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Week of December 4-10, 2003 SANIBEL &CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 30, NUMBER 48, 28 PAGES .75 CENTS State to examine alleged campaign violations Donna T. Schuman inaccuracies in the report were found. Ln each instance, According to the commission's report Staff Writer prompting her to file a com- Jennings allegedly signed checks Jennings said he made his best effort to plaint with the commission. on the campaign account. The file timely treasurer's reports that com- One Sanibel City Councilmember could The alleged violations are only people authorized to sign plied with Florida law. face multiple fines for allegedly violating still being reviewed, Jennings the checks were campaign trea- "During the coarse of my campaign I election laws during the campaign in March said following Gargano's surer James Reddington or did not knowingly or willingly fail to of this year. announcement of the violations Jennings' wife Christine — report contributions," Jennings said in The Florida Elections Commission has during the public comment peri- whom he appointed deputy trea- the report. found probable cause that Councilman Jim od of Tuesday's council meet- surer. Jennings has 30 days to respond to the Jennings violated 56 Florida Statutes deal- ing. In two separate counts, report with a petition stating whether he ing with the handling of campaign contri- The commission's findings, Jennings allegedly violated a would like either a formal or informal butions. If found guilty of the violations, issued Nov. 21, found Jennings statute prohibiting a candidate hearing before the Florida Elections Jennings could face a $1,000 fine for each allegedly violated multiple from certifying a campaign trea- Commission. Another option would be a violation. counts of three different Florida Jim Jennings surer's report that is incorrect, formal hearing before the Division of The alleged violations were brought to election statutes. false or incomplete. According Administrative Hearings. Mediation for the attention of the Florida Elections The majority concern a statue prohibit- to the commission's report, Jennings failed these hearing is not an option. Commission by Sanibel resident Marie ing a person who is not a campaign treasur- to report 24 different contributions in two Although the allegations raised ques- Gargano in June 2003 following a review of er or deputy treasurer from making expen- treasurer's reports filed with the Sanibel tions on the City Council's position in the treasurer's report for Jennings' cam- diturse from a campaign depository of a City Clerk. Those 24 contributions also the matter, City Attorney Ken Cuyler paign. According to Gargano, a former candidate or political committee. Probable counted as individual violations of failing to said the issue is outside of the council's campaign treasurer, she noticed several cause for violating 30 counts of this statute report campaign contributions. jurisdiction. Council turns down bridge referendum Donna T. Schuman residents that the city will continue with Staff Writer its plan on this issue. "We're looking at our legal possibili- Sanibel residents may not find out ties,'' Brown said referring to hiring a whether a "sea change" has occurred on law firm to examine the Causeway's the island, regarding the preference for a maintenance records to determine if the fixed span bridge "or a drawbridge....at bridge was properly maintained. "We least not any time soon. already have something in the works to After more than three hours of debate deal with this issue." and public comment, the City Council Prior to the vote Councilmember Judy voted 3-2 against a resolution proposing Workman and Dick Walsh maintained a referendum that would finally answer their support of the referendum. the question of what bridge islanders "The last time we asked the people, 91 really want. percent said they wanted a drawbridge," To the surprise of many who attended Walsh said. "This referendum will the meeting, Mayor Steve Brown cast the enable the council to see what the citi- vote that killed the proposed referendum. zens want." Council found themselves deadlocked at According to Workman, the "sea the last meeting over this issue in change" is nothing but hype. Karen Nelson photo Brown's absence. However, Brown said "A vote against the referendum would The BIG ARTS Arts & Crafts Fairwas held last Friday and Saturday and artists and he knows what islanders want and his reflect a fear that we will find the same craftspeopel reported a better response and turnout than last year.The combination stance on the issue is on the record. 91 percent prefer the drawbridge," of good weather and improved booth layout made for a successful event. "I have spent countless hours represent- Workman said. ing what I Councilmernbers Marty Harrity and think Jim Jennings also maintained their oppo- HBO HEAS9 Sanibel sition to the referendum. i j mm wants," "I think there has been a sea change, • OPINION page 6 Sanibel PD iRon Sympson on The estuary Brown said. but that's not the point," Jennings said. igets gift Igroundeovers {studied "I feel I "If we find there is a sea change where • ENVIRONMENT page 11 know what will it go from there." the outcome However, the councilmembers were • LOOKING BACK page 12 iDefibrillators add to city i [There are many solutions iMike Hannan reports on of the refer- not the only ones at odds over this issue. e n d u m (safety capabilities jto various groundcover [ecological trends of the For more than an hour, residents took • REALESTATE page 14 Ineeds jCaloosahatchee estuary. would be their turns at the podium to voice their — Seepage 2j without the opinions. • DATELINE ....page 15 — See page 8 — Seepage 25 referen- "I think it's apparent to all of us as to dum." what type of bridge is going to be built," • TV LISTINGS page 17 Brown also assured See REFERENDUM • CLASSIFIEDS page 28 page 3
Design • Installation • JHttititance • Tree Work 28 YEARS BEAUTIFYING SANIBEL & CAPTIVA —=** 2 • Week of December 4-10,2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • 'Week of December 4-10, 2003 • 3 CITY •' COUNTY "• STATE In other news, the Sanibel City Council.., By Donna T. Schuman • adopted the shared-use-path master Coast Guard sets no-wake Staff Writer plan. City Council considers e-mailing agenda Generous gift to Sanibel P.D. • reviewed the appropriately sized • approved a $23,415 fee for Johnson zone around drawbridge AEDs improve life-saving capabilities home report issued by the Planning Engineering to perform National Donna T. Schuman Although the Department. The report focuses on the Pollutant Discharge Elimination System By Donna T. Schuman bridge,'' Wingard said. "But I am sure I Staff Writer council agreed to appearance of single family homes and services for fiscal year 2003-2004. In Staff Writer would have heard about it." the new system, duplexes. 2002 the council approved a contract Wingard did say there were sections of The Sanibel City Council has turned one member sug- The departments approach to this issue with Johnson Engineering, Inc. covering Boaters beware while operating your concrete intentionally missing from to the electronics age for publishing gested the agen- does not include a limit on the size of a five years of the NPDES-related engi- vessels near the Sanibel Causeway. underneath the bridge. Following an meeting agendas. das be published single family home or duplex dwellings neering services. In an effort to secure safety on and inspection last January, Lee DOT left a Following a suggestion by in the newspaper for community compatibility standards. around the Causeway, last Saturday the portion of the concrete exposed to moni- Councilman Dick Walsh, the city council again. The format for drafting the regulations • approved a request from the U.S. Coast Guard declared the areas sur- tor its condition. decided unanimously to compile an e- "I am in favor involves revising section of the Land Historical Committee to serve wine rounding the drawbridge a no-wake zone. "If people see concrete missing from mail database of any residents interested of e-mailing the Development Code dealing with appear- at the Annual Docent Holiday Party to be Anyone .caught violating the federally the bridge that could be it," Wingard said. in receiving an agenda for the council agendas," ance of structures and adding design stan- held at the Historical Village and mandated zone could face up to a $27,500 Wingard added that the procedure was meetings. Council also decided to have Councilwoman dards to that section. The report also sug- Museum on December 7. Council also fine. normal. an outside company maintain the list and Judy Workman approved a request for the Historical e-mailings for the city. gests revising and supplementing regula- Based on the condition of the bridge, On Nov. 18 the Lee County Com- said. "However, tions such as front yard development, total Committee's Island Hammerheads to the Coast Guard decided to make safety a missioners passed a resolution declaring Walsh suggested this alternative last Dick Walsh we should also lot development, side yard setbacks, land- build a non-functional outhouse structure federal issue, said Paul Wingard, deputy the existence of a transportation emer- summer when the city decided to stop explore publish- scaping, building heights, angle of lights, at the Historical Village and Museum. director of the Lee County Department of gency for the drawbridge. The resolution publishing the agenda in the Island ing the agendas in the newspaper again." roof characteristics, uninhabited ground • passed a resolution appointing mem- Transportation. requests that the U.S. Coast Guard issue a. Reporter to save money. floors, garage locations and building According to Wingard, under Florida permit for the county to expedite the "We're moving into an electronic Following Workman's comment bers to the recreation task force for scales. the development of a park adjacent to the state regulations any area surrounding a replacement of the bridge. phase," Walsh said. "With one button, Mayor Steve Brown proposed a chal- Council recommended the Planning bridge is considered a no-wake zone. Despite that resolution, Wingard says boom, the agenda is sent to them." lenge to find out how many people would Sanibel Community Association and Department work with the City Attorney Casa Marioposa. "In the interest of public safety the the bridge is safe. The proposed format for the e-mails like the agenda published in the paper. on drafting these proposed regulations. Coast Guard enforced the regulation to "In Lee County's opinion, as long as would have the agenda constructed in the When that is known, Brown said, he proceed with caution," Wingard said. the weight and the speed limits are e-mail and not sent as an attachment. would like to discuss the issue again. Those drafts will be reviewed by the • approved a draft of the Sanibel Photo by Renny Severance council at a future meeting. Vision brochure prepared by the The enforced zone covers the area obeyed, it's safe to travel on," Wingard Any additional information needed for However, according to Sanibel resi- Officer Jane Cechman and Major Michael Murray show one of the two new Stewardship Committee. underneath the span and areas 100-feet said. "If we didn't think it was safe we agenda items can be downloaded from dent Darla Latourneau publishing the defibrillators given to the department for use in its watercraft. the city's website. • reviewed the design of the Roadside from either side of the span. The new reg- would be out there fixing the problem." agenda gives residents the impression • passed a resolution approving an ulations also prohibits two-way traffic. The City of Sanibel plans to inquire Although, Council and most residents they are invited to participate in the City Park. The proposed design The Sanibel Police Department has includes a picnic pavilion, a restrooms agreement with the Lee County Barges will still be allowed to pass about the current conditions of the bridge. present at Tuesday's meeting favored the meeting. received a generous donation from the Property Appraiser to list, extend prepare through, but only during slack tides. Mayor Steve Brown plans to send a letter idea, it prompted some discussion on American Heart Association for $3,990.00 pavilion, a play equipment area, a nature For the last 30 years the city has pub- trail and a multi-purpose court. and submit the assessment roll to the Reports of pieces falling off the span to the County Commissioners and county minor glitches in the new system. lished the entire meeting agendas in the to purchase two additional Automated County Tax Collector for the Sanibel onto boats also prompted the Coast staff regarding the matter. One glitch is