and a Immediately following the war, 1975, and was for several years a mortalized by Wffiitffl Sakespeare. books by American . authors for Mario was appointed chief investigator director of the Florida Audubon Society The poems are arranged in tiasnatie paMiGation in Italian. He was also for the War Shipping Administration in and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation sections, with themes ranging fro® assistant dramatic critic for "II the Western Mediterranean and was Foundation. "capsul dramas" to "compact Macdb," the last anti-Fascist daily finally able to return to Italy and Mario's love of birds aad wildlife and comedies" to "nonsense, SKltateE!/* In published in Italy* while Mario later marry Ms fiancee, She, in the his passion for photography resulted in the author's own wonfe, •: ~ panned maseruis- short stories and meantime, had worked as an un- the invention of photo-verse, an artistic Of special itfae^ te Masters will articles In English for American dercover agent for the Allies during the form which must be experienced to be be the two dozen sonnets contained in magazines. war and was instrumental in saving the appreciated. Some of his unique pfeoto- verse productions feature the presentation of up to 800 color slides FABRICS NOTIONS YARN SEWING MACHINE SAXES — RENTALS — REPAIRS An Inspiring Christmas Contafal cont on page 26 "RING THE BELLS!" < S PECIAL NOTier SU NDAY, DEC. 18 - 7 PM, The Captiva Erosion Prevention District Commis- L sion announces that, until further notice, the Board wiif 50 VOICE CHOIR AND SOLOfSTS meet at the Captiya; Island Association building, IN THE SPACIOUS AIHSTOMUM Of starting at 4:00 p.rrr. m the first Tuesday of Each THE SHELL POINT VILLAGE CHURCH Month. Workshop meetings will be held on the third AND BiBLE CONFERENCE CENTER Tuesday of each month, - .with the meeting place ALMOST TO SAMtm. TELETHONS 4*1 -2141 determined at the reg^far monthly meeting'. ,-5>.Max-AAcCord, Chairman, CEPD Island Gloss & Mirror NOTICE 2244-D Periwinkle Way NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 472-5318 that the Board of Lee County Comm- issioners has deferred the public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Picture Frame Glass December 14,1977, regarding Island Glass Shelves Water Association franchise agree- Glass Furniture Tops ment to December 21, 1977 at 1:30 Mirrors - screen door P.M.. This hearing will be held in the Mirrored walls our specialty! County Commissioners meeting room, Lee County Court House. Complete Repai r Work For Glass and Aluminum AH Interested parties are invited products. to attend and participate in this hearing. Board of County Commissioners Kevin Munden Forrest Mun den Lee County, Florida L 26 Tuesday, December 13,1977 lie ISLANDER button, photo-poet from page 25 Spanish as weB as Ms parents' tongues, and who, as a student in Rome, studied within the space of an hour's time, Tne classical Latin for twelve years. visual impact is accentuated by flights "French, for instance, is a beautiful of spoken poetry which Mario per- to me as either Italian or English," formed personally until his eyesight Mario said. began to £aE Mm, "Wings From the Deep" is now "I created mj method in self-defense available in most Mand shops and because I've seen so many slide shows elsewhere in Lee County, while where you just get bored and the proceeds from the sale of the book will commentary puts you to sleep," Mario go to benefit the Sanibel-Captiva explained recently. His reaction to dull Aadubon Society. slide presentations lias slowly emerged In terms of More plans, Mario hopes as a powerful medium, riveting the to tape some of his favorite photo-verse viewer's attention to the screen. presentations for future Islanders to As with Keats' legendary bursts of enjoy. creativity, the sonnets in *rWings From Additionally, he has agreed to do one the Deep" were composed over a final photo-verse presentation for the period of only a few months in the benefit of