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Vol. 16, No. 14 TuesBay, April 6, 1976 1 section — 10 cents Planning commission tours

The Planning Commission toured the During 1969 and 1976, Sanibel and Captiva which will bring the plant capacity to ZA unavailable. After that indication there were Island Water Association (IWA) plant used two thirds of the total output of the Pine MGD. several possibilitJes...ane would be to drill yesterday morning. Bill Bishop was in- Island system and it became obvious in 1371 The total system was designed to supply deeper wells and-or treat higher salinity- troduced by Larry Snell, who said that the that Pine Island would not be able to sustain water to 32,000 people based on previous Lee counts which the IWA is prepared to do. The Association was honored to have the plan- the increased usage. The IWA had three County zoning. Snell expressed the hope that cost, he said, would go up accordingly for ning commission tour the plant, com- choices: one, to purchase water in bulk from due to the land use plan, the 4.8 MGD facility treatment. However, these extra measures plimented them on the magnificent job they Lee County, make a major contribution to would not have to be built and that the 2.4 were not expected to occur. He said that the were were doing and hoped everyone on the the Pine Island system, or desalinate from MGD would be sufficient. IWA was also prepared to treat sea water if necessary and no one would expect "'in their (Island was thankful for the work they had Sanibel wells. The latter choice proved to be Sam Shannon, the new city planner, ex- ' cfone with the plan. Bishop, Snell said, was the most feasible of the three. He explained pressed concern about the pending Trout- lifetime to run out of the Gulf of Mexico." the "grandfather of the whole association," that the Pine Island system is still used as an man project and what it would do to the Snell said that it was the IWA's policy to having been the engineer in charge since emergency source of water. Island's water supply. Bishop replied with promote water conservation as much as inception of the IWA. . In 1972, after obtaining financing from the salinity counts and deepness of wells, ex- possible."' Bishop began his lecture with a history of Farmers Home Administration, the IWA plaining that the 500 feet to 600 feet aquifer After the illustrated lecture, the Planning water supply to the Islands saying that the built a 12. million gallon plant and had that the IWA draws wa ter from is used ooly Commission toured the plant where Bishop i ;.ute from Pine Island to the end of the line, designed a total system of 4.8 million gallons by Cape Coral and Pine Island, and that the explained how the system worked Sf-tith Seas Plantation, was 48 miles long per day (MGD) to be built in four sections. aquifer is so huge that future devdopraeat mechanically, after which the Planning v. hieh could be equated to "the long drink of The second section will be complete with the across the bay would affect the pressure of Commission toured the storage and pum- • uer." infusion of $800,000 from the FHA this year, the water before water would be ping station facilities, returning to the IWA for lunch. Sanibel Beach Club throws million dollar party

The Sanibel Beach Club threw a party Saturday night at the Island Beach Club to celebrate their $1,000,000 sale ias a matter of fact, it was actually SI.006.000 by the time the party was given.) Hosts Keith Trowbridge and John Hill provided the guests with a five piece musical group for everyone's dancing and listening enjoyment, and a number of goodies lo nibble on, from caviar to shrimp to pie to asip of the old bubbly—andeveryone had a very good tune. Unfortunately, while our photographer was completely compos mentis, his camera s was not, so we can't show you any pictures of the money bags (not filled with real money—John Hill, advertising representative, said thathe had tried to hire a million bucks for the evening, but it just couldn't be done in less than three weeks) and the happy, dancing guests. 'birds of a feather..."? — not so here, where all love We'll take TWO cameras to the t.wo shelling by the sea, be they skinned or feathered! million dollar party. (That's a hint, sirs!) What's happening today at city hall 9:00 a.m.—1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Goss). xJ:30 a.m.—7. Consider request by Robert R. Holiopeter parcel of land located in Section 19. Township 46 South, 2. Approval of Minutes of previous meetings. 3. and David G. Thompson of Outer Island Development Range 22 East, (on the south side of Periwinkle Way, west of Correspondence. 4. Planning Commission Report. Corporation for subdividing a parcel of land into nine (9) Donax Street), Sanibel. Lee County, Florida. 9:30 a.m.—5. Continuation of public hearing to hear a duplex lots and a lake of approximately 34 acre in Section 36, 12:00 Noon—Lunch request by Velma Ridge and Gordon Tracey to construct Township 46 South, Range 22 East, Sanibel. Lee County, 1 ::JO p.m.—10- Discussion of a proposed permanent or- facilities for a ninety-five (95) unit travel trailer park, Florida (Camino del Mar Dr. off Casa Ybel Rd.). Section 26, Township 46 South, Range 22 East (at the end of dinance regulating the operation and use of bicycles within Dunlop Street), Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. 11:00 a.m.—8. Consider request by Dave Holtzmaii to the City of Sanibel. 10:00 a.m.—6. Consider request by Dale P. Beatty, construct a restaurant at Shell Harbor Inn (Lindgren Boulevard and Gulf Drive) and to continue the hearing on 2:00 p.m.—11. Report of Sign Committee and con- President, The Commons, Inc., to construct a commercial sideration of recommendations. complex of six (.6) two-level wooden plantation-style his request to construct three (3) additional two-story buildings (42 units) at Shell Harbor Inn. 2-.30 p.m.—12. City Attorney's Report. buildings (to include a restaurant, lounge, and dance floor) 2-45 p.m.—13. City Manager's Report. on a parcel of land in S.W, VA, Section 25, Township 46 South, 11 30 a.m.—9. Consider request by Robert Holiopeter to ".5:00 p.m.—14. Mayor and Councilman's Reports. Range 22 East, Sanibel, Lee County, Florida (Periwinkle construct a shopping complex, comprising four (4) shops, 3:15 p.m.—15. Public Inquiries and Comments. Way, Parting 300 feet south of Dunlop Street). two (2) offices and a restaurant of the fast service type on a Adjournment. Tuesday, April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER political and governmental

SAN JBEL-CAPTI VA f SLANDER Activities SANiBEL PLANNING COMMISSION, officially esfshfished by Established 1961 •he Sanibel City Council on February 15, 1975, will hold regular meetings every A'.onday al 9:30 a.m., af Sanibe! City Calendar Half, The Public is invited to attend. Editor , ., Virginia N.Brown FIRE DEPARTMENT meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:30, Paim RId

— 1473 periwinkle way— SANIBEL On« HOUR where you choose from STANDARD SHAG 472-2125 WOOL Tune ups SCULPTURED Quaker State Pennzoit 6073 McGregor ft cleaners - now -. or Front End Alignment open in the Pewett Shopping Center even tile Sun. 10am -5pm 8-6 Monday — alterations — Jim Anholt, Pro Saturd for the best in floor fluff and dry service coverings call 472-1040 hours: weekdays 7-7, Saturday 8-6 12-5 DA ILY 9-1 SA TURDA Y 482-0576 The ISLANDER Tuesday, April-*, 1976 Around town... by georgie mankln

It would make good sense Mr. and Mrs. Henry have no other thought but to to teach people how to use Hankins of Bluef ield, W.Va"., love and be lovely. I shouid the four way stop at the tell us that they plan to come have set youth at the other causeway and Periwinkle to the Islands every year end of the human span.' Dr. Even better would be the from now on that they just •» Ana tele France* installation of a traffic light found out about them from a So many tourists must think near and dear friend Carl Herb and Stephanie that because they're on Cappe, who visits yearly. Collins of Xensa, Ohio, have vacation they have the right done ali the sights and en- of way—the stop signs and joyed Florida from one end the turn lanes help but they to the other-but they regret still aren't the answer when not coming to the islands there are more than three or first. four cars at the intersection. BUTTERFLIES: "If I had created man and woman. I I'll end my column this should have made them on week on a brief and sound It looks as if we're headed the model of those insects note—'The shortest and for another record breaking which, after a lifetime as surest way to live with honor Easter vacation crowd here caterpillars, change into in (he world is to be in on the islands. Area motels butterflies and, for the brief realitv what we appear Jo are reporting very few if any final term of their existance be." " vacancies for this period of time. Don't drive over if you don't have a place to stay. HOURS 10 - 5

Guests at Blind Pass Cottages this week include: Tom Kisling and family of Mlki Montgomery Altamonte Springs, Fla.; Fred McConnell, Jr. and his Resort Wear, family of Troy. Ohio: Doug Mexican Imports, Nicholson and family of Gifts from Miki returns from tour Abington Mass.: Karol and 35 Countries, Kelly Kramer of Troy, Ohio; Miki Montgomery of William C. Powe of St Antiques, Toys, Miki's House on Sanibel is required to make your own. September and continue Joseph, Mich.; A.R.F. Penny Candy, back home again after an Called "Silk and Shells, "the through May. The groups Friedman of Troy, Ohio; Salmagundi, exciting fourteen-day cruise necklaces retail from $30 to will tour the Islands and also Mr. and Mrs. J. David Scott Prints of the Carribean and South $150 apiece. "But I can teach have time to shop the stores of Philadelphia, Pa.; E. America. you how to make them for and boutiques of Sanibel and Murdock and family of "Absolutely fantastic!" peanuts and classes should Captiva. An introductory Lewiston. N.Y.: and Ms. bubbled Miki when asked begin in about two weeks." craft lesson at Miki's House Sandi Langley of Fort about her time aboard the New craft ideas come to on Sanibel is expected to be Lauderdale. S.S. Italia, where she also Miki's House on Sanibel with the highlight of the tours. served as Craft Director for the regularity of the tides on Miki managed to make the . .Vcrnon Mackenzie is the cruise. the beach, and when she tour arrangements in bet- out of the hospital but is still While on board ship, Miki cannot find the supplies ween handling her duties as an outpatient in and her sister-in-law, needed she simply invents Craft Director, sightseeing Washington, D.C. He is Beverly Liebenow, shared and produces her own at each port, and doing a expected to return to Turn Right At The Shopping their knowledge of crafts supplies. great deal of shopping. It is Sanibel soon. with the rest of the Throughout the cruise and rumored that she may have Follow The Signs passengers on the cruise. amid the excitement and sat down and relaxed once Miki's dynamic personality variety of the Carribean or twice on the cruBe bat Cdr. and Mrs. J.W. Seager 472-4449 and seemingly endless Islands, the vivacious Miki of Sevema Park, Md.r and this has not been verified. Sanibel have just returned repertoire of craft skills proved to be a successful If life on the Islands ever soon attracted fifty or more promoter of Sanibel and from a trip to the Virgin seemed routine in the past Islands. students each day to the Captiva. So successful in few weeks, it is surely not so craft classes, where dif- fact that three northern anymore. Craft classes are_ ferent craft ideas were travel agencies have again running at full explored at each session. decided to include Sanibel schedule, the air is filled Gwer. and Roberta Steiff At each port, classes were on their tours to Mexico, with new ideas, and one may of St. Joseph. Mo. have been suspended to allow everyone South America, and the never encounter a dull getting nice and brown . time for sightseeing and, of Carribean. These tours are moment at Miki's House on under the SanibeJ sun. course, lots of shopping. It scheduled to begin in late Sanibel. was in the course of a shopping spree in Venezuela that Miki discovered some ATTENTION «. SKILL mTHUSIASTS unique applications of shell craft. Of particular interest NEW SILK AND SHELL JEWELRY, THE LATEST IDEA were necklaces fabricated FROM SOUTH AMERICA. from sea shells and silk. "I just fell in love with the idea Fantastically easy to make. Come THE and wanted to buy every see our version with our own shells one," said Miki. on display starting this week. OPEN GATE Back on Sanibel less than BOUTIQUES a week, Miki has already adapted the concept to the AAiicfs House on Sanibe! shells of Florida and is in the process of stocking supplies Located in Tahitian Gardens