not all residents have a Island Reporter. Under Florida's External Defibrillators (AED). Island resi- « decided to table the discussion of Estates Canal Area Vegetation Trimming Guard's decision according to Captain For the next month Coast Guard computer or internet access. Councilman Sunshine Law the public must be given dent Doris Kolber, in the memory of her lowering the number of Planning District Non-Ad Valorem special assess- Mike Farley of the Port of Tampa. Auxiliary members will be patrolling the Walsh suggested that those without sufficient notice for a public meeting. late husband Marc Kolber, donated the Commissioners from five to seven. ment. The resolution also approved the access pick their agenda up at city hall. money to the American Heart Association, However, Wingard said he has not area and warning boaters about the new Although it is not required to publish the Council, proposed that the reimbursement of administrative costs for heard any reports of concrete falling off regulations. The regulations will be in Another obstacle could be the e-mail entire agenda in the newspaper of record, which in turn donated the money to the Commissioners and the Councilmember such services and all related services. it is required to publish a notice of the Police Department to purchase the new the bridge onto boats. place for a year and then re-evaluated. list being distributed at random since it have a joint public workshop to discuss "It is possible for pieces to fall off the would be a matter of public record. To meeting. AED's. It was Mr. Kolber's wish that the the matter and explore any alternatives. • passed a resolution approving an avoid possible SPAM e-mails being sent "We enjoy a good working relation- Sanibel Police Department receives the agreement with the Lee County Tax to residents, the city will request that the ship with the city," said Renny funds for this purpose. e approved the purchase of two half- Collector establishing the uniform managing company will not share the Severance, executive editor of the Island City Manager Judith Zimomra ton extended cab pick-up trucks from assessment collection for the Sanibel S^O.B. to meet Dec. 4 Sanihel-Captiva database with other companies. Reporter. "We have looked into making acknowledge the contribution stating, "The Department of Public Works, The Seniors Gator Ford. The net cost of $31,326 Estates Canal Area Vegetation Trimming Sanibel resident Barbara Cooley said the printing of the agenda more econom- generosity of the Kolber family is assisting Center, and MacKenzie Hall. included trading in two trucks from pub- District for a Non-Ad Valorem assess- If you are upset about Lee County's Christian Women's e-mailing the agendas was an excellent ically feasible for the city, and will be the City in installing defibrillators at criti- In accepting the donation, Sanibel lic facilities and beach parking. ment for canal vegetation charges and for plan to replace the drawbridge section idea not only for the convenience but happy to work with them on this." cal locations, where we can best serve the Police Chief Bill Tomlinson stated, "In "X the reimbursement of administrative (Span A) of the causeway woith a 70- Club luncheon because it cuts down on the use of paper. public". instances of cardiac arrest, response within • awarded Benchmark General costs for such collection. foot-high fixed span, please attend the The two new AEDs will be assigned to the first minutes can make the difference Contractors, Inc. a $166,076 contract Dec. 11 ® passed a resolution authorizing the Save Our Bridge meeting tonight ikn the Sanibel. Police Marine Unit. With,,,the between, liGg. and .death. -We are committed to make the needed improvements to city Fellowship Hail at the Community Matsumoto to sign posters today addition of the two new AED's, the Police to improving our ability to respond in the hall for compliance with the American's city's acquisition by gift, purchase or The Sanibel-Captiva Christian with ©isa%iMtleS*cK The council also eminent domain of perpetual easements Church (next to Jerry's) at 7 p.m. Department will have a total seven case of emergencies." A new bridge would provide a wider Women's Club cordially invites all By Amy Fleming assigned to patrol vehicles, ATV's for authorized City Manager Judie Zimomra to expand and improve the shared-use- women to thjeir luncheon on Thursday, Staff Writer All Sanibel Police Department Officers to execute the contract. paths channel and allow heavy-dutycOmmer- beach patrol, and the Marine/Boat Patrol. are trained in the operation of the cialk shipping to enter the fragile estu- Dec. 11 at the Sundial Beach Resort on Additionally, the City has installed AEDs Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel from 11 a.m. Mark your calendars, it's almost Automated External Defibrillators and are ary of San Carlos Bay and the at the Sanibel Recreation Center, CPR certified. Caloosahatchee River. to 1 p.m. scember and that can mean only one The luncheon will feature a dramatic ing — the new Island Reporter Ikki We will discuss our strategies to pre- vent Lee County from destroying the interpretation of the Gospewl of John, atsumoto posters are coming. Matsumoto. 'It doesn't both- Chapter 4, verses 3 through 26, by Dr. This year's poster signing will be on er him because he's really Sewer contractor restoring estuary. Our plans involve financial expense as well as volunteer time, so if Mary Hardwick. Marge Silverio will iday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the enjoying being in paradise." REFERENDUM speak on "The Mirror Doesn't Lie" and- atsumoto Gallery, in the Village "I like to make jokes you have not yet made a pledge to Save West Gulf area streets Our Bridge, or if you would like to inm- musdic will be provided by Ruth and Ted tops on Periwinkle Way. about tourists and all that — from page 1 Rodgers. Matsumoto has been designing that's how I got started in this crease your contribution, please bring business on Sanibel," he said, your checkbook. The cost of the luncheon is $15 inclu- ters for Island Reporter subscribers Due to causeway restrictions road said Wayne Ponader. "For that reason we At the joint meeting with the Lee sive. Reservations are required. Call Eva 20 years. The son of a book illus- Matsumoto added he used must have as much information avail- County Commissioners, Rob Jess, refuge For more information phone 395- will be paved from 2 a.m. to noon. 4279. B arbour at 454-6948 or Jean Wilson at 3r, he moved to the United States to be one of those northern able. You people are going to be making manager for J.N. "Ding" Darling 472-2017. Reservatyions made but not n Japan in 1955, to study art in tourists, and that those jabs Notice has been received by the City of Sanibel's sewer the only official decisions for Sanibel. Wildlife Refuge stated that the honored must be paid for. Jianapolis, and later under a scholar- were largely directed at him- contractor, United Engineering Corporation, that the work You have to know what the people want USF&WS had changed its recommenda- ,fiip at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. self. to restore the paved and shell streets disturbed as part of the and the only way to asked them is to have Te and wife Polly, another noted "Ahhh! Tropical sewer construction in the West Gulf Drive area began Dec. a referendum." torida artist, moved to Sanibel in Paradise!" is based on a 1. The work is expected to be completed by Dec. 15. Although several residents said they ''I voted to keep the draw- % Dine Dockside and linjoy Mouthwatering\ m '75. drawing he did years ago -— The work is scheduled to begin at the western end of favored keeping the drawbridge, not all f ] Delights I mm the Sea %g In his characteristicaly whimsical a reminder to artists to hang West Gulf Drive and proceed east. Each subdivision will be felt it was their decision to make. bridge, but that did not i. It Doesn't Get Any Fresher! 1 ly, Matsumoto has come up with a onto old drawings, you never addressed as the work progresses to the entrance of each "I voted to keep the drawbridge, but mean i could tell ail of isign that pokes a little fun at all of us know when they might subdivision. that did not mean I could tell all of Lee Lee County what to do r vho call Sanibel home, whether vaca- inspire new ideas. The restoration will require laying approximately County what to do with their bridge," ioners, snowbirds, or the die-hards So how long does it take 600 tons of asphalt per day. Due to Lee County's cur- Richard Strong said. with their bridge/'... - Gramma Uofs 1 who brave the hot, muggy summers him to finish a new piece? rent weight restrictions on the Sanibel Causeway, the The other resolutions dealing with the ii year after year. "It depends," he said. asphalt paving will occur between 2 a.m. and noon. Causeway also failed to pass the coun- tion to retain the islands due to the Located cut... Seaside Saloon 1 m "Ahhh! Tropical Paradise!" shows a "Sometimes I can do it The work on shell roads will occur during normal cil's approval. The first resolution, which County Commissioners' decision to Sanibel Marina Winner of 11 Tasle of the s relaxed brown pelican taking it easy in his hammock, hap- almost overnight, sometimes it takes two, three, or four ~w\ 1 construction hours, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. dealt with the retention of the spoil replace the drawbridge. According to 634 N. Yachtsman Islands "Awards" . [. pily oblivious to all the unparadaisical critters all around weeks. My philosophy is, the harder you try, the harder it Traffic will be restricted during restoration to one islands failed with a 3-2 vote. A previous Jess, the retention of the islands would Sanibel, FL him. Ants, mosquitos and other insects merrily close in on comes. I always have some kind of ideas going around in lane, with a flagging operation at night. vote on the issue ended in a another cause further damage to the estuary. Our latest win for • I him, and an alligator and a snake are giving him the eyeball. my head." 472-8138 i For further information please call the City of deadlock and again Mayor Brown cast The other resolution, which would "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE -, •- J "That's the tropical paradise for you," laughed Sanibel Utilities Department at 472-1008. the deciding vote. have requested the assistance of U.S. However, Brown said he would like to Congressman Porter Goss to assist in Serving AWARD" fj give U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services an retaining the islands, died from lack of a Lunch 11:30 AM 3 Years in a row jl JE J opportunity to better explain its position second to the motion. Dinner 5:00 PM Come See Why! % on the issue. Takeout Available
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We want to make ally to view the lights and seasonal deco- throughout the Estates! November 27 80 71 0.00 Note: Rainfall levels are recorded warm-water sites around the state, and sure people have the correct number," said rations that fill the 19 acres of gardens and During Holiday House, Holiday sea- November 28 80 68 0.00 from the morning of the day given to this is the time to give a little extra con- Suzanne Tarr, Save the Manatee Club historic homes. sonal music is played throughout the the following morning. November 29 80 68 0.00 sideration to Florida's official marine Staff Biologist. Holiday House 2003 will be held Estates as guests take in the displays and mammal. