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(1 to r) Kirsten were seven Harlow, a kinder- gartner at Sanibel School, helps Council winnows list of preschooler Anna Aulino with finding hopefuls for city's top post just the right color crayon to use for By Pattie Pace their pictures. Staff Writer Kindergarten stu- dents were paired Working from five individual top-10 lists, the Sanibel with preschoolers City Council selected seven candidates to invite to the for a kindergarten island for one-on-one, private interviews with each council orientation session member. last Thursday. For The selection • process took less than two hours. Thai, more photos of the however, doesn't count the endless hours four of the five island's newest stu- councilmembers spent weeding through resumes of the dents, along with original 176 candidates. school news, please "I must have put in 25 hours," Councilwomaii Npla see pages 14-15. Theiss said. "That's because I kept going over them. I want- ed to be sure I didn't miss a pearl, 1 was happy that six of
Michael Pistella t> Sec Seven, page 3 Sorsibel to ce 25th year i rth of July/page 5 with these peq-: pic. It's working By Gwenda Hiett-Clements out really well use News Editor because we have such a Plans for the city of Sanibel's sil- cross section," H. Phillips ver anniversary are in full swing. she said. of ditch diggers A variety of • ceremonies and "Grover has experience in planning By Dawn Grodsky events to celebrate 25 years as a city special events, David is the head of Editor two of the papers, Jennifer is a long- are scheduled beginning Nov. 5, the They line up in the early mornings, shovels in hand, and •..-anniversary of the incorporation time resident. Everyone is contribut- ing something special. It's a great begin a long, hot day of ditch digging on the side of island vote, and continuing through the roads. Contrary to appearances, these orange-shirt-clad weekend of Dec. 10, the date of the group." Phillips said the ad-hoc commit- Hispanic workers, who travel in a white school bus to and first city council meeting. from the island each day, are not part of a prison chain gang A citizens' committee — com- tee has come up with a plan consist- ing of three components — official but are employed by a sub-contractor of Media One, which prised of Helene Phillips, Jody is expanding and improving its cable service by bringing Brown, Jennifer Workman, David ceremonies on Nov. 5, individual community celebrations during the "Broadband" to Sanibel. Emmons, Grover Arp, Jean Baer, Media One Corporate Affairs Manager Gilbert Marty Harrity and Steve Brown — rest of the month and Dec. 10 week- end events, including areenactment Monciviaz said the diggers work for a subcontractor called has been meeting for the past month Caswell, which is based somewhere on Florida's east coast. to finalize plans and begin making of the first city council meeting and arrangements. a community gathering at Gurfside "The reason they wear a bright colored shirt is ... to make City Park. , them easier to see. When dealing with construction and traf- Phillips, chairwoman of the fic, you want to make sure employees can be seen easily. group, pointed out all the plans are Workman —- just ,2-years-old Michael Pistella when the city was born — will Orange and yellow are very recognizable from a distance," tentative at this point. Monciviaz said. Ditch diggers work along Tarpon "We are having a ball planning Bay Road Tuesday. They're laying things. It's easy to have a good time t> See 25th, page 5 t> See Media One, page 4 "Broadband" cable for Media One. Ken Meeker, former GOING TO THE MOUNTAIN 'Dinner-set7 chamber director, dies MaryAnn Castimore, H Emily Underhill the daughter suspects to be obituary/page 2 of Captivans Lillian and By Dawn Grddsky Emery tried together Editor Castimore, will again By Pattie Pace Ken Meeker, hailed attempt to Staff Writer by those who knew him climb Mt. as a "gentleman," died McKinley in Last Friday, the fourth "dinner set" bur- last Tuesday, May 11, Alaska to glar wanted in connection with a violent 1999, at Lee Memorial raise funds Sanibel robbery in March pleaded not guilty Hospital. He was 82 for cancer to five formal charges before Circuit Judge years old. Meeker had research. William Nelson. At the arraignment, prose- served as executive director of the Castimore cuting attorney Steve Coukos also filed to' Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of continues her consolidate Francisco Hurtado's case with Commerce for a deca'de, retiring in 1994. battle against those of the three other suspects. Prior to that, he was a seasoned broadcast breast cancer. A tentative trial date has been set for veteran who worked for CBS radio and tele- For details, Monday, July 12, for Hurtado, 30, of Cape vision, including a stint with Edward R. see page 13. t> See Meeker, page 2 Special to the Reporter t> See 'Dinner-set,' page 4. 2 • MAY 20, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Council accepts budget committee report J3y Pattie Pace filled when a new city manager is hired. Staff Writer Ball added that the forecast change is also closely relat- ed to a more feasible schedule for overall capital improve- Praising the hard work and dedication of Sanibel's Five- ments. Year Budget Projection Review Committee, the city council Finally, he explained that the city's debt service will be unanimously accepted the detailed report Tuesday. reduced from $900,000 to $300,000 over the five-year peri- Budget committee Chairman Armand Ball explained two od but only if no new major expenditures are incurred. major components in the document. The first public budget hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, He told the council that financial forecasts had improved, July 20. Copies of the report — which contains a total of and were tied to early retirements and hiring freezes. 36recommendalions — are available at the Sanibel Finance However, he said that could change if vacant positions are Office for a fee. Call 472-9615. Obituary Meeker From page 1 Murrow. And since his retirement, Meeker kept his high Meeker also volunteered for several years at the Sanibel Emily Twink' Underhill, 69 profile by working for the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum Public Library, where Library Director Pat Allen recalled Emily "Twink" Wood Underhill, a former Sanibel civic and volunteering with the Sanibel Public Library. fond memories. "He was very reliable, we could always leader and business woman, died May 6,1999, at St. Luke's Ginny Bissell, a chamber employee hired by Meeker, depend on him being here when he said he was going to be. Hospital in New Bedford, Mass. She was 69 years old. said, "He was such a gentleman. He wanted everything to be He seemed to really support the library. He and his wife Known by her childhood name of "Twink," she was the done right, graciously. ... He was also a lot of fun to be both read a lot and we enjoyed having him here. He was widow of Ed Undermll, III, also formerly of Sanibel. with." always in a good mood and even after he got sick he never Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Underhill most recently Meeker was the chamber's second executive director, let on; he maintained a positive and friendly attitude." lived m Padanaram Village, South Dartmouth, Mass. She taking on the role after Walter Klie retired. Meeker fiist moved to Sanibel in 1978 and he worked as was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Emily Wood. On Current chamber director Keith Trowbridge — who took an advertising salesperson for the Island Reporter before Sanibel, she lived on Anchor Drive in Chateau-Sur-Mer and the position about two months ago following Meeker's taking the helm of the chamber in 1985. Meeker was also a she had previously lived m Corning, N.Y., and Madison, replacement, David Besse's departure — said, "He was a longtime member of the Sanibel/Captiva Lions Club. Conn. kind soul, a true gentleman and he added class to whatever Meeker began his career as a CBS news anchorman for In her lifetime, Mrs. Underhill was a businesswoman he did. His 10 years as director of the chamber of commerce "The World Today" with Murrow, H.V. Kaltcnborn and and civic leader who was active in the environment, con- are remembered kindly. I was a member all the time he was Elmer Davis. Later, he moved to Louisville, Ky., and servation issues, city planning, genealogy and family plan- executive director, and we had many discussions and happy worked as an announcer, producer and writer for both radio ning. Her affiliations included the Sanibel Planning times together." and television for 13 years. From there, he went into adver- Commission and the Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Meeker started a number of chamber programs that con- tising and eventually formed his own agency. Foundation. On Sanibel, she and her husband founded, tinue or are being revived today, such as the monthly As a sideline, he wrote and narrated hundreds of mini- owned and operated the Unpressured Cooker in Cypress Business After Hours and the Ambassadors Club. Meeker programs for radio and television called "That's the Story," Square. Also, she and her husband were among the co- also conceived and launched the annual chamber luau and which were nationally syndicated. founders of the Island Reporter, the Fouith of July Road Rally, which has since been taken No funeral services are planned for Meeker. His body Mrs. Underhill graduated from St. Luke's School of over by the Sanibel/Captiva Optimists Club. will be cremated and his remains will be taken to a family Nursing in New York City and attended Vassal- College. Rita Groh, who worked for the chamber for nearly 20 plot in New Jersey. Survivors include four children: Edwin S. Underhill of years, said, "Mostly I remember him being a wonderful, He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; son Merrimack, N.H.; Anne P. Underhill of Hamden, Conn.; W. wonderful gentleman. He was really the nicest man, kind to Theodore Evan of Fresno, Calif.; son C. Kenneth Meeker, Allen Underhill of Northampton, Mass.; and Emily everybody. He never had a harsh word to say to any of us. Jr. of Marietta, Ga.; daughter Susan Sheffield of Marietta; Underhill Luchetti of Sausalito, Calif. She is also survived He was really a very nice man. I was very sad when he left." and seven grandchildren. by three grandchildren, Stephanie, Andrea and Ethan Even before his retirement from the chamber in August Underhill of Merrimack; a sister, Joan Wood Swain, of Old of 1994, Meeker helped the then-fledgling Bailey-Matthews In lieu of flowers, Barbara Meeker requests donations be Saybrook, Conn.; and a brother, Kenneth A. Wood, of Deep Shell Museum with public relations, a job he continued until made to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum or the Sanibel River, Conn. 1996. Public Library. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rotch Jones Duff House, 396 County Street, New Bedford, Mass., and the Acquisitions Committee of the New Bedford Recycle your Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill Road, New Reporter. Weather Bedford. The Island High Low Rain May 12 88 70 For reservations call May 13 88 72 Reporter is 472-Q2OO May 14 87 77 2255 West ©ulf Drive May 15 87 76 your official May 16 89 72 May 17 87 70 newspaper! Mav 18 88 70 Get your subscription THISTLE LODGE Rainfall for April was .42 inches. Rainfall for WATERFRONT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT May is 0 inches so far. today. 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representatives in conjunction with the Center for Urban* Traffic surveys under woy Transportation Research of the University of South Florida. Periwinkle project begins Drivers crossing Lee County bridges this week including A Florida State Trooper will be on site to ensure a safe flow The reconstruction of Periwinkle Way from Casa Ybel the Sanibel Causeway will have the chance to answer a traf- of tiafftc. Dnveis should entei the marked lane if they want Road to Meridian Drive began Monday and traffic is fic survey and be eligible to win $1,000. Surveying began to participate. restricted to one way at all times, causing backups in the Monday and should wiap up Friday. Surveys must be postmarked by May 30 and oiganiyers area. The pioject will continue through June 30, "This traffic survey is vastly different ftom past surveys said these kinds of surveys are vital for the evaluation of The work will consist of raising the roud, making conducted in Lee County. ,., There will be no questions changes in traffic patterns and future planning. drainage improvements and overlaying the bike path and asked in the lanes at this time, just a handout to be mailed The winner of the $1,000 drawing will be announced at intersecting driveways. back," said Chris Swemson, variable pricing manager. the Fort Myers Miracle game June 30, The surveys will be handed out by Lee Transportation For information, call 479-8911.
Seven From page 1 the seven weie on my list." for two years in Tarpon Springs. Currently, he is the assis- University of Florida. He is also an instrument-rated pilot Mayor Bob Janes opted to trust the recommendations tant city managei of Boca Raton He also held the post of and private plane ownei. offered by the Range Riders, a group of retiied city man- county administratoi for Citrus County. In his cover lettei, he stated during his cuirent tenure in agers who offer their services to cities, rathei than poming Shoemaker earned a master's degree in public adminis- the Cincinnati area, the city has made "great strides in over the stack of resumes. tration from Northern Illinois University. impioving the basic services of fire, EMS, law enfoi cement, Acting City Manager Bob Putt will contact all seven In his cover letter, he stated he's lived in Florida foi 25 road maintenance, and planning and zoning." candidates and try to arrange interviews no later than the yeais and understands coastal envnonments. H Susan Miller of Pensacola, Fla. first week in June. The city will pay airfare, lodging and lea- 1 Richard J. White of Lexington, Mass. She has served as assistant county administiatoi and sonable expenses. He has seived as town manager of Lexington since 1987 director of boaid seivices and linance in Escambia, Fla., "Let's not forget that they'll also be mteiviewing us. and as town administrator of Bedford, Mass., from 1984-87. since 1995, as director of financial planning and adminis- Each needs a host to meet them at the airpoit, show them He earned a master's degree in public admmistiation from tration in Hollywood from 1993-95; and as assistant city aiound the island, and it probably shouldn't be one of us," the American Umveisity m Washington D.C. manager and finance director of Boca Raton fiom 1981-89 Councilmember Bill Hillebrandt said. In his cover letter, White stated that Massachusetts, and Miller earned a master's degree in public administration Pritt said members of the city staff will be assigned that Lexington in particulai, have a "strong tradition of citizen from the University of West Florida and graduated magna duty. participation in local government." His post holds him cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology, Janes said the council would whittle the seven applicants responsible for supervising all municipal personnel, prepar- where she earned her bachelor's degiee in business admin- down to the top three oi five, and then possibly travel to ing operating and capital budgets, and collective bargaining, istration. their towns to gather more information and help them make among other duties. In her cover letter she stated, "I am known as a 'hands- a selection. on' entrepreneurial leader. ... In Escambia County, I am Four of the final applicants also made the Range Ridci's H Mark M. Williams of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. privileged to administer the environmental seivices func- top-10 list; one was an alternate. And two others made coun- He has served as city administrator for the city of Isle of tion, which focuses on redevelopment of biownsfield areas cil lists without a Range Rider recommendation. Palms, S.C, since 1985; as lovmg public administrator for as well as preseivation of wetlands." Here's some information about the seven candidates, the Upper Savannah Council of Governments from 1983- according to their resumes: 85; and as town administrator in Ridgeland, S.C, from • Edward L. Sealover of Atlantic Beach, N.C. • Donald D. Crawford of Streator, III. 1980-83. Williams earned a master's degree in public He has been manager of four cities/towns and currently He scived as city manager in Boca Raton and in DeKalb administration from the University of South Carolina at holds the top post in Atlantic Beach, N.C, what he and Streatoi, 111., for a total ol appioximately 17 years. He Charleston. dcsciibed as a tounst destination/resort community He has earned a master's degiee in political science/public admin- In his cover letter, he stated, "Out of the necessity of been in this position since 1998. Sealovei was the Marlboro istration from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb. being a 'hands-on' managei, I have become proficient in County, S C, administrator from 1996-98; the Coatesville, In his covei lettei, Crawl ord stated he helped develop a general management, budgeting and financial administra- Pa., city manager from 1995-96; and he has held similai comprehensive land use plan in Boca Raton and is well tion" He's also supcivised public safety and public works positions dating back to 1989. Sealover earned a master's vcised in budgeting, financial forecasting, icvenue enhance- departments. degiee in public administration iiom the Umveisity ot ment and capital impiovemcnt progiamming Othei listed a Henry Clarke Dolive of Cincinnati, Ohio Texas at Austin stiengths include providing eificient and ellective seiviccs, He has been the township admimstiatoi ol Anderson In his covei lettei, he staled that Atlantic Reach, N C , expeitise in intergovernmental and community lelations, Township, Ohio, since 1989 He was also a senioi reseaich has a "'lolative small ycai-iound population and m 'season' and leadership ability associate foi the Centei toi Uiban and Public Allans at we have 35,000-^0,000 .it one lime 1 am exceptionally sen- H Anthony L. 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Lee County's Local Planning Agency is Pfalzer suggested Lee Plan language be set to vole Monday on whether to amend the changed to allow a new or replacement Lcc Plan, which currently requires draw- structure "be designed, constructed and bridges to be replaced with fixed-span operated to adequately accommodate the structures when safety or wear and tear evacuation needs of both motor vehicle and require a new bridge be built. marine traffic." V&tt.. / J i V W»l The agency delayed its vote last month Another LPA vote could be taken at a F. Hurtado Pabel Martinez Enrique Nava Carlos Sosa so that it could hear direct testimony from later date if results from the upcoming John Wilson, director of Lee's Division of Project Development & Environmental Public Safety. study prove the drawbridge doesn't pose a At issue is whether drawbridges along safety risk, O'Connor said at last month's Dinner-set From page 1 evacuation routes spanning major or meeting. marked navigable waterways pose a safety The public hearing will be held Monday Coral along with Pabel Romero Martinez, risk. in Lee County Commission Chambers at 37, of Jacksonville; Enrique Nava, 31, of "John Wilson didn't particularly like the 2121 Main Street in downtown Fort Myers Cape Coral; and Carlos Sosa, 27, of Cape Four of the five language proposed by Sanibel's Assistant beginning at 8 a.m. The Sanibel Causeway Coral. Planning Director (Ken Pfalzer)," said Lee issue is listed fourth on the day's agenda. Charges filed against the four men counts are punishable include robbery with a deadly weapon, first-degree armed burglary and two counts of kidnapping, all felonies punishable by up by up to life The island Reporter brings you the news! to life in prison. They're also charged with aggravated batteiy, a second-degree felony sentences. punishable by up to 15 years in prison. "Four of the five counts are punishable by up to life sentences," said Kerri Carmin, — Kerri Carmin PUBLIC MEETING spokeswoman tor the State Attorney's Office. "Sentencing guidelines will apply State Attorney's Office AGENDA FOR MAY 25,1999 but these are some very heavy charges." MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The four men were arrested in connec- dinner hours. However, they only face tion with the violent home invasion of charges in the Woods' case so far, pending COUNCIL CHAMBERS (MACKENZIE HALL) Mickey Woods' Pine Tree Drive home on further evidence. March 21. Woods was stabbed but not seri- 800 DUNLOP ROAD, SANIBEL, FLORIDA Each of the four suspects has his own ously injured and his giilfriend, who called attorney and with the four being tried 9:00 AM 1. Approval of minutes of regular meeting of May police from a cell phone before she was dis- together, that isn't expected to change. covered in a bedroom, was terrorized as Miguel Fernandez, the attorney repre- 11, 1999. robbers demanded money. senting Sosa, said he would continue to do 2. Public Comments on items not appearing on the All but I lurtado were arrested in the days so even though the cases have been consol- loilowing the lobbery. Hurtado turned him- idated. agenda. (Maximum time allotted, 20 minutes, self in to law enforcement in April and all "I'd be surprised if (separate representa- with a limitation of 5 minutes per speaker). lour remain in the Lee County Jail. tion) would change because there's always Mai tine/ hud bonded out for a clay in early the potential for conflict of interest in any 9:10 AM 3. Adoption of Resolutions. April bul was rc-arrested after his bond fell multi-defendant case. Each attorney will through. obviously look out for his own client, but to There are no resolutions for adoption at this The group garnered its moniker, "the a degree, where certain motions or proceed- meeting. dinner-set burglars," because they are also ings will share common concerns or com- suspects in do/ens of previous Southwest mon issues, the attorneys will probably join 9:15 AM 4. Consideration of requests: Florida burglaries in which they allegedly in to coordinate their activities," Fernandez broke into unoccupied homes during the For an interpretation of zone boundary to said. determine the appropriate Ecological Tories for the subject parcel; Media One From page 1 for conditional use approval to upgrade As to why the company is using hand Media One. We go to great extents to make diggers rather than machinery, Monciviaz sure the people we hire are able to be hired. the electric substation (public utility use) said, "The reason we prefer to do hand dig- ... There should be no alarm to anybody ging over a machine is we don't want to because we have been operating, doing this from 69 kilovolts (kV) to 138 kV; and break power supply lines or water or sewage rebuilding for the last three years, and we lines or any other kind of buried line. The haven't had any incidents out of compliance for a development permit to construct the safest way to do this kind of process is to with any kind of ordinance or rule or law," hand dig. The only way to do it efficiently is he said. substation improvements. to have a large number of people doing it at Monciviaz also said he hasn't heard any The subject parcel is located at 5050 Sanibel- the same time." complaints about the chain-gang aspect of Acting City Manager the appearance of the workers from any Captiva Road (tax parcel no. 18-46-22-T1- Bob Pritt questioned other community. 00002.0060).. The applications are submitted that answer. Pritt added he talked to Monciviaz and "If that's the case, Media One attorney Jim Campbell about by Richard K. Fuson of the Lee County why do so all the way why the city wasn't officially notified of the Electric Cooperative, Inc. Application Nos. down Summerlin?" he work, which is expected to be complete near 99-18 ZB, 99-154 CUP and 99-12305 DP. wondered, referring to the end of May. digging work that was Pritt is still waiting to resolve the issue of 5. Report from Director of Planning or staff. done on that thorough- whether the company needed city permits to fare and on the Sanibel do the work. 6. Report from Commission Liaison to the Causeway prior to the "This is a special permit and we have not City Council. work on the island. "Of been able to resolve the issue. We get a dif- course, it's none of our Bob Pritt ferent interpretation from the state and the 7. Report from Commission Members. business if it's not on Sanibel... and it cer- exemption depends on whether the work is tainly is plausible as it relates to Sanibel considered low-voltage electricity or fiber 8. Report from Commission Chair. because we have a lot of things in a small optics," he said. "We decided that we would right-of-way area." try to work on that question. ... We would 9. Open discussion among Planning Pritt said he also questioned Media One not try to stop them based upon that issue." Commissioners regarding Commission about its use of the Mexican laborers and Pritt said the company could end up Functions and Goals and the methods and whether they are legal to employ. owing the city money for permits if the "I pointed out the orange shirts and the work is ultimately determined non-exempt. procedures for achieving them. bus and that it looked like a prison chain Pritt said he called attorney Campbell to ALL IN THE CITY OF SANIBEL, gang. ... There is nothing illegal about hav- get information "telling us what they're ing people wear orange shirts, brightly col- doing out there. We had no idea what they LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ored shirts for safety. were doing." "As to how it looks, I don't know what to It turned out, Media One had been con- If a person decides to appeal any decision of the body say about that," Pritt said. "They need to be ferring with City Engineer Gates Castle. with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or seen and whether or not they have to be "His office was somewhat familiar with it, doing hand digging or should be using a They had sent him drawings. ... We told hearing, such person will need a record of the proceedings , ditch witch gets into issues beyond our busi- them ... we would be sending a letter to and for such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim ness. As long as it's legal, I don't know it's them concerning lack of notice. They're record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the our place, the city of Sanibel's, to say they supposed to be telling us ahead of time what should or should not be doing trenching that they're going to be doing. That's under the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be would put people out of work." franchise agreement. based. As to their legality, Pritt said he was "They kind of did and kind of didn't. The assured everything was on the up and up. idea of going ... sending something to the In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, "(They) are supposedly appropriately city manager or the city council, they persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this checked and as far as we can tell, there's dropped the ball on that one and they recog- nothing improper about their being there. nized that." proceeding should contact the City Manager Bob Pritt at (941) It's not like they're illegal aliens or anything Following Pritt's conversation with 472-4359 no later than one day prior to the proceeding. If hear- like that," he said. Campbell, the company sent a packet ing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service numbers, Monciviaz said he had no idea where the explaining the project. workers were being bussed from or how Pritt said the city decided not to stop the 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (VOICE), for assistance. much they were being paid, but he also project after learning Sanibel might have to assured their legality. wait another year for the cable upgrade. "The ultimate responsibility falls on ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 5