C.H.O.W. (Care and spring and summer of this year. Mario Rehabilitation of Wildlife) at the said that Ms fit of inspiration was a season's last meeting of the Sanibel- reaction to the death of Ms wife last Captiva Audubon Society. The year. presentation, entitled "Something to "I think fee composition was a CROW About,'' will be given on March reaction to finding myself alone," 30, 1977. Mario said. "Wheo my wife died, my In the meantime, mario is Me seemed empty and I had to do distributing "Wings Prom the Deep" something to keep my mind off of it. and pursuing one of his favorite Thai it all began to erystalize and the pastimes, fishing. He Is a regular poems came very rapidly." passenger aboard charter fishing boats The result in. an impassioned out- out of Fort Myers Beach and Island pouring of one man's soii in the sonnet marinas. meete. In terms of writing, however, Mario "Many will wonder why 1 have says, "Right now my raiod is sort of a efaosrai this venerable poetic form to Hank. I'm sure 111 write again, but translate my mostly modem concepts this time I think I'd like to do fa an age wfaes the sonnet is definitely something is prose rather than verse." net % la mode,"* Hutton -writes in his As only one indication of Mario forewamog to the volume, "In part, Mutton's love of and devotion to the SAN1BEL-CAPT1VA my preference is of eowse ate to the Islands' natural mvmmmmi, he had fact that 1 was raised is Eta-ope, where bespeatshed Ms estate on Sanibel to in the years of my edaeafloD we were the city's Environmental Defense Islander steeped to a eaeceafcrate of asetecfc and Fund,, to be used in protecting the Established 1961 modern languages and literatures." Island he loves after Ms death. The sonnet, a Head of the English Mario's coavictioa in this respect is and Italian gesius, is perfectly suited to reflected in Ms dedication of "Wings the cultural meld wMeh marked From the Deep. ..to my friends on Mario's early Me. Saaibel-and in the rest of the world." is now offering "I feel for words .la any language," "Sanibel Island is the center of my said Mario, who is fluent la French ani world," the poet explained. 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AND CRAFTSIMll ot Tohition Gard*n STOP BY AND FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS Periwinkle Way SHOPPING TODAY. THEY'LL THINK YOU 1Q-$Mon.-Sat. 472-4035 SPENT A LOT MORE THAN YOU REALLY DIB. OPEN FRroAY EVENING UNTIL 8:00 P.M. the ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 27 remembering In the spirit of holidays, ISLANDERS guests, for Christmas Eve. AH motels December 3, 1962 meeting of the Mrs. Joe Gault and Mr. and Mrs. H.K. and years past...... were to submit the names of their Sanibel Chamber of Commerce. The Jeremaissen. After the meeting, young'uns to Golale Nave for a special Geracis had been entertained prior to Commissioner Geraci had chatted with T- In 1962 the ISLA3NJDER also came out remembrance from a Sanibel Santa. the Chamber meeting at the Castaways about 60 Islanders over coffee. on December 13, althoi^i It was a Newly elected County Commissioner by Mr. and Mrs. Walt Strong, Mr. and cont on page 29 -Thursday that year.....two school P. Geraci was a guest of honor at a board notables had visited the brand, new elementary SC&QGI that and had decided that classes could begin in the new facility right - PUBLIC NOTICE after the Christmas holidays. The Liquidation of color TV Sets Sanibel Community Association had 1 DAY ONLY scheduled an annual Christmas party THURSDAY, DEC. 15th for Island children, both residents and 12:00 NOON TILL SOLD OUT ZENITH, RCA, MOTOROLA, AAAGANAVOX, GE, ETC. PORTABLES, TABLE MODELS, AND U P TO 25" CONSOLES THfSE SETS ARE REPOSSESSIONS. BANKRUPTCIES, ESTATE SETTLEMENTS, ETC. AND ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBUC OFFERED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. $17500to$25000 Alt sets have been checked out by our expert technicians, using the finest equipment. AH mmm ATTRACTIONS sets come with a 90-day picture tube warranty. THESE ARE QUALITY NAME BRAND SETS. THESE ARE NOT MOTEL SETS. Dae 18-77 Soft. 8:15 P.M. 