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Tom Swifties cut to the Quick December 5th - January 3rd. This year's wander the same paths that the two great November 30 68 52 0.00 Conservation Commission (FWC) is Each year, many manatees are killed or theme is historical, of course, but this year geniuses - Edison and Ford - did some 63 December 1 61 51 0.00 working on a variety of manatee projects injured by watercraft collisions. They also also has a family theme as visitors follow years ago. During the month, of December 2 76 62 0.00 ranging from art contests and educational accidentally ingest fishhooks, litter, or the adventures of an inquisitive bear December, nightly special performances Source: Island Water Association A pun is a play on words, particularly plots and characters he devised. Published December 3 76 60 0.00 programs to posting signs and enforcing they can become entangled in crab trap or appropriately named 'Thomas A. E.' entertain visitors with everything from year-round and seasonal speed zones. monofilament line. But people may be die use of a word in two or more different under various pen names, the books Each year, staff and hundreds of volun- chorale to jazz performances. Manatees generally start traveling to able to help rescue a manatee by calling applications or of two or more words sim- include The Motor Boys (by "Clarence teers from the Fort Myers Woman's Even the newly expanded Garden ilar in sound (homonyms) but with differ- Young"), The Bobbsey Twins (by "Laura Sanibei-Gaptiva Tides r>IOT FOR NAVIGATION. warm-water sites when the air tempera- the FWCC. Wildlife officials will investi- Community Club transform the homes Shoppe is being decorated for the This informatior is furnished in the hope ture drops below 50 degrees or when the gate and, if necessary, coordinate the ani- ent meanings which produces a humorous Lee Hope"), The Boy Scouts- (by Holidays with lights, crafts and special "Lieutenant Howard Payson"), The Hardy and gardens into a holiday wonderland as Dec. 4 - 10, 2003 hat t will beuseful, 3ut without any warranty. water temperature dips to 68 degrees. mal's rescue. Sightings of dead or tagged or ludicrous effect. more than one million lights are installed garden items. Many Florida waterways have seasonal manatees should also be reported. By The word pun was first recorded in a Boys (by "Franklin W. Dixon"), and the in a fitting tribute to their inventor.. Holiday House is open December 5th Feet - work written by John Dry den in 1662. In Nancy Drew mysteries (by "Carolyn 2 speed zones that change this time of year doing a necropsy, scientists can some- Passersby also will marvel at the hun- through January 3rd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tidal with the winter manatee migration (see times determine the cause of death and a slightly later passage of 1676, we find it Keene"). dreds of thousands of lights twinkling but closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Range at 1 linked with pundigrion, which ironically Under the pseudonym of "Victor 0 attachment). Boaters in manatee congre- better understand the dangers to mana- from the Royal Palm trees lining either Day. Tickets are $6 for adults, children Redfish 4IIi i A 11m iIJI gation areas or in known manatee travel tees. Sightings of tagged manatees help is an older word with the same meaning. Appleton," he published a series of books side of the street alongside the Estates age 6-12 are $1 and children under six are Pass Elk Ir i fca However, an even earlier etymology sug- featuring young Tom Swift, who rarely routes must travel slowly and abide by provide researchers with information that where festive garland is strung along the free. Visit www.edison-ford-estate.com or HE ii IPif ii it silt I* Ion fliiii speed zones. can be used to protect this endangered gests that the word is a definition of itself, passed a remark without a qualifying white picket fences. call 239-334-7419. species and its habitat. derived from pundit (a learned person), adverb as "Tom added eagerly" or "Tom Sunrise 7:00 a 7:01 a 7:02 a. 7:03 a 7:03 a 7:04 a 7:05 a FWC bureau chief and manatee biolo- gist Kipp Frohlich advises boaters to scan If the manatee appears injured, please but meaning "punned it." said jokingly." The play on words became Sunset 5:35 P 5:35 P 5:35 P 5:35 P 5:35 P 5:36 P 5:36 p the water near or in front of the boat for call 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) right away. Others maintain that the origin of the a pastiche known as a Tom Swifty. swirls that look like a huge footprint, a Be prepared to give the exact location of word is lost in obscurity, perhaps In its true form, a Tom Swifty is an An easy, economical option for holiday airport parking Redfish Lo repetitive line of half moon swirls, a mud the manatee. deservedly so in the eyes of those who adverb that provides the pun, as in: 4:17 a 5:00 a 5:38 a 6:14 a ; For the 16th year, Southwest Florida an extra 30 minutes should be added to trail or any breaking of the surface by a consider the pun the feeblest form of wit. • "Elvis is dead," said Tom expressly. Pass Hi 11:1C> a12:13 1:08 1:57 12:03 a International Airport offers the Holiday use the Holiday Park and Fly program. P P P snout or a tail. Call 1-888-404-FWCC (3922), *FWC James Boswell, the author of the Life • "He died during a lunar eclipse," said Lo 3:32 P 4:00 P 4:26 P 4:49 P 6:49 a 7:26 a 8:05 a of Samuel Johnson, said of puns, "For my Tom waning darkly. Park and Fly program to save travelers Departing passengers may park their To help ensure manatees have a safer or #FWC on your cellular phone, or use time, stress and cash. Travelers departing vehicles only between 4:30 a.m. and 5 Hi 10:0J 10:20 10:41 11:04 2:45 3:31 4:14 p migration this year, boaters must stay in VHF Channel 16 on your marine radio: own part I think no innocent species of - P P' P P P P wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: But frequently the pun occurs in the between Wednesday, Dec. 17 and p.m., and no parking or shuttle service is Lo 5:09 P 5:31 P 6:02 p marked channels, wear polarized sun- Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, and returning available on Christmas Day. glasses to improve vision, abide by posted • If you see a dead manatee. and that a good pun may be admitted verb, and there may not be an adverb at among the smaller excellencies of lively all. Strictly speaking such puns are not between Friday, Dec. 26, 2003 and Travelers parking for more than four boat speed zones and pole, paddle or use Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, are encouraged to days will find the Holiday Park and Fly Punta Lo 4:12 a 4:55 a 5:33 a 6:09 a trolling motors when in close proximity to • If you see a manatee with a pink or red conversation." Tom Swifties, but they are generally wound. This means the wound is fresh. park at the Lee County Sports Complex, program to be the most -affordable park- Rassa Hi 11:04-a 12:07 :. 1:02 1:51 manatees. John Denis, who! an English play- included in the term: P P P wright, disagreed, however. He said, "A • "My garden needs another layer of located south of Daniels Parkway on Six ing option offered by the airport. The off- Lo 3:27 P 3:55 P 4:21 4•44 6:44 a 7:21 a 8:00 a "If you see a manatee, give it plenty of • If the manatee is tilting to one side, Mile Cypress Parkway, and ride a com- site parking program is designed to help P P room. The manatee may not be alone-it unable to submerge, seems to have man who could make so vile a pun would mulch," Tom repeated. Hi 9:56 P 10:14 P 10•35 p 10•58 P 2 :39 P 11:56 P 4:08 p not scruple to pick a pocket." • "You must be my host," Tom guessed. plimentary shuttle to the airport curb. stretch airport parking spaces during the may have a calf or be traveling with other trouble breathing or is acting strangely. Around-the-clock security is provided busy holiday travel season. Lo 5:04 P 5:26 P 5:57 p manatees that are close by," Frohlich said. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. had an • If you observe a manatee calf by itself even stronger reaction to puns: "A pun And sometimes it is neither a verb, nor for parked vehicles, and the cost is $25 - The Lee County Port Authority's Injured, dead, orphaned or tagged man- with no adults around for an extended cash only - no matter how long the vehi- Holiday Park and Fly program has atees, or any that are harassed, should be does not commonly justify a blow in an adverb, but a short phrase (usually act- Sanibel Lo 4:09 a 5 32 a 7:24 a 8:03 a period of time. Manatee calves may return. But if a blow were given for such ing like an adverb in modifying the verb) cle is parked. The Transportation accommodated more than 2,000 vehicles "reported to the FWC Resource Protection remain dependent on their mothers for Security Administration recommends during each of the past eight years. For Light Hi 10:43 a 1 21 P 11:38 P Hotline'at 1-888-404-FWCC, or #FWC cause, and death ensued, the jury would that causes the pun: Lo 3:32 4:52 a 4 22 6 10 a 6 47 a up to two years. If the mother dies be judges both of the facts and of the pun, • "I've only enough carpet for the hall that passengers arrive at the airport two more information, please call (239) 768- P P on a cell phone. before the calf is weaned, there is a hours prior to their scheduled flight 4477, or visit the airport's Web site at Hi 9:11 12:05 9: 2 54 11 Thousands of students from Florida and might, if the latter were of an aggra- and landing," said Tom with a blank stare. P P 59 P P 02 P strong likelihood the calf will not sur- vated character, return a verdict of justifi- • "Don't let me drown in Egypt!" plead- departures to allow time to clear security; www.SWFIA.com. Lo 4:02 4: 17 and 40 other states are participating in vive alone. P P November's Manatee Awareness Month able homicide." ed Tom, deep in denial. activities through a Web-based manatee • If you see anyone harassing a manatee Charles Lamb, English essayist and Captiva Lo 3:03 a 3:46 a 4- 24 a 5:00 a field trip. The "eFieldTrip," titled "The in any way. critic, wasn't too fond of them either. He Traditionally, Tom is the speaker, but this is by no means necessary for the pun (Outside) Hi 9:45 a 10:48 a 11 43 a '12 32 Manatee - A Florida Treasure." is a said, "A pun is not bound by the laws, P • If you see boaters speeding in a pro- which limit nicer wit It is a pistol let off to broadly qualify as a Tom Swifty. Lo 2:18 2:46 3 12 3 35 5 35 a 6:12 a 6:51 a nationwide education program designed tected area. P P p P to educate students about this unique, at the ear; not a feather to tickle the intel- Sometimes the pun lies in the name, in Hi 8:37 P 8:55 P 9: 16 p 9:39 P 1:20 P 10:37 P 2:49 p native marine mammal. So far, over 720 • If you see a manatee entangled in lect." which case it will usually be someone else speaking: Lo 3:55 P 4:17 P 4:48 p schools have registered nearly 21,794 stu- monofilament, crab-trap lines or other Ah, well, with the exception of dents for this classroom field trip. Florida debris. Do not attempt to remove debris Boswell, these stiffs were prigs. • "Who discovered radium?" asked students account for about half of the stu- by yourself. Debris may be embedded Shakespeare wrote quite a few puns, espe- Marie curiously. dents registered. underneath the skin and only a trained cially those producing sexual innuendo. If • "I'm going to end it all," Sue sighed. "The eFieldTrip experience is a won- veterinarian can adequately assess and punning was good enough for Will, it's island derful way to provide students with infor- repair the damage. good enough for me. Like any other figure Many — probably most — Tom Swifties mation about manatees. It is especially of speech, the range of wit varies from the are morphological; i.e. the words which • If you see a manatee tagged with a subtle to the groaners. We've all heard the that must be broken down into mor- meaningful in Florida, where the manatee radio or satellite transmitter. SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA. FLORIDA is our official marine mammal and a sym- groaners: those are the ones where the phemes (smaller components) to under- 2340 Periwinkle Way, P.O. Box 809, Sanibel, FL 33957 bol for marine conservation to many of "If people use the 1-888-404-FWCC audience groans and the speaker unneces- stand the pun. Such are the examples our school children" said FWC project number, it's their best opportunity to get sarily says, "get it, get it." Everybody got below: The Island Reporter is Sanibel's newspaper help to manatees as soon as possible," it, that's why they are collectively groan- • "This is the real male goose," said of record, published each Thursday with coordinator, Bonnie Abellera. The field trip is available until June; teachers can said Tarr. "By calling 1-888-404- ing. Subtle puns, however, run the oppo- Tom producing the propaganda. more than 2,600 paid subscribers, and is register their classes at www.efieldtrips. FWCC, the FWCC staff can be reached site risk: people may miss them because • "The cat sounds as if she's happy now the primary news source for islanders. org/manatees. Classroom journals are 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Using the pun relies on esoterica. For example, she's been fed," said Tom purposefully. available to use with the field trip. the hotline number cuts down on time the word prig, which I used above, means & Piano Often the adverb or other part of Tonya Phone: [239) 472-1587 Terri Another manatee project underway at that can often mean the difference both a person who demonstrates an exag- Squibb Fax: [239) 472-8398 Blackmore the FWC is the art contest for a new man- between life and death for these ani- gerated conformity or propriety but also a speech is a homonym (a word which is Group e-mail: [email protected] Sales mals." petty thief or pickpocket. Thanks John pronounced and perhaps even spelled the Casual. Fta© Diete Manager atee license plate. The FWC is consider- Publisher website: www.flguide.com Advertising Denis, whoever you were, for the inspira- same as another word, but which has a Deadlines ing redesigning the current tag, which is For further information on manatees, Hours: Won. • Fri. 13 years old. Artists can get details about the Adopt-A-Manatee program, or for a tion. different meaning), leading to the punning 3:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Display: submitting artwork at www.floridama- free manatee protection tips packet, Sam Weller, a character in Charles meaning of the sentence: Noon Tuesday rine.org. The deadline for submitting art- contact Save the Manatee Club, 500 N. Dickens' Pickwick Papers was prone to • "I have a split personality," said Tom, Classified: work is December 19. