Olympic Legends Hold Reunion at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
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/Vi VOL 11, NO. 7 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA AUGUST 22, 2003 AUGUST SUNRISE/SUNSET: 22 07:04 19:58 % 07:04 19:57 24 07:05 19:56 25 07:05 19:55 26 07:05 19:54 27 07:06 19-53 28 07:06 19:52 Olympic Legends Hold Reunion At Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa by Brian Johnson n 1952 Ed Neitzke pho- tographed two of the greatest Idivers of his time, Sammy Lee and Pat McCormick, in an exhi- bition held in Germany. Lee and McCormick had just won Olympic gold medals in Helsinki, Finland. Neitzke snapped a series of pictures, but never had a chance to speak to the two divers. In fact, Neitzke was busy getting ready to take part in his own athleltic com- petition: the European Army Swimming Championships. Fifty-one years later, Neitzke got a chance to meet the leg- endary pair at a breakfast held at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa. The August 16 breakfast was a reunion of 10 former Olympians, and served as a fundriaser for the youth programs of the Lee County Sheriff's Association. On seeing Lee and Ed Neitzke and Sammy Lee McCormick, Neitzke immediately showed them the black and white diving "I really can't describe the feelings," Firefighter and Paramedic Tom Tracy drags 175-pound mannequin in the final round of the photographs. Neither had ever seen pic- said Neitzke, a Sanibel resident for the competition tures of that exhibition. They were delight- past 13 years. "It was a once in a lifetime ed and happily autographed them for experience." Neitzke. continued on page 30 Sanibel Firefighters Qualify For World Games by Brian Johnson hen you think of great endurance tests, the Hawaii Ironman and the Tour de France may come to mind. But when it comes to two minutes of pure Whell, nothing is quite like the Firefighter Combat Challenge. Earlier in the summer, five firefighters from Sanibel entered the Deerfiel'd Beach event and finished the course so quickly (1:52) that they won a berth at the Combat World Challenge XI, to be held in Ottawa, Canada this November. In full turnout gear and wearing breathing apparatus — which makes the mere act of walking an athletic contest — the firefighters performed six different tasks, all designed to simulate a real-life fire rescue. Firefighter and Paramedic John Murray began the relay for the Sanibel team by car- rying a 45-ppund pack up five flights of near-vertical stairs. After chugging his way to the top, Murray passed a flashlight — which served as a baton — to Firefighter and Paramedic Rob Doerr, who hoisted 45 pounds of fire hose to the top of a five-story tower. Fire Chief Rich Dickerson came into the picture next, pounding a 160-pound steel beam five feet across the ground. Dickerson also sprinted 140-feet through an obstacle course. Captain Tim Barrett then dragged a fully-charged 1-3/4 inch hose 75 feet and suc- cessfully hit a target. By this time the Sanibel team knew they were doing well and urged on their final man, Firefighter and Paramedic Tom Tracy, who lugged a life-sized, 175-pound mannequin 100 feet. "It was great to have all of them around me cheer- Sammy Lee at the 1952 exhibition photo by Ed Neitzke ing," said Tracy. , continued on page 3 From page 1 The Sanibel Fire Department is currently working on a campaign to raise money for 2 the trip to the World Games. Those who wish to make a donation can call the depart- CO has 30 years experience in the engineer- DOT Official ing and construction field and has been Sanibel Firefighters ment at 472-5525. CN involved in construction projects that The department was in action last week when they put out a fire on Palm Lake HOG ROAST To Address . include subways, single and multiple story Road. At 5:30 a.m. on August 11 they got a call from a neighbor about flames blazing buildings, bridges, highways and hard rock from a Sanibel home. The firefighters dumped 4,900 gallons of water onto the roof, ABWA Meeting tunnels. putting out the fire in approximately five minutes. Then they went inside the structure to •y> Saturday, August 23 He was the Lee County project man- put out the hot spots. The main structure of the home was saved. The state fire marshal aul Wingard, determined that the cause of the fire was a lightning strike.^? 