25th From page 1 coordinate the Nov. 5 kick-off day ceremonies. She said ple will really get into it. I plan to grow my hair long and morning activities planned from 10 a.m. to noon on the grow sideburns so I look like Porter Goss did (at that first veranda at city hall will include time for visiting and coffee, council meeting.) I just have to find some plaid pants like he juice and rolls. Officially, there will be the reading of a had on!" proclamation and the presentation of a Theiss said the Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva is plan- gift to the city. ning an evening honoring women who have played an Workman said that evening will be important role in the history of the city in all areas, from the set aside for "What has been affection- arts to the government. The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club ately dubbed the 'intellectual' portion has committed to a float celebrating incorporation to be of the city celebration." entered in the July Fourth parade. A forum featuring two speakers, who Theiss said, "I just want to make sure all people on the will cover where the city has been and island, even if they are not a part of the committee or a where the city is going, is planned. member of a group, know they should bring their ideas in. Workman will also be training That's really what this is all about. It's a great opportunity Sanibel School sixth-grade students this for everybody who lives on Sanibel to appreciate the past summer to help them interview Sanibel and feel like a part of the future, a part of the celebration." Reporter /file citizens who have grown up> with the Phillips said she will act as a "clearing house," keeping Bailey's Sanibel Packing Company horse- city. Students will write stories based J. Workman track of individual celebrations so they will not overlap, drawn cart participates in every parade. on those interviews for publication, in connection with the For the finale beginning Friday, Dec. 10, Jody Brown is celebration. coordinating a reenactment of the first council meeting. Councilmember Nola Theiss, who had the idea for the Plans are for the three of the original five council members Independence Day project, said. "Who better (than Sanibel students) to talk to — the first mayor and now U.S. Rep, Porter Goss, R- than Sanibel natives who have grown up here? To connect Sanibel, and original councilmembers Charles LeBuff and today's kids with them will have lasting value, not just for Francis Bailey — to attend. The other two councilmembers, the birthday party. Kids who live here now will have an Zee Butler and Vernon MacKenzie, are deceased. plans in progress opportunity to learn about the island as it was. And (those Phillips said, "We got a letter from Jean Culpepper, the By Pattie Pace who have grown up here) will get to know some of the first city employee, who was paid by the hour to be city Staff Writer newer people and know what they have to contribute, real- clerk. She sent us a copy of a letter from Porter Goss and ize they are part of it." joked that it was on his letterhead since the city didn't even Plans for the island's celebration of Independence Day Island artist Lucas Century, whose glass sculpture honor- have any stationary yet. She plans to be here for the meet- are well under way and as tradition dictates, will include a ing the city's 15th anniversary is on display at the Sanibel ing." Fourth of July parade followed by the Road Rally and Library, is working on a second one to honor the 25th Baer, who is working on plans for the city family picnic topped off by fireworks. This year all events will be anniversary. at Gulfside City Park Saturday, Dec. 11, said, "The tentative Saturday, July 3, instead of the actual Independence Day "The committee wanted the sculpture to be identified plans call for an old-fashioned family fun day at the beach. July 4. with the city logo as I did with the dolphins for the 15-year There will be volleyball, horseshoes and a bouncehouse. work. That anniversary was crystal, so it is all glass," We'll have a barbecue with chicken, corn on the cob, ice Parade theme 'American the Beautiful' Century said. "This one will have hints of silver for the sil- cream." The annual Fourth of July parade will kick off the day's ver anniversary (and) will be a two- to three-foot vase with Steve Brown, who is in charge of festivities, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3. sabal palm fronds all around it to create a sculpture. I plan parking and making sure the appropri- "This year's theme is 'America the Beautiful,'" said to overlap to create patterns as you might see as you look at ate permits are issued, joked, "Since I Barbara Linstrom, event publicist. a silhouette of the palm tree." handled the parking for CROW (at Tanks and T-shirts designed by local graphic artist Mary Phillips, who is coordinating community involvement Taste of the Islands) I think I have Irving — featuring a bald eagle and stars and stripes — are during the month-long celebration, said she is mailing let- become the official 'parker' of the expected to be available for sale by June 4, she added. ters next week to all organizations on island, inviting them islands." "We need to make a plea for volunteers for the week to join in the celebration. Brown is also coordinating fund rais- before the parade, to pass out flyers and let people know City Councilmember and committee member Brown ing for the event and hopes private busi- what roads are closed and to direct people on parade day," said, "We want to encourage any individuals, businesses nesses and individuals will donate event organizer Ginny Bissell said. and organizations to mark the 25 years in their own way toward the celebration in the park. The parade is sponsored by the Friends of Don Bissell, a during the interval between the city events. I know CROW Steve Brown Additionally, committee members non-profit group which took over the parade for the Sanibel is just a little older than the city and we plan to come up with hope island churches will note the anniversary in some way & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors in 1994, the year something, and I'm sure Kiwanis and other service groups the Sunday of the celebratory weekend. following Bissell's death. The Realtors took over sponsor- will. I think the whole thing will be a real hoot. I hope peo- For information, call Phillips at 472-6477. t> See Independence, page 2'd
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Originally, he was going to be rage and I used to regularly stroll by the name. In fact, for about two days, her name named "Comet" because he was born the year of Hale Bopp. theater where it was playing. But alas, on a was "Libby" until I thought "Sophie" sound- Staff Writer Pattie Pace explained how her two cats got student's budget and. not really a fan of ed much more apt for her personality. their names. "'Maxwell' was named after a restaurant I used musicals, I never ventured inside. I firmly believe that all pets should have to go to in Huntington Beach. I chose 'Jessica' because I fig- However, I do consider myself a "cat human names. No "Rover" or "Boots" in my ured I'm never going to have any kids and I liked that first person," though I'm not exclusively partial house. And apparently most of the "cat peo- name, plus I liked the actress, Jessica Lange," she said. to the feline. I love dogs, too. ple" here at the Island Reporter agree. You'll Pace said she became a "cat person" after living in apart- My cat,. "Sophie," became part of my find photos of our cats accompany ing the pre- ments with no-pet policies because cats were easy to sneak life almost four years ago. I chose a cat view story about "Cats" the musical. in. because my work schedule left me rarely at News Editor Gwenda Hiett-Cltments said Her comment made me recall how I sneaked "Soph" in home and I knew having a dog wouldn't her cat, "Grizabella," who died at the age of to my last .apartment. (She's legit in our current abode.) The work. Dawn 18 late last year, was named after the charac- Realtor I dealt with in renting the place found me out I adopted "Sophie" when she was just Grodsky ter in "Cats," which had just opened when because she saw "Sophie" sitting in the window when she 10 weeks old from the Lee County Humane "Griz" was born. drove past. Society. She was so small she could fit in Clements said, "In 'Cats,' 'Grizabella' is a But she must have been a "cat person," too, because she my hand and she rode sitting on my shoul- A s 1 really down-trodden cat and she's really raggy simply commented how adorable my new kitty was. der for the entire drive back from east Fort looking, motley with mottled fur and looks And of course, still is, as only "cat people" can know Myers. like my 'Grizabella' did. (Dawn Grodsky is editor of the Island Reporter. She Within the first week of her living with se e if "According to (author/poet T.S.) Eliot, welcomes your comments and suggestions. Give her a call me, "Sophie" became very ill with a bad every year one cat gets chosen to go to a bet- at 472-1587.) Island voices for their donations for food the clubs used to sewer people putting articles in the paper, Relay a winner raise extra money for the American Cancer talking and hand wringing about how we To the editor: Society during the event. need sewers to clean up Captiva and save It was very rewarding to be part of a team the environment. Their campaign will start Your comments ate welcome! I want to thank all members of the of all ages and to be part of a community this summer when many of us are away. islands' Optimist club, Rotary club, the that got together for such a good cause. Look and listen, and ask tough questions. Please address convspi>iidL'iii.e to: Junior Optimist club and the Junior Girl Follow the money trail. Investigate the peo- •'Letters ID Ihe Kilitor" Scouts and parents for their efforts in the Linda TAiransky ple behind the project and talk to the Island Reporter 1999 Relay for Life this past weekend. Club Relay for Life Team Captain Department of Environmental Protection P.O. Box 8U!» members helped the American Cancer Sanibel and to people from Fort Myers Beach, envi- SanilHd, ]•'].33957 Society by giving a monetary donation or by sion UP — I did. donating their time to make our island team Many of us realize we're in a "large Loiters nuisi be signed and include, a successful in raising money and ensuring Sewers, the real problems home" era and hopefully it will pass. But phone numbiM" lor vilification. that the 1.999 Relay for Life event reached The editor will endeavor in print To the editor: wait until one of these "large Captiva home" this year's goal of $200,000. folks comes back in the fall or winter season iis many k'lieis as possible Also, thanks goes to Bailey's and Jerry's . You are going to be bombarded with pro- t> See Island voices, page 7
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Ray Paula "A policeman." Carter St. John Account Account Sanibel island Executive Executive We cover the most pristine islands hi the world and are proud to share them with you weekly. ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 7 Overseas perspective democracy. As if that resurrection didn't great powers to put in jeopardy the advantages of the recip- Manna for Milosevic forebode enough evil, Zyuganov's rocal collaboration that has been established over the last For Slobodan Milosevic the three NATO Communists have been finding common decade. However, it goes without saying that both Russia bombs that struck the Chinese embassy must ground for grievances together with and China will attempt to exploit the impasse in which the have appeared like manna from the heavens. Zhirinovsky's ultra-nationalists. Uniting the Atlantic diplomacy has put itself. It's to their advantage to The pilots of the alliance have tens of red forces of communisrn with a black-tint- present themselves as mediators. They could draft a solution thousand of air excursions under their belts at ed nationalism has produced a dangerous to the Balkan crisis which might be acceptable to several a rhythm of 800 sorties a day. Compared to brown cocktail in the former Soviet Union. European countries but undesirable to the United States and the precision targeting of the tons of explo- Milosevic's post-communist Serbomania is other NATO members. sives which have been dumped on Serbia, the a similar murky concoction. Add to that two Undesirable and unacceptable is any solution which number of errors has truly been statistically more common ingredients — panslavism includes Milosevic at the negotiating table. It was sickening insignificant. However, like all statistics, the and religious orthodoxy — and the front enough to see him smiling at Dayton and adorning the cover numbers don't count when you happen to be between Moscow and Belgrade was hardly of Time magazine as the man of peace. that one in a million. a happy harbinger. All we needed was the It is uncomfortable for liberal democracies, particularly It's been hard enough for the 19 members anger of the Chinese and the promise of a ones run by center-left governments, to be using force to of the NATO alliance to brush off lightly the S. Giovanna bi-continental confraternity of pancommu- cure the ills of the world. However comfortable, easy deci- inevitable victims of its military action, but nism reminiscent of bygone Cold War days sions do not come hand in hand with the responsibility of hitting the Chinese embassy is at the very Giacomazzi or even worse. At least during the times of power. Peace in the Balkans cannot come at any cost, and least a political boomerang that we could Tito, Mao, and Kruschev the three commu- one signed and sealed with Milosevic is inadmissible. have quite frankly done without. nisms were enemies, notwithstanding their common ideolo- In Russia, Communism has been reemerging like the gy. The only word to describe the thought of their conjunc- (Sandra Giovanna Giacomazzi is a former Sanibel res- Egyptian phoenix rising from the ashes, dispelling the fears tion together in the same trenches united against the West is ident who has been living in Europe for almost two of those who thought we might be doomed to sign off the apocalyptic. decades. Her column appears monthly in the Island century with the victorious if boring globalization of liberal Fortunately, it doesn't serve the purpose of any of the Reporter.)
Sale nets $$ to save land Island voices From page 6 Ihe Sanibel/Ciptiva Coii'-eivjiion and finds his place dwarfed by a big, 200- think sewers will clean up Captiva. They pie, I was told sewers were the easier way to Foundation has added S 175.000 to its sen- room hotel next door. It's going to happen if will not. Sewers will accelerate commercial go because water quality could be checked itivc land acquisition progr.iin from the sewers are allowed on Captiva. growth, allowing developers to build bigger at one location, rather than six or eight loca- •ale of a lot in the Sanctuary. Why isn't the Captiva Civic Association houses (or hotels) on smaller lots. The result tions. However, I was also told if some of Krii'k Limlhlad. SCCF executive direc- aggressively working with existing busi- will be excessive congestion and increased the restaurants, condos and lodging opera- tor, said the lot was donated to ihe foun- nesses and association to help them correct density, at a rate that will make the last 10 tions complied with the codes already in dation b\ the original owners so thai their wastewater problems by correcting years look like child's play. place and/or down sized, septics and mini- SC.C.'i' might protu from the sate. existing septic problems so we do not have Why is Captiva going through all this? sewers could handle the black water (sewer- The sale closed last wesk. to have sewers? The answer — tough choic- The sad truth is a number of restaurants, age) problem. SCA needs demolition help es. It's tough for any group to go to a restau- lodging organizations and associations have I asked people at the DEP the question: If '['he Sanibel Community Association** rant where you know the owner and tell him stuffed more tables, condos or beds into an sewers get on Captiva, will hotels follow? loviiLion plans for the wooden fiuuu: he has too many tables based on his parking area too small to handle the volume of peo- Their answers included words like "proba- pouion of Ihe community house jn: avail- spaces and inside square footage. Maybe he ple and the waste, noise and pollution they bly," "more than likely" and "eventually." ul'k: for (.onlr.iaor biiKluig. wuh bids cannot make it with fewer tables but people produce during the peak season! Little or no If you care about Captiva and are con- iccoptod until 2 p.m. Wediii.^i.Uiy. Juni; >J. knew the rules before the doors were problems during the "off season," just the cerned about sewers and what they will do 1-ollowing (he bidding, theiv will bi1 a opened. The noise, traffic and demands for peak season. The sewerage problem could to this island, call the CCA board members •demolition derby" mi which the commu- sewers because of excessive wastewater be corrected by bringing septic and mini- and tell them how you feel. Maybe you can nity can participate. Tile ceiling panels stress — all this and more is being heaped sewer systems up to code, and/or by down change their minds. and wall surfaces need to be removed on the rest of us (and this little island) and it sizing (Heaven forbid!) and allowing proper If you cannot, please join our new orga- before the contractor starts working. is not fair, and this island cannot take it! room for drain fields. With sewers, there nization that has formed to prevent sewers Everyone can volunteer to help move the Another tough choice — if a commercial will be no way to stop the density problem and over development, called the Captiva materials to the trash. A few with interest has a wastewater problem, or too and we will then have to fight developers on Island Homeowners Association, at P.O. "destructive tendencies" will be able lo many tables, you tell them "Down size!" height because it is the only way they can go Box 6, Captiva, FL 33824. For information, use tools to demolish the wall and coiling —up! .•.••'.• My parents and friends started the CCA call me at 472-6170. Thank you. uj$acgaT „..,..,,...«;...,.. and I have always supported and believed in A "big" house on Captiva pays $30,000 s ,d'tobir>lCf<* pton& and specifications aic it. I cannot anymore. It has become a com- to $50,000 per year in property taxes. A big Tom Loomis available at the community house at 2V3 mercial springboard with agendas that hotel on Captiva will pay $200,000 to Captiva Periwinkle Way homeowners must either go along with or $300,000 per year in property taxes plus a Foi information or to volunteer, onll are excluded or bypassed. The CCA has for- daily tax revenue on room rentals. With Lee 472-2155 gotten why we formed in the first place — County constantly looking for more tax rev- our concern for over development — and enue, which option do you think the Lee now a developer heads it up. Remember, County commissioners will choose? Captiva is supposed to be a residential If the answer is as obvious to you as it is island! Sanibel, because of its size, was to to me, we had better do something about it! support the commercial interests and the Sewers will make hotels possible and devel- possible need for sewers. opers will make it a reality! Tragically, some well-intentioned people During my conversations with DEP peo-
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wo weeks ago, the But won't the ordinance darken the The only conversions that would have to occur within 30 Sanibel/Captiva Islands island so much that it will compromise days are of fixtures that are causing glare that poses a threat safety and security? No. This is a dark skies to public safety. ordinance, not a dark grounds ordinance. It Far from causing "astronomical costs," the proposed leg- in no way restricts what can be lit; only how islation would in many cases lead to eventual savings to TChamber of Commerce ran it can be lit. By restricting glare, which can island businesses. The biggest initial costs incurred would full-page ads in all three island temporarily blind motorists, bicyclists, and be for converting parking lot lights. Typically, these are old newspapers, warning that the pedestrians, it greatly enhances public safe- mercury vapor lamps, that.cast a cold bluish-white light. proposed outdoor lighting ordinance under ty. By requiring that outdoor lighting be Because they are highly inefficient, and would have to be review by the Sanibel Planning Commission directed downward, it reduces side-lighting replaced with modern sodium lamps which produce the "is a violation of residents and business own- that causes glare and up-lighting that caus- same light output with a fraction of the electricity usage, the ers basic rights [sic]," that it will endanger es light pollution. Neither side-lighting nor cost of installation would eventually be recovered in lower "safety" and "security," that "almost every up-lighting provide any security benefit. utility bills. And once the break-even point is reached, it's resident and business owner will be in viola- They reduce, not enhance visibility. By pure gravy. This is one of those rare cases where govern- tion ... and will have only 30 days to comply," redirecting light downward, the light is con- ment regulation can actually lower the cost of doing busi- that the "costs to you could be astronomical," Andrew centrated on the walkways, driveways, ness. Similar savings could be achieved by residents who and that it dictates "light source and intensity storefronts, steps and doorways that need convert from inefficient incandescent fixtures to efficient within a private residence." Reding lighting, greatly improving visibility, and compact fluorescent fixtures. To begin with, the ordinance in question is thus safety and security. So why is the chamber making such a fuss? Probably an outdoor lighting ordinance. It in no way The objective is to improve outdoor lighting, not elimi- because the chamber majority (notably not including some addresses "light source and intensity within a nate it. The central concept to achieve this aim is conversion of its more far-sighted members) has almost always been private residence." Nor does it in any way to what is known in the lighting industry as full-cutoff fix- the last to recognize the benefits of improvements in limit what can be lit on one's own property, provided such tures. Such fixtures shield the light source from the top and SanibePs ambiance, beginning with incorporation. In May lighting does not cause.glare that could pose a hazard to sides, efficiently focusing the light downward on the sur- 1974 — exactly "a quarter of a century ago — a majority of motorists and bicyclists on public rights-of-way, does not faces it is intended to illuminate, much like recessed light- the chamber voted to oppose incorporation, and sent repre- trespass onto the property of others, and is not directed sky- ing or desk lamps in interior applications. That eliminates sentatives to Tallahassee to lobby unsuccessfully to block ward, causing light pollution that reduces visibility of our glare and light pollution, and makes it easy to avoid light the referendum (Elinore Dormer, "The Sea Shell Islands," p. spectacular night sky. trespass onto neighboring properties. 246). But — just as they've done before — how much do Far from endangering property rights, the proposed ordi- In many if not most cases, existing fixtures can be con- you want to bet that if this ordinance is adopted, they'll be nance would reinforce them. Following a trend that is verted inexpensively to full-cutoff. Various hoods, caps and the first to capitalize on our much-improved ambiance and spreading from coast to coast, it would ban light trespass. shields are commercially available, and can be attached to view of the night sky as a marketing tool? That would give residents greater control over unwanted existing fixtures without needing an electrician. In such For more on this subject, visit my web site at light that spills into their homes and yards from neighboring cases, the current draft of the ordinance would provide a http://come.to/council. properties. Ever been bothered by light that enters your bed- year for compliance. room window at night? Or would you like to keep a neigh- Where replacement of the fixture itself would be bor's floodlight from flooding your lanai or yard? This ordi- required, the current draft provides for up to five years for (Andrew Reding is serving his first term on the Sanibel nance would enable you to be in full control of the lighting compliance, depending on the relative cost of replacement. City Council.) on your premises. 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I i |> Ml' II (il H I I 1 II' HI t \ 111 A 111' \ltl.~- Mil .I'll 10 (HI ah lilile puns and ,i, ler tioiuii. nili ilu \ las 1 Imv loi a wash behind I ho eais ami even kiu k i ( )iti i . amuse, lihol enjoyed IIR hi'hf) .' Allllv Uo'.'L' I ,1I!L' poems in lelteis to Ins 11 lends •jM tci. Webbc hi;>" tills C apt iv n and some snippets included P? dashed out the ,.."••. •_, . , . , i m o n g 1 Live music daily whimsical veises. ! » music overnight fo i h e m - 395-1142 The longest-running musi- "Mcmoiy," which became a phe- I in Broadway history, nomenal success and was recorded, Eliot's Crow's Nest 'Cats" is based on Eliot's more than 600 times. poetry 'Tween-Waters Inn |poems published in "Old "Cats" opened in uses fan- Captiva Drive i Possum's Book of Practical England at the -ilul names Live music Tueb.-Sun. I Cats." New and maaphorical 9 p.m. A prolific playwright, London phrases that are, at best, difficult to read and at Jauthor and poet, Eliot, boin Theatre worst, almost impossible to understand when On the town fin 1888 in St. Louis, moved o n sung. Reading "Old Possum's Books of Practical ' to England where he became Cats" before seeing the show is useful but even Edison Gallery of Fine Art a British subject in 1915. A without knowing the words, the music, costum- 8099 College Parkway ing, sets and dances are outstanding — truly a 489-9492 " •"•**'giaduate of Harvaid, Eliot was Contemporary Master Prints awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1948 a y show worth seeing again, and again. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and was considered a major innovatoi in modern 11, 1981. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. English poetry. His most acclaimed poem us said J The show won "Cats" will be at the Barbara B. Mann 1 - 5 p.m. Sun. to have been "The Waste Land" written in 1922, - seven Tony Performing Aits Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Through July 11 Equally influential to the literary community was Awards in 1983 and a Grammy for the best cast 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 22 and at 7:30 p.m. Free "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," along album the same year. One of the most successful Sunday, May 23. Tickets start at $31 and the hall with numerous essays and critical works. musicals the world has ever seen, it continues to is at 8099 College Parkway. Florida Repertory Theatre Seven years after Eliot's death in 1965, British play to packed houses. Arcade Theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber stumbled For ticket information, call the Mann Hall box" First and Hendry streets Eliot's poems talk about mystical felines in 332-4488 across the skm volume of Eliot's whimsical terms any cat lover will relate. He had a clear office at 481-4849, "The Skin of Our Teeth" thymes about cats -while in an airport bookshop. insight into their peculiar ways and, with great 8 p.m. opening Thurs. May