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, call producing punning sentences such as: being frank. 1 Daily 4 p.m. Monday Additional information about manatees 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) or send an e- "Out with it, as the father said to the child • "I love hot dogs," said Tom with rel- Holidays: is available on the Internet at www.florida mail to [email protected]. when he swallowed a farden [farthing]." ish. (Schedule This type of verbal play, involving a changes) Marguerite conservation.org/psm or www.florida You can also visit the SMC web site at: Bums marine.org. http://www.savethemanatee.org to find metaphorical and a punningly literal Also, there is a special kind of Real Estate manatee protection tips for boaters, sense, soon gained popularity under the homonym called a homophone. Dinner Acct. Exec. CALL 1-888-404-FWCC: swimmers and divers at the "Manatee name of a Wellerism, and a craze for Homophones are homonyms, which are Renny Michael Donna Info" page of the web site. devising such expressions rapidly sprang spelled differently. There were two exam- Severance Hannan Schuman IT'S THE 911 LINE up on both sides of the Atlantic. A crude ples above (bullets 7 & 8), but here are Full Executive Staff Writer Staff Writer two more: Editor -FOR MANATEES example familiar to children is: "I see, said the blind man." • "There's no need for silence," Tom Just off Sanibel 2 miles0'rom the causeway A Tom Swifty is a latter-date Wellerism allowed. Member • Florida Press Association If you are out on Florida's waterways, • Sanibet-Captiva Chamber of Commerce and you see an injured manatee, please Planned power in which art adverb frequently relates both • "I won't finish in fifth place," Tom Affiliate member • Board of Realtors call the Florida Fish and Wildlife properly and punningly to a sentence of held forth. John Pat reported speech. Examples are easier to FPA award-winning newspaper Hessler D'Onofrio Conservation Commission (FWCC) at 1- outages on "A Account Special 888-404-FWCC (3922), *FWC or ifWC understand than are definitions: I prefer Shakespeare's puns to Tom 20351 Sumffjeffin Rd. Postal Information Executive Projects on your cellular phone, or use VHF • "The doctor had to remove my left Swifties - his subject matter generally Periodical-rate postage paid at Sanibel Channel 16 on your marine radio. You Upper Captiva ventricle," said Tom half-heartedly. garners more attention - still, with refine- Sanibel Bel*J^ace Post Office, FL Amy could help save a manatee's life. • "Your Honor, you're crazy!" said Tom ment Swifties present possibilities. Oh, by Dinner Rese Suggested Postmaster: Fleming LCEC customers on Upper Captiva judgmentally. the way, the etymological derivation of Staff Writer The FWCC recently changed their hot- Send address changes to the line number to 1-888-404-FWCC and will experience an interruption of pundit is from the Hindi pandit, "learned Island Reporter P.O. Box 809 many people might not be aware of the power on Tuesday, Dec. 8 - Thursday, The quip takes its name from Tom man" or from the Sanskrit panditah, Sanibel, FL 33957 new number. Unfortunately, the old num- Dec. 10, between 5 and 7 a.m. each day. Swift, a boy's adventure hero created by "learned"; or perhaps the Dravidian word Subscriptions ber, 1-800-DIAL-FMP directs callers to a LCEC will be upgrading equipment on the prolific American writer Edward L. for scholar. I just couldn't help myself. Jo Shirlene Stratemeyer, who established a literary Groan! Mail delivery for 1 year — non-FWCC organization unrelated to the island in an effort to give the resi- Nicholas Grasgreen marine resources. "November is Manatee dents of Upper Captiva better quality syndicate of hack writers fleshing out 433-4649 Florida taxes included: , .• Production Classified Mana 6r Subscriptions Awareness Month, so this is a good and electric reliability. Lee County, $25 • U.S. or split, $31 ©2003 BREEZE CORP." 9 opportunity to let people know about this 6 Q Week of December 4-10, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Week of December 4-10, 2003 Q 7 OPINIONS • LETTERS
GUEST COMMENTARY FROM the Editor: Like Stephen Alexander (Nov. of a political junkie, I like to talk to people about politics. Communists), or Socialists? How does he know this stuff? 26 Guest Commentary), I was From my conversations witii them, I can tell you a number What is his evidence? Is it simply that he doesn't agree with shocked and outraged when I read of them are Republicans, a few are Democrats like me, and COTI about the Causeway? Is that the way to win an argu- The bridge replacement and general fate of the causeway and some of its Barbara Anderson's statement about there may be an Independent or two. But guess what: no ment? To accuse the other side of being Socialist, islands is, of course, a very* hot topic these days. Many people have strong Cubans in the November 20 issue of Socialists. I go to France for the summer, and there I know Communist, or un-American? opinions and feelings that vary widely from one person to another. this paper. I was are some Socialists, although fewer and fewer every year. I Why does Alexander think it is COTI's responsibility to As your community newspaper, we want very much to give every con- shocked for two read about them in the newspapers and read their comments "repudiate0 Anderson's remark? It seems to me that cerned person a voice and to air all points of view, not just one or two. Barbara reasons: 1) it on the editorial pages. But I've never read about existing Anderson herself should apologize to the Cuban communi- Issues of this sort and magnitude have a way of generating intense feel- lev was alarmingly Socialists on Sanibel, or even in Lee County. That is, not ty. Why would anyone think that she is speaking for others ings in many quarters and often, those feelings are expressed as letters to xenophobic, and until I read Alexander's invidious commentary. when she says such things? Should the Mayor "repudiate0 the editor. 2) it was nonsen- Isn't that what the McCarthyites did? They called a her remarks because she lives on Sanibel? Should Porter It is only human nature for these feelings to occasionally drift from the sical. How in the world does the bunch of people Communists, and most of them weren't Goss, Bob Graham and George Bush also chime in? issues themselves to the personalities of other writers who disagree. Cuban population in Lee County, or Communists at all. Many of them suffered from this slan- Ridiculous. The people of Sanibel haven't elected her to It is not our intent to provide a forum for personal attacks on anyone's the population of any other group, wisdom, sanity, honesty, perception or any other quality that might pertain. To the Editor: agency supposed to be a profit-making der. By the way, many people may have forgotten that the office; I can see no reason to believe that she represents us entity? Even the U.S. Coast Guard for that matter, have anything to do term Alexander uses, for COTI members, "fellow travelers," when she expresses xenophobia. To the extent that letters deal with the personal shortcomings of others with the Sanibel Causeway? Weird. Very weird. And even rather than the issuews themselves, we will ignore them, or at least edit As I was reading an article in the Fort charges for some services: it now costs is one that the McCarthyites used for suspected I don't think for a minute that Alexander truly believes Myers News-Press concerning the fee me over $100 to renew my captain's if mere were some relationship, what would it matter? In Communists in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Darn it, I COTI members are Communists or Socialists. What he is them if there are other redeeming features. fact, more ethnicity around here would be a good thing for In the recent past we may have printed letters that have not adhered to required to enter the Ding Darling Refuge license! It was free not too long ago. our society, culture, and cuisine. just can't think of any Communists in COTI either — or, for attempting is to polarize the community. By pointing a fin- [Wildlife Drive], a thought came to mind PArdon me, I almost forgot, I paid taxes that matter, anywhere on the island. I bet there aren't any on ger at COTI and saying, in effect, "extremists," he is this policy religiously, but given recent editorial adjustments in this office, we will pay stricter attention to this goal. that has bothered me for a number of for this service! Unlike Stephen Alexander, I never made any link Sanibel at all. But maybe I'm wrong. If there are some, I attempting to damage COTI's standing in the community. years. When the Federal income tax came Do the words "double taxation" come between Barbara Anderson and COTI. I checked COTI's welcome them here along with everyone else. I would not Let's bring civility and good manners back to our dis- We sincerely hope this will make sense to all concerned. If you feel we have erred in the past, or favored one viewpoint over another, please for- into effect, it was supposedly a means to to mind? web site at coti.org for the current list of board members. agree with their politics and I'd never vote for them, but agreements. This mean-spirited name-calling and spread- support the many government agencies — Bob Sabatino, Sanibel No, Barbara Anderson is not listed. Maybe she's a member who says we should all think alike? ing of untruths should stop right now. give us; that is not our intent. We look forward to providing a fair and equitable forum for all and needed to run a country, which included of COTI, and maybe not. About 800 people are members of And here°s a little irony for you: Historically, neither For the record, I would love to have significant numbers the purchase of "public lands." PS: After thinking about what I wrote COTI. There's no way the COTI board can be responsible Communists nor Socialists have been particularly well- of Cuban Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, appreciate any help you can give us in this regard. for the words and actions of each one of these people. It seems the Fish and Wildlife Service above, I thought, "if the government is known for racism. In fact, if Anderson tried to join them, Native Americans, and other ethnic groups living on only made $271,000 last year compared trying to make a profit from services that What is Alexander talking about when he refers to the they'd probably reject her membership on the basis of that — Renny Severance Sanibel. Diversity adds interest and texture to any society. Executive Editor to $275,000 the year before, even after an were created with taxes forced upon the "Socialists of COTI"? All the people who are members of anti-Cuban remark she made in her letter. And I also am one of those people who would prefer that entry fee increase of two dollars per car. citizens of this country, aren't we partners COTI's 2003 board happen to be people I know. And you I just don°t get it. How is it that Alexander can identify 0 the County restore the existing drawbridge. Go figure, But then it is run by the government, so in this for-profit • government? After all, know what? None of them is a Socialist. Being something Anderson and COTI as "fellow travelers (i.e., Stephen Alexander. what's odd about that? our money was responsible for their cre- The Fish and Wildlife Service, to my ation. Shouldn't we the taxpayers be part- To the Editor: has had a detrimental impact on the sea knowledge, is a tax fundwed agency of ners in this new 'for-profit-government?'" grass thereby the quality of fishing. You the government. So, in my uneducated I don't know about you, but I want my To the Editor: City should encourage the involvement First of all, not everyone uses the inter- To the Editor: What do the residents of SW Florida see, these are salt-water fish, the lower mind I thought, "why do citizens of this cut. After all, I am a shareholder of this of its citizens in the governmental net on Sanibel. Even for those who use There is no doubt that a large majori- (Fort Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Cape the salinity, the less productive the fish- country have to pay to enter 