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Con Q budget that won't balcony or both. Is there a catch? Yes— budge another inch find Refrigerator. Range, just 44 of them. That's happiness in island living? Dishwasher. Disposal. all the apartments we Absolutely—at The Sea Central air conditioning have. So, for the best Shells of Sanibel. We've and heating. Cable selection, don't delay gone back i 0 years to television. Even our own visiting us. We're on prices that put you ahead private tennis court, Gulf Drive, just west of of the game. Just swimming pool and Tarpon Bay Drive. Open $33,000 to $42,500 for recreation center. 7 days a week, from a carefree 2-bedroom 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Or call 2-bath condominium (813) 472-4634 for a within a short walk of private appointment. uncrowded Gulf beaches. How long can 44 buys like these last? And you get more than Apartments are available for reservation only, and are not available for contract to 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. purchase, pending registration of The basic prices include condominium documents with the Florida carpeting. Porch or Division of Land Sales and Condominiums. THE SEA Marketing & Management by Parman Florida, Inc. S3 SHELLS OF SANIDEL Coref f ee living for the ccir eful buyer 2640 Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida 35957 Thel&ANDER Ttresdcy,Apn16, If 76 If you could spend art hour with anybody af all, In your opinion. . . who would if fee and v/hy?'

Stan and Man,- Fandel; Toledo, Ohio: "You could be an interesting guy. I mean, you posed the questra. you could be very interesting for all I know. I'm Catholic, sol DinaKnorr; Ft. Myers: "Itwouldbemy could have given you an obvious answer, but Aunt Cork because she gives us anything we I admire your concern and effort on the part want and she macrames and makes shawls of human interest." for us and one time she made a blanket for us."

Richard Jackson: Ft. Myers: "Ann Margaret. She's got money. It would be nice to meet her..."

Melissa and Newton Teixeira; Newton, Massachusetts: "I would like to be able to spend time with the man in tfie future who Linda Alberts; Cincinnati. Ohio: "The can bring back a practical, livable world. He only person that comes to mind is Margaret could be alive now, Idon'tknow." Mead because I respect what she's done and I agree with her ideas."

Jo Albreeht; Peoria. Illinois: "Gosh, it wouldn't be a politician, that's for sure. It would probably be my husband."

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105 ultra modern efficiencies and motel rooms A!l air conditioned & heated. Room phones &TV, large heated pool. Tennis court, shuffleboard, putting green, excellent shelling, fishing & safe swimming, tennis, golf. Sanibel-Captiva Real Estate PHONE (813) 472-1541 Claire T. Waiter, Reg. R.E. Broker 472-1500 Tuesday, April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER Gasparilla Restaurant Post Office 2163 periwinkle way on way out? ¥• the finest food at popular prices chicken t? seafood iz steaks By Congressman Skip Bafalis why not look at whether competition would destroy or help the Postal Service, whether crab meat au gratin iz lobster newburg Tbe'United States Postal Service, created it would help us, the letter-writers. home made clam chowder & time pie six years ago to replace the dd Post Office Also under investigation is whether all the Department and put mail-delivery on a fancy new equipment which the Postal * salad bar children's menu break-even basis, just may be on tbe way- Service is buying is really needed. There *¥ out. have been foo many reports of machines ¥• j In fact, the whole Idea of a monopolistic, that don't do the job they were supposed to, •it — DAILY SPECIALS — government mail service may be on the way and reports of some that actually chew up * open 5 - 9 pm— closed tuesdays out. the letters they are supposed to be sorting. * 472-2113 Thai's how far dissatisfaction with the The Postal Service itself is looking into its w w w !t# w w w w hg M M w jrf jrf \g jrf irf jrf current postal situation has gone. problems, although some of the possible Everything is under examination, intense solutions it has offered vton't be too popular examination. with most Americans. In fact, some of the Most of the scrutiny is coming from suggestions will be downright objectionable Congress, from men like Congressman John to just about everyone - particularly cutting Rousselot of California, who is seeking to back deliveries from six days a week to eliminate the letter-carrying monopoly the three. agency has enjoyed since 1792. & Now, that idea will sever become a e reality. As long as the Postal Service must BEAUTIFUL GULFSiDE D4NING AND SUNSETS AT BLIND PASS That law, just a few years younger that come fo the Congress for a subsidy, there is a our nation, gives the Postal Service the ao way the Congress would allow this to - 3 fc. BIB exclusive right to carry letter-mail. Fur- happen. 530 frm. -930 ^.m. ther, it gives the agency the right to decide just what is a letter. But some of the other suggestions such as hsSm and dm&s to satisfy a pefean," Second, third and fourth class mail and the doing away with door-to-door delivery it and replacing it with curbside delivery - hW u/fosG beafe fco&f mote ttan te W% conf) packages can be carried by anyone. And 1 many private enterprise organizations are might get through. So might the suggestion YES, WE HAVE LOBSTER TAiLS - AND STONE CRAB CLAWS a that special delivery service be ended. AND SAUTEED FROGS' LEGS - AND SHRIMP SCAMPI doing it - not only more economically, but AND RED SNAPPER more efficiently and quicker. However, it won't happen right away. And and other outstanding SEAFOOD, STEAKS & CHICKEN Therefore, say many in Congress, take it certainly won't happen without a great away the Postal Service's letter carryiBg deal of study, discussion and debate. WINE & BEER monopoly and watch private enterprise do it But something has to happen to restore better. mail service to its earlier efficient level. And it has to happen fast. Catty out omiHabk on cM items However, there are others who contend The mere fact that Congress is restudying elimination of this monopoly would hurt the six-year old Postal Service Corporation To Serve You: Chef Watson rural Americans. While mail can be is testimony to that. Something must go delivered in metropolitan areas fairly wrong fast for Congress to reconsider its RESERVATIONS 472-1212 inexpensively, rural delivery can be - and actions within such a short period of time. Closed Sundays usually is - much more expensive. So, say supporters of the postal monopoly, main- But. as one Member of Congress put it tenance of the private express statutes is during a recent discusion, "I have reached mandatory if we are to keep uniform postal fhe place where I am ready to vote for rates. anything to get the postal corporation out of SflNTiVH Regardless, it is a fitting subject for business and get somebody in that will study. After all. it would seem almost im- actually start delivering the mail." MINI MHRT possible for mail service to get worse: so He spoke for all of us.

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Dinner 5:30 PM 'TILL ABCOWmOWD S.Y.OB. V It Early Bird Special Every Evening From KWA MAD omsrre mwmta mm 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. CMOOtntUMS OfF McSKGM HVB. i •1 OPEN SUNDAY- 12-.9' tocins flt KM HVH* nsis L BUFFET - ALb DAY SUNDAY ] FOR RESf RYATIONS (NEXT TO WINN DIXIE PLAZA) COMING The Only GunelatoHii 2601 ESTERO BLVD.463-41 81 481-1972 The (SLANDER Tuesday, April 6, 1976 For full week's TV schedule, place left index finger here (turn page) weekdays - sign on tilt 6 p.m.

10:00 2:00 Chamber of Commerce 6:30 11-Price is Right 26-$20.000 Pyramid 20-Gulf Coast Today 20-Celebrity Sweepstakes 2:30 6:35 10:30 ll-The Guiding Light celebrates face lifting ll-Sunshine Almanac 20-High Rollers 20-The Doctors 6:50 11:00 26-The Neighbors 11-F.Y.L 11-Gambit 3:00 Some of the Founding 6:55 20-Wheel of Fortune 1I-AU in the Family Fathers of the Chamber of 11-Spanish News Cast 11:30 20-Another World Commerce were on hand for 7:00 11-Love of Life 26-General Hospital !he ribbon cutting ceremony 11-CBS Morning News 20-Hollywood Squares 3:30 of the newly remodeled 20-Today 26-Happy Days 11-MatchGame Chamber Building last 26-Good Morning America 11:55 26-One Life to Live Monday. March 23. The 7:25 11-CBS Mid-Day News 4:00 original seven were Francis 11-Local News 12:00 Noon ll-Tattletales Bailey. Tom .Mason. H.K. 20-Today in Florida ll-News Eleven 20-Rebert Young, Family Jeremiassen. John Wakefield. Dean Mitchell. 7:30 20-Magnificent Marble Doctor-Film Machine 26-The Edge of Night Paul Stahlm and Tom 11-CBS Morning News Billheimer. 8:00 26-Let's Make a Deal 4:30 ll-Captain Kangaroo 12:30 ll-Mike Douglas—with Standing in the new 11-Seareh for Tomorrow Hollywood Guests portico of the building, the 9:00 20-Take My Advice Hosts' present president of the ll-Sesame Street 26-A11 My Children Chamber Bob Parcells, 20-Phil Donahue Show began the ceremony by 26-Sunshine Showcase- 12:55 26-Diaafa Shore (90 Mins.) 20-NBC News saying that the remodeling Tues: "Flame of Araby" 5:00 of the building opened up w- Jeff Chandler, Wed: 1:00 20-Adam 12 another milestone for the "The Golden Horde" w- 11-Young and Restless 5:30 chamber, which was begun Ann Blythe, Thurs: 20-Somerset 20-To Tell The Truth by a far-sighted group of "Gypsy Wildcat," Fri: 25-Ryan's Hope 6:00 citizens in 1958. "Purple Mask" w-Tony 1:30 ll-News Eleven The group began to Paul Stahlin snips ribbon at Curtis, Mon: April 19, ll^As the World Turns 20-Evewitaess News provide services and to "Slave Girl" w- Yvonne 20-Days of Our Lives 26-News Scene attract more people to the Chamber of Commerce. DeCarlo 26-Rhyrae and Reason islands. The modernisation and streamlining of the tuesday - 6s3O p.m. till sign off facilities, he said, would aid in handling the 6,000 6:30 8:28 20-Eyewitness News inquiries per week coming 11-CBS Evening News 11-Bicentennial Minutes 26-PeterGunn into the Chamber. 20-NBC Nightly News 8:30 11:30 He said lhat the Chamber 26-ABC Evening News ll-Good Times 11-CBS N.Y.—Wis. work force has gone from a 7:00 26-Laverne & Shirley Primary News one-man operation in the 11-Nashville Music 9:00 Coverage beginning to three-full time 20-Concentration 11-MASH 20-NBC N.Y.—Wis. and two part-time em- 26-TreasureHunt 20-Police Woman Primary News ployees now. 7:30 26-The Rookies Coverage Mayor Goss, with gauze 11-Porter Wagoner 9:30 26-ABC Mystery Movie covering one eye, said that 20-HoIiywood Squares ll-One Day At A Time 11:40 has. vision -wasn't too far- 26-Travel Horizons 11-CBS Late Movie, "The sighted at the moment He 8:00 10.:00 Fixer" w-Dirk Bogarde, congratulated everyone for ll-"The Selfish Giant," an 11-Switeh Alan Bates the design and landscaping animated adaptation of 20-City of Angels 12 Midnight of the building and grounds. Oscar Wilde's classic 26-ABC Family 20-The Tonight Show 2Q-Movin' On 11:00 1:30 Paul Stahiin, the first 26-HappyDays ll-News Eleven 20-Tomorrow president of the Sanibel- Captiva Businessman's Association, spoke, saying that the first group was a "survival group." It began in order to promote summer business. On a budget of $500 per year, the group advertised in Florida to lure Floridians to come to the islands at cheaper rates in Chamber president Bob Parcells order to justify the hotels staying open during the looks on in approval. summer. Then they discovered that they could have Si.500 from Lee County if they became a Chamber of Commerce. With that, the Chamber was born. Stahiin cut the ribbon Open Man. thru Sat. across the entraceway. The interior of the building no longer has the look of a sleepy little village office. It is neat, precise and professional, alluding to bigger and better things to Bob Parcells and Mayor Porter Goss come. The remodeling was done look to the future with optimism. by Raemel Homes, a local contracting firm.

