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The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades & 10,000 Islands ONLY TIDE TABLE & NOVEMBER 17, 2018 - NOVEMBER 30, 2018 RESTAURANTS 25¢ P A G E 1 1 Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! © 2018, K Bee Marketing P O Box 134, Everglades City, FL, 34139 Volume X • Issue # 325 City Council Approves 5 Year Veterans Honored With Memorial Moratorium on New Airboat Licenses 72-Hours to Key Plaque at Everglades City Hall West Bike Ride Move Protects Existing Businesses, Caps On Veterans Day Number of Boats Leaving City Limits by Patty Huff The Everglades City Council passed an ordinance restricting the number of airboat This year marked the 9th business licenses to 6, with each having a Annual 72-Hours to Key maximum number of 12 boats, for a 5 year West Bike Tour. When period. There are currently 6 license-holders. this bike ride was The measure was approved by attending organized to benefit the Tiny Hands Council Members Vicky Wells, Tim Smith Foundation (www.tinyhandsfoundation.org), and Elaine Middelstaedt. Parker Oglesby there were only nine bicyclists who and Macbeth Collins were not in attendance, participated. but the three present were enough to form a On the morning of November 2, a group of quorum and pass the ordinance. 67 cyclists left Ft Myers Beach and traveled The ordinance is seen as a way to protect through the Everglades along the Tamiami airboat passengers from the dangers of too Trail to spend the first night at the Miccosukee many airboats navigating the waters. Florida Resort. has seen an increase in airboat accidents, and A memorial plaque, donated by the the proactive measure will help stem the Everglades Society for Historical Preservation proliferation of more boats which increases honoring those who have served our country, congestion, and increases the chances of was unveiled on Veterans Day Sunday, accidents. November 11th in front of Everglades City The measure is also popular with residents Hall. as it is viewed as a way to keep the noise Pastor Bob Wallace seen below in his Navy levels reasonable for those who live on or Whites, led the small gathering in prayer and near the river used by captains. the singing of “God Bless America.” The ordinance regulates only those boats that dock and leave from Everglades City. Those who dock elsewhere are not affected. The issue has been a hot topic of discussion for several months. The City held a workshop and has discussed the topic at The following day they cycled down the several Council meetings before drafting the new multi-use pathway alongside Krome final ordinance which was read and approved Avenue, finishing the day in Marathon before at the meeting. completing the tour in Key West on Sunday. City attorney Zach Lombardo explained Experienced bicyclists who are used to that the City has the ability to amend the cycling next to automobiles enjoy the long ordinance at any time to make any distance rides adjustments deemed necessary. Without any through south Florida, changes, the ordinance will remain in effect The Everglades Society for Historic through 2023. appreciating the Preservation (ESHP, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) not- beauty of the for-profit corporation whose focus is to raise Everglades where RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS awareness of our unique history and of they will see a the wealth of historic buildings in our area. variety of birds, Events, etc. p. 3 Local News p. 8 ESHP’s mission is to preserve historic sites, wildlife, vistas and cultural / historic sites structures, documents, artifacts and memories History of along the Tamiami Trail that can’t be found p. 4 Charles Sobczak p.9 Thanksgiving within the Everglades area. anywhere else in our state. The Society was founded at the end of If you are interested in learning more about School News p. 5 Capt. Raffield P. 9 2004. The areas of interest include Everglades cycling events in the Everglades, visit Regional News, City, Plantation Island, Chokoloskee, Free Bike Tours p. 6 p.10 www.evergladesrogg.org/events. Brochures Local Extra Ochopee, Copeland & Lee Cypress, and are available all around town highlighting My Slice p. 7 Tide Table p.11 Jerome. Members include local residents, Hiking/Biking/Paddling the Everglades. seasonal visitors, and admirers of our heritage Recipe & Puzzle p. 7 Obituary p.11 from other parts of Florida or further afield. If Photos: Top: Riders stop at the Big Cypress Poetry Street p. 8 Classifieds p.12 you would like information about ESHP, Swamp welcome center. Bottom: Riders contact Marya Repko at 239-695-2905. cycle along the Tamiami Trail. FEATURE: HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING, P. 4 If you have news, photos, announcements, or articles ... email us at: [email protected] or call us at: 954-662-7003. The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades & 10,000 Islands November 17, 2018 NOVEMBER 18, 2018 –DECEMBER 22, 2018 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT NOV. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 full moon Dental Bus, Thanksgiving see p. 3 Ladies Coffee Day! Black Friday City Seafood Shopping P & Z Mtg, 7:00 8 am 25 26 27 28 29 30 DEC. 1 RAPPER Ladies Coffee Diamonds Havana Café Tea, see p. 3 8 am 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ESHP Mtg, New moon 8:30 am City Council Mtg, Art-in-Glades City Hall, 7 pm Ladies Coffee Fakahatchee see p. 3 FME Annual Island Café Celebration, Meeting & 8 am see p. 10 Boat Parade, Luncheon see p. 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RAPPER Bike Ride, Ladies Coffee Meteor Meteor see p. 6 City Seafood Shower, Shower, Plant Sale, 8 am see p. 8 see p. 8 see p. 3 Tree Lighting & Parade, see p. 9 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 full moon Book Club, Ladies Coffee see p. 10 Havana Café 8 am December 25: Christmas Day December 31: New Year’s Eve January 1: New Year’s Day January 4: Museum Event, TBA AREA INFORMATION & NUMBERS: OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS: AA: Wed., 5:00 pm, Evg. Comm. Church, Fellowship Hall CARNESTOWN Recycle & Trash: Dec 1st, Every Sat, 9 am to 3:30 pm AIRPORT: 239-695-2778 DR DEMARTINO: Little Gator Clinic, Opening Nov. 30, Fridays 1:30-4:30 BIG CYPRESS: 239-695-2000 DR MARTIN: Call for appointment: 813-787-9738 CITY HALL: 239-695-3781 LIONS CLUB: Meet 2nd Thursday of Month, 6 pm CURBSIDE TRASH PICKUP 239-252-2380, MUSEUM: Open Monday-Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. 239-695-0008 (CALL TUESDAY FOR THURSDAY PICKUP) PANCAKE FLY-IN: Closed for summer. EVG NATIONAL PARK: 239-695-3311 REACH OUT: 3rd Tuesday, 4 pm, City Hall FAKAHATCHEE: 239-695-4593 SKATING RINK: Now open! Fri. & Sat. 6 to 9 pm PUBLIC LIBRARY: 239-695-2511 SMALLWOOD STORE: 11 am to 4 pm, 239-695-2989 SHERIFF: 239-252-9300 THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday & Saturday 11 am to 3, see p.3. VETERANS SUPPORT: 2nd & 4rd Wed. of month, noon—2 pm The Local Area Code is 239 RIGHT CHOICE SUPERMARKET • POST OFFICE INFORMATION: ATM •Groceries •Shirts/Caps •Beer/Wine Chokoloskee (239) 695-4468 •Camping Gear •Meats (M-F: 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) • Everglades City (239) 695-2174 Hardware •Fresh Produce (M-F: 9:30 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) •Medicine •Greeting Cards Ochopee (239) 695-2099 (M-F: 8 am to 10 am, noon to 4 pm; Sa: 10 am to 11:30 am) 104 S. Buckner Ave., Everglades City, FL 34139, 239-695-4535 www.RightChoiceSupermarket.com, Open Every Day to 7 pm email: [email protected] PAGE 2 www.swflgo.com The MULLET RAPPER What’s Happening in the Everglades & 10,000 Islands November 17, 2018 Dinner & Music at McLeod Park A Message from Fire-Chief Hosted by the Lions Club Kingman Schuldt November 17th, 6 to 9 pm Featuring Cecil’s “famous chicken” with beans The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District & slaw, drink & dessert, $12. Hotdogs or celebrates its four year anniversary this hamburger, chips & drink, $6. month. On November 4, 2014, 149 founding Live music will be played by The Magic members of Greater Naples Fire Rescue Mitch Ensemble. There will be a 50/50 District ventured into new and uncharted Art-in-the-Glades drawing & door prizes. territory. Four years later, the Fire District Saturday, Nov. 17th, 10 am to 1 pm Proceeds of this event will be used for has grown to be the largest in the State, Come out to McLeod Park for Art-in- McLeod park restoration. We hope to see you protecting more than 160,000 residents in the-Glades on Saturday, November there! some 1,512 square miles. With five Fire 17th from 10 am to 1 pm. Commissioners and 224 members, and There will be live music, goodies service agreements with Collier County, for the kids (and adults) and plenty of Cities of Everglades City and Marco Island, local arts and crafts. It’s a great time to get and the Florida Department of some early (and unique) holiday gifts and a FREE DENTAL, BLOOD PRESSURE Transportation, the Fire District continues to great excuse to spend a few hours at the park! SCREENINGS & BEHAVIORAL expand services at a staggering rate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HEALTH INFORMATION FOR ALL With a rebounding economy the demand Diamonds Tea Nov. 20, 8 am to 4 pm for service continues to increase; however, Thursday, November 29th, 2 pm to 4 pm The Healthcare Network of Southwest the District will remain challenged to meet Jinkins Hall, Evg.