'Public' land? new business and as a shareholder, the I wanted to thank you for your process. The tradition in Sanibel has the Internet, if there's nothing in the ty of us on Sanibel are opposed to a 70 Coral, LaBelle, Bonita Springs, Pine ing. Haven't we already paid for this next thing we should do, as a comedian November 26th editorial in support of been that if you wanted to be informed paper that would indicate a topic that foot fixed span bridge and are urging the Island, etc.) have in common with visi- 'Priviledge' through taxes? once suggested, is put-all the elected offi- publication of meeting agendas for about an issue and/or to make your might be of interest, only the "hard imrnediat erehabilitation of the current tors from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, 3. WASTAGE OF MONEY Not too long agho teh drive through cials on commission! The put the bureau- Sanibel City Council and Planning views known, the forum was a City core" will look up the agenda on the drawbridge. The extra $41 million, plus the toll cratic agencies in private hands. We might Commission. When I returned from California, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Ding Darling Refuge was free! As I think Council meeting. web every week. However, this development should York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Mary- rate increase, and the millions involved it should be. Since when is a government then actually maked some money. being away for the summer, I was sur- I fully support the City's greater use Even for this small group, relying not be viewed as a Sanibel/Captiva issue in hauling the sand and other expenses prised to discover that the City had dis- land, Louisiana and as far as Canada, of the website to communicate with its solely on the City's website presents a because it has major negative ramifica- London, Germany and Australia? and 'inconveniences' involving public continued the publication of meeting citizens. The City is to be commended timing problem, since the release of the safety, liability etc. is in my opinion an agendas. At the October 14th meeting of tions for all Lee County residents. If a They all would like the artifact of the for all the improvements it has made in agenda is now delayed. Previously, it fixed span bridge with a 110 foot width causeway to remain the same and they extraordinary demand on the public cof- the Planning Commission, I expressed the past two years. However, it is not was in the Island Reporter the Thursday fers. At a time when we are in crisis my concern about this new city policy. is erected, the following will be the are all against the removal of Causeway good enough to simply say: "Go on the morning before the meeting. Now, it's results: Island-A, which is recommended by the mode on senior health care, education As I stated at that time, I believe that the City's website and find the agenda." put on the City's website Friday night. • Fort Myers will become a deep US Fish & Wildlife Service when the for our children and feeding the needy, For those of us trying to track the city water port with ready access for new bridge is constructed. They like the etc. we are about to waste million on a business and prepare for the Council or trade with Cuba. Once you become a ambiance of the environment the way it project which is totally unnecessary and Planning Commission meetings, the port city, many negative elements will is. unwanted, ll is LI waste and it is irre- timing is a problem. By the time the follow and become part of the Fort During the. last two days I have sponsible management of taxpayers dol- agenda is posted on the City's website, Myers culture. Today, plans are already walked the causeway, islands, Sanibel lars. ••• •.•••••••••••• • • • •-. : .-• • . .. •• :•• the City offices are often closed for the in place to allow chicken and cattle to Fishing Pier and a number of other loca- — Gopal "Indy" Pati, weekend; therefore, if back-up materials be shipped from Tampa and Port tions talking to hundreds of local, Sanibel are not on the web on Friday night, the Manatee to Cuba. national, and international homeowners, materials that go with the agenda item taxpayers, and visitors to get their feel- Last chance to sign up:: "The Sanibel Flag Football League". cannot be obtained from the City until • As stated onOctober 30 of this year, ing on the subject of removing the To the Editor: The NFL sponsored flag football league is coming to Sanibel. Monday, leaving one day for analysis the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service island. This will be a new sport offered to boys and girls between the and preparation. There is no doubt that a large major- PUBLIC NOTICE has informed the Lee County THEIR ANSWER IS A RESOUND- ages of six and eleven. The games will be held on The City's stated rationale for this Commissioners that if you insist on a ING "YES" TO RETENTION OF THE ity of us on Sanibel are opposed to a 70 change in policy was to save money. I fixed span bridge, then you must ISLAND AND "NO" TO THE US FISH foot fixed span bridge and are urging FRIDAY NIGHTS between 6 PM and 8 PM on the recreation was pleased to see your paper's offer to remove one of the spoil islands. What a & WILDLIFE SERVICE'S RECOM- the immediat erehabilitation of the cur- fields at the Sanibel School. This will not conflict with PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING work with the Council to find ways to loss to quality recreation for Lee MENDATION. rent drawbridge. basketball season! We will start the season on Friday keep the costs down, such as publishing County residents? U.S. Fish & Wildlife My additional reasoning against However, this development should January 2, 2004 , and run through the end of February, 2004 a summary of the agenda items. I not be viewed as a Sanibel/Captiva issue would prefer a rehabbed drawbridge removal is as follows: (before little league begins). The cost per player -will be The Sanibel Planning Commission will convene the believe that it is in the City's best inter- and no removal of the islands. because it has major negative ramifica- $50.00 per season ivhich will include a NFL replica reversible regularly scheduled meeting on ests to have an informed and involved 1. THE RECREATIONAL VALUE tions for all Lee County residents. If a public. By no longer printing the agenda • Barges and ;arge commercial ves- OF THE ISLANDS fixed span bridge with a 110 foot width jersey, and flag belt. If you are interested in playing, Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. in the newspaper prior to the City meet- sels will commence using our It's not only the gateway to our sanc- is erected, the following will be the cheerleading, coaching, or helping in anyway, please contact ings, citizens have lost an important tool waterways. It will not take long for tuary island, but a place for millions of results: Eric Pfeifer at [email protected] or call 472-5187 x259. to exercise their civic duty. I urge the pollution of our waters and overall seri- people to enjoy the nature which • Fort Myers will become a deep water You may pick up applications and return them to VIP Realty City to reconsider its policy. ous environmental damage to fish and attracts the visitors to our area: the THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED other species. port with ready access for trade with at 1560 Periwinkle Way. The deadline for registration is grace of the coconut palms soothed by Cuba. Once you become a port city, IN MACKENZIE HALL, -— Darla Letourneau sea winds, whispering pines, glittering 12/10/03 so that we may order uniforms in time. Sanibel If this does not concern you, pour many negative elements will follow CITY HALL, 800 DUNLOP ROAD another cup of coffee! leaves of sea grapes, closed eyes of the and become part of the Fort Myers sun worshippers, and anglers oblivious culture. Today, plans are already in THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME — Mary Ann Gilhooley to all but the sea, gliding and diving of place to allow chicken and cattle to be Sanibel brown pelicans, squabbling seagulls, shipped from Tampa and Port chatting crows and the sneaky approach Manatee to Cuba. The Planning Commission meeting agenda is posted on the of the nosy egret, all guarded by the City's bulletin hoard. It can be obtained at the Planning great heron, the sheriff of the white • As stated onOctober 30 of this year, Please... sands. People from all over the world the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has Department for no charge or accessed on the City web site at visit us here to rejuvenate. Further, informed the Lee County www.mysanibel.com after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before a recreational areas are rapidly being Commissioners that if you insist on a depleted as developmental pressures fixed span bridge, then you must scheduled meeting. Staff reports and other materials related grow. We need to preserve what we remove one of the spoil islands. What to the Planning Commission agenda are available for ALL SWIMWEAR have. a loss to quality recreation for Lee County residents? U.S. Fish & $.15/page from the Planning Department. 2. ISLAND WATER QUALITY Wildlife would prefer a rehabbed As reported, this is the main reason drawbridge and no removal of the islands. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for removal of the islands. Yet, to my knowledge and that of local environ- • Barges and ;arge'commercial vessels persons needing a special accommodation to participate in mental experts, there is no valid and will commence using our waterways. this proceeding should contact Jim Isom, Manager of WHITE SIERRA MEN'S definitive scientific study available to It will not take long for pollution of confirm this. I have been fishing on the Administrative Services no later than one day prior to the AND WOMEN'S our waters and overall serious envi- islands for the last 25 years. I have not ronmental damage to fish and other proceeding. Telephone (239) 472-3700 for assistance. %OFF seen a significant degradation of the species. quality of water that would destroy the If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service at quality of fishing (or baitfish). I catch If this does not concern you, pour 711 for assistance. plenty of fish year-round on the islands. another cup of coffee! CASUAL CLOTHING If anything, the billions of gallons of 2001 PERIWINKLE WAY" water released from Lake Okeechobee — Mary Ann Gilhooley :.. NO 7/V THE TAHITIAN GARDENSPUKZA Sanibel live shelling 8 • Week of December 4-10, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND REPORTER • Wejsk of December 4-13, 2003 a -A THE LEISURELY LIFE PEOPLE BUSINESS
Harten for this wonderful program." Shape up your slope with low-growing groundcovers Bank president named Bank of the Islands recently contibuted $10,000 to The Sanibel School "For Kids' Sake" Campaign. Contributions to the Sanibel & Capfiva campaign may be made by calling 472-1617 or by visiting Dear Ron: We have a slope near the has 2-inch-wide, Principal for a Day www.SanibelSchoolFund.org. Islands Chamber entranceway of our house that plays right bright-yellow, Lee County School off the driveway that leads to our front trumpet-shaped Superintendent James W. Browder of Commerce steps. As you may be able to visualize, it flowers. The vine named Bank of the Islands President Nick Gleason to receive is a fairly key area appearance-wise on the has bright-green Robbie Roepstorff Principal for a approach to our front door. I have tried, leaves and can be Day of The Sanibel School. In her Oerter Trophy Box Lunch over the years, planting everything from grown as a ground- honorary capacity, Roepstorff Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 cover or on a trel- assumed the duties usually per- sod to assorted plants to simple mulch to Sanibel resident Nick Gleason was one of 13 Lee County high lis. Height: 12 to formed by the school's principal, dress up this area but nothing seems to school students nominated to receive the 2003 Oerter Trophy. When & Where: 18 inches. Barbara Von Harten — greeting chil- work for very long. This trophy is presented by the Lee County Coalition for a Drug- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The area gets fairly good light and • Dwarf Ian- dren as they were dropped off in the morning, monitoring the bus line, Free Southwest Florida to the high school student who best epit- Sanibel Community House, since it faces west, gets some relatively tana (Lantana omizes excellence in an individual sport, excellence in acade- 2173 Periwinkle Way strong mid-afternoon sun. Otherwise, an ovatifolia reclina- reviewing the progress at the con- ' struction site, sitting in on classres, mics, and commitment to a drug-free lifestyle which reaches out oak hangs