1$ MOVING TO 1554 Periwinkle Way Specimen Shells 472-1786 Florida IS- WORLD Wide MINI TREASURES for collectors 1473 Periwinkle Way 1O17 Periwinkle Way Rtae Hi 2422 Periwinkle Way Thomas Clifford where we will he joined by II Custom Shell Cabinets BEAUTIFUL ITEMS for the home and gifting 472-1121 10 Tuesday,. April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER ...put left thumb here, pull (don't tear) gently.

Wednesday - 6:3O till sign off Saturday all day

6:30 20-Little House on the 11:00 - 7:00 26-Speed Buggy 20-Eye'Aitness WeekeiKl ! I-CBS Evening News Prairie ll-News Eleven 11-Music and the Spoken 11:30 6:30 20-NBC Nightly News 35-Bionic Woman 20-Eyewitness News Word 11-GhostBusters ll-Thirty Minutes 26-ABC Evening News 9:00 26-Peter Gunn 7:30 20-WestwInd a)-NBC Sat News 7:00 11-Caiuion li-Furv 25-The Odd Ball Couple 26-ABC Sat News 11 -Untamed World 20-Perry Como Special 11:30 20-NBC "Go-USA" 12:00 - 7:00 20-Concentration "Spring in New- 11-CBS Late Movie: "The 8:00 11-Valley of the Dinosaurs 11-Lawrence Welk 26-Name that Tune Orleans" 25th Hour" w-Anthony II-Pebbles and Bamm 20-The Jetsons 20-Holl yv.:ood Squares 7:30 26-Baretta Quinn, Michael Bamm 26-The Los t Saucer 26-HeeHaw 11-FriendsofMan Redgrave 20-Emergeney Plus 4 12:30 7:30 20-The New Price is Right 10:00 20-TheTonight Show 26-Hong Kong Phooey 11-Fat Albert & The Cosby 20-Wild .Wild World of 26-POP Goes the Country 11-The Blue Knight 26-ABC Movie 8:26 Kids Animals 8:00 20-McNaughton's Daughter 1:00a.m. ll-News < For Children * 20-" Why Me, Tom Krolik?'" 8:00 I I-Tonv Orlando & Dawn 26-Starskv & Hutch 20-Tomorrow 8:30 26-American Bandstand 11-The Jeffersons H-Bugs Bunny—Road 1:00 20-Emergeney! 26-AImost Anything Goes Runner Hoar 11-CBS Children's Film thursday - 6:3O tiif sign off 20-Josie and the Pussycats Festival 8:27 26-The Tom & Jerry Grape U-BIcentennial Minutes 6:30 11:00 20-My Partner, The Ghost 20-NBC Bicentennial Ape Show 8:30 ! 1-CBS Evening News ll-News Eleven 1:30 Special, "Truman at 8:56 II-Doc 20-NBC Nightly News 20-Eyewitness News ll-NBABasketab!l Potsdam" ll-News (For Chiidren-4 9:00 26-ABC Evening News 26-TraveIoeie 26-WelcomeBack. Hotter 26-PeterGunn minutes every hour til 2 11-Mary Tyler Moore Show 7:00 "2:00 8:30 11:30 p.m.) 20-NBC Movie: "The Ballad 11-Partridge Family 20-Grandstand 26-Barney Miller 11-CBS Late 9:00 of Cable Hogue" 20-Concentration as-Wally's Workshop 9:00 Movie: "Situation ZO-The Secret Lives of 26-SWAT 26-Wonderful World of 2:15 il-Hawaii Five-0 Serious But Not Waldo Kitty 9:30 Magic 30-Major League Baseball. 26-Streets of San Francisco Hopeless" w-Robert §:30 11-Bob Newhart Show 7:30 Houston Astros at 9:30 Bedford, Mike Connors 11-ScoobyDoo 10:00 :I-MayberryRFD Cincinnati Reds 20-NBC Special "Women of 20-Tonight Show 20-The Pink Panther Show 11-The Carol Burnett Show 20-ScreenTest the Year Awards" 26-Mannix-The Magician 26-The New Adventures of 2:30 26-ABC 2nd Annual 28-Bobby Vinton Show 10:00 8:00 1:00a.m. Gilligan 26-Big Valley Comedy Awards 11-Barnaby Jones 18:00 H-TheWaltons 20-Tomorrow 3:30 26-Harrv 6 11-Shazuin 26-Pro Bowlers" Tour 11:00 20-LandoftheLost 4:00 ll-Xews Eleven ffiday - 6:3O till sign off 26-Super Friends 11-Masters" Goif 11:15 6:30 7:30 8:30 10:30 5:00 20-NBC Saturday Night -CBS Evening News 20-Candid Camera 20-The Practice 20-Run. Joe Run 26-Wide World of Sports ! humon s-NBC Evening News 26-NashvilIe on the Road 9:00 11:00 5:30 12:15 .-ABC Evening News 8:00 11-CBS Movies-"Spencer"s II-Far Out Space Nuts 20-LasioffheWiId 26-Late Movie "The 11-"Sara"— Brenda Pilot" w-Christopher 20-Retarn to the Planet of 6:00 Strange Case. of Dr. 7:00 Vaccaro Stone, (10 p.m.) the Apes 11-Xews Eleven RX" w-L. Atwill •-ISpy 20-NBC Special "The First "Hazard's People" w- > Concentration Easter Bunny" John Houseman i Love, American Style 26-Donnv & Marie 20-The Rockford Files 26-ABC Movie 10:00 20-NBC Special "The Comedy in America" CLARENCE L. KIMBA1X 11:00 ll-News Eleven Professional Engineer 20-Eyewitness News 26-PeterGunn announces 11:30 11-Masters* Golf Highlights The opening of a branch office 20-The Tonight Show 26-The Rookies Legef Building - 1473 Periwinkle 11:40 offering complete engineering services 11-CBS Late Movie "The Trouble With Girls" w- Siueprints Elvis Presley 1:00 a.m.