Wed.-Sat. through June 13 2 p.m. Sun. matinee Vignettes $15 Broadway Palm test.com. Shaham has performed with Isaac Stern, Michael Dinner Theater The deadline to Tilson Thomas, Zubin Mehta and with major 1380 Colonial Blvd. enter is June 14. orchestras throughout the world. 278-4422 A variety of ticket options are available. This "Love, Sex and the IRS" BIG Arts season, the "Personal Choice Series" will be June 3-July 3 The Barrier Island introduced with the opportunity to select any six Matinees select days Group for the Arts has concerts with a 20 percent discount and a Tickets from $20 show only; a number of upcom- reserved seating area. Selections must be made from $33 with dinner ing events and class- prior to Dec. 31. es. They include: BIG Arts is at 900 Dunlop Road. For informa- Off-Broadway Palm tion or to register for any event, call 395-0900. 1380 Colonial Blvd. Special to the Reporter B Puppet the- 278-4422 ater (1 to r) Young Artist Competition win- "The Vaudeville Follies" ner Katrina Rozmus with Maestro Five giant body Through May 23 Paul Nadler stand outside the puppets, eight cos- Rip Van Winkle From $18 Barbara B. Mann. Performing Arts tumed characters and stands with Hall early this month. traditional puppets "Wolfie the Dog," Barbara B. Mann will appear on stage at one of Henry Performing Arts Hall 1 p.m. Monday, May Hudsen's "Little 8099 College Parkway 6,500 attend Youth Concerts 24, when the Bits 'n' 481 -4849 Men." and his "Cats" As part of its $75,000 commitment this year to Pieces Puppet Theater daughter, Sarah. the music education of local youth, the May 21, 8 p.m. presents its original May 22, 2 & 8 p.m. Symphony of Southwest Florida played host to adaptation of "Rip Van Winkle," by Washington more than 6,500 students for its annual Youth May 23, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Irving. From $31 Concerts Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4-5, at The fully staged performance is sponsored by the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. BIG Arts, the Sanibel/Captiva Kiwanis Club and Philharmonic Center Violinist Katrina Rozmus, 18, the overall win- the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. (1 to r) Michael Gellart, Anancy for the Arts ner of the symphony's Young Artist Competition, The presentation will be a gift to all Sanibel 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. was the featured soloist. Antonio, Stephanie " Davis, Scott School students with a $3 charge for other atten- Bennett and Denise Scott star in "The Naples "These programs are designed to introduce dees. (800) 597-1900 our young people to symphonic music at a time in Skin of Our Teeth," which opens May Magic Carpet series • New Year's Eve party 27 at the Florida Repertory Theatre. Musical education for chil- their lives when they are beginning to develop an BIG Arts in cooperation with the Pirate awareness of music and their own musical dren Playhouse is planning a New Year's Eve celebra- 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Sat.-May tastes," said symphony marketing director Nanci tion featuring a full evening of fun and entertain- Hale. 'Skin of Our Teeth' 22 ment at Schein Hall. Florida Repertory Theatre has chosen Thorton $5 The concerts are the largest portion of the The playhouse will have an early curtain call Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic comedy, "Late Nite Catechism" symphony's work to educate more than 11,000 that evening, making it possible for theater guests "The Skin of Our Teeth," as the first show of its comedy youngsters this season. The symphony ensembles to attend the elegant cocktail party and dinner inaugural summer community season. May 25-30 performed in 50 schools this year in addition to dance later. A champagne toast and balloon drop Winner of the 1942 Pulitzer Prize for drama, 8 p.m. the Mann Hall Youth Concerts. will be at midnight, and there will be raffle and this is the satiric story of the extraordinary adven- $28 Next year, the Palm Coast Youth Orchestra door prizes given away throughout the evening. tures of the Antrobus family through the ages. Beethoven Fest No. 2 will merge with the symphony and will be fea- May 27, 28, 8 p.m. Dress will be "island formal." The Atrobuses have survived flood, fire, pesti- $32 tured in several presentations. The youth orches- To get on the invitation list, call BIG Arts. lence and the seven-year locusts, the Ice Age, the tra has 55 members and is conducted by Cindy • Millennium music pox, a dozen wars and the double feature — all Klispie. Cats pictured above, John Friedman and the music committee have by the skin of their teeth. in order of appear- Calling all poets announced the performance program for 1999- The play will open Thursday, May 27, and ance, are "Jessica," The New York Poetry Alliance is sponsoring a 2000, "Music for All Seasons." continue through Sunday, June 13, with perfor- "Grizabella," ftee poetry contest that will include 28 cash The season's premier event will be a perfor- mances at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. "Charcoal, "Sophie" prizes including $1,000 for the first-place winner. mance by Gil Shaham Feb. 5. The 28-year-old Sunday, with the exception of May 30, instead a and "Maxwell." Their Those mteiested should send their original American violin virtuoso is internationally recog- Saturday matinee will be given May 29. Tickets owners are Pattie poem — 321 lines or less — to the New York nized by noted critics as a "one-in-a-million tal- are $15. Pace, Gwenda Hiett- Poetry Alliance, Box 1588, New York, NY ent." He'll perform on a 1699 Stradivanus violin The theater is on Bay Stieet, between Jackson Clements, accompanied by Japanese pianist Akira Eguchi. Jill Goodman and 10] 16-1588 or entei online at www.-freecon- t> See Vignettes, page II Dawn Grodsky. ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 11 flrts Theater Conspiracy to stage play premier Matsumoto to sign By Jill Goodman He intends to be in Foit Myers for the Reporter poster Staff Writer final week of rehearsals and said that while Dad Matsumoto will sign his newest there have been readings of the play, this is Island Reporter subscription print, The Theater Conspiracy announced that the first time it will be produced. "Tricolorei Heron," from 3-6 p.m. this playwright Rich Orloff is the winner of the "I'm curious to see the play and will give Friday, May 21, at Sanibel Art & Frame, second annual play competition. them my feedback," he said. Matsurnoto,, an, internationally known According to Conspiracy Director Bill Like most of Orloff's plays, "Domestic artist who lives in Fort Myers, has done Taylor, Orloff's play, "Domestic Tranquillity" is a comedy. the annual Island Reporter poster for Tranquillity," was one of 98 entries submit- "The play has six characters." Oiloff years, The exclusive poster is available ted from all over the United States, Scotland explained. "It is about a nice family in a nice free only with subscriptions to the paper. and Ireland. house in the 1950s, whose lives are turned Subscriptions to the island's only offi- Each entry was read by a group of read- up side down when they are held hostage by cial newspaper will be available at the ers, Taylor said, and the best submissions three escaped convicts." signing and MatsnmotQ will be available winnowed down to the top 20. to discuss the poster and his other art- "This year the quality of scripts were so He admitted the play has vignettes work. good, it was mind boggling," Taylor said. extiacted fiom memories of his own child- Sanibel Art & Frame is at 2460 Palm '"Domestic Tranquillity,' in my opinion, hood. Ridge Road CaU 472-1587. was the best entry of the lot. It's a very "Growing up, I remember seeing several Hemingway fund raiser funny comedy. It wasn't an easy decision, melodiamas about convicts who keep fami- there were four or five plays we could have Barnes & Noble in Fort Myers is pre- lies hostage. I thought that if they came to senting a fund raiser for the International clone. This one bailey edged out the other my family's house it would be different; entries." Hemingway Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, mother would be upset if they put theii feet June 11. An act reading of the play, "It In addition lo several one-act plays, this on the (uiniture. lusj Catches," by Dr. Carol Hemingway, is the sixth full-length play Orloif has wnt- "In some ways the family in the play are based on three .short stoiies by lirncht tcu. His work has been produced on stage in immersed in '50s values; they are more pie- Hemingway, will be dhectad by Jcffry K Honda theaters in Sarasota and Key West as occupicd with that than the convicts." Lindsay. The featured scene is based on well as in legional theaters acioss the coun- Speaal to the Reporter Oiloil said that dunng the reading of the the shfiit stoiy, "The Three Days Below." Bill Taylor runs Theatre play the audience was "'laughing thcii heads A pottion of all book sales between 7 In a telephone mteiview fioni his home Conspiracy, which will stage olf. ... It was a leassunng Icehng." and 9 p.m. will benefit the International m New York City, Orloff said he had u\td "Domestic Tranquillity" in July. Tayloi said he is now casting for the play, Hemingway Festival planned for the about the contest. which is scheduled to open July 20 and run weekend of June IS. "I am a great believer in enteiing con- inous validation and it makes me leel won- ihioughAug 15. Banwf, & Noble is at 13751 S tests. 1 wanted to give it a shot. It feels great derful. I nevei expect lo win. I got the phone Tanuami Tiail, Call 437-065-k having won," he admitted. "It is an enor- message one day and it was a siupnsc." Foi more mlormation, call 936-3239. New addition to keep arts center on move By Jill Goodman After hci return to Sanibel, she responded to the uiging Staff Writer of BIG Aits' piesident Laveine Phillips and agreed lo over- see the group's marketing. From its modest beginnings as a place foi a group of "1 decided to get rid of the hotel stufl and help BIG Arts island artists to come together, the Barnei Island Group for out. It gets me more involved with the community. Befoic, the Arts has grown into a flouiishing center and with the my life was South Seas " iccent addition of Ruth Keel to the staff, the momentum Musically talented. Keel plays the oigan and has a mas- should continue. ter's degree in music. Keel pi onuses to take the organization to even greater "Theie have been a lot ol new big oigans installed in achievements in the coming yeais While she modestly chinches in Foil Myeis dm ing the past couple ol ycus and claims she is in charge of publicity, that is only the up pi the I helped dedicate some ol them," she said. "1 would play iceberg. fairly often at the Sanibel Community church and knew I Keel's background as an executive vice president of an would be playing more, so I decided that would be my pri- international hotel group and years of experience in sales ority." and marketing is the impetus for growing the cultural orga- Of Dutch descent, Keel's soft voice is slightly accented; nization on the islands. the influence of her parents who have been married for 73 Michael Pistella "I have a varied background and dealt with a lot of dif- years. Ruth Keel works in her office at the Barrier ferent aspects and types of people and there is always more She enthusiastically accepted the challenge of getting Island Group for the Arts. room to grow," she said. more knowledge of what exists at BIG Arts to a broader membership which isn't bad, but with the new auditorium Keel came to Captiva in 1987 at the request of then-man- market and more events, we have to have more people on the island aging director Austin Mott to join South Seas Plantation as "By doing this, we will increase ticket sales and every- come to the events and perhaps we should draw from Fort head of sales and marking. She followed Mott to Plamas thing else. There has to be a plan laid out in black and white. Myers and visiting tourists." Del Mar in Puerto Rico, where they completely revitalized We are no longer mom and pop. the resort in three years. "BIG Arts has been primarily supported only by the t> See Addition, page 12
Vignettes From page 10 and Hendry streets in downtown Fort r Myers. For tickets or information, call 332- 'Young artists '99' 4488. The Lee County Alliance of the Arts invites the public to view "Young Artists Jackie O photos on display '99," a show featuring the art of Lee County "The Making of a high school students, through May 28. 1 g E l7 First Lady," a series of The show was juried by the Lee Art 30 black-and-white Educators Association. Elementary and photos featuring young middle school students' work will be fea- ART &£RAME CO. Jacqueline Kennedy tured in the second part of the show, which Onassis, will be on dis- will have an opening reception from 5-7 play in select stores at p.m. Friday, May 21. the Bell Tower Shops Both receptions are free and the exhibits Frame Your May 22-June 13. The will continue through May 28. photographer is The alliance is at 10091 McGregor Blvd. Jacques Lowe and the For information, call 939-2787. display includes images ranging from Jackie Jackie O 'Grease' is the word IKKI MATSUMOTO working in her husband The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is John F. Kennedy's Senate office in the fall staging "Grease," the musical, continues of 1958 to the president's funeral in through May 29. Audiences will travel back November, 1963. in time to Rydell High School with the -Poster- The fifth anniversary of Kennedy light-hearted and nostalgic look at young Onassis' death is Wednesday, May 19. love. The on-again/off-again romance The work of Lowe, the personal photog- between Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Ikki will be signing his newest print rapher to the Kennedy family, has been pub- Zuko is played out against a backdrop of the lished in Time, Life, Look, Ladies' Home Burger Palace, the school gym, a drive-in TRICOLOR HERON Journal and Paris Match. His pictures are movie theater and the pajama parties of the part of the permanent collections of the 1950s. Museum of Modern Art in New York, the The 1978 blockbuster movie starred at Sanibel Art & Frame Co. Elysee Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. and the "Europoean Center of Tickets for dinner and the show are Photographey" in Paris. $29.50-$36 for adults and $17 for children FrL, May 21st@ 3:00-6:00pm The photographs to be displayed are 12 and younger. Show tickets only are $20 included in Lowe's book, "Jacqueline for adults and $13 for children. Kennedy Onassis: The Making of a First The Broadway Palm is a 1380 Colonial 2460 Palm Ridge Road Lady." Before arriving in Fort Myers, the Blvd. Call 278-4422. photos will be in San Diego and Salt Lake Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 City. (941) 395-1350 (800) 393-9192 For information, call 489-1221. 12 Q MAY 20, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Hot spots, cool tunes Willy Ray and Midnighters take spotlight at Crow's Nest (Editor's note: This is the first in a series featuring music, too. We've been playing swing for about six years. It places on the island to hear live music.) became in demand, so we are in demand," Neuhausser said.
By Jill Goodman Michael Barrett, singer with the ever-popular, StaffWriter Cincinnati-based Modulators that plays Captiva each Thanksgiving, said Willy Ray is one of his favorite bands Just because most of the tourists are gone doesn't mean and he hopes everyone will put on their dancing shoes and there isn't plenty of night life on the islands. Several resorts head out to see them. and lounges are swingin' and singin' with live music. Following a successful gig here last year, Willie Ray and Willie Ray and the Midnighters will be at the Crow's the Midnighters are back on Captiva. Nest at 'Tween-Waters Inn on Captiva Drive tonight The five-piece combo consists of Eric Neuhausser on through Saturday. Look for them beginning at about 9 p.m. tenor sax, lead guitarist Garry Gorrel, Brian Lee on upright The Crow's Nest has entertainment every night of the bass, Bill Osterhaus on drums and Tim Hedding on key- week. The road bands play at 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday board. Neuhausser and Hedding also handle the vocals. nights, and house musician John Salamon entertains at 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and at 8 p.m. each Sunday. Veteran musicians from Cincinnati, the combo, which Dawn Grodsky has been making music together for six years, plays region- Live crab races are at 6 and 9 p.m. Mondays. ally with a few side trips to places like Captiva and Willy Ray and the Midnighters, who hail from Mackinaw Island in Michigan. For more information, call 472-5161. Cincinnati, are playing through this Saturday "We play swing and classic R&B ... some funky dance at the Crow's Nest on Captiva. Walkers raise nearly Memorial Day historical tour planned $25,000 for hospice for island's east end By Jean Dowries By Dawn Grodsky vices and Special to the Reporter Editor setups dur- ing April. ducation will meet exercise at the puhhoj Almost 300 people participated in this year's Hope Business Beth Jardas I Special to the Report u opening of the Historical Walking Hospice Gulf Walk May 8, raising nearly $25,000 for the donating Bicycle 'lour oi ihe Old Town if organization that helps terminally ill patients die with digni- prizes to the Walkers hit the beaph on Captiva Lighthouse end oi the Lsland at 10 ty and assists their families with the bereavement process. walkers last Saturday morning. MondayE, May 31. which is Ihc Memorial Day holiday, Money was raised through sponsorship of walkers, event included: Bncl opening ceremonies will include ihe unveiling activities such as the hoie in one contest, and the sale of Bellini's; Times of the Islands; Sanibel Art & Frame; Son>: pLique eommemoictfirif! estrh history of Siinibel's walk-related items, including T-shirts and posters. Timbers; Tarpon Bay Recreation, Inc.; McT's Shrimp cud. Ihe distnbdtion ol unii broriuiu's and re-ficstiments. This year was the fifth annual walk and it was one of the House & Tavern; Jacaranda; Johnny's Pizza; Wildsidc The brochures contain slh»t descriptions of the IT most successful ever. Adventures; Europa SeaKruz; Cheeburger Cheeburger; Hei lvicd silos dloiu; the. bike path and reprints ot dmwj "Hope Hospice is especially thankful to the many indi- Sports Closet; Tarwinkles; Confused Chameleon; Sanibel iicin postcaids done h> Gladys Childs .ilinoit 40 yci viduals, sponsors and businesses, without whose generous Harbour Resort & Spa; Sbana's of Captiva; Flowershop ol nan. Thi'.se biOkhuu'S will be awilable. at donations, support and assistance the walk could not have the Islands; YOLO Watersports; BVK McDonald; Dah\ Sanihol/Captiva Islands Chambei ol" Commerce, been the success it turned out to be," said Beth Jardas, event Queen; Gilligan's; Sanibel Fitness Center; Printers Ink; aiul Sauibel 1 Historical Village ii Museum and
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By Pattie Pace Monday Steamed broccoli Staff Writer Sloppy Joe or Apple slices cheese pizza I She may be only 17, but Canterbury junior Mandy Oven-baked fries Thursday Reynolds is a poised, thoughtful teen-ager with definite Tossed salad Comdog or nachos plans for her future and her own ideas on how to solve the Steamed spinach Mixed vegetables I threat of violence plaguing today's kids. Fresh fruit Green salad In a less-than-250-word essay, Reynolds convinced Pear halves event organizers to let her attend the inaugural U.S. Scholar I Tuesday Athlete Games at the University of Rhode Island next Chicken nuggets or Friday I month. beef & macaroni Grilled chicken sand- "It's not like real competitive athletics. It's using sports Whole wheat roll wich or cheeseburger and theater and music as a way to bring people from all I Oven-baked fries Lettuce & tomato I across the country together," Reynolds said. "They're not Green peas Tater tots necessarily the best or star athletes, which I certainly am Sliced peaches Chilled pears not. It's kids who want to meet people from all over the I I country, to talk about world issues like hunger and poverty Wednesday and I'm sure violence will be a big topic." Fish sandwich or Meal prices §3 turkey & noodles $1.60 —elementary I Reynolds also needed letters of recommendation from m two of her teachers. Karl Yergey, her advanced placement I Whole wheat roll $1.85 —middle/high American history teacher, wrote one of them. Tossed salad $.35 — extra milk n "The main reason I was happy to recommend her is that she was so interested in it. She's a great team player, has great leadership ability. She's one of those people who's able to work with diverse groups oi" people and bring them Imaginarium to offer camp together to achieve a common goal," he said. "And she's The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium is self deprecating, which is a good thing. I think that's one of offering a seven-week summer camp June 21 -Aug. 6. The the most important .skills anyone who works with people weekly sessions will focus on travel through space and needs to have. time, and across the earth, "She's smart enough to know what's up and yet she does- Each week features a different subject, such as build- n't take her self too seriously. To me, self-deprecating ing an island Utopia, Medieval Europe, the history of humor allows you to kick back, look at yourself and say, 'I flight, Africa, Alaska, Native Americans and Egypt. really messed that up.' Too many people tend to take them- Camp is from 7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday-Friday selves too seriously." and each week long session is $70 for Imaginarium mem- Reynolds, an honor roll student, will participate in the bers or $90 for non-members. volleyball element of the games. But before and after and Michael Pistella Enrollment is open to children in kindergarten through maybe even during the event, she'll talk with her teammates Mandy Reynolds, 17, is competing in the U.S. sixth grade. and fellow participants about life outside of Sanibel. Scholar Athlete Games next month. The Imaginarium is at the corner of Cranford Avenue "There will be so many different people from all walks So what about "Phantom Menace," the long-awaited pre- and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard just east of of life meeting together as a unit to discuss things affecting quel to the "Star Wars" trilogy? "I'll probably let the hype downtown Fort Myers. them today and that will be affecting them in a few short run down first," she said. For information or to register, call 337-3332. years," she said. "I'll be getting to know my peers from dif- With her eye on a behind-the-scenes career in politics, ferent parts of the country. Here, I'm isolated. I've lived on Reynolds plans to visit North Carolina, Virginia and South Hope needs camp sponsors Sanibel my whole life but I love it. I couldn't wish for any- Carolina looking at colleges this summer. Hope Hospice is asking the community to help make it where better than this." possible for a child who has lost a loved one in the last "That's still in the South and not too iar trom year to attend its Rainbow Trails Summer Camp m Pausing to capture the crux of her upcoming trip she Washington, D.C. It's too cold anywhere else," she said. Rllenton. added, "(I need to) broaden my horizons." And as a budding political science tna)oi, Reynolds has From Friday, June 18, to Sunday, June 20, appioxi Reynolds heard about the games from her 19-year-old some definite ideas on issues that challenge and trouble her mately 70 children between the ages of 6 and 16 are brother Stephen, who's attending the University of peers. scheduled to spend a weekend at the camp where, under Richmond in Virginia, majoring in business and finance. "While adults and police who implement security are the guidance of bereavement counselors and trained vol- "Two years ago he attended the World Games and they important, it really has to happen internally," she said, unteers, they will be exposed to structured grief/work sent him something to ask if he knew anyone who was inter- addressing ways to curb the type of violence that occurred activities. Since its first camp in 1989, Rainbow Trails has ested. He asked me and I said, 'Yes,'" she said. last month in Littleton, Colo., where two students opened helped hundreds of children learn skills to cope with the At Canterbury, Reynolds plays on the district champi- fire and killed 13 of their classmates and a teacher before ;rief of losing a loved one. onship volleyball team and is a varsity squad cheerleader turning the guns on themselves. The cost is $250 to send a child but all donations — for school basketball games. She's worked as a youth coun- "Kids have to unite together and take a stand and accept large and small — are appreciated. selor at Sanibel's Summer Wreck program in the past and on a policy of zero tolerance for violence among their peers," For information, call Wayne Leaver at 489-9156. a number of school-sponsored community service projects, she added. "Nobody wants to have to go to school with including volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House at drug-sniffing and bomb-sniffing dogs and metal detectors. Shot for Tots HealthPark. "Even before taking a stand together, we need to take a The Lee County Health Department's Shots for Tuts This year, Reynolds is the editor of the student yearbook stand for ourselves, avoid bigotry and make a more peace- has changed the time it offers immunizations at Edisto and holds down a part-time job at a Chico's store on ful environment and then filter back into society as adults. Lake Apartments off Gladiolus Drive in Harlem Heights. Sanibel. Next year she'll serve as secretary for the National "Canterbury is so small and so sheltered. I can hardly Shots are now offered there from 9-11 a.m. the fourth Honor Society. comprehend 2,000 people, let alone two who decide they Wednesday of the month. As for fun activities, it's movies all the way. "I love don't want to see you anymore. I feel extremely lucky at my Shots are also offered on Sanibel from 9 a.m. to noon movies," she said. school," Reynolds said. the third Thursday of the month at the Island Civic Center, 2401 Library Way. Shots are free and parents must bring immunization records. The island Reporter is your For information, call Jackie Vaughn at 332-9601. official newspaper. Design for Real Life Get your subscription today. Interior decorating should be about a per- fectly polished dream home. Truthfully) it's Call 472-1587. the balance of beauty and reality. From day to day your living areas may be home to a festive cocktail party for 20 or a quiet eve- ning for two. Priscilla Murphy After 30 years and with over 800 business PMR Realty, Inc. owners, we've grown to be the largest inte- rior decorating company in the world Corporate Office: 13831 Vector Ave. Suite 105 because we listen. We get to know you and Office: (941)482-5112 Your Experienced your life, designing around both. 