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Thursday Luncheons from 12 - 2 PJt • Now in Our 20th Year of Serving Fine Foods • Try Our New and Expanded SALAD BAR ENTERTAINMENT NKHTLY Lounge Justly Acclaimed the Islands' Finest open 'till 2 AM Our Justly Famous Tahitan Gardens SMORGASBORD Samba Island will be served DAILY Luncheon 11-2 Dinner 5 -10 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday Friday & Saturday 'till 11 v ARIIYY m EN mus Including Roast Sirloin of Beef and Seafood. Salad Bar, Relishes, Hot Breads and Desserts Choose a fine wine from our extensive Wine List Join us for our afternoon get together. J Hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold, and cocktails from 4 to 6. Open 7 days a week 11 am -10 pm island Shopping Center 472-1366 The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 29 a baked good and white elephant sale Ruth Hunter, star of the Pirate under the direction of Mrs. Jesse Playhouse, had just had her "Barefoot remembering Lindsay. Girl on Broadway" published...Linda, Jack and Sarah Stahlin were all home In December 1965—12 years ago there for Christmas from Florida Southern; conL from page 27 some really frilly bathing caps in 1962. was talk about low-cost housing. Chris Gault was back on the Islands President of the Sani&el Community And Gertrude and Jack Cole won a It is beginning to be a haunting from Antioch, Judy McQuade from Association, Don Simonds, pledged to bunch of trophies, as usual, at the Fort refrain. Robert E. Bates, then director Florida State and Chad Way from the put a new roof on the Community Myers Gun Club. of the Fort Myers Housing Authority University of Cincinnati. Ah, there's no place like home for the holidays. Association-someliow-eveii If he had The Fish and Wildlife Manager in spoke on the subject of low-cost housing to do it himself. 1962 had houseguests with him in for the Islands. Priscilla Murphy had a cocktail Fish stories were the order of the December - Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Claire T. Walter and James S. party in honor of Carl Zambuto of eek. Would you believe that Mrs. Baker and Walter Gresh. Pickens had just purchased a lot Rochester, N.Y., attended by Mr. and "MeWhorter, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert between the Red Pelican Shop and Mrs. Norm Chambers, Roy Bazire, Elsie Malone, Admiral and Mrs. Ed Cahplin of Lexington, Jy., Alex Butler, Intrepid shelier Priscilla Murphy Glory of the Sea which was destined for Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Al Muench, Mr. Hugh Bono and Stark Altanaier were received two eating letters from the their Sanibel-Captiva Real Estate and Mrs. Sax Saxinger and Mrs. out with Capt. Jake Stokes and came United States National Museum of the office. back with, would you believe, 300 Bill Shannon was helping Dodie George Christenson who had recently Smithsonian Institute in Washington returned from a trip to Europe. mads of Mngfish. thanking her for submitting some of Booth with Uncle Sam's post office on Islanders had had a real scare that her specimans. Ih particular they told Captiva for the December rush. December 16, 1971 — a mere six same week when Colin Moore, dragline her that one of her finds, a Tamiami, The directors of the Sanibel-Captiva years ago Joe Gault's familiar sea operator for mosquito control had not had never been recorded in this Audubon Society voted to become the horse was all decked out in a Santa checked in at Ms usual time. In very location before. Bruid Wilson of the 25th state chapter which made them a suit... the Sanibel Elementary School short order, "Col." Pat Murphy, who Institute asked the Associate Curator branch of the National Audubon had a December 7 concert of a 40- was in charge of Island Mostpito to relay Ms special thanks, saying that Society. youngster