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Golf at Bay Beach is fun,..an 18 hole, challenging, "Executive'' (Par 64) course...all ages and both sexes compete more equaily...Lake studded...beautified by 1,500 tropical (77 types) trees and shrubs.,.sperial groves..."palms," "hard- woods," "fruits".,.a "garden of golf"... 19th Tee Now Open For Breakfast and Lunch Bay An island resort and condominium community 7401 Estero Blvd. Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 463-5708 12 Tuesday, April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER three times during the time walking across the period. going to notify the FBI. causeway and were Hearing Spouse later reported truck the Chamber building. was fineanci notstolen. Complainant stated he - had been bitten by a 'fat Small sailboat stolen or Alleged passed-out male black dog" while walking on straved; left sails behind. discovered along side of the beach. Dog had been road; assisted to residence - innocuiat ed for rabies. Suspiscious vehicle by officer. reported, perhaps with Motorcycle reported drugs aboard. Requested stolen. check of same. Officer saw person acting The ospray, suspiciously 'jumping behind things when ap- at hast An unknown motorist got Person called in that proached) and asked for ID. stuck in a sand bar near children were "trespassing" Person turned around and beach access and was towed by being on phone extension accused officer of approves of off sand. jn new house, goa. "Harrassment" and asked Person who had been for officers full name so soior energy, A 3ady got lost on beach that "formal complaint pumping gas in boat got and didn't know where she could be filed." Officer by noi nesting worried about possibility & was. supplied requested in- a fire and requested that the formation. Fire Department dump Second case of vandalism on an some water in the bilge. on same set of duplexes Bicycle seen in unlikely electric pole. reported in two weeks. Beach walker turned in a Investigation found out that place; turned out to be OIK of a fleet of motel bikes. dental plate holder to SPD. a number of neighborhood children, one of whom has a Advised motel to ID bikes. photo by Complaint came in that GREAT big dog, regularly hung out and played in Three fishing rods four dogs '• accompanied by reported stolen. Suspect dick wylie (wo allegedly uncooperative vicinity, and possibly it was humans") were carousing on dog who "vandalized" named. beach and harrassing curtains by tearing them. guests. GOA—UTL (Gone Two more bikes found; had been in backyard for On Arrival—Unable To Call came in of an ex- Locate'. two days and didn't belong tremely "noisy" vehicle on there. Turned out to belong what is fast becoming one of to same motel: advised Call came in that gun the most traveled streets on motel to ID bikes, pleasel shots had been heard. Four the Islands. Vehicle was of/em. at that.' accused of screeching tires, loud mufflers and so forth. Man came in at 6:13 to Cat had damaged rear, report he had lost his wallet THAT alarm went off only on the beach at 3 p.m. While a dozen times this past possibly caused by a shot. Man reported he lost man was in SPD, wallet was week—everything was 10-4 wallet on beach with ID, found and returned to SPD each time, and three other Found—one man's gold credit cards and 540 cash. iand man* complete and alarms each went off ring with two stones. intact. Police (perhaps in sympathy) all Complaint came in via by themselves, although one Apartment dweller was phone that complainant's A 14-foot alligator was was assisted by its owner, locked out of house. car had been stolen, and that reported trying to enter a report who, since it was new, didn't car contained "valuable private home designed for campers were illegally quite know how to get along Man found sleeping in car papers" and an unloaded human habitation, not using the beaches for with it quietly. in parking lot. (Note: You're gun. Stated that he did not alligator habitat. Was ad- sleeping purposes. Ail were Seven accidents were supposed to sleep at home.) know license number of car vised to "CAREFULLY use advised to leave and did so. reported and taken care of, Three hours later was and refused to give SPD flare to chase." Ploy Word must also be getting none with serious injuries. discovered sleeping again, phone number. worked, as alligator went \ around to drive carefully And, now—on with the rest but had moved car to dif- away, but reported quite Well, dear readers—either here, as well—only seven of the report! ferent parking place. Irate report—complainant angry about the whole thing. word is getting around, or vehicular tickets were was irate because of ticket (Thegator, that is.) people are being a LOT issued during the past week, Report came in that a Complaint came in of which had been received. more careful (perhaps we four for unlawful speed, and bunch of "college kids" noisy dirt bike riders at 6 Man reported lost check- may say skillful) about three for moving violations were making noise and a.m. Found 'em (all II) and Insecure screen and lights book and endorsed checks. camping on the Islands. (one of which was failing to raising cain. (One wonders advised them not to make on, possibly forcible entry. noise so early in the morning Advised him to stop As you may or may not yield right of way to an how one determines the Upon inspection, no ap- payment. know, camping on the emergency vehicle). educational level of a sound and not to ride their bikes parent entry made. before 7. Islands is a second degree Six people or families maker, but that's probably Person complained that a misdemeanor, punishable requested medical (EMT) another story. Language Mid-teen girl reported threat had been made that if with an up to SSOO fine AND- and-or ambulance usage, perhaps?) Anyhow, City sign knocked down missing. By time SPD she did not vacate a certain OR 30 days in jail. The assistance, and the Sanibel 'twas reported they were and later picked up by litter description was completed, new residence in a certain normal bond posted with the Police Department an- "hanging around, blowing contractor and placed girl had returned home. length of time would SPD for a camping offence swered five calls for car horns, running up and behindSPD. "threatened" would make is $31. "Special Details" such as down stairs, etc." in wee Man reported truck sure eompainant couldn't So perhaps because of escorting someone home or hours of day. Complainant Caller came in to state stolen, would not give ad- get a job on either island that—only three sets of taking a message. requested patrol "at least" that three "'hippies" were dress, etc., and that he was and also said she would come to SPD immediately to speak with officer per- sonally. Never showed. Alleged "threatener" quivered: denied ever saying any such thing.

Found: One black and CAN WIN white male cat complete $ with flea collar. Man's wallet with large A Brand New Refrigerator 6i9.' amount of money (over SI,000), credit cards and ID COME IN TODAY found and turned over to . .. register your old refrigerator SPD, where it was during our Old Refrigerator reclaimed by (assumedly Revolution. happy and relieved) owner.' Here's your chance to win a brand new just tor coramg m and Person reported losing energy-saving PHiLCO COLD GUARD registering your oli -. large amount of traveler's refrigerator If yours is the oldest refrigerator we II gfve you checks. •'-••-• - registered in the nation you'll win 15 I years of operating costs (based on the . Camping equipment and current electricity rate). Registration FREE Rantf McNally 'Discover Historic America Guide articles of clothing found on ends MAY 25. 1976 The earliest an exclusive 14 x 18 _, eclesiastical property. lithograph print of ]/.': : covers 50 states more registration will decide any tie Contest Historic Independence Hall than 2800 historic places. Equipment claimed; rules appear on {he registration form w Pfiiladeifte.. Includes togftway maps: clothing not, •-. . - OUR CHOICE OF A 17 CU. FT. SIDE color pftofos etc Tliis ; S4 95 reiail vaiue «s BY SIDE - or 19 CU. FT. TOP-MOUNT Found: Bejeweled and REFRIGERATOR WILL BE AWARDED flea :collared poodle; BY PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN reunited with owner. TBF18V TAMPA & ST. PETE AREA. Complaint came- in that notohly had this complainant received a threatening letter, someone elsehad,toa ^; : PALM RIDGE ROAD - Across From The Library 472-1133 .7:-- mare _ ! ; OPEN Monday - Saturday 8:30 - 5:30 Sales and Service -17 years en Sanlbel-Capilva '••fiblice rpptorts Expert On Island Service on page 16 The ISLANDER Tuesday, April 6. 1976 IS

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$000 FISHING hi low hi low — SIGHTSEEING-FUN TRIP TUES. 3:47 P. — WED. 4:58 P. 12:49 a. — .„ Nobody-But Nobody Gets Seasick THURS. 9:12 a. 2:00 a. 6:28 P- 12:48 P FRI. 9:33 a. 2:57 a. 7:50 P- 2:43 P A MOST ENJOYABLE TRIP • COME RAIN OR SHINE SAT. 9:52 a. 3:47 a. 9:06 P- 3:54 P EVERYBODY CATCHES FSSH SUN. 10:14 a. 4:28 a. 10:15 P. 4:47 P 11:14 5:39 RODS AND REELS RENTED $2,00 OR BRING YOURS MON. 10:37 a. 5:02 a. P- P TWO TRIPS A DAY — 7 DAYS A WEEK Tides courtesy of Priscllla Murphy, Realtor, inc.