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Call for your appt! 695 Tarpon Bay Road, #15 • 8:30-4:30 Mon.-FrL 16 Q MAY 20,1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER The sports page Darts hit bullseye for indoor challenge By Gwenda Hiett-Clements The sport of darts thrives because it News Editor is inexpensive to play, requires a small amount of space and lequires no special Reportedly in the mid-1800s during a game of Puft and equipment. Age, gender, size and phys- Dart — an early version of daits in which a blowpipe was ical strength have almost no affect on a used to fire a dan at the target — a player in a London pub player's ability to do well. sucked too deeply befoie he blew. The dart ended up in his Jennifer Chiaramonte plays regularly digestive system and the poor chap died a few days later at the Bungalow with friends Lisa That may have been a majoi factor in the transformation Fenton, Beth Colletle and Jennifer to today's "throwing" of darts rather than blowing. Othei Workman. stones have daits originating from contests between bored She said, "We all just really started warriois during battle breaks. They would supposedly hurl playing when the Bungalow opened m short spears at upturned ends of wine barrels. Later, slices of Chiaramonte October, but most of us played in col- trees with their natural rings as targets were used. Some his- lege. 1 took it up again because Dan (Howes) taught me torians say the Pilgrims played darts on the Mayflower some things and got me into it again." using the ends of wine casks as targets. Chiaramonte said playing darts is definitely better than According to "A History of Traditional Games," the lust sitting and drinking and watching television. English pub game, still so popular on the other side of the "It's a lot of fun for 50 cents a game. It can go on forev- pond today, began as Dart and Target during the early er if you don't hit your numbers," she said. 1900s. At that time, the numbering system on the boards The most popular game on the electronic boards is was devised, and the darts and throwing distances were "Cricket," in which a player must get three 20s, 19s, 18s, standardized. Brewers started leagues around 1925 and the 17s, 16s, 15s and a bullseye before his opponent to win the queen gave the game her blessing in the '30s. The game match. Chiaramonte said the "Wild and Crazy Cricket" is gained worldwide popularity after World War I. Credit is more of a challenge because the numbers you have to get given to the National Darts Association of Great Britain, change with each game, covering more of the board. which was formed in 1954 for establishing rules of play. Her advice for being a good darts player is to "practice, For those who want to capture the feel of competition tra- practice, practice." ditionally found in an old English pub, the Bungalow offers "That and really watch people who are really good at two dart boards and the Sanibel Grill has one. Unlike those darts play. That's the best way to learn," she said. log slices, the boards are electronic, eliminating the need for The advice of an unidentified experienced darts player chalk boards and individual calculations. from England was: "Stand with you feet firmly apart just Bungalow bartender Dan Howes said the bar's dart under your shoulders. Then hold you beer glass out in front boards offer patrons a chance to socialize and to compete. and aim your dart in line with the number you want to hit Gwenda Hiett-Clements He said the dart boards, as well as the Bungalow's pool just over that. Fire with your aim and hand directly without Lisa Fenton aims to score in "Wild and Crazy tables, stay busy with island regulars and visitors during throwing your body forward. That way you don't loose your Cricket," one of the electronic dart games at season. balance and you don't spill your bcci!" the Bungalow. Shorts and Denny, are James Dickerson, Zachary Youth baseball Caldwcll, Tad Caldwell, Nathan H Big game tonight Papanicolas, Aaron Walton, Alexander Commissioner Dick Muench said Cook, Christian Ligon, Jimmy Shannon, tonight's .Youth Baseball game should be Sam McDowell, Chris Moen, William Gelpi quite exciting and invites the public to and Chris DiBiase. r""V attend. Additionally, the youth softball league "Two teams are already tied for first — will have a mother/daughter game and pic- the Marlins and the Rockies. If the Giants win, it will be a three-way tie. We will have nic also beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. to have a big playoff next week," he said. WL Standings The game starts at 6 p.m. at the Sanibel Standings in the 1999 Sanibel/Captiva ball fields. Youth Baseball & Softball as of May 13 are: On Tuesday, the Rockies beat the H Major League Marlines 12-11 to tie for first, Muench said. A Astros — 2-17 A Giants — 13-6 • All-star games Saturday Photos I Gwenda Hiett-Clements The 1999 Youth Baseball All-Star game A Mets — 6-13 A Yankees —8-11 . will be played at 10 a.m. this Saturday and ABOVE: Brett Graham, assistant ri will feature a game from every division in A Rockies — 14-5 A Marlins —14-5 golf pro at the Dunes Golf & the league. Tennis Club, gives instructions In the Majors' American League, all-star • Minor League to participants in the Wednesday players are Max Fitz, John Tolisano, Steven A Tigers — 6-4 afternoon scramble. Radakovic, Michael Molinari, Ryan Hall, A Pirates — 3-7 Greg Pepitone, Seth Gleason, Brett A Indians — 9-1 AT RIGHT: Bill Grueneberg, who Shannon, Nicholas Dowd, Evan Bogdon, A Cubs — 2-8 works as a ranger at the club, Chris Tipton and Alex Doud. Coaches are • Softball tees off for his team which Mike, Todd and Ray. A Phillies — 0-7 finished at an even par. In the Majors' National League, all-star A Blue Jayes — 7-0 players are Sam Woods, Ty Curtis, Carlo A Dodgers — 4-4 Muccigla, Spencer Hamilton, Andrew • Weekly highlights and scores determined one. "Every class begins on the driving rangi Davies', Tony Tromba, Thomas Cote, Tyler A Pirates/Tigers — 9-3 On Saturday, May 15, a fantastic group followed by nine holes of golf," said hea< Bear, Joey Harrity, Josh Stewart, Jake Fisher A Cubs/Indians — 9-27 of swimmers traveled to Cape Coral for the golf pro Kevin McCune. "Afterwards, par and Andrew Moen. Coaches are Barry, A Rockies/Yankees — 12-6; 6-17 first summer league meet. Attending swim- ticipants will enjoy happy hour drink spe Marty and Keith. A Marlins/Mets — 10-0; 9-4 mers were: Tad Caldwell, Zach Caldwell, cials while sharing with each other thei In the Minors' American League, with Chris Dibiase, Alexis Pettinato, Allison experiences on the course." I* \ A Giants/Astros — 11-7; 8-6 coaches Rob and Chris, all-star players A Blue Jays/Dodgers — 14-9 Lohnes, Charlotte Davies, Kayla McCurry, The cost is $110 for the series or $30 pe include Westley Hoffman, Britt DeGennaro, Tajana Pettinato, Kaitlyn Herman, Larin session. Advance registration is required b< Melissa Mason, John Michael Hodge, Joey SWAT news Hardin, Tyler Cook, Katie McCurry, Sarah June 2. Call 472-2535. Earl, Jed Krause, J.D. Hall, Carl Von They gathered at the end of the lanes for Hoffman, Sarah Dibiase, Lexie Cook and • 'Get scrambled' Harten, Palmer Rosen, Jelle Verner, each of their fellow team members, cheering Caitlyn Smith. The Dunes has also begun its weekly gol Jonathon Cain and Matthew Cacioppo. as loudly as they could. The Sanibel Water Despite the confusion of the starting scrambles at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesda] NL all-star players, with coaches Marty Attack Team were in this as a team — a whistle and the starter with no public- through Sept. 30. address system, once the swimmers entered The cost is $23 and includes nine hola the water they were amazingly fast. They of golf, a cart and prizes. Each round is fol had been practicing so hard to get ready for lowed by a buffet prepared by Executivi the meet. All the hard work and dedication Chef Rusty Chervin. on the SWAT team showed. Golfers can sign up as singles, couples o with Brian Houston: Naturalise/Sea Kayak Instructor/Guide Some forgot to take their goggles off From BeautifulTween Waters Inn Marina foursomes and must register by noon thi their heads while others just didn't know if day of play. Players do not have to be clul they really did hear the starting whistle. members. TRIP SCHEDULE Nevertheless, we went there to race and For information about the Wednesda; 3 Trips Daily have a good time, and we did both. Both Night Scrambles, call 472-3355. Monday thru Saturday coaches — myself and Lisa Fenton — are 8:30 AM $40.00 per person very proud of all the swimmers and look Softball standings 1:00 PM $40.00 per person forward to the next meet, June 5, at the Standings through May 19 in the 1995 4:00 PM $30.00 Per person Cypress Lake pool. Sanibel Men's Softball League are: — John Barden • TMS/Lazy Flamingo — 8-1. Brian Houston • Bonkers — 6-3. Dunes ladies league • The Bungalow — 4-5. * 1 Naturalist/Instructor The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is intro- • Floral Artistry — 3-6. Race Director/Founder: Captiva Sea Kayak Classic ducing a new instructional league designed • Sanibel Rental/Sanibel Grille —1-7. for women and combining quality golf In play May 11, Floral Artistry bea directive with a fun night out. 941.437-0956 Bonkers 13-8 and TMS bested Sanibe Bring this ad with you and get $5.00 off per person a trip! The four-week, Thursday evenings series begins June 3 and instruction will start at 5 Rental 10-5. Offer will be honored thru January of 2000! \> Si»e Shorts, page 11 ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 17 Police match Among the missing mph zone. Officer Mark Steele issued him another ticket for warning Friday, requiring he stay away from McT's restau- B Edward Young of Cleveland, Ohio, reported his laptop driving with a suspended license. A routine check revealed rant at the request of manager John Goetz. computer missing from the conference room at Sanibel Jones' license had been revoked because he was delinquent Domestic battery arrest Moorings Monday. It is valued at $2,300. with child-support payments. Then a check of outstanding warrants landed Jones in the Lee County Jail. He was want- Caren Herman was arrested for domestic battery on her ffl James Willis of Sanibel reported Sunday the storage ed for failure to pay a fine for driving with an expired tag. husband Mark Herschede Monday, May 3. When Sanibel , area of a home on Dimmick Lane for which he is the care police arrived at the home on Pine Tree Drive after respond- taker was broken into. When he was there April 25 to mow Those who trespass ing to a 911 hang up, Herschede told them he and Herman the grass, everything was in order. The home's owner, James M Sam Landry, caretaker for the home on Fish Crow had an argument that became physical. No marks were Crigler of Winona, Minn., has not been able to note what is Road owned by Thomas August of Lawrence, N.Y., report- found on Herman but Herschede had bite marks on both missing at this point. ed Tommy August of Naples trespassing at his father's arms. Herman was taken to the Lee County Jail. H Su/annc Pickens, co-owner of Photo Sanibel, signed home Tuesday, May 11. Landry called the senior August, an intent-to-prosecute form against Patrick Visonte of Cape who told him to have a trespass warning issued against his Ticketed Coial Tuesday, May 11. Visonte wrote a check to the photo son. Landry removed the son's belongings and called the H James Matthew Hartson, Jr. of Grand Island, Fla., was shop for $368.47 on an account that was closed. police. They issued the warning to August when they locat- ticketed for traveling 56 in a 35 mph ?one on Sunibel- ed him that evening. Captiva Road Saturday. Slasher The next day, police arrested August when Landry H Maritza Ann Krupp of Fort Myers was ticketed for All four tires on the vehicle owned by David Muench observed him in the pool at the Fish Crow home. August failure to change her address on her license when she was were slashed while he was parked at the Sanibel Fishing was taken to the Lee County Jail and his car was taken to an stopped and given a warning for speeding Saturday. Pier parking lot Saturday. Muench had parked the car that Island Garage facility. M Victor Manuel Rodriguez of Cape Coral was ticketed morning and returned around 5 p.m. and everything was Just two days later, on May 13, Landry reported a second for driving 56 in a 35 mph zone on SanibeJ/Captiva Road fine. When he returned at 8 p.m., he found the cuts in the trespass violation against August when he saw him in the Thursday, May 13. tires. Damage is estimated at $500. hot tub at the residence Saturday. August was on his bike Hi Calvin Larmonica Roberts of Fort Myers was ticketed Dodger headed up the road when Sanibel police arrived. He said he for driving 58 in a 35 mph zone on Sanibel/Captiva Road When Robert Lee Jones of Fort Myers was stopped for a had permission from his parents to be there. Police informed Thursday, May 13. speeding violation in the 1400 block of Middle Gulf Drive him he would be re-arrested if they found him at the home. H Peggy Louise Hahn of Sanibel was ticketed for driving Friday, he got more that just a ticket for driving 53 in a 30 B Sanibel police served Gary Bonner with a trespass 52 in a 30 mph zone on West Gulf Drive at Sea Oats Thursday, May 13.
Shorts From page 16 In May 13 play, Bonkers eked out on sale from the American Lung Association fare in the continental U.S., vacation pack- Sanibel Rental 17-16 and the Bungalow of Gulf Coast Florida. ages and more. Master's swimming at pool creamed Floral Artistry 25-2. The card offers free or reduced greens Sponsorship packages ranging from $100 The Sanibel Recreation Complex is now In play May 18, TMS skated by Floral fees at 180 courses in 13 counties along to $2,000 are still available. offering Master's swimming from 5-6:30 Artistry 16-15 while Bonkers whipped the Florida's Gulf Coast. The regional cards are Registration deadline is May 7 and space p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Bungalow 30-23. available for $20 each or four for $60. is limited. Fridays. Additionally, the women's league started Also available is the four-state 1999 Golf For information, call Solomon Cokes at There is a $30 annual fee to participate in up last week and results will soon be avail- Privilege Card, featuring 600 courses in 936-1311 or John Naylor at 463-6181. the program, which is open to swimmers 19- able. Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. and older. Coaching will be provided, as For information about either softball These cards arc $25 each or four for $75. Aquatic class offered well as advice on stroke technique to inter- league, call 472-0345. Cards are valid now through Oct. 31 and The Southwest Branch of the Arthritis ested swimmers. all purchases fight lung disease, the third- Foundation, in association with Lee County For information, call 472-0345. Beachview men's golf leading cause of death in the United States. Parks & Recreation, offer weekly aquatic The Beachview Men's Golf Association For information or to place a phone classes for people with arthritis. played a two-best-balls-of-four-on-18-holes order, call 275-7577. The only requirement is an application tournament last Saturday, May 15, and win- must be filled out and returned to the foun- ners are: Tourism classic tourney dation prior to enrollment. RENT B Tom Judson, Jim Hornbrook, Ralph The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club will host Aquacise, a word coined to describe the Ariss and Jack Harrington, first with 118. the first annual Lee Island Coast Tourism foundation's water exercise program, is a BOATS B Jack Tukey, Bill Pritchard, Dick Grant Classic golf tournament to benefit the stu- chance lor people with arthritis lo puttict- Fishing & Stalling and "blind draw," second with J.19. dents of the Academy of Travel & Tourism pate in a recreational group activity that Closest to B Pat McGuffm, Dick Corbin, Les Snell of Lee County this Saturday, May 22. improves their sense of well-being. Class and Joe Steinert, third with 120. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with shot- members perform a series of gentle move- Tuesday tournaments have been sus- gun starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $100 and ments in a warm water pool. Although it is a 472-5800 pended for the summer. includes 18 holes of golf, an awards lun- non-clinical program, it may result in some cheon, beer and soda, a gift package, prizes, physical benefits. Holiday hours at rec center Jensen's Marina a free door prize ticket and more. For information and an application, call Captiva Island The Sanibel Recreation Center will The contest includes $100 per player for (800) 741-4008. observe holiday hours Monday, May 31 and first place low gross, first place low net, sec- will be open from 1-5 p.m. only, in honor of ond place low net, third place low net, clos- PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR • PMR Memorial Day. est to the pin, mulligans available and the For information, call 472-0345. longest drive. GULF FRONT IN Golf discount cards Food and awards will immediately fol- low the tournament and raffle tickets will be CHATEAUX The 1999 Golf Privilege Cards are now available. 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Cordially invites you *** i i to enjoy one Periwinkle In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding i COMPLIMENTARY should contact the City Manager Bob Pritt at (941) 472-4359 no later I than one day prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, telephone SIX INCH SANDWICH the Florida Relay Service numbers, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955- I When a Six Inch Sandwich & 8770 (VOICE), for assistance. I Fountain Drink is purchased. l 472-1155 SUBWAY • 18 • MAY 20, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER On faith In a perceptive analysis, Rosenblatt Perhaps I still naively believe in human perfectibility. claimed, "For trench coat members no less What I pray for is the ability in us to be less certain of own- A kinship of darkness ing the truth, and more accepting of many possible truths. Following the tragic shooting in Littleton, than ethnic cleansers, hatred becomes an object of intense study, a major, a creed. Less wedded to the familiar social circles we live in, and Colo., the president's remarks on NBC's more courageous to put out a hand to welcome a stranger. morning show seemed particularly thought- There is pleasure in it, in being on the outs with society. The boys form a Nazi club. Less insistent on the way things were, and more hopeful ful. His focus was not the imponderable — about the way things can be. Less convinced about what I, why? — but where do we go from here? He They pick up enough to boast in German. Ich bin ein Auslander. They are in by being believe I heard, and more capable of listening so as to bet- suggested a gathering at the White House, ter understand what my neighbor is saying. Less bigoted bringing together various sectors of our soci- out of it, and now all that remains is to erad- icate the insiders so that out becomes in." and judgmental about the idiosyncrasies of others, and more ety — the media; parents; and entertainment, faithful to a conviction that a divine spark resides in every health care, gun control and hunting organi- To bring this down to you and me, I think we have to see where, in our lives and human being. zations — to initiate efforts for the remedia- , I think these may represent the spiritual attitudes that can tion of aspects in'our culture which tend to behavior patterns, we conceivably foster cruelties, insults and injuries, which con- pacify the violence-prone forces at work in our culture and either promote or to provide romantic ideal- allow us, by example, to elevate the world in which our chil- ization of violence. tribute to the humiliation and rejection felt dren live. If in every sector of our society serious thought Adolescents and adults who are emotion- by others in our social environment. If Murray Rosenblatt is right, and I tend to accept his can be given to healing efforts for the reduction of violence- ally stunted are particularly susceptible to producing influences, then how glorious the promise of violent solutions as antidotes for their feel- Salrzman insightful analysis, this is the seed for the ings of alienation and hostility. Such individ- emergence of violence. tomorrow. uals have not developed the armor to ward off insults and Now, we must recognize violence in all of its various Otherwise, the world of the future is surely tormented injuries evoking intense emotions of self hatred intertwined expressions. Violence may involve physical harm. More and bleak. You and I must begin the redemptive process to with humiliation and rejection. Inevitably, those feelings are often, especially in the social milieu within which most promote an environment of tolerance over bigotry, of mutu- linked to a consuming yearning for revenge against those Americans live, violence is intangible, psychological. There al respect over mutual hostility, of light over darkness. God who, in their eyes, represent the source for inferiority. is the tongue-lashing violence perpetuated by all of us, on bless those whose souls and intelligence inspires the grace The social critic Roger Rosenblatt sees a link between occasion, when in anger or disappointment, we demonize for such divine directions. the purveyors of ethnic cleansing in Kosovo and the "trench each other and make self-righteous claims to superiority over friends, relatives and mates. There is the violence of (Murray Saltzman is rabbi of Bat Yam Temple of the coat" Mafia in Colorado. "They have a dark kinship," he Islands on Sanibel. "On faith" is open to leaders of all writes. "Both discover self worth by hating an enemy. Both intimidation and harassment against those who live different lifestyles than our own. There is the hostile violence demon- houses of worship on the islands to comment on the issues define themselves in opposition to the other. People who are of the day. For information, call Editor Dawn Grodsky at attracted to clans and cults seek to lose their individuality strated against those who are different by religion or race. and discover pride and power in a group." They must be "saved" by our efforts to convert them to 472-1587.) believe and behave as we do. Faith notes Houses of worship' invited to participate in a renewal of marriage vows ceremony Service funds Habitat home planned for that evening, May 29. Bat Yam Temple of the Islands For the ninth year in a row, a Habitat for Humanity house will (Reform congregation) Vineyard of the Islands is at 4115 Sanibcl-Captive Road. For Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ be constructed because of the generosity of Sanibel churches. Each information, call the C'arie Coral church at 549-8075. year, the Easter Sunrise Service's collection is taken up on behalf 2050 Periwinkle Way Friday, 8 p.m. of constructing at least one home in Lee County by the local, non- Church adds Bible service With four worship services already on the scheduled each Rabbi Murray Salzman profit organization. A large crowd gathered on the causeway this 472-3016 past Easter morning to celebrate and the fruits of that collection — Sunday morning, Sanibel Community Church is adding a fifth, at $28,000 — were presented to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County 7 p.m. each Sunday. Taught by the Rev. Tim Fastenau, the evening Chapel By the Sea service features a study of the Bible in the light of history and cur- Captiva Island at Sanibel Community Church Monday. Services resume Nov. 15 Habitat has few paid employees and builds its homes primarily rent events, focusing on who God is and his relationship with mankind through the ages as well as today. The Rev. Donald Kokomoor with volunteer labor. Habitat affiliates are responsible for raising 472-1646 Iheir own funds locally lor construction, The Lee County Habitat Each of the morning services includes a message by the Rev. recently dedicated its 200th house and the 85th in the revitalization Denny Dennison, offering practical applications of the Bible to . First Church of Christ Scientist problems and challenges faced by people in all walks of life -^ ; 2950 West Gulf Drive efforts taking place in Harlem Heights. '••'"• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (service arid Sunday school) For more information, call 652-0434. both Christians and non-Christians — in an ever-changing world. The new evening service is designed for anyone who is ready Wednesday meeting, 7:30 p.m. Reading room, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, Church wraps up bridge program to go on to a detailed study of the Bible, and an ongoing relation- The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ had a suc- Friday ship with Christ and the church body. 472-8684 cessful bridge program and organizers said they wanted to thank The 7 p.m. service is held in the church's sanctuary at 1740 all participants. Periwinkle Way next to Jerry's and the public is invited. For infor- St. Isabel Catholic Church Winners are: mation^call 472-2684. 