chorus under the direction of Control had rounded up a search and he was very pleased with the find. Mary Nix, president of the Sanibel Mrs. Phillips with Mr. George Dissette rescue crew of Jake Stokes, Tom Wood, Community Association, told the on the guitar. Christine Stokes had a Aden Stoneeypher, Clarence Rutland, Mrs. Mary Moyer returned to ISLANDER that the Association had solo in "I'm Dreaming of a White John Ridge and Turner Folsom. Colic, Captiva visiting Mrs. Grace Price at sent a gift of $100 to the Sunland Christmas" and Elmer Friday sang who knew all the time where he was, Graham House. Mrs. Moyer assisted Training Center, a state school for "Silent Night". was not lost but wrestling wife" a Mrs. Piree's daughter, Dottle retarded children. Mr. and Mrs. Isn't it fun to look back at the "good .eitrant motor. Wakefield, at Twees. Waters Inn. Marshall Holtz were introduced at the old days" while remembering that •&. Sea Horse Shop was featuring The Captiva Community Center had Association's December meeting as today will be a "good ole day" for new members. someone else??? «3O£> Sf f VICE COMMENDATION 463-6313 SPUI Mexican and American Foe BEERS WINE Harbor House 11 A.M. -10 P.MM . % iESTAUIANT RAIL RESTAURAWT ? BE— C~r*. F_- NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:09 AM, - 2;§QPM, featuring the same famous seafood and other varieties Children's M«nw From 5-9 ^C 1244 Periwinkle Way t OVfc Mm* • The Beach's Newest Restaurant • Steaks and Cocktails Our Specialty » Cocktail Hour 4 to 7 p.m. • Entertainment Nfehtiy (including Sundays) • Dinner NOW APPEARING 463-0222 The Alan David Trio 4 PM TILL ? 1994 San Carlos Blvd. 7 DAYS A WEEK 5 V/z Miles north of Swing Bridge 30 Tuesday, December 13, 197? Tbe ISLANDER We don't have to plan catcii up ••• it's all here NOW! ... Construction completed ... Ready for immediate occupancy... All amenities completed and in use... No delays ... No uncertainties. Some clioiee units le/t at last year's prices! MODEL APAMTMENT 0PEI* BAILY Telephone (81 a) *7S - L«cftfe4 ©a €r«I/Dri«e ielweeii ^falweg House Eestftttrmit Ss Artisan Sfe«p The ISLANDER Tuesday, December 13,1977 31 Painting Classes REAAO (RIP) GABACCIA Landscape painting in oils PLUMBING CONTRACTOR for beginners and inter- L1CENSED-1NSURED-BONDEC mediates, Mondays from classifieds cars for sale he!p wanted CAPTIVA - 472-2518 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Classes will be conducted on loca- tion at various sites around 472-1881 or 472-1418 Car for sale - 1972 Gremlin, Sanibel. For further infor- 6-cylinder, tires in good con- William S. Sisco Help Wanted - Full time gas mation, call Tom Water- dition. Call 332-1529. WOOD FLOOR SANDING station attendant wanted ap- man, 472-2919 or Trudy AND REFINISHENG Prevatt at Three Crafty to be classifieds: pay only $1.00 ply in person at Three Star at FOR SALE '69 Chevy Bel- Ladies, 472-2893. Tarpon Bay, Palm Ridge Rd. "SERVING when you cancel the ad. air, white. In good shape, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA" $200. 472-9979. TFN Experienced maintenance man Cleaners needed for homes with knowledge of carpentry, PRICE REDUCED! Vi • 1970 Van, Econo-iine, good on Sanibel. We will train you 992-9796 condition. $1,500 firm. Call lOJLOJLUJLOJUUL2X2i etc. desires part time work for acre of Dunes Subdivision for quality home cleaning. xeal estate with southern exposure. days 472-5374; evenings Couple in early 50's offer condo-motel-or rental agency. Plenty of room to build 472-4991. Must have own car. Call to refined employer: maid/ Island resident. 