• SUBT 8ETUKN Conversion table: The above tides are for the lighthouse point of Sanibel MORNING FISHING 9:©0AM 12800 PM. oniy. To convert for Redfish Pass (north tip of Captiva), add 55 minutes to the AFTERNOON FISHING 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. time shown for every hi tide, and subtract two (2) minutes for every low "tide. (NO, we don't know why, but it works. Instructions following are even less No Phone — No Reservations •— Just B* H®re sense-sical but, as we stated, they do work.) For Captiva island, Gulf side, subtract 30 minutes from each high tide, and CAPT. STAN LUMMIS subtract 1 hour and l<5 minutes for each lowtide. ON THE BIG BOAT "JOY VAN" For Captiva Island, Pinelsland Sound (bay) side, add 1 hour and four (4) minutes for each high tide, and 3dd 52 minutes for each lowtide. RDO& REE RENTAL 5100 AULD-WOODEN BRIDGE, FORT MYERS BEACH, FLA. in between these points on gulf or bay — guesstimate — and have good fishing (NO DRUNKS) and- orsheMing. 14 "Tuesday, April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER ^ as featuring FarKers '"RealLife"" goldand and Captiva iolli For Pine Island. I paid S200 silver jewelry. J.P. Carter Cc-npany ;now. in tolls last year on the Sanibel Causeway. WHERE have we heard that name?' ad- Most of the tolls would be paid by Sanibel vertised they'd do your personal shopping if and Captiva residents, why shouid we be you forgot something, would fix up anything singled out to pay for the benefit of other- that needed fixing, would move any thing you s . wanted to move and also promised to ship Commission chairman Bruce Scott things, if that was your desire. Friday's reacted by replying "We've been discussing House of Treasures was advertising "real the Pine Island link as long as the Fort flowers preserved in hand blown glass Myers Beach Bridge (present day note—it creations"* and you could buy a gift boxed hasn't been built yet either). There have Easier handkerchief for SI at Birgifs. been many public hearings on the matter with published public notices." APRIL, 1965 The paper quoted at length a conservation report by Dr. Frank C. Craighead, Sr., In the April 1. 1965 ISLANDER issue. ecologist and consultant to the local Con- Islanders were still being pleased by servation Foundation and the Everglades publicity by off-island publications—in this Na tional Park. It said, in part, case, Jhe Louisville. Ky. "'Courier Journal" "The typography of Sanibel is typical of which carried not only a story, but also many coasta! islands, highest along the Gulf pictures of Henry Ford shelling on the wide Coast, about 5 ft. msl with several more beaches. slightly lower former coastal dunes between The 1965 Shell Fair put its financial this and ftfiei Sanibel River.. .where the statement on the front page. and. after all ground level is about 2.5 msi < while i the bed v.-as said, done and totaled up. Admiral E.G. of the main creek varies from .1 to2 ft. below Konrad announced the "total gain" was msl .. S3.46I.17, of which Sl.706.54 "was im- •The deep sands are all of recent origin, mediately spent on repairing, cleaning and probably not over 5,000 years old, which painting Ehe Community House and the have been deposited by coastal currents and building of two tiki huts on the grounds, i We storm tides. Bedrock of Tamiami limestone think they meant chickees). High tides on is reported to be 30 to 50 feet beneath the Tuesday. April 6.1965. were at 3:47a.m. and surface. The fresh water aquifer held in 2:42 p.m.. we were just beginning to ask n&K these deep sands is over 12. possibly 30-40 subscribers to give us at least three weeks feet deep in places. We need more in- between the time of the original order and formation." the first paper's arrival. Mrs. Nathan Beck A benefit at the Pirate Playhouse raised of Gahanna. Ohio, found both an albino SI65 for the migrant workers in Immokalee, Chinese alphabet cone and an albino yellow Frank Vallake designed and Don Hiers was cockle, which, according to a ioeai the contractor for the new Fire Control authority, were the first such shells found on Station. Dorothy Robinson and Jane Ban- Sanibel or Captiva EVER' croft announced a joint art show at the Steve Muench 'according to Teen Club Captiva Post Office. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. columnist Viks Way i brought a friend. Hal Martin presented the deed to the "large plot Barry, back from Le Moyne College «which of land ifor> theSanibei Library" to Donald they were both attending- to enjoy the Simons. The lot. it was said, was located on Islands and do a little alligator tagging with the "Captiva cut off road" iPalm Ridge Charles LeBuff. Road), and was much appreciated as the The Captiva Community Center an- present library -was being outgrown. No ™"mced it would be showing "Citizen plans were definite at the time for the new Kane." "Scape Goat" and "An American In building, however. low tide — shelter's delight Paris" on weekends during the month. The Audubon Society was holding its last Steven J. Briiz told of capturing a five foot outdoor event of the season—a conducted more parts to break down. There are times octupus during the annual shell count, tour of the Bailey Tract by Griffing Ban- we wonder about the advisability of retur- which, sadly, lived long enough to have its croft: the Chamber of Commerce reported ning to quill and i nk.) picture taken, but not long enough to get about 250 people registered and asked Two people—Mrs. Charles Vose and Biliie back in the water. questions on a '•typical" day at the Chamber Saxinger—both found a junonia on the same see The New York '•Times" was quoted as building, and the PTA bakesaJe and raffle day. The Planning and Zoning Board having written an article about Sanibel and brought in "an unprecedented S740•" discussed the advisability of allowing Captiva being "unchanged"' by the advent of A permanent wave cost $12.50 at the trailers in blocks B,C,D,E, and F, and the causeway i which had opened in May. Tender Touch. Kauffman 14 ft. fishing skiffs President John Kontinos was quoted as 1963 j. Which leads us to wonder if they (The were $295 at Castaways Marina, a stone crab tiikai saying "The intent of Planning and Zoning Times) looked back in their own files before dinner cost S3.95 at Case's Harbor House, on Sanibel is not to promote the Island by the writing the six-part series on the Sanibel Priscilla Murphy. Realtor, was offering sale of an overabundance of small, inex- Land Use Plan this past winter. condominiums from $15,950; 15 lbs of bacon pensive, badly proportioned lots, but to Roy Bazire was accepting donations for cost S2.2S twith a purchase of a $47.40 steak promote it by making it a more desirable- the University of Iowa's "Million Dollar Art bundle of 60 to 90 lbs.> at J&W Western place in which to live with a reasonabie Galiery" as well as the John F. Kennedy Meats, you could direct dial Cleveland from kick mum number of small lots." "Truth-In-Journalism'" scholarship fund, Fort Myers for SI.15 (instead of paying $2.65 Building setbacks in side yards was also for the School of Journalism at the same for a person to person call), and, at Bailey's, discussed; it was decided to change R-2 university. a half gallon of ice cream was 39 cents, as zoning from a 20-foot setback (didn't say to George M. Kuechler and Wallace Brauss, was a 24 oz. bottle of Kraft oil, chuck roast what, though) and increased lot areas from who had been fishing in the "swamps and was 69 cents a pound, Racord bacon, 39 cents Tfe 7,000 to 7,500 square feet. sloughs" of the Sanctuary, noticed a bird a pound, whole or half turkeys were 37 cents Audubon officials and members of the struggling and splashing. It had a fishing a pound and Maxwell House ground coffee Governor's cabinet planned to get together lure caught in its breast and was trying to was 49 cents a pound bag. that week to discuss furthering the plans for get free. the Ding Darling Memorial. Ethyl Snyder It was a "diving bird (with a) long slender wrote a "to be continued" article about the neck, slender bill and black feathers" ac- time it froze on Sanibel and killed the tomato cording to Mr. Kuechler, and while they had crop, much to everyone's horror and grief, no way of knowing how long the bird had but Hallie Mathews saved the day by taking been in trouble, they were able to free it Please let us know, everyone home with her for a big dance and without much damage and assumed it was OR, kftisty 5ute (foes covered dish supper. okay, as it immediately dived for cover. Mr. subscription wise Opel Combs wrote an article on Sanibel Kuechler also expressed the hope that all As you may have noticed, there is a Captive trees—the cabbage palm, which she other fishermen would be careful to protect subsciption order blank on the bottom of the picked because it was the "most numerous the wildlife, "reminding them that Sanibel is classified page of each issue of the tree in the Sanibel landscape... (and is also) a wildlife sa nctuary.'' ISLANDER. It is changed this week and edible..." and the Casuarina, which, she Tickets were on sale for an April 10 per- requests that when you order the paper (or stated, had been brought to the Islands about formance of "The Reluctant Debutante" at give us a change of address) if you do not fifty years ago (that would be about 1912) the Pirate Playhouse, the ISLANDER had receive it within three weeks of writing us and was called an "Australian Pine" even run out of copies of the March 4 and March (or two weeks if you come directly into the though it wasn't a "real" pine since it had APRIL, 1962 11 issues, $2 a person bought you a half fried office) PLEASE let us know right away. leaves "which are reduced to minute scales chicken dinner plus three games of bowling This was prompted by a dear reader who appearing as a yellow circle around the at the Beach Bowl, and Castaways, The told us rather briskly that she had returned On the front page of the April 11, 1962 green twigs" instead of real needles. ISLANDER, it was announced that the Island Inn, Tween Waters, Stanley's Harbor to her northern home in early November and According to Mrs. Combs, in Australia, the House and the Coconut Grove were all had not as yet (the first week in April) Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club was holding a trees are called oaks. special weekend meeting so they could hear serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. received an ISLANDER and would we The Sanibel Community Association please send all the back issues immediately. Dan and Barbara Steger, who had "in- showed it wasn't one bit superstitious when satiable curiosity" when it came to strange As organized as we are (ahem) that is an it decided to put on an Easter style show and APRIL, 1971 and unknown forms of sealife, give a talk on covered dish supper on Friday, April 13. The impossible task (at least at the moment) as "Deep water fauna of the Gulf of Mexico" yucca (a picture of which was also on page walking nude on the moon. So, PLEASE, if which they had been studying intensely for The April 1,1971 ISLANDER carried front you have ordered a new subscription, or 1) was in full bloom again, and Jake Stokes page pictures of "the extensive Sanibel ten years. took four people fishing for the biggest catch have asked for a change of address, please brush fire" which had occurred between let us know—since we can't possibly know The ISLANDER was also quite proud of its of the season so far—27 king fish, with one Tarpon Bay and Casa Ybel roads the "new look." at was quite surprising later on . weighing 15 pounds. Two loads of shells were you're NOT getting it until you tell us. Thank previous Saturday. The County Commission you for your cooperation. to find out most people didn't notice it—but donated for the school basketball court, and ordered a study on a Pine Island bridge the paper had been printed for the first time plans were underway for the "new" Sanibel connection to the Sanibel Causeway. Pine with justified margins—that's when the copy school, which was to be built on 25 acres of Island was all for it. Jack Rushworth, as is even on both sides.) The new look was government land. Gunderson & Wilson, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR president of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of The ISLANDER welcomes all letters to accomplished with the use of Frieden architects, were working on the plans for the Commerce, said the Chamber opposed the justowriters, which are now available for building, which was scheduled to open in the editor on any and all subjects, short of proposed link, but not the study, and V.G. something which is libelous. Letters must be boat anchors, as they have been replaced by September of 1962. MacKenzie told the County Commissioners from real people and must be signed, but much more sophisticated machinery Easter candy baskets could be purchased that he "vehemently protested the undue (which, with its sophistication, also brings haste and undemocratic manner you are names will be held on request or at the for 98 cents to $2.98 at Bailey's, Helen's discretion of the editor. Editing (for length) along more complications, since there are Jewel Box (where Glory of the Sea now is) using in considering the diversion of Sanibel shall also be at the discretion of the editor. The ISLANDER Tuesdoy, April 6, 1976 Bike path officially opened

John Peurifoy does the honors

completed with all the "It's a first class bike signs, lines, etc. path and a benefit to all of as," Goss said and then read a letter of dedication of the bike path to the The bike path cost S53.355, Bicentennial Horizon $23,000 coming from efforts Program by Ann Marsh. of the Bike Path Inc. "I'm glad it's a reality-,*' he committee, spearheaded by said. Mrs. Porter Goss, through donation jars being placed in storesr publication of the Sanibel-Captiva phone book County Commissioner and other donations. The Jim Sweeney said that it remainder of the money was "wonderful to be here Zee Butler and came from Causeway and happy that the bike path Francis Bailey and surplus funds. The path is 8 is here." He said that It was Commissioner Bob Whan feet wide and 10,000 feet bis experience with bike Commissioner Jim Sweeney. long. paths in Lee County that, once they were completed the people wanted to ride At twelve thirty p.m. Mayor Porter Goss, in his their bikes in the streets. Tuesday, the City of Sanibel opening remarks, said that County Commissioner officially opened the bike this was the "first link in the Bob Whan was introduced. work and dedication to the Inveterate biker John path beginning at the first phase" of the pathway Whan agreed that the bike project Peurifoy was asked to cut Community House. and that he hoped to have a path was "something Zee Butler presented a Sherry. Vartdahl then the ribbon, after which the Community Bicentennial Sanibel has needed for a Certificate of Appreciation presented Mrs. Goss with a bike riders were on their opening after the project is longtime." to Mariel Goss for all of her silver bicycle pendant. way officially.

Muriel Goss is. commended by Zee Bikers look on in appreciation. Butler and Bike Path Committee. Tuesday, April 6, 1976 The ISLANDER

Teenager wrote note Complaint came in that blowing sand onro cars. baling "bo Ions'" and flooding the motor. Coast ••man fia&hing badge and Caller stated he had seen Painting firm stated they More allegedly ran away. "Was Guard advised and towed claiming to be a deputy" t'«o men "tie up someone"" had no sweepers and the boat into off-island marina. found. raised "tain" with com- behind a store. Turned out to blower was required to plainant about a fee. be brothers escorting remove dirt and sand so Found: A suitcase. Large bonfire was Complaint stated man was alleged run-away home. reported throwing sparks paint could be applied. into trees. Fire had permit. not only rude, he had afso Workers were advised by Motel owner asked two been drinking. Investigation Owner of van parked on city to use blower car-fulls of people to leave; found that man complained causeway requested an "sparingly." they allegedly responded by about was indeed a deputy officer, because van had suggesting traditional police sheriff, who said original rats in it. All 10-4. Boat in distress in three ceremony at high noon in complainant refused to pay foot seas. Owner of boat and Macy's window. reports owed fee and asked for ID. Complaint came in that daughter stated pump broke GOA—LTL. bike path workers were down and hull flooded. Manager reported a car parked on his property watching boat in distress". Vehicle removed by owner.

Auxiliary officers (five of 'em > assisted boat stranded on beach.

Abandoned car reported parked where it shouldn't be for at least two days. Car did inatethe not have record; was removed.

Caller requested an officer to check on a open sewer; officer checked and dleman. it was. Notified Health Department.

Report came in of a stolen '76 flag sometime during the previous evening. Anonymous call came in that there was a fire; false alarm. There WAS a fire, but ithada permit.

Report came in of a stolen pool pump.

White small vehicle reported "running up and down beach." GOA. Complaint came in that bad check had been received. Report un- founded; when put through bank, check cleared.