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road S Group I — Erica Amsterdam and Murr Mooney, first; Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m. Tommy Jaeger and Melina Eskew, second. Messiah College Singers to perform Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon Daily Mass, 8:30 a.m. • Group II — Joanne and Bob McLeod, first; Joan and Dick The Messiah College Singers of Grantham, Pa., will perform at the Sanibel Community Church Sunday, May 23, during both the Confession, Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. -Smith, second. 9 and 10 a.m. services. They'll also give a concert at 7 p.m. that . The Rev. Anthony Pastucci , • Group HI — Eleanore Walz and Helen Quimby, first; Nancy day. The Rev. Carmin Caruso Woodworth and Jean Rice, second. 472-2763 The 18-voice ensemble, directed by Dr. Ronald Miller, is • Group IV — Joan and Bob Kent, first; Beth and Jerry selected by audition each spring. The students travel to churches in St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Miller, second.* Group V — Pennsylvania and neighboring states throughout the academic year 2304 Periwinkle Way Paul and Fran Keif er, first; Alex and Joan Lemmori, second. and travel widely on an annual May tour after the school year has The Rev. David Purvis, rector , The McLeods had the most siaras, with six. # ended. . Holy Eucharist, 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays Vineyard focusing on marriage Eucharist with healing, 9 a.m. Wednesdays The singers' repertoire includes "Come Down, Lord" by Stan Holy Eucharist, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays Vineyard of the Islands offers a service at .5:35 p.m. Saturdays Pethel, the inspiring "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace" arranged 472-2173 and each week in May, guest speaker Ray. Enrico, will conduct a by Hayes, and arrangements of familiar hymn tunes. series, "Building a Strong Marriage." :••'•• Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way, across from Periwinkle Place Enrico oversees the area of worship at the Vineyard church on arts and sciences in Grantham, Pa., with 2,600 students enrolled.in Sanibel and the one in Cape Coral. He is the.former director of Shopping Center h more than 50 academic programs. Sunday worship services: morning chapel, 7:45 a.m. Promise Keepers for Southwest Florida.: . For information, call 472-2684 or 472-3623. . (through June); full worship service, TO a.m.; Sunday The last Saturday in May, the Rev. Jamie Stilsoji, senior pastor, school during 10 a.m. service will speak on "God's Power for a Godly Marriage." Everyone is Child care provided at 10 a.m.; elevator Church office open Monday-Friday The Rev. Dr. Randall H. Niehoff, pastor, The Rev. Sandra Boler, associate pastor 472-0497 •: Sanibel Community Church (Multi-denominational) 1740 Periwinkle Way, next to Jerry's %o>fii|i#^ Sunday, 8 a.m. traditional Communion service 9 a.m. contemporary service with band and Children's' Ministry 10 a.m. traditional service with Chancel Choir 11 a.m. contemporary worship with band • Child care at all services Minister, Dr. Denny Dennison 472-2684 Unitarian-Universalist Society of the Islands Sanibel Congregationarunited Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way Services resume first Sunday in November Pot Luck last Sunday of the month LOOK1N" GOOD Dr. Wayne Robinson, congregational leader Easy wear, easy care linen & 472-7401 cotton dresses and separates Unity 472-6888 Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ NEW SPIRIT IIAIK OESKSN 2050 Periwinkle Way 4 p.m. first Sunday of each month . Total hair & nail care and massage therapy The Rev. Ken Micah Murdock dyer 14 yea's Uc# MM-0007878 ' . . 278-1511 472-HA1R (4247) 472-5544 Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Sanibel LNPHliSSUtED COOKER TARPON BAY CAFF. SHIRLEY AIXFN 4115 Sanibel-Captiva Road OontiniMig an Island luct'von Japanese Restauant & Sushi Bai Objects of personal adornment . Services 5:30 p.m. Saturday in OLT ne-w loC'ifon' 472-6300 art. antiquestR tribaljev»etry The Rev. Jamie. Stilson, pastor 472-2413 472-4544 395-3838 ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 Q 19 Permits S deeds The following property deeds were Nancy J. to Taverner, John Christopher R. Walter W. and Cecilee A., U108, Atrium $12,000: Gruhl, Thomas E., 330 East recorded at the Lee County Courthouse and Taverner, Jennifer S., L72 Phase III, Condo. Gulf Drive, pool and deck by Coastal during the week ending May 9: Dunes Sanibel. $595,000: Sanctuary Development Custom Pools & Spa. $1,600,000: R&D of Captiva, Inc. to $349,000: Higgins, Helen C. trustee, and Properties I and Sanctuary Development $650,000: Kujawa, Stan and Patti, 561 Brust, Robert H. and Judith A., L3 Tarpon Higgins, Charles W. trust, and Higgins, Properties Co. to Brodersen, James D., u3b Kinzie Island Court, single-family residence Bay at Captiva. Helen C. and Charles to Eriksson, James L. Heron, Sanctuary III, condo. by Carlton-Naumann Construction. $75,000: Hoving, John Sanford and and Diana L, L44, Gulf Pines. $515,000: Brady, Mary and Mowat, $6,000: Gurney, David R. and Nancy J., Karen Fay and Hoving, John Sanford and $337,000: Ten Twenty Management Darlene to Riemcr, Dennis and Sue, Apt. B 979 D-412 East Gulf Drive, bathroom Karen Fay, and Hoving, John Sanford Services, Ltd., to Rosica, Ronald A. and 37, Point Santo De Sanibel. remodel by Benchmark General trustee, and Hoving, Karen Fay trust to Sandra S., L49, Ba, Ul Beachview Country $475,000: Valerian, William A. andContractors. Krasny, Jacques and Karen Lynn, L48, Gulf Club. Diane C. to Wilbcrs, Raymond H. and $15,000: Ziccardi, Joseph C. Jr. and Ridge Subdivision. $285,000: Smith, John L. and Eliszbeth Karen, Apt. 3 Bid. Sanibel Arms West. Barbara, 660 Anchor Drive, pool and deck $740,000: Wildman, Donald and C.T. to V. to Pike, Leah M., L8, Bd, Dunes, Sanibel. $439,000: Emery, Penelope J., to Larsen, by Coastal Custom Pools & Spa. Smith, John L. and Elisabeth V., L10 Ba, Ul $242,500: K & W Rainbow Corporation Willis G. And Patricia J., Apt. la-2, $18,000: Koelz, Timothy and Linda ML, Sanibel Isles. to Moore, Derek L., 18, U3, Sanibel Estates. Sandalfoot Condo. 4207 Gulf Pines Diive, siding trim and deck $525,000: Manns, Robert C. and Manns, $203,000: Gruber, Maude E. to Herdtner, $360,000: Harper, Paul E. And Sandra S. replacement by Cray Construction & Robert C. personal representative and Richard W., L12, B3, Tahitian Shores. to Gogan Donald M. and Linda A., Ua-Two Development. Manns, Elizabeth L. estate, and Manns, $175,000: Sanibel/Captiva Conservation Shell Harbor Inn Resort. $355,000: Leisure Concepts, Inc. 1329 Robert C. trustee, and Manns, Elizabeth L. Foundation to Packel, Edward E. trustee, $285,000: Mohammed, Shakil and Eagle Run Drive, single-family residence trust to Patrick, Harriet Stone trustee, and and Packel, Edward Ennis trust L27, Phi Sachiko to Bianco, Anthony J. and Patricia by Wolter Group. Patrick, Harriet Stone trust, L8, Shell Sanctuary at Wuli'ert Point. A., Apt. 6, Bldg M Sanibel Arms West. $75,000: Knutzen, Walter F. And Patricia Harbor Third Add. $107,000: Latham, Keith and Anne to $279,000: Vanness, Jacqueline O. andA., 2398 & 2400 Palm Ridge Road, consol- $499,000: Guilford Realty & Insurance Lewis, Michael and Claire, L16, Bd,John to Krans, Lyndon R. and Julia H., Apt. idate two units to one by Associated Company, to Thornton, John Murray Jr., Chateaux Sur Mer. 2 Bldg B, Sanibel Anns West. Construction. trustee, and Thornton, Julia McNairy Condos $260,000: Potts, Grover C. Jr. and $40,000: Ast, Wolf E. and Rosemary, trustee, L4, 5, Gulf Pines II. $775,00: Fine H, F. trustee and Fine J. O. Gwynne K. and Hirsch, Patricia H. to Fog 3757 West Gulf Drive, pool, spa and deck $408,000: Upholz, Michael R. And trustee, and Fine Properties trust to Faster, Heaven, U102, Sea Loft Village Condo. by Baker Contracting. $242,000: Cooper, Michael B. and Judith $9,000: Frankwich, Vernon T., 6014 L, to Mahoney, Lawrence J. and Joanne, Apt White Heron Lane, boat dock and lift by CCA From page 13 6-106 Sundial Phil. Sunray Marine Inc. $117,900: TNT Development, Inc. to $2,395: Kapish, Janet B., 3711 Agate dents within one month, explaining the pro- A flag lot refers to a long, narrow drive- Dangelo, Also, U503, Bldg 5 Ph II Sanibel Court, screen enclosure by Fabri-Tech. posed system and the costs to homeowners. way running along one side of a property Sunset. $5,430: Dorsett, Richard and Dclorcs ML, resembling a flagpole, with the second rear $112,000: McElroy, Colleen to Foster, 547 Chert Court, shutters by Eurex Corp. Breaking away from CCA site resembling an attached flag. The coun- Joseph K. and Lillydale, Susan M., Apt 7, $11,523: Fountain, David C. and Susan Along with making sure homeowners ty's hearing examiner, however, approved Bldg d, U2 Captains Walk. K., 548 Chert Court, shutters by Eurex have a voice in decisions relating to sewers, flag-lot construction as long as the critical $109,900: Bongiovanni, Sam to Corp. Loomis said the new organization will fill three-unit-per-acre density limit is main- Vandaelc, Richard, U40 Fairway Dunes $22,622: Maurcr, Donald D. and Judith the gap left open by the CCA, which he tained, according to Garvey. Condo. H., 1717 Venus Drive, shutters by Eurex claims has shifted its focus away from He added he was aware Loomis is form- $103,000: Appleby, Harrison H. andCorp. homeowners. ing a new homeowners' association. Maria F., to Yohai, Oscar and Jeanettc, C, $15,000: Joseph, Thelma, 556 Chert "It is very obvious to a number of us the "He's talked to me about it and showed U16, Fairway Dunes Condo. Court, replace kitchen cabinet as existing by Captiva Civic Association no longer repre- me a draft letter he's sending to the papers," The following are permits issued by the James Crane. sents the homeowner. It has become a com- he said. "We stay in close touch and discuss city of Sanibel for the week ending May 15. mercial organization intent on developing issues important to Captiva. I wish him the Captiva. With developers and business best in his endeavors." interests now on the board pushing their special agenda, the CCA represents the McDonald, CCA vice president and Rely on the Island Reporter homeowners the way Bill Clinton repre- spokesman for CISS, said he wasn't aware sents morality," Loomis said. "We've now Loomis was forming the organization. got a president of the CCA, Ron Gibson, "His stated goals sound good to me. ... I for all you island news! who's developing Captiva. He's tearing hope we can all work together," he said down Zeke McDonald's house and building after being inlormed oi the group's mission two big houses on the same lot, using land statement. from across the road to get the square According to Loomis, his team is work- {' This Week Only! footage," he added. ing to form a 501 (c)3 tax exempt corpora- CCA's Executive Director Paul Garvey, tion known as "In Trust for Captiva," to who said Gibson was out of town, con- which people can make donations and Everything Must finned the construction plans. receive a 100 percent tax deduction while SALE ENDS "Ron is a limited partner with the devel- supporting the homeowners' association. MAY 31 oper. According to the county, the construc- "We're in the process of forming. Go Sale! tion is perfectly legal," Garvey said. Articles are being put together right now by CNVIROSTCAMCR He explained that the CCA originally our attorney. 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Conveniently healed off Periwinkle Way and (1 MILE NORTH OF SUMMERUN ON SAN CARLOS BLVD) Farm Trail, just msl of the Old Srhoalhouse Theatre! 20 • MAY 20, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER Business New faces, reputation for Thistle Lodge By Michael Pistella of the catering Staff Writer department. "Our catering Martin Ycaza, the restaurant and catering director for the department has Thistle Lodge restaurant at Casa Ybel Resort, and the rest of really been grow- the new management team want to invite everyone back to ing," Ycaza said. the restaurant. Thistle Lodge "Thistle Lodge has had a poor reputation in the past," will accommodate Ycaza said. "But we're changing that." the smaller affairs Everything from the quality of the food and service to that larger hotels cleanliness and ambiance has been turned upside down, shaken out, dusted off, and improved. They're also off to a M. Ycaza J. Harris Al Wibbels good start after earning Best of the Taste honors at this year's Taste of the Islands earlier this month. and resort restaurants aren't interested in doing. One of the first things you'll notice when you walk into "We feel these types of things are an ideal opportunity to the restaurant is the new lobby bar. That's also where you expand our reputation on the island and in the area," said the can find Margarita Mondays ($1.50 each) and local musi- new proprietor, Al Wibbels. "You don't have to stay on the cian Billy Alexander serving up some favorite island music. resort to have your wedding reception here or your anniver- He also plays Friday and Saturday evenings. sary, business meeting or seminar." All the additions, specials or live music you can cram Thistle Lodge can offer a nice-sized room on the second into a restaurant would be for naught if the food remained floor of the restaurant with a gorgeous view of the Gulf. The substandard, but the new faces at Thistle Lodge have resur- ropm can accommodate between 60 and 70 people. For rected the establishment's reputation for fine food. larger parties, the- first floor of the restaurant can be New executive chef Jerrid Harris has been working for reserved. the past eight months on giving Thistle Lodge a new respect Wibbels said he hopes Harris and the rest of the crew will among the many dining spots on the islands. put Thistle Lodge on the fine-dining map again. He's revamped the menu, making it "new world cuisine "We want to be known as one of the finest restaurants on with a Floribbean flair," with Asian and European influ- the island," Wibbels said. "I think we'll do that because I ences and grounded in traditional Caribbean cooking. feel really good about the people who are a part of the team For those to whom the term Floribbean is new, here's a here." . quick definition: mix all the ingredients such as certain The management team — which also includes two new types of seafood, vegetables, herbs, etc. found in Florida, additions, Kimberly Becker,"catering and marketing direc- Michael Pistella prepare them with Caribbean style and voila, you have tor, and Jeff Pace, assistant restaurant manager — was hired The inviting Thistle Lodge entrance. A new Floribbean cuisine. by Coral Beach Resorts, the same company which has been management team is. working to rebuild the "It's a nice mix," Harris said. "We use black beans from managing Casa Ybel Resort for several years and recently long-time island restaurant's reputation. Cuba, red beans from Puerto Rico; Asian, popcorn and bas- took over managing the restaurant. mati rices; tropical fruits like guava, papaya, pineapples and Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday mangos as well as coconut milk and coconut water." through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 2:30 Sundays. Dinner Middbbrook leaving IWA With the new menu also comes the second challenge to is served from 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and Jack Middlebrook will changing a reputation; keeping it consistent. from 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.Sunset dinner spe- retire from the Island Water "The worse thing that can happen is when you order a cials are available daily from 5-6 p.m. Thistle Lodge on Association June 1. • dish, like it and go back and order it again and it doesn't Casa Ybel Resort is located at 2255 West Gulf Drive. For Middlebrook has worked for taste the same," Ycaza said. "But Jerrid has made every- reservations, call 472-9200. IWA for more than 23 years, thing here stay consistent." coming to the islands in May To compliment the new, improved menu is an extensive of 1976 from Charleston, wine list with about 60 different selections. S.C., where he served for 20 Another ns>w aspect of Thistle Lodge is the development years in the United States .Air Force. For many of his years with IWA, Middlebrook Jack Middlebrook BOAT served as administrative supervisor, and he became 472-3161 distribution manager in 1995. In both roles, he has 1523 Periwinkle Way RIDES become well known to many IWA members, as he has Dinner Served to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa dealt with their service problems and concerns. 4:45-10 Nightly and North Captiva Middlebrook plans to remain in the Southwest Florida area for a few months before relocating to Virginia, where he will become involved in his third career. He is co- 472-5800 founder of Sanibel Sound, a business located near Roanoke. 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and learn and have a great time doing it. ... This is a natural Tops at VIP Tops at JNA extension of our commitment to quality leisure time for VIP Realty John Naumann & families," said Program Director Jean Baer. Group, Inc. Associates Children between the ages 3 and 11 will register at dedi- announced its top announced that cated Fun Factory check-in desks and receive a Fun Pack producers at the Ralph Galietti was loaded with amenities. Each Fun Factory day will be based Sanibel office in named salesperson on a theme. April. Mike of the month for For example, during the "Night of Stars," kids will cre- McMurray earned April. He garnered ate skits and work behind the scenes for a final parent-audi- the top sales agent more than $9.1 mil- ence performance. On "Wet V Wild Day," kids can get designation and lion in sales last soaked playing water balloon soccer and musical wash tubs. Rose Gibney Dakos McMurray R. Dakos month, setting a new R. Galietti Toby Tolp While the program provides a basic blueprint, participat- earned the top list- company record. ing resorts will be able to adapt the format based on loca- ing honor. "We couldn't be happier, Ralph is a real go getter. He has tion, amenities and program size. McMurray has been in real estate for five years. He a solid customer base and is constantly looking for proper- In addition, an advisory board of child and recreation belongs to the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of ties to fulfill their ever-changing desires. We have enjoyed specialists is being assembled lo help Buer maintain the Realtors along with the national and Florida associations. an extiemely successful season and Ralph put the icing on vitality and relevance of "1'un Factory" as it evolves. Dr. He has been named VIP's No. 1 sales agent on several occa the cike." said lay Ruhk'i, sules manage!. Mary Wisnom of Central Michigan University and Dv, Andy sions and remains dedicated to his pioicsMon by lcgulaily John Naumann expressed his appreciation to Galietti and Holdiiak ol (he University of Florida are the board's last attending conferences and classes to improve his knowledge his partner, and wife, Cathy. "The Galiettis are one of the two members. and skills. best husband-and-wife teams in the business. They work Representatives of major child-oriented cultural institu- Dakos, a Florida broker/salesperson, has been selling hard. It's great to see them receive the rewards they so rich- tions and media are also being invited to join the advisory real estate for 16 years primarily on Sanibel. She has mar- ly deserve." board. But to make sure the focus stays on the Jdds and on keted new condominium and subdivision projects, including Additionally, Toby Tolp was the top listing associate for fun, focus groups comprised of children will help evaluate Lantana on the Gulf and Eastwood Landings. She is also a April. She is a long-time islander who joined JNA in the program. mom and is involved in the Sanibel School PTA, where her November after a lengthy tenure with Sanctuary Realty And to ease parental concerns about safety and cost, the son Billy attends. Service and South Seas. staff will learn safety and essential life-saving procedures Manager named! tops Based at the Sanctuary model center, Tolp quickly along with education and entertainment skills. Costs will Chris Cain, resort manager of the became one of the company's top producers. include all materials and a meal or snack with a full-day ses- Shell Island Beach Club, was named "Toby has been with the Sanctuary development since sion running $40 and a morning, afternoon or evening ses- the gold winner in an international the very beginning. She possesses more knowledge of sion costing $22 per child. awards competition sponsored by the development and the golf club than any other agent on American Resort Development Sanibel," Naumann said. Sprint celebrates 100 years Association. Richter added, "We are very pleased with the success Sprint officials announced that Lee County residents will Cain, who has been with Mariner JNA has had since being named as exclusive sales represen- be included in a year-long schedule of special events and and Hilton Grand Vacations Company tatives at the Sanctuary. Toby is an integral part of that suc- promotions designed to help celebrate the company's 100- since 1983, directs the total manage- cess. Her many years of real estate experience, in conjunc- year anniversary. ment of the 56-unit Shell Island Beach tion with the knowledge and professionalism she brings to Sprint began as Brown Telephone in Abilene, Kan., in Club on Sanibel. Competing with man- Chris Cain the development, are beyond compare." 1899. Today, the company provides local telecommunica- agers of vacation ownership resorts tions service to more than 7 million customers in 3,000 from all over the world, he was' named the gold winner in Islander awarded communities in 18 states. the small resort category. A. Boyd Anderson of Sanibel earned the Distinguished "In 100 years, Sprint has grown from providing one "Shell Island Beach Club is comprised of 44 timeshare Service Award from the Center for Health Affairs at trie 83rd small Kansas community with basic voice services into a and 12 whole ownership units, making it most unique not annual meeting of the membership, held in Cleveland earli- global telecommunications company at the forefront in inte- only from a timeshare standpoint but also from the chal- er this jnonth. grating local, long distance, wireless and data communica- tions," said Jerry Johns, state president of Sprint Local lenges it provides for management. Through his leadership The honor is bestowed annually on the individual from and dedication to the owners he serves, Chris Cain helped Telecommunications Division. the health-care community who is recognized as an out- Shell Island obtain the RCI Gold Crown distinction for the Sprint also has a rich history in Lee County, Johns said. first time in the resort's 20-year history," said Reginald standing manager, leader, mentor or teacher. Formerly administrator and president of Southwest The local celebrations will include a wide range of spe- Billups, Hilton Grand Vacation's director of resort opera- cial events and promotions. tions. General Health Center, Anderson has also been honored with the establishment of a scholarship in his name for a Cain picked up his statue at a gala black-tie event in £• student at the graduate school of public health at the t* Orlando, attended by nearly 4,000 vacation ownership pro- "Collectibles in Country Charm" fessionals. The competition garnered in excess of 700 nom- University of Pittsburgh. Antiques inations. • A 17-year island resident, Anderson is active in the Sanibel Historical Society and restored the Sanibel Packing and Mangia e Bevi open house Company's Model T truck on display at the Sanibel Collectibles Mangia e Bevi il Ristorante is planning an open house Historical Village & Museum. J8SS? SWfuwSW from 4-7 p.m. this Friday, May 21. New owners Gino and Resort offers rewards for locals Denise Aloisi will offer complimentary wine and beer along South Seas Plantation at the northern tip of Captiva with a sampling of the new menu. In addition, Gino will 7$W FEATURING provide live entertainment and the boutiques in the restau- Island is offering savings to Florida residents this summer. rant's shopping center will be presenting a fashion show. Room rates of up to 40 percent off are available now Byer's Choice Carolers Mangia e Bevi is at 2055 Periwinkle Way in the Forever through Sept. 30. Green shopping center. For information, call 472-0690. Rates begin at $129 per night for selected accommoda- . tions on the 330-acre resort. Lilliput Lane Cottages • Candles * Antiques For information, call (800) CAPTIVA. New Selection of Teddy Bears • Tijfamy Lamps Promotion at MeriStar Meristar announces children's program Gregory J. Martinez was named director of sales for Annalee * Lizzie High Dolls • Scatter Rugs MeriStar resorts on Sanibel and Captiva, including South Modeled after the successful children's program at South Seas Plantation, the Sundial Beach Resort and the Sanibel Seas Plantation, parent company Meristar Hotels & Resorts Sanibel Afghans Inn. plans to launch a program dubbed the "Fun Factory" at a Martinez was most recently director of group sales at the nine of its 25 locations. "Annalee" Dolls Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. He also worked at the San The new program is currently in place at South Seas Plantation on Captiva, and at the Sanibel Inn and Sundial 1446 Periwinkle Way 395-0888 Francisco Fairmont. He is an alumnus of San Francisco Mon.