472-2549. (tfn) Mr rent your dream house. $17,500. Executive Services, .Inc. cook/nursing care/social between 4 & 5 p.m. at 472- secretary. Butler/valet/ Days phone 472-2073, eve- FOR SALE 1974 Porsche, handyman/chauffeur ser- nings 472-1671, business 914, 2.0 liter, 34,000 miles, 4195. vice in the English tradi- RENT Willing to share 2 bedroom, phone 472-3086. excellent condition, below Cosmetologists needed. tion. Many additional GULF FRONT fully furnished apartment book. Call for appoint- SANIBEL ISLAND Full or part time. Please qualifications and qualities near the Lighthouse. $225.00 3-4969. call The Nu-Image - 472-2371 APARTMENTS come with quiet, respect- ajnonth including utilities, or 472-1663. SEASONAL-MONTHLY-WEEKLY able couple. tease. Call 472-3212 and 1966 Ford Station Wagon. Nu-lmags Beauty Salon, Gene TRY THE REST Beautifully furnished 2 THEN CALL THE BEST • message for Ken.- Easy on gas. Asking $250.00 Reed, Sanibel Center Building, P.O. Box6102 bedroom, 2 bath with den St. Armands Station "CALL FOR CALL" Phone: 472-9979. Sanibel Island, Fla. 813-472-4127 villa at Pointe- Santo de Sarasota, Fla. 33578 Secluded 2-bedroom mobile Sanibel overlooking'"fresh- 12/20/77 CALL APARTMENTS home on 100 x 125 ft. pri- water lake, pool arrtf guff. The perfect job for you. RALPH CALL, REALTOR P.O. BOX 232, vate tropical lot. Available You must see to appreciate. Capable, pleasant person FIBERGLASS, Dec. thru March. $550. to do light housekeeping SANIBEL, FLA. 33957 E.A. Browne Realty, ;1$54 RESINS, ACROSS ROM IANK month or $2,000. season. Periwinkle, Sanibel,'-FK.- SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! and cook the evening meal. POLYESTER, 813-677-1833. 813-472-5454. 1973 Coupe de Ville Cadil- Hours 3 to 8, five days. No EPOXYS, lac, fully equipped, stereo, weekends. 472-4620 for in- FOAM, FOR RENT Store space or blue and white top. $3300. terview. office for rent on Sanibel. FIBERGLASS Days 472-4055 TFN 332-1529. CLOTH, MATS, ETC. "CALL FOR CALL" Nights 472-3215 EPOXY PAINTS, For rent: BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 TFN Store and Station. Clerks REALTOR Gulf condominium with screen- bath home. Lot size 100 x 90 wanted at Three-Star, DIFFERENT ITEMS [jrch, pool and tennis. $185. ft. Fully landscaped, un- Adults only. Come, apply EXCHANGOR sek. Call (317) 896-5404 derground sprinkler sys- in person. Tarpon Bay and Suncoasf Fiberglass CONDOS — HOMES 3393. (TFN) tem, fully carpeted, drapes boats for sale Palm Ridge Road. 2880 Palm Beach Blvd. Ralph Call Realtor FOR RENT: Vacation on a included, appliances in- TFN Fort Myers 334-6127 tropical isiand in the Bahamas. cluded, central air and 472-4127 Modern 3 bedroom house. S25. per day. 472-4719. heat, city water and sewer, 13 - foot aluminum Sea P.O. Box 232 beach access. 472-4896. Nymph boat, bottom paint- Bring Ad — TFN services Sanibel, Fla. 33957 ed, with 10 h.p. 1972 Mer- 10% Discount f" cury outboard. Good run- offered I ning condition. $400. Call I 1 472-1418 between 9 a.m. and PART TIME MECHANIC WITH 5 p.m. and ask for Rich. I 1 TFN VOLKSWAGEN I KNOWLEDGE OF 2-CYCLE ENGINES 1 Custom Framing MERCEDES-BENZ I BOAT FOR SALE - 12 ft. Three Crafty Ladies HOURS FLEXIBLE-PAYS WELL § aluminum Sea Nymph, 97 BMW I i lbs. well made, closely riv- 7446 Periwinkle Way APPLY IN PERSON. Sab I 1 ited, one owner, excellent 472-2893 Chry! Heyworth condition. SI 95.472-4680. I 1 or (813)334-1245 I 1470 Periwinkle Way I (ACROSS FROM 7-11} 17 ft. glass glastron for fish- Lease I I ing or pleasure. CB, re- BAREBOAT CAPTA1 NED Overseas ) ,1 cording depth finder, elec- & Fowler Qt Canal tric winch, large live box, SAILING LESSONS Ft. Myers, Fla. motors Biminy top, 65, Johnson NOW: 44' Center Cockpit O.B. Excellent condition. After Cabin $1,600. Phone: 472-1465 Captained Charter evenings. tfn By the week FAST FOOD RESTAURANT FOR THE BEST 1020 PERIWINKLE WAY FT. MYERS YACHT CHARTERS Edward J, Eureii (Frenchy) Twin Palms Marina 0 miscellaneous Captiva interior and Exterior IS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS merchandise 472-1727»463-2320»939-2177 Painting Contractor FOR COUNTER & GRILL HELP. FULL OR PART TIME . WORK. Sanibel resident available 482-1838 FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 472-5294 for errands, shopping, Irish setter puppies. AKC homecleaningj care for the registered, wormed, elderly. Please call 472- LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED Champline, S125. to S150. 