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Post Comments, share Views, read Blogs on CaPe-Coral-daily-Breeze.Com Easy Marinerwin takes CAPE CORAL Ky. team 13-0 DAILY BREEZE — SPORTS WEATHER: Partly Cloudy • Tonight: Clear • Wednesday: Mostly Sunny — 2A cape-coral-daily-breeze.com Vol. 48, No. 80 Tuesday, April 7, 2009 50 cents Council extends city manager’s contract for 1 year “I have dealt with Mr. Stewart on many, Vote passes 5-3; same as last year’s many occasions. After being with him By GRAY ROHRER 2010, to Feb. 24, 2011. “That’s not a good way to run a all this time I can tell you this — there are many things we don’t agree on, [email protected] Councilmember Pete Brandt business,” Brandt added. Cape Coral City Manager Terry had perhaps the harshest evaluation Councilmembers Eric Grill and and there are many things we do agree Stewart’s contract was extended of Stewart’s performance, accusing Bill Deile joined Brandt in voting on. He’s always there when I call him.” one year Monday, but the vote by him of favoritism. against Stewart’s contract exten- city council members was far from “There’s certainly people that sion, with Grill handing Stewart a — Mayor Jim Burch unanimous. are the favorites of the administra- “needs improvement” evaluation In a 5-3 tally, council members tion,” he said during an interview. and Deile assessing Stewart did a extended the current contract, “If you’re not part of the in-crowd, “satisfactory” job. tions ranged from “satisfactory” to Councilmember Tim Day took which was due to expire Feb. 24, you don’t get anywhere. Other council members’ evalua- “high performing.” See CONTRACT, page 6A Taking a closer look Public responds to proposed rate hike Council members refrain in replying to complaints By GRAY ROHRER “I’ve never lived in a [email protected] Cape Coral residents got county, much less a city, their first chance to address the where people can say, ‘I city council Monday since a don’t want to pay for it, rate study proposing utility let somebody else pay it.’ rates be raised 92.5 percent We paid our assessment, over the next five years was and we didn’t come released March 25. down here with a big bag Some current utility cus- of money.” tomers railed against the prospect of having to pay high- — Geraldine Fowler, er rates for water, sewer and five-year resident and irrigation as a result of the current utility customer stoppage of the utility expan- sion project. ple can say, ‘I don’t want to “I’ve never lived in a coun- pay for it, let somebody else ty, much less a city, where peo- See RATE, page 6A MICHAEL PISTELLA U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., looks at two samples of drywall from Coral Lakes resi- dent Terri Torpy’s home, at right. One of the samples is gypsum drywall and the other Association pushes is of an unknown origin. Torpy said her home is not as affected as others. Senator visits Cape to investigate national event to get suspected drywall at Coral Lakes Americans walking “When it comes to the government not Path constructed at park Nelson tours two protecting consumers, that’s when I swing into action. It’s time to take a By MCKENZIE CASSIDY much more active and vigorous role ... [email protected] To go homes, speaks to who is the responsible party? We need The American Heart What Association has organized National Start! Walking Day to determine that.” National Start! Walking Day on When Wednesday, and will begin a concerned owners — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla. Wednesday, April 8, at noon lifelong walking campaign by Where By DREW WINCHESTER creating a walking path for resi- stop in a multi-city tour for Nelson that includes dents at Joe Stonis Park. Joe Stonis Park, [email protected] 3444 Ceitus Parkway U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is helping to fuel Port Charlotte and West Palm Beach. Walking 30 minutes per day the fight against the Chinese drywall that is plagu- He said there are potentially 60,000 homes can reduce the risk of heart dis- Information ing the lives and homes of residents of the Coral throughout Florida and Louisiana that have been ease, decrease blood pressure, Visit: heart.org/start Lakes neighborhood. built using the Chinese drywall. burn body fat and improve men- On Monday Nelson toured the home of Sonny Nelson also is calling for the resignation of the tal health. organization is holding ribbon- and Joyce Dowdy, getting a firsthand look at the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s chair- Danielle Broderick, cuttings for four walking paths. damages caused by the alleged faulty drywall. woman, Nancy Nord. spokesperson