over the area shading the spot ta or Lantana to help others. Catered by: to some extent during the winter hours. taking cafeteria duty, and completing depressa, zones 9- Nick was nominated by the Cypress Lake High School athlet- East End Deli Can you suggest any low-height office work. 11, native to ic director, Doug Jennett, for his qualifications and for setting an groundcover that enjoys medium-to-full Florida, moderate "It's a true honor to be selected the Robbie Roepstorff first 'Principal for a Day' at The outstanding example to other student athletes. Selection 1: light that may have some flowering abil- salt tolerance) — The Olympus Wrap: Greek salad, ities? Sanibel School," Roepstorff said. The 13 nominees were honored at a Red Ribbon luncheon on A favorite of but- Oct. 28, where the trophy was awarded to Nick's friend and fel- hummus, lettuce and Greek dress- —John and Frances Faber terflies, this "The teachers and students work very hard, and we can all be proud of them. Many thanks to Dr. Browder and Principal Von low swimmer, Colleen Healy of Cape Coral High School. ing on a spinach wrap. Island native lantana Chips and Chocolate brownie. Dear John and Frances: Here are a produces clusters few ideas: of bright yellow Selection 2: • Coral creeper (Baleria repens, zones 9- Ron Sympson Coronation Chicken: Chicken 11, native to tropical Africa, low salt Coral creeper, Fairchild Tropical Garden ^ ~Jt breast, grapes and celery in a lite tolerance) — This fast-growing are bright green; curry and honey mayo topped groundcover will tolerate a variety of the foliage forms with toasted almonds on a Sub roll light conditions, but more sun means a dense mat that hugs the ground. It heather, because it resembles the real use of non-invasive exotic plants in the with lettuce and tomato. Chips and more blooms nestled among the shiny, thrives in full sun to partial shade. thing in the pastures of Scotland. It is South Florida landscape, I cringe when Chocolate brownie. dark-green leaves. The pretty, five-petal Height: 10 to 12 inches. Do not use the adaptable to South Florida hardiness I hear about mature native plantings zones 9-11, but is not salt-tolerant. being razed. The replacements often flowers are coral or salmon in color, highly invasive exotic variety, Lantana ADVANCED Though it will do well in full sun, an more closely resemble Disney World almost resembling tiny hibiscus camara. RESERVATIONS ONLY area of shifting shade will help keep the than the "old Florida" I cherish. blooms. Height: 12 to 14 inches. Fee is $10.00 for Chamber foliage a bright green. It is best fed with As for the use of chemical pesticides Members & Guests. • Bolivian sunset (Gloxinia sylvatica, a time-release fertilizer and thickly and herbicides, I have made it my poli- zones 9-11, native to Bolivia, low salt Mexican heather can be beautiful' or Email: [email protected] a straggly mess mulched to minimize root damage by cy to never recommend their use, and I tolerance) — A member of the African nematodes. To keep Mexican heather am always in search of safe organic Deadline: violet family, the Bolivian sunset from getting leggy, it should be lightly alternatives. thrives in partial shade to full sun. Dear Ron: I have 60 feet of Mexican 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 heather along my walkway. This past pruned in the spring. For some other I am passionate about establishing The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum During the winter, it produces pink groundcover ideas, see the above item. wildlife habitats; my own yard was des- March has been the third time I have PLEASE NOTE: If you attend with- tubular flowers fringed at the end in ignated a backyard wildlife habitat sev- on SairBibel Island replaced it. It is now getting woody and Does your yard look like Disney out reservations, you will be scarlet red, with deep yellow throats eral years ago by the National Wildlife does not look good. I fertilize it every World or South Florida? Open Tin
AGING Calendar*. from page 10 keeping, trips to their doctor's appoint' for everyone, not just seniors! Take this ments, etc. These precautions and time to establish advanced directives changes can be done while allowing including establishing a power of attor- & your loved one to stay in the comfort of ney, will, living will, etc. There is no their own home. But be cautious about such thing as being too prepared. hiring independent caregivers - you or HOLIDAY DEADLINES! your parent will be responsible for pay- Remember, the holiday season is a ing payroll taxes, worker's compensa- time for family, togetherness and estab- DECEMBER 25TH ISSUE JANUARY tion insurance, as well as screening and lishing lifelong memories. By taking the hiring the caregiver. Many reputable SANIBEL SHOPPER'S GUIDE time to address these issues before they companies now exist that carefully reach the crisis stage, your family will Photo by Renny Severance 5 l Proof Ad Deadline Fri. Dec. 19,5pm Fri. Dec. 26,5pm screen their caregivers, handle all of the have the much-needed sense of security, l-r: Claudia Burns, Betty Modys, Nancy Strayer, Mardi Ponader and Julie Boyd read IFinal Ad Deadline Mon. Dec. 22,5pm Mon. Dec. 29,5pm employment issues, provide on-going comfort and hopefully the ability to cre- the historical script, The Founding Mothers of Sanibel. training, as well as taking care of bond- ate new memories with your aging IClassified Ad Deadline Fri. Dec. 19,5pm Fri. Dec. 26,5pm ing and insurance. By Renny Severance the rnile-and-a-half from the ferry dock to the loved ones for many years to come! Executive Editor hotel while a mule carried the luggage. For more information call 239- 5. Use this time to plan ahead for Approximately four years ago Dory unforeseen events - This is good advice 590-8999 or visit www.comfortkeep- The BIG ARTS Arts & Crafts Fair last Rooker wrote a script that takes about 20 min- DECEMBER 25 & 26 ISSUES JANUARY 1 & 2 ISSUES ;" ers.com. weekend included a costumed skit per- utes for a costumed cast to read aloud. In it she ISLAND REPORTER & CAPTT\-'A CIIKRFMT . formewd on the front steps of the Historical paints a picture of everyday life here long Village. before the advent of the causeway or even Proof Ad Deadline Fri. Dec. 19,10am Fri. Dec. 26,10am Generally speaking, history tends to be by electricity. In this work five or six women por- ij Final Ad Deadline Fri. Dec. 19,5pm Fri. Dec. 26,5pm , '1 and about the menfolk The Founding Mothers tray historical characters and take tunrs step- ping forward to describe what their lives were i Classified'Ad Deadline Mon. Dec. 19,5pm Fri. Dec. 26,5pm of Sanibel takes a refreshingly different look at our local history through distaff eyes. A hun- like. : i dred years ago women worked every bit as The diets were a little different in this days *&T\i jt' '*' ''* hard as the men under conditions that seem with regular staples being items like spoon- L'l "* onorous by today's cushy standards. bills, woodstorks and rabbit along with plenti- Holiday' Ciift or-Vacation DECEMBER 26TH ISSUE JANUARY 2ND ISSUE Fresh water was hard to come by and ful fish. Chickens didn't seem to plentiful but Available at Fine Stores Throughout the Islands* ISLANDER brackish had to suffice in some cases. Cisterns there was an abundance of sea turtle eggs to be Mail Order $12.95 per calendar (plus $2.00 Shipping) to: gathered and they tasted almost like chicken I p Proof Ad Deadline Fri. Dec. 19,5pm Fri. Dec. 26,5pm were used to collect rainwater and a barrel set The Full Service Company For.Your Home! in the sand would collect the brackish stuff eggs if you weren't too fussy about it. A pop- I \j Reg. Ad Deadline Mon. Dec. 22, Noon Mon. Dec. 29, Noon Home Watch Service when needed. ular treat was pickled turtle flippers. Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar I f'l Classified Ad Deadline Mon. Dec. 22,5pm Mon. Dec. 29,5pm Horses and cows were non-existent on the The Founding Mothers of Sanibel is a pop- P.O. Box 356 Pool Service island since neither could withstand the hordes ular show according to Mardi Ponader. She Yard Service of voracious mosquitos. Mules, however, says they perform approximately once a Sanibel island, Florida 33957 Phone: (239) 472-5247 ALL IN ONE HAND ! 9) 472-0379 could and therefore got all the four-legged month outside the summer months. They are Fax:(23 work on the island. in demand by church groups, service clubs and * Islanders, The Blind Pass Tide Edition Licensed and Insured Roads and transportation were in short sup- others from the barrier islands to Cape Coral includes Sunrise & Set, Only $15.95 (plus $2.00 S&H) ply as well and the early tourists had to walk and Foort Myers. [email protected] 1925 Roseate Lane, Sanibel FL 33957 i A ^ '> I.J'M ; (-. r» . 14 • Week of December 4-10, 2003 • ISLAND REPORTER • .", ,••:,•: : !•' ISLAND REPORTER • Week of December 4*1 Oj 2003 .Of 15
• For a more extensive list of events, see this week's islander, available free all over the islands. , ^-- Notices of upcoming events to appear in Dateline must be received by Friday for the following Thursday's publication. Notices Looking ahead . Upcoming evems receiveaby Monday will appear according to available space. Fax 472-8398 THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Island Jazz at BIG Chamber Writers Luminary Bike Refuge Chamber Box Intro to 472-1080 Arts Music Tour Lunch 10 472-1280 395-0900 Birding 395-0900 472-1100x222 472-1955 472-1100x222
9:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, six-ses- use Paths litter free. Sponsored by the ing outing at Ding Darling Refuge, Dec. 6. sion golf conditioning class begins Nov. 18 Sanibel Bicycle Club. Dec. 11, 8:30 -10:30. Meet in overflow parking at trolley stop, 8 • EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE at 8 a.m. $12 per session. 472-0116 • LIFE LINE SCREENING to assess risk of a.m. 395-3804 Gallery of Fine Art presents George • ADVENTURES IN PARADISE: Cruises; stroke, also bone density screening. Offered Snyder/Dan Moyer Painting and Sculpture dolphin watch, sunset cruises and more on Jan 29 at the Senior Center, 2401 Library through Dec. 7. board power catamarans. Canoe and kayak Way. $45, call 1-800-407-4557. • ABORIGINALS ART OF THE FIRST tours; guided or self guided. Walk the • VEGETATION WALK 2 hour tour of PERSON, in the Village Shops, annual Boardwalk; free nature tour of mile-long Shell Mound trail 9 a.m. every other Sat. exhibit of Native American and tribal nativ- boardwalk at Port Sanibel Marina, Monday, 472-1100 x222. Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. 472-8443. • FAMILY FUN AT THE REFUGE guided ity scenes, through Dec. * LUMINARY NIGHT on Sanibel and • DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE ADVENTURE tour of Wildlife Dr. for the family. 9 a.m. • PAINTED FURNITURE EXTRAVA- Captiva, Fri. and Sat. Dec 5 and 6. Starts GANZA at the Alliance for the Arts, CRUISES daily at 4 p.m. $20 adults, $10 RSVP 472-1100 x222. children. 472-5300 with tree lighting festival at the SCA on McGregor Blvd. Through Jan. 5. Periwinkle Way at 6:30 p.m. 472-1080. • FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE at • DANCE AND ACROBATICS with Vanessa Stacker at BIG Arts. Tap, Jazz and Matsumoto Gallery. Paintings and ceramics • ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS PARTY to bene- Funk for children, including a boys only tap by Jousas and Rasa Saldiatis. 2340 fit the Children's Hospital of Southwest class, through Dec. 16. 18 sessions, $170 Periwinkle Way the the Village Shops. • GOURMET SINGLES SUPPER CLUB Florida. Dec. 13, at PrivateSky Aviation per child. Discounts available for multiple • "FOUR FLAGS" exhibit showcasing work meets every Friday in finest restaurants in Services, at the Southwest FL. Regional air- classes and more than one child taking the area. For more info, call 332-8191 from four different cultures, at BIG Arts port. Live music, auction. 437-1840 or go to classes. Times: 1:30 - 2:30, Preschool Phillips Gallery. Opens Dec. 5. Reception • BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER at St. www.RockinChristmasParty.com Dance; 2:30 - 3:30, Dance K-2; 3:45-4:45 Michaels and All Angels. Fridays 10 a.m.- Dec. 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • SAFE BOATING COURSE offered by the Acrobatics, grade 1 and up; 4:45-5:45 11:30; a.m. in the Parish Hall. 472-2173. • "STUDENT ART EXHIBITION" at San-Cap Power Squadron. Jan. 3, 9 a.m. - Dance grade 3 and up; 5:45- 6:45 Boys Tap, FGCU, thru Jan. 16. Opening reception • TERRIFIC TWOS stories, activities for noon at the Ding Darling Educational build- all ages; 6:45-7:45 Belly dancing, 12 and Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m. at Arts Complex. two year olds, Sanibel Library. 