2073- For Sale-Lot 11, Sanibel Call 936-3339. River Estates, 100 by 140 Ft. rental wanted ALUMINUM Deeded perpetual easement Sofa-bed, muted plaid UNIQUE brown, good condition. AWNINGS - SHUTTERS access to Gulf. Subsoil in- CLEANING SERVICES RENTAL WANTED - Single vestigation, perculation $100. Call 472-2649. HURRICANE PANELS working girl looking for WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH^ t. Approximately S200: a test, and city approval for BUILDING building, satisfactorily "50 shares" Bank of the OWNER furnished pre- SPECIALTIES CO. completed. $17,000 firm. 542- Islands Bank Stock to high- JOAN JOYCE . i. 472-2955. est bidder. Mail bids to 2213 Fowler-332-5131 5830. A.E. Leonardi P.O. P.O. Box 964, Cape Coral, Wanted: 2 bedroom, beach- Tel: 472-2649 Box 1427, Cape Coral, Fla. FLA. 33904. front condo for two weeks. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM OR P. O. Box 326 Mar. 18 - Apr. 1. Call col- CALL US FOR AN ESTIMATE lect: 312 - 748-7474 Rafter WANTED: MON.-FRI. - 10-5 4 p.m. 'Encyclopedia Set— Used' Cayo-Costa • — 108 foot ) recent volumes of World \ Artist/Naturalist couple frontage Gulf to Bay, new j Books, Americana, Bookj need furnished 2 bedroom cottage, large dock, flow- 'of Knowledge, or Britan-1 JtJ VALUABLE COUPON small house or apartment, ing well, generator, chic- 'nica in Fort Myers or (no condominium) for kee, deep safe anchorage. libel. Will pay cash' 1201 Periwinkle Way 472-3333 h and April. Gulf 575,000. generous terms. I will pick up. 472-4237. < preferred. Krause, 334-7093. 2835 Gulf Drive. Phone: Must sell immediately. R-B LIQUORS 472-1090. tfn Gold sofa, brown chair with cane sides, green shag car- peting - 475 sq. ft, AH items Seagram's 7 in good condition. Phone real estate Residential building lot, $ corner of Lindgren Blvd. 472-5464. for sale TFN 5.39 and Sand Dollar Drive, Shell Harbor subdivision. Limit 3 Quarts Per Customer For details, contact Johnny £: WANTED: j| with coupon Sacrifice — 3 bedroom E. Heffner, at 704-328-5854 $Old oak table, round or$ beach home on fabulous or 704-322-8416, or write •Sioblong, chairs also if.g COUPON REDEEMABLE FOR DECEMBER 13,14,15, Captiva Islands. Price a 333-2nd St. NW, Hickory, •i-iavailabte. Fort Myers org: secret? No! just phone NX. 28601. •y Sanibel. We will pay cash:?* owner: 813-542-2822. ; :| and pick up. 472-4237. 3| CLIP AND SAVE 32 Tuesday, Decembers, 1S77 Tie ISLANDER guide to island survival Editor's Note: Dor holiday season and got the Zorba trophy for the best Anyway, we are offering a survival wife. "Be a man, you whimp and sign finds as with many visitors from dance by an impartial Protestant. guide for the islands and here's how to this will," she keeps crying. It looks around the world who are perhaps with I don't know what all this means. keep off the little pricklers. dark, but suddenly you remember the us on Sanibel and Captira Islands for The editor came over and said, We find ole Cenchrus F. disguised as cure. the first time. "Faery, you're fee only one crazy a medium-sized grass along the sandy Quickly you hobble to the ear, The island atmosphere is unique, but enough to write a survival guide. By- parts of the islands. There're all over, flinging open the medicine chest. You at tunes, baffling. For the next few tbe-way, how come you've got your in other words, because all the island is gather an ounce of hydrogen peroxide, weeks, staff writer Mike Fuery is going tongue caught in the top of a soda sandy. In the interior I've learned that one spoon of iodine, a dasy of red dye, a to offer what he calls, "a summation of bottle?1' there is a new branch of the family- small amount of starch and a pinj island survival ranging from how to Asphaltis Spuris. That's the kind that Black and White Scotch. pick up a shell without offering year Sandspurs are interesting if you're Time is running out. You madly mix another sandspur. If you aren't, then