for the AHA, said Along with the path at Joe Stonis The Dowdys were the first Coral Lakes resi- The commission regulates the manufacture Walking Day is a national move- Park, there is one in downtown dents to bring attention to the situation. and sale of more than 15,000 consumer products. ment with more than 450 events. Fort Myers, at Lakes Regional “I could smell that pungent smell,” Nelson “When it comes to the government not pro- “All around the nation differ- Park in South Fort Myers and at said of his initial impression of the Dowdys’ tecting consumers, that’s when I swing into ent communities are designating Cambier Park in Naples. home. “In the fresh air you’re good, but when you action,” he said. “It’s time to take a much more a walking path for residents to The Cape Coral path official- go in there, it hits you.” active and vigorous role ... who is the responsible use throughout the year,” she ly opens at noon Wednesday, The visit to the Dowdys’ home was the first party? We need to determine that.” said. and organizers are asking resi- In Southwest Florida, the See DRYWALL, page 6A See WALK, page 6A Church plans ‘Jerusalem Revisited’ for sixth year guide will then lead people through the village to different Experience what Jesus saw, heard, felt dramatic scenes.” To go Those who come to the director for the undertaking, The actors will be busy. What By ANDREA GALABINSKI Since visitors are led through Jerusalem Revisited [email protected] Easter-time event will see more has been busy this week help- than 60 actors, children and ing organize everything from 30 at a time, the actors will When Grace Church members are have to perform every few min- inviting the public to step back adults. building “the village” to work- Thursday-Friday, April 9-10, They will line up in the ing with the actors. utes. from 7-9:30 p.m. 2,000 years for “Jerusalem “The last time we did this, Revisited.” parking lot and walk through “People tour the village, led Where the recreated city, experiencing in 30 at a time by Roman we had 600 the first night and Grace Church, It is a 30-minute walk- about 800 the next,” Moyer through recreation of the city of the sights, sounds and different guards. Inside the village 13 S.E. 21st Place scenes. Tours will be held from there’s 12 different shops, said. Jerusalem, to experience what The actors are all church Admission Jesus saw, heard and felt, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday. including a bakery and a lamp Free according to church officials. Susan Moyer, producer and shop,” she said. “A shepherd See CHURCH, page 6A ATAGLANCE AROUND THE CAPE NEWS OF NOTE WHAT’S INSIDE Earmarks focus of meeting Authors Evening Series set Annie’s Mailbox........5A Nation ................8A The Cape Coral Construction Industry The Southwest Florida Museum of Florida Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday History announces its final author of the Cape Life ..........7A Obituaries ..........2A at La Venezia, 4646 S.E. 10th Place. Lee season for the Authors Evening Series at Classifieds ............1-6B Police Blotter ....2A Lottery County’s economic development director 7 p.m. Wednesday. CASH 3: will cover earmarks targeted for businesses Charles Sobczak will share Comics ............10A Sports ........11-13A 2-9-4 / 2-9-7 that want to expand in or relocate to the area. “Alligators, Sharks & Panthers: Deadly Crossword........10A State ..................3A PLAY 4: Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non- Encounters with Florida’s Top Predator 9-9-2-6 / 0-6-1-6 Dr. Donohue........5A Today in History......9A members. For reservations, call 772-0027. — Man,” an account of the predatory Fantasy 5 creatures and their effort to acclimate to Editorial..............4A TV Listings..............9A 12-18-20-29-33 Lotto man’s encroachment into their habitats. Sun Splash passes available A Florida realtor and author, Sobczak Horoscopes........5A Weather ............2A 8-16-31-37-45-48 Sun Splash Family Waterpark is offering Florida Powerball has written five books and his second 14-21-50-57-58 early bird pricing for season passes through novel, “Way Under Contract, a Florida PB 7 x 3 Sunday. Cost is $29-$59 for residents and Story,” won the Patrick Smith Award $39-$79 for non-residents. After Sunday, for Best Florida Literature in 2001. the prices increase to $39-$79 for residents Cost is $10. Reservations are 7 48445 46010 1 and $49-$99 for non-residents. required at 321-7430. Page 2A Tuesday, April 7, 2009 cape-coral-daily-breeze.com CAPE CORAL DAILY BREEZE POLICE BLOTTER (The police blotter contains 36, of 309 N.E. Eighth I Corey Dee German, 27, Apt.