Caller stated vehicle was driving on beach. It was and driver stated he was trying to help another vehicle stuck on access road to beach. Helping vehicle also got stuck. SPD vehicle then got stuck. Smitty came to rescue and pulled all three out.

Complaint came in that vehicle was driving on right side of bus "every day'""in early morning.

Officer responded to call that man had been bitten by- alligator (he had. on leg) and officer administered first aid until EMT's arrived. Man- was not doing bad things like feeding alligators (at least, not on purpose): he was working underwater at the time and didn't know alligator was in residence.

A "hit and run" accident was reported—seems a red car hit a pedal cart in a A sigh of relief. Your Social where it will start earning in- Here are 30 places where you can parking lot and promptly Security check has made it terest right away. find people solutions to your left the scene. money problems. Their com- safely from the government to We can eliminate the mid- Report came in of van- the post office. From the post dleman with dividend, an- bined assets exceed one billion dalism; alleged young office to your mailman. From nuity and pension checks, too. dollars. Ft. Myers: 3853 College persons using skate boards Parkway 481-8118. St. Petersburg breaking windows. Broken your mailman to your mailbox. So instead of waiting for the windows not alleged; they (4) i Pinellas Park / St. Petersburg were. Investigation con- And finally into your savings government, waiting for the Beach ; Madeira Beach / Indian tinues. account. mailman and waiting in ~~ Rocks Beach / Clearwater / If you wait and worry about line, let us show you Holiday / Port Richey ••' Found: Small biack and white kitty with collar. your check each month, Social how easy Direct De- Dade'City " Land O' Suggested complainant take Security Direct Deposit is just posit can be. Lakes / Zephryhills / kitten back to place of fin- ding so it could find its own what you need. It's a people solu- Tampa (2) / Sun City Cen- way home. There is no middleman. The tion to a money ter / Bartow / Ft. Meade / government simply deposits problem: putting as Lakeland / Altamonte Small white poodle found Springs / Casselberry / Tal- by person who left note and your check directly into your few people as possible took dog home for lahassee (2) / Daytona Beach • safekeeping. Florida Federal savings account between you and your money. Jacksonville (4) police reports Money problems. People solutions. start on page 12 The ISLANDER Turestfoy, April 6, 1976 uFund for Animals" alive and well by Richard Arthurs Regional Alligator Association, headed on Sanibel by George Campbell and George The ISLANDER is pleased to report that Weymouth. Here again, they are striving to the Fund for Animals is alive and thriving on educate the public as to the proper way to Sanibel and Captiva. International Coor- deal with the native alligator, to increase dinator George Campbell reported that the their data base by tagging alligators, and organization now consists of some 55,000. lastly to deal with the occasional reptiles members worldwide, many of them who stray from their habitats into the public prominent entertainers drawn to the cause thoroughfares. George is currently working by author Cleveland Amory, originator and CotnDh< "*"*& J^ K°nt*nos to save and relocate the director of the Fund, who spoke on Sanibel alligator that bit the Dunes* golf ball diver last winter. The Fund, which is supported last week. solely by contributions, has its headquarters ecologlst, in New York and offices in most major A number of students from Edison cities. At the present time, George is trying nibbling on o Communify College are also participating in to establish a new office in St. Petersburg. the alligator research and relocation The Fund is concerned with animals in yucca program. general; wild, endangered and domestic. According to George, the Fund for The emphasis, naturally, is on preservation. Animals is fighting an important uphill With respect to domestic animals, the battle. Fund supports spay clinics and laws "The environment is losing out and ever so regulating the inhumane treatment of much effort must be pat into this area or our animals (dog fighting, cock fighting, bear grandchildren -will have no natural wildlife baiting, what have you) and works to put an to appreciate," was his bleak prediction. end to many forms of animal mistreatment, "Sanibel is a microcosmic view of such as the forced over-feeding of geese to worldwide environmental problems," produce the French dglicaey, Pate de foi George stated with respect to his woffc on the Gras. Islands. "What we have here demonstrates The Fund's international concerns include They are also presently working to have Said George, "What we really care about the threats confronting the whole world." the Canadian harp seal, the great whales, the loggerhead turtle placed on the en- is the preservation of the environment." For those interested in supporting the the Bengal tiger, the rhinocerous, and dangered species list, as well as supporting On the local level, the Fund's major effort Fund for Animals, we can only suggest that Alaskan wolves. the 200-mile fishing limits. is Involved in the Southwest Florida you call George at Ins tome.

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Located on Gulf Drive between Nutmeg House Restaurant & Artisan Shop Telephone (813) 472-4407 The ISLANDER Tuesday, April 6. 1976 2? Letters to the ISLANDER To The Islander: purchaser of and for a book of tickets. The these engineeriag coisaltants would be Obviously, Jais is not an exact com- I am writing this letter as a concerned book of tickets would not be limited to just right, then again, Man through what he calls parison, iwt the practice of allowing beach resident and taxpayer of Sanibel and the that one car in case more than one car is "progress" would have destroyed another visitors to cat driftwood will denude this majority of conservation-minded citizens of owned. Stickers must be put on the left side beautiful, irreplaceable environmental lovely area, and weaken the land along the these, our Islands, on a proposal that I have of windshield for identification, to be the area. Gulf which is already subject to constant sent to Council Members of the City of purchaser of the book of tickets and user Please, act now. and heavy erosion. Sanibel, which I think is the only solution Sticker for windshield and permit may be Turner's Beach is a gem, and should not and control for the ever increasing amount obtained at City Hall, Sanibel or other Concerned Resident and Tax Payer. be developed much further, in my opinion, of traffic and people to our Islands. Sanibel designated spot. Permit must be renewed or else its rather limited area win be over- and Captiva are overrun with a tremendous each year. (Editor's note: It's an interesting idea, run asd its fragile structure eventually influx of people of all calibre. In fact, one 3. Cost of book of tickets would be $10.00 and, of course, a controversial one, as there destroyed. I believe a single entrance hates to even venture from their home in for 20 tickets. are clauses which will bring screams of control point and supervision are tbe best fear of never reaching their goal, safely, to 4. Toll cost to passenger cars would be outrage from some. However, probably no guarantees against tHs and other go shopping at Bailey's or whatever. One $3.00 or more. more screams than another suggestion .destructive persons. The parking area is gets discouraged upon going to the beach to 5. Toll to motorcycles 13.00. which we'll put forth—why not 10 cents for limited and should not be expanded. shell or try to fish on the fishing pier, at the 6. Toll to campers or larger recreational residents and workers—press, too, of Lighthouse, without getting a hook set into There are other big beaches oa Sanibel travel vehicles a minimum of S5.00 or more course—and $20,00 per vehicle for anyone and Capfiva which can accommodate him. Living at Sanibel and Captiva is getting according to weight and size. else?) • to be quite a challenge and we are fast heavier use. Turner Beach is too fragile to 7. Buses, depending on number of be over-used. reaching the point where we have lost all the passengers, and trucks, according to weight things we love here and why we invested and and size. put our roots down. We use to see -s-Lewis A. Carter periwinkles and wildflowers and now see This proposal would prevent the passing of Milton, Mass. trash and beer cans. ticket books around to the travelers from off- Island motels and campgrounds. It will help To control the number of people and control the number of fishermen, who live traffic, there is only one way and that is off the Island, who use and take-up most of To The ISLANDER: through the Causeway. The plan I have in the room at the fishing pier. It will help My wife and I have enjoyed the beautiful mind is fair, will restrict no one, will not eliminate the undesirables, the people who swimming and tbe picturesque shoreline affect the shopkeeper in business, possibly are not going to help improve conditions environment of Turner Beach oa Captiva increase business by bringing in a better, here or help business on the Islands, in Island each year we nave come here. One of more selective type of person. It will in- anyway. She most fascinating aspects of the beach crease tbe amount of revenue to the Through increase in toll, these people will are the picturesque driftwood, trees still Causeway, thereby, benefiting Lee County have access to our beautiful Islands and standing bare and elean, and other smalls- and City of Sanibel. According to the Island their many recreational facilities and still pieces, mostly still embedded in the sand. Reporter, January 16, 1976 issue, the help the residents pay, through percent, of Last week my wife made a sketch of a To The Islander; Causeway traffic in 1975 was up 30 per cent toll received, for the upkeep of roads, trash driftwood tree on our first visit, but the next but the toll revenue was down 3 per cent as a Thanks to all who helped! removal, police force and other municipally- time we came to the same place, tbe tree It is an impossible task to list the names of result of reduction, on November 1, 1974 of connected exDenses. had been cut off by a saw, and many all the deserving people who were helpful the cost of commuter ticket to fifty-cents. Let's face it, something has to be done and branches were missing. and responsible for the success of tbe 1976 My proposal is as follows: soon. It is only fair; the commuter-day The fact that some people think nothing of Shell Fair. 1. Limit the coupon book of tickets to tourist helps pay for some of the expenses. taking whatever catches their eyes in a The Committee Chairmen could not have residents of the Islands, people who are Not just a fifty-cent toll cost through a ticket public park is not new, but a few regular carried out their duties properly without the employed here and the contractors and their book that anyone can buy, now, or lent to visitors with little saws can cart away a lot co-operatioQ of the many, many Islanders workers, repair men, County Officials, them for the day. of driftwood in a year. Certainly there must and visitors who gave so generously of their delivery people such as from stores, nur- If the projected count of traffic on the be a regulation prohibiting this practice. If time, supplies and monies; the merchants series, food and businesses that use the Causeway by engineering consultants not. there should be, and some means of and business people who advertised in our Causeway to make deliveries. Actually, this (Coverdale & Colpitte) will increase from inspecting what people take out of the beach brochure; the exhibitors who brought us is the way it should have been in the first 825,000 in 1976 to 2,340,000 in 1995, Sanibel with them. their "best"; and lastly two extra special place. and Captiva wil look like downtown New It is a fact that souvenir hunters nearly people, Twink and Ed Underbill, who helped 2. Permits and stickers to be put on their York City at the end of a workday, but only made off with much of the Petrified Forest with anything and everything. windshields (similar or like the ones given to worse because of its smaller size and im- specimens in that National monument, and My sincere gratitude, residents to put on their cars for hurricane possibility and impracticability for a larger that it was necessary to surround the whole -s- Cookie Dagger season) so that at the toll booth, on the road system. And, I am sure, for one that I park with a high wire fence wife a single General Chairman Causeway, the ticket-taker can identify the would no longer care to live here. Again, if entrance and control points. Sanibel Sfael Fair, 1976