10 a.m. ing. Pre-register by calling 395-1856. • THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTTERY older, including adults. • KWLF stories, activities, games, for ages 6 SALE at FGCU Arts Complex. Dec. 53-8 • FIRST DANCE PRODUCTIONS with and up at the Sanibel library. 3 p.m. p.m. and Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - dance champion Honey Larsen. Mondays: Basic West Coast Swing 8 p.m., Asylum Fitness Center 13211 McGregor Blvd. Tuesdays: "Get Ready to Gala" basic ball- •GOLDEN GIRL CLOGGERS at the San- • EMORY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCI- • "WHITE CHRISTMAS REVUE" at the room, Sanibel Fitness Center, Rabbit Rd. Cap AARP meeting Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m. at ETY at BIG Arts. Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Tickets Broadway Palm Nov. 27 - Dec. 27. 1380 Wednesdays: Basic Argentine Tango and the Senior Center, comer of Library Way $25, 395-0900. Address: 5186 Sea Bell Road Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers. 278-4422. Salsa 7 p.m., Intermediate Tango ana Salsa and Palm Ridge. 472-4250. Price: • "LAS VEGAS LEGENDS" at the Off 8 p.m. Asylum Fitness Center, Saturday $529,900. Broadway Palm. dance workshops offered. 415-1951. Agency: VIP • "ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR" at die • GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUP- • KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE guided tours. 10 a.m. Sat. and Sun. $3.25 per Shelly Bortone Florida Repertory Theatre, at the Arcade, PORT GROUP meets on first and third • JAZZ AT BIG ARTS in Schein Hall, with Realtor: First Street in downtown Fort Myers. 332- Mondays, Sanibel Congregational Church. Eddie Higgins, Ira Sullivan. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Phone: 472-7800 ext. 275 4665 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Heron Hall, 2050 Tickets $25. 395-0900. DATELINE • BIG ARTS ON STAGE begins series of Periwinkle Way. • SAN-CAP AUDUBON SOCIETY bird- seepage 16 Square feet: 1,522 living one-night theatre events on Dec. 10, "Live • LOTS OF FUN CLASSES AT BIG , ,„• •'..::•:->• 4,500 total With Dennis Cunningham" $10. ARTS! Through November and December, Year built: • "TUNA CHRISTMAS" by Theatre the faculty at BIG Arts is offering a. host of 1981 Conspiracy at the Fould's Theatre. 10091 new classes on watercolor, ceramics; jewel- Bedrooms: Two McGregor Blvd. Tickets $16/$7 ry making, printmaking, foreign languages, Baths: • "THE MAGIC SHOW" at the SCA writing, yoga, belly dancing and more. Call Two Periwinkle Playhouse, Dec. 20, 4 & 8 p.m. 395-0900 for more information. Garage: Two-car • FRIENDS WHO CARE collecting Pool: Christmas gifts. Select a child from the Caged with spa Christmas tree at the Sanibel Post Office, Landscaping: Large corner lot, bring unwrapped to Sanibel Community • THE CARPENTERS SHOP at the Sanibel Church on Dec. 17, 9 a.m. lushly landscaped Community Church. Bibles, books, music, • VILLAGE CHURCH AT SHELL POINT gifts. Mon-Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Additional concert series "2004 Season of Praise." Features; • CROW TOURS EXPAND TO SUNDAY Dec. 13, 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 14, 6 p.m.: Tim Fireplace, short stroll to for the winter season. In addition to Monday Zimmerman and the Kings Brass. Tickets Bowman's Beach, through Friday at 11 a.m., CROW now elevator, security offers a Sunday tour at 1 p.m. $5 adults, free, 454-2147. system, ceiling fans children under 12 and members free. 472- in every room. 3644 Option 2 or 3. • TARPON BAY EXPLORERS is offering naturalist led tours on the Tarpon Bay por- • PAINT-OUT with the San-Cap Art tion of the 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife League, Marge Meek's home at 712 Gopher Keruge for birders, naturalists, and curious Way. Bring a bag lunch people who enjoy being on the water and • SAVE OUR BRIDGE meeting Dec. 4, 7 learning from an experienced naturalist. p.m. at the Sanibel Community Church fel- Uiided trail tour by canoe and kayak at lowship hall. 1740 Periwinkle Way. JU:30 a.m. daily. 472-8900. • ISLAND WRITERS perform selected works at BIG Arts, Phillips Gallery. Dec 4, ^^:;^^;y^;geen fees. ^;:i^:.{.: Sunset Paddles tour Monday, Wednesday j"id Friday, 4 p.m. Tour is about 2 1/2 hours, 7:30 - 9 p.m. $3 donation requested. 395- iealtfe and Nature cruise on the 26 passen- 0900, or 472-1280. ••!•:• •..••':. "•:.'.^•:^::C-: ':''.i^'.:j- , :/t: •••'••:•. •::^C:.: -.- ger pontoon boat departs at. 11 and 1:30, and a sunset tour at 4:00 p.m. These tours also Riverside hmiry living frmi $379,000 to $481, .P^^W^-^"^houSe^:fi;aturing;a;Casuai^grilie,•forn.iai dining-room,'''.: ; ^ I S J * A 1 include a visit to the touch tank. Tour is • EXPLORE THE BAILEY TRACT Learn aPprox. 90 min. Call for reservations for all •Picturesque River Vieivs • Marina • Fishing Pier joimge service and much more ; :. '.'.. .-/,,.. .-;O'-r"H'.'/;''":'.:--:'":--: ^^CvM^^iS^gSi^' about unique freshwater environment. 8:30 activities. 472-8900 a.m. 472-1100x222. •Private Beach « Lighted Tennis Courts Ali^^fe • TRAM TOUR OF WILDLIFE DRIVE • CALUSA SHELL MOUND TRAIL 'Heated Pool & Spa « Bike & Jogging Trails leaves at 10:30 a.m. ,1 p.m. and 4 p.m. TOUR guided boardwalk trail. 8:30 a.m. *9'4" Ceilings » Luxurious Kitchens except Friday. Wildlife Drive is now open ^tfire^jnst^ Vc>.,.:5 •-.••••.;.' '••; U: "^^-Vl^^S^ 472-1100x222. •3 Bedrooms, 2 112 Baths rom 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. except Fridays. • SHORELINES DISCOVERY WALK 9 •Shopping, Restaurants, Hos,pitah> Call for Reservations, 47^-1351 a.m. every Thursday at SCCF Nature DAILY ^SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY: Center parking area to learn about the forces Qolf, Sanibel & Captiva Islands Jrancfuii'surroundings, an unci-oatJecf , ^Q^ c naturalists at Tarpon Bay Explorers sta ed that shaped this Gulf chain of barrier and Ft. Myers Beach are all nearby. course and a priuate cftiG seifiny. " SPECIAIj3 * up free lunchtime talks begin- islands. 472-2329 at 12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. on the obser- • YOGA FOR HEALTH 9 -10:15 a.m. PLAY THE CROWN. ~ deck overlooking the most beautiful Thursdays at the Community House, 2173 on Sanibel and last about half an Periwinkle Way, with Eleanor Horowitz. Cost: $10. 472-2155 b0 Ude Lives of s~~\ *^Sy-- .—, Where luxury nifti- S L Shells, Calusa Cafe, • FAMILY STORY HOUR at the Sanibel §|r, GOLFercOUOT f es, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and alli- Public Library, 6:30 p.m ff^?1 Grown Colony Boulevard, Fort Myers. On Winklei Rd., ' ! '- •; CROWN COLONY tarpon Bay Explorers is located at • FAMILY NIGHT at the Sanibel Library 239433-1100 • 800-634*2216 ®l^"'1lmcrlin Rd., east;of Lee Memorial Health Park.: Follow signs to clubhouse. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ed,°f TarP°n Bay Rd- 472-8900. 6:30 p.m. Rizzo.Pittman&Page Realty Qroup. Inc. MAT 590-9860far tee times 8851 Crown CoknyBhd. Pert'M/tn A 0T^ RFLOO at R SanibeWORlK . 14819 lagwaDr., #102, Ft. tyym,Fl33908 Memberships available, (all 590-9044. P™** ^ . • • Entrance on lanp R4..fHrftbor;PUicii.*Waters Edge) PUCKS and avatiibMijt^.m^jcci la .cbinfpe wldwqc notice. Association resumes Nov. 4. CLEAN UP DAY keep Sanibel's Shared DATELINE • SHELL ISLANDS GARDEN CLUB hol- iday auction at St, Michael and All Angels from page 14 CHurch, 2304 Periwinkle Way. Regular Sanibel Captiva meeting begins at noon, followed by auc- island vehicle. tion. 472-8994 • DISCOVERING THE REFUGE guided • CHAMBER BOX LUNCH at the SCA, tour through birding locations on the 11:30 a.m. $10, RSVP by Dec. 5.472-1966 Pictorial B.C.. History Book Refuge, covers mangrove ecosystem, REPORTER or email [email protected] overview on all facets of the refuge. Sunday • ISLAND SENIORS, INC. ANNUAL SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Revised Edition through Thursday, 9 a.m. 472-1100 x 222. MEETING at 10 a.m. Dec. 9 at the Senior Center, corner of Palm Ridge and Library QT] Ttf Oulde Way. Nominees for board of directors to be presented. [21] CNN Listings for 2J CNN Headline News • REFUGE BIKE TOUR 1-2 hour tour • KARAOKE NIGHT at the American 32 The Weather GBiannel Weel of December 4- with naturalist around 4-mile Wildlfie Dr. Legion, 7 to 10 p.m. : Indigo trail loop. 10 a.m. 472-1100 x222. • READING AT THE REFUGE Story hour !39 ¥T¥ (Visitors Television) • BRIDGE FOR FUN Senior Center 2401 at the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Nat'l Wildlife 10v Library Way. $1 members, $3 non-mem- Refuge. Geared for preschool to elementary C3 c-spflN bers. 472-5743. Week schoolers. 10 a.m. 472-1100 x236 or x222. • AFTER SCHOOL STUDIO at BIG Arts. • ADVANCED BIRDING at the Refuge. 1- CtS C-SPHN2 2003 Art enrichment activities from 2:15 to 5 2 hour tour for the experienced birder, from p.m. 395-0900 Wildlife Drive. 8 a.m., Tuesdays and • SHELLCRAFTERS10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sundays. RSVP 472-1100 x222 k every Monday at the Community House on Periwinkle. • MOMMY AND ME at the SCA 10:30 FRIDAY PRIME TIME DECEMBER 5, 2003 Air Smart Conulting a.m. -11:30 p.m. $2 per child. For Moms 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 ! 9:3010:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 and kids aged 1-4 years. 472-6227. _) NBC News NBC News Fortune Jeopardy! Dateline (S) (cc) Miss Match IN) (S) (cc) Third Watch (N) (S) '(cc) News Toniqht • BOOKWORMS stories and crafts for chil- CD PBS World Busi News News-Lehre Wash Wk [Wall Southwest 1 Now With BiI Movers I At the Drive T\(S±(CC) S3 FOX Friends (Sj Will-Grace Raymond Seinfeld (S) TV Naughtiest Boston Public (N) (S) News (cc) Seinfeld (S) Frasier (S) 839-6991 dren aged 3-5, Sanibel Library 10 a.m. • INTRO TO BIRDING at the Ding (XI CBS News (cc) CBS News Millionaire Edition Joan of Arcadia (N) (cc) JAG "A Tangled Webb" Handler IN) SJ (cc) News (cc) Late Show Mon/Wed. Darling Refuge. 1-2 hour tour for beginner CS WB King King 70s Show 70s Show Reba (cc) What 1 Like Grounded Like Family Blind Dale Elimidate Drew Carey Dharma Free Indoor Air Evaluation • SMALL WONDERS stories for children and novice birdwatchers. 8 a.m. RSVP 472- t_ ABC News (cc) ABC News Entertain Extra (N) Lopez Married Hope Life-Bonnie 20/20 (cc) News (cc) Nlghtllne m HBO My Fellow Americans ".: Inside the NFL (S) (cc) Movie: ** formula 51 (2001} {cc) Movie; ** ,-mm Dv$k Tilt Dawn (193$) (CO) Feafdot: - birth to age 2. Sanibel Library 2 p.m1100x22. 2 [23) WGN Home Imp. |Will-Grace Becker (S) [Home Imp. Movie: **s Judge Dmdd(199$) IS) News (S) (cc) Becker(S) Will-Grace Mon/Tue • NESTERS & RESTERS Beach and m TLC Clean Sweep Trading Spaces: Family While You Were Out While You Were Out (N) What Not to Wear (N) While You Were Out Pontoon Rental $95.00 shoreline exploration, departing 9 a.m. US FOOD Minute Martha Saras Contessa Emeril's-Holiday Bash Food-All Stars Holiday Best of Holiday Gifts Unwrapped |Good Eats • BIG ARTS KIWANIS COMMUNITY m vm Awesomely Bad Fashion How Stars Get Hot 2 (S) Diet Disorders Fab Life | Fab Life Driven "Carmen Electra" I Love '80s Strikes Back AVAILABLE BAND rehearsal 7 p.m. $15 per month, in from SCCF. 472-2329 Blind Date | Blind Date Cheers Cheers (S) Star Trek: Next Gener. Star Trek: Next Gener. Star Trek: Next Gener. CSI: Crime Sen an TNN DEEBOLD'S MARINA • CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR Sanibel m Ei TV Comedies El News Good to Be Good to Be Love Chain Celebrities Uncensored Infamous Howard S. Howard S. the Phillips Gallery. 395-0900 m CNBC Business Checkpoint Brian Willianis Kudlow Ruksyser Capital Report Brian Williams Kudlow Rukeyser Charter Boat Headquarters of Ft. Myers Public Library 9:30 &10:30 a,m. m LIFE Golden Golden Nanny (cc) Nanny (cc) Nanny "The Wedding" Movie: **•: On te SndBa yolGMstmastm?) Merge (cc) • PELICAN KNITTERS meeting every (42) HGTV Old House Curb ExtrmHms House Under the Tree 2003 Decorating Cnt Designers' Challenge Outer Landscapr 03 NICK U-Pick (S) Hey Arnold! Grown Up SpongeBob Oddparentsl Robot Neutron IChalkZone Cosby Cosby Roseanne Roseanne • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER week beginning Oct 29, through the month SB DISN Sister, Sis. Even So Raven Lizzie Movie: "** 'BvssVie tjigf 1(2001, Fantasy): • ,::Sister, Sis. So Raven Kim Proud HOURS at The Promenade, 695 Tarpon of April at Suntrust Bank at 9 a.m. Come for m MTV Real World Real World Viva Bam Viva Bam Wild Boyz JWild Boyz 3 Way Threat (N) (S) Bumped Bruised-Sports Real World Real World conversation, knit caps for babies, preemies as TNT PGA Golf: Grand Law & Order (cc) (DVS) Law & Order (cc) (DVS) 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Awards From New York. (Live) (cc) 18500 San Carlos Blvd. Bay Rd. Sponsored by Executive Title. 