- Fri. 8-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5 WE SHIP UPS I State University and he'll be based at South Seas on Beach & Tennis Resort on Sanibel. "The focus is positive and the atmosphere is non-stop fun Captiva. and enerev. Our aoal is to create a nlacp. where kids or«w 22 • MAY 20, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER Eighty beach lighting, equipment violations discovered October, are particularly harmful because they've been one with outdoor lights shining on the beach or furniture known to disrupt or discourage females from laying their placed on the sand. Compliance will be required sometime Violation notices in mail eggs and hatchlings from making it back to the water. in June, with an exact date still to be determined. Warning • Turtle tracker/page 25 Female turtles prefer dark shores and a clear pathway. letters will go out 24 of the 80 violators whose only offense "We have about the same number of violations as at this is indoor lighting intruding on the darkness. time last year, which is unusual because, if you look at the Clark said correcting the problem is often as simple as By Pattie Pace number of properties on the Gulf, almost 300, a little under changing a light bulb with a dimmer one or placing a shield Staff Writer a third of them are in violation," Clark said. "Compliance on an outdoor fixture to keep all the light on the property. is usually pretty good; people don't really intentionally want "Things continue to get better, yet the problem lingers," Conservation Officer Dan Clark and Hendzel said. volunteers from the Sanibel/Captiva to cause problems for sea turtles. But I've had several peo- Conservation Foundation drove a Jeep ple say, 'You care more about turtles than you do about peo- As the law relates to condominiums, he thinks it's diffi- along Gulf beaches late last month from ple.' cult to educate people who don't share Sambel's values. Blind Pass to the Lighthouse, carefully "Of course, I was hired to care more about turtles than "I'm not sure what the answer is," he said. "I wonder logging violations between 7:30 p.m. people, that's my job. But the city doesn't. That's an how many times visitors go out to dinner at 6 p.m. and leave and 1 a.m. absolute fallacy." all the lights on, not knowing that by the time they return at 9 p.m., their lights have created a problem." The team discovered 80 properties Clark said the addresses of violators have been given to violating city laws prohibiting light Code Enforcement Officei Ray Hendzel, who is processing from shining directly onto the beach. violation notices. Clark cautioned islanders who tend to make temporary Included in that figure are violations for "The procedure is changing from what it was in the changes at their properties to comply with the ordinances leaving beach equipment on the sand — past," Clark said. He explained that retired City Manager during turtle season, not to become complacent about laws from small sailboats to chairs, tables, Dan Clark Gary Price preferred working things out with residents with- that are in force year round. umbrellas, shade tents and benches. out involving the Code Enforcement Office. The drawback "The potential is there for patrol schedules to change and Though the ordinances are in effect year round, viola- to that approach, he said, is that it could take a full six for the police to get involved. The (light and beach equip- tions duimg turtle nesting season, each May through months to bring people into compliance. ment) ordinances shouldn't necessarily relate to turtle sea- This year, Hendzel will send out violation notices to any- son," he said. Seniors. Improvements planned for Punta Rassa ramp By Dawn Grodsky boats total can tie up on either side. Additionally, the small, Casino trip planned Editor finger dock on the north side will be expanded an addition- The Lake Kennedy Senior Center in Cape' Coral is al 80 feet, to provide six additional slips for 20 altogether. sponsoring a trip on the Casino Ptineess Pay Cruise, Lee County is planning to expand and improve the ovei- Wasno said the ramp, il used properly, should be able to Miami's premier Vegas-style gaming yacht, June 11,,This crowded Punta Rassa boat ramp, located on the mainland accommodate 'ioui boats onloading or offloading at one new ship leaves from the Bayside marketplace and fea- side of the Sanibel Causeway, and is awaiting final state and time. tures more than 30 gaming tables willi nine games and federal permits. "What crippled the system is boats taking up two of the moire than 230 slot machines. Boaters often are backed up at the ramp, waiting then- major ramp spaces so people can tie up and get tiailers," he The trip costs $45 fof members and $47 fctf non-mem- turn to pull up, get their cars and trailer their boat. One ol said, adding he's been personally frustrated at the site and bers, and includes transportation on a motor coach, the 4- the main aspects of the improvement project is to extend the has heard of fishing guides and other boaters nearly getting X/2-hoxir cruise, a lunch buffet aboard the ship, two4b> dock on both sides and add 20 slips for temporary mooring. into fist fights over the wait. e chips, and coupons for docksMe shops and restau- That way, boaters will be able to dock their boats, get their "It certainly is going to enhance the boating experience rants, " cars and then move their boat to the ramp, alleviating some because quite often you're coming back in tired and just y& ,bj|s will leave the senior center at 400 Santa congestion. don't feel like dealing with (the wait). This will give you the Bai*bataBlvdat8a.rri, Firiday.Jttne'.Jl. „ Other aspects of the project include wrapping all piling opportunity to tie up and get your car. Everything should Fo/lrfe^aaoior^esetytttons^fill SJA with PVC wrap to decrease the leaching of copper, chromi- flow in a much smoother fashion down there," Wasno said. um and arsenic into the water; dredging about 2,100 cubic As to the "black ooze" the county wants to remove, yards of material from the channel; dredging 750 cubic Wasno said that is mostly "funky" sediment that's decom- People =i0 yoais of .igc and older on! [milted incomes yards from the shallow and shoal areas to allow for the tem- posing and "contains everything and everything from fish to now have access to low-eos>t medical porary docking; reconstructing fish cleaning stations; and grasses." ihrpugh.iive Senwrfticndshitt Centers. dredging 2,000 cubic yards of "black ooze" from the shal- He explained when the material is removed, workers will limiit mi I'lisirninv liTis bcenV'bcenV'v ei low water behind the point near the ramp and planting replace it with clean, dredged sand from the channel and spartina grass in its place. plant the environmentally friendly spartina grass on top. Additionally, the county wants to place 550 cubic yards Sanibel Natural Resources Director Rob Loflin said he of rip-rap revetment to stabilize the water edge of the supported the project. "It expands the facility and enables enhanced area, retrofit existing stormwater systems in the them to have more slips for boaters on a ramp that's parking lot so rain water doesn't drain into the bay, and to extremely overcrowded. On top of that, there are the com- put 35 cubic yards of stone fill at the site. mercial guides (prohibited from using Sanibel's public Bob Wasno, a marine biologist with Lee County ramp) who are picking up customers and they're in and out, Environmental Services, said he expects both the state and or trying to get in and out. ... It could really use some more federal permits to be approved based on prior meetings with space," he said. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida As to the proposed dredging, Loflin said it's in an area Department of Environmental Protection. He said permits that's just sediment and he liked the proposal to plant sea could be in hand as early as fall and as late as December. He grasses. expects the construction work to take between three and six "Basically, all that stuff is good as long as they take care vpencntcd shelluaitcrs. die always ifcetuime. Theie is months. of it and don't put that dredged material in a bad place. ... o i.h«irge tor instruction 01 netcssdr) m<\tenals "We would expect minimal disruption as far as boaters The project's a good one," he said. Tbe Shellcidfleis can alwa\s us* suiplus shells Shells using the ramp," he said, adding the ramp will remain open Once improvements are made, the cost to use the boat | can be dropped oti at the SCA oilict between 9 a m and throughout the project. ramp will remain unchanged. It costs $3 to park there all 12 p m Monday Hidaj Pickup can be airanged h> calling The cost is estimated at about $143,000. day, a fee that's been in effect for about 18 months and is 14"2 2155 or Wanda Will at 472-8059 "The most important aspect of this project is the expan- identical to the parking fee Sanibel charges for non-stick- • Senior fitness sion of the docks because we are so short on boat ramps ered cars parking all day at its boat ramp on this side of the Ml
Photos I Michael Pistella Michael Pislclla Special to the Reporter ABOVE: Lou Palumbo of Sea Horse Cottages and Gail Shuford of Tess Fuery holds her new little Amanda Michelle Hickey was Periwinkle Cottages check out the spread of food laid out by the brother, Thomas Michael. born to proud parents Tim and Sanibel Inn Monday evening. Parents are Mike and Cheryl. Dawn Hickey of Captiva. TOP RIGHT: Linda Logan of the Sanibel Inn, host of the It's a boy! — Thomas Michael Fuery Sanibel/Captiva Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Monday Mike and Cheryl Fuery announce the birth of their son, Thomas Michael Fuery. evening, talks with chamber executive director Keith Trowbridge. Thomas was born May 7, 1999, at Lee Memorial HealthPark. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. ABOVE RIGHT: Kevin Robbins of Bank One Mortgage Division and a The family lives on Sanibel. Welcome to our world! new member of the chamber talks with Janie Pritchard and Mary McEntire of Mary McEntire's Art Workshops, also a new chamber It's a girl! — Amanda Michelle Hickey member. Tim and Dawn Hickey announce the birth of their daughter, Amanda Michelle Hickey. Amanda was born April 21, 1999, at Lee Memorial HealthPark. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Chamber after hours well attended The family lives on Captiva. Welcome to our world! The Sanibel Inn hosted the monthly Business After Hours for the Sanibel/Captiva It's a girl!— Tayler Reid Islands Chamber of Commerce Monday. The event was held poolside and was well attended. Tony Reid, the school's physical education assistant, and his wife, Debbie, had a General Manager Linda Logan hosted the gathering. baby girl Wednesday, May 12, 1999. Tayler Reid weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and 20 inches long. The PTA is collecting donations to purchase a gift certificate for the fami- ly. Anyone wanting to contribute should send a clearly marked donation to the school Submit your contributions to Around the islands! \ office. Island author donates Independence From page 5 ship from the city in 1990, when Bissell was president of the association. Since then Ginny Bissell, Trish (Bissell) 3 Phillips, and Janet McBee and Nancy Waldron from Barrier Island Title have spearheaded the event, along with help from numerous volunteers. Long-time islander Betty Anholt, author of the "Sanibel Story, Voices and Images From Calusas to Incorporation," will serve as this year's parade marshal. Participants will assemble on Island Inn Road off Tarpon Bay Road. At 9:30 am. they'll begin their trek down Periwinkle Way and proceed east Reporter file to Casa Ybel Road, where the group will Photos ISpecial to the Reporter disperse. Dick Muench was the parade ABOVE LEFT: Nancy Mostny is pictured with Barbara Ellenberg, "The major emphasis is on having music marshal last year. He's always Patty Sprankle and Karen Stevens, the "creative committee" that in the parade this year," Linstrom said. "It's known as "the commish" for produced the gala. been a long-standing tradition that including youth baseball and softball. ABOVE RIGHT: (1 to r) Jot Thomas, president of the board of marching bands is impossible because of "hunters" often decorate their cars — the Literacy Volunteers of America, accepts a donation from Nancy the heat." more unusual the vehicle, the better — and Young Mosny of Sanibel. She said organizers are looking volun- come up with creative team names. Nancy Young Mosny, author of the ed, with proceeds from book sales and con- teers who play instruments to sweeten the Just prior to the start, they are given a list recently published "Pieces of Gold" tributions earmarked to benefit Literacy procession. of about 75 clues that include hints on what (Bantam Books, New York), and her hus- Volunteers. . "This is one of the few events that brings they're looking for and how to find them. band Rudolf announced a $3,275 donation A group of Mosny's friends — Moni together all ages of people," Linstrom said. Specific mileage, time and speed restric- to Literacy Volunteers of America. Arnowitz, Barbara Ellenberg, Patty "It's a community event, very hometown." tions are set for finding the items and points The couple hosted a gala to celebrate the Sprankle and Karen Stevens all of Sanibel She said anyone can enter the parade and are subtracted for not staying within the set debut of "Pieces of Gold" at the Sanibel — comprised the "creative committee" that though most drive the route in cars, any parameters, according to event chairman Harbour Resort late last month to benefit the produced the gala. mode of transportation is approved, includ- Randy Carson. Lee County affiliate of the national literacy ing bikes, skateboards, in-line skates and Prizes will include money for the top "A gift of such friendship and sisterhood even riding lawnmowers. And new, innova- organization. Three-hundred guests attend- is most precious," Mosny said. three contenders, getaway hotel packages tive means of traversing the route are and other donated items. The last-place always welcome. team also wins a booby prize. BROWNIES Participants will again throw candy to Carson said the organization is still look- children watching from the sidelines, a pop- ing for prize donors and event sponsors. GO GREEN ular tradition, according to Linstrom. Those who wish to join in can preregister The cost to enter the parade is $10 for for $25 by contacting Carson at 395-2724 or AT LEFT: The Brownie/Girl non-commercial and $25 for commercial John Turansky, the club's president, at 472- Scout Troop 218 have moved floats. 3121. Registration the day of the event to the next level of scouting For information about joining in the jumps to $30 per car, with the number of and will soon be wearing parade or volunteering to help, call Bissell players on each team unlimited. green uniforms, (back row, 1 at 472-1080 or Phillips at 472-9131. Fireworks to light up night to r) Leader Illona Wolanin, Road Rally to celebrate Brenna Williams, Katie A city-sponsored fireworks display will McCurry, Jana Barone, 20th anniversary round out the day's activities. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. and the best place to view in the Ropnrtor Brittany Gann, Kylie Schlegel The holiday revelry doesn't end with the and co-leader Fran Barone. them is from the Sanibel Causeway. Brownie/Girl Scout Troop 218 attended the parade. The Sanibel/Captiva Optimist Club "The fireworks begin at dusk," Interim (middle, 1 to r) Whitney will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lee II Neighborhood Girl Scout Bridging Wolanin, Caitlin Smith and City Manager Bob Pritt said. "They shoot Ceremony on Friday, May 14. The girls have Karey Todd. (front row, 1 or ) Road Rally; "the original scavenger/club them off at the end of Bailey Road and they moved up to the next level of scouting, which is Larin Hardin, Skyler Bauer, hunt" designed to raise money for the club's go out over the water. People watch them Junior Girl Scouts. Come fall, they will be wear- Reebee Hurlock and Melanie youth activities. from the causeway. They're beautiful." ing green uniforms. Many of the girls have been Albert. The event begins at 1 p.m. but an exact with the troop for four years. starting location has yet to be set. The 24 • MAY 20, 1999 Q ISLAND REPORTER fishing & boating Don't put the boat AT RIGHT: (1 to r) Nanelle Wehmann before the smart and Liddy Johnson By Gwenda Hiett-Clements practice the figure- News Editor eight knot used to tie up to cleats with the You come into a little extra money. You live on the water help of Jerry Mundt or somewhere near it, or you have a friend who lives on the as his wife Elaine water, so you buy a boat! watches. But the big mistake many islanders make is they don't educate themselves before jumping into the water, so to speak. According to information from the U.S. Coast Guard, more than 90 percent of all recreational boating accidents involve an operator with no formal boating safety instruc- tion. One of the goals of the Sanibel/Captiva Sail & Power Squadron is to change that. The first one-day "Boat Smart" course offered by the squadron last Gwenda Hiett-Clements Saturday, in recognition of National Those who passed the test were awarded a certificate "This is brand new to me and I think it is wonderful they Safe Boating Week May 22-28, was from the U.S Power Squadron signed by local Commander go over the basics for people like me. Jerry has taken a num- successful in meeting that goal. Bob Healey. Boat/US gave participants a year's free mem- ber of courses but this is my first. There are many things I According to John Sampson, the orga- bership and West Marine awarded $10 gift certificates. The need to know. I had two weeks to look the book over. I can't nizer of the day-long class, six people Sanibel Post Office also gave out floating boat key rings. imagine doing it in one day without that," Mundt said. "We had to be turned away because of limit- Passing the course makes those born after Sept. 30,1980, take the boat out once or twice a week and more often when ed space. eligible for their Florida State license. Sampson urged those we have company. (People we take out) are very good. They Those who attended viewed video who took the course to check with their insurance compa- know what we tell them to do on the boat is for their own tapes and worked with a trio of instruc- nies because completion may also cut down on boat insur- safety. And our grandchildren always wear their life vests. tors that included Sampson, Bob ance rates. Those who pass are also eligible to take other They are real good about that." Maxeiner and Tom GiJlis to prepare to J. Sampson advanced power squadron classes, such as piloting, elec- She noted the importance of adults' responsibility toward take a multiple-choice test at the end of the day. With 80 per- tronics, weather, engine maintenance, navigation and cruise educating their children about boat safety. She was told the cent a passing grade, Sampson said all 30 who attended planning. story of one young girl who was riding on the bow of a boat Students who signed up for the course received their with her legs hanging over and her mother laughing, "She "All passed, even the 11-year-old girl who participated. "How to Boat Smart" books ahead of time, to read about thinks she is the girl riding on the 'Titanic!'" We had several 100s and the lowest score was 92 percent," boat basics, legal requirements such as registration and Mundt said, "Remember, most of the people on that boat Sampson said. "So I was really very happy with the out- equipment, navigation rules and waterway marking sys- drowned!" come. We got a lot of input from the students who said they tems. Safety issues dealing with alcohol consumption, first appreciated the course and thought it was done very profes- aid, fires and weather conditions are emphasized. Mary Irving's two children Rita, 11, and Vinnie, 15, took sionally." In his instruction, Maxeiner emphasized the boat skipper the class along with her. Irving signed up for the class even He said the squadron plans to offer the one-day class is responsible for the safety of all the people on the boat. though she has been boating with her husband for more than again in November, if the demand is there. The squadron "The most important thing is .'think ahead.' Train your 10 years because she knows she still has things to learn. traditionally offers, an eight-week couise which begins the crew. Safety is your responsibility," he said to those in the Vinnie, who scored 100 percent, said, "I want to be able V\ first Thursday in January each year. class. „ . ,,. to drive the boat and my dad won't let me until I pass this "This seemed to get people's attention and get them Elaine Mundt took the class because she and her husband course and Tha've to He licensed to drive also!" thinking aboul safety courses and concerns, and that's what Jerry purchased a new 20-foot Monterey cabin cruiser last we're all about," Sampson said. October. Safe Boating Week begins this weekend Dos and don'ts of safe boating This \eai\s National Sale Boating Week inspections at the Punlii Kassa r.imp newt Following these simple dos and don'ts sel safely in the same way that it impairs hcj'.ins Saiuiday with the campaign. "BoaL Saturday. May 29. Marine inspectms will of safe boating will help you chart a safe ability to drive a car safely. However, other Smart Imrn the Stint - Wear You Life check vessels from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The course,toward the fun and excitement of factors add to the intensity of impairment Jacket.'" Wuh Florida lending the nation in inspection will kt boat owtieis know if recreational boating: • when on the water, including the motion of boating fatalities, it is the aim of Hie L'.S they art- properh equipped for emenien v \. • DO wear a life jacket. Remember: the boat and dehydration. Coast Guaul. I he Florida Maiine 1'atin] and cies and can earn them the Coast (iuaid "Life Jackets. They Float. You Don't." Balance is one of the first things a per- Ihe Florida Game and lrc-h Wutei 1-is.h Seal of Salely. Inspections lake about 15 • DO observe the nautical rules of the son loses when he consumes alcohol, and Goniniission to educate boaters and minutes and are voliuituiy. road. combining this with the rocking of a boat, emphasize safety on the water. Auxiliary members wil) aNo be at the • DO check the weather forecast before the chance of falling overboard increases. Honda — with its 8.246 milts of tidal Hoat'US Marine Oenicr on McCiicgor getting under way. Perspiration removes the water from the coastline. 1.700 miles of rivers and streams Hnule-vaul in Ton Myers \1a> 22-2S to EB DO keep a good lookout. body but leaves the alcohol in. This can and mnu1 dun i million sicies of lakes — hand tnii bnvhuie-i on the latest li«.