grows on parking lots. They are rare. bottom for sunbaraing, to how to detect Let's stick to how to avoid stepping or the peroxide, iodine, dye and starch. an island policeman disguised as an sandspurs are not too hot a subject With A Q-Tip, you paint over the unless you are pulling one out of your sitting on the stickers. Australian Pine tree, to the pr©j»er One way to keep from getting a sandspur wound: TO HELL WITH medical procedure involved in place where you sat down hard on the YOU, SANDSPUR. You then drink the beach. DM you know that once there cluster of the spurs in your flesh is to removing as saadspur from your foot,*' perfect the "stingray shuffle". entire pint of scotch and en'jay There win be other " valuable in- was tins guy from Sanibel who mined vacation on-the beach. sandspurs? Went broke, naturally, this shuffle is for walking in shallow formation designed to keep you from There, it's out. You k:jw the because you don't mine sandspurs, you water when the stingrays are getting it being mistaken for a toarist, too, prevention and the cure. G-sd Rest pick sandspurs. on in the spring. You talk about two Without farther ado, we bring you hacked-off stingrays! Just step on a your Sole. There are those intrepid lesson number one in coping with Wait a minute, maybe you've never pair during their wedding night and types with little imagination, like your island living. dealt with sandspurs and you don't see. Back to the sandspurs. You never average Island feline, who wet their know what I'm talMog about. There is pick up your feet, but do the Ho Chi paws or fingers with their tongues and The Sandspur a technical name for the little spiny Minh shuffle over the sand while in extract the spur fairly easily, but look nuts which grow on shoots and get into known sandspur territory and you'll at the fun they miss. your sJdn, but neither one of us could get to the waterline of the beach with Now you are equipped to handle the There Is no logic for saodspurs. On pronounce it. Ah, there's got to be a relative safety. sandspur crisis. They are all over the the other band, a stogie saadspur can teacher out there, right? Another way to get to safety from the island this time of year so keep a make you learn to dance on one foot. Okay, the same pats the sandspur in mine fields of the sandspur region is to on the plants, okay? Because Once I got a sandspur in my foot, the CeBehrus Family. Reminds me of get someone else to go first. really can be a pain. I mesn, if you into a beach party of Greeks the Waltoos for some odd reason. Let's say that the worst has hap- didn't we would have a run ax the pened and you did accidently step on a scotch supply here on the island. I sandspur. This is a particularly bad forgot to tell you, some native islanders one and you've tried your best and carry a handful of sandspurs is one cannot pull it out of your foot. Your pocket and a little scotch in the other. whole life is Sashing in front of your But, that's another story. eyes. Your wife is frantically rewriting Nest week we will talk abort Jbow to Support Your Local Merchants your will to cut in her parents on the pick up shells without being arrested house and property and you're feeling for showing too much of youx bottom.. This Holiday Season faint. Also, we'll discuss how aud? shelling "This is it," you keep saying to your can increase your life span. 'aM HARDWARE STORE « TOOL the Month # «•* AILEY'S GENERAL Quantities limited in Island Shopping Center, corner of 7ST Flat Top Tool Cliest Periwinkle & Tarpon Bay Roads A safe-cteposit tmx—for your !oo!s? Heavy-gauge steel Serving Sanibei & Captiva Islands since 1899 chest Is 20" long.—to hofd even {arge, bu'ky tools. Fea- SANIBEL PACKING COMPANY tures fuiWeftglh, piano-type hinge; rainproof hinge protector; twin drsw&oits with padlock eye- Separate WESTERN UNION — WINE & COLD BEER — FSLM DEVELOPING SERVICE three-section tote tay with socket divider. 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