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Harriet Maclay Cook Ringel For some families, returning home that it is time for a discussion about care tasks to maintain their lifestyles," said for the holidays can bring the realiza- to take place," said Foland. Foland. "Nursing homes aren't neces- By Michael Hannan have recom- wastewater effluent and agricultural runoff. Memorial services for long-time island tion that a senior-aged loved one needs While one in every four U.S. house- sarily the best option for everyone and Staff Writer mend freshwa- In addition to freshwater and nutrient increases, scien- resident Harriet Ringel will be held Dec. some form of care or assistance. holds is involved in caregiving for an most people can benefit from the com- ter inflows (total tists are concerned with attendant substances, particu- 6, at 1 p.m. at St. Michael & All Angels Relatives are shocked when seeing for adult relative, the prospect of providing fort and security that remaining at home Recently, Dr. Steve Bortone presented his report to the basin runoff and lates, that impede light penetration. Light is important Episcopal Church. Ringel passed away themselves the declining condition of everyday care to an elderly individual is can provide. If this holiday season Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation "on the status lake discharge) because it is essential for photosynthesis; therefore it is Oct. 22, 2003. their aging parents or other family a daunting one for those already strug- leaves you wondering whether an older and trends of the environmental and ecological compo- through the essentialt that light be capable of penetrating below the Prior to her retirement, Ringel was members who may sound perfectly fine gling to balance the time demands of relative needs extra care, be sure to nents in the water surrounding Sanibel and Captiva Franklin Locks surface to reach underwater vegetation. Clearer water very active in her community of Peoria, on the phone. jobs and their own families. Nursing explore all of your options." Islands." of between 300 allows greater light penetration. 111., belonging to and/or served on the "In cases where it has been a while home care also may be financially out Right at Home is a national franchise The report was quite extensive, so I'm just going to and 1500 cubic When light attenuation was measured in the lower boards of numerous community organiza- between visits, families are sometimes of reach for many. It is for these rea- organization, with a local office that capture its essence. In terms of water quality, the report feet per second. Charlotte Harbor, scientists found correlations between tions and was an elder of the First stunned to discover that their parents or sons that families are now turning to the serves the communities of Lee and focuses on salinity (too much or too little), nutrient load- Inflows outside light penetration and the amount of freshwater inflow Presbyterian Church. After she and her grandparents are really struggling with in-home supportive care industry to aid Collier Counties. Right at Home offers ing (additions of chemical. Especially nitrates and phos- that range cause into the estuary. What they found was that light attenua- husband moved to Sanibel, she ontinued maintaining their homes and their their loved ones as they age. in-home care and assistance to seniors ' phorous) that foster algae blooms, levels of dissolved long-term and tion was related to suspended matter, dissolved matter, her community involvement. She served health," said Sandy Foland of the Right "People want to care for their par- and other adults to help them continue oxygen, and suspended matter in the water, which limit irreparable suspended chlorophyll-a in the freshwater. Laboratory as president of the Sanibel-Captiva Art at Home Bonita Springs office. "Many ents, but finding the time can be stress- living independently. Right at Home •light penetration. changes in tests confirmed field tests. League and was a member of BIG ARTS, aging adults, afraid of losing their inde- ful and difficult," said Foland. "In- care providers are trained, bonded and Dr. Bortone said that historical and cuixent research on species distribu- Where low levels of salinity are detrimental to estuar- COTI, PEO, Pi Beta Phi Alumni, the pendence or worrying their families, home supportive care allows adult chil- insured professionals who provide ser- the water quality in the lower Charlotte Harbor have tions in the estu- ies, saline seepage into fresh water causes other prob- Power Squadron and Saint Michael's. won't let on that they are having diffi- dren to participate in their parents' care vices from a few hours per week to focused on the influence that the altered Caloosahatchee ary, the report lems. Two studies were done in the '70s involving the Memorial contributions may be made culty with the activities of daily living. on a more manageable level, while at around-the-clock, based on individual River has had on the estuary. Simply put, fresh water points out. water quality of Sanibel and Captiva. The results showed to BIG Arts or to St. Michael's (Post That's why the holidays are often the the same time giving them the sense of needs. Services offered include support from Lake Okeechobee and increasing run offs from the San that during the dry season, there was an infusion of salt Office Box 6). time when discussions about getting security tKat someone is there to look for everyday activities of living such as river's basin flow down the Caloosahatchee into the estu- Carlos Bay and water into the aquifer and higher concentrations of salt care support in the home begin." after their parents' well-being." light housework, medication reminders, ary and causing unnatural shifts in the estuarine environ- the Caloosa- water in the Sanibel River during the wet season. The According to the U.S Department of In addition to providing assistance nutritious meal preparation, shopping ment. hatchee Estuary problem was attributed to the porous nature of the river Health and Human Services' with such activities of daily living as and errands, transportation, and com- As early as 1954, research revealed a link between the seem to take the structure, which allowed salt water to intrude. Sanibel's cooking, laundry and medication panionship. The company is based in Administration on Aging, some of the amount of fresh water discharging into the estuary and file photo brunt of the Department of Natural Resources developed a long-term signs families should be on the alert for reminders, in-home supportive care pro- Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise dissolved oxygen and salinity level reductions. More Dr. Steve Bortone variable inflows surface water-quality monitoring program at eight sites include: changes in eating habits; vides seniors and their families with offices throughout the United States. recently, research shows a high variability in discharge from the Cal- on the island in 2002. One year of data suggests that neglecting personal hygiene; mood and another important benefit: the ability to For more information on Right at from the river and large changes in salinity levels from oosahatchee salinity concentrations have decreased, which is attrib- behavior changes; forgetfulness; continue living independently in their Home, please visit the company's web- the Sanibel Causeway up the river to Shell Point. River. In 2001, Florida International University pub- uted to a new water-control structure built in 1995. The changes in personal relationships; own homes. site at www.rightathome.net or the Scientists have found it beneficial to focus on the lished two years of water-quality data on San Carlos Bay. Sanibel River, however, is showing signs of increased decreased involvement in outside activi- "Sometimes, people just need a help- Bonita Springs office website at chemistry of estuarine waters to evaluate the health of the The data included a long-time monitoring effort by the nutrients, possible the result of septic effluent or leaking ties. "All of these are good indications ing hand with everyday errands and www.fightathorne.net\swfla.com. ecosystem. Factors such as chlorophyll-a, total suspend- Southeast Environment Research Center, sampling at 28 sewerage. Department of Natural Resources suggests that ed solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorous, dissolved stations located in the Cape Romano-Pine Island Sound nutrient loading is most prevalent near areas of greater oxygen, and water color can have consequential effects area. The first two years of data show that San Carlos Bay development. However, these findings are based on a on organisms adopted to natural fluctuations in the estu- contains the lowest median salinity level and the largest one-year study rather than a longitudinal one and stan- arine environment. salinity fluctuations of any of the 49 sites sampled in dards used were the same as those for a flowing river. The Studies have also shown that there is a correlation South Florida. The Bay also had higher concentrations of Sanibel River is more of an elongated pond. Reach 8000 between water quality and freshwater discharges. Most nitrate, phosphorous, and chlorophyll-a than the stations During the review of the research surrounding the island of the negative factors paralleled salinity fluctuations in the Ten Thousand Islands. lower Charlotte Harbor Estuarine system it became clear Subscribers resulting from higher levels of freshwater inflow. Nitrates, phosphorous, and chlorophyll-a lead to nutri- that much of the research is directed toward examining for as SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA F-LOF The variability of salinity concentrations in response ent loading, which increases phytoplankton (free-floating the freshwater input from the Caloosahatchee River to freshwater inflow demonstrated the importance of aquatic plants) productivity and leads to bloom forma- rather than the estuary, due to a concern about anthro- Little as "stable" salinity levels to numerous endangered and tions in lower Charlotte Harbor. As the human population pogenic impacts on the water quality of the river. AT YOUR threatened species found in the Charlotte Harbor $40.00 a week increases in the lower Charlotte Harbor area, the risk of However, there seems to be a gap in fully understanding Estuarine system. The report states that estuarine flora nutrient enrichment and the resultant increase of phyto- the water quality at the mouth of the river where it flows and fauna rely on a brackish water environment and can plankton productivity will continue to increase into the estuary. There are little or no current efforts to become highly stressed both by hyper-saline conditions A seven-year study, begun in 1996, details a number compile all of the water quality data from the estuary for 472-15S7 arid by extended periods of fresh water. Accordingly, of trends including land use, nutrient loading, and tidal the analysis of trends throughout the system ..The antici- local scientists are working to identify optimum salinity flushing. What the study found was that is that in 1996 14 pated Water Quality Consortium coordinator position SERVICE levels for key estuarine species including oysters and industries were discharging effluent into the will be instrumental in combining this data to identify submerged aquatic vegetation. Caloosahatchee River Basin and that between 1980-1990 these trends, said Dr. Bortone. With a rapidly developing One method of monitoring the freshwater influence Of there was a 74 percent increase of freshwater use of over coast, there needs to be more attention paid to large-scale the river on the lower Charlotte Harbor Estuarine system 1970. Most of the water use was for agricultural irriga- effects of seasonal salinity shifts and increasing nutrient is by studying the health of submerged aquatic vegetation tion. Not surprisingly, the concentration of total nitrogen loading, he concluded. and macro-invertebrates, both of which serve as indica- increased an average of five percent per year between tors of estuary health. By studying optimum salinity 1965 to 1986, and a six percent per year increase in phos- THE STOCK EXCHANGE Qood Housekeeping fbrida ranges compared with actual monthly flows, scientists phorous. These increases were attributed to increases of Sanibel Fly Fishers Meet Dec. 4 The Sanibel Fly Fishers' monthly meeting will be • COMMERCIAL: offices, banks, schools held at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 4, at the new 15660 San Carlos Blvd., Gulf Point Sq. NOW with TWO Locations to Serve You Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank on Library Way. (Corner of San Carlos & McGregor Blvds.) • RESIDENTIAL: homes, condos, apartments Across from Big Lots 09& • VACATION RENTALS • RESTAURANTS & CLUBS 11100 Summerlin Square Dr., Ft. 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