«il. state H DO make sure your safety equipment cause impairment to happen more quickly. has OVIT 714.000 inotoiized vessel* cur- and lederal recivalioiuil homing regula- is operational. In a study of boating fatalities in four reniK icsjisteiod. Since moie than W) per tions and in (ifter information on houtnij: HI DO have an operating communica- states, 51 percent of the people who died cent of boating related deaths sue dunvn- courses and free \ossel examination* tion system. had a blood alcohol content of .04 or more, iiu:s fmm falls oveiboard caused by colli- As pan of the sr.lc* boating campaign the B DO leave a "float plan" with a rela- A blood alcohol of .10 or more was found sions oi cap.ii/ing and KO percent of thuse Department of Lnvironnieiital Pjotcction tive or friend on shore. Let them know in 30 percent of the fatalities. who die arc not wearing a life jacL'l. ilic Division of L:iV\ 1 Jifoivement's Florida what time to expect your return. There are several myths about alcohol campaign's safety emphasis foi the second Marine Patrol aiul Park Patrol will be step- •I DON'T overload your boat. that boaters should know; year in a row is on wcaiiiic life vests. And ping up enforcement on waterways for the S DON'T mix alcohol and boating. • Beer is NOT less intoxicating than vviih ?0 peicem of boating accidents occur• Memoriiil Day weekend. OUicers'will pro- These suggestions are constant any other alcoholic beverage. One 12- ling M.iy rhiough September, now is the vide tjec educational information for reminders of one very important thing in ounce can of beer, one 5-ounce glass of link* to call attention to boatim: safeu. boater*, to inaense sakvboatinp. awaieness. regards to boating safety: Use common wine or one shot of 80-proof alcohol all To maik the week, area km enforce- conduct safety inspection-- oil boat.s and sense. : . . contain about the same amount of alcohol ment agencies and auxiliar\ jnoups aie. t.irjiet opeiators boating under the influ- The waterways offer an open invitation and have the same effect. , dllciiiii: special progiams and conducting ence or tho-je opeiating boats and peisonal , to all types of boating. A boater should be • Only time will sober a person, NOT special patrols. waierciaft ll aware of the outcome of their actions. black coffee or a cold shower. Your body 'Ihe U.S. (Vutsi Guaid Vuuliaiy of Ion Accidents result from a chain of circum- will burn about one ounce of alcohol per Myers/Cape ("mat will conduct ftee bout — Gwenda Hiett-Clements stances or behavior which can be easily- hour. If you are legally drunk, it will take avoided. about seven hours to sober up. Remember to follow the boating dos • It is NOT easy to tell if someone is and don'ts, and take a boating safety impaired. Many experienced drinkers have OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX course. It could save your life. learned to compensate for visible effects and hide their intoxication. AT LEFT: Booze, boats don't mix — Sources: National Safe Hundreds of boats Alcohol impairs ability to operate a ves- Boating Council — from personal watercraft to giant shrimp boats — gather offshore Jensen's Real HomeMade Sunday to watch the finals in the Hooters Offshore Grand Prix at Fort Myers Beach. ICE CREAM Marine patrols 16681 McGregor Blvd. • 432-0098 keep an eye out to make sure every- (between Kelly Rd. & John Morris Rd. - next to Zoe's Restaurant) one stayed behind Thurs-Tues 12 noon - 9 pm race course mark- Bring this ad in for ers. Gwenda Hiett-Clements ISLAND REPORTER Q MAY 20, 1999 Q 25 fishing & boating A safe boating lesson well learned I do not covet Sanibel Police Sergeant Then it was time to gain the experience. Jane Cechman's great sense of humoi, I was ready to ask my husband, a boater for extreme professionalism, concern for the almost as long as I have been alive, to real- safety of others, quick wit or dedication to ly let me practice what I had observed over her job. I do not even desire to have hei the past week. shiny blond ponytail, youth or fitness. Well, Sunday morning arrived. We weie head- maybe those — a little. ing out to watch the offshore boat races at But I want to be like Jane, who is head of Foit Myers Beach. He pulled our 17-foot the department's marine patrol, when it Aquasport out of the gai age to ready for the comes to piloting a boat around island day. My usual boat duties aie packing the waters She is one with the boat because of cooler and making sure the boat bag has her knowledge and experience. money and a cell phone in it. So, first, I set out to gain the knowledge. Today was to be different. When my editor assigned me to do a story I began the morning by checking to see if about National Safe Boating Week which oui boating registration numbers weie dis- Special to the Reporter begins this weekend, I searched the Internet. Gwenda played correctly — letters separated from Then, I called for boat rides with the pros. the numbers by spaces Then I asked him if Len and Gwenda Clements head out for a day I spent a couple of hours with Cechman, Hiett-Clements we had a throwable personal flotation of "Boating 101" instruction on the water. patrolling offshore on the police depart- device on board. Because, you know, if you "Are we going to get gas?" I inquired. ment's new ilats boat I had a ball! And I have a boat over 16 feet, you must have a "Yes, dear," he answered. learned a lot. The best learning is always by In other cushion or ring on board. We did. "Did you look at the Weather Channel?" I continued. experience and I experienced Cechman stop- "Is the fire extinguisher working?" I "Could you just stop!" he said. "Every time you write a ping boaters for careless operation, which asked. story, you think you know everything. Just give it a break!" unchecked, could lead to tragedy. And I lis- words "Uh huh," he answered. He had a point. After all, I had dragged him into walking tened to her boating wisdom gained from "Are the lights working?" the beaches to look for turtle tracks for the past two years. years of being on the recreational and law enforcement ends Len always leaves the wiring hookup on the back of the And our friends won't talk about native vegetation, envi- of boating. car because it is too much trouble to unhook. To my advan- ronmental issues or business plans for fear of my "ques- Last Saturday, I sat in on parts of the boating course tage, that is one of the ways I can identify my white tioning" their moves. And no one wants to know what I offered by the Sanibel/Captiva Sail & Power Squadron. Just Explorer among the 20 others in Bailey's parking lot. It's have learned about mosquitoes. in the short time I listened to the instructor, I picked up the one with the curly connection wires and the turtle So, I asked no more questions and revealed no more helpful hints, such as remembering what is port and star- license plate. Well, one day it sort of hit the ground while I knowledge — like, did you know the sides of the boat, the board with such a simple clue as port has foui letters and so was driving and it smashed the connection. But he fixed it. gunwales (pronounced gunnels) are so named because does left... so there's your answer. So, yes, the lights were working. l> See In other words, page 36 Power squadron news A lecord ciuise and rendezvous was hosted by the Sanibel/Captiva Sail & Power Squadion to the St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers Thursday, May 13. John and Nancy Sampson were the organizes and the noon lunch AT RIGHT: Nanette was well attended by members and guests. Calm watei and Larion Marciano sunshine made docking and the pre-luncheon socializing on aboard the the boats a fun affair, attendees said. "Knot-a-Yacht." Commander Bob Healey welcomed all and then intro- duced Staff Commander Charles D. Davenport, the national assistant chairman of boatmg activities for the United States Power Squadions. Davenport commented on the impoitance of cruises and rendezvous. John Sampson noted the excel- lent response to the Boat Smart Course held Satuiday, May 15, which had more than 34 students. Tarpon club news cker The Sanibel Island Tarpon Hunters Club will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at the Photos I Special to the Reporter Beachview Inn. Cocktails and fish tales will start the (1 to r) Beth Gillis, Nancy Healey aboard evening with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. "Water Music." during the May 13 cruise. Easterid This month's speaker is Capt. Ozzie Fischer, who will West end —19 talk about jigging for tarpon in the passes. He will also cover light tackle and fly fishing for tarpon on the back-bay False Crawls:. flats. If time allows, Fischer will give a few tips on fishing East end — 4 for snook and redfish in the shallow waters of the passes, West end-'22 along the mangroves and off die sandbars. Visitors are welcome to attend. Captiva Additionally, the group is planning its fourth hunt of the Nests: season from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 23. A pic- 15 nic will be at 5 p.m. at the Sanibel Marina. False Crawls: 12 For information, call Carlene Brennen at 472-3696. Auxiliary to meet Sources SanibeUCaMya The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-10 will meet ffvation Founttatiotmea at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the St. Hilary's Episcopal rtle Monitoring Pfmram Church conference hall in Fort Myers. Prospective members and guests are invited to attend the monthly meeting. The church is at the intersection of McGregor and Colonial boulevards. For information, call Archie Schmidt at 541-0212. (1 to r) Doc Haynes and Nanette Marciano aboard the "Knot-a-Yacht." Tides for Sanibel Lighthouse
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JACARANDA SEAFOOD » ^TFAKS » SPIRITS m Ji 472-1366 PRIME STBAKS • CHOPS • SEAFOOD jjflj CORNER PERIWINKLE & TARPON BAY If it Swims in Florida waters, we probably feature it Fresh Local Seafood, Serving Fresh Native Seafood, Beef & Pasta Dishes Shrimp Taste of the Islands: Beef and Pasta Dishes - 36 Dining Awards since 1988 including Open For Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. j||iH:ii;BiiiEUF • • iare night ^d^||:||||^||Silj Best Restaurant for seafood Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. < f% , & Best Restaurant EARLY DINING O jEANirBOEiiF for all reasons. 4 • 6 PM DAILY Enjoy "Garden Dining" on fgl§0^afded ^es^Sie^lmlgmim Sanibel's only outdoor screened-in IN THE LOUNGE Patio with Raw Bar Open 11:30 a.m. -12:30 a.m, • HAPPY HOURS 3:00 p.m. • 7 p.m. ilSi; • •:'; • ' January lM9^§$i§gM Reduced Prices on. most drinks Lounge open 4 p.m. • Happy Hour daily 4-7 p.m. NTN TV TRIVIA - 5 Satellite TVs }§i?0ingdinner; .5 ~ lOpM,ni0&§ Live * iieiiainment Nightly KARAOKE - every Friday & Saturday 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. ; Charlie Jenkins Band LOUNGE SPECIALS §§; v':.Reservations suggp$i$y$M$\ Mr.iday 8:30 p.m.-12:30 1 Lb. Snow Crab Legs with salad 9. ^••Serving ex^/wsfoeiy ,ll££^§§§ Docley's Dixie Five Dixieland Jazz 1 Lb. Lobster with Cole Slaw $ 12.95 |gc;;v • .p [ Grade Beef. - '•.•v;; -^:^ Tuesday 7-11 r me Loose Change Duo Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday .8:30 -12:30 The Stars Come Out... i^fe serxnngnMwefish^shrifnf}^ Reggae with Tropical Breeze FRIDAY NIGHT ^ ff Wii0: lobster & chicken 'diskesvSM^ /riday & Saturday 8:30 -12:30 Karaoke with Mellie SATURDAY NIGHT Dinner Daily 5:00 -10:00 p.m. Dancing & Karaoke with Sheldon ^, Reservations accepted but not required ^ 1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel "Bubba" Upchurch (next to the Mobil Station) • 472-1771 9:00 - 12:00 a. FlffiHa- 'StorSoyy swap' at library Hie >. _ 2 pill lllilN M*V »!. 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Tex. .Ranger Hercules: Journeys ipe (cc) [Ellen (cc) |Ellen (cc (Live)( e IAMC Movie: *** T" enturv of Country lA&E iraphy (cc) AV jnely Planet IffiNOST ove Boat 30 • MAY 20, 1999 • ISLAND REPORTER SUPER CROSSWORD Bridge irwut 11B FwuirwNMr SEEK A^fD YE SHALL FIND is so try toestablis h the diamond suii. 1 RirtJ E P 5r>uth dealer. Hut if he gives iit 10 this tempiati-on, rMrfuars bard [tldihKl *1 Hard* DOWM Both sides vulnerable, he is headed for certain defeat, since U Uiivg-iinii 1 6*1* c NORTH by the time, the A-K of diamonds are 14 Court , iDr prta 1/ it* driven out, the- defenders will have MM * AKJ2 M Rwwks 41 W<*d Mih Jffl QMmin ctty scored at least three hcan tricks and . *!sn torn Scroogt »S4l4H(V • q 10 7 6 two diamond tricks. bonua* IT A*si 1a In S Th*y may b» 4KJ3 South must therefore find his MPartolUSH*. »-«hd ninth trick elsewhere. The only 31 Pan Eta « Hoglfca bag«lrwln WEST EAST ranks Np *1O76S remaining sou fee is in spades, where XI High rter Mrlmnw JflJrTIUii 7 Jim Uttt* a simple fines.se agrAinst the queen is 13 SonnUhlna 57 Frisky p* rivn»r bcwght-aljM ----- Haw«r +K4 4A3 available. If West was dealt the qu«en Sfi^Uvng. •62 *9S74 - an even-money shot - finessing the 31 opus irgn nr ihrjvll SOUTH jack will succeed, artd declarer's trou- K!AM»rnoop bles will be over. cawh a»F«i*H>rf 6«lscko1 J4 UBflO UKK However, while this line of play SW B*lor-8. *5 it AT EM) HM gin •J9852 raises South's chances from zero to • A Q 10 5 50 patent, it is still dot the best 31 Q 1H banan? T<*-Good **na* im Small The bidding: approach. An -even better plan, which 71 -olwv South West North Eart improves tais chances to 75 percent, is n MM pin god**** 1 • Pftas 1 * Pass to lead the nine of spades and let i( Cbll ol Fra«» 2 # Pass ride if Wesi fallws- low- snalra? 3 • Pass 11* rt *lfir>a £S Johnson of 3NT la ibe actual deal, Bast wins with Cllbum Opening bad- five of hearts. the queen, s-0 the jack of spades Clay 112 Irppf ornpfu becomes declarer's ninth trick. (If 123. Sit>S*f D«fl 14 Smp in S[Wing? Bitfirnpi 4»AH»n«nd 71 Pipe- or (*SJ| 114 Miinin» In some notrump contracts s West covers tlis nine witfi the ten, QriK^wi 1*01 declarer cannot afford to establish his dummy's jack: is played, and the eight long suit becausc by the time he does becomes the ninth trick.) If the nine so, the opponents will have collected happens to lose to the ten. Smith sim- enough bkkA to 5« him, In such situ- ply finesKES the jack next lioic. ation s, declarer must look el&ewhene This line ol play succeeds whenev- for the tricks he needs io g&t home er West wai dealt either the ten or safe! y, queen of spades (or both), TaJtt thb case where West l&ada a Mathematically, the odds are about 3- heart against three flocrwmp. Sowlh to-l thai West has at least one of these v'mi with the queen and. can count cards. All South need do at the outs&t eighl suw winners - two spades, two is to recognize the value of the 9-3 of hearts and four clubs. Understandably, his natural impulse © ]«5 King msamrta Synd,, bic Magic Maze HUNT TVRNKGCZVSPLIEB YVROLIFCZWTQNK! FCZWURPMJ HRECZX u S Q N L J T G E C E E Z.X V T R p N L J R AOBGHGWB "You better either get a new set of jokes E C A Y W V E or a new set of friends!" L I O N T R I P N L K R A M A LI J E G G T T E C B Z X F S I W N V G X C U W S R P F 0 u TDRAWOHM L 0 J U I G R SEMCMFDB A Y B X G G RETSAEWU Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in all directions-forward, backward, up, down and diagonally. Big game Easter egg Lamar Still Boar Fox Lion Tiger Sow Howard Man Treasure car Buffalo Job Scavenger "Ugh! More medical waste washing ashore." BUS Undra H ihn airport n*i**] aUfltfOS B. * «raocwo (tut*, bench Ct1il,iriREACTION?Tats rha umn leilnrs prhtud bam* cur dtV nnd blM^ Hwn n *W (a'ttet ad itiRf BlnhL fQljr-lFiltar MWIIE wfi ta^m with *ifl i?" *I guns'it *•*«•» 'me XXI '<""T I -i^M '3|-i»t"3| ' ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 31 DEADLINES NOTICE Island Reporter island TO CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISERS We reserve Hie right to property Deadline classify, edit or reject any ad. Be sure Monday 12:00 Noon to check your ad the first week It appears. We will not bo responsible Ft. Myers Beach for errors after the first publication and must be notified within three Observer Deadline days In order to secure - any Friday 4:00 P.M. ITS EASY To adjustment. Ml ads are priced at a YOUR flat rate, no refund or adjustments for unused weeks. Office Hours Prepayment required. 8:30-5:00 PM By Phone: 472-1587 • Fax It: 472-8398 Charge*! Monday - Friday in Person: Office at The Village Unit K-1,2340 Periwinkle way; Sanibel, FL 33957 VISA • SPORTS & CpMERCIAL EQUIPMENT PROPERTY/SALE BRASS BED - QUEEN SIZE - COMPLETE WITH HOME SLAZENGER FOR SALE ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS Factory Authorized SET. NEVER USED. STILL IN FURNISHINGS BY OWNER small QdS deals BOXES. COST $1,000. MUST MOVING inventory reduction of OFFICE CONDO SELL. $250 CASH. CALL MUST SELL Crown Limited Woods 960 SQ. FT, 941-274-5009 PERIWINKLE ADDRESS. 6/2/88 —Hit— 3D0H5-2 & Irons YOU JUST WON'T BELIEVE WHITE WICKER NEWLY APPOINTED. CANOPY BED. QUEEN SIZE. Save 25% while TWIN BEDROOM SET, NEW A/C ELECTRICAL ETC. BLACK IRON. SUNBURST THE BUYS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! QUEEN BED FRAME, inventories last. WALK TO RESTAURANTS, DESIGN. NEVER USED. MATTRESS AND BANKS, P.O. & SHOPS. STILL IN BOX. MUST SELL. ORDER TODAY! ISLAND BOX SPRINGS, P.O. BOX 292 $100 CASH . 941-274-5009 Includes Custom' SANIBEL 6/2/D9 _.#»#»_ 39006-2 TWO SMALL DRESSERS, . STUDENT DESK, Fitting At No Charge. $124,800 BOOKSHELF, OWNER IS FLORIDA LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER REPORTER LARGE ANTIQUE 472-2626 WOODEN TRUNK, (941)470-7217 CURIO CABINET, 8AM-8 PM 472-1587 5/27/88 —tilt— 337580-2 FAX ASSORTED END TABLES, WORKBENCH, U YOUR AD BRASS LAMPS, small ads • HOMES ORIGINAL PAINTINGS AND FOR SALE TO 472-1587 ARTWORK. McDivot's Custom CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AND Clubs HOME FOR SALE > A L WAYS ABMSTSE't^^^ PRICING. INVENTORY 3050 W. Gulf Dr., 542-1119 REDUCTION SALE! Better Than New Quality AFTER 6 P.M. BuilT 3 bedroom on lake. ' OR LEAVE MESSAGE. withthe end.of.the 1999 Golf Season rapidly approabhfng Open every Thursday 472-1587 Fax 472-8398 all McDivot's inventory must from 1-4 PM , be liquidated. Call Debi Almeida Deadline: Monday 12:00 NOON Private Party ' Real Estate/Business OnaWaek Additional Wenk Ona Weak Additional W«i' BUILDING Utility Woods -All lltes& at Coldwell Banker SANIBEL/CAPTIVA $6.05 $5.50 $7.00 $6.50 SUPPLIES Tri-Metac Graphite Shafts 472-6669 FT. MYERS BEACH $5.50 $5.00 3.75 $5.90.. 25% OFF SUPER BUY - ALL 3 PAPERS $8.50 $8.50 $9.65 $9.65 STEEL BUILDINGS- Drastic Price Caflaway HawkEye Reductions on select models, Copies * GARAGE SALE ADS - $5.75 - SANIBEL/CAPTIVA/ $4.50 • FT. MYERS BEACH including 20x28, 25x44, 30x54, CLASSIFIED 40x58. Must sell immediately. Graphite ** ITEMS $100. OR LESS-12 WORDS-ALL PAPERS-FREE Financing available. Great work- Save 25% A word is defined as any string of characters that needs a space to shops & garages. Call 472-1587 separate it from another string of characters. Punctuation Is free. (800)341-7007. Cobra Irons Copies Steel Shaft CLASSIFICATION: Save 25% SANCTUARY DIRECT TV, STEREO OWNER SACRIFICING - 1. 9 3. 4. _ 472-2626 SAVE $48,500 • & VIDEO 3BR/3BA Courtyard Home. 18 " DIRECTV Satellte Systems. Pool - A/C - Fireplace. 5. .6. 7. 8. _ Single $69. Two box systems COMERCIAL Just completed - $149/ Three months free Ready to occupy. Programming. Significantly below www.lntergratedsatelite.com PROPERTY/SALE 9. 10.. 11- 12. „ Authorized dealer. Open 7 days. all other Sanctuary (800)325-7836 #00999 Ft. Myers Beach Gulfvlew Shops single family homes. now available. 300 sq. ft - • $775,500 13.. , 14.. 15.. 16._ 1200 sq. ft. units. Estero Blvd. Principals only. frontage for all units. Call 463-7200 ext. 211 203-221-7599 : • MEDICAL/ 6/10/»» -IXI- 337689-2 17 .18.. 20. _ HEALTH 21.__ .22.. 23._ 24.. KareMore Oral Spray Vitamins. Sari Natural Beauty Skin Care 25.. . Words in excess of 25 cost .25(6 each per week. Products. 1-800-214-3725 s/ao/oa —»<»i— 337*62-2 26.. . 27 28 — . 29.. 30 32. . 33.. MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE A LEGACY1 36 . 37. _ WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Tan at 34._ . 35. home. Buy DIRECT and SAVE! Commercial/Home Units from $199.00. Low Monthly Payments. 38 .39. Enclosed is a check or money order FREE color catalog Call today (800)842-1310 If additional space is needed, use another piece of paper. for $„ to cover ad for wks. H \ nm& 'm hand vriih aotprofit NAME _, -or-Bill my-VISA-MC-ANIX ADDRESS .PHONE. A/C# ; '. „.,;,--, I CITY STATE. -ZIP. Exp. date .'•. ISLAND REPORTER Signature. ,. - ... 2340 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL, FL 33957 ISLAND REPORTER & FT. MYERS CAPTIVA CURRENT BEACH OBSERVER - , program, please o$li , fNpSS^njnusedweek^Jassi^^ incorrect insertion only, and only II notified of that error by Friday noon after the ad appeared We do not assume any responsibility lor ad error beyond tha cost ol the ad itself. We reserve the right to reject, revise and properly classify all ads. If a telephone number is to be part of the ad, it must be included in the context ol the ad. All ads are prepaid and a check I or money order must accompany all mailed-in ads. Punctuation Is free, so use it liberally to make your ad read daatiy. 32 • MAY 20,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER • HOMES • HOMES • HOMES REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR • VACATION FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE DISTANT RENT RENTALS GRANDADDY OAKS on this 5 AC only $28 900 Paved Road in + HOMES • beautiful North FL High & Dry WE ARE YOUR sanibel holiday AND; with owner financing Glenn Carretta & (800)294-2313 ext4136 A Bar PRIVATE HOME SPECIALIST! Sales Inc 2 to 7 bedroom homes, "-1 '•, NC MOUNTAINS 6 acres- $19,500 >v ""••'- ' The Glenn Carretta Team's Awesome view, good building most with pools. site, driveway roughed in Within On and Off Beach. large Protected Hardwood Forest Homes For Sale Easy access Financing arranged Some with boat dock. Pristine Properties (800)262-4187 OLDE FL STYLE HOME, 3/2 with 9 ft. ceilings and lots of Monthly & weekly rentals. French doors, tile and extras galore! 2 Enclosed garages REALTY We are booking w/handyman's area + bonus cover boat garage. Long dnve, INTERVAL FOR off season and VACATION RENTALS near 1/2 acre Privacy, lot backs up to conservation land, yet ISLANDER the year 2000 now. Sanibel & Captiva close to the Playhouse and Sanibel excitement $285,000 SALE Call 472-0457 or Ft. Myers GULF FRONT HOME on 2+ acres Gated community. Perfect REALTY #1 CAMPGROUND MEMBERSHIP 800-325-1352. beach home in immaculate condition. Upgrades galore! High AND TIMESHARE resale clear- 9 Cottages, Condos ceilings. Porches off all major rooms with wide Gulf views inghousel' Don't want yours - Homes and Estates Plenty of room for entire family with guest pod Landscaping NORTH CAPTIVA We'll take itll Buyll Sell!! Rentll ANNUAL RENTALS Monet would be proud of Architect designed & owner loved Resort sales Int'l ISLAND (800)423-5967 800-572-6423 home $2,599,000 BEACH ACCESS 941-472-6565 OLDE FL. STYLE: 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in terrific This beautifully condition Apprx 2450 sq ft of living space, w/a 200 sq. ft GENERAL REAL remodeled home 1630PenwinkleWay porch Large master bedroom suite Room for a pool! SALES AND offers 3 bedrooms/3 baths Suite A $279,900 ESTATE RENTALS and Is located t BAYFRONT ESTATE; Immaculate & stately 4-story bay front CAROLINA MOUNTAIN HOMES on the desirable http //www I 1 home w/deep water dockage Beautifully furnished REAL ESTATE 5530 West U S East end of Sanibel sanibelhohday com w/extraordinary water views. 4-story elevator, cathedral GULF FRONT 64 Murphy.NC 28906 Offering $1,800/mo 6/26/99 —«>»«— 21207-2 ceilings, wrap around porches and many extras $1,595,000 Western IMC Homes, Cabins COTTAGE Acreage, Creek & Lakefront furnished Properties FREE brochure CANAL FRONT 2 BR/2 BA (800)747 7322 This beautiful ATRIUM * VacationLmk membership included w/all Sanibel/Captiva PERFECT FOR GOV T FORECLOSURES as low as Olde Flonda Style home Exclusive Gulf front condo properties phone Glenn for details. $5000 Assume existing loans has 3 bedrooms/3 baths & residence Two week minimum PERSONAL Bad credit, no problem! Call Available after April 12, 1999 (888)377-6648, ext H360 lots of storage, Condo For Sale ENJOYMENT Is offered fully furnished and Jan. 8 to Feb 19, 2000. Call owner at (630) 887-7826 JUST LISTED, Gulf View, 2/2/Sandalfoot unit Ground AND/OR RENTAL & is located on the floor, beautifully furnished and appointed, new Berber INCOME • ANNUAL East end of Sanibel carpet $359,000, furnished RENTALS Call todayl $518,500 $2,200/mo • ••••• Lots For Sale ISP US' tSt DSP V& US' US" WATERFRONT: Private gated subdivision, pool & tennis 472-6747 Find Your Place One lot to beach $224,000 Phone for: GULF VIEW HOME for more info With "GLENN'S GUIDE FOR BUYING & SELLING SANIBEL & 3 BR/2.5 BA "SEE HOMES on these fine properties CAPTIVA REAL ESTATE"; An essential 52 page guide with AWESOME VIEWS FOR RENT" comprehensive information on Tax deferred exchanges, Q & GULF BEACH A's, cash flow, and much morel RENTAL READY I®" D®" B3" PS" 03" »®* US' PROPERTIES INC "GLENN'S REAL ESTATE NEWS": A monthly newsletter $345,000 9/U/88 —OM- 42166 82 Lie. Real Estate Broker with up-to-date information on Sanibel & Captiva's fast pace 6/10/89 _«>«>— 42412-2 Real Estate Market. VIP • APARTMENTS ISLAND WOODS REALTOR GULF VIEW LOT THREE BEDROOM, GLENN CARRETTA FOR RENT TWO BATH, ALMOST NEW SANIBEL / CAPTIVA / PRIVACY BUFFER SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN Broker-Salesperson FT. MYERS BEACH / EASY WALK TO ISLAND WOODS w/John Nautnann & Associates TWO BEDROOM FT. MYERS BEACH VACANCIES UNFURNISHED ALL APPLIANCES 1-800-784-2616 or FOR Seasonal & Annual $69,000 INCLUDED SPRING 1999 Rentals (941) 395-3100 IN THE BELOW MARKET ON NATURE PRESERVE WITH COMMUNITY JCW NEUMANN This offering subject to errors RATE HOUSING 800-237-7526 s ASOOAHS omissions. Changs of puce or OLYMPIC SIZE POOL PROGRAM. or withdrawal without prior notice (941) 472-3000 AND TENNIS COURTS APPLICATION 941-472-1613 FAX: REQUIRED. AVAILABLE NOW. [email protected] $1600 PER MONTH (941) 472-9635 ANNUAL LEASE. VIP Realty Group/ www.jn-a.com/gc 6/3/99 ->«»!— 5313 2 FOR FURTHER CALL 414-241-5197 LEAVE MESSAGE Rental Division INFORMATION, 1/20/2000 —«•»«— 24417 8 PLEASE CONTACT 6/3/88 -»»- 337556-2 COMMUNITY HOUSING DOLL HOUSE SFTMYERS HOMES AND • RENTAL SOUTH SEAS FOR SALE BY Very best deal1 RESOURCES, INC. AT Mid-island doll house 472-1189 SHARING PLANTATION OWNER 5/27/98 —#»#»— 3M64-2 Three bedrooms, two baths, NEAR SANIBEL AND RIVER. GULF FRONT GUMBO LIMBO plus lots of extras. MASTERCRAFT HOME, 3/2 LUXURY UNITS 1634 BUNTING LANE On Sanlbel River. PLUS DEN, STILL UNDER ROOM MATE NEEDED Owner 941-395-0442 CONSTRUCTION OVERSIZED TO SHARE HOME 3/2 Stilt home, 6/10/ja -»»««- 42914-2 LOT, UNIQUE PRIVATE • HOMES CENTRALLY LOCATED A THREE BEDROOM AND 1500+sq. ft of a/o space SUBDIVISION. $159,900. FOR RENT ON SANIBEL A TWO BEDROOM OWNER/REALTOR PRIVATE POOL AND SPA plus 380 sq ft 513-0993 AVAILABLE JUNE 1st Screened front porch VIP REALTY GROUP NO CHILDREN NO PETS LUXURY FURNISHINGS with hot tub, 403-7777 EXT. 307 frt* »+• •+• •£• •+• p+9 •+* fr+* •+• CALL FOR AN RESORT AMENITIES open deck in back APPOINTMENT TODAY AT AVAILABLE off dining area, "SEE ANNUAL 395-2425 Parker Lakes Palm Isle gated com BEST VIEW ON THE Pergo wood floors in munity 3/bedroom, 2/bath, split LEAVE MESSAGE living room, dining room, plan, 2/car, 25 ft enclosed lanai RENTALS" 6/20/99 —»«»«_ 337669 2 ISLAND and kitchen, fireplace, Open House Saturday & Sunday, celling fans in all rooms, WATERFRONT 15192 Palm Isle Dr, or call for an hurncan shutters, appointment, 481-7038 42167-82 PROPERTY $137,500 VACATION PROP. CONTACT OWNER FOR native vegetation plus CENTER OF SANIBEL SPECIAL RATES mulched landscpe. WATERFRONT SALE on spectacu- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & RENTALS lar 50 000 acre recreational lake 3008 Poinoiana Circle ATLANTIC OCEANFRONT AAA For appointment in SCI View lots just $24,900 Abuts 1st tee of golf course, walk $1100/month APPROVED- FLORIDA Ft Ph: call evenings, to clubhouses, marina & pool Annual lease Lauderdale area, Pompano 6:30 p.m -9 pm Includes paved roads under- 407-889-9377 Beach 2 pet rooms Pool Cable (219)272-0889 ground utilities water 5/20/99 _>»»«— 42264-2 10% discount with this ad 472-8174 Friendly family owned FAX: —»»«»— 337683-2 & sewer Excellent financing Call owner now (800)265-8783 472-1587 Inn (800)331 4666, ext 10 (219)273-5973 5/26/99 —ttH— 7045-82 YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. IT PAYS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE ISLAND REPORTER THE ISLAND SOURCE FOR ALL THE LOCAL NEWS. ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 • 33 • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION • VACATION i i PMR SEASONAL RENTALS CAPTIVA LUXURY LOVELY ESTATE : PRIVATE BEACH J . GULF FROWST HOUSE The Best Choice. of Properties Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 baths - Separate Wings - Available on $ie Islands. Private Beach At Your Doorstep 3 Kitchens - Heated Pool & Spa - Cable T.V. - Large Long driveway into an acre of lush tropical estate grounds all to yourself Exclusive Tastefully decorated 3/4 bedrooms or den Sleeps 8 3 1/2 baths Full-sized heated pool and spa, nominated Beautiful kitchea/family entertainment area, Decks. for architectural award, with terraces pool pavilion All amenities. Brochure available "the very best on Captiva" $4,600 per week Dec. 19th - April 24th Call 1-888-344-6287 Negotiable Rates $3,000 per week April 24th - Dec. 18th f-800-SANIBEL (DAYS) 201 -569-2111 (WEEKENDS) 914-687-0360 & leave message. Video available SOUTlTSEAS PLANTATION ~~~" NAPLES FLORIDA Sanibel & Captiva LUXURY GULF COTTAGE ON THE BEACH 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath • Loft • Pool • And Other Activities. Beautifully furnished VACATION RENTALS CENTRAL Amenities optional. Bi-weekly and monthly RESERVATIONS, Inc. Call Naples Coastal Realty, Inc. 1 & 2 Bedrooms Also Available Your ORIGINAL cential reservation service on the Islands Toll Free 1-877-593-6274 Discounts thru Owner with ovei 5,000 one to seven bedroom, homes, condos, -1783 (941) 593-0080 cottages, efficiencies and hotel rooms, on and off beach Weekly, daily and monthly lentals ***Let us do the seaiching fm you.