0 deputy direc- ager on the Midpoint Bridge and Corridor Open to the public and begins at 1 p.m. projects. He became the director of the 2 Ptor of the Lee American Legion will be holding County operation section of the County Division of these boat docks to the species," said Q Department of of Transportation after completion of that FWS Completes Sam D. Hamilton, Southeast regional a Hog Roast and Membership Drive Transportation and project. director. "This biological opinion takes 8 1 Live music will be provided Sanibel bridge pro- Wingard currently is responsible for all Lee County into consideration the cooperative effort ject manager, will the field operations of the DOT, including between our partners at every level to s by the Troublestarters speak at the operations, tolls and traffic.?? Biological implement conservation measures to pro- September 9 meet- tect the manatee. The service is pleased to ing of the Sanibel- Opinion see these efforts put forth in the American Legion Post 123 Free Blood Caloosahatchee River." Located at mile marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road Paul Wingard Captiva charter he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service chapter of the Pressure Checks has completed a biological opinion Hamilton says the opinion affects boat American Business Women's (BO) on the construction of 660 dock permits that had been requested Association. he Sanibel Fire/Rescue District T prior to May 13 when the service single-family dock projects in Lee RETIREMENT SALE • LAST WEEK Wingard is expected to present a brief offers Blood Pressure checks on the County. This final biological opinion has removed the designation of the history of the Sanibel Causeway and pro- Tthird Monday of each month from been forwarded to the Jacksonville Caloosahatchee River as an area of inade- vide an overview of the Project 1 to 3 p.m. at Bailey's General Store, District Corps of Engineers, which quate protection. This opinion is for 660 Development and Environmental Study 2477 Periwinkle Way. Paramedics pro- makes the final permit decisions for all single-family boat docks, or 726 boat completed in 2002. He plans to discuss vide information on how to lower your boat dock permits. slips. the need to replace the drawbridge and blood pressure, and reduce your risk for The area affected encompasses the the three alternatives being considered. The determination in this biological heart attack and stroke. For more infor- opinion is that the proposed actions are Caloosahatchee River and all'connecting ABWA meets on the second Tuesday mation, contact the Sanibel Fire/Rescue not likely to jeopardize the continued exis- tributaries and residential canal systems, evening of each month for dinner at District, 472-5525.# Tim Barrett, Tom Tracy. John Murray and Rich Dickerson tence of the manatee or adversely affect including the cities of Fort Myers and Sundial Beach Resort on Sanibel. Persons Cape Coral. It begins at the Franklin Lock Friends In Service Here its critical habitat. Therefore, the service who are interested in joining and would Gathered in a group together, they saw their amazing time of 1:52 on the digital does not believe that mortality is reason- and ends at the confluence of the like to attend a meeting should contact clock, and knew they had qualified for the Combat World Challenge. "The guys did a Caloosahatchee River and San Carlos Lisa Cochrane at 246-8875. Dinner is at ably certain to occur through this permit- FISH Lines great job," said Dickerson. "We were all excited." ted action. Bay, a distance of approximately 24 6:30 p.m., preceded by networking in the "There was a sense of pride," said Barrett. "We were one of the only teams from miles. The manatees inhabiting this area lounge. The cost is $18.50, and reserva- ISH Volunteers visit the homes of "We have evaluated a wide variety of Southwest Florida... This gets us ready for the real thing. With all the condos around factors affecting the manatee and com- represent approximately 16 percent tions are required. those who are ill, shut-in, or lonely continued on page 13 in order to provide companionship here — you can't take the elevator up four floors, you have to run up with the hose on pleted a thorough analysis of the impacts VILLAGE OF SANIBEL • 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY Wingard is a licensed professional engi- F your shoulder." neer in four states, including Florida. He and encouragement. To obtain addition- ANTIQUES • CLOTHING -JEWELRY • ACCESSORIES al information, please call 472-0404.& "I f fcei Mattd Boo^ ROLEX A Great Place To Be Stranded^ 1 7 FINE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS COME CELEBRATE! Co-authors' Hilary Hemingway and Carlene F. Brennen • Casual Attitude * Sanibel Cafe invite you to help celebrate with them the publication of their book. • Cotton Veranda • Shalimar Hemingway 8 Pippin's Restaurant *Tahltian Surf Shop In Cuba * Belinda's • Wllford L Lee • BOOKSIGNING 9 Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry . * CopIKats Accessories • Sunday, August 31 Sanlbei Silver L Pewter Company • Tropical Temptations 3 -6 p.m. 8 at The Jacaranda Tuna Luna Ice Cream Parlor yster Perpetual Lady-Datejust 1223 Periwinkle Way Shown with fluted bezel and President bracelet.