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The eontested, Kay Berberieh, the issuance of tax anticipation warrants not council fold the owners of the Gaspariila propritress of Sir Dolphin to exceed $225,008 was postponed to a special restaurant. Nutmeg House restaurant and Shirt House, possesses the Kay's "piece of the rock" council meeting called for Thursday mor- Sanibel Seafood that they would rather whole Island...in ning. consider the requests under a Sanibel or- miniature. No, realtors need resembling Sanibel and its was cut, to and behold!, diananee, rather than consider i variance to not suffer cardiac arrest, surrounding waters. there was the perfect fac- The sign ordinance amendment was the Lee County regulations «ind there is but lapidaries take note. The southern tip of simile of Sanibel, out of a adopted providing for a 10 foot setback from no Sanibel ruling oa the matter at this time Captiva also appears in clear blue sky, as it were. the property line and deleting the and that Sanibel would proceed with "nature's map of Sanibel." requirement that an application must be on dispatch with a general ordinance on the The micro-Sanibel is as Kay fondly calls her Kay eventually plans to file seven days prior to the meeting of the subject. actually a thin slab of cut sign committee. prized stone, which, she mount the rock in a shadow- Anita Simon asked how maca longer it picture-rock, or agate. mystically affirms, played a box and display it at Sir within which the natural Fritz Myers request for a variance from would fake to he considered. The answer part in bringing her to Dolphin. located in Island was 30 to 60 days, and it was felt by council process of crystalization has Sanibel some years ago. Fair Shopping Center on the Lee County regulations to build a shimming pool fifteen feet from a canal members that the Sanibel ruling would be crafted a diminutive picture She first saw the agate at Palm Beach Koad. for those rather than 20 feet was denied. Council more lenient in regard to the number of feet of the Island as seen from a rock shop in Miami, liked of you who might care to see requested that he return with a redesigr, ar. establishment had to be away from a the air in bands of iron oxide the colors, and asked that it this most remarkable geodic showing a 2 foot variance instead and In- church before it eoiiid be licensed to sell beer on a blue background, quite be cut. The third slab that anomaly. dicated thai they would consider the and wine. Neither the Gaspariila nor the redesigr; in a more favorable light. Sanibel Seafood comply with the Lee County rule of 2.500 feet. Out of four relies from the respite cases, Two members of the Cable television two were granted and two were denied,. company gave a status report on the cable Granted were the Island Water Association facilities or, the island. building on the SanibeS-Captiva road and the The council was informed that the Sundial. Richard Brashter home in Gulf Pines owners would ask for an appeal bond but the Subdivision. amount was not given. Attorney Roger Berres informed the Denied were the requests from Warner P. councii of his trip toa planning conference in Heinstein to build a single family home in Washington D.C. and brought hack a report Sanibel Highlands and Joseph Kucharski to from the conference about how to consider build a shopping area on Yachtsman Drive. "vested rights."

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A Ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation TheiSLANOER Tuesday, April 6,If 76 23 Council approves tax warrents in April 1 session The council met in special session at 8:30 Impact statements (DR1) and the Chamber a.m. April 1st to consider the ordinance of Commerce statistics, Biery said, and providing for the issuance of tax an- assured the council and White that the grant ticipation warrants in an amount not to was not based on population figures. exceed $225,000; providing a right of first The plant design was figured to be 4 refusal to purchase to bearers of May, 1975 million GPD which would serve a population series tax anticipation warrants and of between 32,000 and 35,000. The site of the authorizing the First National Bank in Fort Jamestown Beachview treatment plant, Myers to serve as registrar on behalf of the Biery said, was physically large enough for city for issuance of the warrants. The or- the 4 million GPD plant, but was not large dinance was passed with little discussion. enough to go to a teritary treatment or land The council also heard a lengthy fill or the making of fertilizer. He said that presentation by Fred Biery, project the engineers had determined that Sanibel manager for the 201 facilities plan for Lee does not have enough golf courses available County, from the firm of Post, Buckley, to spray irrigate nor was the Ding Darling |Schuh and Jernigan. Inc., Consulting Sanctuary usable for sheet flow of effluent. "Engineers. The 201 program, therefore, is calling for Biery was accompanied by another (he "least expensive" disposal which is member of the firm, Coleman Knott, to help "deep well injection." A 2" test well is in explaining the program. recommended to the depth of 2,500 to 3,000 In the audience was M.J. Harper, Lee feet to determine if the effluent can be County Director of Environmental Services, pumped down to that depth. He said that the Ron Blackburn of the Florida Department of Island water supply came from a depth of Environmental Regulation, and Larry 500 to 600 feet even though there is a fault Pearson from the Southwest Regional underlying Lee County, the stratum overlie don'i need a back fence to faik here, , . Planning Council. each other no one knew how long it would Biery explained that the ninety second take the pumped effluent to work its way Congress of the United States had enacted back up through thelayers, including Public Law 92-500, The Federal Water limestone and the aquaclude to become a Sanitary land fill since the site is limited, raised. Zee Butler said that Sanibel could Pollution Control Act. Title II of the Act health hazard, he said. sludge drying beds were not feasible. not speak for Captiva, but the logical thing The EPA has requested that a marketing authorizes grants for the construction of The EPA, he said, has approved the lo 6b would be to combine with Captiva. study be done to turn the sledge into a White asked if there was any latitude for waste water treatment plants which are method of injection as the least costly and revenue producing product, e.g. fertilizer. publicly owned. the least environmentally hazardous, A test advanced engineering systems, e.g. the Biery wanted to talk about cost figures vacuum system. Biery said that the costs In May, 1975, Lee County, in joint venture well would be funded by 75 percent from the because the figures will impact on the land were based on a conventional gravity with the three cities in the county, made 201 funds. use plan but council did not have time to system with an elaborate pumping system application for the grant. During the past The council and White expressed dismay consider the figures at the morning meeting. to keep the lines from being buried too deep year the engineering firm has put together and concern about the disposal method. He said that the city council did not have to in Ore ground. Biery said that if the council could prove the program for presentation- to the cities, take any official action since the city acted LeBuff motioned that the City of Sanibel the county and the public. Biery expressed factually and not by various opinions that as an advisory board only, and that Lee the deep well injection system was not good, did not agree with the 201 deep well injection hope that all of the public hearings and County was the ultimate political entity to phase of the program and will not agree to approvals could be obtained before mid then his firm would provide the second least decide to have the total program or not to. go along with the recommendations. The April for completion of the project in June. costly alternative. The question of how Captiva fit into the motion was passed 3 to 0—the Mayor and Biery said that his firm had read the land Ron Blackburn spoke against the deep program politically and physically was Vernon MacKenzie being absent. use plan in which it is recommended that the well injection method and said if it was to be City buy the Jamestown Beachview Plant; used measures should be taken to make the that it was "cost effective" to purchase the system work so that is 100 percent feasible plant, that they had taken a complete in- and possible. The test well, he said is "out of ventory and made evaluations of every step" or viable. He did not explain further. plant on the Island. Charles LeBuf f reminded the council that Pottinger The sewerage plan for Sanibel-Captiva is they had gone on record as being opposed to predicated on a population of 13,700 per- deep well injection. manent residents and 20,700 tourists by the Biery said that the plan was a good one for year 1995, which, Biery said, was in line with the whole county, that it "is still not locked Landscaping the projections of the CLUP. The figures, in stone and can change" but that the EPA WANTED - COCONUT PALMS which were challenged by Duane White, may not fund other more expensive came from the Florida Tourist Study, the methods. We Move, Fill Hole 5 Pay For Them DOT "T" Zones, the University of Florida The sludge disposal method is to send the Monday to Friday Coll 481-4734 census, the Development of Regional final dried product to the Lee County IT'S A STRAW WORLD' what cannot be AST TRAW described must

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News and editorial notes Wafer Association meeting Power Squadron outing School art program ' The Island Water Association will hold its annual meeting Monday, April 12, at 10 a.m. needs help at the Sanibel Community House. Rather The new Sanibel Captiva Power Squadron than sign and send ia your proxy, it might members and wives, 37 in all, went "to the Margaret Bare, art coordinator for the (editorially speaking) be a good idea to \+7^li taxes. dogs" in the third organized social event of Lee County Schools, writes that there has attend in person, since all three direc- the Squadron, when all enjoyed a prime rib been a sizable cut in the almost $5 million torships are up for election (John B. Cook, dinner in the clubhouse of the dog track, dollar special State art and music budget- G. Byron Kirby and C. Don Seymour have tK5 De'isis and lis organized by Urban Palmer, the social about S4 million dollars worth. She urges been nominated by the nominating com- chairman. concerned parents and citizens to write to mittee of George Tenney, John KoatiBos and A few members volunteered the in-the legislative committee in Tallahassee Warren Tuckers). formation that they came out ahead on their urging the re-instatement of the S4 million Other names may be put in nomination the betting—the rest didn't say much. Those on budget cut, and suggests that the letters be day of the meeting from the floor. the outing also celebrated the 30th wedding handwritten (so they don't look like form( Also, there are some fairly major changes anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Robson, letters) and mailed as soon as possible. in the association's by-laws, such as "equity and the birthday of Lena Sallemi (the wife of A list of those to be written to follows: in the event of liquidation shall be John, Squadron Executive officer) that Representative Mary L. Singleton, 5521 represented by membership certificates" in evening. Norwood Avenue, Jacksonville, Fl 32208. lieu of "capital," and an increase in the size The Sanibel Captiva Power Squadron, a Representative Walter C. Young, Post oi a quorum. spin-off from the San Carlos Bay Squadron Office Box 4647, Hollywood, Fl 33020. The Association's financial statement is as t Myers Beach) last November, is now Representative Vince Fetehel, Post Office follows: e of the newest chapters in the national Box 426, Leesburg, Fl 32748. ganizafa'on devoted to boating education Representative Ander Cremshaw, Suite and safety. They conduct the annual free 202, 720 Gilmore Street, Jacksonville, Fl basic boating course for the general public. 33200. Representative William C. Andrews, Post Office Box 1036, Gainesville, Fl 32601. Representative Dick J. Batchelor, Box 67, Health planning council Orlando, Fl 32802 Representative Elaine Bloom, Suite 1103, The Southwest Florida comprehensive 1401 Brickell Road, Miami, Fl 33131. health planning council will meet at 7:30 Representative Gene Campbell, 1220 S. p.m. on Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Olive, West Palm Beach, Fi 33401. Fort Myers City Hall. The agenda includes Representative Wayne C. McCal;!, 118 fiscal reports, health system agency S.W. 15th Street, Ocala, Fl 32670. discussion and the status of CHP con- Representative Charles Nergard, 111 tinuatioa The public is invited. Atlantic Avenue, Fort Pierce, Fl 33450. Representative Steve Pajcic, 118 W. Adam Street, Jacksonville, Fl 32202. CPOOS to meet tonight Representative Mary R. Griuzzle, Room 505, Coachman Boulevard, 503 Cleveland The Concerned Property Owners of Street, Clearwater, Fl 33515. Sanibel (CPOOS) will meet tonight Representative Earl Hutto, Post Office "'(Tuesday, April 6) at 7:30 at the Island Box 230, Panama City, Fl 32401. Beach Club. Charles Mmulka, former Representative Clark Maxwell, Jr. Post and FINE GIFTS president of the Civil Defense in Grand Office Box 39, Melbourne, Fl 32901. * Ws Dtp Oar Chen ConlStm" Haven, Michigan, will be the guest speaker. There will be an open discussion of civil defense and evacuation problems con- Beautiful Decorative Candies cerning Sanibel. All property owners are invited. Floating Candles Ahead of our time since 1887 Fine Glassware with Shell Motif COURTNOTES Hand Carved Birds By Fernandez