**" GET AWAY FUS E? ML THE ATRIUM rijic Real Estate Broker, call 800-325-1352or 472-04^1 Gulf Front. NORTH CAROLINA At beautiful, secluded 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Den. Boca Grande. Two weeks minimum. Beach Front Condo: Two MOUNTAINS Photos available. SUNSET CAPTIVA Bay, Gulf and Beach Front bedrooms plus two baths. Rent direct from owner BEAUTIFULLY For a free brochure showing a large selection of the Condominiums Washer/dryer. Large kitchen. and save! FURNISHED HOME. Pool - tennis - bicycles. Now best in affordable Mountain Land and Homes, On an unspoiled, bariier (609) 985-0322 AVAILABLE WEEKLY: booking weekly and monthly. Island. (609) 492-7389 2 Bedroom, loft, 2 Bath. call Andrea for a tree brochure Owner 330-864-3094 Screened Lanais 1-800-871-1910 draind© tstersci Vacates 5/3O/S9 —»»»»— 32920-? 941 -964-2080 • 800-962-3314 3 TV/VCR. David Hilton Realty, [email protected] LANDS END Pool-Tennis-BBQGrill VILLAGE CONDO Gulf Beach, Boat Dock, FABULOUS BEACHES Naples, Ft And Morel SOUTH SEAS BOARDWALK TO At South Seas Plantation Call owner at Myers Beach, Bonita, Marco PLANTATION 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Island Weekly, home & condo BEACH FAX 314-872-9990 1 -3 bedroom Bay Villas Luxury Unit vacation rentals Great golf May- 3BR/2BA home 5/20/89 —>»»«_ 33104-2 December discounts! Blueblll 2 bedroom & 2 bedroom Fantastic Ocean Views Vacation Properties, VERY PRIVATE. YOUR AD Weekly or Monthly Rentals w/loft Beach Villas Fireplace, paddle fans, POINTE SANTO (800)237-2010 www bluebill com Book now for next season Seasonal rates, screened lanais, BBQ, TO 472-8398 Most beautiful Owner 800-897-0288 Amenities optional heated pool, tennis, bikes Gulf front complex. POINTE SANTO Also, Sanibel Harbor REASONABLE RATES Pool, tennis, All amenities 5/27/D8 —«<»»— 32B81'2 DE SANIBEL 1 -800-878-7495 GREAT RATES!!! Activities director, etc. 6/3/88 —>#»»_ 31848-2 Call owner GULF VIEW CONDO 2BR/2BA luxury condo. LUXURIOUS GULF FRONT 314-842-2147 2 bedrooms, two baths Spectacular view. PENTHOUSE CONDO. The Atrium. Exclusive. 0/10/P9 —»««»— 25306-2 Sleeps six CHANGE OF PACE If we're booked, Beautifully decorated. Gulf-front in A+ Condition. Beautiful vacation home, 3 we can refer you to 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, OCEAN'S REACH Designer Decorated. many other owners luxury. 2BR/2BA, den, wrap- Gulf front bedroom, 2 bath Your own screened lanai with Call Owner for 248-363-9257 around balcony, fantastic view! One Bedroom Condos private tennis court and spiral staircase to discounted summer rates jacquelinern (9Hia.net Available: 5/29-6/5, 7/31- Each accommodates four swimming poo). 100 yards to private rooftop sundeck. 847-364-0795. Gulf of Mexico. www.majestic.net/vacation/ 8/21 .some Sept./Oct. Call Non-Smoking 6/3/99 —UK— 39054-2 Gorgeous sunrise owner for brochure. (800) 484- (440) 338-8031 1001-1.htm and sunsets. Fantastic View 7304-PIN 8286 or (770)664- Beach, pool, tennis, bikes (440) 338-5281 Beautifully decorated SUNSET CAPTIVA 7186 Owner: 8/6/69 -(III- 7Q5-2 and fully equipped. Luxury 5/20/99 _#»#»— 23029-: 330-788-9329 Call owner. Three bedroom, two bath. 941-395-1972 Large screened porch. SUNDIAL Substantial savings. 5/27/89 —«>»»— 26493-2 Fully equipped. Newly decorated (610)664-2371 SUNSET CAPTIVA • ••••• Private Gulf and Deluxe Condo. Bay front community. Two bedrooms, two baths Advertise 7/15/09 _«»n— 710-2 Elegant 3BR/2BA Home in CAPTIVA Pool - tennis - Boat docks - plus den. gas grills, and much more. DIRECT GULF Private beachfront community. BEACH HOUSE Sleeps six. In The FRONT Fully furnished. CALL OWNER. Superb Gulf view. Lovely, Private 517-321 -6324. Luxury resort with 2CATV's, VCP, 6/27/98 —HIM— 40248-2 CD/Stereo, W/D. beautifully furnished. all amenities. NEAR LIGHTHOUSE Heated pool- Fabulous Views! Pool - Tennis - Boat Dock. LOGGERHEAD CAY Pool, tennis. Call owner Tropical vegetation BEACHFRONT Children's Activity Program. Classifieds 615-371-9029 Spectacular gulf views CALL OWNER Upscale • Delightful All amenities 2nd Floor Unit. 5/27/89 —»!«»— 27737-2 Two Bedroom, Two Bath. FOR DISCOUNTED RATES. (651) 484-9148 472-1587 Two bedrooms, Two baths THE VACATION 941-472-1764 Sunrise and Sunset Views. Very nicely furnished $750/Week (Sept., Oct.) 4/29/99 ->»»»_ 337S41-2 Pool and Tennis HOME • ••••• $875/Week Off Season YOU'VE ALWAYS 6/24/99 —Hit— 25581-Z (May-Sept.) Please call WANTED Call For Seasonal Rates. 5% Discount 800-982-3471 Most private beach. This space 3 Weeks or More. 941-472-5550 Dock on Bayou. B/3/»» _##«#_ 715-2 732-223-6748 Heated pool, 6/3/99 -<»««— 42351.2 SOUTH SEAS Wide porches, available for your Open sunning decks. PLANTATION Chateau Sur Mer area. BEACH COTTAGE Idyllic luxury and comfort. • • • Easy care no effort ad for as little as Gulf Front Vacation home. Two Bedroom / Two Bath Three bedrooms, three baths. YOUR AD January: $1,500/week Monthly rentals. $26.40 per week Off Season: Call for rates. TO 472-8398 $1,000/week (941) 472-8248 (505) 982-9242 Season: $2,000week 6/3/89 —#*##—_ 28594-2 BY OWNER BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME 1-313-886-7872 EAST ROCKS What 6/3/88 _####_ 725-2 (WEST GULF DRIVE AREA) LOGGERHEAD CAY OVERLOOKING TROPICAL LAKE pays subscribe Fully Furnished Two bedroom, two bath TASTEFULLY DECORATED Condo. 3 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS Pool - Tennis - Cable - VCR ALL AMENITIES island STEPS TO BEACH WALK TO BEACH Y2K RENTING: CANCELLATIONS REPOR AVAILABLE: MAY-DECEMBER JANUARY AND FEBRUARY island source SPRING 2000 MARCH APRIL 708-481-8188 NEWS BY OWNER e-mail: 1-516-628-1801 [email protected] 5/20/89 — *»»»— 32387-2 5/20(99 _««##_ 24617-2 34 • MAY 20, 19.99 • ISLAND REPORTER FINANCIAL • SERVICES LP WANTED WANTED SERVICES MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Brain damage. Paralysis. Wrongful COMPUTER USERS NEEDED. VISA, MASTERCARD. No one Death. Misdiagnosis. Anesthesia. SOUTH SEAS Work own hours. $25K-$80K/yr. HOSTESS refused. No credit check. For Surgical errors. Drug reactions. (800)476-8653x136. application call (315)768-7191 24 Birth injuries. PLANTATION SERVERS hrs. PLANTATION BEACH CLUB www.1cwp.com ______NEEDED A.S.A.P. Hospitals/Physicians. DRIVER COVENANT TRANSPORT ' WANT A VISA CARD? $12,000.+, Medical/Dental. AAA Attorney. WEEK 52 "Coast to coast runs* Teams start FOR DINNER HOURS ONLY ISLAND LOCKSMITH unsecured. Bad/no credit is O.K., Referral Service. 24 hrs. (New Year's Week) 35c-37o, $1,000. sign-on bonus AT RESTAURANT 24-hour Emergency Service low fixed interest. Everyone wel- (800)733-5342. Unit 1012 and for experience Co. drivers. For ON SANIBEL. come. (800)365-3499 Unit 1015 experience drivers & owner CALL 472-5453 Operators (800)441-4394. For On the Gulf. Graduate students 5/20/09 — **tt— 337676-2 CLASSBFSED Two bedrooms, two baths. (800)338-6428. CITY OF PERSONAL Waterfroni screened porch. DRIVER-GET HOME! Long haul, SANIBEL SERVICE 472-1587 Queen size sleeper-sofa short haul, local and dedicated SUMMER 472-2394 in living room. opportunities pulling dry-van, flat OPPORTUNITY Heated pool. bed, refrigerated & tanker. 1st day Walter, Norma & $195.* DIVORCE. Also 30 NOTICE OF INTENTION Health/Dental. (877)4COMCAR days, no hearing/court. Missing Private tennis courts. 1(877)426-6227. EOC. Dan $32,500 each. spouse, property, children. TO REGISTER GOVERNMENT POSTAL.JOBS- To HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Thompson Bankruptcy $225.* Stop creditor (618) 234-2424 up to $17.24/hr., hiring/99, free calls. Same day reports/$30. FICTITIOUS NAME 6/3/89 -Htl- 337682-2 application/examination informa- OFFICE ASSISTANT Local. AAA Family Center's. Call tion. Federal hire-Full benefits. (800)688-3188 _ The undersigned does hereby SANIBEL COTTAGES (800)890-4467,ext. 1401. (8am- $6.25 PER HOUR FINANCIAL DIVORCE $150.* Covers children, certify that they are conducting 6pm CST). property division, name change, a motel business at 6555 WEEKS 20 & 21 (MAY) Clerical Duties Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach, Lifting Required SERVICES military, missing spouse, etc. One signature required.* Excludes Florida under the fictitious Directly on the Gulf. SANIBEL ISLAND 14-18 yr old OVER YOUR HEAD IN DEBT? Do Government fees, uncontested. name of Dolphin Inn and that Time Share at its Finest. Junior or Senior you need more breathing Paperwork done for you! said firm is composed of the RESORT room??? Debt consolidation, No (800)462-2000, following persons whose Building even has Elevator. Upon Fall 1999 High School Quallfylnglll *FREE Consultation names and places of resi- FRONT-DESK Enrollment Budget Divorce (Bought Condo) STAFF PERSON (800)556-1548. www.anewhoori- dences are as follows: zon.org Licensed, Bonded, Peter S. Paterno, Jr. C-0 FOR CALL OWNER CITY OF SANIBEL NonProfit/National Co. 6S55 Estero Blvd. WEST WIND INN. Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 (716) 8850--0444 FINANCE DEPARTMENT IIGET OUT OF DEBT FREEH Credit Full time; 800 DUNLOP ROAD 5 days per week Counseling Centers of America. Zola B. Paterno C-0 SANIBEL FL Stop collector calls. Lower pay- 6555 Estero Blvd. • WANT TO BUY/ (3 days from Noon to 8 PM & 33957-4096 ments & interest. Free debt con- PERSONALS Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 2 days from 3 to 11 PM). For Additional Information solidation. Non-profit (Member RENT/ TRADE NFCC) (877)936-2222 Toll Free. Ownership of Dolphin Inn is as Benefits include Call: (941)472-9615 REAL ESTATE paid vacation, A DEBT-FREE LIFE! follows: Dolphin Inn Corporation health insurance, Free confidential help. Cut monthly PURPLE RINGER EOE payments. Reduce interest. Stop 6555 Estero Blvd. WANT TO BUY paid tolls. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy. Ft. Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 Experience not necessary FL STATUTES CHAPTER 119 Nation's largest non-profit: Genus PRIVATE BUYER (we wilf train) Credit Management. It is my intention to apply to the Wishes to purchase COMPLIANCE (800)295-7415 Department of State, Division but a general knowledge of 5/20/80 —nm>— 337680-2 of Corporations, State of Three bedroom home basic computer functions GET OUT OF DEBT FASTI Florida to register the said on Sanibel Homeowners: FREE REPORT name of Dolphin Inn under the would be helpful. SANIBEL ISLAND GULF reveals truth about refinancing DIRECTLY FROM OWNER. What is necessary "the tobacco shop with provisions of Chapter 90-267 FRONT RESORT; Part time and debt consolidation. Call (Fictitious Name Act), Laws of Can make quick is a pleasant personality, (800)330-2059, 24 hours for a hippie flavor" front desk staff person. ..pipes, papers, candles, imported Florida (Section 865.09, Florida and equitable settlement. good telephone etiquette , FREE recorded message and Statutes), 1990. Write: P.O. Box 321 Familiarity with First Resort report. _ cigs/tobaccos, and proper English Incense, Jewelry & more. Haverford, PA. 19041 computer reservations GREAT SAVINGS ON Mortgage due to Interaction program desired, but not Loans, Debt Consolidation, _3/»» -«««»- 38Z72-2 with the guests. KLEAR® & CARBO® mandatory requirement as we bankruptcy, good-bad credit OK. Urine Cleaners Looking for an honest and will train the right person. Reasonable monthly payments. clean cut individual Low interest rates. Call toll free "18 and over" Individual must be willing to _J888]85r3-2458 to Join thWWi team. work some evenings, DOMESTIC AUTO SAME DAY" APPROVALS!! 3915 Broadway Call Daryl Jorgenson at weekends and some Electronic Underwritingl Evary Ft. Myers, FL 33901 472-1541. holidays. Warm friendly mortgage program avallable- (2001 N. of Edison Mall) every income and credit situation personality and good imaginable! Apply on-line at: (941) 936-RING CARS: $100.-$500. and telephone presentation are www.northeastmortgage.com or toll required qualities. free (888)667-0800 up Qompensation commensurate j PART TIME RETAIL with experience and POLICE IMPOUND EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. Mustangs, Jeeps, Hondas, performance. Call Joan Good Chevy's & Sport Utility, $8.00 PER HOUR. or Bert Jenks at 472-1345. Vehicles. DOCKSIDE SANIBEL S/gO/89 —>»»»— 337093-2 CALL NOW!!! (800)772-7470 ext. 6378 472-9098 5/80/9!! —»»«« — 337567-2 MEDICAL & HEAI.TH #$_£* Pax 472-8398 Deadline: Monday 12:00 NOON Private Party Real Estate/Business AUCTIONS Sell advertising HELP WANTED OlwWMK Additional W.»k Ono Waak_ Additional Week in one of the most SANIBEL/CAPTIVA $6.05 $5.50, $7.00 • $6.50 & BAZAARS $*$ MEDICAL BILLINGS $$ beautiful markets Full/Part time processors needed FT. MYERS BEACH $5.50 $5.00 $6.75 $5.90 ASAPI No experience necessary! SUPER BUY - ALL 3 PAPERS .50 $8.50 $9.65 $9.65 in the country. PC required. To $45K/yr. MOVING SALE (800)600-1844(3091). GARAGE SALE ADS - $5.75 - SANIBEL/CAPTIVA / $4.50 - FT. MYERS BEACH We are looking for ** ITEMS $100. OR LESS -12 WORDS - ALL PAPERS - FREE ambitious, hardworking SATURDAY, MAY 22 A word is defined as any string of characters that needs a space to individuals that can SKILLS & TRADES separate it from another string of characters. Punctuation Is free. generate new accounts and HELP WANTED 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. provide excellent service to their customers. AIR FORCE. Great career opportu- nities available for 1. 2. 3. _ 4. 505 SW 49th LANE The group publishes five high school grads, ages 17-27. Plus CAPE CORAL of Sanibel and Captiva's up to $9000. enlistment bonus if newspapers you qualify! For an information (one block south of and Is a fast paced, packet, call (800)423-USAF or 5. .6. 7, visit Cape Coral Parkway forward thinking group. www.airforcB.com off Base pay plus commission, Pelican Blvd.). paid vacations 9. , 10- 11- 12.. . and benefits, Furniture, artwork, housewares, tools, Fax your resume to . 14.. 16.. clothes and jewelry. Group Manager _»»»-- 337681-2 (941) 472-8398 EXCELLENT PROFITS, LOG1, 6/24/99 —»t>«— 337671-Z HOME Wholesalers. Join proven •19,_ 20. 18 yr Log Manufacturer 16 Kiin- NEEDED dried log styles starting at $12,190.00 Exclusive territory. 21._ 23._ GIANT SALE!! IMMEDIATELY Mr. Buck (800)321-5647. Old. . 22._ 24. SUNDAY, MAY 23 Full Time Cook/ Timer Log Homes. Delivery Driver. LOCAL CANDY ROUTE, 30 vend- 8 A.M. ing machines. Earn approximately 25.. . Words in excess of 25 cost .254 each penweek. ' TEMPLEJUDEA Delivery Driver. $800/day. All for $9,995. SYNAGOGUE Good Pay. Call (800)988-VEND. AIN#1998-040 14486 A & W BULB ROAD Paid Toils. OWN YOUR OWN APPPAREL, 26.. . 27 28.______, 29. FORT MYERS No Late Nights. shoe, westernware, lingerie, bridal, gift or $1.00 store., Includes Call for appointment:: 1 LOTS OF MISC. & Inventory fixtures, buying trip. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BULLFEATHERS BBQ training, Minimum investment ;30:'i -. 32 _ 33.. 5/2t»-» -Mil- 42460-2 SANIBEL $18,900. : Call- : . Liberty.• 395-1133 Opportunities (501 )327-8031 i AIN S/10/99 —«»«>— J37692-2 #1995-016 •••••.•-' 34.'. .35;,, 36.. 37.. INVESTORES 38.. .39.- Enclosed is a check or money order WANTED If additional space is needed, usa another piece of paper. for $ to cover ad for wks. Subscribe $$WEBUY$$ * Seller Financed -or- Bill my- VISA-MC • AMX NotesTnsurance Settlements* ADDRESS Land. Not Portfolios! Colonial PHQNE_ A/C# Financial (800)869-1200 EXT.50 CITY ••".• - '.STATE. -ZIP. Exp. date -. ISLAND REPORTER Island Reporter 2340 PERIWINKLE WAV, SANIBEL, FL 33957 ' Signature — ISLAND REPORTER &: 472-1587 BEACH OBSERVER the. ad appeared,: vy» so rait kssume: any responsibility1 for ad;errof beyond'the post of.the ad itself. Wa reseive ths light to reject, revise and properly classify ail ads. If atelepho'ne number is to be part of the ad, it must be included In the context of the ad All acft are piepaid and a chock or money ordar must accompany all mailed-ln ads. Punctuation is free, so use It liberally to make your at) read clearly ' ISLAND REPORTER • MAY 20, 1999 Q.35 BUILDING & I CARPET SuMihvMAM I BOBCAT.| WINDOW SIDING ill 1 CLEANING 1 HANDYMAN | .SERVICES." " •*• «J* •*• »J* *** *** *** *J» MAKO SERVICES SEAMLESS SIDING I • * * I TIM'S With no splices or KEAGLE ENTERPRISES WINFIELD QUALITY WORK DONE seams. CARPET CLEANING FT. MYERS BEACH Window Cleaning CONTRACTING 2 Rooms for $29 YOUR WAY •Maintenance free & •14 different colors 5 Rooms for $55 ALL HOME REPAIRS BOBCAT SERVICES STATE CERTIFIED ON SITE SCREEN REPAIR Lifetime warranty Sofa Cleaning - $30 AND IMPROVEMENTS GRADING AND 941-540-9732 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Free Deodorizing OR FABRICATION CGC016352 EXCAVATION 1-800-329-8613 CALL CONSTRUCTION SITE LICENSED • INSURED Covering S.W. Florida • Renovations • Additions JANITORIAL SERVICES GLENN DAVIS CONCRETE CLEANUP Lie #AG000006 • Repairs • Soffits FOR FREE ESTIMATES DIRT HAULING FREE Estimates www.abcseamless.com • Fascia • Siding Owner / Operator 463-8076 20 Years Experience CALL 941-765-7647 Residential - Commercial 540-4367 ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• Established 1988 458-8119 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES • LAWN 542-7324 PAINTING 12/112/80 —mil — 26643 6 CARE SCREENING HANDYMAN CARPET RONS 1/31/99 —mil— 40040-6 • • PETE'S LAWN PAINTING ftftftftftftftftft SERVICE, INC. 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE GUTTERS ALL SCREEN LOCAL FREE ESTIMATES SAME LOCATION REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL & INSURED FOR 20 YEARS COMMERCIAL Seamless gutters by COMPLETE SCREEN LAWN & LANDSCAPE • INTERIOR - EXTERIOR ABC Seamless. • SPECIAL BERBER SERVICE RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL Call for free estimate. For Rentals & Condos WORK • DECORATIVE Maintenance free. $12 95 Installed LANAI FRONT ENTRY SERVING S W FLORIDA Lifetime warranty. • COMMERCIAL CARPET FAUX PAINTING DOORS WINDOWS SINCE 1986 •PRESSURE CLEANING 14 exciting colors. at $4 99/ yard BEACH CONTRACTOR Call today. - PAY UPON COMPLETION - •GOOD CUT PILE CARPET LICENSED & INSURED ABC Seamless for Offices & Restaurants EXPERIENCED & REMODELING - LIC. PT000286 - 540-9732 - STATE LIC RX0064659 - • VINYL & TILE LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTING •CUTTING-TRIMMING 1-800-329-8613 •Also* REPAIRS • EDGING • MULCHING covering 4 counties FREE ESTIMATES PROFESSIONAL SPECIAL PRICES ON • PLANTINGS S.W. 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All major carpets, OUTDOOR "SHOPPING & Trucks For Roofers, * Family Owned f Operated 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE i ERRANDS** Concrete Removed sheet vinyl & ceramic tile STORAGE FREE ESTIMATES lines available k **NON MEDICAL Lee Co Permit #0028 * PAINTING * TILE * 4 463-1954 Free estimates & shop at CALL 765-0028 TRANSPORTATION home service. W 000 LIC#PT-000519 CALL 437-5544 Si **PET SITTING**PLANT Installation available !' CARE** 332-0758 o o © © © Insured-Lie #TM 000182 **CHECK BOOK 20 Yrs exp. plus Ref '"••', *,-. !\- iv Direct Carpet Mill Brokers. 1 BALANCING ** L * "MEDICARE & 433-0592 INSURANCE FORMS "PAYING BILLS** "ANSWERING CORRESPONDENCE 1 "SOCIAL ACTIVITIES" "CONDO CLOSING & OPENING" "CLOSET/GARAGE ORGANIZATION i CALL (941) 482-3030 BEST cave FORT MYERS BEACH, SANIBEL & CAPTIVA 36 • MAY 20,1999 • ISLAND REPORTER In other words From page 25 that's where guns were located on battle Waves on the way across the bay beat the ships? boat as we headed "correctly" across them But before we took off for the Sanibel at 45-degree angles. I was supposed to prac- ESSLEY ROOFING boat ramp, I checked the hitch and safety tice my boat docking at this point, but high chains. And I kicked the tires just for an waves and low tide, along with my harping extra measure when he wasn't looking. about boating safety rules throughout the 18 Years Of Lee County Roofing Experience After a quick launch at the ramp, we day, sort of put the captain off his desire to headed for the throng of boats gathered off "work" with me. FREE ESTIMATES shore at the Beach to watch the races. I I began to question my behavior. When I Some Things Can Be Preserved & Enjoyed for Life! drove the boat across the bay. It's not like a used to teach high school literature, my life car... no brakes, no immediate turning reac- would reflect whatever I was teaching. For tion. I went much too slowly and relin- example, I would always clean out closets quished the controls to the captain when we when teaching Emerson in an attempt to encountered the other boats. "simplify" my life. And I would speak in Time for me to practice more of the direct, simple sentences when we got to things I had learned. It was my job to throw Hemingway. out the anchor. We were amongst hundreds Now, I was doing the same thing. I can't of boats from small personal watercraft to kill a fish anymore since doing an article on giant shrimp boats. I lowered the anchor "catch and release." »•!?•>.,.„„ over. Didn't throw it as I had learned not to I was taking my job way too seriously. do by reading the safe-boating manual. It Just at that moment, my husband crossed didn't catch. Did it again. It didn't catch. over into the "no wake" zone before the Did it agaiii. It didn't catch. This was embar- ramp without slowing down! rassing. I was beginning to realize real life is 1 yelled, "We're in a no wake, you Some Things Can't not what you read in the books. Finally, after know!" Don't wait until it's too late! The Rainy Season is right enduring critical glares from a small dog on "Oh, wow, you're right! I wasn't paying the boat next to us, the anchor took hold. attention," he reacted. around the corner. Call now for an Honest Opinion of the We could sit back, relax and watch the I was vindicated. I couldn't dock, yet. condition of your roof. Tji/^j /^T^=s racing. I had no clue as to who was winning But I could read the markers. And when he pulled up to the dock, I could tie a figure- We do all types of roofing Jj \J\jA.^^ or losing, but I did notice quite a number of boats that had their registration numbers eight knot to hold us on. And when he drove & Repairs incorrectly displayed. the boat onto the trailer, I could pull it up ?i:stJ{°!ilJ"?. Quality Work Guaranteed! After the end of the competition, we and secure the wench and safety hooks headed up Estcro Island to Anthony's on the without a problem. Gulf. By this time, the seas were kicking up So, I have a lot more to learn before I can and I began to worry about that weather be like Jane. But with the patience of my check. "captain," 1 can keep practicing — learning We anchored, successfully this time, off- to be a good "mate" with our fifth anniver- shore and walked in for a drink before head- sary coming up and keeping what 1 know to ing back home. Now, I knew drinking and myself until it is necessary to share. boating do not mix so I was on the alert for any signs from the captain, my husband, of (Gwenda Hiett-Clements is news editor f I intoxication. One quick drink, a few turns of the Island Reporter.) on the dance floor and we were off. m 945-2878 1020-BSE9HiSt. 275-4818 **< \ Cape Coral, FL 33990 Ft. Myers £^h_i Don't forget to get your island Reporter Cape Coral Fax: 540-2151 State Licensed CCCO 54802 Ilclci Matsumoto poster signed at Sanibel Art & Frame, from 3-6 p.m. Friday! 3 BR/2 BA old Florida style home • Elevated 3BR73BA pool home. Great fishing and boating! location...it's West Rocks! sits on an acre, • Excellent location with view of waterway & Private, quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground level! Builder features such as Pella windows, conservation land. Caged pool with southern exposure. Ceramic tile, upgraded kitchen. hardwood floors • Caged pool; large hobby and storage areas. Asking $695,000! Great lake views, Florida room! Enclosed lower level, tin roof, Mexican Tile. • Elevator, dumbwaiter, split floor plan Call HAP CONNELLY at : All this for only $239,900. Lots of privacy $529,000. $399,000. 472-5187 (990139) Call JIM HALL at 472-5187 x 215 • Call POLLY COSYNS or ROSANNE Call MIKE MCMURRAY at 472-5187 x 250 (990260) (990462) ONPARCHO at 472-5187 x 225 or 218(990347) BUYTODAYPOE TOMORlOf S HAPPINESS SUNDIAL BEACH 1ESOMT EXCLUSIVE SMALL COMMUNITY CAREFREE. WAT E1FR0NT LWING Only 12 lots near the beach. Neighboring estate-sized homes. Community pool & tennis. $269,900. Call SUSAN ANDREWS at 472-5187 x 251 (419907) JONATHAN HARBOUR Large lot situated amongst beautiful homes. Filled to grade level. . . Dock plans completed. Wonderful sunset views. $245,000. Call JAMES or PENNY HETMANEK 472-5187 x 219 (980885) ATTENTION BOATERS! Prestigous St. Charles Harbour. • Low density, 11 acre community. • Caged, heated pool and spa comes with Large one bedroom A-l suite. Great canal lots overlooking preserve. • Only 18 residents. this 3 BR/2 BA home. Nice garden view. Wonderful amenities and privacy. Priced to sell from $175,000 to.$199,OOO! • Pool, tennis, private dock. • Living, dining combination has vaulted Furnished & in good condition. Call now. and.ask-for JIM HALL at 472-5187 x 215 • 1/2 duplex with 3 BR/3 BA $489,900. ceilings. Guaranteed income program. • - - (980783/4) • Call SUSAN ANDREWS at • All appliances in kitchen, tiled walls, F.ahulous Sundial amenities $325,000. WANT PRIVACY? 472-5187x251(980952) domed ceiling. _._.--— Call BOB MATISTIC 395-1600 . Next to a wildlife preserve. -• -WorthIeeing7"worth owning at $365,000! Island Woods has pool and tennis. • -E-mail: [email protected]" ~ (990204) Paved roads. • Call RUTH HAMANN or CATHY GERASIN Close toyshops and restaurants $128,000. at 472-5187x235/236 (980975) Call CHARLENE TIMOTHY, GRI or LINDA HOLLOWAY at 472-5] 87 x 222 or 234(990472) RENTALS AVAILABLE! rossm Find Your Place WithVIP SEASONAL • SHORT TERM • ANNUAL HOMES • CONDOS WATERFRONT • OFF-WATER Sundial Sanibel Office Let Our Professional Rental Staff 1451 Middle Gulf Drive 1560 Periwinkle Way Manage Your Properties For You! (941) 3954600 • 800-262-8703 (941) 472-5187 • 800-533-7338 VIP Realty Group, Inc. Rentals Fax:(941)395-1339 " Fax:(941)472-0996 :__ (941) 4724613 • (800) 237-7526