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Fred Schlup said that he was a recent arrival to Captiva, Captiva Community House amid tumult and confusion but Strongin then announced the nominating committee's is a voter and lives on the Island six months of the year. unity of purpose. recommendations for Board of Directors: Penelopy Sirongin said that he is a Captiva winter resident and is a Ted Sirongin. temporary chairman of the non-profit Bradford. Helen Hardy, Fred Sefalup. Gene Bocfaow. Serita music critic from Long Island. Captiva Preservation Corporation explained that the people Van Vleck and Alex Freedman. Author-artist Seriia Van Vleek said that she would' Yather who were in attendance at the meeting were "here for the Ai this point the meeting fell into disarray. Questions be writing books and drawing pictures" than sitting on a same reason - We all have a special love for Captiva. It is a started flying from the audience fast and furiously. board. magical place. It is unique. Its environment is being at- "Where's the charter? What does it say? Do you want us to After the seven had been seen and beard, Strongin an- tacked by condominiums and heavy trucks." He cited the vote on something we haven't read? How many members swered a question as to when the next meeting would be. He Pelaluma case whereby the concept of the public welfare are there? Who are they? Who are the board members? said lhat fhe charter provided for an annual members' was io grow at a slow and orderly pace. Where are they? Who was informed of this meeting? Why meeting but that the members could call a meeting if they so The corporation was not tax-exempt, he said, because of wasn't everyone told?" desired. certain freedoms which were allowed to non-tax exempt The temporary chairman answered some of the questions Stahlin came to the front of the room, was given the floor organizations, especially in the political arena. and fielded others. . and began io speak about the groin at Redfish Pass which The purpose of the meeting was to elect the Board of Paul Slahiin said that the aims of the corporation were continues to be a controversial issue among the Captivans. Directors. Sfrongin explained, but before the election he vague and that the members shouldn't accept anything Joe Green interrupted Stahlin requesting that Stahlin lurned the meeting over to the group's attorney William "carte blanche." "dispense with tins type of rhetoric. Stahlin has his gang Stewart. Stewart said that he had been asked to investigate Mr. Baer accused Stahlin of trying to take "gavel rule" of from Timmy's Nook "here to disrupt the meet." fhe possible incorporation of Captiva. His opinion was that 5he meeting and insisted that "all of us who love Captiva "Do I have She floor?" Slahiin questioned. Capliva would not be able to incorporate. He said that he had should be able to talk.'* Green shot back. 'No. I table the motion." (to postpone 1 filed the corporation papers but that they had not yet been Slahiin motioned to "postpone the meeting 30 days until meef ing 30 days.) Someone else said that if the motion ^ received from Tallahassee. The main thrust of the cor- more people could study the purposes of the group". fabled She meeting had to be adjourned. There was soul? Mr. Mills said if voting was postponed 30 days most of the discussion about Robert's Rules of order. "people won't be here." He looked upon the motien as a A voice vole on the motion was taken which sounded "delaying tactic." almost equal. A hand vote was taken and discounted Serita Van Vleck said that she voted for the groin (at because someone held up two hands. Strongin asked the non- Redfish Pass) and that the people who had been informed of members to leave the room. The membership was counted !he meeting by letter were those who had signed a petition af 32. Another hand vote was taken and the motion was voted against the groin. Others had been informed by ad- down. vertisements in the newspapers. Siahiin was nominated to the board from the floor. There A man in the back of the room said "I voted for erosion." was a second. There was some agitation about the nominees to the board Sirongm said that there was a motion on the floor to elect introducing themselves. One by one, they came to the front fhe seven nominees as proposed. of the room to speak. The nomination of Slahlin got lost in the shuffle. 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ERRORS REAL ESTATE 1972 Cadillac B\ Dorado I Custom Framing convertible. Burgundy IN CLASStFiED MUST FOR SALE BE PHONED INTO OF- done on premises witti white top, white ieath- I* FICE NO LATER THAN er interior, fult power lux- FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, NOON THUR. OF THE Island Arts ury, radials, air & loaded 1 bath mobile home. Quiet FOLLOWING WEEK. 1446 Periwinkle Way with many accessories. area on river. Extras in- THE ISLANDER WILL Very clean, most see to clude: storage room, utility 472-2893 ONLY BE RESPON- appreciate. 542-4962. ^rcMrt'* shed. Periwinkle Trailer SIBLE FOR ONE IN- 220 Building A Park. Call 472-2380 after Ib FUfph St. John CORRECT AD. 5th Street, Page Park 6pm. LOCKSMITH A T«fephom: 936-7814 Master Keying FIBERGLASS, Ft. My«ff, As of May 1,1976 Display Locks Opened RESINS, Classifieds will be SI.25 FOR SALE: 2 bedrooms, Deadbolts Installed POLYESTER, an inch for each weekly 2 baths or 1 bedroom and 1 463-2752 EPOXYS, insertion. bath and efficiency apart- Licensed & Bonded FOAM, Regular Classifieds ment, furnished home on FIBERGLASS Wash & Wax, Engine Degreased wili remain S1.00 for first pilings built 1974, value & Painted, Trunk Cleaned, e $45,000, sell 537,500 With CLOTH, MATS, ETC. m m words and 5 for every WINDOW WASHING DONE terms, consider as part Carpets & Cloth Interiors Sham- >rd thereafter for each RESIDENTIAL & EPOXY PAINTS, down payment in trade, 0 eekly insertion. COMMERCIAL OVER 100 pooed and Tinted If Needed. new auto, commercial lot 481-7679 DIFFERENT ITEMS m or ? Call 995-4269 or 995- Upholstery & Top Scrubbed and ANNOUNCEMENTS 5481, ext. 34. __ Suncoost Fiberglass Vinyl Dressed. All This For Only 2880 Palm Beach Blvd. $45.00. Same Day Service. Call Ai Anon meets every Fri- FOR SALE: New Furn- MISC. day, 8 p.m., St. Michael's ished duplex, free living by ft. Myers 334-6127 936-7814 for Appointment. and Ail Angels Church. renting 1 apartment. 500 Planning on skiing your Courtesy Car available to take For information, call 472- feet from private beach. favorite mountain? Have j~¥ring~A~d" j you to the Edison Mai I. 2491. 472JJ98. Yamaha Paramount skis, 1 Salomon 505 bindings size 10% Discount] irfrft * » &"%"*•••**•* SALE OR EXCHANGE: 10 boots for sale. 542-4962. SAILBOAT RENTAL 1 bedroom Gulfview condo, Rent day or week Sanibei Arms, $35,000. 0 23'-Shoal Draft A. Brown, 9480 SW 108th m Motor —Safe- St., Miami, Fla. 33176; FORD Sleeps 5 Comfortable (305) -271-8473. Guide Available See $5 WITH THIS AS 463-2320 WANTED *-**•***•**•*•• TOM LANTERMAN FOR SALE Alcoholics Anonymous, TO RENT or open meeting, St. Mich- AL LAPPA Island homes, horneslfe lots, -4^-s and Ail Angel's WANTED TO RENT: for new or used cars or trucks off kinds of Sanibei & Capiiva rea[ estate Church, Fridays at 8 p.m. Office space for long time for any budget For information, call 332- established Island business --WILL DELIVER - Stop in and see us 1300. which is growing like Top- SAM GALLOWAY FORD or call today—472-1123 sy and needs room(s) in Fort Myers, Florida 936-2193 which to expand. Would prefer easy access, lots of Laughrej & Holtz REAL ESTATE room and low rent, long Island Real Estate, Inc. FOR RENT lease preferable. Write P.O. Box .3, Sanibei, FL. BEAUTIFUL LOCATION Reg. Real Estate Broker 33957. on Sanibei River. 3 bedroom, 2 bath After hours — 472-1846 FOR RENT: Completely furnished apt. available on approximately % acre.., heavily for season or yearly. Call HELP WANTED WOOded. ReafisticaHy Priced Under Lou Niper, 995-5481 ext. 34. $60,000. FOUR ISLANDS HELP WANTED: Desk Xlerk, Saturday and Sun- Wyman B. Atkins, Jr., Realtor TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT day. 8 am and 4 pm. The 1. V2 Acre Gulf Front Lot, upper CaptJva Reg. Reat Estate Broker 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furn- Colony. 472-1424. Island, near afr strip. $19,500. ished, pool, dock. Cai! 305- 1473 Periwinkle Way 813-472-2194 or evenings 472-2901 921-2935 or 305-921-1879. HELP WANTED: For sporting goods, tackle & 2. 1 Acre tracts on Cay a Costa. $9,000. - bait store. Retired or semi- $11,000. etc. Guff & Bay access. T FOR HINT retired gentleman to work "CALL FOR CALL" Woodbridge Apartments S3t. & Sun., 8:30 a.m. - 3. Homes on Cabbage Key - $37,000. - $49,000. Efficiencies and One Bed- 6 p.m. Write to P.O. Box 813-472-4127 -518,000. room Units. Centrally locat- 359, Sanibei, FL. 33957. v ed just off Periwinkle Way. WE EXCHANGE YOUR UNWANTED PROPERTY $170 and $195 p'tos electrici- FOR SOMETHING YOU REALLY LIKE 4. 49 Acre Private Island for sale. $100,000. ty, furnished. NO children. BOATS FOR SALE NO pets. Another develop- WANTED: Used Outboard ment served by Executive THESE ISLANDS ACCESSIBLE Services, Inc. Realtor. Call Motor — Johnson or Evin- RALPH A. CALL, REALTOR rude, 20 HP or 25 HP with BY BOAT ONLY 472-4195 cable controls and electric EXCHANGOR-COUNSELOR start wiring. Contact Blind P.O. BOX 232 - 147 PERIWINKLE Pass Marina (Mr. Johnson) 472-1020. SANIBEL, FLORIDA 33957,

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